Bachmann Sound Value RS-3 - HO

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Bachmann Sound Value RS-3 - HO
Model Information Manufacturer Bachmann Scale HO Scale Power Type none Release Date NONE SUPPLIED Retail Price NONE SUPPLIED Decoder Information Decoder Type(?) DSV-1 Version(?) 5 Lighting Functions 2 Prototype Information Builder American Locomotive Company (ALCO) Build Date May 1950 – August 1956 Total Produced 1,418 Motive Power Diesel-Electric; ALCO 244-D Aspiration Turbo-charged Power Output 1,600hp More Info ALCO RS-3

Overview

The values outlined below in the button mapping, sound list, and CV values are the defaults assigned to this particular decoder from the factory. This decoder does not support Audio Assist TM.

Features include:

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Specific Features

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Button Mappings

The Bachmann Sound Value RS-3 - HO locomotive supports TCS' new "function pagination" system. This makes it easy to access all 28 functions and all lighting effects on throttles with limited function access by adding an offset to the pressed function button (offset of +10 for function page 2; offset of +20 for function page 3). For example, to access function 15:

• Press function 8 twice to rotate through the function pages until the decoder announces "function page [two]"
• Press button 5 on your throttle/controller
• The decoder will activate function 5 + 10 (page 2 offset) = 15

Note: the decoder supports accessing function 15 by pressing F15 on your throttle regardless of the currently selected function page.

If you have a command station which supports all 28 function buttons and would like to disable function pagination, this may be done by re-configuring CV 177

Button Mappings
Function Button	Sound Action	Light Action	Dual Enabled	Page and Button
0	None	Rule 17 - Both Directions - Lamp 0F	False	Page 1 Button 0
1	Bell	Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 1	False	Page 1 Button 1
2	Horn Long	Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 2	False	Page 1 Button 2
3	Horn Short	Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 3	False	Page 1 Button 3
4	Horn Quill	Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 4	False	Page 1 Button 4
5	Brake Squeal	Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 5	False	Page 1 Button 5
6	Prime Mover Ignition	Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 6	False	Page 1 Button 6
7	None	Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 7 Special Function: Dim the Rule 17 Light	False	Page 1 Button 7
8	1x Press Mute/Unmute 2x Press to rotate page	None	True	Page 1 Button 8
9	None	Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 9	False	Page 1 Button 9
10	Manual Notch Up	Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 10	False	Page 2 Button 0
11	Manual Notch Down	None	False	Page 2 Button 1
12	Coupler Clank	None	False	Page 2 Button 2
13	Coupler Clank	None	False	Page 2 Button 3
14	Brake Release	None	False	Page 2 Button 4
15	Dynamic Brake	None	True	Page 2 Button 5
16	Momentum	None	True	Page 2 Button 6
17	Crew Alert	None	False	Page 2 Button 7
18	1x Press Mute/Unmute 2x Press to rotate page	None	True	Page 2 Button 8
19	None	None	False	Page 2 Button 9
20	Air Spitter	None	False	Page 3 Button 0
21	Forward Sound	None	False	Page 3 Button 1
22	Reverse Sound	None	False	Page 3 Button 2
23	Stop Sound	None	False	Page 3 Button 3
24	Rotate Whistle	None	False	Page 3 Button 4
25	Windshield Wipers	None	False	Page 3 Button 5
26	Exhaust Fan	None	False	Page 3 Button 6
27	None	None	False	Page 3 Button 7
28	1x Press Mute/Unmute 2x Press to rotate page	None	True	Page 3 Button 8

Random Sound Mapping
Random Sound Generator	Sound Played
1	Air Compressor
2	Air Compressor
3	None
4	None

Sound list

Sound Type	Sound Number	High Byte	Low Byte	Sounds Available
Air Compressor	0	0	0	ALCO 251 Compressor #503
	1	0	1	VO 1000 Air Compressor
Air Spitter	2	0	2	SD40_2 Air Spit 2
Bell	3	0	3	Bell *
Brake Release	8	0	8	Brake Release
Brake Squeal	9	0	9	Brake Squeal *
Coupler Clank	39	0	39	VO 1000 Coupler Clank Closed
	40	0	40	VO 1000 Coupler Clank Open
Dynamic Brake	42	0	42	Dynamic Brakes
	43	0	43	Dynamic Brakes Medium
	44	0	44	Dynamic Brakes High
Exhaust Fan	45	0	45	Exhaust Fan
Forward Sound	46	0	46	Forward Sound *
Horn Long	54	0	54	Horn Long *
Horn Quill	62	0	62	Horn Quill *
Horn Short	70	0	70	Horn Short *
Prime Mover Ignition	159	0	159	Prime Mover Ignition *
Reverse Sound	161	0	161	Reverse Sound *
Stop Sound	177	0	177	Stop Sound *
Windshield Wipers	185	0	185	Windshield Wiper

