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Digital Sound Decoder
Diesel User's Guide
Software Release 1.2
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Pervious software versions included
Rev. E 03/09/2020

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  • Page 1 Tsunami2 ™ Digital Sound Decoder Diesel User’s Guide Software Release 1.2 Pervious software versions included Rev. E 03/09/2020...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. SoundTraxx (Throttle Up! Corp.) shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damage resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents All Aboard! ..................4 Overview ......................4 Using Tsunami2 ....................5 CV Programming Tutorial ................... 11 Introduction to Programming ................14 Basic Programming ..............18 Configuring the Address ..................18 Configuring the Decoder ..................19 Configuring Throttle and Braking ................ 21 Configuring Lighting Outputs ................

  • Page 4: All Aboard

    Overview Congratulations on purchasing your SoundTraxx Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoder (DSD) for diesel locomotives! Tsunami2 is the newest wave of SoundTraxx innovation and builds upon the previous generation of Tsunami to offer the highest quality sound for model railroading. This user’s guide shows you how to operate Tsunami2 and customize each decoder setting to fit...

  • Page 5: Using Tsunami2

    All Aboard! Using Tsunami2 The Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoder is designed to enhance your model railroading experience by giving you a wide variety of innovative features and incredibly realistic sound for your models. Some of the features discussed in this user’s guide include Dynamic Digital Exhaust for diesel locomotives, Hyperdrive2 advanced motor control, Flex-Map function mapping technology, prototypical dynamic braking, two volume mixers, HEP mode, independent and train brake functions and Fireman Ed sound effects.
  • Page 6 All Aboard! Ring the Bell Turn on F1 to ring the bell. Press F1 again to stop ringing the bell. The bell is generally rung before moving the locomotive, when approaching crossings, to alert people or equipment near the track, and as a warning signal when necessary. Blow the Airhorn Signaling can make your operating sessions more fun! Engineers signal to notify passengers, crew, and other trains of common locomotive movements, such as stopping, moving forward,...
  • Page 7 All Aboard! For example, a diesel locomotive climbing a grade at full throttle and maximum engine RPM may only be traveling about 20mph, whereas the engine RPM of your car directly corresponds to how fast you’re traveling. Because of their size (an EMD 645 displaces 645 cubic inches per cylinder!), a diesel engine does not ramp up as quickly as an automobile engine.
  • Page 8 All Aboard! Next, turn on F11 to simulate applying the train brake. Turning off F11 will release the train brakes and cycle the air compressor to recharge the train line. You can use F11 to activate the train brake only when the F12 brake select function is turned on.
  • Page 9 All Aboard! Activate HEP Mode or Start the Turbine Head-end power is the system that generates and distributes electrical power from a locomotive to the rest of the train. Turn on F16 to activate head-end power mode. The alarm bell will ring out for five seconds, and the engine RPM will advance to the appropriate notch setting for the prime mover.
  • Page 10 All Aboard! Listen to Cab Chatter Turn on F22 to hear railroad radio transmissions being exchanged from inside the cab. The radio will play messages at random while F22 is turned on. Press F22 again to turn off the function and mute the radio. Announce “All Aboard!”...

  • Page 11: Cv Programming Tutorial

    All Aboard! CV Programming Tutorial What is a CV? Configuration Variable (CV) is the industry-adopted term for a decoder’s user-adjustable memory locations. CVs allow you to adjust various decoder properties and customize your operating experience. The address, audio settings, motor control, lighting effects, and function assignments are just some of the properties you can adjust with CVs.
  • Page 12 All Aboard! Some CVs use individual bits to control multiple features. This allows up to 8 distinct features to be controlled by a single CV. As the bit variables can take on only one of two values (0 or 1), they are usually used to control features that are either OFF or ON (i.e., disabled or enabled).
  • Page 13 All Aboard! Example Let’s assume we would like to set CV 29 (Configuration Data 1) so that 28/128 speed-step mode and extended (long) addressing are enabled. We would use the following steps to calculate the value: 1. To configure these features we see that bit 1 (F0) and bit 5 (EAM) should both be ON (set to 1), with all other bits OFF (set to 0).

