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Tsunami® Digital Sound DecoderSteam SoundUser’s GuideSoftware Release 1.00Rev. D 3/14/14

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 7are only two bit values, it takes more digits to represent a number using binary. The decimal number 127, for

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 8If you don’t have the conversion chart available, you can also calculate the value in the following manner. Re

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 9motor shaft when a read or write command is given. If your DSD is otherwise working properly (i.e., responds p

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 10Programming ProcedureAs each DCC system is different, the procedure for programming a CV will vary depending

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 11It is a good idea to set up a standardized system so you don’t forget the Lock Code settings. You might, for

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 12(i.e., making sound and responding to throttle function commands) but has suddenly stopped accepting CV chang

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 13Step 1: Configuring the AddressThe rst group of CVs you will want to change are those that set Tsunami’s addr

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 14Once the extended address is stored in CV 17 and 18, bit 5 of CV 29 must be set to 1 so the decoder will reco

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 15Step 2: Configuring the DecoderThe next CV you will want to change is CV 29, Decoder Conguration Byte. CV 29

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 16Basic ProgrammingPrimary (CV1)Primary (CV1) Primary (CV1)Primary (CV1)Primary (CV1)Primary (CV1) Prim

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Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 17Step 3: Configuring the ThrottleThere are seven CVs that characterize the Tsunami’s throttle response and 28 m

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 18larger values for these CVs; we therefore suggest setting CV 3 and CV 4 to a minimum value of 16 or higher.

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 19The exact throttle response for each curve is shown graphically. The logarithmic curve provides a rapid thro

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 203. Compute and record the CV value for each step using the following formula:

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 21Step 4: Configuring for Consist OperationThe DSD supports advanced consist operations, which use ve related C

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 22CV 21 and 22 take effect only when the consist address is set. When function commands are used with the DSD’s

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 23Basic ProgrammingEngine 4088.This is the lead engine. Program CV 19 to 40, the new consist address. Using Tab

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 24Basic ProgrammingStep 5: Function MappingFunction Mapping ExplainedFunction mapping allows the DSD to be reco

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 25An output can be also be controlled by more than one function key. In the second case, if an output is mapped

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 26Basic Programmingturns on the headlight in the forward direction. Then we program CV 34 to 2 so F0 turns on t

Table of ContentsAll Aboard! ...1Overview ...

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 27A Better MethodIn order to more fully utilize the Tsunami with an 8 Function cab, it is necessary to free up

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 28Basic ProgrammingThen congure F3 to control the Water Stop Sound:Set CV 37 = 64Next, we congure F5 and F6 t

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 29Working with 4 Function CabsWith a 4-function cab (actually in most cases, ve functions - F0 plus F1-F4), yo

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 30Basic ProgrammingStep 6: Configuring the Lighting OutputsTsunami has four function outputs used for controllin

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 31Western-Cullen D312 Rotary Beacon - This effect provides a spectacular rendition of the revolving reector an

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 32Rule 17 Headlight Operation - Converts the headlight and backup light to independent, non-directional functio

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 33Example 2, LED Firebox FlickerIn this example, we will congure the FX5 and FX6 outputs for a rebox icker e

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 34Example 3, Alternating Ditch Lights with Crossing LogicIn this example, we will congure the FX5 and FX6 outp

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 35Step 7: Modifying the Sound EffectsOne of the great things about Tsunami Digital Sound Decoders is the abilit

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 36CV 128, Master Volume Control Primary Audio Mixer CVs are as follows:CV 129, Whistle mixer level CV 130, Bell

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 1All Aboard!OverviewCongratulations on the purchase of your SoundTraxx® Tsunami® Digital Sound Decoder™. This U

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 37being pushed about. If we turn up the volume, things will not likely improve much and what’s worse, the speak

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 38Think of these CVs as slider control like those you might nd on the front of an equalizer for your home ster

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 39ReverbThe Reverb effect allows you to add a bit of reverb (not echo!) and presence to Tsunami’s sound effects

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 40CV 163, Reverb Delay Time This CV sets the overall Reverb Delay time from 0 to 64 milliseconds. CV 163 m

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 41Start by Setting CV 161 to 7 to enable the user-adjustable reverb. Next, set the Reverb Output Level (CV 162)

