Tsunami Digital Sound Decoder
SoundCar
User’s Guide
Software Release 1.03**
Rev. D 09/06/17
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Digital Sound Decoder
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Includes previous software versions.
Страница 1: ...Tsunami Digital Sound Decoder SoundCar User s Guide Software Release 1 03 Rev D 09 06 17 SoundCar Digital Sound Decoder Includes previous software versions...
Страница 2: ...cument contains information protected by copyright No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of Throttle Up Corp Product names mentioned h...
Страница 3: ...tep 2 Configuring the Decoder 12 Step 3 Function Mapping 14 Step 4 Configuring the Lighting Outputs 17 Step 5 Setting the Momentum 22 Sound Programming 23 Step 6 Modifying Sound Effects 23 Consist Pro...
Страница 4: ...ntrol Mode Settings 19 Table F Sound Mixer CVs 24 Table G CV 115 Airhorn Whistle Select 24 Table H CV 227 Bell Select 25 Table I CV 117 Rolling Stock Type Select 29 Table J CV 21 Consist Function Cont...
Страница 5: ...Technical Reference which provides a comprehensive list of CVs available for use with the SoundCar including a description of the exact function and make up of each CV Technical Bulletins and Applica...
Страница 6: ...are grouped together and controlled by a single function key Default function assignments are as follows Function Key Effect F0 Headlight On Off F1 Bell F2 Airhorn Whistle F3 Short Airhorn Whistle F4...
Страница 7: ...ll have that nice crisp toot regardless of how responsive your cab controls may be Table A Spook the Livestock The Tsunami SoundCar now includes realistic livestock sounds allowing you to add life to...
Страница 8: ...of the retainer valve and bleed off as the brakes are released The brakes can also be set and released when the train is idle using F11 perfect for performing a standing brake test prior to departure...
Страница 9: ...ll modify a specific decoder setting However knowing a little more about how CV values are represented will help you make the right adjustments CV values can be represented in the three numeric format...
Страница 10: ...of 18 into the CV Binary Decimal Conversions You can easily convert binary values into decimal form without the conversion chart if you know the value of the bit when it is set to 1 The decimal value...
Страница 11: ...verify CV values Service Mode Service Mode programming usually requires connecting the model to a dedicated programmer or placing it on a separate programming track SoundCar supports four types of Ser...
Страница 12: ...t to its factory defaults until it is unlocked SoundCar decoders are shipped from the factory with all CVs unlocked that is CV 15 and 16 are both set to 0 Note that if the decoder is unlocked changing...
Страница 13: ...self and further investigation will be required To reiterate follow the steps below to unlock CVs and determine the lock code 1 Place the model on the programming track and enter a value of 0 into CV...
Страница 14: ...ce the model on a powered section of track Using either Service Mode or Operations Mode program CV 8 to 8 or CV 30 to 2 2 If the model is already on the mainline cycle power to the DSD by turning powe...
Страница 15: ...DCC systems will also allow the decoder address to be modified in Operations Mode consult your system manual for details Please note that when programming in Operations Mode the following restrictions...
Страница 16: ...1 or the extended address in CVs 17 and 18 see Configuring the Address for more information Alternate Analog Power Source APS Bit 2 APS of CV 29 allows the decoder to work with an alternate power sou...
Страница 17: ...s Yes 14 Normal 20 Primary CV 1 Yes Yes 14 Reversed 21 Primary CV 1 Yes Yes 28 128 Normal 22 Primary CV 1 Yes Yes 28 128 Reversed 23 Extended CV 17 18 No No 14 Normal 32 Extended CV 17 18 No No 14 Rev...
Страница 18: ...e effect output is selected for both CV 33 and CV 34 that function will turn on whenever the F0 function is on regardless of direction Not all function keys can control all outputs or effects see Tabl...
Страница 19: ...r we will simply swap it with F1 as follows 1 First reassign F3 to the bell In Table D locate the bell column Then locate the F3 row Note the value 1 found in the box at the intersection of the bell c...
Страница 20: ...and F6 keys Using Table D we can proceed to remapping the functions Starting with F0 configure the forward direction F0 f to control the headlight FX5 and FX6 outputs CV 33 1 16 32 49 For the reverse...
Страница 21: ...s on the output level will be reduced by approximately 60 when the dimmer function is on Mars Light This effect simulates the sweeping figure 8 pattern of this popular warning beacon Pyle National Gyr...
Страница 22: ...s allows you to have two lighting effects that blink back and forth by setting one effect to Phase A and the other to Phase B Grade Crossing Logic When Grade Crossing Logic is enabled it causes a sele...
Страница 23: ...de Settings Effect Type CV Value Crossing Logic Off Crossing Logic On Phase A Phase B Phase A Phase B On off 0 16 32 48 Dimmable 1 17 33 49 Mars Light 2 18 34 50 Gyralite 3 19 35 51 Oscillating Headli...
Страница 24: ...configure the FX5 and FX6 outputs as alternating strobe lights like those that can be found on a cab car 1 In Table E locate the value associated with the single flash strobe effect under the column...
Страница 25: ...ied direction Either function may be made bi directional by setting both the forward and reverse bits to 1 CV 58 FX5 FX6 Lighting Override Enable is used to configure FX5 or FX6 so that all other ligh...
