Jamie Smith Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Hi, Can anyone advise how you configure double slip points in the Z21 software? The software suggests that each of the two point motors (Cobalts) have been assigned 2 unique addresses, but when I test them they both switch at the same time! In effect, the crossing will only act in slip configuration and not allowing cross over option! Do I have to set up each point motor individually? What I’m currently doing is setting both of the points to ‘Set’ first, selecting the double slip point option in the Z21 software and then flicking both points to ‘Run’. My guess is the software is assigning both points the same reference number?? Kind regards, Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMorrison Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Yes, you should configure one motor on its own then program the other with a different address. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovenor Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 A double slip to work properly is set up exactly like two turnouts installed toe to toe, ignore any 'double slip' feature provided in the software. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMorrison Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 You don't ignore the double slip icon and function, but set it up as suggested (there are other threads here on this issue also) and it will work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Smith Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 Ok, thanks guys. Will try Iain's suggestion first. If all else fails, I can fall back on Keith's advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCCconcepts Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 On 06/07/2020 at 09:42, Jamie Smith said: Hi, Can anyone advise how you configure double slip points in the Z21 software? The software suggests that each of the two point motors (Cobalts) have been assigned 2 unique addresses, but when I test them they both switch at the same time! In effect, the crossing will only act in slip configuration and not allowing cross over option! Do I have to set up each point motor individually? What I’m currently doing is setting both of the points to ‘Set’ first, selecting the double slip point option in the Z21 software and then flicking both points to ‘Run’. My guess is the software is assigning both points the same reference number?? Kind regards, Jamie You are correct that the Z21 is giving them both the same number. The Z21 software automatically allocates 2 addresses, but when you try to program the Cobalts with the RUN/SET switch, they only receive the higher address from the Z21 double slip icon as it is effectively a two-step macro. You have to create "dummy" points with the Z21 (with the same two addresses) and then program each motor individually. Then fine-tune the Z21 double slip logic (by altering the 1/0 configuration) until they work correctly. The same solution applies to the 3-way point and also setting Cobalt addresses using the ESU ECoS. It's a foible of the Z21 and ECoS - nothing to do with the Cobalt motors Best Regards, The DCC Concepts Team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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