Variable Track Does Not Take Commands From Remote or DCS App

Landon EshbachOGR Forum Member

Hello All,

I have two variable voltage tracks on my TIU that get their power from a Lionel Type Z Transformer. I have never had any issues with the tracks until recently when they would only power up and take commands from the transformer instead of the remote or the DCS App. For instance, I always keep the CU and DU posts on and just ran everything from the remote/app. Lately, when I turn on the layout both (older lionel) trains will take off down the track without me giving them the command from the remote. The only way to stop them is by shutting the posts off! Any ideas?

Thanks,

Landon Eshbach

10/27/1710:29 AM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Did the variable tracks get set in fixed mode?

Try this. Power up the track with just a lighted car on it, select the track on the remote, and then press the TZV hotkey. Does the track power go off?

10/27/1710:36 AM

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H1000OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Check to see if these two outputs are set to FIXED. In FIXED mode they work exactly like the FIXED outputs on the TIU.

If I recall correctly goto Menu/system/ dcs set up/ Select the var channel and hit VAR.

10/27/1710:38 AM

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GreggOGR Forum Member

H1000 posted:
Check to see if these two outputs are set to FIXED. In FIXED mode they work exactly like the FIXED outputs on the TIU.
If I recall correctly goto Menu/system/ dcs set up/ Select the var channel and hit VAR.

I'd do that as well...If the channel is set to fixed you're going to get full power to the track as soon as the layout is turned on. The fxd key is like a toggle switch , it toggles between fix and var mode with each press. However the tiu remembers the setting you've selected.

10/27/171:02 PM

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Landon EshbachOGR Forum Member

Thank you all, that seems to have fixed the problem!

10/29/171:23 PM

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