
Advanced Programming
Tsunami2 Electric User’s Guide
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Configuring Advanced Consist Operation
A consist is made up of several units that are coupled
together to operate as a complete train. In model railroading,
“Advanced Consisting” means that the decoder is used to
configure the consist, instead of the command station.
Consists allow an easy way for a single operator to run a
multi-unit diesel lash-up, for example. You can use advanced
consist CVs to determine the decoder’s consist address, set
consist acceleration and deceleration rates, enable function
keys F0-F28, and configure automatic effects.
Setting the Consist Address
Entering a value from 1 to 127 into CV 19 (Consist Address) will set the consist address from 1
to 127 for all units in the forward direction. Entering values from 129 to 255 into CV 19 will set
the consist address from 1 to 127 for all units in the reverse direction (more common in diesel
operations). Because the consist address is specific to direction, ensure all units are correctly
oriented. Entering a value of 0 or 128 into CV 19 will disable the consist address.
After setting the consist address, the decoder will still respond to the active primary or extended
address for all commands except speed and direction data. The decoder will not recognize
programing commands sent to the consist address in Operations Mode, and will only respond to
programing commands sent to the decoder’s primary or extended address.
Enabling Consist Functions
CV 21 (Consist Function Enable 1), CV 22 (Consist Function Enable 2), CV 245 (Consist
Function Enable 3), and CV 246 (Consist Function Enable 4) allow you to enable functions for
advanced consist operation when a valid consist address is active in CV 19.
Note:
You can enable the effects mapped to function keys in CVs 1.257-1.384 (Effect Map
Registers) for advanced consist operation with CVs 21, 22, 245, and 246. Refer to “Using
Tsunami2” to default function assignments for F0-F28, and refer to “Configuring Function
Mapping” to customize Flex-Map function mapping CVs.
Follow the steps on the next page to enable functions for advanced consist operation.
Advanced Consist CVs
CV 19: Consist Address
CV 21: Consist Function Enable 1
CV 22: Consist Function Enable 2
CV 23: Consist Acceleration Rate
CV 24: Consist Deceleration Rate
CV 245: Consist Function Enable 3
CV 246: Consist Function Enable 4
CV 247: Consist Function Enable 5