DCS Lash Up Issue

Try doing it again, only use a separate length of track not hooked up to layout or take all stuff off track that has a third rail roller, shouldn't have to do that. I have my layout divided into blocks and all my lash ups are built with nothing else in that one block, and all other blocks turned off.  two units should go easy. If that doesn't work you might be missing something.

I gave it another go on an isolated track. No difference. 

First of all, do each run correctly on their own?

Did you try each in conventional mode?

Something is usually wrong when you're seeing those messages as you are. The remote isn't getting the proper response I believe. 

I went thru this recently and one of the batteries was failing. 

Engineer-Joe posted:

First of all, do each run correctly on their own?

Did you try each in conventional mode?

Something is usually wrong when you're seeing those messages as you are. The remote isn't getting the proper response I believe. 

I went thru this recently and one of the batteries was failing. 

They both work fine individually in command and conventional. The batteries in both are fully charged. 

Something to try: (from Barry B. several years ago, I think) If you can get the MU on the active screen on the remote, "Inactivate" the MU on the remote, then go to "Inactive list" and reactivate the MU. Now try it. 

That's worked for me when (sometimes) MU's get "confused" between operating sessions.

Jeff Horn posted:

Something to try: (from Barry B. several years ago, I think) If you can get the MU on the active screen on the remote, "Inactivate" the MU on the remote, then go to "Inactive list" and reactivate the MU. Now try it. 

That's worked for me when (sometimes) MU's get "confused" between operating sessions.

I tried that. After I reactivated the MU, and attempted to start up it gave me engine not on track but no check track. Again, still can't start it. 

I just looked up that first switcher and it's from 2004. Does it have the stock battery still inside?

There's something wrong that the remote is seeing with your engines and/or choices. At least one of them is not responding properly in the lash-up.

What version of DCS is this in the remote? TIU?

Engineer-Joe posted:

I just looked up that first switcher and it's from 2004. Does it have the stock battery still inside?

There's something wrong that the remote is seeing with your engines and/or choices. At least one of them is not responding properly in the lash-up.

What version of DCS is this in the remote? TIU?

I'm not sure on the battery as I got it used. I'd imagine its replaced. TIU has 6.0. Remote has 5.0. FWIW, I tried a lash up with a different rear engine (20-20145-1)  with the PC S2 in the lead and got the same results. 

Trainlover9943 posted:

Engineer-Joe posted:

I just looked up that first switcher and it's from 2004. Does it have the stock battery still inside?

There's something wrong that the remote is seeing with your engines and/or choices. At least one of them is not responding properly in the lash-up.

What version of DCS is this in the remote? TIU?

I'm not sure on the battery as I got it used. I'd imagine its replaced. TIU has 6.0. Remote has 5.0. FWIW, I tried a lash up with a different rear engine (20-20145-1)  with the PC S2 in the lead and got the same results. 

Whaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have to update your software. Both have to have the same software to talk correctly to each other. The remote is not getting the proper answer because it doesn't know the proper question!

5.0 had issues with this. 5.0 can't talk to 6.x as it doesn't have the codes.

Engineer-Joe posted:

Trainlover9943 posted:

Engineer-Joe posted:

I just looked up that first switcher and it's from 2004. Does it have the stock battery still inside?

There's something wrong that the remote is seeing with your engines and/or choices. At least one of them is not responding properly in the lash-up.

What version of DCS is this in the remote? TIU?

I'm not sure on the battery as I got it used. I'd imagine its replaced. TIU has 6.0. Remote has 5.0. FWIW, I tried a lash up with a different rear engine (20-20145-1)  with the PC S2 in the lead and got the same results. 

Whaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have to update your software. Both have to have the same software to talk correctly to each other. The remote is not getting the proper answer because it doesn't know the proper question!

5.0 had issues with this. 5.0 can't talk to 6.x as it doesn't have the codes.

That would explain it. I'll update the software on the remote. 

Updated the software on both the remote and TIU. Remade the lash up and it works perfectly. Thanks for the help everyone.