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Diesel Version 5:Random Sounds

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	Each random sound module has its own timer but all of them are also controlled by a master timer in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_139\|CV139]]. If you want to adjust all of the random sound timers or find that you can't get the desired play frequency using the individual timers try adjusting the overall random sound timer		Each random sound module has its own timer but all of them are also controlled by a master timer in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_139\|CV139]]. If you want to adjust all of the random sound timers or find that you can't get the desired play frequency using the individual timers try adjusting the overall random sound timer
	== Random Sound One ==		== Random Sound One ==
	Random Sound One is reserved for use by the air compressor. The air compressor will play over time as air leaks out of the reservoir or whenever a lot of air is used for the train ~~breaks~~ or horn (try it out, its fun!)<br>		Random Sound One is reserved for use by the air compressor. The air compressor will play over time as air leaks out of the reservoir or whenever a lot of air is used for the train brakes or horn (try it out, its fun!)<br>
	When the Prime mover is changed from [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Audio_Assist™\|Audio Assist™]] the air compressor sound automatically changes to the prototypical compressor for that prime mover. The compressor assigned to Random Sound 1 can also be manually changed on Audio Assist menu 1.2 or through [[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|CV programming]]. When adjusting the air compressor in Audio Assist be sure to select "Random Sound One" as the function your mapping a sound to.		When the Prime mover is changed from [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Audio_Assist™\|Audio Assist™]] the air compressor sound automatically changes to the prototypical compressor for that prime mover. The compressor assigned to Random Sound 1 can also be manually changed on Audio Assist menu 1.2 or through [[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|CV programming]]. When adjusting the air compressor in Audio Assist be sure to select "Random Sound One" as the function your mapping a sound to.
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Bachmann C36-7 - HO

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	\|Power Output=3,600 or 3,750 hp (2,680 or 2,800 kW)		\|Power Output=3,600 or 3,750 hp (2,680 or 2,800 kW)
	\|Prototype Link=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GE_C36-7]		\|Prototype Link=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GE_C36-7]
	\|image=}}		\|image=61301.jpg}}

	==Overview==		==Overview==

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Bachmann Sound Value GE Dash 8-40CW - HO

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	==Button Mappings==		==Button Mappings==
	The values outlined below in the button mapping, sound list, and CV values are the defaults assigned to this particular decoder from the factory.		The values outlined below in the button mapping, sound list, and CV values are the defaults assigned to this particular decoder from the factory.
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	\|function 17 light=None		\|function 17 light=None
	\|function 17 dual=No		\|function 17 dual=No
	\|function 18 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute ~~<br> 2x Press rotate light/sound mode or page~~		\|function 18 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute
	\|function 18 light=None		\|function 18 light=None
	\|function 18 dual=No		\|function 18 dual=No
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	\|function 27 light=None		\|function 27 light=None
	\|function 27 dual=No		\|function 27 dual=No
	\|function 28 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute ~~<br> 2x Press rotate light/sound mode or page~~		\|function 28 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute
	\|function 28 light=None		\|function 28 light=None
	\|function 28 dual=No		\|function 28 dual=No
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	==Demonstration==		==Demonstration==
	Coming Soon!		Coming Soon!

Bachmann C36-7 - HO

JosephR — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:42:30 GMT

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Bachmann C36-7 - HO

JosephR — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:08:05 GMT

Created page with "<noinclude> Information on this wiki page provides particular details about this model not found in our basic guide. {{Infobox locomotive |name=Bachmann Sound Value GE Dash 8-40CW |Manufacturer=Bachmann |Scale=HO-Scale |Stock Number=68511-68514 |Power Type=DCC Dual Mode w/Sound |Release Date=2023 |Retail Price=$459.00 |Decoder Type=OEM-21 |Version=5 |Functions=(Varies); 8 Maximum |Builder=GE Transportation Systems |Build Date=July 1989 – January 1994 |Motive Power=Dies..."

