Rick Gibson Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 A little help needed. I purchased a Gaugemaster GMC WM1 transformer with the intention of using the 16v AC output to power the 9 points on my layout independently from the DCC controller I have. I have just installed a Peco turntable and 12v motor/gearbox (0.6 rpm £8 from EBay works silently and is brilliant- that’s another story). I thought I could run the turntable from my aux on the DCC controller but that is 16v dc and will damage the motor or at least make it run too fast. My question is this: the gaugemaster transformer states 16v AC OR 12v DC. Can I wire up both outputs and simply make sure I don’t operate any point motors whilst the turntable is in operation? Any help is always appreciated. I’m new to all this and the support I get from you folk in the RM Web community is brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted August 14, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 14, 2020 The instructions suggest that as long as you're using the interface circuit board, and don't draw more than 1.1A in total then you can use the AC and DC output at the same time. I doubt you'll have any problems... Steven B. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Yes you can do that. If your point motors are solenoids (which I'm assuming they are as you're mentioning 16v AC) then why not add a Capacitor Discharge Unit (CDU) to the 16v AC output and allow the CDUs output to feed all the point motors? Then at no time should the GM WM1 become overloaded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Gibson Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 13/08/2020 at 20:42, Rick Gibson said: A little help needed. I purchased a Gaugemaster GMC WM1 transformer with the intention of using the 16v AC output to power the 9 points on my layout independently from the DCC controller I have. I have just installed a Peco turntable and 12v motor/gearbox (0.6 rpm £8 from EBay works silently and is brilliant- that’s another story). I thought I could run the turntable from my aux on the DCC controller but that is 16v dc and will damage the motor or at least make it run too fast. My question is this: the gaugemaster transformer states 16v AC OR 12v DC. Can I wire up both outputs and simply make sure I don’t operate any point motors whilst the turntable is in operation? Any help is always appreciated. I’m new to all this and the support I get from you folk in the RM Web community is brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Gibson Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Thanks both. I do have a CDU on the AC output. I’ve wired it all up and everything is working fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now