Usual for all loco decoders with SUSI interface
Characteristics
• Intelligent sound control with up to 320 seconds of sound buffer
• Comes with speaker and resonating chamber, efficient digital output for 8 Ohm speaker
• Generates the operating (motor) sound of the locomotive, "squealing" brakes, incidental noises while stationary
(mechanical devices (e.g. air pumps, etc.)
• Simultaneous replay via 4 independent channels
• 2 sound dependent special function outputs for fire box, steam generator etc.
• 4 custom adjustable sounds
• Maximum 12 additional noises such as whistle, bell, horn, uncoupling or door warning signal and 4 custom
sounds
• Function Mapping up to f28
• Shiftable random noise
• Sound changes as engine load changes, such as up/down grade operation; reaction to load change can be
adjusted
• The "Smart-Start": When starting the locomotive, the sound module stops the decoder from operating until the
actual starting of the vehicle synchronises with the sound of the motor. The locomotive does not move until the
very starting sound begins.
• Adjustable volume and audio muting: the sound can be faded or turned off by function key
• Input for hall sensor e.g. for wheel synchronous ”chuff” of steam locos or curve squeal for electric and diesel
locos
• Up to three modules can be connected to a locomotive decoder, e. g. for multi-engine locomotives
• With solder pads for storage capacitors for break free sound
• Locomotive sounds can be downloaded; various sounds are available at www.uhlenbrock.de
Description
The Intellisound sound module is an auxiliary module for locomotive decoders with the standardized SUSI interface,
and can be identified by the appropriate logo. The sound modules supply original, faithfully reproduced sounds of
real locomotives. Using "intelligent sound control" the sounds produced are adapted to match the locomotives actual
operating environment. Even when driving uphill and downhill, the sounds change to accurately reflect prototypical
operation. When the locomotive is supposed to start, the sound module will stop the motor from working (via the decoder).
until the actual starting of the vehicle synchronises with the sound of the motor. A diesel locomotive, for instance,
roars right before it starts. The decoder stops the train from moving until the roaring is over and the motor sound
begins. If the locomotive is stopped, the appropriate "squealing" brake sound is produced. While stationary, different
operating noises for the-respective type of locomotive are produced by chance (coal shovels, compressed air). With
diesel locomotives, the engine startup and shutdown sounds can be heard when this function is switched on and off.
With the new 4 channel technology the driving (motor) sound of the locomotive, which can be switched on and off using
the appropriate function key and 3 more sounds can be triggered by function keys. Here, depending upon the type of
locomotive (as displayed in the CV table), whistle, horn, bell, door warning / closing signal or uncoupling sounds can
be played
.
Additional up to 4 individual sounds (wav) can be uploaded and set with the function keys f0 - f28.
Steam
loco driving sounds can be rendered controlled by speed steps or wheel synchronisation.
If the locomotive runs out of the visible range of a model railway facility, e.g. into a shadow station, then "audio muting"
can be softly faded out by a special function key. By pressing the function key again, the sound is gradually faded in,
adapting itself to the existing driving conditions (i. e., sound synchronized to the motor speed).
The software "SUSI-SoundManager" (Uhlenbrock item no. 31060) is needed for configuration of individual sounds.
Especially how an individual sound will operate (on, loop, off).
For download all sounds the Uhlenbrock Sound loading adaptor 31010 (RS 232) or 31050 (USB, incl. SUSI Sound-
Manager) are needed.
Installation of a Sound modul
Connecting the SUSI-interface
Insert the plug with the red, blue, grey and black cable into the appropriate socket of your locomotive's motor decoder.
The sound module receives its power and data from the decoder.
Loudspeaker
Each speaker needs a resonator. It is sometimes possible to use the locomotive body or the wagon body as resonator.
Additional Connections
At the underside of the modul are 6 soldering pads for special functions like fire box, steam generator and wheel-
synchronized exhaust "chuff" sounds (connection diagram on page 2).
#36195 PIKO Sound Modul
6. Briefly operate the direction change-over. The rear light flashes fast 4 times.
7. Enter the desired value for CV e.g. a locomotive address.
8. Briefly operate the direction change-over. The rear light flashes slowly 4 times. If further CV's are to be program-
med repeat points 5-8.
If programming is to be terminated switch the center to "STOP" or set the address to "80" and briefly operate the
direction change-over. Since a Motorola digital center from Märklin only accepts inputs of 01 to 80, the value "0"
must be entered by entering the address as "80".
Using the page-register to access CV addresses greater than 79
CV-addresses greater than 79 can only be accessed by the page-register. This is CV 66. If a value other than zero is
programmed in this CV, then that value, times 64, will be added to the CV address specified by all subsequent writes.
The value written into CV 66 must be in range 0 through 64.
The Page register (CV 65) is automatically set to the value zero upon leaving the Motorola** programming mode.
Example
You would like to program CV 82 with the value of 15. First, CV 66 must be programmed with the value 1. Next,
program CV 18 with a value of 15. This will have the effect of entering the value 15 in CV 82, since the value of 1
(the contents of CV 66) will be multiplied by 64 (and 1 x 64) = 64, and then added to the value specified by the user
(18), hence: 64 + 18 = 82.
Using the offset-register to set CV values greater than 79
CV-values greater than 79 can only programmed by employing the offset-register. This is CV
65. If a value other than zero is programmed in this CV, then that value, times 4, will be added
to the CV value specified by all subsequent writes and then it will be written in the specified CV. The Offset register
(CV 66) is automatically set to the value zero upon leaving the Motorola** programming mode.
Example
Consider CV 49 to be programmed for a value of 157. First CV 65 must be set to a value of 25. Now CV 49 must be
set to value of 57. The decoder will hold 157 in CV 49, because the offset of CV 65 will be multiplied by 4 (=100) and
added to 57. After programming, reset the contents of CV 65 to zero in order to avoid unwanted offsets.
Observe: When programming CV 65 and CV 66 the mutual contents are ignored.
Programming with the Mobile Station 1 (Märklin* 60652) (for Uhlenbrock Dec. 76560 and 76420 from version 25)
The Programming Menu in the Loco Menu of the Mobile Station is only available for certain locomotives. Form the
Database a locomotive must be selected that is fitted with a programmable decoder.
Use the following procedure:
1. Before programming remove all locomotives that are not to be programmed from the track!
2. Add a new locomotive and select Part No. 36330. The Display then shows locomotive Ee 3/3.
3. Press the "MENU/ESC" button and select the “LOK Change” ("LOK ÄNDERN") column. Here you will find as last
function of Register Programming indicated by "REG". Use this function to change the decoder’s CV's. You can
only write to the CV's with this function.
4. Enter the CV number and confirm this with the reversing knob.
5. Then enter the value for the CV and confirm this with the reversing knob. The Mobile Station then programs the
CV with the desired value.
Programming with the Mobile Station 2 (Märklin* 60652)
Please use the DCC programming menü of the Mobile Station 2
Technical data:
Sound channels:
4
Maxum time duration of sound:
320 Seconds
Power consumption:
up to 160 mA
Size:
17,8 x 11,0 x 4,7 mm
36195-90-7003
* Märklin is a trade mark of Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH, Göppingen
** Motorola is a trade mark of Motorola Inc. Tempe-Phoenix (Arizona/USA)
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