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Zephyr DCS 50 Power supply

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Zephyr DCS 50 Power supply
Posted by Dansome on Monday, January 4, 2021 5:16 PM

I have a Zephyr DCS50 and it appears the included power supply has quit working. It is a Digitrax labeled AC to AC Watt power supply stating it has an input voltage of 120 volts 55 Watts and an output of 15 volts AC 3 Amps. They are no longer available from Digitrax. Does anyone have an idea where I can get a new one or a replacement? TIA.

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Posted by RR_Mel on Monday, January 4, 2021 6:20 PM

eBay:


https://www.ebay.com/p/1517217321

 

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Posted by gmpullman on Monday, January 4, 2021 6:37 PM
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Posted by RR_Mel on Monday, January 4, 2021 7:56 PM

Ed

That is only ¾ amp.

 

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Posted by rrinker on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 8:07 AM

 Did I see total link reversal? Mel's link is to a bare transformer, rated at only .3 amp - and unless you have experience, wiring up an AC line cord and fuse isn;t somethign that should be attempted.

 And the one Ed links is all built up with an enclosure, but I don't see any amp rating anywhere. 

 It is next to impossible to find a suitable AC output power supply - even the big electronic suppliers don't have them. 

 This claims to be the right one - no idea because they don't supply details! 

https://www.amazon.com/Digipartspower-Adapter-Digitrax-Starter-Command/dp/B07BN1VRCQ

 As an alternative, the manual suggests an 18V 3A DC power supply. Those you can find all over the place. Probably your best bet.

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Posted by RR_Mel on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 8:38 AM

Sorry I missed that!  I did a Google search for a 3 amp transformer and I didn’t see the error.

Randy couldn’t he use a DC supply or does the controller need the 60 Hz for sync?
 

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Posted by rrinker on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 1:33 PM

 Specs say 15VAC max, or 18V DC. So the 18V DC option is probably more likely available, and cheaper.

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Visit my web site at www.readingeastpenn.com for construction updates, DCC Info, and more.

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