background image

Accessory/Switch Doesn't Activate

AIUs Don't Respond

Switch Sticks

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

When I activate the accessory/switch from 
the handheld, nothing happens, or the 
wrong accessory/switch activates.

I have multiple AIUs daisy chained 
together, but the accessories on the last 
AIUs in the chain do not activate properly.

The switch opens but won't close.

Make sure you are using the AIU/TIU 
cables included with the AIUs.  While 
other cables may look similar, they may 
cause voltage drop and drain off too much 
power for the signal to reach the outer 
AIUs.

There is no reason the AIU should 
cause this.  Check your switch and 
wiring for defects.  (See Page 7)

Check to make sure the accessory/switch 
is mapped correctly in the handheld.  The 
DCS system knows only to activate 
whatever is wired into the AIU and port 
you map, so a mis-mapped model will not 
activate.

Troubleshooting DCS AIU Problems

Although DCS has been designed and engineered for ease of use, you may have 
some questions during initial operation. The following table should answer most 
questions. If your problem cannot be resolved with this table, visit the MTH 
Proto-Sound web site for more information and instructions for contacting MTH 
for direct service.  

www.protosound2.com

DCS Accessory Interface Unit

19

Summary of Contents for 50-1004

Page 1: ...ult the individual item s operator s manual for specific instructions on how to operate the accessory or switch PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE ACCESSORY INTERFACE UNIT OPERATOR S MANUAL C C CS S S D...

Page 2: ...rs of age without adult supervision As with all electric products precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock WARNING When usingelectricalproducts basicsafetypreca...

Page 3: ...t is especially designed to receive signals from the DCS System The remote tells the AIU which relay to trigger and it sets the accessory or switch into motion TIU Connection Input AIU Connection Inpu...

Page 4: ...our system working in no time Wiring To TIU Plug one end of the AIU TIU cable included into the TIU Input port on the AIU and the other end into the AIU Input port of the TIU Daisy Chaining AIUs Toget...

Page 5: ...connected AIUs into the system With all TIUs and AIUs properly wired and the transformer set to 18v press READ on the DCS handheld The system will automatically locate and add new AIUs to its map See...

Page 6: ...e accessories come in so many different configurations you should carefully check the wiring instructions for each specific accessory before connecting to the AIU Below are general guidelines to help...

Page 7: ...Switches Turnouts AC Ground Curved Straight DCS Accessory Interface Unit 7...

Page 8: ...Accessories With Two Contacts Examples Include Lighted Row House Operating Radar Tower Operating Rotary Beacon DCS Accessory Interface Unit 8...

Page 9: ...frared track activation device ITAD can be wired up to the AIU as well as the TAD or ITAD Such a configuration will allow the accessory to be triggered remotely by the AIU and DCS remote or via a trai...

Page 10: ...acts Examples Include Operating Passenger Platform A B C D NOTE To control lights and operation separately you can wire the lights into one ACC port and the operation wires into another A B C D DCS Ac...

Page 11: ...Accessories With Five Contacts Examples Include Operating Car Wash Operating Gas Station Operating Firehouse A B C D E A B C D E DCS Accessory Interface Unit 11...

Page 12: ...CS system 2 Using the thumbwheel scroll down the menu list until you arrive at System 3 Press the thumbwheel to enter the System Menu Your screen should reveal at the bottom that you are in the System...

Page 13: ...tance if you have three AIUs the one connected directly to the TIU is AIU1 the one connected directly to AIU1 is AIU2 and the one connected directly to AIU2 is AIU3 8 Select the AIU port ACC1 ACC10 th...

Page 14: ...handheld s ACC button See the DCS System Operating Instructions for complete instructions on editing and renaming accessories and for instructions on adding and numbering TIUs Select Characters For A...

Page 15: ...as shown in the AIU user s manual and your track s instructions 2 Go through the DCS handheld s menu as follows 3 Select which TIU the switch is wired to via the AIU A Press Menu Button B Select Syste...

Page 16: ...the switch and an alphanumeric character set is displayed Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the character set and when the character you want to type next is bracketed press the thumbwheel to selec...

Page 17: ...sories the softkey options are ALL S U ON OFF ACT ALL triggers all accessories connected to any TIU and receiving track power S U takes you to the handheld s setup menu where you can add edit or delet...

Page 18: ...dit or delete a switch throws the switch straight throws the switch curved NOTE Unlike with engines the ALL button for accessories and switches does not distinguish between active and inactive The but...

Page 19: ...o reach the outer AIUs There is no reason the AIU should cause this Check your switch and wiring for defects See Page 7 Check to make sure the accessory switch is mapped correctly in the handheld The...

Page 20: ...l rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state Specific questions regarding the warranty may be forwarded to M T H directly M T H Electric Trains 6660 Santa Barbara Road Suite 20...

Reviews: