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Install an NCE SW9-SR mobile Decoder into an P2K SW1500 switcher.
CN 7035 EMD SW1500 Switcher:
The PROTO 2000 SW1500 switcher by Walters, formerly LifeLike, is a very versatile and smooth running
locomotive, even in DC mode. DCC really makes it shine. The limited space under the shell makes it very
challenging to add a DCC Decoder. NCE makes a mobile Decoder (non sound) specifically designed to fit
in this switcher's shell.
It might be possible to put a mini speaker in the cab, but it would still be a challenge to put a sound
decoder and keep alive capacitor in the shell. However, it is worth noting that the manufacturer of this
locomotive (LifeLike) did have the forethought to make a removable section of the lead weight at the
front to allow space for a small decoder. This section attaches to the main body of the weights by two
screws. If attempting a sound decoder installation, and you are using the optional space provided by
removing a section of the front weight for the Sound decoder, and a keep alive current capacitor is
deemed necessary, it could be placed in a freight car behind the switcher, and connected with a 2-wire
micro-connector. This freight car would then be tethered to this switcher whenever using the keep alive.
Another option, should a keep alive be deemed necessary, and you are just installing the NCE mobile
Decoder (non sound), is to place the keep alive capacitor in the space provided by removing this front
section of the lead weight.
Install an NCE SW9-SR mobile Decoder into an P2K SW1500 switcher.
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- Page 1 DC mode. DCC really makes it shine. The limited space under the shell makes it very challenging to add a DCC Decoder. NCE makes a mobile Decoder (non sound) specifically designed to fit in this switcher’s shell.
- Page 2 NCE’s solution to limited space is the NCE SW9-SR mobile Decoder that replaces the original PCB light Install an NCE SW9-SR mobile Decoder into an P2K SW1500 switcher. Page 2 of 14...
- Page 3 I found that at least on my layout, thanks to good design of the P2K EMD SW1500 switcher, and the well engineered circuitry of NCE’s decoder, that I did not require a keep alive capacitor. You will see in my article that I pre-wired wire leads for the attachment of a keep alive later should my needs change.
- Page 4 Next remove all wires that are soldered to the original printed circuit board. I just touched the solder iron tip to the solder pads and the wires came off easily. Install an NCE SW9-SR mobile Decoder into an P2K SW1500 switcher. Page 4 of 14...
- Page 5 NCE instructions. The downside of retaining the original 1.5 mini bulb for the rear headlight is that it is not very bright. NCE puts a 100 ohm resistor in the circuit and only feeds the bulb 1/2 wave voltage so as to not generate too much heat, but in the end this does not give a very bright light.
- Page 6 Install an NCE SW9-SR mobile Decoder into an P2K SW1500 switcher. Page 6 of 14...
- Page 7 LED for the rear light and chose to stick with the original existing 1.5 volt bulb in the loco cab, for the simple convenience of not having to take the cab apart to access the rear bulb. NCE has also supplied connections for an additional output 3, for a 12-14 volt bulb such as a rotating beacon or strobe, controlled by Function 1.
- Page 8 So far, I have not found the current maintaining capacitor to be necessary. Install an NCE SW9-SR mobile Decoder into an P2K SW1500 switcher. Page 8 of 14...
- Page 9 The photo below was provided by NCE to demonstrate where to make the positive and negative connections for a keep alive capacitor: Install an NCE SW9-SR mobile Decoder into an P2K SW1500 switcher. Page 9 of 14...
- Page 10 The extra length of wire for the rear light is connected to the pre-existing wires in the top of the shell and the joins protected with heat shrink tubing and secured with Kapton tape Now let’s see if we get the shell back on? Install an NCE SW9-SR mobile Decoder into an P2K SW1500 switcher. Page 10 of 14...
- Page 11 I also repeated this project using a second SW1500 Switcher. The second time around only took 3 to 4 hours, …. easily completed in an evening! Install an NCE SW9-SR mobile Decoder into an P2K SW1500 switcher. Page 11 of 14...
- Page 12 Practise definitely makes things go faster! Now let’s program some CVs! NCE’s mobile decoders have great options for motor control, including Torque Compensation and Kick Rate. This in combination with LifeLike/Walters Proto2000 design makes for a very smooth running and satisfying fun to use switcher.
- Page 13 130 is 2 speed steps faster, etc. 0 and 128 add nothing to either direction . As an example, here are the settings I use on my SW1500 Switcher, CN7035 NCE SW9-SR Decoder. Install date: Feb 1 and Feb 2 2018.
- Page 14 However these values worked well on my layout on both of my P2K SW1500 switchers. Doug Dyer Victoria BC Date: Feb 7 2018 CN Spiritwood Subdivision Install an NCE SW9-SR mobile Decoder into an P2K SW1500 switcher. Page 14 of 14...