PIKO 56199 User manual

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Table of theConfiguration Variables
Factory
Settings
1
85
various
255
0
3
1
0
0
2
4
0
8
0
0
0
0
129
5
5
128
37
4
1
244
Description
SUSI address range
1 = from 900 to 939
2 = from 940 to 979
3 = from 980 to 1019
Manufacturer ID
Software version
Speaker volume
function activates sound „x“ (x = value of the CV)
x = 0 no sound is produced
x = 1 bell or horn #1
x = 2 whistle or horn #2
x = 3 motor (driving) sound
x = 4 door warning tone
x = 8 fade in/out all sounds
f1 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is dened as per CV903/943/983
f2 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is dened as per CV903/943/983
f3 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is dened as per CV903/943/983
f4 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is dened as per CV903/943/983
f5 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is dened as per CV903/943/983
f6 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is dened as per CV903/943/983
f7 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is dened as per CV903/943/983
f8 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is dened as per CV903/943/983
f9 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is dened as per CV903/943/983
f10 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is dened as per CV903/943/983
f11 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is dened as per CV903/943/983
f12 activates sound „x“
where „x“ is dened as per CV903/943/983
Conguration Value
Bit 0 = 0 The „chuff“ sound of a steam locomotive is 0 *
controlled by the locomotive speed. However, if a sensor
is present, its information shall be automatically used
in order to synchronize the „chuff“ to the wheels.
Bit 0 = 1 The „chuff“ sound of a steam locomotive is 0 *
controlled only by the sensor.
Bit 7 = 0 The module sound power output stage is 0
always turned on.
Bit 7 = 1 The module sound power output stage is 128 *
turned off if the sound is turned off.
Threshold for the load-dependend sound generation by increasing load:
128 = load-dependend sound generation is off
Threshold for the load-dependend sound generation by increasing load:
128 = load-dependend sound generation is off
Threshold for exhaust fan for electric locomotive
255 = no exhaust fan sound
Threshold for brake squeal sound
255 = no brake squeal
Sensitivy to load changes
1 = reacts very quickly / 8 = reacts very slowly
Time between two exhaust sounds
at maximum loco speed
Time between two exhaust sounds
at minimum loco speed
Allowab-
le Values
1-3
-
-
0-255
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
0, 1, 128,
129
0-128
0-128
0-255
0-255
1-8
0-255
0-255
CV Addr.
Range 2
897
940
941
942
943
944
945
946
947
948
949
950
951
952
953
954
955
960
961
962
963
964
965
978
979
CV Addr.
Range 3
897
980
981
982
983
984
985
986
987
988
989
990
991
992
993
994
995
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1018
1019
56199-90-7001
PIKO Spielwaren GmbH
Lutherstr. 30, 96515 Sonneberg
CV Addr.
Range 1
897
900
901
902
903
904
905
906
907
908
909
910
911
912
913
914
915
920
921
922
923
924
925
938
939
Characteristics
• Intelligent sound control with up to 40 seconds of original sound coordinated to the operating situation
(i.e., speed, etc.) of the locomotive
• Generates the operating (motor) sound of the locomotive, "squealing" brakes, incidental noises while stationary
(mechanical devices (e.g., air pumps, etc.), coal shovels, etc.)
• 3 additionally adjustable noises such as whistle, bell, horn, uncoupling sound or door warning signal
• Sound changes as engine load changes, such as up/down grade operation; reaction to load change can be adjusted
• The "Smart-Start": When starting the locomotive, the sound module stops the decoder from operating until the actual
starting of the vehicle synchronises with the sound of the motor. The locomotive does not move until the very starting
sound begins.
• Adjustable volume and audio muting: the sound can be faded or turned off by function key,
e. g. during travels into and away from a shadow station
• Provisions for a wheel sensor (e. g., reed contact, etc.) for synchronized exhaust sounds with steam locomotives
• Efficient digital output circuitry renders sounds over 3 independent channels
• Up to three modules can be connected to a locomotive decoder, e. g. for multi-engine locomotives
• Comes with speaker and resonating chamber
• Locomotive sounds can be downloaded; various sounds are available at www.uhlenbrock.de
For modern electrical railcar sounds with the SUSI-interface
Description
The Intellisound sound module is an auxiliary module for locomotive decoders with the standardized SUSI interface, and can
be identified by the appropriate logo. The sound modules supply original, faithfully reproduced sounds of real locomotives.
Using "intelligent sound control" the sounds produced are adapted to match the locomotives actual operating environment.
Even when driving uphill and downhill, the sounds change to accurately reflect prototypical operation. When the locomotive
is supposed to start, the sound module will stop the motor from working (via the decoder) until the actual starting of the
vehicle synchronises with the sound of the motor. A diesel locomotive, for instance, roars right before it starts. The decoder
stops the train from moving until the roaring is over and the motor sound begins. If the locomotive is stopped, the appropriate
"squealing" brake sound is produced. While stationary, different operating noises for the-respective type of locomotive are
produced by chance (coal shovels, compressed air). With diesel locomotives, the engine startup and shutdown sounds can
be heard when this function is switched on and off. In addition to the driving (motor) sound of the locomotive, which can be
switched on and off using the appropriate function key, 3 more sounds can be triggered by function keys. Here, depending
upon the type of locomotive (as displayed in the table below), whistle, horn, bell, door warning / closing signal or uncoupling
sounds can be played.
