TCS CS-105 - User Manual

DRAFT
CS-105 DCC Command Station
& Booster Manual
Featuring
● 5 Amp Continuous DCC Track Output with User Adjustable Current Limit
● Supports 12V or 15V Power Supplies
● Soft Start Power Up Accommodating Multiple Sound Locomotives
● Short Circuit and Load Current Reporting
● 5 Status LEDs for Easy Status and Diagnostics
● LCC Features
○ CAN Data and Power Port
○ Plain English Configuration
○ WiFi and CAN Interfaces
○ Smart-phone, tablet, or PC WiFi enabled configuration
○ Up to 10 WiFi Throttles when using an external WiFi Access Point (Router)
○ Up to 4 WiFi Throttles in self hosted WiFi Access Point mode
○ Up to 250 Throttles through auxiliary LCC WiFi base stations
● Up to 62 Cab Bus (NCE, Ramtraxx, and SystemOne) Throttles and Accessories
● Up to 31 XpressNET (Lenz, Roco, ZTC, etc...) Throttles and Accessories
● Up to 260 Locomotives and Consists
● WiThrottle™ and Engine Driver through JMRI and WifiTrax WFD-30/31
● DCC Programing on the Main (with CV read-back via RailCom
®
)
● Global RailCom
®
Detector to Support Compatible Boosters
● Dedicated DCC Programming Track Output
● Märklin/Motorola protocol decoders also supported
● Software updateable by the User
Train Control Systems Phone (215) 453-9145
P.O. Box 341 Fax (215) 267-0735
845 Blooming Glen Rd. Email tcs@tcsdcc.com
Blooming Glen, PA 18911 Web www.tcsdcc.com
© 2022 Train Control Systems

Summary

Status LED Indicators

LED Functions and Meanings

Track Output Capabilities

Throttle Support via WiFi

WiFi Configuration and Modes

Locomotive and Consist Roster

Creating New Roster Entries

Roster Configuration Methods

Throttle and JMRI Configuration

Roster Management

Function Configuration

Configuring Locomotive Functions and Names

Consist Settings

Consist Setup and Behavior

Covers how to configure consist settings, including headlights and behavior.

Advanced Headlight Features

MU Switch and Directional Control

Operating Trains

Speed and Function Operations

Consisting Locomotives

DCC Decoder Programming

Mainline Programming

Explains Mainline (OPS) programming for configuring decoders while trains are running.

Programming Track Programming

DCC Address Programming

Programming Addresses

Guides users through programming Short and Long DCC addresses for locomotives.

Consist Address Programming

System Configuration and Reset

Factory Reset and Track Power

Explains how to reset the CS-105 to factory defaults and control track power.

Push Button Configuration Modes

WiFi Configuration Modes via Button

WiFi Configuration Methods

Web Server Based Configuration

Covers configuration via the CS-105's built-in web server interface.

Throttle and JMRI WiFi Configuration

TCS Throttle Based Configuration

System Settings and IP Management

System Configuration Options

Configuration Backup and Restore

Software Update Procedures

Updating Firmware via D.E.P.O.T.

Details the process of updating CS-105 firmware using the TCS D.E.P.O.T. software.

Updating Firmware via Web Interface

Troubleshooting Guide

Diagnostic LED Overview

Troubleshooting Track Power

Track Power Issues and Solutions

Addresses common problems related to track power, including LED status and short circuits.

Throttle Communication Troubleshooting

Addressing Throttle Errors

Solves issues like 'WiThr Server not found' or 'LCC Server not found' for throttles.

LCC Network Troubleshooting

Programming and Booster Troubleshooting

Programming Track and Booster Problems

Solves problems related to programming track detection, booster power, and specific locomotive functions.

WiFi Performance Optimization

Maximizing WiFi Signal Strength

TCS CS-105 Specifications