Dcc Tortoise Switch Machine Wiring Diagram

See diagram 1 below.

Dcc tortoise switch machine wiring diagram. Any type of dpdt switch toggle slide etc can be used to switch the polarity. For one if you have any problems with the wiring it is easier to debug if they are seperate. I also give a brief description of the power requirements and show the wiring. For dcc products that control turnouts go to first looks.

Wiring a tortoise turnout motor for electrical operation. Use dcc controlled turnouts and eliminate control panels. In this episode of how it s done we will see how to make a wiring harness for the circuitron tortoise switch machine. An alternate led and power module are described in appendices 4 and 5.

This video is about how i wire tortoise switch machines for use on my park station video 9 how to wiring up peco turnouts for dcc with you could power your tortoise switch machines from your dcc power bus but i would advise against it. Wiring up a switch on the power to the dpdt switch and check the operation of the point motor tortoise slow action point motors. The resistance of the tortoise motor is about 600 ohms an ideal limiting resistance for leds. Call me a gadget hound but this is one of my big attractions to dcc you don t need any control.

Wiring for dcc by allan gartner track switches. For information on wiring turnouts go to the section on wiring turnouts. Wiring for digital command control of model trains using dcc freindly switches. These are for use with the tortoise remote mount.

Ill be using dpdt toggle switches to switch the points and going to could someone give me a hand in how to wire up a tortoise point motor. Tortoise will draw 15 16 ma. Build the power module appendix 3 and then pre wire the tortoise connector with power and frog connections. At stall so 30 switch machines can be powered by a single 9 or 12 volt 500 ma.

For introduction to turnout control options go to dcc for beginners. Connect a red wire to tortoise terminal 2 a blue. Built into the switch machine like a tortoise or nj international. How to wire a peco code 75 turnout for dcc and tortoise motor duration.

This system will have two wires running from the control panel to each tortoise. Do not use additional resistors. Bruce randell 66 501 views. 1 1 let s start you are replacing an existing mainline switch machine whose electrical connections are proper but.

Wall plug adapter available from radio shack. Built into a ground throw like some made by caboose hobbies.