DCS/DCC Switch
Your MTH PS3.0-equipped engine has a DCS/DCC selector switch (located on the
underside of the tender in steam engines). To operate the engine in DCS mode, ensure
the switch is set to DCS. If you wish to run the engine in DCC mode, ensure the switch
is set to DCC.
If you inadvertently leave the switch in DCC it won’t hurt anything, you just won’t be
able to communicate with your engine with your DCS system. Likewise, if you leave the
switch in DCS and try to operate the engine under DCC you may notice a humming
coming from your engine and you will likely notice that your DCC system’s overload
light will be on.
Programming Track (for DCC operation)
Your MTH PS3.0-equipped O Gauge engine can function on Programming Track
outputs from DCC systems. Most DCC systems can support the current requirements
of the engine as long as it’s not started up. If you plan on powering up the MTH engine
on your programming track, you may want to consider a DCC Programming Track
Booster.
Loading Engine Firmware
Your new MTH PS3.0-equipped O-Gauge engine affords you the ability to load Engine
firmware. Loader version 2.30 or later will allow you to do this. Please refer to the
Loader program’s instructions for more details. So, as MTH releases new features or
updates you will be able to take full advantage without having to ship your favorite
engine anywhere. All new updates are available on our website. MTH will make
announcements as they are available. Not all updates will apply to all engines.
NOTE: Requires a TIU w/ version 4.20 or later firmware, and requires
Consumer Loader version 2.30 or later.
LED Lighting
Gone are the incandescent bulbs. Your new PS3.0-equipped engine has LED lighting.
MTH uses various colored LEDs to simulate the correct lighting on your engines from
the warm, yellow-orange colored light coming out of an old lantern on your favorite
steam engine to the high-intensity halogen lamp on the latest modern diesels, LED's
allow for various, correct colors. Also, they require less power and do not emit as much
heat as incandescent bulbs.
Modes of Operation
The following pages have detailed descriptions of the 4 different modes of operation:
-Conventional AC
-Conventional DC
-DCS [MTH Digital Command System]
-DCC
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