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 A means of generating a signal when a train or item of rolling stock is present. Quite commonly accomplished by means of a track circuit and ToTI, FTC or DTC module which detects an object for the whole of its traverse through a track section but also possible using spot detectors such as infra-red devices (see MERG Hector kit 72), Hall effect switches (see MERG kits 101, 102 and 103) and magnetically-operated reed switches (see MERG kits 97 and 104 - 109).  [[glossary:glossary_t#toti|ToTi]] A means of generating a signal when a train or item of rolling stock is present. Quite commonly accomplished by means of a track circuit and ToTI, FTC or DTC module which detects an object for the whole of its traverse through a track section but also possible using spot detectors such as infra-red devices (see MERG Hector kit 72), Hall effect switches (see MERG kits 101, 102 and 103) and magnetically-operated reed switches (see MERG kits 97 and 104 - 109).  [[glossary:glossary_t#toti|ToTi]]
  
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-tri-state or three-state logic allows an output port to assume a high impedance state in addition to the 0 and 1 logic levels, effectively removing the output from the circuit. 
  
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 A collective term used to describe devices that convert one form of energy into another, generally for the purpose of detection, measurement, actuation or information transfer. Most often of electrical or electronic nature, the most common forms of transducer are either sensors or actuators and thus find common usage in model railway systems. Such examples can be found in a number of MERG kits for train detection and turnout actuation and are either the device that physically detects the presence of rolling stock such as a Hall effect switch or infrared sensor or the coil that drives a turnout throwbar. A collective term used to describe devices that convert one form of energy into another, generally for the purpose of detection, measurement, actuation or information transfer. Most often of electrical or electronic nature, the most common forms of transducer are either sensors or actuators and thus find common usage in model railway systems. Such examples can be found in a number of MERG kits for train detection and turnout actuation and are either the device that physically detects the presence of rolling stock such as a Hall effect switch or infrared sensor or the coil that drives a turnout throwbar.
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 A electrical device consisting of two or more coils of insulated wire wound round an iron core to allow a focussed and fluctuating magnetic field generated by the alternating current in one coil to induce an alternating current in the other coil(s). Most frequently used to change the voltage of a power distribution or electronic signal from a high value to a lower value or vice versa. Commonly found in the mains power distribution network between power station and consumer and usually found in the power supplies of most appliances used in the home. A electrical device consisting of two or more coils of insulated wire wound round an iron core to allow a focussed and fluctuating magnetic field generated by the alternating current in one coil to induce an alternating current in the other coil(s). Most frequently used to change the voltage of a power distribution or electronic signal from a high value to a lower value or vice versa. Commonly found in the mains power distribution network between power station and consumer and usually found in the power supplies of most appliances used in the home.
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 +tri-state or three-state logic allows an output port to assume a high impedance state in addition to the 0 and 1 logic levels, effectively removing the output from the circuit.
  
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 A collective term that refers to the device that switches turnouts by means of a mechanical linkage, so that trains can be diverted from one track to another. A common example is the twin solenoid arrangement that, when pulsed with an electric current, cause the turnout throwbar to switch from one side of the track to the other. Actuators can also consist of high torque motors or [[glossary_s#servo|servos]] that change the turnout direction in response to an applied control signal. A collective term that refers to the device that switches turnouts by means of a mechanical linkage, so that trains can be diverted from one track to another. A common example is the twin solenoid arrangement that, when pulsed with an electric current, cause the turnout throwbar to switch from one side of the track to the other. Actuators can also consist of high torque motors or [[glossary_s#servo|servos]] that change the turnout direction in response to an applied control signal.
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