If the locomotive travels out of the visible range of a model railway facility, e.g. into a shadow station, then "audio muting" can
be softly faded out by a special function key. By pressing the function key again, the sound is gradually faded in, adapting
itself to the existing driving conditions (i. e., sound synchronized to the motor speed).
# 56199 PIKO Sound Modul
Installation of a Sound modul
Connecting the SUSI-interface
Insert the plug with the red, blue, grey and black cable into the
appropriate socket of your loco-motive's motor decoder. The
sound module receives its power and data from the decoder.
Loudspeaker
Each speaker needs a resonator. It is sometimes possible to use
the locomotive body or the wagon body as resonator. If this is not possible, then please use the included plastic resonator. If
using the plastic resonator, please make sure that it is glued air-tight to the speaker. Please do close with glue also the hole
of the speaker cables as well as any other mounting hole present on the speaker/resonator.
The speaker is to be mounted inside the locomotive so that it faces the widest possible „aperture“ towards the outside (e. g.,
close to a locomotive window, behind an open grid, etc.).

Programming with a Märklin* Central Unit
If the sound module is attached to an Uhlenbrock locomotive decoder, all CV's can be programmed with a Märklin* Central
Unit, although they cannot be read back.
1.Turn the Central Unit off, and then on.
2.Enter the decoder address and then turn its light "on" (normally by pressing the [function]-key).
3.Turn the control knob all the way to the left (direction change position) and hold it there for approx. 10 sec., until
the locomotive light turns off.
4.Release the control knob. The rear light will now flash slowly 4 times.
5.Enter the number of the CV to be programmed (as if you were entering a locomotive address).
6.Turn the control knob all the way to the left briefly. Now the rear light will flash 4 times quickly.
7.Enter the desired value for CV.
8.Turn the control knob all the way to the left briefly. Now the rear light will flash 4 times slowly.
If additional CV's are to be programmed, repeat steps 5-8. To stop programming, press "STOP" on the Central Unit or enter
"80" as the CV number and turn the control knob all the way to the left briefly. Since programming with a Märklin* Central
Unit only allows input values of 01 to 80, the value "0" must be entered as the value of "80".
Using the page-register to access CV addresses greater than 79
CV-addresses greater than 79 can only be accessed by the page-register. This is CV 66. If a value other than zero is pro-
grammed in this CV, then that value, times 64, will be added to the CV address specified by all subsequent writes. The value
written into CV 66 must be in range 0 through 64.
The Page register (CV 65) is automatically set to the value zero upon leaving the Motorola** programming mode.
Example
You would like to program CV 82 with the value of 15. First, CV 66 must be programmed with the value 1. Next, program CV
18 with a value of 15. This will have the effect of entering the value 15 in CV 82, since the value of 1 (the contents of CV 66)
will be multiplied by 64 (and 1 x 64) = 64, and then added to the value specified by the user (18), hence: 64 + 18 = 82.
Using the offset-register to set CV values greater than 79
CV-values greater than 79 can only programmed by employing the offset-register. This is CV
65. If a value other than zero is programmed in this CV, then that value, times 4, will be added
to the CV value specified by all subsequent writes and then it will be written in the specified CV. The Offset register (CV 66)
is automatically set to the value zero upon leaving the Motorola** programming mode.
Example
Consider CV 49 to be programmed for a value of 157. First CV 65 must be set to a value of 25. Now CV 49 must be set to
value of 57. The decoder will hold 157 in CV 49, because the offset of CV 65 will be multiplied by 4 (=100) and added to 57.
After programming, reset the contents of CV 65 to zero in order to avoid unwanted offsets.
Observe: When programming CV 65 and CV 66 the mutual contents are ignored.
Loading new sounds into the module
In order to load a new sound into the IntelliSound module, the module must be separated from the locomotive decoder and be
connected via the SUSI plug into the appropriate socket of the InteIliSound load adapter (# 31 010). The module has writing
protection, which protects it module against accidental overwriting. Before new sounds can be loaded, this protection must
be removed. To accomplish this, the points illustrated in the accompanying picture must be connected (jumpered) before the
module is attached to the InteIliSound load adapter. The operating steps for changing / loading sounds are provided with the
InteIliSound load adapter. You can find a large selection of different sounds on our web page: www.uhlenbrock.de.
Technical data
Sound channels: 3
Duration (total) of stored sounds: 40 seconds
Power input: max. 0.1 A
Size: 15 x 25 x 5 mm
Size of the loudspeaker: 25 x 15 x 12 mm
Hotline:
Uhlenbrock: 02045-858327, Mo-Tue-Thr-Fr 2-4 pm.; We- 4-6 pm.
