MTHTrains 20-5622-1 Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

Premier AEM-7 and ALP-44

 Electric Engines

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

(3V PS-2)

Compatibility

This engine will operate 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 
19 for a complete list of  compatible 
transformers and wiring instructions.)

Freight Yard Sound

Passenger Station Announcement

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE AND SAVE

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Summary of Contents for 20-5622-1

Page 1: ...ge 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 19 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions Freight Yard Sound Passenger Station Announcement PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE AND SAVE WWW MTHTRAINS COM ...

Page 2: ...6 624 537 6 655 640 2009 M T H Electric Trains Columbia MD 21046 CAUTION ELECTRICALLY OPERA TED PRODUCT 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 supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment periodically ...

Page 3: ...r 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 14 Premier AEM 7 and ALP 44 Electric Engi...

Page 4: ...ntil you press and release the button again to turn it off Horn Whistle To sound the whistle firmly press the Horn Whistle button The whistle will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button It will stop when you release the button Direction Conventional Mode Only Your train is programmed to start in neutral The train will always cycle neutral forward neutral reverse with each press an...

Page 5: ...ine turn the manual volume control shown below clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume Note Manual Volume Control is overridden in DCS Mode Premier AEM 7 and ALP 44 Electric Engine with PS 2 5 Manual Volume Control Manual Volume Control ...

Page 6: ...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 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...

Page 7: ...oltage 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 Pr...

Page 8: ... neutral 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 wi...

Page 9: ...te 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 is powered off for f...

Page 10: ...ng was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first Remove the two grease port screws two per gearbox Use a grease tube dispenser and put a small amount Approx 1 2 mL of lithium based grease into each grease port Replace the screws Premier AEM 7 and ALP 44 Electric Engine with PS 2 10 DO NOT OVER OIL DO NOT OVER OI...

Page 11: ...tenance Kit 30 50010 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 and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires Clean any type of track with this heavy duty track cle...

Page 12: ... any remains 4 Slip the new tire onto 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 ti...

Page 13: ...e 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 Order online www mth railking com e mail parts mth railking com Fax 410 423 0009 Phone 410 381 2500 Mail 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046 1532 Connect replacement bulb harness and reassemb...

Page 14: ...attery charge has run down and can be recharged There are a number of ways you can do this Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10 12 volts for 6 7 hours so the battery can fully recharge if your engine has a smoke unit be sure it is turned off Use M T H s battery recharger Item No 50 1019 sold separately that plugs into a wall outlet and a special port under the engine to recharge th...

Page 15: ...ss the bell button 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 o...

Page 16: ...ervals The engine is locked 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...

Page 17: ...s 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 Soun...

Page 18: ...top 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...

Page 19: ...ionel 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 Lionel RS...

Page 20: ...arefully 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 responsibility financial or otherwise for material left in their possession or work done by privately owned M T H Authorized Service Centers If you need assistance at any time email MTH Service at...

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