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Recently acquired what appears to be an original TIU.  No “rev” on the bottom and has “ProtoSound 2” logo instead of “DCS”.  I confirmed it will power up.  I understand the older versions had signal strength issues but my layout is not large.

I purchased the DCS Companion 3rd Edition but haven’t finished yet.  

Can my old TIU be upgraded to current DCS software?  A dealer told me only “rev l” and higher can be, but I saw here that any TIU can be upgraded.

Can I use WiFi as primary control (with serial cable) and not purchase a remote?

Can I run a TMCC Command Bass AND WIU at the same time using a “Y” serial cable?

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Can my old TIU be upgraded to current DCS software?  A dealer told me only “rev l” and higher can be, but I saw here that any TIU can be upgraded.

As John stated, your dealer is completely mistaken. Any TIU (and DCS Remote) ever made can always use the latest software.

Can I use WiFi as primary control (with serial cable) and not purchase a remote?

Yes, if you also purchase an MTH WIU, item #50-1034 and the MTH DCS App.

Can I run a TMCC Command Bass AND WIU at the same time using a “Y” serial cable?

Yes, you can, either a Legacy command base or a TMCC command base. The cable you'll need is a DB9 splitter cable with 1 make end and 2 female ends, such as this one from Amazon.


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John,

the exact wiring for the WiFi unit

That's in The DCS WiFi Companion 2nd Edition in Part VI - DCS WiFi Interface Unit, 2. Setup and Configuration for Using the DCS Application (pages 45-48).

The Index has a lot of references to the WIU.

adding the TMCC/Legacy

The TOC for The DCS WiFi Companion 2nd Edition shows Appendix F: TMCC and Legacy (pages 220-231), which has everything that's necessary (and a bit more) regarding interfacing DCS WiFi with Legacy (or TMCC).

There's also an Index entry for "TMCC and Legacy" with 4 sub-entries under it.

 

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