This system is designed to integrate with your snap / bipolar 2 wire switch machines, most notably the
- Kato
- Rokuhan
- Rapido Trains, and
- any others using 2 wire snap machines (& twin coil).
A unique feature designed into this system is that it remembers the direction of the turnout from the last time it was used, even when power has been interrupted.
Another unique feature is that it can be used with either AC or DC power, directly from the turnout power! You can also cascade each controller so that you only need to power one and all are powered.
The assembly couldn't be simpler:
- Connect 2 wires from the left hand 2 socket connector on the Dwarvin Snap Controller to the Snap machine switch control unit - no soldering needed.
- Add power to the Dwarvin Snap controller either using the optional 9V power adapter OR directly from your AC or DC bus via the 2 socket connector on the right hand side of the unit.
- Finally, insert the Dwarf Signals into the layout where required and insert the fibers into the Snap Controller.
The whole kit consists of:
- 3 Dwarf signals with 2 pairs of ~2ft of fiber each
- 1 Turnout Signal Controller unit
- Optional Power Supply
HO Dwarf signal: 14.9mm tall and 6.7mm wide, stub is 12mm, uses 1mm fiber.
This is especially helpful for operating sessions where it is very useful to see a color that indicates the position a switch is thrown.
Please note: We offer these dwarf signals in either BLACK or SILVER Housings. Please choose the color you want when ordering.