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Rapido SW1200 - User Manual

Rapido SW1200
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Summary

Prototype History

What exactly does the SW mean?

Explains the meaning of "SW" and "1200" in the locomotive model designation.

Flexicoil or Type A?

Discusses the difference between Flexicoil and Type A trucks on the SW1200.

Break-In

How to Hold Your SW1200

Checking and Adjusting Your Locomotive

Missing or Damaged Parts

Removing the Shell

Operation - DC (Silent)

Installing a Silent DCC Decoder

Installation & Compatibility Notes

Installing a Different Brand of Sound Decoder

Directive against installing non-Rapido sound decoders.

Installing Batteries, Radio and a Neat-o App to Control Them

Directive against adding external control systems.

Operation - DC (Sound)

Operation - DCC With Sound

Locomotive Address

Turn On the Sound

Functions Quick Reference

Function Details: F1-F3

F1 Bell

Details on the recorded bell sound and its ring rate.

F2 Horn

Information on horn sounds, including short and long options.

F3 Curve Squeal

Explains the curve squeal function and its operation.

Function Details: F4-F6

F4 Dynamic Brake

Covers the dynamic brake sound feature for realism.

F5 Doppler Horn

Describes the doppler horn sound for level crossings.

F6 Rotary Beacon (if equipped)

Instructions for activating the rotary beacon light.

Function Details: F7, F9

F7 Dim the Headlights

How to dim headlights and turn off ditch lights.

F9 Full Throttle

Explains ESU's "Full Throttle" feature for prime mover simulation.

F9 Class Lights (if equipped)

Describes the function to toggle white class lights on/off.

Function Details: F10-F12

F10 Brake

Information on remapping the brake function to a lower button.

F11 Cab Light

Instructions to turn on the cab light for interior illumination.

F12 Switching Mode

Details on switching mode lighting for operations.

Function Details: F13, F14, F16

F13 Gyralite (if equipped)

How to toggle the gyralite light on and off.

F14 Emergency Light

Instructions for the emergency light function.

F16 Cab Light

Instructions to turn on the cab light for interior illumination.

Function Details: F17-F19

F17 Flashing Beacon (if equipped)

How to toggle the flashing beacon light on/off.

F18 Turn off Track Inspection Lights

Instructions to turn off the track inspection lights.

F19 Turn Off Number Boards

How to turn off the default lit number boards.

Function Details: F20;F21

F20 and F21 Air Dryer (Spitter Valve)

Explains the air dryer sound and how to silence it.

Horns and Bells

Horns

Lists available horn types and their corresponding CV settings.

Bells

Lists available bell types and their corresponding CV settings.

Sound Settings

Brake Squeal

Details the CV settings for brake squeal sounds.

Air Dryer

Lists available air dryer sounds and their corresponding CV settings.

Sound Volume Settings

Factory Reset

More Information

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Parts Diagram

Acknowledgements

Rapido SW1200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRapido
ModelSW1200
CategoryMotorized Toy Car
LanguageEnglish