I'm using two sets of LGB ball bearing wheels for track power to a Massoth 8FS DCC Servodecoder in an LGB caboose. I plan to use this unit to power and control the following components I will be installing in the caboose:
1. Two Massoth interior LED light strips;
2. Two Warm White LED bulbs for LGB Marker Lanterns DC/DCC;
3. One automatic uncoupler........haven't decided yet on Kadee, Phoenix or Massoth unit;
4. One TrainLi.com Proline PL-92101 Pulsed Smoke Unit.
Question #1. The 8FS Servodecoder has several connectors for 5 volt servos and Massoth automatic uncoupler. It also has two connectors for 22 volt DCC track power with the DEC + 22 v pin shared between them. These two connectors are limited to a maximum load of 100mA. I plan to attach both sets of LED lights (two interior strips and two rear marker lights) to the two 22 volt connectors. How do I determine whether this will overload the 100 mA limitation?
Question #2. I haven't ordered the smoke unit yet, so I don't know its current draw. But I assume most smoke units would overload the 22 volt DCC connectors' 100mA maximum load so I plan to wire it directly to track power. Am I correct in my assumption on the smoke unit's load draw or could it also be connected to the 8FS's 22 volt connectors?
Thanks for the help electronics experts!
1. Two Massoth interior LED light strips;
2. Two Warm White LED bulbs for LGB Marker Lanterns DC/DCC;
3. One automatic uncoupler........haven't decided yet on Kadee, Phoenix or Massoth unit;
4. One TrainLi.com Proline PL-92101 Pulsed Smoke Unit.
Question #1. The 8FS Servodecoder has several connectors for 5 volt servos and Massoth automatic uncoupler. It also has two connectors for 22 volt DCC track power with the DEC + 22 v pin shared between them. These two connectors are limited to a maximum load of 100mA. I plan to attach both sets of LED lights (two interior strips and two rear marker lights) to the two 22 volt connectors. How do I determine whether this will overload the 100 mA limitation?
Question #2. I haven't ordered the smoke unit yet, so I don't know its current draw. But I assume most smoke units would overload the 22 volt DCC connectors' 100mA maximum load so I plan to wire it directly to track power. Am I correct in my assumption on the smoke unit's load draw or could it also be connected to the 8FS's 22 volt connectors?
Thanks for the help electronics experts!