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 42Whistle Selection and ControlTsunami uses three CVs to adjust and control the whistle:CV 115, Whistle SelectC

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 433. Multiply the CV value for Whistle B by 8 and add it to the value for Whistle A.4. Add 128 to the sum c

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 44Bell Ring RateThe bell ring rate may be adjusted over 16 steps to simulate the sound of an air-rung bell or a

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 45Articulated Mode Tsunami provides an auto-exhaust mode to simulate the cadence of a simple* articulated locom

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 46be loaded with any value between 0 and 255. Higher values will yield higher chuff rates for a given throttle

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 2Using Your Tsunami Digital Sound Decoder Your SoundTraxx Tsunami has been shipped with all CVs pre-programmed

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 47clank volume. Either CV can be set between 0 and 255. See Audio Mixer for more details. If you are installing

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 48tasks. His most important task is to keep the re hot by periodically shoveling coal into the rebox. He als

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 49To activate the Quiet Mode, simply program CV 113 to any non-zero value between 1 and 255. This value sets th

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 50Step 8: Configuring the Dynamic Digital Exhaust (DDE)One of the more exciting features found in Tsunami is the

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 51The Attack and Release Time Constant CVs determine how quickly the DDE reacts to a change in load or throttle

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 52response to a load or throttle change. This CV can be set between 0 and 255 with larger numbers equating to a

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 53For the purposes of setting up the DDE, we suggest you start with the DDE CVs set to their default values. Se

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 54volume increases and the rod clank volume decreases. And when the engine is braking, the opposite occurs - th

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 55back-emf voltage and the DDE lowers the exhaust volume (and raises the side rod clank volume).Before you can

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 564. Once you have found a setting for CV 178, adjust CV 179 and 180 to smooth out the change in sound and ton

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 3Blow the WhistleEngineers are required to blow various whistle signals to warn of the approaching train as wel

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 57Step 9: Setting Up the HyperdriveTsunami’s Hyperdrive system features high-frequency PWM drive for silent mot

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 58Strategy for CV OptimizationFinding the right combination of CV settings requires a certain amount of experim

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 59compensation at full speed such that the minimum load compensation level at speed step 128 is:

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 60Advanced Programming0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 61Miscellaneous FeaturesStep 10: Floobydust - Configuring Tsunami’s Miscellaneous FeaturesF11 Train Brake By now

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 62your train slows down and starts up smoothly. Be sure to pick a braking rate value that’s high enough to brin

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 63Automatic Bell - Tsunami can be programmed to turn the bell on and off at preset speed points such as might o

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 64A CV setting of 5, for example, requires you to quickly increase the throttle by at least ve speed steps bef

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 65Miscellaneous Featurescondition, back down on the throttle immediately. Important: Tsunami will work

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 66Note that when you enable a particular function input for analog mode operation, it has the same effect as pr

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 4Snifter ValveJust as you start to move the engine, you’ll hear the Pffffffft! of the snifter valve.Johnson Bar

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 67Miscellaneous FeaturesTranspondingIf you are using Tsunami on a layout equipped with Digitrax transponding bl

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 68Troubleshooting If you should have any difculties with the operation of your Tsunami Digital Sound Decoder,

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 69TroubleshootingSound works for a while then quitsAmplier is overheating, lower sound volume.Decoder is overh

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 70Troubleshootingtemperature has fallen back to a safe level. An Over-temperature fault is usually due to inade

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 71Appendix ADecimal-Hex-Binary Conversion TableDECIMAL HEX BINARY (76543210) 128 80 10000000 129

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 72List of Configuration Variables (CVs)The following is a quick reference list of CVs used by Tsunami. See the T

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 73Appendix CLicense AgreementLicense AgreementPlease read carefully this license agreement before opening the p

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 74©2005, 2006, 2007 Throttle Up! Corp.All Rights Reserved.COMPATIBLE WITHTHE NMRA DCC STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 5Coupler ClankPressing F12 will activate the coupler clank sound effect, see how well you can time the effect t

Tsunami Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 6Programming the CVsWhat is a CV?CV stands for Conguration Variable, which is the industry-adopted term for a