Crew Alert - Revision history

Dan Mycio at 21:43, 8 February 2024

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	''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Light Function can be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''		''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Light Function can be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''

	=== Changing the Crew Alert On/Off Button ===		===Changing the Crew Alert On/Off Button===
	By default on production WOWDiesel decoders, the Crew Alert feature is controlled by toggling Function 16 on your throttle/controller. The method by which you can access F16 will depend on your command station.		By default on production WOWDiesel decoders, the Crew Alert feature is controlled by toggling Function 16 on your throttle/controller. The method by which you can access F16 will depend on your command station.
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	==Enabling/Disabling Crew Alert==		==Enabling/Disabling Crew Alert==
	When you toggle the Crew Alert On/Off Button (default is 16), you will either hear a 'tweedle' or will hear nothing. If you hear a 'tweedle' when you press the button, Crew Alert is enabled. If you toggle F16 and you do not hear any sound, Crew Alert is disabled.		When you toggle the Crew Alert On/Off Button (default is 16), you will either hear a 'tweedle' or will hear nothing. If you hear a 'tweedle' when you press the button, Crew Alert is enabled. If you toggle F16 and you do not hear any sound, Crew Alert is disabled.

			To disable the Crew Alert feature completely, use [[Audio Assist®\|Audio Assist]].

			# Enter the Sound Programming Options menu (Button 1)
			# Select the Sound Mapping menu (Button 2)
			# Select button 16 from the list of options using Button 1 or 2
			# Press button 7 to disable the sound on Button 16. '''OR''' Select another Sound Type using Button 3 or 4; then select the individual sound of the type using Button 5 or 6.
			# Press button 8 to save the change.

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	\|''Note for Advanced Users: The active state of Crew Alert can also be read out from the decoder and/or adjusted manually via the "Automatic Sounds" [[WOWDiesel Version 4 Indexed CV's\|Indexed CV]].''		\|''Note for Advanced Users: The active state of Crew Alert can also be read out from the decoder and/or adjusted manually via the "Automatic Sounds" [[WOWDiesel Version 4 Indexed CV's\|Indexed CV]].''

Dan Mycio at 21:26, 8 February 2024

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	In the WOWSound Diesel decoder, Crew Alert is implemented by monitoring for speed changes or function presses. When Crew Alert is active, the decoder will start an internal timer, and wait for the next command (button press, speed change, etc.) If the timer expires without any user input, an alarm will begin to sound, and begin increasing in volume. After a short amount of time if no further input is received to turn off the alarm, the train will enter emergency stop, putting on the brakes and stopping the train. In the case of the [[Bachmann Spectrum SC-44 (Charger) - HO\|Bachmann Charger]] decoder, the brake sound is accompanied by the emergency brake air dump sound.		In the WOWSound Diesel decoder, Crew Alert is implemented by monitoring for speed changes or function presses. When Crew Alert is active, the decoder will start an internal timer, and wait for the next command (button press, speed change, etc.) If the timer expires without any user input, an alarm will begin to sound, and begin increasing in volume. After a short amount of time if no further input is received to turn off the alarm, the train will enter emergency stop, putting on the brakes and stopping the train. In the case of the [[Bachmann Spectrum SC-44 (Charger) - HO\|Bachmann Charger]] decoder, the brake sound is accompanied by the emergency brake air dump sound.
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			\|''NOTE: Crew Alert is NOT a feature of WOWSound Steam decoders or TCS Non-Sound decoders.''
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	~~Crew Alert is not a feature of WOWSound Steam decoders.~~		==Crew Alert Configuration Options==

	== Crew Alert Configuration Options ==

	===Crew Alert Timer===		===Crew Alert Timer===
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	''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Light Function can be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''		''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Light Function can be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''

			=== Changing the Crew Alert On/Off Button ===
			By default on production WOWDiesel decoders, the Crew Alert feature is controlled by toggling Function 16 on your throttle/controller. The method by which you can access F16 will depend on your command station.
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			\|''For OEM decoders, refer to your Quick Start Guide for function mapping information and locations for features such as Crew Alert.''
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			Crew Alert is considered to be a <u>sound function</u>, and can thusly be remapped or disabled outright via the Sound Remapping menu of Audio Assist. You can also manually overwrite or move this feature using CV programming to change the sound mapping for Button 16.
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			\|''WARNING: If you disable the Crew Alert sound via Audio Assist, or overwrite/un-map the Crew Alert sound while it is turned on, there will be no way to turn it off without manually programming the "Automatic Sounds" [[WOWDiesel Version 4 Indexed CV's\|Indexed CV]].''
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	'''See Also:'''		'''See Also:'''

