I only use DCS Command control, how do I use all 4 TIU channels?
Clem
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First question must be, Do you run conventional and DCS? If you run conventional, and want to use only the remote, the only way I know of to use the FIXED channels and vary the output voltage is to use a Z4000 transformer with a Z4000 receiver, which enables the DCS remote to control the output voltage from the Z4000. If you don't run conventional, then you simply provide a power supply to FIXED 1 & 2, that provides a voltage of around 16-18 volts. Higher voltages will shorten bulb lives in locos & cars.
Do you have Barry's book, which goes into detail about setting up channels? (It has been on sale on Amazon.) I believe this was also covered in the DCS manual, although it's been so many years since I read it and set up my layout, I forget what it said.
Originally Posted by clem k:
I only use DCS Command control, how do I use all 4 TIU channels?
Clem
If I understand your question correctly, you can just set the 2 variable channels to fixed mode then all 4 will be fixed voltage output. If I didn't get it, please disregard my reply. Barry's book is definitely worth it's cost, if you don't have it already.
What I do if I'm only running Command engines is use the fixed outputs. I use the variable channels if I want to run conventional, PS-1 "which is conventional" If you want to run a command engine on a variable track you can set your remote to start the voltage at 18V if you choose. I use Z-1000 bricks for my track power.
I think what Clem is asking is how he sets the remote to control the channels. It's been so long since I've done it that I forget the details, but I believe its system/track/add track And then add Z4k track for the FIXED and Add _____[?] for the Variables.
I would agree that, since you only run command, you use the remote to set the VARIABLE tracks to fixed mode, and then feed all 4 channels about 18 volts.
If running just command engines you can set the VARIBLE channels up to work like the FIXED by:
System
DCS SETUP
Select VARIBLE 1 & press S5
Select VARIBLE 2 & press S5
They will now work as FIXED channels. I recommend using an auxiliary transformer to power your TIU.
Thank you Joe Allen………That worked perfect
Clem
