Outdoor circuit board storage?

[gscalerookie]

Where should i install the dcc psxx-ar circuit board? Is it okay to install at the command station(nce) and run the output to the reverse loop. The command station is about 40 feet from the loop.

 

[dunnyrail]

Certainly best if it can be stored where it will not get wet. A building is a common choice or a good quality food container with holes in the side for the wire, but best if this is in a shaded spot as hot weather on it direct could cause condensation with bad results.

 

[Software Tools]

Is it okay to install at the command station(nce) and run the output to the reverse loop

This! Keep the PSXX-AR undercover with your other DCC components and run wires to the lopp track.

 

[dunnyrail]

This! Keep the PSXX-AR undercover with your other DCC components and run wires to the lopp track.

Good thought but I imagine he was concerned about the 40 ft length or wiring to be installed.

 

[PhilP]

Run the wiring in something..
This will give it a little mechanical protection, but more importantly, protect from UV damage to the outer of the cable.

PhilP.

 

[dunnyrail]

Run the wiring in something..
This will give it a little mechanical protection, but more importantly, protect from UV damage to the outer of the cable.

PhilP.

Agree, I ran all mine in small size electrical conduit the type with a removable lid, makes changes easier than using tube for cables. I still use the conduit for my Air for pneumatic signals and points, recently got used to run Cat 5 cable for the CCTV system to the house to replace a dud radio system.

 

[viaEstrecha]

Like others, I would endorse using weatherproof enclosures combined with flexible conduit, to provide protection from weather, wildlife and UV. I have a lot of cables and so have several boxes situated around the garden, as nodes for signals, points, track power, lighting etc.

 

[dunnyrail]

Like others, I would endorse using weatherproof enclosures combined with flexible conduit, to provide protection from weather, wildlife and UV. I have a lot of cables and so have several boxes situated around the garden, as nodes for signals, points, track power, lighting etc.
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I can confirm the thought that has gone into Martyn's line with many boxes and conduit pre installed before track laid. Fortunately (I guess) he will have some spare former track power wires due to going Battery Power.

 

[gscalerookie]

Is this chart saying i can run

Good thought but I imagine he was concerned about the 40 ft length or wiring to be installed.

Correct

 

[gscalerookie]

Like others, I would endorse using weatherproof enclosures combined with flexible conduit, to provide protection from weather, wildlife and UV. I have a lot of cables and so have several boxes situated around the garden, as nodes for signals, points, track power, lighting etc.
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i like that it looks good and professional not an eyesore

 

[gscalerookie]

Good thought but I imagine he was concerned about the 40 ft length or wiring to be installed.

correct

 

[gscalerookie]

thanks for the responses. i can move forward. no one mentioned the 40 ft run being a problem.
1. protect the device (inside with other equipment, weatherproof enclosures, or in buildings on the layout)
2. protect the wiring (run in rigid or semi rigid pipe)