Airbrake: Clarification over Lorlin 6 Way Switch Wiring

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Airbrake: Clarification over Lorlin 6 Way Switch Wiring

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Hi Guys,

Sorry, this is going to be a bit long winded (I'm good with a Soldering Iron, fine following a clear, unambiguous Schematic), but I'm no electronics whiz! :oops:

I have assembled my DIY Airbrake using all the Mouser supplied parts and I am about to wire it all together. 8)

However, before I do that I need to know if there is anyone out there who can confirm the correct wiring of the 6 Way switch. :?

I have a very clear schematic but there is a bit of an anomaly regarding the numbering on the terminal side of the switch. :?

On the schematic I have (and on other schematics I have also seen), the switch terminals are shown (looking from the terminal side) as being numbered from 1 to 12 in a clockwise direction, where as the actual switch (as viewed from the terminal side), is numbered from 1 to 12 in an anti-clockwise direction! :?

Also, there are 2 terminals near the center of the switch marked A and C.
According to the schematic, one of these terminals is connected directly to the tip (+) of the speaker output jack, and the other is connected to terminal No's 11 & 12 on the switch, the end terminal of the adjustable resistor and the tip (+) of the amp input jack. Unfortunately the schematic does not show which terminal is A and which terminal is C! :?

Phew!! Hope your still with me!! :)

So, what I need to know is:

1. Do I ignore the Clockwise/Anti-Clockwise thing and just wire everything up to the numbered terminals as shown on the schematic anyway? :?:

2. Which of the 2 center terminals goes directly to the tip (+) of the speaker output jack, A or C? :?:

I have uploaded the schematic I have, which is brilliantly clear (not withstanding the missing center terminal lettering!) so that you guys can:(A) Confirm that the wiring info is correct
(B) Save a copy of the diagram for yourselves, if you don't already have it!

Many thanks guys (in anticipation!) :D





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Re: Airbrake: Clarification over Lorlin 6 Way Switch Wiring

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The switches vary in their number scheme. So what you have to do is just note that each of those switches have sectors. Once you note the sectors you can safely wire it up using what ever layout is out there.

Email me and I will give you some different layouts made by Bnwitt that should de-mystify the numbering :D

How do I know what your going through :roll:

Mark

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Lorlin Switch Wiring

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Hi Mark,

Thanks for your reply :D

I have since found what I need!!

A revised layout .pdf was posted by bnwitt on page 18 of the Trainwreck Discussion Forum, showing the exact wiring layout that corresponds to the numbers on the switch terminals as viewed from the terminal side of the Lorlin Switch (Mouser Pt. No: 10WA365).

Also illustrated, are the 2 center terminals marked A and C, and the wires in the circuit that connect to them.

This was all I really needed.

Strangely enough, his posting was as a direct result of doubts expressed by yourself regarding the Lorlin switch!

So, many thanks, I think i will be O.K. now! :D :D

Best Regards

Steve W
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Re: Airbrake: Clarification over Lorlin 6 Way Switch Wiring

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Steve,

Glad you found that info and that it was useful!

Mark
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Here is a look at one version with dual outs. Watch out for good contact on that big Resistor.

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