DCS Loader V5.00 TIU/Remote Loading OK but "Transfer Remote Data to PC" can't find TIU

I am no expert and the only time I did this was over a year ago, but it seems like I had trouble with the Auto Search feature and had to manually select the TIU com port and then it connected. My memory isn't what it used to be, but it might be worth a try while waiting for a better explanation? Then maybe Barry or GRJ or someone else more knowledgeable will be along with more information and/or the proper solution.  

I also had one serial to USB cable that I use for my Legacy system and I could not get that to work with my DCS system. Fortunately I have a Rev L TIU and found the proper USB cable which then worked great. The USB/Serial cable I have is the one recommended by Mike Reagan in one of the Lionel videos which is a Tripp-Lite USA-19HS. However, it works just fine with my Legacy system.

I can't figure out what I am doing wrong. The procedure instructs me to hold down the thumbwheel which I do.

You may have answered your own question. There is no part of any process using the Loader Program where one is instructed to hold down the thumbwheel.

The only time that anything is held down is the power button on the remote when performing a DCS Remote software update.

This and a whole lot more is all in “The DCS Companion 3rd Edition!" This book is available from many fine OGR advertisers and forum sponsors, or as an eBook or a printed book at OGR’s web store!

Well, that's what I thought.

I'm looking at the screen right now. "Help->About" says" MTH DCS Consumer Loader V5.0.0". When I press on the button for "Transfer Remote Data to PC", step 8 says "Press down on the remote thumbwheel".

Yes Step 8 does say to press down on the  button.... but not to hold it down. If I remember correctly I think I just hit  "start" with the mouse.

Power down everything and start over is all I have.

Like Gregg said...

Step 8?  I only see 5 steps...the same as the screen capture on page 150 in Barry's book.

open the loader and select transfer remote data  to pc. 

I have no issue performing the backup.  I was just questioning how the OP sees 8 steps when there are only 5.  Perhaps he's not where he's supposed to be, and referred him to Barry's book.

because there are 8 steps on my loader, I don't have Barry book

Gregg,

I don't have Barry book

You don't? Now, I'm really upset!  

Here is a screen shot of the V5.0.0 loader when I select "Transfer Remote Data to the PC". You can see the 8 steps. I have the 3rd printed edition of The DCS Companion and it still uses V2.3.4 screen grabs which does show just 5 steps.

Can anyone try this procedure on their system to confirm that it works?

This is the one I use and it works. (8 steps). I did have a little trouble at first  . It turned out to be the power supply. So I guess the question is.... How are you powering the tiu? Since you were able to upgrade the remote the 4 wire curly phone cable must be the right one. Maybe try another if available.

 Barry I did buy the original E version for ten bucks and lost the pass word so I bought it again,  There are days when I wish I had it but we just use the basic features...

Mark,

I have the 3rd printed edition of The DCS Companion and it still uses V2.3.4 screen grabs which does show just 5 steps.

That's because you have the pre-5.0 Loader copy of the book. The current, OGR-branded copy, has the screen shot from the DCS Loader Program 5.0 on page 150, as well as all other screen shots from the Loader Program 5.0, as shown below:

This and a whole lot more is all in “The DCS Companion 3rd Edition!" This book is available from many fine OGR advertisers and forum sponsors, or as an eBook or a printed book at OGR’s web store!

 Well this is really perplexing. I have the TIU on COM12. I can load code into the TIU, I can load code into the Remote, I can transfer a sound file to the PC. "Auto Search for TIU" finds the TIU on COM12 every time.

There was a similar thread from 2013 https://ogrforum.com/topic/backing-up-remote and his problem just went away.