Diesel Version 5:WOWDiesel V5

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List of Features

• Audio Assist™ The decoder talks you through how to program with a voice guided prompt
• Three Throttle Modes!
  • Automatic Notching First created by TCS in 2014 Automatic Notching allows the locomotive to sense the load and notch accordingly, no more monotonous prime mover sounds that depend solely on the speed.
  • Manual Notching Have Full Control of the notches by manually without losing the ability to separately control the speed!
  • Traditional Throttle mode This mode is for the old dogs who don't want to learn new tricks. The engine notches up 1 notch every 8 speed steps with no calibration or button presses required, reminisce of slot car operation.
• CD Quality Audio files TCS WOWSound has highest the highest audio fidelity on the market, no one else has the memory capacity to even come close!
• Crew Alert Make sure the engineers on your railroad don't fall asleep with the Crew Alert feature!
• DC Mode Operation WOWSound decoders now support DC mode operation with operating sounds!
• Decoder Updates WOWSound decoders now support infield firmware and sound set updates!
• Dynamic Brakes Unlike other manufacturers TCS Dynamic brakes actually operate and don't just play a sound file!
• Multiple hardware options to choose from!
  • WOW501 Robust 5 Amp decoder with 8 lighting effects for O and G scale! Supports a cam, comes with built in Keep Alive™, two Audio Outputs and much more!
  • WOW101 JST9/Hardwired 2 Amp decoder with 6 lighting effects!
  • WOW121 NEM 21 pin 2 Amp decoder with 8 lighting effects! Supports RailCom™ and goes great with a WOWKit!
• Light Mode and Sound Mode Gives twice as many functions to control sounds and lights!
• New Lighting Effects For the first time ever you can create your own lighting effects or totally customize preloaded light modules!
• Switching/Mainline Momentum Quickly change momentum values without CV programming right from the main!
• Short Circuit Protection Coming Soon! (Not available in beta decoder) The decoder can now protect itself against short circuits, accidentally wire the light wrong? Shorted the motor to the frame? The decoder can protect itself against that!
• Train Brake The WOWSound supports a multi stage train brake that is not just on/off, making that perfect station stop is now possible with the WOWSound!
• Quick Presets To make some common programming configurations easy TCS provides a single CV setup for them.
• 3 Point Speed Curves Allows allows for a customized speed range, limiting the top end, increasing the start speed, or adjusting shifting the entire speed curve. This feature is mainly used for speed matching other locomotives or setting up the "prototype max speed"

RailCom™ is a trademark of Lenz GmBh

Button Mappings

TCS Function Pagination System

The WOWDiesel V5 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 all decoder functions above 9 regardless of the currently selected function page by pressing the corresponding buttons on your throttle. Default Button Mapping

Standard CV's

There are 256 Standard CV's that control many aspects of the decoder, including address, motor control, lighting setup, and sound volumes

Indexed CV's

There are thousands of Indexed CV's which control more intricate decoder functions such as light modules, light presets, and speed tables.
Indexed CV's require that CV31 and CV32 be setup to configure the CV index

Warranty and Technical Support

Warranty

All TCS products are backed by a 1-year warranty which covers against manufacturing defects and installation issues. Which means, even if you accidentally damage the decoder during the installation process, we will still cover that decoder under warranty within one year of the manufactured date. All Warranties must be registered prior to mailing – even if you are a TCS decoder installer, dealer, or distributor of TCS products. A Warranty Claim must be filled out via our website if your product needs repair. If you are unsure if your decoder is damaged, or have any questions regarding its performance, visit our Technical Support section, follow our Troubleshooting Guide, or contact technical support.

A full list of rules and instructions for Warranties can be found on the TCS website: https://tcsdcc.com/warranty

We have a Video you may watch which will guide you through the warranty submission process:

Technical Support

Technical support is offered free-of-charge from TCS. You may reach our support consultants by phone or email.

Phone : (267) 733-3408 - Mon-Fri 12p-4p EST

Email: techsupport@tcsdcc.com

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