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DD40AX Diesel Engine
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NOTE –
If you apply more than 9.0VDC to the engine at start-up the engine will not
move. This is normal. We refer to this as “Anti-Jackrabbit” and this feature prevents your
model from taking off at high track voltages. Simply lower the track voltage down below
9.0VDC and then back up to get your engine moving. This applies only when you start up
your engine.
DCS - Digital Command System
While the acronyms are close, this is where the similarity ends between DCC and DCS.
Yes they are both digital control systems. However, M.T.H. DCS is not DCC. There are
several proprietary versions of DCC on the market, but DCS is not one of them. M.T.H.’s
DCS System is a proven technology in the O Gauge, One Gauge, and HO Gauge mar-
kets. 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 so simple and intuitive that you can enjoy them. No programming tracks,
bits and bytes, or conversion of binary to hexadecimal numbers here. To add an engine
in DCS, press “ADD ENGINE”. After that, if you want to start your engine just press
“START UP” or to turn the smoke unit on or off, just press “SMOKE”. No combination
of letters or numbers to remember.
Additional details can be found in the DCS manual that accompanies your DCS system
or on the MTH Web site, www.mthtrains.com With DCS, you can have a whole fleet of
MTH PS 3.0 engines on the rails and they will remain shut down until you command
them to start up.
DCC - Digital Command Control
DCC is a popular digital command 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 all of them moving at different speeds and in varying directions on the
same track at the same time. The power/command signal remains constant and engines
are commanded to perform as desired. Your MTH PS3.0-equipped engine has the ability
to decode and respond to these DCC commands. This allows you to mix and match MTH
PS3—equipped engines as well as operate them with any other manufacturer’s DCC-de-
coder equipped engine. The best part about your MTH PS3.0equipped engine is that the
decoder is built right in. No need to remove the hood and install speakers or boards. It’s
all done for you at the factory. Each PS3.0-equipped engine has a full complement of
lights, sounds, smoke (if equipped). Just set the model on the rails, apply DCC power and
hit F3 on your DCC handheld controller and you’re off and running.