This video shows our Point Indicator Standard, we also produce the Point Indicator SO which allows a large number of LEDs to be operated and the Point Indicator Relay which in addition to switching the 8 LEDs has a SPDT contact for each point setting. This is particuarly usefull for switching the frogs of N gauge points which because of the small throw of the point blades are difficult to make operate a contact mechanically. For more information and for online ordering have a look at the point indicator page on our website www.heathcote-electronics.co.uk/point_indicator.html
Hi. i have listend to lots of people talking about model rail electrics and they normally put me to sleep because instead of talking about the topic they want to show you the trains they have and the layout and then proceed to prattle on about o.01% voltage drop and loads of stuff that is really irrelavent WELL DONE MATE WELL EXPLAINED AND KEPT ON THE TOPIC i will now have a look at your other vids without the fear of falling asleep👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great video, and perfect timing. I purchased your IR signal sequencing boards years ago when I was modelling in OO and it was/is just a fantastic product - I held on to them when I switched to N gauge but unfortunately my N gauge signals from Absolute are common positive for some reason, so these boards will be toast. I'll drop you an email to discuss this product for my pannel and see if you have an alternative sequencer for common positive.
If the LEDs are the standard type and not the 5 volt or 12 volt type then you can. But if you look at a supplier such as Rapid Electronics you should find nice mounting clips.
These systems are fine to include indications on a control panel, but shouldn't be relied upon to indicate the actual position of a point. I have operated many layouts using solenoid style point motors, and the one thing I have learned is that they are not 100% reliable. You can flick a point switch, but it's not 100% guaranteed that the point will actually move, especially if the point motor or it's connection to the point is a bit 'sticky'. The indicator, however, will show that the route has been selected, which could lead to derailments if relied upon.
Thank you for your comment. Although it is true that the Point Indicator could be fooled by a sticky point motor the problem is solved by making the point motor operation reliable, solenoid point motors are very reliable but need to be mounted without introducing a lot of friction, wired with sufficent gauge of wire and operated with sufficent voltage and current. A CDU will increase the current.
@@heathcote-electronics Completely agree. However, it's one reason I moved away from solenoid motors to servo, as it didn't seem to take much for a solenoid to become unreliable.
I@@delboy1727 I also prefer servos for point motors. Other advantages are realistic movement, you can use a 2 or 4 pole switch so you have 1 or 3 contacts spare. The servo is continually powered so pressing the point blade against the stock rail, handy for scratchbuilt points or if you have lost the spring out of the peco point and you can power it from 12 volts DC which is more easily obtained in a sealed unit. And an extra reason, if you give too much power to the solenoid point motor it will switch the point with so much force that the point will eventually be damaged by the impacts.
This video shows our Point Indicator Standard, we also produce the Point Indicator SO which allows a large number of LEDs to be operated and the Point Indicator Relay which in addition to switching the 8 LEDs has a SPDT contact for each point setting. This is particuarly usefull for switching the frogs of N gauge points which because of the small throw of the point blades are difficult to make operate a contact mechanically. For more information and for online ordering have a look at the point indicator page on our website www.heathcote-electronics.co.uk/point_indicator.html
This is excellent, just what I've been looking for.
Hi. i have listend to lots of people talking about model rail electrics and they normally put me to sleep because instead of talking about the topic they want to show you the trains they have and the layout and then proceed to prattle on about o.01% voltage drop and loads of stuff that is really irrelavent
WELL DONE MATE WELL EXPLAINED AND KEPT ON THE TOPIC i will now have a look at your other vids without the fear of falling asleep👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you for your kind comment. Perhaps You Tube needs a more advanced algorithm which ranks for prattling!
With memory, now your talkin. Good vid, thanks..
Appreciate your comment.
Great video, and perfect timing. I purchased your IR signal sequencing boards years ago when I was modelling in OO and it was/is just a fantastic product - I held on to them when I switched to N gauge but unfortunately my N gauge signals from Absolute are common positive for some reason, so these boards will be toast. I'll drop you an email to discuss this product for my pannel and see if you have an alternative sequencer for common positive.
Very cool, can I use something like the DCC concepts chrome mounted LEDS with your device? Thanks
If the LEDs are the standard type and not the 5 volt or 12 volt type then you can. But if you look at a supplier such as Rapid Electronics you should find nice mounting clips.
Great video - I'm on your site now looking at these :) perfect!
Many thanks for your kind comment.
These systems are fine to include indications on a control panel, but shouldn't be relied upon to indicate the actual position of a point. I have operated many layouts using solenoid style point motors, and the one thing I have learned is that they are not 100% reliable. You can flick a point switch, but it's not 100% guaranteed that the point will actually move, especially if the point motor or it's connection to the point is a bit 'sticky'. The indicator, however, will show that the route has been selected, which could lead to derailments if relied upon.
Thank you for your comment. Although it is true that the Point Indicator could be fooled by a sticky point motor the problem is solved by making the point motor operation reliable, solenoid point motors are very reliable but need to be mounted without introducing a lot of friction, wired with sufficent gauge of wire and operated with sufficent voltage and current. A CDU will increase the current.
@@heathcote-electronics Completely agree. However, it's one reason I moved away from solenoid motors to servo, as it didn't seem to take much for a solenoid to become unreliable.
I@@delboy1727 I also prefer servos for point motors. Other advantages are realistic movement, you can use a 2 or 4 pole switch so you have 1 or 3 contacts spare. The servo is continually powered so pressing the point blade against the stock rail, handy for scratchbuilt points or if you have lost the spring out of the peco point and you can power it from 12 volts DC which is more easily obtained in a sealed unit.
And an extra reason, if you give too much power to the solenoid point motor it will switch the point with so much force that the point will eventually be damaged by the impacts.
Hi