QUOTE: Originally posted by patmcg I have a 24VDC 3.6A regulated power supply ( Sola model # SLS-24-036 ) that I'd like to use. I model in HO scale and will be running 4 to 6 engines max. with DCC. Can I use this with out much trouble? thanks Pat
QUOTE: Originally posted by selector Most HO requirements are met with 16 volts. 24 sounds a bit high. If you could set the output at 16 volts, you could probably use it. For illustration, I have a Digitrax Super Empire Builder with a rating for 5 amps. The power supply, also a Digitrax, has an output of 15 V DC. That is why I feel the 24 volts might be too high.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by cacole 24VDC is too high for any DCC system, whether it has internal diodes or not, and will quickly burn up some of the components due to the amount of excess voltage that must be dissipated as heat. The internal diodes on systems that are made to operate on AC are there only to rectify the AC into DC current. The DCC system itself requires DC power of usually no more than 19 Volts in order to have an output of 14 effective Volts square-wave DCC command signal on the rails, when measured with an AC meter.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by steffd QUOTE: Originally posted by selector Most HO requirements are met with 16 volts. 24 sounds a bit high. If you could set the output at 16 volts, you could probably use it. For illustration, I have a Digitrax Super Empire Builder with a rating for 5 amps. The power supply, also a Digitrax, has an output of 15 V DC. That is why I feel the 24 volts might be too high. Crandell, DCC Systems Require "AC" power Inputs to operate. Pat's transformer is "DC" and is therefore Not suitable. Also, some systems like my "ZIMO" system requires 24VAC, 10A power from my Transformer’s output and has a integrated power monitor and regulator. Stephan