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Question on wiring Tortoise switch machines

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Question on wiring Tortoise switch machines
Posted by bagman on Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:35 PM

Hi there

When connecting Terminals 1 and 8 on the Tortoise to your power supply, should the "+" and "-" terminals be taken into account ?

For example, should Terminal 1 be connected to the "+" terminal of the power supply or it doesn't really matter which terminal they are connected to ?

Appreciate your replies and excuse my ignorance

 

cheers

 

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Posted by JoeinPA on Sunday, April 26, 2009 7:37 PM

 It really doesn't matter since you reverse the + and - when you want to reverse the throw of the Tortoise.

Joe

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Posted by bagman on Sunday, April 26, 2009 10:32 PM

Thks Joe for replying.

Upon reflection that was a stupid question to ask.

If I had thought a little longer about the wiring of the Tortoise I would have answered my own question.

Sorry to waste your time, but appreciate you answering.

cheers

 

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Posted by BSBrassHat on Monday, April 27, 2009 6:29 PM

If you think about it, if you always put the normally positive on (+) you will know which way your turnout will go when first fired up.  In other words, be consistent. It may help in troubleshooting down the line.  Just a thought, because you guys are right: it doesn't really matter, it will still work!

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