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BigSound™ P5 Handbook

Phoenix Sound Systems, Inc.

3514 West Liberty Road

Ann Arbor MI 48103

www.phoenixsound.com

phone: 800-651-2444

fax: 734-662-0809

e-mail: [email protected]

Summary of Contents for BigSound P5

Page 1: ... P5 Handbook Phoenix Sound Systems Inc 3514 West Liberty Road Ann Arbor MI 48103 www phoenixsound com phone 800 651 2444 fax 734 662 0809 e mail phoenixsound phoenixsound com 2005 2008 Phoenix Sound Systems Inc ...

Page 2: ... All Systems 9 Diesel Only 9 Steam Only 9 Control Variables DCC CV 10 Computer Interface 11 Initial Trigger and Function Assignments 12 Trigger Defaults 12 DCC Function Defaults 12 Installation Guidelines 13 Troubleshooting 14 Technical Specifications 15 Access Jack Diagram 15 Appendix A Wiring Diagrams 16 Basic DCC 16 Air Wire 900 17 Aristocraft Crest Train Engineer 18 Locolinc 19 RCS Basic 20 RC...

Page 3: ...r newer in order to load and save P5 compatible files We know you re eager to do some listening so continue through the initial checkout The Phoenix BigSound P5 board comes with even higher input voltage tolerances to keep pace with larger trains and bigger power supplies The board is highly protected against improper wiring and over voltage gremlins However if you notice static electric sparks wh...

Page 4: ...d C3 appropriate to the locomotive Additional components available include volume switch 6001 05 volume switch with reed switch 6020 05 volume switch with reed switch and bare leads for Board Trigger 2 volume switch with bare leads for Board Trigger 1 and volume switch with bare leads for Board Triggers 1 2 There are 3 connectors on the P5 board The chart on the following page shows the pin out fo...

Page 5: ...are C2 3 Trigger Ground Blue Bare C2 4 P5 Trigger 1 Brown Bare C2 5 Ground Black JST ZHR 3 C2 6 Expansion Signal White JST ZHR 3 C2 7 3V Expansion Red JST ZHR 3 C2 8 Ground Black Volume Switch C2 9 Volume Level Yellow Volume Switch C2 10 Volume 3V Red Volume Switch C3 1 Ground Black Jack C3 2 Hi Speed White C3 3 Computer Signal Yellow Jack C3 4 5V Red Jack THESE CONNECTIONS CAN TERMINATE IN EITHER...

Page 6: ...our bench power supply to the green wires A power source of any polarity is acceptable The maximum peak input voltage is 30 volts If you are using a volume switch plug it into C2 This connector can only be inserted in one direction so if you wired your own following the pin out chart on page 5 or are using one we supplied it should work correctly When the power rises above 9 volts you should hear ...

Page 7: ...ld play in coordination with the changing speed commands Test the function buttons The default function button assignment chart can be found on page 11 Reed Switch Checkout If you will be using a reed switch and magnets to sense speed you may wish to hook them up and experiment with the magnets to get an idea of the sensitivity of the reed switches This will help you decide how to mount them in th...

Page 8: ...the last time it played Coupler Clank Plays when you come to a stop in reverse will not replay until you go forward and back up again Brake Screech Plays just before stopping Diesel Systems Air Pop Plays periodically during idle Brake Release Plays as the engine starts moving Steam Systems Blow Down A longer and more vigorous steam release that clears the flues Plays as you slow down Steam Release...

Page 9: ...a train is speeding toward and then away from you Doppler is speed sensitive In steam triggering this effect will cause the pitch of the chuff to shift as the engine approaches and a second triggering will cause the pitch to shift back to normal Working Drifting An effect that makes the locomotive sound like it is struggling with a heavy train or coasting into a station Diesel Only Dynamic Brake A...

