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LT-50

2025-06-10T03:59:54Z

TCSDanM: added firmware update section with note about the jumper.

[[Category:TCS Products]]
[[Category:Command System]]
[[Category:LCC Device]]

{{Infobox throttle
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Command Station
| SKU=LT-50
| rDate=08-09-2022
| MSRP=$259.95
| Wireless=No
| Batteries=DC 15V/36W
| image=LT-50_Render(1).png}}

The LT-50 "Layout Throttle" is an intelligently-designed wired LCC throttle with a built-in command station. Ergonomically designed to comfortably fit your hand and provide easy access to all of the buttons, the LT-50 is the perfect DCC command station for newcomers, or layout operators and builders looking for a highly-capable, portable command station and throttle. Like the [[CS-105]], the LT-50 is overflowing with features, including RailCom® - but there's so much more it can do!

The LT-50 Layout Throttle from TCS is the new standard in utility for model railroads. This system brings a new level of operational convenience, as well as a wide range of new features compared to the competition. Instead of spending time with your head in a manual trying to understand your throttle, the intuitive interface of the LT-50 allows you to focus on the important things - operating and enjoying your trains! We are confident that the LT-50 will quickly become your favorite throttle to use.

The LT-50 features an encoder-style knob for easy menu navigation as well as speed control. Package includes two inter-change-able knob wheels.

Also included in the package is a 15V power supply, a single LT-50 fascia panel and fascia cover plate, screws for mounting the fascia board and plate, detachable track power connector, and a single RJ-45 cable.

==Overview==
[[File:LT-50 Diagram.png|thumb|LT-50 Overview - Click to Enlarge]]
Large, Full-text Screen 1.42" x 0.92" LCD screen with white backlight. Brightness is entirely adjustable for a variety of operating conditions.

Programmable Buttons The encoder button, two buttons on the face of the throttle, as well as two multi-position switches on the side (9 total) can be reassigned to control many functions. Examples include dynamic braking, manual notching, and more! Higher-numbered functions are now a simple button press or switch flick away!

Multiple Connection Modes The LT-50 can be used as a standalone command station, but if connected into an LCC network, the LT-50 will act as a normal LCC throttle. For operators who prefer a wired throttle, the LT-50 can connected to a [[CS-105]] to offer that wired throttle experience.

Integrated Consisting System Consisting doesn’t have to be difficult, intimidating, or complicated! The LT-50 features a simple consisting interface where users can make, modify, and break up consists in mere seconds.

Yard Mode Yard Mode is an innovative, TCS exclusive feature designed for switching operations and control. Perfect for spicing up repetitive yard moves!

Full-Text Menus Menus present all options in full words and phrases. No guess work or manuals needed!

Help Text Use the [?] button on the keypad in any menu to access help text for that menu item. The throttle will display a simple description of the highlighted option. Help is always one button press away!

Flashlight The LT-50 unit comes equipped with two bright white LED's that can be activated at any time - handy for those dropped screws, lost detail parts, decoupling, and ventures under dark, cavernous benchwork.

'''Field Update-able'''

Easily update your software to add new features to your command station from the comfort of your own home. And don't worry, you won't lose your settings or your roster! Please refer to the [[LT-50 Release Notes]] page for details on what is new and improved in recent updates.

==Specifications==

===DCC System===

*1.4A continuous, 2.8A peak current limit with soft start, configurable current limit, and load reporting
*Up to 25 locomotives running simultaneously
*Integrated RailCom® detector
*Programming Track over main output with automatic switchover, supporting Direct, Paged, and Register modes
*DCC accessory control for addresses 1 - 2044
*Up to 20, 10-step Macros, including LCC accessory control
*Configuration through on-screen menu

===Throttle Features===

*Handheld design based on the lightweight and ergonomic UWT-50
*Nine user-programmable buttons for convenient operations
*Encoder knob for throttle control and menu navigation
*Plain English configuration through menu
*On-sceen help function
*Can be used as a throttle on LCC and NCE layouts (Learn how to make your own adapter cable [[LT-50 Adapter Cable for NCE Systems|HERE]]) 

===NMRA Layout Command Control (LCC) Features===

*LT-50-specific RJ-45 jack (1x)
*RJ-45 jack for LCC communication through CAN-bus (3x)
*Expandable with additional LCC throttles (sold separately)
*400ma LCC power injection points (2x)
*Low-power DCC passthrough (optional with configuration)
*Configuration through CAN-bus interface to PC (sold separately)
*Firmware updates via LCC interface

===Maximum Number of Locos===
The nominal current limit of the LT-50 is 1.4A continuous. The LT-50 will shut off automatically once a set thermal cutout is reached, and will automatically resume once it has cooled down. Below, we have included a table for some examples of exaggerated load values which can help you determine approximately how many individual locomotives you can operate simultaneously. Note that you will likely be able to run more than the specified Maximum. Your loads/results will vary.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Maximum Number of Locos You Can Run Simultaneously with the LT-50
!Loco Scale & State
!Typical Current Draw
!Maximum Loco Count
|-
|(All Scales) Idle/Stationary
|0.05A - 0.10A
|15 - 25
|-
|(All Scales) Idle/Stationary With Sound
|0.15A - 0.25A
|5 - 10
|-
|(N) Under Heavy Load
|0.15A - 0.35A
|5 - 10
|-
|(N) Under Heavy Load w/Sound
|0.30A - 0.50A
|3 - 5
|-
|(H0) Under Load
|0.25A - 0.75A
|3 - 6
|-
|(H0) Under Load w/Sound
|0.35A - 1.00A
|2 - 4
|}

== Firmware Updates ==
Updated firmware files for the LT-50 are available for download from TCS' website. [https://www.tcsdcc.com/firmware tcsdcc.com/firmware]
{| class="wikitable"
|''Note: In order to update the LT-50, you must connect a wired LCC transceiver such as the LCC-USB device from RR CirKits.''
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|''Note: When updating the LT-50 over a LCC wired connection, terminators must be present on each end of the LCC CAN-Bus. The LT-50 has a built-in terminator which can be added to the circuit via an on-board jumper if you are not using a pair of external terminators. Refer to further information and usage instructions in the LT-50 Quick Start Guide.''
|}

==Related==

*[[LT Panel]]
*[[LCC Throttle Panel]]
*[[CS-105]]
*[[UWT-50]]
*[[T-50]]

WOWSteam Version 4 Indexed CV's

2025-04-26T18:18:57Z

TCSDanM:

==WARNING - THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION -==
Some information on this page has yet to be entered, and is missing! We are working to fill out the rest of this page as quickly as possible. Please pardon the mess, and watch your step!
{{:WOWSound Version 4 Indexed CV's}}

==List of WOWSteam Version 4 Indexed CVs==

===Index 1:X - Sound Button Remapping===
Set CV 201 and CV 202 to a value shown in the table below to select a button to map a sound to. Then, use CV 203 and CV 204 to select the sound you would like to map to the button.

'''Note: it is highly recommended that you use [[Audio Assist®|Audio Assist]] to remap sound functions, as it requires much less effort and no lookup tables!'''

If you would like to manually assign sounds to the function buttons, you may instead refer to the table below for the button numbers, and then use the values in the respective Sound List (See 'Related' Below) for the correct [[CV 248|Sound Set]] of the decoder you are programming.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 1.X "Sound Button Remapping"
!Indexed CV
!Description
|-
|1:0
|Function Button 0 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:1
|Function Button 1 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:2
|Function Button 2 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:3
|Function Button 3 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:4
|Function Button 4 Sound Mapping
|-
|(...)
|
|-
|1:28
|Function Button 28 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:29
|Random Sound 1 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:30
|Random Sound 2 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:31
|Random Sound 3 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:32
|Random Sound 4 Sound Mapping
|}

==== Related ====

* [[WOWSteam Version 4.0 Sound List]]
* [[WOWSteam Version 4.6 Sound List]]

===Index 3:X - Individual Chuff Timings===
Set CV 201 to 3, and CV 202 to a value between 1 and 126 to select a speed step. Then, use CV 203 and CV 204 to set the chuff timing. The higher the value, the more quickly you will hear a chuff during the rotation of the motor.

'''Note: This is an advanced feature which is made easier with a graphical user interface such as JMRI.''' These settings can be done in real-time using mainline programming, and often require a lot of trial-and-error to get right. You may consider the use of a CAM to trigger your chuffs for prefectly-timed chuff sounds.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 3.X "Individual Chuff Timing"
!Indexed CV
!Description
|-
|3:1
|Speed Step 1 Chuff Timing
|-
|3:2
|Speed Step 2 Chuff Timing
|-
|(...)
|
|-
|3:126
|Speed Step 126 Chuff Timing
|}

===Index 4:X - Sound Options===
This is the primary index which holds most of the configuration options for the WOWSound decoder, especially those pertaining to how the decoder operates.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 4.x "Sound Options" For Version 4.0
!Indexed CV
!Name/Feature
!Description
|-
|4:1
|Cylinder Cox Shut-off Speed Step
|Above this speed step (of 128), the Cylinder Cocks sound will stop playing, either when turned on automatically or manually. Range of values is 0-126. A value of 0 will never allow the cylinder cocks to play; a value of 126 will never cut out the cylinder cocks automatically (must be turned off with button).

'''Default = 16'''
|-
|4:2
|Random Sound Channel #1 Frequency
|Random Sound Channel 1 is reserved for the Air Pump/Air Compressor. Higher values = higher frequency of playing.
'''Default = 215'''
|-
|4:3
|Random Sound Channel #2 Frequency
|Higher values = higher frequency of playing.

'''Default = 96'''
|-
|4:4
|Random Sound Channel #3 Frequency
|Higher values = higher frequency of playing.

'''Default = 64'''
|-
|4:5
|Random Sound Channel #4 Frequency
|Higher values = higher frequency of playing.

'''Default = 1'''
|-
|4:6
|Random Sounds Overall Frequency
|Higher values = lower frequency of playing.

'''Default = 768 (3:0)'''
|-
|4:7
|Random Sounds Cut-out Speed Step
|When the locomotive is moving above this speed step (of 128), the Random Sounds will not play.

'''Default = 15'''
|-
|4:8
|Rotate Whistle Pointer / Whistle Set Selection
|Uses CV 204 to select the Whistle Type from the List of Sounds.
|-
|4:9
|(Not Used)
|
|-
|4:10
|Master Volume
|
|-
|4:11
|Chuff Set Selection
|Uses CV 204 to select the Chuff Set number from the List of Sounds.
|-
|4:12
|Automatic Sounds Selection
|(0)* Snifter Valves
(1)* Rod Clank

(2)* Idling Sound

(3) '''VERSION 4.6 ONLY not used in V4.0 and older'''

(4) Enable Automatic Forward Whistle Quill

(5) Enable Automatic Reverse Whistle Quill

(6) Enable Automatic Stop Whistle Quill

(7)* Enable Direction Change Sound (power reverser)

(8)* Enable Random Sound 1

(9)* Enable Random Sound 2

(10)* Enable Random Sound 3

(11)* Enable Random Sound 4

(12) '''VERSION 4.6 ONLY not used in V4.0 and older'''

(12-15) NU

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Default is all on except Automatic Whistles and Bell

'''Default (XXXX1111 1000X111) = 3975 (15:135)'''
|-
|4:13
|Brake Grinding Noise Start Speed
|Speed step at which "squeals" stop and "grinding" starts while braking. Brake grinding noises are sounds more accurate to low speeds and heavy brake application.
Range of Values is 0-126. A Value of 0 disables brake grinding and only uses brake squeal.

'''Default = 15'''
|-
|4:14
|Dual-Enabled Functions
|For functions F0F-F12, set bit to have a function button available in both Light Mode and Sound Mode.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Default is F0F, F0R, and F8 (mute) dual-enabled.

'''Default (XXX00010 00000011) = 515 (2:3)'''
|-
|4:15
|''WOWSteam V4.6 ONLY''
|''See Below''
|-
|4:16
|Chuff Rate Overall Adjustment
|Percentage of adjustment to increase or decrease the chuff rate at all speed steps. Valid range of values is 1-200
'''Default = 100 (X:100)'''
|-
|4:17
|Rod Clank Set Selection
|Determines which set of Rod clank sounds are played. The number of Rod Clank sound sets is determined by the Sound List.
|-
|4:18
|Cylinder Cox Auto Turn-on Time
|Sets how long the locomotive must be stationary before the cylinder cox will come on automatically the next time the locomotive starts moving.
Valid Range of values 1 - 65535

'''Default = 256 (1:0)'''
|-
|4:19
|User Options
|(0) Enable CAM
(1) (Not Used)

(2) Enable Mute on startup

(3)* Allow Articulated Chuff to Slip

(4)* Enable Rotate whistle/bell Audio feedback

(5)* Enable Light Mode/Sound Mode Audio feedback

(6)* Enable Audio auto shutoff timer

(7)* "Momentary F2" - Improves performance while in Audio Assist with some throttles.

(8) Enable Articulated Chuff

(9) (Not Used)

(10) Reverse Directional Whistles

(11)* Enable Power Braking

(12)* Enable Momentum Mode Audio Feedback

(13)* Enable Johnson Bar Audio Feedback

(14) ''Enable "Function Pagination" |'' WOWSteam Version 4.6 ONLY

(15) [reserved]

'''*Default (X0111000 11111000) = 14584 (56:248)'''
|-
|4:20
|Articulated Chuff Slip Rate
|Determines how frequently articulated chuffs slip in and out of sync. The higher the number the more frequently it happens.
Valid values are 0-255

'''Default = 240 (X:240)'''
|-
|4:21
|Automatic Audio Shut-off Timer
|This feature will automatically mute the decoder after the set period of time. To completely disable this feature, see Index 4:19 "User Options." This feature will extend the life of your decoder by muting the sound when stationary without any user input received. A value of 256 equals approximately three minutes.
Valid range of values is 1-65535

'''Default = 1200 (4:176) - Approximately 15 Minutes'''
|-
|4:22
|''Not Used''
|
|-
|4:23
|Minimum Chuff Volume
|This setting will set the minimum volume the chuff volume can fall to, regardless of the BEMF/load. Changing this setting will prevent the sound from behaving prototypical, but can force the decoder to always "chuff chuff chuff" as long as it is moving.
Valid range of values is 0 - 32767

'''Default = 0 (chuff/throttle can shut off completely)'''
|-
|4:24
|Rotate Bell / Bell Selection
|Uses CV 204 to select the Bell type from the List of Sounds.
|-
|4:25
|Grade Crossing Quill Options
|TCS records multiple grade crossing quills, and puts up to three of them in the decoder. This CVs selection controls which quills will play when the Grade X Quill Button is pressed.
(0)* Short Quill,

(1)* Medium Quill

(2)* Long Quill

(3 - 6) Not used

(7) Randomize Quill Play Order

If a value of zero is entered, the short quill is defaulted to. In order to disable the whistle quill function, the button mapping for Grade X Quill must be overwritten or disabled.

'''Default = 7 (X:7)'''
|-
|4:26
|Cylinder Cox Set
|Determines which set of cox sounds are active
''NOTE: Using CV programming to assign a cylinder cox sound to a button will put the cylinder cocks sound type on that button, but might not set up the correct set. I.E. if you remap the "cylinder cox set 2" sound onto a button, but don't change this CV, that button will play a "cylinder cox set 1" instead. Changing this CV will affect any button or buttons already mapped with the Cylinder Cox sound type.''

Valid values are 1-2

'''Default = 1 (X:1)'''
|-
|4:27
|Idling Sounds Selection
|Determines which "Idling Sounds" sound plays while the locomotive is idle.
Valid values are determined by the Sound List.
|-
|4:28
|''Not Used''
|
|-
|4:29
|Chuff Volume Change Time
|Controls how fast the chuff volume can change from one level to another in response to a change in the load. This setting effectively adds "hysteresis" to the chuff volume if you feel the locomotive's chuff sound response is too sensitive and changes too quickly. A change of "1" adds or subtracts approximately 0.5 milliseconds to the responsiveness. This setting only affects the responsiveness when coasting at a set speed, and does not affect the performance and responsiveness when changing speed. See 4:32 "Chuff Volume Velocity Factor" for more info.
'''Default = 4500 (17:148) | (Approximately 2.25 seconds transition time from min to max)'''
|-
|4:30
|BEMF Low Calibration (Forward)
|
|-
|4:31
|BEMF High Calibration (Forward)
|
|-
|4:32
|Chuff Volume Velocity Factor
|This CV controls the effects accelerating and decelerating have upon the chuff volume. The higher the value the more drastic the change in volume from accelerating and decelerating.

'''Default = 612 (2:100) | (Approximately 0.3 seconds to transition from min to max)'''
|-
|4:33
|BEMF Low Calibration (Reverse)
|
|-
|4:34
|BEMF High Calibration (Reverse)
|
|-
|4:35
|Rod Clank Volume from BEMF
|At the calculated minimum BEMF volume (BEMF Low Calibration) rod clank will be at full volume (rod clank type volume) and will fade away as the load increases. This CV is a percentage above the BEMF Low Calibration value that the rod clank will cut out.
Valid values are 0-100

'''Default = 30 (X:30)'''
|-
|
|
|
|-
|4:42
|Throttle Mode Selection
|0 = Traditional Throttle Mode
1 = Prototype Throttle Mode
This setting controls how the chuff sound behaves:
In "traditional" mode, the chuff volume is constant and determined by the "Chuff" Sound Type Volume. Snifters will play at their maximum programmable volume when the throttle is shut off, rod clank will not play at all.

