Part 16: The Z21 detector

This video introduces the Z21 detector (item no.: 10819) and explains what an detector actually is, what you need it for and how to connect it to the track and the Z21 system.

[@NEC_Amtrak]

I'm using the Z21 with iTrain. I am also using the Z21 10808 detectors that has Railcom built in so it shows the train ID in the block also.

[@katonakrisztian5443]

PC connenction explanation would be appreciated! 😊

[@trains_hi_trains]

Is there a cable dia (0,5mm sq, 1.0mm sq or 1.5 mm sq) requirement for the P or N wire? I am using 1.5mm sq wire for the power bus. Wanted to use 2.5 mm sq but it does not insert into the power outlet holes in the black Z21

[@MGGRLW]

What is a detector with AppZ21 for? For display only? Cannot reference a route. The ideal would be to be able to make routes where the signals were referenced to the position of the switches and the occupancy detectors (track circuits).

[@tomasblaha9704]

Can i use it as a track blocks with RocRail software? To make a timetables? Now i have connected Z21 to Rocrail, and everything works fine, including a ROCO Geoline turnouts with DCC decoder...

[@munteanucatalin9833]

I think people would also want explanations about the differences between the two available detectors and how to use them with boosters.

[@jankas64]

would apridciate explaning pc controll and were to get a english copy of z21 setup for dummies(me). have a great -24