Spectrum Steam Sound User Guide(1.4MB) - Bachmann

Basic ProgrammingStep 6: Configuring the Lighting OutputsTsunami has two function outputs used for controlling the locomotive lights.Each can be set for a variety of effects or as simple on/off lights. In addition,you can use the Grade Crossing Logic to automatically activate the selectedlighting effect when you blow the whistle.Tsunami provides six CVs for customizing the lighting effects:CV 49, Headlight ConfigurationCV 50, Backup Light ConfigurationCV 59, Lighting Effect Flash RateCV 60, Grade Crossing Effect Hold Time.Setting the Hyperlight EffectsEach lighting output has a corresponding CV that determines its operatingcharacteristics:Bit 7 Bit 0LED R17 XING PHSE HYPERLIGHT SELECTIONHyperlight Select - Each output can be programmed to one of severalHyperlight Lighting Effects as listed in Table G. Most effects are selfdescriptiveand primarily warning beacons used for diesel locomotives. Someeffects, such as the Mars Light, were used in some steam engines as well.Dimmable Headlight - The function output is normally an on/off output.If the output is on, the output level will be reduced about 60% wheneverthe dimmer function is on.Mars Light - This effect simulates the sweeping figure-8 pattern of thispopular warning beacon.Pyle National Gyralite - The Gyralite is similar to the Mars Light, butgenerates a slow, wide, oval headlight sweep pattern.Dual Oscillating Headlights - Similar in appearance to the common twinsealed-beamheadlight, the oscillating headlight uses a moving reflectorto sweep the headlight beam in a tight circular motion.Single and Dual Strobes - The Strobe effects simulate the white-hot burstof light associated with the Xenon Strobe.Western-Cullen D312 Rotary Beacon - This effect provides a spectacularrendition of the revolving reflector and bulb assembly of the prototypeOEM Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 25Return to Main User's GuideReturn to Table of Contents