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==Overview:==
 
==Overview:==
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DC mode with sound support has been added to WOWSound decoders starting with V5
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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==
  
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*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)
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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]].
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*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]]
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*DC Power Supply Modes Switching - see more details below.
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*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
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*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.
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*Grade Crossing quill - To play a grade crossing quill rapidly change the DC track voltage and then bring it back to where it was.
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**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]]
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**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]]
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*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
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*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]]
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*Adjustable Voltage settings to account for filtered and unfiltered DC power packs
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*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]]
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**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]]
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***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
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==DC Power Supply Modes Switching==
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**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.
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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.
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*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.
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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.
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==Regulated Power Supply Settings==
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NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.260 - Regulated Supply DC Mode Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>
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NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.262 - Regulated Supply DC Mode Quill Voltage Delta <br>
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NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.264 - Regulated Supply DC Mode Motor Start Voltage <br>
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NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.266 - Regulated Supply DC Mode Motor Hysteresis <br>
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NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.268 - Regulated Supply DC Mode Maximum Track Voltage <br>
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==Unregulated Power Supply Settings==
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NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.274 - Unregulated Supply DC Mode Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage <br>
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NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.276 - Unregulated Supply DC Mode Quill Voltage Delta <br>
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NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.278 - Unregulated Supply DC Mode Motor Start Voltage <br>
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NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.280 - Unregulated Supply DC Mode Motor Hysteresis <br>
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NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.282 - Unregulated Supply DC Mode Maximum Track Voltage <br>
  
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==Modes Switching==
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==Related==
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explain Supply modes switching
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DC Mode Automatic Sounds; Brake on DC; Source conversion; DC Mode Lights;

Revision as of 20:28, 29 December 2020

Editing Diesel Version 5:DC Mode Operation

Overview:

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 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

  • The Automatic Sounds which play while in DC mode can be enabled or disabled using the CV181 DC Mode Sounds CV.
  • 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 CV.16.0.260 - DC Mode Auto Bell Cutoff voltage.
  • 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.
  • 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 CV13 DC Mode Lights F1-F8 and 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. CV.16.0.268 - DC Mode Max Voltage

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. 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 - Regulated Supply DC Mode Automatic Bell Cutout Voltage
NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.262 - Regulated Supply DC Mode Quill Voltage Delta
NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.264 - Regulated Supply DC Mode Motor Start Voltage
NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.266 - Regulated Supply DC Mode Motor Hysteresis
NMRA Indexed CV 6.0.268 - Regulated Supply DC Mode Maximum Track Voltage

Unregulated Power Supply Settings

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

Related

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

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