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- Page 1 QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 1 Locomotive Owner’s Manual ™ Atlas Master Gold Series FM Train Master Diesel Locomotive QSI Quantum System Sound and Train Control with Electronic Dual-Mode Decoder (e-DMD) ™ ® 378 Florence Avenue • Hillside, NJ 07205 • www.atlasrr.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Reasons Why Your Locomotive is Silent or Will Not Start........33-34 Directional Lighting Operation ................18 Summary of Analog and DCC Features ..............34 Coupler and Coupler Crash Sounds ................18 WARRANTIES Sound-of-Power ....................19 ™ Atlas ........................35 Horn and Bell Buttons ....................19 QSI ........................36... -
Page 3: Introduction
FM Train Master features bility you expect and deserve from an Atlas engine. Your Gold Series locomotive is factory from an older command station that supports only DCC functions 0 to 8. -
Page 4: Analog Operation
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 6 • While the locomotive is moving, flip the direction switch to turn on the horn. ANALOG OPERATION • Flip the direction switch back to shut off the horn. The engine will not change direction when you blow the horn. If you flip the direction switch Starting the Locomotive too slowly from one position to the other, you can momentarily lose track power as the switch Use an HO power pack with a standard direction switch. -
Page 5: Changing The Locomotive's Direction Without Turning Off The Sound
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 8 turn off, and wait for locomotive to stop . The Front Headlight switches to a steady dim, Standard Throttle Control (STC ) and Regulated Throttle Control (RTC ™ ™ ™ ™... -
Page 6: Sound Of Power
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 10 the motor is provided an increasing portion of that power which, depending on the load set- whether they are facing forwards or backwards. However, certain features like directional ting, will gradually accelerate the locomotive more realistically until it reaches full speed. lighting or diesel low idle do depend on the directional sense. -
Page 7: Analog Programming
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 12 Program Option #’s Message ANALOG PROGRAMMING (POP’s ) Option Name when Entering Option Option Description Reserved “Reserved” Flange Volume (11) “Volume equals X” Customizes Flange/Squealing Brake Volume (16 levels). The FM Train Master Loco can be Programmed Using a Standard Power Pack. Max is 15. -
Page 8: Entering A Program Option And Making Changes
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 14 Note: If you accidentally go to a higher option number than the one you wanted, simply turn • Use a Slow or Quick operation of the direction switch to change the throttle mode. the power off, re-enter programming, and start again. -
Page 9: Example: Setting V-Max (Program Option #9)
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 16 Note: Sometimes it is difficult to see the engine move unless you are watching carefully. DCC OPERATION • To leave programming, turn the throttle off, and then power up for normal engine operation. -
Page 10: Directional Lighting Operation
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 18 If you have a DCC command station that supports only the older 0 to 8 function key standard, Sound-of-Power you will have no way to initiate Shut Down in Neutral with these pre-assigned feature to func- Your FM Train Master locomotive will produce labored diesel motor sounds under acceleration tion key mappings. -
Page 11: Air Brakes
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 20 • Squealing brakes come on automatically when the speed is reduced from high-speed Automatic Features with “Take Control” Operation travel (over 40 smph) to less than 20 smph. The Quantum System allows the operator to take control of certain automatic features by •... -
Page 12: Dynamic Brakes
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 22 Stage Two: Standby Dynamic Brakes (F5) • Double press the F9 key while in Disconnect to enter Standby. You will hear a long air The prototype FM Train Master has Dynamic Brakes that cause the train to slow down by using let-off followed by a special “Low Idle”... -
Page 13: Mute
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 24 If the throttle is turned up from zero during any of the above Start Up procedures, the Start Function Key Operation in Neutral Up procedure will abort, and the engine will enter normal operation. Some Function Keys used in Forward and Reverse will have different effects in Neutral: •... -
Page 14: Dcc Programming
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 26 Changing Individual Sound Volumes (CV 52.X) DCC PROGRAMMING To change the volume of individual sounds listed in the table below do the following • Set CV 49 to the Primary Index for the individual sound from the table below. Most command stations currently available will program Quantum equipped locomotives in •... -
Page 15: Disable/Enable Verbal Announcements
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 28 Note: If the CV has a Primary Index such as QSI CV nn.mm (where nn is the CV number and Procedure for Entering Long (Extended) Address in CV 56.129 in Ops Mode. mm is the Primary Index), mm must be entered in CV 49 before you enter the CV number, •... -
Page 16: Quantum System Sounds
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 30 Dynamic Brakes: Electric motors can act as motors or generators depending on whether QUANTUM SYSTEM SOUNDS ™ they are using power or generating power. When used as generators, the traction motors are disconnected from taking power from the locomotive’s prime mover, and instead are connect- Diesel Motor Rev: Quantum allows the opposed-piston FM Train Master diesel engine to be ed to large resistor grids in the roof. -
Page 17: Special Operation And Troubleshooting
QX-HO Train Master Sound Manual 8/3/04 1:39 PM Page 32 • Turn off the power. SPECIAL OPERATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING • Place the magnetic wand over the reed switch area, apply power, and leave the wand there until you hear the word “reset”. Your engine is now reset. Remove the wand For a full description, see the Troubleshooting section in the Quantum DCC Reference Manual before the manual volume adjustment is activated. -
Page 18: Summary Of Analog And Dcc Features
• 56.128.n Reset • 56.253 • Atlas is not responsible for damage caused to, or by, any external or internal customized locomo- Version Build Information tive, including, but not limited to add on parts, speakers, wiring and DCC decoders. Locomotives that... -
Page 19: Qsi
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 system only with the Atlas FM Train Master locomotive that you purchased. 2. Copyright: The software is owned by QSIndustries, Inc. and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions.
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