Steam Q1a Operation Manual Rev 4.1.2
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24 August 2006
* Quantum Analog Remote Control (QARC) Technology allows commands to be sent to locomotives under Analog control to operate different Quantum features. With
QARC technology, you can operate features that are otherwise available only in DCC plus features that are not yet available in DCC. QARC controllers are inexpensive
accessories that employ the QARC system.
QSIndustries, Inc. Software License Agreement
1. Grant of License: QSIndustries, Inc. grants you, the owner, the right to use the software that is included with your Quantum system only with the locomotive
that you purchased.
2. Copyright: The software is owned by QSIndustries, Inc. and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, neither you nor anyone else may copy the software.
Proprietary Rights and Obligations
The structure and organization of the Software/Firmware are the valuable properties of QSIndustries, Inc. You will not make or have made, or permit to be made, any copies of the Hardware, Software/Firmware, code, or any portions thereof.
You are not to modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, de-compile, disassemble or create derivative works based on the Hardware or Software/Firmware. Trademarks shall be used in accordance with accepted trademark practice,
including identification of trademark owner’s name. The Quantum Hardware, Software and Firmware are covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,914,431; 5,184,048; 5,267,318; 5,394,068; 5,448,142; 5,633,985; 5,832,431; 5,896,017;
5,940,005; and US and Foreign patents pending.
No Other Rights
QSIndustries, Inc. retains ownership of the Quantum Hardware design and operating Software/Firmware code. Except as stated above, this agreement does not grant you any rights to intellectual property rights to the Quantum Software,
Firmware or Hardware. The use of any trademarks as herein authorized does not give you any rights of ownership in that trademark.
© 2006 All rights reserved. Printed in USA. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previous published material. The contents and the product it describes are subject to change without notice. QSI is a registered trademark of
QSIndustries, Inc. Quantum, Q1, Q1a, Quantum System, Sound-of-Power, Scale Sound, Regulated Throttle Control, Inertial Control and QARC are trademarks of QSIndustries, Inc. MRC is a trademark of Model Rectifier Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective holders. QSI makes no representations or warranties with respect to this publication. In no event shall QSIndustries, Inc., be liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising out of or related
to the use of this publication. Universal Q1a Steam Manual Ver4 F(31) G(7) J(3).doc. 8/06
QSIndustries, Inc.
Beaverton, OR
Sounds & Features Common to
Analog & DCC
Analog Features
DCC Features
Whistle or hoot
Bell with turn off and turn on
effects (if so equipped)
Steam Exhaust (Chuff)
Cylinder Cocks
Articulated Chuff (if so equipped)
Automatic Blowers (hiss)
Doppler Shift
Brake or Flange Squeal
Neutral Sounds
Long Air Release
Short Air Release
Air Pumps
Water Injector
Steam Pop-off
Boiler Blow Down
Sound of Power™
Neutral State (Idle)
Directional Lighting
Bright/Dim Headlight
Reverse Light (optional)
Mars Light (optional)
Number Board Lights (optional)
Cab Lights (optional)
Constant Brightness Lighting.
Regulated Throttle Control™
Standard Throttle Control
Downloadable Sound Sets and
Software via QSI Programmer
Module.
Manual Volume Control
Reset to Factory Default
System Volume Programming
Individual Sound Volume Control
Helper Type: (Normal) Normal
loco, Lead Loco, Mid Helper,
End Helper. Pusher.
Direction: Normal/Reversed
DC Power Pack Programming
V-Max
V-Start
Select or Deselect locomotive
with Magnetic Wand
QSI QARC™ OPERATION
with QUANTUM ENGINEER™*
Air Brakes
Flanges
Cylinder Cocks Arm
Coupler Sounds
Quick or Extended Start Up
Disconnect
Standby
Quick or Extended Shut Down
Explicit Lighting Control
Controllable Flange Squeal
Load on/off toggle
Very Heavy Load
Blowers on/off toggle
Verbal Status Reports
Grade Crossing Whistle Signal
Alternate Horn Selection
Audio Mute
System Volume Control
RTC/STC Throttle Mode Select
Fast Programming
plus Additional Features
F0 or FL light control
F1-F12 Function Keys
14/28/126 speed steps s
Coupler Sounds
Air Brakes
Dynamic Brakes Effect (no sounds)
Programming Modes Supported:
Address Mode, Register Mode, Service Mode, Direct
Mode, Ops Mode Long Form & Ops Mode Short Form
NMRA
™
CV’s supported:
1-5, 7-8,17-25,29,33-46,66-95
QSI CV’s supported:
49 Primary Index
50 Secondary Index
51 Sound Control
51.0 System Volume
51.1 Mute Volume
51.2 Special Sound Effects Enable
52 Individual Sound Volume Controls
53 Function Output Mapping
55 Feature Configuration
55.3 Bell
55.70,73 Headlight/Reverse Light
55.76 Mars Light
55.100,102 Number Board Lights
55.104,106 Marker Lights
55.116,118 Cab Lights
55.136,137,138 Multiple Automatic Lights
55.178 Status
56 QSI Configuration
56.0 System Configuration
56.4 RCT/STC Throttle Mode Select
56.5 Minimum BEMF
56.12 Chuff Interval Scale Factor
56.18-21 Motor PID Control Parameters
62 Auto CV Verbal Feedback
64 CV Inquiry Verbal Readout
