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b y mth electric trains
ACCESSORY INTERFACE UNIT
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Compatibility
This device is compatible with any model railroading accessory or switch
activated by an external power supply or control switch. Consult the individual
item's operator's manual for specific instructions on how to operate the
accessory or switch.
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- Page 1 C S S b y mth electric trains ACCESSORY INTERFACE UNIT OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This device is compatible with any model railroading accessory or switch activated by an external power supply or control switch. Consult the individual item’s operator’s manual for specific instructions on how to operate the accessory or switch.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction To The AIU..................3 Required Tools..................3 Installing The AIU Into The DCS System............4 Wiring To The TIU................4 Daisy Chaining AIUs Together.............. 4 Programming AIUs Into The DCS System............5 Wiring Accessories And Switches............... 6 Operating Track Section................ -
Page 3: Introduction To The Aiu
Introduction To The AIU The Accessory Interface Unit (AIU) turns the DCS System into a complete layout control system. Each AIU controls up to 10 accessories and 10 switches (turnouts) and allows you to control routes and scenes through your remote control. -
Page 4: Installing The Aiu Into The Dcs System
Installing The AIU Into The DCS System Once you have completed the wiring and set up instructions below, it is easy to activate accessories and throw switches using only the thumbwheel and a single softkey. Be careful to wire each accessory as its instructions dictate, and you will have your system working in no time. -
Page 5: Programming Aius Into The Dcs System
Programming AIUs Into The DCS System Before you can add accessories and switches for activation by DCS, you must first read all connected AIUs into the system. With all TIUs and AIUs properly wired and the transformer set to 18v, press READ on the DCS handheld. -
Page 6: Wiring Accessories And Switches
Wiring Accessories and Switches You can wire up to 10 accessories plus 10 switches into each AIU. Because accessories come in so many different configurations, you should carefully check the wiring instructions for each specific accessory before connecting to the AIU. -
Page 7: Switches And Turnouts
Switches/Turnouts AC Ground Curved Straight DCS Accessory Interface Unit... -
Page 8: Accessories With Two Contacts
Accessories With Two Contacts Examples Include: Lighted Row House Operating Radar Tower Operating Rotary Beacon DCS Accessory Interface Unit... -
Page 9: Accessories With Three Contacts
Accessories With Three Contacts Examples Include: Operating Semaphore Operating Block Signal NOTE: Accessories controlled by a track activation device (TAD) or infrared track activation device (ITAD) can be wired up to the AIU as well as the TAD or ITAD. Such a configuration will allow the accessory to be triggered remotely by... -
Page 10: Accessories With Four Contacts
Accessories With Four Contacts Examples Include: Operating Passenger Platform NOTE: To control lights and operation separately, you can wire the lights into one ACC port and the operation wires into another. DCS Accessory Interface Unit... -
Page 11: Accessories With Five Contacts
Accessories With Five Contacts Examples Include: Operating Car Wash Operating Gas Station Operating Firehouse A B C D E DCS Accessory Interface Unit... -
Page 12: Programming Individual Accessories And Switches Into The Dcs System
Programming Individual Accessories & Switches Into The DCS System Programming Accessories Turn off the power supply, then make sure the accessory has been wired into the AIU as shown in the preceding examples and according to your accessory’s instructions. Power up to 18 volts and press READ on the DCS handheld to add your AIU to the DCS system (see page 5 for more explanation). - Page 13 Programming Accessories (cont'd) 6. Select which TIU the accessory is wired to (via the AIU) (See the TIU Setup section in the DCS User’s Manual for how to number TIUs.) 7. Select which AIU the accessory is added to. To determine the AIU’s number, simply count out from the TIU.
- Page 14 Programming Accessories (cont'd) Select Characters For 10. You may give the accessory a name up to 16 characters long. Select the “D” at the end of the Accessory Name character set to signify that you are done with this function. [A]B[C]DEFGHIJKLMNO PQRSTUVWXYZ#- &...
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Page 15: Programming Switches
Programming Switches Turn off the power supply, then make sure the switch has been wired into the AIU as shown in the preceding examples and according to your switch’s instructions. Power up to 18 volts and press READ on the DCS handheld to add your AIU to the DCS system (see page 5 for more explanation). - Page 16 Programming Switches (con'd) 4. Select which AIU the switch is added to. (See the Select AIU To Use explanation for counting AIUs in the Programming Accessories section on page 13.) 5. Select the AIU port (SW1-SW10) the switch is SEL AIU TO USE wired into.
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Page 17: Activating Accessories And Switches
Activating Accessories And Switches Once you have completed the wiring, mapping, and naming steps, you can easily activate an accessory or switch. 1. Press the handheld’s ACC (for accessory control) or SW (for switch control) button. 2. Scroll the thumbwheel until the arrow points to the accessory or switch you want to activate. - Page 18 Activating Accessories & Switches (con'd) For switches the softkey options are ALL, S/U, ñ or ö ALL triggers all switches connected to !: siding switch 1 any TIU and receiving track power to move into 2: siding switch 2 the position you select. S/U takes you to the 3: yard switch 1 handheld’s setup menu, where you can add, edit, or delete a switch.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting Aiu Problems
Troubleshooting DCS AIU Problems Although DCS has been designed and engineered for ease of use, you may have some questions during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If your problem cannot be resolved with this table, visit the MTH Proto-Sound web site for more information and instructions for contacting MTH for direct service. -
Page 20: Service & Warranty Information
Purchases from eBay or other online auction or selling sites will NOT be covered under warranty unless the seller is an M.T.H. Authorized Retailer. See our website at www.mthtrains.com to identify an M.T.H. Authorized Retailer near you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
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