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Steam
Programming Guide
For Version 4
6-13-2016
This manual covers the setup and configuration of the Sound Components of the Version 4
WOWSound Steam decoder. All NMRA, Lighting and Motor Control programming are covered
in the TCS Comprehensive Programming Guide available for download at:
www.tcsdcc.com
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- Page 1 For Version 4 6-13-2016 This manual covers the setup and configuration of the Sound Components of the Version 4 WOWSound Steam decoder. All NMRA, Lighting and Motor Control programming are covered in the TCS Comprehensive Programming Guide available for download at: www.tcsdcc.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Version Number ............................5 Audio AssistTM ......................... 5 4 CV Programming Overview ........................6 4 CV Write Operation ............................ 7 4 CV Read Operation ............................. 7 Prototype Mode vs. Traditional Mode ......................8 Calibrated Prototype Mode ........................8 Calibrating Prototype Mode using Audio Assist .................. - Page 3 Chuff Timing – Individual Speed Step ......................16 Rod Clank Set .............................. 16 Cylinder Cocks Auto Turn On Time ......................16 User Options ............................... 17 Articulated Chuff Slip Rate .......................... 17 Audio Auto Shutoff Time ..........................18 Minimum Chuff Volume ..........................18 Rotate Bell Pointer ............................
- Page 4 If the logo appears after a title, that function is adjustable using Audio Assist . It is recommended and easier to adjust these features using NOTE: Please view our instructional video about on our website.
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Page 5: Version Number
Version Number The WOWSound Version Number can be found by reading the value in CV 248. This is necessary when looking up information in the TCS WOWSound section of our website. Audio AssistTM is an auditory feedback, main line configuration tool that allows for quick and easy set-up of nearly all the sound functionality. -
Page 6: Cv Programming Overview
4 CV Programming Overview All NMRA, Light and motor control CV are the same as in the TCS Standard line of decoders and can be found in the TCS Comprehensive Programming Guide downloadable from the TCS website. TCS uses 4 indexed CV’s to program the sound features found in the WOWSound decoder line. -
Page 7: Cv Write Operation
4 CV Write Operation 1. Determine the type of programming action you wish to perform and enter the corresponding value from Table 1 in CV 201. (Example: Assigning a sound to a button enter a value of 1 into CV 201) 2. -
Page 8: Prototype Mode Vs. Traditional Mode
You would just hear the rods clanking or the snifter valves. TCS Calibrated Prototype Mode uses BEMF (Back Electro Motive Force) to make your Steam locomotive’s chuff sound vary in volume and intensity based on how hard your locomotive is working at the time just like the prototype. -
Page 9: Manually Adjusting The Calibration For Prototype Mode
Once you have accessed the Calibration Menu you will be asked to run your loco at about speed step 20 on level track and Press Button 1. Audio Assist will start saying “Calibrating Please Wait” while the decoder calculates the “BEMF Low Calibration Point”. This is the point that the chuff volume will be low or gone because the loco is not working hard. -
Page 10: Bemf High Calibration
BEMF High Calibration CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value Set High Point for BEMF 0-255 Calibration This is the High BEMF Calibration point when calibrating for prototype load based chuff volume. The higher the value in CV204, the harder the loco has to be working before the chuff goes to full volume. -
Page 11: Random Sound 2 Frequency
Random Sound 2 Frequency CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value Random Sound 2 Frequency 0-255 This sets how often Random Sound 2 plays. (Default Shoveling) The higher the value in CV 204 the more frequent the sound plays. -
Page 12: Random Sound Cutout Speed
This sets the size of the time block for Random Sounds. The higher the value in CV 203 and CV 204 the larger the block of time for Random Sound calculations. Random Sound Cutout Speed CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204... -
Page 13: Global Volume
Global Volume CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value 0-5 or Global Volume 0-100 This sets the Global Volume of the WOWSound decoder. WOWSound ver 1 & 2 have a range of 0 to 5 with 5 being full volume. -
Page 14: Automatic Sounds
Automatic Sounds CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value Automatic Sounds 0-15 0-246 This sets which automatic and random sounds are active. See Below for values Enable Enable Enable... -
Page 15: Dual Mode Functions (Light & Sound Mode)
Dual Mode Functions (Light & Sound Mode) CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value Dual Mode Functions 0-255 0-255 (Light & Sound Mode) This sets which function buttons work in both Light Mode and Sound Mode. See below for values. Add values above for CV 204 Add values above for CV 203 Chuff Rate Adjustment... -
Page 16: Chuff Timing - Individual Speed Step
Chuff Timing – Individual Speed Step CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value Speed Chuff Timing – Individual Speed Step 0-255 Varies Varies 0-255 Step 0-126 The higher the value in CV203 &... -
Page 17: User Options
User Options CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value User Options 0-255 0-255 This sets which User Option is activated. See table below for values. Enable Using Digitrax Enable Enable “Light... -
Page 18: Audio Auto Shutoff Time
Audio Auto Shutoff Time CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value Audio Auto Shutoff Time 0-255 0-255 Sets how long the locomotive must sit idle before the sound will shut off. The higher the value in CV’s 203 &... -
Page 19: Active Whistle Quill
Active Whistle Quill CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value Pick Whistle Quill Varies This selects the Whistle Quill variety. See table below for values. Play Quills in Play Short Play Medium Play Long... -
Page 20: Chuff Volume Velocity Adjustment
Chuff Volume Velocity Adjustment CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value Set chuff Velocity Volume 0-255 Change This CV controls the effects accelerating and decelerating have upon the chuff volume. The higher the value the more drastic the change in volume from accelerating and decelerating. -
Page 21: Rod Clank Volume Adjustments From Bemf
Rod Clank Volume Adjustments from BEMF CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value Set Rod Clank Volume 0-100 Adjustment from BEMF When the BEMF is at the low point calibration (Sound CV30) the rod clank will be on full volume. As the BEMF increases in percentage (of the range between the low and high calibration points) the rod clank will fade out, fading out completely when it reaches the percentage specified by this CV. -
Page 22: Throttle Mode
Throttle Mode CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value Set Throttle Mode A value of 0 activates traditional throttle operation. A value of 1 enables prototype throttle operation. In traditional throttle operation the chuff volume will remain constant and at the level it is set at in the "Sound type volume"... -
Page 23: Mainline Momentum Acceleration
Mainline Momentum Acceleration CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value Mainline Momentum 0-255 Acceleration This CV controls the acceleration rate while in Mainline mode, this value is written into CV3. The higher the value the longer it takes for a train to accelerate Mainline Momentum Deceleration CV 203... -
Page 24: Re-Map Sounds To Function Buttons
Re-Map Sounds to Function Buttons CV 203 CV 204 CV 201 CV 202 CV 203 CV 204 Functionality Default Default Value Value Value Value Value Value Sound Sound Re-Map Sounds to Function Function # High Varies Varies # Low 0 to 32 Buttons Byte Byte... -
Page 25: Resets And Presets
Loads Preset #3 (ver 3+ only) WOWSound Brake Operation The WOWSound Steam sound decoder uses a slightly different type of “Brake” than the TCS Standard decoders. WOWSound uses a separate “Brake” button (default is Button 7) and a separate “Brake Release”... -
Page 26: Using A Cam (Optional)
Drive wheel with a cam kit (Third Party) that has continuity with either Rail A or Rail B. Activating the CAM is done in “User Options” on page 17. Train Control Systems P.O. Box 341 845 Blooming Glen Road Blooming Glen, PA 18911 215-453-9145 Office 215-257-0735 Fax tcs@tcsdcc.com email www.tcsdcc.com...