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Information on this wiki page provides particular details about this model not found in our basic guide.
{{Infobox locomotive
|name=Bachmann Sound Value GE Dash 8-40CW
|Manufacturer=Bachmann
|Scale=HO-Scale
|Stock Number=68511-68514
|Power Type=DCC Dual Mode w/Sound
|Release Date=2023
|Retail Price=$459.00
|Decoder Type=OEM-21
|Version=5
|Functions=(Varies); 8 Maximum
|Builder=GE Transportation Systems
|Build Date=July 1989 – January 1994
|Motive Power=Diesel-Electric; GE 7FDL16
|Cylinders=V16
|Aspiration=Turbocharged
|Power Output=4,000 hp (3,000 kW)
|Prototype Link=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GE_Dash_8-40CW GE Dash 8-40CW]
|image=Bachmann Sound Value GE Dash 8-40CW.jpg}}

==Overview==
Bachmann’s new DCC sound-equipped Dash 8-40CW uses original design documentation and authentic sound files recorded from the prototype. This model includes a TCS WOWSound® decoder with factory-preset configuration, and on-board Keep-Alive® device for uninterrupted operation, even over dirty track. The WOWSound® diesel-electric locomotive sound package includes sounds for horn, bell, prime mover, air compressor, dynamic brakes, cooling fan, coupler close/release, brake release and application, and many more!

Loaded with prototypical features, the GE Dash 8-40CW in HO-scale from Bachmann Trains brings all the sights and sounds of GE's iconic rumble diesel-electric locomotive to your layout.

==Specific Features==
Features include:

*DCC sound-equipped for sound, speed, direction, and lighting control
*Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder operates sound, motor, and lights on DCC or DC power.
*TCS high-quality 16-bit audio
*Authentic and prototypical sounds
*5 hand-picked prototypical horn options and 6 bell options
*On-board Keep-Alive® device that keeps your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact
*Directional headlights with "Rule 17" dimming operation enabled by default
*Directional steady/flashing ditch lights
*TCS' industry-leading "quiet drive" Back EMF motor control for superior slow-speed performance and load compensation
*User-loadable speed table options (3-point, 28-point, and 126-point curves)
*Three select-able [[Throttle Modes|Throttle Modes]]
*Two configurable [[Diesel Version 5:Momentum Function|Momentum Modes]]
*TCS' exclusive Function Pagination System
*Die-cast frame

==Specific Features==
The {{PAGENAME}} is at its heart a WOWDiesel decoder but has had some customization to make it specific to the locomotive. The information below details where CV’s and operation differ from the standard Diesel decoder.

'''DC mode operation'''

When operating in DC mode, the locomotive will sit still and silent until a sufficient track voltage is present. Once the minimum voltage (approximately 8 volts) is met, the locomotive will ignite the prime mover and the lights will come on. An additional increase in voltage will cause the locomotive to begin to move. A directional horn blast will sound, and the bell will activate automatically. Increasing the voltage further will shut off the automatic bell. Users may trigger a grade crossing horn quill sound by quickly adjusting the track voltage up and back down quickly. The directional horn blasts, quill, and automatic DC mode bell are enabled by default. If you would like to change these settings, as well as other behavior of your locomotive on DC power, please read more in our section on [[Diesel Version 5:DC Mode Operation|DC Mode Operation and Configuration for WOWSound Version 5]].

Note: This WOWSound® product does not support TCS' Audio Assist® auditory feedback program.
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==Button Mappings==
The values outlined below in the button mapping, sound list, and CV values are the defaults assigned to this particular decoder from the factory.

For information on how to program your locomotive using the values provided in the charts below, please see our [[Diesel Version 5:WOWDiesel Standard CV's|List of Diesel Version 5 Standard CV's]], and/or [[Diesel Version 5:WOWDiesel Indexed CV's|List of Diesel Version 5 Indexed CV's]].

