How to Upload Mth Train Files With a Serial Tiu?
Updated: xi/1/17
Wanted to share that the latest version of the DCS remote and TIU firmware is now available. (Updates are provided past MTH at no cost.)
How to check the DCS version that y'all have loaded to Remote & TIU: (You have to check each separately)
- Remote: Plough on remote and confirm the x.twenty number y'all run across when it first powers upwardly (4.10, 4.20, 5.00, vi.00, 6.10 as examples)
- TIU: Using the remote and with TIU powered upwardly, get to Carte -> SYSTEM -> TIU SETUP -> TIU VERSION
This version is important as information technology is required in social club to operate the new WiFi module (WIU) that is about to be released that allows you to control your trains with the Android/iOS app.
Download: (DCS v6.x for TIU & Remote)
- From MTH: DCS v6.10 (See instructions beneath on steps to download and install from MTH)
- Or straight .Zippo file hither: DCS 6.10.zip
(**Notation: You practice not need to change or upload anything to your engines. This is software merely for the Remote and TIU.**))
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Version 6.10 New Features
- Added Record/Playback In Super Mode
- Required For Wi-Fi DCS Premium App (Build 2.0.1 iOS and 2.0.2 Android)
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Version 6.10 Resolved Issues
- Addressed numerous fixes resolved with release of DCS WiFi Premium App (Build 2.0.i iOS and 2.0.2 Android)
Too please Note: To load this latest version of DCS you MUST use the new DCS Loader Programme version five.00:
Download: (DCS Consumer Loader Programme v5.00 for Windows PC/Estimator only. At that place is no version available for Apple/Mac)
- From MTH here: DCS Consumer Loader Program - ver five.0 (See instructions below on steps to download from MTH)
- Or straight .Zip file from here: MTH DCS Consumer Loader v5.00.zip
*You volition need to update the DCS Consumer Loader program to utilize the Remote & TIU files.*
Instructions on how to download and install the DCS Consumer Loader program direct from MTH:
(This is the software you install and run on your Windows PC to perform the TIU and Remote firmware/software updates)
- Visit www.protosound2.com
- Download the DCS Consumer Loader Program Version v.00 by clicking the 'Download Now!' link. (*Click for example photograph*)
- Fill out the required info then select 'Get to Download Software Page'. (*Click for example photo*)
- On the DCS Software Version 5.00 link either left click to download and note where the files are saved OR right-click and select 'Saved linked content as' and save to where you lot want. (*Click for example photo*) (Right click menus will vary based on Cyberspace browser used)
- Y'all then have file "V5.0.0.exe". (This is a file that can self-excerpt, you lot exercise non need winzip or whatsoever other program to extract the files)
- Use 'My Computer' or 'This PC' on your desktop or use Windows file explorer to become to where the file was saved.
- Left-click the "V5.0.0.exe" file (which starts the self-extractor)
- And then select the 'Browse' push button and relieve to 'Desktop' so it's like shooting fish in a barrel to detect, then click 'Ok' then 'Unzip' (*Click for instance photo*)
- Y'all now accept two files "Setup.exe" and "MTH DCS Consumer Loader V5.0.0.msi".
- Go to where they are saved and Left click the "Setup.exe" file to get-go the install process and complete. (MTH recommends un-installing older versions of the loader first)
- Left click the "DCS Consumer Loader" shortcut on your Desktop
- You volition and so see this screen where you can select icons to either load to TIU or load to remote. Click the advisable icon and follow the instructions. (*Click for example photo*)
- Note where y'all saved your DCS TIU and Remote files from the steps below.
- *For Reference* DCS Consumer Loader thread: www.gscaletrainforum.com/index.php?/topic/694-mth-dcs-consumer-loader-v500-electric current-version/
You volition too demand:
DCS version half-dozen.10 for the TIU and Remote: (These are the DCS data files that the Consumer Loader Program uses to update your TIU and Remote)
- Visit www.protosound2.com
- Download the DCS Version 6.10 by clicking the 'Download Now!' link. (*Click for instance photo*)
- Fill out the required info then select 'Get to Download Software Page'. (*Click for example photo*)
- On the DCS Software Version 6.10 link either left click to download and note where the files are saved OR right-click and select 'Saved linked content as' and relieve to where yous want. (*Click for example photo*) (Right click menus will vary based on Internet browser used)
- You then accept file "DCS6_10.exe". (This is a file that can self-extract, you practise not demand winzip or any other plan to extract the files)
- Use 'My Computer' or 'This PC' on your desktop or use Windows file explorer to become to where the file was saved.
- Left-click the DCS6_10.exe file (which starts the self-extractor)
- Then select the 'Browse' push button and salvage to 'Desktop' so information technology'south easy to observe, then click 'Ok' then 'Unzip' (*Click for example photo*)
- You lot now have three files. Two are the fundamental ones you lot demand "tiu6p10.Dcst" & "remote6p10.Dcsr" to use with DCS Loader programme. These files cannot exist used on their ain.
For instructions on how to upgrade the TIU and Remote software come across beneath or my website:
www.rayman4449.com/DCS_Tips.htm#DCS_Software_and_Upgrade_TIU_Remote (also see my website for info and photos for needed cables, additional data and troubleshooting.)
Step ane: Updating the TIU
**When updating to a different version of DCS software in your TIU and remote, yous should always outset by updating the TIU first.**
- Connect your TIU to the computer using either the 9 pin series or USB cable (Your computer can already be booted up)
- Plug the iii.5mm stereo audio cable ends into the TIU's "Proto-Dispatch" & "Proto-cast" ports
- Connect the power supply to the Fixed ane input port OR connect the Aux power supply to the Aux power port on the TIU
- Start the DCS Loader program
- Close out of any unnecessary programs or applications and practice not use the computer while the update is in progress
- Click the load software to TIU Icon
- Carefully follow the instructions on the screen. (it will instruct you to connect the series cable and 3.5mm sound cables)
- Then select the "*.DCSt" file (instance: "tiu6p10.DCSt ")
- The update process should start and will tell y'all when you are finished
One time you take updated the TIU software to the version you are wanting to employ, then update the remote.
- Connect your TIU to the computer using either the 9 pin serial or USB cable (Your calculator can already be booted up)
- Exist SURE TO REMOVE the three.5mm stereo audio cable ends from the TIU's "Proto-Dispatch" & "Proto-cast" ports
- Connect the power supply to the Fixed i input port OR connect the Aux power supply to the Aux power port on the TIU
- Start the DCS Loader five.xx programme
- Close out of any unnecessary programs or applications and do not utilise the figurer while the update is in progress
- Ensure your remote has good batteries and test it past turning it on.
- Ensure the remote is off before y'all become started
- Connect the remote to the TIU with the 4-pin narrow phone cable. (Be sure to plug the remote into the Remote input port NOT the AIU port!!!)
- Click the load software to Remote Icon
- Carefully follow the instructions on the screen. (it will instruct you to connect the serial cable and remote cord)
- Notation: When instructed to press the power button on the remote, the remote should remain off. If the remote powers up, it's non detecting information technology's plugged into the TIU.
See below steps for troubleshooting.
- Notation: When instructed to press the power button on the remote, the remote should remain off. If the remote powers up, it's non detecting information technology's plugged into the TIU.
- Then select the "*.DCSr" file (example: "remote6p10.DCSr")
- Follow the instructions on the screen
- The update procedure should kickoff and volition tell yous when yous are finished.
Source: http://www.gscaletrainforum.com/index.php?/topic/693-mth-dcs-remote-tiu-firmware-v610-current-version/