IMPORTANT The decoder does not support sound under DC (analogue) operation. Sounds can only be played under DCC (digital) operation. This applies to all sounds, both running and spot sounds. The locomotive's motor may be controlled under DC operation.
Function list:
F0 Headlight/rearlight
F1 Engine start/stop
F2 Horn high-low
F3 Horn low-high
F4 Brake squeal
F5 NOTCH up
F6 NOTCH down
F7 Return to IDLE
F8 Thrash
F9 Cold start override
F10 Horn high two bursts
F11 Door slam
F12 Fan
F13 Horn long high
F14 Horn low two bursts
F15 Primer
F16 Slow flange squeal
F17 Spirax valve
F18 Horn low
F19 Horn high
F20 Wagons buffering
F21 Wagons clanging
F22 Coupling 1
F23 Guard's whistle
F24 Coupling 2
F25 Aux (if used in locomotive)
Supports short and long decoder addresses
Adjustable acceleration and deceleration
Back EMF load compensation
Up to 19 controllable spot sounds dependent on model including whistles or horns etc
Two sound channels allowing for simultaneous play of full locomotive engine sounds, & individual spot sounds e.g. horns, whistles, brakes, wagons coupling etc. NOTE: Only one spot sound can be played at the same time
It is possible to alter the volume of each sound through an individual dedicated CV. Range 0-8
Decoder is equipped to support directional front and rear lighting operation via F0 on the controller, providing that the product is fitted with lights
The decoder is equipped with 1 aux function output controlled by F18 or F25 dependent on locomotive type (diesel or steam)
Motor current maximum continuous 500mA
Motor current peak 1amp (no function load)
Function output current maximum—100mA (unprotected)
Decoder current maximum continuous 800mA (shared motor and functions)