MRC 0001800 3 User manual

HO Universal DCC Diesel Sound Decoder
with NMRA 8 pin and 9 pin jst connector
Item #0001800 Version 3
Thank you for purchasing our most advanced 16 bit DCC
locomotive sound decoder. Combined with any DCC
System, MRC Blackbox or Tech 6, our true live capture
digital sound decoder will make your model railroad come
to life.
•Six synchronized prime mover sound
•1.5 amp capacity
•22 different types of horns and 8 bells
•Adjustable individual sound volumes (16 levels)
•Programmable either 2-digit or 4-digit addresses
•Programmable start voltage and top voltage
•Programmable acceleration and decelaration rates
•Programmable 14, 28, 128 speed steps
•Back EMF load control
•User controlled service brake and dynamic brake with
sound
•Supports read back address and CV values
•Advanced speed table control CV67-CV94
•Kick start voltage control CV65
•Easy function mapping
•17 light effects: ditch lights, mars light, gyra light,
strobe light, prime strobe...
•28 accessory functions (F1-F28)
•Supports advanced consisting (CV19)
•Supports programming on the main (OPS mode)
•Compatible with NMRA DCC standards
•Complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules
•Speaker included
•Dimensions: 52.0mm x 17.3mm x 3.6mm
PROGRAMMING
This decoder supports all program modes and read back features. With MRC
Prodigy Advance DCC you can read its address and CV value.
Printed in USA
CV Description Range Default
CV1 Short address 1-127 3
CV2 Start voltage 0-63 10
CV3 Acceleration, 1=1 sec, max is 63 sec to reach top speed 0-63 0
CV4 Deceleration, 1=1 sec, max is 63 sec to stop at top speed 0-63 0
CV5 Top voltage, 63=full speed, 0=half of the top speed 0-63 63
CV29 Basic configuration --- 2
CV7 Manufacturer version number --- 0
CV8 Manufacturer ID --- 143
CV17 Long address upper byte 192-231 192
CV18 Long address low er byte 0-255 3
CV19 Advanced consist address 0-127 0
CV37 0=normal, 1=F3 and F4 exchange 0-1 0
CV39 0=normal, 1=F5 and F6 exchange 0-1 0
CV42 0=normal, 1=F8 and F12 exchange 0-1 0
CV49 Master sound volume, 16=max volume, 0=sound of f 0-16 16
CV50 Horn type, 22=off 0-22 0
CV51 Horn volume 0-15 12
CV52 Bell type, 8=off 0-8 0
CV53 Bell volume 0-15 12
CV54 Bell ring rate 0-50 3
CV55 Prime mover volume 0-15 12
CV56 Brake squeal volume 0-15 12
CV57 Dynamic brake volume 0-15 12
CV58 Air release volume 0-15 12
CV59 Air pump volume 0-15 12
CV60 Safety pop valve volume 0-15 12
CV61 Engine cooling fan volume 0-15 12
CV62 Coupling volume 0-15 12
CV63 F3 control air release enable 0-1 1
CV64 Rail w heel clack 0-15 12
CV65 Kick start voltage 0-63 63
CV67-94 28 speed steps table w hile CV29.4=1 1-255 linear
CV112 Back EMF start speed adjudstment 0-7 0
CV113 Back EMF Load control proportional gain Kp 0-31 20
CV114 Back EMF Load control integral gain Ki 0-31 10
CV115 Brake soundl type; 2=brake sound off 0-2 0
CV117 Headlight light effect 0-16 0
CV118-119 Accessory light mode 0-16 0
CV120 Light brightness 0-255 255
CV121 Air compressor mode (1=change w ith engine rpm) 0-1 0
CV122 Diesel Notch mode, 0=auto, 3=manual 0-3 0
CV123 Prime mover type, 6 types 0-5 0
CV124 Back EMF Load control intensity (0=off ) 0-255 0
CV 125 Programming to "1" w ill restore some CV's to f actor settings --- 0
0CV 21 When CV21=0, functions f ollow its ow n address. CV21=1,
functions f ollow the consist address ---
SPEED TABLE CV67-CV94 FOR 28 SPEED STEPS
When CV29’s bit 4 is set to “1” it will use the speed table formed by CV67-CV94 to
control speed (motor voltage). It allows you to setup each speed for all 28 speed
steps. First, program CV29 to 18 for short addresses (1-127) or program CV29 to
50 for long addresses (128-9999) to enable speed table control. Then select throttle
to 28 speed steps and run your loco at speed step 1. Use program CV on the main
to change CV67’s value (1-255) to adjust step 1’s speed. The kick voltage, CV65 is
only applied when the speed step changes from 0 to 1. You should switch between
0 to 1 many times to check step 1’s speed. When done with CV67, select speed
step 2 and program CV68. CV68’s value must be greater then CV67’s. When done
with CV67-CV94, use read back CV to make sure their values are in increasing
order.
Note: When using MRC Prodigy DCC to program addresses it will automatically
disable the speed table (set CV29’s bit 4 to “0”). Programming CV125 to 1 will also
disable the speed table and re-program CV67-CV94 to a default linear speed setting.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Reset: Whenever the decoder doesn’t work, please use the program track
to program CV# 125 with value 1 to restore the decoder to factory settings.
