Ps1 start up with dcs

PS1 is only conventional only. You can't run it with DCS remote but in conventional turn your transfomer up to 8 volts let the BCR charge for 30 seconds.

That's funny.....I can run my PS1, and even my post war conventional engines using the DCS remote. Even on the same track w/ a PS2 engine! But it is tricky to do that last one.

 

The gentleman should be able to run his engines, but not with full voltage to the track for conv or PS1. Sounds like he needs.....wait for it.........Barry's book!

 

I do highly recommend it for this kind of information. This and a whole lot more are in the book!!

 

Greg

(You can thank me later Barry.)

Hi Yes, I have Barry's book. It is excellent I know that the engines will be run on my variable channels. I guess my main ? Was using the ps1 softkey for startup in relation to having BCRs in the engine. I realize that the engines are running conventional, the dcs is controlling the voltage send to the tracks via the tiu

Jeff,

 

After using the PS1 softkey, you must scroll up the voltage high enough to charge up the BCR. I'd use at least 12 to 14 volts on the remote screen.  If using 18 volts from a transformer, the actual voltage will be less than on the remote. Let it charge up for 1 minute and then lower the voltage back to 8 volts before using the direction button.

 

P.S.

You may have to scroll up the voltage to get the engine moving.

 

Joe-

 

Thanks - that is perfect - exactly the explanation I was looking for.

 

Thanks-

 

jeff

jcovert,

   Jeff the best way to run your P1 in conventional with the DCS is using the Z4K and the side receiver.  As the others have pointed out, all this is spelled out in Barry's DCS O Guage Companion, 2nd addition.  Set up your Z4k with the side receiver and the DCS hand held remote,  and as Greg points out you can even run conventional and P2/P3 engines at the same time, even on the same track, with a little planning.

Not only that, the DCS can control and run TMCC & Legacy via the DCS hand held remote also.  With the addition of an AIU you can also control switches and other platform automated features, via the DCS hand held remote.  With the AIU auto switching and auto route running are also an option.  In short there is not a hole lot the DCS can't run.  It's a matter of learning how to use it, definitely invest in the OGR DCS Video guide and Barry's DCS O Guage Companion if you want to fully educate yourself on DCS.  There is a lot to learn if you want to understand how to build and operate an advanced train layout with the newest modern technology.

We try very hard to get boys and girls who like computers interested in our hobby today,  once they realize how much fun the DCS really is, the kids become just as hooked on modern train hobby, as we were with our Conventional Tin Plate.  Because the kids have so many more options today, its hard to get them interested initally, our hobby needs to cultivate these childrens interests if we want our hobby to continue onto the future.

PCRR/Dave

 

 

 

 

Joe-

 

That procedure worked like a charm!!!  Seems way easier running the PS1 stuff with the DCS remote, than with my Z4000.  I was able to get the PFA stuff to work, no problem,

 

Thanks-

 

Jeff

Jeff,

 

Glade to help.

 

Though I use the z4k tracks to run PS1 engines, I have to agree with you that it is easier to program these engines with the Variable channels than with the Z-4000. There is a learning curve to learn using the Z-4000, where as the DCS remote screen guides you through the process even listing the program modes (features). No need to look up the number for each feature using the DCS remote as it's right there.