Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1
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19 September 2006
Operation in Run Mode
If Quantum Engineer has been installed correctly, the red Power Light will glow steadily
when the throttle is turned up.
The following is a list and explanation of the features for the four different key groups.
Primary Operation Keys
Pressing the
Horn
key will produce Horn or Whistle blasts as long as
the button is pressed. If you press and release it quickly, you will get a
short “Hoot” sound.
Note:
Some Quantum locomotives have special Horn Endings that can
be triggered by releasing the
Horn
key and then quickly pressing and
releasing
3
or tapping the
Horn
key before the Horn sound quits. This
special effect can also be performed by releasing the
Horn
key and
quickly pressing the
Bell
key. (See your locomotive’s Operation Manual
for additional information on Doppler and special Horn Endings.)
Pressing and releasing the
Bell
key will toggle the locomotive’s Bell
effect on or off.
Apply Brakes
and
Release Brakes
You can apply brake effects with the
Apply Brake
button in
RTC (Regulated Throttle Control) or STC (Standard Throttle Control)
4
although RTC provides more realistic control
5
.
Without reducing the track voltage, press and hold the
Apply Brakes
key. Hear air being released from the brake pipes continually. The
longer the air is released the greater the braking action. Diesel motor
3
Do not confuse this with a Doppler action, which is triggered by quickly releasing and pressing the horn key
during horn operation.
4
A Load value greater than “0” must be programmed in Program Option 2 (POP 2) and the Load must be
activated using the Load On/Off key in order for the Apply Brake key to have any affect in STC. RTC does not
require a Load value for the braking features to operate.
5
See description of RTC and STC in the Quantum Operation Manual supplied with your locomotive.
