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 !!!!
What kind of power supply?
i am using a TYCO Model 899 to power a 36" long test track. The locomotive is powered via the tender and the locomotive is suspended above the tracks so that there in no resistance on the drive wheels and speed and be run up with having a problem with a short test track.
What kind of bridge rectifier?
i have a Vishay Bridge rectifier 4 Amp 50 volt 200 Am. Will upgrade that to 6 Amp. See no problem using the 4 Amp bridge rectifier since the locomotive motor is not being put under load and only in the early stages of the locomotive modification. Also see that bridge rectifier is only required for change in polarity of track power to protect the H-bridge.
As to your wiring diagram?
I am refering to the one that LocoFi has. It is a colored schematic with a photo of the Cytron MD13S in it. Only issue I found using that illustration was that the white wire coming from the modified LocFi board to the H-bridge is gray colored on the schematic. You have to be careful when using the Cytron harness that you do not color match wires when splicing and only refer to designated terminals to insure that you haved wired the two components together correctly.