Operational and Decoder Functions:
Sound Equipped Locomotive Only-
Your new locomotive comes equipped with a LokSound Select Micro DCC & DC “Dual Mode” decoder
integrating a full-featured, 8 channel sound system, and a .75A motor controller. The LokSound Select follows
all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices. It can be used with 14, 28, or 128 speed steps,
supports two digit as well as “4-digit” addressing. Up to 29 function keys are supported.
The LokSound Select supports all DCC-programming modes including Programming on the Main Track.
Because of its unique low-power design, the LokSound Select can be programmed on the programming track
of all popular DCC systems. No programming track boosters or other circuitry is required.
•Over 20 sound effects, including the bell, playable whistle, air pump, exhaust chuff, coupler, steam release,
cylinder cocks, brake release, side rod clank, blower, injector, dynamo, firebox blower, synchronized brake
squeal, and more!
•8 channel sound: The LokSound Select can playback up to 8 sounds at a time.
•5
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generation motor control with load compensation for smooth and precise operation.
Default Address = 3. Decoder Reset CV8 = 8, then interrupt track power for approximately 5 seconds and
restore power. The decoder will revert back to address 3 after a decoder reset.
Your sound equipped locomotive comes with the following DCC function key commands:
F0 (f) Headlight/Dynamo
F0 (r) Backup light
F1 Bell
F2 Steam Whistle
F3 Single Chime Air horn
F4 Short Steam Whistle
F5 Coupler Clank
F6 Injector
F7 Number Board Lights/Dynamo
F8 Shut Down / Mute
F10 Air Pump
F11 Oil Burner
F12 Blower
F15 Crossing Communication
F16 Rail Clank (Loco must be moving)
F17 Brake Release
F18 Sand Valve
F19 Headlight/Reverse Light Dimmer
Chuff Rate at speed step 1: CV57 Default 87 (Range 0-255) Lower numbers = Faster Chuff
Chuff Rate at higher speed steps: CV58 Default 40 (Range 0-255) Lower numbers = Faster Chuff
Master Volume: CV63 Default=192 (Range 0-192)
Indivdual Sound Volume Control (MUST SET CV32=1 FIRST):
Chuff: CV259 Default=128 (Range 0-128)
Steam Whistle: CV275 Default=128 (Range 0-128)
Bell: CV283 Default = 99 (Range 0-128)
Dynamo: CV299 Default=128 (Range 0-128)
Air Pump: CV307 Default=120 (Range 0-128)
Air Horn: CV371 Default=128 (Range 0-128)
A complete list of the sound volume CVs can be found on our website as well as other helpful LokSound tips:
http://intermountain-railway.com/customerservice/dccwebpage/ESU-FAQ-Page.html
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