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Notice to PowerPax Users

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WARNING: If the PowerPax output is energized inadvertently by contact to an external power source the unit will be DAMAGED. This can occur if the program track, even though isolated, makes connection to the mainline by dragging or running a loco across the gap. The loco will transfer current from the mainline to the program track. You can prevent this by installing a dead, un-powered, section of track between the programming track and the mainline, longer than your longest loco!

This is also applicable even if you are not using a PowerPax, as the same damage may occur to your DCC Command Station!

The Dead section can be powered if you isolate it by using a DPDT switch!

 

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