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I've just priced the DCC11 socket 30 to over 40 pounds. Sorry but that's a bit expensive for an Ethernet splitter that can be mounted on a wall.

Anyone know of a more reasonable equivalent?

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Russ

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I’m not sure there is a standard specified, at least I can’t see anything in the NMRA specs in regard to it. But I would have thought that RJ45 Ethernet plugs/wiring at 8 core for data use was better than RJ11 telephone at 4/6.

 

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So its the gaugemaster system that is non compliant

 

There is no standard for interconnection within a DCC system.  Manufacturers pick whatever socket/plug works for them, and then set the protocol over those wires.  Nobody is compliant, because there is no standard.

 

As to the RJ45 parts required to add plug in points for Gaugemaster. I've done installations with Ethernet faceplates and cable inserted with a "Krone" tool.  Very cheap, and end result looks good.  There is a limit to number of handsets (not number of sockets), and that is when some additional power is needed.  

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I’m not sure there is a standard specified, at least I can’t see anything in the NMRA specs in regard to it. But I would have thought that RJ45 Ethernet plugs/wiring at 8 core for data use was better than RJ11 telephone at 4/6.

 

Izzy

 

Given that your broadband comes to your house over 2 wires I don't think that anymore would be needed ;)

 

it is simply down to the availability and price of components RG11 were very popular at the start of DCC because cables with those ends were readily available, and as they are thinner with only 2 (or 3) pairs they more flexible than ethernet cable with 4 pairs - which is important for wired handsets. The net result is that RG11 is still popular as OEMs have remained with what they started with 20+ years ago. 

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You will find the Gaugemaster Prodigy or the same MRC system uses doubled up cores. I.e. core 1 is connected to core 5 and 2 to 6 and so on in the sockets. Hence the 8 core (4 pair) cable supplied. I use standard RJ45 sockets as remote connectors.

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I have recently been looking for various 4 & 6-pin RJ crimp on connectors to make up Walkabout and Booster cables for Hornby kit and found them initially in my local PC repair shop in Limassol, then in UK at my local Security Alarm installers as well as at Screwfix. The pliers crimp tool I found in Homebase for about £15 replacing my previous flimsy pair.

 

In the past I had used a networking kit from B&Q to install faceplate sockets that linked my layout bits using standard RJ45 network cables to a large track mimic board on the far end wall of the loft. Pictures of these bits previously posted on here.

 

Rob

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