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clem k,

    There is one function the Z4K provides that only a Z4K can provide, it is the Z4K TR function for running your older Conventional engines, via the TR Z4K mode.  In order to use the Z4K TR function mode, you must own both the Z4K and a side receiver, this opens up an additional TR function mode, on your DCS hand held remote control.  You can however use the DCS hand held remote control TR TIU function with out the Z4K, for operating your conventional trains, via the TIU & DCS hand held remote.  This additional Z4K TR function mode, is the only DCS feature that requires having the Z4K transformer, to program and operate.  The actual Z4K Transformer must be programmed (Set Up) for operating the Z4K TR mode.  This Z4K TR mode, infact doubles your ability to run Conventional trains, with the DCS hand held remote control.

Barry's DCS O Gauge Companion book, explains this fully.

PCRR/Dave

Last edited by Pine Creek Railroad

The part that seems obvious that has not been addressed, is do you have something else to run the accessories with?

 

If the Z4k 10 V and 14V supplies are being used, you certainly can't apply the 18v of a brick to replace that.

 

(Obvious, I know, but it seems to be an ignored part of the question.)

 

-Dave

 

Russell……. that is what I was thinking of, thanks for jogging my memory. I do not have any PS1 engines but, You never know. 

Dave45681………I have a couple of Z1000 to use for accessories.

PCCR/Dave…… I do not have any conventional. I haven't thought about a price for it yet, if I do, probably be pickup at York can't imagine what shipping would be.

 

Thats why I like putting these questions out here

Thank you 

The accessory terminals on the Z4000 aren pretty pathetic. A 10-volt (I don't know what that's good for, other than powering LEDs after rectification and A 14-volt, limited to 4 amps.  A postwar ZW with external breakers is a better choice for powering accessories, unless you decide the use the Z4000 handle circuits,

RJR.. most MTH accessory's run on 14 volts and the ten volt is good for lights. I run all my 12volt lights at ten or less, And my postwar stuff seems like each one needs a different voltage for optimum performance so each one of those as a separate transformer. Actually my Z4000 doesn't have much to do thats why i'm thinking of selling it.

 

clem

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