The CTC-Loco-Module-H0a is sold out and is no longer offered.

As a replacement, we recommend the CTC-Loco-Module-M3 with cables or with PluX22 and our CTC-Adapter for PluX22 .

The CTC-Loco-Module-H0a is optimized for installation in old analog locomotives where one pole of the lighting is permanently connected to the chassis.

The four switching outputs are sufficient for front and rear lights and, for example, two electric couplings or one electric coupling and a smoke generator.

Property Description
Optimized for Analog conversion
Dimensions 35 x 20 mm
Processor Espressif ESP8285
Input voltage approx. 9 V to 24 V DC, digital current or AC (with support capacitor)
Motor output DC motor: continuous current 1.0 A, peak 2.8 A
Power outputs 4x 0.5 A Highside
Total current max. 2 A
Interfaces CTC-IR receiver, I2C
Online passive current approx. 20 mA at 16 V
Boot current approx. 50 mA at 16 V plus switching current for output initialization

In the overview "CTC-Loco-Modules " you will find further modules and links to installation instructions.

Loco module

Connection

Notes:

  • When selecting the input voltage, please remember that motors, lamps, etc. connected to the CTC module must also be compatible with this voltage

Standard configuration

  • Connect contacts Track-A and Track-B to the track or power supply. Alternatively, Track-A can also be connected via a screw (hole in the PCB). It does not matter whether the track is powered by an analog transformer, a digital control unit, or a power supply, as long as the maximum voltage of 24 V is not exceeded. Since there is a rectifier at the input, it does not matter which pole you connect to Track-A and Track-B.
  • Connect the support capacitor (electrolytic, min. 400 µF, recommended 1000 µF) to VBB (positive pole) and GND.
  • Connect the motor to Motor + and Motor - (for connecting the electromagnet of universal motors, see separate instructions).
  • Connect the positive pole of front and rear lights to the corresponding terminals. Connect the negative pole to GND or via a diode to the negative pole of the track connection.
  • Optionally, connect Aux terminals to the positive pole, e.g. of the electric coupling. Connect the negative pole to GND or via a diode to the negative pole of the track connection.
  • Connect the CTC IR receiver to the programming connector (RX, VCC, GND).

The assignment of pins to switches in the app can be freely configured (Cfg.xml).

Additional Connections

The I2C bus and the other "Reserved" pins are not supported by the current firmware.

Delivery

The CTC-Loco-Module-H0a is always delivered as follows with cables according to our color scheme :

Loco module