Reply to "A quick question about the DCS system"

walt rappOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

I use the AUX port and find advantages in doing so.

For one, I can operate accessories that are powered by a source not going thru the TIU, or even those that are powered thru the TIU but not Port #1 (a dumb idea to me anyways) using my remote.

For switches I use external power on them, not track power. So by using AUX, I can control action of switches without power applied to the track. There's lots of advantages in this.

Another is for lighting that uses an separate power source. I can turn them on and off using my remote without having power on the rails.

While I don't have operating accessories controlled by DCS, I imagine the concept above would apply here too

Being able to control things without having power on the rails is a big plus.

Both situations obviously require the switches and lights and accessories to be programmed into your DCS system

- walt

5/20/228:52 AM

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