HO Gauge Synchronized
Steam Sound Decoder with
19 Accessory Sound Functions
Item #0001630
Thank you for purchasing our highly advanced DCC locomo-
tive sound decoder. Combined with any DCC System, our
new decoder with authentic steam sound truly will make your
model railroad come to life.
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Synchronized steam chuff with random sounds
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8 selectable chuff sounds (4 regular/ 4 articulated)
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User selectable 11 different whistles and 4 bells
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19 accessory functions allowing more sound control
than ever
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Programmable individual sound volumes
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1.5 amp capacity
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Programmable for either 2-digit (1-127) or 4-digit
(1-9999) addresses
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Programmable start voltage
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Programmable acceleration rate
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Programmable deceleration rate
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Programmable top voltage
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Programmable 14, 28, 128 speed steps
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Selectable factory default speed curve
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Directional lighting control for front and rear lights at
0.2 amp rate.
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Realistic firebox flicker
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Programmable chuff rate and chuff starting point
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Supports advanced consisting (CV19)
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Supports programming on the main, (Ops mode)
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Compatible with NMRA DCC standard
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NMRA 8 pin plug included for easy installation
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Complies with the part 15 of FCC
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28mm speaker included
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Dimensions: 48.0mm x 17mm x 7.5mm
NOTE: Due to limitations in some types of DCC systems or older DCC
systems, some of the sound/accessory functions may not be able to be
accessed. Also, you might be limited to factory default CV settings.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
This sound decoder should perform well with all DCC systems. Whenever you find
the decoder doesn’t work properly please clean your track and the loco’s wheels.
And reprogram loco address or program CV125 with a value of 1 to restore
factory defualt setting. Your decoder may simply lose its memory. All you may
need to do is to reprogram its address.
See your DCC system manual to
learn how to program and operate the decoder. For more information about
register/CVs and their functions, please refer to the NMRA DCC Standard &
Recommended practices, RP-9.2.2 this is available directly from the NMRA or their
website at www.nmra.org.
Due to the nature of all sound decoders, the CV read back feature is not support in
the dwecoder. This is not a defect of the decoder or your DCC
Whenever the decoder doesn’t work please use program track to re-program the
loco address or program CV# 125 with value 1 to restore the decoder to factory
setting. This should bring the decoder to life.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with the part 15 of FCC rule. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
cause undesired operation.
RETURN PROCEDURE
If it should become necessary to return your decoder, unplug the decoder and
return the decoder only. Please include a letter (printed clearly) with your name,
address, a daytime telephone number, and a detailed description of the problem
you are experiencing. Please also include a $15.00 check for shipping and
handling. Be certain to return only the decoder.
Send the decoder to:
Model Rectifier Corporation
Attn: Parts & Service
80 Newfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837-3817 U.S.A
PROGRAMMING FOR DCC OPERATION – DIGITAL MODE
This decoder supports all program methods including register, paged mode,
direct CV programming, and programming on the main (OPS mode)
2005 MODEL RECTIFIER CORPORATION
80 NEWFIELD AVENUE
EDISON, NJ 08837-3817
Printed in USA
Speed curve of different value of CV #124
Output
CV #124 =1
CV #124 =2
CV #124 = 0, Linear
CV
Register
Description
Range
Default
CV1
R1
Short address
1-127
3
CV2
R2
Start voltage
0-32
0
CV3
R3
Acceleration
0-32
0
CV4
R4
Deceleration
0-32
0
CV5
---
Top voltage
0-32
32
---
R6
Page number
---
---
CV29
R5
Basic configuration
---
2
CV7
R7
Manufacturer version number
---
32
CV8
R8
Manufacturer ID
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143
CV17
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Long address upper byte
192-231
192
CV18
---
Long address lower byte
0-255
3
CV19
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Advanced consist address
0-127
0
CV49
Sound on/off (1=on)
0-1
1
CV50
---
Whistle type
0-11
3
CV51
---
Whistle volume
0-3
3
CV52
---
Bell type
0-3
3
CV53
---
Bell volume
0-3
3
CV54
---
Bell ring rate
0-50
3
CV55
---
Chuff type (0-3=single chuff, 4-7= double chuff)
0-7
0
CV56
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Chuff volume
0-3
3
CV57
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Brake squeal volume
0-3
3
CV58
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Air release volume
0-3
3
CV59
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Blower hiss volume
0-3
3
CV60
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Random noise volume
0-3
3
CV61
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Injector volume
0-3
3
CV62
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Coupling volume
0-3
3
CV63
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Air pum p type
0-3
0
CV64
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Air pump volume
0-3
3
CV105
---
User identification number
0-255
0
CV106
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User identification number
0-255
0
CV112
---
conductor volum e
0-3
3
CV113
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Light effect (0=two lights directional, 1=not
directional)
0-1
0
CV114
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fire light brightness (green and brown)
0-12
3
CV115
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Auto brake squeal enable/disable
0-1
1(enable)
CV117
Wheel rail clack volum e
0-3
3
CV118
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Shoveling volum e
0-3
3
CV119
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Coupling fire volum e
0-3
3
CV120
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Chuff rate
0-30
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CV121
---
Chuff start point
0-5
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CV123
back emf on/off (1=on, you must have a motor to
get chuff sound)
0-1
0
CV124
Speed curve select (0=linear, 1=slow increase at
slow speed, 2=fast increase at slow speed
0-2
0
CV125
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Factory default setting: Program it to 1 will
restore all the CV to defult setting
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0
CV21
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0
When CV21=0, all accessory f unction w ill f ollow its
ow n address. When CV21=1, all functions w ill f ollow
the consist address
0-1
