BigSound™ P5 Handbook Phoenix Sound Systems, Inc. 3514 West Liberty Road Ann Arbor MI 48103 www.phoenixsound.com phone: 800-651-2444 fax: 734-662-0809 e-mail: phoenixsound@phoenixsound.com ©2005-2008 Phoenix Sound Systems, Inc.
Table of Contents Introduction...........................................................................................................3 Getting Acquainted................................................................................................4 The Sound Board & Connectors................................................................4 Connector Pin Out Chart.......................................................................................5 Initial Checkout...................................
Introduction Dear Model Railroading Friends, Thank you for choosing Phoenix Sound Systems to fill your railroad with sound. The P5 board is smaller than our previous systems and is designed for applications with a constant power source - DCC, constant track power, on board batteries or stationary installations. The P5 system, like the 2K2 system, can be loaded and customized using a PC. You will need to upgrade your PC software to version 1.2.36 and ROM library to version 1.69/1.
Getting Acquainted One of the ideas behind the P5 system is to tailor the system to your needs to avoid unnecessary expense. The P5 Basic (Board only) system includes the sound board (pictured below), connectors C1 which connects the speaker and power leads and C2 which is the computer access jack. We also offer the P5 as a kit which includes the sound board with a speaker and all connectors (C1, C2 and C3) appropriate to the locomotive.
Connector Pin Out Chart Connector: Pin Purpose Color Termination C1:1 Power/DCC Green Bare C1:2 Power/DCC Green Bare C1:3 Speaker Brown SPOX-3 C1:4 Shield (unused) – – C1:5 Speaker Brown SPOX-3 C1:6 Alternate Power + Violet Bare C1:7 Alternate Power - Black Bare C2:1 Trigger Ground Blue Bare* C2:2 P5 Trigger 2 Orange Bare* C2:3 Trigger Ground Blue Bare* C2:4 P5 Trigger 1 Brown Bare* C2:5 Ground Black JST ZHR-3 C2:6 Expansion Signal White JST ZHR-3 C2:7
Initial Checkout The Basic Bench Test Each system is tested before shipping but we recommend that you hook things up on your workbench, play with the system and get comfortable with the components before installation. The speaker and power supply connect to C1. The speaker connects to the speaker jack (brown wires). Hook your bench power supply to the green wires. A power source of any polarity is acceptable. The maximum peak input voltage is 30 volts. If you are using a volume switch plug it into C2.
Advanced Checkout In order to play moving sounds you will need at least one of the following: 1. A DCC power source connected to C1. 2. A switch (i.e. a reed switch) connected to C2:3,4. 3. The Auxiliary Input Board [P5T] to sense motor voltage. SEE APPENDIX B FOR THE P5T CHECKOUT DCC Checkout The sound board default address is 3. Select 3 on your DCC controller. Turn the speed up and down. Sounds should play in coordination with the changing speed commands. Test the function buttons.
Standard Sounds and Effects Most sounds play automatically based on train speed. Many sounds can also be set to play using designated trigger inputs. The following section describes the standard sound system configuration. All Systems Whistle/Horn: Toots when starting (2 forward, 3 reverse) and stopping (one toot). Crossing whistle sequence plays when you reach the Whistle/Horn play speed. You must slow down to at least 75% of the play speed in order to have it play again when you speed back up.
Triggered Sounds and Effects The P5 board has two trigger inputs, normally assigned to speed. The Auxiliary Input Board [P5T] allows you to trigger additional sounds using reed switches or outputs from remote control receivers. The following section describes sounds which may be assigned to triggers or DCC functions. Of course, any sound can be assigned to a trigger. See the tables on pages 12 and 22 for factory default trigger and DCC Function assignments.