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	==Enabling/Disabling Crew Alert==		==Enabling/Disabling Crew Alert==
	~~By default on production WOWDiesel decoders,~~ the Crew Alert ~~feature~~ is ~~controlled by toggling Function~~ 16 ~~on your throttle/controller. The method by which you can access F16 will depend on your command station. When you toggle F16~~, you will either hear a 'tweedle' or will hear nothing. If you hear a 'tweedle' when you press ~~F16~~, Crew Alert is enabled. If you toggle F16 and you do not hear any sound, Crew Alert is disabled.		When you toggle the Crew Alert On/Off Button (default is 16), you will either hear a 'tweedle' or will hear nothing. If you hear a 'tweedle' when you press the button, Crew Alert is enabled. If you toggle F16 and you do not hear any sound, Crew Alert is disabled.
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	~~For OEM decoders, refer to your Quick Start Guide for function mapping information and locations for features such as Crew Alert.~~		\|''Note for Advanced Users: The active state of Crew Alert can also be read out from the decoder and/or adjusted manually via the "Automatic Sounds" [[WOWDiesel Version 4 Indexed CV's\|Indexed CV]].''
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	''Note for Advanced Users: The active state of Crew Alert can also be read out from the decoder and/or adjusted manually via the "Automatic Sounds" [[WOWDiesel Version 4 Indexed CV's\|Indexed CV]].''		<br />

	~~Crew Alert is considered to be a <u>sound function~~</u>~~, and can thusly be remapped or disabled outright via the Sound Remapping menu of Audio Assist. You can also manually overwrite or move this feature using CV programming.~~

	''WARNING: If you disable the Crew Alert sound via Audio Assist, or overwrite/un-map the Crew Alert sound while it is turned on, there will be no way to turn it off without manually programming the "Automatic Sounds" CV as previously mentioned.''
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Dan Mycio at 21:19, 8 February 2024

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	Crew Alert is not a feature of WOWSound Steam decoders.		Crew Alert is not a feature of WOWSound Steam decoders.

			== Crew Alert Configuration Options ==

	===Crew Alert Timer===		===Crew Alert Timer===
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	In addition to the sound function, a light output can be assigned to come on while Crew Alert is in progress. This light could be installed inside the cab, for example. The light output which activates will use whatever the currently-assigning lighting effect is for that output. TCS recommends setting the lighting output to be a "Flashing Light" lighting effect. This lighting output must then be assigned to be the "Crew Alert Light Function" so that a light will flash as the alarm sounds. By default, the Crew Alert Light Function is unmapped/disabled and will not activate any lighting output.		In addition to the sound function, a light output can be assigned to come on while Crew Alert is in progress. This light could be installed inside the cab, for example. The light output which activates will use whatever the currently-assigning lighting effect is for that output. TCS recommends setting the lighting output to be a "Flashing Light" lighting effect. This lighting output must then be assigned to be the "Crew Alert Light Function" so that a light will flash as the alarm sounds. By default, the Crew Alert Light Function is unmapped/disabled and will not activate any lighting output.

	As an example, the [[Bachmann Spectrum SC-44 (Charger) - HO\|Bachmann Charger]] decoder features a strobe light effect which comes on when ~~the Crew Alert feature expires and~~ the locomotive goes into emergency.		As an example, the [[Bachmann Spectrum SC-44 (Charger) - HO\|Bachmann Amtrak SC-44 "Charger"]] decoder features a strobe light effect, which comes on when the locomotive goes into emergency stop.

	''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Light Function can be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''		''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Light Function can be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''

	===Enabling/Disabling Crew Alert===		'''See Also:'''
	By default on production WOWDiesel decoders, the Crew Alert feature is controlled by toggling Function 16 on your controller. The method by which you can access F16 will depend on your command station. When you toggle F16, you will either hear a 'tweedle' or will hear nothing. If you hear a 'tweedle' when you press F16, Crew Alert is enabled. If you toggle F16 and you do not hear any sound, Crew Alert is disabled.
			[[WOWDiesel Version 4 Indexed CV's]]

			==Enabling/Disabling Crew Alert==
			By default on production WOWDiesel decoders, the Crew Alert feature is controlled by toggling Function 16 on your throttle/controller. The method by which you can access F16 will depend on your command station. When you toggle F16, you will either hear a 'tweedle' or will hear nothing. If you hear a 'tweedle' when you press F16, Crew Alert is enabled. If you toggle F16 and you do not hear any sound, Crew Alert is disabled.

