Owner's Manual

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OPERATING ON DC
DCC & SOUND READY MODELS
DCC & Sound Ready models are equipped with a blind plug (dummy plug)
that allows the model to operate on a DC powered track right out of the box.
No modication is necessary.
When operating a DCC & Sound Ready model, you will have directional
headlights, White only classication lights (if equipped) and either number
board or front ditch lights, but not both. Rear ditch lights (if equipped) will not
operate on DC power unless the rear of the locomotive is designated as front
by railroad practice.
DCC & SOUND EQUIPPED MODELS
DCC & Sound Equipped models are equipped with an ESU LokSound V5
DCC decoder that will allow operation on a DC powered track once sufcient
electrical power is supplied. The Start Up Cycle will begin with the turnover of
the engine prime mover sound. Once the Start Up Cycle has completed, the
throttle may be advanced to move the locomotive.
DC OPERATION NOTE: Small train set power packs and some low output DC
power packs may be able to supply enough voltage/current to activate the
start up sound but lack the output capacity to cause the model to move. If this
condition occurs, there is no cause for alarm, however, a different, higher output
power supply should be used that does not exceed the input capacity of the
decoder. See ESU decoder manual for details on power requirements.
Sound equipped models operating on DC will only have the prime mover sound
that will increase through the notches as power is applied with the DC supply.
DCC functions that are autonomically controlled on DC and that will be on are
the front and rear headlights (directional), number boards, walkway lights (if
equipped) and front ditch lights. Rear ditch lights will not operate nor will other
sounds like the horn, bell, air compressor, etc. These sounds may only be user
controlled when operating on DCC.
OPERATING ON DCC
DCC & SOUND READY MODELS
DCC & Sound Ready models contain sensitive electronics and should not be
operated on a DCC controlled track even, if the DCC system is capable of
doing so. DCC isn’t A/C or DC, it is both! Confusing, to some degree, but it is
a bi-polar, square wave, DC signal or alternating DC. Operating a DCC Ready
model without a decoder install on DCC causes the motor to buzz because it
is alternating direction at the frequency of the DCC signal. This isn’t good for
the motor as it will heat up rapidly and could cause damage over time.
DCC & SOUND EQUIPPED MODELS
Operating your new model on DCC is the best way to get the most
enjoyment out of all the state-of-the-art features that are built into the model
whether yours is factory sound equipped or you have chosen to install a non-
sound decoder. The rst question in either case is:“How do I get started?”
In this manual, we will be providing DCC instructions for factory sound
equipped models.
GETTING STARTED
ScaleTrains.com models begin with the sound off when you rst 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 Start Up cycle for
your new ES44 locomotive is one of the most realistic in the hobby to date!
During Start Up, the locomotive may not be moved until the cycle completes
and the locomotive’s prime mover sound settles down to an idling state.
This can take from 40 seconds to one minute depending on the length of
the recorded start cycle. Start Delay can be disabled by setting CV124 = 0
(default = 4). If you wish for the Start-Up cycle to begin when track power is
applied, change the following CV settings in order:
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 3
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CV419 = 32
CV435 = 32
CV451 = 32
CV467 = 32
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 4
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CV307 = 32
CV339 = 16