I am currently planning installation of a Massoth 'LS' decoder in a LGB Stainz loco. I intend fitting a power buffer. The Massoth power buffer has three wires, with the white wire being the charging current wire. The 'LS' has three solder pads, Gnd, +24V and BC. 'BC' is the connector pad that senses/provides charging current and if programming in process, shuts off the charge process.
Now comes the problem. I have purchased a power buffer from an American manufacturer that uses two wires only (Gnd and +24V). The unit has onboard electronics that self senses programming current and shuts off the buffer to allow programming to occur. I am hoping that the unit will work when connected just to the Massoth 'LS' decoder Gnd and +24V solder pads (not using the 'BC' pad).
Any thoughts???????
Now comes the problem. I have purchased a power buffer from an American manufacturer that uses two wires only (Gnd and +24V). The unit has onboard electronics that self senses programming current and shuts off the buffer to allow programming to occur. I am hoping that the unit will work when connected just to the Massoth 'LS' decoder Gnd and +24V solder pads (not using the 'BC' pad).
Any thoughts???????