Bachmann Spectrum ALC-42 (Charger) - HO - Revision history

JosephR: /* TCS Function Pagination System */

2023-09-12T16:21:58Z

TCS Function Pagination System

Dan Mycio at 23:18, 11 May 2023

2023-05-11T23:18:15Z

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	*Directional headlights with "Rule 17" dimming operation enabled by default		*Directional headlights with "Rule 17" dimming operation enabled by default
	*Interior corridor work lights		*Interior corridor work lights
	*Roof-mounted strobe lights, with operation per prototype
	*Directional marker lights		*Directional marker lights
	*Steady/alternate flashing ditch lights		*Steady/alternate flashing ditch lights

Dan Mycio at 00:46, 9 May 2023

2023-05-09T00:46:06Z

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	==Demonstration==		==Demonstration==
	<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~UaBX0G5SGkQ~~</embedvideo>		<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koJdaO5Xof8&t</embedvideo>
	==Decoder Service and Repair==		==Decoder Service and Repair==
	{{BachmannService}}		{{BachmannService}}

TCSDanM at 22:27, 24 August 2022

2022-08-24T22:27:36Z

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	[[Category:Bachmann]]		[[Category:Bachmann]]
	[[Category:HO-Scale]]		[[Category:HO Scale]]
	[[Category:Bachmann Spectrum]]		[[Category:Bachmann Spectrum]]
	Information on this wiki page provides particular details about this model not found in our basic guide.		Information on this wiki page provides particular details about this model not found in our basic guide.

Dan Mycio: added details for second run

2022-05-06T22:39:10Z

added details for second run

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	\|Stock Number=68301-68303		\|Stock Number=68301-68303
	\|Power Type=DCC Dual Mode w/Sound		\|Power Type=DCC Dual Mode w/Sound
	\|Release Date=First Run: Jan 2022		\|Release Date=First Run: Jan 2022</br>Second Run: Mar 2022
	\|Retail Price=475.00		\|Retail Price=475.00
	\|Decoder Type=WOWDiesel (OEM)		\|Decoder Type=WOWDiesel (OEM)
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	\|10		\|10
	\|Dynamic Brake speed decrease (in speed steps) per press of the dynamic brake button		\|Dynamic Brake speed decrease (in speed steps) per press of the dynamic brake button
			\|-
			!CV248
			\|5 / 6
			\|Sound Set Revision Number: First Run = 5; Second Run = 6
	\|-		\|-
	\|}		\|}

Dan Mycio at 01:37, 21 January 2022

2022-01-21T01:37:33Z

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	\|Cylinders=V16		\|Cylinders=V16
	\|Aspiration=Turbocharged		\|Aspiration=Turbocharged
	\|Power Output=4,~~400~~ hp (3,~~300~~ kW)		\|Power Output=4,200 hp (3,100 kW)
	\|Prototype Link=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens_Charger Siemens Charger]		\|Prototype Link=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens_Charger Siemens Charger]
	\|image=Bachmann ALC-42.jpg}}		\|image=Bachmann ALC-42.jpg}}

Dan Mycio at 01:33, 21 January 2022

2022-01-21T01:33:59Z

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	\|Aspiration=Turbocharged		\|Aspiration=Turbocharged
	\|Power Output=4,400 hp (3,300 kW)		\|Power Output=4,400 hp (3,300 kW)
	\|Prototype Link=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens_Charger]		\|Prototype Link=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens_Charger Siemens Charger]
	\|image=Bachmann ALC-42.jpg}}		\|image=Bachmann ALC-42.jpg}}

Dan Mycio at 01:31, 21 January 2022

2022-01-21T01:31:35Z

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	\|Decoder Type=WOWDiesel (OEM)		\|Decoder Type=WOWDiesel (OEM)
	\|Version=4.5		\|Version=4.5
	\|Functions=10		\|Functions=8
	\|Builder=Siemens Mobility		\|Builder=Siemens Mobility
	\|Build Date=June 17th 2021 - Present		\|Build Date=June 17th 2021 - Present

Dan Mycio at 01:29, 21 January 2022

2022-01-21T01:29:03Z

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	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|19		! scope="row" \|19
	\|~~FR: 16,251~~		\|208,251
	~~SR:~~ 208,251
	\|"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

