Summary of Contents for Broadway Limited BlueLine Steam M1
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BlueLine Steam Technical Reference Manual Release 1.00 Page 1 of 142 | BLI BLUELINE STEAM TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL V 1.00...
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INTRODUCTION The M1 sound unit is a multi-function DCC decoder that supports the following: DCC Characteristics • 14 bit addressing • 7 bit addressing (1-127) • Enhanced Lighting Control • Advanced Sound Support • Consist Support • 14, 28 and 128 speed steps •...
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SYSTEM CVs Primary Address Description The Decoders Primary Address is Stored Here Values Bits 0-6 contain an address with a value between 1 and 127 Initial Value 3 (Engine 3) Related CVs CV29 Bit 5 CV17, CV18, CV19, CV20 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder responds to all valid commands if the address matches the value in CV1 and CV29 Bit 5 is set to 0.
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SYSTEM CVs Manufacturer Version Number Description The Decoders Read Only Type/Revision is Stored Here Values Initial Value Related CVs None Bit 7 Bit 0 This value cannot be modified. 000xxxxx = Diesel and xxxxx is the revision. 001xxxxx = Steam and xxxxx is the revision. Page 4 of 142 | BLI BLUELINE STEAM TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL V 1.00...
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SYSTEM CVs Manufacturer ID Description The Decoders NMRA Assigned Number is Stored Here. Broadway Limited is assigned ID 38. Values Initial Value Related CVs None Bit 7 Bit 0 Writing an 8 to this location will reset all CVs back to their original manufactured values.
SYSTEM CVs CV15 Unlock ID Code Description The Number is the Unlock ID Values Initial Value Related CVs None Bit 7 Bit 0 Factory new units have the unlock id code and the lock id number set to zero, allowing normal programming of all CV’s. Users wishing to lock this decoder may start by programming CV16 with a recommended value of 2.
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SYSTEM CVs CV16 Lock ID Number Description This Number Identifies this Single Decoder. Values Initial Value Related CVs None Bit 7 Bit 0 This value may only be changed when CV15 equals CV16. CV15 may always be read. The following definitions may be used when programming this number: Lock Disabled Motor Decoder...
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SYSTEM CVs CV17 and CV18 Extended Address Description This Value Contains the Decoders Extended Address and is Valid Only if CV29 Bit 5 is 1 Values Values From 0 to 10239 are Valid Initial Value 1100 0000 1000 0000 (Engine 128) Related CVs CV29 Bit 5 Bit 15...
SYSTEM CVs CV19 Consist Address Description The Decoders Consist Address is Stored Here Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV21, CV22, CV224, CV229 Bit 7 Bit 0 Consist valid address are 1-127 or A6-A0 where a value of 0 breaks the consist and all received consist commands are ignored.
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SYSTEM CVs CV21 Consist Functions Type 0 Description Determines Which Functions (F1-F8) are Allowed in the Consist Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV19, CV22, CV223, CV229 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder responds to all functions that have a “1” set in this CV once a consist is configured.
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Bit 7: 0=F8 Disabled 1=F8 Enabled Bit 6: 0=F7 Disabled 1=F7 Enabled Bit 5: 0=F6 Disabled 1=F6 Enabled Bit 4: 0=F5 Disabled 1=F5 Enabled Bit 3: 0=F4 Disabled 1=F4 Enabled Bit 2: 0=F3 Disabled 1=F3 Enabled Bit 1: 0=F2 Disabled 1=F2 Enabled Bit 0: 0=F1 Disabled...
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SYSTEM CVs CV22 Consist Functions Type 1 Description Determines Which Functions (F0; F9-F12) are Allowed in the Consist Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV19, CV21, CV223, CV229 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder responds to all functions that have a “1” set in this CV once a consist is configured.
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Bit 7: not used Bit 6: not used Bit 5: 0=F12 Disabled 1=F12 Enabled Bit 4: 0=F11 Disabled 1=F11 Enabled Bit 3: 0=F10 Disabled 1=F10 Enabled Bit 2: 0=F9 Disabled 1=F9 Enabled Bit 1: not used Bit 0: 0=F0 Disabled 1=F0 Enabled Page 13 of 142 | BLI BLUELINE STEAM TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL V 1.00...
SYSTEM CVs CV29 Configuration Bits Description Decoder Configuration Feature Bits Values 0, 1, 2, 3, 32, 33, 34 or 35 Initial Value 2 (Primary Address) Related CVs CV1, CV17, CV18 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit 5: EA (Extended Address Mode Enable) 0 = Decoder Responds to Primary Address CV1 1 = Decoder Responds to Extended Address CV17, CV18 Bit 1:...
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FUNCTION CVs CV33 F0(f) Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F0 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 1 (Front Lamp) Related CVs CV33—CV46 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bell Horn Blow/C+ Couple Whistle Bit 7: Blow Down/Increase Chuff Magnitude Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Blow Down Sound Activated by F0 if Engine Stopped 1 = Chuff Magnitude Increased...
