PTS1 BLOCK SIGNALLING AUTOMATIC DC SHUTTLE WITH POINTS CONTROL.
Shuttle that Operates Points and Routes Trains Automatically
Operates one or more trains back and forth along a line
Changes points automatically to route trains
Built-in Capacitor Discharge Unit (CDU) which operates at 25V DC to minimise cable sizes
Compatible with different route layouts
Built-in programs for 11 route combinations
Programmable delay timer, route switching and randomised delays
The BLOCKsignalling PTS1 is designed to automate up to three DC model trains running backwards and forwards along a length of track.
At each end of the track, a diode is fixed across an insulated rail gap to stop the train until the track current is reversed and the train can automatically start traveling back along the track.
The module is also capable of driving up to two solenoid points motors from a built-in CDU, which are automatically operated by the module to route trains.
The CDU operates at 25V, meaning that thinner wire can be used to connect points motors.
The waiting time for trains when they reach the end of the line can be set to fixed or random.
This also allows for delays before other train movements.
Some programs allow two or three trains to alternately run back and forth on a single line and also the module can run a variety of programs to send different trains for each departure.
Each of the relays are rated at 10A for long life (traction current is typically 0.5A to 1A).