I wanted to share my success with the Z-Stuff Z-2500 switch motor, and the Z-2001 Data Driver.
I was trying to connect 34 Ross Switch motors up on a layout so that I could; 1. Have independent toggle switches on a Control Panel with corresponding LEDs for each switch indicating its position. 2. Provide control of the switches using a Cab 1 or Cab 2 remote as well. (As it turns out the solution works with DCS and AIU as well.)
Initially I was having great difficulty. I had tried everything I could think of, even taken advantage of the experts here on the Electrical Sub Forum, and with the replies I received there was not able to make it work. Even though every reply was helpful and beneficial. I had sent an email to Dennis Zander of Z-Stuff, and unfortunate for me he was away at a train show I believe, and was not able to respond for a few days. When he returned to his office, he replied within 18 hours! Dennis took the additional effort and SENT me the schematic below:
(Please refer to Z-Stuff web site for DZ-2001, for wiring instructions)
Upon review of the schematic, I immediately found my problem! I had connected the 12vac (red) wire to the center pole of the toggle switch, and NOT the Ground/Common (black) wire to the switch! Fortunately, I had ganged all the center pole 12v wires to a standoff, and connected that standoff to a 12v source. ALL I had to do was remove the 12v connection to the standoff and connect a ground (black wire) to it! Everything worked correctly immediately!
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