QSI Quantum Engineer Manual

Add-on control system for analog operation of quantum systems with qarc technology

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Quantum Engineer™
Add-on Control System
For Analog Operation of
Quantum Systems
with
QARC™ Technology
Version 2.0.1

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  • Page 1 Quantum Engineer™ Add-on Control System For Analog Operation of ™ Quantum Systems with QARC™ Technology Version 2.0.1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents QUANTUM ENGINEER™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION OPERATION IN RUN MODE Primary Operation Keys Locomotive Feature Keys Automatic Features with “Take Control” Operation Locomotive State Keys Star Pad Keys During Normal Operation PROGRAMMING WITH STAR PAD KEYS Entering Program Mode...
  • Page 3: Quantum Engineerâ„¢ Operating Instructions

    Quantum Engineer Controllers are designed to easily and quickly operate locomotive features that have QARC (Quantum Analog Remote Control) technology. Except for simple horn and bell operations, the Quantum Engineer Control is not suitable for older Quantum locomotives that do not include QARC technology (see your locomotive Operation Manual).
  • Page 4: Installation

    Down sound effect. Installation Wire the Quantum Engineer to your power pack's variable DC output and to the track as shown in the diagram below. The red wires connect to the power pack’s variable DC output (throttle) and the black wires connect to the track.
  • Page 5: Operation In Run Mode

    Operation in Run Mode If Quantum Engineer has been installed correctly, the red Power Light will glow steadily when the throttle is turned up. The following is a list and explanation of the features for the four different key groups.
  • Page 6 If the brakes are set in Neutral, turning up the throttle automatically releases the brakes. See the Analog section of your Quantum Operation Manual for an explanation of V-Start and entering and leaving Neutral. Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1 6/24 19 September 2006...
  • Page 7: Locomotive Feature Keys

    If you turn the throttle down too far, the train will slow quickly as the available power to the track falls below the level that is necessary for RTC to operate. Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1 7/24 19 September 2006...
  • Page 8 Prototype dynamic brakes are commonly used on down grades with the intention of maintaining a constant speed rather than stopping the train. Dynamic Brakes on prototype diesel locomotives are seldom used at low speeds where they are less effective. Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1 8/24 19 September 2006...
  • Page 9 If the bell was on, it will shut off prior to all sounds returning to normal. Squealing Brakes come on automatically when the speed is reduced from high-speed travel (over 40 smph) to less than 20 smph. Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1 9/24 19 September 2006...
  • Page 10 Note: The Smoke Unit in your locomotive may be wired directly to the power pick-ups in which case it will not be controlled by QARC technology and pressing the Smoke button on the Quantum Engineer will have no effect. The locomotive must actually be moving in order for this effect to occur.
  • Page 11: Automatic Features With "Take Control" Operation

    Automatic Features with “Take Control” Operation Many of the features that can be turned on or off by Quantum Engineer already have Automatic Control. The Quantum System allows the operator to “Take Control” of certain automatic features by using their associated control keys. Once you “Take Control”, the features will no longer have Automatic Control and you will...
  • Page 12 Note: If your locomotive has an optional Hazard Light, the Headlight may not be dimmable. The following are all Take Control features that can be operated by the different Quantum Engineer keys. Number Board Lights This key turns the Number Board lights on or off on specially equipped diesels.
  • Page 13 Cab Lights This key turns the Cab Lights on or off on specially equipped locomotives. Press the Cab Lights key once to turn on and take control of the Cab Lights. Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1 13/24 19 September 2006...
  • Page 14: Locomotive State Keys

     Or press the Shut Down key to enter Total Shut Down. The four exceptions are the F6 Start Up key, the Mute Key, the Shut Down key and the Status Key. Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1 14/24 19 September 2006...
  • Page 15 Pop Off operating for about ten seconds followed by a hiss sound that gradually trails off to silence. The two exceptions are the Start Up Key and the Status Key. Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1 15/24 19 September 2006...
  • Page 16 Diesel Motor starting up, the Air Pumps starting up, and the locomotive entering normal operation. Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1 16/24 19 September 2006...
  • Page 17: Star Pad Keys During Normal Operation

    System Volume level. If your locomotive is equipped with Magnetic Wand option, the System Volume can also be increased or decreased, using the wand, in any state. See your Quantum Operation Manual. Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1 17/24 19 September 2006...
  • Page 18 Mute can be useful during operation by lowering the volume realistically as the locomotive moves to the background of the layout and increasing the volume realistically as the locomotive moves to the foreground. Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1 18/24...
  • Page 19: Programming With Star Pad Keys

    Programming with Star Pad Keys The Quantum Engineer Controller makes Analog programming of your Quantum locomotive with QARC technology very simple. All programming is done using the Star Pad keys. Programming Mode functions are shown in gray italics while Run Mode functions are shown in normal type.
  • Page 20: Entering A Program Option And Making Changes

    Load level in POP 2. For POP’s with level settings, you will hear the level value spoken out. Setting any volume in Analog will also apply to DCC and vice-versa. Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1 20/24 19 September 2006...
  • Page 21: Leaving Programming

    Note: You can leave Programming anytime you want, regardless of which part of Programming you are in. If you have made a change, that change will be retained when you exit. Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1 21/24 19 September 2006...
  • Page 22: Trouble Shooting

    I cannot get my locomotives Older Quantum locomotives cannot be programmed to program. using the Quantum Engineer Program keys. Or you may not be holding the Prgm key down before turning on the power, Or you may not be holding it down long enough after turning on the power.
  • Page 23 Neutral and then change direction with the direction switch blows the switch. If you leave the throttle turned up above V- Whistle/Horn instead of Start, you are not in Neutral. changing direction. Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1 23/24 19 September 2006...
  • Page 24 Regulated (RTC) & Standard Throttle (STC) Selection QSIndustries, Inc. Software License Agreement 1. Grant of License: QSIndustries, Inc. grants you, the owner, the right to use the software that is included with your Quantum Engineer only with the Quantum Engineer Controller that you purchased.

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