Sensors play a vital role in the automation of model railroads. They are
the eyes and ears of your remote control system. CTI offers a full range
of affordable, easy-to-use sensor kits. Of course, all are 100%
compatible with the Train-Brain's sensor ports. The following table
should help you pick the right sensor for each of your railroad's remote
control applications.
Item Description Part # Price
A miniature magnet and reed switch combination. The sensor's small size allows
easy installation without disturbing existing trackwork.
$4.95
The perfect sensor for use in applications where train length detection
is important (e.g. grade crossings, sidings, etc).
Contains infrared transmitter, receiver, and resistor assortment.
$2.95
Very easy to use. Employs existing room lighting as the signal source.
Trains passing overhead block the light, triggering the sensor.
$3.95
Great for layouts employing block wiring. Electrically senses the presence
of a train's motor to determine block occupancy. But this sensor goes
one step further. It also detects the train's direction of travel! That makes it an
ideal choice for automating signaling systems, where knowledge of not only block occupancy
but also direction of travel are important.
(Each fully assembled mini-PC board features two independent current sensors.)
$19.95
(for 2 sensors)
Specifically designed for use on DCC-based layouts, this current detecting
sensor treats your DCC signal with kid gloves! Conventional sensors use a
diode drop to detect current flow, which distorts the DCC waveform, making
it harder for decoders to properly interpret commands. Our DCC sensor introduces
virtually no distortion into the DCC signal.
(Each fully assembled mini-PC board features two independent DCC sensors.)
$19.95
(for 2 sensors)
For use with 3-Rail layouts employing an insulated outside rail track section.
(Each fully assembled mini-PC board features two independent 3-Rail sensors.)
$11.95
(for 2 sensors)
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