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Automatic switching circuit with 1 channel switch decoder

To control a switch automatically with a 1 channel switch decoder, following circuit can be used. You will need 2 track contacts, a 1 channel switch decoder and locomotives with mounted magnet on the gear side. Here is a diagram of how everything should be connected: In this combination, the switch is automatically moved into the correct position before leaving the reverse loop. Note the polarity of the contact…

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Connection XXL / XL / XLS at Aristocraft Interface

The interface consists of two socket strips, of which however only one is used (see locomotive instructions) Again, you can easily connect a decoder Massoth with the basic functions (motor + lights). You need a 12-pole pin strip, which is connected to the decoder according to the plan below. The interface is symmetrical except for the two inner pins 6 + 7. The 4 external connections (track +/-) should…

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Connection XL/XLS at BRAWA Interface

You can also connect a XL/XLS Decoder to a Brawa Interface. Therefore you need two 9-pole plug connectors. Connect them like described below. Following special functions of the loco are usable. Light : Swiss illumination (3+1) in both directions. F1 : Light cabin F2 : Shunting lights (3+3) F3 : Smoke unit (CV115=3 parallel output F4 on key 3) Because of the higher amperage of the smoke unit F3+F4 are connected parallel. Alternatively,…

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Old 3pin Switch-drive

If you have old 3-pin Switch-drives from LGB, you can control this with our 4 channel-switching decoders. Here is a sketch how to connect it: The switching time should be set down a little in CV 51-58 (Value 66).

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Swiss Backlight

Attached you can find a small circuit diagram with Schottky diodes, to realize a Swiss Backlight. Complete with switchable red light. The whole works only with LEDs! Licht Schweiz + rot.pdf Here with additional Shunting light: Licht Schweiz + rot+rangierlicht.pdf

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