INSTALLING A NEW ZW-C

If you power up the ZW-C without the Legacy base turned on it will operate like a standard ZW.

If you turn on the power to the Legacy base, and then the bricks connected to the ZW-C, the transformer will wait for a command before the outside handles will control the power.

We have all four bricks and the Legacy base plugged into the same outlet strip. Works just fine, never had an issue. We use the outlet strip as our MASTER switch for the entire layout. Everything powers up at once.

I have my Legacy base and ZW-C's 180W bricks all plugged into the same power strip.  The 180W are already switched on so that as soon as I turn the power strip on, everything comes up to power.  My Legacy locomotives also stay quiet. 

Remember, in command mode with the ZW-C, channels A and D will come up off, even if the handles are full on.  Channels B and C will come up full on, limited by how you have the handles set.

To run conventional I shut off the power to the TIU and TMCC brick and use the transformer handle throttle.  Works great.

We always had our ZW-C, it's four bricks and command base powered through the same power strip with no issue.

The presence of a command signal was always there on startup and nothing ever took off in conventional mode.

I also have always used a power strip with no problems. I also plug the command base in to the closest plug to the wall outlet on the strip. That way it will receive power a millisecond sooner than the bricks.

If it is an issue, or youd rather not risk it, a timed delay relay could be incorporated. They can be had as appliance/machine/game components adjustable to seconds. (about a 2x3x1/2" plastic box, industrial quality)

I have my ZW-C set in conventional mode with the handles preset and bring everything up with one switch that controls the receptacles. (same as using a power strip) I like it this way to allow me to remove voltage from a line or operate a conventional engine when needed (rarely).

Thanks for your help guys I am all done I have a heavy duty power strip plugged into a dust collector remote unit.Everything is plugged in and comes on at once in command mode.Nick