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DCC Function Keys

QSI

Function Key

Description

Front/Rear Lighting

Bell

Horn

Not Moving:

Arm Coil Coupler Slack

Moving:

Plays Coil Couple

Radiator Cooling Fan

Not Moving:

Plays Compressor

Moving:

Plays Grid Blower Motor

Horn2 Toggle

Throttle Stop Zero:

Brake Set

Throttle Stop One:

Brake Release

Above Throttle Stop Five:

Brake Squeal

Double Press:

System Volume Up or Down

Single Press:

All Sounds Muted Except Horn/Bell

Startup or Shutdown

F10

L1 Control

F11

Not Defined

F12

F13

F14

F15

Summary of Contents for Paragon 3

Page 1: ...Release 0 14 Paragon 3 Diesel Technical Reference Manual ...

Page 2: ...ion Variable Access Acknowledgement in Service mode Direct Address Only Physical Addressing and Paged CV Addressing Modes support in Service Mode including Write and Verify Load Controlled Diesel Rev Level Sound Effects Macro Event Recorder DC characteristics DCMaster uses Direct Mode for CV Programming All CV s Programmable and Readable Enhanced Lighting Control Advanced Sound Support Consist Sup...

Page 3: ...0 7 Manufacturer Version 8 Manufacturer ID 38 10 Back EMF Cutout 1 11 Packet Timeout 2 15 Unlock ID Code 0 16 Lock ID Number 0 17 Extended Address MSB 192 18 Extended Address LSB 128 19 Consist Address 0 21 Consist Functions Type 0 255 22 Consist Functions Type1 255 23 Acceleration Adjustment 0 24 Deceleration Adjustment 0 29 Configuration Bits 6 ...

Page 4: ...isual Effects 8 41 F8 Master Volume 9 42 F9 Shutdown and Startup 10 43 F10 Radiator Cooling Fan 11 44 F11 Air Release and Air Filling 12 45 F12 Brake Set Release Squeal 13 46 F13 Horn Grade Crossing 30 47 F14 Station Sounds 50 48 F15 Yard Sounds 51 49 F16 Maintenance Sounds 52 50 F17 Radio Chatter Sounds 53 51 F18 City Sounds 54 52 F19 Farm Sounds 55 53 F20 Industrial Sounds 56 54 F21 Lumber Sound...

Page 5: ...rim 0 67 Speed Table Entry One 6 68 Speed Table Entry 16 69 Speed Table Entry 24 70 Speed Table Entry 34 71 Speed Table Entry 42 72 Speed Table Entry 52 73 Speed Table Entry 60 74 Speed Table Entry 70 75 Speed Table Entry 78 76 Speed Table Entry 89 77 Speed Table Entry 97 78 Speed Table Entry 107 79 Speed Table Entry 115 80 Speed Table Entry 125 81 Speed Table Entry 133 ...

Page 6: ...88 Speed Table Entry 198 89 Speed Table Entry 206 90 Speed Table Entry 216 91 Speed Table Entry 225 92 Speed Table Entry 235 93 Speed Table Entry 245 94 Speed Table Entry 28 255 95 Reverse Trim 0 112 KpLSB 0 113 KpMSB 32 114 KiLSB 50 115 KiMSB 1 116 KdLSB 0 117 KdMSB 0 118 KpSlow 20 120 Speed Step Smoothing 25 121 Consist Functions Type2 255 122 Consist Functions Type3 255 ...

Page 7: ...olume 128 137 Diesel Volume 128 138 Horn2 Volume 128 139 Coupler Slack Volume 128 140 Couple Volume 128 141 Uncouple Volume 128 142 Wheel Flange Volume 128 143 Compressor Volume 128 144 Manual Air Release Volume 128 145 Air Filling Volume 128 146 Brake Set Volume 128 147 Brake Release Volume 128 148 Spit Valve Volume 128 149 Radiator Cooling Volume 128 150 Grid Blower Motor Volume 128 151 Brake Sq...

Page 8: ...on Yard Volume 128 155 Maintenance Chatter Volume 128 156 City Farm Industrial Lumber Volume 128 159 System Lighting 2 160 L1 Light Definition 131 161 L1 Parameter 1 0 162 L1 Parameter 2 30 163 L1 Parameter 3 180 164 L1 Parameter 4 30 231 Light Dimmer 100 ...

Page 9: ...Control 20 186 Brake Timer 3 187 Uncouple Throttle Stop 3 190 DC Sound Setup x 191 DC Brake Set Voltage 70 192 DC Brake Release Voltage 77 193 Rev Level One Power 105 194 Rev Level Two Power 120 195 Rev Level Three Power 130 196 Rev Level Four Power 160 197 Rev Level Five Power 180 198 Rev Level Six Power 200 199 Rev Level Seven Power 220 201 N Gage Level Scalar 46 202 Load Power Filter 12 203 Ho ...

Page 10: ...128 218 Smoke Unit Idle Set Point 70 219 Smoke Unit High Set Point 80 221 Unique Control One Varies 222 AUX Select for DCMaster Varies 223 Bell Select 0 224 Horn Select 0 225 Control One 3 226 Control Two 0 227 Control Three 2 228 DCC Start Up Timer 1 229 Extended Consist Features 247 230 Easy Consist 0 231 Light Dimmer 100 232 Fan Idle Power 8 233 Fan High Power 60 234 Fan Rev Up Power 80 235 Fan...

Page 11: ...1 Random Sound Generator High 20 242 Track Sounds 15 244 Grid Blower and BroadCast Stop Packets 32 245 General System Controls One 17 246 General System Controls Two 128 247 Over Current Delay 10 248 Enhanced DC Motor Startup Delay 60 249 DC Motor Off Voltage 70 250 DC Track Voltage Read Delay 0 251 DC Motor Control Vmax 120 252 DC Motor Control Vmin 92 ...

Page 12: ...changes to rev level three Increase the throttle stop to one Pressing F6 causes the diesel to rev down one level per press Example After following the above example press F6 once Notice the rev level changes to rev level two Set the throttle stop to zero The diesel now automatically revs down to idle Automatic mode is now engaged Automatic Once the throttle stop is greater than zero automatic mode...

Page 13: ... CV193 through CV199 altering the power load thresholds providing proper rev changes from power load during operation Should the desired power thresholds need to be changed a simple tuning method may be used Set CV193 through CV199 all to 255 Now all power thresholds are disabled While running in DCC change CV193 lowering it until the rev changes at the desired power load Repeat for each of the ot...

Page 14: ... train s startup behavior relative to track voltage and at what control voltage full speed is attained The power curve may be altered by the speed table CV2 CV5 CV6 if CV29 bit4 0 or CV66 through CV95 CV29 if bit4 1 CV29 bit2 must be equal to 1 CV249 CV249 defines the maximum track control voltage without applying motor power Valid values for CV249 are 0 255 The distance between CV249 and CV252 an...

Page 15: ...ure one At about 14 volts CV251 maximum speed is set Motor power is removed once the control voltage falls below CV249 Please note that this DC controller honors vStart CV2 Acceleration Rate CV3 Deceleration Rate CV4 as well as the CV s used for the speed control as set by CV29 bit 4 By using these CV s the DC operation is smooth starting and stopping comparing to DCC operations Using CV245 and CV...

Page 16: ...tation Sounds are off and will not play unless F14 is pressed again From this moving condition and after 10 seconds pressing F14 plays an arrival sound effect once and on subsequent presses of F14 plays 1 of 3 different arrival sound effects until the locomotive stops Once stopped 1 of 4 different sound effects will continue to play until the F14 is pressed again The sequence now repeats At any ti...

Page 17: ...onds all Yard Sounds are off and will not play unless F15 is pressed again From this moving condition and after 10 seconds pressing F15 plays a sound effect once and on subsequent presses of F15 plays 1 of 3 different sound effects until the locomotive stops Once stopped 1 of 4 different sound effects will continue to play until the F15 is pressed again The sequence now repeats At any time when th...

