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Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine with PS-2 

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FYS/PSA

Remedy

Once in FYS/PSA, the engine 
doesn’t go into reverse.

When the FYS/PSA enters its last 
sequence the bell automatically 
comes on.

When FYS/PSA is enabled, 
pressing the whistle and bell 
buttons has no effect.

I push the direction button but the 
next sound clip in the sequence 
does not play or the engine does 
not come out of FYS/PSA after 
fourth press of the direction 
button.

So that FYS/PSA effects can be as 
realistic as possible, Proto-Sound 
2.0 disables the reversing unit 
whenever FYS/PSA is enabled.  
This way the engine remains still 
at its stop as the operator cycles 
through the FYS/PSAsequences.

FYS/PSA is programmed to start 
ringing the bell at that point.  After 
approximately 12 seconds it will 
automatically turn off.

Because FYS/PSA must control 
various effects in each sequence, 
Proto-Sound 2.0 takes control of 
these sound effects until you exit 

Each FYS/PSA clip must play for 
approx. 30 seconds before 
FYS/PSA will advance to the next 
step in the FYS/PSA cycle.  Wait 
at least 30 seconds in each 
FYS/PSA sound clip before 
pressing the direction button.

Summary of Contents for 20-20023-1

Page 1: ...rate on any traditional O 42 Gauge track system including M T H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 24 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions Freight Yard Sound PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE ...

Page 2: ...s of age M T H recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 16 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 observed including the following Read this manual thoroughly before using this device l M T H recommends that all users and persons sup...

Page 3: ...ints marked L in Fig 1 Do 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 and needs to be charged before operating If you notice that the sounds are garbled test and charge the engine as described in the Self Charging Battery Back Up on page 17 Premi...

Page 4: ...f you choose not to add smoke fluid or have already added fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the smoke unit by turning the smoke unit control to the OFF position fully Counter Clockwise position 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 Premier SD40 2 Diesel Engine with PS 2 4 Running the engine withou...

Page 5: ...Rail Track To configure the locomotive for 2 Rail track operation please do the following 1 Remove the center rail pickup roller assemblies 2 Change the power input from 3 Rail to 2 Rail as seen in figure Premier SD40 2 Diesel Engine with PS 2 5 Configuring Locomotive for 2 Rail or 3 Rail Operation 2 Rail 3 Rail Switch 3 Rail Pickups ...

Page 6: ... and polarity shown in Figure 5 the DCS Polarity switch should be towards the front of the locomotive Premier SD40 2 Diesel Engine with PS 2 6 Ensuring Proper Power to Track Polarity Changing Track Polarity Inside the Locomotive For 2 rail DCS operation it is important that the polarity from the transformer to the engine is properly configured Correct polarity can be accomplished by ensuring that ...

Page 7: ...will maintain the 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 To turn the bell off press and release the Bell button again The bell will continue to ring from the time you turn it on until you press and release the button again to turn it off Ho...

Page 8: ...e of all sounds made by this 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 SD40 2 Diesel Engine with PS 2 8 Volume Adjustment Knob ...

Page 9: ...y 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 approximately second between each press Press the Direction button once to stop the engine This will trigger the first sequence of FYS PSA The reverse unit is temporarily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the Direction button to tr...

Page 10: ... level once you have stopped the engine to run the FYS PSA Otherwise the engine without FYS PSA will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since they cannot be automatically disabled during the FYS PSA cycle or if an original Proto Sound engine FYS PSA are triggered differently and that engine s motor disable feature will not be active when you run FYS PSA in Proto So...

Page 11: ...ral then quickly tap the transformer s horn whistle button one time then quickly tap the Bell 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 the initial neutral upon start up if you ever couple this engine to another engine that is not equipped with sp...

Page 12: ...le blasts 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 the engine s speed decreases rapidly Cab Chatter plays at random intervals when the engine idles in neutral Engine Start up and Shut down sounds play when the engine is initially powered on or...

Page 13: ... not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first Follow the greasing instructions below for each gear box 1 Remove the Roller Pickup Assembly only if necessary for your locomotive 2 Remove Grease Port Screw shown below 3 Use a Grease Tube Dispenser to put a small amount Approx 1 2mL of lithium based grease into the gearbox and axles 4 Replace the Scre...

Page 14: ...t the neoprene traction tires Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab To clean the track use RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid or denatured not rubbing alcohol and a clean rag Unplug the transformer and wipe the rails of the track turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the rails Thereafter keep an eye on the track a...

Page 15: ...o the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 5 If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel you will need to remove and reinstall the tire Otherwise your engine will wobble while operating 6 Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove Use a razor blade to trim away any excess tire that doesn t seat itself inside t...

Page 16: ... 13 below Once the body is removed locate the burned out light bulb s Carefully remove bulb s from mounting Disconnect light bulb harness from main harness wire Replacement bulb harnesses are available directly from the M T H Parts department Connect replacement bulb harness and reassemble in reverse Premier SD40 2 Diesel Engine with PS 2 16 Body Mount Screws Body Mount Screws ...

Page 17: ...et and a special port under the engine to recharge the battery overnight without leaving it on the track Replace If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge it is time to replace the battery Available through M T H Parts DO NOT substitute alkaline batteries for these NiCad batteries Using alkaline batteries in this system can result in damamge to the PS 2 0 circuit board...

Page 18: ... adjust the amount of smoke produced turn the smoke unit volume control clockwise to increase the amount of smoke or counter clockwise to reduce the amount se Figure 3 If you choose not to add smoke fluid or have already added fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the smoke unit by turning the smoke unit control to the OFF position fully Counter Clockwise position see Figure 3 Failure either...

Page 19: ...body from its chassis See Figure 5 remove the smoke unit inspection cover see Figure 8 After removing the inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and hard it should be replaced Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the M T H Parts Department order online www mth railking com e mail parts mth ra...

Page 20: ...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 press the whistle button the bell sounds Reverse the transformer leads You may be pressing the button too quickly Try pressing the whistle horn button more slowly taking approximately one full second to f...

Page 21: ...ked 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 set too high Turn the volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis counter clockwise to reduce the volume Check to be sure the battery is installed and fully charged See the Self Charging Battery B...

Page 22: ...be as realistic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS PSA is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS PSAsequences FYS PSA is programmed to start ringing the bell at that point After approximately 12 seconds it will automatically turn off Because FYS PSA must control various effects in each sequence Proto Sound 2 0 ...

Page 23: ...ngle 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 throu...

Page 24: ...dard Lionel 1063 Lionel LW Powermaster U A U A U A 8 17v 8 18v 8 18v 60 Watt 75 Watt 135VA Standard Standard Electronic All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic Lionel LW A U 8 18v 75 Watt Standard Lionel KW A or B U 6 20v 190 Watt Standard Lionel MW Outside Track Terminal Inside Track Terminal 5 16v 50V A Electronic Lio...

Page 25: ... Supplies Proto Sound 2 0 is designed to work with most standard DC power supplies and AC transformers The following charts lists the recommended DC and AC transformers Note that many of the AC operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button so if your AC transformer does not have its own bell button you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system In...

Page 26: ...dless 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 before returning any merchandise for service Authorized M T H Service Centers are independently owned and operated and are not agents or representatives of M T H Electric Trains M T H assumes no responsib...

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