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<p>The LT Panel is the same fascia panel assembly which comes included with the [[LT-50]].</p>
 
<p>The LT Panel is the same fascia panel assembly which comes included with the [[LT-50]].</p>
  
<p>This product is an expansion panel for an LCC network, such as those created and used by the [[CS-105]] and [[LT-50]]. Use this product to expand the number of wired throttles such as the [[T-50]] you can connect to the TCS command station, or to provide an access point and/or power for other LCC devices distributed around your layout.</p>
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<p>This product is used with the [[LT-50]] "Layout Throttle." This panel can be used to create a DCC track output when used with an [[LT-50]] using the specified jack. A single additional wired LCC throttle can be connected to the front of the panel, and this panel can be connected into a larger LCC network using the jacks on the back. </p>
  
<p>The LT Panel also includes a jack you can use to connect a Power Supply to power the LCC bus. (Not Included, except with [[LT-50]])</p>
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<p>The LT Panel can also be used as a power injection point for an LCC network (400mA per port) when used with an appropriate power supply (not included, except with the [[LT-50]]) and the barrel jack on the back.</p>
  
 
===Included In Package===
 
===Included In Package===
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!Description
 
!Description
 
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|(1) TERM
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|TERM (1)
 
|Insert this jumper to add termination to the LCC-CAN bus. An LCC-CAN bus should have exactly two terminators, with one at each end of the bus.  
 
|Insert this jumper to add termination to the LCC-CAN bus. An LCC-CAN bus should have exactly two terminators, with one at each end of the bus.  
 
This jumper can (optionally) provide for one of the required terminators.  
 
This jumper can (optionally) provide for one of the required terminators.  
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''Note: In practicality, a very short (less than 10ft or 3m) LCC-CAN bus can still work reliably with one terminator.''
 
''Note: In practicality, a very short (less than 10ft or 3m) LCC-CAN bus can still work reliably with one terminator.''
 
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|(2) N/A
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|N/A (2)
 
|''Not Used''
 
|''Not Used''
 
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|(3 & 4) DCC/F
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|DCC/F (3&nbsp;&&nbsp;4)
|[[File:DCC-F Simplified Diagram.png|thumb|300x300px|Simplified diagram showing the electrical connection for DCC/F jumpers.]]Insert these two jumpers to pass the low power DCC signals through the LCC panel (pins 4 & 5 of the LCC-CAN standard).
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|The LT Panel is designed to be use with a "Layout Throttle", such as an LT-50 plugged into the front facing port with the "LT" logo. [[File:DCC-F Simplified Diagram.png|thumb|300x300px|Simplified diagram showing the electrical connection for DCC/F jumpers.]]Insert these two jumpers to pass the low power DCC signals from the Layout Throttle through to the other three LCC jacks (pins 4 & 5 of the LCC-CAN standard). Remove these jumpers to disconnect the low power DCC signals provided by the Layout Throttle.
Remove these jumpers to disconnect the low power DCC signals from passing through the panel.
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''Note: The Layout Throttle uses the [https://www.nmra.org/sites/default/files/standards/sandrp/pdf/s-9.1.2_power_station_interface.pdf NMRA S-9.1.2 Full Scale Interface]''
''Note: The LT Panel uses the [https://www.nmra.org/sites/default/files/standards/sandrp/pdf/s-9.1.2_power_station_interface.pdf NMRA S-9.1.2 Full Scale Interface]''
 
  
  
 
DCC/F is a low-power mirror of the track output from the command station (in this case, the [[LT-50]]).  
 
DCC/F is a low-power mirror of the track output from the command station (in this case, the [[LT-50]]).  
  
This circuit is only intended to be used to provide the signal '''from''' the LT-50 '''to''' other devices on the LCC-CAN.
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This circuit is only intended to be used to provide the signal '''from''' the LT-50 '''to''' other devices on the LCC-CAN bus. This circuit is '''not''' intended to supply signals to LCC boosters such as the B-106. This circuit '''must be disabled/open''' if another LCC device is driving the LCC-CAN pins 4 & 5 as allowed by the standard. The '''LT''' Panel is not designed to be used along with another LCC/DCC command station, such as the CS-105. In this case, an '''LCC''' Panel should be used instead.
 
 
This circuit is '''not''' intended to supply signals to LCC boosters such as the B-106.
 
 
 
This circuit '''must be disabled/open''' if another LCC command station such as the CS-105 (or another LT-50)
 
 
 
is connected to this panel through any of the other LCC jacks.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 22:31, 28 December 2022

LT Panel
LT Panel.png
Device Information
ManufacturerTrain Control Systems
TypeFascia Panel
SKU1599
Release Date08-09-2022
Retail Price$29.95
PSUDC 15V/36W
(Not Incl.)

The LT Panel is the same fascia panel assembly which comes included with the LT-50.

This product is used with the LT-50 "Layout Throttle." This panel can be used to create a DCC track output when used with an LT-50 using the specified jack. A single additional wired LCC throttle can be connected to the front of the panel, and this panel can be connected into a larger LCC network using the jacks on the back.

The LT Panel can also be used as a power injection point for an LCC network (400mA per port) when used with an appropriate power supply (not included, except with the LT-50) and the barrel jack on the back.

Included In Package

  • LT Panel board x1
  • LT Panel fascia cover plate x1
  • Fascia mounting screws x4
  • Fascia cover plate screws x2
  • Option Jumpers x3

Physical Overview

The LT Panel has a few notable physical features:

  1. Green 2-pin Track Output connector with detachable screw terminal connector
  2. 2.5mm x 5.5mm barrel jack for Power In
  3. Configuration Jumpers (see details below)
  4. Single "LT" RJ-45 jack(for LT-50 only)
  5. Three "LCC" RJ-45 jacks (1x Front: For T-50; 2x Rear for LCC Bus)
  6. Bi-color LED for "Track On"

LT Panel (2).png

Configuration Jumpers

Refer to the table below for information on the configuration jumpers available on the LT Panel:

Jumper Position Description
TERM (1) Insert this jumper to add termination to the LCC-CAN bus. An LCC-CAN bus should have exactly two terminators, with one at each end of the bus.

This jumper can (optionally) provide for one of the required terminators.

Note: In practicality, a very short (less than 10ft or 3m) LCC-CAN bus can still work reliably with one terminator.

N/A (2) Not Used
DCC/F (3 & 4) The LT Panel is designed to be use with a "Layout Throttle", such as an LT-50 plugged into the front facing port with the "LT" logo.
Simplified diagram showing the electrical connection for DCC/F jumpers.
Insert these two jumpers to pass the low power DCC signals from the Layout Throttle through to the other three LCC jacks (pins 4 & 5 of the LCC-CAN standard). Remove these jumpers to disconnect the low power DCC signals provided by the Layout Throttle.

Note: The Layout Throttle uses the NMRA S-9.1.2 Full Scale Interface


DCC/F is a low-power mirror of the track output from the command station (in this case, the LT-50).

This circuit is only intended to be used to provide the signal from the LT-50 to other devices on the LCC-CAN bus. This circuit is not intended to supply signals to LCC boosters such as the B-106. This circuit must be disabled/open if another LCC device is driving the LCC-CAN pins 4 & 5 as allowed by the standard. The LT Panel is not designed to be used along with another LCC/DCC command station, such as the CS-105. In this case, an LCC Panel should be used instead.