Does anyone know if there is an output of power when the whistle button is pushed on this mini Commander?
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I'm assuming you're talking about the Mini Commander II, right? If so, it has no whistle output in command mode. You can, however, tap off serial data to run a command compatible sound board.
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gunrunnerjohn posted:I'm assuming you're talking about the Mini Commander II, right? If so, it has no whistle output in command mode. You can, however, tap off serial data to run a command compatible sound board.
I am talking about the Mini Commander HC. I have been thinking, could it be used for running a smoke unit fan for a small amount of time as it has adjustable pulse configuration.
You probably don't need the HC version, the standard MC-ACC has the same triac as is used for smoke on the R2LC. The HC version just puts a larger part in that location. There is an option on the MC to output serial data, it's described on page 6 of the User's Manual.
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I believe you are talking about the Mini-Commander ACC (Accessory) High Current board, which is primarily designed for certain accessories like the log loader. It will support a smoke unit on HC1 or HC2 but I don’t think you need the high current support for that. I notice however that you only mention running a fan motor for brief periods, which again I think this or probably any other Mini-Commander board can do. Check the manuals on the 3rd Rail/ERR website for the full range of applications.
P.S. GRJ mentions the serial data output but my last experience with a MC was that it would not drive sound output on ERR’s own latest Sound Commander boards whereas ERR’s dummy engine board would. I don’t think that's been changed since ERR was taken over by 3rd Rail but I stand to be corrected.