Page 18: ...s no control over the universal consist and this consist is not portable to other layouts The controller is configured to remember what engine ID s belong to what consist ID and which engines receive the programmed function commands Now is not that easy Advanced Consist The advanced consist is defined by the NMRA CV19 contains a number from 0 127 or 129 to 255 What do these numbers mean 0 and 128 ...

Page 19: ...ive for F1 thru F8 Default is all set to 1 Bit 7 Bit 0 nu nu F12 F11 F10 F9 nu F0 CV22 The decoder responds to all functions that have a 1 set in CV22 and defines which function keys are active for F0 and F9 thru F12 Default is all set to 1 nu not used So depending on where the engine is in the consist Function keys may be enabled or disabled For instance the horn may be functioning in only the fo...

Page 20: ...Only Bit3 Not used Bit2 L1 Disabled 0 L1 Enabled 1 Bit1 Front Light Disabled 0 Front Light Enabled 1 Bit0 Rear Light Disabled 0 Rear Light Enabled 1 When the locomotive is part of a consist this CV allows individual lighting So now let see how we can configure an engine in a consist Set the engine ID to engine 3 Now set a consist address at CV19 Lets make it consist 60 So program CV19 to 60 Now we...

Page 21: ...dress CV122 96 F26 and F27 are enabled for consist address CV229 0 Cab light disabled DC Horn disabled DC Bell disabled AUX disabled L1 disabled Front light disabled Rear light disabled Note F8 and F9 allow for consist starting shutdown volume control and muting F5 and F6 allow manual rev control For a Rear Engine forward facing CV21 176 F1 F2 F3 F4 F7 disabled and F5 F6 and F8 enabled for consist...

Page 22: ... in the consist 0 Consist Disabled 1 Front Engine All consist function keys are enabled CV21 CV22 All lights except the rear light are enabled CV229 2 Middle Engine All consist function keys except F0 F5 F6 F8 F9 F26 and F27 are disabled CV21 CV22 CV121 CV122 All lights are disabled CV229 3 Rear Engine All consist function keys except F0 F5 F6 F8 F9 F26 and F27 are disabled CV21 CV22 CV121 CV122 O...

Page 23: ...cimal Reading CV s The tables are also useful for converting decimal to binary when reading the CV s in service mode After reading the CV use the tables to determine which bits are 1 and which bits are 0 Once the bit patterns are identified find the CV in this manual to determine what functions are controlled by the bits Bit 7 Bit 0 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 Consider a binary nu...

Page 24: ...0100100 00100101 00100110 00100111 00101000 00101001 00101010 00101011 00101100 00101101 00101110 00101111 Dec Hex Oct Bin 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F 060 061 062 063 064 065 066 067 070 071 072 073 074 075 076 077 00110000 00110001 00110010 00110011 00110100 00110101 00110110 00110111 00111000 00111001 00111010 00111011 00111100 ...

Page 25: ... 10010011 10010100 10010101 10010110 10010111 10011000 10011001 10011010 10011011 10011100 10011101 10011110 10011111 Dec Hex Oct Bin 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 10100000 10100001 10100010 10100011 10100100 10100101 10100110 10100111 10101000 10101001 ...

Page 26: ... between 1 and 127 Initial Value 3 Engine 3 Related CVs CV29 Bit 5 CV17 CV18 CV19 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 The decoder responds to all valid commands if the address matches the value in CV1 and CV29 Bit 5 is set to 0 Programming CV1 will program CV19 Consists Address to zero and programs CV29 Bit 5 to 0 Extended Addressing Off ...

Page 27: ...kEMF is disabled this value must be high enough to overcome the initial locomotive inertia See also CV65 kickstart Note CV2 must be smaller than Vmid and Vhigh CV2 CV5 CV6 CV65 and CV95 allow motor control using a simple line function The start speed the maximum speed the mid range speed and compensation for a motor that runs faster in one direction or the other are determined by these 5 CV s Whet...

Page 28: ...r 28 speed step mode and 7 for 14 speed step mode DC mode is fixed at 126 speed steps In addition should the forward or reverse direction speeds not be matched a small correction may be applied to either direction CV65 allows a small increase or decrease in forward speed while CV95 allows a small increase or decrease in reverse speed See CV65 and CV95 Note that whether operating in DCC or DC the a...

Page 29: ... value sets the delay between each speed step change and creates a momentum effect The delay varies with the number of speed steps selected The acceleration rate is determined as follows Seconds CV3 x 0 896 Number of Speed Steps CV3 20 17 92 seconds for full speed CV3 255 3 8 minutes for full speed Note CV23 is an additional acceleration rate that adds or subtracts to CV3 during active consists ...

Page 30: ...ts the delay between each speed step change and creates a momentum effect The delay varies with the number of speed steps selected The deceleration rate is determined as follows Seconds CV4 x 0 896 Number of Speed Steps CV4 20 17 92 seconds from full speed to stop CV4 255 3 8 minutes from full speed to stop Note CV24 is an additional deceleration rate that adds or subtracts to CV4 during active co...

Page 31: ...Initial Value 250 Related CVs CV2 CV6 CV66 CV95 CV29 Bit 4 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 CV5 determines the motor speed at the maximum speed step 14 28 or 126 if CV29 bit 4 is zero Decreasing CV5 decreases the maximum motor speed Note CV5 must be larger than Vstart and Vmid See the Graph for CV2 for additional information ...

Page 32: ...ines the motor speed at half the maximum step or the midpoint 7 for 14 step 14 for 28 step or 63 for 126 step if CV29 bit 4 is zero This value allows finer or courser control for the first half of second half of the throttle control If CV6 is zero this value is not used in the 3 point curve calculation Note CV6 must be larger than Vstart and smaller than Vhigh See the Graph for CV2 for additional ...

Page 33: ...escription The Decoders Read Only Type Revision is Stored Here Values Initial Value Related CVs None Bit 7 Bit 0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 This value cannot be modified 000xxxxx Diesel and xxxxx is the revision 001xxxxx Steam and xxxxx is the revision ...

Page 34: ...sets all CVs back to their original manufactured values unless the unit is locked 10 Loads and Saves Factory Stored Macro 12 Loads Factory Motor Test Tune 16 Saves Recorded Macro 38 Sets F0 thru F12 to match the Blue Line engine function keys 113 Sets F0 thru F12 to match QSI engine function keys 141 Sets F0 thru F12 to match SoundTraxx engine function keys 254 Resets all CVs back to their origina...

Page 35: ...to this location enables backEMF or speed control and writing a zero disables speed control If back EMF is disabled CV65 or the kickstart may be used to help the locomotive start from speed step 0 to speed step one by supplying a momentary increase of power overcoming the initial locomotives inertia See CV65 Also CV2 may need to be increased to keep the locomotive running at the lowest speed possi...

Page 36: ...55 Initial Value 2 Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 This value determines the maximum time elapsed before a throttle shutdown occurs from not receiving a valid DCC packet If the shutdown occurs the locomotive will be shutdown at the rate determined by CV4 and CV24 Note This shutdown only occurs if CV29 bit 2 0 System default is CV29 bit2 1 ...

Page 37: ...ock id number set to zero allowing normal programming of all CV s Users wishing to lock this decoder may start by programming CV16 with a recommended value of 2 Now unlock the decoder for CV updates by writing 2 to CV15 Once all programming is completed write a value of 0 to CV15 Now the decoder is locked Please note once the decoder is locked no CV s other than CV1 or CV15 may be read or changed ...

Page 38: ...value may only be changed when CV15 equals CV16 CV15 may always be read The following definitions may be used when programming this number Lock Disabled 0 Motor Decoder 1 Sound Decoder 2 Function Decoder 3 If this feature is use the recommendation is to program a 2 for value Please note once the decoder is locked no CV s other than CV1 or CV15 may be read or changed ...

Page 39: ...t 5 is 1 Values Values From 0 to 10239 are Valid Initial Value 1100 0000 1000 0000 Engine 128 Related CVs CV29 Bit 5 Bit 15 Bit 8 1 1 A13 A12 A11 A10 A9 A8 CV17 Extended Address MSB Bit 7 Bit 0 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 CV18 Extended Address LSB CV17 Valid Values are 1100 0000 thru 1110 0111 CV18 Valid Values are 0000 0000 thru 1111 1111 ...

