Hi,
Lately I've been thinking about getting the 8 amp version of the super chief starter set. I have a question, what kind of power pack do you need to power it? Or does it come with one?
Thanks
Adari
Should come with everything you need.
www.litchfieldstation.com
you will need a power supply also,
digitrax ps515 is the recommended unit.
http://www.digitrax.com/prd_ps_ps515.php (http://www.digitrax.com/prd_ps_ps515.php)
Quote from: adari on April 06, 2008, 06:42:08 PM
Hi,
Lately I've been thinking about getting the 8 amp version of the super chief starter set. I have a question, what kind of power pack do you need to power it? Or does it come with one?
Thanks
Adari
Join the Yahoo Digitrax group. There is a lot of information specific to Digitrax.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digitrax/
Rich
You can run a DCS200 on a PS515 but if you draw any more than 5 amps, you will over load the supply. The 515 in PS515 stands for 5 amps at 15 volts. If you go this route, I suggest you use a 5 amp fuse between the two to protect the power supply.
When I set mine up, I happened to have a 20 amp 15 volt transformer sitting in storage. I used a 5 amp fuse but in this case it was to protect the DCS200 against total destruction in case of a minor failure. I could, of course, use an 8 amp fuse and probably will if the 5 amp one ever blows, but it is still holding after more than a year.
Bottom line, you can use any fifteen volt transformer as long as it produces enough current to run your layout. But if it has a lower output current than your DCS200, or a much greater one, then use a suitable fuse as well.