Power Station LV101
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Connecting the Power Station
The LV101 Power Station takes its energy from a user supplied
AC transformer for model railroads. 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
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 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.
Figure 2 Connecting 2-rail track Figure 3 Connecting 3-rail track
