Hi everyone, hope you are all keeping well.

I’m on to my next challenge, which is the use of the M84 decoder from Märklin and connection of the following signals from Viessmann:

1 x Distant Signal (2 aspect)
1 x Distant Signal (3 aspect)

In terms of control, I have the CS3 Plus and I will be using Rocrail for automation. The signals are purely aesthetic, they will not be stopping the trains in any way.

Originally, I configured the M84 to have 8 switches and 8 addresses. Each LED for the 3 aspect has its own address while the 2 aspect had a seperate address for the green / orange.

This made it problematic when doing the configuration on Rocrail for the 3 aspect distant signal.

I have since returned the configuration to the factory setting (CV79 - 0), for the 3 aspect I use 2 addresses. This is still not working / behaving the way it should.

So, I thought I would ask whether anyone here is using these signals and have any experience using the M84. The instruction book I have and even the CS3 guide I bought doesn’t really provide much information.

There is a tutorial on the M84 on YouTube by Model Train Fun, I just need to sit through a few hours of footage. This is my way of trying to skip all that (even though those tutorials are super helpful).

Regards,

Eddie

Hi,

Thanks for the comment.

The Viessmann signals I bought is the 4010.

I have also since ordered 2 others, 4011 and 4012.

I thought this would be a simple thing to set up but it seems I was wrong.

The plan is to use the screw in terminals on the M84.

I will have a look at relays, just need to see if this will work with Rocrail as well.

Aren't the signals and decoders from either competitively priced? Why not just match them. If you use 2 rail, Viessmann. 3 rail, Marklin.

The reason I’m using Viessmann is because I find their signals look nicer than the ones from Marklin.
Also, Viessmann make a variety of products that are compatible with Marklin.

Also, I’m planning on having a section of my layout in a French and another a Swiss theme. I found some manufacturers that make French and Swiss signals. These manufacturers also have so many options.

It’s all about variety and personal choice.

Hello,

I will look into these brands when I’m I start the Swiss section.

Some other brands I have come across:

- Maffen (Spanish brand, mostly made of metal)
- Decapod (French band, metal construction, requires assembly)
- Disque Rouge (French brand, metal construction I think)

Decapod also made a bunch of accessories, such as a brass current collectors to fit trucks from various manufacturers and decorative parts.

PS, the black wire is connected to the brown - correction.