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Train Tech TTST10

Track Sensor PLUS with LED

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Manufacturer description

ST10 Track Sensor Plus The Track Sensor incorporates an infrared sensor which detects a train going over it and the output can be used to control and display occupancy for other products in the Layout Link Family - this new Plus version also has additional outputs for direct connection to LEDs and other non-Layout Link items and is supplied with an LED and comprehensive instructions. A Track Sensor is located next to the track and features a built in infrared sensor which senses a train passing and easily links to and controls a range of Layout Link products using just a single wire which plugs in - no soldering required. You can use a Track Sensor to: • Link to a Mimic Switch or Light to show trains passing or locations • Link to a Sensor Signal to change the following block section signal status • Control a Ground Position shunt signal to change as the train passes • Change a Semaphore signal automatically using the SC300 Dapol controller • Trigger the LC10 / LCN10 Level Crossing lights and sounds when a Train approaches New Track Sensor Plus features: Track Sensor plus features additional solder terminal outputs to link directly to devices such as LED (included), solid state relay, computers (e.g. Raspberry Pi, Arduino). The 4 additional outputs on the ST10 Plus version are: • Output as a train passes over sensor with occupancy when linked with other Track Sensors or Sensor Signals • Output pulses as train passes over sensor with occupancy when linked with other Track Sensors or Sensor Signals • Random flashes as train passes - like sparking from electric trains or a photographer • Turns on and off between alternate trains Power from 12v -16v Smooth DC or DCC White 3mm LED and comprehensive instruction booklet is included Note: The original ST1 Track Sensor has been superseded by this ST10 which does all ST1 functions plus 4 additional outputs for LED train, occupancy, spark effects etc Both ST1 and ST10 can be used together on your layout. N GAUGE MODELLERS Although the ST10 is designed to just clip or wire into OO/HO track, it can also be used with N Gauge track. The image above shows a small piece of sleeper cut away from the track to allow the sensor to sit near the rails.

Catalogue listing

Train Tech Track Sensor PLUS with LED (manufacturer part number TTST10) is an infrared track sensor designed for model railway layouts. It detects a train passing over the sensor and provides an output that can be used to control occupancy information and to operate other products within the Layout Link family.

The PLUS version adds four solder‑terminals that allow direct connection to devices such as LEDs (an LED is supplied), solid‑state relays, computers (for example Raspberry Pi or Arduino) and other non‑Layout Link items. The sensor can output a simple occupancy signal, a pulse signal, a random flashing effect to simulate sparking, or an alternating on/off signal between successive trains.

The device operates from a 12 V to 16 V smooth DC or DCC supply, includes a white 3 mm LED and a comprehensive instruction booklet. Although intended for OO and HO track, it can also be used on N‑gauge track by fitting the sensor near the rails. The ST10 supersedes the earlier ST1 model, incorporating all its functions plus the additional outputs, and both models can be used together on the same layout.