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Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® Problems

Although Proto-Sound 2.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of  use,
 you may have some questions during initial operation.  The following table
 should answer most questions.  If your problem cannot be resolved with this 
table, contact M.T.H. for assistance (telephone: 410-381-2580; fax: 410-423-0009; 
[email protected], 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 
21046-1532).

RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0

16

Starting Up

Whistle/Horn

Bell

Coupler

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

When I first turn the power on, the 
engine will not begin to run.  I 
have to turn the throttle off and 
then on again to get the engine to 
operate.

When I press the whistle/horn 
button, the bell comes on instead.

I can’t get the horn to blow when I 
press the whistle button.

I can’t get the bell to ring when I 
press the bell button.

The bell won’t work on a separate 
bell button.

When I try to fire the coupler, FYS 
starts.

The Proto-Coupler won’t let the 
engine uncouple on the fly.

The coupler does not fire or stay 
coupled.

When I press the whistle button, 

Reverse the transformer leads.

You may be pressing the button 
too quickly. Try pressing the 
whistle/horn button more slowly, 
taking approximately one full 
second to fully depress the button.

You may be pressing the button 
too quickly. Try pressing the bell 
button more slowly, taking 
approximately one full second to 
fully depress the button.

Reverse the transformer leads.

Check the wiring of the separate 
button.

You are waiting too long between 
whistle button presses.

Try lubricating the coupler knuckle 
with a dry graphite lubricant. Do 
NOT use oil.

The coupler needs to be cleaned.  
Wipe with denatured alcohol (not 
rubbing alcohol) and let dry.

This is normal behavior.  To 
prevent accidental high-speed 
start-ups, Proto-Sound 2.0 is 
programmed to start up in neutral 
anytime track power has been 
turned off for several seconds.  

Содержание SW 1500 Freight Set

Страница 1: ...on any traditional O 31 Gauge track system including M T H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 19 for a complete list...

Страница 2: ...ns should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock WARNING When using electrical products basic safety precautions should be observed including the following Read this...

Страница 3: ...marked L in Fig 1 Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Checking the Battery You may find if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up that the rechargeable ba...

Страница 4: ...ll maintain the speed you set after you release the throttle until you turn it again to change the voltage and speed Bell To sound the bell in an engine equipped with a bell firmly press and release t...

Страница 5: ...ounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume RKS SW 1500 Diesel Engine Prot...

Страница 6: ...than to blow the horn or ring the bell you should tap the buttons very quickly with a second pause between button presses You may need to practice your timing to make this work smoothly RKS SW 1500 D...

Страница 7: ...erator control over the Whistle Horn and Bell buttons until the full FYS sequence is complete After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run press the Direction button again to trigger the se...

Страница 8: ...Sound 2 0 FYS can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that at the conclusion of the FYS the engine will depart in the next direction of travel as...

Страница 9: ...voltage when speed control is on than when it is off you should adjust the throttle to a lower power level for operation with speed control off to avoid high speed derailments When speed control is of...

Страница 10: ...ently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults while in Neutral tap the Horn button quickly once followed by five quick taps of the Bell button allowing approximately second to...

Страница 11: ...ove internal components temporarily in order to access the gears 1 To access the gear box remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the body mount screws as seen in Figure 3 and lifting the cab fr...

Страница 12: ...h can cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab To...

Страница 13: ...useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 4 If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel you will need to remove and reinstall the tire Otherwise you...

Страница 14: ...ick disconnect plug that attaches the bulb harness to a connector terminal Gently disconnect the bulb harness from the connector terminal and remove bulbs through the rear of the headlight socket Inse...

Страница 15: ...oved at the end of the 15 minute test charge the battery charge has run down and can be recharged There are a number of ways you can do this Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10 12 vol...

Страница 16: ...button The bell won t work on a separate bell button When I try to fire the coupler FYS starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly The coupler does not fire or stay coupled Whe...

Страница 17: ...d into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph approx 10 volts or less in conventional mode Proto Sound 2 0 volume is set...

Страница 18: ...be as realistic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS sequences FYS is p...

Страница 19: ...A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Elect...

Страница 20: ...ngle button push stops all Proto Sound 2 0 trains but does not turn off the power One Touch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined actions includ...

Страница 21: ...less of whether you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center for your Return Authorization Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully befor...

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