Premature PS3 Start Up in Conventional

There seems to be some quirks depending on how power is applied.  Other than the annoyance, no harm no foul.  G

Thank you G. Sounds like I'm not the only one that has experienced this. I assume it is a rather well known issue?

I don't really apply power in any specific way, just turn the knob to wherever I stop. Like I said, I haven't noticed any specific pattern. 

I had the same issue with a brand new RS1. Put it on the track and sound immediately came on and when I tried to go forward all shut down. My problem repeated and it didn't seem to matter if I waited for the cap to charge. I shut it down and 5 minutes later when I tried it it worked perfectly and continued to work without recurrence. I haven't run this engine much but I haven't seen the problem again. 

I think it's time for a little PS3 discussion. I did a post earlier that described my start up problems when the engines apparently miss the watch dog signal. My own opinion is that the capacitor is not charged fast enough to catch it. Barry indicated that maybe the TIU's are power limited if enough load is present. I also would like to comment that the PS3 systems are more sensitive to signal strength or the lack of. At this point in time, I would favor a PS2, 3Volt system over the PS3. This is my experience on my layout. 

Pat

Good to know it happened to you. Makes me glad it isn't just me. 

GHD - I'm running conventional but when I had DCS on the layout, which BTW NEVER worked right even with full "10" track signal but I found similar things with PS3 engines. I like the PS3 engines overall but have not been happy with the "cheapening" of the products - My 2-8-2 doesn't coast to a stop like it should, Premature start ups, etc. I'd be more than happy to have the battery. Never had issues with PS2. Don't get me started on the "wireless drawbar"....

You convinced me. I'm going to start a thread to discuss PS3.