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Use a
Slow
or Quick
operation of the direction switch to activate this option. Hear
the message
"Set
throttle to V-Start" and after three seconds the voltage will be
announced
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.
If you move the throttle, the new track voltage value is announced a
few seconds later.
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Once throttle is set, use a
Slow
or
Quick
operation of the direction switch to start the
procedure.
The
bell will ring continually, indicating the correct value is being calculated.
If you chose a very low setting, be patient. If you do not get a setting within a minute,
return to the beginning of this option or start over
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and then choose a slightly higher
throttle value.
•
At the end of the process, the engine will move slightly and stop.
The horn
will hoot,
signifying the end of
the
operation and you will hear the message
"V-Start
=
X" where
"X"
is
the
new setting.
Note:
The final value of V-Start will decrease from the original voltage reading because resistance
in the power pack or pickups will drop the voltage slightly during this calibration procedure.
Note:
Sometimes it is difficult to see the engine move unless
you
are watching carefully.
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To leave programming, turn the throttle off, and then power up for normal engine
operation.
•
Or continue to V-Max by moving the direction switch and waiting for the next
programming option to be announced.
Example 3: Setting V-Max (Program Option# 9)
V-
Max is set in the same manner as V-Start except after entering this Program Option, you will
hear
"Set
throttle to
V-Max
"
which is the position where you want the full track voltage to be
applied to the motor (usually about 80% of full throttle)
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9
.
Then do a
Quick
or
Slow
operation to set
V-Max
.
Note:
At
end of V-Max setting, the engine will not move as it does under
V-Start
.
Note:
When
double heading your Quantum equipped locomotives
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,
make sure that both
locomotives
have similar speed/throttle characteristics by adjusting
V
-
Start and V-Max to prevent
them from fighting each other.
For more information, download the
Quantum Analog Reference Manual (Version
3)from
http://www.walthers.com
DCC Operation
These steps will allow you to start operating your diesel locomotive immediately using any
qualified NMRA command station.
1.
Select engine number 3.
2.
Set your controller to 128 (preferable) or 28 (acceptable) speed step range.
3.
Start your
locomotive
immediately by pressing
the
F6 function key to hear the engine
start up sounds. Directional
Lighting
System (Headlight, Reverse
Light
,
and Mars Light
2
1
)
will
be
off.
Use
the
Fl
or
F0
key to
turn
on
the Directional
Lighting. Cab Lights and
Number
Board
Lights
will be on. Cab Lights will shut off automatically after
ten
seconds.
When
you reduce the
throttle to
zero,
the
engine
will
automatically enter neutral when
the
engine
stops
.
You
will hear a short air release when
the
engine stops moving and a
longer
air release
about one second
later
followed by air pumps and other background sounds
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2
.
The
Directional
Headlight
will go dim or
,
if your model
diesel locomotive
has a
Mars Light
,
it will stop pulsing and
go dim and
headlight
will go off.
The direction of your locomotive will change when you press the direction key.
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Quantum systems havea built in voltmeter that measures the track voltage and announces its value verbally. Depending on the power pack, this voltage
may be slightly different than values measured by an external meter. However, since theQuantum voltmeter uses its own values for throttle levels,
it
is
the correct value for thesystem.
"See
section above: Moving on to Other Program Options or Leaving Programming.
"V-Max
should not beset too low when using RTC. For most MRC™ power packs, thebest choice for V
-
Max
is
about 1.5 volts below thehighest throttle setting
as determined by theQuantum internal voltmeter.
"Do
not double-head Quantum engines with standard engines and then operate the horn or bell while engines are moving. The standard engine will
reverse direction and fight
with
the Quantum engine.
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Not
all locomotive models have the Mars Light feature.
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Neutral
sounds also include cooling fans with vents opening and closing that turn on and off randomly.