{{:Diesel Version 5:Function Pagination}}

{{Button Mapping Paged
|function 0 sound=None
|function 0 light=Headlights & Number Boards (F0F/R,F1,F2)
|function 0 dual=Yes
|function 1 sound=Bell
|function 1 light=None
|function 1 dual=No
|function 2 sound=Horn - Long Blast
|function 2 light=Blink Ditch Lights
|function 2 dual=Yes
|function 3 sound=Horn - Short Blast
|function 3 light=Ditch Lights On/Off (F3 & F4)
|function 3 dual=No
|function 4 sound=Horn - Grade X Quill
|function 4 light=None
|function 4 dual=No
|function 5 sound=Train Brake
|function 5 light=None
|function 5 dual=No
|function 6 sound=Startup/Shutdown
|function 6 light=None
|function 6 dual=No
|function 7 sound=None
|function 7 light=Dim Headlights
|function 7 dual=Yes
|function 8 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute <br> 2x Press rotate light/sound mode or page
|function 8 light=None
|function 8 dual=Yes
|function 9 sound=None
|function 9 light=None
|function 9 dual=No
|function 10 sound=Manual Notch Up
|function 10 light=None
|function 10 dual=No
|function 11 sound=Manual Notch Down
|function 11 light=None
|function 11 dual=No
|function 12 sound=Coupler Crash
|function 12 light=None
|function 12 dual=No
|function 13 sound=Coupler Release
|function 13 light=None
|function 13 dual=No
|function 14 sound=Brake Release
|function 14 light=None
|function 14 dual=No
|function 15 sound=Dynamic Brakes
|function 15 light=None
|function 15 dual=No
|function 16 sound=Momentum
|function 16 light=None
|function 16 dual=No
|function 17 sound=Crew Alert
|function 17 light=None
|function 17 dual=No
|function 18 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute <br> 2x Press rotate light/sound mode or page
|function 18 light=None
|function 18 dual=No
|function 19 sound=None
|function 19 light=None
|function 19 dual=No
|function 20 sound=Air Spit
|function 20 light=None
|function 20 dual=No
|function 21 sound=Forward Quill
|function 21 light=None
|function 21 dual=No
|function 22 sound=Reverse Quill
|function 22 light=None
|function 22 dual=No
|function 23 sound=Stop Quill
|function 23 light=None
|function 23 dual=No
|function 24 sound=Rotate Bell/Horn
|function 24 light=None
|function 24 dual=No
|function 25 sound=Windshield Wipers
|function 25 light=None
|function 25 dual=No
|function 26 sound=Exhaust Fan
|function 26 light=None
|function 26 dual=No
|function 27 sound=None
|function 27 light=None
|function 27 dual=No
|function 28 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute <br> 2x Press rotate light/sound mode or page
|function 28 light=None
|function 28 dual=No
}}
{{Random Mapping
|random sound 1=Air Compressor
|random sound 2=Air Spitter 1
|random sound 3=Air spitter 2
|random sound 4=None}}

==Sound list==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; vertical-align:top !important;"
|-
! scope="col" |Sound Type
! scope="col" |Sound Number
! scope="col" |High Byte
! scope="col" |Low Byte
! scope="col" |Sounds Available
|-
|-
|Air Compressor
|0
|0
|0
|GE Air Compressor Type 1
|-
|
|1
|0
|1
|GE Air Compressor Type 2
|-
|-
|Air Spitter
|2
|0
|2
|Air Spitter #1
|-
|-
|
|3
|0
|3
|Air Spitter #2
|-
|
|4
|0
|4
|Air Spitter #3
|-
|-
|Bell
|5
|0
|5
|Bell *
|-
|Brake Release
|11
|0
|11
|Brake Release
|-
|-
|Brake Squeal
|12
|0
|12
|Brake Squeal *
|-
|-
|Coupler Clank
|42
|0
|42
|Coupler Clank Closed
|-
|-
|
|43
|0
|43
|Coupler Clank Open
|-
|-
|[[Crew Alert]]
|44
|0
|44
|Crew Alert Feature
|-
|Dynamic Brake
|45
|0
|45
|Dynamic Brakes
|-
|-
|
|46
|0
|46
|Dynamic Brakes Medium
|-
|-
|
|47
|0
|47
|Dynamic Brakes High
|-
|-
|Exhaust Fan
|48
|0
|48
|Exhaust Fan
|-
|-
|Horn Forward Quill
|49
|0
|49
|Horn Forward Quill *
|-
|-
|Horn Long
|54
|0
|54
|Horn Long *
|-
|Horn Quill
|59
|0
|59
|Horn Quill *
|-
|-
|Horn Short
|64
|0
|64
|Horn Short *
|-
|Manual Notch Down
|69
|0
|69
|Notch Prime Mover Down
|-
|Manual Notch Up
|70
|0
|70
|Notch Prime Mover Up
|-
|Momentum
|71
|0
|71
|Momentum Feature
|-
|Mute
|73
|0
|73
|Mute All Sounds
|-
|-
|Prime Mover Ignition
|150
|0
|150
|Prime Mover Ignition *
|-
|-
|Horn Reverse Quill
|152
|0
|152
|Horn Reverse Quill *
|-
|[[WOWSound Rotate Feature|Rotate Feature]]
|157
|0
|157
|Rotate Feature
|-
|-
|Horn Stop Quill
|162
|0
|162
|Horn Stop Quill *
|-
|-
|Windshield Wipers
|167
|0
|167
|Windshield Wiper
|-
|}

