The HC-3-SUN with an Extra Bright Screen for use in outdoor environments and sunlight, is a wireless controller with a color touch screen that can be used to operate your model railroad layout. The HC-3 can control the speed, direction, lights, and sounds of locomotives and other accessories by simply touching the screen! RailPro products are equipped with Direct Radio and are designed to work together. Direct Radio allows the RailPro components to communicate with each other without any wires! Direct Radio is very fast giving your RailPro products quick response to your controls. You will need to install RailPro modules into your locomotives and accessories that you want to control. The color graphic screens make it so simple to use, that most users will find it unnecessary to use the manual to even setup advance features. Product Specifications: Dimensions: 6.1 x 3.4 x 1.5 in   Simply touch the screen to take control of a locomotive or accessory, adjust settings and much more!Direct Radio allows RailPro components to communicate with each other without any wires! Direct Radio is very fast giving your RailPro products quick response to your commands. Also, Direct Radio has two-way communication that allows your HC-3 to transmit and receive information!Setting up your RailPro system is easy. When you buy new RailPro Ready products, or new RailPro modules for locomotives and accessories, simply press the “Find Product” button and the HC-3 will automatically load a picture of the product. You can take control of the product by touching the picture of the product!With a couple touches on the screen, you can link multiple locomotives together for more pulling power! With one more touch, you can unlink the locomotives. Our Direct Radio technology allows the locomotives to communicate together to ensure each locomotive pulls its share of the load.Multiple HC-3’s can be used at the same time to allow additional family and friends to enjoy your model layout! Also, multiple locomotives and other accessories can be used simultaneously for complete model layout control!The HC-3 comes complete with built in rechargeable batteries. The HC-3 is equipped with USB port to connect to a PC. You can go to Ring Engineering’s Internet site and download new pictures, sounds, and even new programs to add more functionality to your RailPro system. You do not need a computer to use the HC-3, but this can prove to be a very useful feature.

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The PTB-100 Programming Track Booster is a handy tool for anyone who uses DCC! This device facilitates programming as well as gives some comforting feedback during the programming process. You will instantly know if your decoder has received the programming instruction (or not!) by way of indicator lights on the circuit board. So why might you want (or need) a PTB-100? Certain command stations allow you to read a CV during Service Mode programming, which is useful to verify its current setting. Sometimes trouble reading or verifying CVs may be due to the design of the command station and the decoder itself. All decoders communicate back to the command station using what’s called an acknowledgement pulse, which is defined in NMRA RP-9.2.3 as “an increased load on the programming track of at least 60mA for at least 5ms.” Like most decoders, SoundTraxx Digital Sound Decoders generate the acknowledgment pulse by momentarily applying power to the motor. If the decoder is otherwise working properly (i.e., responds properly on the mainline to speed and direction commands), but the command station is having trouble reading CV data from the decoder, it may be due to incompatibilities between the electrical requirements of the sound decoder (which are different from conventional decoders due to the added audio circuitry) and the electrical characteristics of the programming track. In this case, you will need to use a programming track booster, such as the PTB-100. The PTB-100 amplifies the programming track signals to levels that work best with SoundTraxx Sound Decoders. It is easy to install and inexpensive. An advantage to using the PTB-100 is that it also provides short circuit detection and some helpful diagnostics. The PTB-100 is neither needed nor recommended for use with the Zimo MX1 or the Lenz LVZ100.

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This product is specifically designed to be used with DC and/or RailPro products. It cannot be used with DCC products. The AR-1 is used to power special configurations of track such as below. Track configuration like below would cause a short circuit if connected without the use of an AR-1. Note that if you follow Rail ’A’ around you will notice that it connects to Rail ‘B’! That is just like putting a piece of metal across Rail ’A’ and Rail ‘B’ which would cause a short circuit and would cause a power supply to shut down. The solution to power special track configurations like below is to add insulation gaps and power the sections with an AR-1. The AR-1 can also be used to isolate small sections of track, limiting the impact of short circuits if derailments occur to just one area of your layout. Features: All Solid State Design Simple Connection with Only 4 Wires No Adjustments Necessary Provides Short Circuit Isolation for a Section of Track Status Indicator Light Fast and Secure Spring Clamp Connecters Fully Enclosed Circuit Board Electronics Size: 4.60 x 3.00 x 1.18 inches Our all solid state design has many advantages over relay based designs. With the relay based designs we tested you could see the locomotive jerk when it crossed the gap at slow speeds. With our AR-1 we saw no visible change in speed at all! Further, compared to relay based designs, solid state units are far less likely to fail, switch many times faster and all without that annoying relay clicking sound.      