  • Page 14: Introduction To Programming

    All Aboard! Introduction to Programming Configuration Variable Control CVs This section details CV programming modes, reading CVs, CV 8: Manufacturer ID accessing indexed CVs, resetting CVs to factory defaults, CV 15: CV Unlock Code and locking and unlocking CVs. Due to the varying CV CV 16: CV Lock ID programming methods used by DCC systems, we cannot CV 30: Error Information...
  • Page 15 All Aboard! Indexed CVs The term “indexed CVs” tends to cause confusion and consternation. Simply put, indexed CVs are located on ‘pages’ to help manage the total number of CVs. This is required by the NMRA DCC Standard and works like this: Indexed CVs are accessed with the use of two CVs: CV 31 enables indexing when set to a value of 16 (the default value) and CV 32 selects the desired indexed page.
  • Page 16 CV reset: ™ 1. Turn on track power to the decoder. If you have a SoundTraxx CurrentKeeper another device that maintains power, allow at least two minutes for charging before programming.
  • Page 17 If you still can’t identify the lock code, there may be a problem with the installation, programming track, or decoder. Contact SoundTraxx Customer Support if this occurs. If you do not have access to a programming track with read-back capabilities (or are uncertain...

  • Page 18: Basic Programming

    The Primary address is commonly referred to as the “short” or “2-digit” address. Enter a value from 1 to 127 into CV 1 to set the primary address. All SoundTraxx decoders are set to primary address 3 by default. When selecting the locomotive with your DCC throttle, only enter “3” into the method used to select locomotives.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Decoder

    Basic Programming Configuring the Decoder CV 29 controls a variety of important settings. It determines Decoder Configuration CVs locomotive direction, speed-step mode, alternate power source, CV 29: Configuration Data 1 speed tables, and the decoder address. Configuring CV 29 This is the first CV that you’ll encounter which will need to be programmed by the bits. Refer to the “CV Programming Tutorial”...
  • Page 20 Basic Programming Table C. CV 29 Reference Address Type Speed Table Analog Mode Speed Steps Direction CV Value Primary “Short” (CV1) Normal Primary “Short” (CV1) Reversed Primary “Short” (CV1) 28/128 Normal Primary “Short” (CV1) 28/128 Reversed Primary “Short” (CV1) Normal Primary “Short”...

  • Page 21: Configuring Throttle And Braking

    Basic Programming Configuring Throttle and Braking Throttle and Braking Control CVs You can use throttle and braking control CVs to customize CV 2: Vstart the decoder to your operating preferences. This section CV 3: Baseline Acceleration Rate details setting acceleration and deceleration rates, CV 4: Baseline Deceleration Rate automatically calibrating Dynamic Digital Exhaust (DDE) load CV 5: Vhigh...
  • Page 22 Basic Programming Calibrating DDE Load Compensation Tsunami2 features a cutting-edge new version of our already revolutionary Dynamic Digital Exhaust! We highly recommend you automatically calibrate Dynamic Digital Exhaust settings before adjusting throttle and braking control CVs. This will create an amazingly accurate representation of prototypical operation.
  • Page 23 Basic Programming Note: When consisting with active momentum and braking rates, ensure the values of CVs 3, 4, 116, 117, and 118 are the same for all units. Set the Independent Brake Rate The independent brakes on prototype locomotives are applied separately from the rest of the train, generally during switching operations and to control slack between units.
  • Page 24 Basic Programming 3. Accelerate to a moderate speed (above speed-step 8). 4. Turn on the dynamic brake function to apply light dynamic brakes without reducing locomotive speed. 5. Press the function key a second time to apply heavy dynamic brakes and reduce locomotive speed at the braking rate in CV 116.
  • Page 25 Basic Programming Setting the 3-Point Speed Curve By default, track voltage is distributed to the decoder with no variation in a straight line and the decoder responds instantly to the throttle setting. You can designate the amount of voltage applied at the first, middle, and last speed step with CV 2 (Vstart), CV 5 (Vhigh), and CV 6 (Vmid) to compensate for track power or throttle control inefficiencies.
  • Page 26 Basic Programming Setting the Custom Speed Table Tsunami2 offers a custom speed table with 28 Table D. 28-Point Speed Table Settings adjustable speed points. The 28-point custom Value % of Throttle speed table is disabled by default. However, you can enable it with CV 25 (Speed Table Enable) and CV 29 (Configuration Data 1), and then adjust each speed point with CVs 67-94 (Custom Speed Table).
  • Page 27 Basic Programming Setting Motor Trim CV 66 (Forward Motor Trim) and CV 95 (Reverse Motor Trim) are used to “trim” the forward and reverse drive voltages when the 28-point custom speed table is enabled. Setting motor trim can help compensate for speed differences between forward and reverse directions. For instance, if the throttle setting is the same in both directions and the locomotive appears to be moving faster in reverse, you can use CVs 66 and 95 to correct the speed difference.

