Crossing gates
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Re: Crossing gates
I use an Omron HC3A-A timer relay. You can set any timing you find appropriate. I use a second one of the same to time the operation of the entire crossing signal. The great thing about using this timing relay is the ability to use a magnetic contact switch (window reed switch from an old-style burglar alarm) to trip the signal cycle WITHOUT any voltage on that set of wires. I figured that would be an added safety feature if anyone, especially children, would accidentally contact the wiring.
Re: Crossing gates
Here's a potential source- https://www.trafficlights.com/recreational/
Also look on their "Controls" page for more flashers, they have one for RR crossing standard timing.
Denny
Also look on their "Controls" page for more flashers, they have one for RR crossing standard timing.
Denny
Geochurchi wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 3:50 pm Hi, another question, what type of control do you use to flash the lights?
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Re: Crossing gates
Thanks, I have checked that link out and there are definitely possibilities.
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Re: Crossing gates
Hi All, here is a video of our gates, trying to come up with a way to prevent the bouncing, thinking maybe a beefier actuator, thoughts!
Can’t add video, HELP!!!
Geo
Can’t add video, HELP!!!
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Re: Crossing gates
Videos are not permitted on the board, although they can be hosted elsewhere with a link provided.
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Where is the video? Is it on your machine, or is it online somewhere? As an example, has it been uploaded to youtube? If you have the video and want to post it, it must be hosted somewhere, like I said.
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Where is the video? Is it on your machine, or is it online somewhere? As an example, has it been uploaded to youtube? If you have the video and want to post it, it must be hosted somewhere, like I said.
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it’s on my IPad, I don’t do U Tube.
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Hi All, let’s see if this link worked so you can see how these gates work, it maybe a balance issue, we really don’t want to shorten the gate arms.
Looking for suggestions
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0Hf85qh ... QwCfE5PXYA
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Looking for suggestions
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0Hf85qh ... QwCfE5PXYA
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Re: Crossing gates
Video works.
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Re: Crossing gates
Pretty neat! I would try adding more weight to the counterweight and a dashpot to control the bounce. Removing lost motion between the motor and gate may also help, maybe by spring loading it in one direction. Disclaimer - I've never worked with crossing gates.
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Re: Crossing gates
Thanks, we are going to play around with the counter weights, not sure what you mean by a dash pot.
Thanks
Geo
Thanks
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