F7 – Auto Mode
Auto Mode is a mode of operation that allows the engine to run along a
pre-programmed route that you have taught it. When F7 is On the engine
will announce “Auto Mode”. Toggling F7 Off will shut off Auto Mode
and put the engine back into Manual Mode. The engine will not announce
that it’s in Manual Mode, however.
F8 – Learn Mode
Learn Mode is a mode of operation that allows you to teach the engine
when and where to stop. By using the F4 and F8 function buttons you can
program stops along a route. Here’s how this works:
1. Ensure the engine is stopped at the first station as close as possible to
exactly where you want it to stop (and start). It is important that you get
this as close as possible because any errors you have in programming will
become cumulative along the entire route.
2. Press F8 so it is On (ensure it is left On the entire time you are
programming the engine’s route). The engine will announce “Learn
Mode”.
3. Assuming your engine is exactly where you want your first stop press
the F4 button On then Off (again, this depends upon how you have the
functionality of some F-Function Buttons). The first station in the list will
be announced. If this is the station you want to program press F2 On
then Off. The engine will announce, “Saved”. It’s a good idea to write
down the stations in the order in which you save them. This is especially
important for the final step of saving the final stop.
4. Continue on programming station by advancing the throttle and
stopping at the next station. Repeat step 3 and 4 for as many stations you
want to program.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STEP AS IT’S EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT
5. This step shows you how to save the final station. The method in which
you save the final station determines whether your route is an out-and-
back or loop:
a. To save as a Loop:
I. Ensure the engine is back at the EXACT same spot you
started.
ii. Using F4 cycle through the station list until you hear the first
station you programmed in step 3.
iii. Press F2 On/Off to save the station. The engine will
announce “Saved. Save Complete” and the engine will go back
to the normal engine sounds.
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