Page 10: ...amming OPS MODE IS NOT CURRENTLY SUPPORTED CV Description Default Value 1 Short Address 3 17 Long Address 0 18 Long Address 3 49 0 Speed from Triggers 0 speed from DCC 0 50 The DCC Value where motion starts 2 51 The DCC Rate Speed vs Throttle 100 52 Seconds to simulate DCC if DCC signal is lost 0 Forever 0 53 Seconds in idle before shutdown 0 Never shutdown 0 February 2009 10 ...

Page 11: ...s you to download sounds for different engines and change the following Individual sound volumes Manual vs Programmed response for bells and whistles horns Assign sounds to terminals and DCC functions Adjust how often a sound plays Change shutdown time Change and modify chuff rhythm compression and tone Configure and fine tune for various control systems such as AC DC DCC MTS Locolinc Train Engine...

Page 12: ... Chuff DCC Function Defaults Address 3 Function Diesel Steam F1 Bell Bell F2 Manual Horn Manual Whistle F3 Coupler Clank Coupler Clank F4 Crossing Horn Crossing Whistle F5 Working Coal Loading F6 Dynamic Brake Water Fill F7 Volume Up Volume Up F8 Volume Down Volume Down F9 Rev Up Blow Down F10 Unassigned Unassigned F11 Unassigned Unassigned F12 Shutdown Shutdown February 2009 12 ...

Page 13: ...nd effects keep the reed switches away from the speaker magnet and strong motor magnets Reed switches should ride about above rail head and be spaced on either side of center However it should be noted that you need the Auxiliary Input Board P5T to connect these reed switches Reed Switch hole Speed Sensor You may need to experiment to get reliable triggering from a rotating axle with magnets on it...

Page 14: ...tting the board may not be receiving full power at connector C1 Erratic Chuffing The axle magnets may not be mounted symmetrically Also if the reed switch is not mounted to the truck the distance to the magnet might change during curves The wires coming from the reed switch might be broken or loose Engines with built in contacts Bachmann Spectrum may require cleaning or oiling of the contacts Cont...

Page 15: ...ypical is less than 100mA medium volume Amplifier 6 Watts maximum Speaker Load 4 Ohms or greater two 8 Ohm speakers in parallel is fine Access Jack Diagram THE PLUG IS A STANDARD 2 5MM STEREO TRS PLUG THE SUPPLIED JACK IS FULLY INSULATED FROM THE MOUNTING HOLE OTHER 2 5MM JACKS MAY BE SUBSTITUTED BUT MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO GROUND PATH BETWEEN THE COMMON TO ANY OF THE POWER INPUTS C1 1 2 OR 6 F...

Page 16: ...Appendix A Wiring Diagrams Basic DCC February 2009 16 ...

Page 17: ...Air Wire 900 February 2009 17 ...

Page 18: ...Aristocraft Crest Train Engineer NOTE P5T DOES NOT DRIVE THE MOTOR RATHER IT READS THE MOTOR VOLTAGE FROM THE 55490RF OUTPUT TO DETERMINE SPEED February 2009 18 ...

Page 19: ...Locolinc February 2009 19 ...

Page 20: ...RCS Basic Additional diagrams and options available from RCS directly and from the RCS website http www rcs rc com February 2009 20 ...

Page 21: ...RCS Elite 3 Additional diagrams and options available from RCS directly and from the RCS website http www rcs rc com February 2009 21 ...

Page 22: ...OULD ALMOST NEVER NEED THE P5T Auxiliary Input Board P5T Checkout If you are using the Auxiliary Input Board you can hook a variable voltage to Motor Inputs M1 M2 Connecting the pins T1 through T6 to ground GND will activate the associated sounds and effects Terminal Color Diesel Steam Top Row T2 Black Dynamic Brake Water Fill T1 Violet Working Drifting GND Blue Ground M2 Orange Motor M1 Gray Moto...

Page 23: ...e frequently there is a simple explanation for any perceived problem you may be experiencing Repairs and or replacements covered by this warranty are at no cost However return shipping may be charged especially if you return your system in an engine tender box car or the like A service fee may be assessed if it is determined that the failure was not due to any Phoenix supplied components Phoenix S...

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