dcs user manual 2014.qxp
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1. not sure if top is VAR 1 or VAR 2 See the owner s manual for directions on how to do this E Select TIU VAR 1 from the list you should now have a screen that says VOLTS 0 0 Using the thumb wheel scroll the voltage up to 10V check to see if there is in fact voltage on the track by looking at the lighted lock on or the lit passenger car on the track If there is voltage on the track try scrolling the voltage up and down a couple times making sure the light in the lock on passenger car gets dimmer and brighter If it does that means everything seems to be working ok on VAR 1 proceed to checking the VAR 2 channel F Make sure the tracks added in to the track menu are for the correct TIU ie if your TIU is on address 3 and the tracks come up TIU 1 VAR 1 and TIU 1 VAR 2 they will not work If the tracks are pointing to an incorrect TIU address delete them and add in the cor rect tracks G Open the TIU and check for a blown fuse and or a loose wire connecting the PCB to the input output terminals 1 If there is in fact a blown fuse or a loose wire then correct the problem and try again 2 If there are no fuses or the fuses are ok and the wires connecting the PCB to the input output terminals are all intact then you most likely have a component problem in the TIU H If none of the above measures correct the problem then it would be best to send the DCS system in for repair Trouble Shooting STEP IV Operating Issues w2. port Possible Cause TMCC base has no power Remedy Enter correct TMCC address by following the Edit TMCC Engine Address instructions Delete TMCC engine and re add entering correct TMCC TIU address Connect TMCC base signal wire to TIU output Connect MTH TIU Connector Cable part 50 1018 from TIU serial port to TMCC command base Ensure power is applied to TMCC command base TRACK PROBLEMS Remote Falsely Shows Power On Track Remedy Possible Cause No input power to selected track Possible Cause Wrong track selected Actual Track Voltage Incorrect Possible Cause Less than 22 VAC is being applied to the TIU input Possible Cause 50 Hz is selected from the System Menu Can t Communicate With Var Track Possible Cause DCS signal is disabled Voltage Control Limited To lt 22 Volts Possible Cause Minimum or Maximum track voltage settings has been changed MTV softkey Apply 22VAC to corresponding TIU input Select a track that has 22 VAC applied to it Remedy Apply 22VAC to corresponding TIU input Select 60Hz for operation in the United States Remedy Enable DCS signal in the System Menu Remedy Set Minimum Maximum track voltage to desired Start volts and desired Max Volts setting using the MTV softkey Trouble Shooting LASH UP PROBLEMS Loco Not Shown In Creation List Possible Cause Engine is in the Inactive list Lash up Doesn t Appear In Active List Possible Cause Name not given
3. to Lash Up Loco Behaves Incorrectly In Lash up Possible Cause Engine has been started up and run as an independent engine Loco Retains Settings When Run Alone Possible Cause Engine has not been sent the Start Up command Remedy Activate engine Remedy Re create Lash Up and enter name for Lash Up to complete creation process Inactivate then re activate the Lash Up to send lash up defaults to all engines in selected Lash up Remedy Press Start Up keypad 6 for that engine this will send a feature reset to that engine QUICK START PROBLEMS Remote Will Not Power Up Possible Cause No batteries installed or batteries are dead Loco Starts As Soon As Power Is On Possible Cause Wires from TIU to track are reversed Possible Cause TIU is not powered on DCS Signal is turned off Odd Softkeys Appear in LCD Screen Possible Cause Remote was Out of RF Range during engine add process Remedy Install 4 new fresh AAA alkaline batteries Remedy Wire from the red post on the TIU output to the red post on the track lock on center rail and from the black post on the TIU output to the black post on the track lock on outer rail Connect power supply to auxillary or Fixed 1 input of TIU verifty Red LED is lit Refer to DCS Set up in Chapter 6 Remedy Delete engine from remote move within RF range of the TIU and re add engine Trouble Shooting SOUND PROBLEMS Inaudible Individual Sounds