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Bit 3: Horn Sound Effects (If Model Has This Effect) 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Horn Activated by F0 Bit 2: Whistle Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Whistle Activated by F0 Bit 1: Rear Light Visual Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Rear Light Visual Effect Activated by F0...
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FUNCTION CVs CV34 F0(r) Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F0 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 2 (Rear Lamp) Related CVs CV33—CV46 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bell Horn Blow/C+ Couple Whistle Bit 7: Blow Down/Increase Chuff Magnitude Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Blow Down Sound Activated by F0 if Engine Stopped 1 = Chuff Magnitude Increased...
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Bit 3: Horn Sound Effects (If Model Has This Effect) 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Horn Activated by F0 Bit 2: Whistle Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Whistle Activated by F0 Bit 1: Rear Light Visual Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Rear Light Visual Effect Activated by F0...
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FUNCTION CVs CV35 F1 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F1 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 16 (Bell) Related CVs CV33—CV46 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bell Horn Blow/C+ Couple Whistle Bit 7: Blow Down/Increase Chuff Magnitude Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Blow Down Sound Activated by F0 if Engine Stopped 1 = Chuff Magnitude Increased...
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Bit 3: Horn Sound Effects (If Model Has This Effect) 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Horn Activated by F0 Bit 2: Whistle Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Whistle Activated by F0 Bit 1: Rear Light Visual Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Rear Light Visual Effect Activated by F0...
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FUNCTION CVs CV36 F2 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F2 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 4(Whistle) Related CVs CV33—CV46 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bell Horn Blow/C+ Couple Whistle Bit 7: Blow Down/Increase Chuff Magnitude Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Blow Down Sound Activated by F0 if Engine Stopped 1 = Chuff Magnitude Increased...
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Bit 3: Horn Sound Effects (If Model Has This Effect) 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Horn Activated by F0 Bit 2: Whistle Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Whistle Activated by F0 Bit 1: Rear Light Visual Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Rear Light Visual Effect Activated by F0...
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FUNCTION CVs CV37 F3 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F3 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 32 (Couple/Uncouple) Related CVs CV33—CV46 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bell Horn Blow/C+ Couple Whistle Bit 7: Blow Down/Increase Chuff Magnitude Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Blow Down Sound Activated by F0 if Engine Stopped 1 = Chuff Magnitude Increased...
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Bit 3: Horn Sound Effects (If Model Has This Effect) 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Horn Activated by F0 Bit 2: Whistle Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Whistle Activated by F0 Bit 1: Rear Light Visual Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Rear Light Visual Effect Activated by F0...
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FUNCTION CVs CV38 F4 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F4 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 8 (Air Pump) Related CVs CV33—CV46 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bell Horn Volume Couple Water/C- Blow/C+ Bit 7: Volume Audio Effects 0 = Not Affected by F4 1 = Volume Increases or Decreases on a Double Press Volume Mutes on a Single Press...
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Bit 4: Blow Down/Increase Chuff Magnitude Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Blow Down Sound Activated by F0 if Engine Stopped 1 = Chuff Magnitude Increased Bit 3: Air Pump Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Air Pump Sound Activated/Deactivated by F0 Bit 2: Coupler Sound Effects...
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FUNCTION CVs CV39 F5 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F5 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 16 (Blow Down/Increase Chuff Magnitude) Related CVs CV33—CV46; CV196—CV205 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bell Horn Volume Couple Water/C- Blow/C+ Bit 7: Volume Audio Effects 0 = Not Affected by F4 1 = Volume Increases or Decreases on a Double Press...
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Bit 4: Blow Down/Increase Chuff Magnitude Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Blow Down Sound Activated by F0 if Engine Stopped 1 = Chuff Magnitude Increased Bit 3: Air Pump Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Air Pump Sound Activated/Deactivated by F0 Bit 2: Coupler Sound Effects...
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FUNCTION CVs CV40 F6 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F6 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 32 (Water/Increase Chuff Magnitude) Related CVs CV33—CV46; CV196—CV205 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bell Horn Volume Couple Water/C- Blow/C+ Bit 7: Volume Audio Effects 0 = Not Affected by F4 1 = Volume Increases or Decreases on a Double Press Volume Mutes on a Single Press...
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Bit 4: Blow Down/Increase Chuff Magnitude Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Blow Down Sound Activated by F0 if Engine Stopped 1 = Chuff Magnitude Increased Bit 3: Air Pump Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Air Pump Sound Activated/Deactivated by F0 Bit 2: Coupler Sound Effects...
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FUNCTION CVs CV41 F7 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F7 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 64 (L1 Visual Effects) Related CVs CV33—CV46; CV160—CV164 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bell Horn Volume Couple Water/C- Blow/C+ Bit 7: Volume Audio Effects 0 = Not Affected by F4 1 = Volume Increases or Decreases on a Double Press Volume Mutes on a Single Press...
