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Summary of Contents for MTHTrains DCS EXPLORER
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Page 1: User Guide
EXPLORER WI-FI TRACK INTERFACE UNIT USER GUIDE WI-FI DCS USER’S GUIDE... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Product Overview ..................3 Download and Install the DCS App..............4 Using the MTH Network ................. 5 Using your HOME Wi-Fi Network ..............6 For Routers with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) .......... 6 Routers that Require Manual Set-up (no WPS feature) ....... 6 Using a Wired Ethernet Network .............. -
Page 3: Product Overview
DCS Explorer Reset button Press and release for Reboot Track Product Overview Press and hold 10 seconds for Purple when factory reset track power and signals on Red when track Wi-Fi is overloaded Blue when Wi-Fi available Off until a... -
Page 4: Download And Install The Dcs App
DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL DCS APP for iOS and Android iOS: 1. Tap the App Store icon on your Apple device 2. In the lower right of the screen, tap the magnifying glass to search the app store 3. Tap the gray search bar at the top of the screen and type “MTH DCS”... -
Page 5: Using The Mth Network
The network name (SSID) and network key are printed on the label affixed to the bottom of the DCS Explorer. 9. Open the app and select your DCS system type. The choices are DCS Explorer or DCS WIU. You can change this later in app settings. -
Page 6: Using Your Home Wi-Fi Network
10. Make sure your smart device has Wi-Fi turned on and is connected to the Wi-Fi network of the router. 11. Open the app and select your DCS system type. The choices are DCS Explorer or DCS WIU. You can change this later in app settings. - Page 7 KEY. SAVE AND APPLY 13. Click the button in the lower right part of the screen. 14. Remove power from the DCS Explorer and close your browser. HOME/MTH selector switch to HOME. 15. Set the 16. Follow the instructions for connection to your home network using WPS in the previous section, however, ignore steps 7 and 8.
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Page 8: Using A Wired Ethernet Network
It may improve overall performance in an environment with unreliable Wi-Fi network signaling. 1. Attach the antenna to the DCS Explorer (It isn’t necessary of course but, it’s a great place to store it!). 2. Set the... -
Page 9: Luci (Web Interface)
LuCI is a web interface for your DCS Explorer. Think of is as custom web page used exclu- sively for accessing advanced set up and features in your DCS Explorer unit. To operate Wi-Fi DCS, most people will not need to access LuCI. However, if MTH releases an update to your DCS Explorer firmware, you will want to meet her. - Page 10 8. The home page of LuCI will be displayed. WI-FI DCS USER’S GUIDE...
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Page 11: Updating Wiu Firmware
Updating DCS Explorer Firmware 1. Access LuCI (see instructions above in this section). 2. Select the SYSTEM tab near the top of the page. BACK-UP/FLASH FIRMWARE 3. Select from the drop down list. 4. Scroll down the page until you see... - Page 12 SCREEN. Note: While the firmware image is being flashed, DO NOT TOUCH THE DEVICE (tablet, phone, PC, laptop) OR THE DCS EXPLORER! WAIT A FULL 3 MINUTES. IF YOU DO NOT, THE DCS EXPLORER COULD BE DAMAGED AND REQUIRE SERVICE!
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Page 13: Changing The Ssid And Network Key For Mth Wi-Fi Network Mode
11. After waiting a full 3 minutes, it is now safe to remove power from the DCS Explorer and reconnect it to your layout. Note: LuCI will never tell you that the step is complete. It will remain on the system flashing screen indefinitely. - Page 14 7. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select SAVE & APPLY. 8. Close LuCI. 9. Remove power from the DCS Explorer. 10. When power is reapplied, the SSID NETWORK KEY (Network name and password) will be changed.
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Page 15: App Tour
After selecting “Run My Trains,” the next screen you will see is shown here. Select the system you’ll be running which is “DCS Explorer.” The system selection screen will pop up when the app is first opened. Thereafter, the system selection screen will not reopen. -
Page 16: Main Control Screen
Main Control Screen Refresh: Tap here to read the track and refresh your app to the current state of your layout ‘Choose or Add an Engine’: Tap here to add your en- gines to the app and run them! Down Arrow: Tap here to pull down your engine list Bell: Tapping here turns the bell on and off Start Up: Tapping here starts up the engine currently displayed... - Page 17 Speedometer: There are several ways to control the speed of your locomotives. Tap once anywhere around the circular bezel once to set the speed. The engine will accelerate or decel- erate at the default rate. (See Page 53 in the DCS Manual) Tap twice anywhere around the circular bezel to set the speed at faster rate.
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Page 18: Engine List Screen
Engine List Screen MAIN CONTROL SCREEN, tapping CHOOSE OR ADD AN ENGINE On the or the down arrow, takes you to the ENGINE LIST SCREEN. This screen is used to manage your engine roster. From here, engines can be added or deleted. You can also see the list of currently active and inactive engines. -
Page 19: Adding New Engines
Adding New Engines ADD MTH ENGINE ENGINE LIST SCREEN, a list of new engines found After tapping from the will be displayed. From this screen, simply tap the engine name you would like to add. This will bring up the Confirmation screen. -
Page 20: Seondary Control Screen
Secondary Control Screen The Secondary Control Screen provides quick access to features commonly used while running trains. This screen is common to all engines so, some features may not be present on all engines. Rear Coupler: Tap to open the rear coupler (if so equipped) Front Coupler: Tap to open the front coupler (if so equipped) - Page 21 Protocast: Tap to activate the Protocast feature. (See Page 29 in the DCS Manual) PFA: Tap to activate the Passenger or Freight Announcements. (See Page 30 in the DCS Manual) Doppler: Tap to activate the “one shot” Doppler feature. (See Page 31 in the DCS Manual) Master Volume Slider: In iOS, tap, hold, and drag the circle on the slider to set the master sound volume.
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Page 22: Settings Screen
Settings Screen The Settings Screen is where you can tailor your engine’s behavior to fit your operating preferences. Like many things in DCS, the settings available are unique to your engine so, there will be differences between steam and diesel engines, for example. Most of these settings are saved in the engine and remain until you change them again. - Page 23 Reset Settings Engine Features Reset: Tap to reset all features of your engine except the address and custom name. Engine Factory Reset: Tap to reset the engine to factory defaults. To Unhide or Hide the E-Stop Feature: Unhiding E-stop, or Emergency Stop, displays an icon on the main control screen that when pressed for 1 second or more, removes power from the track.
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Page 24: Navigational Tips
Navigational Tips Like any app, once you know the general layout and how to move around, things get much easier. So, here are a few tips to help you find your way around. Engine Selection There are several ways to select engines. We’ve made this simple and intuitive for you. ENGINE NAME 1. - Page 25 (Track, Switches, Accessories) are available when using the app with the DCS Explorer. Clicking on the More button will give you access to select features that do function when the app is connected to the DCS Explorer.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) No DCS Explorer Found Make sure your smart device is connected to the same Wi-Fi Network as the DCS Explorer. In MTH mode, this is the MTH Wi-Fi Network. In HOME mode, this is your home network. Make sure the TIU has power applied. Confirm the green power LED is lit. -
Page 27: Service & Warranty Information
First, e-mail, write, call or fax a M.T.H. Authorized Service Center (ASC) in your area to obtain Repair Authorization. You can find the list of ASCs on the M.T.H. Website, www.mthtrains.com. Authorized Service Centers are required to make warranty repairs on items sold only from that store; all other repairs may-- or may not be done at the store’s own discretion.
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