Bachmann Sound Value FT - HO
Information on this wiki page provides particular details about this model not found in our basic guide.
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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. The Bachmann Sound Value FT - HO does not support Audio Assist.
Specific Features
specific features content
Button Mappings
| Button Mappings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Function Button | Sound Action | Light Action | Dual Enabled | Page and Button |
| 0 | None | Rule 17 - Both Directions - Lamp 0F Special Function: Dim the Rule 17 Light |
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 | 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 Spitter |
| 3 | None |
| 4 | None |
Sound list
| Sound Type | Sound Number | High Byte | Low Byte | Sounds Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Compressor | 0 | 0 | 0 | EMD645 Non Turbo SW1500 #1567 Phillipsburg Air Compressor |
| Air Spitter | 1 | 0 | 1 | SMS GE U23B 4212 Air Spitter |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | U25B Air Spit | |
| Brake Release | 8 | 0 | 8 | Williams Grove 060 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 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 123 Value | Active Prime Mover |
|---|---|
| 0 (default) | EMD 567BC 16 |
Bell
| CV 122 Value | Active Bell |
|---|---|
| 0 (default) | GP20 WP #2100 Bell |
| 1 | Conrail Num 2233 GP30 Air Powered Bell |
| 2 | VO 1000 Bell |
| 3 | Western Pacific 713 Bell |
| 4 | Western Pacific 918D F Unit Bell |
Horn
| CV 120 Value | Active Horn |
|---|---|
| 0 (default) | VO 1000 Single Chime |
| 1 | Southern Pacific 3100 Horn |
| 2 | Hancock Air Whistle |
| 3 | Leslie 125 |
| 4 | Leslie 200 |
| 5 | Leslie RS3 |
| 6 | Nathan K3LL |
| 7 | Wabco E2 3 Chime Horn |
CV Addendum (Standard CV's)
The Bachmann Sound Value FT - HO 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 Bachmann Sound Value FT - HO decoder.
| CV | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CV 3 | 6 | Acceleration Rate |
| CV 4 | 6 | Deceleration Rate |
| CV 49 | 40 | F0F light feature |
| CV 50 | 40 | F0R light feature |
| CV 61 | 33 | Configuration CV #2 |
| CV 115 | 0 | Motor Delay Reset Time |
| CV 120 | 0 | Horn Set Selector |
| CV 123 | 0 | Prime Mover Selection |
| CV 126 | 7 | Rule 17 Dimming Button Remapping |
| CV 128 | 75 | Master Volume |
| CV 177 | 50 | User Options #2 |
| CV 188 | 15 | Brake Grinding Activation Speed Step |
| CV 220 | 50 | Volume - Audio Assist |
| CV 238 | 129 | Dual Enabled functions register 1 (F0-F7) |
| CV 250 | 10 | Date Code - Month |
| CV 251 | 7 | Date Code - Day |
| CV 252 | 20 | Date Code - Year |
CV Addendum (Indexed CV's)
The Bachmann Sound Value FT - HO follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in the List of Diesel Version 5 Indexed CV's. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the Bachmann Sound Value FT - HO decoder.
| CV31 | CV32 | CV | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.