<p> *For Prime Mover, Bell, and Horn custom reprogramming use the sound numbers below in the corresponding CV from the table header </p>

<div><h3>Prime Mover</h3>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; vertical-align:top !important;"
|-
! scope="col" |CV 123 Value
! scope="col" |Active Prime Mover
|-
|-
|0 (default)
|GE 7FDL16
|-
|}
<h3>Bell</h3>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; vertical-align:top !important;"
|-
! scope="col" |CV 122 Value
! scope="col" |Active Bell
|-
|-
|0 (default)
|ALCo S-4 Bell
|-
|-
|1
|EMD SW Bell
|-
|-
|2
|E-Bell
|-
|-
|3
|GE U23B Bell #1
|-
|-
|4
|GP38-3 Bell
|-
|5
|GE U23B Bell #2
|-
|}
<h3>Horn</h3>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; vertical-align:top !important;"
|-
! scope="col" |CV 120 Value
! scope="col" |Active Horn
|-
|-
|0 (default)
|Nathan K3H
|-
|-
|1
|Nathan K5H
|-
|-
|2
|Nathan K5LA
|-
|-
|3
|Nathan M3 Tilt
|-
|-
|4
|Nathan M5
|-
|-
|-
|-
|}
</div>

==CV Addendum (Standard CV's)==
The {{PAGENAME}} follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in in TCS' [[Diesel Version 5:WOWDiesel Standard CV's|Complete Standard CV's List For WOWSound Version 5]]. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the {{PAGENAME}} decoder.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; vertical-align:top !important;"
|-
! scope="col" |CV
! scope="col" |Value
! scope="col" |Description
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_3|CV 3]]
|5
|Acceleration Rate
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_4|CV 4]]
|5
|Deceleration Rate
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 13|CV 13]]
|15
|DC Mode Lights (1-8)
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 14|CV 14]]
|3
|DC Mode Lights (0F/R & 9-12)
|-
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 35|CV 35]]
|0
|F1 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 36|CV 36]]
|0
|F2 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 37|CV 37]]
|3
|F3 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 38|CV 38]]
|3
|F4 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 39|CV 39]]
|255
|F5 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 40|CV 40]]
|255
|F6 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 41|CV 41]]
|255
|F7 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 42|CV 42]]
|255
|F8 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 43|CV 43]]
|255
|F9 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 44|CV 44]]
|255
|F10 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_49|CV 49]]
|40
|F0F Lighting Effect
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_50|CV 50]]
|40
|F0R Lighting Effect
|-
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 53|CV 53]]
|10
|F3 Lighting Effect
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 54|CV 54]]
|11
|F4 Lighting Effect
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_61|CV 61]]
|33
|Configuration CV #2
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 109|CV 109]]
|1
|TCS Extended ID (High Byte)
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 110|CV 110]]
|0
|TCS Extended ID (Mid Byte)
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 111|CV 111]]
|1
|TCS Extended ID (Low Byte)
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_115|CV 115]]
|0
|Motor Delay Reset Time
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_120|CV 120]]
|0
|Horn Set Selecton
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 122|CV 122]]
|2
|Bell Selection
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_123|CV 123]]
|0
|Prime Mover Selection
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_126|CV 126]]
|7
|Rule 17 Dimming Button Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 139|CV 139]]
|1
|Random Sound Overall Timer
|-
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 141|CV 141]]
|5
|Random Sound 1 Frequency
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_142|CV 142]]
|20
|Random Sound 2 Frequency
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 143|CV 143]]
|255
|Random Sound 3 Frequency
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_177|CV 177]]
|176
|User Options #2
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 179|CV 179]]
|7
|Automatic Sound Options #2
|-
|-
|-
|-
|-
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_238|CV 238]]
|133
|Dual Enabled functions register 1 (F0-F7)
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_241|CV 241]]
|8
|Dual Enabled functions register 4 (F24-F28)
|-
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 248|CV 248]]
|1
|Sound Set Version identifier
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_249|CV 249]]
|190
|Decoder Hardware Model Identifier
|-
|}

