Steam Q1a Operation Manual Rev 4.1.2
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24 August 2006
Helpers
Prototype Helpers are locomotives that are used to provide extra power and/or braking for a heavily loaded train. The Quantum System
allows you to easily program how each locomotive will behave by selecting between a Lead locomotive, Mid Helper, End Helper, or Pusher.
Each type of Helper locomotive has different lights and sounds enabled or disabled, as described in the table under Option 3, in Analog
Programming, page 8.
Normal and Reversed Direction
Quantum also allows you to reverse the directional sense of your locomotive. This is normally not an issue with DC two-rail trains since all
locomotives will go in the same direction whether they are facing forwards or backwards. However, certain features like Directional Lighting
do depend on the directional sense. When making up a train with different Helper types, it is recommended that you also change the
directional sense of any Helper that is intended to be operated backwards within the consist. See “Option 4 Direction”, Analog
Programming, page 8.
Additional Analog Operation Features Available with the Quantum Engineer™ Controller
Your Quantum Steam locomotive is equipped with QSI’s QARC™ (Quantum Analog Remote Control) Technology. QARC Technology uses
special remote control signals to operate various Quantum System features without the need for complicated and expensive digital
systems. With QARC technology, you can operate features that are otherwise available only in Digital Command Control (DCC), plus some
new features that are not yet available in DCC. QARC will allow you to: 1) turn on or off individual lights, 2) shut down and start up
locomotives, 3) make up consists easily, 4) simplify Analog programming, 5) set System Volume or Mute while train is operating, 6) trigger
Coupler Crash sounds, 7) operate prototype-like Air Brakes, 8) turn on Dynamic Brakes, 9) activate Status or Speed Reports, 10) arm
steam Cylinder Cocks, and operate many other features. The QARC System makes Analog operation more fun and more prototypical than
DCC by eliminating the need to configure function keys. Every button on the QARC controller does exactly what it is labeled to do. The only
major difference between QARC and DCC is that, with QARC, you are not able to independently operate multiple trains on the same
powered track section at different speeds at the same time.
The QARC controller, called Quantum Engineer™, can be added to your existing Analog DC power pack in less than five minutes. Wiring is
simple: two red wires go to the variable DC output from the power pack and two black wires go to the track. Place Quantum Engineer beside
your power pack or mount it directly on most popular power packs as shown below. All features on the power pack remain the same
including throttle and reverse switch control. See our web site at http://www.qsindustries.com/ for further information.
Wiring Quantum Engineer is Simple.
Quantum Engineer Shown Attached to Standard DC Power Pack
Figure 1
Figure 2
Quantum Engineer
Add-on Controller
Standard DC
Power Pack
DC Power Pack
