Reply to "ZW & Cab 1L set with PowerMaster"

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@Tman129 posted:
Thanks Steve, yes, I'm using the Lionel fusef molette cable from my PW ZW.
Also can you confirm the PowerMaster should be set to 180w.
Thanks again - Tony

Tony, the 180W setting will allow you to apply more of the power available from the connected PW ZW to the tracks. If you set it to 135w, it would limit the Powermaster's Pass through current more. I believe the 135W setting would also cause the PM breaker to trip at that lower output threshold. This could be desirable if you don't need the full 180W, because the very fast PM breaker would trip at a lower current when a derailment occurs.

Either setting will work and would not harm either the ZW or the Powermaster. I believe it's just a matter of deciding between more power or more safety for the trains.

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