Page 1 Release 0.14 Paragon 3 Diesel Technical Reference Manual...
Page 2 INTRODUCTION Introduction The Paragon 3 sound unit is a multi-function DCC decoder that supports the following: DCC Characteristics  14 bit addressing  7 bit addressing (1-127)  Enhanced Lighting Control  Advanced Sound Support  Consist Support  14, 28 and 128 speed steps ...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
System CVs Table Description Initial Yours Primary Address V Start Acceleration Rate Deceleration Rate V High V Mid Manufacturer Version Manufacturer ID Back EMF Cutout Packet Timeout Unlock ID Code Lock ID Number Extended Address MSB Extended Address LSB Consist Address Consist Functions Type 0 Consist Functions Type1 Acceleration Adjustment...
Page 4 Function/Control CVs Description Initial Yours F0 (Front/Rear Lamp) F1 (Bell) F2 (Horn) F3 (Coupler) F4 (Grid Blower Motor and Compressor) F5 (Ramp Diesel Engine Up) F6 (Ramp Diesel Engine Down/Startup) F7 (Smoke or L1 Visual Effects) F8 (Master Volume) F9 (Shutdown and Startup) F10 (Radiator Cooling Fan) F11 (Air Release and Air Filling) F12 (Brake Set/Release/Squeal)
Page 5 Function/Control CVs F24 (L1 Visual Effects) F25 (Complete Horn) F26 (Play Macro) F27 (Record Macro) F28 (Brake Squeal) Kick Start Forward Trim Speed Table Entry One Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry …...
Page 6 Function/Control CVs Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry … Speed Table Entry …...
Page 7 Sound CVs Description Initial Yours Master Volume Sound Increment DC Sound Unit Startup Voltage DC Sound Unit Shutdown Voltage Sound Unit Master Volume Maximum Volume Horn Volume Bell Volume Diesel Volume Horn2 Volume Coupler Slack Volume Couple Volume Uncouple Volume Wheel Flange Volume Compressor Volume Manual Air Release Volume...
Page 8 Lighting CVs Description Initial Yours Station/Yard Volume Maintenance/Chatter Volume City/Farm/Industrial/Lumber Volume System Lighting L1 Light Definition L1 Parameter 1 L1 Parameter 2 L1 Parameter 3 L1 Parameter 4 Light Dimmer...
Page 9 Setup/Control CVs Description Initial Yours Fatal OverCurrent Configuration Fatal OverCurrent Sensitivity Coupler Slack Repeats Coupler Slack Interval Bell Ring Interval Varies DC Brake Control DCC Brake Control Brake Timer Uncouple Throttle Stop DC Sound Setup DC Brake Set Voltage DC Brake Release Voltage Rev Level One Power Rev Level Two Power Rev Level Three Power...
Page 10 Setup/Control CVs Description Initial Yours Cab Light Throttle Stop DCC Brake Set Throttle Stop DCC Brake Release Throttle Stop Rolling Thunder Address Rolling Thunder Setup RollingThunder Volume Smoke Unit Idle Set Point Smoke Unit High Set Point Unique Control One Varies AUX Select for DCMaster...
Page 11 Setup/Control CVs Description Initial Yours Macro Recorder Control Macro Playback Loop Adjust Random Sound Generator Timer Low Random Sound Generator High Track Sounds Grid Blower and BroadCast Stop Packets General System Controls One General System Controls Two Over Current Delay Enhanced DC Motor Startup Delay DC Motor Off Voltage DC Track Voltage Read Delay...
Page 12 REV UP/DOWN Control Synopsis The diesel engine may have its engine revved up or down at any throttle stop including zero. Activating (rev up/rev down) activates manual rev mode. A transition to speed step zero resets manual throttle control back to automatic throttle control. Under automatic throttle control the Rev Levels change up as the throttle is increased and down as the throttle is decreased.
Page 13 REV UP/DOWN (cont) Locomotive Loading Rev Control The locomotive power is monitored and filtered according to several CV’s. CV193 through CV199 contain thresholds determining the required locomotive power needed to increase or decrease the diesel rev level. Once the power level falls above or below the threshold, the rev level changes.
Page 14 Advanced DC Motor Control Dc operation with sounds creates a dilemma. The train usually will start moving at a very low track voltage, to low to power a loudspeaker with high quality sounds. A higher voltage of operation for the motor is an acceptable solution. About 8.0 volts is necessary before this sound system can function, producing loud, high quality sounds, with the motor powered and the train beginning to move.
Page 15 DC Motor Control Figure one illustrates a locomotive running in DC mode. The sound unit supplies full sound volume at about 8.0 volts (See CV131) and shuts down at about 7.5 volts (See CV132). Motor power is supplied around 8.5 volts (See CV252). Between 8.5 volts and 14 volts (The Control Range—CV252 and CV251), the sound unit monitors the track voltage and increase or decreases the motor speed as noted by the slope of control range in figure one.
Page 16 Enhanced Sounds Station Sounds Station Sounds are activated with the Function Key. From an initial power up start condition, press F14. A Station Sounds effect will play every time is pressed. Once the locomotive starts moving and for 10 seconds 1 of 4 different Station Departure sound effects will play.
Page 17 Enhanced Sounds Yard Sounds Yard Sounds are activated with the Function Key. From an initial power up start condition, press F15. A Yard Sounds effect will play every time is pressed. Once the locomotive starts moving and for 10 seconds 1 of 4 different Yard Departure sound effects will play.
Page 18 Consists Configuration Synopsis Consisting multiple DCC locomotives has become a daunting task due to more advanced lighting and sounds used in modern sound decoders. In addition, two methods are used by most DCC controllers to manage these consists. These two methods are Advanced Consists and Universal Consists.
Page 19 Consists (Continued) Addressing the engine ID while the engine is part of an active consist results in the following: 1. Speed and direction requests are ignored unless the engine ID is the same as the consist 2. All functions (F0-F12) are honored. 3.
Page 20 Consists (Continued) Advanced Lighting Other lighting needs to be controlled in a similar manner. Our decoder allows consist setup for advanced lighting using CV229. Bit 7 Bit 0 CV229 Bit7: Cab Disabled=0; Cab Enabled=1 Bit6: Horn Enabled=1 (DC Only) Bit5: Bell Enabled=1 (DC Only) Bit4: AUX Enabled=1 (DC Only)
Page 21 Consists (Continued) For a Front Engine forward facing: CV21=255 thru enabled for consist address CV22=255 thru enabled for consist address CV121=255 thru are enabled for consist address CV122=255 thru are enabled for consist address CV229=246 Cab light enabled; DC Horn enabled; DC Bell enabled; AUX enabled; L1 enabled;...
Page 22 Consists (Continued) Easy Consist Programming Now that we can program a consist, let consider an easy way to program a generic consist. CV230 for advanced DCC or DC consist performs the consisting functions for you. Easy Consist (CV230) The easy consist feature sets the decoder CV19 for consist 60.
Page 23 Decimal to Binary Primer Setting CV’s Setting the CV’s requires knowledge of conversion between binary and decimal. The following examples demonstrates the conversion process from binary to decimal after determining which bits in a CV need to be “1” and which needs to be “0”. The tables are also useful for converting binary to decimal.
