MTH Controllers w/o Number Designation

HarleylitoOGR Forum Member

I just bought a used MTH Z750 brick and Controller - I'm only using it to power on lights & accessories. I noticed on E Bay many of the controllers have the number designation printed on the top of the controller (i.e. Z500/Z750/Z1000). The controller I have simply has

"Z Controller" printed on the top. The back of the controller indicates that it can handle "6 AMP MAX". Here are my questions:

1. Do I have an earlier model of the controller since it has no number designation on it?

2. Is a 6 AMP MAX controller ok to use with a 750 brick?

3. Since the AMP's vary from one controller to another I assume they are not interchangeable - Correct?

I'd appreciate any input from forum members - thanx - Harleylito

1/8/1310:48 AM

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mountain482OGR Forum Member

The later controller boxes do not have a designation. It is designed to work with a Z-750, Z-1000, or a Z-500 brick. MTH offers the Z-Controller as item 40-1000B (Note: the picture on the MTH website incorrectly shows the brick and not the controller). It can be used to replace a defective controller, replace the early infrared remote, or even the DCS Remote Commander if you want.

1/8/1311:02 AM

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HarleylitoOGR Forum Member

Thanx, Bill - since I do not have a designation I take it that my controller is a "newer" model.

I checked out E Bay transformer pics and it shows the Z500 @ 4 AMPS and the Z750 and Z1000 @ 6 amps. So I guess I'm good to go!

Thanx again

Paul

1/8/1311:21 AM

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mountain482OGR Forum Member

Hi Paul,

No problem. Yours is a later controller. As you put it, you are good to go.