SoundTraxx Tsunami TSU-AT1000 User Manual

Athearn RTR EMD GP35
Tsunami Digital Sound Decoder Installation Notes
Overview
This application note describes how to install a
TSU-AT1000 into an Athearn HO Ready-To-Roll
EMD GP35.
Skill Level 2: The entire installation can be
completed in one to two hours with no
modification required to the model.
Bill of Materials
P.N. Description
828039 TSU-AT1000 for EMD 567D Turbo
810113 16mm x 35.1mm Oval Speaker
Evergreen P.N.
9030 0.030” Sheet Styrene
For your convenience, Evergreen part numbers have
been listed above. Please visit their website at
www.evergreenscalemodels.com
Tools You Will Need
■ 25 W Soldering Iron
■ Rosin Core Solder
■ Wire Strippers
■ Wire Cutters
■ X-Acto Knife with #11 Blade
■ Miniature Screwdriver Set
■ Metal Straight Edge
■ Dial Calipers
■ Aquarium Sealant or Clear Silicone
■ Liquid Plastic Cement
■ Insulative Electrical Tape
■ Double-Sided Foam Tape
■ Masking Tape
■ Small Pliers
■ 30-32 Gauge Wire

SoundTraxx Tsunami TSU-AT1000 Specifications

General

Brand	SoundTraxx
Model	Tsunami TSU-AT1000
Category	Media Converter
Language	English

Summary

Overview

Installation

Prepare Locomotive Chassis for Decoder Installation

Steps for disassembling the locomotive, including removing couplers, shell, and circuit board.

Modify Motor Positive Lead

Replacing the motor's positive lead with a wire for decoder connection.

Motor Wiring and Removal from Frame

Soldering wires to the motor clip, remounting it, and removing the motor from the chassis.

Driveline Handling and Motor Insulation

Detaching the driveline, removing the motor, and insulating the motor from the frame.

Install Decoder and Wire Connections

Mounting the decoder, soldering track pickup, motor, and light wires.

Speaker Assembly and Mounting

Creating a styrene baffle, routing speaker wires, and securing the speaker assembly.

Final Wiring and Testing

Connecting headlights, backup lights, speaker wires, capacitor, and performing test runs.