Low PS2 Battery

BillYo414OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I got my DCS system today. I opted to go with the WIU instead of the remote. So I got the app and got the train running and I eventually stumbled onto the menu in the app that checks the battery in your Protosound system. It says mine is low. I have ran the engine in neutral at 18v for an hour or better before so I assume the battery is about to be kaput. Would this explain why I wasn't getting an engine response from conventional control? And why I have odd things happen in command control? My electrocoupler doesnt work and I can barely hear the engine chuffing when I run 45smph because of the ruckus from the fast track. Does a dying battery cause this kind of stuff? Will I damage anything if I wait for a bit to replace the battery?

While we're here, I'm interested in hearing whether I should just upgrade to a BCR or full upgrade to a PS3 board. The engine in question is a 30-1337-1 Erie Triplex with PS2. I have the 3V system.

9/12/2011:27 PM

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