	For OEM decoders, refer to your Quick Start Guide for function mapping information and locations for features such as Crew Alert.		For OEM decoders, refer to your Quick Start Guide for function mapping information and locations for features such as Crew Alert.

	''Note for Advanced Users: The active state of Crew Alert can also be read out from the decoder and/or adjusted manually via the "Automatic Sounds" CV.''		''Note for Advanced Users: The active state of Crew Alert can also be read out from the decoder and/or adjusted manually via the "Automatic Sounds" [[WOWDiesel Version 4 Indexed CV's\|Indexed CV]].''

	Crew Alert is considered to be a <u>sound function</u>, and can thusly be remapped or disabled outright via the Sound Remapping menu of Audio Assist. You can also manually overwrite or move this feature using CV programming.		Crew Alert is considered to be a <u>sound function</u>, and can thusly be remapped or disabled outright via the Sound Remapping menu of Audio Assist. You can also manually overwrite or move this feature using CV programming.

Dan Mycio at 20:48, 15 November 2021

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Dan Mycio at 20:46, 15 November 2021

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	=== Overview ===		===Overview===
	Crew Alert is sometimes known as a ''Dead Man's Switch'' and is a safety feature on modern locomotives. In real life, while a locomotive is moving, the engineer must press a button, change notches, or press a pedal every so often to ensure that the engineer has not fallen asleep, lost consciousness, died, or having a medical emergency. If the engineer fails to do so after a set amount of time an alarm and flashing light will activate. If no action is taken within a short window of time, the train goes into emergency stop, and other [[wikipedia:Positive_train_control\|PTC (Positive Train Control)]] systems may activate.		Crew Alert is sometimes known as a ''Dead Man's Switch'' and is a safety feature on modern locomotives. In real life, while a locomotive is moving, the engineer must press a button, change notches, or press a pedal every so often to ensure that the engineer has not fallen asleep, lost consciousness, died, or having a medical emergency. If the engineer fails to do so after a set amount of time an alarm and flashing light will activate. If no action is taken within a short window of time, the train goes into emergency stop, and other [[wikipedia:Positive_train_control\|PTC (Positive Train Control)]] systems may activate.

	In the WOWSound Diesel decoder, Crew Alert is implemented by monitoring for speed changes or function presses. When Crew Alert is active, the decoder will start an internal timer, and wait for the next command (button press, speed change, etc.) If the timer expires without any user input, an alarm will begin to sound, and begin increasing in volume. After a short amount of time if no further input is received to turn off the alarm, the train will enter emergency stop, putting on the brakes and stopping the train. In the case of the Bachmann Charger decoder, the brake sound is accompanied by the emergency brake air dump sound.		In the WOWSound Diesel decoder, Crew Alert is implemented by monitoring for speed changes or function presses. When Crew Alert is active, the decoder will start an internal timer, and wait for the next command (button press, speed change, etc.) If the timer expires without any user input, an alarm will begin to sound, and begin increasing in volume. After a short amount of time if no further input is received to turn off the alarm, the train will enter emergency stop, putting on the brakes and stopping the train. In the case of the [[Bachmann Spectrum SC-44 (Charger) - HO\|Bachmann Charger]] decoder, the brake sound is accompanied by the emergency brake air dump sound.

	==== Crew Alert Timer ====		Crew Alert is not a feature of WOWSound Steam decoders.

			====Crew Alert Timer====
	The amount of time allowed to pass before the Crew Alert sound and/or light comes on can be configured via the "Crew Alert Timer" option.		The amount of time allowed to pass before the Crew Alert sound and/or light comes on can be configured via the "Crew Alert Timer" option.

