Connecting Digitrax Zephyr Express to Kato Unitrack for first time


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ReadyPlayerOne2024

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I have a Digitrax Zephyr Express with my first Kato Unitrack layout.
I want to connect the Kato Unijoiner to the Digitrax. Would I be correct that I have snip the plastic coupler off first and then connect the wires to the Rail A and Rail B terminals on the back of the Digitrax?

Further question, if I want to connect a 2nd Unijoiner to my layout as it grows, I want to make sure I have the setup correct:
1> Disconnect the Unijointer from the Zephyr.
2> Get a 20Amp 2x10 Position Barrier Terminal Block Distribution unit and some 18 gauge wire.
3> I wire some 18 gauge wire into the Rail A and Rail B ports on the Zephyr.
4> The other end of the 18 gauge are connected to the Banana Plugs and connected into the block - noting which wire is Rail A and Rail B.
5> I then connect Rail A of the (2) Unijoiner wires to the block on the corresponding side of the block that is Rail A.
6> I repeat step 6 with the Banana Plug and Rail B Unijoiner wires.

Is this correct? I learned in the Navy to have a VERY healthy respect for electricity (long story), so I like to double and triple check myself when working with it.
Thank you!
 
bnsf971 said:
Kato sells Unitrack extension cords with one in and three out connectors. You can get one of those and avoid any splicing or cutting.
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I have one of them, so I will check that out.

Any feedback on the steps I laid out regarding the 2nd coupler and connecting it to the block?
 
ReadyPlayerOne2024 said:
I have one of them, so I will check that out.

Any feedback on the steps I laid out regarding the 2nd coupler and connecting it to the block?
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Honestly, if all you're doing is powering what is an oval of track, you are probably making things unduly complex. Remember the KISS method.
 
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