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INTERLOCKING IN ALL D-SIGNAL CONTROLLERS

After a short delay we have been able to include full signal interlocking into the product.  This started with a few request for a way to use the D-Signal Controller to light the aspects in a three-way switch.  We got that working in a few days but then realized that a three-way switch is just two switches merged into one with one being primary and the other “interlocked” with the first.  In other words, when the first turnout is turned AWAY from the second one, it blocks a path to the exit.  In that case, BOTH signals of the second turnout should show Red regardless of the physical position of the switch.  Then, we decided that if we could simply cascade that through many turnouts we would be able to have a complex interlocking system without a computer and without much fuss.  All that is working and it is pretty slick!

Documentation Link

In order to use the Coil Sensor your switches must be running on 12-16v DC, not AC.  The turnouts will operate just fine on DC and its and easy thing to switch over.

VIDEO – How to install WIRED (non-DCC) Coil Detectors and Interlocking)

Dwarf signals are typically used in yards and siding to indicate the direction of turnouts.  Thus, each turnout would have at least two signals.  It also is possible to have a  Dwarf signals at the head the turn where Green means mainline and red means siding.  Another words, facing in the opposite direction.

The Model Train Technology Dwarf Signal controller is a FOUR light Fiber Light Controller.  This provides for signaling for two turnouts.

This product comes with two dwarf signals each with 36″ of fiber cable and the associate pins.   Additional dwarf signals can be purchase on the store.

You will use 2-core fiber pins (included) so that the Red and Green are swapped between the two Dwarf Signals.

The Dwarf Signal Controller can be trigger in one of five ways:

1. Operation of a stall- type actuating motor
2. Snap-like coil switch machine – this requires the MTT Coil Switching adapter
3. DCC Mirroring
4. Precision Detector
5. Mechanical Toggle or spring loaded center switch

The Coil Detector is only available with the purchase of a Dwarf Signal Controller.

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You get ONE Nano Detectors with this UPGRADE.

For the Railroad Crossing you can upgrade one or both.  If both, order TWO of these items

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Use this Controller to light and controller your G Scale Dwarf Signals from Model Train Technology.

After a short delay we have been able to include full signal interlocking into the product.  This started with a few request for a way to use the D-Signal Controller to light the aspects in a three-way switch.  We got that working in a few days but then realized that a three-way switch is just two switches merged into one with one being primary and the other “interlocked” with the first.  In other words, when the first turnout is turned AWAY from the second one, it blocks a path to the exit.  In that case, BOTH signals of the second turnout should show Red regardless of the physical position of the switch.  Then, we decided that if we could simply cascade that through many turnouts we would be able to have a complex interlocking system without a computer and without much fuss.  All that is working and it is pretty slick!

Dwarf Signal Controller Manual v1.6a

Coil Sensor Manual 1.1c

In order to use the Coil Sensor your switches must be running on 12-16v DC, not AC.  The turnouts will operate just fine on DC and its and easy thing to switch over.

VIDEO – How to install WIRED (non-DCC) Coil Detectors and Interlocking)

Dwarf signals are typically used in yards and siding to indicate the direction of turnouts.  Thus, each turnout would have at least two signals.  It also is possible to have a  Dwarf signals at the head the turn where Green means mainline and red means siding.  Another words, facing in the opposite direction.

The Model Train Technology Dwarf Signal controller is a FOUR light Fiber Light Controller.  This provides for signaling for two turnouts.

This product comes with two dwarf signals each with 36″ of fiber cable and the associate pins.   Additional dwarf signals can be purchase on the store.

You will use 2-core fiber pins (included) so that the Red and Green are swapped between the two Dwarf Signals.

The Dwarf Signal Controller can be trigger in one of five ways:

1. Operation of a stall- type actuating motor
2. Snap-like coil switch machine – this requires the MTT Coil Switching adapter
3. DCC Mirroring
4. Precision Detector
5. Mechanical Toggle or spring loaded center switch

The Coil Detector is only available with the purchase of a Dwarf Signal Controller.

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1. The slide under track comes with a 3D Printed electric box to cover the connector.  This allows you to unplug and remove the sensor without digging up your scenery.   The same box is used for both N and HO since the connector end is identical in size.  The length of the tongue is all that varies between the two scales.
2. A Friction Nut is supplied with all the “Through Hole” versions. This is snug but easily removable and keeps the sensor head in place.
3. Updated software to include a “pulsed” one shot signal or a steady ON/OFF following the sensor trigger.  This can be used for some fun automation for starting, stop and reversing the direction of the train.

Note: for connecting to NCE AUI-01 or an Arduino a common ground connection must be made.  You can order the extra GND wire to be attached.  MOST PEOPLE DON”T NEED THIS.

The NANO Precision Detector 2 is the smallest, fastest, most reliable train detector available today!

VERSION 2 JUST RELEASED:

• Eliminated the screw terminal blocks –  now just plug in.  Easier and faster while you are under the layout!
• Easier installation with a through the top of the track drill hole.  9/32″ Hole.
• Easy to blend the sensor into the ties and track.
• 2 SIZES available for the sensor board: Short (up to 7/8″ clearance) Long (up to 1 3/4″ clearance)
• NEW Feature – “One Shot” – allows a timed delay to turn the trigger OFF while sensor is live.