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Bit 4: Blow Down/Increase Chuff Magnitude Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Blow Down Sound Activated by F0 if Engine Stopped 1 = Chuff Magnitude Increased Bit 3: Air Pump Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Air Pump Sound Activated/Deactivated by F0 Bit 2: Coupler Sound Effects...
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FUNCTION CVs CV42 F8 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F8 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 128 (Volume Audio Effect) Related CVs CV33—CV46 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bell Horn Volume Couple Water/C- Blow/C+ Bit 7: Volume Audio Effects 0 = Not Affected by F4 1 = Volume Increases or Decreases on a Double Press Volume Mutes on a Single Press...
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Bit 4: Blow Down/Increase Chuff Magnitude Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Blow Down Sound Activated by F0 if Engine Stopped 1 = Chuff Magnitude Increased Bit 3: Air Pump Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F0 1 = Air Pump Sound Activated/Deactivated by F0 Bit 2: Coupler Sound Effects...
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FUNCTION CVs CV43 F9 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F9 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 16 (Shutdown and Startup Audio Effect) Related CVs CV33—CV46 Bit 7 Bit 0 Brakes Injector Coal Sht/Str Water/C- Blow/C+ Bit 7: Brakes Effects 0 = Not Affected by F9 1 = If Engine at Throttle Stop Zero:...
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Bit 4: Shut Down or Start Up Steam Engine Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F9 1 = If at Idle, Play Shutdown Sound Effect If not at Idle, ignored. 1= If Silent (Shutdown) than Play Startup Sound Effect Bit 3: Light One Visual Effects 0 = Not Affected by F9...
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FUNCTION CVs CV44 F10 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F10 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 32 (Shovel/Auger Coal Audio Effect) Related CVs CV33—CV46 Bit 7 Bit 0 Brakes Injector Coal Sht/Str Water/C- Blow/C+ Bit 7: Brakes Effects 0 = Not Affected by F9 1 = If Engine at Throttle Stop Zero: Set Air Brake Effect...
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Bit 4: Shut Down or Start Up Steam Engine Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F9 1 = If at Idle, Play Shutdown Sound Effect If not at Idle, ignored. 1= If Silent (Shutdown) than Play Startup Sound Effect Bit 3: Light One Visual Effects 0 = Not Affected by F9...
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FUNCTION CVs CV45 F11 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F11 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 64 (Water Injector Audio Effect) Related CVs CV33—CV46 Bit 7 Bit 0 Brakes Injector Coal Sht/Str Water/C- Blow/C+ Bit 7: Brakes Effects 0 = Not Affected by F9 1 = If Engine at Throttle Stop Zero: Set Air Brake Effect...
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Bit 4: Shut Down or Start Up Steam Engine Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F9 1 = If at Idle, Play Shutdown Sound Effect If not at Idle, ignored. 1= If Silent (Shutdown) than Play Startup Sound Effect Bit 3: Light One Visual Effects 0 = Not Affected by F9...
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FUNCTION CVs CV46 F12 Output Function Definition Description Selects Which Function(s) F12 Activates Values 0 to 255 Initial Value 128 (Brake Audio Effects) Related CVs CV33—CV46 Bit 7 Bit 0 Brakes Injector Coal Sht/Str Water/C- Blow/C+ Bit 7: Brakes Effects 0 = Not Affected by F9 1 = If Engine at Throttle Stop Zero: Set Air Brake Effect...
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Bit 4: Shut Down or Start Up Steam Engine Sound Effects 0 = Not Affected by F9 1 = If at Idle, Play Shutdown Sound Effect If not at Idle, ignored. 1= If Silent (Shutdown) than Play Startup Sound Effect Bit 3: Light One Visual Effects 0 = Not Affected by F9...
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SOUND CVs CV130 Master Volume Sound Increment Description This Value is the Increment/Decrement Amount for Master Volume Values 0 to 16 Initial Value Related CVs CV42, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s analog potentiometer (volume control) increases or decreases the volume of the sound. The change between the 16 available steps may be set from 0 to 16.
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SOUND CVs CV131 Analog Sound Unit Startup (Turn-On) Voltage Description This Value Sets the Decoders Sound Turn-On Voltage Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV132, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The sound unit has a minimum power requirement necessary to play all sound effects.
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SOUND CVs CV132 Analog Sound Unit Shutdown (Turn-Off) Voltage Description This Value Sets the Decoders Sound Turn-Off Voltage Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV131, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The sound unit is instructed to play the shutdown effect and turn off all effects at this value.
SOUND CVs CV133 Sound Unit Master Volume Description This Value Sets the Power Up Master Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 16 Initial Value Related CVs CV130 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s analog potentiometer (volume control) increases or decreases the volume of the sound. The change between the 16 available steps may be set from 0 to 16.
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SOUND CVs CV135 Whistle Volume Description This Value Controls the Whistle Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV36, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s whistle sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%. A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume.
SOUND CVs CV136 Bell Volume Description This Value Controls the Bell Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV35, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s bell sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%. A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume.
