Had the furnace guy out today to look at the situation and wanted to post the results in case it helps someone else.
When pairing the Trane XL950 (ComfortLink II) thermostat with an AprilAire 700 whole-house humidifier, the 120-24 transformer IS required. Here's how we connected it:
Wires from the 120v HUM terminals on the furnance circuit board connect to the 120v side of the 120-24 transformer. Connect one of the wires on the 24v side of the 120-24 transformer to one of the brown wires coming off the humidifier and wirenut together. Connect the other wire off the 120-24 transformer and the other brown wire coming off the humidifier to the HUM terminals on the XL950 Relay Panel to complete the circuit. Verify the thermostat is configured to use a humidifier and you're all set.
When pairing the Trane XL950 (ComfortLink II) thermostat with an AprilAire 700 whole-house humidifier, the 120-24 transformer IS required. Here's how we connected it:
Wires from the 120v HUM terminals on the furnance circuit board connect to the 120v side of the 120-24 transformer. Connect one of the wires on the 24v side of the 120-24 transformer to one of the brown wires coming off the humidifier and wirenut together. Connect the other wire off the 120-24 transformer and the other brown wire coming off the humidifier to the HUM terminals on the XL950 Relay Panel to complete the circuit. Verify the thermostat is configured to use a humidifier and you're all set.