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• Diesel Version 5:Decoder Update
  ...ders firmware can be updated over-the-rails when using TCS Depot's "Update Decoders" (coming soon) and supporting hardware (coming soon).
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• Digital Command Control (DCC)
  ==Decoders== ...decoder, regardless of manufacture, will work with any DCC system. All TCS decoders conform to the DCC standard and can be used with all commercially-available
  935 bytes (150 words) - 18:57, 10 December 2020
• Support - Decoder Version
  ...ctured date. The information on this page pertains ''specifically'' to TCS decoders. TCS decoders are created with a manufactured date stored in their memory. The Manufactur
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• Proto Notch
  ...with the prototype. Using our advanced BEMF motor algorithm, Proto Notch™ decoders can sense exactly how much force is being applied to the rails to move your WOWDiesel decoders are configured with diesel-specific prototypical notching. The WOWDiesel de
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• DEPOT (Software)
  [[Category:decoders]] ...to a user's computer, it can communicate with your layout, throttles, and decoders via WiFi or USB connections, in the same way as JMRI and other model railro
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• Keep Alive® Wiring Diagrams
  '''<u>This article only lists decoders manufactured by TCS.</u>''' ...ich do not include Keep Alive on-board, such as the "KAM" and "KAT" series decoders.
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• Diesel Version 5:CV 15
  ...ess (CV 17 and CV 18). Typically this becomes a concern only when multiple decoders are installed in the same locomotive. An alternative reason to use Decoder ...ach decoder (see the chart below for the standard values) '''before''' the decoders are installed in the locomotive.
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• CV 15
  ...ess (CV 17 and CV 18). Typically this becomes a concern only when multiple decoders are installed in the same locomotive. An alternative reason to use Decoder ...ach decoder (see the chart below for the standard values) '''before''' the decoders are installed in the locomotive.
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• Support - Decoder Lock
  ...V 17]] and [[CV 18]]). Typically this becomes a concern only when multiple decoders are installed in the same locomotive. An alternative reason to use Decoder ...ach decoder (see the chart below for the standard values) '''before''' the decoders are installed in the locomotive.
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• CV 139
  ...e Brake Lights [[Lighting Effects|Lighting Effect]]. By default, non-sound decoders from TCS have the Brake mapped to button 6. To enable the Single-Stage Brak ...the [[Train Brake]] feature or the "Brake Squeal" sound type for WOWSound decoders. If you want to change which button controls the brake application on a WOW
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• Diesel Version 5:CV 16
  ...ess (CV 17 and CV 18). Typically this becomes a concern only when multiple decoders are installed in the same locomotive. An alternative reason to use Decoder ...ach decoder (see the chart below for the standard values) '''before''' the decoders are installed in the locomotive.
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• CV 16
  ...ess (CV 17 and CV 18). Typically this becomes a concern only when multiple decoders are installed in the same locomotive. An alternative reason to use Decoder ...ach decoder (see the chart below for the standard values) '''before''' the decoders are installed in the locomotive.
  3 KB (462 words) - 21:47, 16 July 2021
• CV 61
  ...this CV more limited than in mobile decoders. This is because on WOWSound decoders, BEMF cannot be disabled or manually controlled. We do not allow you to dis ''NOTE: This setting cannot be disabled on WOWSound decoders.''
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• CD Quality Audio
  ...nd decoder. TCS can do this because of the memory capacity of the WOWSound decoders which use SD cards to hold many Gigabytes of sound data. Other manufacturers claim that they have "16 bit" sound decoders, but are referring to their microprocessor and not their audio file bit dep
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• CV 126
  ...CS only use this CV for the single-stage (On/Off) braking system. WOWSound decoders offer a [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Train_Brake|Train Brake]] system with up to 5 separ
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• Diesel Version 5:CV 65
  '''THIS CV IS NOT CURRENTLY SUPPORTED BY ''WOWSound V5'' DECODERS:'''<br>
  413 bytes (62 words) - 21:33, 16 July 2021
• CV 65
  '''THIS CV IS NOT CURRENTLY SUPPORTED BY ''WOWSound V5'' DECODERS:'''<br>
  413 bytes (62 words) - 21:48, 16 July 2021
• CV 178
  ...r commutation noise and pole voltage variance which injects noise into the decoders BEMF reading. By responding slower this gives smoother control by filtering |NOTE: This CV was introduced at different times in different decoders. This CV will not do anything if programmed with a value on a decoder which
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• Support - Resets
  Factory resets on ALL TCS decoders are performed by programming [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV 8|CV 8]] with a value of 2. This section covers reset types which are only available on WOWSound decoders. These reset types will only reset specific settings within the WOWSound de
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• Diesel Version 5:CV 61
  ...s in the WOWDecoder. In sound decoders this CV more limited than in mobile decoders.
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• Train Brake
  ...ses a slightly different type of “Brake” than the TCS Standard decoders or decoders from any other decoder manufacturer. WOWSound uses a separate “Train Brak TCS WOWSound decoders (except most OEM options) come programmed with prototypical "[[WOWSound Mom
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• Diesel Version 5:Variable Momentum
  TCS decoders support 3 different "Momentum Setpoints" that allow locomotives to accelera For instances where the decoders motor output is tied to say a windmill's blades the variable momentum CV's
  2 KB (248 words) - 20:51, 20 January 2022
• Diesel Version 5:CV 174
  WOWSound decoders now support smoke unit support as a [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Changing_Light_Effects|
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• Diesel Version 5:CV 175
  WOWSound decoders now support smoke unit support as a [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Changing_Light_Effects|
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• WOWSound
  ...ecoder was, quite literally, "WOW!" But what exactly is it about TCS sound decoders make you say wow? ...corded sounds make for the smoothest operating and most authentic sounding decoders on the market.