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SOUND CVs CV137 Steam Volume Description This Value Controls the Startup, Three Backgrounds and Shutdown Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s steam engine sound effects volume is variable from 0 to 255%.
SOUND CVs CV138 Horn Volume Description This Value Controls the Horn Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s horn sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%. A higher value increases the volume while a lower value decreases the volume.
SOUND CVs CV140 Couple Volume Description This Value Controls the Couple Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV37, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s couple sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%. The couple sound effect only plays if the engine is moving and the function is pressed.
SOUND CVs CV141 Uncouple Volume Description This Value Controls the Uncouple Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV37, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s uncouple sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%. The uncouple sound effect plays once after it is armed. The process of arming is: press the function with engine stopped, upon engine moving the uncouple sound effect plays.
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SOUND CVs CV143 Air Pump Volume Description This Value Controls the Air Pump Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV38, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s air pump sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%.
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SOUND CVs CV144 Blow Down Volume Description This Value Controls the Blow Down Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV45, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s blow down sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%.
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SOUND CVs CV145 Steam Cock Volume Description This Value Controls the Steam Cock Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV45, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s steam cock sound effects volume is variable from 0 to 255%.
SOUND CVs CV146 Brake Set Volume Description This Value Controls the Brake Set Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV46, CV133, CV191, CV209, CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s brake set sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%.
SOUND CVs CV147 Brake Release Volume Description This Value Controls the Brake Release Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV46, CV133, CV192, CV210, CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s brake release sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%.
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SOUND CVs CV148 Pop Off Valve Volume Description This Value Controls the Pop Off Valve Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s pop off valve sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%.
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SOUND CVs CV149 Blower Volume Description This Value Controls the Blower Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV44, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s blower sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%. This sound effect is a random sound effect when the engine is stopped.
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SOUND CVs CV150 Dynamo Volume Description This Value Controls the Dynamo Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV38, CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s dynamo sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%. The dynamo on sound effect plays for a short period before the headlights are turned on.
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SOUND CVs CV151 Brakes Squeal Volume Description This Value Controls the Brakes Squeal Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV46, CV133, CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s brake squeal sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%.
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SOUND CVs CV152 Shovel/Auger Coal Volume Description This Value Controls the Shovel Coal Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s shovel/auger coal sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%. The shovel/auger coal sound effect plays by pressing the Function for DCC.
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SOUND CVs CV153 Water Fill Volume Description This Value Controls the Water Fill Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s water fill sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%.
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SOUND CVs CV154 Injector Volume Description This Value Controls the Water Injector Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV133 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s water injector sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%. The water injector sound effect plays by pressing the Function for DCC.
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SOUND CVs CV155 Chuff/Steam Cock Chuffs Volume Description This Value Controls the Chuff and Steam Cock Chuffs Sound Effects Volume Values 0 to 255 Initial Value Related CVs CV133, CV196 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s chuff and steam cock chuffs sound effect volume is variable from 0 to 255%.
Lighting CVs CV159 System Lighting Description This Value Controls System Lighting Functions Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV209, CV210, CV227; CV191, CV192 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s visual lighting effects for the front and rear light are configured here. Rule 17 lighting may be enabled or disabled by writing a “0”...
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DCC Rule 17 Lighting For DC operators, the lights will dim per rule 17 when the brake set sound effect plays (CV209). The lights will return to normal brightness when the brake release sound plays (CV210). In addition, CV227 allows for disabling the brake set and brake release. Disabling these automatic effects does disable rule 17 lighting.
Lighting CVs CV160 L1 Light Definition Description This Value Sets the Function Type and Definition for Output L1 Values 0 to 3 Initial Value Related CVs CV161, CV162, CV163, CV164, CV210, CV215 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s visual lighting effects for L1 output may be one of three types.
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Type 1: Duty Cycle Strobe. CV161 defines the on time and CV162 defines the off time. Time is measured in 1/32 seconds per count. CV161 CV162 Example: CV160=1 CV161=32 for 1 second on CV162=64 for 2 seconds off Type 2: Double Pulsed Duty Cycle Strobe.
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Type 3: Ramped Duty Cycle. CV161 defines the start of the on time within the period; CV162 defines the ramp up time; CV163 defines the end of the on time within the period; CV164 defines the ramp down time. The period is 127 counts.
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Lighting CVs CV161 L1 Parameter One Description This Value is a Light Parameter, Dependant on CV160 Values Dependant on Type Initial Value Related CVs CV160, CV162, CV163, CV164 Bit 7 Bit 0 Type 0: Not Used Type1: Sets the On Time; Valid Values 0-255 Type2: Sets On Time One;...
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Lighting CVs CV162 L1 Parameter Two Description This Value is a Light Parameter, Dependant on CV160 Values Dependant on Type Initial Value Related CVs CV160, CV161, CV163, CV164 Bit 7 Bit 0 Type 0: Not Used Type1: Sets the Off Time; Valid Values 0-255 Type2: Sets Off Time One;...
