QSI Quantum 1 System Operation Manual page 6

Normal and Reversed Direction
Quantum also allows you to reverse the directional sense of your locomotive. This is normally not an issue with DC two-rail trains since all
locomotives will go in the same direction whether they are facing forwards or backwards. However, certain features like Directional Lighting
or electric Low Idle do depend on the directional sense. For instance, if you program your locomotive to be an End-Helper for your consist,
its Reverse Light (rear Headlight) operates only when the locomotive is moving in Reverse and the Headlight is disabled. This arrangement
is ideal for providing a Reverse Light for the consist. However, if this Electric locomotive is facing backwards at the end of a consist, the
Reverse Light faces forward and will be lit when the consist is moving Forward and there will be no Reverse Light for the consist. The
"Direction" program feature will ensure that this End Helper's backward facing front Headlight will come on only when the consist is backing
up and the forward facing Reverse Light (rear Headlight) will not light at all. When making up a train with different Helper types, it is
recommended that you also change its directional sense of any Helper that is intended to be operated backwards within the consist. See
"Option 4 Direction", Analog Programming, next section.
Additional Analog Operation Features Available with the Quantum Engineer
Your Quantum Electric locomotive is equipped with QSI's QARC™ (Quantum Analog Remote Control) Technology. QARC Technology
uses special remote control signals to operate different Quantum System features without the need for complicated and expensive digital
systems. With QARC technology, you can operate features that are otherwise available only in Digital Command Control (DCC) plus some
new features that are not yet available in DCC. QARC will allow you to: 1) turn on or off lights, 2) shut down and start up locomotives, 3)
make up consists easily, 4) simplify Analog programming, 5) set System Volume or Mute while train is operating, 6) trigger Coupler Crash
sounds, 7) operate prototype-like Air Brakes, 8) turn on Dynamic Brakes, 9) activate Status Report or Verbal Speedometer Readout, and
operate many other features. The QARC System makes Analog operation more fun and more prototypical than DCC by eliminating the
need to configure function keys. Every button on the QARC controller does exactly what it is labeled to do. The only major difference
between QARC and DCC is that, with QARC, you are not able to independently operate multiple trains on the same powered track section
at different speeds at the same time.
The QARC controller, called Quantum Engineer, can be added to your existing Analog DC power pack in less than five minutes. Wiring is
simple: two wires go the variable DC output from the power pack and two wires go to the track. All features on the power pack remain the
same including throttle and reverse switch control. See our web site at http://www.qsindustries.com for further information.
Electric Loco Q1 w/Volume Pot Operation Manual, Version 2.8
Quantum Engineer Shown Attached to Standard DC Power Pack
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Quantum Engineer
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Standard DC
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