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164 Log Loader
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 3:25 PM

Has anyone ever conected a 164 to their layout for control with TMCC.

If so I could use some advice and wiring logic. The 97C Controller is a 3 wire controller and I'm not sure what would go where?

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Posted by ADCX Rob on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 7:57 PM

It's pretty easy with a AMC module, but it could be done with the SC-1 or SC-2 with relays(these switch "ground" & are for low power/non-motor applications).  One controller wire is third rail/acc power, one is for the conveyor motor, one is for the log bay release solenoid.  Just apply the power to the wire for the function - this is all the 97C does.

Rob 

Rob

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Posted by lmsjim on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 8:58 AM

I converted mine to TMCC using a Electric Railroad Mini Commander ACC. It was super simple and works great. They have an instruction sheet on it on their website. http://www.electricrr.com/ look under Examples.

The beauty of this system is you get rid of that monster box with all the levers.

Jim

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