Tsunami SoundCar User’s Guide
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Step 4: Configuring the Lighting Outputs
The SoundCar
has four function outputs to control the lighting effects. Each
can be configured for a variety of effects, including simple on/off lights.
Additionally, you can use Grade Crossing Logic to automatically activate a
selected lighting effect when you blow the airhorn or whistle.
The following CVs allow you to customize the lighting effects:
CV 49, Headlight Effect Select
CV 50, Backup Light Effect Select
CV 51, FX5 Effect Select
CV 52, FX6 Effect Select
CV 57, FX5, FX6 Directional Control Enable
CV 58, FX5, FX6 Lighting Override Enable
CV 59, Flash Rate
CV 60, Crossing Hold Time
Hyperlight
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Effects
Hyperlight Select –
Each lighting output can be programmed to one of
several Hyperlight lighting effects as briefly described below and listed in
Table E.
Rule 17 dimmable headlight –
This function output is normally an on/off
output. When it is on, the output level will be reduced by approximately
60% when the dimmer function is on.
Mars Light –
This effect simulates the sweeping figure‑8 pattern of this
popular warning beacon.
Pyle‑National Gyralite –
The Gyralite is similar to the Mars Light, but
generates a slow, wide‑sweeping elliptical headlight pattern.
Oscillating headlights –
Similar in appearance to the common
twin‑sealed‑beam headlight, the oscillating headlight uses a moving
reflector to sweep the beam in a tight circular motion.
Single‑ and double‑flash strobes –
The strobe effect simulates the
white‑hot burst of light associated with a xenon strobe.
Western‑Cullen D312 rotary beacon –
This effect provides a spectacular
rendition of the revolving reflector and bulb assembly found atop many
diesels from the 60s and 70s.
Prime Stratolite –
The Stratolite is a new version of the rotary beacon,
with the prototype consisting of four individual lamps arranged in a
circular pattern, which electronically flash in a clockwise direction. The
Stratolite flashes in a mechanical “stepped” fashion, as opposed to the
smooth motion of the rotary beacon.
Basic Programming