	''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Timer be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''		''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Timer be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''

	==== Crew Alert Light Function ====		====Crew Alert Light Function====
	In addition to the sound function, a light output can be assigned to come on while Crew Alert is in progress. This light could be installed inside the cab, for example. TCS recommends setting the ~~light~~ to be a "Flashing Light" lighting effect. This lighting output must then be assigned to be the "Crew Alert Light Function" so that a light will flash as the alarm sounds.		In addition to the sound function, a light output can be assigned to come on while Crew Alert is in progress. This light could be installed inside the cab, for example. The light output which activates will use whatever the currently-assigning lighting effect is for that output. TCS recommends setting the lighting output to be a "Flashing Light" lighting effect. This lighting output must then be assigned to be the "Crew Alert Light Function" so that a light will flash as the alarm sounds. By default, the Crew Alert Light Function is unmapped/disabled and will not activate any lighting output.

			As an example, the [[Bachmann Spectrum SC-44 (Charger) - HO\|Bachmann Charger]] decoder features a strobe light effect which comes on when the Crew Alert feature expires and the locomotive goes into emergency.

	''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Light Function can be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''		''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Light Function can be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''

	==== Enabling/Disabling Crew Alert ====		====Enabling/Disabling Crew Alert====
	By default on production WOWDiesel decoders, the Crew Alert feature is controlled by toggling Function 16 on your controller. The method by which you can access F16 will depend on your command station. When you toggle F16, you will either hear a 'tweedle' or will hear nothing. If you hear a 'tweedle' when you press F16, Crew Alert is enabled. If you toggle F16 and you do not hear any sound, Crew Alert is disabled.		By default on production WOWDiesel decoders, the Crew Alert feature is controlled by toggling Function 16 on your controller. The method by which you can access F16 will depend on your command station. When you toggle F16, you will either hear a 'tweedle' or will hear nothing. If you hear a 'tweedle' when you press F16, Crew Alert is enabled. If you toggle F16 and you do not hear any sound, Crew Alert is disabled.

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	''Note for Advanced Users: The active state of Crew Alert can also be read out from the decoder and/or adjusted manually via the "Automatic Sounds" CV.''		''Note for Advanced Users: The active state of Crew Alert can also be read out from the decoder and/or adjusted manually via the "Automatic Sounds" CV.''

			Crew Alert is considered to be a <u>sound function</u>, and can thusly be remapped or disabled outright via the Sound Remapping menu of Audio Assist. You can also manually overwrite or move this feature using CV programming.

			''WARNING: If you disable the Crew Alert sound via Audio Assist, or overwrite/un-map the Crew Alert sound while it is turned on, there will be no way to turn it off without manually programming the "Automatic Sounds" CV as previously mentioned.''
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	''Note for Advanced Users: The active state of Crew Alert can also be read out from the decoder and/or adjusted manually via the "Automatic Sounds" CV.''		''Note for Advanced Users: The active state of Crew Alert can also be read out from the decoder and/or adjusted manually via the "Automatic Sounds" CV.''
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Dan Mycio: Created Crew Alert reference page for Version 4 Diesel

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Created Crew Alert reference page for Version 4 Diesel

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=== Overview ===
Crew Alert is sometimes known as a ''Dead Man's Switch'' and is a safety feature on modern locomotives. In real life, while a locomotive is moving, the engineer must press a button, change notches, or press a pedal every so often to ensure that the engineer has not fallen asleep, lost consciousness, died, or having a medical emergency. If the engineer fails to do so after a set amount of time an alarm and flashing light will activate. If no action is taken within a short window of time, the train goes into emergency stop, and other [[wikipedia:Positive_train_control|PTC (Positive Train Control)]] systems may activate.

In the WOWSound Diesel decoder, Crew Alert is implemented by monitoring for speed changes or function presses. When Crew Alert is active, the decoder will start an internal timer, and wait for the next command (button press, speed change, etc.) If the timer expires without any user input, an alarm will begin to sound, and begin increasing in volume. After a short amount of time if no further input is received to turn off the alarm, the train will enter emergency stop, putting on the brakes and stopping the train. In the case of the Bachmann Charger decoder, the brake sound is accompanied by the emergency brake air dump sound.

==== Crew Alert Timer ====
The amount of time allowed to pass before the Crew Alert sound and/or light comes on can be configured via the "Crew Alert Timer" option.

''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Timer be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''

==== Crew Alert Light Function ====
In addition to the sound function, a light output can be assigned to come on while Crew Alert is in progress. This light could be installed inside the cab, for example. TCS recommends setting the light to be a "Flashing Light" lighting effect. This lighting output must then be assigned to be the "Crew Alert Light Function" so that a light will flash as the alarm sounds.