  • Page 28: Configuring Lighting Outputs

    Basic Programming Configuring Lighting Outputs Lighting Output Control CVs CV 49: Headlight Configuration CV 50: Backup Light Configuration CV 51: FX3 Configuration Tsunami2 provides up to six lighting outputs (depending on CV 52: FX4 Configuration the board format). Lighting output control CVs allow you to CV 53: FX5 Configuration* enable Hyperlight effects, Grade-Crossing Logic, phase offset, CV 54: FX6 Configuration*...
  • Page 29 Basic Programming Double-Flash Strobe The xenon double-flash strobe effect emits two rapid flashes of light during each flash rate timing cycle. CV 59 is used to modify the flash rate timing cycle. Western-Cullen D312 Rotary Beacon The Western-Cullen D312 Rotary Beacon effect follows a revolving reflector and bulb assembly flash-pattern.
  • Page 30 Basic Programming Phase Offset Add a value of 32 to the value of flashing Hyperlight effects to set the corresponding lighting output to Phase B from Phase A. Flashing effects set to Phase B will flash opposite of flashing effects set to Phase A, i.e., Phase A turns off when Phase B turns on, and Phase A turns on when Phase B turns off.
  • Page 31 Basic Programming Adjusting Lighting Output Settings After configuring Hyperlight effects and features with CVs 49-54, adjust CV 57 (Forward Direction Enable), CV 58 (Reverse Direction Enable), CV 59 (Hyperlight Flash Rate), CV 61 (Brightness Register 1), CV 62 (Brightness Register 2), CV 63 (Dimmer Level), and CV 64 (Master Brightness Register) to customize lighting output direction, the Hyperlight flash rate, and brightness levels.
  • Page 32 Basic Programming Example: Alternating Ditch Lights This example details using CV 51 (FX3 Configuration) and CV 52 (FX4 Configuration) to enable alternating ditch lights for Grade-Crossing Logic. Follow the steps below to set ditch lights to the FX3 and FX4 lighting outputs and allow them to alternate during the crossing hold timer countdown after Grade-Crossing Logic is activated: 1.

  • Page 33: Configuring Sound Effects

    Basic Programming Configuring Sound Effects Sound control CVs allow you to fully customize the decoder’s sound effects to fit your preferences. All sound effects included in Tsunami2 are recordings from actual locomotives and simulate the reality of operating a diesel locomotive. Sound Control CVs This section shows you how to: CV 112: Sound Configuration 1...
  • Page 34 Basic Programming Select the Bell Each decoder version has a selection of bells with pre-configured ring rates. Refer to the Tsunami2 Diesel Sound Selection Reference for your decoder to determine the range of values. For each bell, a range of up to 4 values is available. Within that range, higher values correspond to faster ring rates.
  • Page 35 Basic Programming The uncouple function polarity must be inverted in CV 126 in order to activate the uncouple sound effect by turning off the uncouple function. For example, when the couple and uncouple functions are mapped to the same function key and the uncouple function polarity is inverted in CV 126, turning on the couple function with the function key will activate the couple sound effect, and turning off the uncouple function with the function key will activate the uncouple sound effect.
  • Page 36 Basic Programming When true-idle is enabled using bit 3 in CV 112, the Auto-Notching Sensitivity auto-notching rate will subtract one notch from its normal CV 114 + 0 = Auto-notching disabled setting. If you have this feature enabled, are operating in CV 114 + 1 = 1 speed step 128 speed step mode and have set the auto-notch rate CV 114 + 2 = 2 speed steps...
  • Page 37 Note: Be sure that your speaker is rated to match the audio amplifier of your decoder. Ratings for each format are available on the packaging and at www.soundtraxx.com. Failure to do so could cause severe damage to your speaker.
  • Page 38 Basic Programming Table H. Primary Mixer Volume Levels Sound Effect Default Value Airhorn Bell Prime Mover Air Compressor Dynamic Brake Radiator Fans Alarm Bell 136* Gas Turbine* Coupler Train Brake Apply/Release Independent Brake Apply Independent Brake Release 141* GenSet Prime Mover 2 142* GenSet Prime Mover 3* Poppet Valve...
  • Page 39 Basic Programming Adjust Alternate Mixer Volume Levels Tsunami2 includes an alternate volume mixer that can be selected in place of the primary volume mixer. This allows you to set two volume levels for each sound effect. This can be useful if you need quieter or louder volume settings for different operating situations, such as one group of settings for your home layout and another for your club layout.
  • Page 40 Basic Programming Table I. Alternate Mixer Volume Levels Sound Effect Default Value 2.289 Airhorn 2.290 Bell 2.291 Prime Mover 2.292 Air Compressor 2.293 Dynamic Brake 2.294 Radiator Fans 2.295 Alarm Bell 2.296* Gas Turbine* 2.297 Coupler 2.298 Train Brake Apply/Release 2.299 Independent Brake Apply 2.300...