In "Prototype" throttle mode, the chuff volume is determined by the velocity, speed, BEMF/load, and calibration settings. The snifter valve and rod clank volume are also controlled dynamically by prototype throttle mode. Snifters will play when the throttle is deemed to be "off" and rod clank will start playing when the throttle is deemed to be appropriate (See Index 4:35)

'''Default = 1 (Prototype Throttle Mode)'''
|-
|4:43-4:44
|''Not Used''
|
|-
|4:45
|DCC Mode Auto Bell Cutout Speed
|Speed step (of 126) at and above which the DCC Mode Auto Bell will not play when enabled. Valid range of values is 2 to 126. '''***VERSION 4.6 ONLY***'''
'''Default = 15'''
|-
|4:46
|''Not Used''
|
|-
|4:47
|Thermal Overload Limit
|'''***WOW501 ONLY***'''
This CV sets the temperature at which the decoder will trip the thermal overload. It is not recommended to adjust this CV unless otherwise guided to do so by TCS technical support. If the thermal overload is tripping, your decoder is overheating!
|-
|4:48
|DC Mode Quill Delta - Regulated Supply Mode
|Default = 431
|-
|4:49
|''WOWSteam V4.6 ONLY''
|''See Below''
|-
|4:50
|Switching Mode Acceleration
|Default = 5
|-
|4:51
|Switching Mode Deceleration
|Default = 5
|-
|4:52
|Mainline Mode Acceleration
|Default = 20
|-
|4:53
|Mainline Mode Deceleration
|Default = 60
|} 
===Index 5.X - User Preset and Resets===
Set CV 201 and CV 202 to a value shown in the table below to select a button to map a sound to. Then, use the two numbers in the "Value" column to program CV 203 and CV 204. Once CV 204 is written to, the reset will start or preset will be loaded. A few seconds may be required for the operation to complete.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
|''NOTE: It is only possible to save the current decoder settings to a User Preset by using Audio Assist.''
''Loading an un-saved user preset will be the same as performing a factory reset.''
|}'''Note: it is highly recommended that you use [[Audio Assist®|Audio Assist]] to perform these operations, as it requires much less effort and no lookup tables!'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 5 "User Presets and Resets"
!Indexed CV
!Value
!Description
|-
|5:0
|0:2
|Complete Decoder Reset (Factory Reset)
|-
|5:0
|0:3
|Reset Sound Button Mappings Only
|-
|5:0
|0:4
|Reset Volumes of all Individual Sounds
|-
|5:0
|0:5
|Reset All Chuff Timing Values
|-
|5:0
|0:6
|Reset all Sound CVs (Index 4.x)
|-
|5:0
|0:7
|Reset Volumes of all Sound Types
|-
|5:0
|0:8
|Load User Preset #1
|-
|5:0
|0:9
|Load User Preset #2
|-
|5:0
|0:10
|Load User Preset #3
|} 
===Index 6.X - Sound Type Volumes===
Index 6 is used for sound type volume control. To change the volume of a sound type, start by setting CV 201 to 6 to select the Sound Type Volumes Index. CV 202 is used to set the sound type Volume Level as a percentage from 0 to 100%. Values above 100 are invalid and must not be used. Use CV 204 to select the sound type. Refer to the table below.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
|''NOTE: For this index, CV 203 is not used and is irrelevant. A value of 0 in 203 should be used.''
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
|''NOTE: In Version 4.6, new sound types were added (starting at 26), which changes the CV204 value for Sound Type Selection. Refer to the table below.''
|}'''Note: it is highly recommended that you use [[Audio Assist®|Audio Assist]] to change sound type volumes, as it requires much less effort and no lookup tables!'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 6 "Sound Type Volume Control"
!CV201
!CV202
!CV204
!Sound Type
!Default
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|1
|Air Pump
|45
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|2
|Ash Dump
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|3
|Bell
|40
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|4
|Blow Down
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|5
|Blower
|20
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|6
|Brake Release
|30
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|7
|Brake Squeal
|50
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|8
|Chuff
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|9
|Coupler Clank
|40
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|10
|Cylinder Cocks
|40
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|11
|Power Reverser
|30
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|12
|Whistle Forward Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|13
|Generator
|20
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|14
|Idling Sounds
|10
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|15
|Injectors
|20
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|16
|Johnson Bar Down
|15
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|17
|Johnson Bar Up
|15
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|20
|Whistle Reverse Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|21
|Rod Clank
|25
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|23
|Safeties
|60
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|24
|Coal Shoveling
|15
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|25
|Snifter Valve
|20
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|26
|Whistle Stop Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|27
|Water Filling
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|28
|Playable (Long) Whistle
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|29
|Whistle Grade X Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|30
|Whistle Short Blast
|100
|-
| colspan="5" |'''Version 4.6 Sound Types (26 and Beyond)'''
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|26
|Arriving Station Announcements '''(V4.6 Only)'''
|80
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|27
|Departing Station Announcements '''(V4.6 Only)'''
|80
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|28
|Whistle Stop Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|29
|Water Filling
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|30
|Playable (Long) Whistle
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|31
|Whistle Grade X Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|32
|Whistle Short Blast
|100
|}
==New Indexed CVs Unique to WOWSteam Version 4.6==
This section includes only the new Sound Options for WOWSteam V4.6 decoders. These Indexed CVs are included within index 4.X but may not be present in Version 4.0 or have been modified for Version 4.6
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 4.x "Sound Options" For Version 4.6
!Indexed CV
!Description
!
|-
| colspan="3" |NOTE: ALL OF THE INDEXED CV NUMBERS LISTED ABOVE IN THE SAME PRIMARY INDEX (4:X) STILL APPLY. THE CVs LISTED IN THIS TABLE ARE ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE PREVIOUS TABLE
|-
|4:12
|Automatic Sounds Selection
|(0)* Snifter Valves
(1)* Rod Clank

(2)* Idling Sound

(3) Enable Automatic Bell '''| VERSION 4.6 ONLY not used in V4.0 and older'''

(4) Enable Automatic Forward Whistle Quill

(5) Enable Automatic Reverse Whistle Quill

(6) Enable Automatic Stop Whistle Quill

(7)* Enable Direction Change Sound (power reverser)

(8)* Enable Random Sound 1

(9)* Enable Random Sound 2

(10)* Enable Random Sound 3

(11)* Enable Random Sound 4

(12) Disable DCC Mode Auto Bell in Reverse (''Note:'' ''This feature was implemented in decoders manufactured on or after September 12th 2024'')

(12-15) NU

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Default is all on except Automatic Whistles and Bell

'''Default (XXX01111 10000111) = 3975 (15:135)'''
|-
|4:15
|DC Mode Sounds Selection
|(0)* DC mode automatic bell enabled
(1)* DC mode Forward Sound

(2)* DC mode Reverse Sound

(3)* DC mode stop sound

(4)* DC mode quill enabled

(5-15) NU

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Default is all on.

'''Default (XXXXXXXX XXX11111) = 31 (X:31)'''
|-
|4:41
|DC Mode Chuff Volume
|Sets the chuff volume level while in DC mode. If you are using a high power speaker and an power pack with poor regulation, loud chuffs can cause a significant drop in voltage. Lowering the maximum chuff volume can alleviate this issue.
'''Default = 5888'''
|-
|4:43
|DC Mode Start Voltage - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 2400'''
|-
|4:44
|DC Mode Bell Cutout Voltage - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 2525'''
|-
|4:45
|Automatic Bell Cutout Speed
|Speed step (of 126) at and above which the DCC Mode Auto Bell will not play (when enabled). Valid range of values is 2 to 126. '''***VERSION 4.6 ONLY***'''
'''Default = 15'''
|-
|4:46
|DC Mode Motor Hysteresis - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 600'''
|-
|4:48
|DC Mode Quill Delta - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 431'''
|-
|4:49
|Track Voltage BEMF Offset Factor
|'''Default = 0'''
|-
|4:54
|DC Mode Max ADC Value - Regulated Supply Mode
|Sets the expected maximum ADC value the decoder can expect to see when running in Analog mode. This gives the decoder a range that can be used to determine which speed to go depending on the track voltage. By default=, this CV is set to the maximum resolution size, which means the decoder will max out at about 14.5V on the rails. This CV will not help for DC power packs with higher max outputs than 15V, but for max outputs below 15V, the speed step range can be tuned; additionally, going above the ADC range, or increasing this CV, can limit the speed step at full throttle. This often does sound nicer, and gives more of a range in the "nice chuff rate zone" where speed is limited but enjoy-ability is increased.
Range of values is 0-4250. Recommended absolute minimum value is 2800.

''This CV MUST NOT be less than or equal to the Motor Start Voltage''

'''Default = 4250 (16:154)'''
|-
|4:66
|DC Mode Start Voltage - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 2816'''
|-
|4:67
|DC Mode Motor Hysteresis - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 1250'''
|-
|4:68
|DC Mode Motor Hysteresis - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 12'''
|-
|4:69
|DC Mode Bell Cutout Voltage - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 2500'''
|-
|4:70
|DC Mode Quill Delta - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 1000'''
|-
|4:72
|DC Mode Speed Step Hysteresis - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 8'''
|}

[[Category:Indexed CV]]
[[Category:Technical Support]]

2024-10-18T21:20:49Z

TCSDanM: dcc auto bell cutout speed

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{{:WOWSound Version 4 Indexed CV's}}

==List of WOWSteam Version 4 Indexed CV's==

===Index 1:X - Sound Button Remapping===
Set CV 201 and CV 202 to a value shown in the table below to select a button to map a sound to. Then, use CV 203 and CV 204 to select the sound you would like to map to the button.

'''Note: it is highly recommended that you use [[Audio Assist®|Audio Assist]] to remap sound functions, as it requires much less effort and no lookup tables!'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 1.X "Sound Button Remapping"
!Indexed CV
!Description
|-
|1:0
|Function Button 0 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:1
|Function Button 1 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:2
|Function Button 2 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:3
|Function Button 3 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:4
|Function Button 4 Sound Mapping
|-
|(...)
|
|-
|1:28
|Function Button 28 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:29
|Random Sound 1 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:30
|Random Sound 2 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:31
|Random Sound 3 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:32
|Random Sound 4 Sound Mapping
|}

===Index 3:X - Individual Chuff Timings===
Set CV 201 to 3, and CV 202 to a value between 1 and 126 to select a speed step. Then, use CV 203 and CV 204 to set the chuff timing. The higher the value, the more quickly you will hear a chuff during the rotation of the motor.

'''Note: This is an advanced feature which is made easier with a graphical user interface such as JMRI.''' These settings can be done in real-time using mainline programming, and often require a lot of trial-and-error to get right. You may consider the use of a CAM to trigger your chuffs for prefectly-timed chuff sounds.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 3.X "Individual Chuff Timing"
!Indexed CV
!Description
|-
|3:1
|Speed Step 1 Chuff Timing
|-
|3:2
|Speed Step 2 Chuff Timing
|-
|(...)
|
|-
|3:126
|Speed Step 126 Chuff Timing
|}

===Index 4:X - Sound Options===
This is the primary index which holds most of the configuration options for the WOWSound decoder, especially those pertaining to how the decoder operates.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 4.x "Sound Options"
!Indexed CV
!Name/Feature
!Description
|-
|4:1
|Cylinder Cox Shut-off Speed Step
|Above this speed step (of 128), the Cylinder Cocks sound will stop playing, either when turned on automatically or manually. Range of values is 0-126. A value of 0 will never allow the cylinder cocks to play; a value of 126 will never cut out the cylinder cocks automatically (must be turned off with button).

'''Default = 16'''
|-
|4:2
|Random Sound Channel #1 Frequency
|Random Sound Channel 1 is reserved for the Air Pump/Air Compressor. Higher values = higher frequency of playing.
'''Default = 215'''
|-
|4:3
|Random Sound Channel #2 Frequency
|Higher values = higher frequency of playing.

'''Default = 96'''
|-
|4:4
|Random Sound Channel #3 Frequency
|Higher values = higher frequency of playing.

'''Default = 64'''
|-
|4:5
|Random Sound Channel #4 Frequency
|Higher values = higher frequency of playing.

'''Default = 1'''
|-
|4:6
|Random Sounds Overall Frequency
|Higher values = lower frequency of playing.

'''Default = 768 (3:0)'''
|-
|4:7
|Random Sounds Cut-out Speed Step
|When the locomotive is moving above this speed step (of 128), the Random Sounds will not play.

'''Default = 15'''
|-
|4:8
|Rotate Whistle Pointer / Whistle Set Selection
|Uses CV 204 to select the Whistle Type from the List of Sounds.
|-
|4:9
|(Not Used)
|
|-
|4:10
|Master Volume
|
|-
|4:11
|Chuff Set Selection
|Uses CV 204 to select the Chuff Set number from the List of Sounds.
|-
|4:12
|Automatic Sounds Selection
|(0)* Snifter Valves
(1)* Rod Clank

(2)* Idling Sound

(3) Enable Automatic Bell '''| VERSION 4.6 ONLY not used in V4.0 and older'''

(4) Enable Automatic Forward Whistle Quill

(5) Enable Automatic Reverse Whistle Quill

(6) Enable Automatic Stop Whistle Quill

(7)* Enable Direction Change Sound (power reverser)

(8)* Enable Random Sound 1

(9)* Enable Random Sound 2

(10)* Enable Random Sound 3

(11)* Enable Random Sound 4

(12) Disable DCC Mode Auto Bell in Reverse (''Note:'' ''This feature was implemented in decoders manufactured on or after September 12th 2024'')

(12-15) NU

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Default is all on except Automatic Whistles and Bell

'''Default (XXXX1111 10000111) = 3975 (15:135)'''
|-
|4:13
|Brake Grinding Noise Start Speed
|Speed step at which "squeals" stop and "grinding" starts while braking. Brake grinding noises are sounds more accurate to low speeds and heavy brake application.
Range of Values is 0-126. A Value of 0 disables brake grinding and only uses brake squeal.

'''Default = 15'''
|-
|4:14
|Dual-Enabled Functions
|For functions F0F-F12, set bit to have a function button available in both Light Mode and Sound Mode.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Default is F0F, F0R, and F8 (mute) dual-enabled.

'''Default (XXX00010 00000011) = 515 (2:3)'''
|-
|4:15
|''WOWSteam V4.6 ONLY''
|''See Below''
|-
|4:16
|Chuff Rate Overall Adjustment
|Percentage of adjustment to increase or decrease the chuff rate at all speed steps. Valid range of values is 1-200
'''Default = 100 (X:100)'''
|-
|4:17
|Rod Clank Set Selection
|Determines which set of Rod clank sounds are played. The number of Rod Clank sound sets is determined by the Sound List.
|-
|4:18
|Cylinder Cox Auto Turn-on Time
|Sets how long the locomotive must be stationary before the cylinder cox will come on automatically the next time the locomotive starts moving.
Valid Range of values 1 - 65535

'''Default = 256 (1:0)'''
|-
|4:19
|User Options
|(0) Enable CAM
(1) (Not Used)

(2) Enable Mute on startup

(3)* Allow Articulated Chuff to Slip

(4)* Enable Rotate whistle/bell Audio feedback

(5)* Enable Light Mode/Sound Mode Audio feedback

(6)* Enable Audio auto shutoff timer

(7)* "Momentary F2" - Improves performance while in Audio Assist with some throttles.

(8) Enable Articulated Chuff

(9) (Not Used)

(10) Reverse Directional Whistles

(11)* Enable Power Braking

(12)* Enable Momentum Mode Audio Feedback

(13)* Enable Johnson Bar Audio Feedback

(14) ''Enable "Function Pagination" |'' WOWSteam Version 4.6 ONLY

(15) [reserved]

'''*Default (X0111000 11111000) = 14584 (56:248)'''
|-
|4:20
|Articulated Chuff Slip Rate
|Determines how frequently articulated chuffs slip in and out of sync. The higher the number the more frequently it happens.
Valid values are 0-255

'''Default = 240 (X:240)'''
|-
|4:21
|Automatic Audio Shut-off Timer
|This feature will automatically mute the decoder after the set period of time. To completely disable this feature, see Index 4:19 "User Options." This feature will extend the life of your decoder by muting the sound when stationary without any user input received. A value of 256 equals approximately three minutes.
Valid range of values is 1-65535

'''Default = 1200 (4:176) - Approximately 15 Minutes'''
|-
|4:22
|''Not Used''
|
|-
|4:23
|Minimum Chuff Volume
|This setting will set the minimum volume the chuff volume can fall to, regardless of the BEMF/load. Changing this setting will prevent the sound from behaving prototypical, but can force the decoder to always "chuff chuff chuff" as long as it is moving.
Valid range of values is 0 - 32767

'''Default = 0 (chuff/throttle can shut off completely)'''
|-
|4:24
|Rotate Bell / Bell Selection
|Uses CV 204 to select the Bell type from the List of Sounds.
|-
|4:25
|Grade Crossing Quill Options
|TCS records multiple grade crossing quills, and puts up to three of them in the decoder. This CV's selection controls which quills will play when the Grade X Quill Button is pressed.
(0)* Short Quill,

(1)* Medium Quill

(2)* Long Quill

(3 - 6) Not used

(7) Randomize Quill Play Order

If a value of zero is entered, the short quill is defaulted to. In order to disable the whistle quill function, the button mapping for Grade X Quill must be overwritten or disabled.

'''Default = 7 (X:7)'''
|-
|4:26
|Cylinder Cox Set
|Determines which set of cox sounds are active
''NOTE: Using CV programming to assign a cylinder cox sound to a button will put the cylinder cocks sound type on that button, but might not set up the correct set. I.E. if you remap the "cylinder cox set 2" sound onto a button, but don't change this CV, that button will play a "cylinder cox set 1" instead. Changing this CV will affect any button or buttons already mapped with the Cylinder Cox sound type.''

Valid values are 1-2

'''Default = 1 (X:1)'''
|-
|4:27
|Idling Sounds Selection
|Determines which "Idling Sounds" sound plays while the locomotive is idle.
Valid values are determined by the Sound List.
|-
|4:28
|''Not Used''
|
|-
|4:29
|Chuff Volume Change Time
|Controls how fast the chuff volume can change from one level to another in response to a change in the load. This setting effectively adds "hysteresis" to the chuff volume if you feel the locomotive's chuff sound response is too sensitive and changes too quickly. A change of "1" adds or subtracts approximately 0.5 milliseconds to the responsiveness. This setting only affects the responsiveness when coasting at a set speed, and does not affect the performance and responsiveness when changing speed. See 4:32 "Chuff Volume Velocity Factor" for more info.
'''Default = 4500 (17:148) | (Approximately 2.25 seconds transition time from min to max)'''
|-
|4:30
|BEMF Low Calibration (Forward)
|
|-
|4:31
|BEMF High Calibration (Forward)
|
|-
|4:32
|Chuff Volume Velocity Factor
|This CV controls the effects accelerating and decelerating have upon the chuff volume. The higher the value the more drastic the change in volume from accelerating and decelerating.

'''Default = 612 (2:100) | (Approximately 0.3 seconds to transition from min to max)'''
|-
|4:33
|BEMF Low Calibration (Reverse)
|
|-
|4:34
|BEMF High Calibration (Reverse)
|
|-
|4:35
|Rod Clank Volume from BEMF
|At the calculated minimum BEMF volume (BEMF Low Calibration) rod clank will be at full volume (rod clank type volume) and will fade away as the load increases. This CV is a percentage above the BEMF Low Calibration value that the rod clank will cut out.
Valid values are 0-100

'''Default = 30 (X:30)'''
|-
|
|
|
|-
|4:42
|Throttle Mode Selection
|0 = Traditional Throttle Mode
1 = Prototype Throttle Mode
This setting controls how the chuff sound behaves:
In "traditional" mode, the chuff volume is constant and determined by the "Chuff" Sound Type Volume. Snifters will play at their maximum programmable volume when the throttle is shut off, rod clank will not play at all.

In "Prototype" throttle mode, the chuff volume is determined by the velocity, speed, BEMF/load, and calibration settings. The snifter valve and rod clank volume are also controlled dynamically by prototype throttle mode. Snifters will play when the throttle is deemed to be "off" and rod clank will start playing when the throttle is deemed to be appropriate (See Index 4:35)

'''Default = 1 (Prototype Throttle Mode)'''
|-
|4:43-4:44
|''Not Used''
|
|-
|4:45
|DCC Mode Auto Bell Cutout Speed
|Speed step (of 126) at and above which the DCC Mode Auto Bell will not play when enabled. Valid range of values is 2 to 126.
'''Default = 15'''
|-
|4:46
|''Not Used''
|
|-
|4:47
|Thermal Overload Limit
|'''***WOW501 ONLY***'''
This CV sets the temperature at which the decoder will trip the thermal overload. It is not recommended to adjust this CV unless otherwise guided to do so by TCS technical support. If the thermal overload is tripping, your decoder is overheating!
|-
|4:48
|DC Mode Quill Delta - Regulated Supply Mode
|Default = 431
|-
|4:49
|''WOWSteam V4.6 ONLY''
|''See Below''
|-
|4:50
|Switching Mode Acceleration
|Default = 5
|-
|4:51
|Switching Mode Deceleration
|Default = 5
|-
|4:52
|Mainline Mode Acceleration
|Default = 20
|-
|4:53
|Mainline Mode Deceleration
|Default = 60
|} 
===Index 5.X - User Preset and Resets===
Set CV 201 and CV 202 to a value shown in the table below to select a button to map a sound to. Then, use the two numbers in the "Value" column to program CV 203 and CV 204. Once CV 204 is written to, the reset will start or preset will be loaded. A few seconds may be required for the operation to complete.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
|''NOTE: It is only possible to save the current decoder settings to a User Preset by using Audio Assist.''
''Loading an un-saved user preset will be the same as performing a factory reset.''
|}'''Note: it is highly recommended that you use [[Audio Assist®|Audio Assist]] to perform these operations, as it requires much less effort and no lookup tables!'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 5 "User Presets and Resets"
!Indexed CV
!Value
!Description
|-
|5:0
|0:2
|Complete Decoder Reset (Factory Reset)
|-
|5:0
|0:3
|Reset Sound Button Mappings Only
|-
|5:0
|0:4
|Reset Volumes of all Individual Sounds
|-
|5:0
|0:5
|Reset All Chuff Timing Values
|-
|5:0
|0:6
|Reset all Sound CVs (Index 4.x)
|-
|5:0
|0:7
|Reset Volumes of all Sound Types
|-
|5:0
|0:8
|Load User Preset #1
|-
|5:0
|0:9
|Load User Preset #2
|-
|5:0
|0:10
|Load User Preset #3
|} 
===Index 6.X - Sound Type Volumes===
Index 6 is used for sound type volume control. To change the volume of a sound type, start by setting CV 201 to 6 to select the Sound Type Volumes Index. CV 202 is used to set the sound type Volume Level as a percentage from 0 to 100%. Values above 100 are invalid and must not be used. Use CV 204 to select the sound type. Refer to the table below.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
|''NOTE: For this index, CV 203 is not used and is irrelevant. A value of 0 in 203 should be used.''
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
|''NOTE: In Version 4.6, new sound types were added (starting at 26), which changes the CV204 value for Sound Type Selection. Refer to the table below.''
|}'''Note: it is highly recommended that you use [[Audio Assist®|Audio Assist]] to change sound type volumes, as it requires much less effort and no lookup tables!'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 6 "Sound Type Volume Control"
!CV201
!CV202
!CV204
!Sound Type
!Default
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|1
|Air Pump
|45
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|2
|Ash Dump
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|3
|Bell
|40
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|4
|Blow Down
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|5
|Blower
|20
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|6
|Brake Release
|30
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|7
|Brake Squeal
|50
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|8
|Chuff
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|9
|Coupler Clank
|40
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|10
|Cylinder Cocks
|40
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|11
|Power Reverser
|30
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|12
|Whistle Forward Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|13
|Generator
|20
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|14
|Idling Sounds
|10
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|15
|Injectors
|20
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|16
|Johnson Bar Down
|15
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|17
|Johnson Bar Up
|15
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|20
|Whistle Reverse Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|21
|Rod Clank
|25
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|23
|Safeties
|60
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|24
|Coal Shoveling
|15
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|25
|Snifter Valve
|20
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|26
|Whistle Stop Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|27
|Water Filling
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|28
|Playable (Long) Whistle
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|29
|Whistle Grade X Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|30
|Whistle Short Blast
|100
|-
| colspan="5" |'''Version 4.6 Sound Types (26 and Beyond)'''
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|26
|Arriving Station Announcements '''(V4.6 Only)'''
|80
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|27
|Departing Station Announcements '''(V4.6 Only)'''
|80
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|28
|Whistle Stop Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|29
|Water Filling
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|30
|Playable (Long) Whistle
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|31
|Whistle Grade X Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|32
|Whistle Short Blast
|100
|}
==New Indexed CV's Unique to WOWSteam Version 4.6==
This section includes only the new Sound Options for WOWSteam V4.6 decoders. These Indexed CV's are included within index 4.X but are not present in Version 4.0 or older WOWSteam decoders.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 4.X "Sound Options" (NEW!)
!Indexed CV
!Description
!
|-
| colspan="3" |NOTE: ALL OF THE INDEXED CV NUMBERS LISTED ABOVE IN THE SAME PRIMARY INDEX (4:X) STILL APPLY. THE CV'S LISTED IN THIS TABLE ARE ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE PREVIOUS TABLE
|-
|4:15
|DC Mode Sounds Selection
|(0)* DC mode automatic bell enabled
(1)* DC mode Forward Sound

(2)* DC mode Reverse Sound

(3)* DC mode stop sound

(4)* DC mode quill enabled

(5-15) NU

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Default is all on.

