Gaugemaster
DCC80 DCC Autofrog
Brand new item direct from our Yorkshire model railway shop.
DETAILS
The DCC80 Autofrog is a simple switch that automatically
changes the frog polarity on your DCC layout. In most situations, the use of
electrofrog points is recommended on digital layouts to ensure reliability but
this can make extra switching more complicated than it needs to be. Allow us to
introduce you to the Autofrog. Wiring the DCC80 is simple.
There are three solder connections on the board, 2
connections labelled “R” - which you should connect to your rails or your bus
and 1 connection labelled “F” which you connect to the frog input wire.
As there are so many variations of point/turnout, we
recommend you follow your track manufacturer’s instructions. For an example, in
the instructions supplied with the module a typical set up where the frog is
isolated by an optional track break – this avoids unwanted short circuits if
you forget to throw the point. With the frog powered by the DCC80, it can
detect the incoming polarity of the wheels and switches the frog to match.
TECHNICAL
DCC TRACK VOLTAGE 12-20v
DCC/AC
MAXIMUM FROG CURRENT 2A
CURRENT RATING 20mA
MEASUREMENTS
LENGTH 42mm
WIDTH 24mm
HEIGHT 11mm