WFS-48 Quad Wi-Fi/DCC Servo Motor Controller
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WFS-48 Quad Wi-Fi/DCC Servo-Motor Switch Machine or General Controller
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With this module you can use Wi-Fi to control up to four servo motors controlling turnouts or other accessories that require accurate motion. Channels can be controlled in many different ways
- (1) Use its internally generated web pages on any browser,
- (2) Use any DCC Command Station/Booster directly into the WFD-43 to control its 4 turnouts,
- (3) Use a Wifitrax WFD-60 with its schematic layout panels to control a set of WFS-48s each with 4 turnouts,
- (4) Use any DCC Command Station/Booster into the Wifitrax WFD-60 to control those same turnouts,
- (5) Use a Wifitrax WFD-30 or 31 together with an NCE Command Station/Booster and WFD-60 with an app such as Engine Driver, WiThrottle or the TCS UWT-100/50,
- (6) Use a Wifitrax Command Station/Booster, WFD-60 plus the same apps.
Please note that the servo-motors shown are for guidance only. No motors are included with this product. You can purchase third-party servo motors as required from your dealer.
WFS-48 Quad Wi-Fi Servo-motor Switch Machine or General Controller
This module provides Wi-Fi or DCC control of four servo-motors such as are available for model control.
As an example, four of DF Robot's Servo Motors DF9GMS can be operated using the on-board 5V power supply.
DF Robot DF9GMS
Wifitrax has built 3D Printed Switch Machine using this Servo Motor which work very well.
There are many ways to operate the accessories controlled by the WFS-48.
The simplest is to connect a browser to the WFS-48 web pages and operate the turnouts or other accessory by tapping buttons on the web page. You'll probably use this for initial checkout.
But to make best use of one or more WFS-48 you have two alternatives. You can connect a DCC Command Station/Booster to the DCC inputs of a set of WFS-48 and control them centrally. Or you can use a Wifitrax WFD-60 Wi-Fi and DCC Gateway. This device discovers and controls a set of
WFS-48 (or other Wifitrax WFS series) over Wi-Fi to provide centalized control. The WFD-60 provides a WiThrottle server so that you can use an app such as Engine Driver or WiThrottle or a device
like TCS UWT-100/50 to control turnouts. You'll likely use this method if you are using a WFD-60 to control large-scale locomotives.
The WFD-60 also provides a DCC input, so you can use an existing DCC Command Station/Booster to control your turnouts by simply connecting its Track DCC output to the WFD-60 DCC input.
But that's not all. The WFD-60 also provides its own set of customizeable schematic panels so that you can build a schematic diagram of all or part of your layout and control
your turnouts by clicking or tapping on the turnout image in the panel.
The Web pages provided by the WFS-48 provide individual channel setup allowing you to specify easily the limits that the servo motor will move to
in its closed and thrown state. Movement of the servo motor is slow motion similar to stall-motor switch machines.
Please read the Quick Start Document
or Full Manual
to see diagrams of typical usage.
WFS-48 Quad Wi-Fi Servo-motor Controller Specifications.
Dimensions
Length: 80mm (3.15") Width: 60mm (2.36") Maximum Height: 14mm (0.55")
Functions and Modes of Operation
Installs on your layout to provide direct Wi-Fi control of servo-motor switch machines or other accessories using Web Pages, DCC or WiThrottle App via a WFD-60 or WFD-60 Schematic Control Panels. Please read the Quick Start Document or Full Manual to see diagrams of typical usage.
Modes of operation
Operates 5V servo-motors such as DF Robot Mico Server DF9GFS or similar.
Provides 5V 2A Internal Power, Ground and PWM Control Signal.
External Servo Power may be used for higher voltage motors.
Power Supply Options
12 to 18 Volts DC independent power, wired to screw teminals on unit. This unit does not operate using AC.
Power supplied from NMRA Compatible DCC Booster may be used as alternative to DC.
Typical inactive current consumption: TBD.
Mounting
Four M3 mounting holes for use with screws, nuts and spacers (supplied), or suitable wood screws with spacers.
Connections
Four groups of three male pins for push-on of 3-way female connectors to Servo Motors.
Two screw terminal connections for DCC Input to control switches.
Two screw terminal connections for DC or DCC power.
Two screw terminal connections for Optional External Servo Motor Power.
Links select Internal or External Servo Motor Power.