'''Default (XXXXXXXX XXX11111) = 31 (X:31)'''
|-
|4:41
|DC Mode Chuff Volume
|Sets the chuff volume level while in DC mode. If you are using a high power speaker and an power pack with poor regulation, loud chuffs can cause a significant drop in voltage. Lowering the maximum chuff volume can alleviate this issue.
'''Default = 5888'''
|-
|4:43
|DC Mode Start Voltage - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 2400'''
|-
|4:44
|DC Mode Bell Cutout Voltage - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 2525'''
|-
|4:45
|Automatic Bell Cutout Speed
|DCC speed step above which the bell will stop playing (when enabled to play automatically).
'''Default = 15'''
|-
|4:46
|DC Mode Motor Hysteresis - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 600'''
|-
|4:48
|DC Mode Quill Delta - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 431'''
|-
|4:49
|Track Voltage BEMF Offset Factor
|'''Default = 0'''
|-
|4:54
|DC Mode Max ADC Value - Regulated Supply Mode
|Sets the expected maximum ADC value the decoder can expect to see when running in Analog mode. This gives the decoder a range that can be used to determine which speed to go depending on the track voltage. By default=, this CV is set to the maximum resolution size, which means the decoder will max out at about 14.5V on the rails. This CV will not help for DC power packs with higher max outputs than 15V, but for max outputs below 15V, the speed step range can be tuned; additionally, going above the ADC range, or increasing this CV, can limit the speed step at full throttle. This often does sound nicer, and gives more of a range in the "nice chuff rate zone" where speed is limited but enjoy-ability is increased.
Range of values is 0-4250. Recommended absolute minimum value is 2800.

''This CV MUST NOT be less than or equal to the Motor Start Voltage''

'''Default = 4250 (16:154)'''
|-
|4:66
|DC Mode Start Voltage - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 2816'''
|-
|4:67
|DC Mode Motor Hysteresis - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 1250'''
|-
|4:68
|DC Mode Motor Hysteresis - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 12'''
|-
|4:69
|DC Mode Bell Cutout Voltage - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 2500'''
|-
|4:70
|DC Mode Quill Delta - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 1000'''
|-
|4:72
|DC Mode Speed Step Hysteresis - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 8'''
|}

[[Category:Indexed CV]]
[[Category:Technical Support]]

WOWDiesel Version 4 Indexed CV's

2024-10-18T20:09:16Z

TCSDanM: added dcc auto bell

WOWSteam Version 4 Indexed CV's

2024-10-17T22:41:40Z

TCSDanM: fixed sound type numbers for volume groups (was wrong)

==WARNING - THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION -==
Some information on this page has yet to be entered, and is missing! We are working to fill out the rest of this page as quickly as possible. Please pardon the mess, and watch your step!
{{:WOWSound Version 4 Indexed CV's}}

==List of WOWSteam Version 4 Indexed CV's==

===Index 1:X - Sound Button Remapping===
Set CV 201 and CV 202 to a value shown in the table below to select a button to map a sound to. Then, use CV 203 and CV 204 to select the sound you would like to map to the button.

'''Note: it is highly recommended that you use [[Audio Assist®|Audio Assist]] to remap sound functions, as it requires much less effort and no lookup tables!'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 1.X "Sound Button Remapping"
!Indexed CV
!Description
|-
|1:0
|Function Button 0 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:1
|Function Button 1 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:2
|Function Button 2 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:3
|Function Button 3 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:4
|Function Button 4 Sound Mapping
|-
|(...)
|
|-
|1:28
|Function Button 28 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:29
|Random Sound 1 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:30
|Random Sound 2 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:31
|Random Sound 3 Sound Mapping
|-
|1:32
|Random Sound 4 Sound Mapping
|}

===Index 3:X - Individual Chuff Timings===
Set CV 201 to 3, and CV 202 to a value between 1 and 126 to select a speed step. Then, use CV 203 and CV 204 to set the chuff timing. The higher the value, the more quickly you will hear a chuff during the rotation of the motor.

'''Note: This is an advanced feature which is made easier with a graphical user interface such as JMRI.''' These settings can be done in real-time using mainline programming, and often require a lot of trial-and-error to get right. You may consider the use of a CAM to trigger your chuffs for prefectly-timed chuff sounds.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 3.X "Individual Chuff Timing"
!Indexed CV
!Description
|-
|3:1
|Speed Step 1 Chuff Timing
|-
|3:2
|Speed Step 2 Chuff Timing
|-
|(...)
|
|-
|3:126
|Speed Step 126 Chuff Timing
|}

===Index 4:X - Sound Options===
This is the primary index which holds most of the configuration options for the WOWSound decoder, especially those pertaining to how the decoder operates.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 4.x "Sound Options"
!Indexed CV
!Name/Feature
!Description
|-
|4:1
|Cylinder Cox Shut-off Speed Step
|Above this speed step (of 128), the Cylinder Cocks sound will stop playing, either when turned on automatically or manually. Range of values is 0-126. A value of 0 will never allow the cylinder cocks to play; a value of 126 will never cut out the cylinder cocks automatically (must be turned off with button).

'''Default = 16'''
|-
|4:2
|Random Sound Channel #1 Frequency
|Random Sound Channel 1 is reserved for the Air Pump/Air Compressor. Higher values = higher frequency of playing.
'''Default = 215'''
|-
|4:3
|Random Sound Channel #2 Frequency
|Higher values = higher frequency of playing.

'''Default = 96'''
|-
|4:4
|Random Sound Channel #3 Frequency
|Higher values = higher frequency of playing.

'''Default = 64'''
|-
|4:5
|Random Sound Channel #4 Frequency
|Higher values = higher frequency of playing.

'''Default = 1'''
|-
|4:6
|Random Sounds Overall Frequency
|Higher values = lower frequency of playing.

'''Default = 768 (3:0)'''
|-
|4:7
|Random Sounds Cut-out Speed Step
|When the locomotive is moving above this speed step (of 128), the Random Sounds will not play.

'''Default = 15'''
|-
|4:8
|Rotate Whistle Pointer / Whistle Set Selection
|Uses CV 204 to select the Whistle Type from the List of Sounds.
|-
|4:9
|(Not Used)
|
|-
|4:10
|Master Volume
|
|-
|4:11
|Chuff Set Selection
|Uses CV 204 to select the Chuff Set number from the List of Sounds.
|-
|4:12
|Automatic Sounds Selection
|(0)* Snifter Valves
(1)* Rod Clank

(2)* Idling Sound

(3) Enable Automatic Bell '''| VERSION 4.6 ONLY not used in V4.0 and older'''

(4) Enable Automatic Forward Whistle Quill

(5) Enable Automatic Reverse Whistle Quill

(6) Enable Automatic Stop Whistle Quill

(7)* Enable Direction Change Sound (power reverser)

(8)* Enable Random Sound 1

(9)* Enable Random Sound 2

(10)* Enable Random Sound 3

(11)* Enable Random Sound 4

(12-15) NU

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Default is all on except Automatic Whistles and Bell

'''Default (XXXX1111 10000111) = 3975 (15:135)'''
|-
|4:13
|Brake Grinding Noise Start Speed
|Speed step at which "squeals" stop and "grinding" starts while braking. Brake grinding noises are sounds more accurate to low speeds and heavy brake application.
Range of Values is 0-126. A Value of 0 disables brake grinding and only uses brake squeal.

'''Default = 15'''
|-
|4:14
|Dual-Enabled Functions
|For functions F0F-F12, set bit to have a function button available in both Light Mode and Sound Mode.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Default is F0F, F0R, and F8 (mute) dual-enabled.

'''Default (XXX00010 00000011) = 515 (2:3)'''
|-
|4:15
|''WOWSteam V4.6 ONLY''
|''See Below''
|-
|4:16
|Chuff Rate Overall Adjustment
|Percentage of adjustment to increase or decrease the chuff rate at all speed steps. Valid range of values is 1-200
'''Default = 100 (X:100)'''
|-
|4:17
|Rod Clank Set Selection
|Determines which set of Rod clank sounds are played. The number of Rod Clank sound sets is determined by the Sound List.
|-
|4:18
|Cylinder Cox Auto Turn-on Time
|Sets how long the locomotive must be stationary before the cylinder cox will come on automatically the next time the locomotive starts moving.
Valid Range of values 1 - 65535

'''Default = 256 (1:0)'''
|-
|4:19
|User Options
|(0) Enable CAM
(1) (Not Used)

(2) Enable Mute on startup

(3)* Allow Articulated Chuff to Slip

(4)* Enable Rotate whistle/bell Audio feedback

(5)* Enable Light Mode/Sound Mode Audio feedback

(6)* Enable Audio auto shutoff timer

(7)* "Momentary F2" - Improves performance while in Audio Assist with some throttles.

(8) Enable Articulated Chuff

(9) (Not Used)

(10) Reverse Directional Whistles

(11)* Enable Power Braking

(12)* Enable Momentum Mode Audio Feedback

(13)* Enable Johnson Bar Audio Feedback

(14) ''Enable "Function Pagination" |'' WOWSteam Version 4.6 ONLY

(15) [reserved]

'''*Default (X0111000 11111000) = 14584 (56:248)'''
|-
|4:20
|Articulated Chuff Slip Rate
|Determines how frequently articulated chuffs slip in and out of sync. The higher the number the more frequently it happens.
Valid values are 0-255

'''Default = 240 (X:240)'''
|-
|4:21
|Automatic Audio Shut-off Timer
|This feature will automatically mute the decoder after the set period of time. To completely disable this feature, see Index 4:19 "User Options." This feature will extend the life of your decoder by muting the sound when stationary without any user input received. A value of 256 equals approximately three minutes.
Valid range of values is 1-65535

'''Default = 1200 (4:176) - Approximately 15 Minutes'''
|-
|4:22
|''Not Used''
|
|-
|4:23
|Minimum Chuff Volume
|This setting will set the minimum volume the chuff volume can fall to, regardless of the BEMF/load. Changing this setting will prevent the sound from behaving prototypical, but can force the decoder to always "chuff chuff chuff" as long as it is moving.
Valid range of values is 0 - 32767

'''Default = 0 (chuff/throttle can shut off completely)'''
|-
|4:24
|Rotate Bell / Bell Selection
|Uses CV 204 to select the Bell type from the List of Sounds.
|-
|4:25
|Grade Crossing Quill Options
|TCS records multiple grade crossing quills, and puts up to three of them in the decoder. This CV's selection controls which quills will play when the Grade X Quill Button is pressed.
(0)* Short Quill,

(1)* Medium Quill

(2)* Long Quill

(3 - 6) Not used

(7) Randomize Quill Play Order

If a value of zero is entered, the short quill is defaulted to. In order to disable the whistle quill function, the button mapping for Grade X Quill must be overwritten or disabled.

'''Default = 7 (X:7)'''
|-
|4:26
|Cylinder Cox Set
|Determines which set of cox sounds are active
''NOTE: Using CV programming to assign a cylinder cox sound to a button will put the cylinder cocks sound type on that button, but might not set up the correct set. I.E. if you remap the "cylinder cox set 2" sound onto a button, but don't change this CV, that button will play a "cylinder cox set 1" instead. Changing this CV will affect any button or buttons already mapped with the Cylinder Cox sound type.''

Valid values are 1-2

'''Default = 1 (X:1)'''
|-
|4:27
|Idling Sounds Selection
|Determines which "Idling Sounds" sound plays while the locomotive is idle.
Valid values are determined by the Sound List.
|-
|4:28
|''Not Used''
|
|-
|4:29
|Chuff Volume Change Time
|Controls how fast the chuff volume can change from one level to another in response to a change in the load. This setting effectively adds "hysteresis" to the chuff volume if you feel the locomotive's chuff sound response is too sensitive and changes too quickly. A change of "1" adds or subtracts approximately 0.5 milliseconds to the responsiveness. This setting only affects the responsiveness when coasting at a set speed, and does not affect the performance and responsiveness when changing speed. See 4:32 "Chuff Volume Velocity Factor" for more info.
'''Default = 4500 (17:148) | (Approximately 2.25 seconds transition time from min to max)'''
|-
|4:30
|BEMF Low Calibration (Forward)
|
|-
|4:31
|BEMF High Calibration (Forward)
|
|-
|4:32
|Chuff Volume Velocity Factor
|This CV controls the effects accelerating and decelerating have upon the chuff volume. The higher the value the more drastic the change in volume from accelerating and decelerating.

'''Default = 612 (2:100) | (Approximately 0.3 seconds to transition from min to max)'''
|-
|4:33
|BEMF Low Calibration (Reverse)
|
|-
|4:34
|BEMF High Calibration (Reverse)
|
|-
|4:35
|Rod Clank Volume from BEMF
|At the calculated minimum BEMF volume (BEMF Low Calibration) rod clank will be at full volume (rod clank type volume) and will fade away as the load increases. This CV is a percentage above the BEMF Low Calibration value that the rod clank will cut out.
Valid values are 0-100

'''Default = 30 (X:30)'''
|-
|
|
|
|-
|4:42
|Throttle Mode Selection
|0 = Traditional Throttle Mode
1 = Prototype Throttle Mode
This setting controls how the chuff sound behaves:
In "traditional" mode, the chuff volume is constant and determined by the "Chuff" Sound Type Volume. Snifters will play at their maximum programmable volume when the throttle is shut off, rod clank will not play at all.

In "Prototype" throttle mode, the chuff volume is determined by the velocity, speed, BEMF/load, and calibration settings. The snifter valve and rod clank volume are also controlled dynamically by prototype throttle mode. Snifters will play when the throttle is deemed to be "off" and rod clank will start playing when the throttle is deemed to be appropriate (See Index 4:35)

'''Default = 1 (Prototype Throttle Mode)'''
|-
|4:43-4:46
|''Not Used''
|
|-
|4:47
|Thermal Overload Limit
|'''***WOW501 ONLY***'''
This CV sets the temperature at which the decoder will trip the thermal overload. It is not recommended to adjust this CV unless otherwise guided to do so by TCS technical support. If the thermal overload is tripping, your decoder is overheating!
|-
|4:48
|DC Mode Quill Delta - Regulated Supply Mode
|Default = 431
|-
|4:49
|''WOWSteam V4.6 ONLY''
|''See Below''
|-
|4:50
|Switching Mode Acceleration
|Default = 5
|-
|4:51
|Switching Mode Deceleration
|Default = 5
|-
|4:52
|Mainline Mode Acceleration
|Default = 20
|-
|4:53
|Mainline Mode Deceleration
|Default = 60
|} 
===Index 5.X - User Preset and Resets===
Set CV 201 and CV 202 to a value shown in the table below to select a button to map a sound to. Then, use the two numbers in the "Value" column to program CV 203 and CV 204. Once CV 204 is written to, the reset will start or preset will be loaded. A few seconds may be required for the operation to complete.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
|''NOTE: It is only possible to save the current decoder settings to a User Preset by using Audio Assist.''
''Loading an un-saved user preset will be the same as performing a factory reset.''
|}'''Note: it is highly recommended that you use [[Audio Assist®|Audio Assist]] to perform these operations, as it requires much less effort and no lookup tables!'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 5 "User Presets and Resets"
!Indexed CV
!Value
!Description
|-
|5:0
|0:2
|Complete Decoder Reset (Factory Reset)
|-
|5:0
|0:3
|Reset Sound Button Mappings Only
|-
|5:0
|0:4
|Reset Volumes of all Individual Sounds
|-
|5:0
|0:5
|Reset All Chuff Timing Values
|-
|5:0
|0:6
|Reset all Sound CVs (Index 4.x)
|-
|5:0
|0:7
|Reset Volumes of all Sound Types
|-
|5:0
|0:8
|Load User Preset #1
|-
|5:0
|0:9
|Load User Preset #2
|-
|5:0
|0:10
|Load User Preset #3
|} 
===Index 6.X - Sound Type Volumes===
Index 6 is used for sound type volume control. To change the volume of a sound type, start by setting CV 201 to 6 to select the Sound Type Volumes Index. CV 202 is used to set the sound type Volume Level as a percentage from 0 to 100%. Values above 100 are invalid and must not be used. Use CV 204 to select the sound type. Refer to the table below.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
|''NOTE: For this index, CV 203 is not used and is irrelevant. A value of 0 in 203 should be used.''
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
|''NOTE: In Version 4.6, new sound types were added (starting at 26), which changes the CV204 value for Sound Type Selection. Refer to the table below.''
|}'''Note: it is highly recommended that you use [[Audio Assist®|Audio Assist]] to change sound type volumes, as it requires much less effort and no lookup tables!'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 6 "Sound Type Volume Control"
!CV201
!CV202
!CV204
!Sound Type
!Default
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|1
|Air Pump
|45
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|2
|Ash Dump
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|3
|Bell
|40
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|4
|Blow Down
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|5
|Blower
|20
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|6
|Brake Release
|30
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|7
|Brake Squeal
|50
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|8
|Chuff
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|9
|Coupler Clank
|40
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|10
|Cylinder Cocks
|40
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|11
|Power Reverser
|30
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|12
|Whistle Forward Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|13
|Generator
|20
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|14
|Idling Sounds
|10
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|15
|Injectors
|20
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|16
|Johnson Bar Down
|15
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|17
|Johnson Bar Up
|15
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|20
|Whistle Reverse Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|21
|Rod Clank
|25
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|23
|Safeties
|60
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|24
|Coal Shoveling
|15
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|25
|Snifter Valve
|20
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|26
|Whistle Stop Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|27
|Water Filling
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|28
|Playable (Long) Whistle
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|29
|Whistle Grade X Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|30
|Whistle Short Blast
|100
|-
| colspan="5" |'''Version 4.6 Sound Types (26 and Beyond)'''
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|26
|Arriving Station Announcements '''(V4.6 Only)'''
|80
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|27
|Departing Station Announcements '''(V4.6 Only)'''
|80
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|28
|Whistle Stop Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|29
|Water Filling
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|30
|Playable (Long) Whistle
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|31
|Whistle Grade X Quill
|100
|-
|6
|[Volume]
|32
|Whistle Short Blast
|100
|}
==New Indexed CV's Unique to WOWSteam Version 4.6==
This section includes only the new Sound Options for WOWSteam V4.6 decoders. These Indexed CV's are included within index 4.X but are not present in Version 4.0 or older WOWSteam decoders.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+TCS Index 4.X "Sound Options" (NEW!)
!Indexed CV
!Description
!
|-
| colspan="3" |NOTE: ALL OF THE INDEXED CV NUMBERS LISTED ABOVE IN THE SAME PRIMARY INDEX (4:X) STILL APPLY. THE CV'S LISTED IN THIS TABLE ARE ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE PREVIOUS TABLE
|-
|4:15
|DC Mode Sounds Selection
|(0)* DC mode automatic bell enabled
(1)* DC mode Forward Sound

(2)* DC mode Reverse Sound

(3)* DC mode stop sound

(4)* DC mode quill enabled

(5-15) NU

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Default is all on.

