Diesel Version 5:DC Mode Operation - Revision history

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	Optionally, you can manually select the active mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_177\|CV177]] if you have access to a DCC programming track.		Optionally, you can manually select the active mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_177\|CV177]] if you have access to a DCC programming track.

	==Regulated Power Supply Settings==		===Regulated Power Supply Settings===
	[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.260\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.260]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.260\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.260]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>
	[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.262\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.262]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.262\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.262]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>
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	[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.268\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.268]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Maximum Track Voltage <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.268\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.268]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Maximum Track Voltage <br>

	==Unregulated Power Supply Settings==		===Unregulated Power Supply Settings===
	[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.274\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.274]] - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.274\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.274]] - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>
	[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.276\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.276]] - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.276\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.276]] - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>

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	If you do not hear an audio prompt, or the decoder goes silent during this process, give the Keep Alive more time to charge, and flip the direction switch faster. If the decoder powers down completely during this process, the change will not take place.		If you do not hear an audio prompt, or the decoder goes silent during this process, give the Keep Alive more time to charge, and flip the direction switch faster. If the decoder powers down completely during this process, the change will not take place.

	Optionally, you can manually select the active mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:~~CV_117~~\|~~CV117~~]] if you have access to a DCC programming track.		Optionally, you can manually select the active mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_177\|CV177]] if you have access to a DCC programming track.

	==Regulated Power Supply Settings==		==Regulated Power Supply Settings==
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	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_13\|CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_13\|CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8]]
	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_14\|CV14 DC Mode Lights F9-F12]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_14\|CV14 DC Mode Lights F9-F12]]
	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:~~CV_117~~\|~~CV117~~ Sound Options #2]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_177\|CV177 Sound Options #2]]
	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]]
	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]]

	[[Category:DC_Mode]]		[[Category:DC_Mode]]

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	If you do not hear an audio prompt, or the decoder goes silent during this process, give the Keep Alive more time to charge, and flip the direction switch faster. If the decoder powers down completely during this process, the change will not take place.		If you do not hear an audio prompt, or the decoder goes silent during this process, give the Keep Alive more time to charge, and flip the direction switch faster. If the decoder powers down completely during this process, the change will not take place.

	Optionally, you can manually select the active mode via ~~CV177~~ if you have access to a DCC programming track.		Optionally, you can manually select the active mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_117\|CV117]] if you have access to a DCC programming track.

	==Regulated Power Supply Settings==		==Regulated Power Supply Settings==
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	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_13\|CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_13\|CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8]]
	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_14\|CV14 DC Mode Lights F9-F12]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_14\|CV14 DC Mode Lights F9-F12]]
			*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_117\|CV117 Sound Options #2]]
	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]]
	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]]

	[[Category:DC_Mode]]		[[Category:DC_Mode]]

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	==List of Features==		==List of Features==