*For Prime Mover, Bell, and Horn custom reprogramming use the sound numbers below in the corresponding CV from the table header

Prime Mover

CV 149 Value	Active Prime Mover
0 (default)	ALCO 244 12 Cylinder

Bell

CV 158 Value	Active Bell
0	Richmond Pacific SW900 Bell
1	RSD1 #1956 Bell
2 (default)	RSD12 #2958 Bell
3	VO 1000 Bell

Horn

CV 146 Value	Active Horn
0	Southern Pacific 3100 Horn
1	Hancock Air Whistle
2	Leslie 125
3	Leslie 200
4	Leslie RS3
5 (default)	Nathan K3LL
6	Wabco E2 3 Chime Horn

CV Addendum (Standard CV's)

The RS3 follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in TCS's Complete Standard CV's List. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the RS3 decoder.

CV	Value	Description
CV 3	7	Acceleration Rate
CV 4	7	Deceleration Rate
CV 7	4	Manufacturer Version Number
CV 49	40	F0F light feature
CV 50	40	F0R light feature
CV 61	33	Configuration CV
CV 115	0	Motor Delay Reset Time
CV 117	0
CV 118	0
CV 119	0
CV 120	0
CV 123	7	Rule 17 Dimming Button
CV 137	0
CV 146	5	Horn Set Selector
CV 148	75	Volume - Master
CV 149	0	Prime Mover Type
CV 157	2	Bell Selector
CV 177	50	User Options CV 2
CV 188	15	Brake Grinding start speed
CV 220	50	Volume - Audio Assist
CV 238	129	Dual Enabled functions register 1 (F0-F7)
CV 247	77	None Supplied
CV 249	181	None Supplied
CV 250	10	Date Code - Month
CV 251	7	Date Code - Day
CV 252	20	Date Code - Year

CV Addendum (Indexed CV's)

The RS3 follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in TCS's WOWDiesel Programming Guide. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the RS3 decoder.

CV31	CV32	CV	Value	Description
16	0	260	77	Bell ADC Cutout Voltage Regulated
16	0	262	5	DC Quill Voltage Regulated
16	0	264	75	DC Mode Motor Start Voltage Regulated
16	0	266	10	DC Mode Motor Hysteresis Regulated
16	0	268	116	DC Mode Max ADC Value Regulated
16	0	274	110	Bell ADC Cutout Voltage Unregulated
16	0	276	10	DC Quill Voltage Unregulated
16	0	278	100	DC Mode Motor Start Voltage Unregulated
16	0	280	29	DC Mode Motor Hysteresis Unregulated
16	0	282	180	DC Mode Max ADC Value Regulated
16	4	260	3	Sound Mapping - F1
16	4	262	54	Sound Mapping - F2
16	4	264	70	Sound Mapping - F3
16	4	266	62	Sound Mapping - F4
16	4	268	9	Sound Mapping - F5
16	4	270	159	Sound Mapping - F6
16	4	272	65535	Sound Mapping - F7
16	4	274	82	Sound Mapping - F8
16	4	276	65535	Sound Mapping - F9
16	4	278	79	Sound Mapping - F10
16	4	280	78	Sound Mapping - F11
16	4	282	39	Sound Mapping - F12
16	4	284	40	Sound Mapping - F13
16	4	286	8	Sound Mapping - F14
16	4	288	42	Sound Mapping - F15
16	4	290	80	Sound Mapping - F16
16	4	292	41	Sound Mapping - F17
16	4	294	83	Sound Mapping - F18
16	4	298	2	Sound Mapping - F20
16	4	300	46	Sound Mapping - F21
16	4	302	161	Sound Mapping - F22
16	4	304	177	Sound Mapping - F23
16	4	306	169	Sound Mapping - F24
16	4	308	185	Sound Mapping - F25
16	4	310	45	Sound Mapping - F26
16	4	314	84	Sound Mapping - F28
16	4	316	0	Sound Mapping - R1
16	4	318	1	Sound Mapping - R2
16	4	324	65535	Sound Mapping - TRIGGERED

Demonstration

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Decoder Service and Repair

For service/repair, contact the Bachmann Service Department by visiting www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/service.php, calling 1-800-356-3910 (toll-free within the U.S. and Canada), or emailing service@bachmanntrains.com. Bachmann’s Service Department is available Monday thru Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM ET.

You can also send your locomotive to: Bachmann Trains Service Department 1400 East Erie Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124

Please include a detailed description of your concern and complete contact information. For some service issues regarding DCC sound decoders, the Bachmann Service Department may forward your locomotive to TCS for resolution.