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ZigmontOGR Forum Member

Hello I would like some advise.... I going crazy here with this.

I developed a problem best seen on the video. I have 2 MTH Z 4000 wired 1-2-3-4 from left to right, I connected 1-2-3-4 to the DCS in the same fashion 1 to var 1 , 2 fix 1, 3 to fix 2 , 4 to var 2. I have a Legacy connect as well.

I was loading the MTH Engines and My wife move a car and made it short of the track by not placing it correctly on the track. It took a while for us to find it. After which we has this issue.
When I apply power from one transformer the other transforms shows the power. http://zigmont.com/IMG_0683.MOV
Does Any body have a cue??

I have done this test and all tested fine.
I have the DCS channel on
Disconnect all wires from the TIU.
Put power into Fixed #1 In. The TIU’s red LED should light up.
Set Variable #1 and Variable #2 to Fixed Mode: Menu/System/DCS Setup. Select Variable #1 and press FXD soft key until the message comes up that says the channel is in Fixed Mode. Repeat for Variable #2.
Test the output of Fixed #1 for voltage.
Leaving power into Fixed #1, put power into Fixed #2. Test the output of Fixed #2 for voltage.
Leaving power into Fixed #1, put power into Variable #1. Do not press TR the button. Test the output of Variable #1 for voltage.
Leaving power into Fixed #1, put power into Variable #2. Do not press TR the button. Test the output of Variable #2 for voltage.

4/8/121:04 PM

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Barry BroskowitzOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Steve,

Drop me another E-mail after you've done as we discussed.

Good luck!

4/8/121:32 PM

ZigmontOGR Forum Member

Barry

You called it.

A few wiring issues... switched hot common wires here, no isolating pins there and a car shorting out a track. Took 3 hours to track it all down.

All issues fixed. Trains running for the first time on the new layout.

thanks

4/8/125:56 PM

Barry BroskowitzOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Steve,

I'm glad I could help!

4/8/126:18 PM

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