I am having a real problem with the above cited Kato equipment, and am wondering if anyone else has had similar problems, or can tell me what I’ve done incorrectly. The problem is this: when I test the turnout and use the manual controls the points DO NOT move as they should(from thru route to diverging route and visa-versa) The points are not frozen or stuck, as I can move them with my finger. When connected to an electrical supply and activated, I can hear the mechanism operating but again the points will not move or set. I am becoming very paranoid about this, as this is the FOURTH set of this turnout I’ve received all with the same problem. Kato says return to vendor, vendor accepts the return but replacements act the same. Both Kato and the vendor say they have never heard of this problem or can offer a solution, except return the product, this does not help; as I need this turnout to work. Any suggestions?
How are you wiring these up? kato turnouts do not work on the AC Accessory output of a power pack, they need DC. Kato has a ‘converter’ to use them with a power pack that has an AC output, basically it’s just a bridge rectifier. Or you could use a fixed DC power source, a 12V 1 Amp wall wart would probably work.
–Randy
I am using 12V DC to power the switch macine. It seems that the points are not connected to either the manual control or internal switch machine
If that is the case, do you hear the mechanism moving when you change direction, but the points don;t move? If you aren;t even hearing it flip, it’s not getting power, or getting insufficient power to throw.
It’s highly unusual to have multiple replacements all have the exact same problem - I suspect a power problem more than a design flaw.
–Randy