Specifications

M.T.H. HO GG-1 Electric Engine
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FEATURES AND OPERATION
DC Operation
In DC operation the pantographs will raise and lower with direction changes.
In order to disable the automatic operation of the pantographs raising and
lowering with each direction change, slide the AUTO - PANTO switch to the OFF
position. Moving the switch to the ON position will restore the automatic
operation.
The AUTO - PANTO switch is located under the removable hatch in the center of
the roof.
DCS Operation with TIU and DCS Remote
In DCS operation the pantographs can be operated automatically or using the
soft key commands in the DCS Remote they can be controlled by the operator.
NOTE: Software revisions of 4.1 or lower require a code upgrade to operate the HO
Pantographs in the manual mode.
DCS Operation with DC Commander
The DCS Commander does not have the soft key option found on the DCS
Remote. However, the operator using the following procedure and button
combinations can remotely control the pantographs in the manual mode.
NOTE: Software revisions 1.3 and lower require a code upgrade to operate HO
pantographs in the manual mode.
Press Button A2 to activate manual operation. The icon showing the word MAN
will be displayed at the top of the LCD screen near the center. This indicated that
the operator is controlling the pantographs manually.
Use the coupler buttons to select the pantograph to be controlled.
Front Coupler = Front Pantograph
Rear Coupler = Rear Pantograph
Labor / Rev Up - raises the pantograph selected
Drift / Rev Dn - lowers the pantograph selected
To return to Automatic / Direction change mode
press the A2 button again.
The MTH HO GG-1 is designed to receive power
through the wheels from the track or through the
pantographs from an overhead catenary. Under the
removable hatch in the center of the roof is a switch
that selects the track or pantograph for power.
Pantograph or Track Power Switch