Lenz Set 100

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Roodog

Roodog

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Just a quick question on this system. Everywhere states that it includes "LZV100 Command/Power Station". Does that mean I do or do not need a power system, such as the Magna Force MF615? Confused...
 
The Lenz LZV100 includes everything you need to runn DCC trains, including the power supply and handheld throttle. I don't know what it is your buying but the Lenz LVZ100 is available for about $150 to $270 so you shouldn't be paying more than that.
 


Roodog said:
Just a quick question on this system. Everywhere states that it includes "LZV100 Command/Power Station". Does that mean I do or do not need a power system, such as the Magna Force MF615? Confused...
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Yes you do need to add a power supply (transformer). You cannot run trains without this. This is not included in the Lenz set. The Lenz manual states the following:

To power your LZV100 you will need a transformer that delivers
between 14 and 16V AC under load for H0 and smaller scales.
Voltage that exceed this is wasted in excess heat, which reduces
the effective capacity of the unit. In order to make it possible for
the LZV100 power station to deliver its 5 amp rated capacity and
support a full complement of XpressNet devices, the transformer
also has to be able to deliver a amperage of at least 6A. You can
use a transformer that delivers less current, but then you will not
be able to operate as many trains. The transformers voltage must
not exceed 18V AC voltage.
The following transformers are recommended for the LZV100:
• Digital plus TR100 (order-no. 26000) (220 volts)
• Digitrax PS515 Power supply (110 volts) (DCC Track voltage
lower than 14 volts)
• Lionel Trainmaster PH1 (110 volts)
If you wish to use a different transformer, please note that it
should be a model railroad transformer with a 'UL, 'GS' or 'CE'
symbol.

Jerry
 
Jerry, you're quite correct. I missed the part about no transformer being included. It looks like any standard transformer with the usual 14 volt AC output should work.
 
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