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LocoMatic™ type4 ELECTRIC Sound & Control

for AC or DC track power by

Instructions rev 1.2

CAUTION:

this device can be damaged by static discharge.

please exercise care during installation to avoid this

possibility. discharge yourself to an electrical ground

(outlet cover screw) before removing this device from

its anti-static bag. please read instruction sheet

completely before attempting to install and operate

this product.

AC or DC TRACK POWERED SOUND & CONTROL

SYSTEM - ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES

OVERVIEW:

This sound / control system includes features that

have not previously been available in the model train industry.

DC operators should operate in LocoMatic™ COMMAND

CONTROL only. If operated with variable DC track power in

standard mode, then normal AC like sequencing will occur with

either a Horn or Bell constantly operating (unless switch 3 is set

on for calf mode). Conventional AC operation follows the usual

sequence of forward - neutral - reverse - neutral - forward

sequence pattern except that the initial state is switch selectable

for either start in forward or start in neutral. A locomotive can

also be switch locked in the forward position to accomodate

operation under automated situations. An additional direction

switch is provided so that if several locomotives are run in a

multiple unit lash-up simply set this switch on each locomotive to

specify which direction is forward. Recordings of actual diesel

locomotives, were digitized, to be reproduced by the

microprocessor sound system so that the sounds you hear will

be as prototypically correct as possible. Sounds produced

include user controlled horn and bell, periodic air system release,

brake release and diesel prime mover sound automatically

adjusted to speed and load conditions. The prime mover sound

can also be user forced to its full throttle position. This sound /

control system also incorporates provisions for directional head

and back up lights, also marker lights as well as other lighting,

including roof top strobes. Most lighting can also be manually

controlled by means of the LocoMatic™ controller. The

LocoMatic™ controller is also used to activate optional electric

coil couplers (requires additional item 501 and coil couplers) for

remote uncoupling of the locomotive from its train.

This sound / control system can be operated by all known classic

and modern power transformers that output low voltage 6-18

vAC or up to 25vDC to the track and will also operate with Lionel

Trainmaster in conventional mode. See appended instructions

regarding the operation of this sound / control system in

LocoMatic™ command mode simultaneously with Lionel

Trainmaster Command Control.

Additionally the sound / control system will operate with the

LocoMatic™ controller either in conjunction with your

transformer or independently with a fixed voltage supplied

through the LocoMatic™ controller to the track.

If all you want are sounds, merely connect the speaker and track

power inputs. As long as the internal e-unit remains in sync with

the LocoMatic™ sound/control systems e-unit the sounds will be

produced in sync with the locomotive.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

This sound / control system

consists of a double stacked printed circuit board with an

additional small circuit board attached by a wire harness. Also

included is a speaker, two screws, two 5 volt light bulbs (item

#756), one 0.1 mfd capacitor, a 6 pin, and twelve 2 pin

connectors.

Refer to pages 6 and 7 to familiarize yourself with the connectors

and controls on the sound / control board. Before proceeding

with the installation, read the balance of the instructions carefully

so you will be completely familiar with what is required and what

sounds you should hear.

The stacked circuit board measures 4.2" l x 1.3" w x 1.4" h and

should be mounted where space permits using the double sided

tape attached to the circuit board. The small circuit board (1" x

3/4") containing the volume control and 6 switches should be

mounted so that the controls are accessible either through the

frame or via a hatch or a hole in the body shell. 2/56 x 1/4"

screws are supplied to mount this board. Be certain that the

components on the circuit boards do not come in contact with

any metal objects as such contact can destroy the sound /

control system.

LIGHTING INSTALLATION:

There are eight 2-pin connectors

located along one edge of the lower circuit board. These

connectors output 5 volts for lighting applications as follows:

Cab 1 ......... "on" when sound / control system has power

primary use is for cab interior lights

Cab 2 ......... Strobe / Mars light*

Lmp F ......... automatic / manually controlled headlight

Lmp R ........ automatic / manually controlled back up light

Mkr F .......... automatic / manually controlled forward marker

lights

Mkr R ......... automatic / manually controlled rear marker lights

Aux 1 .......... manually controlled as desired*

Aux 2 .......... manually controlled as desired*

.................. Aux 1 & 2 can be number boards or ditch lights

depending on equipment on specific

locomotives.

Note - if you prefer controllable cab interior lights use Aux 1 or 2

rather than Cab 1.

*requires LocoMatic™ Controller.

SPEAKER INSTALLATION:

The 8 ohm speaker should be

mounted as per available space bearing in mind that sound

reproduction is enhanced when a speaker is properly enclosed

and baffled. The speaker is to connect to a 2 pin connector

located near the center edge of the main circuit board.

The speaker generally should be mounted so that the sound can

actually "get out" of the locomotive. A hole in the floor or fuel tank

is acceptable but open grills or a doorway may be a better choice

as the sound can exit upward rather than down toward the track.