Page 40: ...t valid address are 1 127 or A6 A0 where a value of 0 breaks the consist and all received consist commands are ignored The Dir bit selects normal or reverse directional lighting If Dir 0 than normal directional lighting is selected If Dir 1 than reverse directional lighting is selected Reverse directional lighting is useful when the engine is oriented backwards in the consist See Consist Synopsis ...

Page 41: ...that have a 1 set in this CV once a consist is configured A consist is configured by CV19 programmed to a value from 1 127 A value of 0 breaks the consist See CV19 This CV is used to configure the engine for a front middle or end in the consist An example for consist number 60 CV19 60 Front Engine CV21 255 CV22 255 CV121 255 CV122 255 CV229 246 Middle Engine CV21 176 CV22 5 CV121 0 CV122 96 CV229 ...

Page 42: ...led Bit 6 0 F7 Disabled 1 F7 Enabled Bit 5 0 F6 Disabled 1 F6 Enabled Bit 4 0 F5 Disabled 1 F5 Enabled Bit 3 0 F4 Disabled 1 F4 Enabled Bit 2 0 F3 Disabled 1 F3 Enabled Bit 1 0 F2 Disabled 1 F2 Enabled Bit 0 0 F1 Disabled 1 F1 Enabled ...

Page 43: ...ns that have a 1 set in this CV once a consist is configured A consist is configured by CV19 programmed to a value from 1 127 A value of 0 breaks the consist See CV19 This CV is used to configure the engine for a front middle or end in the consist An example for consist number 60 CV19 60 Front Engine CV21 255 CV22 255 CV121 255 CV122 255 CV229 246 Middle Engine CV21 176 CV22 5 CV121 0 CV122 96 CV2...

Page 44: ... not used Bit 6 not used Bit 5 0 F12 Disabled 1 F12 Enabled Bit 4 0 F11 Disabled 1 F11 Enabled Bit 3 0 F10 Disabled 1 F10 Enabled Bit 2 0 F9 Disabled 1 F9 Enabled Bit 1 not used Bit 0 0 F0 Disabled 1 F0 Enabled ...

Page 45: ...t the consist acceleration rate is added or subtracted to the Acceleration Rate CV3 If the sign bit is 1 this value is subtracted from CV3 and if the sign bit is 0 this value is added to CV3 to create the consist acceleration rate momentum The consist acceleration rate is determined as follows Seconds CV3 CV23 x 0 896 Number of Speed Steps CV3 20 CV23 100 1 792 minutes for full speed CV3 255 CV23 ...

Page 46: ...t the consist deceleration rate is added or subtracted to the Deceleration Rate CV4 If the sign bit is 1 this value is subtracted from CV4 and if the sign bit is 0 this value is added to CV4 to create the consist deceleration rate momentum The consist deceleration rate is determined as follows Seconds CV4 CV24 x 0 896 Number of Speed Steps CV4 20 CV24 100 1 792 minutes for full speed CV4 255 CV24 ...

Page 47: ...esponds to Primary Address CV1 1 Decoder Responds to Extended Address CV17 CV18 Bit 4 0 Speed Table set by CV2 CV5 CV6 DCC and DC 1 Speed Table set by CV66 CV95 DCC and DC Bit 2 0 DCC Only 1 DC Enabled Bit 1 0 14 speed step if controller set for 14 bits 1 28 speed step if controller set for 28 bits x ignored in DC mode 28 steps used Bit 0 0 normal lighting for front and rear lights 1 reverse light...

Page 48: ...othing 0 Front Rear Lights 1 Bell Sound 2 Horn Sound 3 Couple Uncouple Sound 4 Compressor Grid Blower Sound 5 Diesel Ramp Up 6 Diesel Ramp Down Start Diesel Sound 7 L1 Function 8 Mute Volume Control 9 Startup Shutdown Sounds 10 Cooling Fan Sound 11 Air Fill Air Release Sound 12 Brake Set Release Squeal Sound 13 Fuel Fill Sound 14 Spit Valve Sound 15 Wheel Flange Sound 16 Coupler Slack Couple Sound...

Page 49: ...it On Off 21 L4 24 L5 25 Horn Grade Crossing Sound 30 Track Sounds 31 Play Macro 40 Record Macro 41 Station Sounds 50 Yard Sounds 51 Maintenance Sounds 52 Radio Chatter Sounds 53 City Sounds 54 Farm Sounds 55 Industrial Sounds 56 Lumber Yard Sounds 57 Cab Light Toggle 60 Rule 17 Dimming Toggle 61 Rolling Thunder Test Tone 86 ...

Page 50: ...ts Which Function s F0 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 1 Front Rear Lighting Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV29 CV159 CV225 CV229 CV231 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 The front and rear light control is the default setting The lights brightness may be controlled with CV231 ...

Page 51: ...4 F1 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function s F1 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 2 Bell Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV136 CV180 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 The bell control is the default setting ...

Page 52: ...alue 3 Horn Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV135 CV138 CV224 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 The horn control is the default setting If a secondary horn is included in your locomotive this function may activate it by setting a function key to the Horn2 Toggle 19 and pressing that function key Now the horn function plays the secondary horn ...

Page 53: ...V139 CV140 CV141 CV187 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 CV36 17 Coupler Slack Couple Sound The couple sound effect plays when moving while the coupler slack arms when not moving and starts playing at throttle stop one CV36 4 Couple Uncouple Sound The couple sound effect plays when moving while the uncouple arms when not moving and plays at a predetermined throttle stop CV187 after moving ...

Page 54: ...fect plays when stopped while the grid blower motor plays when moving The grid blower plays if the locomotive is moving While the grid blower is active the locomotive s rev levels will slowly be decreased down to idle If the throttle is increased while the grid blower is active the grid blower is turned off and rev levels follow the throttle power levels The grid blower motor is turned off at thro...

Page 55: ...ed CVs CV33 CV61 CV137 CV193 CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 Repeated pressings of this function key may ramp the diesel locomotive up If the locomotive throttle is higher than the rev level one press will ramp the locomotive up to the throttle setting rev level The locomotive must be moving before this function is allowed See DCC Rev Up Down Control ...

Page 56: ...it 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 Repeated pressings of this function key may ramp the diesel locomotive down If the locomotive throttle is lower than the rev level one press will ramp the locomotive down to the throttle setting rev level The locomotive must be moving before this function is allowed If the locomotive is stopped and the sounds are off the sound unit is activated See DCC Rev Up Down Contro...

Page 57: ...nitial Value 21 Smoke Unit Control L1 Visual Effects Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV246 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 Repeated pressing of this function key toggles the Smoke Unit on and off for Locomotives that have Smoke Units If the Locomotive has no smoke unit then this function key toggles the L1 Visual Effects on and off ...

Page 58: ...s 0 to 255 Initial Value 9 Mute Volume Control Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV130 CV134 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Pressing this function once mutes the volume and reverses the volume control direction Double pressings of this function cause the volume to either increase or decrease by a factor of step size CV130 ...

Page 59: ...down Locomotive Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV137 CV245 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Pressing this function if the locomotive is silent enables the audio The startup sounds plays if enabled CV245 Pressing this function if the sound unit is active and if the locomotive is stopped brake set the shutdown sound will play and then the sound unit deactivates ...

Page 60: ...nition Description Selects Which Function s F10 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 11 Radiator Cooling Fan Audio Effect Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV149 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 Pressing this function toggles the radiator cooling fan on and off ...

Page 61: ... to 255 Initial Value 12 Air Release and Air Filling Audio Effects Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV144 CV145 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Pressing this function when the locomotive is stopped plays the air filling sound effects while pressing this function when the locomotive is moving plays the air release sound effects ...

Page 62: ...cts Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV146 CV147 CV151 CV191 CV192 CV209 CV210 CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 Pressing this function when the locomotive is stopped plays the brake set sound effects while pressing this function when the locomotive is moving below throttle stop 5 plays the brake release sound effects Above throttle stop 5 the brake squeal sound effect plays ...

