Layout Power and Wiring LocoNet wiring consists of readily available wire and connectors. LocoNet uses flat 6 conductor wire and 6-pin RJ12 connectors. This kind of wiring is typically used for telephone wiring. Most Digitrax dealers can make up LocoNet cables for you. If you plan on wiring a large layout, you may want to invest in ...
KB701: UP5 Layout Installation and LocoNet ConnectionConnect the UP5 to LocoNet using pre-tested LocoNet cables. There are 2 LocoNet Jacks located at the back of the UP5 board for connecting LocoNet devices on your layout. The rear of the UP5 uses silver screws to make the connection to track power to light the Track Status LED (if desired).
JMRI Hardware Support Depending on which button is used with this mechanism, BDL16x OpSw1 is forced either to "t" for "direct home" layout wiring or to "c" for "common rail" layout wiring. Once you have established a functioning standalone LocoNet, additional BDL16x boards can be added.
Booster Network WiringBooster Network Wiring. INFORMATION #4-1: Function of Each Wire in Digitrax' Loconet. Wire 3 and 4 is the LocoNet signal. In Digitrax supplied cables, these wires are red & green. However, in cables purchased from other sources, these may be different colors.
LocoNet Loconet is part of a DCC train control system designed by Digitrax to control a model train layout. LocoNet is a Peer to Peer Local Area Network (LAN) designed for very high traffic capacity and free-form wiring as well as future system expandability and ease of upgrade.
Wiring: Standardizing Color and Connections 1) Bus wiring that distributes power (DCC or DC) around the layout needs be a large gauge wire 16AWG on up. Large layouts will need to move up to 12AWG. 2) Track Feeder will be smaller since they only need to support the current of 1 train and must be easily soldered to the rail.