DCS/DCC Switch
Your MTH PS3.0-equipped engine has a
DCS/DCC selector switch located on the
underside of the chassis between the front
trucks. 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.
DCS/DCC Switch
Figure 6: Changing from DCS to DCC Mode
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