NEW VIDEO UPDATE:  (also shows the CTC Panel Board)

Click this link below for the video:

PRECISION NANO Detector Manual v2.0a

Sensors available with either SHORT or LONG post

Watch the Video to see how the sensor IGNORS ambient lighting conditions.

The video below has both the announcement and the installation video.

Like all our other Precision Detectors this is NOT a reflective IR (Infrared) sensor.  Instead of measuring reflected light it measure the distance of an object in its viewport down to 1mm precision.  That means is works in any light condition and it doesn’t matter if the lighting is constantly changing.  The NANO PD allows you to set the sensing distance for N, HO and O/S with the push of a button.  You can also use the Auto Calibrate more to set the sensing range form 1 to 150mm so the sensor can be placed almost anywhere.

Like the other Precision Sensors you can adjust the timeout (time delay of sensor release) to immediate, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 and 60 seconds.

The NANO has auto calibrate so that you can set the sensor distance to anything between 5 and 150mm.

The NANO is available to order today and shipping.

Note: for connecting to NCE AUI-01 or an Arduino a common ground connection must be made.  You can order the extra GND wire to be attached.  MOST PEOPLE DON”T NEED THIS.

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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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This version of our Precision Detector (NANO Dual) will determine whether the train is coming from the East or the West (North or South) and separately trigger a device such as our SMART Switch or any of our family of Signal Controllers. To prevent derailment of trains crossing a mis-directed turnout you can use our standard Precision Detector on the Frog side of the turnout connected to a SMART Switch but you can also protect the train while it is in the turnout by placing the NANO DUAL on the outboard side. This keeps the turnout aligned with the train until it is completely clear of the turnout. HOWEVER, you don’t want the detector to react if the train is approaching from the mainline. The NANO Dual allows you to set this up. Another application is to selective trigger a specific soundtrack on the Sound Module specific to the direction of travel. We also envision automated stopping and starting of trains based on some automation logic without using a computer – and the NANO Dual will come in handy to help with this automation.

Update (OCTOBER 15, 2023)

Both the Single and Dual NANO Precision Detectors are available in EITHER “Through Hole”  and Slide-Under-Track versions.  THESE REPLACE the Tethered-Wired version.  

1. The slide under track comes with a 3D Printed electric box to cover the connector.  This allows you to unplug and remove the sensor without digging up your scenery.   The same box is used for both N and HO since the connector end is identical in size.  The length of the tongue is all that varies between the two scales.
2. A Friction Nut is supplied with all the “Through Hole” versions. This is snug but easily removable and keeps the sensor head in place.
3. Updated software to include a “pulsed” one shot signal or a steady ON/OFF following the sensor trigger.  This can be used for some fun automation for starting, stop and reversing the direction of the train.

Our detection technology is the smallest, fastest, most reliable train detector available today AND it slides under the rails of N Scale and all other scales.  No need to dig up your track!

Watch the Video to see how the sensor IGNORS ambient lighting conditions.

The NANO PD has two 9″ twisted wired sensors that allow you to place it under the track and the Detection Controller under the layout.

The video below has both the announcement and the installation video.

Like all our other Precision Detectors this is NOT a reflective IR (Infrared) sensor.  Instead of measuring reflected light it measure the distance of an object in its viewport down to 1mm precision.  That means is works in any light condition and it doesn’t matter if the lighting is constantly changing.  The NANO PD allows you to set the sensing distance for N, HO and O/S with the push of a button.  You can also use the Auto Calibrate more to set the sensing range form 1 to 150mm so the sensor can be placed almost anywhere.

Like the other Precision Sensors you can adjust the timeout (time delay of sensor release) to immediate, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 and 60 seconds.

The NANO Dual also has auto calibrate so that you can set the sensor distance to anything between 5 and 150mm.

The NANO Dual is available to order today.

Click on the picture below for a link to the YouTube video and installation demo

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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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One trigger and one sound – but you can select one of 4 prerecorded bells (included).

The speaker is built in – no external speaker jack.  Seriously, you don’t need an external speaker – this is loud enough.

No Automation like the Sound Module. This is specifically for Railroad Crossing setups.

Bell Manual

The MTT Bell Controller is unique in many ways. The first is that you can record your own sounds and play them based sensors triggers or switches – or DCC. The Sound Controller has a small MP3 player inside along with a baffled speaker. It provides a big sound in a small package. What is an MP3 player you might ask?

Here is the Wiki link: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3

The first Apple Pod music player played a version of the MP3 file format. It is a file format that compresses and filters audio so that file size is smaller and more manageable

Here are the primary features:

• You can download or create your own MP3 audio files and play them on the MTT Sound Controller. You can use your PC, Apple Mac or a mobile phone to create audio files. If you use your phone you will need to copy it to your PC and then convert it to MP3. There are many, many free MP3 conversion programs. Eventually we will have a download page where you can download sounds that we have found or recorded. There are also many web sites to which you can subscribe that have MP3 sound files.
• You can record up to 4 minutes of sound.
• There are four tracks available so you can mix and match different length audio.
• The volume can be set and saved.
• NO PROGRAMMING is required.

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See Dwarf Controller for product functions and specifications:

Dwarf Signal Controller with 2 Signals (N, HO, O)

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