Using Legacy controller with DCS

Ray,

   I am new to the Legacy system however this I have learned already, in order for you to run in the conventional mode with Legacy you must have a Power Master added on to your legacy system to use the Cab2 as your control.  However if you want to run

conventional with your DCS you use the TR function, which has 2 different modes, one for the TR TIU mode and one for the TR Z4K mode, with this option you need the Z4K transformer and the side receiver.

PCRR/Dave

Dave,

I have a ZW (Controller version), and I use the TR TIU, just as you described.   And can adjust track voltage.  (running DCS, Legacy/TMCC) I'm assuming if you have the Z4K xfmr that is when you need the side receiver?  Or, did I miss understand?

Don,

   Your understanding is correct, in order to run the TR Z4K you must have a Z4K and the side receiver to run conventional in the Z4K mode.  The TR TIU mode is the other

option and can be run without the Z4K and side receiver, from the DCS hand held remote control.

PCRR/Dave

You got it. The Z4k receiver is a bit on the scarce side though--some part of the Z4000 remote system is made up of end-of-life'd electronics and supplies are somewhat limited.

---PCJ

RailRide,

   It is my understanding MTH started to produce the side receiver once again, however not everybody has them.

PCRR/Dave

Ray,

In addition to all of the above, you'll need to turn off the DCS signal on the loop that you're using to run DCS engines conventionally.