Hi,
Today I have the configuration with Legacy. I would like where and how I would install DCS +TIU in my layout.
Thanks,
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Leandro,
From page 122 of the DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition:
This and a whole lot more is all in "The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition", now available for purchase as an eBook or a printed book from MTH's web store site! Click on the link below to go to MTH's web page for the book!
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Originally Posted by Barry Broskowitz:
Leandro,
From page 122 of the DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition:
This and a whole lot more is all in "The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition", now available for purchase as an eBook or a printed book from MTH's web store site! Click on the link below to go to MTH's web page for the book!
OK, but then I just need to buy DCS and the cable and is ready!
In TIU so I just turn on the cable with MTH legacy?
I think that page "may" have an error, I was led to believe the only cable that worked properly with the Legacy <-> TIU connection was the MTH 50-1032. Pretty sure it was Barry that told me that.
Obviously, you have to wire the TIU to the tracks, and if you're not running it in passive mode, you also need to move the transformer connection(s) to the input connections of the TIU.
John,
Pretty sure it was Barry that told me that.
There's no error and I didn't tell you that. It's a little known fact that the original cable, which was a poor performer with TMCC, works fine with Legacy.
Leandro,
OK, but then I just need to buy DCS and the cable and is ready!
Correct - almost. You should also purchase a copy of The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition!
In TIU so I just turn on the cable with MTH legacy?
No, there's nothing else to do once you've attached the cable. Just add engines and go!
Originally Posted by Barry Broskowitz:
John,
Pretty sure it was Barry that told me that.
There's no error and I didn't tell you that. It's a little known fact that the original cable, which was a poor performer with TMCC, works fine with Legacy.
Someone told me that, sorry to blame it on you. That's interesting, another little data point. You're right about it being a little known fact. 
Originally Posted by Barry Broskowitz:
Leandro,
OK, but then I just need to buy DCS and the cable and is ready!
Correct - almost. You should also purchase a copy of The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition!
In TIU so I just turn on the cable with MTH legacy?
No, there's nothing else to do once you've attached the cable. Just add engines and go!
Barry, Thank you!
As I only locomotives Legacy I'd like to put the DCS system independent because at the beginning I did not use to control TMCC's.
In his book on page 116 (10. TIU Passive Mode of Operation) you explain this operation. So I connect the TIU in passive mode?
For now my doubt is how to connect the two separately, and how to connect the TIU.
Sorry but I read the whole chapter VI - 120 and did not find this information you connect systems separate and independent.
Thank you again!
Leandro,
For now my doubt is how to connect the two separately, and how to connect the TIU.
To connect them separately, just do so according to the Legacy and DCS connection instructions.
So I connect the TIU in passive mode?
Only if you need to run more than 10 amps/channel through the TIU.
Originally Posted by Barry Broskowitz:
Leandro,
For now my doubt is how to connect the two separately, and how to connect the TIU.
To connect them separately, just do so according to the Legacy and DCS connection instructions.
So I connect the TIU in passive mode?
Only if you need to run more than 10 amps/channel through the TIU.
Barry, thanks you again !
The drawing is correct?
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Connect the Legacy Base signal on the OUTPUT side of the TIU to the outside rail connection.
Originally Posted by Barry Broskowitz:
John,
Pretty sure it was Barry that told me that.
There's no error and I didn't tell you that. It's a little known fact that the original cable, which was a poor performer with TMCC, works fine with Legacy.
Must not be too little known fact, even I knew it
Originally Posted by gunrunnerjohn:
Connect the Legacy Base signal on the OUTPUT side of the TIU to the outside rail connection.
Ok, Thanks !
Chris,
Must not be too little known fact, even I knew it
That's because you read it in my book!
This and a whole lot more is all in "The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition", now available for purchase as an eBook or a printed book from MTH's web store site! Click on the link below to go to MTH's web page for the book!
