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 markets. 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.
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.
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-decoder equipped engine. The best part about your MTH PS3.0-
equipped 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.
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