Pmorgancym Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 If you are using analogue controls for points and turnouts, what do you use for a 16v ac power source? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Half-full Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmorgancym Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 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! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 8, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 8, 2020 What type of point motors are you using? Solenoid or slow action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JimFin Posted March 8, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 8, 2020 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grriff Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted March 8, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2020 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. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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