==CV Addendum (Indexed CV's)==
The {{PAGENAME}} follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in TCS' [[Diesel Version 5:WOWDiesel Indexed CV's|List of Indexed CV's for WOWSound Version 5]]. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the {{PAGENAME}} decoder.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; vertical-align:top !important;"
|-
! scope="col" |CV31
! scope="col" |CV32
! scope="col" |CV
! scope="col" |Value
! scope="col" |Description
|-
|-
|16
|0
|260
|90
|DC Mode Bell Cutout Voltage - Regulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|262
|9
|DC Quill Voltage - Regulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|264
|85
|DC Mode Motor Start Voltage - Regulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|266
|13
|DC Mode Motor Hysteresis - Regulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|268
|140
|DC Mode Max ADC Value - Regulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|274
|90
|DC Mode Bell Cutout Voltage - Unregulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|276
|9
|DC Quill Voltage - Unregulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|278
|85
|DC Mode Motor Start Voltage - Unregulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|280
|15
|DC Mode Motor Hysteresis - Unregulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|282
|160
|DC Mode Max ADC Value - Regulated
|-
|-
|16
|4
|260
|5
|Sound Mapping - F1
|-
|-
|16
|4
|262
|54
|Sound Mapping - F2
|-
|-
|16
|4
|264
|64
|Sound Mapping - F3
|-
|-
|16
|4
|266
|59
|Sound Mapping - F4
|-
|-
|16
|4
|268
|12
|Sound Mapping - F5
|-
|-
|16
|4
|270
|150
|Sound Mapping - F6
|-
|-
|16
|4
|272
|65535
|Sound Mapping - F7
|-
|-
|16
|4
|274
|73
|Sound Mapping - F8
|-
|-
|16
|4
|276
|65535
|Sound Mapping - F9
|-
|-
|16
|4
|278
|70
|Sound Mapping - F10
|-
|-
|16
|4
|280
|69
|Sound Mapping - F11
|-
|-
|16
|4
|282
|42
|Sound Mapping - F12
|-
|-
|16
|4
|284
|43
|Sound Mapping - F13
|-
|-
|16
|4
|286
|11
|Sound Mapping - F14
|-
|-
|16
|4
|288
|45
|Sound Mapping - F15
|-
|-
|16
|4
|290
|71
|Sound Mapping - F16
|-
|-
|16
|4
|292
|44
|Sound Mapping - F17
|-
|-
|16
|4
|294
|74
|Sound Mapping - F18
|-
|-
|16
|4
|298
|3
|Sound Mapping - F20
|-
|-
|16
|4
|300
|49
|Sound Mapping - F21
|-
|-
|16
|4
|302
|152
|Sound Mapping - F22
|-
|-
|16
|4
|304
|162
|Sound Mapping - F23
|-
|-
|16
|4
|306
|157
|Sound Mapping - F24
|-
|-
|16
|4
|308
|167
|Sound Mapping - F25
|-
|-
|16
|4
|310
|48
|Sound Mapping - F26
|-
|-
|16
|4
|314
|75
|Sound Mapping - F28
|-
|-
|16
|4
|316
|0
|Sound Mapping - R1
|-
|-
|16
|4
|318
|2
|Sound Mapping - R2
|-
|-
|16
|4
|320
|4
|Sound Mapping - R3
|-
|}
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<noinclude>
==Demonstration==
Coming Soon!
==Decoder Service and Repair==
{{BachmannService}}
{{:Bachmann Sound Value Trademark}}
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Bachmann Spectrum SC-44 (Charger) - N

JosephR — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:11:05 GMT

Block-8-RCS Overview

BobbyL — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:39:42 GMT

Block Occupancy Detection

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	=== Directions: ===		=== Setup Directions: ===
	1. Connect Track A-B from your command station to the Track A-B Inputs assigned.		1. Connect Track A-B from your command station to the Track A-B Inputs assigned.

