It is not always possible to cover all eventualities in one film. We have done other films on the LZ150. The LA010 adaptor only works with the Ls100. Use Diodes with the LS150 More films on our website www.aandhmodels.co.uk/lenz-ls150-accessory-decoder-1062-c.asp
I know. I just needed to see that! LOL. My issue might be the adapter, will have to look into it. The manual talked about the adapter and the diodes because they combined the 100 and 150 in the manual. Thanks
In the past I have used Hornby railmaster as my control program and used this Lenz LS150 to control my points, happy days all worked well. However I moved house and due to lack of space I put my layout on the back burner shall we say. However I am now planning my next layout and plan to use all Lenz System. I have watched you video on block detection and plan to use train controller as my operating system. The Lenz LS150 will once again operate my points but unsure about the sigbals. I know about Lenz BM3 but I think this will conflict with Block Detection and traincontroller, any advice please
This is difficult to do in snippets. For British OO Train Tech make a range of DCC Colour signals that would be simple to control from the Lenz system or from software. The BM3 works with several German signal makes but I am unaware of a UK signal that conforms with the expected standard - The BM3 also ties you to ABC braking using the locomotive decoders. Most software can do the same without using the ABC system. From the information I have you just want a DCC decoder to give your signals an accessory address then Traincontroller software can switch the signal as part of your route
@@digitalcareline Thanks for reply yes that is correct. I do no longer wish to use the decoder chip abs, and yes all I require is an accessory address then Traincontroller software can switch the signal as part of your route any recomendations please or how to do this
Hi Can you use the 150 powered from a power bus fed by an Ecos power boost amplifier, rather than a transformer? I have two power buses on my layout. The Ecos powers the track and the booster the accessories. Thanks Keith
Dear Keith I am sorry but I cannot recommend using DCC track power - Lenz recommend a 45VA AC transformer with a maximum of 16Volts for the LS150. Kind regards Chris
The Tr150 at 5 amps is too powerful to be used with LS150 - it could result in damage if a point motor tries to draw too much current. The 3amp Tr100 is recommended by Lenz. Cheers Chris
These were Fleischmann points - for the purposes of the film it was really quick to set up on a table - the surface mount motors and internal switching make them simple to use. You can also crash them without causing a short - just keep the train going through if you accidentally crash a point - don't be tempted too back up! Cheers Chris
Thanks for the quick reply Chris.
I'm much obliged to you for your help.
Cheers
Keith
Wish you would have shown how to changed the timing for LGB switches for example. Yes I have the lenz adapter for the switches.
It is not always possible to cover all eventualities in one film. We have done other films on the LZ150. The LA010 adaptor only works with the Ls100. Use Diodes with the LS150
More films on our website
www.aandhmodels.co.uk/lenz-ls150-accessory-decoder-1062-c.asp
I know. I just needed to see that! LOL. My issue might be the adapter, will have to look into it. The manual talked about the adapter and the diodes because they combined the 100 and 150 in the manual. Thanks
In the past I have used Hornby railmaster as my control program and used this Lenz LS150 to control my points, happy days all worked well. However I moved house and due to lack of space I put my layout on the back burner shall we say. However I am now planning my next layout and plan to use all Lenz System. I have watched you video on block detection and plan to use train controller as my operating system. The Lenz LS150 will once again operate my points but unsure about the sigbals. I know about Lenz BM3 but I think this will conflict with Block Detection and traincontroller, any advice please
This is difficult to do in snippets. For British OO Train Tech make a range of DCC Colour signals that would be simple to control from the Lenz system or from software. The BM3 works with several German signal makes but I am unaware of a UK signal that conforms with the expected standard - The BM3 also ties you to ABC braking using the locomotive decoders. Most software can do the same without using the ABC system. From the information I have you just want a DCC decoder to give your signals an accessory address then Traincontroller software can switch the signal as part of your route
@@digitalcareline Thanks for reply yes that is correct. I do no longer wish to use the decoder chip abs, and yes all I require is an accessory address then Traincontroller software can switch the signal as part of your route any recomendations please or how to do this
What Signals are you using?
@@digitalcareline Unsure yet. I only need 2 maybe 3 for N gauge simple 2 aspect will be fine, still doing research
I also plan to use PM1 or PM2 point motors as I know they work well with the LS 150
Hi
Can you use the 150 powered from a power bus fed by an Ecos power boost amplifier, rather than a transformer?
I have two power buses on my layout. The Ecos powers the track and the booster the accessories.
Thanks
Keith
Dear Keith I am sorry but I cannot recommend using DCC track power - Lenz recommend a 45VA AC transformer with a maximum of 16Volts for the LS150. Kind regards Chris
is there a way around this
The TR100 is the manufacturer's recommendation As importer I have to respect the guidance I am given by the manufacturer. Kind regards Chris
Thanks Chris
Thanks very much A&H
do you know if the TR 150/UK power adaptor will work
The Tr150 at 5 amps is too powerful to be used with LS150 - it could result in damage if a point motor tries to draw too much current. The 3amp Tr100 is recommended by Lenz. Cheers Chris
what motored points do you use
These were Fleischmann points - for the purposes of the film it was really quick to set up on a table - the surface mount motors and internal switching make them simple to use. You can also crash them without causing a short - just keep the train going through if you accidentally crash a point - don't be tempted too back up! Cheers Chris
thanks