Tanzy Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Hello everyone,Please forgive me if this is a repeat question however this is my first post and I am new to the forum. Can a Capacitor Discharge Unit be supplied from the track connection of the R8312 elink? I understand that the output is not true ac but a digital form with a binary code overlaid, however is it suitable for charging the capacitors?As I am still learning with DCC I do not intend to control with RM through the decoder R8312 in the short term, I hope to use solenoid motors and a simple throw ((on) off (on)) switch panel.Thanks in advance Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Source a separate AC power supply of at least 15v. Manual points control is always best kept separate from your track control.Powering DCC points from the track supply is not recommended either as it draws power from the track putting loco control at risk. There is bags of discussion ofn the forum about CDUs. Just put CDU in the search box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashbang Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Save getting into all sorts of possible problems, get a totally separate power supply to feed the CDU. One such is the Gaugemaster WM1 or use the 16v AC output from an old train controller. Let the DCC run the locos. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanzy Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Many thanks for the prompt reply and advice guys, I will look into purchasing a separate supply and keep both circuits completely separate.Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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