volt and amp meter connections

[mighalpern]

ok so bare with me, I'm an idiot with these things
I bought two DC volt amp meters from amazon from the suggestion of Daryl Krause web page
So I know its DC volts , so where in my system do I connect it.  I have 2 DB 150's that i am taking out of hibernation and setting up for the
 new layout.  I am soooo confused as to where on the booster or command
 station to hook these up.  i am using the original power sources from digitrax PS515 and a Loy Toys power supply. and an original PM4.  they all worked about 5 years ago.
So i just want to know how to measure my system performance with volts and amps.  Can someone draw me diagram of the connections points please.
I hopefully am able to upload a picture of my new power station.  thanks
Miguel

[peteski]

Since you cannot accurately measure the power (current and voltage) at the track DCC output, you need to install them at the output of the power sources.  But I recall that some of the early Digitrax systems used AC power sources.

Are the power supplies providing AC or DC power to the DB150s?

[mighalpern]

yes its AC.
 I just reviewed the youtube video and he is using the 210 and 240 boosters which are DC supplied.  So i guess I need to get AC volt gauges for my old equipment

[peteski]

yes its AC.
 I just reviewed the youtube video and he is using the 210 and 240 boosters which are DC supplied.  So i guess I need to get AC volt gauges for my old equipment

Yes.

[jdcolombo]

If you want to accurately measure power output (both amps and volts) AT THE TRACK, by far the easiest and most accurate way for the non-electrical engineers among us is to buy the DCC Specialties RRAmpmeter II.  It's about $100 at most e-tailers, but if you want accurate information about what's going on AT THE TRACK with your DCC system, this is the way to go.

John C.