ScaleTrains GE ES44 User Manual

OPERATING ON DC
DCC & SOUND READY MODELS
DCC & Sound Ready models are equipped with a blind plug (dummy
plug) that allows the model to operate on a DC powered track right out
of the box. No modication is necessary.
When operating a DCC & Sound Ready model, you will have directional
headlights, White only classication lights (if equipped) and either
number board or front ditch lights, but not both. Rear ditch lights
(if equipped) will not operate on DC power unless the rear of the
locomotive is designated as front by railroad practice.
DCC & SOUND EQUIPPED MODELS
DCC & Sound Equipped models are equipped with an ESU LokSound
V5 DCC decoder that will allow operation on a DC powered track once
sufcient electrical power is supplied. The Start Up Cycle will begin with
the turnover of the engine prime mover sound. Once the Start Up Cycle
has completed, the throttle may be advanced to move the locomotive.
DC OPERATION NOTE: Small train set power packs and some low
output DC power packs may be able to supply enough voltage/current
to activate the start up sound but lack the output capacity to cause the
model to move. If this condition occurs, there is no cause for alarm,
however, a different, higher output power supply should be used that
does not exceed the input capacity of the decoder. See ESU decoder
manual for details on power requirements.
Sound equipped models operating on DC will only have the prime
mover sound that will increase through the notches as power is applied
with the DC supply. DCC functions that are autonomically controlled
on DC and that will be on are the front and rear headlights (directional),
number boards, walkway lights (if equipped) and front ditch lights. Rear
ditch lights will not operate nor will other sounds like the horn, bell,
air compressor, etc. These sounds may only be user controlled when
operating on DCC.
OPERATING ON DCC
DCC & SOUND READY MODELS
DCC & Sound Ready models contain sensitive electronics and should
not be operated on a DCC controlled track even, if the DCC system
is capable of doing so. DCC isn’t A/C or DC, it is both! Confusing, to
some degree, but it is a bi-polar, square wave, DC signal or alternating
DC. Operating a DCC Ready model without a decoder install on DCC
causes the motor to buzz because it is alternating direction at the
frequency of the DCC signal. This isn’t good for the motor as it will heat
up rapidly and could cause damage over time.
DCC & SOUND EQUIPPED MODELS
Operating your new model on DCC is the best way to get the most
enjoyment out of all the state-of-the-art features that are built into the
model whether yours is factory sound equipped or you have chosen to
install a non-sound decoder. The rst question in either case is:“How
do I get started?” In this manual, we will be providing DCC instructions
for factory sound equipped models.
GETTING STARTED
ScaleTrains.com models begin with the sound off when you rst put
the locomotive on the track and may be addressed initially using DCC
address: 3.
On DCC, pressing F8 will initiate the Start Up cycle. The Start Up cycle
for your new ES44 locomotive is one of the most realistic in the hobby
to date! During Start Up, the locomotive may not be moved until the
cycle completes and the locomotive’s prime mover sound settles
down to an idling state. This can take from 40 seconds to one minute
depending on the length of the recorded start cycle. Start Delay can be
disabled by setting CV124 = 0 (default = 4). If you wish for the Start-Up
cycle to begin when track power is applied, change the following CV
settings in order:
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 3
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CV419 = 32
CV435 = 32
CV451 = 32
CV467 = 32
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 4
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CV307 = 32
CV339 = 16

ScaleTrains GE ES44 Specifications

General

Brand	ScaleTrains
Model	GE ES44
Category	Toy
Language	English