I am running DCC command with a 5 amp power booster and when I check my track voltage it is only approx 9 volts. Why not 12?
What system? Some have settings for N,HO, and O scales which will put out different voltages. Joe
Agreed.
We have this problem, all the time, at the club. Somehow our boosters get switched to "N" by accident from time-to-time. The 12 volt output is just enough so no one notices until multiple trains are running. The "HO" output should run from 14-16 volts. Which should be plenty for multiple trains.
Regards,
Jonathan
This is the 5amp power booster sold by Bachmann. Their is only a switch for 12 0r 18 volts.
Well put it on 18v.
All other things being as they should be -- around 7 volts indicates there is no DCC signal from the E-Z Command Control Center. Remember DCC is a high frequency AC square waveform.