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Introduction To The AIU

The Accessory Interface Unit (AIU) turns the DCS System into a complete 
layout control system. Each AIU controls up to 10 accessories and 10 switches 
(turnouts) and allows you to control routes and scenes through your remote 
control.

The AIU itself is essentially a box of relays that 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 

Input

(For Daisy Chaining

Multiple AIUs)

Digital Input

(For Future Use)

Accessory/Switch

Connection Banks

ACC

IN = Armature of Relay
1 = NO (normally open)
2 = NC (normally closed)

SW

IN = AC Common
1 = Straight
2 = Curved

Required Tools

A flathead jeweler’s screwdriver for wiring into the AIU

DCS Accessory Interface Unit

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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