Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoder Diesel User’s Guide

1 Rev. E 03/09/2020 Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoder Diesel user s Guide Software Release ** ** Pervious software versions included Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice. SoundTraxx (Throttle Up! Corp.) shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damage resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this material. This document contains information protected by copyright.

2 No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of Throttle Up! Corp. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. SoundTraxx, Econami, Tsunami, Tsunami2 , SoundTraxx DCC, Dynamic Digital Exhaust, Auto-Exhaust, Hyperlight, Hyperdrive2, SoundCar, CurrentKeeper and Intelligent Consisting are trademarks of Throttle Up! All Aboard! .. 4 Overview .. 4 Using Tsunami2 .. 5 CV Programming Tutorial .. 11 Introduction to Programming.

3 14 Basic Programming .. 18 Configuring the Address .. 18 Configuring the Decoder .. 19 Configuring Throttle and Braking .. 21 Configuring Lighting Outputs .. 28 Configuring Sound Effects .. 33 Configuring Automatic Sounds .. 41 Advanced Programming .. 46 Configuring Audio Control .. 46 Configuring Dynamic Digital Exhaust .. 52 Configuring Function Mapping .. 55 Configuring Hyperdrive2 .. 61 Configuring Advanced Consist Operation .. 65 Miscellaneous Features .. 69 Configuring Analog Mode Operation .. 69 Operating With a CurrentKeeper.

4 72 Gas Turbine Electric (GTEL) Features & Operation .. 73 GenSet Specific Features and Operation .. 77 Troubleshooting .. 80 Sorting Out Decoder Difficulties .. 80 Appendix A: Decimal-Hex-Binary Conversions .. 83 Appendix B: Tsunami2 Diesel CV Reference .. 84 Appendix C: License Agreement .. 85 Appendix D: Service and Warranty Policy .. 86 Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity .. 87 All Aboard! Tsunami2 Diesel user s Guide 4 All Aboard! Overview Congratulations on purchasing your SoundTraxx Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoder (DSD) for Diesel locomotives!

5 Tsunami2 is the newest wave of SoundTraxx innovation and builds upon the previous generation of Tsunami to offer the highest quality Sound for model railroading. This user s Guide shows you how to operate Tsunami2 and customize each Decoder setting to fit your preferences, while providing some helpful troubleshooting tips along the way. We suggest referring to the following resources listed below as you read this user s Guide . Tsunami2 Installation Guide Provides instructions and strategies for successful Sound installations. Tsunami2 Diesel Technical Reference Offers a list of all included CVs and details making adjustments to settings.

6 Tsunami2 Sound Selection References Lists each included Sound effect for configuring a prototypical operating experience. Decoder Selector Assists in selecting the correct Decoder and speaker for many models in all scales. Videos Page Provides instructional videos and product demonstrations. Diesel Sound Samples Offers Sound file previews of prime movers and airhorn selections. Reference Documents Includes helpful information such a glossary terms and specific installation information. Technical Notes Provides notes about wiring practices and DCC compliance tests.

7 CurrentKeeper Reference Includes supplemental information about operating and programming with this device. Factory Installed Decoders Visit this page for specific CV values and feature information for factory installed models. These resources can be viewed and downloaded from our website at All Aboard! Tsunami2 Diesel user s Guide 5 Using Tsunami2 The Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoder is designed to enhance your model railroading experience by giving you a wide variety of innovative features and incredibly realistic Sound for your models.

8 Some of the features discussed in this user s Guide include Dynamic Digital Exhaust for Diesel locomotives, Hyperdrive2 advanced motor control, Flex-Map function mapping technology, prototypical dynamic braking, two volume mixers, HEP mode, independent and train brake functions and Fireman Ed Sound effects. Tsunami2 also provides selectable airhorns, bells, prime movers, air compressors and couplers to allow more versatility in creating your ideal model railroading experience. You can start using Tsunami2 right out of the package without making any adjustments.

9 However, you may adjust settings at any time by making changes to Configuration Variables (CVs). Most DCC Decoder and command station manuals call this programming , though this is misleading and sounds scarier than it is. At no point are you required to learn programming! This user s Guide will walk you through operating and programming Tsunami2 to its full capacity. Default Function Assignments The first time you operate your Tsunami2 Decoder , you will be able to activate features and Sound effects by simply pressing the appropriate key on your cab or command station console.

10 These are default function assignments. The effects listed in Table A are assigned to function keys F0-F28 by default. This section describes how to activate each effect with function keys. Note: You can assign any effect to function keys labeled as Not Assigned in Table A with Flex-Map function mapping CVs. Refer to Configuring Function Mapping for more information about customizing function assignments. Note: Pressing function keys F0-F28 will toggle functions on and off and activate effects. Turn On the Lights Ensure your locomotive is in the forward direction, then turn on F0 to illuminate the headlight.