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1. 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 DCS Command System User s Guide 135 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 136 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 alrea2. steam and diesel locomotives and can be purchased directly from the company s website or through an M T H Authorized Retailer Each kit consists of a Proto Sound 2 0 circuit board a coil wound Proto Coupler various wire harnesses new speaker new recharge able batteries new mounting brackets and headlight and backup light bulbs The kits are warranted for 90 days when installed by a participating M T H Authorized Service Center Each kit will require programming of a sound set prior to operation The sound sets can be downloaded from the M T H website at no charge but will require the DCS system in order to be uploaded into the upgraded locomotive Virtually all features found in factory equipped Proto Sound 2 0 locomotives are included in the Proto Sound 2 0 Upgrade Kit These include conventional and command mode Proto Speed Control full Ps2 digital sound effects DCS command features conventional and command mode Proto Coupler operation conventional and command mode syn chronized puffing smoke on locomotives equipped with fan driven M T H smoke units self recharging battery backup system and operating headlight control 126 DCS Command System User s Guide Frequently Asked Questions Can I use a Z 500 or Z 750 power supply to power the TIU through the Auxiliary Power port Yes but keep in mind that when the power supplies are plugged into the auxiliary power port they are only providing power to the TIU they are not se
3. Interior on Ditch LMA Mars on off LMK Marker LED LMK Marker Light on Interior LMK Marker Light on Ditch LMK Marker Light on Mars LNB Number Board on Mars LNB Number Boards on Ditch LNB Number Boards on Mars and Ditch LRL Running Lights on Mars and Ditch LTI Track Inspection Lights on Ditch MDL Ditch Light Menu MDS Doppler Loop Menu MLU Lash Up Menu MMS Max Speed Set S02 CUSTOM SOUND 2 SND CUSTOM 2 Custom Sound 2 03 Custom Sound 3 S04 Custom Sound 4 S05 Custom Sound 5 06 Custom Sound 6 S07 Custom Sound 7 Custom Sound 8 Custom Sound 9 Custom Sound 10 Coupler Close Coupler Slack Fwd Hom Signal Maintenance Recipe 1 Maintenance Recipe 2 Maintenance Recipe 3 Maintenance Recipe 4 Maintenance Recipe 5 Maintenance Recipe 6 IDLE SND SEQUENCE 7 Maintenance Recipe 7 IDLE SND SEQUENCE 8 SND IDLE SEQ 8 Maintenance Recipe 8 Rev Horn Signal EXT SHUT DWN SOUND SND EXT SD Extended Shut Down olala Siola elgg H H G O o DNDN O O O O O o COlN ODO Bio pmo Njo Ola ojo DCS Command System User s Guide 121 Screen Messages Maintenance Feature In command mode MAINTENANCE od SL REQUIRED is displayed in the Remote LCD screen when the engine reaches 50 hours or 1 000 miles of operation This message is displayed briefly when the engine is selected before changing to the normal screen where the engine name is displayed along with the speed and soft keys When
4. 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 Possible Cause Cab Chatter sounds Turn on Cab Chatter sounds turned off Labor Drift Chuff Not Automatic Remedy Possible Cause Proto Chuff set to Off Set Proto Chuff to Auto DCS Command System User s Guide Trouble Shooting SOUND PROBLEMS Poor Proto Cast Sound Quality Possible Cause Dirty Track Possible Cause Audio Input Volume too high Possible Cause Audio Source connected to incorrect TIU input Possible Cause Inadequate DCS signal Possible Cause Too many commands present on track No Clickity Clack Sounds Possible Cause Clickety Clack sounds turned off Possible Cause Engine not running faster than 30sMPH for 30 seconds at the same speed DCS Command System User s Guide Remedy Clean track Reduce input audio volume Connect CD Players Cassette players ete to Proto Cast Audio jack and connect microphones t
5. to track Wire from the red post on the TIU output are reversed 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 Possible Cause TIU is not powered on Connect power supply to auxillary or Fixed 1 input of TIU verifty Red LED is lit DCS Signal is turned off Refer to DCS Set up in Chapter 6 Odd Softkeys Appear in LCD Screen Remedy Possible Cause Remote was Out of RF Delete engine from remote move within Range during engine add process RF range of the TIU and re add engine DCS Command System User s Guide 131 Trouble Shooting SOUND PROBLEMS 132 Inaudible Individual Sounds 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 4 activated Engine Sounds keypad Protocast enabled Possible Cause Possible Cause settings Engine has Lash Up Possible Cause Proto Dispatch enabled Possible Cause Doppler is active Possible Cause Engine is shut down Possible Cause No Chuffing Sounds Possible Cause Chuff Rate Set too high in Sounds Menu No Brake Sounds Track Signal is running Possible Cause Brake sounds turned off Cab Chatter Sounds Remedy Check independent volume levels for Bell or Horn or Engine Sounds or Accent Sounds in