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The HC-3 is a wireless controller with a color touch screen that can be used to operate your model railroad layout. The HC-3 can control the speed, direction, lights, and sounds of locomotives and other accessories by simply touching the screen! RailPro products are equipped with Direct Radio and are designed to work together. Direct Radio allows the RailPro components to communicate with each other without any wires! Direct Radio is very fast giving your RailPro products quick response to your controls. You will need to install RailPro modules into your locomotives and accessories that you want to control. The color graphic screens make it so simple to use, that most users will find it unnecessary to use the manual to even setup advance features. Product Specifications: Dimensions: 6.1 x 3.4 x 1.5 in   Simply touch the screen to take control of a locomotive or accessory, adjust settings and much more!Direct Radio allows RailPro components to communicate with each other without any wires! Direct Radio is very fast giving your RailPro products quick response to your commands. Also, Direct Radio has two-way communication that allows your HC-3 to transmit and receive information!Setting up your RailPro system is easy. When you buy new RailPro Ready products, or new RailPro modules for locomotives and accessories, simply press the “Find Product” button and the HC-3 will automatically load a picture of the product. You can take control of the product by touching the picture of the product!With a couple touches on the screen, you can link multiple locomotives together for more pulling power! With one more touch, you can unlink the locomotives. Our Direct Radio technology allows the locomotives to communicate together to ensure each locomotive pulls its share of the load.Multiple HC-3’s can be used at the same time to allow additional family and friends to enjoy your model layout! Also, multiple locomotives and other accessories can be used simultaneously for complete model layout control!The HC-3 comes complete with built in rechargeable batteries. The HC-3 is equipped with USB port to connect to a PC. You can go to Ring Engineering’s Internet site and download new pictures, sounds, and even new programs to add more functionality to your RailPro system. You do not need a computer to use the HC-3, but this can prove to be a very useful feature.

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The AM-1 is a module that you can install on your model train layout and control 4 turnouts (switch tracks). The AM-1 can be controlled and setup by a Ring Engineering RailPro Controller, such as the HC-2 Handheld Controller. The AM-1 can also be used to control Accessory Projects. You can control a turntable, swing bridge, oil pumps, lights in buildings, and much more!!! You can use our RailPro Assistant Software to design custom screens for your HC-2 to control your accessories!!! Features: Control up to 4 turnouts per Module Control Snap or Motor Operated Turnouts Size: 4.60 x 3.00 x 1.18 inches     Important Note: When an AM-1 is used as an Accessory Module, the AM-1 hardware has 8 outputs that can be software controlled for 4 motor outputs or 8 sourcing outputs. It also has another 8 I/O that can be configured for 8 inputs or 8 sinking outputs. Currently there is only one software configuration available for the module (2 motor outputs, 4 sinking outputs, and 8 inputs). We expect to offer more software configurations in the future.  

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TCS Keep-Alive® (KA) devices are used to supply power to decoders during times of power interruption due to dirty track or problematic track work. The KA3 will power an HO-Scale locomotive with headlights on for approximately 6 to 20 seconds (depending on the locomotive and the efficiency of the motor). This Keep-Alive® includes a Blue and a Black w/ White Stripe wire to attach it to a decoder.

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This 220µF capacitor helps keep power to the decoder during momentary power losses. For use with decoders that use an external capacitor assembly, such as the TSU-1100 or ECO-100.

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TCS Keep-Alive® (KA) devices are used to supply power to decoders during times of power interruption due to dirty track or problematic track work.  Newly-redesigned and coming in at half the size of a KA4, the KA2 will power HO or N scale locomotives with approximately one-third of the capacitance of KA3/KA4 devices (depending on the locomotive and motor). This Keep-Alive® includes a 2-Pin Quick Connector Harness for plugging into decoders with a compatible socket. , such as the T4.     Dimensions:  0.35" x 0.35" x 0.61" or 8.9mm x 8.9mm x 15.5mm Scale: HO Scale N Scale Input Rating: 12 to 16V   For more information on how to connect Keep-Alive® including with other manufacturer's decoder products, click the tab above labeled "Documents."

