DALLEE ELECTRONICS DCv3 User manual

Overview:
The following pages show examples of using the DALLEE DCv3 sound card in conjunction with different AristoCraft radio receivers. These wiring diagrams show utilization of either
the standard DC type sound cards or the "Auto-Whistle" or "Auto-Horn" reed switch type cards. The wiring is the same but the operation is different. The main difference is in the
operation of the Whistle/Horn and Bell functions. The standard DCv3 sound card's only play the Whistle/Horn when the input (J4-1, S1) has a request to do so. Therefore, the
Whistle/Horn will only play for as long as your function / radio button demands that request. The bell on these units is not latched as well, requiring a latch function on the receiver
board. If a latching function output is not available, a constant holding of the "ON" button would have to happen for the bell to play. The "Auto-Whistle" and "Auto-Horn" sound units
provide for the playing of a pattern for each activation of the Whistle/Horn input. Therefore, each time you request the Whistle/Horn to play a different pattern will play from the sound
card. The length of the button depression on the radio control has nothing to do with the duration of the Whistle/Horn play with these units. The bell also has a latching function, so a
latching function input is not desired from the receiver. Thus a push on, push off operation, with a pause between, is requied to operate the Bell on these systems.
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Index:
page# AristoCraft product description
2 ART-5474 using Battery Power
3 ART-5474 using Track Power
4 ART-5474 using Track Power and Rechargeable Batteries
5 ART-55492 75 MHz Receiver
6 ART- 57000 Revolution 2.4GHz Receiver
rev 090612
246 W. Main St.
Leola, PA 17540
[phone]
www.dallee.com

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Left Rail pickup Black —› Yellow
Motor Brown —› White
Motor Blue —› Red
Right Rail pickup Black —› Blue
Aristocraft Power Truck wire pickup help guide.
Terminal connection wire color receiver color
Left / right rail will reverse in the opposite pickup
truck. This drawing was made from their SD45.
speaker
Aristocraft/Crest #ART-5474 receiver installation using battery power.
DC Battery power input.
The "+" power is an input for the sound system. You
must connect the "+" and "-" correctly. Failure to do
so will damage the sound unit and is not covered
under warranty. This power comes from your
on-board battery which is also used to power the
ART-5474 radio receiver.
An on/off switch, item 524, can also be installed in
series with the "+" input (J2) to turn the sound unit
on and off. Leaving J3 connected to the motor
leads, with the sound unit turned off, will not
damage the sound unit.
Red
Gray
+
–
Battery Input Power.
Typical input voltage of 7 to 24 volts DC or AC.
Absoulute maximum input is 35 volts DC!
Connect to the track input from each truck. If this is an
Aristocraft receiver in a non-equipped plug in, then
connect to the same wires as the receiver board (wire
#1 & #7, blue & yellow)
Connections as shown:
Sound Function Relay/Keypad
S1 - Whistle/Horn.................D
S2 - Bell...............................E
you may elect to connect all, some, or none.
ART-5474 input power (18vMax) >
toJ4 connections
Red
Gray
S1
S2
Battery Power Operators:
Track Input Power, J1, does not connect to anything in
this type of installation.
J2 is the DC power input. Remember to keep the
polarity correct. Plus to Plus (+) and Minus to Minus (-)!
Input voltage of 7 to 24 volts DC or AC.Absolute
maximum input is 35 volts DC! Your receiver battery
power may be the same power as the sound system
and amplifier (if present).
If you are using item 671 or 672, 11 or 22 watt amplifier,
then connect the DC power to it's input power as well.
Other items from the
ART-5474 receiver may
be connected as desired.
Diesel sound: Connect to motor lead power (if not already connected). Then connect the
motor leads to pins 2 (black) and 3 (white) of J3. This connection tells the sound system what
speed/RPM to operate the diesel's prime mover.
Steam sound: Connect to motor lead power (if not already connected). Then connect the
motor leads to pins 2 (black) and 3 (white) of J3. This connection tells the sound system what
rate to operate the auto-chuff. If you are using the "SYNC" input, don't connect anything to J3!