This should bring the decoder to life with address #3. This decoder should
perform well with all DCC systems. If it responds to slowly, you should clear its
momentum by reprogramming CV3 and CV4 to zero. If step 1’s speed is too high,
you should program start voltage, CV2 to zero. If its top speed is too slow, program
top voltage CV5 to 31. You should also clean the track to improve electrical pickup.
Read your DCC system manual to learn how to program and operate the decoder.
For more information about registers/CVs and their functions, please refer to the
NMRA DCC Standard & Recommended Practices, RP-9.2.2. This is available directly
from the NMRA or their website at www.nmra.org.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
RETURN PROCEDURE
This decoder carries a 6 month warranty against factory defects. This warranty
does not include abuse, misuse, neglect, improper installation, or any modifications
made to this decoder, including but not limited to the removal of the NMRA plug if
applicable. If it should become necessary to return the decoder for warranty repair/
replacement, please include a copy of the original sales receipt. A letter
(printed clearly) with your name, address, daytime phone number, and a detailed
description of the problem you are experiencing. Please also include a check or a
money order for $11.00 to cover return shipping and handling. If the decoder is no
longer considered under warranty, then please contact Model Rectifier Corp. for a
price quote to cover the cost of repair or replacement of the decoder, and return
shipping and handling. Customers outside the continental United States, in-
cluding; Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and Mexico, have to contact MRC for
exact return shipping rates for both warranty and non-warranty repairs.
Contact [e-mail]. Be certain to return the decoder only. Any
questions regarding Warranty Policy can be directed to our Customer Service
Department by calling 732-225-6360 between the hours of 8:30am and 6:00pm EST,
or by emailing: [e-mail]
Send the decoder to:
Model Rectifier Corporation
Attn: Parts & Service
80 Newfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837-3817 U.S.A

INSTALLATION
If your loco has a 9 pin JST plug or NMRA 8 pin socket, you can simply unplug the
orignal connector and plug in the decoder. If not, you have to remove the circuit
board and hard wire in the decoder. The decoder will be inserted between the wheel
pickups and the motor. After disconnecting the motor terminals from the pickups,
connect the right side pickup wires to the red decoder wire, and connect the left side
pickup wires to the black wire. Connect the right motor terminal to the orange wire,
then connect the left motor terminal to the grey wire. The motor terminals must be
isolated from the wheel pickups. The white wire is for the front headlight and the
yellow wire is for the rear light. The blue wire is the light common, or if using LED’s,
the blue wire is LED positive. The green wire (ACC1) and brown wire (ACC2) are for
your accessory lights. Use good soldering techniques, and use shrink wrap to
isolate the connections. The decoder can’t touch any metal part or bare wires.
You can use 8 Ohm speakers sizes from 18mm to 28mm. The larger speaker the
better the sound quality.
If you use 1.5V bulbs or LED’s, you should connect a 1k ohm resistor in series to
one of the leads to reduce the voltage. Also use CV120 to adjust the brightness.
OPERATION
The decoder has a default address #3. Select address #3 on your DCC. Release
service brake (F5) and dynamic brake (F6). You will hear the brake release
sound when you turn off F5. Move up the throttle and the loco should start to
move. If the loco does not move a speed 1 you can add more start voltage by
programming CV2 with a large number. You can program the acceleration
momentum CV3 and deceleration momentum CV4 to simulate the real train. The
decoder has start up and shut down features. If the loco was previously shut
down you have to start up the engine first. Press any function key to start up the
engine. To shut down the engine you must bring the loco to idle and then press
F8 three times.
The decoder has six types of diesel rumble. You can program CV123 to select
the diesel rumbles to match your model. It has 22 different horns and 8 bells. You
can use F19 or program CV50 to select horn. And use F18 or program CV52 to
select bell.
This decoder has an easy function exchange feature (re-mapping) that allows
certain pairs of functions to be swapped. For example, program CV37 with a
value of 1 will make F3 and F4 exchanged.
The decoder default is set to automatic notch mode. You can program CV122 to
3 for manual notch mode for realistic operation. In the manual notch mode the
notch level is not controlled by loco speed. It is controlled by F9 ( notch up) and
F8 ( notch down).
To make air compressor’s speed synchronize to the prime mover, program
CV121 with a value of 1. For a constant speed program CV121 with a value of
0.
SERVICE BRAKING
To apply service brake set throttle to zero and press F5. The loco will slow down
fast and you will hear the brake squeal. You can pump the brake by turning F5
on and off to stop the loco at desired location. The brake rate is proportional to
deceleration rate that you program in CV4. If you forget to turn off F5 and move
the throttle up. The loco will move. However, when you release the throttle the
service brake will apply again. The service brake can only operate when throttle
is at 0. If you don’t hear the brake sound program CV115 with a value of 2.