Page 24 Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex 00000000 00010000 00100000 00000001 00010001 00100001 00000010 00010010 00100010 00000011 00010011 00100011 00000100 00010100 00100100 00000101 00010101 00100101 00000110 00010110 00100110 00000111 00010111 00100111 00001000 00011000 00101000 00001001 00011001 00101001 00001010 00011010 00101010...
Page 25 Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex 01100000 10000000 01110000 01100001 10000001 01110001 01100010 10000010 01110010 01100011 10000011 01110011 01100100 10000100 01110100 01100101 10000101 01110101 01100110 10000110 01110110 01100111 10000111 01110111 01101000 10001000 01111000 01101001 10001001 01111001 01101010 10001010 01111010...
Page 26: Primary Address
SYSTEM CVs Primary Address Description The Decoders Primary Address is Stored Here Values Bits 0-6 contain an address with a value between 1 and 127 Initial Value 3 (Engine 3) Related CVs CV29 Bit 5 CV17, CV18, CV19 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder responds to all valid commands if the address matches the value in CV1 and CV29 Bit 5 is set to 0.
Page 27: Vstart
SYSTEM CVs Vstart Description This Value Determines the Motor Speed at Step One Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV5, CV6, CV66, CV95, CV29 Bit 4, CV120 Bit 7 Bit 0 CV2 determines the motor speed at step one if CV29 bit 4 is zero. Increasing CV2 increases the initial motor start speed.
Page 28 Three Point Motor Control Analysis Vstart is Vmid is Vmax is Whether the speed steps are set to 14, 28 or 126, the above graph illustrates how these CV’s control the motor speed. The midpoint is 63 for 126-speed step mode, 14 for 28-speed step mode and 7 for 14- speed step mode.
Page 29: Acceleration Rate
SYSTEM CVs Acceleration Rate Description This Value Determines the Locomotives Acceleration Rate Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV4, CV23, CV24, CV120 Bit 7 Bit 0 The value sets the delay between each speed step change and creates a momentum effect. The delay varies with the number of speed steps selected.
Page 30: Deceleration Rate
SYSTEM CVs Deceleration Rate Description This Value Determines the Locomotives Deceleration Rate Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV3, CV23, CV24, CV120 Bit 7 Bit 0 The value sets the delay between each speed step change and creates a momentum effect. The delay varies with the number of speed steps selected.
Page 31: Vhigh
SYSTEM CVs Vhigh Description This Value Determines the Maximum Speed of the Selected Speed Setting Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV2, CV6, CV66, CV95, CV29 Bit 4 Bit 7 Bit 0 CV5 determines the motor speed at the maximum speed step (14, 28 or 126) if CV29 bit 4 is zero.
Page 32 SYSTEM CVs Vmid Description This Value Determines the Mid Speed of the Selected Speed Setting Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV2, CV3, CV66, CV95, CV29 Bit 4 Bit 7 Bit 0 CV6 determines the motor speed at half the maximum step or the midpoint (7 for 14 step, 14 for 28 step or 63 for 126 step) if CV29 bit 4 is zero.
Page 33 SYSTEM CVs Manufacturer Version Number Description The Decoders Read Only Type/Revision is Stored Here Values Initial Value Related CVs None Bit 7 Bit 0 This value cannot be modified. 000xxxxx = Diesel and xxxxx is the revision. 001xxxxx = Steam and xxxxx is the revision.
Page 34 SYSTEM CVs Manufacturer ID Description The Decoders NMRA Assigned Number is Stored Here. Broadway Limited is assigned ID 38. Values Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 Writing “value” to CV8 causes the following: VALUE Resets all back to their original manufactured values unless the unit is locked.
Page 35 SYSTEM CVs CV10 EMF Feedback Cutout Description This Value Determines Whether BackEMF is Enabled or Disabled Values Initial Value Related CVs CV2, CV65 Bit 7 Bit 0 Writing a one to this location enables backEMF or speed control and writing a zero disables speed control. If back EMF is disabled, CV65 or the kickstart may be used to help the locomotive start from speed...
Page 36 SYSTEM CVs CV11 Packet Time-Out Value Description Maximum Time in Seconds Between Valid DCC Packets Before a Throttle Shutdown Occurs Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 This value determines the maximum time elapsed before a throttle shutdown occurs from not receiving a valid DCC packet.
Page 37: Unlock Id Code
SYSTEM CVs CV15 Unlock ID Code Description The Number is the Unlock ID Values Initial Value Related CVs CV16 Bit 7 Bit 0 Factory new units have the unlock id code and the lock id number set to zero, allowing normal programming of all CV’s. Users wishing to lock this decoder may start by programming CV16 with a recommended value of 2.
Page 38 SYSTEM CVs CV16 Lock ID Number Description This Number Identifies this Single Decoder. Values Initial Value Related CVs CV15 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value may only be changed when CV15 equals CV16. CV15 may always be read. The following definitions may be used when programming this number: Lock Disabled Motor Decoder...
Page 39: Extended Address Msb
SYSTEM CVs CV17 and CV18 Extended Address Description This Value Contains the Decoders Extended Address and is Valid Only if CV29 Bit 5 is 1 Values Values From 0 to 10239 are Valid Initial Value 1100 0000 1000 0000 (Engine 128) Related CVs CV29 Bit 5...
Page 40: Consist Address
SYSTEM CVs CV19 Consist Address Description The Decoders Consist Address is Stored Here Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV21, CV22, CV225, CV229 Bit 7 Bit 0 Consist valid address are 1-127 or A6-A0 where a value of 0 breaks the consist and all received consist commands are ignored.
Page 41: Consist Functions Type 0
SYSTEM CVs CV21 Consist Functions Type 0 Description Determines Which Functions (F1-F8) are Allowed in the Consist Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV19, CV22, CV121, CV122, CV225, CV226, CV229 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder responds to all functions that have a “1” set in this CV once a consist is configured.
Page 42 Bit 7: 0=F8 Disabled 1=F8 Enabled Bit 6: 0=F7 Disabled 1=F7 Enabled Bit 5: 0=F6 Disabled 1=F6 Enabled Bit 4: 0=F5 Disabled 1=F5 Enabled Bit 3: 0=F4 Disabled 1=F4 Enabled Bit 2: 0=F3 Disabled 1=F3 Enabled Bit 1: 0=F2 Disabled 1=F2 Enabled Bit 0: 0=F1 Disabled...
Page 43 SYSTEM CVs CV22 Consist Functions Type 1 Description Determines Which Functions (F0; F9-F12) are Allowed in the Consist Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV19, CV21, CV121, CV122, CV225, CV226, CV229 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder responds to all functions that have a “1” set in this CV once a consist is configured.
Page 44 Bit 7: not used Bit 6: not used Bit 5: 0=F12 Disabled 1=F12 Enabled Bit 4: 0=F11 Disabled 1=F11 Enabled Bit 3: 0=F10 Disabled 1=F10 Enabled Bit 2: 0=F9 Disabled 1=F9 Enabled Bit 1: not used Bit 0: 0=F0 Disabled 1=F0 Enabled...