'''Default (XXXXXXXX XXX11111) = 31 (X:31)'''
|-
|4:41
|DC Mode Chuff Volume
|Sets the chuff volume level while in DC mode. If you are using a high power speaker and an power pack with poor regulation, loud chuffs can cause a significant drop in voltage. Lowering the maximum chuff volume can alleviate this issue.
'''Default = 5888'''
|-
|4:43
|DC Mode Start Voltage - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 2400'''
|-
|4:44
|DC Mode Bell Cutout Voltage - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 2525'''
|-
|4:45
|Automatic Bell Cutout Speed
|DCC speed step above which the bell will stop playing (when enabled to play automatically).
'''Default = 15'''
|-
|4:46
|DC Mode Motor Hysteresis - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 600'''
|-
|4:48
|DC Mode Quill Delta - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 431'''
|-
|4:49
|Track Voltage BEMF Offset Factor
|'''Default = 0'''
|-
|4:54
|DC Mode Max ADC Value - Regulated Supply Mode
|Sets the expected maximum ADC value the decoder can expect to see when running in Analog mode. This gives the decoder a range that can be used to determine which speed to go depending on the track voltage. By default=, this CV is set to the maximum resolution size, which means the decoder will max out at about 14.5V on the rails. This CV will not help for DC power packs with higher max outputs than 15V, but for max outputs below 15V, the speed step range can be tuned; additionally, going above the ADC range, or increasing this CV, can limit the speed step at full throttle. This often does sound nicer, and gives more of a range in the "nice chuff rate zone" where speed is limited but enjoy-ability is increased.
Range of values is 0-4250. Recommended absolute minimum value is 2800.

''This CV MUST NOT be less than or equal to the Motor Start Voltage''

'''Default = 4250 (16:154)'''
|-
|4:66
|DC Mode Start Voltage - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 2816'''
|-
|4:67
|DC Mode Motor Hysteresis - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 1250'''
|-
|4:68
|DC Mode Motor Hysteresis - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 12'''
|-
|4:69
|DC Mode Bell Cutout Voltage - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 2500'''
|-
|4:70
|DC Mode Quill Delta - Unregulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 1000'''
|-
|4:72
|DC Mode Speed Step Hysteresis - Regulated Supply Mode
|'''Default = 8'''
|}

[[Category:Indexed CV]]
[[Category:Technical Support]]

WOWSteam Version 4.6 Sound List

2024-10-17T21:49:26Z

TCSDanM: updated chuff set names to match PBB page

==WARNING - THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION -==
Some information on this page has yet to be entered, and is missing! We are working to fill out the rest of this page as quickly as possible. Please pardon the mess, and watch your step!

NOTE: This page can help you to manually program sounds to buttons. Please refer to the [[WOWSteam Version 4 Indexed CV's]] page for more information on the other programming options available in WOWSteam Version 4 decoders.

==WOWSteam Version 4.6 Default Button Mappings==
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="4" |WOWSteam V4.6 Button Mappings
|-
|Function Button
|[[Light Mode and Sound Mode|Sound Mode]]
|[[Light Mode and Sound Mode|Light Mode]]
|[[Dual Enabled Functions|Dual Enabled]]
|-
|0
|Generator
|Lamp 0F / 0R (Directional)
|True
|-
|1
|Bell
|Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 1
|False
|-
|2
|Whistle Long
|Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 2
|False
|-
|3
|Whistle Short
|Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 3
|False
|-
|4
|Grade Crossing Quill
|Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 4
|False
|-
|5
|Cylinder Cox on/off
|Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 5
|False
|-
|6
|Brake Release
|Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 6
|False
|-
|7
|Train Brake (apply)
|
|False
|-
|8
|1x Press Mute/Unmute
2x Press to rotate page

4x Press enter Audio Assist
|
|True
|-
|9
|Rotate
|
|False
|-
|10
|Johnson Bar Up
|
|False
|-
|11
|Johnson Bar Down
|
|False
|-
|12
|Manual Injector
|
|False
|-
|13
|Manual Air Compressor
|
|False
|-
|14
|Blower
|
|False
|-
|15
|Momentum Mode Selection
|
|False
|-
|16
|Idling Sounds On/Off
|
|False
|-
|17
|Shoveling Sound
|
|False
|-
|18
|Blow Down
|
|False
|-
|19
|Ash Dump
|
|False
|-
|20
|Water Fill
|
|False
|-
|21-28
|None
|
|False
|}
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="3" |Random Sound Mapping
|-
|Random Sound
Number
|Sound
Type
|Specific
Sound
|-
|1
|Air Pump
|N&W #611 Air Pump
|-
|2
|Injectors
|N&W #611 Injectors
|-
|3
|Shoveling
|Shoveling Sound 1
|-
|4
|Safeties
|Cass Shay #3 Safety
|}

==WOWSteam V4.6 Sound List==

===Complete List of Sounds===
''To change sound mappings, use indexed CV 1.X See [[WOWSteam Version 4 Indexed CV's]] for more information.''

Set CV 201 to 1. Set CV 202 to the button you want to map a sound to. Then, use CV 203 and CV 204 to select the sound you would like to map to the button.

'''Note: it is highly recommended that you use [[Audio Assist®|Audio Assist]] to remap sound functions, as it requires much less effort and no lookup tables!'''
{| class="wikitable"
!Sound Type
!Sound Number
!High Byte
(CV 203)
!Low Byte
(CV204)
!Sound Name
|-
|Air Pump
|0
|0
|0
|Jeddo #85 Air Pump
|-
| rowspan="12" |
|1
|0
|1
|N&W #611 Air Pump
|-
|2
|0
|2
|Cass #6 Air Pump
|-
|3
|0
|3
|C&T #484 Air Pump 1
|-
|4
|0
|4
|C&T #484 Air Pump 2
|-
|5
|0
|5
|LC #126 Air Pump
|-
|6
|0
|6
|NPR #765 Air Pump
|-
|7
|0
|7
|N&W #475 Air Pump
|-
|8
|0
|8
|#89 Air Pump
|-
|9
|0
|9
|Cab-Fwd Air Pump
|-
|10
|0
|10
|Tweetsie #12 Air Pump
|-
|11
|0
|11
|PRR #634 Air Pump 1
|-
|12
|0
|12
|PRR #634 Air Pump 2
|-
|Ash Dump
|13
|0
|13
|Ash Dump
|-
|Bell *
|14
|0
|14
|
|-
|Blow Down
|65
|0
|65
|Blow Down 1
|-
|
|66
|0
|66
|Blow Down 2
|-
|Blower
|68
|0
|67
|Blower 1
|-
|
|69
|0
|69
|Blower 2
|-
|Brake Release
|70
|0
|70
|Brake Release 1
|-
|
|71
|0
|71
|Brake Release 2
|-
|Brake Squeal
|72
|0
|72
|Brake Squeal *
|-
|Coupler Clank
|9462
|36
|246
|Coupling
|-
|
|9463
|36
|247
|Uncoupling
|-
|Cylinder Cox
|9464
|36
|248
|Cylinder Cox Set 1
|-
|
|9465
|36
|249
|Cylinder Cox Set 2
|-
|Direction Change
|9466
|36
|250
|Power Reverse 1
|-
|Forward Sound *
|9495
|36
|251
|
|-
|
|9496
|36
|252
|
|-
|Generator
|9574
|37
|102
|Dynamo Type 1
|-
| rowspan="2" |
|9575
|37
|103
|Dynamo Type 2
|-
|9576
|37
|104
|Dynamo Type 3
|-
|Idling Sounds
|9577
|37
|105
|Idle Sounds 1
|-
| rowspan="3" |
|9578
|37
|106
|Idle Sounds 2
|-
|9579
|37
|107
|Idle Sounds 3
|-
|9580
|37
|108
|Idle Sounds 4
|-
|Injector
|9581
|37
|109
|N&W #611 Injector
|-
| rowspan="5" |
|9582
|37
|110
|C&T #484 Injector
|-
|9583
|37
|111
|NPR #765 Injector
|-
|9584
|37
|112
|#89 Injector
|-
|9585
|37
|113
|Tweetsie #12 Injector
|-
|9586
|37
|114
|LVC #126 Injector
|-
|Johnson Bar
|9587
|37
|115
|Johnson Bar Down
|-
|
|9588
|37
|116
|Johnson Bar Up
|-
|Momentum
|9589
|37
|117
|[[WOWSound Momentum Function|Momentum Mode]]
|-
|Mute
|9591
|37
|119
|Mute All Sounds
|-
|Reverse Quill *
|9593
|37
|121
|
|-
|Rod Clank *
|0
| colspan="2" rowspan="5" |Use Indexed CV 4:17
|Rod Clank Set 1
|-
| rowspan="4" |
|1
|Rod Clank Set 2
|-
|2
|Rod Clank Set 3
|-
|3
|Shay Gear Clank 1
|-
|4
|Shay Gear Clank 1
|-
|Rotate Feature
|9787
|38
|59
|[[WOWSound Rotate Feature|Rotate Feature]]
|-
|Safeties
|9866
|38
|138
|Safety 1
|-
| rowspan="3" |
|9867
|38
|139
|Safety 2
|-
|9868
|38
|140
|Safety 3
|-
|9869
|38
|141
|Safety 4
|-
|Shoveling Sound
|9870
|38
|142
|Coal Shoveling
|-
|
|9871
|38
|143
|Air Powered Door
|-
|Snifter Valves
|9872
|38
|144
|
|-
|Station Announcements Arriving *
|9874
|38
|146
|
|-
|Station Announcements Departing *
|9880
|38
|152
|
|-
|Stop Quill *
|9886
|38
|158
|Stop Sound
|-
|Water Fill
|9965
|38
|237
|Water Fill Sound
|-
|Whistle Quill (Grade Crossing) *
|10045
|39
|61
|
|-
|Whistle Short Blast *
|10282
|40
|42
|
|}
'''* For sound types marked with this indicator, use this specific sound number to map the sound type to a button, then program the specific sound numbers in the corresponding indexed CV(s) using the tables below:'''

===Chuff Set Selection===
In WOWSteam V4.6, the chuff set can be easily selected on the fly by using the [[WOWSound Rotate Feature|Rotate Feature]].
{| class="wikitable"
!Indexed CV 4:11 Value
!Active Chuff Set
|-
|0
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 1 | 0-4-0ST Vulcan Iron Works (Type 1)</nowiki>
|-
|1
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 2 | K-36 Narrow-Gauge (Type 1)</nowiki>
|-
|2
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 3 | K-36 Narrow-Gauge (Type 2)</nowiki>
|-
|3
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 4 | 4-6-0 Baldwin "Ten-wheeler"</nowiki>
|-
|4
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 5 | 4-6-2 Baldwin "Pacific"</nowiki>
|-
|5
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 6 | 2-8-4 Lima Locomotive Works "Berkshire"</nowiki>
|-
|6
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 7 | 0-4-0ST Narrow-gauge</nowiki>
|-
|7
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 8 | 4-6-0 Rogers Locomotive & Machine Works "Sierra"</nowiki>
|-
|8
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 9 | 2-8-0 Baldwin "Consolidation"</nowiki>
|-
|9
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 10 | 0-4-0T Vulcan Iron Works (Type 1)</nowiki>
|-
|10
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 11 | 3-cylinder Shay</nowiki>
|-
|11
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 12 | 2-8-0 ALCo "Mogul"</nowiki>
|-
|12
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 13 | 0-6-0ST Vulcan Iron Works</nowiki>
|}

===Rod Clank Set Selection===
The rod clank set can be easily selected by using [[Audio Assist®|Audio Assist]].
{| class="wikitable"
!Indexed CV 4:17 Value
!Active Chuff Set
|-
|0
|<nowiki>Rod Clank Set 1 | Cumbrees & Toltec #488 - K-36</nowiki>
|-
|1
|<nowiki>Rod Clank Set 2 | Strasburg #475 - 4-8-0 "Mastodon"</nowiki>
|-
|2
|<nowiki>Rod Clank Set 3 | Tweetsie #12 - 2-8-0 "Ten-wheeler"</nowiki>
|-
|3
|<nowiki>Rod Clank Set 4 | Shay Gear Clank Type 1</nowiki>
|-
|4
|<nowiki>Rod Clank Set 5 | Shay Gear Clank Type 2</nowiki>
|}

===Bell Type Selection Selection===
Modify this indexed CV to change the active bell sound. The bell can be easily selected on the fly by using the [[WOWSound Rotate Feature|Rotate Feature]].
{| class="wikitable"
!Indexed CV 4:24 Value
!Active Bell
|-
|0
|Black River & Western #60
|-
|1
|Cass Shay #3
|-
|2
|C&O Bell (Type 1)
|-
|3
|CSRR Museum #491
|-
|4
|C&T #484 Bell
|-
|5
|Heisler-Class hand-powered Bell
|-
|6
|Replica John Bull hand-powered bell
|-
|7
|Leetonia RR Shay #1
|-
|8
|Lehigh Coal & Navigation #1
|-
|9
|Lehigh Valley Bell (Type 1)
|-
|10
|Lehigh Valley Bell (Type 2)
|-
|11
|N&W #611
|-
|12
|Strasburg RR #89
|-
|13
|Philladelphia & Reading Camelback #592
|-
|14
|PRR H3 #1187 hand-powered bell
|-
|15
|PRR H3 #2846 hand-powered bell
|-
|16
|PRR #7002 hand-powered bell
|-
|17
|PRR Bell
|-
|18
|PRR American #1223 hand-powered bell
|-
|19
|Reading Railroad Bell (Type 1)
|-
|20
|Reading Railroad Bell (Type 2)
|-
|21
|Reading Railroad Bell (Type 3)
|-
|22
|Reading Railroad Bell (Type 4)
|-
|23
|Richland, Fredricksburg & Potomac Bell
|-
|24
|Richmond Pacific SW900 Bell
|-
|25
|Strausburg #475 air-powered Bell
|-
|26
|Strausburg #475 hand-powered Bell
|-
|27
|Strausburg #90 hand-powered Bell
|-
|28
|Strausburg #90 hand-powered bell (Alternate)
|-
|29
|Tweetsie RR Bell 1
|-
|30
|Unknown Bell 1
|-
|31
|Unknown Bell 2
|-
|32
|Virginia Truckee RR #260 hand-powered bell
|-
|33
|Williams Grove RR Bell
|-
|34
|Conrail #2233
|-
|35
|Fairbanks Morse Bell (Type 1)
|-
|36
|Galloping Goose #3 Bell
|-
|37
|GE 45 Tonner Bell
|-
|38
|Western Pacific #2100
|-
|39
|Niles Canyon Mongo Speeder
|-
|40
|PRR GG1
|-
|41
|Quincy RR SW8 #1100
|-
|42
|RSD1 #1956
|-
|43
|RSD12 #2958
|-
|44
|Santa Catalina JLA2 Critter
|-
|45
|Southern Pacific #1423
|-
|46
|Southern Pacific #3100
|-
|47
|Southern Pacific #5472
|-
|48
|Southern Pacific #5623
|-
|49
|Western Pacific #713
|-
|50
|Western Pacific #918D
|}

===Whistle Type Selection===
Modify this indexed CV to change all whistle sound types (Short, Long, Quills) simultaneously. The whistle set can be easily selected on the fly by using the [[WOWSound Rotate Feature|Rotate Feature]].
{| class="wikitable"
!Indexed CV 4:8 Value
!Active Whistle
|-
|0
|Air Chime Corporation #6
|-
|1
|Alamo Michigan Plant Whistle
|-
|2
|American Steam Gauge Single Note
|-
|3
|Santa Fe Original 6-Chime
|-
|4
|Santa Fe Reproduction 6-Chime
|-
|5
|Tweetsie RR Baldwin 3-Chime
|-
|6
|Baltimore & Ohio 3-Chime
|-
|7
|Boston & Maine 6-Chime
|-
|8
|Buffalo Creek & Gauley 3-Chime
|-
|9
|Canadian National 5-Chime
|-
|10
|Canadian Pacific 5-Chime
|-
|11
|Cass Scenic RR Shay #5
|-
|12
|Central NJ 3-Chime
|-
|13
|Chicago Burlington & Quincy RR 3-Chime
|-
|14
|Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago & St. Louis 5-Chime
|-
|15
|Crosby Steam Gauge 6-Chime
|-
|16
|Cumbrees & Toltec #488 K36 5-Chime
|-
|17
|Cumbrees & Toltec #484 K36 5-Chime
|-
|18
|Cumbrees & Toltec #484 K36 5-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|19
|Grand Trunk & Western 6-Chime
|-
|20
|Great Northern RR 5-Chime
|-
|21
|Great Northern RR 5-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|22
|Hancock Air Whistle
|-
|23
|Hancock Air Whistle (Alternate)
|-
|24
|Hancock 3-Chime Short-bell
|-
|25
|Illinois Central Nathan 3-Chime
|-
|26
|Kingsly RR 4-Chime
|-
|27
|Lehigh & New England 3-Chime
|-
|28
|Lehigh Valley RR Crosby 3-Chime
|-
|29
|Lehigh Valley RR Hancock 3-Chime
|-
|30
|Leslie 125 (Air Horn)
|-
|31
|Leslie 200 (Air Horn)
|-
|32
|Louisville & Nashville 3-Chime
|-
|33
|Lunkenheimer Single-note
|-
|34
|Lunkenheimer 3-Chime
|-
|35
|Nathan 5-Chime
|-
|36
|Lehigh Coal #126 Nathan 5-Chime
|-
|37
|Lehigh Coal #126 Nathan 5-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|38
|Nickel Plate Road #765
|-
|39
|Norfolk & Western "Hooter"
|-
|40
|Norfolk & Western Single-chime Long-bell
|-
|41
|Norfolk & Western Single-chime Short-bell
|-
|42
|Norfolk & Western Nathan 3-Chime
|-
|43
|PRR "Banshee"
|-
|44
|PRR 3-Chime
|-
|45
|PRR 3-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|46
|PRR K4 Whistle
|-
|47
|Reading RR "Hooter"
|-
|48
|Reading RR "Hooter" (Alternate)
|-
|49
|Reading RR G2 #179 6-Chime
|-
|50
|Reading Pacific G2 6-Chime
|-
|51
|Reading RR 6-Chime
|-
|52
|Reading RR 6-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|53
|Rio Grande Southern RR #41
|-
|54
|Southern Pacific 5-Chime
|-
|55
|Southern Pacific "Daylight" 6-Chime
|-
|56
|Southern RR Single-Chime
|-
|57
|Southern RR 3-Chime
|-
|58
|Southern RR 6-Chime
|-
|59
|London & North Eastern Crosby 3-Chime
|-
|60
|UK Whistle (Type 1)
|-
|61
|UK Whistle (Type 2)
|-
|62
|UK Whistle (Type 3)
|-
|63
|UK Whistle (Type 4)
|-
|64
|Consett Iron Co. Class A #5
|-
|65
|Consett Iron Co. Class A #5 (Alternate)
|-
|66
|British Single-Chime Whistle
|-
|67
|Unknown Whistle (Type 1)
|-
|68
|Unknown Whistle (Type 2)
|-
|69
|Unknown Whistle (Type 3)
|-
|70
|Unknown Whistle (Type 4)
|-
|71
|Unknown Whistle (Type 5)
|-
|72
|Hancock 3-Chime
|-
|73
|Union Pacific 3-Chime Long-bell
|-
|74
|Wabash 3-Chime
|-
|75
|Wabash 6-Chime
|-
|76
|Western Maryland Decapod #1114 Nathan 3-Chime
|-
|77
|Western Maryland K2 #204 3-Chime
|-
|78
|WW2-Era 3-Chime
|}

==CV Addendum (Standard CV's)==
WOWSteam Version 4.6 follows the 256 NMRA Standard CV's as described in in TCS' [[NMRA Standard CV's|List of Standard CV's]]. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for WOWSteam Version 4.6.
{| class="wikitable"
!CV
!Value
!Description
|-
|#
|#
|...
|}

==CV Addendum (Indexed CV's)==
WOWSteam Version 4.6 follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in TCS' [[WOWSteam Version 4 Indexed CV's|List of Indexed CV's for WOWSteam Version 4]]. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for WOWSteam Version 4.6.
{| class="wikitable"
!CV 201
!CV 202
!CV 203
!CV 204
!Description
|-
|#
|#
|#
|#
|...
|}

WOWSound Box

2024-10-04T21:56:33Z

TCSDanM: updated sound counts to reflect new numbers

{{Infobox product
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Trackside WOWSound
| SKU=3200
| rDate=[Unreleased]
| MSRP=[To be announced]
| Functions=
| BulbFuncts=
| LEDFuncts=
| Protocols=DC; AC (Optional)
| VSupplies=DC 9V-15V
| ISupplies=
| IFuncts=Internal: 5W (max) Line Out: Unamplified
| KeepAlive=
| ProductScale=All Scales
| ProductDimensions=3.94” x 5.91” x 2.28” 100mm x 150mm x 58mm
| image=Push Button Box Lights On (3).png}}

==Overview==
The {{PAGENAME}} from Train Control Systems is a standalone product capable of playing sounds from TCS' massive library of bells, horns, whistles, and more! The {{PAGENAME}} can also play TCS' entire library of steam chuffs and diesel engine sounds, simply by connecting your track power. This product can seamlessly integrate with your existing DC, AC, or Lionel powered track.