Declaration of guarantee
Each component is examined before distribution for proper operation. However, if a problem should arise within the guarantee
period of 2 years, then we will repair it for you free of charge upon receipt of your sales invoice.
The warranty claim is void, if damage was caused by inappropriate treatment, use or modification. For EU only: Please note
that, according to EMV law, this component may be operated only within vehicles which carry the CE designation.
Switching sounds on and off
Each sound module has 4 different, adjustable sounds plus a mute switching function:
Programming
The Configuration Variables (CV's) form the basis for controlling and selecting all possible features and functions of the
decoder in accordance with the DCC standard. The sound module is connected to a loco decoder and could be programmed
by those methodes which are provided by the loco decoder. In the case of an Uhlenbrock loco decoder the sound module
can be programmed with the Intellibox, DCC Command Stations and Märklin* Central Units.
Programming with the PIKO Digi-Power-Box or other DCC devices
Use the programming menu of your DCC Command Station (or throttle) to select and program decoder CV's by register,
direct or Page Programming mode. Some Command Stations/throttles also support the so called "main track programming"
(also known as "operations mode programming"). Please refer to the operating manual of your device for specific
instructions.
The individual sounds can be switched on and off using special function keys on your digital Command Station/Throttle.
The allocation (or mapping) of the various sounds to individual special function keys can be modified using CV's 903 - 915.
Decoders are delivered with sounds initially allocated as indicated in the above table.
Additionally, the mute switching function can be mapped to a function key using sound #8. As the locomotive drives out of the
visible range of a model railway, e.g. into a shadow station, then the entire sound of the locomotive can be softly faded out by
switching on this special function (preset at the factory to function f8). The sound continues to be generated by the module in
this "faded out" condition in accordance with the respective driving conditions. If the sound is gradually faded in by subsequently
switching the special function off, then the sound again will adapt to the driving conditions in effect at that moment.
Volume
Speaker volume can be changed via CV 902. As shipped from the factory, the volume is set to its maximum level.
Configuring the dynamic change of sound
Settings which affect the sound pertaining to the immediate operating (driving) condition can be modified to accommodate
the type of locomotive being used. These settings affect the change of sound with load changes (e.g., uphill and downhill),
the speed threshold for triggering the squealing brake sound and the switching threshold for the electrical exhaust with an
electric locomotive (E-loco).
CV 925 is used to define load sensitivity. If a value of 1 is programmed here, then the sound reacts very quickly to uphill and/or
downhill driving, whereas a value of 8 produces a retarded reaction. CV 921 sets the minimum trigger level for a change
of sound for a load increase (going uphill) and CV 922 controls the minimum trigger level for a change of sound for a load
decrease (driving downhill). All values depend on the locomotive decoder used as well as the locomotive itself, and therefore
must be determined by experimentation.
CV 924 sets the speed threshold at which the brake squealing sound is produced when the speed of the locomotive is
reduced.
CV 923 specifies the speed threshold at which point an electric locomotive (E-lok) produces sound for its cooling exhaust.
If you run a diesel locomotive, you can influence the frequency of the exhaust “chuff" sounds. CV 938 is used to define the
time between two exhaust sounds at maximum speed while CV 939 can be used to define the period at minimum speed.
The larger the value in the CV, the longer the time between the individual exhaust sounds.
The values for these CV's are preset at the factory for Uhlenbrock locomotive decoders for "common" HO locomotives, and
can be easily modified to suit other locomotives.
Controlling several sound or special function modules from a locomotive decoder
Up to three sound or special function modules can be controlled through a single SUSI interface. CV 897 is used to allocate
each module's own CV address range, thus allowing each module to be programmed independently. To accomplish this, each
module must first be connected individually to the locomotive decoder. Its own CV address range is determined by assigning
the value 1, 2 or 3 to CV 897. Once all modules are connected, each can be addressed and programmed within its own CV
address range. The CV to be modified will depend on the CV address range as specified in the list of CV's at the end of this
document. Please you note that the explanations in the preceding sections refer to address range #1 (CV's 900 - 925). Use
the appropriate CV address from the list of CV's provided in the accompanying table.
Attaching the sound module
Using a piece of double-sided "sticky" tape, fasten the sound module to any place in the locomotive. The sticky tape holds the
sound module reliably in place and protects it from coming in contact with other wires, components, etc.
Start-up
Make sure that placing the module in the locomotive will not cause a short circuit! Also insure that, once you have replaced
the body (shell) of the locomotive no wires are "pinched" which could also cause short-circuits to develop.
A short circuit between engine, lighting, pickup shoe, wheel sets and the module can possibly destroy the decoder’s
components as well as the electronic of the locomotive!
Number of Sound Type of Sound Default Operation
1 Bell, whistle or horn, permanent Function f2
2 Whistle or horn, repetitive Function f5
3 motor sound Function f1
4 Door warning tone Function f6
8 Mute switch Function f8