DYNAMIC BRAKING
You can use dynamic brake F6 to reduce the speed. When you turn on F6 the
prime mover will notch down to 1 and you will hear the dynamic brake sound and
the loco will reduce its speed. When you release F6 the loco will speed up to the
orignal speed. If you forget to turn off F6 and move throttle up it will automatically
disable the dynamic brake and loco will start to move. To apply dynamic brake
again you have to cycle F6 off and on.
BACK EMF LOAD CONTROL (PID CONTROLLER)
This decoder is equipped with adjustable back EMF load control feature. It is a
closed loop speed control. With back EMF load control the locomotive will maintain its
speed regardless of pulling up hill or driving down hill. You may program the back EMF
load control intensity, CV124, to a lower value to get less back EMF load control. This
will enable the locomotive to slow down during uphill travel like a real locomotive.
The PID controller contains three components: proportional gain (CV113); the
integral gain (CV114); and derivative gain (fixed). Designing (tuning) a PID
controller is a kind of “rocket science”. So we optimized these gains at the factory
but still give the customer final adjustments. We recommend that you do not change
these settings. Too much gain may cause the motor to oscilate (become unstable).
Too little gain may cause a slow response. Additional knowledge of PID feedback
control is required before attempting to adjust CV113 and CV114. If CV113 and CV114
are programmed incorrectly, the locomotive will not run smoothly. Program CV125 to
“1” will automatically restore the default PID controller settings. If you can not get the
PID controller work properly or you don’t know to tune it you should turn off the Back
EMF load control by program CV124 with a value of 0.
LIGHT EFFECT PROGRAMMING CHART FOR CV#117/118/119
The decoder has 17 different lights effects. CV 117 controls both front and rear
headlight effect. Use F0 to turn on or off the Headlights. CV118/CV119 control
ACC1/ACC2 light effect. Use F3 to turn on or off ACC1 and ACC2. For ditch light
operation you must program Cv118 and CV119 to the same ditch light type. In type
A the ditch lights will flash when F2 (horn) or F3 is on. In type B the ditch lights
will flash when F2 is on and stay on when F3 is on. If you use a value inconsistent
with actual headlights, ( CV117), the headlights will default to normal on/off. For
example trying to use a value of 14 in CV117 for firebox flicker, the headlights
will default to normal on/off.
Light effect chart
Wiring diagram
black
white
left
orange
gray
Motor
blue
red
yellow
rear light
front light
green
right
brown
ACC1 light
ACC2 light
CV123 Prime mover
SD39, SD40, SD40A, SD40-2, SD40T-2, SD45. SDP45, SD45X, SD45-2,
SD45T-2, F45, FP45, DDA40X, GP15T, GP39, GP39-2, GP40, GP40-2
SW1000, SW1001, SW1500, SW1504, MP15DC, MP15AC, MP15T,
GP38, GP38-2, SD38, SD38-2, GP15AC, GP15-1
2 EMD710 SD70AC, SD70M-2
3 ALCO 244
4 ALCO 539T
F2A/B, F3A/B, F7A/B, F9A/B, BL1, BL2, FP7, FL9, FT, GP7, GP9, GP18,
GP28, E6, E7, E8, E9, NW2, NW3, NW4, SW1, SW7, SW8, SW9, SW600,
SW900, SW1200
5 EMD567
0 EMD645E
1 EMD645
Suitable for the locomotive
RS-3, PA1, PB1
S-2, S-4, RS-1, RSC-1, RSD-1, DL-105, DL107, DL-108, DL-109, DL-110
CV117/118/119 Light effect
0 Normal on/off
1 Dynamo effect (fading)
2 Dim , bright, off cycle
3 Rule 17
4 Both headlights on
5 Ditch Light type A
6Ditch Light type B
7 Gyralite
8 Mars Light
9 Prim e strato light
10 Single strobe light
11 Double strobe light
12 Rotating beacon
13 Fred Rear End Flashing
14 Firebox Flicker A
15 Firebox Flicker B
16 Engine Exhaust Flicker
Function Idle/Moving
F0 Headlight on/off
F1 Bell on/off
F2 Horn
F3 Air release
F4 Coupling
F5 Service brake: brake when moving, brake release when idle
F6 Dynamic brake on/off. The loco will slow down when F6 is on
F7 Air hose firing/uncoupling lever
F8 3 times will shut down when in idle / Notch down when in manual notch
F9 Engine cooling fan / Notch up when in manual notch
F10 Rail wheel clack (only moving)
F11 Traction air compressor
F12 Toggle between max master volume and sound off (CV49)
F13 Reduce master volume by 1 / air release when reach minimum
F14 Increase master volume by 1 / air release when reach maximum
F15 Air compressor on/off
F16 Flange squeal
F17 Air release
F18 Change bell type CV52 (use F1 to turn off bell after adjustment)
F19 Change horn type CV50
F20 Associated loco sound
F21 Increase bell volume CV53 by 1. It will roll back to 0 when reach 15
F22 Increase horn volume CV51 by 1. It will roll back to 0 when reach 15
F23 Increase diesel volume CV55 by 1. It will roll back to 0 when reach 15
F24 Safety valve pop
F25 Air release
F26 Flange noise
F27 Sand drop
F28 Air compressor speed mode change (CV 121) / with Air release