Auscision 442 Class Operating Information (v3)
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Auscision Models 442 Class Operating Information.
Your Auscision Models 442 class locomotive’s main printed circuit board and associated lighting has been
designed to function as a
DC
and
DCC Sound Decoder Installed
Model
. In these notes reference is
made to the No.1 end and No.2 end of the model. This diagram will assist in identifying which end
is which:
DC Model
The DC model is able to control the locomotives lighting via the micro switches on the bottom of the
fuel tank. The lighting is directional. The switches are able to isolate, turn on/off:
1.
The Locomotives Headlights.
2.
The Locomotives Number Boards and White Marker Lights.
3.
The Locomotives Red Marker Lights.
The lighting connection for the
DC
model
has the
Number 1 and Number 2 end white/red marker lights
connected to the main printed circuit board at the two plugs marked
‘DC’
.
The Headlights and Number
Boards connection is via a
COMMON
wiring plug that both the
DC
and
DCC Sound Decoder Installed
versions use.
(See image on page 3)
If you’re going to operate your model on a DC system /controller then read no further. If you plan on
fitting an after marker decoder or your model is a DCC Sound Ready model please read on.
DCC Ready Model - fitting an aftermarket decoder
The 442 class models main printed circuit board has been specifically designed to function through the
‘
NEM660
standards
’ 21pin connector and integrate with the new
ESU Loksound V5 decoder
. Via the 21
pin connector this decoder functions with four individually powered auxiliary outputs (Headlight front,
Headlight rear, Aux 1 and Aux 2) and four individual logic outputs (Aux 3, 4, 5, 6) which the main circuit
board has electronic components included for their operation. The
DCC Sound Decoder Installed
models lighting connects via 3 separate plugs. One
COMMON
connection for the Headlights and
Number Boards, and two plugs marked
’DCC’
for the appropriate ends marker lighting. (See image on
page 3)
Number 1, Front End.
Number 2, Rear End.
‘Radiator Fan End’