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- Page 1 PRELIMINARY INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the CREST 2.4 On Board Train Engineer Wireless Control System 2.4 TRAIN ENGINEER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 1 of 39...
- Page 2 Contents 2.4 TRAIN ENGINEER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 2 of 39...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE Features System Components Transmitter Diagram and Components “ ” System Components Diagram Receiver, Code Set Switch, Aux Harness Operation Overview Functions for System Components Code Set Switch Auxiliary Wire Harness Table Smoke Control Board Receiver Adapter Receiver Installation Transmitter Installation Charging Transmitter Batteries Power On/Of... - Page 4 Smoke Unit Control Sound Unit Control Changing From [SU] to [MU] TO [MU] Changing From [SU] to [MU] TO [MU] Main Set Up Assign Functions Link Address RX Type Name Road No Momentum Delay Motor Head DIR Headlight ON/OFF Top Speed Start Speed Aux Function Setup Aux Function Mode...
- Page 5 Brightness Contrast Key Tone Radio Configure RF-Channel Group ID My Memo Reset Memory Quick Menu List Aux Function Aux Function Mode Output Step Speed A ->Z Name Search About System Receiver Harness Adapter Installation Powering the On Board Receiver Connecting the Power Wires Isolate the Motor Wires Connecting the Headlights Securing the On Board Receiver...
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Page 6: System Components
Direction Control Motor Function Mode Individualized Locomotive Setting Large LCD Screen LCD Backlit Graphic Screen Multiple Group Codes Memory For Up To 50 Trains Over Load Protection Outdoors Range Exceeds 400 Feet Polarity Protection Peak Loads That Can Go to 8 amps ‘... -
Page 7: Transmitter Diagram And Components
2.4 Transmitter Receiver Code Set Switch Auxiliary Wire Harness Smoke Control Wire Harness 2. 1] TRANSMITTER DIAGRAM AND COMPONENTS 2.4 TRAIN ENGINEER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 7 of 39... - Page 8 Antenna Antenna Signal “ Cab # Active Locomotive" Start Speed PWC / Linear Power Choose Cab Number Choose Cab Number “ ” Fast Speed Up Arrow “ “ Forward Direction Right Arrow “ Reverse Direction Left Arrow Stop / Enter Menu Button On / Off “...
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Page 9: Operation Overview
Code Set Button 3] Code Set Switch Plug to Seven Pin Aux Common Socket 4] Auxiliary Wire Harness To Aux Functions Plug the cable from loco. Power input 5] Smoke Control Board Plug to smoke units Art 29311 Connect to any Aux wire Connect to Aux Common ’... -
Page 10: Functions For System Components
The transmitter and receivers in your locomotives are designed to communicate and exchange information about the way you want your trains to operate. In order to establish a link between them you need to set up options in the transmitter. These include settings like the locomotive’s name and road number, the top speed that you want it to achieve, the rate at which you want it to accelerate and how long you want it to delay when the direction is changed. -
Page 11: Auxiliary Wire Harness Table
AUXILIARY WIRE HARNESS LABEL Auxiliary Wire Color Auxiliary Wire Harness Functions Blue Wire Horn Green Wire Bell Yellow Wire Whistle Orange Wire Brake Red Wire Lights Brown Wire Smoke Black Wire Common SMOKE CONTROL BOARD a. The smoke control board controls one or two smoke units. b. -
Page 12: Receiver Installation
RECEIVER INSTALLATION STEP A. BEFORE ANY INSTALLATION; MAKE SURE THERE IS NO POWER ON THE TRACK OR TO THE LOCOMOTIVE. The On Board receiver is designed to work on track power or battery power of at least 12volts DC to a maximum of 24 volts DC. The unit is self protected for polarity and input current. -
Page 13: Number Key
– “ ” F. ALL STOP press and hold the 0 all stop key for 2 seconds and this will immediately stops all engines on the same group ID number and sets their speed to zero. To restart the active –... - Page 14 The numbers for the batteries and connectors as follows: a. CRE 55610 LI-ON, CRE 2amp 21.5 Volts b. CRE 55611 Y Plug In Parallel SU- L49 RdNo CAB-0 DL 1.0s á 100% â 0 SPEED ¡ DIR „ „ SETUP AND LINK TRANSMITER AND RECEIVER TO RUN A SINGLE UNIT (SU) ’...
- Page 15 To enter a single locomotive (SU), under ASSIGN FUNCTIONS first you have to enter a LINK Address. Each locomotive must have its own LINK address. The LINK ADDRESS comes with a default setting [49]. When [a] LINK address is selected, press the left or right arrow to choose your LINK address.
- Page 16 STOP/ENTER BUTTON or [2] to select USAGE OF CAB: The transmitter comes with a default setting of [5] CAB. To control more CAB press the right arrow. Default Setting Add More Cabs Press the MENU button one time to go back one step and scroll down to ADD MU/SU CAB.
- Page 17 REMEMBER EACH LOCOMOTIVE THAT YOU ENTER IN THE TRANSMITTER MUST ADD TO YOU CAB. You are now linked and ready to run your train [Link Ok]. To add more single locomotives to the layout follow the above steps. 3. ADD MU/SU CAB CAB NO: CAB 0 –...
- Page 18 e. <<T / T>> -Used to select the active locomotive. Press the <<T key to scroll left and the T>> to scroll to the right. The locomotive names and road numbers, SU OR MU will be displayed on the main operation screen. ‘...
- Page 19 STEP L. Press the code set switch for four seconds and the head light will start to flash on the locomotive. Scroll down to [M] Linking and press the Stop/Enter button. After a few seconds the locomotive headlight will stop flashing and the transmitter will read LINKING PASSED. ‘...
