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Connecting switches to the ASC2
T
he Accessory Switch Controller is capable of controlling up to four remote switches at a
time. Compatible Switches and Switch Controllers include Lionel FasTrack & O27 models,
Atlas, Tortoise Switch machines and Z-Stuff switch machines. Note that the ASC2 unit does not
supply power to the switches; it simply opens or closes them. The ASC2 provides two variations
of switch operation: momentary, in which the switch power is activated for less than a second
and constant, or "latching" operation.
Be sure to select the proper sub-mode; Tortoise switch controllers won't work with
momentary operation. FasTrack and other quick-acting switches will be permanently damaged
by continuous/latching power. See page 18 for switch sub-mode configuration.
Each switch requires three connections: THROUGH, OUT, and COMMON. The switch
terminals at the top of the ASC2 will accommodate each of these connections. The first switch
is connected to the terminals labeled 1 T (THROUGH), 1 O (OUT), and COMM; the second
switch is connected to the terminals labeled 2 T (THROUGH), 2 O (OUT), COMM; and so on.
Switches 1 & 2 will share the first COMM terminal on your ASC2, switches 2 & 3 share the
second.
Once switches are wired to your ASC2, you can operate them using your CAB remote or
other control device. On a CAB remote, AUX1 (THROUGH) indicates that the train will travel
straight. AUX2 (OUT) indicates that the train will follow the curved section in the switch.
If you want to use both command control as well as a physical switch controller, such as
those provided with FasTrack remote switches, you can wire these in parallel to your ASC2
connections. See the following section for details.
