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SDH187MT
Fits many HO locomotives
2 CV-Selectable Steam & Diesel Sound
Schemes Included
Features:
Digitrax SoundFX
Your locomotives will sound "in scale" like the real thing with SoundFX v3
Customizable with 16, 12 or 8 bit .wav file sounds
Works with SoundFX 8 and 16 bit sound projects
Up to 4 simultaneous voices
Download sounds with a Digitrax Sound Programmer and SoundLoader II
4 megabit On Board Sound Memory
Cam input-synchronized steam-chuff option for steam locos
Scalable Speed Stabilization configured for sound operation
v3
SoundFX
Smart Power Management- no more booster or programmer shutdowns!
Program CVs using any Digitrax Compatible Control system without having
to buy any extra equipment.
21MTC interface plug for track, motor, sound and function control, allows
decoder to be moved between different locomotives.
Series 7 Enhanced Decoder Features.
Works with PX112-10 Power Extender, up to 15V maximum on track.
Digitrax FX
3
effects and on/off control.
Configurable FX
Digitrax LocoMotion
2 Digit and 4 Digit Addressing.
Basic, Advanced & UniVersal Consisting.
SuperSonic motor drive for silent operation.
Direct and Operations Mode programming.
Decoder Reset by CV8, with or without speed table reset.
Transponder Equipped ready for transponding ID on your layout.
Power-on Motor Isolation Protection, helps prevent damage to your decoder.
DCC Compatible.
FCC Part 15, Class B RFI compliant.
Operates on DCC track voltage 9V minimum. to 18V maximum.
© 2023 Digitrax, Inc.
Complete Train Control
Run Your Trains, Not Your Track!
SoundFX
®
v3 Sound System
does not require an external CAM rate sensor to vary workload.
Functions-Control lights and functions for prototypical lighting
3
Pulse Function available on all function outputs.
System – Lets your trains run like the real thing!
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v 3
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HO Scale
Mobile Decoder with SoundFX
21MTC interface
1.0 Amp/2 Amps Peak
8 FX
Functions, 200ma Output
3
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v3
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Summary of Contents for Digitrax SoundFX SDH187MT

  • Page 1 Customizable with 16, 12 or 8 bit .wav file sounds Works with SoundFX 8 and 16 bit sound projects Up to 4 simultaneous voices Download sounds with a Digitrax Sound Programmer and SoundLoader II 4 megabit On Board Sound Memory Cam input-synchronized steam-chuff option for steam locos Scalable Speed Stabilization configured for sound operation ▪...
  • Page 2: Parts List

    1 SDH187MT Function Decoder with SoundFX ® 1 Instruction Sheet Installation Information Visit www.digitrax.com for the latest information, technical updates and additional locomotive-specific installation instructions. CAUTION: Programming or layout track voltages should not exceed 18V when using this decoder, or non-warranty damage may occur.
  • Page 3 Customize sounds by programming Sound CVs to adjust the desired con- figurations, as shown in the following tables of SoundFX CVs. Sound schemes other than the 2 factory preloaded can be loaded by using a Digitrax PR3,PR4,DCS52, DCS210+,DCS240 or DCS240+ in conjunction with the free Digitrax SoundLoader app from the Digitrax Sound Depot.
  • Page 4 Configuration Variables, or CVs, available. Digitrax SoundFX v3 lets you make your locos sound “in scale” like the real thing! The SoundFX v3 sound CVs used in the range of CV140 to CV240 let you customize your decoder without having to reload a new sound project.
  • Page 5 SFXv3 CV assignments are generally consistent with earlier Digitrax decoders. Motor Drive Frequency: CV9: CV9 value sets motor frequency in KHz, range 4 to 50KHz for CV values 01-50.
  • Page 6 Horn=2 +128 for playable volume.) 128-135 Auto Coupler Sequence Threshold Value-Peak speed for coupler/brake when direction change occurs and F3 is 00-64 Project Author ID, Digitrax=221 Project ID Steam Blow down / Safety Volume 0-64 Notching/Slip Mode: 00=Automatic, Bell Selector 00-03 ©...
  • Page 7 1-64 with each increment adding about 2 seconds. CV148 controls the Compressor/ Air pump start rate and CV149 controls how long the Compressor/ Air Pump runs. © 2023 Digitrax, Inc. — 7 — www.digitrax.com...
  • Page 8 SoundLoader II software. Both the software and a number of alternate Sound Project files are available from the Digitrax Sound Depot web site. It takes only a few minutes to download the new sounds to your decoder.
  • Page 9 Check wiring. If the sound in your decoder shuts down after you stop it and you are not using a Digitrax system for control: On some DCC systems decoders are not addressed by DCC packets after the locomotive is set to 0 speed.
  • Page 10 “File> Save Sound Project File”. If you have free memory, you can download any single .wav by right clicking on the .wav entry and selecting “Download this Sound”. © 2023 Digitrax, Inc. — 10 — www.digitrax.com...
  • Page 11 Figure 3: SDH187MT: connection diagram © 2023 Digitrax, Inc. — 11 — www.digitrax.com...
  • Page 12: Warranty And Repair

    Visit www.digitrax.com for instructions for tech support and returning items for repair. Please return warranty items directly to Digitrax - DO NOT re- turn items to place of purchase. Errors and omissions excepted.