	*~~The~~ Automatic Sounds which play while in DC mode can be enabled or disabled using the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]].		*'''Automatic Sounds''' - There are several "Automatic Sounds" which play while in DC mode which can be enabled or disabled using the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]]. Examples include directional and stop quills, speed-based bell sound, and grade crossing quill.
	*DC Power Supply Modes Switching - see more details below.		*'''DC Power Supply Modes Switching''' - see more details below.
	*Automatic Bell ~~starts~~ when the loco starts and shuts off after reaching a set speed. When dropping below that speed again, the bell will turn back on. This feature mimics real-life railroad operations and rules, where a bell is required to be heard when moving below a certain speed, especially in yards. The speed at which the bell turns off (or back on) is configurable ~~through the use of the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.260\|CV.16.0.260 - DC Mode Auto Bell Cutoff voltage]]~~.		*'''DC Mode Automatic Bell''' - Starts when the loco starts and shuts off after reaching a set speed. When dropping below that speed again, the bell will turn back on. This feature mimics real-life railroad operations and rules, where a bell is required to be heard when moving below a certain speed, especially in yards. The speed at which the bell turns off (or back on) is configurable.
	*~~Automatic~~ Directional ~~horns~~ when stopping ~~and~~ starting		*'''Directional Horns''' - Available to play automatically when stopping, or starting in forward or reverse.
	*Grade Crossing ~~quill~~ - To play a grade crossing quill rapidly change the DC track voltage and then bring it back to where it was.		*'''Grade Crossing Quill''' - To play a grade crossing quill, rapidly change the DC track voltage and then bring it back to where it was. The sensitivity of the trigger for the quill is configurable via the DC Mode Quill Voltage Delta setting.
	**The ~~amount~~ of ~~voltage increase needed to~~ trigger a quill is ~~set by~~ DC Mode Quill Voltage Delta.		*'''Smooth Motor Control''' - The BEMF algorithm runs during DC mode to keep the speed steady despite the unsteady voltages found in some DC power packs.
	*Smooth ~~DC mode motor control~~ - The BEMF algorithm runs during DC mode to keep the speed steady despite the unsteady voltages found in some DC power packs.		*'''Full Light Control''' - All of the lighting outputs on the decoder are able to operate on DC power, and will also have the same lighting effect as they would on DCC (if configured prior). You can control which lights are active in DC mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_13\|CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8]] and [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_14\|CV14 DC Mode Lights F9-F12]].
	*Full ~~light~~ control ~~- Control~~ which lights are active in DC mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_13\|CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8]] and [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_14\|CV14 DC Mode Lights F9-F12]]		*'''Adjustable Top Speed''' - To account for the varying voltage outputs of various DC power packs the DC Mode Maximum Track Voltage setting was created. The decoder sets its speed based not solely on the voltage level of the track but where it is within a range of voltages. If your Decoder max voltage is set for 16 volts but your power pack only puts out 14 volts the decoder will never reach it's top speed because it doesn't think its at full throttle. If that is the case decrease the value in CV137. [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.268\|CV.16.0.268 - DC Mode Max Voltage]]
	*Adjustable Top Speed - To account for the varying voltage outputs of various DC power packs the DC Mode Maximum Track Voltage setting was created. The decoder sets its speed based not solely on the voltage level of the track but where it is within a range of voltages. If your Decoder max voltage is set for 16 volts but your power pack only puts out 14 volts the decoder will never reach it's top speed because it doesn't think its at full throttle. If that is the case decrease the value in CV137. [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.268\|CV.16.0.268 - DC Mode Max Voltage]]

	==DC Power Supply Modes Switching==		==DC Power Supply Modes Switching==
	~~DC Power Supply Modes Switching - this~~ feature is only available when a Version 5 decoder is used with a Keep Alive in DC mode. After allowing about 15 seconds to charge the Keep Alive device while stationary, you can use the direction switch on your DC power pack to switch between two set of DC mode settings. TCS implemented this feature to allow for a user to quickly switch the decoder into settings compatible with well-regulated DC power supplies, and power supplies which have poor regulation if any at all. Additionally, these separate settings can be used to set up the decoder for operation on power packs which have large differences in voltage ranges and maximum voltages. For example, a well-regulated power supply may reach a steady 15 Volts DC, whereas an unregulated supply with a similar rated output could reach between 18 and 24 Volts DC.		This feature is only available when a Version 5 decoder is used with a Keep Alive in DC mode. After allowing about 15 seconds to charge the Keep Alive device while stationary, you can use the direction switch on your DC power pack to switch between two set of DC mode settings. TCS implemented this feature to allow for a user to quickly switch the decoder into settings compatible with well-regulated DC power supplies, and power supplies which have poor regulation if any at all. Additionally, these separate settings can be used to set up the decoder for operation on power packs which have large differences in voltage ranges and maximum voltages. For example, a well-regulated power supply may reach a steady 15 Volts DC, whereas an unregulated supply with a similar rated output could reach between 18 and 24 Volts DC.
	Since this feature exists, it requires storage of two sets of CV values for the DC mode settings described above. We store these separate sets of values in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]] which are loaded on the fly based on which mode the decoder is operating in. The lists of indexed CV numbers for both modes are listed below.		Since this feature exists, it requires storage of two sets of CV values for the DC mode settings described above. We store these separate sets of values in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]] which are loaded on the fly based on which mode the decoder is operating in. The lists of indexed CV numbers for both modes are listed below.

