Troubleshooting
Wrong directional toots
– Swap wires between Terminals 1 & 2 or change the
track polarity using the Computer Interface.
No Sound
– Start by rechecking the wiring to the speaker, volume switch, and
power connector. A connection may have been missed or become loose.
Measure the voltage applied to the power connector when you think the
board should be on. It may be something as simple as the volume being
turned down, try raising the volume. Also check the volume switch and
its connectors to make sure there is no damage, broken connections or
that the switch terminals are not touching anything metal.
Low Volume
– If the volume is lower than your chosen setting the board may
not be receiving full power at Terminals 1 & 2.
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.
Contact Problems are the normal cause for faster than normal chuffing.
Whistle too frequent
– The whistle plays based upon the speed reaching the
whistle play speed threshold. If the train slows down in curves or at
grades this may cause additional whistle triggering. Running at a slightly
higher or slower speed may help. If a reed switch is used to blow the
whistle, triggering may occur due to unexpected magnetic fields such as
those generated by the speaker. Make sure your reed switch is not
mounted too close to your speaker.
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