Страница 26: ...peed such as wheel noise and braking applications If CVs 3 Acceleration Rate and 4 Deceleration Rate or CVs 23 Consist Acceleration Rate and 24 Consist Deceleration Rate if in an active consist are se...
Страница 27: ...caution is recommended when adjusting mixer levels to avoid a condition known as clipping or limiting which occurs when the sum of two or more signals exceeds the capacity of the associated output ch...
Страница 28: ...Mixer Channel 15 Livestock 100 Note Previous software versions do not support the BeastBanter feature Airhorn Whistle Control The SoundCar s factory settings utilize F2 to control the primary airhorn...
Страница 29: ...ver 16 steps to simulate the sound of an air rung or hand rung bell A setting of 0 yields the fastest ring rate like an air ringer while higher values produce increasingly slower ring rates The defaul...
Страница 30: ...turn on suitable for non refrigerator cars Conversely a value of 255 will cause the generator to run constantly suitable for passenger cars where generators run non stop for climate control purposes O...
Страница 31: ...al volume and may be set to any value from 0 to 255 The default is 16 Flange Squeal Probability The flange squeal is set to run automatically using CV 201 which allows you to set the frequency of occu...
Страница 32: ...m and will produce no additional noise above the baseline A value of 255 will result in an extremely anxious herd of animals the moment the stock car is set in motion The default value is 50 which tra...
Страница 33: ...ol car on push pull trains which run in reverse along commuter lines rather than switching the locomotive Since they serve as the leading end of the train in a push pull operation these cars are equip...
Страница 34: ...l refrigerator car or reefer are the same as a freight car plus the generator Enter a value of 246 into CV 117 to enable these sound effects Example 5 Caboose The sounds from a caboose include the cou...
Страница 35: ...locomotive s decoder selected sound effects and parameters and lighting effects The decoder will retain this profile when the car is added to a consist You can also adjust the momentum and enable cert...
Страница 36: ...o add three SoundCar equipped models to a consist led by a locomotive with extended address 1513 After coupling the cars and the locomotive set your cab to the locomotive s address 1513 and wave a mag...
Страница 37: ...trols functions 1 8 and CV 22 controls F0 f F0 r and functions 9 12 This feature enhances your ability to run prototypical scenarios such as a train that includes passenger cars and a caboose with sep...
Страница 38: ...us set CV 22 to 60 4 8 16 32 60 Stock Car Using Table J select the values corresponding to F8 mute and F4 spook the livestock and enter the sum of 136 8 128 into CV 21 Likewise using Table K program C...
Страница 39: ...127 Positive values produce slower throttle responses while negative values result in quicker throttle responses If the sum of the values of CV 23 and CV 3 exceeds 255 then the final consist accelera...
Страница 40: ...functions automatically This is especially useful when your cab has fewer than 14 function keys to control all of the available functions and effects or when you are operating on a DC analog layout wh...
Страница 41: ...ammed with any value from 0 to 126 corresponding to the speed step of the same value CV 194 must be set to a value greater than CV 193 or the bell will not turn on Example Set CV 193 to 5 and CV 194 t...
Страница 42: ...Car s input voltage rating of 27 volts When your track exceeds 21 volts the SoundCar will automatically shut down and begin flashing Error Code 10 on the lighting outputs if connected If you experienc...
Страница 43: ...F0 forward and reverse and F9 F12 refer to Table N Circle the numbers corresponding to functions you want to enable and then add up the circled numbers and program the sum into CV 14 Table N CV 14 An...
Страница 44: ...ut Lights and sound effects are not working in a consist Consist functions are disabled Set CV 21 and 22 to activate desired functions see Step 7 Consist Operations Consist function assignments have b...
Страница 45: ...by the user are Code 10 Over Voltage Fault An over voltage fault indicates that the track voltage is greater than 22 volts When this error occurs sound will be shut off and the error code will flash p...
Страница 46: ...4 11110100 245 F5 11110101 246 F6 11110110 247 F7 11110111 248 F8 11111000 249 F9 11111001 250 FA 11111010 251 FB 11111011 252 FC 11111100 253 FD 11111101 254 FE 11111110 255 FF 11111111 DECIMAL HEX B...
Страница 47: ...ight Effect Select CV 50 Backup Light Effect Select CV 51 FX5 Effect Select CV 52 FX6 Effect Select CV 57 FX5 FX6 Directional Control Enable CV 58 FX5 FX6 Lighting Override Enable CV 59 Flash Rate CV...
Страница 48: ...from SoundTraxx or its dealers and licenses its use within the terms set below A You are granted a nonexclusive nontransferable license to use the software firmware included with your Tsunami sound s...
Страница 49: ...d unit B The product must show no signs of damage of which resulted from unauthorized repairs or modifications This includes but is not limited to o Removal of the shrink tubing from the decoder o Dri...
Страница 50: ...p Corp All Rights Reserved COMPATIBLE WITH THE NMRA DCC STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES DCC New Dimensions in Digital Sound Technology 141 Burnett Drive Durango CO 81301 U S A 970 259 0690 Toll Fr...
