Lighting Effects - Revision history

TCSDanM at 15:49, 11 March 2024

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			<noinclude>
	===Related===		===Related===

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	[[Category:Lights]]		[[Category:Lights]]
	[[Category:Technical Support]]		[[Category:Technical Support]]
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TCSDanM at 21:44, 20 February 2024

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	\|An intermittent strobe light which pulses once at a specified interval.		\|An intermittent strobe light which pulses once at a specified interval.
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			\|'''''Disable Output*'''''
			\| colspan="3" \|255
			\|''*Using a value of 255 in the lighting effect CV will disable the output from coming on for any reason.''
	\|}		\|}
	Use a single value from one of the three columns on the right to program a Lighting Effect CV. The value chosen will select the Lighting Effect and Direction the light will be active in. For example, a value of 80 programmed into CV 51 will set up the Double Pulse Strobe effect when Lighting Function 1 when the function is ON and the locomotive is in Reverse.		Use a single value from one of the three columns on the right to program a Lighting Effect CV. The value chosen will select the Lighting Effect and Direction the light will be active in. For example, a value of 80 programmed into CV 51 will set up the Double Pulse Strobe effect when Lighting Function 1 when the function is ON and the locomotive is in Reverse.

	== Lighting Effect CV's ==		==Lighting Effect CV's==
	The CV's listed in the table below will configure the Lighting Effect for the specified Lighting Output.		The CV's listed in the table below will configure the Lighting Effect for the specified Lighting Output.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"

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	'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The Lighting Effects set up using the tables above are tied to the ''Lighting Output'' and NOT the ''Button number''. Lighting Outputs and numbered buttons are completely different things. See our [[Support - Lighting\|Support Article for Lighting]] for more information.		'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The Lighting Effects set up using the tables above are tied to the ''Lighting Output'' and NOT the ''Button number''. Lighting Outputs and numbered buttons are completely different things. See our [[Support - Lighting\|Support Article for Lighting]] for more information.


	==Lighting Effects on DC Power==		==Lighting Effects on DC Power==
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	{{:CV 14}}		{{:CV 14}}
	~~<br />~~
			==Consist Lighting Effects Configuration==
			When the decoder is in a [[CV 19]] consist, the available function buttons can be enabled and disabled. For non-sound decoders, disabling a button number will disable any lighting effects tied to that function button. For WOWSound decoders, these CV's will disable sound functions in Sound Mode, and light functions in Light Mode.

			{{:CV 21}}

			{{:CV 22}}

	===Related===		===Related===

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	== Available Lighting Effects ==		==Available Lighting Effects==
	This table below contains a list of all of the lighting effects available on TCS Non-sound decoders of recent production (2012 or newer) and WOWSound Version 4 decoders. If your decoder is older than 2012 or Version 4, some of the items may not apply.		This table below contains a list of all of the lighting effects available on TCS Non-sound decoders of recent production (2012 or newer) and WOWSound Version 4 decoders. If your decoder is older than 2012 or Version 4, some of the items may not apply.

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	Use a single value from one of the three columns on the right to program a Lighting Effect CV. The value chosen will select the Lighting Effect and Direction the light will be active in. For example, a value of 80 programmed into CV 51 will set up the Double Pulse Strobe effect when Lighting Function 1 when the function is ON and the locomotive is in Reverse.		Use a single value from one of the three columns on the right to program a Lighting Effect CV. The value chosen will select the Lighting Effect and Direction the light will be active in. For example, a value of 80 programmed into CV 51 will set up the Double Pulse Strobe effect when Lighting Function 1 when the function is ON and the locomotive is in Reverse.

