Has anyone installed a LocoFi modified DULLHA or DULLHB system with a Cytron MD13S H-bridge in a locomotive and have it operational?
Are you using the latest version of the LocoFi software, 2.3 ?
Did you encounter any issues with the installation in the locomotive, diesel or steam?
Did you experience the ERR light illuminating on the Cytron MD13S board and what was the cause of the ERR?
Did you encounter any issues with the cellphone communicating with the LocoFi system such as with the horn, bell, throttle, lights forward and reverse, startup and shut down, emergency stop operating properly?
What bridge rectifier did you use?
Did wire colors coming from modified LocoFi board cause you any concern when connecting it to the harness/plug that comes with the Cytron MD13S H-bridge?
Are modified LocoFi system tested prior to shipment connected to a Cytron MD13S and a DC motor?
Reason for asking these questions is to collect any past experinces you may have had performing this installation and operation of your locomotive.
All comment appreciated. Thank you !!!!
The bridge rectifier used in the 3 rail conversion is 4 amp because the twin motors draw slightly over 2 amps at start-up plus with the Cytron MD13S H-bridge installed everything is operating A-OK.
The 2 rail conversion started with a 4 amp bridge rectifier and experienced problems. Can't say if the bridge rectifier was the sole issue or a contributing issue because clean DC power was not used.
Rembering past research on the amount of stall amps various O scale locomotives drew, 1+ amps up to 6.75 amps, plus not knowing exactly what my locomotve's stall amp drew, an 8 amp bridge rectifer and a MD13S H-bridge were installed along with clean 12 VDC power and everything operated A-OK. 4, 6 or 8 amp should work, it depends on the amp draw of your locomotive's motor(s).
THANK YOU !!! LocoFi and Cytron Technologies for your support by providing technical advice throughout the conversions.