4. No power to TIU Possible Cause Low batteries in remote Possible Cause RF Interference 900 MHz phone etc TIU Address X Not Found Possible Cause No power to TIU Possible Cause Invalid TIU address in remote No Power Out put ple Cause blown fuse Remedy Remove power place engine on track reapply power Clean track check connections verify wiring Place one of the engines on the track and change it s address Check wiring and verify TIU is powered Place all active engines on track or press READ to update active engine list Reconnect AIU s Remedy Press the READ button to activate and run the engine Move remote closer to TIU Connect power supply to auxiliary or fixed 1 input of TIU verify red LED is lit Install new batteries Turn off other RF devices that may cause interference or plug in phone handset cord to remote and TIU Connect power supply to auxiliary or fixed 1 input of TIU verify red LED is lit Delete all unused TIU addresses via the TIU Setup selection in the SYSTEM menu Replace fuse refer to page 133 for instructions Trouble Shooting TMCC PROBLEMS Cannot Control TMCC Engine Possible Cause Incorrect TMCC address entered during engine setup Possible Cause Incorrect TMCC TIU address entered during engine setup Possible Cause Command base signal wire not connected to TIU Possible Cause TMCC Command Base not connected to TIU serial
5. Possible Cause Individual Volumes in Sound Menu are turned down No Sounds From Engine Possible Cause Master Volume Turned Down Possible Cause Individual Volumes Turned down in Sound Menu Possible Cause Engine Sounds keypad 4 activated Possible Cause Protocast enabled Possible Cause Engine has Lash Up settings Possible Cause Proto Dispatch enabled Possible Cause Doppler is active Possible Cause Engine is shut down Possible Cause Track Signal is running No Chuffing Sounds Possible Cause Chuff Rate Set too high in Sounds Menu No Brake Sounds Possible Cause Brake sounds turned off No Cab Chatter Sounds Possible Cause Cab Chatter sounds turned off Labor Drift Chuff Not Automatic Possible Cause Proto Chuff set to Off Remedy Check independent volume levels for Bell or Horn or Engine Sounds or Accent Sounds in the Sound Menu Remedy Increase Master volume Increase individual sounds volumes in Sound Menu Press Eng Snd keypad 4 so LCD displays Engine Sounds On Press Protocast keypad 8 so LCD displays Protocast Off Select Feature Rest form Advanced Menu Press and release Mic button Press Doppler button keypad 0 so D on LCD disappears Ensure engine is stopped and press the Start Up button keypad 3 Turn Track Signal Off in System Menu Remedy Set Chuff Rate to lower number of chuffs revolution Remedy Turn Brake sounds on in the Sound Menu Remedy T
6. Trouble Shooting STEP I Establish communication between the remote and the TIU A Power up both the DCS Remote and the TIU by turning on a transformer hooked to the fixed input 1 channel and pressing the S5 On Off button on the remote B Press the READ button on the remote 1 If the remote says FOUND TIU ADDRESS WITH AIU BOXES CONNECTED that means that your remote is communicating with the TIU Proceed to STEP II 2 If the remote says TIU ADDRESS NOT FOUND that means that your remote is not communicating with the TIU keep following this step a Power up the TIU and count the number of times the red LED blinks this number is the actual address of the TIU Compare that number to the TIU address that the remote did not find 1 If the numbers do not match then you must add the correct TIU address in to the remote and delete any unused TIU addresses that may be in the remote already After you re finished power up the TIU and the remote and press the READ button again Tf the remote finds the TIU then proceed to STEP II 2 If the numbers match but the remote still will not find the TIU that means you most likely have a loose RF Module in either the remote or the TIU Open up both and make sure that the RF Modules are pushed all the way in to their respective sockets After you finished power up the TIU and remote and press the READ button again a If the remote finds the TIU proceed to STEP I b If the remote
7. ation Of Scene Route Overload Possible Cause Insufficient power for simultaneous activation of multiple devices Remedy Wire the switch or accessory per the AIU manual Ensure power is getting to the switches or accessories Connect AIU to TIU using cable supplied with AIU Add switch or accessory to the remote Remedy Wire the switch to the AIU per the AIU manual Remedy Add the switch to the selected route Remedy Add the accessory to the selected scene Remedy Reduce the number of devices connected to the power supply or provide adequate power for operation of route or scene
