[Richard Johnson]

QUOTE (zmil @ 16 Nov 2008, 08:43) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi Doug

As I'm in the Planning (dreaming) stage at the moment , I would like to see what is practical

I can see the benefit of computer control , but I'd like to switch manually as well

The MasterSwitch set up that Expat has built into his exceptionally nice control panel with indicator LEDs looks ideal
but as I would like DCC control of the points as well , I would need to use momentary contact toggle switches (or individual push buttons ,which I would like to avoid) and I think the indicator LEDs would not work the same way, but there may be away around that.I think Richard is planning a new MasterSwitch with DCC. that may be my answer.

I have noticed when playing around with the JMRI program through a Lenz LZ100, MultiMAUS and LI-usb that if you have a computer failure with the system in Stop (on the MultiMAUS) everything will restart overriding the stop
So I believe manual control is esential

Regards Zmil

***Hi Zmil

The indicator LEDs on MS work fine with momentary DPDt's, pushbuttons or even a stud and pencil approach. In fact any form of triggering is possible, including directly from computer IO ports.... all it takes is any change in state or impedance at the trigger (switch) terminals.

The LED memory of MS V2 and MS PLUS is part of the function of the Microprocessor tucked away on the back of the MS PC board.

I supply MS with pushbuttons instead of DPDTs on request, and even include 3 different colours of colour caps for the PB switches. Where MS is to be used with DCC control, I also supply an opto-isolation PCB for between DCC Accessory decoder and MS, so no matter what you use, the combination will be a happy one.

There is no circumstance in which it will not work!

Richard

 

[Richard Johnson]

***Hi Doug

Yes, it does. Its one of the most frequent applications for MS - far more often than we originally expected.

Richard

 

[Richard Johnson]

QUOTE (72C @ 16 Nov 2008, 23:15) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Using the eponymous Multimaus and Roco's accessory decoder with lo-amp twin coil solenoids.
Is that simple enough or have I failed the test?

*** You have a big advantage that UK modellers don't know even exists - There is no need for the low impedance/very high current solenoids like Peco hornby and seep create -

Many moons ago Hornby Dublos point motors (and Triang too) were low current and very nice operators as your EU made ones always are now... which makes it easier, more gentle on pointwork and a pleasure to operate with them, and removes the need for big power supplies and heavy wire to point motors too!

Rather than fail, I actually think you win/pass with flying colours!

Richard