Equipped with illuminated push buttons and an internal speaker with adjustable volume control, the {{PAGENAME}} can deliver clear and powerful audio to your train room or around the Christmas tree! Also included is a 3.5mm mono line out for externally amplified speakers.

The {{PAGENAME}} is fun for the whole family! Fun and engaging for children of all ages (and children at heart of all ages too)! The lighted buttons are satisfying to press, and are designed to be durable and to last. The massive library of sounds available at the press of a button also ensures that the experience never gets stale. Try a new whistle. A new bell. The {{PAGENAME}} has them all. Literally!

===Features===

*Four illuminated, rugged push buttons
*Integrated 5 Watt speaker
*Volume control knob
*Mono-channel Line Out for externally-amplified speakers (PC speakers, home stereo system, etc.)
*Includes TCS' complete library of Steam and Diesel sounds! (See List of Sounds for comprehensive list)
**66 Bells
**55 Horns
**75 Whistles
**13 Steam Chuffinity™ Chuff Sets
**33 Diesel Prime Movers
**And More!

==Setup Instructions==

===Basic Setup===
The {{PAGENAME}} includes a 15V power supply. Simply plugging in the power supply is all that is required to begin using this product. In this mode, the Bell, Horn, Whistle, and Change Sound buttons will operate. Simply pressing the buttons on the top will operate the corresponding sound functions. See the section below for Operational Behaviors to learn more about how each button operates. If no audio is heard, ensure that the Volume knob on the rear is turned up.

===Setting Up Line Out===
The {{PAGENAME}} can be connected to external speakers using the included Line Out jack on the back. The output is mono-channel, but the jack has been configured to work with mono or stereo cables so that the same sound will play through both L and R channels, rather than one or the other. If a cable has been plugged into the Line Out jack, the internal speaker will be disabled.

You will need to supply your own cable to adapt the 3.5mm Mono Line Out to whatever input is used by your speakers. PC speakers often also use 3.5mm stereo cable, which can be connected directly. Home stereo systems may require an adapter to change the 3.5mm output cable to [[wikipedia:RCA_connector|RCA/component]] in. Consult your stereo's user manual for available input options. The input chosen ''must'' have an internal-amplification in order to be audible.

The output volume will be controlled by the connected output device. The volume control knob only controls the built in speaker.

===Setting Up Operation With a Power Pack===
The featureset of the {{PAGENAME}} can be expanded to include motive power sounds if the Track Input is connected to a variable DC or AC power pack. Out of the box, only bells, horns, and whistles are playable; however, with a connected DC or AC power pack, the {{PAGENAME}} can play diesel prime mover or steam chuffs, along with other automatic sounds. These sounds will start up once an external power supply is detected, either DC or AC.

The Track Input does ''not'' replace the DC power supply for the {{PAGENAME}} itself. The included 15V power supply is still required.

{| class="wikitable"
|It is not possible to use DCC to control the {{PAGENAME}}.
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|''!!!WARNING!!! The maximum voltage allowed into the track input is 24V AC or DC''
|}

To integrate the {{PAGENAME}} into your layout or display, follow these steps:

#Turn off your power pack. Unplug the power supply from the {{PAGENAME}}.
#Connect one wire to each of the track output terminals on the power pack.
#Locate the screw terminal plug on the back of the {{PAGENAME}}. Disconnect if necessary.
#Connect both wires from the power pack to the terminal block. '''The polarity does not matter'''. Ensure the screws are tight. Reconnect the terminal block to the back of the{{PAGENAME}} if it was removed in the previous step.

'''Recommended Practices:'''

*It is recommended, but not required, that you tin the wires before connecting them to the terminal block. Ensure that no strands of wire are protruding from the terminal block.
*For DC-powered layouts, particularly with older power packs, it is recommended that you use an analog filter to stabilize the voltage output from your power pack.
*For power packs that have more than a single output, DO NOT connect both outputs to the {{PAGENAME}} at the same time! If you would like to be able to use each output with the {{PAGENAME}}, you should connect a double-pole double-throw switch (break before make or center-off) switch to change the input to the {{PAGENAME}} between the controls.

{| class="wikitable"
|''NOTE: The track input is high-impedance. Without the load from an actual locomotive on the rails to dissipate the energy from the power pack, the throttle response will not be accurate.''
|} 
===Calibrating Sound Operation===
The {{PAGENAME}} can store configurations for '''up to three''' different locomotives. Each of these locomotives can have the throttle/sound response individually calibrated to provide the most realistic operation. In order to use this feature, you must have already followed the steps above to connect to your power pack.

To calibrate the throttle response for a locomotive, follow these steps:

#Run the locomotive you would like to calibrate for a minimum of three minutes before calibrating to warm up the motor and ensure it is working.
#Place the locomotive on a straight and level piece of track (if possible).
#Turn on your power pack.
#Slowly turn up the voltage on your power pack until the idling sounds start, then wait ~5 seconds.
#Press the "Rotate Sound" button until you hear the correct prime mover or chuff set you would like to use for the locomotive.†
#Enter calibration mode by pressing and holding both the BELL and CHANGE SOUND button for ten seconds.
#Select a "locomotive" by pressing the HORN button.‡
#Follow the steps as given by the audio prompts to perform the calibration process.
#Exit Calibration Mode by pressing the CHANGE SOUND button.

{| class="wikitable"
|''NOTE: Avoid removing the power supply while in calibration mode.''
|}
† ''If the bell, horn, or whistle sound changes instead, briefly increase and then decrease the speed control on your power pack. The Change Sound button responds to the most recently played sound type - changing the speed should play a chuff or change the prime mover notch.''

‡ ''The calibration process can be repeated for up to three different locomotives.'' ''The calibration process will save the active prime mover or chuff set, as well as the relevant voltage levels.''
{| class="wikitable"
|''NOTE: The reliability and accuracy of the calibration is affected by the stability of the voltage from your power pack. Using a power pack with poor regulation will affect the accuracy of the calibration process.''
|}
It is a good idea to have saved profiles for the locomotives you run frequently. Once you have saved profiles, you can select the active locomotive by entering Calibration Mode, using the HORN button to select the locomotive number, and then pressing the CHANGE SOUND button to exit. Doing so will load the profile for the selected locomotive number, including the calibration levels and engine sounds.

Out of the box, the factory calibration levels are set based on TCS' testing of commonly-available power packs as follows:

- Locomotive 1: Bachmann Regulated 16V DC Power Pack (PN 44211)

- Locomotive 2: Lionel "Chief" 16V AC Power Pack

- Locomotive 3: MRC TechII Dualpower 2800 Unregulated Power Pack

==Operational Behaviors==

===Button Operation===
On the top of the{{PAGENAME}} are four buttons. From left to right (looking at the front side with the speaker facing toward you), the buttons are BELL, HORN, WHISTLE, and CHANGE SOUND.

#Bell Button - Press once to toggle the Bell sound ON. Press again to toggle the sound OFF.
#Horn Button - Press and hold to play the Horn sound. Release to stop.
#Whistle Button - Press and hold to play the Whistle sound. Release to stop.
#Change Sound Button - See below:

====Change Sound Operation====
The fourth button on the {{PAGENAME}} is labeled "Change Sound" and does precisely as the name implies - the most recently played sound type will be changed to a new sound of the same type if pressed. Therefore, if you would like to change the Bell sound, press the Bell button and then the Change Sound button.

When changing sounds, a short sample of the new sound will be played. A bell will ring, horn will blow, or whistle will chime each time the button is pressed. The sound that is heard will be the new sound that will be played any time you press the corresponding sound button afterwards.

Change Sound can also be used to change the motive power (Chuff/Prime mover) sounds. In order to do this, you must have set up and connected a power pack as described in the power pack setup section above. Locomotive sounds will start up once an external power supply is detected, either DC or AC, and the voltage input reaches a certain threshold. Increase and then decrease the speed control on your power pack - changing the speed should play chuffs or change the prime mover notch. So long as no other sound buttons are pressed, the Change Sound Button will change the locomotive type. When changing locomotive types, the {{PAGENAME}} will toggle between steam chuff sets and diesel prime movers.
{| class="wikitable"
|''NOTE: The "mute" locomotive type will disable the engine sounds completely, but will not interfere with the sound buttons.''
|}
Many of the peripheral sounds, such as the air compressor and air spitter, will change along with the locomotive type. The sounds will be automatically changed to be the most accurate for the locomotive type selected. It is not possible to change these sounds manually.

===Diesel Operation===
When a Diesel Prime Mover locomotive type is selected, and a power pack is being used, the {{PAGENAME}} will behave in the following ways:

*Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Air Compressor will kick on.
*Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Air Spitter sound will play.
*As the speed of the locomotive increases, the notch of the prime mover will increase. The inverse is also true.
*After a period of inactivity (while stationary/zero Track In voltage), the prime mover will play a shutdown sequence. To restart the prime mover, increase the throttle/voltage.

===Steam Operation===
When a Steam locomotive type is selected, and a power pack is being used, the {{PAGENAME}} will behave in the following ways:

*Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Air Pump will kick on.
*Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Injector sound will play.
*Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Safety Valve sounds will activate.
*When stationary or at low speed, idling sounds (boiler noise) will play. As the locomotive accelerates, these sounds will fade out.
*After remaining stationary for some time, then starting to accelerate, Cylinder Cocks sounds will play. Once a certain speed has been reached, these sounds will stop.
*As the locomotive accelerates, Rod Clank sounds will fade in. As the speed continues to increase, these sounds will fade out.
*Chuff sounds will change pace with changes to the speed/voltage.
*After a period of inactivity, the idle sounds will stop. To restart them, increase the throttle/voltage.

===Volume Control Operation===
The volume knob located on the back of the {{PAGENAME}} will change the volume of the built-in speaker. Turning the knob down all the way towards "-" will turn off the audio output completely.

The Line Out will always be on at a constant level (if connected) and must be controlled by the external amplifier. The volume knob will not affect the Line Out volume in any way. If the volume of an externally connected speaker is too quiet, ensure that the external amplifier is connected properly and the volume control is set appropriately.

==List of Sounds==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Bells
|Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley S4 #8223 Bell
|-
|Allentown & Auburn SW #206 Bell
|-
|BUDD RDC Bell
|-
|E-Bell
|-
|Fairbanks Morse Trainmaster Bell
|-
|Galloping Goose #3 Bell
|-
|GE 45 Tonner Bell
|-
|GE 80 Tonner Bell
|-
|Norfolk & Western GP9 #620
|-
|Western Pacific F7 #2100
|-
|Conrail GP30 #2233
|-
|Niles Canyon Mongo Speeder Bell
|-
|PRR GG1 Bell
|-
|Quincy RR SW8 #1100
|-
|Richmond Pacific SW900
|-
|RRMNE GE U23B Bell
|-
|RSD1 #1956
|-
|RSD12 #2958
|-
|C&CV S4 #3051 Bell
|-
|Santa Catalina JLA2 Critter
|-
|SMS Lines AS616 #554 Bell
|-
|SMS Lines GP38-3 #2003 Bell
|-
|SMS Lines U23B #4212 Bell
|-
|Southern Pacific NW2 #1423
|-
|Southern Pacific U25B #3100
|-
|Southern Pacific SD9 #5472
|-
|Southern Pacific GP9 #5623
|-
|VO-1000 Bell
|-
|Western Pacific GP7 #713
|-
|Western Pacific F7 #918D
|-
|C&O Bell (Type 1)
|-
|D&RGW (CSRR Museum) K-37 #491
|-
|C&T #484 Bell
|-
|Heisler-Class hand-powered Bell
|-
|Replica John Bull hand-powered bell
|-
|Leetonia RR Shay #1
|-
|Lehigh Coal & Navigation #1
|-
|Lehigh Valley Bell (Type 1)
|-
|Lehigh Valley Bell (Type 2)
|-
|Norfolk & Western #611 Bell
|-
|Strasburg RR #89
|-
|Philladelphia & Reading Camelback #592
|-
|PRR H3 #1187 hand-powered bell
|-
|PRR H3 #2846 hand-powered bell
|-
|PRR E7 #7002 hand-powered bell
|-
|PRR Bell
|-
|PRR American #1223 hand-powered bell
|-
|Reading Railroad Bell (Type 1)
|-
|Reading Railroad Bell (Type 2)
|-
|Reading Railroad Bell (Type 3)
|-
|Reading Railroad Bell (Type 4)
|-
|Richland, Fredricksburg & Potomac Bell
|-
|Richmond Pacific SW900 Bell
|-
|Strausburg #475 air-powered Bell
|-
|Strausburg #475 hand-powered Bell
|-
|Strausburg #90 hand-powered Bell
|-
|Strausburg #90 hand-powered bell (Alternate)
|-
|Tweetsie RR Bell 1
|-
|Unknown Bell 1
|-
|Unknown Bell 2
|-
|Virginia Truckee RR #260 hand-powered bell
|-
|Williams Grove RR Bell
|-
|Black River & Western #60
|-
|Cass Shay #3
|-
|ALCo PA Bell (Type 1)
|-
|ALCo PA Bell (Type 2)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Horns
|Allentown & Auburn RR SW #206
|-
|SMS Lines AS616 #554
|-
|SMS Lines DS44 750 #102
|-
|SMS Lines S12 #303
|-
|VO-1000 Horn
|-
|Budd RDC #41 Horn
|-
|Fairbanks Morse Trainmaster
|-
|GE 45 Tonner
|-
|GE 80 Tonner
|-
|SMS Lines U23B #4212
|-
|Southern Pacific #3100
|-
|Norfolk & Western GP9 #620
|-
|SMS Lines GP38-3 #2003
|-
|Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley S4 #3051
|-
|Hancock Air Whistle (Type 1)
|-
|Leslie 125
|-
|Leslie 200 (C&CV S4 #8223)
|-
|Leslie 200
|-
|Leslie 3-Chime
|-
|Leslie RS3
|-
|Leslie RS3L
|-
|Leslie RS5T
|-
|VIA Rail SCV-42 Leslie RS5 variant
|-
|Nathan K3
|-
|Nathan K3H (Type 1)
|-
|Nathan K3H (Type 2)
|-
|Nathan K3LA
|-
|Nathan K3LL
|-
|Nathan K3P (C&CV S4 #102)
|-
|Nathan K5H
|-
|Nathan K5HL (Type 1)
|-
|Nathan K5LA (ACS-64 High Horn - Type 1)
|-
|Nathan K5LA (ACS-64 Low Horn)
|-
|Nathan K5LA (Amtrak SC-44 Charger)
|-
|Nathan K5LA (SEPTA ACS-64)
|-
|Nathan K5LA (Type 1)
|-
|Nathan K5LA (Strasburg RR #8618)
|-
|Nathan K5LLA
|-
|Nathan M3 (C&CV S4#8223)
|-
|Nathan M3 (Type 1)
|-
|Nathan M3 (Type 2)
|-
|Nathan M3 (Type 3)
|-
|Nathan M3H
|-
|Nathan M3 Tilt
|-
|Nathan M3 & Leslie 200 (C&CV #8223)
|-
|Nathan M5
|-
|Nathan P3
|-
|Nathan P5
|-
|Nathan P5A
|-
|SEPTA SPAX #80 Horn
|-
|SEPTA SPAX #80 Horn (Alternate)
|-
|Quincy RR SW8 #1100
|-
|Southern Pacific RSD12 #2958
|-
|Galloping Goose #3
|-
|Wabco E2 - 3-Chime
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Whistles
|Air Chime Corporation #6
|-
|Alamo Michigan Plant Whistle
|-
|American Steam Gauge Single Note
|-
|Santa Fe Original 6-Chime
|-
|Santa Fe Reproduction 6-Chime
|-
|Tweetsie RR Baldwin 3-Chime
|-
|Baltimore & Ohio 3-Chime
|-
|Boston & Maine 6-Chime
|-
|Buffalo Creek & Gauley 3-Chime
|-
|Canadian National 5-Chime
|-
|Canadian Pacific 5-Chime
|-
|Cass Scenic RR Shay #5
|-
|Central NJ 3-Chime
|-
|Chicago Burlington & Quincy RR 3-Chime
|-
|Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago & St. Louis 5-Chime
|-
|Crosby Steam Gauge 6-Chime
|-
|Cumbrees & Toltec #488 K36 5-Chime
|-
|Cumbrees & Toltec #484 K36 5-Chime
|-
|Cumbrees & Toltec #484 K36 5-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|Grand Trunk & Western 6-Chime
|-
|Great Northern RR 5-Chime
|-
|Great Northern RR 5-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|Hancock 3-Chime Short-bell
|-
|Illinois Central Nathan 3-Chime
|-
|Kingsly RR 4-Chime
|-
|Lehigh & New England 3-Chime
|-
|Lehigh Valley RR Crosby 3-Chime
|-
|Lehigh Valley RR Hancock 3-Chime
|-
|Louisville & Nashville 3-Chime
|-
|Lunkenheimer Single-note
|-
|Lunkenheimer 3-Chime
|-
|Nathan 5-Chime
|-
|Lehigh Coal #126 Nathan 5-Chime
|-
|Lehigh Coal #126 Nathan 5-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|Nickel Plate Road #765
|-
|Norfolk & Western "Hooter"
|-
|Norfolk & Western Single-chime Long-bell
|-
|Norfolk & Western Single-chime Short-bell
|-
|Norfolk & Western Nathan 3-Chime
|-
|PRR "Banshee"
|-
|PRR 3-Chime
|-
|PRR 3-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|PRR K4 Whistle
|-
|Reading RR "Hooter"
|-
|Reading RR "Hooter" (Alternate)
|-
|Reading RR G2 #179 6-Chime
|-
|Reading Pacific G2 6-Chime
|-
|Reading RR 6-Chime
|-
|Reading RR 6-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|Rio Grande Southern RR #41
|-
|Southern Pacific 5-Chime
|-
|Southern Pacific "Daylight" 6-Chime
|-
|Southern RR Single-Chime
|-
|Southern RR 3-Chime
|-
|Southern RR 6-Chime
|-
|London & North Eastern Crosby 3-Chime
|-
|UK Whistle (Type 1)
|-
|UK Whistle (Type 2)
|-
|UK Whistle (Type 3)
|-
|UK Whistle (Type 4)
|-
|Consett Iron Co. Class A #5
|-
|Consett Iron Co. Class A #5 (Alternate)
|-
|British Single-Chime Whistle
|-
|Unknown Whistle (Type 1)
|-
|Unknown Whistle (Type 2)
|-
|Unknown Whistle (Type 3)
|-
|Unknown Whistle (Type 4)
|-
|Unknown Whistle (Type 5)
|-
|Hancock 3-Chime
|-
|Union Pacific 3-Chime Long-bell
|-
|Wabash 3-Chime
|-
|Wabash 6-Chime
|-
|Western Maryland Decapod #1114 Nathan 3-Chime
|-
|Western Maryland K2 #204 3-Chime
|-
|WW2-Era 3-Chime
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+Steam Chuff Sets
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 1 | 0-4-0ST Vulcan Iron Works (Type 1)</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 2 | K-36 Narrow-Gauge (Type 1)</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 3 | K-36 Narrow-Gauge (Type 2)</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 4 | 4-6-0 Baldwin "Ten-wheeler"</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 5 | 4-6-2 Baldwin "Pacific"</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 6 | 2-8-4 Lima Locomotive Works "Berkshire"</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 7 | 0-4-0ST Narrow-gauge</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 8 | 4-6-0 Rogers Locomotive & Machine Works "Sierra"</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 9 | 2-8-0 Baldwin "Consolidation"</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 10 | 0-4-0T Vulcan Iron Works (Type 1)</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 11 | 3-cyl Shay</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 12 | 2-8-0 ALCo "Mogul"</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 13 | 0-6-0ST Vulcan Iron Works</nowiki>
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+Diesel Prime Movers
| rowspan="8" |ALCo
|ALCo 244D 12-Cylinder Turbo (RS/RSC/RSD)
|-
|ALCo 244C 12-Cylinder Turbo (FA/FPA-2)
|-
|ALCo 251B 12-Cylinder Turbo
|-
|ALCo 251D 6-Clinder Turbo
|-
|ALCo 251C 12-Cylinder Turbo (Century)
|-
|ALCo 539T 6-Cylinder ALCo Turbo (RS1)
|-
|ALCo 539T 6-Cylinder Buchi Turbo (S4)
|-
|ALCo 539T 6-Cylinder ALCo Turbo (S4)
|-
| rowspan="4" |Baldwin
|Baldwin 8-VO (VO-1000)
|-
|Baldwin 606-A (S12)
|-
|Baldwin 606-NA (DS-4-4-750)
|-
|De La Vergne 608SC (AS616)
|-
|MUTE
|''Disables the motive power sounds''
|-
|Detroit
Diesel
|MTU 16V2000 S96R
|-
| rowspan="12" |EMD
|EMD 567C 8-Cylinder (SW)
|-
|EMD 567BC 16-Cylinder (FP7)
|-
|EMD 567C 16-Cylinder (GP9u)
|-
|EMD 567C 16-Cylinder (GP9)
|-
|EMD 567D2 16-Cylinder Turbo (GP20)
|-
|EMD 645E 12-Cylinder (SW1500)
|-
|EMD 645E 12-Cylinder (Type 2)
|-
|EMD 645E 12-Cylinder (Type 3)
|-
|EMD 645E 16-Cylinder (GP38-3)
|-
|EMD 645E 16-Cylinder (GP38H-3)
|-
|EMD 645E 16-Cylinder Turbo (SD40)
|-
|EMD 710-G3 16-Cylinder Turbo (SD70-series)
|-
|Fairbanks
Morse
|38D-8 1/8 (H-12-44)
|-
| rowspan="7" |GE
|Cummins 6-Cylinder (80-Tonner)
|-
|GE FDL-16 (U25B)
|-
|GE 7FDL-12 (U23B)
|-
|GE 7FDL-12 (Type 2)
|-
|GE 7FDL-16 (C39-8)
|-
|GE 7FDL-16 (Type 2)
|-
|GE GEVO-12 (ES44)
|}
Peripheral sounds not individually listed here include:

