hucknall byron Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 My powercab has a problem? No light on the front panel, the handset display is working and responds to buttons being pressed etc in the display panel, but it is not sending power to the track. Any suggestions or where I might send it for repair? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc60015 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Check the cable between the handset and facia plate they tend to fail near the plug due to flexing. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted December 2, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2019 Also take the plug out of the throttle and check that there isn't a "pin" out of alignment. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Edward Posted December 2, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2019 The one that gets me is plugging into the wrong socket at the front panel. Also the wrong cable as well! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Edward said: The one that gets me is plugging into the wrong socket at the front panel. Also the wrong cable as well! I use a Power Cab for my programming track. I also prefer the panel to be upside down (compared to NCE's instructions) so that the LED is at the top and doesn't have trailing cables obscuring it. I got over the problem of remembering which side is the 'power' side, and used a white paint pen to draw prominent arrows over and under the correct socket. You can just make out the arrows on the lower left of the photo. Provender Store Progress 30-07-17 - 2 by Jeffrey Lynn, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted December 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2019 Richard is going to pop round to mine sometime and test his handset and cable with my demo rig 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc60015 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Any progress with this issue? malc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arff999 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Just check you have not inadvertently, change the cab address from CAB 2, as if you have it wont work. It will do all the correct things on the screen but thats about it. John. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hucknall byron Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 Thanks for all the suggestions folks. As Ian said i'm trying it out at his when we can sort out a time. A lesson for all here I think as I was just about ready to chuck it out of the window instead I have got on with some nice relaxing scenic work to Bulwell Market aka Hucknall Market and I am once again at peace with the world . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arff999 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Did you ever get to the bottom of the problem ? Regards. John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BromsMods Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 On 01/12/2019 at 17:57, hucknall byron said: My powercab has a problem? No light on the front panel, the handset display is working and responds to buttons being pressed etc in the display panel, but it is not sending power to the track. Any suggestions or where I might send it for repair? Where are you located? Assuming you haven't had time to get to Redgate Models and that you have done all of the checks provided in previous posts you could try the following, making sure you have first removed the flat cable from the handset: Turn the throttle over and remove all of the screws from the back of the throttle EXCEPT the one at the bottom of the central plate. Put the screws carefully to one side and turn the whole throttle over. Carefully separate the top part of the casing from the bottom. You will then see the interior circuit board. Remove it and turn it over, making sure you only handle the board around the edges. Look at the large processor chip and check to make sure it is firmly pressed into its socket. Then look at the components close to the connecting socket at the base of the board and examine them for any signs of burning. There shouldn't be, as you are getting some response from the handset, but better to check whilst the throttle is disassembled. Reassemble the throttle and replace the screws. Plug in the cable and test. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted January 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2020 HI John, I had hoped to arrange a time for Richard (Hucknall Byron) to call round over Christmas but my father was rushed into hospital on Boxing Day so my time was otherwise engaged We have yet to set a "date" for him to call round, but it will be soon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hucknall byron Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 An update on this chaps. This morning I thought I would give it one more go and hey presto the light on the front panel illuminated ( it was as dead as a doornail before despite all my efforts) this encouraged me to look into things further and I have eventually through a process of elimination and much wiggling about of wires tracked the problem to one of the connections on the little plug socket that plugs into the back of the panel. I have a new one coming from Digitrains and I am confident that it will be problem solved. Thanks John, Ian and everyone else who has been helpful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BromsMods Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 4 hours ago, RedgateModels said: HI John, I had hoped to arrange a time for Richard (Hucknall Byron) to call round over Christmas but my father was rushed into hospital on Boxing Day so my time was otherwise engaged We have yet to set a "date" for him to call round, but it will be soon Hi Richard So sorry to hear about your father. I sincerely hope he is on the path to recovery now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted January 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, BromsMods said: Hi Richard So sorry to hear about your father. I sincerely hope he is on the path to recovery now. Thanks John, He's much better, actually sat with me as he's come round for tea with my sister Cheers Ian 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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