Walthers 101 Walthers Layout Control System — Vertical-Mount Switch Machine

Walthers Layout Control System brings you a low-cost solution for easy turnout control for HO, N, Z, S, and O Scale layouts! The system is expandable at any time to grow with your layout, and can be used with DCC- or DC-power – and switch machines feature optional DCC operation. The The system uses plug-and-play servo-style wiring with connectors, so no soldering is needed; two styles of cables are available separately to expand your wiring as needed. User-friendly instructions are included with all items, and drilling templates for easy mounting on your layout or fascia are included as appropriate. Using combinations of the system components, which include a servo-based slow-motion Switch Machine, Power Distribution Block, LED panel indicator-control pushbutton switches, add-on system cabling, a 2-amp 12V Filtered DC Power Supply and a three-piece drill set, you can easily build a complete control system.
 
The Walthers Layout Control System Vertical Switch Machine features:

• Fully assembled, servo-based unit with approximately one second throw speed
• Optional DCC operation
• Two built-in 5A switches to power turnout frogs, signals, track blocks and more
• Self-locking mechanism for reliable positioning – servo power turns off when motion is complete
• Adjustable throw and tension from 1/32″ to 1/2″ (1mm to 12mm) for turnouts in any scale from Z to O
• Factory-assembled with output rod in centered position for fast and easy under-benchwork mounting
• Wire in minutes with included cables
• Outputs for both single or bi-color LEDs
• Connecting cable included – easily expanded with Connecting Cable (#942-112, sold separately)
• Horizontal mount measures 3-3/8″ 8.5cm tall

See the entire system!

 
Full Instructions

 
Options include:

• Adjustable throw speed from .5 to 5 seconds
• Remote lock input for dispatcher to enable/disable local turnout control with CTC
• Single/Alternate bi-color LED modes
• Polarity route control for use of DPDT switch in place of fascia control
• Complete instructions with mounting template – use with Walthers Layout Control System Turnout Drill Set (#942-140, sold separately)

Instructions
 
Additional installation and operation information is available here:

Switch Machine Reference Guide – 01 Overview
Switch Machine Reference Guide – 02 Installation
Switch Machine Reference Guide – 03 Connecting Power
Switch Machine Reference Guide – 04 Options
Switch Machine Reference Guide – 05 Adjusting Throw
Switch Machine Reference Guide – 06 Connecting LEDs

 
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