PM42 Quad Power Manager
This product has been replaced by the Power Manager with Occupancy and Transponding detection for 4 sub-districts (PM74) and is no longer available. Click here to view the PM74.
Get the benefits of short circuit management and auto reversing without adding more boosters!
PM42 Quad Power Manager lets you use a single booster and divide its output into 4 power sub-districts for automatic reversing or to improve operation by preempting booster shutdown when a short circuit is detected by the PM42.
If you want to improve operation but don't need the added power (or expense) of adding a booster, the PM42 is the right answer for you.
Each PM42 can run 4 sub-districts off a single booster in any combination of regular sub-districts and auto reversing sub-districts.
PM42 Features:
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Cost effective power management for 4 power sub-districts
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Short circuit management or auto-reversing for each sub-district
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Increases layout reliability by preempting booster shutdown, minimizes downtime by automatically restarting once a short is cleared.
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User selectable short circuit detection sensitivity to optimize operation with other layout equipment
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Auto-Reversing manages polarity mismatches on reversing track sections
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Auto-Reversing is automatic, no need for toggle switches or additional boosters
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PM42 connects to LocoNet to transmit information to your system
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No locomotive wiring modifications needed
Note: External power supply is needed. PS14 (sold separately) or equivalent is recommended
Specifications
- Size
- 4.25" (width of 44 pin connector) x 4.5" (length when plugged into 44 pin connector) x 0.80"
- Original Release Date
- 11-08-2002
- 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.
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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.
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