6. 0 Watt Standard Lionel 1032M U A 5 16V 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1033 U A 5 16V 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1043 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1043M U A 5 146v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic Lionel LW A U 8 18V 75 Watt Standard Lionel KW AorB U 6 20v 190 Watt Standard Lionel ee rack neice Treck 5 16v 50V A Electronic Lionel RS 1 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0 18v SOV A Electronic Lionel RW U A 9 19V 110 Watt Standard Lionel SW U A Unknown 130 Watt Standard Lionel TW u A 8 18v 175 Watt Standard Lionel ZW A B C or D U 8 20v 275 Watt Standard Lionel Post War A B C or D Common 0 20v 135 190 Watt Electronic Celebration Series ZW Conventional Mode Only Use of brick without controller recommended refer to Chapter 1 Recommended Wiring Method Electronic Transformers for more information DCS Command System User s Guide 141 Station Stop Operation The following information explains how to use the Proto Sound 2 0 system in command mode when running trains equipped with Station Stop Proto Effects Appropriate mod els include Subway Cars PCC car and Trolley cars Automatic Operation For automatic mode behavior specific station stops and distances between them can be programmed and saved The process for t
7. RONYM LCD DISPLAY 20 CHRS _ MORE LIST TEXT 14 CHRS FUNCTION NAME DIR LOCK ON OFF FUNC DIR LOCK Direction Lock on off SPEED CONTROL ON OFF FUNC SPEED CONTROL Turns Off Speed Control LOCOMOTIVE RESET FUNC ENG RESET Resets Locomotive To Factory Defaults MIN MAX TRACK VOLTAGE MENU TR VOLTS Sets Min amp Max Variable Channel Voltage PS1 PROGRAM MODE MENU PROG MODE Access To Ps1 Programming Options TRACK VOLTAGE OFF TR VOLTS OFF Sets Variable Track Voltage To 0 CROSSING SIGNAL SOUND PROTO WHISTLE SOUND SMOKING WHISTLE PRESSURE RELEASE FUNCTION 120 DCS Command System User s Guide Universal Locomotive amp Accessory Operation ACRONYM LCD DISPLAY 20 CHRS MORE LIST TEXT 14 CHRS FUNCTION NAME DCH Display Chronometer DOD ODOMETER VALUE Display Odometer DTO TRIP OD VALUE DIS TRIP OD Display Trip Odometer DTV Display Track Voltage FBR Brake Sounds on off FCC Clickety Clack on off FCH Cab Chatter FCM Conventional Mode FDL Direction Lock on off FLM Legacy Mode FMR Measure Route FRM Reset Maintenance FTS Track Signal Feedback LA Aux1 on Interior LA2 Aux2 on Mars LA3 Aux3 on Ditch LBE Beacon on off LD Ditch on off LFB FIREBOX GLOW ON OFF LT FIREBOX Firebox only on Interior LFB FIREBOX GLOW ON OFF LT FIREBOX Firebox only on Mars LFB FIREBOX GLOW ON OFF LT FIREBOX Firebox only on Ditch LHD HEADLIGHT ON OFF LT HEADLIGHT Headlight on Interior LIN Interior on off LIN Interior on Mars LIN
8. Softkey Codes Screen Messages The following charts detail the meaning behind the 3 digit code visible above the soft key numbers S1 S5 on the DCS Remote The first chart details the codes found when using the TR button The second chart features the codes visible when operating a Ps2 engine with operating pantographs The third chart includes all the features found in all Ps2 engines Each chart contains four columns The first column lists the softkey Code The second column contains the 20 character description of the code that will be visible in the DCS LCD screen when the softkey button is pressed The third column contains the 14 character description of the code that is visible when the MORE softkey button is depressed on the DCS Remote when operating Ps2 engines When activated the MORE button reveals all of the active softkey functions for the given engine in a list The list can be reordered as detailed earlier in this manual The final column contains a more readable description of each softkey function DCS Remote Icon List BATT Low Remote Battery Indicator C Protocast is active D Doppler is Active L Engine is displayed is a Lash Up M External Microphone is active P Playing back a previously recorded playback session R Recording a playback session T Remote is tethered to TIU Z ZAK track is being controlled M This feature disables all functionality of the TIU EXCEPT the microphone AC
