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DCPS120 Booster Power Supply
The DCPS120 power supply has a universal AC
input. It can use an AC line voltage that ranges from
a low of about 100V up to a maximum of about 240
volts.
Before using the power supply, set the voltage selector switch to the far left, at the 15V setting.
This is the best setting for N, HO, S and O scale locomotives. This setting allows the decoder to
drive the motor with about the same voltage as a standard power pack.
Caution: Only use the CVP DCPS120 power supply for the ZoneMasters. Using any other type
of power supply will void the warranty and likely damage the booster.
ZoneMaster Booster
The power supply’s output cable is thick and heavy and exerts a lot of force on the ZoneMaster
input power jack. Be careful not to allow the cable to dangle unsupported from the ZoneMaster
input power jack.
The Track Output terminal is actually a plug and it can be easily pulled out to make hookup
easier. Connect the test track to the output terminal using solid or stranded wire. Small diameter
wire is OK for the temporary test track.
Command Station Programming Track
The final two connections hookup up the programming track to the Command Station. This is not
necessary for the temporary checkout unless you want to play with decoder programming. Small
diameter wire is OK since only one locomotive at a time can use the programming track.
Wireless Receiver Power Transformer
Connect the 2nd 12VAC transformer to the power input jack of the Wireless Receiver.
Wireless Receiver To Command Station Modular Cable
You must use the gray modular cable supplied with
the Wireless Receiver to connect it to the Command
Station. There are other options for connection, but
for now, this is the simplest to explain and use. Plug
one end of the modular cable into the socket labeled
TBUS and the other end into the Wireless Receiver’s
modular jack.
Do not accidentally plug the cable into the wrong
Command Station socket.
When plugging the cable into the socket, do not force it. The plug will insert easily and lock with
an audible click. To release the plug, push down on the plug’s little plastic tab and gently pull the
cable out of the socket.
Wireless Receiver Setup Switches
There are 8 small slide switches on the Wireless Receiver’s front
panel. These switches are used to select the various receiver options.
For the simplified test hookup, make sure that switch number 6’s
small white actuator is pushed firmly up to the ON position. Make
sure all the other switches are down in the off position. The switches
must be set before power is applied.
Command Station
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