I just purchased an MTH z-4000 transformer. I have a layout with 2 separate lines and 2 separate accessory buses. I plan on connecting the z-4000 to both active lines and to one of the accessory buses using the 14 volt connector. I also have a Lionel KW transformer which has a separate 14 volt connector for my other accessory buss. Question- If I put the 2nd accessory buss wire to the 14 volt terminal on the KW- where would the ground come from?Can I put a lockon on the track and put a wire on #2 (lockon ground) to a 'U' terminal on the KW? I don't want to get things screwed up with the z-4000-Thanks-Rolf
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That should be fine. Just make sure to have the transformers in phase.
No I don't think you can... Neither post on the KW C&D 14 volt is common to the U connection ,You would have to use one of the handles A or B and the U connection and scroll up the voltage to 14 volts.
OR, if you are dead set on using the 14 volt C-D on the KW, you can pick one, C or D, and phase it to the Z4000 common, and have 14 volts referenced to the Z4000 on the other.
It's much easier to use A-U or B-U, though, and have the flexibility of being able to fine tune your accessory bus.
Basically, the 14 volt fixed terminal on the z-4000 will be connected to one accessory buss and hopefully, the 14 volt fixed terminal on the KW transformer will be connected to the other accessory buss. I am new to phasing but assume you connect a wire from z-4000 'U' to 'U' on the KW? Confusing to me- Thanks for your help-Rolf