84 Information SET-01
17.5.1 Connecting the LV101 Power Station to the layout
For maximum power, the LV101 should be located near the track
being powered, so that the connection between the LV101 and the
track is kept as short as possible. Connect the transformer to
terminals U and V. For maximum output power, the transformer
voltage should be selected to be close to the DCC track voltage.
For HO scale and smaller, a 16V AC or DC transformer is ideal. In
order for the Power Station to give off its full 52 VA current, the
transformer also needs to be able to deliver a minimum of 4 amps.
The allowed maximum effective output voltage of the
transformers must not exceed 18V AC or DC. See "Selecting a
suitable transformer for Set-01" starting on page 82 for more
information.
The track is connected to terminals J and K (see Figures 2 and 3).
Use only wire of sufficient gauge to connect to the tracks (minimum
18 gauge) and either use parallel wires or twist the wires to reduce
radio interference.
Connecting 2-rail track Connecting 3-rail track
The Power Station receives command information from the
Command Station via terminals C and D. These terminals are
connected to the corresponding terminals on Command Station
LZ100 with a 2-wire cable. To reduce radio interface, these wires
should be twisted.
Terminal E is only used in conjunction with the LZ100 Command
Station. It has no effect for Set-01.
When an overload occurs only the track power district that the
LV101 is connected to will shut down. The overload will not affect
any other power stations on the layout unless its E connection is
connected to the LZ100. After a certain time (when the Power
Station has cooled down again) the Power Station automatically
turns the power supply back on to its Power District. If the overload
still is present, it will turn off again after an additional short time.
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