March 28, 2009

PSX Solves G Scale Ops Problems

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G scale DCC user tells how the PSX solved many of his operational dilemmas.

Hi Jim,

A few weeks ago i bought from you a PSX DCC Circuit Breaker Decoder. Today was the first day where I had a chance to use this new PCB, and I am so happy to say that it solved a lot of trouble for me. For years I had constant trouble with rush in current, that triggered my Digitrax Command station for a short detection. Since I use the PSX, I can now run long trains, lots of lights in coach cars, or engines with sound, and that with out any trouble. Before I had to clean my track for the longest time to get trains somehow running reliable, now i get away with a minimal cleaning. Now trains will not stop, even if there is a small section where power pickup is interrupted.

First i hooked up the PSX wit default current setting for short 3.81Amp. Since G scale engines tend to draw more power, i had to switch "Short trigger setting" to 6.35Amp, with this setting everything works great. I even went so far and shorted track A+B with a screw driver, the power went down right away, and the screw driver was not welded to the track. Removing the short, the trains started to run again, like described in the manual of the PSX.

The PSX is one of the best investments i made for my G-Scale layout, and i would highly recommend it for any one who has a outdoor layout. Once again thanks a lot for selling me that great PSX, Pius Job.