Momentary Crossover Control for LGB Switch

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ernie

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Has anyone tried using the n-gauge Kato UnitrackTurnout Control Switch 24-840 to control LGB Switches. I know the Kato Control is designed for 12v DC and may arc/weld when applying say 16v-20v DC and clearly more amps but power is only transmitted for a brief momentary moment, so maybe ok?

Thanks
Ernie
 
No, but I have used these?

http://www.gaugemaster.com/item_details.asp?code=GM511&style=&strType=&Mcode=Gaugemaster GM511

Much cheaper than the LGB 51750 Momentary Switch Box and you can build them into a Control Panel.

They come with the diodes to rectify AC for the LGB DC Point Motors....
 
Hello All

I knocked up a temporary circuit using Kato Unitrack n-gauge bits. I used the Kato Comtroller (22-015 Power Pack). This has an auxilliary fixed 12v DC output. Then I connected their Point Switch (24-840) to the auxilliary output. Finally, running its 2 output wires direct to the LGB Turnout Motor (12010), and its works with a reassuring clunk. Clearly any fixed 12 to 16v would do.

This Point Switch is a momentary crossover switch with the advantage that you can instantly see which way the LGB Turnout is set, here is an image
 

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ernie said:
Hello Gizzy

Thanks for your info. Is this the correct wiring. I see no way of simplifying the circuit.
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Hullo Ernie,

I apologise for the delay in replying, but yes your circuit diagram is correct.

In essence, you are half wave rectifying the AC supply to drive the motor in either one direction or t'other....
 
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