Odyssey System Operations The Odyssey System; Odyssey System Conventional (Transformer)Operation; Odyssey System Command Operation - Lionel RS-11 Owner's Manual

Odyssey System operations
The Odyssey System
T he Odyssey System is a "cruise control" for your engine. Once the speed is set (see below),
your engine will maintain a constant speed, no matter what loads the locomotive pulls or
what grades you have on your layout. This digitally-controlled system also allows for
extremely slow movement that will amaze any "scale" enthusiast.
Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation
Setting Speed Control
1. Run the engine at the desired speed for approximately five seconds.
2. Press and hold the horn button.
3. While holding the horn button, increase the track voltage by at least three volts (at
least a quarter turn).
4. At this point, speed control is set.
The speed of the locomotive will increase slightly before returning to the set speed.
Note!
Turning Off Speed Control:
1. While the engine is in neutral, turn your controller up to the maximum power (no
more than 19 volts), wait one second, then press and hold the horn button.
2. While holding the horn button, slowly reduce track voltage to one-fourth of full power.
3. Release the horn button.
4. Cycle the engine to forward or reverse. The engine is now out of speed control mode.
In conventional operation, the smoke unit and lights are connected directly to
Caution!
track power. Do not exceed 14-16 volts for extended periods. Doing so will cause
damage to the locomotive.

Odyssey System Command operation

W hile in the Command Control environment, the speed control feature of the Odyssey
System is always on. When turning the throttle, the speed of the locomotive will respond
to each signal from the Command Base. For example, Address the locomotive and slowly turn
the throttle. The first flash of the red light on the Command Base corresponds to the first speed
step. This is the slowest speed of the locomotive.
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