Page 63: ...0 to 255 Initial Value 30 Horn Grade Crossing Sound Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV224 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 Pressing this function activates the grade crossing warning signal The currently selected whistle is used See CV224 This signal sequence is as follows Long whistle Long whistle Short whistle Long whistle ...

Page 64: ... Function s F14 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 50 Station Sounds Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV153 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 Pressing this function activates the Station Sounds See Station Sounds under the Enhanced Sounds Section CV153 sets the volume for this sound effect ...

Page 65: ...Which Function s F15 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 51 Yard Sounds Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV153 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 Pressing this function activates the Yard Sounds See Yard Sounds under the Enhanced Sounds Section CV153 sets the volume for this sound effect ...

Page 66: ...ription Selects Which Function s F16 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 52 Maintenance Sounds Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV155 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 Pressing this function activates a random Maintenance Sound CV155 sets the volume for this sound effect ...

Page 67: ...ption Selects Which Function s F17 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 53 Radio Chatter Sounds Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV155 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 Pressing this function activates a random Radio Chatter Sound CV155 sets the volume for this sound effect ...

Page 68: ...on Description Selects Which Function s F18 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 54 City Sounds Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV156 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 Pressing this function activates a random City Sound CV156 sets the volume for this sound effect ...

Page 69: ...on Description Selects Which Function s F19 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 55 Farm Sounds Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV156 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 Pressing this function activates a random Farm Sound CV156 sets the volume for this sound effect ...

Page 70: ...cription Selects Which Function s F20 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 56 Industrial Sounds Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV156 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 Pressing this function activates a random Industrial Sound CV156 sets the volume for this sound effect ...

Page 71: ... Description Selects Which Function s F21 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 57 Lumber Sounds Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV156 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 Pressing this function activates a random Lumber Sound CV156 sets the volume for this sound effect ...

Page 72: ...nition Description Selects Which Function s F22 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 19 Horn2 Toggle Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV35 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 This function toggles the horn F2 default between the primary horn and a secondary horn ...

Page 73: ...unction Definition Description Selects Which Function s F23 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 31 Related CVs CV33 CV61 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 Repeated pressing of this function key toggles the Track Sounds Effects on and off ...

Page 74: ... Function Definition Description Selects Which Function s F24 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 8 Related CVs CV33 CV61 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Repeated pressing of this function key toggles the L1 Visual Effects on and off ...

Page 75: ...ion Definition Description Selects Which Function s F25 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 20 Related CVs CV33 CV61 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Pressing this function activates a pre recorded horn This horn will play through and stop ...

Page 76: ... Selects Which Function s F26 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 40 Play Macro Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV238 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 This function plays the recorded locomotive actions See CV238 for a further explanation on recording and playing back a macro ...

Page 77: ...Which Function s F27 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 41 Record Macro Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV238 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 This function records the locomotive actions over a period of time See CV238 for a further explanation on recording and playing back a macro ...

Page 78: ... Value 18 Brake Squeal Related CVs CV33 CV61 CV151 CV184 CV185 CV186 CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 Pressing this function activates the Brake Squeal Sound Effect CV151 sets the volume for this sound effect CV184 CV185 and CV186 control how the brake squeal is triggered and CV227 allows disabling the automatic brake squeal ...

Page 79: ...it 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 The kick start is only enabled when the backemf is disabled See CV10 on backemf disabling The kick start value is added to the motor power startup voltage CV2 for a short duration of time and only during the transition from speed step zero to speed step one The kick start value is decreased form its initial value slowly to zero allowing a smoother operation ...

Page 80: ...ching etc The value is scalar in nature that is it is multiplied by the desired output speed The output speed is determined as follows CV66 128 x output speed A value less than 128 scales down a value greater the 128 scales up So if CV66 16 than the speed will be multiplied by 0 125 for a 12 5 reduction Likewise if CV66 160 then the speed will be multiplied by 1 25 for a 125 increase A value of 0 ...

Page 81: ...is selected if CV29 bit4 1 This speed table functions for 14 28 and 126 speed step modes Each table value represents motor speed where 0 is off and 255 is maximum Each ascending value from CV67 must be a larger value than the previous For 14 speed steps every other value is used starting with CV67 For 28 speed steps every value is used and 126 speed step interpolation between the points is used ...

Page 82: ...Table CV67 6 CV68 16 CV69 24 CV70 34 CV71 42 CV72 52 CV73 60 CV74 70 CV75 78 CV76 89 CV77 97 CV78 107 CV79 115 CV80 125 CV81 133 CV82 143 CV83 151 CV84 161 CV85 169 CV86 180 CV87 188 CV88 198 CV89 206 CV90 216 CV91 225 CV92 235 CV93 245 CV94 255 ...

Page 83: ...ng etc The value is scalar in nature that is it is multiplied by the desired output speed The output speed is determined as follows CV66 128 x output speed A value less than 128 scales down a value greater the 128 scales up So if CV95 16 than the speed will be multiplied by 0 125 for a 12 5 reduction Likewise if CV95 160 then the speed will be multiplied by 1 25 for a 125 increase A value of 0 dis...

Page 84: ...on The Proportional Gain of the Motor Controller Values 0 32767 Initial Value CV113 32 CV112 0 Related CVs CV114 CV120 Bit 7 Bit 0 x x x x x x x x CV113 is the MSB while CV112 is the LSB representing the PID controller s proportional gain ...

Page 85: ...iption The Integral Gain of the Motor Controller Values 0 32767 Initial Value CV115 1 CV114 50 Related CVs CV112 CV120 Bit 7 Bit 0 x x x x x x x x CV115 is the MSB while CV114 is the LSB representing the PID controller s integral gain ...

Page 86: ...tion The Derivative Gain of the Motor Controller Values 0 32767 Initial Value CV117 0 CV116 0 Related CVs CV112 CV120 Bit 7 Bit 0 x x x x x x x x CV117 is the MSB while CV116 is the LSB representing the PID controllers proportional gain ...

Page 87: ...alue 20 Related CVs CV112 CV120 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 This value allows the locomotive to creep at very slow speeds Increasing this value increases the added torque at these very slow speeds Setting this value to zero disables the slow speed algorithm and may cause the slow speed to become jerky or not run at all ...

Page 88: ...ast change of speed which is not smooth This parameter allows interpolation between the speed steps creating a very smooth effect This effect also adds momentum It is recommended that CV3 and CV4 be disabled while setting this feature If additional momentum is still needed than adjust CV3 and CV4 as needed A lower value for CV120 creates a smoother change but adds momentum This CV only functions i...

Page 89: ...hat have a 1 set in this CV once a consist is configured A consist is configured by CV19 programmed to a value from 1 127 A value of 0 breaks the consist See CV19 This CV is used to configure the engine for a front middle or end in the consist An example for consist number 60 CV19 60 Front Engine CV21 255 CV22 255 CV121 255 CV122 255 CV229 246 Middle Engine CV21 176 CV22 5 CV121 0 CV122 96 CV229 0...

Page 90: ...t 6 0 F19 Disabled 1 F19 Enabled Bit 5 0 F18 Disabled 1 F18 Enabled Bit 4 0 F17 Disabled 1 F17 Enabled Bit 3 0 F16 Disabled 1 F16 Enabled Bit 2 0 F15 Disabled 1 F15 Enabled Bit 1 0 F14 Disabled 1 F14 Enabled Bit 0 0 F13 Disabled 1 F13 Enabled ...

Page 91: ...hat have a 1 set in this CV once a consist is configured A consist is configured by CV19 programmed to a value from 1 127 A value of 0 breaks the consist See CV19 This CV is used to configure the engine for a front middle or end in the consist An example for consist number 60 CV19 60 Front Engine CV21 255 CV22 255 CV121 255 CV122 255 CV229 246 Middle Engine CV21 176 CV22 5 CV121 0 CV122 96 CV229 0...

