DCC Specialties PSX-AR Manual

PSX-AR Manual Rev: P
*800.671.0641 info@dccspecialties.com
*Designed by Larry Maier
*Developed by DCC Specialties
*US Patent 7,810,435
New Exclusive Digitrax Configuration
New Timing Delay Features
New Programmable Power Up Status
New Auto Stop
For DCC Use Only
The PSX-AR series is a product of years of research into problems dealing with false overloads that
cause premature shut down of DCC Boosters and other Circuit Breakers. These false overloads are
caused by large capacitors used in sound systems, decoders and lighted passenger cars. The
overload appears as a short circuit until the capacitors are charged. The logic on the PSX-AR Series
determines if the load is a true short or just an overload due to a discharged capacitor. A PSX-AR
also has the logic & power to control switch machines at the throat of a reversing loop.
PSX-AR Versions Available:
Automatic Coordination of Auto Reverse and Circuit Breaker Tasks:
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auto reverser and circuit breaker
• Automates Reverse Loop Turnouts:
automatically lines up switch machines when the polarity is reversed. Switch machine can
also be controlled with standard DCC Accessory Commands or push buttons.
• All Solid State Operation:
Adaptive Load Reset:
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capacitance in sound decoders or lighted passenger cars.
Special Digitrax Configuration
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Programmable timing delay:
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Auto Stop with DCC Reset:
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the photocell will not cause any action. If the photocell is armed with a DCC command, the
PSX-AR will turn off the next time the photocell is covered. A DCC command can restore the
track power when desired.
Block Detection:
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block and to trigger a Block Occupied output. The current trigger level is programmable.
Over Voltage Protection:
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voltage spikes on your layout.
Software Rev: N
PSX-AR, PSX-ARFB [FeedBack], PSX-ARSC [SnapCoil] &
PSX-ARSCFB [Snapcoil with Feedback]
Integrated Stall Motor or Snap Coil Decoder,
Fast, solid state design, reliable quiet action, no clicks or sparks.
Electronically determines if the overload is a real short or due to excess
Jumper: Optimize functionality with all Digitrax systems
Use the PSX-AR as a fast blow or an adjustable slow blow fuse
A photocell can be connected a PSX-AR input. Normally, covering
Either a photo cell or block current draw can be used to detect a train in a
The PSX-AR incorporates a voltage suppression diode that limits
The PSX-AR Series
DCC Circuit Breaker & Auto Reverser
Integrated Turnout Control for Loop Automation
Intelligent, Solid State
Block Detection and Network Feed Back
Manual Rev P [10.17], Software Rev N [4.15]
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The PSX-AR is both an