I have tried to program my zw but when I push the button on the back nothing happens. Is there a trick to this?
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You press a plastic pin into the Program hole? A red light is supposed to start flashing...
The light will not flash and it will not program. Took the top off to be sure I was pushing the button and it will not flash
i thought you had to hold the button in then power the brick..which powers the transformer. I think...
I just tried it on mine and I had to hold the button in for a time...then let it go and the red blinked, and the green seemed to pulse off slightly.
Thanks , I did not try that. Got busy this afternoon with other things. I'll try that in the morning.
Well I tried the hold the button in for a time and got nothing. tried
holding the button in then power the brick which powers the transformer, light flashed but it would not program tried with handles on and off. It puts out 18+volts. tried TMCC and legacy, still no luck Thanks for the Ideas.
Something wrong then. If you can get to the switch and short the terminals, that would be the next test. Other than a poor switch, I think it might be hard to go further.
What was the issue with using Legacy that required a new programmed chip inside? Anything to do with this problem?
CJACK, I'm trying to program the powermasters. I have one ZWC programed 1-4 wanted to program this one 6-8. I'll open it up again later and look at the button to see what I can do.
Ok, holding - the button in while powering the transformer is the output calibration procedure to zero all handles. All handles to minimum position. Press and hold button and power transformer.
using Cab 2 or Cab 1. There was one scenario that you needed a power master bridge...
Shawn, I'm trying to program the internal powernasters on a ZWC following the instructions in the manual. The red light should blink when I push the button but it does not. Thanks for your input.
Do you have the TMCC command base connected while doing this?
Bobbyd, I tried with TMCC & Legacy bases one at time.
Understood - but, if you run the calibration and he light blinks. I think tat would verify the program button is working
Remove the cover and verify that the jumper is in the 4 handle control position
I , too, suggest that you zero all handles and perform the calibration procedure
This is like rebooting your computer
I didn't have a T handle tool, which is the Lionel uncoupler tool and found a sharp pencil was too large. So, I used a small jeweler's screwdriver to push and hold the button.
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Already had the cover off, jumper is right. Will try reboot tomorrow.
Watched Mike's video on the ZW, reread the manual, tried all the tips from everyone here, pulled the S01 chip and reseated it, performed the calibration procedure more than once....I'm at a point where if I could get a board I would. Thanks to all.
I have one of these ZW's and the reset button is bad. Of course, I found out it was bad after the board was no longer available. I've never had to reset it, but I've wondered about replacing the little surface mount switch with some sort of push button external to the board. Would not be a fix for anyone to try as you could not do the soldering job with a Weller gun. I was trained in surface mount work in the Navy and have done it with the equipment I have. Of course, my eyes aren't what they use to be nor are my hands as steady.
Maybe GRJ or someone else has an idea?
Tony
Tony v, Thanks for the input. I went through everything again and you are most likely right. I looked around on the internet and could not find a board. So I'll keep my eyes open at meets and shows and hope I find one.
