Lenz Digital Plus LZV100 - More Power through more Power Stations

LZV100 Command/Power Station 21
XpressNet refer to "Installing XpressNet" (Öp. 24).
XpressNet input devices cover a wide variety of options including
a variety of handhelds, computer interface and transition modules,
that is, all devices from which you control your model railway. The
Command Station in the LZV100 not only generates the track
format, but also evaluates information from other XpressNet-input
devices and converts them into control commands for locomotive
decoders and turnout decoders. The XpressNet network is the link
between additional input devices and the command station.
Each device on the XpressNet has to have its own address,
referred to as an XpressNet address. This allows the command
station to distinguish these devices from each other. Up to 31
XpressNet devices can be connected to the LZV100.
To assign an XpressNet address to a specific device please refer
to the operating manuals for these devices.
The LH100 and LH90 handhelds operate as additional devices on
the XpressNet and are what is referred to as a walk around
device. This means that they may be unplugged and plugged in
again as often as desired during operation. To achieve a high level
of mobility through these devices, you can attach as many
XpressNet connectors to your model railway layout as desired, so
that you can always plug in your input device where you need it at
the time. You will find information on this in the section " to
"XpressNet Wiring" (
Öp. 27).
8.2 More power through more power stations
As is the case with conventional systems, a sufficient power
supply is required for reliable functioning of your
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system. Providing sufficient power is a
prerequisite for the proper function of a digital layout. The number
of transformer/Power Station combinations needed for the layout
depends on the power needs of your layout.
Locomotives, interior lights in rolling stock, turnouts, signals etc. all
get their power, along with their commands, from the Power
Station. If all the devices you have connected to an LZV100
together continuously require more than 5 amps, the thermal
safety circuit within the LZV100 will activate. This will result in an
overload situation and the LZV100 will shut down for a brief period
to cool down.