MTHTrains Digital Command System WIFI Manuale utente
DCS WiFi
Digital Command System
User’s Guide
Welcome to the world of digital command control! M.T.H. Electric Trains® has developed the
most advanced and user-friendly layout control system available in model railroading today.
The Digital Command System (DCS) allows you to achieve realistic operation heretofore
unknown in the hobby. DCS was designed so that even the most advanced operations can be
performed easily, so you can quickly begin to enjoy the hobby at a whole new level.
With DCS you can control every command-capable locomotive on your layout, including
TMCC locomotives, independently. For Proto-Sound® 2.0 locomotives, you can adjust light-
ing, chuff rate or diesel rev level, sound and smoke volume for each locomotive; dial up a
specic scale speed; program multiple-headed locomotives to act as one; record and playback
an operational script; and much, much more.
These operating instructions include Quick-Connect instructions that tell you how to set up a
loop of track quickly and get running right away, so you can gain the benet of DCS command
features as soon as possible. The Quick-Connect section is followed by more advanced con-
nection and operation information.
Take Total Control
CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:
Recommended for Ages 14 and up. Not recommended for children under 14 years of age without
adult supervision. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and
use to prevent electric shock.
WARNING: When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be observed, including
the following:
- Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.
- M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer
and other electronic equipment periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of re,
electric shock, or injury to persons, such as damage to the primary cord, plug blades, housing,
output jacks or other parts. In the event such conditions exist, the train set should not be used until
properly repaired.
- Do not operate your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat,
resulting in damage to your layout.
- This train set is intended for indoor use. Do not use if water is present. Serious injury or fatality
may result.
- Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.
This product may be protected by one or more of the following patents: 6,019,289; 6,280,278; 6,281,606;
6,291,263; 6,457,681; 6,491,263; 6,604,641; 6,619,594; 6,624,537; 6,655,640.
©2019, M.T.H. Electric Trains®, Columbia, MD 21046
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Maximum Power Input:
AC Power Supply
0-22VAC, 190VA, 10.0 AMP
DC Power Supply
24VDC, 10.0 AMP
Auxiliary Power Supply
12-22VAC, 1.5 AMP
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Chapter 1: Introduction To DCS..................................................................................................5
The DCS WiFi Interface Unit (WIU)..................................................................................6
The Track Interface Unit (TIU)...........................................................................................7
The Accessory Interface Unit (AIU) ...................................................................................8
Recommended Wiring Methods..........................................................................................9
Chapter 2: Quick Start: Command Mode ..................................................................................13
Overview ...........................................................................................................................14
Accessing ALocomotive...................................................................................................15
Selecting And Starting ALocomotive...............................................................................18
Making The Engine Go.....................................................................................................20
Reversing Direction...........................................................................................................20
Activating Basic Sounds....................................................................................................21
Shutting Down A Locomotive...........................................................................................21
“Jumping” Between Active Engines .................................................................................22
Controlling All Active DCS Engines At Once ..................................................................22
Chapter 3: One-Touch Locomotive Control ..............................................................................23
Alternate Control Screen...................................................................................................24
Coupler Operation.............................................................................................................24
Headlight On/Off Control..................................................................................................24
Smoke On/Off Control......................................................................................................24
Engine Sound On/Off Control...........................................................................................24
Labor/Drift.........................................................................................................................25
Passenger/Freight Announcements....................................................................................25
Doppler On/Off Control....................................................................................................26
Proto-Cast On/Off Control................................................................................................26
Boost/Brake.......................................................................................................................26
Master Volume Slide .........................................................................................................26
SoftKeys............................................................................................................................27
Chapter 4: Menu Operations - Sound ........................................................................................28
Engine Operation Screens .................................................................................................29
Volume Controls................................................................................................................30
Proto-Whistle.....................................................................................................................31
Chuff Rate .........................................................................................................................32
Proto-Chuff........................................................................................................................33
Cab Chatter........................................................................................................................33
Brakes................................................................................................................................33
Clickty Clack.....................................................................................................................33
Auto Coupler. ....................................................................................................................34
Doppler Loop.....................................................................................................................35
Table of Contents
Chapter 5: Menu Operations - Control. .....................................................................................37
Smoke Volume...................................................................................................................38
Ditch Lights.......................................................................................................................39
