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For Complete wiring diagrams Click Here Most Track Contacts (sensors) needed for one BitSwitch can be shared with adjacent BitSwitches. Click on "Shared Contacts" One BitSwitch Controls One Logical Section Every layout will be divided into logical sections (blocks). Each block is separated from the adjacent blocks by isolating the rails for that section from the adjoining sections. Only one (1) BitSwitch controls a logical section. This is true for the Block and Spur BitSwitch. Some BitSwitches can control two logical sections. The Station and Merge BitSwitches control two sections. At first viewing the wiring diagrams on the following pages seem to be somewhat complicated however for any logical section of the layout there are required ONLY two (2) pairs of wires from each BitSwitch. One pair to power the track and one pair to connect the PRIMARY track contact for the BitSwitch that controls that logical section.
The BitSwitches are normally clustered together on a "Control Panel" for ease of wiring. Once the BitSwitches are grouped they are subsequently connected together in "domino" fashion as required by the design of the layout. For each BitSwitch the "Primary" contact is labeled #1. Station and Merge are exceptions as they control two sections and the "Primary" contacts are labeled #1 & #3. Because Track contacts can be shared it is recommended that the installer build a control panel that contains all the BitSwitches for a layout. This method will reduce the amount of wiring required and will facilitate diagnostics should you need to trouble shoot your layout in the future. Click on "Custom Panels" for an example. PRICING FOR DO-IT-YOURSELF & CUSTOM PANELS
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