			== Lighting Effect CV's ==
			The CV's listed in the table below will configure the Lighting Effect for the specified Lighting Output.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+Lighting Effect CV's (WOWSound V4 & Non-Sound V88+)		\|+Lighting Effect CV's (WOWSound V4 & Non-Sound V88+)
	!~~Function Number~~		!Lighting Output
	!CV to Program		!CV to Program
	\|-		\|-

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			== Available Lighting Effects ==
	This table below contains a list of all of the lighting effects available on TCS Non-sound decoders of recent production (2012 or newer) and WOWSound Version 4 decoders. If your decoder is older than 2012 or Version 4, some of the items may not apply.		This table below contains a list of all of the lighting effects available on TCS Non-sound decoders of recent production (2012 or newer) and WOWSound Version 4 decoders. If your decoder is older than 2012 or Version 4, some of the items may not apply.

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	\|The Auto Mars light ~~will blink in~~ a ~~Mars~~ light pattern ("sideways number 8" ~~or infinite~~ ∞ pattern) when in a certain speed range.		\|The Auto Mars light has a light pattern like a "sideways number 8" (∞ pattern) when in a certain speed range.

	~~After reaching a certain speed, the lighting output will go solid bright~~.
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	\|Brake Lights		\|Brake Lights
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	\|32		\|32
	\|Constant Bright Light is a standard lighting feature which turns On or Off with the push of a button.		\|Constant Bright Light is a standard lighting feature which turns On or Off with the push of a button.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Constant Dim (1)		\|Constant Dim (1)
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	\|Same as the Auto Mars effect, but does not automatically shut off.		\|Same as the Auto Mars effect, but does not automatically shut off after reaching a set speed.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Random Flicker (1)		\|Random Flicker (1)
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	\|The Random Flicker lighting effect can be used to simulate the light emitted by fire, such as in a steam locomotive firebox.		\|The Random Flicker lighting effect can be used to simulate the light emitted by fire, such as in a steam locomotive firebox.
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	\|Random Flicker (2)		\|Random Flicker (2)
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	\|22		\|22
	\|38		\|38
	\|Simulates a light which has a rotating reflective shield inside which directs and blocks light while it spins.		\|Simulates a light which has a rotating reflective shield inside which directs and blocks light while it spins.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Rule 17 Dimmable		\|Rule 17 Dimmable
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	\|36		\|36
	\|An intermittent strobe light which pulses once at a specified interval.		\|An intermittent strobe light which pulses once at a specified interval.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Single Pulse Strobe (2)		\|Single Pulse Strobe (2)
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	\|47		\|47
	\|An intermittent strobe light which pulses once at a specified interval.		\|An intermittent strobe light which pulses once at a specified interval.
	\|}		\|}
	Use a single value from one of the three columns on the right to program a Lighting Effect CV. The value chosen will select the Lighting Effect and Direction the light will be active in. For example, a value of 80 programmed into CV 51 will set up the Double Pulse Strobe effect when Lighting Function 1 when the function is ON and the locomotive is in Reverse.		Use a single value from one of the three columns on the right to program a Lighting Effect CV. The value chosen will select the Lighting Effect and Direction the light will be active in. For example, a value of 80 programmed into CV 51 will set up the Double Pulse Strobe effect when Lighting Function 1 when the function is ON and the locomotive is in Reverse.

TCSDanM: added effect descriptions

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	!Reverse		!Reverse
	!Both Dir.		!Both Dir.
			!Description
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	\|Auto Mars Light		\|Auto Mars Light
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			\|The Auto Mars light will blink in a Mars light pattern ("sideways number 8" or infinite ∞ pattern) when in a certain speed range.

			After reaching a certain speed, the lighting output will go solid bright.
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	\|Brake Lights		\|Brake Lights
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			\|Brake Lights come on when the [[CV 139\|Brake Button]] is pressed. They can be configured to be On/Off or On/Dim using [[CV 61]].
	\|-		\|-
	\|Constant Bright Light		\|Constant Bright Light
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			\|Constant Bright Light is a standard lighting feature which turns On or Off with the push of a button.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Constant Dim (1)		\|Constant Dim (1)
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			\| rowspan="4" \|Constant Dim Lights can be used to turn down the brightness of lights (such as Number Boards) without having to add in

			additional resistance to drop the voltage or brightness. Constant Dim outputs can also be used to drive other devices such

			as relays, small motors, etc. where the power needed is less than maximum the output can provide.

