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Premier Alco S-2  Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0

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Additional Features Accessible With The DCS 

Remote Control  System

(Additional equipment required)

While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 2.0 engine yields 
wonderfully realistic sound and several train control features, command mode 
operation allows the user to access a world of  command functions never before 
accessible to O Gauge railroaders.  With the addition of  the DCS Remote Control 
System (including a DCS remote handheld and Track Interface Unit) users gain 
many advanced features, including:

•DCS Proto-Speed Control - Establishes desired locomotive speed in 
scale miles per hour increments via a thumbwheel control and allows 
operator to set maximum speed and acceleration/deceleration rates

•ProtoSmoke® Variable Output Control - Controls how much smoke 
each engine outputs and matches smoke to locomotive speed

•Locomotive Lighting Control - Controls locomotive headlights, marker 
and interior lights, beacon lights, ditch lights, and MARS lights

•Emergency Stop-Single button push stops all Proto-Sound 2.0 trains but 
does not turn off  the power

•One Touch Global Mute/UnMute-Single button mutes or unmutes all 
DCS-controlled locomotives' user-defined actions, including sound, lights, 
and smoke

•Proto-Dispatch Operation-Public Address-like feature allows users to 
speak through locomotive speaker during operation

•Proto-Cast-Allows users to play audio recordings through locomotive 
speaker during operation

•Proto-Doppler Sound Effects Set Up-Users can configure locomotive 
for Doppler Operation, including setting distance points for Doppler 
start, repeat, and stop modes

•Independent Volume Control of Engine Sounds, Bell, Horn & Whistle 
for each Locomotive

•Control up to 50 different DCS-Equipped Locomotives at one time with 
multiple TIUs

•Proto-Effects™ Set Up-User can select individual Proto-Effects™ 
operations to be active or inactive, including cab chatter, train wreck 
sounds, coupler sounds, Direction Control Set Up-User can set initial 
individual start-up direction (start in  forward or reverse) for double-
heading operations

•Locomotive Consist Set-up-User can determine locomotive values for 
consist make-ups, allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to 
operate together

Summary of Contents for Alco S-2

Page 1: ...ck system including M T H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 21 for a complete list of compatible transformers and w...

Page 2: ...6 As with all electric products precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock WARNING When using electrical products basic safety precautions should be ob...

Page 3: ...not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Checking the Battery You may find if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up that the rechargeable battery has run down an...

Page 4: ...smoke fluid or have already added fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the smoke unit by turning the smoke unit volume control fully counter clockwise Failure either to add fluid to the smoke...

Page 5: ...speed you set after you release the throttle until you turn it again to change the voltage and speed Bell To sound the bell in an engine equipped with a bell firmly press and release the Bell button...

Page 6: ...his engine turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume Premier Alco S 2 Diesel Engine Proto Sound 2...

Page 7: ...ound system to play the FYS PSA quickly but firmly tap the Bell button once followed by 2 quick taps of the Horn Whistle button while the engine is moving Tap the buttons quickly but allow approximate...

Page 8: ...ed differently and that engine s motor disable feature will not be active when you run FYS PSA in Proto Sound 2 0 FYS PSA can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the same as if triggered while i...

Page 9: ...ell button two times allowing approximately second to lapse between each quick button press Repeat the 1 horn whistle 2 bells code to return it to the other condition You will want to do this during t...

Page 10: ...will indicate that the engine has made the change Automatic Sounds Certain Proto Sound 2 0 sound effects automatically play in programmed conventional mode conditions Squealing Brakes play any time th...

Page 11: ...unscrewing the body mount screws as seen in Figure 6 Next squeeze inward the tabs located on the opposite end of the body and crew cab while lifting the cab from the chassis 2 Once the cab is removed...

Page 12: ...n cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab To clea...

Page 13: ...l using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains 2 Slip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over th...

Page 14: ...lug that attaches the bulb harness to a connector terminal Gently disconnect the bulb harness from the connector terminal and remove bulbs through the rear of the headlight socket Insert the new bulb...

Page 15: ...Recharge If the sounds are improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge the battery charge has run down and can be recharged There are a number of ways you can do this Leave the engine in neutral...

Page 16: ...OFF position see Fig 3 Failure either to add fluid to the smoke unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and or wicking material When the smoke output while running the engine...

Page 17: ...Premier Alco S 2 Diesel Engine Proto Sound 2 0 17 Figure 11 Inspecting the Smoke Unit Wick Inspection Cover Screws...

Page 18: ...on The bell won t work on a separate bell button When I try to fire the coupler FYS starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly The coupler does not fire or stay coupled When I p...

Page 19: ...cked into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph approx 10 volts or less in conventional mode Proto Sound 2 0 volume is...

Page 20: ...can be as realistic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS sequences FYS i...

Page 21: ...U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt El...

Page 22: ...Single button push stops all Proto Sound 2 0 trains but does not turn off the power One Touch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined actions inc...

Page 23: ...less of whether you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center for your Return Authorization Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully befor...

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