I must admit to some confusion about this, but my basic question - if i crank the variable TIU input/output to 18 volts, can I operate a PS3 engine as if it were running on the fixed output channel? In other words, are all of the DCS control functions still available to me? Thanks, Bob
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You can run the variable channel as fixed. You need to check out Barry's Book.
Bob,
Yes, you can, with or without seeing the variable channel to fixed mode.
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If I understand your question "yes" Scroll up the voltage and then use the ENG key to address the PS-3. Of course it must have been added to the remote.
Press the TR to go back to scrolling the voltage.
Once you press the "ENG" key, then select the engine. Then do "Start up". No need to go back to "TR". Your engine is running in "Command mode". Leave the voltage where it is, 18 volts.
If you noticed as you scrolled up the voltage, Your PS-3 loco just sat there doing nothing. i.e. no headlight or sounds. That's because the watchdog signal is on and your loco senses it.
The only way to run your PS-3 in conventional mode is to turn off the TIU, but then you wouldn't be able to control it using the remote.
Thank you all. I have an add-on whistle smoke unit for my steamer that apparently requires startup in conventional mode. Thanks for the answers all and I will purchase the DCS Companion book!
Bob
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