Wiring Your Cw-80 Transformer - Lionel New York Central Flyer Owner's Manual

Creating your layout
Wiring your CW-80 Transformer (continued)
3. Loosen the black TRACK thumbscrew terminal, then slide the black
spade-shaped connector into position. The thumbscrew post should be positioned
between the "blades" of the spade connector. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the
connection.
Be sure that the "blades" of the spade connector are in contact with the
Note!
thumbscrew post. You may choose to insert one of the blades into the hole in the
post to improve the electrical contact.
4. If you need to power an accessory (available separately at your
authorized Lionel dealer), connect the accessory to the ACCESSORY
thumbscrew terminals. Use the accessory wire included with the CW-80 Transformer.
See page 16 to set the accessory output.
5. Plug the CW-80 Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts).
As your layout expands, you may also make power connections with the stripped ends of
wires, placing no more than two wires on each terminal. For best performance on large
layouts, it is recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to connect your CW-80 Transformer to
the track. On larger layouts where several track connections are required, the use of separate
junctions/terminal strips (available at your local electronics store) is recommended to
prevent voltage drops.
To prevent the excessive build up of heat, be sure to select the proper wire gauge
Caution!
for your layout. Follow these guidelines:
• Track connections must be made with 18-gauge wire or heavier. Larger
layouts require a minimum of 16-gauge wire.
• Use 24-gauge wire only when connecting single accessories that require lower
current.
• When wiring multiple accessories (two or more) or accessories that require
higher current, be sure to use 18- to 16-gauge wire.
FasTrack terminal section
Figure 4. Controller connections
Spade-shaped
connector
Notch
TRACK ACCESSORY
A
U
0~18VAC
7
B
U
120/60z
0~18VAC