Page 45 SYSTEM CVs CV23 Consist Acceleration Rate Description This Value Determines the Locomotives Consist Acceleration Rate Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV3, CV4, CV24 Bit 7 Bit 0 sign During an active consist, the consist acceleration rate is added or subtracted to the Acceleration Rate (CV3).
Page 46 SYSTEM CVs CV24 Consist Deceleration Rate Description This Value Determines the Locomotives Consist Deceleration Rate Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV3, CV4, CV23 Bit 7 Bit 0 sign During an active consist, the consist deceleration rate is added or subtracted to the Deceleration Rate (CV4).
Page 47: Configuration Bits
SYSTEM CVs CV29 Configuration Bits Description Decoder Configuration Feature Bits Values Initial Value 6 (Primary Address) Related CVs CV1, CV17, CV18 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit 5: EA (Extended Address Mode Enable) 0 = Decoder Responds to Primary Address CV1 1 = Decoder Responds to Extended Address CV17, CV18 Bit 4: 0 = Speed Table set by CV2, CV5, CV6 (DCC and DC)
Page 48 FUNCTION CVs CV33-CV61 F0 – F28 Function Definitions The function keys may be programmed to perform any of the defined functions listed by setting the corresponding Function Key CV to the assigned value. Function Controlled Assigned Value Nothing Front/Rear Lights Bell Sound Horn Sound Couple/Uncouple Sound...
Page 49 FUNCTION CVs CV33-CV61 F0 – F28 Function Definitions (continued) Function Controlled Assigned Value Complete Horn Smoke Unit On/Off Horn Grade Crossing Sound Track Sounds Play Macro Record Macro Station Sounds Yard Sounds Maintenance Sounds Radio Chatter Sounds City Sounds Farm Sounds Industrial Sounds Lumber Yard Sounds Cab Light Toggle...
Page 50 FUNCTION CVs CV33 F0 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F0 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 1 (Front/Rear Lighting) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV29, CV159, CV225, CV229, CV231 Bit 7 Bit 0 The front and rear light control is the default setting. The lights brightness may be controlled with CV231.
Page 51 FUNCTION CVs CV34 F1 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F1 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 2 (Bell) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV136, CV180 Bit 7 Bit 0 The bell control is the default setting.
Page 52 FUNCTION CVs CV35 F2 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F2 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 3 (Horn) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV135, CV138, CV224 Bit 7 Bit 0 The horn control is the default setting. If a secondary horn is included in your locomotive, this function may activate it by setting a function key to the Horn2 Toggle...
Page 53 FUNCTION CVs CV36 F3 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F3 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 17(Coupler Slack/Couple Sound) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV139, CV140, CV141, CV187 Bit 7 Bit 0 CV36=17(Coupler Slack/Couple Sound) The couple sound effect plays when moving while the coupler slack arms when not moving and starts playing at throttle stop one.
Page 54 FUNCTION CVs CV37 F4 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F4 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 5 (Compressor/Grid Blower) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV143, CV150 Bit 7 Bit 0 The compressor sound effect plays when stopped while the grid blower motor plays when moving.
Page 55 FUNCTION CVs CV38 F5 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F5 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 6 (Diesel Ramp Up) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV137, CV193—CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 Repeated pressings of this function key may ramp the diesel locomotive up.
Page 56 FUNCTION CVs CV39 F6 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F6 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 7 (Diesel Ramp Down/Startup) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV137, CV193—CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 Repeated pressings of this function key may ramp the diesel locomotive down.
Page 57 FUNCTION CVs CV40 F7 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F7 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 21 (Smoke Unit Control/L1 Visual Effects) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV246 Bit 7 Bit 0 Repeated pressing of this function key toggles the Smoke Unit on and off for Locomotives that have Smoke Units.
Page 58 FUNCTION CVs CV41 F8 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F8 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 9 (Mute/Volume Control) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV130 – CV134 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function once mutes the volume and reverses the volume control direction.
Page 59 FUNCTION CVs CV42 F9 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F9 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 10 (Startup/Shutdown Locomotive) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV137, CV245 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function, if the locomotive is silent, enables the audio. The startup sounds plays if enabled (CV245).
Page 60 FUNCTION CVs CV43 F10 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F10 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 11 (Radiator-Cooling Fan Audio Effect) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV149 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function toggles the radiator-cooling fan on and off.
Page 61 FUNCTION CVs CV44 F11 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F11 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 12 (Air Release and Air Filling Audio Effects) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV144, CV145 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function when the locomotive is stopped plays the air filling sound effects while pressing this function when the locomotive is moving plays the air release sound effects.
Page 62 FUNCTION CVs CV45 F12 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F12 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 13 (Brake Set/Release/Squeal Effects) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV146, CV147, CV151, CV191, CV192, CV209, CV210, CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function when the locomotive is stopped plays the brake set sound effects while pressing this function when the locomotive is moving below throttle stop 5 plays the brake release sound effects.
Page 63 FUNCTION CVs CV46 F13 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F13 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 30 (Horn Grade Crossing Sound) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV224 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function activates the grade crossing warning signal. The currently selected whistle is used (See CV224).
Page 64 FUNCTION CVs CV47 F14 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F14 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 50 (Station Sounds) Related CVs CV33—CV61, CV153 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function activates the Station Sounds. See Station Sounds under the Enhanced Sounds Section. CV153 sets the volume for this sound effect.
Page 65 FUNCTION CVs CV48 F15 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F15 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 51 (Yard Sounds) Related CVs CV33—CV61, CV153 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function activates the Yard Sounds. See Yard Sounds under the Enhanced Sounds Section.
Page 66 FUNCTION CVs CV49 F16 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F16 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 52 (Maintenance Sounds) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV155 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function activates a random Maintenance Sound. CV155 sets the volume for this sound effect.
Page 67 FUNCTION CVs CV50 F17 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F17 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 53 (Radio Chatter Sounds) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV155 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function activates a random Radio Chatter Sound. CV155 sets the volume for this sound effect.
Page 68 FUNCTION CVs CV51 F18 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F18 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 54 (City Sounds) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV156 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function activates a random City Sound. CV156 sets the volume for this sound effect.
Page 69 FUNCTION CVs CV52 F19 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F19 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 55 (Farm Sounds) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV156 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function activates a random Farm Sound. CV156 sets the volume for this sound effect.
Page 70 FUNCTION CVs CV53 F20 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F20 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 56 (Industrial Sounds) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV156 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function activates a random Industrial Sound. CV156 sets the volume for this sound effect.
Page 71 FUNCTION CVs CV54 F21 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F21 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 57 (Lumber Sounds) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV156 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function activates a random Lumber Sound. CV156 sets the volume for this sound effect.
Page 72 FUNCTION CVs CV55 F22 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F22 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 19 (Horn2 Toggle) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV35 Bit 7 Bit 0 This function toggles the horn F2 (default) between the primary horn and a secondary horn.
Page 73 FUNCTION CVs CV56 F23 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F23 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV33—CV61 Bit 7 Bit 0 Repeated pressing of this function key toggles the Track Sounds Effects on and off.
Page 74 FUNCTION CVs CV57 F24 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F24 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV33—CV61 Bit 7 Bit 0 Repeated pressing of this function key toggles the L1 Visual Effects on and off.