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Lighting CVs CV163 L1 Parameter Three Description This Value is a Light Parameter, Dependant on CV160 Values Dependant on Type Initial Value Related CVs CV160, CV161, CV162, CV164 Bit 7 Bit 0 Type 0: Not Used Type1: Not Used Type2: Sets On Time Two;...
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Lighting CVs CV164 L1 Parameter Four Description This Value is a Light Parameter, Dependant on CV160 Values Dependant on Type Initial Value Related CVs CV160, CV161, CV162, CV163 Bit 7 Bit 0 Type 0: Not Used Type1: Not Used Type2: Sets Off Time Two;...
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SETUP CVs CV180 Bell Ring Interval Description This Value Controls the Time Interval Between Bell Strikes Values 0-120 Initial Value Varies With Each Bell Sound Effect Related CVs CV35 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s bell ring interval allows the user to customize the time duration between bell strikes.
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SETUP CVs CV181 Whistle Fade In Control Description This Value Controls the Fade-In of the Whistle Values 0-255 Initial Value Varies Related CVs CV182, CV183 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s background effects volumes are decreased when a whistle effect starts to play. This value controls the rate of which the background fades out while the whistle fades in.
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SETUP CVs CV182 Whistle Fade Out Control Description This Value Controls the Fade-Out of the Whistle Values 0-255 Initial Value Varies Related CVs CV181, CV183 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s background effects volumes are increased while a whistle effect begins termination. This value controls the rate of which the background fades in while the whistle fades out.
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SETUP CVs CV183 Whistle Fade In Level Description This Value Controls the Fade-In of the Whistle Values 0-255 Initial Value Varies Related CVs CV181, CV182 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s background effects volumes decrease when a whistle effect starts fading in. This value controls the background fade level for the whistle fade in.
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SETUP CVs CV184 Analog Brake Control Description This Value Controls Analog Brake Effect Activation Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s brake squeal effect plays when a track voltage threshold is met. The threshold is met when the track voltage decreases fast enough to meet this threshold (CV184).
SETUP CVs CV185 DCC Brake Control Description This Value Controls DCC Brake Effect Activation Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV46, CV186, CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s brake squeal effect plays when a speed step threshold is met. The threshold is met when the speed step decreases fast enough to meet this threshold (CV185).
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SETUP CVs CV186 DCC Brake/Magnitude Timer Description This Value Controls DCC Brake Effect and Chuff Magnitude Activation Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV46, CV185, CV200, CV201 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s brake squeal effect plays when a speed step threshold is met (CV185).
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SETUP CVs CV187 DCC Uncouple Throttle Stop Description This Value Controls When the Uncouple Effect Plays Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV37 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decode plays the uncouple sound effects at this value of throttle stop if the uncouple sound is armed. Arm the uncouple effects by activating the uncouple Function when the engine is stopped.
SETUP CVs CV188 Pitch Shift Description This Value Controls the Total Pitch of all Sound Effects Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s sound effects pitch is controlled by this value. Increasing this value increases all sound effect pitches. This value is updated in operations mode.
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SETUP CVs CV190 Analog Sound Setup Description This Value Contains Various Analog Sound Setup Features Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV131, CV132, CV191, CV192 Bit 7 Bit 0 This value is write Only. Prior to writing this value, use the DCMaster...
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SETUP CVs CV191 Analog Brake Set Voltage Description This Value Sets the Track Voltage for Brake Set Sound Effect Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV146, CV192 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s analog brake set sound effect is activated when the track voltage reaches this value.
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SETUP CVs CV192 Analog Brake Release Voltage Description This Value Sets the Track Voltage for Brake Release Sound Effect Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV147, CV191 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s analog brake release sound effect is activated when the track voltage reaches this value.
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SETUP CVs CV196 Steam Cock Chuffs Event Count Description This Value Sets the Steam Cock Chuff Event Counter Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV155 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s steam cock chuffs sound effect is activated at the initial power up and after the engine is stopped from moving for 30 seconds.
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SETUP CVs CV197 Rod Knock Chuffs Event Count Description This Value Sets the Rod Knock Event Counter Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV198, CV201, CV203 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s rod knock sound effects play during a de-acceleration. This de-acceleration change is determined by CV203 for DC and CV201 for DCC.
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SETUP CVs CV198 Rod Knock Volume Description This Value Sets the Rod Knock Volume Sound Effect Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV197, CV201, CV203 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s rod knock sound effects play during a de-acceleration. This de-acceleration change is determined by CV203 for DC and CV201 for DCC.
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SETUP CVs CV199 Chuff Magnitude Increase Volume Description This Value Sets Chuff Magnitude Increased Volume Sound Effect Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV155, CV200, CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s chuff sound effects magnitude changes during acceleration. This acceleration is determined by CV202 for DC and CV200 for DCC.
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SETUP CVs CV200 DCC Throttle Magnitude Increase Description This Value Sets the DCC Throttle Magnitude Increase Sound Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV186, CV199, CV201 Bit 7 Bit 0 An increasing change in throttle causes the chuff sound effects magnitude to increase.
