GAUGEMASTER TECH 6 Quick Start Manual

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Operation
The TECH 6 operates as a normal DC power pack. It is also a sound controller that can operate all of the sounds in
your locomotive if it contains a DCC sound decoder. It has two modes of operation, STANDARD (STD) DC for non
sound equipped locomotives and DUAL for operating sound equipped locomotives.
Traditional DC Operation Mode
If you wish to operate a standard, non decoder equipped loco, press SEL key to select STD mode. You can use the
throttle knob to control speed and the direction <> key to change the locomotive direction.
Power and Sound Control Mode
This mode is to run and control the sounds in your decoder equipped loco. Press the SEL key to select Dual (dual;
meaning power with sound) mode. You should be able to control your loco with the throttle knob and change
locomotive direction with the direction key. If it does not respond, press the SHIFT key and then press 9, 9. This will
reset your loco within 5 seconds.
Note if your locomotive has been used with a DCC system and its address was set to other than address
number 3, it will need to have its address reassigned after it has been run using the Tech 6.
You can turn on / off the headlight by pressing 0. You can turn on / off the Bell by pressing 1. To blast the horn press,
2. To control functions F3 to F9, press 3 to 9. To control F10 to F28, press SHIFT and then press the desired two digit
number.
Adjusting Feature Variables
1. Press P, all LEDs will turn on.
2. Press any one of the numbered buttons listed below to adjust the individual feature:
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Button 2 is used to set Start Voltage (factory set at 0)
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Button 3 is used to set Acceleration momentum (factory set at 0)
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Button 4 is used to set Deceleration momentum (factory set at 0)
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Button 5 is used to set Top voltage (factory set at 32)
3. Now press ENT, all LED's will turn off.
4. Buttons 2, 3, 4 & 5 generally use a range of values
from 0-32.
5. Finish the process by pressing ENT again. The Tech 6 will return to run mode and will memorize your setting
until you wish to make another change.
If you wish to make another adjustment, repeat the above steps.
Some decoders may have a different range of adjustments. Please read your loco manual or decoder instructions and
refer to CV numbers 2,3,4,5 for their range of adjustments.
Adjusting CV's
1. Press P, all LEDs will turn on.
2. Input the CV number you want to adjust and then press ENT, all LEDs will turn off.
3. Input the CV value
4. Finish the process by pressing ENT again. The Tech 6 will revert back to run mode and memorize your
settings until you wish to make another change.
If you want to adjust another CV, you have to repeat the above 4 steps. For more information on CV definitions and
their values, please read your loco manual or decoder instructions.
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TECH 6 SOUND CONTROLLER
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from "0 to 32". Using the keypad, select a number range