M.T.H. F-3 ABA Instruction Manual - page 5
M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S
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F-3 A B A DIESEL ENGINE SET
This manual contains the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 in conventional
mode only. Instructions for accessing DCS command mode features accompany the
DCS Remote Control System equipment.
Because Proto-Sound 2.0 is an all-new system developed by M.T.H. s own research
and development team, it operates differently from the original Proto-Sound. Most
Proto-Sound 2.0 features are automatically enabled, and the reset state has been
eliminated, so there is no need to program features as with original Proto-Sound.
Although the new system is easier to operate than original Proto-SOund, you should
read these instructions thoroughly before using Proto-Sound 2.0 features in order to
prevent harm
to yourself or your equipment.
Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features:
Proto-Sound 2.0
features are activated by sequences of Bell and Whistle button pushes described
below. Please read the full descriptions of each feature before using it. To use these
buttons to activate features rather than to blow the whistle or ring the bell, you should
press the
buttons for a shorter time (1/2 second); you may need to practice your timing to make
PROTO-SOUND 2.0
OPERATION
Passenger Station Announcements (PSA):
Your engine is equipped with a sound
package of freight yard sounds that you can play when you pull into a yard. Each
sequence described in the following will play as long as it is left on, randomly
generating sounds, but be sure to allow approximately 30 seconds between the
button pushes described below to allow the PSA sufficient time to run through
each sequence.
1.
To cue the sound system to play the PSA, quickly, but firmly press the Bell button
Feature to be Activated
Button Code
Passenger Station Announcements
1 Bell, 2 Whistles
Fire the Rear Coupler
1 Bell, 3 Whistles
Fire the Front Coupler
1 Bell, 4 Whistles
Speed Control On/Off
1 Whistle, 2 Bells (from neutral only)
Lock into a Directional State/Unlock
1 Whistle, 3 Bells
Reset to Factory Defaults
1 Whistle, 5 Bells ( from neutral only)