THIS KIT IS NOT ASSEMBLED.

Only available in UN-ASSEMBLED VERSION.

SEE THE VIDEO HERE.

How easy can we make this!!  Purchase this kit and we will assemble it and prewire everything so all you have to do is plug in the power to make it work.  Once you understand how it works and and ready to install, simply transfer each item to your layout and reconnect as it was in the box.  A full size picture comes along so you dont have to remember.

The Kit includes:

1. One LED Signal Controller (set to Flasher Mode)
2. Two Precision Detectors
3. Bell module OPTION.

** If you are ordering multiple units, you can power up to 4 units with one Power Module.  You can order the Kit without the Power Module here.

However, you must order at least one unit with a Power Module.

*** Please note that the Crossing in a Box WITH the Power Module is a “BUNDLED” and DISCOUNTED price, therefore swaps/substitutions are not at the full posted price in the store.

Crossing in a Box with BELL MODULE Installed (example):

NOTE – the new Model Train Technology Crossing Flashers are ONE SIDED unlike the video below.

Bell module purchased separately.

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THIS ITEM IS NOT SOLD STAND ALONE.

If you do not order either the G Controller or the LED Signal Controller your order will be NOT be processed.

OPTIONS:

4″ x 4″ x 1″ Rubber Mounting Block ($10 each)

VIDEO:  G PRR SIignal Apsects

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SMART RelayDPDT LATCHING

Latching means that the relay keeps its position after a trigger without using continuous power to the coil.  As a result it is very efficient.  And it also allows some unique behaviors that can use to create automations on the layout without computers.

Unlike basic relays. the latching relay DOES NOT change when power is turned off and does not use current to hold the coil.  Current is only used momentarily to flip the relay and latch it.

VIDEO DEMONSTRATION

There are THREE distinct behaviors of the SMART Relay that can be selected with the pushbutton switch.  They are:

1.  Follow the Input.  In this mode, it behaves similarly to our standard relay. When the signal is ACTIVE from the Precision Detector the relay is on, and  when the signal is NON-ACTIVE (Unoccupied) the relay immediately shuts off.
2. Toggle ON and OFF.  One trigger turns the relay on , another turns it off.   The Relay will not change state until the signal from the PD is released and then triggered again.
3. Trip On with Input 1 and Trip OFF with Input 2.  If either Input 1 or Input 2 trips the relay, the “other” input will have no effect until the first input is release

The relay board also remembers the state of the relay and will activate the onboard GREEN LED to match the relay state on power up- giving you a visual clue of the state.

Lastly, there are three ways to change the state of the relay:

1. tripped by a Precision Detector
2. push the onboard push button
3. connect a SPST momentary remote pushbutton between the GND (center terminal) and the DETECT terminal.

When you press the button in either scenario #2 and #3, it will flip the relay.  You may need to use this initially to get the relay (and turnout if applicable) to the correct state (CLOSED/THROWN) for your application.

There are many application uses but here are two:

1. Protecting turnouts.
2. Reverse the polarity of the track for a back and forth trolley style automation or for a REVERSING LOOP.  Im this case you want the track voltages to stay set even after the detector is cleared.
3. Turn one or more Tortoise-style Turnouts (which require a DPDT to reverse the polarity of the motor) but you want the switch to stay in that position until another/different Sensor trips to turn the switch another way.

This relay circuit is purpose build for our detector and may not work with other sensor systems unless they have an ACTIVE LOW signal.

The relay contacts are rated to 1A or 5A.  Use the 1A version for LEDs and lower voltages/current applications.  Use the 5A version to switch TRACK power.

Use the same 12VDC power source to power the Precision Detector and the DPDT Relay Board.  You may connect the Precision Detector yellow signal wires to BOTH this relay board AND any Signal Controller in our product lineup.

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SEE INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTS FOR LINKS TO MANUALS.

The Precision Sensor and Block Signal Starter Kit comes with:

1. One (1) Precision Detectors
2. One (1) Dwarf Signal Controller (Fiber)
3. One (1) 12VDC Power Module (includes Power Supply)

$120.00. (S & O Scale $135.00)

NOTES:

1.  If you order a Dwarf Signal Controller, the fiber pins for the scale you choose are included in with the Signal Light.

ADD MAGNETIC MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR EITHER/BOTH THE POWER MODULE AND SIGNAL CONTROLLER 

Click here for the Signal Controller Bracket

Click here for the Power Module Bracket

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DPDT Relay Board

The relay contacts are rated to 1A.

Use the same 12VDC power source to power the Precision Detector and the DPDT Relay Board.  You may connect the Precision Detector yellow signal wires to BOTH this relay board AND any Signal Controller in our product lineup.

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THIS ITEM IS NOT SOLD STAND ALONE.

If you do not order either the G Controller or the LED Signal Controller your order will be NOT be processed.

OPTIONS:

4″ x 4″ x 1″ Rubber Mounting Block ($10 each)

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G-Controller Manual v1.1a

THIS IS THE STANDALONE CONTROLLER AND DOES NOT INCLUDE A SIGNAL OR FLASHER

The G -Controller Universal has a REVERSE POLARITY  (common Anode VCC+) option that allows you to connect your existing Signals or Crossing Flasher.   We recommend using the mounting blocks even if you plan to install into the ground.

The Non battery setup has a slimmer Electrical Box as shown below.  The 12VDC system can be run on the power from a rechargeable 12VDC battery (available on Amazon).  Up to 4 Signal Controllers can be run on the battery  but of course battery life will be reduced.

We pioneered the use of a non infrared style sensor which we call a Precision Sensor.  The sensor has a 1mm precision on range detection and will work in direct sunlight or pitch dark.  You can manually or automatically (Auto Ranging) set the detect distance.  Then you can choose what type of aspects you want to display.  For example, a simple red, yellow green progression, or you can add variations that include the yellow aspect either solid or flashing.  For the PRR (7 Light signal) you can decide if you want the center light to extinguish with Red or be on all the time.

The Sensor has a variable Timeout adjustment.  That means you can delay the start of the light aspect changing from zero to up to 60 seconds after the train has cleared the sensor.

The Signal Controller (built in) allows you to adjust the speed by which each aspect changes.

All Signal Controllers have forward and reverse latching (see video on latching).  Additional stand alone sensors can be interconnected to yield a longer block detect area.

4″ x 4″ x 1″ 3D printed Mounting Block ($10 each)  (Picture to be updated soon)

12VDC Power Supply with Barrel Plug to Wired Connector

• Automatic overload cut-off
• Over Voltage cut-off
• Automatic thermal cut-off
• Short circuit protection

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(Includes mounting bracket and electrical box cover.) Rubber block optional

YouTube Video Link

Product Documentation Page

The Precision Detector MAX from Model Train Technology is the first type to be impervious to all types of lighting conditions -even in direct sunlight!.   It never needs adjustment or tuning for changing light conditions. The Precision Detector has a 1.0 mm level of precision.  You can set it to detect only the train on a specific track and not the one farther or near one.

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