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	=== Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===		=== Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===
	The Block-8-RCS comes with Current Sense, which means it can sense down to a 10k resistor axle. This is also configurable. This is essential because it can tell you that something is in the block. Another feature of the Block-8-RCS is it has RailCom ~~Transponding~~. This ~~allows~~ for the ~~list of Railcom products on your layout along with what it is and which~~ direction it is ~~going~~.		The Block-8-RCS comes with Current Sense, which means it can sense down to a 10k resistor axle. This is also configurable. This is essential because it can tell you that something is in the block. Another feature of the Block-8-RCS is it has RailCom. This provides identity for what's in the block for any RailCom equipped decoder. It also provides the direction the Locomotive is traveling with a RailCom equipped decoder.
	[[File:Block-8-RCS Block Occupancy Diagram.png\|none\|thumb\|558x558px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Block Occupancy Diagram.png\|none\|thumb\|558x558px]]

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	# Use the Railcom ID found in Block 1 and send a speed command of the same speed but in the opposite direction.		# Use the Railcom ID found in Block 1 and send a speed command of the same speed but in the opposite direction.
	# Set up the same commands inverted in Block 3 (to send it back the way it came).		# Set up the same commands inverted in Block 3 (to send it back the way it came).
			[[File:Block-8-RCS Automation Diagram.png\|none\|thumb\|584x584px]]
	~~=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===~~
	~~Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS~~
	[[File:Block-8-RCS ~~Demo~~.png\|~~left~~\|thumb\|~~500x500px~~]]

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	=== Benefits of Short-Circuit Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===		=== Benefits of Short-Circuit Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===
	The Block-8-RCS provides short detection for each block added. This isolation is very useful as it will cut out power to only the block that is shorting. This will enable all other blocks to continue running in case of a short. This short detection is also very fast -----. The Block-8-RCS has an adjustable block current limit and global current limit, the only one with both available on the market! The Block-8-RCS also has soft start, which means it will slowly bring up the power levels of your blocks to avoid overloading amperage/power draw upon startup.		The Block-8-RCS provides short detection for each block added. This isolation is very useful as it will cut out power to only the block that is shorting. This will enable all other blocks to continue running in case of a short. This short detection is also very fast -----. The Block-8-RCS has an adjustable block current limit and global current limit, the only one with both available on the market! The Block-8-RCS also has soft start, which means it will slowly bring up the power levels of your blocks to avoid overloading amperage/power draw upon startup.
			[[File:Block-8-RCS_Short_Circuit_Diagram(3).png\|thumb\|609x609px\|none]]


	~~[[File:Block-8-RCS Short Circuit Diagram(3).png\|none\|thumb]]~~

	== Block Occupancy Detection ==		== Block Occupancy Detection ==

	=== Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===		=== Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===
	The Block-8-RCS comes with Current Sense, which means it can sense down to a 10k resistor axle. This is also configurable. This is essential because it can tell you that something is in the block. Another feature of the Block-8-RCS is it has RailCom Transponding		The Block-8-RCS comes with Current Sense, which means it can sense down to a 10k resistor axle. This is also configurable. This is essential because it can tell you that something is in the block. Another feature of the Block-8-RCS is it has RailCom Transponding. This allows for the list of Railcom products on your layout along with what it is and which direction it is going.
			[[File:Block-8-RCS Block Occupancy Diagram.png\|none\|thumb\|558x558px]]

			== Automation ==

			=== Benefits of Automation with the Block-8-RCS ===
			Automation is an extremely useful use of the Block-8-RCS. It can be used to automate station stops, lift gates, switches etc.. Utilizing macros with the CS-105, you can enable a multitude of different actions based on the block. In this example we use a simple trolley shuttle example. There are stop blocks on each end to send the locomotive the other way.

			Here are some steps to enable this:

			# Look for the LCC event that says something is in Block 1. You can enable an action off this trigger.
			# Use the Railcom ID found in Block 1 and send a speed command of the same speed but in the opposite direction.
			# Set up the same commands inverted in Block 3 (to send it back the way it came).