			To switch between the power supply modes:

			# Turn up the DC throttle until the decoder starts up with sound
			# Wait approximately 15 seconds while the sound is playing to charge Keep Alive
			# Switch the direction on your power pack multiple times quickly
			# You will hear an audio prompt from Audio Assist announcing the new active mode

			If you do not hear an audio prompt, or the decoder goes silent during this process, give the Keep Alive more time to charge, and flip the direction switch faster. If the decoder powers down completely during this process, the change will not take place.

			Optionally, you can manually select the active mode via CV177 if you have access to a DCC programming track.

	==Regulated Power Supply Settings==		==Regulated Power Supply Settings==
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	==Related==		==Related==

	*Brake on DC		*Brake on DC
	*Source Conversion		*Source Conversion
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	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]]
	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]]


	[[Category:DC_Mode]]		[[Category:DC_Mode]]

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	==Related==		==Related==
	~~DC Mode Automatic Sounds;~~ Brake on DC~~; Source conversion; DC Mode Lights;~~		*Brake on DC
	*~~[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]]~~		*Source Conversion
	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_13\|CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_13\|CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8]]
	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_14\|CV14 DC Mode Lights F9-F12]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_14\|CV14 DC Mode Lights F9-F12]]
			*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]]
	*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]]		*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]]


	[[Category:DC_Mode]]		[[Category:DC_Mode]]

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	==Related==		==Related==
	DC Mode Automatic Sounds; Brake on DC; Source conversion; DC Mode Lights;		DC Mode Automatic Sounds; Brake on DC; Source conversion; DC Mode Lights;

			[[Category:DC_Mode]]

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			Editing Diesel Version 5:DC Mode Operation

	==Overview:==		==Overview:==
	DC mode with sound support has been added to WOWSound decoders starting with V5		DC mode with sound support has been added to WOWSound decoders starting with Version 5. The operation of the decoder in DC mode, such as the sounds that play automatically, can be modified through the use of [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]]. ('''Note:''' a DCC system capable of programming CV's is required to adjust these features. It is not possible to modify CV's using DC power exclusively.)