			Each Constant Dim lighting effect can be individually adjusted for multiple applications while using the same decoder.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Constant Dim (2)		\|Constant Dim (2)
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			\| rowspan="2" \|Ditch Lights are lights installed in pairs on the front and/or back of a locomotive. Some railroads require these lights to flash
			in an alternating pattern in certain conditions, such as when the horn blows. See [[Support - Lighting#Setting up Ditch Lights\|Setting Up Ditch Lights]] for more info.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Ditch Light Side B		\|Ditch Light Side B
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			\|An intermittent strobe light which pulses twice rapidly at a specified interval.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Double Pulse Strobe 2		\|Double Pulse Strobe 2
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			\|An intermittent strobe light which pulses twice rapidly at a specified interval.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Flashing Light		\|Flashing Light
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	\|19		\|19
	\|35		\|35
			\|An intermittent light output which turns on and off with a specified frequency. Example: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h19O0TQtL3A E.O.T./F.R.E.D.] devices.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Gyra Light		\|Gyra Light
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			\|Gyra Lights were used as a warning device on locomotives and have a [https://youtu.be/fPHP36JfRB4?t=23s distinct movement pattern].
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	\|Mars Light		\|Mars Light
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	\|34		\|34
			\|Same as the Auto Mars effect, but does not automatically shut off.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Random Flicker (1)		\|Random Flicker (1)
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	\|33		\|33
			\|The Random Flicker lighting effect can be used to simulate the light emitted by fire, such as in a steam locomotive firebox.
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	\|Random Flicker (2)		\|Random Flicker (2)
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			\|Can be combined with Random Flicker 1 to add more randomness, or additional colors for your firebox flame.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Rotary Beacon		\|Rotary Beacon
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	\|38		\|38
			\|Simulates a light which has a rotating reflective shield inside which directs and blocks light while it spins.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Rule 17 Dimmable		\|Rule 17 Dimmable
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	\|40		\|40
			\|(AKA Rule 5.9.1-5.9.4) specifies operational instances where lights should be dimmed. See [[Support - Lighting#Setting Up Rule 17\|Setting Up Rule 17]] for more info.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Single Pulse Strobe (1)		\|Single Pulse Strobe (1)
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	\|36		\|36
			\|An intermittent strobe light which pulses once at a specified interval.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Single Pulse Strobe (2)		\|Single Pulse Strobe (2)
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			\|An intermittent strobe light which pulses once at a specified interval.
	\|}		\|}
	Use a single value from one of the three columns on the right to program a Lighting Effect CV. The value chosen will select the Lighting Effect and Direction the light will be active in. For example, a value of 80 programmed into CV 51 will set up the Double Pulse Strobe effect when Lighting Function 1 when the function is ON and the locomotive is in Reverse.		Use a single value from one of the three columns on the right to program a Lighting Effect CV. The value chosen will select the Lighting Effect and Direction the light will be active in. For example, a value of 80 programmed into CV 51 will set up the Double Pulse Strobe effect when Lighting Function 1 when the function is ON and the locomotive is in Reverse.
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	'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The Lighting Effects set up using the tables above are tied to the ''Lighting Output'' and NOT the ''Button number''. Lighting Outputs and numbered buttons are completely different things. See our [[Support - Lighting\|Support Article for Lighting]] for more information.		'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The Lighting Effects set up using the tables above are tied to the ''Lighting Output'' and NOT the ''Button number''. Lighting Outputs and numbered buttons are completely different things. See our [[Support - Lighting\|Support Article for Lighting]] for more information.

