{"id":3175,"date":"2023-09-09T23:59:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T23:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlinemodelsltd.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3175"},"modified":"2026-03-16T00:06:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T00:06:28","slug":"sec4a-dcc-section-control-module-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/onlinemodelsltd.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/sec4a-dcc-section-control-module-2\/","title":{"rendered":"SEC4A-DCC &#8211; Section Control Module"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-785\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/onlinemodelsltd.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SEC4A-1000x1000-1-300x300.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Perfect operational companion to our Eckon or Berko colour light signals, this Block Signalling module is an upgrade on the ASP1, ASP1-NS &amp; SEC1A-DC modules.<\/p>\n<p>The SEC4A-DCC adds full DCC compatibility to the function list of the SEC1A-DC, with realistic breaking to a stop at a signal as well as keeping lights and sound operational while at a stop (depending on DCC system settings).<\/p>\n<p>The BLOCK signalling Section Control Module is designed for DCC layouts, to protect a section of track to prevent more than one train entering that section at one time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitors trains entering and leaving a section of track<\/li>\n<li>Automatically sets the signal at the start of the section to danger (red)<\/li>\n<li>Switches a section of track from DCC to DC, so DCC equipped locos automatically decelerate to a standstill in front of the signal at danger<\/li>\n<li>Communicates to previous sections to ensure they show yellow (and double yellow) aspects when 3- and 4-aspect signals are used<\/li>\n<li>Last section can simulate returning back to green using timers to provide realistic operation when 3- and 4-aspect signals are used<\/li>\n<li>Points which are not set in the trains favour can force the signal to danger and switch the isolating section to DC<\/li>\n<li>Signal can be forced to danger by an external input (useful for starter signals)<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for 2-, 3-, and 4-aspect led signals (SEC4A-DCC for common-cathode and SEC4B-DCC for common-anode signals)<\/li>\n<li>Bidirectional running mode with 2-aspect signalling at each end of the line<\/li>\n<li>New: Additional Station Stop Modes<\/li>\n<li>New: Additional Dapol output<\/li>\n<li>Remembers whether the section is occupied after the power is removed and automatically restores the signals after power returns<\/li>\n<li>Simple to setup, but also fully configurable to provide the most realistic operation<\/li>\n<li>Requires a 12V DC Power Supply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For further detailed information on this module, including installation instructions, connection information, and troubleshooting tips, please download the latest instructions <a href=\"https:\/\/blocksignalling.co.uk\/pdfs\/44KF1X.pdf\">44KF1X.pdf<\/a>\u00a0 If you require copies of previous instructions for older versions of this module please visit the Documentation section at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Perfect operational companion to our Eckon or Berko colour light signals, this Block Signalling module is an upgrade on the ASP1, ASP1-NS &amp; 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