	==List of Features==		==List of Features==

	*The Automatic DC ~~features~~ can be enabled or disabled using the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]] ~~('''Note:''' a DCC system capable of programming CV's is required to adjust these features)~~		*The Automatic Sounds which play while in DC mode can be enabled or disabled using the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]].
	*Automatic Bell starts when the loco starts and shuts off after reaching a set speed. The ~~voltage level (~~speed) the bell ~~shuts~~ off at is ~~controlled by~~ [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16_0_260\|CV.16.0.260 - DC Mode Auto Bell Cutoff voltage]]		*DC Power Supply Modes Switching - see more details below.
			*Automatic Bell starts when the loco starts and shuts off after reaching a set speed. When dropping below that speed again, the bell will turn back on. This feature mimics real-life railroad operations and rules, where a bell is required to be heard when moving below a certain speed, especially in yards. The speed at which the bell turns off (or back on) is configurable through the use of the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16_0_260\|CV.16.0.260 - DC Mode Auto Bell Cutoff voltage]].
	*Automatic Directional horns when stopping and starting		*Automatic Directional horns when stopping and starting
	*Grade Crossing quill - To play a grade crossing quill rapidly ~~increase and~~ the DC track voltage and bring it back ~~down~~ to where it was.		*Grade Crossing quill - To play a grade crossing quill rapidly change the DC track voltage and then bring it back to where it was.
	**The amount of voltage increase needed to trigger a quill is set by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16_0_262\|CV.16.0.262 - DC Mode Quill Delta CV]]		**The amount of voltage increase needed to trigger a quill is set by DC Mode Quill Voltage Delta. [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16_0_262\|CV.16.0.262 - DC Mode Quill Delta CV]]
	*Smooth DC mode control - The BEMF algorithm runs during DC mode to keep the speed steady despite the unsteady voltages found in some DC ~~mode~~ power packs		*Smooth DC mode motor control - The BEMF algorithm runs during DC mode to keep the speed steady despite the unsteady voltages found in some DC power packs.
	*Full light control - Control which lights are active in DC mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_13\|CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8]] and [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_14\|CV14 DC Mode Lights F9-F12]]		*Full light control - Control which lights are active in DC mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_13\|CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8]] and [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_14\|CV14 DC Mode Lights F9-F12]]
	*Adjustable ~~Voltage settings to account for filtered and unfiltered DC power packs~~		*Adjustable Top Speed - To account for the varying voltage outputs of various DC power packs the DC Mode Maximum Track Voltage setting was created. The decoder sets its speed based not solely on the voltage level of the track but where it is within a range of voltages. If your Decoder max voltage is set for 16 volts but your power pack only puts out 14 volts the decoder will never reach it's top speed because it doesn't think its at full throttle. If that is the case decrease the value in CV137. [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16_0_268\|CV.16.0.268 - DC Mode Max Voltage]]
	**The voltage at which the decoder starts to run the motors is controlled by [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16_0_264\|CV.16.0.264 - DC Mode Motor Start Voltage]]
	***If the decoder is power cycling and the audio is cutting out altogether increasing how much voltage difference there is between when the primemover turns on and when the engine starts to move with CV119 will resolve that problem		==DC Power Supply Modes Switching==
	**If the decoder is oscillating a lot between starting and stopping increasing the value in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16_0_266\|CV.16.0.266 - DC Mode Motor Motor Hysteresis]] can resolve that.		DC Power Supply Modes Switching - this feature is only available when a Version 5 decoder is used with a Keep Alive in DC mode. After allowing about 15 seconds to charge the Keep Alive device while stationary, you can use the direction switch on your DC power pack to switch between two set of DC mode settings. TCS implemented this feature to allow for a user to quickly switch the decoder into settings compatible with well-regulated DC power supplies, and power supplies which have poor regulation if any at all. Additionally, these separate settings can be used to set up the decoder for operation on power packs which have large differences in voltage ranges and maximum voltages. For example, a well-regulated power supply may reach a steady 15 Volts DC, whereas an unregulated supply with a similar rated output could reach between 18 and 24 Volts DC.
	*Top ~~speed adjustment~~ - To account for the varying voltage outputs of various DC power packs ~~[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16_0_268\|CV.16.0.268 -~~ DC Mode ~~Max~~ Voltage]] was created. The decoder sets its speed based not solely on the voltage level of the track but where it is within a range of voltages. If your Decoder max voltage is set for 16 volts but your power pack only puts out 14 volts the decoder will never reach it's top speed because it doesn't think its at full throttle. If that is the case decrease the value in CV137.		Since this feature exists, it requires storage of two sets of CV values for the DC mode settings described above. We store these separate sets of values in Indexed CV's which are loaded on the fly based on which mode the decoder is operating in. The lists of indexed CV numbers for both modes are listed below.

			==Regulated Power Supply Settings==
			NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.260 - DC Mode Regulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>
			NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.262 - DC Mode Regulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>
			NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.264 - DC Mode Regulated Supply Motor Start Voltage <br>
			NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.266 - DC Mode Regulated Supply Motor Hysteresis <br>
			NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.268 - DC Mode Regulated Supply Maximum Track Voltage <br>

			==Unregulated Power Supply Settings==
			NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.274 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>
			NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.276 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>
			NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.278 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Motor Start Voltage <br>
			NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.280 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Motor Hysteresis <br>
			NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.282 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Maximum Track Voltage <br>

			==Related==
			DC Mode Automatic Sounds; Brake on DC; Source conversion; DC Mode Lights;

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	Optionally, you can manually select the active mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_177\|CV177]] if you have access to a DCC programming track.		Optionally, you can manually select the active mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_177\|CV177]] if you have access to a DCC programming track.

