The EZ07 was designed primarily for high current, higher input voltage Large Scale (G and larger) model railroad lighting applications.  Previous designs like the EZ05 are limited to 16 volt input power and roughly 50 milliamps of output current.  Higher power ratings are needed for Large Scale applications.  The EZ07 was designed to accept up to 35 volts PEAK DC input voltage, while supplying up to 0.5 Amp of total output current for all of its outputs combined.  It uses linear regulator technology, which determines its output current limit.  Modelers in G and 1-1/2” Scales have found the EZ07 to be good for applications requiring a higher input voltage and high total output current to drive a small number of high current lamps.  The module measures 2.3” (5.8 cm) long x 1.6” (3.1 cm) wide.

DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING -- The EZ07 is capable of operation in either one direction or both directions.  It can accept AC or DC input power.  If the EZ07 has no need for special control circuitry (no special effects and no directional control), no microprocessor is required.  The variety of options and configurations is so large and applications tend to be so special that EZ07 modules are made to order.  They can drive a wide variety of lamps in steady patterns and all special effects patterns available from other Richmond Controls modules.  Modules have been made for driving 12 volt lamps, 6 volt lamps, 3 volt Mag-Lite lamps, and 1.5 volt Mag-Lite lamps.  The module can also drive LEDs if they are preferred for beacons or other functions.

AVAILABLE LIGHTING PATTERNS -- There may be no limit to the variety of available lighting functions or patterns that an EZ07 can generate, EXCEPT the standard module is limited to FOUR processor-controlled outputs for either pure directional operation or pure non-directional operation.  (Steady lights are generated without involving the microprocessor.)  Available lighting patterns that have been identified so far are:

· Alternating (bright/dim -- EX: alternating ditch lights)
· Flickering (firebox flicker -- uses two outputs)
· Gyralight (simulates rotary sweep pattern)
· Mars Light (simulates horizontal figure “8” pattern)
· Prime Stratolite (simulates sequential flashing of 4 stationary lamps)
· Strobe (Periodic brief, bright flash)
· Strobe not synchronized with normal strobe (Slightly longer delay between flashes)
· Western Cullen rotary beacon (Similar to Strobe)

Steady lights can include such functions as:

· Headlights
· Ditch Lights
· Cab Lights
· Ground Lights
· Marker Lights
· Number Board Lights
· Stairway Lights

The only difference between types of steady lights is where they are located on the locomotive.

SPECIFYING AN EZ07 MODULE -- List EVERY light quantity and type.  Then specify the type and color of the desired light source for each light type.  Example:  Two headlights (1.5 V Mag-Lite bulb), two Mars Lights (1.5 V Mag-Lite bulb), and one Stratolite (5 mm yellow LED).

PRICING -- The module price is calculated by starting with the base price of $35.00 and adding an amount for each light source.  The amount added is a function of the type of lamp specified, and it typically ranges between $2.00 and $6.00 per light source.  For the EZ07, it is generally best to provide a detailed specification and request a quotation.