That’s my question. I searched but couldn’t find an answer. Thanks.
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It'll be fine. I've powered one with a ZW with a barrel adaptor and had no issue.
The Z1000 isn't a "high wattage" pack, the DCS Explorer is rated for a 6A max. 6 amps * 18 volts is 108 watts.
I believe it's actually recommended in the Explorer's instructions.
GRJ - please note I wrote “higher”, not high. I didn’t want to toast the DCS Explorer.
You can also connect the explorer in passive mode. Just run a pair of wires from the terminals to the track. This way track power doesn't run through the unit.
RSJB18 wrote: “You can also connect the explorer in passive mode. Just run a pair of wires from the terminals to the track. This way track power doesn't run through the unit.”
Thanx for the info, but how would I control throttle, horn, bell from the DCS Explorer?
@RSJB18 posted:You can also connect the explorer in passive mode. Just run a pair of wires from the terminals to the track. This way track power doesn't run through the unit.
No, you can't. The DCS Remote Commander works that way, but the DCS Explorer does not function in passive mode.
@Mark V. Spadaro posted:GRJ - please note I wrote “higher”, not high. I didn’t want to toast the DCS Explorer.
Correct, I was just noting that the 100 watts didn't exceed the ratings of the DCS Explorer, so there's no issue with toasting it. 
@gunrunnerjohn posted:No, you can't. The DCS Remote Commander works that way, but the DCS Explorer does not function in passive mode.
Correct, I was just noting that the 100 watts didn't exceed the ratings of the DCS Explorer, so there's no issue with toasting it.
OOPS! My bad. 
Mixed the two up.
