Inc Sound Module Decoder - Manual
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Note: Some decoders do not have function output wires attached. See
the specific decoder instructions to determine which function output
“pad” on the decoder controls each function. Use thin wire to solder
function output wires to the pads associated with the function you
want to use.
2. Each FX
3
effect has a CV value that generates the effect you want on
a particular output. That CV Value also controls the FX
3
effect’s
operating characteristics with respect to locomotive direction and the
head light (F0) function. Because of all the built in flexibility offered
by FX
3
, it may seem confusing at first. So, wiring and CV program-
ming combinations for the most commonly used FX
3
effects are
included in the next section. We recommend that you try these first.
Then if you want to do more customization to your specific installation
you can use our online CV calculator at www.digitrax.com/support/
cv to compute the CV values for your specific situation.
Or, use TABLE XI & XII to determine the CV value to program for each
individual output lead. Choose a value from the FX
3
Effect Table
and a value from the FX
3
Operational Characteristics Table. Add
these two numbers together to determine the CV value to program
into the CV associated with the output you are using to achieve the
effect and operational characteristics you want.
3. Program the FX
3
CV value you have selected to the FX
3
CV that cor-
responds with the function output you are using.
4. For FX
3
decoders, you can repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 to set up as many
as 8 FX
3
effects on any function outputs available on the decoder
you are using. For example 6 function FX
3
decoders support only 6
FX
3
generators.
9.3 Commonly Used FX
3
Effects On Function Outputs
To help you get up and running quickly with FX
3
we have included examples
of the most often used combinations in this section. Each of these examples
shows how to use these effects on specific function outputs. Note that if you
are using the effects on different function outputs, you will need to use the
appropriate CV# to control the function output in use.
If you want to go further and do additional customization, please read on to the
following sections to dig deeper and learn more.