This ground breaking servo-controlled system, which can be programmed to provide very precise movements at a speed that can be selected by the modeller and there are 9 possible speed settings. The servos are capable of throwing any sized PECO turnout in slow-motion without the need to modify it or remove its over-centre spring and are ideal for operating turnouts, signals, gates and any other animated features on layouts of all scales and gauges.

The SmartSwitch Starter Set is great value for money as everything you need to operate four accessories is included.

Out of the box, SmartSwitch is a standalone system, with only an external 12v DC power supply required to operate, and it uses traditional toggle switches (included) to activate the servos.

With the addition of the Stationary Decoder PLS135, SmartSwitch can be operated by a DCC controller, and uses the constant DCC voltage in the rails as its power supply. The decoder is also easy to program, and is compatible with most makes of DCC control systems.

The main set PLS-100 contains the following components:

• SmartSwitch board - the brains of the system
• Programming board - used to set the speed and desired movement of the servo motors
• 4 x servo motors - including all brackets, fixings and template stickers for positioning
• 4 x 1m cable - with plug-in sockets
• Easy-to-follow set-up manual

Set-up is easy; all connections to the SmartSwitch board simply plug together or attach to screw terminal blocks. Programming is easily done using the detachable servo programming board and full, plain English instructions are included with each set.

Each SmartSwitch board operates up to four accessories and the system can be easily extended with extra Smartswitch boards PLS120, further point motors PLS125 or PLS140 extension cables.