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• Dual Enabled Functions
  ...nction buttons, TCS created "Light Mode" and "Sound Mode" for our WOWSound decoders. This feature allows the user to control many more functions while using th ...xclusively for lights, in addition to the 28 sound functions. Unlike other decoders, where it is necessary to selectively choose which buttons you need to sacr
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• CV 181
  |NOTE: This CV was introduced at different times in different decoders. This CV will not do anything if programmed with a value on a decoder which Only current-generation decoders (V4.5 Diesel, V4.6 Steam, V90+ Mobile) support this CV and featureset.
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• Support - Keep Alive®
  ...arise from poor track conditions and/or poor electrical pickups. For sound decoders specifically, Keep Alive® prevents sound interruptions and engine stalling ...gramming. Just plug and play! ''This is not true for all manufacturers and decoders''! If you are unsure if your decoder supports Keep Alive® you should conta
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• Keep Alive®
  ...liminates current issues from poor track and electrical pickups. For sound decoders specifically, Keep Alive® prevents sound interruptions and engine stalling
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• Diesel Version 5:CV 51
  ...V controls which light effect is assigned to the F1 light output. On wired decoders F1 is assigned to the green wire (default), it's default light effect is on
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• Diesel Version 5:CV 52
  ...V controls which light effect is assigned to the F2 light output. On wired decoders F2 is assigned to the purple wire (default), it's default light effect is o
  492 bytes (75 words) - 21:44, 10 December 2020
• Diesel Version 5:CV 53
  ...V controls which light effect is assigned to the F3 light output. On wired decoders F3 is assigned to the brown wire (default), it's default light effect is on
  491 bytes (75 words) - 21:44, 10 December 2020
• Diesel Version 5:CV 54
  ...V controls which light effect is assigned to the F4 light output. On wired decoders F4 is assigned to the pink wire (default), it's default light effect is on
  490 bytes (75 words) - 21:44, 10 December 2020
• Diesel Version 5:CV 55
  ...V controls which light effect is assigned to the F5 light output. On wired decoders F5 is assigned to the Pink/Purple wire (default), it's default light effect
  497 bytes (76 words) - 21:44, 10 December 2020
• Diesel Version 5:CV 56
  ...V controls which light effect is assigned to the F6 light output. On wired decoders F6 is assigned to the Green/Brown wire (default), it's default light effect
  497 bytes (76 words) - 21:44, 10 December 2020
• CV 52
  ...ing_Effects|Lighting Effect]] is assigned to the F2 light output. On wired decoders F2 is assigned to the Violet/Purple wire.
  503 bytes (74 words) - 20:30, 3 November 2022
• CV 55
  ...ing_Effects|Lighting Effect]] is assigned to the F5 light output. On wired decoders F5 is assigned to the Pink&Violet wire.
  503 bytes (74 words) - 20:38, 3 November 2022
• CV 58
  ...ing_Effects|Lighting Effect]] is assigned to the F6 light output. On wired decoders F6 is assigned to the Green&Brown wire.
  501 bytes (74 words) - 20:39, 3 November 2022
• CV 177
  ...number of poles. The target speed the decoder is expecting will change the decoders output to the motor as the BEMF level changes. If this level is too low, th |NOTE: This CV was introduced at different times in different decoders. This CV will not do anything if programmed with a value on a decoder which
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• CV 51
  ...ing_Effects|Lighting Effect]] is assigned to the F1 light output. On wired decoders F1 is assigned to the Green wire.
  495 bytes (73 words) - 20:31, 3 November 2022
• CV 53
  ...ing_Effects|Lighting Effect]] is assigned to the F3 light output. On wired decoders F3 is assigned to the Brown wire.
  497 bytes (73 words) - 20:30, 3 November 2022
• CV 54
  ...ing_Effects|Lighting Effect]] is assigned to the F4 light output. On wired decoders F4 is assigned to the Pink wire.
  496 bytes (73 words) - 20:31, 3 November 2022
• Diesel Version 5:CV 49
  ...ffect]] is assigned to the F0F (Function 0 Forward) light output. On wired decoders F0F is assigned to the White wire.
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• CV 49
  ...ffect]] is assigned to the F0F (Function 0 Forward) light output. On wired decoders F0F is assigned to the White wire.
  522 bytes (79 words) - 20:27, 3 November 2022
• CV 50
  ...ffect]] is assigned to the F0R (Function 0 Reverse) light output. On wired decoders F0R is assigned to the Yellow wire.
  523 bytes (79 words) - 20:28, 3 November 2022
• CV 21
  '''NOTE:''' WOWSound decoders prior to Version 5 and all non-sound decoders will always have all functions available on the Base Address. This CV, as w
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• CV 22
  '''NOTE:''' WOWSound decoders prior to Version 5 and all non-sound decoders will always have all functions available on the Base Address. This CV, as w
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• Diesel Version 5:CV 50
  ...effect is assigned to the F0R (Function 0 Reverse) light output. On wired decoders F0R is assigned to the yellow wire (default), it's default light effect is
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• Diesel Version 5:CV 16.1.268
  This CV tracks part of the decoders unique 48 bit serial number.
  598 bytes (71 words) - 19:24, 20 December 2021
• Diesel Version 5:CV 16.1.270
  This CV tracks part of the decoders unique 48 bit serial number.
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