Setting Maximum Engine Speed.......................................................................................40
Setting Acceleration Rate ..................................................................................................40
Setting Deceleration Rate..................................................................................................40
Setting Direction Control ..................................................................................................41
Chapter 6: Menu Operations - System.......................................................................................42
Engine Setup......................................................................................................................43
Adding Engines.................................................................................................................43
Deleting Engines ...............................................................................................................45
Editing Engines .................................................................................................................46
Track Setup........................................................................................................................47
Adding Tracks ...................................................................................................................47
Deleting Tracks..................................................................................................................48
Editing Tracks....................................................................................................................49
Switch Setup......................................................................................................................50
Adding Switches................................................................................................................50
Editing Switches................................................................................................................52
Deleting Switches..............................................................................................................53
Chapter 7: Advanced Wiring......................................................................................................54
Wiring Through AVariable Channel Only........................................................................55
Connecting TMCC To A DCS Layout...............................................................................56
Track Signal Improvements...............................................................................................60
Setting Up A Programming Track .....................................................................................62
Appendix....................................................................................................................................63
Frequently Asked Questions..............................................................................................64
Glossary.............................................................................................................................67
Service & Warranty....................................................................................................................69
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Introduction To DCS
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Introduction To DCS
RESET
Resets module to
factory settings
Wi-Fi
Blue when
Wi-Fi available
POWER
Green when
plugged in
TIU
Purple when TIU
is connected
LAN
Blue when ENET is
connected
WPS
White when
WPS initiated
The DCS Wi-Fi Interface Unit
PWR
Connect wall
adapter here
WPS
“Wi-Fi Protected Set Up”
Press to connect to your
WPS capable router
ENET
Ethernet port
for wired LAN
TIU
Connects to TIU
via USB cable
HOME/MTH
Selects between HOME
and MTH networks
WIU MODULE IS
PROGRAMMED WITH
SOFTWARE VERSION
1.1 OR LATER
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Introduction To DCS
The Track Interface Unit
Also known as the TIU, the Track Interface Unit is the brains behind the DCS system. Con-
nected between the transformer and the track, the TIU receives signals from the DCSApplica-
tion and relays those signals to each train you are controlling via the rails. The type of signal
relayed to the train depends on the operating mode at the time. If operating conventionally, the
TIU will raise and lower track voltage to control engine speed. If operating in command mode,
the TIU will send a digital signal to each train you are controlling via the track rails.
This digital signal is very powerful and contains a lot of information much like the digital sig-
nals used in today’s high tech products. These digital signals are what allow DCS to perform
the hundreds of functions designed into the system.
ATTENTION
TIU contains internal fuses.
If there is no output,
open the case (6 screws)
and check the fuse.
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The Accessory Interface Unit
The Accessory Interface Unit, also known as the AIU, plugs into the TIU and controls any
accessory or switch wired to it. Each AIU can control up to 10 switches and 10 accessories and
features the ability to turn the accessory on or off, or activate it momentarily.
The AIU essentially acts as a large relay and simply replaces the manual switches that are
normally used to turn on and off model railroading accessories. Connection to the TIU is done
through a special cable (included with the AIU) and up to ve AIUs can be daisy-chained to
one TIU.
ATTENTION: Connecting the TIU to theAIU output may cause damage to earlier
model AIU’s
ACC
IN = Armature of Relay
1 = NO (normally open)
2 = NC (normally closed)
SW
IN = AC Common
1 = Straight
2 = Curved
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Recommended Wiring Method
It is important for good operation to make the most efcient use of the power and digital sig-
nal available on your track. Poor wiring and bad connections offer resistance and can interfere
with receipt of the DCS signal and limit the number of engines and cars you can run on your
track. Be sure to use proper wire (we recommend 16-gauge or larger paired wire, like speaker
wire) and good connections (good connections mean crimp or solder).
Because center rail blackening is not conductive, you may nd that the blackening on your
track creates resistance that drains power and signal. If so, use Scotch-Brite®, ne-grit sand-
paper, or an LGB® track cleaning block to clean the blackening off the top of your center rail.
Advanced wiring information and diagrams, including wiring for layouts using blocks for
conventional operation, are located in the “Universal Locomotive and Accessory Operation”
section of this manual.
Optimal Performance Wiring Principles:
- Use 16-gauge or larger paired wire (such as speaker wire)
- Use a star pattern (home run wiring) to wire directly from the TIU to each lock-on
- Use a terminal block to carry power and signal from one TIU channel to multiple lock-
ons
- Avoid common bus wiring
- Solder for tight connections (not required)
- Clean the blackening off the top of the center rail (if necessary)
- Power accessories and turnouts via auxiliary, not track, power
- Place a lock-on (or wire directly to track) approximately every 25 linear feet, both
center and one outside rail
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Recommended Wiring Method
NOTE: This very quick wiring scheme (through the Fixed In 1 and Fixed Out 1 inputs) al-
lows for operation of the connected loop of track in DCS command mode only. Please see the
“Advanced Connection” section of this manual in the “Universal Operation” chapter for all the
wiring options if you have more complex wiring and operational needs, including conven-
tional mode and TMCC operation.
Maximum Power Input
0-22VAC,190VAC,
10AMP
OR
0-24VDC, 10AMP
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