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BobbyL: /* Block Occupancy Detection */

2026-04-10T12:39:42Z

Block Occupancy Detection

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	=== Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===		=== Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===
	The Block-8-RCS comes with Current Sense, which means it can sense down to a 10k resistor axle. This is also configurable. This is essential because it can tell you that something is in the block. Another feature of the Block-8-RCS is it has RailCom. This provides identity for what's in the block for any RailCom equipped decoder. It also provides the direction the RailCom equipped decoder ~~is going~~.		The Block-8-RCS comes with Current Sense, which means it can sense down to a 10k resistor axle. This is also configurable. This is essential because it can tell you that something is in the block. Another feature of the Block-8-RCS is it has RailCom. This provides identity for what's in the block for any RailCom equipped decoder. It also provides the direction the Locomotive is traveling with a RailCom equipped decoder.
	[[File:Block-8-RCS Block Occupancy Diagram.png\|none\|thumb\|558x558px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Block Occupancy Diagram.png\|none\|thumb\|558x558px]]

BobbyL: /* Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS */

2026-04-10T12:37:02Z

Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS

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	=== Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===		=== Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===
	The Block-8-RCS comes with Current Sense, which means it can sense down to a 10k resistor axle. This is also configurable. This is essential because it can tell you that something is in the block. Another feature of the Block-8-RCS is it has RailCom ~~Transponding~~. This ~~allows~~ for the ~~list of Railcom products on your layout along with what it is and which~~ direction it is going.		The Block-8-RCS comes with Current Sense, which means it can sense down to a 10k resistor axle. This is also configurable. This is essential because it can tell you that something is in the block. Another feature of the Block-8-RCS is it has RailCom. This provides identity for what's in the block for any RailCom equipped decoder. It also provides the direction the RailCom equipped decoder is going.
	[[File:Block-8-RCS Block Occupancy Diagram.png\|none\|thumb\|558x558px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Block Occupancy Diagram.png\|none\|thumb\|558x558px]]

BobbyL: /* Directions: */

2026-04-10T12:31:58Z

Directions:

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	* Supports CV reads on the Main		* Supports CV reads on the Main

	=== Directions: ===		=== Setup Directions: ===
	1. Connect Track A-B from your command station to the Track A-B Inputs assigned.		1. Connect Track A-B from your command station to the Track A-B Inputs assigned.

BobbyL: /* Block-8-RCS Setup Example */

2026-04-10T12:30:02Z

Block-8-RCS Setup Example

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	# Set up the same commands inverted in Block 3 (to send it back the way it came).		# Set up the same commands inverted in Block 3 (to send it back the way it came).
	[[File:Block-8-RCS Automation Diagram.png\|none\|thumb\|584x584px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Automation Diagram.png\|none\|thumb\|584x584px]]

	~~=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===~~
	~~Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS~~
	~~[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]~~

BobbyL: /* Benefits of Automation with the Block-8-RCS */

2026-04-10T12:28:53Z

Benefits of Automation with the Block-8-RCS

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	# Use the Railcom ID found in Block 1 and send a speed command of the same speed but in the opposite direction.		# Use the Railcom ID found in Block 1 and send a speed command of the same speed but in the opposite direction.
	# Set up the same commands inverted in Block 3 (to send it back the way it came).		# Set up the same commands inverted in Block 3 (to send it back the way it came).
			[[File:Block-8-RCS Automation Diagram.png\|none\|thumb\|584x584px]]

	=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===		=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===
	Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS		Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS
	[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]

BobbyL: /* Benefits of Automation with the Block-8-RCS */

2026-04-09T20:40:05Z

Benefits of Automation with the Block-8-RCS

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	# Look for the LCC event that says something is in Block 1. You can enable an action off this trigger.		# Look for the LCC event that says something is in Block 1. You can enable an action off this trigger.
	# Use the Railcom ID found in Block 1 and send a speed command of the same speed but in the opposite direction.		# Use the Railcom ID found in Block 1 and send a speed command of the same speed but in the opposite direction.
	# Set up the same commands ~~inversed~~ in Block 3 (to send it back the way it came).		# Set up the same commands inverted in Block 3 (to send it back the way it came).

