LocoMaticTM type3 DIESEL Sound & Control for AC or DC track power by instructions, rev1.2 CAUTION: this device can be damaged by static discharge. please exercise care during installation to avoid this possibility. discharge yourself to an electrical ground (outlet cover screw) before removing this device from its anti-static bag. please read instruction sheet completely before attempting to install and operate this product. Refer to pages 6 and 7 to familiarize yourself with the connectors and controls on the sound / control board. Before proceeding with the installation, read the balance of the instructions carefully so you will be completely familiar with what is required and what sounds you should hear. The main circuit board measures 1.25"w x 4.5"l x 0.8"h and should be mounted where space permits using the double sided tape attached to the circuit board. The small circuit board (13/16" x 39/64"), called the sw/vol board, contains the volume control and 6 switches. It should be mounted so that the controls are accessible either through the frame or via a hatch or a hole in the body shell. Double sided tape is supplied to mount this board. Other double sided tape or small screws may also be used to mount the sw/vol board. Be certain that the components on the circuit boards or traces do not come in contact with any metal objects as such contact can destroy the sound / control system. LIGHTING INSTALLATION: The 9-pin connector is located in the middle of the main circuit board. This connector supplies an output of 5 volts for lighting applications as follows: 1 .......Red........... +5 volts 2.......Orange ..... +5 volts 3 .......White ........ Lmp F.........automatic / manually* controlled headlight 4.......Blue .......... Lmp R ........automatic / manually* controlled back up light 5 .......Yellow....... Mkr F..........automatic / manually* controlled forward marker lights 6.......Brown ....... Mkr R .........automatic / manually* controlled rear marker lights 7 .......Violet ........Aux 1..........manually controlled as desired* 8 .......Gray .........Aux 2..........manually controlled as desired*. Aux 1 & 2 can be number boards, ditch lights or other lighting depending on equipment on specific locomotives. 9 .......Green ....... Cab 2 .........primary use is for rooftop strobe or mars lighting. *requires LocoMaticTM Controller. SPEAKER INSTALLATION: The 8 ohm speaker should be mounted as per available space bearing in mind that sound reproduction is enhanced when a speaker is properly enclosed and baffled. The speaker is to connect to a 2 pin connector located near the center edge of the main circuit board. The speaker generally should be mounted so that the sound can actually "get out" of the locomotive. A hole in the floor or fuel tank is acceptable but open grills or a doorway may be a better choice as the sound can exit upward rather than down toward the track. In some cases, particularly with plastic body shells, just mounting the speaker against the shell, preferably with a few openenings at the front of the speaker, will be adequate as the vibrations of the shell can enhance the sound. Enclosing the speaker in a chamber will also enhance sound reproduction. A very simple enclosure can be made with a tube. It is usually best to seal the end of the tube, so there are no air passages to the rear of the speaker, thus creating a sound chamber. By carefully sealing all openings it may be possible to use the entire body shell as a sound chamber. A simple wall behind the speaker may be all that is possible or perhaps all that is needed. 1 AC or DC TRACK POWERED SOUND & CONTROL SYSTEM - DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES OVERVIEW: This sound / control system includes features that have not previously been available in the model train industry. DC operators should operate in LocoMaticTM COMMAND CONTROL only. If operated with variable DC track power in standard mode, then normal AC like sequencing will occur with either a Horn or Bell constantly operating (unless switch 3 is set on for calf mode). Conventional AC operation follows the usual sequence of forward neutral - reverse - neutral - forward sequence pattern except that the initial state is switch selectable for either start in forward or start in neutral. A locomotive can also be switch locked in the forward position to accomodate operation under automated situations. An additional direction switch is provided so that if several locomotives are run in a multiple unit lash-up simply set this switch on each locomotive to specify which direction is forward. Recordings of actual diesel locomotives, were digitized, to be reproduced by the microprocessor sound system so that the sounds you hear will be as prototypically correct as possible. Sounds produced include user controlled horn and bell, periodic air system release, brake release and diesel prime mover sound automatically adjusted to speed and load conditions. The prime mover sound can also be user forced to its full throttle position. This sound / control system also incorporates provisions for directional head and back up lights, also marker lights as well as other lighting, including roof top strobes. Most lighting can also be manually controlled by means of the LocoMaticTM controller. The LocoMaticTM controller is also used to activate optional electric coil couplers (requires additional item 501 and coil couplers) for remote uncoupling of the locomotive from its train. This sound / control system can be operated by all known classic and modern power transformers that output low voltage 6-18 vAC or up to 25vDC to the track and will also operate with Lionel Trainmaster in conventional mode. See appended instructions regarding the operation of this sound / control system in LocoMaticTM command mode simultaneously with Lionel Trainmaster Command Control. Additionally the sound / control system will operate with the LocoMaticTM controller either in conjunction with your transformer or independently with a fixed voltage supplied through the LocoMaticTM controller to the track. If all you want are sounds, merely connect the speaker and track power inputs. As long as the internal e-unit remains in sync with the LocoMaticTM sound/control systems e-unit the sounds will be produced in sync with the locomotive. