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michelvr		#1 Posted : 25 May 2025 23:29:05(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,320		Hello, I’m quite sure I will not be using C track but……….. Does anyone know what the capacity is for using the 74462 digital decoder C track on a larger layout? I realize that there will be a power drain on the power supply but what is a reasonable amount before you use the K83’s? Regards
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David Dewar		#2 Posted : 25 May 2025 23:43:30(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 7,458 Location: Scotland		The decoder is for turnouts Using my CS3 I dont see how there is a limit to the number on the layout. They change one at a time so dont see how there is a drain on the power supply. I maybe dont understand the question.
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michelvr		#3 Posted : 26 May 2025 00:08:24(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,320		Originally Posted by: David Dewar The decoder is for turnouts Using my CS3 I dont see how there is a limit to the number on the layout. They change one at a time so dont see how there is a drain on the power supply. I maybe dont understand the question. Just wondering can you use sixty without an issue?
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rbw993		#4 Posted : 26 May 2025 02:00:06(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 19/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,053		Yes, but more expensive!
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H0		#5 Posted : 26 May 2025 08:41:34(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 15,446 Location: DE-NW		Hi! Originally Posted by: michelvr Does anyone know what the capacity is for using the 74462 digital decoder C track on a larger layout? The power consumption of a single inactive decoder should be 0.02 A or less. The CS3 has 3 or 5 A output. With 100 decoders you will probably be somewhere between 1 A and 2 A and there is still power left. And if you have a track plan with 100 turnouts, you should prepare the layout for booster sections anyway.
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michelvr		#6 Posted : 26 May 2025 15:43:43(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,320		Thanks David & HO, I have decided to renew my layout, possibly using K track and this decoder. The main reason being is by eliminating the wires under the layout.
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David Dewar		#7 Posted : 26 May 2025 20:24:04(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 7,458 Location: Scotland		Originally Posted by: michelvr Thanks David & HO, I have decided to renew my layout, possibly using K track and this decoder. The main reason being is by eliminating the wires under the layout. I am not sure as I dont have K track but the decoder and motor are made to clip in to C track. Somebody with K track could maybe help and confirm no wiring is needed.
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rbw993		#8 Posted : 27 May 2025 16:06:00(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 19/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,053		Dave, you are right, these decoders aren't designed for K track. They plug directly into the C-track switch motors. To hook the to K track the plug connectors for power and motor will have to be clipped off. I think it is easier to use the K/M83 solution. Regards, Roger
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michelvr		#9 Posted : 27 May 2025 22:03:17(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,320		Originally Posted by: rbw993 Dave, you are right, these decoders aren't designed for K track. They plug directly into the C-track switch motors. To hook the to K track the plug connectors for power and motor will have to be clipped off. I think it is easier to use the K/M83 solution. Regards, Roger I fully understand thank you for the help!
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marklinist5999		#10 Posted : 28 May 2025 14:53:34(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 3,909 Location: Michigan, Troy		Doesn't K track accept most any type/brand of solenoid actuator? Then you can use either Marklin M-84, or Viessman decoders.
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David Dewar		#11 Posted : 28 May 2025 20:07:28(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 7,458 Location: Scotland		Originally Posted by: marklinist5999 Doesn't K track accept most any type/brand of solenoid actuator? Then you can use either Marklin M-84, or Viessman decoders. Where would you put them. I suppose you could wire them under the baseboard but 70 of them would not be great in my view.
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