  • Page 41: Configuring Automatic Sounds

    Basic Programming Configuring Automatic Sounds With corresponding automatic sound CVs, you can Automatic Sound CVs configure auto-effects for DCC and analog mode CV 193: Auto-Bell On Set Point operation. Auto-sound CVs can help compensate for CV 194: Auto-Bell On Time lack of function control in analog mode.
  • Page 42 Basic Programming Modifying Automatic Sound Effects Sound control CVs additionally allow you to modify automatic sound effects, such as the coach door slams that occur after the conductor’s “all aboard!” announcement, the release rate of the poppet valve, the clickety-clack rate, and the various Fireman Ed tasks that occur when the locomotive is stopped.
  • Page 43 Basic Programming slower scale speeds and reduce the clickety-clack frequency. Enter a value from 1 to 255 into CV 3.258 to adjust the scale speed from 0.01ft/s to 2ft/s. A value of 0 will disable the clickety-clack sound effects. You can also use the equation below to calculate scale speed: Scale Speed (ft./s) = (Speed Step ×...
  • Page 44 Basic Programming Sound Configuration Example The following example details using sound control CVs to customize diesel sound effects to fit your operating preferences. Example: Modifying Diesel Sound Effects This example shows you how to customize sound effects, such as the prime mover, airhorn, bell, air compressor, coupler, coach door slams, and poppet valve, with the following sound control CVs: CV 112: Sound Configuration 1...
  • Page 45 Basic Programming are used for selecting dynamic braking modes. Setting bit 6 to 0 and bit 7 to 1 will select the half-speed dynamic braking mode. Bit 7 contains a value of 128, which will be added to the value of CV 114. d.

  • Page 46: Advanced Programming

    Advanced Programming Advanced Programming Configuring Audio Control Audio Control CVs CVs 161-192: Reverb Mixer CV 223: Prime Mover Pitch Shift Tsunami2 features a high-pass filter and 7-band CV 224: High-Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency equalizer, allowing you to adjust frequency CV 225: Equalizer Control Register responses according to your installation.
  • Page 47 Advanced Programming Adjusting the High-Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency Values 0 = Disabled CV 224 (High-Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency) is used to set the 1 = 20Hz cutoff frequency of the high-pass output filter. ↓ The audio output of the decoder includes many low (or bass) 20 = Default value (100Hz) ↓...
  • Page 48 Advanced Programming Table L. CV 225: EQ Control Register *Cut/boost values for CVs 226-232 shown in red 62Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz CV Value Description CV 226 CV 227 CV 228 CV 229 CV 230 CV 231 CV 232 Flat Micro Speaker -12dB...
  • Page 49 Advanced Programming Setting Reverb The reverb effect allows you to add a bit of ‘presence’ to sound effects. CV 233 (Reverb Control Register) allows you to choose between preset reverb options for sound effects or select user- adjustable reverb. CV 234 (Reverb Output Level), CV 235 (Reverb Delay Time), and CV 236 (Reverb Feedback Gain Level) are used to set up reverb for the sound effects assigned to CVs 161-192 (Reverb Mixer).
  • Page 50 Advanced Programming CVs 161-192: Reverb Mixer Sound Effect Default Value Airhorn Bell Prime Mover Air Compressor Dynamic Brake Radiator Fans Alarm Bell 168* Gas Turbine* Coupler Train Brake Apply/Release Independent Brake Apply Independent Brake Release 173* GenSet Prime Mover 2 174* GenSet Prime Mover 3* Poppet Valve...
  • Page 51 Advanced Programming How to Adjust Reverb Control CVs Setting up the reverb involves a bit of trial and error and is best done while the sounds are playing, using Operations Mode programming to make the adjustments. Start by setting CV 233 to 7 to enable the user-adjustable reverb.