8. engine adds on the test track that means the problem most likely lies in the layout wiring Do a track signal test while the engine is on the test track you should have no less than a 10 2 If the engine does not add on the test track or you have a poor track signal strength then it is recommended to return the TIU for repair E Test all other channels on the TIU to be sure they can communicate with a PS2 engine Be sure to power up either Fixed 1 or AUX power when using Fixed 2 VAR 1 or VAR 2 If you can not get any voltage out of one or both of the variable channels then proceed to STEP II Trouble Shooting STEP III Ensure that the Variable voltage channels are working correctly A Hook up a track to the output of VAR 1 making sure you have either a lighted lock on or a lit passenger car on the track B Power up the TIU using either Fixed input 1 or AUX power C Connect a MTH recommended transformer to the input side of VAR 1 and raise the throttle to MAX D Using the DCS remote press the TR button and make sure there are variable tracks added in to the remote They should come up as TIU VAR 1 and TIU VAR 2 If no tracks come up in the remote or the tracks that do come up are named something different and you don t know which TIU and VAR channel they may be linked to then you must add the correct tracks in to the remote ie if when you press the TR button the tracks come up with names of top and bottom and your
9. hile running a Lash up A Whenever an operating problem occurs when running a lash up check the TIU and Remote code revisions The code revision in the TIU and Remote must match Power up the remote by pressing the S5 On Off button on the remote Record the Remote code Version displayed in the LCD screen as the remote powers up B Power up the TIU by turning on a transformer hooked to the fixed input 1 channel or AUX power Using the Remote select Menu System TIU Set up TIU Version to display the TIU code revision Compare the Remote and TIU code version they must match If they do not or there is a later version go to M T H s website and download new code See DCS Dealer Loader Instruction on the PS2 section of the M T H s Website by selecting the PS2 icon on the lower section of the homepage Trouble Shooting Although DCS has been designed and engineered for ease of use you may have some questions during initial operation The following table should answer most questions If your problem cannot be resolved with this table please visit www protosound2 com for further suggestions or contact M T H for assistance CONTROL PROBLEMS No Low Smoke Output Possible Cause Smoke is turned off Possible Cause Smoke unit is low on fluid Possible Cause Smoke Volume is set to Low in the Control Menu Engine Won t Exceed Requested Speed Possible Cause Max Speed is set too low in the Control Menu Engine Stops Starts T
10. n to the remote that means that channel seems to be working properly do a track signal test to make sure 2 If the engine does not add in to the remote a Make sure that the engine is not already in the remotes engine list If the engine is already in the remote then select the engine from the list and start it up if the engine starts up that means that channel on the TIU seems to be working ok do a track signal test to make sure b Make sure there is in fact power on the track by placing a lighted cat on the track by the engine or checking any lighted lock ons that may be hooked to that particular track If there is no power to the track then check the wiring from the out put of the TIU to the track If that looks ok then you may open the TIU and check for either a blown fuse in the TIU or a loose wire connecting the PCB to one of the input output terminals c Make sure that the DCS signal is turned on to that track by pressing the Menu button then selecting System then DCS Setup then press the S3 soft key it will say AON above it on the LCD Try to add the engine again If the engine adds in to the remote that means that channel is now working properly do a track signal test to make sure d Rule out the layout wiring as being the problem You can do that by hooking up just a test track to the output of the channel and placing one PS2 equipped engine on it Power everything back up and try to add the engine again 1 If the
