Lionel Railsounds Commander Manuale utente

Railsounds Commander

Instruction Manual

Revised: October 2009

Railsounds Commander Kit

Cool Features

Combines Railsounds 4.0 standard hardware with next generation technology

Compact size, uses Railsounds Audio Board only, no Power Board required

Multiple trigger options for chuff and diesel ramp up/down

No adjustments required

Provisions for battery and Railsounds/Signalsounds switch

Fully compliant with TMCC standards

Conventional and Command mode operation

Easily interfaced with other Electric Railroad Company products

Only 1.95" L x 1.25" W x 0.95" H

Overview

The Electric Railroad Company RailSounds Commander is the smallest, most full

featured, highest performance RailSounds 4.0 upgrade available for your locomotives.

This innovative upgrade utilizes Lionel Railsounds 4.0 technology, combined with a

single power controller that supports Command and conventional mode, including

battery backup. The RailSounds Commander operates standalone, or in conjunction

with the full product line of Electric Railroad’s TMCC upgrades. The small size and

interface flexibility is unparalleled in the marketplace, so just about every locomotive

can have a high performance sound system.

Railsounds Commander Railsounds Audio Board

Parts Included

•Railsounds Commander circuit board

•Railsounds audio circuit board

•Speaker & baffle

•3 Position to 4 position power & data cable assembly

•4 Position Battery & RS/SS switch cable assembly

•Mounting hardware

•Heat shrink tubing

•Cable ties (2)

•Instruction manual

Additional Parts in Diesel Kit:

•2 Position VCO cable assembly

Additional Parts in Steam Kit:

•3 Position trigger cable assembly

•Reed switch assembly

•Magnet

Recommended Tools

•Low wattage soldering iron

•Rosin core solder

•Heat gun

•Small screwdrivers - phillips & flathead

•Small wire cutters

•Small long-nose pliers

•Wire strippers

•Zap-A-Gap CA+ glue or equivalent (for steamer installations)

Reference Diagrams

At the rear of this manual are the following diagrams which may be removed and

placed nearby for easy reference while performing the steps in the instructions:

¾Railsounds Commander Connector Pin Designations

¾Wiring Diagram for Conventional Diesel & Electric Units

¾Wiring Diagram for Conventional Steamers

¾Wiring Diagram for Cruise Commander in Powered Diesel & Electric Units

¾Wiring Diagram for Cruise Commander in Powered Steamers

¾Wiring Diagram for AC / DC Commander in Powered Diesel & Electric Units

¾Wiring Diagram for AC / DC Commander in Powered Steamers

¾Wiring Diagram for Mini Commander 2 in Powered Diesel & Electric Units

¾Wiring Diagram for Mini Commander 2 in Powered Steamers

Important Notes

If the project will involve drilling, cutting, or filing of metal parts, it is important to

protect any installed electronics from metal debris. De-burr holes that will contain

wires to prevent chaffing. Special precautions should be taken when working on and

around Magne-Traction equipped units that will attract and collect metal debris.

Leave circuit boards in their anti-static packaging until ready to be installed.

Dissipate any static electricity before handling by touching a grounded metal object.

Avoid working on carpeted floors in cool dry areas and, if possible, use an antistatic

wrist strap. It’s best to hold circuit boards by the edges and avoid touching contacts

and components.

Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables and plug-in circuit boards. When

disconnecting a cable, always pull on the cable connector, not on the cable itself.

The wire colors used in locomotive production may vary over time and differ from

what is pictured in this manual. Tracing individual wires to their end point to verify

identity is highly recommended.

Pictures of products may vary from actual products received. The Electric Railroad

Company reserves the right to improve the products on successive manufacturing

cycles.

Installation

Before beginning, please take time to read through all the instructions and plan out your

installation. If other Electric Railroad Company products are being installed together

with the Railsounds Commander, familiarize yourself with each one, as well as how

they connect together.

Overview

The installation process involves mounting the Railsounds Commander circuit board,

mounting and connecting the speaker, and then making the other necessary connections:

power, serial data, as well as trigger or motor sensing. Most important of all the steps,

is placement of the speaker and use of a baffle. These are absolutely essential in order

to obtain the highest quality sounds.

Preparation

If existing hardware is being replaced, begin with an examination of the unit to

determine what to keep and what parts will not be needed. For some projects, existing

parts may still be useful. Although this will vary, depending on the project, possible

candidates include slide switches, triggering mechanisms/switches, and mounting

brackets. Note that existing speakers will generally be lower quality than the one

provided with the Railsounds Commander kit. However, a larger oval, unusual design,

or recently manufactured speaker may be acceptable if still in good condition and rated

at 8 ohms and at least 0.5 watts. When handling existing wires, be careful not to flex

soldered connections excessively.