Black
Red - no
connection

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Left Rail pickup Black —› Yellow
Motor Brown —› White
Motor Blue —› Red
Right Rail pickup Black —› Blue
Aristocraft Power Truck wire pickup help guide.
Terminal connection wire color receiver color
Left / right rail will reverse in the opposite pickup
truck. This drawing was made from their SD45.
speaker
Aristocraft/Crest #ART-5474 receiver installation using track power.
Red
Gray
+
–
Connections as shown:
Sound Function Relay/Keypad
S1 - Whistle/Horn.................D
S2 - Bell...............................E
you may elect to connect all, some, or none.
ART-5474 input power (18vMax) >
toJ4 connections
Red
Gray
S1
S2
Other items from the
ART-5474 receiver may
be connected as desired.
Remember that track powered units will not operate
properly until the track power is at least above 5 volts.
Amplifier's require a minimum of 12 volts DC to
operate! You can also use rechargeable batteries and
wire as shown on page 3 or 4 of the main instructions.
Your receiver battery power may be the same power as
the sound system and amplifier (if present). If you have
a different battery for the receiver and sound system,
then you should connect the "-" of each battery system
together.
If you are using item 672, 22 watt amplifier, then
connect the DC power to it as well.
Track Input Power.
Input voltage of 7 to 24 volts DC or AC.Absolute
maximum input is 35 volts DC!
Connect to the track input from each truck. If this is an
Aristocraft receiver in a non-equipped plug in, then
connect to the same wires as the receiver board (wire
#1 & #7, blue & yellow)
DC power output.
This is the rectified power from the sound system. When
operating on DC track power, since the polarity is
unknown, the input power must be connected to J1 (AC)
input power. If nothing else is connected to J2's RED wire
lead, make sure it is properly insulated to prevent a short.
In this wiring configuration, the "+" power is a DC power
output. It can be used to power our 11 or 22 watt
amplifier's (item 671, 672). The DC output power is
limited. Excessive currents will damage the sound unit
and is not covered under warranty
Connect the Gray wire (J2 "-") to the battery "-" that is
powering the ART-5474. You cannot power the ART-5474
from this power connection since it would exceed the 18
volts maximum input power for the ART-5474. Therefore
you must use a battery for the ART-5474.
Diesel sound: Connect to motor lead power (if not already connected). Then connect the
motor leads to pins 2 (black) and 3 (white) of J3. This connection tells the sound system what
speed/RPM to operate the diesel's prime mover.
Steam sound: Connect to motor lead power (if not already connected). Then connect the
motor leads to pins 2 (black) and 3 (white) of J3. This connection tells the sound system what
rate to operate the auto-chuff. If you are using the "SYNC" input, don't connect anything to J3!
Black
Red - no
connection

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Left Rail pickup Black —› Yellow
Motor Brown —› White
Motor Blue —› Red
Right Rail pickup Black —› Blue
Aristocraft Power Truck wire pickup help guide.
Terminal connection wire color receiver color
Left / right rail will reverse in the opposite pickup
truck. This drawing was made from their SD45.
speaker
Aristocraft/Crest #ART-5474 receiver installation using track power and rechargeable batteries.
Red
Gray +
–
White
Connections as shown:
Sound Function Relay/Keypad
S1 - Whistle/Horn.................D
S2 - Bell...............................E
you may elect to connect all, some, or none.
ART-5474 input power. Make
sure the "+" and "-" are correct.
toJ4 connections
Red
Gray
Other items from the
ART-5474 receiver may
be connected as desired.
Remember that track powered units will not operate
properly until the track power is at least above 5 volts.
Amplifier's require a minimum of 12 volts DC to
operate! You can also use rechargeable batteries and
wire as shown on page 3 or 4 of the main instructions.
Your receiver battery power may be the same power as
the sound system and amplifier (if present). If you have
a different battery for the receiver and sound system,
then you should connect the "-" of each battery system
together.
If you are using item 672, 22 watt amplifier, then
connect the DC power to it as well.
Track Input Power.
Input voltage of 7 to 24 volts DC or AC.Absolute
maximum input is 35 volts DC!
Connect to the track input from each truck. If this is an
Aristocraft receiver in a non-equipped plug in, then
connect to the same wires as the receiver board (wire
#1 & #7, blue & yellow)
#524 SPDT switch.