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SETUP CVs CV201 DCC Throttle Magnitude Decrease Description This Value Sets the DCC Throttle Magnitude Decrease Sound Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV186, CV197, CV198, CV199, CV200 Bit 7 Bit 0 A decreasing change in throttle causes the chuff sound effects magnitude to decrease.
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SETUP CVs CV202 DC Track Change Magnitude Increase Description This Value Sets the DC Track Voltage Necessary for a Chuff Magnitude Increase Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV199, CV203 Bit 7 Bit 0 An increasing change in track voltage causes the chuff sound effects magnitude to increase.
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SETUP CVs CV203 DC Track Change Magnitude Decrease Description This Value Sets the DC Track Voltage Necessary for a Chuff Magnitude Decrease Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV197, CV198, CV199, CV202 Bit 7 Bit 0 A decreasing change in track voltage causes the chuff sound effects magnitude to decrease.
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SETUP CVs CV204 F5 Chuff Magnitude Change Increment Description This Value Sets the Change Increment for F5 Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV199, CV205 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing the F5 or its assigned function key increases the chuff magnitude.
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SETUP CVs CV205 F6 Chuff Magnitude Change Decrement Description This Value Sets the Change Decrement for F6 Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV199, CV204 Bit 7 Bit 0 Pressing the F6 or its assigned function key decreases the chuff magnitude.
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SETUP CVs CV208 DCC Cab Light Throttle Stop Description This Value Sets the Throttle Stop for Turning off the Cab Light Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s Cab light is turned off at this value. A throttle stop below this value will turn on the Cab light.
SETUP CVs CV209 DCC Brake Set Throttle Stop Description This Value Sets the Throttle Stop for the Brake Set Sound Effect Values 0-128 Initial Value Related CVs CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 `The decoder’s sound effect for brake set plays at this throttle stop if this effect is enabled.
SETUP CVs CV210 DCC Brake Release Throttle Stop Description This Value Sets the Throttle Stop for the Brake Release Sound Effect Values 0-128 Initial Value Related CVs CV227 Bit 7 Bit 0 The decoder’s sound effect for brake release plays at this throttle stop if this effect is enabled.
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CONTROL CVs CV220 Analog Control One Description This Value Contains Various Analog Control Bits Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV160, CV221 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit7: Not used Bit6: Not used Bit5: Not used Bit4: 0=L1 Does not Activate on Bell or Whistle 1=L1 Activates on Bell or Whistle (See CV221) Bit3: Not used...
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CONTROL CVs CV221 Analog Control Two Description This Value Contains Various Analog Control Bits Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV220 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit7: Not used Bit6: Not used Bit5: Not used Bit4: Not used Bit3: Not used Bit2: Not used Bit1:...
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CONTROL CVs CV222 Analog AUX Select for DCMaster Description This Value Sets the Function for AUX on the DCMaster Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV220 Bit 7 Bit 0 AUX Control Value Air Pump Coupler Sound Effects Front/Rear Light Control L1 Light Control Writing 0 allows the AUX key to play the air pump Writing 1 allows the AUX key to play the coupler sound effect...
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CONTROL CVs CV223 DC Extended Consist Control Description This Value Controls Extended DC Consist Lighting Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV19, CV21, CV22, CV221, CV222, CV224 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit7: AUX Disabled=0; AUX Enabled=1 Bit6: Whistle Disabled=0; Whistle Enabled=1 Bit5: Bell Disabled=0;...
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CONTROL CVs CV224 DC Easy Consist Description This Value Allows Convenient DC Consist Configuration Values 1,2,3 Initial Value Related CVs CV19, V21, CV22, CV221, CV222, CV223 Bit 7 Bit 0 The easy consist feature sets the decoder CV19 for consist 60 forward facing engine.
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The consist may be disabled by setting CV19 to zero or CV224 to zero. The AUX function setup (CV222) for DCMaster is honored in the consist. Using the Easy Consist feature allows a quick programming of a basic consist. Front Engine All lights are active accept the reverse light.
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CONTROL CVs CV225 DCC Control One Description This Value Contains Various DCC Control Bits Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV160, CV226 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit7: Not used Bit6: Not used Bit5: Not used Bit4: 0=L1 Does not Activate on Bell or Whistle 1=L1 Activates on Bell or Whistle (See CV226) Bit3: Not used...
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CONTROL CVs CV226 DCC Control Two Description This Value Contains Various DCC Control Bits Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV225 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit7: Not used Bit6: Not used Bit5: Not used Bit4: Not used Bit3: Not used Bit2: Not used Bit1:...
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CONTROL CVs CV227 DCC Control Three Description This Value Contains Various DCC Control Bits Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV130, CV160 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit7: Not used Bit6: Not used Bit5: Not used Bit4: Not used Bit3: Not used Bit2: Not used Bit1:...
CONTROL CVs CV228 DCC Startup Timer Description This Value Contains the DCC Startup Timer Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 On power up, the decoder will wait this much time in seconds to detect the DCC system. If this value is too low, DC mode will start the system resulting in strange behavior.
