P.I. Engineering RailDriver User manual

A Division of P.I. Engineering
Desktop Train Cab Controller
Product Manual
RailDriver
A Division of P.I. Engineering
101 Innovation Parkway
Williamston, Michigan 48895-1663
[phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
www.raildriver.com
P.I. Part #0378, Oct. 2015

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Box Contents
As you unpack your RailDriver, please check the enclosed items against
this packing list:
RailDriver Control Unit
RailDriver Power Supply (AC adapter)
RailDriver Label Sheets & Game Button Identification Strips
RailDriver Operating Manual
Installing Labels for the Controls and Function Keys
Reverser, Throttle, and Brake
decals are applied with the left end
of the label at the top of the control
lever.
To remove wiper and light switch
caps for labeling, insert a thin
bladed screwdriver into the slot on
either side of the switch and
carefully pry up until the switch cap
pops off.
To apply legends for the function keys,
pry up carefully, but with force, on the
panel cover, place the legend strips
above the keys. Insert the top of the
panel cover first, and snap the bottom
back into place.
Printable versions of these legend
strips can also be found on our website.

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Use the drawing above to determine the location of the decals.
Connecting Sound and Vibration Features
The following steps are required to enable the RailDriver internal sub-
woofer. Power and audio connections are not required for operation of the
RailDriver controls, but they do enhance the driving experience.
A. RANGE
B. E-BRAKE
C. ALERT
D. SAND
E. P (PANTOGRAPH)
F. BELL
G. FORWARD - N - REVERSE
H. DYN BRAKE - THROTTLE
I. EMG - CS - SUP - REL
J. AUTO BRAKE - IND BRAKE
K. FULL - REL
L. WIPER
M. LIGHTS

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1. Plug the RailDriver into the line out sound port on your computer.
2. Plug the speakers (which were in the sound port) into the RailDriver
pass through sound port.
3. Connect the 12 VDC Power Supply.
4. Set the Amplitude control to mid level (adjust setting when RailDriver is
running with your train simulation software).
NOTE: The RailDriver Desktop contains a speaker which has been
magnetically shielded to prevent color distortion on video displays.
Exposing magnetic media (floppy disk, memory stick, or digital tape) to
magnetic materials may cause data loss.
Installing Your RailDriver Train Cab Controller
The rapid evolution of train simulator software applications prohibits us
from keeping the most current and relevant instructions in a paper
manual or shipping software with the device. Please refer to our website
raildriver.com for the most current instructions and software.
How to Download RailDriver Software
Your new RailDriver requires software to make the connection to your
train simulation program. Go to raildriver.com/support and select your
program from the list. Follow the instructions on the page to download
and install the RailDriver software.
Supported Simulation Programs
Train Simulator (current version) by Dovetail Games
Trainz (up to Trainz 12) by N3V Games
Run8*
Open Rails*
World of Subways 2 & 3*
TrainMaster 4.3
*These programs have native RailDriver support and do not require our
software.
All downloads are free. If you cannot download the software, for any
reason, please contact us and we will provide the software by another
means.
Technical support for the installation of RailDriver is available via email:
[email protected]om or phone: [phone] Ext. 19

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The Default Control Layout
While the RailDriver Desktop control levers and switches most closely
resemble the Dash 9 layout, they may be configured to operate any type
of engine in most train simulation programs. For details on selecting
alternate control layouts or creating your own custom layout, please refer
to the Help files in our software, or the Technical Support Page on our
web site (www.raildriver.com).
1. (1-28) Programmable game buttons
29. Zoom/Rocker button
30. Four way panning control
31. LED speedometer
32. Gear Shift
33. Emergency Brake
34. Alerter
35. Sander
36. Pantograph
37. Bell
38. Horn/whistle lever (operates forward or back)
39. Reverser (center detent, variable forward and reverse)
40. Combined throttle and dynamic brake (with "gate" center)
41. Automatic brake, (detent before e-brake)
42. Independent brake (w/right motion for bail-off)
43. Rotary wiper switch
44. Rotary headlight switch.

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How to Find Us
RailDriver
A Division of P.I. Engineering
101 Innovation Parkway
Williamston, MI 48895 U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.raildriver.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
FCC Declaration of Conformity
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
For all RailDriver products purchased and installed in the United States and Canada,
P.I. Engineering warrants that the RailDriver product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use and service, and will meet the specifications presented
by P.I. Engineering at the time of original purchase, for one year as evidenced by a copy of
the purchase receipt. Under this warranty, P.I. Engineering will, at its sole option, repair or
replace any RailDriver product which is defective, provided that you are responsible for (i)
the cost of transportation of the product to P.I. Engineering or its designated service facility,
and (ii) any loss or damage to the product resulting from such transportation.
Upon discovery of a defect in the product within the Warranty Period, you should notify
P.I. Engineering Technical Support via telephone to obtain an RMA (return authorization
number) and instructions for shipping the product to a service location designated by
P.I. Engineering. You should send the product, shipping charges prepaid, to the
designated location, accompanied by the return authorization number, your name, address,
and telephone number, proof of purchase, and a description of the defect. P.I. Engineering
will pay for return of product(s) to the customer. P.I. Engineering shall have no
responsibility to repair or replace the RailDriver product if the failure has resulted from
accident, abuse, mutilation, misuse, or repair/modification performed by any entity other
than P.I. Engineering.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. P.I. ENGINEERING DOES NOT WARRANT
THIS RAILDRIVER PRODUCT FOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
MERCHANTABILITY. P.I. ENGINEERING AND ITS EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT BE HELD
LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE
THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF CERTAIN LIABILITIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
In the event that the above limitations are held unenforceable, P.I. Engineering’s liability for
any damages to you or to any party shall not exceed the purchase price you paid,
regardless of the form of any claim.
This limited warranty is valid for and only applies to products purchased and used inside
the United States (and its territories) and Canada. This limited warranty is governed by the
laws of the United States of America and the State of Michigan.
RailDriver Electronic Design: P.I. Engineering, Inc., Williamston, Michigan
Patent Pending
© 2000 - 2015 P.I. Engineering, Inc. All rights reserved.
RailDriver, Y-mouse, Y-key key, X-keys,and the “P.I. Eclipse” are trademarks of P.I. Engineering, Inc.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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