Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1
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19 September 2006
Note:
You can turn on diesel Dynamic Brakes in Disconnect to create
Sound–of-Power as the throttle is moved up and down. Engineers on
prototype diesels use the dynamic brakes to load the diesel motor-
generator to test its output and efficiency while the locomotive remains
stationary.
Note:
If power is turned off during either the Disconnect or Standby
procedures, the locomotive will remember the last command and will
power up in the same stage. If Start Up is initiated during any of the
above procedures, the locomotive will immediately return to normal
operation.
Note:
Neither the
Horn
nor the
Bell
key will operate in Standby or Shut
Down. Analog Programming is disabled in Disconnect and Standby.
Shut Down
Shut Down allows the operator to take the locomotive “off line”
(turn off sounds, lights, ignore throttle settings and feature commands
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independent of the operating session; that is, the locomotive will still be “off
line” when power is reapplied for the next operating session.
Press the
Shut Down
key once to produce a Rapid Shut Down. Rapid
Shut Down will shut the locomotive off in a few seconds.
Double press the
Shut Down
key to produce an Extended Shut Down
scenario. Extended Shut Down will shut the locomotive down over thirty
seconds with progressive sound and light effects. The Extended Shut
Down for diesels and steam are as follows:
Diesel Extended Shut Down:
After double pressing the
Shut Down
key, hear a Long Air Let-off, followed by Directional Lighting turning off
(if on). In a few seconds, the Air Pumps shut off, followed by the
Number Boards and the sounds of the Cooling Fans shutting off, the
louvers closing, the Diesel Motor shutting down and finally, the Cab
Lights shutting off. After a short time, you will hear the engineer’s door
open and then shut.
Steam Extended Shut Down:
After double pressing the
Shut Down
key, you will hear a Long Air Let-off, followed by Directional lighting
turning off (if on). In a few seconds, the Air Pumps will turn off, followed
by the sounds of Pop Off operating for about ten seconds followed by a
hiss sound that gradually trails off to silence.
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The two exceptions are the Start Up Key and the Status Key.
