Hello all,
The outcome of my situation may be helpful for others ending up with my problem.
With the help of Larry Maier, the PSX-AR designer and Erik Fiske, President of American Hobby Distributors my problem has been solved.
The PSX-AR is not designed to drive the Cobalt switch machine and attempting to do so will result in the drive in the PSX-AR failing due to the higher current required by the Cobalt.
Erik offered a solution to my problem which I am very pleased with.
Excellent support and service such this deserves to be announced.
Individuals such as Erik and Larry along with their business and associates truly deserve support considering how difficult the economy is these days.

Thanks Chris

OK,
Have checked DCC website and rechecked my wiring many times but still cannot get switch to change when train bridges the gaps. Have tried different trip settings. Now switch won't change even when I short out the rail. I wired a globe to the PSX-AR switch leads expecting to see it light when power was sent to the switch but it did not light either leading me to think the PSX-AR is not doing its job.
 
I am wondering if the PSX-AR has failed and not is suitable to drive a Cobalt switch motor .

Really frustrated now. Have emailed DCC but no response after a month. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks Chris

I need to think outside the square a bit more !
Thanks
Chris

Hi Steve,
What's a reverse loop module ?

Hi all,
I have installed a reverse loop on my layout with Cobalt switch machine and PSX-AR to control the polarity and the switch machine. Can anyone advise about current trip settings for J6 on the PSX-AR ?. When a loco reaches the gap in the loop it stops, sometimes my short circuit light comes on bright, sometimes just dull. Sometimes no light comes on, the switch changes and the loco restarts them moves off through the switch. I think it is to do with the current trip settings but don"t have enough "nouse" to work it out or courage to start experimenting blindly. I need an answer as simple as " put wire in A and connect to B " if that is possible. I run the usual Bachmann locos, 2-6-0, Forney, Davenport, Porters etc all on DCC.

Kind regards
Chris
 

Hi Steve,

Great work you have done.
I like the idea of wiring up behind the fascia. It's well thought out.
Can you "publish" a track plan ?

I am just south of Sydney so maybe see it in person one day ?

Thanks again
Chris G

Jeff,
Makes sense will give it a go.
Thanks for response.

Dont understand ?

Hello all,
After 18 months deliberation I have hardwired a Locksound decoder into my Porter.
Replace cab with Banta all weather model.
Sound projected out thru floor.
Covered decoder and speaker with Banta floor provided.
Head room is a bit low but not noticeable.
Improved pick up by adding a slider between drivers as well as usual pick up off driver rears.
Painted black its not to noticeable but does job well.

Problem Light comes on when in reverse.
Changing direction in Locsound makes no difference.
Do I just reverse wires to light ?
( looking for easy answer )

Thanks Chris

Jim,
In order of you response
Climax only run on address 03. Never attempted to change cvs. Tried Shay on O3

Dont know about static but decoder was kept in sealed container for last 6 months.

Will check wiring over weekend. Shay never run on DCC before.

Gotta go home now as its "quittin time" here in OZ so will be back on line before I start work Monday morning.

Nice website you club has. Only seen a bit while having lunch. Will look further next week

Thanks Chris

thanks Chris

Hi Jim,

What I dont understand is that the decoder came out of the Bachmann Climax with no changes to cvs, so you would think when plugging in to the Bachmann DCC READY Shay it should make the Shay operate as did the Climax ?

ps
Have been told Lokprogrammer will read and modify CVs on Bachmann decoders but will not let you test the upgrade on the Virtual Driver function.

Thanks Chris

Hello all,
Plugged a Bachmann DCC decoder into my DCC ready Shay that was left over from an up grade on my DCC on board Climax.
Did this to check things out before I instalL a Loksound decoder in the Shay.
Default address is 3, ok.
Light on / off, ok.
No movement at all. ?
Any suggestions?

I have a Lokprogrammer.
Do you think it will read the cv's?

All the best
:-\Chris

Sorry for the late response here but I thought there was nothing more I could add until I read a bit further.

I basically desoldered the original Bachmann plug and re soldered it to the micro decoder wiring. There are a couple of wires left over so I just taped these off to insulate them. There is room to run wires into cab thru front wall of cab with only minor grinding required to open a small hole that is not visible.
Speaker was stuck hard to roof of cab with a dob of neutral cure silicon so I can get it off easily if required.
A small piece of styrene was run down each side to enclose the speaker to the cab roof again using neutral cure silicon.
The ends of the speaker were caulked to the roof to seal any gaps there and again with neutral cure silicon.
The decoder is under a seat attached to rear wall of cab that driver sits on and wire to speaker runs up rear wall as if its a couple of pipes or similar

Sounds great and am happy with result as it was my first installation other than just a plug n play.
All the best
Chris

Hello all,
I mounted a Loksound micro 52891 using extension lead off circuit board out into cab. Put doors on cab, installed engineer, made rear windows awning type so sound gets out and fixed decoder to back wall. Ran wires to speaker up back wall and mounted speaker in enclosure on roof pointing down. I figure the enclosure is an a/c unit. All looks good. Didnt seem possible to fit all in engine compartment unless hardwiring. This way I can easily remove if I want to fit in another loco etc.
Hope this helps,
Ta Chris

Thanks very much Tim,  just what I needed.

All the best,
Chris.