[Mainthreadmartin]

Hi all,
I am extending my DC layout and have a Lenz Compact plus have converted a number of locos to DCC.
No problems with the running of the locos and powering the track etc but ...

I have purchased some LS110 decoders to drive my points ( ultimately I want to computerise the layout ) and I have figured out how to set up the LS110's from my Compact and have successfully thrown a test point.

However when I try to throw a Peco point motor which is mounted on a base plate next to the point, the LS110 does not seem to deliver enough power to throw the point. I have supplied the LS110 with a seperate 16v 3A supply, as suggested and this does appear to provide a better source than from just the Compact.

I am using the default LS110 settings, although extending the pulse time to 1sec didn't cure the problem.

Is the problem that because of the base plate I am having to overcome 2 sets of latches : 1 on the base plate and 1 on the point ? Would it be better to mount the point motor below the point to reduce the number of latches i.e resistance ?

Points thrown from a CDU work fine. Can DCC be used to trigger a CDU discharge?

Any assistance greatly appreciated.

 

[Mainthreadmartin]

Doug - Yes have read the instructions ( they are the same as those supplied with the LS110 ) but thanks for the link.

Sprogman - Will experiment with removing one or more latches as suggested.
Would rather not replace my point motors as I have about 25 on my layout!
Does the LS150 have a builtin CDU? or can you suggest any?

Thanks for responses - will let you know if I solve this problem as I am sure I won't be the last to have this issue.