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Digitrax SDN144K1E User Manual

Digitrax SDN144K1E User Manual

N scale drop in decoder with soundfx 1 amp/1.25 amp peak, 4 fx3 200ma functions, includes 13mm 8 ohm round speaker

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SDN144K1E
Drop in Mobile Decoder for Kato N
Scale SD40-2 and similar
Locomotives. Preloaded with
selectable SD40-2 or GE-Evolution
Sound Schemes
Features:
Digitrax SoundFX™ Sound System -Your locomotives will sound in scale
like the real thing with SoundFX™
Customizable 8 Bit Sound
3 simultaneous voices
Downloadable Sound with Digitrax PR2/3 and SoundLoader software
4 Megabit Onboard Sound Memory
1 Watt Sound Output
Cam input-synchronized steam-chuff option for steam loco use
Drop in Light board replacement for easy install.
Factory 13mm round 8 ohm speaker
Smart Power Management-no more booster or programmer shutdowns! No
extra equipment needed to program or run
SoundFX™ does not require an external rate sensor to vary workload.
Digitrax LocoMotion
The Digitrax LocoMotion
SuperSonic motor drive for silent operation.
Digitrax FX
Functions-Control lights and functions for prototypical light-
3
ing effects and on/off control:
Transponder ID Equipped ready for transponding on your Layout
Program CV's using any Digitrax Compatible Control system without
having to buy any extra equipment
Direct mode programming
Operations Mode Programming
Decoder Reset CV with or without speed table reset.
Motor Isolation Protection helps prevent damage to your decoder.
Basic, Advanced & UniVersal Consisting
2 Digit and 4 Digit Addressing
DCC Compatible
Digitrax "no worries" warranty
FCC Part 15, Class B RFI compliant
©2010 Digitrax, Inc.
Complete Train Control
Run Your Trains, Not Your Track!
SoundFX™
®
System-Your locomotives look like the real thing.
®
System makes them run like the real thing, too!
www.digitrax.com
SDN144K1E: Drop in Decoder
with SoundFX
1 Amp/1.25 Amp Peak, 4 FX
200ma Functions, Includes
13mm 8 Ohm round Speaker
N Scale
3
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  • Page 1 Locomotives. Preloaded with 13mm 8 Ohm round Speaker selectable SD40-2 or GE-Evolution Sound Schemes Features: Digitrax SoundFX™ Sound System -Your locomotives will sound in scale  like the real thing with SoundFX™ Customizable 8 Bit Sound 3 simultaneous voices Downloadable Sound with Digitrax PR2/3 and SoundLoader software...
  • Page 2 1 330 uF capacitor (For Optional Install), 1 Instruction sheet Installation Information See the Digitrax Decoder Manual for complete decoder test procedures, instal- lation instructions, programming and technical information. Digitrax manuals and instructions are updated periodically. Please visit www.digitrax.com for the latest versions, technical updates and additional locomotive-specific installation instructions.
  • Page 3 Figure 3. 3. Reinstall the parts from step 1 in reverse order, substituting the SDN144K1E decoder with added motor clips, for the factory light PCB. Make sure to place some of the supplied Kapton tape under the motor saddle to ensure the motor clips cannot short to the frames.
  • Page 4 Of course, you can substitute an alternate after-market speaker of the maximum size for the loco- motive you have. For example, you can wire in the SDN144K1E in a modern HO-scale locomotive with a high-efficiency can style motor as long as the stall current is less than 1 amp at the track voltage in use.
  • Page 5 2443 Transmitter Rd 850-872-9890 Panama City, FL 32404 850-872-9557 www.digitrax.com Figure 5: C44-9- 10x18mm speaker in back- frame top modified to fit Figure 6: SD70ACe- 10x18mm Figure 4: SDN144K1E: connections speaker in upper rear. ©2010 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com...
  • Page 6 Customizing Your Decoder Your Digitrax SDN144K1E Sound FX decoder is ready to run and will operate and generate sound using address 03 with no additional programming. On your Digitrax system, simply select the locomotive’s address and the sound will start.
  • Page 7 Digitrax decoders incorporate torque compensation for smooth as silk operation. You can also program CVs that control momentum, 3 step and 128 step speed tables, switching speed, normal direction of travel, scaleable speed stabilization and more to take full advantage of the Digitrax LocoMotion ®...
  • Page 8 F7 ON to decrease the notch setting irrespective of the throttle setting, which controls just the motor speed. The decoder’s sound scheme can be reloaded using a Digitrax PR2 or PR3 pro- grammer and a sound project file (for example AC4400.spj) from the Digitrax Sound Depot web site.
  • Page 9 Playable Horn versions =128, 129, 130, 131 Auto Coupler Sequence Threshold Value-Peak speed to 0-64 [48] allow auto coupler/brake when direction change occurs and F3 is ON Project Author ID, Digitrax=221 [221] Project ID, SD40-2/GE-Evo dual scheme [23] Notching/Slip Mode: 00=Automatic,...
  • Page 10 Brake squeal Crossing Gate Airhorn Sequence Handbrake Digitrax SoundFX™ decoders will operate on smooth DC power. The sound will not start until approximately 5 volts is applied to the track and there will be no “start up sound.” SDN144K1E Troubleshooting If the sound does not start in the decoder 1.
  • Page 11 If you have trouble reading back CV’s on the programming track, this may be due to insufficient current draw on the SDN144K1E motor or function leads. Of course you can always just re-program the CV value into a CV to get the desired results, even though reading CV’s might not work.
  • Page 12 SDN144K1E Sound and Function Decoder Wired Sound+Function Decoder for N scale narrow body diesel locomotives Super Super Available Computer Interface Computer Interface Decoder Programmer Decoder Programmer Sound Programmer Sound Programmer 2443 Transmitter Road Panama City, FL 32404 www.digitrax.com 850-872-9890 Made in U.S.A.