Points Wiring

[dougieb1903]

I'm currently using gaugemaster pm1 point motors, using DCCconcept solenoid decoders. I know that distances between the motors and solenoid should be kept as short as possible. My question is what is the maximum recommended distances that should be considered between point motor and solenoid decoder. Hopefully this makes sense and any advice welcome. Cheers
Douglas

[Brian]

If the feed wire conductor size (For all three wires) is correct, then really there is no limit. But realistically the decoder would be mounted fairly close to the point motor or as central as possible if its feeding more than one solenoid motor.
I recommend 16/0.2mm equipment wire (0.5mm2 or roughly 20AWG) for all three wires on A, B & C terminals of the Seep from the decoder.

[dougieb1903]

Thanks again Brian, appreciated

[dougieb1903]

Hi Brian, final question on this topic. I currently have 2 point motors working out of 1 decoder outlet which works fine - when I switch both points operate as I want. My question is, will there be sufficient discharge from the decoder to operate 3 point motors simultaneously from one outlet of the DCCConcepts decoder. Hopefully this makes sense. Cheers Douglas

[Brian]

Its hard to say? All I can offer is try it and see. The good thing about DCC Concepts accessory decoders is that they have separate CDUs for each output set, so there should be a reasonable amount of capacitance (Oomph!) available.

[dougieb1903]

Hi Brian, I thought that would be the case, but just wanted to check. As always thanks for sharing your knowledge, appreciated. Cheers Douglas

[Tricky Dicky]

Hi Brian, final question on this topic. I currently have 2 point motors working out of 1 decoder outlet which works fine - when I switch both points operate as I want. My question is, will there be sufficient discharge from the decoder to operate 3 point motors simultaneously from one outlet of the DCCConcepts decoder. Hopefully this makes sense. Cheers Douglas

According to the user manual each output can activate two solenoids. You may be able to link the inputs of two outputs to one switch in order that all 3 points are switched that is assuming each output has its own CDU, If it is a shared CDU then that may not be possible, Unfortunetly the manual does not specify what the arrangement is.

Richard