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See this diagram here: Whilst it doesn't show double slips, it does show how to connect the various frogs across the scissor. https://www.dccconcepts.com/manual/cobalt-ip-digital-scissors-frog-wiring/ And also see this diagram for a double slip. https://www.dccconcepts.com/manual/cobalt-ip-digital-point-motor-frog-wiring-for-a-double-slip/ For sucha complicated set of pointwork, we would suggest connect and test one frog at a time (obviously some frogs will be dead (i.e. unconnected) as you work through, but finding a short later would be tricky! Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team

To clarify: The lifetime warranty only applies to the Cobalt (blue) point motors. The warranty only applies to the original purchaser and not second hand sales. Also - "fair and proper use" - so drilling into the case with a 10mm bit or submerging them in water doesn't qualify. There are other T&Cs Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team

For clarification. Dapol do not get their decoders from the same source as DCCconcepts. Rails - yes. We currently supply them to Rails under the Rails Connect brand. Hattons - yes in the past, but not currently. Best Regards The DCCconcepts Team.

These are cheaper than the ebay one and can be used for lots of other handsets - not just NCE! https://www.dccconcepts.com/product/controller-caddy-universal-handset-holder-single-pack/ Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team

They are on the upcoming production schedule. We are hopeful that they should be with us early 2024. Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team

The OP is using a double slip - they need to to have two discrete addresses to control a double slip correctly. The simplest way to de-mystify a double slip is to draw it out longhand - as two points tiebar to tiebar. Then work out the respective frog and switching diagrams as two individual points. Then overlay the two points on top of each other and connect accordingly. Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team

We don't do seperate crockery! You may be confusing this with the complete table and lamp.... https://www.dccconcepts.com/product/working-table-lamps-lamps-and-settings-pullman/ Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team

The original blue ZN218 was only a four function decoder. It will work some lights - but not all of them. Likewise - the current ZN218 and Rails Connect decoders - they will work whatever is connected to the F0f/F0r/AUX1/AUX2 pins, but not AUX3/AUX4 Best Regards. The DCCconcepts Team

Hi Lagrange The Rails Connect decoder does not have a direct stay alive connection - it is a 6 full power version. The Dccconcepts ZN218 does have a stay alive connection - but the current version is a 6-full power umit and will not operate the functions connected to AUX3/AUX4. But - watch this space (DCCconcepts) for a 4+2 type. Best Regards. The DCCconcepts Team

The issue of losing addresses (in a batch produced in late 2018) has been well documented and we have had no similar issues since 2019. Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team

DCCconcepts are working in collaboration with West Hill Wagon Works to create a range of products which are complimentary to the Legacy Skyline Lighting range. The range is available here: https://www.dccconcepts.com/product-category/specialised-model-accessories/west-hill-wagon-works-partnership-products/ Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team

The Alpha Sniffer driver DCD-SNX is not connected directly to the track bus, so will not shut down when the track shorts. The Sniffer Driver can be used to create a "conventional" control panel using the Alpha control components such as Central/Switch-D/Alpha Encoder. The output from the Sniffer can then be used to power a discrete (low power) accessory bus, or connected into the sniffer port of a system such as ESU ECoS or Roco Z21 and "piggyback" the accessory commands onto the main track bus. If it is used as a discrete accessory bus, it will not short when the track shorts. If it is combined with a system via a sniffer port, it would depend if the user then separates into track and accessory buses, typically with the track protected via a circuit breaker would determine if the accessory bus would shut down on a short or not. The Sniffer driver would still be providing a signal to the main DCC system - i.e. it will not shut down. Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team

A shuttle can easily be created using DCCconcepts Zen Black decoders and ABC modules. They are powered from the normal DCC system. A couple of changes of CV values and ABC modules wired to the necessary bits of track and away you go. The locos used for shuttle operation can also be controlled on the regular DCC tracks as well. Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team

Hi Clive, If you are using a Sniffer, then that suggests you have a separate accessory cointrol bus. You will need to connect the frog via the S2 contacts on the point motor. As per this diagram. Ensure you have isolated joiners on the v-eneds of the point. Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team Cobalt iP Digital Point Motor Frog Wiring From An Accessory Bus.pdf

Just to clarify some of Nigel's information. The Cobalt Analog IP does take more current whilst moving and can cause issues with some devices - even including the older DCCconcepts AD1 and AD4 decoders (*), but the static current is around 5mA - one third lower than a Tortoise. As a point motor spends most of it's time in the static position, then this is quite satisfactory and a user with significant number of them will see the benefit of using a lower rated power supply to power them - particularly for analog only use. (*) the original AD series was replaced with the DCCconcepts AD-FX range of decoders. These are more than capable of driving two Analog IP motors and the AD-FX is shortly to be replaced by another updated AD series decoder with plenty of power. Best Regards. The DCCconcepts Team