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Setting up a DTC Interface in iTrain

Posted by Bryan Lane on 2024-10-10 18:27

Hi Everyone,

I have recently installed a Fleischmann Turntable with the VPEB DinaSys DTC/DTS Controller.

I have added a turntable into the iTrain switchboard and also added a corresponding Interface and selected the only available COM Port, COM3:USB Serial Port.

However, when I now try to connect iTrain, I get an error message window popping up saying "Serial Port COM3 Suddenly Closed" and iTrain won't connect unless I delete that interface.

Does anyone know what the problem could be ? I suspect a problem with the COM port.

Then I tried this......

I have just plugged a USB cable between the DTC interface and my laptop and refreshed the Interface settings. There is now a new port appeared and when i select this, I am now able to connect iTrain and the turntable works.

I've attached another screenshot.

However, if I disconnect the USB Cable, it all stops working again !

Any ideas please as I obviously can't leave the USB connected to my laptop when my layout is in use ?

Thanks in advance !

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Posted by fritz spur N on 2024-10-22 16:26 Germany
a USB connection is mandatory needed between DTC and the PC where iTrain is running on - otherwise iTrain would not be able to "see" the turntable with DTC or the steer the turntable with DTC.
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Posted by Bryan Lane on 2024-10-23 09:44

Many Thanks Fritz,

I’ve now purchased an active USB cable that is 10 metres long. I will be trying it out later today to see if it works. If it does, my problem will be solved.

Kind regards,

Bryan

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