{"product_id":"soundtraxx-810164-currentkeeperiii-multi-scale","title":"SoundTraxx 810164 | CurrentKeeperIII | Multi Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SoundTraxx CurrentKeeperIII is the smallest keep-alive module SoundTraxx has ever built — a compact 470µF power-backup that keeps your DCC locomotive running smoothly through brief power interruptions caused by dirty track, insulated frogs, or a momentary loss of electrical pickup. At just 10.1 x 6.8 x 4.2mm, it slips into the tightest installations where a full-size CurrentKeeper simply will not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWired to a compatible sound or motor decoder, the CurrentKeeperIII stores enough energy to bridge short power dropouts (typically about 0.5 to 0.75 seconds), smoothing out flickering lights, stuttering motors, and interrupted sound during normal operation. It works in any scale, so it is at home in HO, N, O and beyond wherever space is at a premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more DCC components? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/dcc-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDCC Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/dcc-decoders\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDCC Decoders\u003c\/a\u003e, and the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/soundtraxx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoundTraxx\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundTraxx's smallest CurrentKeeper yet — measures just 10.1 x 6.8 x 4.2mm for tight installs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e470µF capacity provides dependable short-term backup power during brief electrical interruptions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical hold time of approximately 0.5 to 0.75 seconds, depending on the locomotive, decoder, motor load and lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridges power loss from dirty track, insulated frogs and momentary pickup dropouts for smoother, more reliable running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with NMRA DCC Standards \u0026amp; Recommended Practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in any scale — HO, N, O, S, G and Z.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSoundTraxx\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e810164\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCurrentKeeper \/ Keep-Alive Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e470µF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10.1 x 6.8 x 4.2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16V or less; 100mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAll Scales (Multi Scale)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNMRA DCC Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a CurrentKeeper actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a keep-alive device. It stores electrical energy and feeds it back to your decoder when the wheels momentarily lose contact with the rails, so your locomotive keeps moving and its lights and sound stay on instead of cutting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the CurrentKeeperIII different from the CurrentKeeper and CurrentKeeperII?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CurrentKeeperIII is SoundTraxx's most compact version at just 10.1 x 6.8 x 4.2mm. With a 470µF capacity it delivers a shorter hold time (about 0.5 to 0.75 seconds) than the larger units, making it ideal for small locomotives and tight installs where the full-size CurrentKeepers will not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with my decoder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CurrentKeeperIII follows NMRA DCC Standards \u0026amp; Recommended Practices and works with decoders that provide a keep-alive \/ energy-storage connection. Check your decoder's documentation for the correct hookup points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat scales does it work in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny scale. Because it is an electronic module, the CurrentKeeperIII can be installed in HO, N, O, S, G or Z locomotives wherever there is room for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/dcc-speakers\"\u003eDCC speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/dcc-wiring\"\u003eDCC wiring\u003c\/a\u003e, shop the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/soundtraxx\"\u003eSoundTraxx range\u003c\/a\u003e, or pick a decoder from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/dcc-decoders\"\u003eDCC decoders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SoundTraxx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48718250836223,"sku":"STX-810164","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/CKIII-tn__09561.1776782859.jpg?v=1781776542","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/soundtraxx-810164-currentkeeperiii-multi-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}