Digitrax

[adari]

Hi,
    Lately I've been thinking about getting the 8 amp version of the super chief starter set. I have a question, what kind of power pack do you need to power it? Or does it come with one?


         Thanks
            Adari

[GN.2-6-8-0]

Should come with everything you need.
www.litchfieldstation.com

[r0bert]

you will need a power supply also,
digitrax ps515 is the recommended unit.
http://www.digitrax.com/prd_ps_ps515.php

[richG]

Hi,
    Lately I've been thinking about getting the 8 amp version of the super chief starter set. I have a question, what kind of power pack do you need to power it? Or does it come with one?


         Thanks
            Adari

Join the Yahoo Digitrax group. There is a lot of information specific to Digitrax.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digitrax/

Rich

[Jim Banner]

You can run a DCS200 on a PS515 but if you draw any more than 5 amps, you will over load the supply.  The 515 in PS515 stands for 5 amps at 15 volts.  If you go this route, I suggest you use a 5 amp fuse between the two to protect the power supply.

When I set mine up, I happened to have a 20 amp 15 volt transformer sitting in storage.  I used a 5 amp fuse but in this case it was to protect the DCS200 against total destruction in case of a minor failure.  I could, of course, use an 8 amp fuse and probably will if the 5 amp one ever blows, but it is still holding after more than a year.

Bottom line, you can use any fifteen volt transformer as long as it produces enough current to run your layout.  But if it has a lower output current than your DCS200, or a much greater one, then use a suitable fuse as well.