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TCS 1600 WOW 501-STEAM 5 Amp DCC Sound Decoder - O G S scales

MSRP: $239.95
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Product Description

The WOW501 is a universal, 5 Amp sound decoder for large-scale locomotives. The WOW501 includes Keep Alive® on-board for stutter-free operation. Includes Light, Medium, Heavy Steam, and Reading & Northern #425 Locomotive Sounds! Function 5 and 6 may be programmed to control a smoke unit with a coil and fan. By programming CV58 with a value of 9, the smoke unit will react to the chuff timing. For a complete list of available sounds, check out the TCS website.

CD-Quality Sound: TCS' world-renowned CD-quality sound. 16 Bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate.

Keep-Alive®: Included on-board for smooth, stutter-free operation.

Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load.

Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for "buzz" free motor performance.

DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC.
    Variable Momentum:
        Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves.
    Incandescent Bulb Support:
        This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs.
    Function Remapping:
        Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder.
    Programmable Lighting Effects:
        Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects!
    Dimmable Brightness:
        Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED's or incandescent bulbs.
    Decoder Lock:
        Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated.
    Airwire™ Compatible:
        Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation.
    CAM:
        Use a positive voltage trigger to synchronize your chuff rate to your drivers' rotation.
    Audio Assist®:
        TCS exclusive auditory feedback programming system.
        Program your decoder without the need to memorize CV's!
    User-Loadable Speed Tables:
        Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits.
    Throttle Modes:
        Choose from multiple throttle modes to meet your operating needs.
    True Scale Sound:
        A unique WOWSound feature which uses TCS’ exclusive auto-adjusting BEMF technology to automatically change the intensity of the chuff.
        Prototype Mode also offers dynamic sound volumes which accurately model the real-life equivalent.
        Also includes pre-programmed acceleration and deceleration values.


  •     Interface Type: Hard-Wire
  •     Dimensions (L x W x H): 3.004" x 1.413" x 0.551" or 76.3mm x 35.9mm x 14mm
  •     Scale: O Scale G Scale S Scale
  •     Continuous/Peak: 5/10 Amp
  •     Total Functions: 8
  •     Function Rating: 1A
  •     12V Outputs: 8

 

 

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