BASIC DCC FUNCTIONS
F0 HEADLIGHTS
Like most models, in DCC, F0 will illuminate the headlight in the
direction of travel, forward or backward. You may dim either light by
pressing F12. Please note that headlights are only illuminated in the
direction of travel. In DC operation, the headlights are illuminated
automatically and directionally controlled and are on all the time if
sufcient power is applied to the track.
F4 DYNAMIC BRAKES
For ET-44s that have dynamic brakes, the function will be as with any
other dynamic brake-equipped Scaletrains locomotive. However, some
ET-44s are not equipped with dynamic brake. When a non-dynamic
brake loco is consisted behind a dynamic brake-equipped loco, the
non-dynamic brake loco will drop the prime mover to idle and hold.
We’ve now implemented this realistic feature into your new ET-44
locomotives! If F4 is pressed on a dynamic brake equipped version,
it will go through its normal DB cycle. If F4 is pressed on the non-
dynamic brake version it will drop to Idle and hold until it is turned off.
F5 DPU LIGHTS
The ET-44 is equipped with a DPU (Distributed Power Unit) light
function for operating on the rear of a train in DPU-Pusher service.
As required under U.S.C. Title 49, this function (F5), when activated,
will extinguish the head and ditch lights in the leading direction and
illuminate the headlight in the trailing direction at reduced brightness.
This feature is to mark the rear of the train. To return the lighting to
normal operation, press F5 again to toggle this function off. NOTE:
Canadian National model have a separate red light on the right rear
and left front that are illuminated in addition to the rear headlight.
NOTE: DPU light function will not operate during DC operation.
F6 DITCH LIGHTS
Some ET-44s are equipped with working front and rear ditch lights
(based on the prototype). Also, some will have ditch lights that ash
when the horn is blown. Some modelers may prefer to change the
ditch lights to their preference. The CVs below will allow you to
congure them to suite your operating preference.
NOTE: Ditch lights will only function in DCC operation.
F9 DRIVE HOLD
The Drive Hold feature allows one to separate the motor control from
the throttle sounds. By toggling F9 on, the speed of the loco will be
locked at teh current speed step. Subsequent throttle movement will
either speed up or slow down the prime mover sound but will not
affect the speed. To discontinue use of Drive Hold, toggle F9 off.
F10 INDEPENDENT BRAKE
Activating F10 will initiate the brake function and cause the locomotive
to come to a stop in accordance with the setting endter in Brake 1
(CV179.) Once the locomotive is stopped, the prime mover may be
throttled up or down but the locomotive will not move. Toggle F10
OFF to release the brakes and continue on.
F12 HEADLIGHT DIMMER
By toggling F12 to the ON position, the headlight will be reduced to
approximately 50% brightness and the ditchlights in the directin of
travel will be turned off. To reverse this and return the headlight to full
brightness with ditchlights on, toggle F12 OFF.
F14 NUMBERBOARDS OFF
By toggling F14 to the ON position after F8 StartUp, the numberboards
will be turned off for use as a trailing unit in a consist. Toggle F14 OFF
to turn them back to the on position.
FUNCTION CHART
For Flashing Ditch Lights:
CV31=16, CV32=8
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CV373=4, CV389=4
For Non-Flashing Ditch Lights:
CV31=16, CV32=8
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CV373=0, CV389=0
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