I never did put a 'scope on that pin-2 data, I should probably do that. Diesel ramp-up sounds like a reasonable assumption.
Any reason why these ERR TMCC replacement boards are not just plug and play?
Lionel does own the company, correct?
BobbyD posted:Any reason why these ERR TMCC replacement boards are not just plug and play?
Lionel does own the company, correct?
Obviously, you'd have to ask Lionel for the "real" answer. I'll give you my answer.
There are several variations of the Odyssey I DCDS, and there's also the non-cruise DCDR. To make them all truly PnP you'd have to have multiple kits. Also, since the Odyssey I or DCDS didn't usually require serial data when installed, that could hardly be PnP, the wire isn't there.
With all that said, the ERR stuff is usually very easy to install, and ERR also gives great support if you have issues. IMO, this isn't an issue, you may have a different opinion.
Let me ask you this, when you get a new accessory, is it totally PnP? Just plug it in and it works? Never have to configure or wire anything?
To close the loop on this. The Serial data was placed on pin 24 of the Radio(audio) board. That is not serial data. For diesel mother boards, while the naming convention of each header is the same for pins 1 to 24. The header are not wired the same. Only certain pins are connected between the R2LC (Receiver), Radio, RS Power Board Headers. Unfortunately that damaged the CCM.
The red and black wires on pin 5 and 6 of the 10 pin connector did go to the front markers and that was fine. Pin 1 is serial data in, Pin 2 was duty cycle out to the RS board, and they are fine also. So for this installation the original 10 pin connector could have been used and just pin 10 wire removed. That was Chassis ground and not compatible with ERR CCM. G
GGG posted:To close the loop on this. The Serial data was placed on pin 24 of the Radio board. That is not serial data.
I didn't quite understand this comment. In truth, pin-24 of the "radio board", aka the R2LC is indeed serial data. I'm guessing I'm missing something as I know that you know that. 
gunrunnerjohn posted:GGG posted:To close the loop on this. The Serial data was placed on pin 24 of the Radio board. That is not serial data.
I didn't quite understand this comment. In truth, pin-24 of the "radio board", aka the R2LC is indeed serial data. I'm guessing I'm missing something as I know that you know that.
Radio meaning Audio. I Believe that nomenclature is printed on some Mother Boards. The R2LC is the Receiver board. To be more clear the wire was soldered to pin 24 on the header where the RS 4.0 Audio board attached. Serial data is on Pin 10 of the audio header, not pin 24. G
Ah ha! I thought is was something lost in the translation. FWIW, I don't recall ever seeing the audio board called the Radio board, but I certainly haven't seen every possible motherboard either.
Yes, pin 24 of the RS4 board would certainly be a bad place to put serial data, that's a speaker lead! 
Oddly enough, pin-24 of the AD20A IR Decoder does have serial data out on it, perhaps he meant to connect it there.
Well, It is a diesel so the mother board was one unit no AD-20. G
An excellent point George.
Just want to let everyone that helped me with this issue, the engine has been returned in fine running order thanks to George (GGG).
I sent it last week and it arrived yesterday in time for Trainfest in Milwaukee.
Thanks again everyone and George.
Charlie