Page 75 FUNCTION CVs CV58 F25 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F25 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV33—CV61 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function activates a pre-recorded horn. This horn will play through and stop.
Page 76 FUNCTION CVs CV59 F26 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F26 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 40 (Play Macro) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV238 Bit 7 Bit 0 This function plays the recorded locomotive actions. See CV238 for a further explanation on recording and playing back a macro.
Page 77 FUNCTION CVs CV60 F27 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F27 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 41 (Record Macro) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV238 Bit 7 Bit 0 This function records the locomotive actions over a period of time. See CV238 for a further explanation on recording and playing back a macro.
Page 78 FUNCTION CVs CV61 F28 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F28 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 18 (Brake Squeal) Related CVs CV33—CV61; CV151, CV184, CV185, CV186, CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing this function activates the Brake Squeal Sound Effect. CV151 sets the volume for this sound effect.
Page 79: Kick Start
SYSTEM CVs CV65 Kick-Start Description This Value Allows Additional Motor Power to Overcome Initial Inertia at Locomotive Starts Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV2, CV10 Bit 7 Bit 0 The kick-start is only enabled when the backemf is disabled. See CV10 on backemf disabling.
Page 80: Forward Trim
SYSTEM CVs CV66 Forward Trim Description A Value that Permits Fine Changes to Match Forward and Reverse Speed Variances Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV2, CV5, CV6, CV67—CV94, CV95 Bit 7 Bit 0 The forward trim allows an adjustment to the overall forward speed for consist matching, etc.
Page 81 SYSTEM CVs CV67—CV94 Speed Table Description 28 Value Speed Table Values 0-255 Initial Value See Below Related CVs CV3, CV4, CV23, CV24, CV66, CV95, CV120 Bit 7 Bit 0 The speed table is selected if CV29 bit4=1. This speed table functions for 14, 28 and 126 speed step modes.
Page 82 SYSTEM CVs CV67—CV94 Speed Table Default Table: CV67 CV68 CV69 CV70 CV71 CV72 CV73 CV74 CV75 CV76 CV77 CV78 CV79 CV80 CV81 CV82 CV83 CV84 CV85 CV86 CV87 CV88 CV89 CV90 CV91 CV92 CV93 CV94...
Page 83: Reverse Trim
SYSTEM CVs CV95 Reverse Trim Description A Value that Permits Fine Changes to Match Forward and Reverse Speed Variances Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV2, CV5, CV6, CV66—CV94 Bit 7 Bit 0 The reverse trim allows an adjustment to the overall reverse speed for consist matching, etc.
Page 84 SYSTEM CVs CV112-113 Description The Proportional Gain of the Motor Controller Values 0-32767 Initial Value CV113=32; CV112=0 Related CVs CV114—CV120 Bit 7 Bit 0 CV113 is the MSB while CV112 is the LSB representing the PID controller’s proportional gain.
Page 85 SYSTEM CVs CV114-115 Description The Integral Gain of the Motor Controller Values 0-32767 Initial Value CV115=1; CV114=50 Related CVs CV112—CV120 Bit 7 Bit 0 CV115 is the MSB while CV114 is the LSB representing the PID controller’s integral gain.
Page 86 SYSTEM CVs CV116-117 Description The Derivative Gain of the Motor Controller Values 0-32767 Initial Value CV117=0; CV116=0 Related CVs CV112—CV120 Bit 7 Bit 0 CV117 is the MSB while CV116 is the LSB representing the PID controllers proportional gain.
Page 87: Kpslow
SYSTEM CVs CV118 KpSlow Description The Slow Speed Proportional Gain of the Motor Controller Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV112—CV120 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value allows the locomotive to creep at very slow speeds. Increasing this value increases the added torque at these very slow speeds.
Page 88: Speed Step Smoothing
SYSTEM CVs CV120 Speed Step Smoothing Description This Value Controls a Smoothing Routine Designed to Interpolate Motor Speeds in Between Large Changes Values 1-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV3, CV4, CV245 Bit 7 Bit 0 Changing speed steps with backemf enabled creates a quick, fast change of speed, which is not smooth.
Page 89: Consist Functions Type2
SYSTEM CVs CV121 Consist Functions Type 2 Description Determines Which Functions (F13-F20) are Allowed in the Consist Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV19, CV21, CV22, CV122, CV229 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder responds to all functions that have a “1” set in this CV once a consist is configured.
Page 90 Bit 7: 0=F20 Disabled 1=F20 Enabled Bit 6: 0=F19 Disabled 1=F19 Enabled Bit 5: 0=F18 Disabled 1=F18 Enabled Bit 4: 0=F17 Disabled 1=F17 Enabled Bit 3: 0=F16 Disabled 1=F16 Enabled Bit 2: 0=F15 Disabled 1=F15 Enabled Bit 1: 0=F14 Disabled 1=F14 Enabled Bit 0: 0=F13 Disabled...
Page 91 SYSTEM CVs CV122 Consist Functions Type 3 Description Determines Which Functions (F21-F28) are allowed in the Consist Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV19, CV21, CV22, CV121, CV229 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder responds to all functions that have a “1” set in this CV once a consist is configured.
Page 92 Bit 7: 0=F28 Disabled 1=F28 Enabled Bit 6: 0=F27 Disabled 1=F27 Enabled Bit 5: 0=F26 Disabled 1=F26 Enabled Bit 4: 0=F25 Disabled 1=F25 Enabled Bit 3: 0=F24 Disabled 1=F24 Enabled Bit 2: 0=F23 Disabled 1=F23 Enabled Bit 1: 0=F22 Disabled 1=F22 Enabled Bit 0: 0=F21 Disabled...
Page 93: Master Volume Sound Increment
SOUND CVs CV130 Master Volume Sound Increment Description This Value is the Increment/Decrement Amount for Master Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV41, CV133, CV134 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s analog potentiometer (volume control) increases or decreases the volume of the sound.
Page 94 SOUND CVs CV131 DC Sound Unit Startup (Turn-On) Voltage Description This Value Sets the Decoders DC Sound Turn-On Voltage Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV130, CV132, CV133, CV134 Bit 7 Bit 0 The sound unit has a minimum power requirement necessary to play all sound effects.
Page 95 SOUND CVs CV132 DC Sound Unit Shutdown (Turn-Off) Voltage Description This Value Sets the Decoders DC Sound Turn-Off Voltage Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV130, CV131, CV133, CV134 Bit 7 Bit 0 The sound unit is instructed to play the shutdown effect and turn off all effects at this value.
Page 96: Sound Unit Master Volume
SOUND CVs CV133 Sound Unit Master Volume Description This Value Sets the Power Up Master Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV130 CV134 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s digital volume control increases or decreases the volume of the sound.
Page 97: Maximum Volume
SOUND CVs CV134 Sound Unit Maximum Volume Description This Value Sets the Maximum Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV130, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s digital volume control increases or decreases the volume of the sound. The change between the 255 available steps may be set from 0 to 255 (CV130).
Page 98: Horn Volume
SOUND CVs CV135 Horn Volume Description This Value Controls the Horn Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV35, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s horn sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255. A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume.
