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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. They are on the upcoming production schedule. We are hopeful that they should be with us early 2024. Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. By default, the motor is delivered in the central position, self-centring is not enabled. So it's a case of giving it an address with the SET/RUN switch and away you go. The default accessory address is 1. Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team
  17. Hi LNERGE, CV27 is a NMRA reserved CV for decoder automatic stopping configuration The AE range of decoders do not have ABC capability, so any change to CV27 will not affect the decoder operation. Best Regards, The Dccconcepts Team
  18. Hi Edward, For the benefit of others that may read this thread. It doesn't mention in your original description that you also have manual control via the PBS terminals. We sometimes see interference via the PBS terminals, which can cause ghost operation. The solution is quite simple. Fit diodes in two of the PBS leads - they can be 1N4001 or similar. The diagram shows an S-Lever, but the same applies to two pushbuttons or a spring-to-centre-off toggle switch https://www.dccconcepts.com/manual/cobalt-ip-digital-long-wire-and-diodes/ If using a single pushbutton across 7 and 9 to toggle the motor, use a single diode in series with the pushbutton with the band end pointing towards terminal 7. Twisting the wiring between buttons and PBS terminals will also help. Best Regards. The DCCconcepts Team.
  19. Just to clarify: DCCconcepts have never carried the Archers range - you may be thinking of DCC Supplies Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team
  20. This is from our team in China. Re history of Lais Decoder, When the Lais Decoder came onto the market, we queried Mr Huang of AE & found out the owner of Lais was once employed by Mr Huang’s friend’s company, contracted to develop DCCCONCEPTS Decoder range. As the Lais decoder has the characteristics of our early version, it is believed that he took this early version software when he parted company. We do suspect that Lais did sell those as counterfeits of DCCconcepts/Hattons/Gaugemaster branding in the US. But we cannot prove it!!! TCS blamed DCCconcepts for something that was not of DCCconcepts doing. There are still proceedings in China regarding the copying of software, but as it is still ongoing, we cannot comment any further about that. Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team
  21. Lais copied both TCS and DCCconcepts. Lais was setup by two engineers that worked for a software company in China that were carrying out projects for DCCconcepts. They left under not the best of circumstances with various brands of decoders, including TCS, DCCconcepts and others. One of the reasons for some decoder brands having similar CV settings - output mapping for example - is commonality. Why change a set of parameters that are already used by others? e.g. Why not use the same series of numbers to make output 1 turn on/off with the F3 key? Lais are not unknown for trying to copy other brands. They even have a decoder tester that bears a strong resemblance to an ESU product. Even down to missing off the blue/positive common on the terminal block. We cannot comment much further. Other than - if you buy an AE Models Decoder, you will receive the same service from the team here at DCCconcepts Best Regards. The DCCconcepts Team Have a good weekend folks.
  22. We can categorically state that they are not Lais or re-branded Lais decoders. The reason that they resemble the Lais CV settings is that Lais originally copied the CV set from DCCconcepts. Lais are pirated copies of DCCconcepts decoders. DCCconcepts work closely with AE, so using the same CV set as DCCconcepts was acceptable. Best Regards. The DCCconcepts Team
  23. They are manufactured by AE Electronics. NMRA Manufacturer number: #169 DCCconcepts are the UK importers/wholesalers. Best Regards, The DCCConcepts Team
  24. Hi Iain, Just to clarify your statement, AE decoders are not TCS and they are not Lais Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team
  25. We make wheels with pickups, as well as wheels with integral resistors. https://www.dccconcepts.com/?s=wheelsets+quality And also pickups to add to your existing stock. https://www.dccconcepts.com/product/pickup-wiper-12-pack/ Best Regards, The DCCconcepts Team
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