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Post by garthah on Jan 9, 2013 21:29:21 GMT -5
On AZL web site, it talks about using this decoder in the RDC and mentions that some soldering is required. I am trying to find what soldering is required and I can not find anything on this on the digitrax or AZL sites. anyone know what is involved.
thanks Garth
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Post by Rob Albritton on Jan 10, 2013 16:05:07 GMT -5
You will need to solder the motor leads to the board as those are hard wired on the RDC. This was done because of a manufacturing issue where the motor was mistakenly installed backwards. The quickest way to fix the problem was to simple reverse the polarity of the motor wires, otherwise there would have been extensive costs and delays as major parts would have to be re-tooled.
Also note that the RDC has two separate circuit boards for the end lighting that connect directly to the rails, so some modifications will be needed if you want to use directional lighting. The lights will work without modification, but both headlights and tail lights will be on simultaneously all the time under DCC power unless modified.
it is probably easier to install a wired decoder in the RDC as solder pads exist for the motor, but the lighting will still be a challenge.
Sorry I don't have more info on this. When time allows, I'll do a full tech note.
Best,
-Rob(A)
AZL
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Post by nero328 on May 3, 2013 10:12:52 GMT -5
Speaking of decoders, has anyone digitized any of the F59's, and if so, how did you do it, and which decoder did you use? It would be great if you had pictures too.
Thanks.
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Post by pray59 on May 7, 2013 14:25:23 GMT -5
I put decoders on 4 of my F59PHI's, but this was 2004-2005 timeframe, and posted the how to on Z Central Station, so I would not know where to go to find that project other than grueling searches.
I used DZ125 or similar sized wired decoders, and placed them in the grey decoder pocket, fished motor wires through and soldered directly to the motor terminals.
-Robert
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Post by BAZman on May 7, 2013 22:31:17 GMT -5
NCE's Z14 is a neat 'drop in'. The Red and Blacks are on the side of the decoder, just strip and folder over the edge of the pocket for power pickup. The Orange and Grey drop right over the edge and solder direct to the motor tabs.
Now, I got crazy and used all 4 functions to work the 2 front Red reverse markers and the 2 white ditch lights. For the Front head light, I used a direct connection and used a transistor circuit to invert for the rear 'backup' light. Use a green LED in the Cab off of track power.
I think I have pix somewhere.
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