I run two loops each wired to individual Fixed voltage ports on the TIU. Can I add an MTH engine if another MTH engine is on either that same loop or the other loop? Both loops share the same common and powered by an mth Z-4000
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Can I add an MTH engine if another MTH engine is on either that same loop or the other loop?
II'm sure that some will tell you that you'll have issues if you have another PS2 or PS3 engine powered up while adding an engine, however, if your DCS is properly installed and your signal level is decent, I promise that you'll have no problems at all adding one engine while another PS2 or PS3 engine is powered up, either running or not.
This and a whole lot more is all in "The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition", now available for purchase as an eBook or a printed book from MTH's web store site! Click on the link below to go to MTH's web page for the book!
Originally Posted by Barry Broskowitz:
Can I add an MTH engine if another MTH engine is on either that same loop or the other loop?
II'm sure that some will tell you that you'll have issues if you have another PS2 or PS3 engine powered up while adding an engine, however, if your DCS is properly installed and your signal level is decent, I promise that you'll have no problems at all adding one engine while another PS2 or PS3 engine is powered up, either running or not.
This and a whole lot more is all in "The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition", now available for purchase as an eBook or a printed book from MTH's web store site! Click on the link below to go to MTH's web page for the book!
That someone would be me however I agree with you if adding with one or two other engines powered, Once you 5 or 6 or 26 powered etc you can run into a big mess.
Gregg,
I've been successful with about 5 additional engines powered up. After that, I had some issues.
When beta testing the Rev. L TIU, I learned that DCS signal strength does degrade a little bit the more engines one has running on a channel. However, using a Rev. L TIU, its maybe a point or two with half a dozen engines all operating simultaneously.
Hi Barry:
Following the thinking of your last reply, will the voltage applied to the tracks also affect the quality of signal strength? By this I mean will there be a noticeable difference in signal strength if the Z4000 is set to 18 volts vs. 22 volts? Just for example.
Thank you.
Chuck,
By this I mean will there be a noticeable difference in signal strength if the Z4000 is set to 18 volts vs. 22 volts?
In my experience, anything 14 volts and up will work fine without any degradation in DCS signal strength.
Thank you Barry.
thanks all good feedback !!!