Page 92: ...t 6 0 F27 Disabled 1 F27 Enabled Bit 5 0 F26 Disabled 1 F26 Enabled Bit 4 0 F25 Disabled 1 F25 Enabled Bit 3 0 F24 Disabled 1 F24 Enabled Bit 2 0 F23 Disabled 1 F23 Enabled Bit 1 0 F22 Disabled 1 F22 Enabled Bit 0 0 F21 Disabled 1 F21 Enabled ...

Page 93: ...al Value 16 Related CVs CV41 CV133 CV134 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 The decoder s analog potentiometer volume control increases or decreases the volume of the sound The change between the 255 available steps may be set from 0 to 255 Every press of the volume toggle switch will result in a volume change incrementing or decrementing by this value ...

Page 94: ...play all sound effects Many factors contribute to what the necessary voltage is such as the power source the startup volume CV133 and system loading Lowering this value will instruct the sound unit to start the audio effects at a lower voltage Note Care should be taken with this value Lowering this value too low will result in the unit not being able to function at all If this occurs set this valu...

Page 95: ... from the idle condition Many factors contribute to what this actual voltage is such as the power source system volume individual volumes CV133 CV135 CV156 and system loading Lowering this value will instruct the sound unit to play the shutdown effect at a lower voltage Note Care should be taken with this value Lowering this value too low will result in the unit not being able to play the shutdown...

Page 96: ...e decoder s digital volume control increases or decreases the volume of the sound The change between the 255 available steps may be set from 0 to 255 CV130 Every press of the volume toggle switch will result in a volume change incrementing or decrementing by the value in CV130 This value CV133 is the decoder s power up value A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the vol...

Page 97: ...ound The change between the 255 available steps may be set from 0 to 255 CV130 Every press of the volume toggle switch will result in a volume change incrementing or decrementing by the value in CV130 This value CV134 is the decoder s maximum allowed value A higher value allows a louder volume while a lower value allows a quieter volume Note that the initial value sets the volume at 100 Increasing...

Page 98: ...ols the Horn Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 128 Related CVs CV35 CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s horn sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume ...

Page 99: ...ols the Bell Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 128 Related CVs CV34 CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s bell sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume ...

Page 100: ...s 0 to 255 Initial Value 128 Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s diesel engine sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume This value controls a group of sounds diesel startup diesel rev levels and diesel shutdown sound effects ...

Page 101: ...cts Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 128 Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s horn2 sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume Note This sound effect is not used in all locomotives ...

Page 102: ...e slack sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 The couple sound effect arms when the locomotive is not moving and the function is pressed Once armed the sound effect plays once the locomotive starts moving The amount of coupler slack sounds played is determined by CV178 while the time between the sounds is determined by CV179 A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases...

Page 103: ...s 0 to 255 Initial Value 128 Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s couple sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 The couple sound effect only plays if the engine is moving and the function is pressed A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume ...

Page 104: ...CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s uncouple sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 The uncouple sound effect plays once after it is armed The process of arming is press the function with engine stopped upon engine moving the uncouple sound effect plays A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume ...

Page 105: ...5 Initial Value 128 Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s wheel flange sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 The wheel flange sound effect only plays if the engine is moving and is also a random sound effect when moving A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume ...

Page 106: ...l Value 128 Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s compressor sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 The compressor sound effect only plays if the engine is stopped This sound effect is also a random sound effect when stopped A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume ...

Page 107: ...ffects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 128 Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s manual air release sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 This sound effect is also a random sound effect when stopped A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume ...

Page 108: ...l Value 128 Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s air filling sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 The air filling sound effect only plays if the engine is stopped This sound effect is also a random sound effect when stopped A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume ...

Page 109: ... volume is variable from 0 to 255 The brake set sound effect only plays if the track voltage falls below the analog brake set voltage CV191 for analog mode or pressing the Function for DCC In DCC mode the brake set effect plays when the current speed step matches or is lower than the DCC Brake Set Throttle Stop CV209 A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume CV22...

Page 110: ...ume is variable from 0 to 255 The brake release sound effect only plays if the track voltage is increased above the analog brake set voltage CV192 for analog mode or pressing the Function for DCC In DCC mode the brake release effect plays when the current speed step matches or is higher than the DCC Brake Release Throttle Stop CV210 A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases...

Page 111: ...es 0 to 255 Initial Value 128 Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s spit valve sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 The spit valve sound effect is a random sound that only plays when the engine is stopped A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume ...

Page 112: ...alue 128 Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s radiator cooling sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 The radiator cooling sound effect plays if the Function is on This sound effect is also a random sound effect when the engine is stopped A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume ...

Page 113: ...ues 0 to 255 Initial Value 128 Related CVs CV37 CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s grid blower motor sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 The grid blower motor sound effect plays if the Function is on when the engine is moving A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume ...

Page 114: ...0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s brake squeal sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 In analog and DCC mode the brakes squeal sound effect plays if the change in track voltage analog mode CV184 or the speed steps DCC Mode CV185 exceeds the preset threshold The brakes squeal sound effect plays if the Function is enabled CV227 A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volum...

Page 115: ...Initial Value 128 Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s fuel fill sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 The fuel fill sound effect plays once at a random time after the engine becomes stopped from a moving condition A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume ...

Page 116: ... Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 128 Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s station and yard sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 See Enhanced Sounds A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume See Station Sounds ...

Page 117: ...ue 128 Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s maintenance and radio chatter sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 These effects plays ever time the defined function key is pressed The sound effect is randomly selected between 1 of 4 sound effects A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume See Yard Sounds ...

Page 118: ... 128 Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s city farm industrial and lumber sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255 These effects plays ever time the defined function key is pressed The sound effect is randomly selected between 1 of 4 sound effects A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume ...

Page 119: ...s visual lighting effects for the front and rear light are configured here Rule 17 lighting may be enabled or disabled by writing a 0 or a 1 to Value Rule 17 Lighting Rule 17 Lighting says Headlights shall be dimmed when standing at stations or waiting on side tracks for an oncoming train When rule 17 lighting is enabled the headlight will be noticeable dimmed at appropriately times ...

Page 120: ...this feature DC Rule 17 Lighting For DC operators the lights will dim per rule 17 when the brake set sound effect plays CV191 The lights will return to normal brightness when the brake release sound plays CV192 If the brake set release sounds are disabled than throttle zero activates this lighting feature and throttle greater than zero deactivates this feature Note If an Fx key is defined for Rule...

Page 121: ... types Each defined type then uses 2 to 4 of the next 4 CV s allowing uses definition of all the parameters CV225 bit 1 must be configured to enable L1 Additionally CV225 may be set so the horn or bell activates L1 for ditch lights CV226 permits L1 activation by the horn or bell for ditch lights The ditch lights may be type 1 2 or 3 CV160 bits 6 and 7 permit directional control for ditch lights Bi...

Page 122: ...62 64 for 2 seconds off Type 2 Double Pulsed Duty Cycle Strobe CV161 defines the on time one CV162 defines off time one CV163 defines on time two CV164 defines off time two Time is measured in 1 32 seconds per count CV161 CV162 CV163 CV164 Example CV160 2 CV161 8 for 25 seconds for on time one CV162 16 for 5 seconds for off time one CV163 16 for 5 seconds for on time two CV164 64 for 2 seconds for...

Page 123: ...s turned on over one period The actual period time 0 to 127 is 11 6ms CV162 is a ramp up timer determining how many periods elapse before the On Time is increased by one Once CV161 increases to CV163 value the ramp down begins CV164 is a ramp down timer determining how many periods elapse before the On Time is decreases by one Once CV163 decreases to CV161 the ramp up cycle repeats etc CV162 and C...

Page 124: ...ndant on CV160 Values Dependant on Type Initial Value 0 Related CVs CV160 CV162 CV163 CV164 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Type 0 Not Used Type1 Sets the On Time Valid Values 0 255 Type2 Sets On Time One Valid Values 0 255 Type3 Sets the Start Point for Power On Valid Values 0 255 CV161 CV163 ...