Mounting

Before mounting the new parts, it’s important to spend some time trying out different

placement options. Consider where chassis holes exist or could be drilled if needed.

Don’t forget to check the shell for obstructions and, of course, ensure it can be

reinstalled without coming into contact with newly installed parts or wiring.

1. A high quality speaker and matching baffle are included in the Railsounds

Commander kit. As shown in Figure 1, the baffle may be mounted in a variety of

ways, using the mounting ears, with double stick tape, or a small hole may be drilled

and a self-taping screw used.

Figure 1 – Speaker & baffle with mounting options

If possible, mounting options that direct the sound downward will give the best

results. Ensure that there are plenty of holes in front of the speaker to enable sounds

to be radiated outward. With other mounting options, ensure that there is an

opening in the shell, such as open windows.

Carefully install the speaker in the baffle, ensuring that wires are routed through the

cut-out and will not be pinched. Snap the speaker into the baffle by applying

pressure on the rim of the speaker only.

2. After test fitting the Railsounds Commander & Railsounds Audio Board together,

carefully unplug the Railsounds Audio Board and set it aside before permanently

mounting the Railsounds Commander circuit board. Refer to Figure 2 and, when

ready, use two layers of double stick tape 1 ½ inches by 1 inch to mount the

Railsounds Commander circuit board.

Figure 2 – Circuit board mounted

Wiring

The appropriate wiring diagram and connector pin designation drawing may be

removed from the rear of this manual for easy reference while performing the following

steps. Take your time while wiring. Wires may be trimmed to remove excess length,

but don’t overdo it. Strip wire ends ¼ inch and then twist the exposed strands before

making connections.

The Railsounds Commander is a very flexible design that can be used in a wide variety

of applications. As a result, all of the steps that follow will not be required to

successfully complete a specific project. Therefore, each step includes ‘Applies To’

information to help you determine the appropriate steps that apply to your project.

1. Speaker connection.

Applies To: All powered, un-powered, conventional, and TMCC applications.

Refer to Figure 3 and plug in the 2 position connector at the designated point on the

Railsounds commander circuit board.

Figure 3 – Speaker connection

2. Motor Sense (VCO) connections.

Applies To: Powered diesel and electric units, conventional and command (TMCC),

with AC or DC motors. This step is not needed for Steamers or un-powered diesel

& electric units that require an external trigger for chuffing or to detect motion.

Locate the 2 position VCO cable assembly which has two gray wires. Refer to

Figure 4 and connect each wire to one of the motor brush wires or connections. It

does not matter which wire goes where. Plug in the 2 position connector at the

designated point on the Railsounds commander circuit board.

Figure 4 – Motor sense (VCO) connections

3. Battery and RS/SS switch connections

Applies To: All powered, un-powered, conventional, and command (TMCC)

applications.

A 9 volt battery will enable sounds to keep playing when the power is low or is

interrupted. This is recommended when some or all operations will be in

conventional mode. For command mode operations, use of a battery is optional.

The RS/SS switch enables selecting between full Railsounds (RS) and Signalsounds

(SS), which includes only horn & bell sounds. Installation is optional and a switch

is not included. Without the switch, the full compliment of Railsounds is always

enabled.

To use these features, refer to Figure 5 and locate the 4 position Battery & RS/SS

switch cable assembly. Plug in the 4 position connector at the designated point on

the Railsounds commander circuit board.

Use only a standard (non-rechargeable) 9 volt battery and do not allow the metal

case to contact circuit boards or other electrical connections. To provide for future

use of a battery, install the cable assembly and then cover the battery clip, as shown

in Figure 5, so that the contacts do not accidentally touch other internal parts.

Figure 5 – Battery clip installed with protective cover

If installing an RS/SS switch (not included), connect the blue wires to the switch.

When the two wires are connected together (SS - switch closed) the Railsounds

Commander will be in Signalsounds mode and only horn and bell sounds will be

played. In the opposite position (RS - switch open), the full compliment of

Railsounds will be played.

Caution - If installing an RS/SS switch, both of the blue wires must be connected

directly to the switch. Any connection from the switch to the chassis or to a chassis

(AC) common connection will result in a destroyed Railsounds Commander.

If no switch is being installed, either cut the blue wires at the connector or take

measures to ensure no exposed wires will come in contact with other internal parts.

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