  • Page 52: Configuring Dynamic Digital Exhaust

    Advanced Programming Configuring Dynamic Digital Exhaust Dynamic Digital Exhaust (DDE) is one of the most DDE Control CVs fun effects featured in Tsunami2. CV 2.503: DDE Load Offset CV 2.504: DDE Load Slope When the locomotive encounters a grade. DDE CV 2.507: DDE Prime Mover Low Volume Limit responds to this by elevating the engine RPM CV 2.508: DDE Prime Mover High Volume Limit...
  • Page 53 Advanced Programming 6. Set the throttle to speed-step 1. 7. When your locomotive is on level track, enter a value of 255 into CV 503 (DDE Load Offset) to automatically calibrate the nominal low-speed load level. 8. Increase the throttle to an appropriate moderate speed for your layout (generally between speed-step 25 and speed-step 40).
  • Page 54 Advanced Programming CV 2.512 (DDE Load Sensitivity) is used to adjust the correlation between motor load and engine RPM sound effects. As the motor is impeded during operation, the DDE processor and back-EMF circuitry will adjust the speed and volume of engine RPM sound effects according to the value of CV 2.512.

  • Page 55: Configuring Function Mapping

    Advanced Programming Configuring Function Mapping Function mapping CVs allow you to reassign any Function Mapping CVs effect to any function key, enable effects to CV 31: CV Index 1 CV 32: CV Index 2 respond automatically to direction and movement CVs 33-46: Function Status CVs changes, map an effect to the emergency stop CVs 1.257-1.385: Effect Map Registers...
  • Page 56 Advanced Programming Table M. CVs 1.257-1.384 Table M. CVs 1.257-1.384 Effect Map Registers Effect Map Registers CV 1.257: Headlight CVs 1.315-1.320: Reserved CV 1.258: Backup Light CV 1.321: E-Brake App. CV 1.259: FX3 Effect Table N. Default Function Assignments CV 1.260: FX4 Effect CV 1.261: FX5 Effect F0-F28 Effect Value...
  • Page 57 Advanced Programming Enabling Automatic Effects To provide more versatility, Flex-Map function mapping CVs allow you to configure automatic effects that respond to direction and movement. Follow the steps below to enable automatic effects with CVs 1.385-1.512 (Effect Auxiliary Map Registers): 1.
  • Page 58 Advanced Programming Table Q. CVs 1.385-1.512 Defaults Table P. CVs 1.385-1.512 Value Effect Auxiliary Map Registers CV 1.449 E-Brake App. CV 1.385: Headlight CV 1.386: Backup Light CV 1.387: FX3 Effect CV 1.388: FX4 Effect CV 1.389: FX5 Effect CV 1.390: FX6 Effect CV 1.391: FX7 Effect CV 1.392: FX8 Effect CVs 1.393-1.400: Reserved...
  • Page 59 Advanced Programming Flex-Map Function Mapping Examples The following examples detail using CVs 1.257-1.512 for function mapping, enabling automatic effects, and mapping an effect to the emergency stop button. Before accessing CVs 257-512, ensure CV 31 is set to a value of 16, and enter a value of 1 into CV 32. Example: Mapping Diesel Functions You may want to use CVs 1.257-1.384 to map the grade-crossing signal to F4, dynamic brake to F10, and straight-to-eight to F9.
  • Page 60 Advanced Programming NMRA Legacy Function Mapping CVs 33-46 (Function Status CVs) are function mapping CVs stated in the NMRA Standards for DCC Configuration Variables (S-9.2.2). CVs 35-46 are used to assign effects to function keys F1-F12, and CVs 33 and 34 are used to assign effects to the F0 function key. If the same effect is selected for both reverse and forward F0 functions, that effect will turn on when the F0 function key is turned on regardless of locomotive direction.

