So..i just aquired a, you guessed it...a Dynamis. my problem is it wont stop saying there is a short. i have a single piece of flex track attached and only one train on the track. I just cant get rid of th short........HELP me PLEASE
Hi Yodarian:
I don't know the system so this is total speculation on my part.
I just checked the User Guide Fault Finding section. It is very brief. All it says is to push the STOP button to reset the system after you have made sure there are no shorts. Make sure the locomotive is off the tracks before doing the reset.
You mention that there is a 'train' on the tracks. What type of train? is it a locomotive only or are there cars too? Get rid of the cars. What type of locomotive? Have you tried more than one locomotive?
I also wonder if it could be something to do with the way the channels are set. Page 21 of the User Guide seems to refer to jumpers on the command station only, but if there are jumpers on the handset too, obviously they should be set the same.
Dave
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Do you have more than one locomotive that you can test with your Dynamis system? If not, is there another modeler in your area who can bring over a different locomotive to test?
Tom
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even with no train on the track, i cant clear the short
Okay, that's an important piece of information. What happens if you completely disconnect the Dynamis from the flex track. Does it still short? Have you tried using another piece of track hooked up to the Dynamis?
no train, no track.......can't clear the short.
I suppose you have tried unplugging the Dynamis and letting it sit for a few seconds without power. Maybe take the batteries out of the handset too.
if i unplug the base the fault clears
Hi again Yodarian:
Perhaps it would help if you were to give us a list of all the things you have tried to get the system to reset.
Here is the site for the User's Manual:
http://www.bachmann.co.uk/pdfs/dynamis-user-guide.pdf
For example, have you done a Factory Reset? It is the last command on the menu. See page 27.
Have you checked to see if the command station is receiving a signal from the handset? Signal receipt is indicated by the right hand receiver LED flashing. See page 5. Unfortunately the manual doesn't show the exact location of the LED.
If you have tried everything then perhaps a call to their Technical Support team might be appropriate. The contact info is on page 23.
I have followed the Bachmann forums for some years. There are a couple Dynamis users and company reps. Join and ask.
The Bachmann web site has a lot of useful info.
Edit.
I just searched the Internet for Bachmann Dynamis short and one fellow in 2013 had the identical issue. Nothing connected and a short. He sent it back and Bachmann repaired it. New wireless receiver and command box. I cannot put the link here. In another forum.
Did you keep the warranty?
Rich
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sadly i aquired this item second hand and i doubt the warrwnty would apply.
I would still recommend askling at the Bachmann forums. I could be wrong.
Here is a link with contact info.
"Ask the Bachmann" forums.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/service.php
Hello all,
I just read your post on the Bachmann forums.
Unfortunately it sounds like the base station is the fault.
You said that if you unplug the IR receiver the short goes away.
Do you mean you physically pull the IR receiver from the base station?
Or, do you mean that you pull the power to the base station with the IR receiver still plugged in?
The IR receiver (antenna) can be disconnected from the base station. You might try to unplug and then plug in the IR receiver from the base station and see if that works.
You might also try another IR receiver (I just saw one on eBay; NIB, for $19.99 + $7.15 S/H), and see if that solves your problem.
If that doesn't work I am affraid it's the base station. If it is the base station contact Bachmann and see if they can repair the unit.
You said you purchased the system second hand. If you purchased it through eBay you might be able to get your money back if the item is "Not As Described".
The only caveat would be if you bought the item "As Is".
Hope this helps.
"Uhh...I didn’t know it was 'impossible' I just made it work...sorry"
A few things,
When powering up the Dynamis system always turn on the command station first and then turn on the handset. Now press the Emergency Stop button so the system will synchronize. Until you press the Emergency stop button the handset and the command station will not communicate with each other.
How is the Dynamis connected to track? A Hornby R8206 Power Track is not compatible with Dynamis.
Also, do not be surprised if someone with Bachmann directs you to call their Technical Dept or just ignores your question placed on their forum.
RR Baron
thank you....and yes i mean physically pull the IR receiver off the base station. with the IR receiver plugged into base station, it shows a short. Unplug the IR receiver from base station and the short can be cleared by pressing the E-stop. I'm gonna try to order a new receiver. I saw the NIB on ebay as well. if that does not solve the issue, then i will be contacting tech support.
Thanks for the update!
Just a few points of clarification...
When you hit the "Stop" button on the hand controller it blocks the IR signals to and from the controller and base station, thus giving the appearance that the short has been corrected.
If you do not clear the short and hit the stop button again; basically unstopping, the short resumes.
When you remove the IR receiver (antenna) this in effect does the same as hitting the stop button- -the signals are "blocked" or lost between the units.
When you remove the IR receiver take a look at the contacts. Are they oxidized?
You might want to take a cotton swab (Q-Tip) with isopropyl or denatured alcohol and clean the contacts. Allow the alcohol to evaporate (dry) and wipe down with a clean lint free towel before re-connecting the IR unit to the base.
Then power up the system, as has been previously posted.