background image

21

Premier E8 ABA Diesel Engine

• Proto-Effects™ Set Up-User can select individual Proto-Effects™ operations 
to be active or inactive, including cab chatter, train wreck sounds, coupler
sounds, and wheel clickety-clack sounds

• Direction Control Set Up-User can set initial individual start-up direction
(start in forward or reverse) for double-heading operations

• Locomotive Consist Set-up-User can determine locomotive values for consist 
make-ups, allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate
together

• Query Locomotive Information-User can query locomotive programming to
learn locomotive address and engine data information, including scale miles
traveled

• User Can Query, Set and Operate Track and Accessory Interface Units for
Programming Digital Command Operations for up to 250 Accessories and 250 
Individual Switches

• User Can Script, Record and Playback Train Routes

Operating instructions for all DCS Command features will accompany the
DCS remote control equipment.

Содержание PREMIER E8 ABA DIESEL ENGINE

Страница 1: ...le with most other 3 rail locomotives rolling stock and accessories This locomotive is equipped with Proto Sound 2 0 with Digital Command System DCS This new system will allow you to operate your loco...

Страница 2: ...ontrol 8 Lock into a Direction State 9 Reset to Factory Defaults 9 Automatic Sounds 9 Maintenance 10 ProtoSmoke Unit Operation 10 Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 12 Cleaning the Wheels Tires and...

Страница 3: ...Add 15 20 drops of smoke fluid through the front smokestack see Fig 3 on pg 10 then gently blow into the stack to eliminate any air bubbles in the fluid 3 If you choose not to prime the unit with flui...

Страница 4: ...from the time you turn it on until you press and release the button again to turn it off Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral The first direction after neutral upon start up is forw...

Страница 5: ...ructions thoroughly before using Proto Sound 2 0 features in order to prevent harm to yourself or your equipment Activating Proto Sound 2 0 Conventional Mode Features Proto Sound 2 0 features are acti...

Страница 6: ...equence of PSA The reverse unit is temporarily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the Direction button to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the...

Страница 7: ...e engine to run the PSA Otherwise the engine without PSA will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since they cannot be automatically disabled during the PSA cycle If th...

Страница 8: ...ound curves much like an automobile cruise control You can add or drop cars on the run and the engine will maintain the speed you set While the engine is programmed to start with the speed control fea...

Страница 9: ...orn 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time Reset to Factory Defaults To override the settings you currently have as...

Страница 10: ...rough the front smokestack see Fig 3 We recommend M T H ProtoSmoke Seuthe LGB or LVTS fluids Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components If you choose no...

Страница 11: ...he heating element Remove the smoke unit inspection cover from the locomotive s body see Fig 5 After removing the chassis and inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wic...

Страница 12: ...ear box remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the chassis screws as seen in Figure 7 and lifting the cab from the chassis 2 Once the cab is removed remove the trucks by unscrewing the black Ph...

Страница 13: ...e grooved drive wheel See Fig 7 for which screws you must remove to do this Once the truck sides have been removed 1 Make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove in the drive whe...

Страница 14: ...are available directly from the M T H Parts Department phone 410 381 2580 e mail parts mth railking com mail 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046 1532 Headlight Replacement Instructions The l...

Страница 15: ...he engine in neutral and leave the track voltage at 12 volts for 15 minutes If the garbled or distorted sounds are reduced the battery charge has run down and can be recharged Do this by leaving the e...

Страница 16: ...ll to ring when I press the bell button The bell won t work on a separate bell button When I try to fire the coupler PSA starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly When I press...

Страница 17: ...ked into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph approx 10 volts or less in conventional mode Proto Sound 2 0 volume is s...

Страница 18: ...tor cycles through the PSA sequences PSA is programmed to start ringing the bell at that point After approximately 12 rings of the bell it will automatically turn off Because PSA must control various...

Страница 19: ...andard Lionel 1043M U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Termina...

Страница 20: ...h engine outputs and matches smoke to locomotive speed Locomotive Lighting Control Controls locomotive headlights marker and interior lights beacon lights ditch lights and MARS lights Emergency Stop S...

Страница 21: ...etermine locomotive values for consist make ups allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together Query Locomotive Information User can query locomotive programming to learn loc...

Страница 22: ...ions should be followed including the following Read this manual thoroughly before using this device M T H recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer periodica...

Страница 23: ...______________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _____...

Страница 24: ...tacting M T H for your Return Authorization number 3 Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service Limited One Year Warranty All M T H prod...

Отзывы: