AR1 Automatic Reverse Controller-Single

The easiest most cost effective way to add automatic reversing to one section of your DCC layout.

 

 

AR1 Features:

  • Cost effective automatic reversing for one reversing section or subdistrict

  • User selectable trip current lets you adjust the AR1 to work with any scale or equipment on your layout

  • Auto-Reversing manages polarity mismatches on the reversing track section without manually throwing electrical toggle switches or adding another booster

  • 8 amp peak, 6 amp continuous Auto-reversing control for a single reversing district.

  • Simple to wire 4 wire hookup, no locomotive wiring required

  • No external power required, runs off track power

  • AR1 operates with or without LocoNet, so it is compatible with all DCC systems.

Alternatives to AR1 for Automatic Reversing on your layout:

1.  Use a double pole, double throw switch to manually allow for reversing.

2.  Use one Digitrax booster set for automatic reversing and another set for normal operation.

3.  Use a PM42 Quad Power Manager to handle 4 power sub-districts.  You can set these up to be automatic reversing or power managers to prevent short circuits from shutting down your layout.  

 

Specifications

Original Release Date
2003
Warranty
No Worries Warranty (read more)

 

Digitrax gives a one year "No Worries" Warranty against manufacturing defects and accidental customer damage

on all Digitrax command stations, boosters, throttles, decoders, power supplies and layout control devices.

That's it! A simple, straightforward warranty with no tricky language!


Repairs are simple, too!  Just fill out the form and return your items directly to Digitrax for repair.  We'll get them fixed up and return them to you as quickly as possible.  Please DO NOT return items for repair to the place of purchase.

Make Sure Your Item Needs To Be Repaired Before Sending It To Us!  Many of the units we receive for repair do not need any repairs at all. Before you send any units for repair, please take a few minutes to review our Support Options.

1.  Check the Tech Support Depot for help.  Search for troubleshooting guides.

2.  Click here to send Digitrax Tech Support a message.

Please give your name, e-mail address, phone number and when is the best time to contact you.  Please give a complete description of the issue you are having.

Many problems are easily resolved by contacting Digitrax Tech Support without having to send in your unit.

Note: Some Digitrax products are no longer repairable due to unavailability of repair parts. Un-repairable items will be returned to you at no charge with no repairs made.

Please Note:  Most of our products are not user serviceable. If a defect or accidental damage occurs, return the unit directly to Digitrax for service.  Please do not open the Command Station/Boosters (except for making voltage adjustments or changing batteries per the manuals).  Please do not remove the shrink wrap protective sleeves from the Digitrax decoders. Shrink may be peeled back to expose pads for adding function wires. 

Accessory items that are not covered under the No Worries Warranty carry a 90 day warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.  This includes speakers, wire, cables, battery covers, etc.

Intentional damage and customer modifications outside the scope of instructions provided with the product are not covered by this warranty. 

Do NOT send a locomotive with your decoder. If a locomotive is sent to Digitrax, Digitrax will ship the entire package back, unrepaired.

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