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CONTROL CVs CV229 DCC Extended Consist Lighting Description This Value Controls Extended DCC Consist Lighting Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV19, CV21, CV22 Bit 7 Bit 0 Bit7: Cab Disabled=0; Cab Enabled=1 Bit6: Not used Bit5: Not used Bit4: Not used Bit3: Not used...
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CONTROL CVs CV230 DCC Easy Consist Description This Value Allows Convenient DCC Consist Configuration Values 1,2,3 Initial Value Related CVs CV19, CV21, CV22, CV229 Bit 7 Bit 0 The easy consist feature sets the decoder CV19 for consist 60 forward facing engine.
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The consist may be disabled by setting CV19 to zero or CV230 to zero. No CV’s may be changed when the consist is addressed. The engine in a consist must be addressed when modifying its CV. All function keys are honored by addressing the engine. Additionally, function keys enabled by CV21 and CV22 are honored by addressing the consist.
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CONTROL CVs CV240 Random Sound Effect Generator Occurrence Description This Value Contains the DCC Startup Timer Values 1-30 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 This value determines how often random sound effects occur. Increasing this value decreases the occurrences of random sound effects.
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CONTROL CVs CV245 General System Controls Description This Value Contains General Bits as Defined Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 These bit value control the following: D0 – 0=Whistle Alternative Ending Disabled 1=Whistle Alternative Ending Enabled Page 114 of 142 | BLI BLUELINE STEAM TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL V 1.00...
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CONTROL CVs CV248 Enhanced DC Motor Startup Delay Description This Value Contains the Motor Startup Delay Values 0-63 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 This value creates a powerup motor delay. Decreasing this value causes a delay in when the motor receives power. This value allows closer synchronization between sounds and user actions.
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CONTROL CVs CV249 Enhanced DC Motor Control Momentum Description This Value Contains the Motor Momentum Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 This value creates a motor delay in responding to track voltage changes. Increasing this value slows the response to changing track voltages while decreasing this value increases the response to changing track voltages.
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CONTROL CVs CV250 Enhanced DC Motor Track Voltage Momentum Description This Value Contains the Track Voltage Momentum Values 1-255 Initial Value Related CVs Bit 7 Bit 0 This value creates a delay in the digitally filtered track voltage. Increasing this value slows the response to changing track voltages while decreasing this value increases the response to changing track voltages.
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CONTROL CVs CV251 Enhanced DC Motor Control Vmax Description This Value Contains the Motor Finish Track Voltage Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV 252, CV253 Bit 7 Bit 0 Vmax is the track voltage that once reached allows 100% track power to the motor.
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CONTROL CVs CV252 Enhanced DC Motor Control Vmin Description This Value Contains the Motor Start Track Voltage Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV 251, CV253 Bit 7 Bit 0 Vmin defines the track voltage that applies the lowest or starting motor power.
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CONTROL CVs CV253 Enhanced DC Motor Control Dmin Description This Value Contains the Motor Start Duty Cycle Values 0-255 Initial Value Related CVs CV 251, CV252 Bit 7 Bit 0 Dmin defines the minimal duty cycled responsible for Vmin motor power.
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Advanced DC Motor Control Dc operation with sounds creates a dilemma. The train usually will start moving at a very low track voltage, to low to power a loudspeaker with high quality sounds. A higher voltage of operation for the motor is an acceptable solution. About 6-7 volts is necessary before this sound system can function, producing loud, high quality sounds, with the motor powered and the train beginning to move.
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Figure one illustrates a motor connected directly to track power and a motor connected to the advanced motor controller. The sound unit supplies full sound volume at about 5.5 volts. Motor power is supplied around 6 volts. Between 6 volts and 12 volts, the sound unit monitors the track voltage and proportionately increase or decreases the motor power as noted by the slope of the enhanced curve in figure one.
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SYSTEM CVs Description Initial Yours Primary Address Manufacturer Version Manufacturer ID Unlock ID Code Lock ID Number Extended Address MSB Extended Address LSB Consist Address Consist Functions Type 0 Consist Functions Type1 Configuration Bits Page 123 of 142 | BLI BLUELINE STEAM TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL V 1.00...
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Sound CVs Description Initial Yours Master Volume Sound Increment Analog Sound Unit Startup Voltage Analog Sound Unit Shutdown Voltage Sound Unit Master Volume Whistle Volume Bell Volume Steam Volume Horn Volume Couple Volume Uncouple Volume Air Pump Volume Blow Down Volume Steam Cock Volume Brake Set Volume Brake Release Volume...
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Setup CVs Description Initial Yours Bell Ring Interval Varies Whistle Fade In Varies Whistle Fade Out Varies Whistle Fade In Level Varies Analog Brake Control DCC Brake Control DCC Brake Timer DCC Uncouple Throttle Stop Pitch Shift Analog Sound Setup Analog Brake Set Voltage Analog Brake Release Voltage Steam Cock Chuffs Event Count...