	~~This would allow~~

	=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===		=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===
	Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS		Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS
	[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]

BobbyL: /* Block Occupancy Detection */

2026-04-09T12:51:31Z

Block Occupancy Detection

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	=== Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===		=== Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===
	The Block-8-RCS comes with Current Sense, which means it can sense down to a 10k resistor axle. This is also configurable. This is essential because it can tell you that something is in the block. Another feature of the Block-8-RCS is it has RailCom Transponding. This allows for the list of Railcom products on your layout along with what it is and which direction it is going.		The Block-8-RCS comes with Current Sense, which means it can sense down to a 10k resistor axle. This is also configurable. This is essential because it can tell you that something is in the block. Another feature of the Block-8-RCS is it has RailCom Transponding. This allows for the list of Railcom products on your layout along with what it is and which direction it is going.
	[[File:Block-8-RCS Block Occupancy Diagram.png\|none\|thumb]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Block Occupancy Diagram.png\|none\|thumb\|558x558px]]

	== Automation ==		== Automation ==

BobbyL: /* Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS */

2026-04-09T12:51:00Z

Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS

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	=== Benefits of Short-Circuit Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===		=== Benefits of Short-Circuit Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===
	The Block-8-RCS provides short detection for each block added. This isolation is very useful as it will cut out power to only the block that is shorting. This will enable all other blocks to continue running in case of a short. This short detection is also very fast -----. The Block-8-RCS has an adjustable block current limit and global current limit, the only one with both available on the market! The Block-8-RCS also has soft start, which means it will slowly bring up the power levels of your blocks to avoid overloading amperage/power draw upon startup.		The Block-8-RCS provides short detection for each block added. This isolation is very useful as it will cut out power to only the block that is shorting. This will enable all other blocks to continue running in case of a short. This short detection is also very fast -----. The Block-8-RCS has an adjustable block current limit and global current limit, the only one with both available on the market! The Block-8-RCS also has soft start, which means it will slowly bring up the power levels of your blocks to avoid overloading amperage/power draw upon startup.
	[[File:Block-8-RCS_Short_Circuit_Diagram(3).png\|thumb\|609x609px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS_Short_Circuit_Diagram(3).png\|thumb\|609x609px\|none]]

BobbyL: /* Short Circuit Detection */

2026-04-09T12:50:36Z

Short Circuit Detection

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	The Block-8-RCS provides short detection for each block added. This isolation is very useful as it will cut out power to only the block that is shorting. This will enable all other blocks to continue running in case of a short. This short detection is also very fast -----. The Block-8-RCS has an adjustable block current limit and global current limit, the only one with both available on the market! The Block-8-RCS also has soft start, which means it will slowly bring up the power levels of your blocks to avoid overloading amperage/power draw upon startup.		The Block-8-RCS provides short detection for each block added. This isolation is very useful as it will cut out power to only the block that is shorting. This will enable all other blocks to continue running in case of a short. This short detection is also very fast -----. The Block-8-RCS has an adjustable block current limit and global current limit, the only one with both available on the market! The Block-8-RCS also has soft start, which means it will slowly bring up the power levels of your blocks to avoid overloading amperage/power draw upon startup.
	[[File:Block-8-RCS_Short_Circuit_Diagram(3).png\|thumb\|609x609px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS_Short_Circuit_Diagram(3).png\|thumb\|609x609px]]



	== Block Occupancy Detection ==		== Block Occupancy Detection ==

BobbyL: /* Benefits of Short-Circuit Detection with the Block-8-RCS */

2026-04-09T12:50:21Z

Benefits of Short-Circuit Detection with the Block-8-RCS

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	=== Benefits of Short-Circuit Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===		=== Benefits of Short-Circuit Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===
	The Block-8-RCS provides short detection for each block added. This isolation is very useful as it will cut out power to only the block that is shorting. This will enable all other blocks to continue running in case of a short. This short detection is also very fast -----. The Block-8-RCS has an adjustable block current limit and global current limit, the only one with both available on the market! The Block-8-RCS also has soft start, which means it will slowly bring up the power levels of your blocks to avoid overloading amperage/power draw upon startup.		The Block-8-RCS provides short detection for each block added. This isolation is very useful as it will cut out power to only the block that is shorting. This will enable all other blocks to continue running in case of a short. This short detection is also very fast -----. The Block-8-RCS has an adjustable block current limit and global current limit, the only one with both available on the market! The Block-8-RCS also has soft start, which means it will slowly bring up the power levels of your blocks to avoid overloading amperage/power draw upon startup.
			[[File:Block-8-RCS_Short_Circuit_Diagram(3).png\|thumb\|609x609px]]
	[[File:Block-8-RCS_Short_Circuit_Diagram(3).png\|~~470x470px~~]]

	== Block Occupancy Detection ==		== Block Occupancy Detection ==