WFS-84 8-Way Wi-Fi/DCC Controller for Motor Switch Machines with End-Switches
WFS-84 8-Way Wi-Fi/DCC/Button Controller for End-Switch Motor Switch Machines
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US$75.00 WFD-84E in Plastic Case
US$65.00 WFS-84 Bare Module
Motorized switch machines come in two varieties, stall-motor and end-switch. With the end-switch type, a switch changes position
when the motor reaches the end of its travel. This end switch cuts off current in one direction and permits flow in the other direction. These switch machines
can be controlled by a simple two-way switch. Examples are the MB1 and MB4 from the MTB company - see below.
This module replaces that switch and you can then use Wi-Fi or push-buttons to control up to eight of this type of swicth machine in many different ways
- (1) Use push-buttons connected directly to the module to toggle each turnout,
- (2) Use its internally generated web pages on any browser,
- (3) Use any DCC Command Station/Booster directly into the WFS-84 to control its 8 turnouts,
- (4) Use a Wifitrax WFD-60 with its schematic layout panels to control a set of WFS-84s each with 4 turnouts,
- (5) Use any DCC Command Station/Booster into the Wifitrax WFD-60 to control those same turnouts,
- (6) 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,
- (7) Use a Wifitrax Command Station/Booster, WFD-60 plus the same apps.
MB1 and MB4 switch machines from MTB. Full Description and Specification Read the Quick Start Document Read the Full Manual
Please note that the switch machines shown are for guidance only. No switch machines are included with this product. You can purchase third-party made switch machines from your dealer.
WFS-84 8-Way Wi-Fi/DCC Controller for Motor Switch Machines with End-Switches
This module provides Wi-Fi, DCC or push-button control of eight end-switch motor switch machines such as the popular MB1 and MB4 switch machines from MTB.
There are many ways to operate the turnouts controlled by the WFS-84.
The simplest is to connect a browser to the WFS-84 web pages and operate the turnouts by tapping buttons on the web page. You'll probably use this for initial checkout.
Or you can connect push-buttons to toggle each of the connected turnouts.
But to make best use of one or more WFS-84 you have two alternatives. You can connect a DCC Command Station/Booster to the DCC inputs of a set of WFS-84 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-84 (or other Wifitrax WFS series) 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 simple 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.
Please read the Quick Start Document
or Full Manual
to see diagrams of typical usage.
The WFS-84 can operate end-switch motor machines only. It has its own DCC input, push-button inputs or can use a WFD-60 to accept DCC for a collection of WFS-84 modules.
WFS-84 Quad Wi-Fi End-switch motor Switch Machine Controller Specifications.
Dimensions
Bare Board Length: 100mm (3.94") Width: 80mm (3.16") Maximum Height: 15mm (0.6")
Encased Length: 124mm (4.88") Width: 84.5mm (3.33") Maximum Height: 30.5mm (1.20")
Functions and Modes of Operation
Installs on your layout to provide direct Wi-Fi control of switch machines using push-buttons, 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: Motor Mode only
Operates motor type switch machines with end switches such as MB1 and MB4 switch machines from MTB,
Operates switch machines that require a two-way switch input. The WFS-84 simulates this switch for 8 channels.
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: 80mA.
Mounting
Four M3 mounting holes for use with screws, nuts and spacers (supplied), Encased version supplied in plastic case with tow mounting coles for M3 countersunc screws.
Connections
Eight pairs of screw terminal outputs to to switch machine motors. Four common terminals. See
product leaflet for connection details.
Eight screw terminal connections for push-button inputs to control switches.
Two screw terminal ground connections (Momentary push-button input to ground toggles switch machines).
Two screw terminal connections for DCC Input to control switches.
Two screw terminal connections for DC or DCC power.