	==Regulated Power Supply Settings==		===Regulated Power Supply Settings===
	[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.260\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.260]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.260\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.260]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>
	[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.262\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.262]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.262\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.262]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>
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	[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.268\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.268]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Maximum Track Voltage <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.268\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.268]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Maximum Track Voltage <br>

	==Unregulated Power Supply Settings==		===Unregulated Power Supply Settings===
	[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.274\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.274]] - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.274\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.274]] - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>
	[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.276\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.276]] - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.276\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.276]] - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>

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	==List of Features==		==List of Features==

	*'''Automatic Sounds''' - There are several "Automatic Sounds" which play while in DC mode which can be enabled or disabled using the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]]. Examples include directional and stop quills, speed-based bell sound, and grade crossing quill.		*'''Automatic Sounds''' - There are several "Automatic Sounds" which play while in DC mode which can be enabled or disabled using the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]]. Examples include directional and stop quills, speed-based bell sound, and grade crossing quill.
	*'''DC Power Supply Modes Switching''' - see more details below.		*'''DC Power Supply Modes Switching''' - see more details below.
	*'''DC Mode Automatic Bell''' - Starts when the loco starts and shuts off after reaching a set speed. When dropping below that speed again, the bell will turn back on. This feature mimics real-life railroad operations and rules, where a bell is required to be heard when moving below a certain speed, especially in yards. The speed at which the bell turns off (or back on) is configurable.		*'''DC Mode Automatic Bell''' - Starts when the loco starts and shuts off after reaching a set speed. When dropping below that speed again, the bell will turn back on. This feature mimics real-life railroad operations and rules, where a bell is required to be heard when moving below a certain speed, especially in yards. The speed at which the bell turns off (or back on) is configurable.
	*'''Directional Horns''' - Available to play automatically when stopping, or starting in forward or reverse.		*'''Directional Horns''' - Available to play automatically when stopping, or starting in forward or reverse.
	*'''Grade Crossing Quill''' - To play a grade crossing quill, rapidly change the DC track voltage and then bring it back to where it was. The sensitivity of the trigger for the quill is configurable via the DC Mode Quill Voltage Delta setting.		*'''Grade Crossing Quill''' - To play a grade crossing quill, rapidly change the DC track voltage and then bring it back to where it was. The sensitivity of the trigger for the quill is configurable via the DC Mode Quill Voltage Delta setting.
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	==DC Power Supply Modes Switching==		==DC Power Supply Modes Switching==
	This feature is only available when a Version 5 decoder is used with a Keep Alive in DC mode. After allowing about 15 seconds to charge the Keep Alive device while stationary, you can use the direction switch on your DC power pack to switch between two ~~set~~ of DC mode settings. TCS implemented this feature to allow for a user to quickly switch the decoder into settings compatible with well-regulated DC power supplies, and power supplies which have poor regulation if any at all. Additionally, these separate settings can be used to set up the decoder for operation on power packs which have large differences in voltage ranges and maximum voltages. For example, a well-regulated power supply may reach a steady 15 Volts DC, whereas an unregulated supply with a similar rated output could reach between 18 and 24 Volts DC.		This feature is only available when a Version 5 decoder is used with a Keep Alive in DC mode. After allowing about 15 seconds to charge the Keep Alive device while stationary, you can use the direction switch on your DC power pack to switch between two sets of DC mode settings. TCS implemented this feature to allow for a user to quickly switch the decoder into settings compatible with well-regulated DC power supplies, and power supplies which have poor regulation if any at all. Additionally, these separate settings can be used to set up the decoder for operation on power packs which have large differences in voltage ranges and maximum voltages. For example, a well-regulated power supply may reach a steady 15 Volts DC, whereas an unregulated supply with a similar rated output could reach between 18 and 24 Volts DC.
	Since this feature exists, it requires storage of two sets of CV values for the DC mode settings described above. We store these separate sets of values in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]] which are loaded on the fly based on which mode the decoder is operating in. The lists of indexed CV numbers for both modes are listed below.		Since this feature exists, it requires storage of two sets of CV values for the DC mode settings described above. We store these separate sets of values in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]] which are loaded on the fly based on which mode the decoder is operating in. The lists of indexed CV numbers for both modes are listed below.

	To switch between the power supply modes:		To switch between the power supply modes:

	# Turn up the DC throttle until the decoder starts up with sound		#Turn up the DC throttle until the decoder starts up with sound
	# Wait approximately 15 seconds while the sound is playing to charge Keep Alive		#Wait approximately 15 seconds while the sound is playing to charge Keep Alive
	# Switch the direction on your power pack multiple times quickly		#Switch the direction on your power pack multiple times quickly
	# You will hear an audio prompt from Audio Assist announcing the new active mode		#You will hear an audio prompt from Audio Assist announcing the new active mode

	If you do not hear an audio prompt, or the decoder goes silent during this process, give the Keep Alive more time to charge, and flip the direction switch faster. If the decoder powers down ~~completely~~ during this process, the change will not take place.		If you do not hear an audio prompt, or the decoder goes silent during this process, give the Keep Alive more time to charge, and flip the direction switch faster. If the decoder powers down during this process, the change will not take place.

