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AC Wall Transformer
When connecting the plug from the small wall
transformer to the Command Station’s AC jack, be
sure to push it in as far as it will go. The plug’s black
plastic strain-relief will be flush to the jack when
properly inserted.
The small jack is fragile and can be easily damaged.
Always pull the plug straight out.
Caution: The standard CVP 12VAC transformer is
rated for 110VAC input only.
Modular Cable
The modular cable connects between the Command
Station’S “Boosters” jack and the ZoneMaster
booster jack labeled DCC DATA BUS. You may use
either one of the two data bus jacks. Don’t use the
OPTO input 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
little plastic tab and gently pull the cable out of the
socket.
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.
You are now ready to power up the system and take it for a test drive.
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