Page 125: ...n CV160 Values Dependant on Type Initial Value 30 Related CVs CV160 CV161 CV163 CV164 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 Type 0 Not Used Type1 Sets the Off Time Valid Values 0 255 Type2 Sets Off Time One Valid Values 0 255 Type3 Sets the Ramp Up Time Valid Values 0 255 Time measured in 90 7us per count ...

Page 126: ...Parameter Dependant on CV160 Values Dependant on Type Initial Value 180 Related CVs CV160 CV161 CV162 CV164 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 Type 0 Not Used Type1 Not Used Type2 Sets On Time Two Valid Values 0 255 Type3 Sets the End Point for Power On Valid Values 0 255 CV163 CV161 ...

Page 127: ...er Dependant on CV160 Values Dependant on Type Initial Value 30 Related CVs CV160 CV161 CV162 CV163 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 Type 0 Not Used Type1 Not Used Type2 Sets Off Time Two Valid Values 0 255 Type3 Sets the Ramp Down Time Valid Values 0 255 Time measured in 90 7us per count ...

Page 128: ...ion Description This Value Configures the Fatal Overcurrent Protection Values 0 255 Initial Value 114 Related CVs CV177 CV247 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 This value determines the internal references multiplies and comparator selection DO NOT CHANGE ...

Page 129: ...ues 0 255 Initial Value 120 Related CVs CV176 CV247 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 This value determines how sensitive or not the over current circuit is Increasing this value decreases the sensitivity If this value is too high the locomotive may be unprotected if a short occurs in the motor or motor wiring connections ...

Page 130: ...ack Effects Played Values 0 255 Initial Value 1 Related CVs CV36 CV139 CV179 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 This value determines the quantity of effects that play and allows the user to customize based on the amount of attached cars Increasing this value will increase the amount of coupler effects played ...

Page 131: ...k Sound Effects Values 0 255 Initial Value 100 Related CVs CV36 CV139 CV178 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 The decoder s slack interval allows the user to customize the time duration between coupler slack effects Increasing this value will increase the time between effects This value is measured in 01 second per count ...

Page 132: ...Bell Sound Effect Related CVs CV34 Bit 7 Bit 0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 The decoder s bell ring interval allows the user to customize the time duration between bell strikes Increasing this value will increase the time between bell strikes This value is updated in operations mode Turn on the bell and change this value and hear the bell ring interval change ...

Page 133: ... 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 The decoder s brake squeal effect plays when a speed step threshold is met The threshold is met when the speed step decreases fast enough to meet this threshold CV184 Increasing this value decreases the brake sensitivity Setting CV184 to 255 disables the brake squeal sound effect Clearing bit1 of CV227 disables the brake squeal sound effect ...

Page 134: ...Related CVs CV186 CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 The decoder s brake squeal effect plays when a speed step threshold is met The threshold is met when the speed step decreases fast enough to meet this threshold CV185 Increasing this value decreases the brake sensitivity Clearing bit1 of CV227 disables the brake squeal sound effect ...

Page 135: ... Initial Value 3 Related CVs CV184 CV185 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 The decoder s brake squeal effect plays when a speed step threshold is met CV184 CV185 The threshold is met when the speed step decreases fast enough to meet this threshold CV184 CV185 This value determineswhen the current speed step is sampled ...

Page 136: ...he Uncouple Effect Plays Values 0 255 Initial Value 3 Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 The decode plays the uncouple sound effects at this value of throttle stop if the uncouple sound is armed Arm the uncouple effects by activating the uncouple Function when the engine is stopped ...

Page 137: ...ting this value use the DCMaster and save the desired track voltage The voltage is saved by Muting the sounds than Pressing AUX The current track voltage is saved for later storage Writing the following value to CV190 indicates where the saved voltage is applied Value What is saved Destination of Saved Track Voltage 4 Analog Brake Release Voltage CV192 3 Analog Brake Set Voltage CV191 2 Shut Down ...

Page 138: ...alue 70 Related CVs CV146 CV190 CV192 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 The decoder s dc brake set sound effect is activated when the track voltage reaches this value Increasing this value increases the track voltage threshold needed before the brake set sound effect plays Note This value must be lower than the analog brake release voltage CV192 ...

Page 139: ...Value 77 Related CVs CV147 CV190 CV191 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 The decoder s DC brake release sound effect is activated when the track voltage reaches this value Increasing this value increases the track voltage threshold needed before the brake release sound effect plays Note This value must be higher than the analog brake set voltage CV191 ...

Page 140: ... CV137 CV194 CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 The decoder s rev level one sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold Increasing this value increases the power needed before the diesel changes to the next rev level sound effect Note This value must be lower than next rev level See Rev Up Down ...

Page 141: ... CV137 CV193 CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 The decoder s rev level two sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold Increasing this value increases the power needed before the diesel changes to the next rev level sound effect Note This value must be lower than next rev level See Rev Up Down ...

Page 142: ...s CV137 CV193 CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 The decoder s rev level three sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold Increasing this value increases the power needed before the diesel changes to the next rev level sound effect Note This value must be lower than next rev level See Rev Up Down ...

Page 143: ... CV137 CV193 CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s rev level four sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold Increasing this value increases the power needed before the diesel changes to the next rev level sound effect Note This value must be lower than next rev level See Rev Up Down ...

Page 144: ... CV137 CV193 CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 The decoder s rev level five sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold Increasing this value increases the power needed before the diesel changes to the next rev level sound effect Note This value must be lower than next rev level See Rev Up Down ...

Page 145: ... CV137 CV193 CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 The decoder s rev level six sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold Increasing this value increases the power needed before the diesel changes to the next rev level sound effect Note This value must be lower than next rev level See Rev Up Down ...

Page 146: ...s CV137 CV193 CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 The decoder s rev level seven sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold Increasing this value increases the power needed before the diesel changes to the next rev level sound effect Note This value must be lower than next rev level See Rev Up Down ...

Page 147: ... power thresholds at CV193 through CV199 However the N Gage operating efficiency is very high This higher efficiency means a smaller amount of power is necessary to produce the same speeds This smaller amount of power results in the load power thresholds at CV193 through CV199 being too high for N Gage locomotives CV201 is a scalar that is multiplied to each motor load power threshold The scalar i...

Page 148: ...nitored and filtered thus tracking the amount of power used at any given instance Should the power requirement change enough the rev up or down sound effects change following the power requirements This value determines the convergence time of the reading Increasing the value increases the accuracy but increases the response time Decreasing the value decreases the response time but also decreases ...

Page 149: ...nitial Value 50 Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 The decoder s rev levels change when the motor power or falls below the load power thresholds at CV193 through CV199 CV203 is a scalar that is multiplied to each motor load power threshold The scalar is in percent thus 46 means 46 or 46 times the values saved in CV193 through CV199 Rev Up Down ...

Page 150: ...1 Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 From a stopped condition throttle up to throttle stop one the locomotive will ramp up after some random time to the rev level contained in CV204 The locomotive will move from stopped at throttle stop two and if decreaswed to throttle stop one continue at the slow speed of throttle stop one ...

Page 151: ... off the Cab Light Values 0 255 Initial Value 3 Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 The decoder s Cab Light is turned off at this value A throttle stop below this value will turn on the Cab Light Setting this value to 255 turns off the Cab Light and setting this value to zero turns on the Cab Light ...

Page 152: ...is Value Sets the Throttle Stop for the Brake Set Sound Effect Values 0 128 Initial Value 0 Related CVs CV210 CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The decoder s sound effect for DCC brake set plays at this throttle stop provided the effect is enabled See CV227 bit 0 ...

Page 153: ...his Value Sets the Throttle Stop for the Brake Release Sound Effect Values 0 128 Initial Value 1 Related CVs CV209 CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 The decoder s sound effect for DCC brake release plays at this throttle stop if this effect is enabled See CV227 bit 0 ...

Page 154: ...er Address Values 1 29 Initial Value 1 Related CVs CV213 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Set the rolling thunder locomotive to a unique address The rolling thunder receiver will lock to a transmitter but each active transmitter must have a unique address The receiver can only hear one transmitter ...