	Optionally, you can manually select the active mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_177\|CV177]] if you have access to a DCC programming track.		Optionally, you can manually select the active mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_177\|CV177]] if you have access to a DCC programming track.

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	*The Automatic Sounds which play while in DC mode can be enabled or disabled using the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]].		*The Automatic Sounds which play while in DC mode can be enabled or disabled using the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]].
	*DC Power Supply Modes Switching - see more details below.		*DC Power Supply Modes Switching - see more details below.
	*Automatic Bell starts when the loco starts and shuts off after reaching a set speed. When dropping below that speed again, the bell will turn back on. This feature mimics real-life railroad operations and rules, where a bell is required to be heard when moving below a certain speed, especially in yards. The speed at which the bell turns off (or back on) is configurable through the use of the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:~~CV_16_0_260~~\|CV.16.0.260 - DC Mode Auto Bell Cutoff voltage]].		*Automatic Bell starts when the loco starts and shuts off after reaching a set speed. When dropping below that speed again, the bell will turn back on. This feature mimics real-life railroad operations and rules, where a bell is required to be heard when moving below a certain speed, especially in yards. The speed at which the bell turns off (or back on) is configurable through the use of the [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.260\|CV.16.0.260 - DC Mode Auto Bell Cutoff voltage]].
	*Automatic Directional horns when stopping and starting		*Automatic Directional horns when stopping and starting
	*Grade Crossing quill - To play a grade crossing quill rapidly change the DC track voltage and then bring it back to where it was.		*Grade Crossing quill - To play a grade crossing quill rapidly change the DC track voltage and then bring it back to where it was.
	**The amount of voltage increase needed to trigger a quill is set by DC Mode Quill Voltage Delta. ~~[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16_0_262\|CV.16.0.262 - DC Mode Quill Delta CV]]~~		**The amount of voltage increase needed to trigger a quill is set by DC Mode Quill Voltage Delta.
	*Smooth DC mode motor control - The BEMF algorithm runs during DC mode to keep the speed steady despite the unsteady voltages found in some DC power packs.		*Smooth DC mode motor control - The BEMF algorithm runs during DC mode to keep the speed steady despite the unsteady voltages found in some DC power packs.
	*Full light control - Control which lights are active in DC mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_13\|CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8]] and [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_14\|CV14 DC Mode Lights F9-F12]]		*Full light control - Control which lights are active in DC mode via [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_13\|CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8]] and [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_14\|CV14 DC Mode Lights F9-F12]]
	*Adjustable Top Speed - To account for the varying voltage outputs of various DC power packs the DC Mode Maximum Track Voltage setting was created. The decoder sets its speed based not solely on the voltage level of the track but where it is within a range of voltages. If your Decoder max voltage is set for 16 volts but your power pack only puts out 14 volts the decoder will never reach it's top speed because it doesn't think its at full throttle. If that is the case decrease the value in CV137. [[{{NAMESPACE}}:~~CV_16_0_268~~\|CV.16.0.268 - DC Mode Max Voltage]]		*Adjustable Top Speed - To account for the varying voltage outputs of various DC power packs the DC Mode Maximum Track Voltage setting was created. The decoder sets its speed based not solely on the voltage level of the track but where it is within a range of voltages. If your Decoder max voltage is set for 16 volts but your power pack only puts out 14 volts the decoder will never reach it's top speed because it doesn't think its at full throttle. If that is the case decrease the value in CV137. [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.268\|CV.16.0.268 - DC Mode Max Voltage]]

