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QUOTE (Lancashire Fusilier @ 6 Aug 2008, 09:28) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I know Ricahrd at DCC Concepts has a product that does exactly that but I think it has 8 sections of occupancy however it is really simple to set up and requires no track cutting. I am sorely tempted down this path myself and may well buy one for a play.
*** DCCconcepts does indeed have a detector that is simple to install and use.
Its frowned on to "self promote" (I agree with this policy by the way as too much commercial stuff will compromise the forums quality).
....As a direct comment has been made I will describe it here, however any specific questions re purchase should be direct to DCCconcepts or Euroscale (They have stock I think) or Bromsgrove models (their stock will be with them this week)
It uses Light dependent resistors for detection so needs no cutting of track or track circuits at all. It requires average room light to operate, however hidden or tunnel areas can still be used via installation of a superbight red LED to provide light.
Each detector of the 8 detectors on the PCB is independent of the others and has individual sensitivity adjustment. Each of the 8 has 4 operating modes which are set via a simple switch.
operating modes are
on only for the time the LDR is covered by stock or train
on for ten sceonds after LDR is covered by stock or train
on until next detector in sequence is triggered (not available on detector #8 as there is no "next" detector
on until ANY of the other detectors on the board is triggered.
It is not sensitive to wiring length and needs only light wire to connect sensors and any output devices.
Outputs will drive a mini relay or LED directly. it will also directly drive MASTERswitch.
There is a Sister product (quad relay board) available - this will drive directly from the detector using only two wires between them. It has 4 DPDT relays onboard.
Other details available by emailing me off forum at [email protected]
Regards
Richard
*** DCCconcepts does indeed have a detector that is simple to install and use.
Its frowned on to "self promote" (I agree with this policy by the way as too much commercial stuff will compromise the forums quality).
....As a direct comment has been made I will describe it here, however any specific questions re purchase should be direct to DCCconcepts or Euroscale (They have stock I think) or Bromsgrove models (their stock will be with them this week)
It uses Light dependent resistors for detection so needs no cutting of track or track circuits at all. It requires average room light to operate, however hidden or tunnel areas can still be used via installation of a superbight red LED to provide light.
Each detector of the 8 detectors on the PCB is independent of the others and has individual sensitivity adjustment. Each of the 8 has 4 operating modes which are set via a simple switch.
operating modes are
on only for the time the LDR is covered by stock or train
on for ten sceonds after LDR is covered by stock or train
on until next detector in sequence is triggered (not available on detector #8 as there is no "next" detector
on until ANY of the other detectors on the board is triggered.
It is not sensitive to wiring length and needs only light wire to connect sensors and any output devices.
Outputs will drive a mini relay or LED directly. it will also directly drive MASTERswitch.
There is a Sister product (quad relay board) available - this will drive directly from the detector using only two wires between them. It has 4 DPDT relays onboard.
Other details available by emailing me off forum at [email protected]
Regards
Richard
