5
Automatic Features
The following Quantum features are automatically controlled as a function of the directional state of the locomotive!
Feature
Forward
Neutral From Forward
Reverse
Neutral From Reverse
Headlight
Bright
Dim
Dim
Dim
Rear Tender Lt.
Dim
Dim
Bright
Dim
Mars Light
Strobing
Steady On
Steady On
Steady On
Ditch Lt.
On
Off
Off
Off
Num. Board. Lt
.
On
On
On
On
Marker Lights
On
On
On
On
Cab Lights
Off After 10
Secs.
On After 10 Secs.
Off After 10 Secs
On After 10 Secs.
Steam Blower
Off After 10
Secs.
On After 10 Secs.
Off After 10 secs.
On After 10 Secs.
Cylinder Cocks
If Armed, Plays
16 times or
until speeds
greater than
12 smph.
Arms after 25 secs.
If Armed, Plays 16
times or until
speeds greater
than 12 smph.
Arms after 25 Secs.
Vents & Cooling
Fans
Off
On at random times
Off
On at random times
1b: Quantum Revolution Specifications
Dimensions: Revolution-A,
0.69” x 2.86”,
Revolution-U,
2.13” x 0.69”
Maximum Peak Voltage:
25v
Steady State Current:
1.3 amp
Stall Current :
2+ Amps
Speaker Load:
8/16 ohm or two, 8 ohm speakers in series (Not parallel)
Caution: The speaker solder pads are close together – use care to avoid a solder bridge
between them- when connecting the speaker wires! See: Pg-7
Audio Amplifier:
Advanced D Style Format (2 watts)
Light Outputs:
6 with 256 Intensity levels ea.
Function Current:
100ma (A 180 Ohm resistor on the circuit board limits this current.)
2: Installation Overview
As model railroaders, we understand the need for instant gratification when we get a new locomotive or decoder. We ask you to defer
this for a moment or two while we go over some installation specifics. These days, most manufacturers produce DCC-ready
locomotives – meaning that DCC installation is oftentimes literally a snap (which is the case with the
Revolution A
)! However, before
you highball on into your installation, there are a few things you should do beforehand that will make things a lot easier in the long run.
1: Read
this ENTIRE manual! (We know – yuk!)
2: Remember
that decoders are
static-sensitive
devices.
Always
discharge any static electricity you
may have built up by
touching a grounded pipe or a piece of sheet metal
before
beginning your installation.
3: Make sure
you have a clean, wel lighted area consisting of a non-conductive surface on which to perform your installation.
4: Never
do installation work with power applied to the decoder. This can burn up the decoder. We all love engines
that smoke – but this is the wrong way to get it!
5: Never
touch your speaker output leads together.
6: Never
touch your motor output leads together.
7: Never
exceed the designated output ratings specified in section 1B.
8: Work carefully
, take your time and have fun. (What may be frustrating tonight, probably won’t be tomorrow.)
10: Read
this ENTIRE manual! (Yuk, etc.)
