Steam Q1a Operation Manual Rev 4.1.2
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24 August 2006
Special Operation and Troubleshooting
For a full description, see the Troubleshooting section in the Quantum DCC Reference Manual (Ver 4) and Quantum Analog Reference
Manual (Ver 4) at http://qsindustries.com
DCC Program Track Operation
This locomotive conforms to NMRA standards for program track operation. However, the Quantum System requires more current to operate
than standard DCC decoders and may not respond to the limited program track power from some DCC command stations. If you are unable
to program in Service Mode on your program track, all CV’s in your locomotive can be programmed in Ops Mode. You can also purchase
from Tony’s Train Exchange®
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, a simple, inexpensive power booster (PowerPak™ by DCC Specialties) that will allow you to program on the
program track with any DCC command station.
Manual Controls
Quantum equipped locomotives include special manual controls to adjust the sound volume or reset the locomotive to factory default
values. Early Quantum Systems used removable jumpers and turn pots, which required removable panels or hatches or complete removal
of the plastic body to expose the circuit board controls. Later models used a special reed switch located directly under the plastic tender
top that could be activated by a Magnetic Wand without having to disassemble the locomotive.
To adjust the volume by hand: (Analog and DCC)
Locomotives with Jumpers and Turn Pots
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Locate the Manual Volume Control (potentiometer) on the roof of your tender as shown in the
Steam Model Specification sheet that
was included with your model.
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Use a small screwdriver to turn the potentiometer clockwise to increase volume or turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Note: Volume can also be adjusted digitally using the programming methods described in the programming sections of this manual. However, if you turn
the volume down using the Manual Volume Control, you will not be able to increase the volume using programming above the level set by the
potentiometer.
Locomotives with Magnetic Reed Switches
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Locate the reed switch area on the tender’s roof as shown in the
Steam Model Specifications sheet that is included with your model.
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Power up the locomotive and leave in Neutral.
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Place the enclosed Magnetic Wand over the reed switch area on the top of the tender
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(perpendicular to the track) and wait as you
hear the volume increase or decrease in incremental amounts as the Whistle hoots about every second. Move the wand away and
again place it over the reed area to change the direction (louder or softer) of the volume. Remove the wand when you reach the
desired volume level.
Note: System Volume can also be adjusted digitally using the programming methods described in the Analog and DCC programming sections of this
manual.
To Reset Your Locomotive to Factory Default Values (Analog and DCC)
In case your locomotive’s sound and control system misbehaves and turning the power off and back on does not return it to normal
operation, you can reset your locomotive to original factory values.
Locomotives with Jumpers and Turn Pots
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Turn off the power.
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Located the jumper as shown in the
Steam Model Specification sheet that was included with your model.
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Remove the jumper by pulling it up.
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Reapply power; after a few seconds you hear the word “Reset”.
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Turn power off, reinstall the jumper. The locomotive has now been returned to original factory defaults for all DCC and Analog values.
Locomotives with Magnetic Reed Switches
48 Tony’s Train Exchange; 1-800-978-3472; http://www.tonystrains.com.
49 The wand does not need to touch the body. It can be held a reasonable distance from the roof area to prevent possibly marring the painted surface.