	== Lighting Effects on DC Power ==		==Lighting Effects on DC Power==
	On DC power, a TCS decoder (with DC mode enabled in [[CV 29]]) will operate all of the lighting outputs which have been enabled in [[CV 13]] and [[CV 14]]. Each enabled output will also output the lighting effect it has been configured for, as described above. Ergo, a lights such as strobes, rotary beacons, mars lights, etc. will operate on a DC track just as they would on a DCC track, including direction-ally.		On DC power, a TCS decoder (with DC mode enabled in [[CV 29]]) will operate all of the lighting outputs which have been enabled in [[CV 13]] and [[CV 14]]. Each enabled output will also output the lighting effect it has been configured for, as described above. Ergo, a lights such as strobes, rotary beacons, mars lights, etc. will operate on a DC track just as they would on a DCC track, including direction-ally.

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	=== Related ===		===Related===

	* [[Support - Lighting]]		*[[Support - Lighting]]
	* [[Light Function Remapping]]		*[[Light Function Remapping]]

	[[Category:Lights]]		[[Category:Lights]]
	[[Category:Technical Support]]		[[Category:Technical Support]]

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	'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The Lighting Effects set up using the tables above are tied to the ''Lighting Output'' and NOT the ''Button number''. Lighting Outputs and numbered buttons are completely different things. See our [[Support - Lighting\|Support Article for Lighting]] for more information.		'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The Lighting Effects set up using the tables above are tied to the ''Lighting Output'' and NOT the ''Button number''. Lighting Outputs and numbered buttons are completely different things. See our [[Support - Lighting\|Support Article for Lighting]] for more information.

	[[Category:Lights]][[Category:Technical Support]]		== Lighting Effects on DC Power ==
			On DC power, a TCS decoder (with DC mode enabled in [[CV 29]]) will operate all of the lighting outputs which have been enabled in [[CV 13]] and [[CV 14]]. Each enabled output will also output the lighting effect it has been configured for, as described above. Ergo, a lights such as strobes, rotary beacons, mars lights, etc. will operate on a DC track just as they would on a DCC track, including direction-ally.

			{{:CV 13}}

			{{:CV 14}}
			<br />

			=== Related ===

			* [[Support - Lighting]]
			* [[Light Function Remapping]]

			[[Category:Lights]]
			[[Category:Technical Support]]

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	'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The Lighting Effects set up using the tables above are tied to the ''Lighting Output'' and NOT the ''Button number''. Lighting Outputs and numbered buttons are completely different things. See our [[Support - Lighting\|Support Article for Lighting]] for more information.		'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The Lighting Effects set up using the tables above are tied to the ''Lighting Output'' and NOT the ''Button number''. Lighting Outputs and numbered buttons are completely different things. See our [[Support - Lighting\|Support Article for Lighting]] for more information.

			[[Category:Lights]][[Category:Technical Support]]

TCSDanM at 20:38, 3 November 2022

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	Program a value from the previous table into the CV listed in this table to apply a Lighting Effect to that Lighting Output.		Program a value from the previous table into the CV listed in this table to apply a Lighting Effect to that Lighting Output. Not all of these lighting function outputs and corresponding CV's are supported on all decoders. Check your decoder literature or the product page on our website to verify the maximum number of lighting function outputs your decoder supports.

			<nowiki>*</nowiki>The CV's marked may not be supported on specific decoders. ''While these outputs may be present, they may not support mapping of lighting effects and are ON/OFF only''. Check your decoder literature - If these CV's are not listed in the literature, they are not supported by the decoder.

	'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The Lighting Effects set up using the tables above are tied to the ''Lighting Output'' and NOT the ''Button number''. Lighting Outputs and numbered buttons are completely different things. See our [[Support - Lighting\|Support Article for Lighting]] for more information.		'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The Lighting Effects set up using the tables above are tied to the ''Lighting Output'' and NOT the ''Button number''. Lighting Outputs and numbered buttons are completely different things. See our [[Support - Lighting\|Support Article for Lighting]] for more information.