LGB momentary controller question
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:17 pm
I've got a question regarding my temporary on the floor LGB Christmas layout that got out of hand years ago
I'm using LGB 51755 momentary control boxes for the switches.
They use AC input (24V max). They have a diode(s)s that sends out 1/2 wave AC to the DC switch motor. That's correct 1/2 wave AC to control the DC motor.
Which way the points move being dependent on which 1/2 of the AC wave the diode(s) in the controller sends.
What I want to do is by pushing the switch is to align up to 4 switch motors in the desired route. I've tested and it will power 4 LGB 12010 EPL switch motors.
I have up to 6 routes to consider. They all are combinations of the switch machines.
In essence what I would be doing is back feeding to one or more of the control box switches.
So the question is, would this damage the diode(s).
Wiring I know about, diodes I don't.
I'm using LGB 51755 momentary control boxes for the switches.
They use AC input (24V max). They have a diode(s)s that sends out 1/2 wave AC to the DC switch motor. That's correct 1/2 wave AC to control the DC motor.
Which way the points move being dependent on which 1/2 of the AC wave the diode(s) in the controller sends.
What I want to do is by pushing the switch is to align up to 4 switch motors in the desired route. I've tested and it will power 4 LGB 12010 EPL switch motors.
I have up to 6 routes to consider. They all are combinations of the switch machines.
In essence what I would be doing is back feeding to one or more of the control box switches.
So the question is, would this damage the diode(s).
Wiring I know about, diodes I don't.