*11 Diesel Air Compressors
*13 Steam Air Pumps
*9 Diesel Air Spitters
*6 Steam Injectors
*Brake Squeal and Brake Release sounds
*Steam locomotive Rod Clank sounds

[[Category:TCS Products]]
[[Category:Trackside Devices]]

WOWSound Box

2024-10-04T21:55:55Z

TCSDanM: new sounds added to map. added to lists

{{Infobox product
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Trackside WOWSound
| SKU=3200
| rDate=[Unreleased]
| MSRP=[To be announced]
| Functions=
| BulbFuncts=
| LEDFuncts=
| Protocols=DC; AC (Optional)
| VSupplies=DC 9V-15V
| ISupplies=
| IFuncts=Internal: 5W (max) Line Out: Unamplified
| KeepAlive=
| ProductScale=All Scales
| ProductDimensions=3.94” x 5.91” x 2.28” 100mm x 150mm x 58mm
| image=Push Button Box Lights On (3).png}}

==Overview==
The {{PAGENAME}} from Train Control Systems is a standalone product capable of playing sounds from TCS' massive library of bells, horns, whistles, and more! The {{PAGENAME}} can also play TCS' entire library of steam chuffs and diesel engine sounds, simply by connecting your track power. This product can seamlessly integrate with your existing DC, AC, or Lionel powered track.

Equipped with illuminated push buttons and an internal speaker with adjustable volume control, the {{PAGENAME}} can deliver clear and powerful audio to your train room or around the Christmas tree! Also included is a 3.5mm mono line out for externally amplified speakers.

The {{PAGENAME}} is fun for the whole family! Fun and engaging for children of all ages (and children at heart of all ages too)! The lighted buttons are satisfying to press, and are designed to be durable and to last. The massive library of sounds available at the press of a button also ensures that the experience never gets stale. Try a new whistle. A new bell. The {{PAGENAME}} has them all. Literally!

===Features===

*Four illuminated, rugged push buttons
*Integrated 5 Watt speaker
*Volume control knob
*Mono-channel Line Out for externally-amplified speakers (PC speakers, home stereo system, etc.)
*Includes TCS' complete library of Steam and Diesel sounds! (See List of Sounds for comprehensive list)
**64 Bells
**54 Horns
**75 Whistles
**13 Steam Chuffinity™ Chuff Sets
**32 Diesel Prime Movers
**And More!

==Setup Instructions==

===Basic Setup===
The {{PAGENAME}} includes a 15V power supply. Simply plugging in the power supply is all that is required to begin using this product. In this mode, the Bell, Horn, Whistle, and Change Sound buttons will operate. Simply pressing the buttons on the top will operate the corresponding sound functions. See the section below for Operational Behaviors to learn more about how each button operates. If no audio is heard, ensure that the Volume knob on the rear is turned up.

===Setting Up Line Out===
The {{PAGENAME}} can be connected to external speakers using the included Line Out jack on the back. The output is mono-channel, but the jack has been configured to work with mono or stereo cables so that the same sound will play through both L and R channels, rather than one or the other. If a cable has been plugged into the Line Out jack, the internal speaker will be disabled.

You will need to supply your own cable to adapt the 3.5mm Mono Line Out to whatever input is used by your speakers. PC speakers often also use 3.5mm stereo cable, which can be connected directly. Home stereo systems may require an adapter to change the 3.5mm output cable to [[wikipedia:RCA_connector|RCA/component]] in. Consult your stereo's user manual for available input options. The input chosen ''must'' have an internal-amplification in order to be audible.

The output volume will be controlled by the connected output device. The volume control knob only controls the built in speaker.

===Setting Up Operation With a Power Pack===
The featureset of the {{PAGENAME}} can be expanded to include motive power sounds if the Track Input is connected to a variable DC or AC power pack. Out of the box, only bells, horns, and whistles are playable; however, with a connected DC or AC power pack, the {{PAGENAME}} can play diesel prime mover or steam chuffs, along with other automatic sounds. These sounds will start up once an external power supply is detected, either DC or AC.

The Track Input does ''not'' replace the DC power supply for the {{PAGENAME}} itself. The included 15V power supply is still required.

{| class="wikitable"
|It is not possible to use DCC to control the {{PAGENAME}}.
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|''!!!WARNING!!! The maximum voltage allowed into the track input is 24V AC or DC''
|}

To integrate the {{PAGENAME}} into your layout or display, follow these steps:

#Turn off your power pack. Unplug the power supply from the {{PAGENAME}}.
#Connect one wire to each of the track output terminals on the power pack.
#Locate the screw terminal plug on the back of the {{PAGENAME}}. Disconnect if necessary.
#Connect both wires from the power pack to the terminal block. '''The polarity does not matter'''. Ensure the screws are tight. Reconnect the terminal block to the back of the{{PAGENAME}} if it was removed in the previous step.

'''Recommended Practices:'''

*It is recommended, but not required, that you tin the wires before connecting them to the terminal block. Ensure that no strands of wire are protruding from the terminal block.
*For DC-powered layouts, particularly with older power packs, it is recommended that you use an analog filter to stabilize the voltage output from your power pack.
*For power packs that have more than a single output, DO NOT connect both outputs to the {{PAGENAME}} at the same time! If you would like to be able to use each output with the {{PAGENAME}}, you should connect a double-pole double-throw switch (break before make or center-off) switch to change the input to the {{PAGENAME}} between the controls.

{| class="wikitable"
|''NOTE: The track input is high-impedance. Without the load from an actual locomotive on the rails to dissipate the energy from the power pack, the throttle response will not be accurate.''
|} 
===Calibrating Sound Operation===
The {{PAGENAME}} can store configurations for '''up to three''' different locomotives. Each of these locomotives can have the throttle/sound response individually calibrated to provide the most realistic operation. In order to use this feature, you must have already followed the steps above to connect to your power pack.

To calibrate the throttle response for a locomotive, follow these steps:

#Run the locomotive you would like to calibrate for a minimum of three minutes before calibrating to warm up the motor and ensure it is working.
#Place the locomotive on a straight and level piece of track (if possible).
#Turn on your power pack.
#Slowly turn up the voltage on your power pack until the idling sounds start, then wait ~5 seconds.
#Press the "Rotate Sound" button until you hear the correct prime mover or chuff set you would like to use for the locomotive.†
#Enter calibration mode by pressing and holding both the BELL and CHANGE SOUND button for ten seconds.
#Select a "locomotive" by pressing the HORN button.‡
#Follow the steps as given by the audio prompts to perform the calibration process.
#Exit Calibration Mode by pressing the CHANGE SOUND button.

{| class="wikitable"
|''NOTE: Avoid removing the power supply while in calibration mode.''
|}
† ''If the bell, horn, or whistle sound changes instead, briefly increase and then decrease the speed control on your power pack. The Change Sound button responds to the most recently played sound type - changing the speed should play a chuff or change the prime mover notch.''

‡ ''The calibration process can be repeated for up to three different locomotives.'' ''The calibration process will save the active prime mover or chuff set, as well as the relevant voltage levels.''
{| class="wikitable"
|''NOTE: The reliability and accuracy of the calibration is affected by the stability of the voltage from your power pack. Using a power pack with poor regulation will affect the accuracy of the calibration process.''
|}
It is a good idea to have saved profiles for the locomotives you run frequently. Once you have saved profiles, you can select the active locomotive by entering Calibration Mode, using the HORN button to select the locomotive number, and then pressing the CHANGE SOUND button to exit. Doing so will load the profile for the selected locomotive number, including the calibration levels and engine sounds.

Out of the box, the factory calibration levels are set based on TCS' testing of commonly-available power packs as follows:

- Locomotive 1: Bachmann Regulated 16V DC Power Pack (PN 44211)

- Locomotive 2: Lionel "Chief" 16V AC Power Pack

- Locomotive 3: MRC TechII Dualpower 2800 Unregulated Power Pack

==Operational Behaviors==

===Button Operation===
On the top of the{{PAGENAME}} are four buttons. From left to right (looking at the front side with the speaker facing toward you), the buttons are BELL, HORN, WHISTLE, and CHANGE SOUND.

#Bell Button - Press once to toggle the Bell sound ON. Press again to toggle the sound OFF.
#Horn Button - Press and hold to play the Horn sound. Release to stop.
#Whistle Button - Press and hold to play the Whistle sound. Release to stop.
#Change Sound Button - See below:

====Change Sound Operation====
The fourth button on the {{PAGENAME}} is labeled "Change Sound" and does precisely as the name implies - the most recently played sound type will be changed to a new sound of the same type if pressed. Therefore, if you would like to change the Bell sound, press the Bell button and then the Change Sound button.

When changing sounds, a short sample of the new sound will be played. A bell will ring, horn will blow, or whistle will chime each time the button is pressed. The sound that is heard will be the new sound that will be played any time you press the corresponding sound button afterwards.

Change Sound can also be used to change the motive power (Chuff/Prime mover) sounds. In order to do this, you must have set up and connected a power pack as described in the power pack setup section above. Locomotive sounds will start up once an external power supply is detected, either DC or AC, and the voltage input reaches a certain threshold. Increase and then decrease the speed control on your power pack - changing the speed should play chuffs or change the prime mover notch. So long as no other sound buttons are pressed, the Change Sound Button will change the locomotive type. When changing locomotive types, the {{PAGENAME}} will toggle between steam chuff sets and diesel prime movers.
{| class="wikitable"
|''NOTE: The "mute" locomotive type will disable the engine sounds completely, but will not interfere with the sound buttons.''
|}
Many of the peripheral sounds, such as the air compressor and air spitter, will change along with the locomotive type. The sounds will be automatically changed to be the most accurate for the locomotive type selected. It is not possible to change these sounds manually.

===Diesel Operation===
When a Diesel Prime Mover locomotive type is selected, and a power pack is being used, the {{PAGENAME}} will behave in the following ways:

*Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Air Compressor will kick on.
*Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Air Spitter sound will play.
*As the speed of the locomotive increases, the notch of the prime mover will increase. The inverse is also true.
*After a period of inactivity (while stationary/zero Track In voltage), the prime mover will play a shutdown sequence. To restart the prime mover, increase the throttle/voltage.

===Steam Operation===
When a Steam locomotive type is selected, and a power pack is being used, the {{PAGENAME}} will behave in the following ways:

*Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Air Pump will kick on.
*Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Injector sound will play.
*Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Safety Valve sounds will activate.
*When stationary or at low speed, idling sounds (boiler noise) will play. As the locomotive accelerates, these sounds will fade out.
*After remaining stationary for some time, then starting to accelerate, Cylinder Cocks sounds will play. Once a certain speed has been reached, these sounds will stop.
*As the locomotive accelerates, Rod Clank sounds will fade in. As the speed continues to increase, these sounds will fade out.
*Chuff sounds will change pace with changes to the speed/voltage.
*After a period of inactivity, the idle sounds will stop. To restart them, increase the throttle/voltage.

===Volume Control Operation===
The volume knob located on the back of the {{PAGENAME}} will change the volume of the built-in speaker. Turning the knob down all the way towards "-" will turn off the audio output completely.

The Line Out will always be on at a constant level (if connected) and must be controlled by the external amplifier. The volume knob will not affect the Line Out volume in any way. If the volume of an externally connected speaker is too quiet, ensure that the external amplifier is connected properly and the volume control is set appropriately.