11. oo Rapidly Possible Cause ACC DEC Rate set to a high value in the Control Menu Engine Will Not Change Direction Possible Cause Engine is set to F F or R R in the Control Menu Possible Cause Direction Lock is enabled for the engine Possible Cause Engine has Lash Up settings Possible Cause Throttle has been increased prior to engine coming to a complete stop Remedy Enable Smoke keypad 1 Add smoke fluid to smoke unit Set smoke volume to higher setting in Control Menu Remedy Set Max Speed to the maximum speed you want the engine to run Remedy Reduce the value of the ACC DEC Rate in the Control Menu Remedy Set Direction Control to F R in the Control Menu Disable Direction Lock for that engine located in the that engine s softkeys Issue Feature Reset Wait for engine to come to a complete stop before moving the throttle Trouble Shooting ERROR MESSAGES Check Track Possible Cause Engine Not On Track Possible Cause Dirty track intermittent track connections Possible Cause Multiple engines on track with same address Possible Cause No DCS signal on track Possible Cause In ALL mode all engines in active list not on track Possible Cause Controlling switches or accessories in an AIU that is not connected to the TIU No Engine To Add Possible Cause remote Engine already exists in Out Of Range Possible Cause Remote is too far from TIU Possible Cause
12. still does not find the TIU that means that you most likely have a bad RF module in one or the other If available use a known good DCS system to check which RF module is bad and order the correct RF module from us 3 If the red LED does not light at all then check for a blown fuse in the TIU 4 If the red LED in the TIU comes on but does not blink at all that usually means that the software was not loaded correctly in the TIU try re loading the software Trouble Shooting Each channel of the TIU is equipped with an internal fuse Therefore if there is no volt age on the output of the TIU channel when voltage is supplied to the input open the TIU and check the internal fuse The fuse is a yellow 20AMP automotive type fuse These are available at local automotive stores and also from MTH The MTH part num ber is BB 0000030 Remove Screws Fixed Channel 1 Fuse Variable Channel 2 Fuse Fixed Channel 2 Fuse Variable Channel 1 Fuse Trouble Shooting STEP II Establish communication between the TIU and a PS2 Engine A Place one PS2 equipped engine on a track hooked to the Fixed 1 output of the TIU B Power up the transformer that is hooked to the Fixed input 1 of the TIU C Press the READ button If the remote does not find the TIU go back to STEP I D Try to add the PS2 engine in to the remote by pressing the MENU button then selecting System then Engine Setup Add Engine Add MTH Engine 1 If the engine adds i
13. urn on Cab Chatter sounds Remedy Set Proto Chuff to Auto Trouble Shooting SOUND PROBLEMS Poor Proto Cast Sound Quality Remedy Possible Cause Dirty Track Clean track Possible Cause Audio Input Volume too Reduce input audio volume high Possible Cause Audio Source connected Connect CD Players Cassette players etc to incorrect TIU input to Proto Cast Audio jack and connect microphones to the Proto Dispatch Mic jack Possible Cause Inadequate DCS signal _ Verify the track is clean and wired correctly per the DCS manual Possible Cause Too many commands Avoid sending excessive commands when present on track Protocast is active No Clickity Clack Sounds Remedy Possible Cause Clickety Clack sounds Turn On Clickity Clack sounds turned off Possible Cause Engine not running faster Increase engine speed to greater than than 30sMPH for 30 seconds at the same 30sMPH speed Trouble Shooting SWITCH amp ACCESSORY PROBLEMS Cannot Activate Switch Accessory Possible Cause Accessory or switch is not wired correctly Possible Cause AIU is not connected to TIU Possible Cause Switch or accessory is not added to the remote Switch Fires In Opposite Direction Possible Cause Wires revered at AIU or at switch Switch Does Not Operate In Route Possible Cause Switch is not added to selected route Accessory Does Not Operate In Scene Possible Cause Accessory is not added to selected scene Activ
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