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9. The detector in operation.
on and off, activate accessories (e.g. crossing gates/lights),
lights, etc.
If you look at [8] you can see the sensor mounted between the
ties of a section of O scale test track that I set up. The bulk of
the sensor module is hidden below the cork roadbed. Position
the top of the sensor level with the top of the ties to maximize
the detection distance.
Optical Train Detection - 8
“Each detector draws about 10
milliamps steady state and 85
milliamps when a train is detected
and the relay is energized. ”
MRH-May 2014
