Captain Mike Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I am a "newbie" and a "senior" so please be patient if thre answer to my question is obvious!! I am just putting tgether a Kato "N" gauge layout, which incorporates Kato points and a "Morley Vesta Zero 2 N" controller. What I would like help with is connecting the points to the controller. I suspect that I need a Kato 24-842 DC Converter, to which the points connect, but which terminals on the Morley controller do I connect the Kato converter to? I have the option of "Points CDU" or "12V DC accessory". Grateful for your help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetheroad Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 The Kato 24-842 DC convertor connects to the 16V AC output on your controller, converting the supply to DC which is what Kato points operate on. My N gauge layout used kato unitrack and the converter connected to the 16V AC on my Gaugemaster controller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I would use the 12v DC output. No convertor should be needed. Assuming you're using toggle switches then my understanding of the Kato point motor operation is.... Take the 12v DC to a DPDT sprung to centre off toggle switch two tags at one end of the switch. Additionally link the left input tag to oposite ends right tag. Do the same with the right input tag linking it to the left tag at the other end (sort of X link). Connect the middle tags to the motor wires. Then flicking the switch one way causes the motor to move and flicking it the other way causes the motor to move to the other direction. Note; a sprung to centre off switch must be used. These are often referred to as (On)-Off-(On) or momentary Double Pole Double Throw switch. Edit to add... A CDUs output will also be DC regardless of its input supply. So it is possible you could use that instead of the 12v DC so long as the Kato motor is able to accept the increased voltage of a CDU? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovenor Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 The Kato 24-842 DC convertor connects to the 16V AC output on your controller, converting the supply to DC which is what Kato points operate on. And since your controller already has a DC accessory output you don't need the convertor. But you do need some point levers/switches in between the power supply and the points. The points do not connect direct to the supply. Regards PS. As Brian wrote at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mike Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Thank you all for such prompt and helpful advice. I have the Kato point switches on order and I believe that they are virtually "plug and play". So I should be able to cope from here!! Regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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