Page 155: ...cy and Power Values 0 255 Initial Value 128 Related CVs CV212 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 d Configuration for Rolling Thunder 915mhz 868mhz Max Power 128 0 144 16 160 32 176 48 192 64 208 80 224 96 Min Power 240 112 d 1 sends track voltage for diagnostics See Rolling Thunder Tuner Document ...

Page 156: ...e Values 0 255 Initial Value 128 Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This value determines the bass sub woofer volume relative to the locomotive sound volume Increasing this value increases the bass sub woofer volume while decreasing this value decreases the bass sub woofer volume ...

Page 157: ...que Functions Values 0 255 Initial Value Locomotive Specific Related CVs CV246 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 1 0 No Smoke Unit 1 Smoke Unit Bit 0 0 HO Selected for Rev Level Power Thresholds 1 N Gage Selected for Rev Level Power Thresholds These bits are set by the decoder s sound file ...

Page 158: ...d CVs CV225 CV226 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The AUX may be programmed to perform any of the defined functions listed by setting the AUX CV222 to the assigned value Function Controlled Assigned Value Nothing 0 Front Rear Lights 1 Bell Sound 2 Horn Sound 3 Couple Uncouple Sound 4 Compressor Grid Blower Sound 5 Diesel Ramp Up 6 Diesel Ramp Down Start Diesel Sound 7 ...

Page 159: ...Flange Sound 16 Coupler Slack Couple Sound 17 Brake Squeal Sound 18 Horn2 Toggle 19 Horn Complete 20 Smoke Toggle 21 L4 Toggle 24 L5 Toggle 25 Horn Grade Crossing Sound 30 Track Sounds Maximum Speed Step 31 Play Macro 40 Record Macro 41 Station Sounds 50 Yard Sounds 51 Maintenance Sounds 52 Radio Chatter Sounds 53 City Sounds 54 Farm Sounds 55 Industrial Sounds 56 Lumber Yard Sounds 57 Cab Light T...

Page 160: ...rmines which Bell Plays when the Bell is selected Values 0 2 Initial Value 0 Related CVs CV34 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Horn Value Bell1 0 Bell2 1 The default bell is the correct bell for the locomotive Bell2 may be selected to play instead of the default bell ...

Page 161: ...ys when the Horn is selected Values 0 2 Initial Value 0 Related CVs CV35 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Horn Value Default 0 Horn3 1 Horn4 2 Complete Horn Whistle 3 The default horn is the correct horn for the locomotive Horn3 or Horn4 may be selected to play instead of the default horn ...

Page 162: ... 0 0 1 1 Bit7 Not used Bit6 1 L5 if enabled follows front rear on off Bit5 1 L4 if enabled follows front rear on off Bit4 0 L1 Does not Activate on Bell or Horn 1 L1 Activates on Bell or Horn See CV226 Bit3 Not used Bit2 0 L4 Disabled 1 L4 Enabled Next power cycle Bit1 0 L1 Disabled 1 L1 Enabled Bit0 0 Front and Rear Lights Disabled 1 Front and Rear Lights Enabled ...

Page 163: ...arious Control Bits Values 0 255 Initial Value 0 Related CVs CV225 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit7 Not used Bit6 Not used Bit5 Not used Bit4 Not used Bit3 Not used Bit2 Not used Bit1 Not used Bit0 0 Horn Activates L1 See Bit 4 CV225 1 Bell Activates L1 See Bit 4 CV225 ...

Page 164: ...used Bit6 Not used Bit5 Not used Bit4 Not used Bit3 Not used Bit2 0 Forward Reverse Startup Toots Disabled 1 Forward Reverse Startup Toots Enables Bit1 0 Brake Squeal Disabled on Quick Decelerations 1 Brake Squeal Automatic on Quick Decelerations Bit0 0 Brake Set and Brake Release Disabled on Throttle Stop Zero Transitions 1 Brake Set and Brake Release Automatic on Throttle Stop Zero Transitions ...

Page 165: ...Startup Timer Values 0 255 Initial Value 1 Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 On power up the decoder will wait this much time in seconds to detect the DCC system If this value is too low DC mode will start the system resulting in strange behavior The initial value is 1 second ...

Page 166: ...t 7 Bit 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Bit7 Cab Disabled 0 Cab Enabled 1 DCC and DC Bit6 Horn Disabled 0 Horn Enabled 1 DC Only Bit5 Bell Disabled 0 Bell Enabled 1 DC Only Bit4 AUX Enabled 1 DC Only Bit3 L4 L5 Enabled 1 DCC and DC Bit2 L1 Disabled 0 L1 Enabled 1 Bit1 Front Light Disabled 0 Front Light Enabled 1 Bit0 Rear Light Disabled 0 Rear Light Enabled 1 See Consist Synopsis ...

Page 167: ...or consist 60 forward facing engine Select 1 2 or 3 for value to set the consist position Values 0 Consist Disabled 1 Front Engine All consist function keys enabled CV21 CV22 All lights except the rear light enabled CV229 2 Middle Engine All consist function keys except F0 F8 and F9 disabled CV21 CV22 All lights disabled CV229 3 Rear Engine All consist function keys except F0 F8 and F9 disabled CV...

Page 168: ...d If a change in active function keys are required modify CV21 and CV22 Middle Engine All lights are inactive If a change in this lighting is required modify CV229 for the appropriate lighting changes All functions keys are disabled except F0 Headlight F8 Mute Volume and F9 Startup when the consist is addressed If a change in active function keys are required modify CV21 and CV22 Rear Engine Only ...

Page 169: ...The Front and Rear Lights may be programmed for their maximum brightness A value of 4 makes the lights dimmest and a value of 100 makes the lights brightest If Rule 17 is enabled CV159 Bit 0 a value of 4 for the light dimmer will match the light intensity at the dimmest for rule 17 lighting so no change is noticed from stop to start while a smaller value decreases the time between chuffs ...

Page 170: ...alues 0 32 Initial Value 2 Related CVs CV235 CV236 CV237 CV246 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 The smoke unit s fan speed varies from the idle speed CV235 with each rev level increase Fan speed is calculated as CV235 Rev CV234 Increasing this value results in the smoke pushing up higher at each increased rev but thinner ...

Page 171: ... Idle Speed Values 0 255 Initial Value 249 Related CVs CV234 CV236 CV237 CV246 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 The smoke unit s fan speed at idle may be changed giving many desirable effects Increasing this value results in less smoke at idle 0 maximum power 254 minimal power 255 fan off during idle ...

Page 172: ... Related CVs CV234 CV235 CV237 CV246 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 At each rev level the amount of heater power applied to the heating element is controlled by this value Power is calculated by CV237 Rev CV236 Note Care should be given as this value is increased the oil will burn quicker Monitor the oil level so as not to burn out the heater element ...

Page 173: ...Bit 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 The amount of heater power applied to the heating element at idle is controlled by this value Zero turns the heater off while 110 is the maximum heater power If this value is too low the chuffed smoke may be unsatisfactory Note Care should be given as this value is increased the oil will burn quicker Monitor the oil level so as not to burn out the heater element ...

Page 174: ...Bit 7 Bit 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 This value sets the speed step mode the macro plays back Make sure the recorded mode is the same Also the amount of times the macro is repeated may be set mmxx llll mm 00 126 speed step mode 11 126 speed step mode 01 28 speed step mode 10 14 speed step mode llll 00 macro player off 1 14 repeat macro times 15 play macro indefinitely ...

Page 175: ... and if the sound is on the sound mutes Writing 16 into CV8 saves the macro permanently If desired CV245 bit 4 may be set and the macro will be automatically saved after the rear lights stop flashing Each event consumes 2 macro memory locations one location for the event and one for the time the event occurred A total of 1020 events may be recorded The throttle event consumes macro space quickly C...

Page 176: ...the locomotive finishes assuming the locomotive stopped past the start point adjust CV239 to decrease the overshoot Note that the overshoot may vary from a cold locomotive to a warm locomotive The macro recorder records events over time and due to track voltage fluctuations and thermal conditions the locomotives speed slightly varies under different conditions resulting in a time shift Now if desi...

