ps3 cant add

Test run it with just power and no TIU signal first.

Terry,

First, make sure that the engine isn't already in the DCS Remote, perhaps in the Inactive Engine List. If it's not in the remote, try what I've outlined below.

If it sits there dark and silent, and DCS cannot find it, it's possible that its DCS ID# has gotten out of the 1-99 range. In this case, try a Recover Engine.

Make sure that the TIU is ID#1 and then, using the remote:

Menu/System/Engine Setup/Recover Engine

If the engine is recovered, add it to the DCS Remote.

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thanks joe and barry,for the sage and fast advice , I will try later tonight 

 I forgot to add that you should always press the read button, if you're running the current DCS version 6.1.

If you're running an older DCS version, that maybe the problem. There were bugs.

terry hudon posted:

hi I have the ps3 #30-20360-1 Christmas loco, I ran it when it came out,has sat on the shelf eversense ,I put it on the track but handheld,and wifi both come back with no engine found,i have added other ps3 with no problem ,its like it in a deep sleep,or doa,,,,any suggestions would help ,thanks terry 

the problem I have been having is when engines are added and that not used for a long period, is that the address seems to be forgotten. Maybe it's a case of adding the engine to different control units like the MTH remote vs. the phone or pad? Maybe it's the old bug of disappearing addresses?

 When I go to run an engine like this, when I can't figure out why the controller won't see it, I use the DCS loader to identify what address is stored in the board. Then I can clear that address of any conflict like another engine or especially a consist. I also check and make sure the engine will play full shut down sounds so I know the battery/cap is holding a charge and will take an address change. I will run the engine with just power to make sure it performs correctly.

Terry, I just put a board in one of those for a customer and everything went smooth no issues.  I would pull the plugs from the board and then re seat them.  My bet is you will be up and running.  I see this often with PS3.

thanks everyone, its now in the hands of the very fine tec at pats trains,,,,hopefully marty that will work,again yunz guys are super !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!