Trainsave TSV01A - Gaugemaster.com

TSV01a Decoder manual
Thank you for purchasing a Train$ave decoder. Train$ave decoders are designed without the compromises
often found in other brands and they offer excellent reliability, smooth out of the box performance and total
flexibility in set-up without the high cost often associated with better quality DCC decoders,
General Specifications for Train$ave decoders:
Size: 25.25mm x 16.6mm x 5.3mm (0.95” x 0.65” x 0.2”)
Power Train$ave decoders have a 1.1 amp continuous motor drive, with a total power handling of
Handling: 1.6 amps (including the power used by the lighting functions). This means that they can be
used for all current OO/HO locomotives as well as older locomotives with higher power needs
Addressing: Address is set to address 3 at the factory. They will accept any address between 1 and 9999
Harness This has a 90mm overall length. The decoder end has a removable 9 pin plug/socket, while
the locomotive end has an 8 pin NEM652 plug. The free purple wire is for Aux2 (Function
button 2)
Train$ave decoder features:
Standards Train$ave decoders are designed to comply with all applicable standards and will work with
all DCC systems that are designed to follow DCC standards
Addressing: Train$ave decoders can be set to any number between 1 and 9999. If you use a number
below 1000 just use the number – there is no need to add zeros before it.
Train$ave decoders will often be used by new or inexperienced modellers so we have limited
“short address” changes to the programming track to prevent accidental changes as entry
level controllers are not always easy to use or do not have reliable “Program on the main”
abilities.
Adjustment: With the exception of short addresses all Train$ave CV’s can be set either on the main or on
the programming track.
Motor Train$ave decoders support adjustment of all motor control CV’s such as start volts, Mid
Volts, Control: Top Volts and momentum.
DC Running: Train$ave decoders also give excellent performance when run on DC powered layouts.
(running can be smoother than an unchipped loco on DC however there can be exceptions
and some loco’s, especially budget models may not perform as well as others.
Back EMF: Train$ave have a high quality back EMF to give smooth starts and slow running.
Silent Drive: Train$ave decoders have high frequency silent drive for quiet, smooth running.

Functions: Train$ave decoders have either 4 functions which are switched on and off via the function
control buttons of your handset. Functions 1 (white) and 2 (yellow) are preset at the factory to
be turned on with the “headlight” button of Function 0 of your controller. They are also pre-set
to be directional and will light according to the direction of the locomotive.
The Green wire (Aux1) is controlled by default with function button 1. The Purple wire (Aux 2)
is controlled by default with function button 2.
Light
Effects: Train$ave decoder light functions can be set to give many special effects
Consisting: Train$ave decoders support all forms of consisting (double-heading)
Reset: Should you want to reset your Train$ave decoder or if you have forgotten the decoder
address you can restore all settings to “ex factory” by using your controllers program track
mode and setting CV8 to 2. Once this is done, the decoder address will revert to number 3.
Warranty: Train$ave have a generous warranty and we encourage you to utilise it if needed.
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Basic wiring and colour codes
The number 1 pin is Orange. It is usually marked with a star, a dot or the number 1 on the socket or PCB
mounted in the locomotive. If you make a mistake and insert the plug the wrong way round it will not hurt the
decoder, but the loco will run backwards when it should run forwards and the lights will not work properly.
This will not harm the locomotive or decoder but the loco will run backwards when the control system
indicates forwards and the lighting will not work correctly. If this happens remove it, rotate it 180 degrees and
re-insert.
Pin 1 - Orange: Motor wire 1
Pin 2 - Yellow: Rear light function: Default setting, operate with “light” of F0 button
Pin 3 - Green: Aux 1: Default setting, operate with Function1 button
Pin 4 - Black: To track/Loco pickups 1
Pin 5 - Gray: Motor wire 2
Pin 6 - White: Front light function: Default setting, operate with “light” or F0 button
Pin 7 - Blue: Common positive wire for all active functions.
Pin 8 - Red: To track/Loco pickups. 2
If you won’t use the Purple wire do not leave it as is – either remove it or insulate it to prevent accidental
shorts.
If your loco does not have a socket just cut off the 8 pin plug and simply follow the wiring guide above, hard
wiring the decoder to your locomotive. Make sure that any joints in the wire are protected with heat shrink if
insulation to prevent shorts.
Train$ave recommends removal of capacitors and suppression parts from all locomotives prior to
installing your decoder. This will ensure the best quality running in locomotives of all brands.
Decoder set-up (CV’s and their adjustment)
CV1 = Short address.
CV2 = Start volts: Range 1~255 Default is 2. If loco doesn’t move at step 1, adjust up 1 at a time until it does.
CV3 = Acceleration momentum. Range 1~255. Default is 0. A small amount of momentum adds realism.
(try setting acceleration momentum to 10~20 initially)
CV4 = Deceleration momentum. Range 1~255. Default is 0. A small amount of momentum adds realism.

(try setting Deceleration momentum to 10~15 initially)
CV5 = Maximum volts: This adjusts the locomotive top speed. Default is 0, Range 1~255.
Use to slow down over fast locomotives to a more realistic top speed
CV6 = Mid Volts: This sets the locomotives speed at the middle speed setting of the controller. Default is 0.
Experiment with settings that are between ½ and ¼ of the value you set into CV5.
Re-Setting your decoder
CV8 This Cv holds the manufacturer/distributor number and is also the CV that you need to use to re-set a
decoder if you make a mistake or forget the address. Put the locomotive onto the programming track and set
CV 8 to 2 for a full reset. All CV’s will be reset to ex-factory settings and the decoder address will be 3 again.
Activating special light functions:
Which CV? The action of each function wire is controlled by a CV number specific to that wire
White wire: CV49 Yellow wire: CV50 Green wire: CV51 Purple wire: CV52
To change the way that a function acts, simply change the number in the appropriate CV in
accordance with the listing below.
If you make a mistake or do not like the effect change it back to the ex factory setting as
follows:
CV49 = 0, CV50 = 16, CV51 = 32, CV52 = 32 (or simply reset the decoder by entering 2 into
CV8 and the lighting will revert to the factory default which is directional constant output for the
White and Yellow wires, non directional constant output on the Green and Purple wires).
Light Effects: Effect Forward Reverse Both
Constant light 0 16 32
Flickering firebox 1 17 33
Mars light 2 18 34
Flashing light 3 19 35
Single pulse strobe 4 20 36
Double Pulse Strobe 5 21 37
Rotary Beacon 6 22 38
Gyra Light 7 23 39
Rule 17 (dim when stop) 8 24 40
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