I recentlly purchased a couple of PECO PL-10 switch machines, and mounted one of them several days ago.
I'm working in N-scale, using PECO turnouts. I mounted the PL-10 directly to the turnout as in the instructions.
Power for the machine is 16V AC, as the instructions specify. I'm using Rix momentary contact switches to activate the machine.
Well, all works fabulously... except that the PL-10 is much noisier than I had anticipated. I knew that it would be louder than the sound of the turnout itself, but I expected an unobtrusive "snick" as the machine moved the turnout. Instead, there's a loud Buzz. It's short in duration (momentary contact switches, after all), but the decibel level is akin to my Atlas motorized turntable -- i.e. loud.
I'm not unhappy, but I'd like to know if anyone has either:
1. a suggestion that the buzz isn't normal, with advice on how to correct it, or
2. a suggestion that the buzz is normal, with advice on how to soundproof it, or
3. a suggestion that the buzz is normal, with the advice that everyone simply accepts it and so should I.
Anyone?
Thanks,
Bill
I'm working in N-scale, using PECO turnouts. I mounted the PL-10 directly to the turnout as in the instructions.
Power for the machine is 16V AC, as the instructions specify. I'm using Rix momentary contact switches to activate the machine.
Well, all works fabulously... except that the PL-10 is much noisier than I had anticipated. I knew that it would be louder than the sound of the turnout itself, but I expected an unobtrusive "snick" as the machine moved the turnout. Instead, there's a loud Buzz. It's short in duration (momentary contact switches, after all), but the decibel level is akin to my Atlas motorized turntable -- i.e. loud.
I'm not unhappy, but I'd like to know if anyone has either:
1. a suggestion that the buzz isn't normal, with advice on how to correct it, or
2. a suggestion that the buzz is normal, with advice on how to soundproof it, or
3. a suggestion that the buzz is normal, with the advice that everyone simply accepts it and so should I.
Anyone?
Thanks,
Bill