The flagship among point decoders: in standard operation, the ZA2-16N switches up to 8 points at full output - and in special mode up to 16 motor-driven points. Hybrid operation allows solenoid and motor-driven points to be used together on a single decoder.
8 or 16 points - two operating modes, maximum freedom
- Standard operation (recommended): Up to 8 points at full output - ideal for powerful drives.
- 16-point mode: Up to 16 motor-driven points with reduced output per drive. Ideal for low-power motor drives or short travel distances.
One decoder, two worlds - solenoid and motor-driven points in parallel
Hybrid operation allows points with solenoid drives and motor-driven points to be used simultaneously on the same ZA2-16N. This reduces the amount of hardware required and considerably simplifies installation.
More than points: lamps and simple signals
- Switch lamps on/off, e.g. street lamps, indicator lamps or track closure lights
- Simple 2- and 3-aspect signals with hard switching, without a signal generator
- Addresses and switching times can be freely configured
Why choose the ZA2-16N instead of a standard point decoder?
- More power: dynamicPower with up to 4 amps for short periods.
- More points: 8 at full output or 16 motor-driven points - depending on the project.
- More flexibility: Mixed operation of solenoid and motor-driven points.
- More possibilities: Lamps and simple signals on the same decoder.
Technical highlights
- dynamicPower: Protection through current limiting while allowing high peak loads.
- Compatible with DCC and Motorola; addresses and switching times can be freely configured.
- Robust outputs; clear separation of operating modes.
Practical recommendations
- Standard operation for maximum actuating force.
- 16-point mode for a large number of low-power motor drives.
- Hybrid operation when solenoid and motor-driven points are to be combined centrally.
Conclusion
The Qdecoder ZA2-16N (QD153) is among the top-class point decoders: powerful, flexible and equipped with functions that go beyond conventional solutions.
Model-making item, not a toy! Not suitable for children under 14 years!
