Hello I have now been using my Viessmann 4568 testing them on some of my C-track turnout using directly track power for ease of testing.

I want now to use an outside power source but the Viessmann instruction are not very clear to me on what I can use since it is not a solenoid like Marklin but a motor moving the part.

Will a M83 do the job without burning everything or should I use something different?

So you have kept the signal that talk to the CS3 (or other) connected to the track but just put the power feed on your booster if I understand your set up?

Figure 6 in the 4568 manual shows how to hook it up. Just substitute a booster for the central station.

Regards,
Roger

What are you using for a booster? How is it connected to the cs3?

A properly connected booster will repeat the signals from the cs3, so the output of the booster has the same signal as comes from the cs3. You just do operations on the cs3 and the booster sends the same signal to your devices.

For best compatibility I use Marklin power supplies and boosters. Any Marklin dealer should be able to help you out.

Hi Puttputtmaru

I find the easiest is to change the "normal" 60W power supply with a 100 W one when using a CS2 / CS3. I have used it since 2012 and it works perfectly fine for me.
Because switches are in digital only one is commanded at any given time.

Because you use Viessmann 4568:
- the permanent current is higher (30mA) than when using Märklin decoder (so you need a bit more power)
- the V4568 are slow motion (it takes like 2 seconds to set) but need much smaller current (<100 mA) when operating than solénoid (0.4A) so 5 or 6 are operating at the same time and not more.
- so using Viessmann 4568 or Märklin decoders does not change the fact that NO MATTER HOW MANY POINTS you have you will need a power reserve of approx. 400mA and not an expensive pair of booster + power supply

Cheers
Jean

Hi Fellas,

Jean made the point that the Viessmann unit is a slow motion, however you can change the speed of it by changing CV37 - I use speed 5 and it works well.

Regards
Gregt

I just wanted to share something I found by accident.

Both blue wires are only for programming the turnout to the address you want to use. Once done they do not have to stay connected.

This saves space and fiddling around trying to fit everything in the limited space under the turnout. Just shorten them to be able to use alligator clip.

It saves a lot of soldering as you can use alligator clip to do the temporary connection needed for programming. Only the Yellow and Brown wire need to be soldered permanently for a long term layout.

Just thought I would share.

EDIT:
And to make sure since a discussion had me wonder if I was right doing this. I asked Viessmann and they answered very kindly and fast.
« Hello, The blue wires (with red and green ring) can be unconnected to the yellow and brown wire. This blue wire are not importent for the function of 4568. Regards J.Meier»
Thank you Viessmann, great service.

Edited by user 12 February 2024 14:00:39(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified