Figure 1. Power and COMM connections
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Wiring your Block Power Controller
Powering the Block Power Controller
U
se a separate accessory power supply to power your BPC and be sure to set your
transformer to 12-18 volts (AC). Figure 1 illustrates the location of the POWER terminals.
Follow these steps and refer to Figure 1 as you connect your power supply to your BPC unit.
An isolated power supply (not connected to the track) will be needed if noise from
the TMCC signal interferes with communications. This is indicated be a steady green
COMM light on the BPC. Because the BPC uses very little power, you can wire the
BPC to a separate power supply with other TMCC products.
Color code the A and U power wires throughout your layout.
1. Attach one wire to the Common/Ground/U terminal of your transformer
and connect it to the POWER/U terminal on the BPC unit.
Do not connect this terminal to the outside rail
2. Attach another wire to the Power/A terminal of your transformer and
connect it to the POWER/A terminal on the BPC unit.
Power/A
Common/Ground/U
COMM (Green Wire)
DAT (Red Wire)
Comm Connections
Power Connections
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