	=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===		=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===
	Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS		Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS
	[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]

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Short Circuit Detection

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			== Block Occupancy Detection ==

			=== Benefits of Block Occupancy Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===
			The Block-8-RCS comes with Current Sense, which means it can sense down to a 10k resistor axle. This is also configurable. This is essential because it can tell you that something is in the block. Another feature of the Block-8-RCS is it has RailCom Transponding

	=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===		=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===
	Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS		Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS
	[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]

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	The Block-8-RCS provides short detection for each block added. This isolation is very useful as it will cut out power to only the block that is shorting. This will enable all other blocks to continue running in case of a short. This short detection is also very fast -----. The Block-8-RCS has an adjustable block current limit and global current limit, the only one with both available on the market! The Block-8-RCS also has soft start, which means it will slowly bring up the power levels of your blocks to avoid overloading amperage/power draw upon startup.		The Block-8-RCS provides short detection for each block added. This isolation is very useful as it will cut out power to only the block that is shorting. This will enable all other blocks to continue running in case of a short. This short detection is also very fast -----. The Block-8-RCS has an adjustable block current limit and global current limit, the only one with both available on the market! The Block-8-RCS also has soft start, which means it will slowly bring up the power levels of your blocks to avoid overloading amperage/power draw upon startup.

	[[File:Block-8-RCS Short Circuit Diagram.~~jpg~~\|thumb~~\|none~~]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Short Circuit Diagram(3).png\|none\|thumb]]

	=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===		=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===
	Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS		Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS
	[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]

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	~~<br>~~
			== Short Circuit Detection ==

			=== Benefits of Short-Circuit Detection with the Block-8-RCS ===
			The Block-8-RCS provides short detection for each block added. This isolation is very useful as it will cut out power to only the block that is shorting. This will enable all other blocks to continue running in case of a short. This short detection is also very fast -----. The Block-8-RCS has an adjustable block current limit and global current limit, the only one with both available on the market! The Block-8-RCS also has soft start, which means it will slowly bring up the power levels of your blocks to avoid overloading amperage/power draw upon startup.

			[[File:Block-8-RCS Short Circuit Diagram.jpg\|thumb\|none]]

	=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===		=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===
	Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS		Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS
	[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]

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Block-8-RCS Amherst Demo Layout

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	The Block-8-RCS is an 8 Channel Short Circuit Protector with RailCom® and Block Occupancy Detection. The Block-8-RCS features ~~LCC~~ connectivity for seamless integration with your [[CS-105]] or [[LT-50]] command station.		The Block-8-RCS is an 8 Channel Short Circuit Protector with RailCom® and Block Occupancy Detection. The Block-8-RCS features LCC® connectivity for seamless integration with your [[CS-105]] or [[LT-50]] command station.

	=== Features: ===		=== Features: ===
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	* Adjustable sensitivity (down to a single 10k axle)		* Adjustable sensitivity (down to a single 10k axle)
	* Software configurable delay		* Software configurable delay
	* ~~LCC~~ Messages for block occupancy		* LCC® Messages for block occupancy
	* RailCom®		* RailCom®
	* Detection on all 8 blocks		* Detection on all 8 blocks
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	* Supports CV reads on the Main		* Supports CV reads on the Main

			=== Directions: ===
			1. Connect Track A-B from your command station to the Track A-B Inputs assigned.

	[[File:Block-8-RCS.png\|left\|thumb\|369x369px\|Block-8-RCS Diagram]]		2. Connect A1-A8 and B outs to your track to assign separate sections for the blocks.

			3. Connect power either through the external 12V connector or via LCC® power.

			4. Configure Nodes via JMRI.

			5. (Optional) Add connector boards to EXT-SSSB (coming soon!) or external devices via EXT-SER for extra features.[[File:Block-8-RCS.png\|left\|thumb\|369x369px\|Block-8-RCS Diagram]]


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	=== Block-8-RCS ~~Amherst Demo Layout~~ ===		=== Block-8-RCS Setup Example ===
	Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS		Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS
	[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]

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Block-8-RCS

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	8 Channel RailCom® ~~Detection,~~ Block Occupancy Detection ~~and Short Circuit Protection~~ for ~~all 8 channels~~.		The Block-8-RCS is an 8 Channel Short Circuit Protector with RailCom® and Block Occupancy Detection. The Block-8-RCS features LCC connectivity for seamless integration with your [[CS-105]] or [[LT-50]] command station.