==List of Sounds==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Bells
|Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley S4 #8223 Bell
|-
|Allentown & Auburn SW #206 Bell
|-
|BUDD RDC Bell
|-
|E-Bell
|-
|Fairbanks Morse Trainmaster Bell
|-
|Galloping Goose #3 Bell
|-
|GE 45 Tonner Bell
|-
|GE 80 Tonner Bell
|-
|Norfolk & Western GP9 #620
|-
|Western Pacific F7 #2100
|-
|Conrail GP30 #2233
|-
|Niles Canyon Mongo Speeder Bell
|-
|PRR GG1 Bell
|-
|Quincy RR SW8 #1100
|-
|Richmond Pacific SW900
|-
|RRMNE GE U23B Bell
|-
|RSD1 #1956
|-
|RSD12 #2958
|-
|C&CV S4 #3051 Bell
|-
|Santa Catalina JLA2 Critter
|-
|SMS Lines AS616 #554 Bell
|-
|SMS Lines GP38-3 #2003 Bell
|-
|SMS Lines U23B #4212 Bell
|-
|Southern Pacific NW2 #1423
|-
|Southern Pacific U25B #3100
|-
|Southern Pacific SD9 #5472
|-
|Southern Pacific GP9 #5623
|-
|VO-1000 Bell
|-
|Western Pacific GP7 #713
|-
|Western Pacific F7 #918D
|-
|C&O Bell (Type 1)
|-
|D&RGW (CSRR Museum) K-37 #491
|-
|C&T #484 Bell
|-
|Heisler-Class hand-powered Bell
|-
|Replica John Bull hand-powered bell
|-
|Leetonia RR Shay #1
|-
|Lehigh Coal & Navigation #1
|-
|Lehigh Valley Bell (Type 1)
|-
|Lehigh Valley Bell (Type 2)
|-
|Norfolk & Western #611 Bell
|-
|Strasburg RR #89
|-
|Philladelphia & Reading Camelback #592
|-
|PRR H3 #1187 hand-powered bell
|-
|PRR H3 #2846 hand-powered bell
|-
|PRR E7 #7002 hand-powered bell
|-
|PRR Bell
|-
|PRR American #1223 hand-powered bell
|-
|Reading Railroad Bell (Type 1)
|-
|Reading Railroad Bell (Type 2)
|-
|Reading Railroad Bell (Type 3)
|-
|Reading Railroad Bell (Type 4)
|-
|Richland, Fredricksburg & Potomac Bell
|-
|Richmond Pacific SW900 Bell
|-
|Strausburg #475 air-powered Bell
|-
|Strausburg #475 hand-powered Bell
|-
|Strausburg #90 hand-powered Bell
|-
|Strausburg #90 hand-powered bell (Alternate)
|-
|Tweetsie RR Bell 1
|-
|Unknown Bell 1
|-
|Unknown Bell 2
|-
|Virginia Truckee RR #260 hand-powered bell
|-
|Williams Grove RR Bell
|-
|Black River & Western #60
|-
|Cass Shay #3
|-
|ALCo PA Bell (Type 1)
|-
|ALCo PA Bell (Type 2)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Horns
|Allentown & Auburn RR SW #206
|-
|SMS Lines AS616 #554
|-
|SMS Lines DS44 750 #102
|-
|SMS Lines S12 #303
|-
|VO-1000 Horn
|-
|Budd RDC #41 Horn
|-
|Fairbanks Morse Trainmaster
|-
|GE 45 Tonner
|-
|GE 80 Tonner
|-
|SMS Lines U23B #4212
|-
|Southern Pacific #3100
|-
|Norfolk & Western GP9 #620
|-
|SMS Lines GP38-3 #2003
|-
|Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley S4 #3051
|-
|Hancock Air Whistle (Type 1)
|-
|Leslie 125
|-
|Leslie 200 (C&CV S4 #8223)
|-
|Leslie 200
|-
|Leslie 3-Chime
|-
|Leslie RS3
|-
|Leslie RS3L
|-
|Leslie RS5T
|-
|VIA Rail SCV-42 Leslie RS5 variant
|-
|Nathan K3
|-
|Nathan K3H (Type 1)
|-
|Nathan K3H (Type 2)
|-
|Nathan K3LA
|-
|Nathan K3LL
|-
|Nathan K3P (C&CV S4 #102)
|-
|Nathan K5H
|-
|Nathan K5HL (Type 1)
|-
|Nathan K5LA (ACS-64 High Horn - Type 1)
|-
|Nathan K5LA (ACS-64 Low Horn)
|-
|Nathan K5LA (Amtrak SC-44 Charger)
|-
|Nathan K5LA (SEPTA ACS-64)
|-
|Nathan K5LA (Type 1)
|-
|Nathan K5LA (Strasburg RR #8618)
|-
|Nathan K5LLA
|-
|Nathan M3 (C&CV S4#8223)
|-
|Nathan M3 (Type 1)
|-
|Nathan M3 (Type 2)
|-
|Nathan M3 (Type 3)
|-
|Nathan M3H
|-
|Nathan M3 Tilt
|-
|Nathan M3 & Leslie 200 (C&CV #8223)
|-
|Nathan M5
|-
|Nathan P3
|-
|Nathan P5
|-
|Nathan P5A
|-
|SEPTA SPAX #80 Horn
|-
|SEPTA SPAX #80 Horn (Alternate)
|-
|Quincy RR SW8 #1100
|-
|Southern Pacific RSD12 #2958
|-
|Galloping Goose #3
|-
|Wabco E2 - 3-Chime
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Whistles
|Air Chime Corporation #6
|-
|Alamo Michigan Plant Whistle
|-
|American Steam Gauge Single Note
|-
|Santa Fe Original 6-Chime
|-
|Santa Fe Reproduction 6-Chime
|-
|Tweetsie RR Baldwin 3-Chime
|-
|Baltimore & Ohio 3-Chime
|-
|Boston & Maine 6-Chime
|-
|Buffalo Creek & Gauley 3-Chime
|-
|Canadian National 5-Chime
|-
|Canadian Pacific 5-Chime
|-
|Cass Scenic RR Shay #5
|-
|Central NJ 3-Chime
|-
|Chicago Burlington & Quincy RR 3-Chime
|-
|Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago & St. Louis 5-Chime
|-
|Crosby Steam Gauge 6-Chime
|-
|Cumbrees & Toltec #488 K36 5-Chime
|-
|Cumbrees & Toltec #484 K36 5-Chime
|-
|Cumbrees & Toltec #484 K36 5-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|Grand Trunk & Western 6-Chime
|-
|Great Northern RR 5-Chime
|-
|Great Northern RR 5-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|Hancock 3-Chime Short-bell
|-
|Illinois Central Nathan 3-Chime
|-
|Kingsly RR 4-Chime
|-
|Lehigh & New England 3-Chime
|-
|Lehigh Valley RR Crosby 3-Chime
|-
|Lehigh Valley RR Hancock 3-Chime
|-
|Louisville & Nashville 3-Chime
|-
|Lunkenheimer Single-note
|-
|Lunkenheimer 3-Chime
|-
|Nathan 5-Chime
|-
|Lehigh Coal #126 Nathan 5-Chime
|-
|Lehigh Coal #126 Nathan 5-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|Nickel Plate Road #765
|-
|Norfolk & Western "Hooter"
|-
|Norfolk & Western Single-chime Long-bell
|-
|Norfolk & Western Single-chime Short-bell
|-
|Norfolk & Western Nathan 3-Chime
|-
|PRR "Banshee"
|-
|PRR 3-Chime
|-
|PRR 3-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|PRR K4 Whistle
|-
|Reading RR "Hooter"
|-
|Reading RR "Hooter" (Alternate)
|-
|Reading RR G2 #179 6-Chime
|-
|Reading Pacific G2 6-Chime
|-
|Reading RR 6-Chime
|-
|Reading RR 6-Chime (Alternate)
|-
|Rio Grande Southern RR #41
|-
|Southern Pacific 5-Chime
|-
|Southern Pacific "Daylight" 6-Chime
|-
|Southern RR Single-Chime
|-
|Southern RR 3-Chime
|-
|Southern RR 6-Chime
|-
|London & North Eastern Crosby 3-Chime
|-
|UK Whistle (Type 1)
|-
|UK Whistle (Type 2)
|-
|UK Whistle (Type 3)
|-
|UK Whistle (Type 4)
|-
|Consett Iron Co. Class A #5
|-
|Consett Iron Co. Class A #5 (Alternate)
|-
|British Single-Chime Whistle
|-
|Unknown Whistle (Type 1)
|-
|Unknown Whistle (Type 2)
|-
|Unknown Whistle (Type 3)
|-
|Unknown Whistle (Type 4)
|-
|Unknown Whistle (Type 5)
|-
|Hancock 3-Chime
|-
|Union Pacific 3-Chime Long-bell
|-
|Wabash 3-Chime
|-
|Wabash 6-Chime
|-
|Western Maryland Decapod #1114 Nathan 3-Chime
|-
|Western Maryland K2 #204 3-Chime
|-
|WW2-Era 3-Chime
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+Steam Chuff Sets
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 1 | 0-4-0ST Vulcan Iron Works (Type 1)</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 2 | K-36 Narrow-Gauge (Type 1)</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 3 | K-36 Narrow-Gauge (Type 2)</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 4 | 4-6-0 Baldwin "Ten-wheeler"</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 5 | 4-6-2 Baldwin "Pacific"</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 6 | 2-8-4 Lima Locomotive Works "Berkshire"</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 7 | 0-4-0ST Narrow-gauge</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 8 | 4-6-0 Rogers Locomotive & Machine Works "Sierra"</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 9 | 2-8-0 Baldwin "Consolidation"</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 10 | 0-4-0T Vulcan Iron Works (Type 1)</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 11 | 3-cyl Shay</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 12 | 2-8-0 ALCo "Mogul"</nowiki>
|-
|<nowiki>Chuffinity Chuffset 13 | 0-6-0ST Vulcan Iron Works</nowiki>
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+Diesel Prime Movers
| rowspan="8" |ALCo
|ALCo 244D 12-Cylinder Turbo (RS/RSC/RSD)
|-
|ALCo 244C 12-Cylinder Turbo (FA/FPA-2)
|-
|ALCo 251B 12-Cylinder Turbo
|-
|ALCo 251D 6-Clinder Turbo
|-
|ALCo 251C 12-Cylinder Turbo (Century)
|-
|ALCo 539T 6-Cylinder ALCo Turbo (RS1)
|-
|ALCo 539T 6-Cylinder Buchi Turbo (S4)
|-
|ALCo 539T 6-Cylinder ALCo Turbo (S4)
|-
| rowspan="4" |Baldwin
|Baldwin 8-VO (VO-1000)
|-
|Baldwin 606-A (S12)
|-
|Baldwin 606-NA (DS-4-4-750)
|-
|De La Vergne 608SC (AS616)
|-
|MUTE
|''Disables the motive power sounds''
|-
|Detroit
Diesel
|MTU 16V2000 S96R
|-
| rowspan="12" |EMD
|EMD 567C 8-Cylinder (SW)
|-
|EMD 567BC 16-Cylinder (FP7)
|-
|EMD 567C 16-Cylinder (GP9u)
|-
|EMD 567C 16-Cylinder (GP9)
|-
|EMD 567D2 16-Cylinder Turbo (GP20)
|-
|EMD 645E 12-Cylinder (SW1500)
|-
|EMD 645E 12-Cylinder (Type 2)
|-
|EMD 645E 12-Cylinder (Type 3)
|-
|EMD 645E 16-Cylinder (GP38-3)
|-
|EMD 645E 16-Cylinder (GP38H-3)
|-
|EMD 645E 16-Cylinder Turbo (SD40)
|-
|EMD 710-G3 16-Cylinder Turbo (SD70-series)
|-
|Fairbanks
Morse
|38D-8 1/8 (H-12-44)
|-
| rowspan="7" |GE
|Cummins 6-Cylinder (80-Tonner)
|-
|GE FDL-16 (U25B)
|-
|GE 7FDL-12 (U23B)
|-
|GE 7FDL-12 (Type 2)
|-
|GE 7FDL-16 (C39-8)
|-
|GE 7FDL-16 (Type 2)
|-
|GE GEVO-12 (ES44)
|}
Peripheral sounds not individually listed here include:

*11 Diesel Air Compressors
*13 Steam Air Pumps
*9 Diesel Air Spitters
*6 Steam Injectors
*Brake Squeal and Brake Release sounds
*Steam locomotive Rod Clank sounds

[[Category:TCS Products]]
[[Category:Trackside Devices]]

File:Push Button Box Lights On (3).png

2024-08-31T00:09:19Z

TCSDanM:

IB-MB3

2024-07-17T02:46:33Z

TCSDanM:

{{Infobox product
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Motherboard
| SKU=1665
| rDate=17-July-2024
| MSRP=$59.95
| Functions=8
| BulbFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| LEDFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| Protcols=DCC, DC
| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V
| ISupplies=<3A (Combined)
| IFuncts=<100mA (Each)
| KeepAlive=On-Board
| Scale=HO-Scale
| ProductDimensions=2.28” x 0.69” x 0.23” 58mm x 17mm x 6mm
| image=IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (Top).png}}

{{Infobox product
| name=IB-MB3-NC
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Motherboard
| SKU=1666
| rDate=17-July-2024
| MSRP=$59.95
| Functions=8
| BulbFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| LEDFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| Protcols=DCC, DC
| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V
| ISupplies=<3A (Combined)
| IFuncts=<100mA (Each)
| KeepAlive=On-Board
| Scale=HO-Scale
| ProductDimensions=2.28” x 0.69” x 0.23” 58mm x 17mm x 6mm
| image=IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (Top).png}}

==Technical Information==
The {{PAGENAME}} from TCS is an 8-function 21-pin decoder motherboard with integrated Keep Alive® on-board. The {{PAGENAME}} was designed as a universal-fit motherboard, and fits particularly well into many locomotives which were factory-equipped with QSI sound decoders. Unlike all previous motherboard designs from TCS, this motherboard does not include on-board Keep Alive® and instead has a 2-pin plug for connecting an external KA-P Keep Alive® or Soundtraxx "Current Keeper."

The {{PAGENAME}} has been designed to meet NMRA standards, and is compatible with any NMRA-compliant 21-pin decoder with up to 8 lighting outputs, such as TCS’ WOW121 or EU821 decoders (sold separately).

This motherboard can be used with LEDs thanks to on-board resistors. See the [[IB-MB3#Lighting Wiring Instructions|Lighting Wiring Instructions]] section below for detailed instructions.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Keep Alive Plug
!IB-MB3
!IB-MB3-NC
|-
|[[File:IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (KA) - Square.png|frameless]]
|[[File:IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (KA) - Square.png|frameless]]
|-
|''Click to Enlarge''
|''Click to Enlarge''
|}

===Connector & No-Connector Variants===
The standard variant of the {{PAGENAME}} includes a single 6-pin connector, as well as three 2-pin connectors for the wiring of the locomotive. The corresponding wiring kit can be purchased with the {{PAGENAME}} to include all of the necessary wiring harnesses which use color-coded wire. The "-NC" variant of this motherboard does not include the plug connectors or harnesses that may be otherwise included in the standard variant of this motherboard; regardless, the "-NC" variant of the IB-MB3 will always include the plug for Keep Alive.
{| class="wikitable"
|+IB-MB3 Wiring Kit
|-
|[[File:IB-MB3 Wiring Kit.png|frameless]]
|-
|''Click to Enlarge''
|}

===Pin Height Options===
All of TCS' motherboards, including this one, are available for purchase with "high pins" which are compatible with 21-pin decoders from other manufacturers. Since TCS designs decoders with a lower profile, they can be used with a "low profile" pin header. The TCS decoder and motherboard with low profile pins will often fit into installations which would otherwise be impossible due to height clearances.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Pin Headers
!Low Profile (TCS Compatible)
!High Profile (Non-TCS Compatible)
|-
|[[File:IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (Low Pins).png|frameless|link=Special:FilePath/IB-MB3_Rev1_Product_Picture_(Low_Pins).png]]
|[[File:IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (High Pins).png|frameless|link=Special:FilePath/IB-MB3_Rev1_Product_Picture_(High_Pins).png]]
|-
|''Click to Enlarge''
|''Click to Enlarge''
|}

==Wiring Diagram==
Shown below is the latest wiring diagram for the {{PAGENAME}}. This diagram depicts the "Revision 1" version of the {{PAGENAME}}, which is the current production version.
[[File:IB-MB3 Wiring Diagram Rev1.png|alt=IB-MB3 Rev1 (2024) Wiring Diagram|none|thumb|800x800px|''Click to Enlarge'']]The wiring diagram above uses colors for inputs, outputs, and other functions as defined in the NMRA standards for [[Support - Lighting#Decoder Wiring Color Code|Color Coded Wires]].

==Lighting Wiring Instructions==

===Wiring Instructions for LED Lights===
Perform these steps below to connect LED lighting to the motherboard:

Step 1: Connect the Anode (+) wire from the headlight(s) to any available “V+” (BLUE) pad. 
Step 2: Connect the Cathode (-) wire to the F0F and F0R pads shown in the wiring diagram. 
Step 3 (Optional): To add more LED lights, connect one wire to any "V+" (BLUE) pad, then connect the second wire from each bulb to the numbered function pads.

==Previous Revision Information==
''None Available''

[[Category:TCS Products]]
[[Category:TCS Motherboards]]

File:IB-MB3 Wiring Kit.png

2024-07-17T02:45:29Z

TCSDanM:

IB-MB3 Wiring Kit

IB-MB3

2024-07-17T02:25:20Z

TCSDanM: high and low pin pictures added

{{Infobox product
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Motherboard
| SKU=1665
| rDate=17-July-2024
| MSRP=$59.95
| Functions=8
| BulbFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| LEDFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| Protcols=DCC, DC
| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V
| ISupplies=<3A (Combined)
| IFuncts=<100mA (Each)
| KeepAlive=On-Board
| Scale=HO-Scale
| ProductDimensions=2.28” x 0.69” x 0.23” 58mm x 17mm x 6mm
| image=IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (Top).png}}

{{Infobox product
| name=IB-MB3-NC
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Motherboard
| SKU=1666
| rDate=17-July-2024
| MSRP=$59.95
| Functions=8
| BulbFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| LEDFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| Protcols=DCC, DC
| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V
| ISupplies=<3A (Combined)
| IFuncts=<100mA (Each)
| KeepAlive=On-Board
| Scale=HO-Scale
| ProductDimensions=2.28” x 0.69” x 0.23” 58mm x 17mm x 6mm
| image=IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (Top).png}}

==Technical Information==
The {{PAGENAME}} from TCS is an 8-function 21-pin decoder motherboard with integrated Keep Alive® on-board. The {{PAGENAME}} was designed as a universal-fit motherboard, and fits particularly well into many locomotives which were factory-equipped with QSI sound decoders. Unlike all previous motherboard designs from TCS, this motherboard does not include on-board Keep Alive® and instead has a 2-pin plug for connecting an external KA-P Keep Alive® or Soundtraxx "Current Keeper."

The {{PAGENAME}} has been designed to meet NMRA standards, and is compatible with any NMRA-compliant 21-pin decoder with up to 8 lighting outputs, such as TCS’ WOW121 or EU821 decoders (sold separately).

This motherboard can be used with LEDs thanks to on-board resistors. See the [[IB-MB3#Lighting Wiring Instructions|Lighting Wiring Instructions]] section below for detailed instructions.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Keep Alive Plug
!IB-MB3
!IB-MB3-NC
|-
|[[File:IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (KA) - Square.png|frameless]]
|[[File:IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (KA) - Square.png|frameless]]
|-
|''Click to Enlarge''
|''Click to Enlarge''
|}

=== Connector & No-Connector Variants ===
The standard variant of the {{PAGENAME}} includes a single 6-pin connector, as well as three 2-pin connectors for the wiring of the locomotive. The corresponding wiring kit can be purchased with the {{PAGENAME}} to include all of the necessary wiring harnesses which use color-coded wire. The "-NC" variant of this motherboard does not include the plug connectors or harnesses that may be otherwise included in the standard variant of this motherboard; regardless, the "-NC" variant of the IB-MB3 will always include the plug for Keep Alive.

=== Pin Height Options ===
All of TCS' motherboards, including this one, are available for purchase with "high pins" which are compatible with 21-pin decoders from other manufacturers. Since TCS designs decoders with a lower profile, they can be used with a "low profile" pin header. The TCS decoder and motherboard with low profile pins will often fit into installations which would otherwise be impossible due to height clearances.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Pin Headers
!Low Profile (TCS Compatible)
!High Profile (Non-TCS Compatible)
|-
|[[File:IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (Low Pins).png|frameless|link=Special:FilePath/IB-MB3_Rev1_Product_Picture_(Low_Pins).png]]
|[[File:IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (High Pins).png|frameless|link=Special:FilePath/IB-MB3_Rev1_Product_Picture_(High_Pins).png]]
|-
|''Click to Enlarge''
|''Click to Enlarge''
|}

==Wiring Diagram==
Shown below is the latest wiring diagram for the {{PAGENAME}}. This diagram depicts the "Revision 1" version of the {{PAGENAME}}, which is the current production version.
[[File:IB-MB3 Wiring Diagram Rev1.png|alt=IB-MB3 Rev1 (2024) Wiring Diagram|none|thumb|800x800px|''Click to Enlarge'']]The wiring diagram above uses colors for inputs, outputs, and other functions as defined in the NMRA standards for [[Support - Lighting#Decoder Wiring Color Code|Color Coded Wires]].

==Lighting Wiring Instructions==

===Wiring Instructions for LED Lights===
Perform these steps below to connect LED lighting to the motherboard:

Step 1: Connect the Anode (+) wire from the headlight(s) to any available “V+” (BLUE) pad. 
Step 2: Connect the Cathode (-) wire to the F0F and F0R pads shown in the wiring diagram. 
Step 3 (Optional): To add more LED lights, connect one wire to any "V+" (BLUE) pad, then connect the second wire from each bulb to the numbered function pads.

==Previous Revision Information==
''None Available''

[[Category:TCS Products]][[Category:TCS Motherboards]]

File:IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (High Pins).png

2024-07-17T02:24:40Z

TCSDanM:

2024-07-17T01:13:02Z

TCSDanM: Created blank page

Category:TCS Products

2024-07-17T01:12:46Z

TCSDanM: Created blank page

RTR-MB1

2024-07-17T01:12:10Z

TCSDanM: added categories

{{Infobox product
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Motherboard
| SKU=1615
| rDate=03-July-2024 (Rev5)
| MSRP=$59.95
| Functions=8
| BulbFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| LEDFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| Protcols=DCC, DC
| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V
| ISupplies=<3A (Combined)
| IFuncts=<100mA (Each)
| KeepAlive=On-Board
| Scale=HO-Scale
| ProductDimensions=2.84” x 0.66” x 0.55” 72mm x 17mm x 13.9mm
| image=RTR-MB1 Rev5 Product Picture (Top).png}}

==Technical Information==
The RTR-MB1 from TCS is an 8-function 21-pin decoder motherboard with integrated Keep Alive® on-board. The RTR-MB1 was designed specifically to fit Athearn Ready to Roll and “Blue Box” diesel locomotives in HO-scale. This motherboard features an on-board regulated 1.5V power supply for incandescent “rice” bulbs, and can also be used with LEDs thanks to on-board resistors. Configuration is done via solder jumpers, which is ''required'' in order for the RTR-MB1 to function. See the [[RTR-MB1#Lighting Wiring Instructions|Lighting Wiring Instructions]] section below for detailed instructions.

The RTR-MB1 has been designed to meet NMRA standards, and is compatible with any NMRA-compliant 21-pin decoder with up to 8 lighting outputs, such as TCS’ WOW121 or EU821 decoders (sold separately).

All of TCS' motherboards, including this one, are available for purchase with "high pins" which are compatible with 21-pin decoders from other manufacturers. Since TCS designs decoders with a lower profile, they can be used with a "low profile" pin header. The TCS decoder and motherboard with low profile pins will often fit into installations which would otherwise be impossible due to height clearances.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Pin Headers
!Low Profile (TCS Compatible)
!High Profile (Non-TCS Compatible)
|-
|[[File:RTR-MB1 Rev5 Product Picture (Low Pins).png|frameless]]
|[[File:RTR-MB1 Rev5 Product Picture (High Pins).png|frameless]]
|-
|''Click to Enlarge''
|''Click to Enlarge''
|}

==Wiring Diagram==
Shown below is the latest wiring diagram for the RTR-MB1. This diagram depicts the "Revision 5" version of the RTR-MB1, which is the current production version.
[[File:RTR-MB1 Rev5 Wiring Diagram 2024 Rev1 (Web).png|alt=RTR-MB1 Rev5 (2024) Wiring Diagram|none|thumb|800x800px|''Click to Enlarge'']]The wiring diagram above uses colors for inputs, outputs, and other functions as defined in the NMRA standards for [[Support - Lighting#Decoder Wiring Color Code|Color Coded Wires]].

The function output pads for F1 through F6 have options for Bulbs or LED's. Pads outlined in Black are for LED's and must be used with the 12V supply. Pads outlined in Tan are for Bulbs and can be used with either 12V or 1.5V depending on the voltage rating of the bulb. Factory models from Athearn which this motherboard were designed for typically use 1.5V light bulbs.
{| class="wikitable"
|''NOTE: It is possible to use both incandescent bulbs and LEDs simultaneously. To do so please continue reading to the section below for [[RTR-MB1#Lighting Wiring Instructions|Lighting Wiring]]''
|}
The pads labeled "V+" on both ends of the board will ''both'' output whichever voltage is selected using the jumpers in the top right of the diagram. ONLY ONE jumper may be used at once or damage will occur to the on-board power supply.

==Lighting Wiring Instructions==
Information in this section pertains specifically to the revision of the RTR-MB1 released in 2024. The RTR-MB1 was redesigned in July of 2024 to have more feature options for lighting outputs. These options are now configurable through the use of "solder bridge" jumpers located on the top side of the motherboard.

