Bachmann Sound Value FT - HO

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Bachmann Sound Value FT - HO
Model Information Manufacturer Bachmann Stock Number NONE SUPPLIED Scale HO Scale Power Type none Release Date NONE SUPPLIED Retail Price NONE SUPPLIED Decoder Information Decoder Type(?) DSV-1 Version(?) 5 Lighting Functions 1 Prototype Information Builder General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) Build Date March 1939 – November 1945 Total Produced 555 FTA; 541 FTB Motive Power Diesel-Electric; EMD 567 Aspiration Roots-Blown Power Output 1,350hp (1,010kW) More Info EMD FT

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.

Specific Features

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Button Mappings

The Bachmann Sound Value FT - HO locomotive supports "function pagination." 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:

• Press function 8 twice to rotate through the pages until the decoder announces "function page two."
• Press function 5
• 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.

Button Mappings
Function Button	Sound Action	Light Action	Dual Enabled	Page and Button
0	None	Constant Bright - Reverse Only - Lamp F0F	False	Page 1 Button 0
1	Bell	None	False	Page 1 Button 1
2	Horn Long	None	False	Page 1 Button 2
3	Horn Short	None	False	Page 1 Button 3
4	Horn Quill	None	False	Page 1 Button 4
5	Brake Squeal	None	False	Page 1 Button 5
6	Prime Mover Ignition	None	False	Page 1 Button 6
7	None	None 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	Crew Alert	None	False	Page 1 Button 9
10	Manual Notch Up	None	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	Air Spitter	None	True	Page 2 Button 5
16	Momentum	None	True	Page 2 Button 6
17	Dynamic Brake	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	None	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 Spitter
3	Disabled
4	Disabled

Sound list

Sound Type	Sound Number	High Byte	Low Byte	Sounds Available
air compressor	0	0	0	EMD Air Compressor
air spitter	1	0	1	Air Spitter 1
	2	0	2	Air Spitter 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	coupler clank closed
	40	0	40	coupler clank open
dynamic brake	42	0	42	Dynamic brakes
exhaust fan	43	0	43	Exhaust Fan
forward sound	44	0	44	forward sound *
horn long	52	0	52	horn long *
horn quill	60	0	60	horn quill *
horn short	68	0	68	horn short *
prime mover ignition	157	0	157	prime mover ignition *
reverse sound	159	0	159	reverse sound *
stop sound	175	0	175	stop sound *
windshield wipers	183	0	183	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)	EMD 567BC 16

Bell:

CV 158 Value	Active Bell
0 (default)	Conrail Num 2233 GP30 air powered bell
1	VO 1000 Bell
2	Western Pacific 713 bell
3	Western Pacific 918D F unit bell

Horn:

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

CV Addendum (Standard CV's)

The FT 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 FT decoder.

CV	Value	Description
CV 3	5	Acceleration Rate
CV 4	5	Deceleration Rate
CV 7	4	Manufacturer Version Number
CV 49	8	F0F light feature
CV 115	0	Motor Delay Reset Time
CV 120	68	DC Mode Bell Cutout Voltage
CV 123	7	Rule 17 Dimming Button
CV 137	116	DC Mode Max ADC Value
CV 146	0	Horn Set Selector
CV 148	75	Volume - Master
CV 149	0	Prime Mover Type
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 FT 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 FT decoder.

CV31	CV32	CV	Value	Description
16	4	260	3	Sound Mapping - F1
16	4	262	52	Sound Mapping - F2
16	4	264	68	Sound Mapping - F3
16	4	266	60	Sound Mapping - F4
16	4	268	9	Sound Mapping - F5
16	4	270	157	Sound Mapping - F6
16	4	272	65535	Sound Mapping - F7
16	4	274	80	Sound Mapping - F8
16	4	276	41	Sound Mapping - F9
16	4	278	77	Sound Mapping - F10
16	4	280	76	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	2	Sound Mapping - F15
16	4	290	78	Sound Mapping - F16
16	4	292	42	Sound Mapping - F17
16	4	294	81	Sound Mapping - F18
16	4	300	44	Sound Mapping - F21
16	4	302	159	Sound Mapping - F22
16	4	304	175	Sound Mapping - F23
16	4	306	167	Sound Mapping - F24
16	4	308	183	Sound Mapping - F25
16	4	310	43	Sound Mapping - F26
16	4	314	82	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.