Page 99: Bell Volume
SOUND CVs CV136 Bell Volume Description This Value Controls the Bell Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV34, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s bell sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255. A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume.
Page 100: Diesel Volume
SOUND CVs CV137 Diesel Volume Description This Value Controls the Startup, Rev Levels and Shutdown Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s diesel engine sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255.
Page 101: Horn2 Volume
SOUND CVs CV138 Horn2 Volume Description This Value Controls the Horn2 Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s horn2 sound effect volume is variable from 0 to higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume.
Page 102 SOUND CVs CV139 Couple Slack Volume Description This Value Controls the Couple Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV178, CV179 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s couple slack sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255.
Page 103: Couple Volume
SOUND CVs CV140 Couple Volume Description This Value Controls the Couple Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s couple sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255. The couple sound effect only plays if the engine is moving and the function is pressed.
Page 104: Uncouple Volume
SOUND CVs CV141 Uncouple Volume Description This Value Controls the Uncouple Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s uncouple sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255. The uncouple sound effect plays once after it is armed. The process of arming is: press the function with engine stopped, upon engine moving the uncouple sound effect plays.
Page 105: Wheel Flange Volume
SOUND CVs CV142 Wheel Flange Volume Description This Value Controls the Wheel Flange Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s wheel flange sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255.
Page 106: Compressor Volume
SOUND CVs CV143 Compressor Volume Description This Value Controls the Compressor Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s compressor sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255. The compressor sound effect only plays if the engine is stopped. This sound effect is also a random sound effect when stopped.
Page 107: Manual Air Release Volume
SOUND CVs CV144 Manual Air Release Volume Description This Value Controls the Manual Air Release Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s manual air release sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255.
Page 108: Air Filling Volume
SOUND CVs CV145 Air Filling Volume Description This Value Controls the Air Filling Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s air filling sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255. The air filling sound effect only plays if the engine is stopped.
Page 109: Brake Set Volume
SOUND CVs CV146 Brake Set Volume Description This Value Controls the Brake Set Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133, CV191, CV209, CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s brake set sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255. The brake set sound effect only plays if the track voltage falls below the analog brake set voltage (CV191) for analog mode or pressing the Function for DCC.
Page 110: Brake Release Volume
SOUND CVs CV147 Brake Release Volume Description This Value Controls the Brake Release Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133, CV192, CV210, CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s brake release sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255.
Page 111: Spit Valve Volume
SOUND CVs CV148 Spit Valve Volume Description This Value Controls the Spit Valve Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s spit valve sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255.
Page 112: Radiator Cooling Volume
SOUND CVs CV149 Radiator Cooling Volume Description This Value Controls the Radiator Cooling Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s radiator cooling sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255. The radiator cooling sound effect plays if the Function is on. This sound effect is also a random sound effect when the engine is stopped.
Page 113: Grid Blower Motor Volume
SOUND CVs CV150 Grid Blower Motor Volume Description This Value Controls the Grid Blower Motor Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV37, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s grid blower motor sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255.
Page 114: Brake Squeal Volume
SOUND CVs CV151 Brakes Squeal Volume Description This Value Controls the Brakes Squeal Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV184, CV185, CV133, CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s brake squeal sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255.
Page 115: Fuel Fill Volume
SOUND CVs CV152 Fuel Fill Volume Description This Value Controls the Fuel Fill Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s fuel fill sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255. The fuel fill sound effect plays once at a random time after the engine becomes stopped from a moving condition.
Page 116: Station/Yard Volume
SOUND CVs CV153 Station/Yard Volume Description This Value Controls the Station and Yard Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s station and yard sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255. See Enhanced Sounds. A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume.
Page 117 SOUND CVs CV155 Maintenance/Radio Chatter Volume Description This Value Controls the Maintenance and Radio Chatter Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s maintenance and radio chatter sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255.
Page 118: City/Farm/Industrial/Lumber Volume
SOUND CVs CV156 City/Farm/Industrial/Lumber Volume Description This Value Controls the Fuel Fill Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s city, farm, industrial and lumber sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255. These effects plays ever time the defined function key is pressed.
Page 119: System Lighting
Lighting CVs CV159 System Lighting Description This Value Controls System Lighting Functions Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV231 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s visual lighting effects for the front and rear light are configured here. Rule 17 lighting may be enabled or disabled by writing a “0”...
Page 120 DCC Rule 17 Lighting For DC operators, the lights will dim per rule 17 when the brake set sound effect plays (CV209). The lights will return to normal brightness when the brake release sound plays (CV210). In addition, CV227 allows for disabling the brake set and brake release. Disabling these automatic effects does not disable rule 17 lighting.
Page 121: L1 Light Definition
Lighting CVs CV160 L1 Light Definition Description This Value Sets the Function Type and Definition for Output L1 Values 0 to 3 Initial Value Related CVs CV161, CV162, CV163, CV164, CV225 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s visual lighting effects for L1 output may be one of three types.
Page 122 Type 0: Output is disabled. Type 1: Duty Cycle Strobe. CV161 defines the on time and CV162 defines the off time. Time is measured in 1/32 seconds per count. CV161 CV162 Example: CV160=1 CV161=32 for 1 second on CV162=64 for 2 seconds off Type 2: Double Pulsed Duty Cycle Strobe.
Page 123 Type 3: Ramped Duty Cycle. CV161 defines the start of the on time within the period; CV162 defines the ramp up time; CV163 defines the end of the on time within the period; CV164 defines the ramp down time. The period is 127 counts.
Page 124: L1 Parameter 1
Lighting CVs CV161 L1 Parameter One Description This Value is a Light Parameter, Dependant on CV160 Values Dependant on Type Initial Value Related CVs CV160, CV162, CV163, CV164 Bit 7 Bit 0 Type 0: Not Used Type1: Sets the On Time; Valid Values 0-255 Type2: Sets On Time One;...
Page 125: L1 Parameter 3
Lighting CVs CV162 L1 Parameter Two Description This Value is a Light Parameter, Dependant on CV160 Values Dependant on Type Initial Value Related CVs CV160, CV161, CV163, CV164 Bit 7 Bit 0 Type 0: Not Used Type1: Sets the Off Time; Valid Values 0-255 Type2: Sets Off Time One;...
Page 126 Lighting CVs CV163 L1 Parameter Three Description This Value is a Light Parameter, Dependant on CV160 Values Dependant on Type Initial Value Related CVs CV160, CV161, CV162, CV164 Bit 7 Bit 0 Type 0: Not Used Type1: Not Used Type2: Sets On Time Two;...
Page 127 Lighting CVs CV164 L1 Parameter Four Description This Value is a Light Parameter, Dependant on CV160 Values Dependant on Type Initial Value Related CVs CV160, CV161, CV162, CV163 Bit 7 Bit 0 Type 0: Not Used Type1: Not Used Type2: Sets Off Time Two;...
Page 128: Fatal Overcurrent Configuration
SETUP CVs CV176 Fatal OverCurrent Configuration Description This Value Configures the Fatal Overcurrent Protection Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV177, CV247 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value determines the internal references, multiplies and comparator selection. DO NOT CHANGE.
Page 129: Fatal Overcurrent Sensitivity
SETUP CVs CV177 Fatal OverCurrent Sensitivity Description This Value Sets the Fatal Overcurrent Sensitivity Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV176, CV247 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value determines how sensitive or not the over current circuit is. Increasing this value decreases the sensitivity. If this value is too high, the locomotive may be unprotected if a short occurs in the motor or motor wiring connections.
Page 130: Coupler Slack Repeats
SETUP CVs CV178 Coupler Slack Repeats Description This Value Determines the Quantity of Coupler Slack Effects Played Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV36, CV139, CV179 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value determines the quantity of effects that play and allows the user to customize based on the amount of attached cars.
Page 131: Coupler Slack Interval
SETUP CVs CV179 Coupler Slack Interval Description This Value Determines the Time Interval Between Coupler Slack Sound Effects Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV36, CV139, CV178 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s slack interval allows the user to customize the time duration between coupler slack effects.
Page 132 SETUP CVs CV180 Bell Ring Interval Description This Value Controls the Time Interval Between Bell Strikes Values 0-128 Initial Value Varies With Each Bell Sound Effect Related CVs CV34 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s bell ring interval allows the user to customize the time duration between bell strikes.
Page 133 SETUP CVs CV184 DC Brake Control Description This Value Controls DC Brake Effect Activation Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV186, CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s brake squeal effect plays when a speed step threshold is met. The threshold is met when the speed step decreases fast enough to meet this threshold (CV184).
Page 134: Dcc Brake Control
SETUP CVs CV185 DCC Brake Control Description This Value Controls the DCC Brake Effect Activation Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV186, CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s brake squeal effect plays when a speed step threshold is met. The threshold is met when the speed step decreases fast enough to meet this threshold (CV185).
Page 135: Brake Timer
SETUP CVs CV186 Brake Timer Description This Value Controls DCC and DC Brake Effect Activation Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV184, CV185 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s brake squeal effect plays when a speed step threshold is met (CV184-CV185). The threshold is met when the speed step decreases fast enough to meet this threshold (CV184-CV185).
Page 136: Uncouple Throttle Stop
SETUP CVs CV187 DCC Uncouple Throttle Stop Description This Value Controls When the Uncouple Effect Plays Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 The decode plays the uncouple sound effects at this value of throttle stop if the uncouple sound is armed. Arm the uncouple effects by activating the uncouple Function when the engine is stopped.
Page 137 SETUP CVs CV190 DC Sound Setup Description This Value Contains Various DC Sound Setup Features Values 0-255 Initial Value 1-7; 12 Related CVs CV131, CV132, CV191, CV192 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value is write Only. Prior to writing this value, use the DCMaster...
Page 138: Dc Brake Set Voltage
SETUP CVs CV191 DC Brake Set Voltage Description This Value Sets the DC Track Voltage for Brake Set Sound Effect Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV146, CV190, CV192 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s dc brake set sound effect is activated when the track voltage reaches this value.
Page 139: Dc Brake Release Voltage
SETUP CVs CV192 DC Brake Release Voltage Description This Value Sets the DC Track Voltage for Brake Release Sound Effect Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV147, CV190, CV191 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s DC brake release sound effect is activated when the track voltage reaches this value.
Page 140 SETUP CVs CV193 Rev Level One Motor Load Power Description This Value Sets the Motor Load Power Rev Level One Sound Effect Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV137, CV194—CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s rev level one sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold.
Page 141 SETUP CVs CV194 Rev Level Two Motor Load Power Description This Value Sets the Motor Load Power Rev Level Two Sound Effect Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV137, CV193—CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s rev level two sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold.
Page 142 SETUP CVs CV195 Rev Level Three Motor Load Power Description This Value Sets the Motor Load Power Rev Level Three Sound Effect Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV137, CV193—CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s rev level three sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold.
Page 143 SETUP CVs CV196 Rev Level Four Motor Load Power Description This Value Sets the Motor Load Power Rev Level Four Sound Effect Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV137, CV193—CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s rev level four sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold.
Page 144 SETUP CVs CV197 Rev Level Five Motor Load Power Description This Value Sets the Motor Load Power Rev Level Five Sound Effect Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV137, CV193—CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s rev level five sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold.
Page 145 SETUP CVs CV198 Rev Level Six Motor Load Power Description This Value Sets the Motor Load Power Rev Level Six Sound Effect Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV137, CV193—CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s rev level six sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold.
Page 146 SETUP CVs CV199 Rev Level Seven Motor Load Power Description This Value Sets the Motor Load Power Rev Level Seven Sound Effect Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV137, CV193—CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s rev level seven sound effect is activated when the motor power exceeds this value or falls below the next rev level load power threshold.
Page 147 SETUP CVs CV201 N Gage Rev Level Motor Power Scalar Description This Value Scales the N GageMotor Load Power Rev Level Sound Effects Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV193—CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s rev levels change when the motor power or falls below the load power thresholds at CV193 through CV199.
Page 148: Load Power Filter
SETUP CVs CV202 Motor Load Power Filter Description This Value Sets the Motor Load Power’s Filter Convergence Time Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV201 Bit 7 Bit 0 The locomotive’s power is monitored and filtered, thus tracking the amount of power used at any given instance. Should the power requirement change enough, the rev up or down sound effects change, following the power requirements.
Page 149: Ho Gage Rev Level Motor Power Scalar
SETUP CVs CV203 Ho Gage Rev Level Motor Power Scalar Description This Value Scales the Ho Motor Load Power Rev Level Sound Effects Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s rev levels change when the motor power or falls below the load power thresholds at CV193 through CV199.
Page 150: Initial Revup
SETUP CVs CV204 Initial RevUp Description This Value Sets the Rev Level Ramp Up at Throttle Stop 0 Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 From a stopped condition, throttle up to throttle stop one, the locomotive will ramp up after some random time to the rev level contained in CV204.
Page 151: Cab Light Throttle Stop
SETUP CVs CV208 Cab Light Throttle Stop Description This Value Sets the Throttle Stop for Turning off the Cab Light Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s Cab Light is turned off at this value. A throttle stop below this value will turn on the Cab Light.
Page 152: Dcc Brake Set Throttle Stop
SETUP CVs CV209 DCC Brake Set Throttle Stop Description This Value Sets the Throttle Stop for the Brake Set Sound Effect Values 0-128 Initial Value Related CVs CV210, CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s sound effect for DCC brake set plays at this throttle stop provided the effect is enabled.
Page 153: Dcc Brake Release Throttle Stop
SETUP CVs CV210 DCC Brake Release Throttle Stop Description This Value Sets the Throttle Stop for the Brake Release Sound Effect Values 0-128 Initial Value Related CVs CV209, CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s sound effect for DCC brake release plays at this throttle stop if this effect is enabled.
Page 154: Rolling Thunder Address
SETUP CVs CV212 Rolling Thunder Address Description Set Unique Locomotives Rolling Thunder Address Values 1-29 Initial Value Related CVs CV213 Bit 7 Bit 0 Set the rolling thunder locomotive to a unique address. The rolling thunder receiver will lock to a transmitter, but each active transmitter must have a unique address.