''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Light Function can be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''

==== Enabling/Disabling Crew Alert ====
By default on production WOWDiesel decoders, the Crew Alert feature is controlled by toggling Function 16 on your controller. The method by which you can access F16 will depend on your command station. When you toggle F16, you will either hear a 'tweedle' or will hear nothing. If you hear a 'tweedle' when you press F16, Crew Alert is enabled. If you toggle F16 and you do not hear any sound, Crew Alert is disabled.

For OEM decoders, refer to your Quick Start Guide for function mapping information and locations for features such as Crew Alert.

''Note for Advanced Users: The active state of Crew Alert can also be read out from the decoder and/or adjusted manually via the "Automatic Sounds" CV.''

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	===Overview===		==Overview - Crew Alert==
	Crew Alert is sometimes known as a ''Dead Man's Switch'' and is a safety feature on modern locomotives. In real life, while a locomotive is moving, the engineer must press a button, change notches, or press a pedal every so often to ensure that the engineer has not fallen asleep, lost consciousness, died, or having a medical emergency. If the engineer fails to do so after a set amount of time an alarm and flashing light will activate. If no action is taken within a short window of time, the train goes into emergency stop, and other [[wikipedia:Positive_train_control\|PTC (Positive Train Control)]] systems may activate.		Crew Alert is sometimes known as a ''Dead Man's Switch'' and is a safety feature on modern locomotives. In real life, while a locomotive is moving, the engineer must press a button, change notches, or press a pedal every so often to ensure that the engineer has not fallen asleep, lost consciousness, died, or having a medical emergency. If the engineer fails to do so after a set amount of time an alarm and flashing light will activate. If no action is taken within a short window of time, the train goes into emergency stop, and other [[wikipedia:Positive_train_control\|PTC (Positive Train Control)]] systems may activate.

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	Crew Alert is not a feature of WOWSound Steam decoders.		Crew Alert is not a feature of WOWSound Steam decoders.

	====Crew Alert Timer====		===Crew Alert Timer===
	The amount of time allowed to pass before the Crew Alert sound and/or light comes on can be configured via the "Crew Alert Timer" option.		The amount of time allowed to pass before the Crew Alert sound and/or light comes on can be configured via the "Crew Alert Timer" option.

	''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Timer be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''		''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Timer be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''

	====Crew Alert Light Function====		===Crew Alert Light Function===
	In addition to the sound function, a light output can be assigned to come on while Crew Alert is in progress. This light could be installed inside the cab, for example. The light output which activates will use whatever the currently-assigning lighting effect is for that output. TCS recommends setting the lighting output to be a "Flashing Light" lighting effect. This lighting output must then be assigned to be the "Crew Alert Light Function" so that a light will flash as the alarm sounds. By default, the Crew Alert Light Function is unmapped/disabled and will not activate any lighting output.		In addition to the sound function, a light output can be assigned to come on while Crew Alert is in progress. This light could be installed inside the cab, for example. The light output which activates will use whatever the currently-assigning lighting effect is for that output. TCS recommends setting the lighting output to be a "Flashing Light" lighting effect. This lighting output must then be assigned to be the "Crew Alert Light Function" so that a light will flash as the alarm sounds. By default, the Crew Alert Light Function is unmapped/disabled and will not activate any lighting output.

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	''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Light Function can be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''		''Details on configuring the Crew Alert Light Function can be found in the [https://tcsdcc.com/WOWDieselGuide Complete Programming Guide for WOWDiesel Version 4]''

	====Enabling/Disabling Crew Alert====		===Enabling/Disabling Crew Alert===
	By default on production WOWDiesel decoders, the Crew Alert feature is controlled by toggling Function 16 on your controller. The method by which you can access F16 will depend on your command station. When you toggle F16, you will either hear a 'tweedle' or will hear nothing. If you hear a 'tweedle' when you press F16, Crew Alert is enabled. If you toggle F16 and you do not hear any sound, Crew Alert is disabled.		By default on production WOWDiesel decoders, the Crew Alert feature is controlled by toggling Function 16 on your controller. The method by which you can access F16 will depend on your command station. When you toggle F16, you will either hear a 'tweedle' or will hear nothing. If you hear a 'tweedle' when you press F16, Crew Alert is enabled. If you toggle F16 and you do not hear any sound, Crew Alert is disabled.