9. ause 50 Hz is selected from Select 60Hz for operation in the United the System Menu States Can t Communicate With Var Track Remedy Possible Cause DCS signal is disabled Enable DCS signal in the System Menu Voltage Control Limited To lt 22 Volts Remedy Possible Cause Minimum or Maximum Set Minimum Maximum track voltage to track voltage settings has been changed desired Start volts and desired Max Volts MTV softkey setting using the MTV softkey 130 DCS Command System User s Guide Trouble Shooting LASH UP PROBLEMS Loco Not Shown In Creation List Remedy Possible Cause Engine is in the Inactive list Lash up Doesn t Appear In Active List Remedy Possible Cause Name not given to Lash Re create Lash Up and enter name for Up Lash Up to complete creation process Loco Behaves Incorrectly In Lash up Remedy Possible Cause Engine has been started Inactivate then re activate the Lash Up to up and run as an independent engine send lash up defaults to all engines in selected Lash up Loco Retains Settings When Run Alone Remedy Possible Cause Engine has not been sent Press Start Up keypad 6 for that engine the Start Up command this will send a feature reset to that engine QUICK START PROBLEMS Remote Will Not Power Up Remedy Possible Cause No batteries installed or Install 4 new fresh AAA alkaline batteries are dead batteries Loco Starts As Soon As Power Is On Remedy Possible Cause Wires from TIU
10. commands are also used in learn mode to program stops Auto Mode FAS Toggles trolley between auto and manual mode Learn Mode MLM Initiates learn mode Save OAB SOB Saves programmed stop sequence as OAB Save Loop SLP Saves programmed stop sequence as loop OAB Loop FOL Toggles behavior between OAB and loop in auto mode All fRandom FAR Toggles behavior between OAB and loop in auto mode Manual Mode MMM Enter Manual Mode Arm Next Stop ARM Arms the next announced stop when departing the current stop DCS Command System User s Guide 143
11. dy After you re finished power up the TIU and the remote and press the READ button again If the remote finds the TIU then proceed to STEP Il 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 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 DCS Command System User s Guide 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 sel
12. e problem then it would be best to send the DCS system in for repair 138 DCS Command System User s Guide Trouble Shooting STEP IV Operating Issues while 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 DCS Command System User s Guide 139 Transformer Compatibility Recommended DC Power Supplies Proto Sound 2 0 is designed to work with most standard DC power supplies and AC transformers The following charts lists the recommended DC and AC transformers Note that many of the AC operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button so if your AC transformer does not have its own bell button you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the s
13. e throttle complete stop DCS Command System User s Guide 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 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 Possible Cause blown fuse DCS Command System User s Guide 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 Remedy Move remote closer to TIU Connect power supply to auxiliary or fixed 1 input of TIU verify red LED is lit I
14. ecting System then Engine Setup Add Engine Add MTH Engine 1 If the engine adds in 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 equip
15. gines on the same layout each controlled by its own respective remote their signals will not interfere with each other The DCS remote will also address Z 4000 remote receivers directly giving you another option for your operations Lionel s Cab One remote will not control DCS Command features but it will run our engines in Conventional mode DCS Command System User s Guide 125 Frequently Asked Questions If I want to run conventional and DCS command mode locomotives on the same track what limitations will I have The speed on all the locomotives is limited to the setting you use for the Conventional locomotive s speed For example if you choose to run the Conventional locomotives slowly and set the transformer for 10 volts that is all the power that will be available to the Command engine limiting its speed as well What is the operating range of the DCS Remote Fifty feet or more At distances greater than fifty feet environmental factors such as major power sources in the area may cause noise that could interfere with the opera tion of the remote Will the DCS Remote interfere with my telephone or with the operation of other consumer products No It complies with FCC regulations for toy remote controls and will not interfere with other electronic products Can I retrofit my original Proto Sound locomotives with the new system A Proto Sound 2 0 upgrade kit has been created for older M T H and non M T H
