ModelRailroadForums.com is a free
Model Railroad Discussion Forum and
photo gallery. We cover all scales and sizes of model railroads. Whether you're a master model railroader or just getting started, you'll find something of interest here.
We bought two of the M1 decoders today. They're incredible small and offer many features. Problem is, I can't get either to program using our DCS100/DT400. Both the Digitrax decoders we got today are working great. We had no problems (as usual) programming them so the problem almost has to be the TCS boards. Anyone know how to program the TCS M1's????
I put an M1 in my Concor Zephyr, I just programmed on the programme track with decoder pro ( Lenz system ) Everything worked ok.
Ken.
I've had no problems on the Programming track with the TCS decoders. You might want to give them a call. They also do have a good return policy.
Grande:
You programming the M1's on a programming track or on the main?
I use an EasyDCC system with a PowerPax in the programming track circuit, and I have no problems programming TCS decoders on the programming track. They also program on the main just fine.
For more on the PowerPax, see:
http://www.tonystrains.com/technews/powerpax.htm
jfugate said:
Grande:
You programming the M1's on a programming track or on the main?
I use an EasyDCC system with a PowerPax in the programming track circuit, and I have no problems programming TCS decoders on the programming track. They also program on the main just fine.
For more on the PowerPax, see:
http://www.tonystrains.com/technews/powerpax.htm
Joe, I'm using the program track. I called TCS this morning. They really couldn't help except to say they'd get to the bottom of the problem if I send them the loco. That's a great offer, but I'll probably just see if my dealer will trade them for Digitrax chips and leave it at that.
Update time...
We finally got to the bottom of this problem. A quick trip to our friendly local Digitrax dealer this afternoon got a simple wiring issue cleared up. It seems that the clown that installed the decoder when he was tired and in a hurry screwed up the install.
The main thing is that the problem is solved.
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a commision from some of the links and ads shown on this website
(Learn More Here)
ModelRailroadForums.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
RailroadBookstore.com - An online railroad bookstore featuring a curated selection of new and used railroad books. Railroad pictorials, railroad history, steam locomotives, passenger trains, modern railroading. Hundreds of titles available, most at discount prices! We also have a video and children's book section.
ModelRailroadBookstore.com - An online model railroad bookstore featuring a curated selection of new and used books. Layout design, track plans, scenery and structure building, wiring, DCC, Tinplate, Toy Trains, Price Guides and more.
|