Switch shown in the OFF
position. Drawn as a spst.
9V, or
6-AA, or
6-AAA
batteries
D1
D2
R1
ON / OFF
switch
–
+
In this configuration, leave
the ART-5474 on/off
switch in the ON position.
Utilize the on/off switch for
the sound systems battery
to turn both the ART-5474
as well as the Sound
System ON and OFF.
R1 needs to be calculated as shown in the main
instructions. Typically a 390 ohm resistor is utilized
for an 8.4v NiMH battery. An 8 pack of "AA" batteries
could also be utilized yielding longer sound play
capabilities. R1 would be changed for a higher
charging current if rechargeable "AA" batteries are
utilized.
If the "AA" batteries are not rechargeable, then DO
NOT connect R1 or D1. You do need to connect D2!
D2 prevents track power from backfeeding the
batteries which would cause them to become
damaged and leak among other things! Damage to
the sound system may also occur.
Physical
items wired
as pictured.
Diesel sound: Connect to motor lead power (if not already connected). Then connect the
motor leads to pins 2 (black) and 3 (white) of J3. This connection tells the sound system what
speed/RPM to operate the diesel's prime mover.
Steam sound: Connect to motor lead power (if not already connected). Then connect the
motor leads to pins 2 (black) and 3 (white) of J3. This connection tells the sound system what
rate to operate the auto-chuff. If you are using the "SYNC" input, don't connect anything to J3!
Black
Red - no
connection
S1
S2

Red
Gray
+
–
Aristocraft relay board (ART-5495)
Cable plugs
into receiver
board
to switch connections above
Red
Gray
speaker
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Connections as shown:
Sound Function Relay/Keypad
S1 - Whistle/Horn................A
S2 - Bell...............................B
you may elect to connect all, some, or none.
Left Rail pickup Black —› Yellow
Motor Brown —› White
Motor Blue —› Red
Right Rail pickup Black —› Blue
Aristocraft Power Truck wire pickup help guide.
Terminal connection wire color receiver color
Left / right rail will reverse in the opposite pickup
truck. This drawing was made from their SD45.
Aristocraft/Crest #CRE-55492 receiver (75MHz) installation.
S1
S2
Diesel sound: Connect to motor lead power (if not already connected). Then connect the
motor leads to pins 2 (black) and 3 (white) of J3. This connection tells the sound system what
speed/RPM to operate the diesel's prime mover.
Steam sound: Connect to motor lead power (if not already connected). Then connect the
motor leads to pins 2 (black) and 3 (white) of J3. This connection tells the sound system what
rate to operate the auto-chuff. If you are using the "SYNC" input, don't connect anything to J3!
Black
Red - no
connection
DC power output.
This is the rectified power from the sound
system. When operating on DC track
power, since the polarity is unknown, the
input power must be connected to J1 (AC)
input power. If nothing else is connected
to J2's RED wire lead, make sure it is
properly insulated to prevent a short.
The "+" power is an input for the sound
system as well as a DC power output. It
can be used to power our 11 or 22 watt
amplifier's (item 671, 672). The DC output
is limited and is not intended to operate
other items.
Remember that track powered units will not operate
properly until the track power is at least above 5 volts.
Amplifier's require a minimum of 12 volts DC to
operate! You can also use rechargeable batteries and
wire as shown on page 3 or 4 of the main instructions.
Your receiver battery power may be the same power as
the sound system and amplifier (if present). If you have
a different battery for the receiver and sound system,
then you should connect the "-" of each battery system
together.
If you are using item 672, 22 watt amplifier, then
connect the DC power to it as well.
Track Input Power.
Input voltage of 7 to 24 volts DC or AC.Absolute
maximum input is 35 volts DC!
Connect to the track input from each truck. If this is an
Aristocraft receiver in a non-equipped plug in, then
connect to the same wires as the receiver board (wire
#1 & #7, blue & yellow)

Red
Gray
+
–
speaker
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Sound Function Keypad Wire Clr Std Auto
J4-1 - Whistle/Horn.......................A......Blue..........M......M
J4-2 - Bell......................................B......Green.......L........M
J5-1 - Force N8/Cyl Blow Down....C......Yellow.......L........L
J5-2 - Main Sounds OFF/ON........D......Orange.....L........L
you may elect to connect all, some, or none.