  • Page 61: Configuring Hyperdrive2

    Advanced Programming Configuring Hyperdrive2 Advanced Motor Control CVs CV 10: EMF Feedback Cutout Tsunami2 features Hyperdrive2 advanced motor control, CV 119: Max Engine Recovery Speed providing high-frequency pulse-width modulation (PWM) for CV 209: PID Kp Parameter silent motor control and a back-electromotive force (back- CV 210: PID Ki Parameter EMF) sensor to improve low-speed operation and maintain CV 211: Low-Speed Compensation...
  • Page 62 Advanced Programming Control Loop Coefficients Tsunami2 compensates for load changes in response to back-EMF voltage readings that compare motor load to locomotive speed. When a variation between them occurs, a proportional-integral (PI) control loop adjusts the motor voltage to compensate for the difference so that the locomotive’s speed remains consistent.
  • Page 63 CV 215 may be programmed with any value from 60 to 255 to set the back-EMF reference Voltage from 6 to 25.5 volts. If you are planning to consist the model with other models equipped with SoundTraxx decoders (such as Tsunami or MC1 and MC2 DCC Mobile Decoders), make sure that the value entered in CV215 is equal to the observed voltage of the track output from your command station, so that the reference voltage is identical to your other decoders.
  • Page 64 Advanced Programming Example: Motor Speed Step Deadband and Automatic Whistle Signals Refer to the following example to configure automatic forward-driving and reverse-driving whistle signals using CV 216: 1. To enable automatic forward-driving whistle signals, set CV 1.407 (Forward Whistle Signal Auxiliary Map Register) to a value of 1.

  • Page 65: Configuring Advanced Consist Operation

    Advanced Programming Configuring Advanced Consist Operation Advanced Consist CVs A consist is made up of several units that are coupled CV 19: Consist Address together to operate as a complete train. In model railroading, CV 21: Consist Function Enable 1 “Advanced Consisting”...
  • Page 66 Advanced Programming Consist Function Enable 1-4 The following procedure details enabling effects mapped to F0(f), F0(r), and F1-F28 for advanced consist operation: 1. Circle the CV values associated with your preferred F0-F28 function keys. 2. For each CV, add the values together and record the sum in the space provided. You should have four total CV values for enabling your preferred function keys when finished.
  • Page 67 Advanced Programming Setting Consist Momentum Rates CVs 23 (Consist Acceleration Rate) and 24 (Consist Deceleration Rate) are used to set the acceleration and deceleration rates for consists when a valid consist address is active. Like CV 3 (Baseline Acceleration Rate) and CV 4 (Baseline Deceleration Rate), CVs 23 and 24 are used to determine the time it will take the consist to accelerate to full speed from a stop and come to a stop from full speed.
  • Page 68 Advanced Programming Consist Example Consider a common diesel lash-up consisting of three engines: Nos. 4088, 5239, and 6361. Suppose you want to operate these three engines as a single unit with consist address 40. We’re going to enable the dynamic brake (F4 by default) and mute (F8 by default) functions for all engines, the headlight (F0(f) by default), airhorn (F2 by default), short airhorn (F3 by default) and bell (F1 by default) for the lead unit, and the backup light (F0(r) by default) for the trailing unit.

  • Page 69: Miscellaneous Features

    Miscellaneous Features Miscellaneous Features Configuring Analog Mode Operation Analog Mode CVs Although Tsunami2 is designed to be operated with a CV 12: Alternate Power Source DCC system, you can still use it with a conventional CV 13: Analog Mode Function Enable 1 powerpack on a DC layout.
  • Page 70 Miscellaneous Features Analog Mode Function Enable 1-4 The following procedure details enabling effects mapped to F0(f), F0(r), and F1-F28 for analog mode operation: 1. Circle the CV values associated with your preferred effects mapped to function keys F0-F28. 2. For each CV, add the values together and record the sum in the space provided. You should have four total CV values for enabling your preferred function keys when finished.
  • Page 71 Miscellaneous Features Enabling Analog Mode Automatic Effects To provide more versatility, CV 243 (Analog Mode Function Enable 5) can be used in conjunction with Flex-Map function mapping CVs to allow automatic effect configuration for analog mode operation. Automatic effects will respond to direction and movement when enabled.

  • Page 72: Operating With A Currentkeeper

    If your model has limited electrical pick-up or you desire to add more energy storage to the installation, a SoundTraxx CurrentKeeper can be used with any Tsunami2 decoder to provide added reliability. Refer to the Tsunami2 Installation Guide for more information about how to connect a CurrentKeeper to the various styles of decoders.