Page 177: ...Playback Loop Adjust Time Values 0 255 Initial Value 0 Related CVs CV238 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This value is used to stop a locomotive macro playback earlier than the recorded time of the last throttle zero event Each count value is 1 seconds allowing a total adjustment of 25 5 seconds ...

Page 178: ...und Values 1 255 Initial Value 4 Related CVs CV241 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 This value determines how often random sound effects occur A random sound cannot occur earlier than this value This timer is measured in seconds and starts timing after the present random sound effects finishes Note This number must be smaller than CV241 ...

Page 179: ...es 1 255 Initial Value 20 Related CVs CV240 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 This value determines how often random sound effects occur A random sound cannot occur later than this value This timer is measured in seconds and starts timing after the present random sound effects finishes Note This number must be larger than CV240 ...

Page 180: ...imum Speed Step Description This Value Determines the Speed of Track Sound Occurrences Values 1 255 Initial Value 15 Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 This value allows the track sounds better synchronization with the locomotive speed ...

Page 181: ...it 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 gggxxbbb ggg 0 7 0 5 seconds per count 0 5 3 5 seconds bbb 0 7 0 disabled 1 7 consecutive broadcast packets received The locomotive is slowed when the grid blower is activated The rate the locomotive slows is determined by values ggg Some controllers can send broadcast stop packets which will halt the locomotive The amount of consecutive broadcast packets may be set by placing...

Page 182: ... Motor changes direction when command received 1 Motor will not change direction unless first stopped Usefult for QSI Quantum Engineer Horn Bell Control D6 0 CV write sound feedback enabled 1 CV write sound feedback disabled Some controllers need this disabled to read CV s D5 0 Motor speed smoothing enabled 1 Motor speed smoothing disabled Most useful in DCC 28 step mode D4 0 Macro Recorder Auto S...

Page 183: ...t have this feature D2 0 Startup Sound Plays on Startup 1 Startup Sound Never Plays Usefule for real train play D1 0 Motor starts as soon as a move command is received 1 Motor waits until startup sound record finishes Usefule for real train play D0 0 Horn1 Alternative Ending Disabled 1 Horn1 Alternative Ending Enabled Useful for guaranteeing short long signaling ...

Page 184: ...1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 These bit value control the following D7 0 Smoke Unit Powers Up Off 1 Smoke Unit Powers Up On D6 0 Quantum Engineer Bell Horn Detect Off 1 Quantum Engineer Bell Horn Detect On D1 0 Motor Loading Enabled 1 Motor Loading Disabled Useful for consists or user preference D0 0 Direction Change Sound Enabled 1 Direction Change Sound Disabled User preference ...

Page 185: ...n the motor is supposed to be moving but is not A value too small may cause the over current circuit protect to falsely activate while too long may cause damage to the motor or decoder if the motor is jammed from moving and motor power is applied Once the circuit is activated simple set your throttle to zero momentarily than throttle up assuming the problem was removed and the motor will receive p...

Page 186: ... 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 This value creates a motor delay from the time the startup record finishes and the motor is allowed to move Increasing this value increases the delay in when the motor receives power This value allows the brake release to finish before moving Each count delays the motor start by 1 sec This function must be enabled by setting bit 1 of CV245 ...

Page 187: ...is Value Contains the Motor Off Track Voltage Values 0 255 Initial Value 84 Related CVs CV252 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 This value represents the track voltage threshold to stop the motor from moving This value must be smaller than CV252 for proper control ...

Page 188: ...0 Related CVs CV248 CV249 CV251 CV252 Bit 7 Bit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This value creates a delay in the digitally filtered track voltage Increasing this value slows the response to changing track voltages while decreasing this value increases the response to changing track voltages Sound and motor response varies with the change in this value ...

Page 189: ... CV249 CV252 Bit 7 Bit 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Vmax is the track voltage that once reached allows 100 track power to the motor Increasing Vmax means a higher track voltage is needed before all track power is supplied to the motor Decreasing Vmax means full power to the motor at a lower track voltage Note Vmax must be greater than Vmin See Advanced DC Motor Control ...

Page 190: ...ltage that applies the lowest or starting motor power The power applied at this voltage is the determined by CV29 bit 4 and its corresponding CV s See CV29 Valid values for Vmin is from 0 255 Decreasing Vmin means a lower track voltage control is needed before the train begins to move Increasing Vmin means the train begins to move at a higher track voltage control Note Vmin must be less than Vmax ...

Page 191: ...mp Up Diesel Rev Level F6 Ramp Down Diesel Rev Level Startup F7 Smoke Unit Control F8 Double Press System Volume Up or Down Single Press All Sounds Muted Except Horn Bell F9 Startup or Shutdown F10 Radiator Cooling Fan F11 Not Moving Air Filling Moving Air Release F12 Throttle Stop Zero Brake Set Throttle Stop One Brake Release Above Throttle Stop Five Brake Squeal F13 Horn Grade Crossing F14 Stat...

Page 192: ... Description F16 Maintenance Sounds F17 Radio Chatter Sounds F18 City Sounds F19 Farm Sounds F20 Industrial Sounds F21 Lumber Sounds F22 Horn2 Toggle F23 Not Defined F24 Not Defined F25 Not Defined F26 Play Macro F27 Record Macro F28 Brake Squeal ...

Page 193: ...ving Plays Compressor Moving Plays Grid Blower Motor F6 Horn2 Toggle F7 Throttle Stop Zero Brake Set Throttle Stop One Brake Release Above Throttle Stop Five Brake Squeal F8 Double Press System Volume Up or Down Single Press All Sounds Muted Except Horn Bell F9 Startup or Shutdown F10 L1 Control F11 Not Defined F12 Cab Control F13 Horn Grade Crossing F14 Station Sounds F15 Yard Sounds ...

Page 194: ...scription F16 Maintenance Sounds F17 Radio Chatter Sounds F18 City Sounds F19 Farm Sounds F20 Industrial Sounds F21 Lumber Sounds F22 Horn2 Toggle F23 Not Defined F24 Not Defined F25 Not Defined F26 Play Macro F27 Record Macro F28 Brake Squeal ...

Page 195: ... Control F6 Not Defined F7 Rule 17 Dimmer Control Must Disable CV159 F8 Double Press System Volume Up or Down Single Press All Sounds Muted Except Horn Bell F9 Radiator Cooling Fan F10 Not Moving Plays Compressor Moving Plays Grid Blower Motor F11 Brake Squeal F12 Not Moving Arm Coil Coupler Slack Moving Plays Coil Couple F13 Horn Grade Crossing F14 Station Sounds F15 Yard Sounds ...

Page 196: ...y Description F16 Maintenance Sounds F17 Radio Chatter Sounds F18 City Sounds F19 Farm Sounds F20 Industrial Sounds F21 Lumber Sounds F22 Horn2 Toggle F23 Not Defined F24 Not Defined F25 Not Defined F26 Play Macro F27 Record Macro F28 Brake Squeal ...

Page 197: ...p Up 6 Diesel Ramp Down Start Diesel Sound 7 L1 Function 8 Mute Volume Control 9 Startup Shutdown Sounds 10 Cooling Fan Sound 11 Air Fill Air Release Sound 12 Brake Set Release Squeal Sound 13 Fuel Fill Sound 14 Spit Valve Sound 15 Wheel Flange Sound 16 Coupler Slack Couple Sound 17 Brake Squeal Sound 18 Horn2 Toggle 19 Complete Horn 20 Smoke Toggle 21 L4 Toggle 24 L5 Toggle 25 Horn Grade Crossing...

Page 198: ... Yard Sounds 51 Maintenance Sounds 52 Radio Chatter Sounds 53 City Sounds 54 Farm Sounds 55 Industrial Sounds 56 Lumber Yard Sounds 57 Cab Light Toggle 60 Rule 17 Dimming Toggle 61 Vol Double Press System Volume Up or Down Single Press All Sounds Muted Except Horn Bell ...

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