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Greetings Forum Members,

I have a layout that has both MTH's DCS control and Lionel's Legacy control, each system operated with the remote controllers -- the old fashioned way.   I want to transition to an IPAD using DCS WIFI to control both systems.  My first task is to determine what hardware I need.

I have a DCS WIFI unit and a REV. L. TIU with (I think) up to date software.  The TIU is an older Rev. L.  It has an RS232 9 pin serial port only.  It does not have a USB port.  Here is what I intend to do following the DCS WIFI Companion.  Please let me know if I should change any of this.

1.  Using a 9 Pin RS232 Y connector with one male end and two female ends, connect the male end of the Y to the 9 Pin female port of the TIU.

2.  Connect one female end of the 9 Pin Y to a 9 pin male to USB adaptor, then connect to the DCS WIFI at the WIFI's USB port.  This is all I think I need to do for the DCS side.

3.  For the LIONEL side, connect the remaining female end of the Y cable coming from the TIU, to an MTH 50-1032 cable (two 9 Pin male ends).  Connect the other end of the MTH 50-1032 cable to Lionel 6-81326 SER2 Module at its 9 Pin female port.

4.  Connect the 6-81326 SER2 Module to the Legacy Command Base using Lionel 6-81499 DB-9 Cable with Power Supply.  My understanding is that the 6-81499 DB-9 cable has a RS232 9 Pin male end to connect to the 9 Pin female port of the Legacy Base, and a USB (?) end to connect to the 6-81326 SER2 Module.  It also has a plug for the power supply.

This is my understanding of how to proceed.  I ask forum members for any advice on this or changes that might be recommended.  Should I do anything differently?  All advice and comments will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for you time and help.

Steve

 

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Steve,

Reading through your description, this is exactly how my dual DCS / Legacy system is set up, except I do not have a need for the serial to USB converter.

If you have a need to run anything conventional, I would strongly recommend you add a Lionel Legacy Powermaster. It provides substantially improved variable voltage control over that offered by the TIU hardware. I have my Powermaster programmed as an engine labelled "Powermaster" with TMCC ID #1. I then use the speed dial in the DCS app to control voltage.

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