Page 155: Rolling Thunder Setup
SETUP CVs CV213 Rolling Thunder Setup Description Configure Rolling Thunder Frequency and Power Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV212 Bit 7 Bit 0 Configuration for Rolling Thunder: 915mhz 868mhz Max Power Min Power d=1 sends track voltage for diagnostics; See Rolling Thunder Tuner Document...
Page 156 CONTROL CVs CV214 Rolling Thunder Volume Description Sets Rolling Thunder Volume Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 This value determines the bass sub-woofer volume relative to the locomotive sound volume. Increasing this value increases the bass sub-woofer volume while decreasing this value decreases the bass sub-woofer volume.
Page 157 CONTROL CVs CV221 Unique Control One Description This Value Sets any Locomotive Unique Functions Values 0-255 Initial Value Locomotive Specific Related CVs CV246 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit 1: 0=No Smoke Unit 1=Smoke Unit Bit 0: 0 = HO Selected for Rev Level Power Thresholds 1 = N Gage Selected for Rev Level Power Thresholds These bits are set by the decoder’s sound file.
Page 158 CONTROL CVs CV222 AUX Select for DCMaster Description This Value Sets the Function for AUX on the DCMaster Values 0-255 Initial Value Locomotive Specific Related CVs CV225, CV226 Bit 7 Bit 0 The AUX may be programmed to perform any of the defined functions listed by setting the AUX CV222 to the assigned value.
Page 159 Function Controlled Assigned Value L1 Function Mute/Volume Control Startup/Shutdown Sounds Cooling Fan Sound Air Fill/Air Release Sound Brake Set/Release/Squeal Sound Fuel Fill Sound Spit Valve Sound Wheel Flange Sound Coupler Slack/Couple Sound Brake Squeal Sound Horn2 Toggle Horn Complete Smoke Toggle L4 Toggle L5 Toggle Horn Grade Crossing Sound...
Page 160 CONTROL CVs CV223 Bell Select Description This Value determines which Bell Plays when the Bell is selected Values Initial Value Related CVs CV34 Bit 7 Bit 0 Horn Value Bell1 Bell2 The default bell is the correct bell for the locomotive. Bell2 may be selected to play instead of the default bell.
Page 161: Horn Select
CONTROL CVs CV224 Horn Select Description This Value determines which Horn Plays when the Horn is selected Values Initial Value Related CVs CV35 Bit 7 Bit 0 Horn Value Default Horn3 Horn4 Complete Horn/Whistle The default horn is the correct horn for the locomotive. Horn3 or Horn4 may be selected to play instead of the default horn.
Page 162: Control One
CONTROL CVs CV225 Control One Description This Value Contains Various Control Bits Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV33, CV160, CV226 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit7: Not used Bit6: 1=L5 if enabled follows front/rear on/off Bit5: 1=L4 if enabled follows front/rear on/off Bit4: 0=L1 Does not Activate on Bell or Horn 1=L1 Activates on Bell or Horn (See CV226)
Page 163: Control Two
CONTROL CVs CV226 Control Two Description This Value Contains Various Control Bits Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV225 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit7: Not used Bit6: Not used Bit5: Not used Bit4: Not used Bit3: Not used Bit2: Not used Bit1: Not used Bit0:...
Page 164: Control Three
CONTROL CVs CV227 Control Three Description This Value Contains Various Control Bits Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV61, CV191, CV192, CV209, CV210 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit7: Not used Bit6: Not used Bit5: Not used Bit4: Not used Bit3: Not used Bit2: 0=Forward/Reverse Startup Toots Disabled...
Page 165: Dcc Start Up Timer
CONTROL CVs CV228 DCC Startup Timer Description This Value Contains the DCC Startup Timer Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 On power up, the decoder will wait this much time in seconds to detect the DCC system. If this value is too low, DC mode will start the system resulting in strange behavior.
Page 166: Extended Consist Features
CONTROL CVs CV229 Extended Consist Features Description This Value Controls Extended Consist Features Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV19, CV21, CV22 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit7: Cab Disabled=0; Cab Enabled=1 (DCC and DC) Bit6: Horn Disabled=0; Horn Enabled=1 (DC Only) Bit5: Bell Disabled=0;...
Page 167: Easy Consist
CONTROL CVs CV230 Easy Consist Description This Value Allows Convenient Consist Configurations Values 1,2,3 Initial Value Related CVs CV19, CV21, CV22, CV229 Bit 7 Bit 0 The easy consist feature sets the decoder CV19 for consist 60 forward facing engine. Select 1, 2 or 3 for value to set the consist position. Values: 0 = Consist Disabled 1 = Front Engine...
Page 168 The consist may be disabled by setting CV19 to zero or CV230 to zero. No CV’s may be changed when the consist is addressed. The engine in a consist must be addressed when modifying its CV. All function keys are honored by addressing the engine. Additionally, function keys enabled by CV21 and CV22 are honored by addressing the consist.
Page 169: Light Dimmer
CONTROL CVs CV231 Light Dimmer Description This Value Allows Programmable Front/Rear Light Intensities Values 4-100 Initial Value Related CVs CV33, CV159 Bit 7 Bit 0 The Front and Rear Lights may be programmed for their maximum brightness. A value of 4 makes the lights dimmest and a value of 100 makes the lights brightest.
Page 170 CONTROL CVs CV234 Smoke Unit Fan Rev Speed Description This Value Sets the Smoke Units Fan Speed For Each Rev Values 0-32 Initial Value Related CVs CV235, CV236, CV237, CV246 Bit 7 Bit 0 The smoke unit’s fan speed varies from the idle speed (CV235) with each rev level increase.
Page 171 CONTROL CVs CV235 Smoke Unit Fan Idle Speed Description This Value Sets the Smoke Units Fan Idle Speed Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV234, CV236, CV237, CV246 Bit 7 Bit 0 The smoke unit’s fan speed at idle may be changed giving many desirable effects.
Page 172 CONTROL CVs CV236 Smoke Unit Rev Heater Power Description This Value Sets the Smoke Units Heater Power For Each Rev Values 0-110 Initial Value Related CVs CV234, CV235, CV237, CV246 Bit 7 Bit 0 At each rev level, the amount of heater power applied to the heating element is controlled by this value.
Page 173 CONTROL CVs CV237 Smoke Unit Idle Heater Power Description This Value Sets the Smoke Units Idle Heater Power Values 0-110 Initial Value Related CVs CV234, CV235, CV236, CV246 Bit 7 Bit 0 The amount of heater power applied to the heating element at idle is controlled by this value.
Page 174: Macro Recorder Control
CONTROL CVs CV238 Macro Recorder Control Description This Value Sets Up the Macro Recorder Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV59, CV60, CV239, CV245 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value sets the speed step mode the macro plays back (Make sure the recorded mode is the same).
Page 175 CONTROL CVs CV238 Macro Recorder Control (Continued) Record Mode The macro recorder allows the locomotive operator the ability to record most events as they occur during a session. An event is defined as a locomotive action such as activating sounds or throttle control.
Page 176 CONTROL CVs CV238 Macro Recorder Control (Continued) point is early (before the actual start point), than record again and drive past the loop point slightly. The couple sound effect plays continuously should macro memory space run out. The macro may be successfully saved up to the point of running out of space and played back if desired. Playback Mode Once the macro is successfully recorded and saved playback may be started.
