{"product_id":"cdu1e","title":"CDU1e Fast Charge Capacitor Discharge Unit","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eBLOCKsignalling Capacitor Discharge Unit (CDU)\u003c\/strong\u003e stores electrical energy in a capacitor and releases it as a short, high-current pulse when a switch is operated. This burst of energy provides reliable operation of points while drawing far less continuous current than a transformer would otherwise need to supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eThe CDU also protects points motors from burn-out by limiting any sustained current caused by faults in the switching circuit, while helping to maintain stable voltage levels across the rest of the layout. This single-capacitor version is ideal for smaller layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eProvides a high-current pulse to reliably operate points motors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eHelps prevent points motor burn-out by limiting subsequent current flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eReduces voltage fluctuations across the rest of the layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eFast capacitor charging allows for quicker recovery between operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eBuilt-in LED indicators display the operating status of the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eElectrical \u0026amp; Application Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eThis unit is fitted with a single capacitor and is suitable for smaller-sized layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eFor detailed information on installation, wiring connections, and troubleshooting, please download the latest instruction manual:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/19JLM7DxgzYtO1lvQDjuopTX5fa4eqbOk\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"CDU1E\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Instruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLOCKsignalling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56860629762393,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4009\/9673\/files\/CDU1.png?v=1777332877","url":"https:\/\/blocksignalling.co.uk\/products\/cdu1e","provider":"BLOCKsignalling","version":"1.0","type":"link"}