| E-Unit Cycler, Operator Manual | NEXT |
The E-Unit Cycler comes with a complete instruction manual. It shows how to fully utilize the EUC to implement everything from a simple back-and-forth line to an extensive back-and-forth layout with multiple trains running over track switches and crossovers.
Even if your wiring experience is limited, the operator manual will show you how to construct isolated outside-rail track blocks, connect them to EUC inputs, and to connect EUC power relays to control track power.
The EUC Operator Manual starts with simple explanations of the Controller and progresses to advanced concepts and capabilities:
The EUC manual includes separate drawings showing complete jumpering and wiring for back-and-forth layout examples.
| Two Reverse Tracks | Reverse Track with Station Stop | ||
| Reverse Track with Select Stop | Yard Manager |
"Quick Start Demonstration" is a good way to get started and gain confidence with connecting the EUC. Electrical switches are used to simulate isolated outside-rail inputs. Three features are illustrated. Also good for testing E-Unit trains.
"E-Units" describes mechanical and electronic E-Units and discusses how the E-Unit Cycler controls E-Unit equipped trains.
"Board Power" shows how to supply Controller power.
"Outside Rail Inputs" can be connected to isolated outside-rail track blocks, electrical switches, or relay terminals.
Using a Dedicated Transformer for Controller Inputs
Using Relay Contacts to Activate Controller Inputs
Activating Controller Inputs with Electrical Switches
"Combining" Track Blocks for Controller Inputs
"Operational Features" describes the EUC's E-Unit cycling and track switch control features.
Two E-Unit Cyclers
Reverse/Station Select
Yard Manager
Cycler Wait Time
Track Block Arbitration
Operation of Track Switches
Track Switch Non-Derailing
Automatic Track Switch
Track Switch Relay Operation
Between Two Track Blocks and Direction
Between Three Track Blocks
Detailed examples with wiring diagrams are developed for each E-Unit Cycler feature.
"The EUC Relays" are connected for cycling track power, operating track switches, or controlling the inputs of other EUCs.
"Enhancing the Back-and-Forth layout" suggests techniques for applying other Three-Rail controllers for turning on station lights, operating block signals, and adding a highway crossing to enhance a back- and-forth layout.
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