Page 177: Macro Playback Loop Adjust
CONTROL CVs CV239 Macro Playback Loop Adjust Description This Value Contains the Macro Playback Loop Adjust Time Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV238 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value is used to stop a locomotive macro playback earlier than the recorded time of the last throttle zero event.
Page 178 CONTROL CVs CV240 Random Sound Effect Generator Timer Low Description This Value Contains the Minimal Time to the Next Random Sound Values 1-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV241 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value determines how often random sound effects occur. A random sound cannot occur earlier than this value.
Page 179 CONTROL CVs CV241 Random Sound Effect Generator Timer High Description This Value Contains the DCC Startup Timer Values 1-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV240 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value determines how often random sound effects occur. A random sound cannot occur later than this value. This timer is measured in seconds and starts timing after the present random sound effects finishes.
Page 180: Track Sounds
CONTROL CVs CV242 Track Sounds Maximum Speed Step Description This Value Determines the Speed of Track Sound Occurrences Values 1-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 This value allows the track sounds better synchronization with the locomotive speed.
Page 181: Grid Blower And Broadcast Stop Packets
CONTROL CVs CV244 Grid Blower and BroadCast Stop Packets Description This Value Contains the Grid Blower Brake Motor Decrease Time and The BroadCast Stop Packets Stop Count Values Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 gggxxbbb ggg=0-7 [0.5 seconds per count] [0.5-3.5 seconds] bbb = 0-7 [0=disabled;...
Page 182: General System Controls One
CONTROL CVs CV245 General System Controls One Description This Value Contains General Bits as Defined Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV120, CV238, CV248 Bit 7 Bit 0 These bit value control the following: D7 – 0=Motor changes direction when command received 1=Motor will not change direction unless first stopped (Usefult for QSI Quantum Engineer) Horn/Bell Control D6 –...
Page 183 CONTROL CVs CV245 General System Controls One (Continued) D3 – 0=Analog Horn On (Frequency Shifted) 1=Analog Horn Off (Frequency Shifted) (Useful on DCC controllers that have this feature) D2 – 0=Startup Sound Plays on Startup 1=Startup Sound Never Plays (Usefule for real train play) D1 –...
Page 184: General System Controls Two
CONTROL CVs CV246 General System Controls Two Description This Value Contains General Bits as Defined Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV221 Bit 7 Bit 0 These bit value control the following: D7 – 0=Smoke Unit Powers Up Off 1=Smoke Unit Powers Up On D6 –...
Page 185: Over Current Delay
CONTROL CVs CV247 Over Current Delay Description This Value Contains the Over Current Delay Value Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 This value sets the length of time in seconds that a motor over current condition is allowed before removing motor power. This condition exists when the motor is supposed to be moving, but is not.
Page 186 CONTROL CVs CV248 Motor Startup Delay Description This Value Contains the Motor Startup Delay Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV245 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value creates a motor delay from the time the startup record finishes and the motor is allowed to move. Increasing this value increases the delay in when the motor receives power.
Page 187: Dc Motor Off Voltage
CONTROL CVs CV249 DC Motor Off Voltage Description This Value Contains the Motor Off Track Voltage Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV252 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value represents the track voltage threshold to stop the motor from moving. This value must be smaller than CV252 for proper control.
Page 188: Dc Track Voltage Read Delay
CONTROL CVs CV250 DC Track Voltage Read Delay Description This Value Contains the Track Voltage Read Delay Values 1-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV248, CV249, CV251, CV252 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value creates a delay in the digitally filtered track voltage. Increasing this value slows the response to changing track voltages while decreasing this value increases the response to changing track voltages.
Page 189: Dc Motor Control Vmax
CONTROL CVs CV251 DC Motor Control Vmax Description This Value Contains the Motor Control Track Voltage Maximum Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV249, CV252 Bit 7 Bit 0 Vmax is the track voltage that once reached allows 100% track power to the motor.
Page 190: Dc Motor Control Vmin
CONTROL CVs CV252 DC Motor Control Vmin Description This Value Contains the Motor Control Track Voltage Minimum Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV29, CV249, CV251 Bit 7 Bit 0 Vmin defines the track voltage that applies the lowest or starting motor power.
Page 191 DCC Function Keys Blue Line Function Key Description Front/Rear Lighting Bell Horn Not Moving: Arm Coil Coupler Slack Moving: Plays Coil Couple Not Moving: Plays Compressor Moving: Plays Grid Blower Motor Ramp Up Diesel Rev Level Ramp Down Diesel Rev Level/Startup Smoke Unit Control Double Press: System Volume Up or Down...
Page 192 DCC Function Keys Blue Line Function Key Description Maintenance Sounds Radio Chatter Sounds City Sounds Farm Sounds Industrial Sounds Lumber Sounds Horn2 Toggle Not Defined Not Defined Not Defined Play Macro Record Macro Brake Squeal...
Page 193 DCC Function Keys Function Key Description Front/Rear Lighting Bell Horn Not Moving: Arm Coil Coupler Slack Moving: Plays Coil Couple Radiator Cooling Fan Not Moving: Plays Compressor Moving: Plays Grid Blower Motor Horn2 Toggle Throttle Stop Zero: Brake Set Throttle Stop One: Brake Release Above Throttle Stop Five: Brake Squeal...
Page 194 DCC Function Keys Function Key Description Maintenance Sounds Radio Chatter Sounds City Sounds Farm Sounds Industrial Sounds Lumber Sounds Horn2 Toggle Not Defined Not Defined Not Defined Play Macro Record Macro Brake Squeal...
Page 195 DCC Function Keys Sound Traxx Function Key Description Front/Rear Lighting Bell Horn Horn2 Toggle Not Moving: Plays Compressor Moving: Plays Grid Blower Motor L1 Control Not Defined Rule 17 Dimmer Control--(Must Disable CV159) Double Press: System Volume Up or Down Single Press: All Sounds Muted Except Horn/Bell Radiator Cooling Fan...
Page 196 DCC Function Keys Sound Traxx Function Key Description Maintenance Sounds Radio Chatter Sounds City Sounds Farm Sounds Industrial Sounds Lumber Sounds Horn2 Toggle Not Defined Not Defined Not Defined Play Macro Record Macro Brake Squeal...
Page 197 DCMaster Control Description Bell Bell Horn Horn AUX Function Select: (CV222) Nothing Front/Rear Lights Bell Sound Horn Sound Couple/Uncouple Sound Compressor/Grid Blower Sound Diesel Ramp Up Diesel Ramp Down/Start Diesel Sound 7 L1 Function Mute/Volume Control Startup/Shutdown Sounds Cooling Fan Sound Air Fill/Air Release Sound Brake Set/Release/Squeal Sound Fuel Fill Sound...
Page 198 Track Sounds Play Macro Record Macro Station Sounds Yard Sounds Maintenance Sounds Radio Chatter Sounds City Sounds Farm Sounds Industrial Sounds Lumber Yard Sounds Cab Light Toggle Rule 17 Dimming Toggle Double Press: System Volume Up or Down Single Press: All Sounds Muted Except Horn/Bell...

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