16. his or learn mode is outlined in the follow ing steps 1 The user presses MLM to enter learn mode 2 The trolley is driven to the track location for where the first stop will be stored 3 The user will select the specific stop to be programmed using the LST softkey 4 The stop will be saved by pressing the SAV softkey 5 Steps 2 4 are repeated for the remaining stops to be programmed Stops must be stored in sequence as is required in conventional mode Interim stops are removed from availability in the stop list 6 After the last stop is programmed the sequence is saved as either out and back OAB or loop by pressing a softkey For OAB the user simply saves the sequence at the last programmed stop prior to moving the trolley by either pressing SAV twice or pressing the SOB softkey For loop the trolley must be moved in the forward direction back to the original point of origin and saved as a loop SLP softkey or SAV after pressing LST and sounding the first station again The user can toggle in and out of automatic mode via a softkey This key will simu late the B W W command used to enter and exit automatic behavior similar to the B W W command in conventional mode NOTE If the user toggles back into Auto mode from Manual mode they will have to drive the engine to the first station saved during Learn mode and ensure the engine is in the correct directional state Forward or Reverse While operating in au
17. ll hear the engine come to life The separately sold Track and Accessory Interface Units TIU and AIU for Command Mode are easy to connect link to Connection Diagram and allow you to control multi ple locomotives and track switches and accessories with a single DCS remote handheld Does Proto Sound 2 0 with DCS really allow me to control Lionel Trainmaster engines Yes Proto Sound 2 0 with DCS is the first train control system on the O Gauge market that allows individual control over TMCC and Proto Sound 2 0 engines on the same track at the same time When you connect a Lionel Command Base into the DCS TIU you can operate DCS locomotives in Command Mode Trainmaster locomotives in Command Mode and Conventional locomotives on the same track at the same time all with a single DCS Remote That does not however mean that new features such as Proto Speed Control will func tion in non Proto Sound 2 0 engines that are being operated by our DCS remote You will be able to use only the features that are included in each individual locomotive The system will control other manufacturers conventional locomotivevs and sounds without requiring additional equipment Can I use my DCS Remote and my Z 4000 remote or Cab 1 remote at the same time Yes You can use multiple remotes to run the same engine The last command given from any remote takes precedence in this case You could also opt to control your DCS engines and TMCC en
18. nding power out to the track How can I update to the latest DCS software DCS updates are available online for free For more information please visit our website at http www protosound2 com When I update the DCS Software do I have to have the most recent version in my system prior to installing the upgrade No each DCS software version is complete by itself You can install version 2 2 on top of version 2 0 with no ill effects What happens if you don t hit the startup button prior to running a locomotive Nothing the locomotive will simply move ahead without any locomotive sounds Can I use one transformer channel to power two different TIU channels Yes but such a configuration will severely limit the available power for each of the chan nels When possible use separate transformer channels or transformers for each TIU channel What happens if I wish to add two of the same locomotives into the remote DCS allows you to add multiple locomotives of the same type and roadname The sys tem automatically creates separate ID numbers for each engine The user can then rename each engine possibly with cab numbers or the owner s name to avoid any subse quent confusion If I turn off the smoke switch on my locomotive does that turn off the smoke feature when activated by the DCS remote No the DCS system overrides the manual smoke unit switch on the locomotive DCS Command System User s Guide 127 Trouble Sh
