I have tried running my new layout with the two variable channels so I can run conventional once in a while. I succeeded in running conventional engines, but I have to go through hoops to run command every time I start up. I have pored over Barry's book and can't come up with an answer.Is there a way to just turn things on and go ? I switched back to the fixed channels and find it is almost easier to run conventional with the throttles, as I have the TIU powered off the Acc terminals on the transformer.. So my question is: how do I set up a variable channel as fixed so I don't have to set it up every time I start up?
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Here's a previous discussion:
https://ogrforum.com/t...ou-do-it-with-remote
If that doesn't work you may have 2 faulty Variable channels whereas they can't be changed to Fixed Mode.
Basically it's:
Menu/System/DCS set up/TIU#1/Variable1/ soft key FXD
Menu/System/DCS set up/TIU#1/Variable2/ soft key FXD
From Gunrunnerjohn's post of 12/6/14:
I configure them as fixed, then if I need variable, just selecting the track and moving the thumbwheel will drop them back to variable until the next power cycle of the TIU.
I guess my question, can you lock it at a certain voltage, I have a PH180 hooked up to my variable, I'd like to set it to 14 volts to power the DZ1000 switches and smaller accessories
Thanks for the help. I should have guessed I probably missed it. It's exactly what I wanted.
Chris,
I guess my question, can you lock it at a certain voltage, I have a PH180 hooked up to my variable, I'd like to set it to 14 volts to power the DZ1000 switches and smaller accessories
Yes, you can.
Can you hint me where that is in your book. I can't seem to find it
Chris,
Pages 31 and 32. It's the MTV soft key for individual tracks.
In DCS 4.30, you can use the MSV soft key (not in the book yet - next edition) for either All TIU Tracks or ALL Z4K Tracks.