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Setup CVs DCC Cab Light Throttle Stop DCC Brake Set Throttle Stop DCC Brake Release Throttle Stop Page 128 of 142 | BLI BLUELINE STEAM TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL V 1.00...
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Control CVs Description Initial Yours Analog Control One Analog Control Two Analog AUX Select for DCMaster DC Extended Consist Control DC Easy Consist DCC Control One DCC Control Two DCC Control Three DCC Start Up Timer DCC Extended Consist Lighting DCC Easy Consist...
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DCC CVs Description Initial Yours Primary Address Manufacturer Version Manufacturer ID Unlock ID Code Lock ID Number Extended Address MSB Extended Address LSB Consist Address Consist Functions Type 0 Consist Functions Type1 Configuration Bits F0(f) (Front Lamp) F0(r) (Rear Lamp) F1 (Bell) F2 (Whistle) F3 (Couple/Uncouple)
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DCC CVs Description Initial Yours Master Volume Sound Increment Analog Sound Unit Startup Voltage Analog Sound Unit Shutdown Voltage Sound Unit Master Volume Whistle Volume Bell Volume Steam Volume Horn Volume Couple Volume Uncouple Volume Air Pump Volume Blow Down Volume Steam Cock Volume Brake Set Volume Brake Release Volume...
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DCC CVs Description Initial Yours System Lighting L1 Light Definition Varies L1 Parameter 1 Varies L1 Parameter 2 Varies L1 Parameter 3 Varies L1 Parameter 4 Varies Bell Ring Interval Varies Whistle Fade In Varies Whistle Fade Out Varies Whistle Fade In Level Varies DCC Brake Control DCC Brake Timer...
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DCC CVs DCC Cab Light Throttle Stop DCC Brake Set Throttle Stop DCC Brake Release Throttle Stop DCC Control One DCC Control Two DCC Control Three DCC Start Up Timer DCC Extended Consist Lighting DCC Easy Consist Random Sound Generator Occurrence General System Controls Page 133 of 142 | BLI BLUELINE STEAM TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL V 1.00...
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DC CVs Description Initial Yours Unlock ID Code Lock ID Number Consist Address Configuration Bits Master Volume Sound Increment Analog Sound Unit Startup Voltage Analog Sound Unit Shutdown Voltage Sound Unit Master Volume Whistle Volume Bell Volume Steam Volume Horn Volume Couple Volume Uncouple Volume Air Pump Volume...
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DC CVs Description Initial Yours Water Injector Volume Chuff Volume System Lighting L1 Light Definition Varies L1 Parameter 1 Varies L1 Parameter 2 Varies L1 Parameter 3 Varies L1 Parameter 4 Varies Bell Ring Interval Varies Whistle Fade In Varies Whistle Fade Out Varies Whistle Fade In Level...
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DC CVs Analog AUX Select for DCMaster DC Extended Consist Control DC Easy Consist Random Sound Generator Occurrence General System Controls Enhanced DC Motor Startup Delay Enhanced DC Motor Control Momentum Enhanced DC Motor Track Voltage Momentum Enhanced DC Motor Control Vmax Enhanced DC Motor Control Vmin Enhanced DC Motor Control Dmin Page 136 of 142 |...
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Decimal to Binary Primer Setting CV’s Setting the CV’s requires knowledge of conversion between binary and decimal. The following examples demonstrates the conversion process from binary to decimal after determining which bits in a CV need to be “1” and which needs to be “0”. The tables are also useful for converting binary to decimal.
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Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex 01100000 10000000 Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex 01100001 10000001 01100010 10000010 10100000 10110000 01110000 01100011 10000011 10010000 10100001 10110001 01110001 01100100 10000100 10010001 10100010 10110010 01110010 01100101 10000101 10010010 10100011 10110011 01110011 01100110 10000110 10010011 10100100...
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Dec Hex 11110000 11110001 11110010 11110011 11110100 11110101 11110110 11110111 11111000 11111001 11111010 11111011 11111100 11111101 11111110 11111111 DCC Function Keys Function Key Description Front/Rear Lighting(Dynamo On/Off) Bell Whistle Not Moving: Arm Coil Uncouple Moving: Plays Coil Couple Air Pump Not Moving: Water Fill Moving: Increase Chuff Magnitude...
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Double Press: System Volume Up or Down Single Press: All Sounds Muted Except Horn/Bell Startup or Shutdown Shovel Coal Water Injector Throttle Stop Zero: Brake Set Throttle Stop One: Brake Release Page 141 of 142 | BLI BLUELINE STEAM TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL V 1.00...
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DCMaster Control Description Bell Bell Horn Horn AUX Function Select: Air Pump Coupler Sound Effects Front/Rear Light Control L1 Light Control Double Press: System Volume Up or Down Single Press: All Sounds Muted Except Horn/Bell Page 142 of 142 | BLI BLUELINE STEAM TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL V 1.00...
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