In my post titled sgauge and tmcc I posed a number of questions about the functions of the powermaster and powerhouse devices. I got one response to consult Carl Tuvesent about the use of tmcc in sgauge, but nobody addressed my questions about the PM and brick. Need some response here.
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In your other post your points 1,2, and 3 are correct.
1. The only device that will control a Tmcc engine is Command base with Cab1.
(or Legacy system)
2. The powermaster can be controlled by the Cab1, but only to raise and lower track power, either incrementally in conventional mode or full on/full off in command mode.
3. The Powerhouse is a non variable single output transformer which delivers 180 watts at 18 volts to a TPC or Powermaster.
4. Assuming he obtains a Command base, how is TMCC connected to a DC powered S gauge layout?
TMCC is not compatable with DC.
You will have to add switch to switch from DC or AC/TMCC on the layout.
See:
http://www.tuveson.com/AllMode...ng/AllModeWiring.htm
Carl
I am sorry, I looked at the title of your post and passed it by several times. I know what S gauge and "S" gauge are but for the life of me I could not figure out what a sgauge was. I guess I am just getting old. Carl is correct, according to Lionel TMCC will not operate on a DC power system. The problem has to do with the TRIAC's used to control the motor speed and other things. Check on the "S" gauge forum. I believe there was a post there sometime back about connecting the TMCC signal to the track using a capacitor to each rail.
Al
Isn't S gauge traditionally AC, just like O gauge?
Rod
As far as I know, most American Flyer "S" gauge is AC, but they did make a few DC items.
AC Gilbert was mostly AC. S-Helper and American Models could be AC,DC or DCC.
Lionel Flyer is AC and TMCC(AC)
Now the new MTH-SHS sill probably be DCS/DCC ProtoSound-3??
Carl
Just like "O" gauge 3 rail the "S" gauge guys are being infiltrated by the scale DC boys only more so. There is a big push to change the operating system over to DC for several reasons. They are starting to run into problems with the different remote control systems however.
Al
Thanks for the verification guys. Real problem was my friend bought an S gauge engine which turned out to have TMCC. He thought buying a Powermaster would give him engine control. Got him straightened out.
Thanks!
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