Programme Hornby 2 Hal

Post

Posted
Rating:
#259307 (In Topic #14164)
Avatar
Full Member

Using Powercab short circuit alert

Hi All.   First attempt to DCC Hornby 2HAL,  This is nothing that I have seen before. I put my Hornby 2 Hal on the track, plugged in the Powercab pressed the Programme button four times. Next instruction in the display read Short Circuit, maybe I have plugged it in the wrong way round ??? Nope same as. Disconnect and turn to YMRC for help. Best wishes Kevin

Staying on the thread Kevin.
Online now: No Back to the top

Post

Posted
Rating:
#259316
Sol
Avatar
Site staff
Sol is in the usergroup ‘Super-moderators’
Do I assume you have decoder installed ?

If in doubt, use DC to see if it drives.

Ron
NCE DCC ; 00 scale UK outline.
Online now: No Back to the top

Post

Posted
Rating:
#259317
Avatar
Full Member
Hi Ron.  Thank you for your reply. I think I have already done that when I purchased it, but, just in case I will give it another go . Best wishes Kevin

Staying on the thread Kevin.
Online now: No Back to the top

Post

Posted
Rating:
#259323
Avatar
Full Member
Hi Ron.  You wouldn’t believe it ? The short circuit was caused by the bus wires, whilst I am fitting a new handle on the Inglenook Junction Plank. I have separated the planks and the bus wires got caught up. And that was the reason.Now the 2HAL runs okay, but, when it should reverse it runs forward instead, next question how straight forward is that to sort out???  Best wishes Kevin 

Last edit: by Passed Driver


Staying on the thread Kevin.
Online now: No Back to the top

Post

Posted
Rating:
#259327
RFS
Full Member
Just turn the decoder round.

Last edit: by RFS


Robert
Online now: No Back to the top

Post

Posted
Rating:
#259328
Avatar
Full Member
Hi Robert.  Thank you for your reply. I was hoping that it would be simple, and is that all, no more Faffing around.Best wishes Kevin

Staying on the thread Kevin.
Online now: No Back to the top

Post

Posted
Rating:
#259330
Avatar
Site staff
Barchester is in the usergroup ‘Super-moderators’
You can also 'read' the value in cv29 then add +1 to it and write to decoder. This will change the direction of forward travel. I'm assuming everything else is working as expected   :thumbsCheers

Matt

Wasnie me, a big boy did it and ran away

"Why did you volunteer ? I didn't Sir, the other three stepped backwards"
Online now: No Back to the top

Post

Posted
Rating:
#259331
Avatar
Full Member
Hi Matt. Thank you for your reply. I am pleased that “ we have movement “ . On the Chinese travellers front, I was surprised how big they were, definitely not quite like the previous lot.  Best wishes Kevin

Staying on the thread Kevin.
Online now: No Back to the top

Post

Posted
Rating:
#259340
Sol
Avatar
Site staff
Sol is in the usergroup ‘Super-moderators’
Turning the decoder around won't fix direction of travel , only allows the lights to work.
To fix direction, two methods
1. reverse the wiring to the motor itself… needs soldering skills  or
2. as Barchester indicated . alter CV29 ( or if using NCE - the English words as described in the Powercab manual - Direction bit )

Ron
NCE DCC ; 00 scale UK outline.
Online now: No Back to the top

Post

Posted
Rating:
#259345
Avatar
Full Member
Hi Ron . Thank you for your reply, that all sounds complicated to me, but, I will give it a go. Best wishes Kevin 

Staying on the thread Kevin.
Online now: No Back to the top

Post

Posted
Rating:
#259347
Avatar
Full Member
[user=1801]Passed Driver[/user] wrote:
Hi Ron . Thank you for your reply, that all sounds complicated to me, but, I will give it a go. Best wishes Kevin 

It's not that complicated with the Power Cab, Kevin. Once set on the programming track (prog/esc + 4, choose 2. CV programming, read CV 29, and if it is an even number (most likely), add 1 to that value and press enter. 

If it is an odd number, subtract 1.

The first alternative is better, that is to remove the body and turn the decoder around 180 degrees and plug it in again. The main complication there is the physical difficulty in removing the body.

Jeff Lynn,
Amateur layabout, Professional Lurker, Thread hijacker extraordinaire
Online now: No Back to the top

Post

Posted
Rating:
#259348
Avatar
Full Member
Hi Jeff.   Thank you for your reply. You would not believe it? I cannot locate the POWERCAB guide. Best wishes Kevin 

Staying on the thread Kevin.
Online now: No Back to the top

Post

Posted
Rating:
#259404
Avatar
Full Member
Hi Jeff. Since my last message, I have opened my eyes and located my Powercab manual. Yipee! Best wishes Kevin

Staying on the thread Kevin.
Online now: No Back to the top
1 guest and 0 members have just viewed this.