The Power Supply Of A Model Railway Layout - Lenz Digital Plus LZV200 Betriebsanleitung

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with alternating voltage:
with pure DC voltage:
Make sure that you have connected only one type of
power supply. So either use a transformer OR a power
supply.
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The power supply of a model railway layout

As with conventionally operated systems and layouts, a sufficient
supply of electricity to the system is a precondition for the sure and
safe functioning of the Digital plus system.
Locomotives, (coach) lights, points, signals etc. are power consumers.
The amplifier installed in the LZV200 supplies this power and at the
same time the control information required by the decoders. If the total
current consumption of all consumers connected to the LZV200
exceeds the current that can be delivered by the LZV200, the
protective system will be activated.
See the section "Technical data" above for information on how much
current the LZV200 can supply.
To find out whether the maximum current of the LZV200 is sufficient
for the supply of your model railway system, simply add up the power
consumption of all locomotives running at the same time as well as
that of all other consumers which are fed by the track output J,K of the
LZV200. Use the following approximate values for your calculation:
- running locomotives – depending on gauge and attached load, the
power consumption ranges from 200mA to 2000mA. Calculate per
locomotive 500mA for gauge N, 1000mA for gauge H0 and
2000mA for larger gauges. This ensures that you still have some
reserve left.
- standing locomotives – not illuminated 10 mA, illuminated approx.
50mA for each bulb.
- illuminated wagons – each bulb approx. 50mA or 20mA when
using LEDs.
If the calculated sum exceeds the maximum current available from the
LZV200 (see "Technical data"), you will need another amplifier. If this
is the case, divide the layout into several supply areas. The additional
min. 14 Volt, max. 19 Volt
min: 14 Volt, max. 27 Volt.
Information LZV200