19. nstall new batteries Turn off other RF devices that may cause interference or plug in phone handset cord to remote and TIU Remedy 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 129 Trouble Shooting TMCC PROBLEMS Cannot Control TMCC Engine Remedy Possible Cause Incorrect TMCC address Enter correct TMCC address by following entered during engine setup the Edit TMCC Engine Address instructions Possible Cause Incorrect TMCC TIU Delete TMCC engine and re add entering address entered during engine setup correct TMCC TIU address Possible Cause Command base signal Connect TMCC base signal wire to TIU wire not connected to TIU output Possible Cause TMCC Command Base Connect MTH TIU Connector Cable part not connected to TIU serial port 50 1018 from TIU serial port to TMCC command base Possible Cause TMCC base has no Ensure power is applied to TMCC power command base TRACK PROBLEMS Remote Falsely Shows Power On Track Remedy Possible Cause No input power to Apply 22VAC to corresponding TIU input selected track Possible Cause Wrong track selected Select a track that has 22 VAC applied to it Actual Track Voltage Incorrect Remedy Possible Cause Less than 22 VAC is Apply 22VAC to corresponding TIU input being applied to the TIU input Possible C
20. o the Proto Dispatch Mic jack Verify the track is clean and wired correctly per the DCS manual Avoid sending excessive commands when Protocast is active Turn On Clickity Clack sounds Increase engine speed to greater than 30sMPH 133 Trouble Shooting SWITCH amp ACCESSORY PROBLEMS Cannot Activate Switch Accessory Remedy Possible Cause Accessory or switch is Wire the switch or accessory per the AIU not wired correctly manual Possible Cause No power to switch or Ensure power is getting to the switches or accessory accessories Possible Cause AIU is not connected to Connect AIU to TIU using cable supplied TIU with AIU Possible Cause Switch or accessory is Add switch or accessory to the remote not added to the remote Switch Fires In Opposite Direction Remedy Possible Cause Wires revered at AIU or Wire the switch to the ATU per the AIU at switch manual Switch Does Not Operate In Route Remedy Possible Cause Switch is not added to Add the switch to the selected route selected route Accessory Does Not Operate In Scene Remedy Possible Cause Accessory is not added to Add the accessory to the selected scene selected scene Activation Of Scene Route Overload Remedy Possible Cause Insufficient power for Reduce the number of devices connected simultaneous activation of multiple to the power supply or provide adequate devices power for operation of route or scene 134 DCS Command System User s Guide
21. ooting 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 128 CONTROL PROBLEMS No Low Smoke Output Remedy Possible Cause Smoke is turned off Enable Smoke keypad 1 Possible Cause Smoke unit is low on Add smoke fluid to smoke unit fluid Possible Cause Smoke Volume is set to Set smoke volume to higher setting in Low in the Control Menu Control Menu Engine Won t Exceed Requested Speed Remedy Possible Cause Max Speed is set too low Set Max Speed to the maximum speed youl in the Control Menu want the engine to run Engine Stops Starts Too Rapidly Remedy Possible Cause ACC DEC Rate set toa Reduce the value of the ACC DEC Rate in high value in the Control Menu the Control Menu Engine Will Not Change Direction Remedy Possible Cause Engine is set to F F or Set Direction Control to F R in the R R in the Control Menu Control Menu Possible Cause Direction Lock is Disable Direction Lock for that engine enabled for the engine located in the that engine s softkeys Possible Cause Engine has Lash Up Issue Feature Reset settings Possible Cause Throttle has been Wait for engine to come to a complete increased prior to engine coming to a stop before moving th
22. ped engine on it Power everything back up and try to add the engine again 1 If the 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 DCS Command System User s Guide 137 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 co
23. rrect 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 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 th
24. ter 1 of this manual What are the maximum power ratings of the DCS Remote Control System The TIU channels are designed to handle up to 12 amps and 190 watts each This is the maximum allowed by UL regulations which we are careful to follow Our system is fully compatible with all UL approved AC hobby power supplies What is the effect of full voltage on the lights in M T H switch stands and passenger cars The bulbs used in the switches are rated at 18v They can operate at slightly higher volt ages but continuous operation at higher voltages 20 25v will reduce the average life of the bulb and generate a lot of heat MTH took the precautions of ensuring that our passenger cars bulbs would work at high constant voltages some time ago Most passenger car bulbs are rated at 18 volts and so will have full lives running at constant 18v loads or less others are rated at 14 volts so will have slightly shortened lives if running at constant voltages higher than that All pas senger cars bulbs made in the last few years have been protected against overheating in a high constant voltage environment 124 DCS Command System User s Guide Frequently Asked Questions This system is so complex isn t it hard to set up No Your Proto Sound 2 0 equipped engines are ready to operate in Conventional Mode right out of the box with no additional equipment As soon as you put the locomotive on the track and power up the transformer you wi
