Not strictly DCC, analgoue point control

[Pmorgancym]

If you are using analogue controls for points and turnouts, what do you use for a 16v ac power source?  

[Guest Half-full]

6 minutes ago, Pmorgancym said:

If you are using analogue controls for points and turnouts, what do you use for a 16v ac power source?  

You can get a 16v standalone supply from Gaugemaster, and some DCC Systems have a 16v outlet built in

[Pmorgancym]

What I'm finding odd is a simple analogue 12v dc controler with an uncontrolled 16v ac output seems cheaper than a stand alone 16v supply!

[newbryford]

What type of point motors are you using?

 

Solenoid or slow action.

 

 

 

 

[Sol]

You need a supply output of at least 3Amps for solenoids motors & I don't think the simple analogue 12v dc controller with an uncontrolled 16v ac output would supply that.

[JimFin]

My old H & M Duette worked them fine.

 

An alternative is to use servos which do not need the 16v at all, the ESU Servo Pilot runs them in analogue quite happily with 12v.

[grriff]

I use an old H&M 'Clipper' and the 16V AC supply will operate two Peco solenoids simultaneously with capacitor assistance. I think this unit is rated at 1.6A in total.

[Oldddudders]

Whatever the power source, a capacitor-discharge unit will invariably help solenoid motors to fire effectively. You only need one per layout, and they are not expensive.