In some cases, particularly with plastic body shells, just mounting

the speaker against the shell, preferably with a few openenings

at the front of the speaker, will be adequate as the vibrations of

the shell can enhance the sound. Enclosing the speaker in a

chamber will also enhance sound reproduction. A very simple

Summary of content (12 pages)

PAGE 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: This sound / control system consists of a double stacked printed circuit board with an additional small circuit board attached by a wire harness. Also included is a speaker, two screws, two 5 volt light bulbs (item #756), one 0.1 mfd capacitor, a 6 pin, and twelve 2 pin connectors. LocoMatic™ type4 ELECTRIC Sound & Control for AC or DC track power by Instructions rev 1.2 CAUTION: this device can be damaged by static discharge.
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requested when electric cooling fans sound has been turned "off". Again, a manual switch allows the bell to be deactivated for multiple locomotive operation. When operating in LocoMatic™ command mode, only the LocoMatic™ coontroller will activate the Bell. enclosure can be made with a tube. It is usually best to seal the end of the tube, so there are no air passages to the rear of the speaker, thus creating a sound chamber.
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Because of size considerations a single 1.5 volt bulb may have been used for a headlight or backup light. In this case, again dependent on current draw of the bulb, you can generally use about a 220 ohm 1/4 watt resistor in series with a single bulb for satisfactory function with this sound / control system. it is possible that the stored energy will be used up and the sound / control system will shut down. When power then returns the system will come "on" in its initial start position.
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With the LocoMatic™ controller in place it is no longer necessary to follow the forward - neutral - reverse - neutral - forward sequence. If you are in NEUTRAL and wish to go forward, depress and release the FORWARD button. The locomotive will accellerate in the forward direction to the speed set by track voltage. You can actually set the speed control at a fixed voltage and operate the locomotive with just the FORWARD, REVERSE and SLOW buttons.
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same track if certain conditions are met. through the steps to a stop. You can also slow down by using the opposite direction button. If the locomotive is in forward direction and you hold the REVERSE button, the locomotive will slow to a stop and then accelerate in reverse. Similarly, if running in reverse, holding the FORWARD button will result in a slow to stop and then an acceleration in forward. The ALT / SLOW button results in an emergency stop.
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COMMON HORN SIGNALS SOUND INDICATION short ............................apply brakes, stop 2-long ..........................release brakes, proceed long, 3-short ................flagman protect rear of train 4 or 5 long...................recall flagman 2-short.........................acknowledgment 3-short.........................back up movement 4-short.........................call for signals short, long ...................inspect train line for leak or brakes sticking 2-long, short................
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Installation - Control Board (lower board) Selector Switch & Volume Control Board. Mount with two 2X56 screws supplied in a convenient location. Be sure not to allow any metal parts to contact the board, this will damage the system. This board connects to the Control Board with a 9 pin wire harness to allow for a more convenient operator placement. Locomatic™ SwVol Board speaker Rotating the "VOL" (volume) control clockwise will increase the volume.
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Electical parts and their symbols Electrical symbol Physical anode shown larger than actual size Electrical symbol Physical shown larger than actual size light bulb LED (light emitting diode) flat side = short lead = cathode anode shown larger than actual size resistor diode Wiring various Lighting Effects Red or Orange Wire Red or Orange Wire 68 ohm 100 ohm (blue, gray, black) (black, brown, brown) Marker Indicators (1.
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AC track power installation - Series Motor / Track connections Help for Am Flyerl series motors. This picture shows where Main Power / Motor Connections Place 0. 1mfd capacitor (chicklet) across motor brushes. the wires are normally terminated. Colors indicated are those that match the LocoMatic™ board connector and not the locomotives existing wires. Motor Brushes 1 Red 2 Brown Field1 - connect original red to Yellow (5) 1 Field2 - connect original black to Orange (6) 2 3 ......Blue 4......
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track power installation - DC Motor / Track connections Main Power / Motor Connections 3 rail operators: If the engine does not have a chassis (outside rail) pickup from each truck you should add one to prevent intermittent track pickup from occuring. Adding multiple center rail pickups will also help. Place 0.1mfd capacitor (chicklet ) across motor brushes. Motor Brushes 1 ......Red 2 ......Brown 1 2 Track Power Input 3 ......Blue (3 rail ........ center roller pickup) (2 rail .......
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Sample installation - Scale GG-1 As can be seen, plenty of space is available inside a full scale GG-1. This unit shows the standard lamps that existed. A better option is to install the lamps that were supplied with the LocoMatic™ system. An added touch would be the addition of two interior cab lamps. These can be accessed from the LocoMatic controller as Aux1/Aux2. Use Aux1 as the forward cab and Aux2 as the rear cab. This way you can independently illuminate the proper operating cab when at idle.
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Choke installation When using other equipment on the same track with the LocoMatic™ system, it is neccessary to install choke's in series with the other items drawing power. These other items could be lighted cars or other engines running in the consist. This is neccessary to insure proper signal strength from the LocoMatic™ Controller. Without proper signal strength, the locomotive could receive improper instructions or no instructions at all when an operation is selected from the LocoMatic™ Controller.