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: This sound / control system consists of a main printed circuit board with an additional small circuit board attached by a wire harness. Also included are, two 5 volt light bulbs (item #756), one 0.1mfd capacitor, one 9 pin, and two 2 pin connectors. Speakers can be attached with double sided tape, glue or "hot melt". Enclosures can be made with plastic, wood, card stock or even metal. Film cans or medicine bottles make excellent sound chamber enclosures for small diameter speakers. Attachment with "hot melt" is advantageous as the "hot melt" can be used as a gap filler when creating an enclosure. Speaker enclosure is an art and experimentation is definitely in order for your installation so as to gain the maximum benefit of the superb sound quality available in this sound system. Observe the installation example pictures for more ideas. OPTIONAL ITEMS INSTALLATION: One 3 pin connector, located next to the 9 pin lighting header, is provided to operate optional coil couplers. The mate for this is on optional item #501, double relay board for use with coil couplers. This board can also be wired as a power booster for any lighting or auxillary function. A typical use would be to turn on and off a smoke unit. Wiring for this is provided in item 501's instructions. Coil couplers from the "O" gauge market can be adapted and used in the "G" gauge market as well. This sound / control system also has a 2 pin connector that can be used to add an optional battery backup. The battery must be an 8.4 volt high capacity rechargeable type. Our Item #647 is specified for this unit. Once installed with the sound / control system, the battery will be charging whenever there is track power "on". When track power turns "off", the battery will remain in circuit for about 30 seconds and then automatically turn "off" (providing sufficient charge exists in the battery). Battery backup is not generally necessary as this sound / control system has storage capacitors that are adequate to keep the sound system functioning during normal power "off" for direction sequencing. In LocoMaticTM COMMAND MODE, a battery backup is definitely not needed as full voltage track power is "on" continuously. Under this operating mode it is suggested that no battery be installed or that if a battery is in circuit you limit operation to not more than a continuous 4 hours so that you do not overcharge the battery. SOUNDS REPRODUCED: HORN is user activated in several ways. It can be activated by the whistle switch or button on transformers so equipped or by a separate sound activation button. The horn can also be activated by the HORN button on the LocoMaticTM controller. The horn will play as long as the switch or button is held on. A manual switch allows the horn and bell to be deactivated so that, for multiple locomotive operation, only the lead locomotive's horn and bell will sound. When operating in LocoMaticTM COMMAND MODE, only the LocoMaticTM controller will activate the Horn. BELL is user activated by the bell control on transformers so equipped or by a separate sound activation button wired to do so. The BELL can also be activated by the BELL button on the LocoMaticTM controller. The BELL sound will latch "on" when the bell control is activated and will latch "off" when the control is again activated. When BELL sound is requested the sound system will first adjust the diesel sound to the RPM required for simultaneous play. When deactivating, the BELL will stop at the end of a ring and the diesel sound will return to the correct throttle setting. BELL sound can also be requested when diesel prime mover sound has been turned "off". Again, a manual switch allows the bell to be deactivated for multiple locomotive operation. When operating in LocoMaticTM COMMAND MODE, only the LocoMaticTM controller will activate the Bell. 2 AIR SYSTEM RELEASE (POPS) Air is pumped continuously in a diesel locomotive to maintain pressure in the brake system and for other purposes. Periodically, accumulated moisture and any excess pressure will be vented through a release valve. These AIR RELEASE sounds (pops) are generated at random intervals during idle and at all throttle settings. BRAKE RELEASE sound is produced when the locomotive changes from neutral to a movement direction and will always precede locomotive movement. PRIME MOVER(DIESEL) sounds range from idle to full RPM with eight throttle notches. In neutral or with no power to the motor the sound system will produce diesel engine idle sounds. When a movement direction is selected and the speed control is advanced to put the locomotive in motion, a brake release will sound (see above) and the diesel sound will initially accelerate to about throttle notch #4, and then seek the correct notch setting for locomotive speed. This simulates the normal delay on a diesel locomotive between throttle action and actual movement. There will be a distinct volume increase during acceleration. Sound volume should be somewhat lower once speed has stabilized and should be reduced during deceleration. Depressing the ALT / FORWARD button on the LocoMaticTM controller will direct the sound system to accelerate to full RPM regardless of motor voltage. Depressing the ALT / FORWARD button again will release the sound system to return to the correct throttle notch setting. This feature allows the simulation of a heavy load with very slow locomotive speed or "pumping air" in a standing train. LIGHTING FEATURES: The sound / control system has outputs at 5 volts available for headlights, back up lights, front and rear marker lights, two auxillary lights, and a strobe or mars light function. The sound / control system allows lighting that is directional so that the forward headlight and the rear marker lights will illuminate when the locomotive is in forward motion. When the locomotive is in reverse motion the rear headlight and forward marker lights can illuminate. The headlights, marker lights and auxillary lights can also be manually operated by means of the LocoMaticTM controller. Two 5 volt light bulbs are included with this sound / control system and additional 5 volt bulbs are available in (Item 756). These are high intensity, low current, bulbs and are ideal for headlights. For interior or other lighting locations it is suggested that 2 bulbs be wired in series to afford a lower light level. In most cases, marker lights have been represented by LED devices usually wired in parallel. LED marker lights will function best with this sound / control system if they are wired in series with each other and in series with a 68 ohm 1/4 watt resistor. In some c ...