Hi, ... The reason I asked is that I have been reading the Loys toys Dcc encylopedia. It says that the extrnal power supply can feed both a BDL and a PM4/42 it...
I have the Super Chief 8 amp setup using the DCS200 Command Station Booster. Recently on power up the booster beeps 9 times. The manual says "Transmit failure,...
Hi Folks A question regarding the common ground daisy chain between master/slave ground lugs: IF the command station and booster ground lugs are taken to earth...
Ken et al, Let it be noted that there is also an update to the BD4 webpage at the Digitrax website. The DB4 manual is now available and downloadable. ...
To: Gavin Payne I do not know the detail of the internal wiring of the "DCC Specialties Magna Force PS". There may (or may not) be an 'earth ground'...
On Wednesday, September 1, 2004, at 09:39 AM, "dpkruse44" ... Sufficient quantities, I would assume. Merchandise Service received its first order of BDL168's,...
To: Chris Marco To the best of my knowledge Digitrax has not indicated that there is now, or will be in the future, an exchange program for those who want...
Bob Young, It was not my intention to inquire about an exchange program, it was an effort to stop the speculation. Chris Marco [Non-text portions of this...
I usually find that it's safer to abide by the manufacturer's recommendations in such matters. I'm guessing that since the PM4 uses electromechanical relays,...
An "earth" ground (i.e., to the AC mains ground via the green wire of a three pin plug) is what you need, but there should only be one of them, and that at the...
I've been powering a PM42 & BDL162 from a 300ma xfmr at 3 different locations for the last 2 Yrs and it has not appeared to create any problems. Bill Kelowna...
yes .I use the PM4 loconet message via RR&C0 to activate DS54's /turnouts on 3 Reverse loops. Bill Kelowna ... From: "andysmayes" <andy.mayes@...> To:...
... the ... able to ... That's not a web page, it's a PDF file just like all their other manuals. To make the type bigger just click on the "+" on the left...
I have a DCS100 on the mainline with a DB150 on two isolated sections. When I shut the system down, one of the boosters gives 5 beeps. Is there a good way to...
... now, or will be in the future, an exchange program for those who want to exchange a BDL16 or BDL162 for a BDL168. Perhaps not formally, but Alex Shepherd...
Hi wqch1590, Wrote; When I shut the system down, one of the boosters gives 5 beeps. Is there a good way to stop that? The 5 beeps are normal. Brad White Erie,...
Being able to read the PM4's settings and change them via the JMRI tool set is a great way to keep track of them and change their CV's at a moments notice. Our...
Hi Wqch1590, Earmuffs? Or parsley..... (As in when Asterix and Obelix became gladiators.) <vbg> Regards, André, Cape Town. Converted from Horribly Oversized...
... That's right but I'm a little surprised myself that they have not come out with a official policy by now as there intent at the time seemed to be fairly...
Daryl, I have been told there is no such thing as an upgrade/fix to the BDL162. R/Phil Euper in South Carolina ... From: "dpkruse44" <dpkruse44@...> To:...
I would be happier to see a fix for the bdl162 rather than an upgrade. I believe a fix can be expected as simple good customer service. I would expect an...
My guess is that that's not possible. The BDL168 is a different card, with a number of different surface-mount components, as compared to the BDL162. The...