DCC/Motorola or Digital Command Control
DCC is a popular digital command control scheme wherein the track power is also
a digital control signal. That is, using a DCC controller, you can communicate with
multiple engines and have them all moving at different speeds or moving in
opposite directions on the same track at the same time. The power/command
signal remains constant and engines are “commanded” to perform as desired.
MTH is new to DCC but, we recognize it's importance to many HO operators.
So, we loaded our engine with more DCC features easily accessible to the operator
than any HO engine ever built previously. You DCC guys are in for a real treat!
DCS or Digital Control System
While the acronyms are close, this is about where the similarities between DCS and
DCC end. Yes, they are both digital control systems however, MTH DCS is NOT
DCC. There are several proprietary versions of DCC on the market but friend, this
is NOT one of them. MTH's DCS system is proven technology in the O and One
gauge markets and now, we've brought its power and simplicity it to you.
First, the power signal in DCS is NOT the command signal. Next, DCS employs a
fully functional bi-directional communication scheme opening a vast range of
advanced features and yet, is so simple and intuitive, you can enjoy them! No
programming tracks, bits and bytes, or conversion of binary to hexadecimal
numbers here! To add an engine in DCS, just press “ADD ENGINE.” After that,
If you want to start your engine, just press “START UP” or, to turn the smoke on
or off, just press “SMOKE.” No combinations of letters or numbers to remember!
We think you're really going to like this!
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M.T.H. HO 4-6-2 K-4S Steam Engine
From the factory, the DCS/DCC selector switch is set to the DCC position.
When operating your engine with DCS, make sure the selector switch is in the
DCS position. When operating your engine in DCC, make sure the selector
switch is in the DCC position.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the engine using DCC with the DCS/DCC
Selector Switch set to the DCS position. This will overheat the circuit board in
the tender.
If you try to operate the engine in the DCS mode with the DCS/DCC switch
set to DCC, the engine will not respond to the DCS commands.
CAUTION:
Do not apply DCS signals and DCC signals to the same track
simultaneously. The signals are not compatible; mixing the DCS and DCC
signals will damage the DCS TIU unit.
Your M.T.H. PS 3.0 equipped engine includes a DCS/DCC selector switch.
The switch along with the manual smoke unit and volume controls are
located under the water hatch on top of the tender as shown below.
From the factory, the DCS/DCC selector switch is set to the DCC position.
When operating your engine with DCS, make sure the selector switch is in
the DCS position. When operating your engine in DCC, make sure the
selector switch is in the DCC position.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the engine using DCC with the DCS/DCC
Selector Switch set to the DCS position. This will overheat the circuit board in
the tender.
If you try to operate the engine in the DCS mode with the DCS/DCC switch
set to DCC, the engine will not respond to the DCS commands.
CAUTION:
Do not apply DCS signals and DCC signals to the same track
simultaneously. The signals are not compatible; mixing the DCS and DCC
signals will damage the DCS TIU unit.
For more detailed information and instructions for operating your engine
please refer to the complete instruction manual which you may download
from the M.T.H. Website -
www.mthtrains.com
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DCS/DCC Switch
FRONT OF TENDER
REAR OF TENDER
DCS
DCC
Smoke
Unit
Control
Volume
Control
Manual
