Hornby Princess Royal Class Operating Manual

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Number of function outputs
Total current of function outputs
Audio amplifier
Speaker impedance
Memory capacity
Number of sound channels
Dimensions
Important Warning:
This LokSound decoder is designed for use in Hornby "Princess Royal
Class" only.
Do not expose to wet and humid conditions.
Do not remove Heat shrink sleeve if fitted to Decoder.
Contents
Always disconnect the circuit when installing the decoder. Please install the
1. Introduction P2
body shell before applying voltage.
Make sure that not any blank wire ends may come into contact with the
2. Operation P3
locomotive (a risk of short circuit!)
3. Decoder settings P4 Make sure that no wires are squeezed or cut by the model's transmission
parts when reassembling the locomotive.
4. Decoder Reset P11
Handle the speaker with extreme care: Do not touch the membrane or
5. Appendix P12 apply pressure!
6. Support and Assistance P13
2. Operation
1. Introduction
2.1. Function assignments
Function Key Effect
The LokSound V4.0 decoder by ESU is a versatile digital decoder integrating a
F0 Not applicable
full-featured, 8 channel sound system, various lighting outputs and a 1.1A motor F1 Sound on / off
controller.This key component of your newly acquired "Princess Royal Class" is
F2 Steam whistle
responsible for all functions, such as motor control, control of all lighting F3 Coupler clank
functions and all sound and special sound functions. F4 Steam signal whistle
LokSound V4.0 decoders are compatible with all NMRA DCC standards & RPs,
The default address for DCC operation is "03".
support short and long addressing,Advanced consisting, 14, 28, 128 speed steps
and also support RailCom-Plus ® . RailComPlus ® allows for the automatic 2.2. Using your LokSound decoder under DCC
recognition of your locomotive by your DCC system on supported DCC
systems. LokSound V4.0 decoders also support Märklin Motorola and can be The default address assigned to the LokSound decoder is 3. Simply set your
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controller to this locomotive number and place it on the mainline. If everything is
used on legacy AC and DC layouts as well.
set up properly, the "Princess Royal Class" should react as shown on the table 3.1.
The "Princess Royal Class" is preset at the factory for immediate operation
If you use a DCC system which supports RailComPlus
Nevertheless, we kindly ask you to first read these instructions before you set
you to change the locomotive address.All function button icons will be displayed
this locomotive onto a power track.
correctly after the assignment of the new address.
Please note that some aspects of this Decoder User manual may not be
applicable to your particular purchase, dependant on choice of Controller, and
2.3. Using your LokSound decoder under Märklin
also Functions available, such as Lighting.
Motorola ®
1.1. Decoder ratings
The default address assigned to the LokSound decoder is 3. Simply set your
The "Princess Royal Class" can be operated straight out of the box.The selection controller to this locomotive number and place it on the mainline. If everything
is set up properly, the "Princess Royal Class" should react as shown on the
of the appropriate operating mode happens automatically.You do not have to
table 3.1. Usually, under Motorola
change any parameters.
F0, F1 to F4 only. However, you can enable a LokSound special feature. Besides
the normal locomotive address the decoder then "listens" also for the next
Track voltage 47 volts maximum
address. If you use this address with your 6021, you can activate the functions F5 to
Operation modes DCC, Motorola,AC & DC F8 by pressing F1 to F4.To enable the second Motorola
CV49, Bit 3 (see programming table).
Steady state motor current 1.1A
Function output current 0.25A each
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0.5A
Although we highly recommend the use of a DCC system in order to enjoy all
2W @ 4 Ohms load
features of the LokSound, you may also use your conventional DC or AC
4 - 8 Ohms controller.You will be able to control the motor of the locomotive and will also
hear the engine sounds. However, you can not control any additional sound
32 MBit
effects such as horn because of the lack of any function buttons.
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The table starting on page 10 covers setting of the most important parameters
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of the LokSound decoder.A full list of CVs can be found in the reference manual
available for download under www.esu.eu
3.1. Basics of DCC programming
The hardware determines some features such as the number of function outputs as
well as the maximum permitted current of the motor output and therefore they
are not programmable. Nevertheless, there are plenty of possibilities to influence
the behaviour of the LokSound decoder by adjusting software-governed properties.
There is at least one memory space within the decoder reserved for each
adjustable parameter where numbers or letters can be stored.
You could visualise the storage spaces as index cards in a large file box. In order
to enable you to find the right card again, they all have numbers and / or names
outlining the properties of this particular card such as "locomotive address" or
"maximum speed. " Then imagine that you can write information onto these cards.
Adjusting the settings means nothing else but erasing one entry and replacing it
with another. Moreover, you could do that at any time. However, you cannot
write onto every card: some bits of information like the manufacturer's code
are firmly encoded.
Thus, you can determine the content of the storage spaces in the decoder even
during operation and of course, the decoder will follow the instructions.Via the
procedure known as "Programming", you can enter the desired data into the
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storage spaces.
3. Decoder settings
F5 Injector F10 Curve squeal
F6 Shunting mode F11 Rail clank
F7 Coal shoveling F12 Blower
3.1.1. Configuration variables (CV)
F8 Cylinder blow out
F9 Safety valve The LokSound decoders follow the CV concept developed in the US. CV stands
for "Configuration Variable" and indicates that the storage cells described above
are not only variable but they also determine the behaviour of the decoder.
3.1.2. Standardisation in the NMRA
The NMRA (National Model Railroad Association) has defined which CVs
determine certain parameters of a decoder.The DCC standard allocates fixed
numbers for certain CVs (adherence is obligatory).This greatly simplifies things
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for the user since decoders of most manufacturers comply with this standard
and therefore dealing with CVs requires the same process with the same CV-
numbers regardless of the manufacturer.