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Power your Digitrax accessories with the reliable and efficient Digitrax PS14 AC/DC Adapter. Designed to provide a stable power supply, the PS14 is perfect for a wide range of Digitrax products, ensuring your model train setup runs smoothly and efficiently. Key Features: Versatile Power Supply: The PS14 provides 14V DC at 300ma, making it suitable for powering various Digitrax accessories such as the UP5, BDL168, DS64, SE8C, LNRP, UR90, UR91, UR92, and more. Universal AC Input: With an input range of 95-240V AC at 50/60Hz, the PS14 can be used worldwide, making it a versatile choice for model train enthusiasts everywhere. Compact and Lightweight: Weighing only 2 ounces, the PS14 is easy to handle and install. Its compact design ensures it fits neatly on a plug strip without taking up too much space. Stabilized Output: The PS14 provides a stabilized output, ensuring consistent performance and protecting your accessories from power fluctuations. Convenient Cable Length: The approximately 4-foot long cable offers flexibility in placement, allowing you to position your accessories exactly where you need them. Right Angle Connector: The 2.1 mm center positive connector is designed with a right angle, making it easy to connect in tight spaces. Power Indicator: A red LED power indicator lets you know when the adapter is on and functioning correctly. Why Choose the Digitrax PS14? The Digitrax PS14 is not just an adapter; it’s a reliable power solution for your model train accessories. Whether you’re a hobbyist looking to enhance your setup or a professional seeking dependable components, the PS14 offers the perfect balance of performance, versatility, and ease of use. Applications: Model Train Accessories: Ideal for powering a variety of Digitrax accessories, ensuring your model train layout operates smoothly. DIY Projects: Suitable for various DIY electronics projects that require a stable 14V DC power supply. Custom Installations: Perfect for custom model train installations where reliable power is essential. Specifications: Output Voltage: 14V DC Current Rating: 300ma Input Voltage: 95-240V AC, 50/60Hz Connector: 2.1 mm center positive, right angle Cable Length: Approximately 4 feet Weight: 2 ounces Enhance Your Model Train Experience Upgrade your model train setup with the Digitrax PS14 AC/DC Adapter. Its reliable performance, versatile compatibility, and user-friendly design make it the perfect choice for anyone looking to power their Digitrax accessories efficiently. More Information Item # PS14 Brand Digitrax MSRP $16.00 TCA Grading C-10 Mint - Brand New Availability In-Stock/Restockable Manuals Specification Sheet

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TCS Keep-Alive® (KA) devices are used to supply power to decoders during times of power interruption due to dirty track or problematic track work.  Newly-redesigned and coming in at half the size of a KA3, the KA1 will power HO or N scale locomotives with approximately one-third of the capacitance of KA3/KA4 devices (depending on the locomotive and motor). This Keep-Alive® includes a 2-Pin Quick Connector Harness for plugging into decoders with a compatible socket. , such as the T4.   Dimensions: 1.063" x 0.35" x 0.244" or 27mm x 8.9mm x 6.2mm Scale: HO Scale N Scale Input Rating: 11 to 16V   For more information on how to connect Keep-Alive® including with other manufacturer's decoder products, click the tab above labeled "Documents."

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TCS Keep-Alive® (KA) devices are used to supply power to decoders during times of power interruption due to dirty track or problematic track work. This Keep-Alive® includes a 2-Pin Quick Connector Harness for plugging into decoders with a compatible socket. , such as the T4. Dimensions:  . 52” x .52” x .45” or 13.22mm x 13.22mm x 11.55mm Scale: HO Scale Input Rating: 12 to 16V   For more information on how to connect Keep-Alive® including with other manufacturer's decoder products, click the tab above labeled "Documents."

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The CB-1 is used to divide the output of a power supply to isolate small sections of track, limiting the impact of short circuits if derailments occur to just one area of your layout. Add multiple CB-1 to isolate several sections of track. Features: All Solid State Design Simple Connection with Only 4 Wires No Adjustments Necessary Provides Short Circuit Isolation for a Section of Track Status Indicator Light Fast and Secure Spring Clamp Connecters Fully Enclosed Circuit Board Electronics Size: 4.60 x 3.00 x 1.18 inches    

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