Thanks G.
I now realize the E-Stop button will disconnect power out from the Cdr.
I have been experimenting with the Cdr and the Remote Cdr with respect to using each to control an engine.
I have found that you were correct in saying it makes a difference how long you wait before trying to go from Cdr control to Rem control via the engine reset.
The first time I posted about my troubles, I think I was going to the Rem too quickly after having reset the engine via the Cdr. I discovered the previous nonsense I posted about how one disconnects power from the track was just that -- 'nonsense'!
I am now able to go back and forth between controlling an engine from the Cdr and Rem (via the reset) by just taking the necessary time between powering up the Z-1000 or the Remote receiver.
Here is something that really bugs me:
Does anyone know EXACTLY what happens when you "add" an engine to the DCS Commander?
Apparently, (I can't find it documented anywhere) the adding of an engine to the Cdr will write something into whatever memory the engine has and it retains that info.
I knew the "add" operation of the Cdr would write info into the Cdr's memory -- that seems obvious!
BUT, I don't thinks it's so obvious the "add" operation would write something into the engine's memory but that is the only explanation I can come up with for why, after adding an engine to the Cdr, the Remote can no longer recognize and control the engine!
I don't think the Cdr's "add" operation changes the engines ID from the factory assigned value, BUT, it certainly changes something related to the ID in the engine which I guess is why the Remote can't recognize and control the engine after it has been added to the Cdr.
People warn about changing the engine ID from it's factory value (I suppose via the Cdr) if you are going to use it with the Remote Cdr at some point, BUT, I think what should be said is DON'T use the engine with the Cdr under DCS, IF you then intend to use the Remote Cdr to later control it!
I suppose if we agree that the mere "adding" of an engine to the Cdr changes it's factory default ID, THEN I can see why we say "Don't change the engine id from the factory setting if you wish to use it via the Remote Cdr".
This whole business is NOT VERY WELL EXPLAINED anywhere I know of!
Am I the only one bothered by the lack of precision in terminology and technical explanation?
I purchased Barry's DCS Companion (3rd Ed.) hoping to get detailed technical info but was disappointed.
I also have the edition copyrighted 2009 "THE DCS O GAUGE COMPANION" and have read it extensively only to discover the same errors/omissions exist in the equivalent material published in the 3rd edition.
However, it's all we have and certainly better than not having any info.
Sorry G -- I didn't mean to "unload" on anyone and I hope Barry and others don't take offense to my remarks about the DCS companion.
Thanks again for your help -- I only wish I can eventually be of help to others as well.
Ray
