Z500/750/1000 Transformer vs TIU?

Lee,

You can use any MTH-approved transformers of amperage sufficient to power your tracks, as input to each of the 4 TIU channels. However, be aware that, in order for the TIU to function, it requires power for itself. This power can come from only one of two places.

The first is the TIU's Aux. Power port and the second is Fixed Channel #1 input. If at least one of these power sources are not present, none of the TIU channels will function properly.

HI Barry

I just posted a question re your book.  If you get this could you take a look.

Thanks Clint

Clint, 

I answered the question on that thread.

Yes to powering the TIU from the AUX port with the z-500 brick.

Yes, MTH makes and adapter plug so you can plug your Z-750 or 1000 bricks into the inputs side.  These are 4 independent outputs.  So it is not like you plug in 4 100W inputs and then get 400 watts out one of the outputs.  Each output will be separate.  G

I was doing some experimentation and feel very, very stupid.

I am very embarrassed to even ask this question. How does the durn jacks go into the black and red screws that have a hole in the middle to receive them?!

I appreciate the responses, I am trying to keep things simple without "Over engineering" it as I have a habit of doing.

Lee,

How does the durn jacks go into the black and red screws that have a hole in the middle to receive them?!

You need an MTH Barrel Jack Adapter cable, part 50-1017. You can find it on MTH's web site by clicking the link below.

http://www.mthtrains.com/content/50-1017

This and a whole lot more is all in "The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition", now available for purchase as an eBook or a printed book from MTH's web store site! Click on the link below to go to MTH's web page for the book!

Thanks Barry, I have a bunch of those Adapters on the way.