Control Variables (DCC CV) Versions of the P5 firmware after 1.00 support the following Control Variables. These can be programmed on the program track or using service mode programming. OPS MODE IS NOT CURRENTLY SUPPORTED. CV Description 1 Default Value Short Address 3 17 Long Address 0 18 Long Address 3 49 0 = Speed from Triggers; ≠ 0, speed from 0 DCC 50 The DCC Value where motion starts. 51 The DCC Rate (Speed vs. Throttle) 2 100 52 Seconds to simulate DCC if DCC signal is lost.
Computer Interface The Computer Interface is an optional accessory that enables complete customization of all sounds. The Computer Interface consists of a CD and serial cable for use with Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Vista. If your computer does not have a serial port (many recent machines do not) you will need a USB to serial adapter. The CD contains software to customize sounds from the Phoenix Sound library.
Initial Trigger and Function Assignments Trigger Defaults C2 Pin Diesel Steam 1 Trigger Ground Trigger Ground 2 Slave Mode Second Chuff 3 Trigger Ground Trigger Ground 4 Speed Main Chuff DCC Function Defaults Address: 3 Function Diesel Steam F1 Bell Bell F2 Manual Horn Manual Whistle F3 Coupler Clank Coupler Clank F4 Crossing Horn Crossing Whistle F5 Working Coal Loading F6 Dynamic Brake Water Fill F7 Volume Up Volume Up F8 Volume Down Volume Down F9 Rev Up Blow D
Installation Guidelines Speaker – Use the largest speaker that can reasonably fit your available space. For best acoustics the speaker should be sealed to the floor so that sound going out the front of the speaker is isolated from the back side. Volume Switch and Access Jack – Unobtrusive but accessible. Typically in the floor of tenders and boxcars and on the fuel tanks of diesels. Many models have removable pieces, doors, etc. where you can mount these. Volume switch: ¼” hole; Jack: 9/32” hole.
Troubleshooting Wrong directional toots – Swap wires between C3:1 and C3:2 on the Auxiliary Input Board, P5T, or change the track polarity using the Computer Interface. No Sound – Start by rechecking the wiring to the speaker, volume switch, and power connector. A connection may have been missed or become loose. Measure the voltage applied to the power connector when you think the board should be on. 7 volts is needed for the board to make sound.
Technical Specifications Length – 2.00 in; 50.80 mm Width – 0.875 in (7/8”); 22.225 mm Height – 0.4375 in (7/16”); 11.1125 mm Max Volts at Track – 30V. Power Consumption – Varies with volume; can go as high as 1000mA if at max volume; typical is less than 100mA - medium volume. Amplifier – 6 Watts maximum. Speaker Load – 4 Ohms or greater; two 8 Ohm speakers in parallel is fine. Access Jack Diagram THE PLUG IS A STANDARD 2.5MM STEREO (TRS) PLUG.
Appendix A: Wiring Diagrams Basic DCC August 2008 - 16 -
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Aristocraft/Crest Train Engineer NOTE: P5T DOES NOT DRIVE THE MOTOR, RATHER IT READS THE MOTOR VOLTAGE FROM THE 55490RF OUTPUT TO DETERMINE SPEED.
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RCS RCS Basic Shown. Additional diagrams and options available from RCS directly and from the RCS website: http://www.rcs-rc.com.
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Appendix B: P5T Auxiliary Input Board The P5 system is designed as a modular system, consisting of a base board and expansion boards. This optional board adds 6 Trigger inputs and a pair of motor voltage inputs to the P5 system. This is useful with conventional remote control systems where train speed is determined by reading motor voltage and where more than 2 trigger inputs are needed. DCC SYSTEMS WOULD ALMOST NEVER NEED THE P5T.
Warranty The BigSound™ electronic board is manufactured to the highest standards using the latest assembly technology and quality, conservatively rated parts. We are dedicated to producing the world’s finest sound system for years of railroading enjoyment. The materials and operation of the BigSound™ electronic board and associated system kit components supplied by Phoenix are guaranteed to perform correctly for one year when installed and operated according to the instruction manual.
