LoDi-KSM Reverse Loop Module for Digital Railways

LoDi-KSM Reverse Loop Module for Digital Railways.

LoDi-KSM

The LoDi-KSM is a simple reverse loop module for the digital model railway. The data format is irrelevant. 

No contact track is required. Switching takes place in a flash. The module and the connected tracks are also protected against short circuits. The LoDi-KSM is RailCom-capable and forwards the locomotive data to the feedback device via the reversing loop. 

In addition, the KSM has a dip switch with which the polarity of the reversing loop can be switched via an externally connected switching decoder. 

What is a Reverse loop.

Why do you need a reverse loop module on a model railway layout? 

Basically, reversing loop modules are only required for the 2-pipe system. 

The reversing loop module automatically switches a reversing loop.

A reverse loop is created, as you can see in the picture, when the power supply is crossed when the train is reversing or turning in a section of a circle when it returns to the track.

Here you can now see that the red line crosses the current via the blue line.

This is then called a loop.

In order to avoid a short circuit here, you need a  special switch or relay that reverses the polarity of the supply voltage of the track in the reversing loop.

How you are using the device can be seen by scrolling down.

The properties of the LoDi-KSM

• Reversing loop module (KSM) for your digital model railway
• The reverse loop module is independent of the track format.
• Our KSM cannot be detected by feedback, which means that your feedback does not show "occupied" just because the reverse loop module is connected to it.
• Only the locomotive triggers an occupancy message as usual. 
• The KSM is fully RailCom-capable. The RailCom data channels 1 and 2 of the locomotive are sent back via the
  KSM section.
• You can switch between automatic and manual mode, for this you must have a normal turnout output on your decoder or LoDi operator.
• Our modules also support the LoDi-KSM
• LoDi operator 16-SD-FL

1. The LoDi-KSM and its connections.

• (1):
  The track cable coming from the booster or digital center is connected here. 
   
• (2):
  The reversing loop or the track section that is in the reversing loop is connected here.
   
• (3):
  Serves for manual operation via a switch decoder.