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RailKing Northern Operating Manual
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TIPS ON USING FYS FEATURES
FYS is a unique feature of ProtoSounds that is completely controlled by the
operator. You decide how, when or if you want to utilize the feature. By
reviewing the following tips, you should find solutions or suggestions to the
various operating scenarios you might encounter when using FYS.
Tip #1:
You can escape the FYS sequence by interrupting the transformer
throttle before the man whistles in Event 2 (neutral before reverse).
Tip #2:
You can terminate FYS at anytime by turning the transformer throttle
Off for 15 seconds.
Tip #3:
You do not have to be in the Forward phase to utilize FYS. For
example, if you activate the FYS feature while in Reverse and interrupt the
throttle to enter Neutral, you will be entering Neutral Before Forward rather
than Neutral Before Reverse as defined in Event 2 above. Consequently, the
Forward phase will be rendered inactive by ProtoSounds instead of the
Reverse phase as explained in Event 3. This will allow your train to leave the
yard in the same reverse direction that it arrived in.
Tip #4:
You can utilize FYS even if you are double-heading with another
engine regardless of whether the second engine is equipped with an FYS
programmed ProtoSound module. If the second engine isnt equipped with
FYS, the only thing to remember is that you not turn up the transformer throttle
very high when entering the Reverse phase found in Event 3. If the throttle is
set too high, then the second locomotive will begin vibrating on the track as its
motors will be turning in the reverse state since they cannot be disabled
automatically like FYS equipped engines. If your second engine is equipped
with FYS, you may want to disable it when used in double-headed operations.
To disable FYS, see the section on programming for squeaking brakes and FYS
operation on page 15 of this manual.
Tip #5:
It is not necessary for the squeaking brake sounds to be heard to play
the FYS sounds. For example, the brake sounds wont be heard if the high
voltage setting is below 13 volts when the power is interrupted to enter the
Neutral state.
Tip #6:
You can leave any of the event states at any time after entering the
state by simply interrupting the transformer throttle. Any sound effects
programmed to play in that event will simply not occur. The only exception is
Event 2 and Event 5. In Event 2, interrupting the throttle has no effect on FYS
until after the man whistles and the freight car doors have opened. In Event 5,
you cannot interrupt FYS until after the engine begins to move. Interrupting
the throttle before the engine begins to move has no affect on the locomotives
operation.
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