	==DC Power Supply Modes Switching==		==DC Power Supply Modes Switching==
	DC Power Supply Modes Switching - this feature is only available when a Version 5 decoder is used with a Keep Alive in DC mode. After allowing about 15 seconds to charge the Keep Alive device while stationary, you can use the direction switch on your DC power pack to switch between two set of DC mode settings. TCS implemented this feature to allow for a user to quickly switch the decoder into settings compatible with well-regulated DC power supplies, and power supplies which have poor regulation if any at all. Additionally, these separate settings can be used to set up the decoder for operation on power packs which have large differences in voltage ranges and maximum voltages. For example, a well-regulated power supply may reach a steady 15 Volts DC, whereas an unregulated supply with a similar rated output could reach between 18 and 24 Volts DC.		DC Power Supply Modes Switching - this feature is only available when a Version 5 decoder is used with a Keep Alive in DC mode. After allowing about 15 seconds to charge the Keep Alive device while stationary, you can use the direction switch on your DC power pack to switch between two set of DC mode settings. TCS implemented this feature to allow for a user to quickly switch the decoder into settings compatible with well-regulated DC power supplies, and power supplies which have poor regulation if any at all. Additionally, these separate settings can be used to set up the decoder for operation on power packs which have large differences in voltage ranges and maximum voltages. For example, a well-regulated power supply may reach a steady 15 Volts DC, whereas an unregulated supply with a similar rated output could reach between 18 and 24 Volts DC.
	Since this feature exists, it requires storage of two sets of CV values for the DC mode settings described above. We store these separate sets of values in Indexed CV's which are loaded on the fly based on which mode the decoder is operating in. The lists of indexed CV numbers for both modes are listed below.		Since this feature exists, it requires storage of two sets of CV values for the DC mode settings described above. We store these separate sets of values in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]] which are loaded on the fly based on which mode the decoder is operating in. The lists of indexed CV numbers for both modes are listed below.

	==Regulated Power Supply Settings==		==Regulated Power Supply Settings==
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	==Unregulated Power Supply Settings==		==Unregulated Power Supply Settings==
	NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.274 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.274\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.274]] - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>
	NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.276 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.276\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.276]] - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>
	NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.278 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Motor Start Voltage <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.278\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.278]] - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Motor Start Voltage <br>
	NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.280 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Motor Hysteresis <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.280\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.280]] - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Motor Hysteresis <br>
	NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.282 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Maximum Track Voltage <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.282\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.282]] - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Maximum Track Voltage <br>

	==Related==		==Related==
	DC Mode Automatic Sounds; Brake on DC; Source conversion; DC Mode Lights;		DC Mode Automatic Sounds; Brake on DC; Source conversion; DC Mode Lights;
			*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_181\|CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV]]
			*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_13\|CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8]]
			*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_14\|CV14 DC Mode Lights F9-F12]]
			*[[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|Indexed CV's]]


	[[Category:DC_Mode]]		[[Category:DC_Mode]]

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	==Regulated Power Supply Settings==		==Regulated Power Supply Settings==
	NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.260 - DC Mode Regulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.260\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.260]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>
	NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.262 - DC Mode Regulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.262\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.262]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>
	NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.264 - DC Mode Regulated Supply Motor Start Voltage <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.264\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.264]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Motor Start Voltage <br>
	NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.266 - DC Mode Regulated Supply Motor Hysteresis <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.266\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.266]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Motor Hysteresis <br>
	NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.268 - DC Mode Regulated Supply Maximum Track Voltage <br>		[[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_16.0.268\|NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.268]] - DC Mode Regulated Supply Maximum Track Voltage <br>

	==Unregulated Power Supply Settings==		==Unregulated Power Supply Settings==
	NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.274 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>		NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.274 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>
	NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.276 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>		NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.276 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Quill Voltage Delta <br>
	NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.278 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Motor Start Voltage <br>		NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.278 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Motor Start Voltage <br>
	NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.280 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Motor Hysteresis <br>		NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.280 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Motor Hysteresis <br>
	NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.282 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Maximum Track Voltage <br>		NMRA Indexed CV 16.0.282 - DC Mode Unregulated Supply Maximum Track Voltage <br>

	==Related==		==Related==
	DC Mode Automatic Sounds; Brake on DC; Source conversion; DC Mode Lights;		DC Mode Automatic Sounds; Brake on DC; Source conversion; DC Mode Lights;