RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted December 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hi I have a vintage Codar CT 2000 model railway controller. One of the switches on the front is to select between "Console" and "Remote". When "Console" is slected the controller acts as normal, but when "Remote" is selected nothing happens when the control knob is turned. As I have no manual for the CT 2000, is there anyone on RMWeb who knows how this switch is intended to be used and how things should be connected? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdaley Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Colin. Is there a connection on the back for a remote hand held controller or something like that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovenor Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 There was a remote hand held to use with it, the switch transfers control to this extra unit, so if you don't have one the switch will effectively turn the controller off. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted December 2, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2012 Tony and Keith Many thanks for your replies. There is no connection for a remote. Only controlled DC, uncontrolled DC and AC. There is also a chock block connector with numbered terminals but no indication as to what they are for. The idea of a remote controller makes sense though and is consistent with the behaviour of the switch. If anyone has a manual it would be interesting to see what that says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John C Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Tony and Keith Many thanks for your replies. There is no connection for a remote. Only controlled DC, uncontrolled DC and AC. There is also a chock block connector with numbered terminals but no indication as to what they are for. The idea of a remote controller makes sense though and is consistent with the behaviour of the switch. If anyone has a manual it would be interesting to see what that says. Could the uncontrolled DC be fed via the switch. Don't know this controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdaley Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Tony and Keith Many thanks for your replies. There is no connection for a remote. Only controlled DC, uncontrolled DC and AC. There is also a chock block connector with numbered terminals but no indication as to what they are for. The idea of a remote controller makes sense though and is consistent with the behaviour of the switch. If anyone has a manual it would be interesting to see what that says. Colin. Withthe switch turned to remote,measure the output voltage from that choc block with a meter set to Dc volts.. Also measure with the switch turned the other way. This might give you some indication what that switch is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gortonlad Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Colin. I have a Codar CT 2000 controller I purchased in 1970/1971. The "Remote" setting switch is indeed for attaching a separate controller. It is a great controller, great for a large layout. I hope that it is working well for you. Best Regards, Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted January 23, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2013 Hi Geoff and thanks for that confirmation. I am using the controller for my Hornby Dublo 3-rail layout and it works a treat. Do you have instructions for your CT2000? and if so, could I be so bold as to ask for a scan to to go with my own controller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Colin I used to have a Codar 400 which was a more basic model (but with brake simulation). The controller itself expired a few years ago but I have the instruction manual for it, and also a Codar catalogue of the time which includes the CT2000 (at £16 10/- this was twice the price of the 400 and well outside my budget!). The manual won't include all your functions of course, but you are welcome to have it and the catalogue. PM me your address and I'll put in the post for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gortonlad Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hi Geoff and thanks for that confirmation. I am using the controller for my Hornby Dublo 3-rail layout and it works a treat. Do you have instructions for your CT2000? and if so, could I be so bold as to ask for a scan to to go with my own controller? Hi Colin. If I still had the instructions you would be welcome. Unfortunately two house moves have caused me to lose track of them -- no pun intended! I bought my CT2000 brand new in 1970/1971 for the princely sum (then) of £16-50. I'm curious as to how your Hornby Dublo loco's with their elderly 3 pole motors respond to the CT2000? Best Regards, Geoff Hi Geoff and thanks for that confirmation. I am using the controller for my Hornby Dublo 3-rail layout and it works a treat. Do you have instructions for your CT2000? and if so, could I be so bold as to ask for a scan to to go with my own controller? Hi Colin. If I still had the instructions you would be welcome. Unfortunately two house moves have caused me to lose track of them -- no pun intended! I bought my CT2000 brand new in 1970/1971 for the princely sum (then) of £16-50. I'm curious as to how your Hornby Dublo loco's with their elderly 3 pole motors respond to the CT2000? Best Regards, Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted February 6, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hi Geoff No worries abut the instructions. I got a beautiful set of instructions from Rod ( aka 10800) The 3 pole motors respond well. In fact I had an old Codar (different model) back in the 1960s with my 3 rail table top layout layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TilburySteamFan Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I still use Codar CT 2000. The remote function can be wired in using Gauge master handheld controllers. If you use current Hornby / Bachmann / Heljan. Wire in parallel to allow lower resistance on modern motors. The best controllers ever! Can still be repaired and last forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted January 8, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2014 Yes its a great controller. I now have mine working on my heritage Hornby Dublo 3-rail layout and is a very smooth controller and the HD motors react very well to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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