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Power Station LV101

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DIGITAL plus

decoder equipped), since their direction of travel is dependent on
track polarity.

Connecting the LV101 to Other DCC Systems

The LV101 has been designed to be used with a broad range of
NMRA DCC systems.  Following are diagrams to assist you in
connecting the LV101.

Troubleshooting the LV101

Problem

Cause

Solution

LV101 is not
operational LED does
not light up)

Power supply is interrupted,
power plug of transformer is not
in outlet or "U", "V" wires are not
connected to the transformer.

Ensure that the transformer
is on, has not overloaded or
shut off, check wiring from
transformer to LV101

There is a short circuit on the
layout.

Remove the cause of the
short circuit.

LED flashes

There is a power overload.

Divide the layout into several
supply sections and power
these with additional power
stations/transformers.

The connection between LV101
and command station LZ100 is
broken , or there is a short circuit
(terminals C and D)

Check and correct these
connections.

The command station is not
transmitting packets.

Exit programming mode or
press F followed by 1

LV101 is operational
(LED lights), but

The connection from Power
Station to track is broken
(terminals J and K).

Test and correct
connections.

locomotives do not run The command station off

Press F followed by 1

Summary of Contents for 22101

Page 1: ... LV101 1 DIGITAL plus 52 Volt Amp DCC Power Station Adjustable DCC Track Voltages Opto isolation for Safety Clean DCC Track Power Designed to meet NMRA Control Bus draft RP Information LV101 Art No 22101 March 1998 ...

Page 2: ...bus wiring from your track wiring This eliminates any possibility for hidden ground loops through your power station Fail Safe runaway protection is provided by requiring a 7 volt signal on the DCC Control Bus the C and D wires This prevents the LV101 from accidentally sending out power to the track when the command station stops transmitting packets A new feature in the LV101 is a fault detection...

Page 3: ... scale and smaller a 16V AC or DC transformer is ideal In order for Figure 1 Connecting LV101 to Command Station LZ100 the Power Station to give off its full 3A current the transformer also needs to be able to deliver a minimum of 4 amps Use a suitable UL listed transformer designed for model trains The allowed maximum effective output voltage of the transformers must not exceed 18V AC or DC The t...

Page 4: ...ly for the layout back on via the handheld controller see LH100 section Emergency Stop Emergency Off A push button switch connecting terminal D with the command station s terminal E can be located at strategic places around the layout for emergency power interruption to all power stations If you do not connect the LV101 s terminal E with the Command Station then an overload will only turn off trac...

Page 5: ... format and the error free data transfer is disturbed It is normal for the Power Station to get warm during operation Ensure sufficient airflow around the Power Station to prevent the internal safety circuit from activating during normal operations Never allow your layout to operate without supervision If there is an unnoticed short the heat build up could present a fire hazard Commom Rail Wiring ...

Page 6: ...nd common transformer should be avoided Mixing Digital and Analog Operations Conventional and digital track sections must be consistently separated from each other by using isolating tracks or isolating rail connectors between the digital and conventional DC track sections double gapping At the gap dividing digital from analog operation you must take steps to prevent interference between the 2 sys...

Page 7: ...mate 1 Amp and for larger scales 2 Amps per locomotive and you will normally have some reserves standing locomotives without lights 1 5mA with lights approximately 50mA per light bulb rolling stock with lights per light bulb approximately 50mA If the output of a single LV101 is not enough to supply the layout then divide the layout into several power districts Additional LV101 units then will supp...

Page 8: ...SW 3 SW 4 11 5 Volts On On On N A 13 Volts Off On On N A 14 5 Volts On Off On N A 16 Volts Off Off On N A 17 5 Volts On On Off N A 19 Volts Off On Off N A 20 5 Volts On Off Off N A 22 Volts Off Off Off N A Depending on the position of each of the 4 switches on this DIP switch you get a different output voltage at terminals J and K The switch positions necessary to get a particular voltage are also...

Page 9: ...e for large scale railroads Connecting a reverse loop Lenz GmbH produces an automatic reversing module LK100 which can be used to easily wire complex automatic reversing sections While these units are invaluable in some cases they are not absolutely needed for DCC operations Following is an example on how a very simple reversing section can be built Example Using isolated track contacts and a twin...

Page 10: ...ls the reverse loop If the reverse loop is only traversed in one direction then either contacts a1 and a2 or contacts b1 and b2 are not needed The track contacts used in this example can actually be auxiliary contacts set by the switch machine for the switch If you wish to traverse the reverse loop with a locomotive without a decoder analog locomotive proceed as follows drive the entire train into...

Page 11: ...is on has not overloaded or shut off check wiring from transformer to LV101 There is a short circuit on the layout Remove the cause of the short circuit LED flashes There is a power overload Divide the layout into several supply sections and power these with additional power stations transformers The connection between LV101 and command station LZ100 is broken or there is a short circuit terminals...

Page 12: ... that has failed due to manufacturer defects If the failure was caused by accidental user installation or use a minimal service charge may be imposed Should the item no longer be produced and the item is not repairable a similar item will be substituted at the manufacturers discretion The user must pay shipping to and from the authorized Lenz GmbH warranty center during this portion of the warrant...

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