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Azatrax Circuits & signals - All Scales - D2T-3W Turnout Control - Dual IR detector for ‘non-derail’ turnout control, 3-wire switch machine. Includes 2 sensor sets. (SKU 1525-D2T-3W)

Available On: April 1, 2021

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D2T-3W turnout control for 3-wire switch machines

Three-wire switch machines, also known as twin-coil or dual-solenoid switch machines, include Atlas™, Bachmann™, Kemtron™, Peco™ and American Flyer™.                               

 

 

Azatrax D2T dual infrared model railroad detectors

For automated track turnout control, signal control and direction sensing.
The D2T combines two infrared train detectors into one circuit module. Each detector consists of an infrared LED light source and a phototransistor light receiver.
 
Each IR LED / receiver pair may be placed in the track roadbed for reflective sensing, or mounted above and beside the track for across-the-track sensing. See the D2T installation guides for details about reflective and across-the-track train sensing.

Automatic Turnout Control / 'Non-derailing' Switch Control

The switch points are automatically aligned for an approaching train to avoid derailments.
 

turnout operation
In this example, two trains are approaching a track switch from the right. The green train arrives at sensor pair 1, and the D2T aligns the switch points to the straight track.
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Now the red train arrives at sensor pair 2. The D2T will not throw the turnout points because sensor pair 1 is still sensing the green train.
turnout operation
Four seconds after the green train has cleared sensor pair 1, the D2T will respond to sensor pair 2 by aligning the turnout points with the siding.
 
Additional protection against throwing the points while a train is on the points can be provided with an external train detector such as our MRD1 single detector (sold separately). Place the external detector's sensors at the switch points, and connect the detector's output to the D2T.

Avoid derailments at a single cross-over

You can configure a D2T to protect the two turnouts at a single cross-over. Place one IR sensor on each of the parallel tracks, ahead of the switch frog. If a train is detected at either IR sensor, both turnouts will be set to the 'straight' position.
A manual push button is required to set the turnouts to the cross-over position.
cross-over operation

Manual Turnout Control

The switch points can be controlled manually by connecting push buttons to the D2T circuit board. Push buttons are not included with the D2T.

Auxiliary Relay Contacts

The D2T includes single pole relay contacts that switch according to the position of the turnout points. These contacts are rated for up to 3 amps and may be used to control signal lights or to route track power to sidings or to the switch frog.

Spring Switch Simulator - "SS" versions

new! Enhance your operations with a spring switch simulator.
A spring switch, also called a "run-through" switch, allows a train to enter the main line from a branch track without human intervention. In remote areas it saves the train crew from having to stop and reset the switch after entering the main line and walking back to the locomotive. It eliminates the risk of someone forgetting to reset the switch.
 
Using a spring switch version of the D2T-2W or -3W on a reversing loop will ensure that every train that enters the loop will travel around the loop in the same direction.                            

 

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$39.00 US
Country of Origin: United States