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Table of theConfiguration Variables
Factory
Settings
1
85
various
255
0
3
1
0
0
2
4
0
8
0
0
0
0
129
5
5
128
37
4
1
244
Description
SUSI address range
1 = from 900 to 939
2 = from 940 to 979
3 = from 980 to 1019
Manufacturer ID
Software version
Speaker volume
function activates sound „x“ (x = value of the CV)
x = 0 no sound is produced
x = 1 bell or horn #1
x = 2 whistle or horn #2
x = 3 motor (driving) sound
x = 4 door warning tone
x = 8 fade in/out all sounds
f1 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is defined as per CV903/943/983
f2 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is defined as per CV903/943/983
f3 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is defined as per CV903/943/983
f4 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is defined as per CV903/943/983
f5 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is defined as per CV903/943/983
f6 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is defined as per CV903/943/983
f7 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is defined as per CV903/943/983
f8 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is defined as per CV903/943/983
f9 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is defined as per CV903/943/983
f10 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is defined as per CV903/943/983
f11 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is defined as per CV903/943/983
f12 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is defined as per CV903/943/983
Configuration
Value
Bit 0 = 0 The „chuff“ sound of a steam locomotive is
0 *
controlled by the locomotive speed. However, if a sensor
is present, its information shall be automatically used
in order to synchronize the „chuff“ to the wheels.
Bit 0 = 1 The „chuff“ sound of a steam locomotive is
0 *
controlled only by the sensor.
Bit 7 = 0 The module sound power output stage is 0
always turned on.
Bit 7 = 1 The module sound power output stage is
128 *
turned off if the sound is turned off.
Threshold for the load-dependend sound generation by increasing load:
128 = load-dependend sound generation is off
Threshold for the load-dependend sound generation by increasing load:
128 = load-dependend sound generation is off
Threshold for exhaust fan for electric locomotive
255 = no exhaust fan sound
Threshold for brake squeal sound
255 = no brake squeal
Sensitivy to load changes
1 = reacts very quickly / 8 = reacts very slowly
Time between two exhaust sounds
at maximum loco speed
Time between two exhaust sounds
at minimum loco speed
Allowab-
le Values
1-3
-
-
0-255
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0, 1, 128,
129
0-128
0-128
0-255
0-255
1-8
0-255
0-255
CV Addr.
Range 2
897
940
941
942
943
944
945
946
947
948
949
950
951
952
953
954
955
960
961
962
963
964
965
978
979
CV Addr.
Range 3
897
980
981
982
983
984
985
986
987
988
989
990
991
992
993
994
995
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1018
1019
56199-90-7001
PIKO Spielwaren GmbH
Lutherstr. 30, 96515 Sonneberg
CV Addr.
Range 1
897
900
901
902
903
904
905
906
907
908
909
910
911
912
913
914
915
920
921
922
923
924
925
938
939
Characteristics
• Intelligent sound control with up to 40 seconds of original sound coordinated to the operating situation
(i.e., speed, etc.) of the locomotive
• Generates the operating (motor) sound of the locomotive, "squealing" brakes, incidental noises while stationary
(mechanical devices (e.g., air pumps, etc.), coal shovels, etc.)
• 3 additionally adjustable noises such as whistle, bell, horn, uncoupling sound or door warning signal
• 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,
e. g. during travels into and away from a shadow station
• Provisions for a wheel sensor (e. g., reed contact, etc.) for synchronized exhaust sounds with steam locomotives
• Efficient digital output circuitry renders sounds over 3 independent channels
• Up to three modules can be connected to a locomotive decoder, e. g. for multi-engine locomotives
• Comes with speaker and resonating chamber
• Locomotive sounds can be downloaded; various sounds are available at www.uhlenbrock.de
For modern electrical railcar sounds with the SUSI-interface
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. In addition to the driving (motor) sound of the locomotive, which can be
switched on and off using the appropriate function key, 3 more sounds can be triggered by function keys. Here, depending
upon the type of locomotive (as displayed in the table below), whistle, horn, bell, door warning / closing signal or uncoupling
sounds can be played.
If the locomotive travels 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).
# 56199 PIKO Sound Modul
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 loco-motive'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. If this is not possible, then please use the included plastic resonator. If
using the plastic resonator, please make sure that it is glued air-tight to the speaker. Please do close with glue also the hole
of the speaker cables as well as any other mounting hole present on the speaker/resonator.
The speaker is to be mounted inside the locomotive so that it faces the widest possible „aperture“ towards the outside (e. g.,
close to a locomotive window, behind an open grid, etc.).