25. tomatic mode the user can toggle between all stops and ran dom stops via the FAR softkey 142 DCS Command System User s Guide Station Stop Operation Manual Operation In manual mode the user will initiate a stop sound sequence through the following method Press the MMM softkey to enter the Manual Mode Menu Press the FSS softkey to announce the next stop Every press of the FSS softkey will play the next available sta tion announcement Once the desired stop announcement has been made the system is armed and will play the sound sequence for the selected stop the next time the trolley reaches ZV When the engine departs that station the announcement for the next station will be made automatically If the user wishes the engine to stop at this station press the ARM softkey If the user does not wish to stop at this station then press the FSS softkey until the appropriate station announcement is called Once a specific stop is selected subsequent stop selections override the previous one Therefore the user can select a specific stop and then change this request simply by selecting a different stop by pressing the FSS softkey Once a stop sequence is saved as a loop the user can toggle between OAB and loop behavior via the FOL softkey Station Stop Chart Command Acronym Description Specific Stop s FSS One of n number of stops that can be specifically selected by the user These
26. you see this message it s time to M DGS REMOTE CONTROL lubricate grease the engine and clean the wheels pick up rollers tires and track Resetting the Maintenance Feature To reset the Maintenance feature and eliminate the message 1 Select the more softkey DCS REMOTE CONTROL 2 Then scroll down and select Maintenance from the list 4 SM REMOTE CONTROL 122 DCS Command System User s Guide Screen Messages Maintenance Feature cont d 3 Press the softkey under RST 4 DCS REMOTE CONTROL This will remove the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED text displayed when the engine is selected This will also reset the Odometer and Chronometer to 0 0 and begin counting time miles again to alert you to perform maintenance at the next interval DCS Command System User s Guide 123 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to have an M T H Z 4000 to use DCS No DCS and Proto Sound 2 0 whether in Command or Conventional Mode will work with most UL approved AC hobby transformers including any M T H transformer the Lionel ZW and others We do caution you not to use homemade transformers or Right Of Way transformers that are not UL rated and have power outputs in excess of 190 watts as these may damage system components Use of older transformers like the postwar Lionel ZW is acceptable provided those transformers are used in conjunction with inline fuse protection as described in Chap
27. ystem In addition the chart details how the terminals on these transformers should be attached to your layout DC transformers employing PWM pulse width modulation should not be used with the separately sold DCS system Transformer Min Max Power Transformer Model Voltage Rating Type MRC Controlmaster 20 0 20v 100 Watt Electronic PH Hobbies PS5 0 20v 100 Watt Electronic PH Hobbies PS10G 0 20v 180 Watt Electronic BridgeWerks Magnum 15 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWerks Magnum 200 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWerks Magnum 400 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWerks Magnum 1000 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic LGB Jumbo 50101 0 24v 240 Watt Electronic Use 24 volts maximum track voltage when operating a M T H Locomotive equipped with Proto Sound 2 0 WARNING TRANSFORMERS PUT OUT UP TO 32 VOLTS WHEN LOAD IS LESS THAN 4 AMPS 140 DCS Command System User s Guide Transformer Compatibility Recommended AC Power Supplies Transformer a F Min Max Power Transformer Model Center Rail Outside Rail Voltage Rating Type MTH Z 500 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0 18v 50 Watt Electronic MTH 2 750 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0 21v 75 Watt Electronic MTH 2 1000 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0 18v 100 Watt Electronic MTH Z 4000 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0 22v 390 Watt Electronic Lionel 1032 U A 5 16V 9
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