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  • Page 1 AC4400CW PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 2 E-24 interface should you decide to install DCC at a later date. Our AC4400CW should accept any E-24 decoder. One new and exciting feature of your new Rivet Counter AC4400CW is that it has the latest version of ESU software installed which includes the “Full Throttle”...

  • Page 3: Removal From Packaging

    THE MODEL Your ScaleTrains SD40-2 model is a meticulously designed and crafted model to match the prototype. DCC and Sound equipped SD40- 2 models include an on-board sound system, featuring speakers designed to replicate the roar of the prototype. Also included are sounds for the horn, bell, and various auxiliary systems.
  • Page 4 LUBRICATION Your ScaleTrains locomotive represents hours of careful research and design work, and we are proud to present it to you. With the right care, it should provide years and years of model railroading enjoyment. Out of the box, the model should be ready for service and no lubrication should be necessary, as it has been carefully lubricated at the factory for optimum performance.
  • Page 5 GETTING STARTED ScaleTrains models begin with the sound off when you first put the locomotive on the track and may be addressed initially using DCC address: 3. On DCC, pressing F8 will initiate the Start Up cycle. The...
  • Page 6 ADDING A DECODER There is no better way to get the most from your model than to operate using DCC. An ESU DCC decoder allows you to access all of the lighting outputs built into your model. If you are installing a sound decoder, you will have the most realistic model available today! Due to space limitations in narrow hood diesel locomotives, the connector for N scale decoders is on the underside of the main circuit...
  • Page 7 SOUND SLOT VOLUME CHART Below are the individual sounds for your locomotive and the CVs that control the volumes. Remember, before adjusting these CVs, you MUST set CV31 = 16 and CV32 = 1. Failure to set these first will result in the decoder ignoring your command or you will program something unintentionally.

  • Page 8: Function Chart

    FUNCTION CHART Function Description Notes: Headlight Front/Rear Directional Choose Bell sound via CV164 Bell Choose Horn sound via CV163 Horn Hand Brake Dynamic Brakes Models without D/B go to idle when F4 is on while moving DPU Mode Headlight in lead = D.L.
  • Page 9 NOTE: F12 will turn off ditch lights if equipped and on when activated. F14 NUMBERBOARDS OFF One of the advanced features of your ScaleTrains locomotive is to have independent control of the numberboards from the other lighting on your model. When pressing F8 to begin the Startup sequence, you will note that the numberboards are automatically illuminated.
  • Page 11 BASIC PROGRAMMING NOTES DCC & SOUND EQUIPPED MODELS Customizing the programming in your DCC & Sound Equipped model is yet another way to get more enjoyment from your investment. With a few basic guidelines, customizing can be easily done. You may also wish to have the manual for your DCC system handy as well in case a refresher is necessary.
  • Page 12 BASIC PROGRAMMING NOTES (continued) As soon as you have programmed CV99, the value of CV99 will be transferred into CV317. When the programming is finished, CVs 96, 97, and 99 will be set back automatically. This procedure is ONLY needed when programming CVs above 255 on some older Digitrax DCC systems.
  • Page 13 CV8 RESETTING THE DECODER Should it become necessary to reset the decoder to factory specs, place the unit on the programming track of your DCC system and: 1. Enter Paged Mode programming, 2. Enter/read CV8, 3. Set/Program the value 8 into CV8. That’s it! You have just reset the decoder to factory CV settings.
  • Page 14 See figure 3 to learn how the default value was reached on the ScaleTrains locomotive. CV163 / 164 Alternate Horn And Bell Sounds Your new Rivet Counter locomotive will come to you with the correct horn and bell right out of the box per the specific prototype.
  • Page 15 Advanced Consist Function Group 1 Advanced Consist Function Group 2 Advanced Consist Function Group 3 Advanced Consist Function Group 4 *For FRONT only to operate, enter 1. For REAR only to operate, enter 2. @ 2024 ESU Electronic Solutions @ 2024 ScaleTrains.com, Inc.

  • Page 16: Product Support

    Damages due to improperly storing, handling, or packaging are not covered under warranty. If ScaleTrains.com deems the product to be defective, we will either (1) repair (2) replace the item, or (3) offer a store credit redeemable at ScaleTrains.com toward a future purchase. This determination is at the sole discretion of ScaleTrains.