User manual DALLEE ELECTRONICS STEAM LOCOMATIC SOUND TYPE 3

[. . . ] LocoMaticTM type 3 STEAM Sound & Control for AC or DC TRACK POWER by Instructions rev 1. 1 CAUTION: this device can be damaged by static discharge. discharge yourself to an electrical ground (outlet cover screw) before removing this device from its anti-static bag. please read instruction sheet completely before attempting to install and operate this product. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: This sound / control system consists of a main printed circuit board with an additional small circuit board attached by a wire harness. Also included are two 5 volt light bulbs (item #756), one 0. 1mfd capacitor, two 2 pin, one 9 pin, and one 3 pin connector. [. . . ] The FORWARD, REVERSE and SLOW buttons are now speed and direction controls. Press and release either FORWARD or REVERSE and your locomotive will begin in that direction. With each, approximately 1/2 second, momentary button activation the 4 HORN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . activates the whistle ALT / HORN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . activates CAB #2 output when available NOT AVAILABLE ON ALL LOCOMOTIVES FORWARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . forward motion overiding sequencing ALT / FORWARD . . . . . . . . . . . activates sound CYLINDER BLOW OUT REVERSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reverse motion overiding sequencing ALT / REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . turns main sounds "on" or "off" SLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . neutral position overiding sequencing ALT / SLOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . neutral position or emergency stop ALT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alternate button for second functions. When using this button in conjunction with another button, press and hold this button first. Operation using the LocoMaticTM controller with your transformer: As previously stated, a locomotive with this sound / control system installed will operate with your transformer in the same manner as other locomotives, but you will have the advantage of additional features available with the LocoMaticTM controller. The whistle and bell can be activated by either your transformer controls or by the LocoMaticTM controller. If the bell is turned "on" by your transformer it can be turned "off" by either your transformer or by the LocoMaticTM controller, but if the bell is turned "on" by the LocoMaticTM controller it must also be turned "off" by the LocoMaticTM controller. You can manually operate any of the lighting features on your locomotive, that you have connected to the sound / control system, by use of the LocoMaticTM controller. Once you have selected any manual lighting, all automatic directional operation is overidden, however you can return to directional lighting at any time by using the ALT / BELL button. The optional electric coil couplers are activated only by the LocoMaticTM controller. There is a brief waiting time between coupler activations and a minimum of 8 volts on track is speed will increase one step through a total of 24 steps. Holding a button "on" will continuously increase through the steps to full speed. To slow down you can activate or hold the SLOW button through the steps to a stop. If the locomotive is in forward direction and you hold the REVERSE button, the locomotive will slow to a stop and then accelerate in reverse. Similarly, if running in reverse, holding the FORWARD button will result in a slow to stop and then an acceleration in forward. If there seems to be a lack of response to the buttons on the LocoMaticTM controller it is generally due to either poor electrical contact between the pick up rollers and wheels and the track because of dirt, or the lack of a choke (see "supplemental note" below) in series with something that is getting its power from the track. NOTE: regarding multiple unit locomotives - because of the possibility of lack of response due to poor electrical contact it is suggested that you do not attempt control changes to multiple locomotives while such locomotives are on track areas of poor contact such as switches or crossings. If multiples lose synchronization between units either increase to full speed or come to a full stop to restore synchronization. Operating a locomotive, with this sound / control system installed, under LocoMaticTM COMMAND CONTROL is simply the use of the buttons on the LocoMaticTM controller to implement the desired motions and sounds. ****** SUPPLEMENTAL NOTE ****** The signals generated by the LocoMaticTM controller may be adversely affected by any powered device that is connected to the track at the same time that the LocoMaticTM controller is functional. This would include track powered accessories, lighted cars or a lighted or powered locomotive operating from the same transformer that is passed through the LocoMaticTM controller. To eliminate this possibility it is required that all accessories be independently powered by a separate transformer or transformers. [. . . ] Installation Suggestions: It is easiest to disconnect the drive linkage so that the axle is free spinning. Then apply power (6v) to the system (making sure that nothing shorts out) so that the motor is on. Spin fast and slow to make sure no chuffs are missed due to improper alignment!Be sure that when the optics are aligned to the axle that the axle is held in the proper position. [. . . ]