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 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.
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.
Lionel Corporation No. 255, 260 & 263 Steam Engines with Proto-Sound® 3.0
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