SoundTraxx SoundCar Users Guide - Manual (Page 35)

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3. Press F8 ( Note: This function assignment can be remapped via
CV 228) four times to send a command to the SoundCar decoders
to add them to the train. The decoders will confirm that the cars are
hooked into the locomotive’s train line by playing the sound of the air
bleed‑off from the retainer.
4. To remove a car from the consist, simply wave the magnet over it
again. Only the cars over which the “brake club” has been waved
will be removed from the consist. When the car is released from the
consist, the sounds of the hand brake being tied down and set is
played to acknowledge that it is no longer part of the train.
Note: If you do not hear the sound effects, check to ensure that the
decoder is installed in the model according to the recommendations in the
instructions. Proper placement is imperative for the sensor to be accessible.
With Intelligent Consisting, the SoundCar decoder also monitors the active
DCC signals and remembers the status of all active addresses to instantly
synchronize the function state and throttle speed with the locomotive or
consist that it just joined. When the train pulls away, the SoundCar will create
the clickety‑clacks, flange squeals, brake sequence sounds, and more just
like any car on a prototype train.
Intelligent Consisting Example: In this example, we’re going to add three
SoundCar‑equipped models to a consist led by a locomotive with extended
address 1513. After coupling the cars and the locomotive, set your cab to the
locomotive’s address, 1513, and wave a magnet over the three SoundCar
units. Listen for the sound of the hand brakes untying and press F8 on your
cab four times. The sound of air bleeding off from the retainer confirms that
your cars are now part of the consist. To remove the cars from the consist,
simply wave the magnet over them again.
Option 2: Advanced Consisting
In addition to its Intelligent Consisting capabilities, the SoundCar DSD
also supports advanced consist operations to add and remove cars from a
train using CV 19 (Consist Address). This CV allows the SoundCar DSD to
recognize a new address assigned to the consist without changing the DSD’s
primary or extended addresses.
By programming CV 19 to a value from 1 to 127, each unit in the consist will
be assigned the same consist address. To deactivate the consist and restore
normal operation, program CV 19 to 0.
Note that when the consist address is set, the DSD will continue to respond
to instructions sent to its primary or extended address, except for speed and
direction data. The DSD will not respond to programming commands sent to
its consist address in Operations Mode; if programming in Operations Mode,
commands must be sent to the primary or extended address.
Advanced Consisting Example: This example will use the same
SoundCar‑equipped models and locomotive No. 1513 as in the Intelligent
Consist Programming