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"X Gate/Signal BitSwitch"™ $19.95

This BitSwitch can be used for triggering sound effects, closing a crossing gate, powering a X signal or any other purpose where it is desirable to apply 5, 9, 12 or Input =Output VDC to an accessory on the rail side.   

             6 VDC

             9 VDC

           12 VDC

        Input=Output  

                       

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Note: This BitSwitch will work for any layout regardless of the power used to operate the engines (AC, DC, DCC or BATTERY )

Input voltage must be > or = to the output voltage

   Input power source can be 12 to 35 volts AC, DC or DCC.
   
Output power can be 5 VDC, 9 VDC or 12 VDC depending on the unit ordered. 
Input voltage should be greater or equal than the output voltage desired.

This circuit can be used to operate Signals or to operate a Crossing Buck
or any accessory that you wish to turn on and off

(-) & (+) are always powered
1+ is only powered when the 1 Trigger is the last pulsed
2+ is only powered when the 2 Trigger is the last pulsed

The X-Gate/Signal can be installed using different methods.
If the traffic always flows the same direction:

If the traffic is Bi-Directional:
for trolley or short train

If the traffic is Bi-Directional:
For long trains

Requires 2 magnets place the magnets so that the the engine (or first car) magnet triggers  the reed switches located near the LEFT RAIL and the last car triggers the reed switches located near the right rail.  This arrangement will keep the crossing signal lit for the entire train regardless of length.

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