  • Page 73: Gas Turbine Electric (Gtel) Features & Operation

    Miscellaneous Features Gas Turbine Electric (GTEL) Features & Operation The sound set for the Gas-Turbine Electric (GTEL), representative of the Union Pacific Turbines, has been shipped with all CVs pre-programmed so you can begin using your locomotive immediately without having to worry about what adjustments to make. However, the software for this sound set is as unique as the prototype, and we have several special features to enhance the experience of running your ‘Big Blow’.
  • Page 74 Miscellaneous Features Fully Automatic Mode This mode is designed to allow for realistic operation of the Gas Turbine Electric locomotives with minimal input from the user. By default, this option gives you full control of both prime movers (diesel and turbine) as well as realistic speed limiting of the locomotives when operating with the turbine shut down.
  • Page 75 Miscellaneous Features In addition, for full control of the prime mover RPM level, disable the auto-notching feature controlled by CV 114 (Engine Exhaust control). To accomplish this, set the first 4 bits (bits 0-3) to 0. You will now be able to manually increase or decrease the RPM level of the diesel engine and turbine by turning on the RPM+ and RPM- functions.
  • Page 76 Miscellaneous Features CV 3.270 Turbine “Backfire” Configuration The Gas Turbine Electric includes the added sound effect of the turbine ‘backfire’. For those who either saw these beasts in their heyday or have seen videos of past operations, these backfires were spectacular, though relatively uncommon. It is an impressive effect, however, and no turbine would be complete without it! CV 3.270 (Turbine “Backfire”...

  • Page 77: Genset Specific Features And Operation

    Miscellaneous Features GenSet Specific Features and Operation This sound set utilizes individual sound channels for each of the locomotive’s three prime movers. We recorded this decoder’s sounds directly from the Cummins QSK19C prime movers of the NRE 3GS-21B Locomotive. NRE released the prototype in 2007 to meet California’s air quality standards by using Generator Set, or GenSet, technology with multiple prime movers that are switched on and off as needed for power.
  • Page 78 Miscellaneous Features Tsunami2 Diesel User’s Guide...
  • Page 79 Miscellaneous Features CVs Unique to the GenSet The following CVs are unique to the Cummins QSK19C x3 GenSet sound effects. Primary Mixer Volume Levels Each prime mover has its own independent volume level that can be set to a value between 0 and 255.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sorting Out Decoder Difficulties If you have any difficulties operating your Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoder, refer to this section first before doing anything else. We find that most problems are caused by errant CV values and can be easily corrected. We suggest you perform your diagnostics with the decoder on the programming track.
  • Page 81 Troubleshooting The locomotive is sitting and both headlights are flashing Refer to the following section, “Error Codes.” Sound works for a while, and then stops working The amplifier is overheating. Lower the volume and verify that properly rated speakers are installed. The decoder is overheating.
  • Page 82 Error 5: EEROM Checksum Failure Error 6: EEROM Data Integrity Failure If you’re still having difficulties, please contact our customer service department: SoundTraxx Customer Support Department 141 Burnett Drive Durango, CO 81301, USA Phone: (970) 259-0690 Email: support@soundtraxx.com...

  • Page 83: Appendix A: Decimal-Hex-Binary Conversions

    Appendix A: Decimal-Hex-Binary Conversions Appendix A: Decimal-Hex-Binary Conversions Tsunami2 Diesel User’s Guide...

  • Page 84: Appendix B: Tsunami2 Diesel Cv Reference

    Appendix B: Tsunami2 Diesel CV Reference Appendix B: Tsunami2 Diesel CV Reference Primary CVs Sound Control CVs (Continued) CV 1: Primary Address CV 116: Dynamic Brake Rate CV 2: Vstart CV 117: Independent Brake Rate CV 3: Baseline Acceleration Rate CV 118: Train Brake Rate CV 4: Baseline Deceleration Rate CV 119: Max Engine Recovery Speed...

  • Page 85: Appendix C: License Agreement

    SoundTraxx provides the computer software/firmware embedded within the Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoder and any modifications, updates, revisions or enhancements received by you from SoundTraxx or its dealers and licenses its use within the terms set below: A. You are granted a nonexclusive, nontransferable license to use the software/firmware included with your Tsunami2 sound system only with the Tsunami2 sound system hardware that you purchased.

  • Page 86: Appendix D: Service And Warranty Policy

    SoundTraxx will cover the repair under the conditions of our Safety-Net Service Warranty. If you damage the Digital Sound Decoder or it fails to operate within the first ninety (90) days, SoundTraxx will repair or replace the product free-of- charge under the following conditions: A.

  • Page 87: Appendix E: Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity We, Throttle Up! Corp., dba SoundTraxx, 141 Burnett Drive, Durango, Colorado USA, declare in sole responsibility that the following products: Product Description Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoder Model Numbers...

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