The DCC concept permits you to enter numbers ranging from 0 to 255 into
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CVs. Each CV carries only one number.
While the position number is predetermined, the range of values may vary. Not
all CVs must accept values ranging from 0 to 255.The permitted values for
LokSound decoders are listed in the table staring on page 10. showing the most
important available CVs.
® system, you can control the function buttons 3.1.3. Bits and Bytes
Most CVs contain numbers: CV 1 for instance contains the locomotive address.
This can be any number between 1 and 127.While most CVs expect numbers
® address, you may change to be entered, some others are rather like a "collection point" of various "switches",
that administer different functions in one CV (mainly "on" or "off"): CVs 29 and
49 are good examples: you must calculate the value for these CVs yourself.
The value depends on which settings you want to programme:
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Have a look at the explanations for CV 29 in the table on page 10: firstly, decide
3.2. Setting up your LokSound
which options should be active.The column "Value" has two numbers for each
option. If the option is switched off, the value is 0. Otherwise, it is a number
3.2.1. Address Settings
between 1 and 128.Add all the values for the respective options to arrive at the
correct value for this CV.
Each LokSound decoder requires a definite address to be addressable for the
3.1.4. Programming methods central unit. Depending on the type of decoder and the digital system, there are
several possibilities how to allocate addresses.The LokSound may be setup to
LokSound decoders support all NMRA programming modes as there are the listen to either the primary address (also called "short" address), which provides
programming track modes (Direct Mode, Register Mode, Paged Mode) and the
a range of 1 to 127 or the extended ("long") address, which has a range of up to
mode for the main ("POM","Programming on the Main").
9999. Based on your preferences and your command station's capabilities, you may
select either the primary address or the extended address for usage. Be aware that
3.1.4.1. Programming on The Main
some DCC systems do not support the full range of available addresses. Bit 5 in
CV 29 switches between short and long address.The decoder can only respond to
Programming on the Main (also called "Operations Mode programming") enables
one address at a time.
you to programme your decoders comfortably without having to remove
If CV 29, Bit 5 is cleared, the decoder listens to the primary address stored in CV 1.
the locomotive from the layout. In this case, the command station talks directly
If CV 29, Bit 5 is set, the decoder listens to the extended address stored in CV
to the decoder by using its locomotive address, for instance:
17 AND CV 18.
"Locomotive number 50, write the value 7 into CV 3!".Thus knowing the
locomotive address is a precondition.
3.2.1.1.Primary Address
3.1.4.2. Service Mode Programming
Normally you would control LokSound decoders with the short address that is
stored in CV 1. In DCC mode, the permitted values range from 1 to 127. In order
This programming mode usually requires the locomotive to be placed on a special
to enable the decoder to "listen" to the short address you must delete bit 5 in
programming track output of the command station. CV's can only be read on the
CV 29.
service track unless your DCC command stations supports RailCom.You can
Some digital systems (e.g.: ROCO
also reprogramme the locomotive address without knowing the old address
only support the values 1 - 99 as short addresses.
since the command station simply transmits the command "Write value 7 in
CV 3!"
3.2.1.2. Extended Address
In order to be able to read back the CV values from your decoder, the motor
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terminals must be properly connected to the motor.The motor is used to produce You can also operate LokSound decoders with extended addresses (4-digit
the "feedback" current detected by the command station.
addresses).The supported values range from 128 - 10239.The extended address
is stored in CVs 17 and 18.You must activate the usage of the extended address
3.1.5. Programming procedure using various DCC
by setting bit 5 in CV 29.
systems
If you want to use your LokSound with the extended address it is practical to
programme this address directly with your digital system: most modern digital
As each DCC system is different, the procedure for changing a CV will vary
systems have a menu for programming long addresses.The command station
depending upon the system.We are very sorry that we are unable to provide
not only programmes CV 29 correctly but also assures the correct storage of
detailed instructions to cover every system on the market.We need to assume
the values for the long address in CV 17 and 18.
that you are familiar with your system. Please consult your DCC system manual
Both the primary and the extended address may be changed at any time using
for detailed specification.We tested the LokSound with almost every DCC
service mode (on the programming track).
system available on the market (as of end of 2010), so there should not be any
Some DCC systems (such as ESU ECoS, ESU Navigator) will allow the decoder
general problem.
address to be modified using Programming On The Main. LokSound will accept
the programming commands, but the following restrictions apply:
3.1.6. Programming with the ESU LokProgrammer
If the decoders primary address is enabled, the decoder will accept a new
The LokProgrammer 53450 / 53452 offers the easiest and most comfortable
primary address and follow this immediately.
way of setting the CVs of the LokSound decoders: simply by a few mouse clicks
If the decoders primary address is enabled, the decoder will accept a new
on an MS-Windows ® computer.The computer helps you look for the various secondary address (write of CV 17, 18)
CV numbers and values. More information is contained in the manual for the
If the decoders extended address is enabled, the decoder will only accept a
LokProgrammer. new primary address.You can not change an extended address to another
You can access all properties of ESU decoders with the LokProgrammer.You
number using Programming On The Main.
even can erase the sound and download a new soundpackage. Please see our
3.2.1.3. Motorola ® Address
website for more details.
You can also operate LokSound decoders with the Motorola
for this operating mode is stored in CV 1.
This address is identical to the short address in DCC mode.The LokSound
decoder responds both to commands in DCC and in Motorola
same time.
Märklin ® digital devices (6020, 6021, Delta
from 1 to 80. Should you have entered a higher value in CV 1 you will not be
able to drive this locomotive with these central units.
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mode at the
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