LGB 5012 Super Speed Controller Shed
- Thread starter Daniel
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Hi Daniel,
You can use any two conductor zip-cord for the transformer to controller connection. I recommend 18 awg (American wire gauge) minimum. An old extension cord will work fine. A pair of spade lugs will make the connection easier and more secure. One thing to be aware of. I don't believe these old 5012 controllers have built in rectifiers and they need to be powered by 16-22V DC. Maybe another member can confirm or deny. There should be a symbol by the input (the knurled connections on the right) that indicates AC, DC or both. I can't make it out in the photo you posted. Standard banana plugs can be used for the track connections (locomotive symbol). You can check this out with a VOM test lead - it should plug right in. Banana plugs can be found just about anywhere speaker wire is sold such as Best-Buy, etc. The first photo is the box flap from the 5006 Transformer showing connection to the 5012. The second is of crimp-on spade lugs left and banana plugs on the right.
Phil S.
You can use any two conductor zip-cord for the transformer to controller connection. I recommend 18 awg (American wire gauge) minimum. An old extension cord will work fine. A pair of spade lugs will make the connection easier and more secure. One thing to be aware of. I don't believe these old 5012 controllers have built in rectifiers and they need to be powered by 16-22V DC. Maybe another member can confirm or deny. There should be a symbol by the input (the knurled connections on the right) that indicates AC, DC or both. I can't make it out in the photo you posted. Standard banana plugs can be used for the track connections (locomotive symbol). You can check this out with a VOM test lead - it should plug right in. Banana plugs can be found just about anywhere speaker wire is sold such as Best-Buy, etc. The first photo is the box flap from the 5006 Transformer showing connection to the 5012. The second is of crimp-on spade lugs left and banana plugs on the right.
Phil S.
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Greg Elmassian
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from what I understand the 5012 were always DC only, but I found a 5012-1 that is AC or DC. (just the control as a module)
Also found a 5012-N which seems to be AC or DC.
From your picture, it looks like the original 5012 Super, since the "bezel" is black and white, but I'm not an expert.
Greg
Also found a 5012-N which seems to be AC or DC.
From your picture, it looks like the original 5012 Super, since the "bezel" is black and white, but I'm not an expert.
Greg