Dan Mycio at 01:27, 21 January 2022

2022-01-21T01:27:35Z

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	Information on this wiki page provides particular details about this model not found in our basic guide.		Information on this wiki page provides particular details about this model not found in our basic guide.
	{{Infobox locomotive		{{Infobox locomotive
	\|name=Bachmann Spectrum SC-44 Charger		\|name=Bachmann Spectrum ALC-42 Charger
	\|Manufacturer=Bachmann		\|Manufacturer=Bachmann
	\|Scale=HO-Scale		\|Scale=HO-Scale
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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Bachmann’s all-new DCC sound-equipped SC-44 Charger uses Siemens Mobility’s original design documentation and authentic sound files recorded from the prototype. This model includes a TCS WOWSound® decoder with Audio Assist® for easy configuration without programming CVs, 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!		Bachmann’s all-new DCC sound-equipped ALC-42 Charger uses Siemens Mobility’s original design documentation and authentic sound files recorded from the prototype. This model includes a TCS WOWSound® decoder with Audio Assist® for easy configuration without programming CVs, 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 SC-44 Charger in HO-scale from Bachmann Trains brings all the sights and sounds of Siemens' sleek new diesel-electric locomotive to your layout.		Loaded with prototypical features, the ALC-42 Charger in HO-scale from Bachmann Trains brings all the sights and sounds of Siemens' sleek new diesel-electric locomotive to your layout.

	Features include:		Features include:

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	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.

	For information on how to program your locomotive using the values provided in the charts below, please see our [https://tcsdcc.com/~~ComprehensiveProgGuide~~ Comprehensive Programming Guide], [https://tcsdcc.com/~~WOWDieselGuide~~ WOWDiesel V4 Programming Guide], and/or [[NMRA Standard CV's\|List of Standard CV's]].		For information on how to program your locomotive using the values provided in the charts below, please see our [https://www.tcsdcc.com/_files/ugd/559cd7_d3fbf8b528984a7a8c59874c9dcdd508.pdf Comprehensive Programming Guide], [https://www.tcsdcc.com/_files/ugd/559cd7_dfb8199e41ca41e185196092ef121643.pdf WOWDiesel V4 Programming Guide], and/or [[NMRA Standard CV's\|List of Standard CV's]].

	===TCS Function Pagination System===		===TCS Function Pagination System===
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	'''''Note: the decoder supports accessing functions above 9 at any time by pressing the corresponding button(s) on your throttle regardless of the currently selected function page.'''''		'''''Note: the decoder supports accessing functions above 9 at any time by pressing the corresponding button(s) on your throttle regardless of the currently selected function page.'''''

	If you have a command station which supports all 28 function buttons and would like to disable function pagination, this may be done by re-configuring the User Options indexed CV 4:19. For more information on the User Options indexed CV for Version 4 WOWSound Diesel decoders, please see ''Page 19'' of the [https://tcsdcc.com/~~ComprehensiveProgGuide~~ WOWSound Diesel Version 4 Complete Programming Guide]. This document can be used in conjunction with the [[Bachmann Spectrum ALC-42 (Charger) - HO#CV Addendum .28Indexed CV.27s.29\|Indexed CV Addendum]] below.		If you have a command station which supports all 28 function buttons and would like to disable function pagination, this may be done by re-configuring the User Options indexed CV 4:19. For more information on the User Options indexed CV for Version 4 WOWSound Diesel decoders, please see ''Page 19'' of the [https://www.tcsdcc.com/_files/ugd/559cd7_dfb8199e41ca41e185196092ef121643.pdf WOWSound Diesel Version 4 Complete Programming Guide]. This document can be used in conjunction with the [[Bachmann Spectrum ALC-42 (Charger) - HO#CV Addendum .28Indexed CV.27s.29\|Indexed CV Addendum]] below.

	To disable Function Pagination, set the values of the Indexed CV as follows:		To disable Function Pagination, set the values of the Indexed CV as follows:
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	==CV Addendum (Standard CV's)==		==CV Addendum (Standard CV's)==
	The ALC-42 Charger follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in TCS's [https://tcsdcc.com/~~ComprehensiveProgGuide~~ Comprehensive Programming Guide]. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the Charger decoder.		The ALC-42 Charger follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in TCS's [https://www.tcsdcc.com/_files/ugd/559cd7_d3fbf8b528984a7a8c59874c9dcdd508.pdf Comprehensive Programming Guide]. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the Charger decoder.

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	==CV Addendum (Indexed CV's)==		==CV Addendum (Indexed CV's)==
	The ALC-42 Charger follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in TCS's [https://tcsdcc.com/~~WOWDieselGuide~~ WOWDiesel Programming Guide]. Listed below are the TCS Indexed CV's that have been modified for the ALC-42 Charger decoder.		The ALC-42 Charger follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in TCS's [https://www.tcsdcc.com/_files/ugd/559cd7_dfb8199e41ca41e185196092ef121643.pdf WOWDiesel Programming Guide]. Listed below are the TCS Indexed CV's that have been modified for the ALC-42 Charger decoder.

	''[The Sound type "Air Spitter" was re-named to "Dust Blower" in Audio Assist]''		''[The Sound type "Air Spitter" was re-named to "Dust Blower" in Audio Assist]''