Std: Standard DC type sound unit. These allow the
Horn/Whistle to be played on demand.
Auto: Auto-Horn/Whistle unit. These units play Horn/Whistle
patterns each time they are triggered.
M: Momentary L: Latching
Aristocraft/Crest #CRE-57000 Revolution Receiver (2.4 GHz) installation.
J2: DC power input/output.
This is the rectified power from the sound system. When operating
on DC track power, since the polarity is unknown, the input power
must be connected to J1 input power.
The J2 power is an input for the sound system as well as a DC
power output when J1 is the input power. It can be used to power our
11 or 22 watt amplifier's (item 671, 672). The DC output is limited and
is not intended to operate other items.
If you purchased the "Auto-Horn" or "Auto-Whistle" type sound units,
you will not have enough 2 pin connectors to utilize both J2 and J5.
Normally this is not a problem since J2 is normally not connected.
Extra wire harnesses can be purchased if needed.
J1: Track Input Power.
Input voltage of 7 to 24 volts DC or AC.Absolute
maximum input is 35 volts DC!
Connect to the track input from each truck, detailed
picture shown below for AristoCraft engines.
Remember that track powered units will not operate
properly until the track power is at least above 6 volts.
Amplifier's require a minimum of 12 volts DC to
operate!
Your receiver battery power may be the same power as
the sound system and amplifier (if present). If you have
a different battery for the receiver and sound system,
then you should connect the "-" of each battery system
together.
AristoCraft boards labeled "SOUND PWR" are actually connected to the "Motor Power" before the motor "On/Off"
switch. While they can be connected to this connector, it is not ideal since the motor switch does not disconnect this
connection when the motor power is switched off. Connect these two wires to either the motor power leads or the
"Sound Pwr" connector wires. This is the same that goes to the motor. The "Sound Power" should come from the
track or battery and not the motor in this application. See wiring example on lower part of this page.
Diesel sound: This connection tells the sound system what speed / RPM to operate the diesel's prime mover sound.
Steam sound: This connection tells the sound system what rate to operate the auto-chuff. If you are using the
"SYNC" input, don't connect anything to J3!
Red - no
connection
Red
Gray
Red
Gray
J1: "Sound Power" connection.
As shown, solder the red & gray wires to the center of the
"Battery / Track" power selector switch. This connects to J1
of the sound system and is the best selection to power the
sound unit since polarity is not important. This is also true
when operating the sound unit w/o a receiver as well.
Red & Gray
to J1
"SOUND PWR" connector is internally connected to the motor power before the Motor ON/OFF
switch. Therefore if you use the Red & Green wires from this and connect them to the J3 White &
Black wires, the sound unit will ramp up/down with speed setting changes w/o the motor running
when the MOTOR switch is set to the OFF position. To prevent this from
happening, solder the Black J3 wire as shown to the middle of the MOTOR
switch and the "SOUND PWR" Green wire to the White J3 wire (cut or tape
the Red "SOUND PWR" wire since it is not used). By doing so, when the
motor power switch is turned OFF the sound system will produce idle
sounds.
Remember, if this is a steam sound unit and you are intending to synchronize
the chuff sound, don't connect the J3 black & white wires to this board. They
get connected to the synchronization device and to the "SYNC" connector
and not J3! Only older software units require both J3 and the SYNC
connector to be used.
"SPK" : Speaker connector. Connect to Sound units "SPKR" connector wires.
If you did not purchase connectors, cut or splice the Red & Gray wires that connect to the
"SPKR" socket to the Red & Black wires from the main board. Either wire nut or solder
and tape / heat shrink tube the connection.
MOTOR
SWITCH
POWER
SELECTOR
SWITCH
ON
OFF
TRACK
BATTERY
Black
White
Standard DCv3 orAuto-Horn / Auto-Whistle Sound System
Mother Board w/o receiver:
Receiver "AUX-OUT"
connector
Extra function
"AUX-OUT" wires not
connected for sound
unit operation. Be
sure to tape ends to
prevent shorts!