TIU address not found

Unfortunately, it's not something you did. It's a rare, but known, issue with TIUs. It's managed to give itself an ID# of 16, and there's no command that will change it back.

However, one thing that might work is to reload the TIU's software. This should also set it back as TIU #1.

What model TIU is it (look on then bottom for a Rev. letter) and what version of DCS is on the TIU, and also on the remote?

Barry, could the folks working on the software check for this condition and simply reset it to TIU #1 if it happens?  That would at least allow you to recover, and like you say, it doesn't happen that often.

Since the remote and  tiu are not communicating you don't have many  options.  We have 4 tiu in super, I don't think loading software changes the tiu address, Hope I'm wrong.  definitely work a shot though..  good luck 

John & Gregg,

could the folks working on the software check for this condition and simply reset it to TIU #1 if it happens?

I don't think loading software changes the tiu address

Actually, the DCS Loader Program, when loading the TIU's software, is supposed to overwrite the TIU's DCS ID# if it finds anything outside of 1-5.

It's worked for me and others in the past, however, I know of one occasion when the individual claimed that it didn't work.

I like hearing that, I hope I never have to find out.

I've been busy and just got back.

Thanks guys for the info on re-loading the software.

The TIU is probably one of the first ones as I have had it for a very long time.

I couldn't find any reverse letters/numbers on the bottom or the remote.

It's getting late so, tomorrow, I'll have to research on how to download software since the TIU has never been updated.  I'm guessing I'll have to buy some interface cords to connect my PC to the TIU.  bummer.

I found this PDF: should get me started:

http://www.protosound2.com/DCS...V23_Instructions.pdf

I couldn't find any reverse letters/numbers on the bottom or the remote.

It's getting late so, tomorrow, I'll have to research on how to download software since the TIU has never been updated. 

It's most likely a REV. G (original) TIU and if it's never been updated it's probably using DCS 2.x (shudder!)

When you update it, be sure to do the following:

• Update all of your TIUs and remotes to the sam release
• Since it's using DCS 2.x you must reset all of your TIUs and remotes immediately after updating them. Your devices will then be compactly empty of any content. You'll need to reload everything (engine, accessories, switch tracks, etc.) back into them.

This and a whole lot more is all in MTH’s “The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition", available for purchase as an eBook or a printed book at MTH's web store!