- Page 20 Any locomotive that you link in the transmitter have to be added to your track. Press the right or left arrow, to choose the cab number you want to run the MU locomotives. Scroll down to [MU MODE: OFF] and press the right arrow to turn ON the MU mode settings.
- Page 21 LOCOMOTIVE RUNNING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION Stop all engines before changing any functions on MU locomotives. ⇑ ] key on the 1] Select the locomotive that is going in the opposite direction by pressing the [ transmitter. When the loco is selected press the MENU button and select ASSIGN FUNCTIONS by pressing number [1] key on the transmitter.
- Page 22 When the number [1-6] on the transmitter key pad is pressed for aux function it will show up on the main LCD screen as [F1-F6]. Aux Function CHANGING THE SETTING BETWEEN ‘SINGLE UNIT [SU]’ TO ‘MULTI UNITS [MU]’ TO ‘SINGLE UNIT [SU]’ SINGLE UNIT ‘SU’...
- Page 23 When returning to the main screen and the fast button is pressed, all three locomotives will run on Cab [5] at the same time. Link Address No SINGLE UNIT ‘SU’ If you decided to run the above locomotives individually you do not need to relink or change cab numbers.
- Page 24 Link locomotive if you forg0t the Link address and cab number MAIN SET UP 1. ASSIGN FUNCTIONS â 2. USAGE OF CAB 3. ADD MU/SU CAB 4. COPY LOCO 5. SYSTEM CONFIGURE To enter the MAIN SET UP press the MENU button MAIN SET UP 1.
- Page 25 b] RX TYPE: [On Board / Base Rx] this option is use for which RX you are using. This option should be set to ONBOARD. The Base Receiver is use for your Cab side or accessory controller. c] NAME: use the keypad to type numbers or letters to name the engine. Names may be up to 9 characters long, e.g.
- Page 26 the start speed to that number and not have to wait for the speed to get to that level before the train moves. As soon as you press the UP ARROW the speed will jump to 25%. AUX FUNC SETUP AUX MODE: BASIC â...
- Page 27 ’ m] Linking: Associates a particular locomotive s description and settings with a particular receiver. Each locomotive must be bound before it can be operated. To link a locomotive: ’ 1. If running on batteries make sure the locomotive s battery is fully charged. If using Cab power turn on power to the Cab that the locomotive is on.
- Page 28 Under Quick Menu List You can check to see if the smoke on the latch or momentary function is in the ON/OFF position. Press the # key select AUX FUNCTIONS and press the STOP/ENTER button. You can turn these functions ON or OFF by pressing the STOP/ENTER BUTTON. Auxiliary Function Table AUX OUT PRESS KEY ON TX TO...
- Page 29 Sound installation on auxiliary wires Harness Table Dallee Sound Card / Wire Plugs From Main PC Loco 7 Pin Auxiliary Wire Harness J3 –Black Connect to Red Power wire 2 Pin J3 –White Connect to Green Power wire 2 Pin J1 –Red –Not connected J1 –Gray Connect to Red Power wire 2 Pin...
- Page 30 distance, a short on the Cab, a derailment or no power on the Cab the message will change to NOLINK. When the amperage drawn by a locomotive exceeds the capacity of the onboard receiver, which can supply 5amps continuous, the receiver will shut down and the transmitter will display OVERLOAD on the LCD.
- Page 31 Scroll down to [SU [00] L49] and select the locomotive you want to run. The locomotive will run under the Cab number you selected. Press the MENU twice button to return to the main screen. To add more single locomotives, follow the above steps MU ‘MULTI PLE UNITS’: before any locomotives are MUed, you must link each locomotive with a different link address.
- Page 32 4. COPY LOCO 4. COPY LOCO When FROM: [00] SD45 FROM: [00] SD45 TO: [01] PACIFIC TO: [01] SD45 COPY: [00] -> [01] COPY: [00] -> [01] finished selecting the loco, press the STOP/ENTER button to copy. To exit press the MENU button twice. 2.4 TRAIN ENGINEER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 32 of 39...
- Page 33 5. SYSTEM CONFIGURE: To enter this function press, the STOP/ENTER button. – a. POWER ON/OFF : [1 60 MIN] use this function to set the minutes to turn off the transmitter power by pressing the right or left arrow. When you are not using the transmitter it will turn off by it self.
- Page 34 This feature will allow several people to have control over their locos even if they use the same Cab #’s for controlling their loco. The group I.D. is transmitted to the loco from each transmitter with a different setting and the receiver will not acknowledge messages from transmitters with a different group code.
- Page 35 AUX FN MODE OUTPUT LAT ON 2. To exit press the MENU button twice. LAT ON MMT OFF MMT OFF MMT OFF QUICK MENU LIST – a] AUX FUNCTION: This menu item is under the Quick Menu List It shows each function and whether it is set to Latch or Momentary.
- Page 36 – c] STEP SPEED: [1 5] This menu item is under the Quick Menu List - The step speed can range from 1-5. When set to 1 the rate at which the speed increases when you hold the UP ARROW will be at its slowest.
- Page 37 e] ABOUT SYSTEM: press and hold the STOP/ENTER button it will show the system info: To exit pressed the MENU button once. ABOUT SYSTEM FRQ: 2.4GHz/US WIRE HARNESS ADAPTER INSTALLATION VER 1.14 a. POWERING THE ON BOARD RECEIVER : The wire harness adapter is use for locomotives with out the plug and play board.
- Page 38 The motor (s) must be isolated from ALL other wiring before the on board receiver can be installed in a locomotive. After you have disconnected the motor wires form the locomotive you can now solder the wires from the wire harness adapter to the motor as shown below.
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- Page 40 Regulatory Statements to be included in the Users Guide for Sputnik USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.