	=== Features: ===		=== Features: ===

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Setting Up Operation With a Power Pack

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	#Connect one wire to each of the track output terminals on the power pack.		#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.		#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.		#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:'''		'''Recommended Practices:'''
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	===Button Operation===		===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.		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.		#Bell Button - Press once to toggle the Bell sound ON. Press again to toggle the sound OFF.

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			== Block-8-RCS ==

	Block-8-RCS - Coming Soon!		Block-8-RCS - Coming Soon!
	SKU: 2150		SKU: 2150
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	=== Features: ===		=== Features: ===

	* Block detection		* Block detection
	* No voltage drop during block detection		* No voltage drop during block detection
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	=== Connections ===		=== Connections ===

	* '''Track Outputs''' Connections for 2x Track B and 8x Track A Outputs		* '''Track Outputs''' Connections for 2x Track B and 8x Track A Outputs
	* ''Color LEDs will display the status of each block''		* ''Color LEDs will display the status of each block''
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	<br>		<br>

	=== Block-8-RCS Amherst Demo Layout ===		=== Block-8-RCS Amherst Demo Layout ===
	Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS		Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS
	[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]		[[File:Block-8-RCS Demo.png\|left\|thumb\|500x500px]]

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	\|"USER OPTIONS" Indexed CV - bitwise (inclusive selection):		\|"USER OPTIONS" Indexed CV - bitwise (inclusive selection):
	(0)* Enable Manual Notching audio feedback sound		(0)* Enable Manual Notching audio feedback sound

	(1)* Automatically notch down prime mover when brakes are on		(1)* Automatically notch down prime mover when brakes are on

	(2) Mute on startup/engine auto start mute if set		(2) Mute on startup/engine auto start mute if set

	(3)* Enable switch/mainline mode audio feedback		(3)* Enable switch/mainline mode audio feedback

	(4)* Enable Rotate horn/bell audio feedback		(4)* Enable Rotate horn/bell audio feedback

	(5)* Enable lightmode/sound mode audio feedback		(5)* Enable lightmode/sound mode audio feedback

	(6)* Enable Audio auto shutoff timer		(6)* Enable Audio auto shutoff timer

	(7)* Digitrax bit-set simulates button 2 as toggle while in A.A. mode		(7)* Digitrax bit-set simulates button 2 as toggle while in A.A. mode

	(8) Dual Prime Movers - Set to enable		(8) Dual Prime Movers - Set to enable

	(9) Prime mover notches up with dynamic brakes		(9) Prime mover notches up with dynamic brakes

	(10) Reverse directional horns		(10) Reverse directional horns

	(11) Switching mode prime mover mechanism, if set prime mover will jump notch, otherwise it will stair step (default)		(11) Switching mode prime mover mechanism, if set prime mover will jump notch, otherwise it will stair step (default)

	(12)* Mainline mode prime mover mechanism, if set prime mover will jump notch (default), otherwise it will stair step		(12)* Mainline mode prime mover mechanism, if set prime mover will jump notch (default), otherwise it will stair step

	(13) Bypass corridor light timer		(13) Bypass corridor light timer
	~~'''~~(14)* Enable Bachmann Function Pagination ~~(Not available in First Run models)'''~~
	~~'''~~(15)* Grade Crossing Quill sound blinks ditch lights ~~(Not available in First Run models)'''~~		(14)* Enable Bachmann Function Pagination

			(15)* Grade Crossing Quill sound blinks ditch lights

	<u>Lines marked with an asterisk (*) are set by default.</u>		<u>Lines marked with an asterisk (*) are set by default.</u>
	''~~First-Run Charger default values: CV203 = 16; CV204 = 251 [00010000 11111011]Second-Run and later Charger default~~ values: CV203 = 208; CV204 = 251 [11010000 11111011]''
	~~''(Second Run is the same as above except disables dynamic brake notching, enables Function Pagination, enables quill blink)~~''		''Default values: CV203 = 208; CV204 = 251 [11010000 11111011]''
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