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Basic programming, Working with cabs that have fewer than 8 functions – SoundTraxx SoundCar Users Guide User Manual

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If you do not need the mute, dimmer or extra lighting functions, you can set

CV 30 to 4 and forget about it. Otherwise, programming CV 30 back and forth

with the values 0 and 4 can be quite inconvenient and a more sophisticated

solution is in order.

Example: Function Mapping With an 8‑Function Cab

In this example, we will presume that you want to use the FX5 output for

number board lights and FX6 for a cab light. The FX5 and FX6 outputs can

be doubled‑up on F0 so that these lighting effects will turn on whenever the

headlight or backup light is on, which will free up the F5 and F6 keys.

Using Table D, we can proceed to remapping the functions. Starting with F0,

configure the forward direction (F0[f]) to control the headlight, FX5 and FX6

outputs:

CV 33 = 1 + 16 + 32 = 49

For the reverse direction (F0[r]), set F0 to control the backup light, FX5 and

FX6 outputs:

CV 34 = 2 + 16 + 32 = 50

Working With Cabs That Have Fewer Than 8

Functions

By default, your SoundCar comes with Intelligent Consisting activated by

pressing F8 four times (on, off, on, off). You may move this to a different

function key of your choice by adjusting CV 228. This CV contains a value

of 1 to 12, which corresponds to the desired function key (default value is 8).

For example, if you want to activate Intelligent Consisting by pressing F7 four

times, you would change CV 228 to a value of 7.

For additional techniques and tips, see the “Function Mapping” section in the

Tsunami User’s Guide (steam or diesel).

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