So this is mostly stuff I used to know but my brain is not what it used to be so I thought I would ask again....


I know that people have used DC current to 5211 modules, and I previously used to feed 16V AC to them since I had a spare 100W 16VAC supply. In my new layout I am using that for a second booster and I am using 12V DC to power items such as lights etc....


I know the instruction sheet for the Viessmann modules says one can use 16V AC or DC.

Question #1 Has anyone used 12V DC successfully? My fear is that there may not be enough voltage to activate turnout magnets. It is probably enough to drive Viessman signal modules though (just need an impulse and no solenoid to move).

Question #2 Is it OK, and has anyone, used the 16V AC power supply taken from between the 16V AC power supply and the digital Intellibox/booster to power the 5211 modules. In other words the connection would be as follows:

16 V Ac power supply
V
V
======> Viessmann 5211 power input =====> Turnout motor
V
V
booster
V
V
track and Viessmann 5211 digital signal input etc....

I should have mentioned, I will be switching k-track turnouts a few of the old type but mostly the new plug in solenoid mechanisms...


Wondering if perhaps I should drive two boosters with a single 100W supply and dedicate the other 100W just for turnouts etc, seems like overkill though.....

Ok thanks, I will run a yellow 16V AC bus wire around for powering k83 type modules

You also could have used your 19VDC laptop to directly feed the 5211 (specified for 17VAC max or 24VDC max).
Nevertheless, it's surprising that the 60130 could not feed several 5211, providing they don't switch turnouts exactly at the same time. In fact, their consumption is very low on standby.
(I must say that I dont know the power of the 60130, for marklin doesnot indicate it on their site, but I guess it is more than 30VA! should be on the stick on label of the converter)
Fred

Thanks David.
The incandescent bulbs are, for sure, the good explanation!
Fred