===Wiring Instructions for 1.5V Incandescent Bulbs===
Perform these steps below to configure the motherboard for 1.5V lighting:

Step 1: Solder bridge “1.5V” to “V+” as shown below: 
[[File:RTR-MB1 V+ Configuration (1V5).png|frameless|500x500px]] 
Step 2: Connect one wire from each bulb to “V+” OR “1.5V” 
Step 3: To use 1.5V bulbs for headlights, you must bridge the corresponding jumper(s) for F0F and F0R shown in the diagram below: 
[[File:RTR-MB1 Rev5 Configuration (1V5 & Both F0).png|frameless|500x500px]] 
Step 4: To finish wiring the headlights, connect the second wire to the F0F and F0R pads shown in the wiring diagram. 
Step 5 (Optional): To add more 1.5V bulbs, connect one wire to ''either'' "V+" pad or the "1.5V" pad, then connect the second wire from each bulb to the numbered pads directly next to the “BULBS” label.

{| class="wikitable"
|''NOTE: It is possible to use both incandescent bulbs and LEDs simultaneously. To do so:''
#''Wire any incandescent bulbs to the "BULBS →" pads and the correct supply voltage pad (1.5V or 12V).''
#''Wire the LED Anode (+) to the "12V" pad, then wire the LED Cathode (-) to any of the numbered "LEDs →" pads''
|}

===Wiring Instructions for 12V Incandescent Bulbs===
Perform these steps below to configure the motherboard for 1.5V lighting:

Step 1: Solder bridge “12V” to “V+” as shown below: 
[[File:RTR-MB1 V+ Configuration (12V).png|frameless|500x500px]] 
Step 2: Connect one wire from each bulb to “V+” OR “12V” 
Step 3: To use 12V bulbs for headlights, you must bridge the corresponding jumper(s) for F0F and F0R shown in the diagram below: 
[[File:RTR-MB1 Rev5 Configuration (12V & Both F0).png|frameless|500x500px]] 
Step 4: For Headlights: Connect the second wire to the F0F and F0R pads shown in the wiring diagram. 
Step 5 (Optional): To add more 12V bulbs, connect one wire to ''either'' "V+" pad or the "12V" pad, then connect the second wire from each bulb to the numbered pads directly next to the “BULBS” label.

{| class="wikitable"
|''NOTE: It is possible to use both incandescent bulbs and LEDs simultaneously. To do so:''
#''Wire any incandescent bulbs to the "BULBS →" pads and the correct supply voltage pad (1.5V or 12V).''
#''Wire the LED Anode (+) to either "V+" pad or the "12V" pad, then wire the LED Cathode (-) to any of the numbered "LEDs →" pads''
|}

===Wiring Instructions for LED Lights===
Perform these steps below to configure the motherboard for LED lighting:

Step 1: Solder bridge “12V” to “V+” as shown below: 
[[File:RTR-MB1 V+ Configuration (12V).png|frameless|500x500px]]

''No additional jumper configuration is required when using LEDs for both headlights.'' 
Step 2: Connect the Anode (+) wire from the headlight(s) to either “V+” pad OR the “12V” pad 
Step 3: Connect the Cathode (-) wire to the F0F and F0R pads shown in the wiring diagram. 
Step 4 (Optional): To add more 12V bulbs, connect one wire to ''either'' "V+" pad or the "12V" pad, then connect the second wire from each bulb to the numbered pads directly next to the “BULBS” label.

{| class="wikitable"
|''NOTE: It is possible to use both incandescent bulbs and LEDs simultaneously. To do so:''
#''Wire any incandescent bulbs to the "BULBS →" pads and the correct supply voltage pad (1.5V or 12V)''
#''Wire the LED Anode (+) to either "V+" pad or the "12V" pad, then wire the LED Cathode (-) to any of the numbered "LEDs →" pads''
|}

===All Jumper Configurations===
From the factory, none of the option jumpers will be selected. As such, there is no voltage present on the "V+" pads on the front and rear of the board. Additionally, the factory configuration sets up the F0F and F0R outputs for LED operation. Depending on how you intend to wire your locomotive, you must bridge the correct jumpers with solder. In total, there are four Jumpers available:

#Supply Selection - 1.5V
#Supply Selection - 12V
#F0F Bulb/LED Selection
#F0R Bulb/LED Selection

Leaving the F0F and F0R jumpers disconnected will set up the F0F and F0R pads for LED operation. bridging these jumpers will bypass the on-board resistors and allow you to use incandescent bulbs.

Listed below are all of the valid configuration options for the RTR-MB1. Note that it is now possible to use both incandescent bulbs and LEDs ''simultaneously'' in the same installation. It is also no longer necessary to add ''external'' resistors to use LED headlights.
{| class="wikitable"
|+All Valid Jumper Configurations
!1.5V Selection for V+
!12V Selection for V+
|-
|[[File:RTR-MB1_Rev5_Configuration_(1V5_&_Both_F0).png|alt=|none|thumb|500x500px|1.5V Lighting - 1.5V Bulb Headlights (FWD & REV)This would be the correct configuration for a factory-new model from Athearn.]]
|[[File:RTR-MB1 Rev5 Configuration (12V Only).png|alt=RTR-MB1 Rev5 Configuration (12V Only)|none|thumb|500x500px|12V Lighting - LED Headlights (FWD & REV)This would be the correct configuration for a model being completely refitted with LEDs]]
|-
|[[File:RTR-MB1 Rev5 Configuration (1V5 F0F).png|alt=|none|thumb|500x500px|1.5V Lighting - 1.5V Bulb Forward Headlight, LED Reverse Light]]
|[[File:RTR-MB1 Rev5 Configuration (12V F0F).png|alt=RTR-MB1 Rev5 Configuration (12V F0F)|none|thumb|500x500px|12V Lighting - 12V Bulb Forward Headlight, LED Reverse Light]]
|-
|[[File:RTR-MB1 Rev5 Configuration (1V5 F0R).png|alt=RTR-MB1 Rev5 Configuration (1V5 F0R)|none|thumb|500x500px|1.5V Lighting - LED Forward Headlight, 1.5V Bulb Reverse Light]]
|[[File:RTR-MB1 Rev5 Configuration (12V F0R).png|alt=RTR-MB1 Rev5 Configuration (12V F0R)|none|thumb|500x500px|12V Lighting - LED Forward Headlight, 12V Bulb Reverse Light]]
|-
|
|[[File:RTR-MB1_Rev5_Configuration_(12V_&_Both_F0).png|alt=|none|thumb|500x500px|12V Lighting - 12V Bulb Headlights (FWD & REV)]]
|}
Failing to select a supply voltage will result in an open circuit to "V+" and no lights wired to the "V+" pads will operate since no voltage is present.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Invalid Configuration
|[[File:RTR-MB1 Rev5 Configuration (None).png|alt=RTR-MB1 Rev5 Invalid Configuration|none|thumb|600x600px|Invalid Configuration (No V+ Voltage Selected)]]

|} 
==Previous Revision Information==
''None Available''
[[Category:HO-Scale]][[Category:TCS Products]][[Category:TCS Motherboards]]

IB-MB3

2024-07-17T01:11:45Z

TCSDanM: added categories

{{Infobox product
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Motherboard
| SKU=1665
| rDate=17-July-2024
| MSRP=$59.95
| Functions=8
| BulbFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| LEDFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| Protcols=DCC, DC
| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V
| ISupplies=<3A (Combined)
| IFuncts=<100mA (Each)
| KeepAlive=On-Board
| Scale=HO-Scale
| ProductDimensions=2.28” x 0.69” x 0.23” 58mm x 17mm x 6mm
| image=IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (Top).png}}

{{Infobox product
| name=IB-MB3-NC
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Motherboard
| SKU=1666
| rDate=17-July-2024
| MSRP=$59.95
| Functions=8
| BulbFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| LEDFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| Protcols=DCC, DC
| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V
| ISupplies=<3A (Combined)
| IFuncts=<100mA (Each)
| KeepAlive=On-Board
| Scale=HO-Scale
| ProductDimensions=2.28” x 0.69” x 0.23” 58mm x 17mm x 6mm
| image=IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (Top).png}}

==Technical Information==
The {{PAGENAME}} from TCS is an 8-function 21-pin decoder motherboard with integrated Keep Alive® on-board. The {{PAGENAME}} was designed as a universal-fit motherboard, and fits particularly well into many locomotives which were factory-equipped with QSI sound decoders. Unlike all previous motherboard designs from TCS, this motherboard does not include on-board Keep Alive® and instead has a 2-pin plug for connecting an external KA-P Keep Alive® or Soundtraxx "Current Keeper."

The {{PAGENAME}} has been designed to meet NMRA standards, and is compatible with any NMRA-compliant 21-pin decoder with up to 8 lighting outputs, such as TCS’ WOW121 or EU821 decoders (sold separately).

This motherboard can be used with LEDs thanks to on-board resistors. See the [[IB-MB3#Lighting Wiring Instructions|Lighting Wiring Instructions]] section below for detailed instructions.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Keep Alive Plug
!IB-MB3
!IB-MB3-NC
|-
|[[File:IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (KA) - Square.png|frameless]]
|[[File:IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (KA) - Square.png|frameless]]
|-
|''Click to Enlarge''
|''Click to Enlarge''
|}

=== Connector & No-Connector Variants ===
The standard variant of the {{PAGENAME}} includes a single 6-pin connector, as well as three 2-pin connectors for the wiring of the locomotive. The corresponding wiring kit can be purchased with the {{PAGENAME}} to include all of the necessary wiring harnesses which use color-coded wire. The "-NC" variant of this motherboard does not include the plug connectors or harnesses that may be otherwise included in the standard variant of this motherboard; regardless, the "-NC" variant of the IB-MB3 will always include the plug for Keep Alive.

=== Pin Height Options ===
All of TCS' motherboards, including this one, are available for purchase with "high pins" which are compatible with 21-pin decoders from other manufacturers. Since TCS designs decoders with a lower profile, they can be used with a "low profile" pin header. The TCS decoder and motherboard with low profile pins will often fit into installations which would otherwise be impossible due to height clearances.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Pin Headers
!Low Profile (TCS Compatible)
!High Profile (Non-TCS Compatible)
|-
|[[File:IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (Low Pins).png|frameless|link=Special:FilePath/IB-MB3_Rev1_Product_Picture_(Low_Pins).png]]
|[[File:IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (High Pins).png|frameless|link=Special:FilePath/IB-MB3_Rev1_Product_Picture_(High_Pins).png]]
|-
|''Click to Enlarge''
|''Click to Enlarge''
|}

==Wiring Diagram==
Shown below is the latest wiring diagram for the {{PAGENAME}}. This diagram depicts the "Revision 1" version of the {{PAGENAME}}, which is the current production version.
[[File:IB-MB3 Wiring Diagram Rev1.png|alt=IB-MB3 Rev1 (2024) Wiring Diagram|none|thumb|800x800px|''Click to Enlarge'']]The wiring diagram above uses colors for inputs, outputs, and other functions as defined in the NMRA standards for [[Support - Lighting#Decoder Wiring Color Code|Color Coded Wires]].

==Lighting Wiring Instructions==

===Wiring Instructions for LED Lights===
Perform these steps below to connect LED lighting to the motherboard:

Step 1: Connect the Anode (+) wire from the headlight(s) to any available “V+” (BLUE) pad. 
Step 2: Connect the Cathode (-) wire to the F0F and F0R pads shown in the wiring diagram. 
Step 3 (Optional): To add more LED lights, connect one wire to any "V+" (BLUE) pad, then connect the second wire from each bulb to the numbered function pads.

==Previous Revision Information==
''None Available''

[[Category:HO-Scale]][[Category:TCS Products]][[Category:TCS Motherboards]]

IB-MB3

2024-07-17T01:09:42Z

TCSDanM:

{{Infobox product
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Motherboard
| SKU=1665
| rDate=17-July-2024
| MSRP=$59.95
| Functions=8
| BulbFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| LEDFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| Protcols=DCC, DC
| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V
| ISupplies=<3A (Combined)
| IFuncts=<100mA (Each)
| KeepAlive=On-Board
| Scale=HO-Scale
| ProductDimensions=2.28” x 0.69” x 0.23” 58mm x 17mm x 6mm
| image=IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (Top).png}}

{{Infobox product
| name=IB-MB3-NC
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Motherboard
| SKU=1666
| rDate=17-July-2024
| MSRP=$59.95
| Functions=8
| BulbFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| LEDFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| Protcols=DCC, DC
| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V
| ISupplies=<3A (Combined)
| IFuncts=<100mA (Each)
| KeepAlive=On-Board
| Scale=HO-Scale
| ProductDimensions=2.28” x 0.69” x 0.23” 58mm x 17mm x 6mm
| image=IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (Top).png}}

==Technical Information==
The {{PAGENAME}} from TCS is an 8-function 21-pin decoder motherboard with integrated Keep Alive® on-board. The {{PAGENAME}} was designed as a universal-fit motherboard, and fits particularly well into many locomotives which were factory-equipped with QSI sound decoders. Unlike all previous motherboard designs from TCS, this motherboard does not include on-board Keep Alive® and instead has a 2-pin plug for connecting an external KA-P Keep Alive® or Soundtraxx "Current Keeper."

The {{PAGENAME}} has been designed to meet NMRA standards, and is compatible with any NMRA-compliant 21-pin decoder with up to 8 lighting outputs, such as TCS’ WOW121 or EU821 decoders (sold separately).

This motherboard can be used with LEDs thanks to on-board resistors. See the [[IB-MB3#Lighting Wiring Instructions|Lighting Wiring Instructions]] section below for detailed instructions.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Keep Alive Plug
!IB-MB3
!IB-MB3-NC
|-
|[[File:IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (KA) - Square.png|frameless]]
|[[File:IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (KA) - Square.png|frameless]]
|-
|''Click to Enlarge''
|''Click to Enlarge''
|}

=== Connector & No-Connector Variants ===
The standard variant of the {{PAGENAME}} includes a single 6-pin connector, as well as three 2-pin connectors for the wiring of the locomotive. The corresponding wiring kit can be purchased with the {{PAGENAME}} to include all of the necessary wiring harnesses which use color-coded wire. The "-NC" variant of this motherboard does not include the plug connectors or harnesses that may be otherwise included in the standard variant of this motherboard; regardless, the "-NC" variant of the IB-MB3 will always include the plug for Keep Alive.

=== Pin Height Options ===
All of TCS' motherboards, including this one, are available for purchase with "high pins" which are compatible with 21-pin decoders from other manufacturers. Since TCS designs decoders with a lower profile, they can be used with a "low profile" pin header. The TCS decoder and motherboard with low profile pins will often fit into installations which would otherwise be impossible due to height clearances.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Pin Headers
!Low Profile (TCS Compatible)
!High Profile (Non-TCS Compatible)
|-
|[[File:IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (Low Pins).png|frameless|link=Special:FilePath/IB-MB3_Rev1_Product_Picture_(Low_Pins).png]]
|[[File:IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (High Pins).png|frameless|link=Special:FilePath/IB-MB3_Rev1_Product_Picture_(High_Pins).png]]
|-
|''Click to Enlarge''
|''Click to Enlarge''
|}

==Wiring Diagram==
Shown below is the latest wiring diagram for the {{PAGENAME}}. This diagram depicts the "Revision 1" version of the {{PAGENAME}}, which is the current production version.
[[File:IB-MB3 Wiring Diagram Rev1.png|alt=IB-MB3 Rev1 (2024) Wiring Diagram|none|thumb|800x800px|''Click to Enlarge'']]The wiring diagram above uses colors for inputs, outputs, and other functions as defined in the NMRA standards for [[Support - Lighting#Decoder Wiring Color Code|Color Coded Wires]].

==Lighting Wiring Instructions==

===Wiring Instructions for LED Lights===
Perform these steps below to connect LED lighting to the motherboard:

Step 1: Connect the Anode (+) wire from the headlight(s) to any available “V+” (BLUE) pad. 
Step 2: Connect the Cathode (-) wire to the F0F and F0R pads shown in the wiring diagram. 
Step 3 (Optional): To add more LED lights, connect one wire to any "V+" (BLUE) pad, then connect the second wire from each bulb to the numbered function pads.

==Previous Revision Information==
''None Available''

IB-MB3

2024-07-17T01:01:50Z

TCSDanM: page creation with basic info

{{Infobox product
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Motherboard
| SKU=1665
| rDate=17-July-2024
| MSRP=$59.95
| Functions=8
| BulbFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| LEDFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| Protcols=DCC, DC
| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V
| ISupplies=<3A (Combined)
| IFuncts=<100mA (Each)
| KeepAlive=On-Board
| Scale=HO-Scale
| ProductDimensions=2.28” x 0.69” x 0.23” 58mm x 17mm x 6mm
| image=IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (Top).png}}

{{Infobox product
| name=IB-MB3-NC
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Motherboard
| SKU=1666
| rDate=17-July-2024
| MSRP=$59.95
| Functions=8
| BulbFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| LEDFuncts=Up to 8 (Selective)
| Protcols=DCC, DC
| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V
| ISupplies=<3A (Combined)
| IFuncts=<100mA (Each)
| KeepAlive=On-Board
| Scale=HO-Scale
| ProductDimensions=2.28” x 0.69” x 0.23” 58mm x 17mm x 6mm
| image=IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (Top).png}}

==Technical Information==
The {{PAGENAME}} from TCS is an 8-function 21-pin decoder motherboard with integrated Keep Alive® on-board. The {{PAGENAME}} was designed as a universal-fit motherboard, and fits particularly well into many locomotives which were factory-equipped with QSI sound decoders. Unlike all previous motherboard designs from TCS, this motherboard does not include on-board Keep Alive® and instead has a 2-pin plug for connecting an external KA-P Keep Alive® or Soundtraxx "Current Keeper."
{| class="wikitable"
|+Keep Alive Plug
!IB-MB3
!IB-MB3-NC
|-
|[[File:IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (KA) - Square.png|frameless]]
|[[File:IB-MB3-NC Rev1 Product Picture (KA) - Square.png|frameless]]
|-
|''Click to Enlarge''
|''Click to Enlarge''
|}

The standard variant of the {{PAGENAME}} includes a single 6-pin connector, as well as three 2-pin connectors for the wiring of the locomotive. The corresponding wiring kit can be purchased with the IB-MB3 to include all of the necessary wiring harnesses which use color-coded wire. The "-NC" variant of this motherboard does not include the plug connectors or harnesses that may be otherwise included in the standard variant of this motherboard; regardless, the "-NC" variant of the IB-MB3 will always include the plug for Keep Alive.

This motherboard can be used with LEDs thanks to on-board resistors. See the [[IB-MB3#Lighting Wiring Instructions|Lighting Wiring Instructions]] section below for detailed instructions.

The {{PAGENAME}} has been designed to meet NMRA standards, and is compatible with any NMRA-compliant 21-pin decoder with up to 8 lighting outputs, such as TCS’ WOW121 or EU821 decoders (sold separately).

All of TCS' motherboards, including this one, are available for purchase with "high pins" which are compatible with 21-pin decoders from other manufacturers. Since TCS designs decoders with a lower profile, they can be used with a "low profile" pin header. The TCS decoder and motherboard with low profile pins will often fit into installations which would otherwise be impossible due to height clearances.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Pin Headers
!Low Profile (TCS Compatible)
!High Profile (Non-TCS Compatible)
|-
|[[File:IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (Low Pins).png|frameless]]
|[[File:IB-MB3 Rev1 Product Picture (High Pins).png|frameless]]
|-
|''Click to Enlarge''
|''Click to Enlarge''
|}

==Wiring Diagram==
Shown below is the latest wiring diagram for the {{PAGENAME}}. This diagram depicts the "Revision 1" version of the {{PAGENAME}}, which is the current production version.
[[File:IB-MB3 Wiring Diagram Rev1.png|alt=IB-MB3 Rev1 (2024) Wiring Diagram|none|thumb|800x800px|''Click to Enlarge'']]The wiring diagram above uses colors for inputs, outputs, and other functions as defined in the NMRA standards for [[Support - Lighting#Decoder Wiring Color Code|Color Coded Wires]].

==Lighting Wiring Instructions==

===Wiring Instructions for LED Lights===
Perform these steps below to configure the motherboard for LED lighting:

Step 1: Connect the Anode (+) wire from the headlight(s) to either “V+” pad OR the “12V” pad 
Step 2: Connect the Cathode (-) wire to the F0F and F0R pads shown in the wiring diagram. 
Step 3 (Optional): To add more LED lights, connect one wire to any "V+" (BLUE) pad, then connect the second wire from each bulb to the numbered function pads.

==Previous Revision Information==
''None Available''