Soundtraxx SoundCar Technical Reference User Manual

Tsunami® SoundCar™ Digital Sound Decoder™Technical ReferenceSoftware Release 1.01®SoundCar™Digital Sound DecoderRev.B 9/29/14

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 8Primary CVsCV 13Analog Function Enable 1 DescriptionCV 13 denes whether functions 1-8 are active during a

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 9Primary CVsCV 14Analog Function Enable 2 DescriptionCV 14 denes whether functions 9-12 are active during

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 10Primary CVsCV 15CV Unlock Register DescriptionCV 15 contains a value from 0 to 7 that is used to unlock a

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 11Primary CVsCV 16CV Lock ID Code DescriptionCV 16 contains a value from 0 to 7 that sets the unlock code t

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 12CVs 17, 18Extended Address DescriptionCVs 17 and 18 comprise a “paired” CV, meaning that the two CV regis

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 13Primary CVsBecause CVs 17 and 18 are a paired CV, programming order is important. Always write to CV 17 

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 14Primary CVsCV 19Consist Address DescriptionCV 19 contains address and direction data for consist operatio

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 15Primary CVsCV 21Consist Function Group 1 DescriptionCV 21 denes the Group 1 functions that may be contro

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 16Primary CVsCV 22Consist Function Group 2 DescriptionThis CV denes the Group 2 functions that may be cont

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 17Primary CVsCV 23Consist Acceleration Rate DescriptionCV 23 contains a value from -127 to +127 that corres

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Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 18Primary CVsCV 24Consist Deceleration Rate DescriptionCV 24 contains a value from -127 to +127, which corr

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 19Primary CVsCV 29Configuration Register 1 DescriptionCV 29 contains miscellaneous decoder conguration bits

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 20Primary CVsEAM (bit 5) must be set to 1 in order to activate extended address capability. Note that once

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 21Primary CVsCV 30Error Information/Alternate Mode Selection DescriptionThis CV contains manufacturer-dene

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 22Primary CVsCVs 33-46Function Output Map CVs 33-46 allow you to customize the function key assignments tha

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 23Primary CVsCV 33F0(f) Output Location DescriptionCV 33 maps the F0(f) function to any of eight auxiliary

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 24Primary CVsCV 34F0(r) Output Location DescriptionCV 34 maps the F0(r) function to any of eight auxiliary

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 25Primary CVsF1 Output Location DescriptionCV 35 maps the F1 function to any of eight auxiliary decoder out

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 26Primary CVsCV 36F2 Output Location DescriptionCV 36 maps the F2 function to any of eight auxiliary decode

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 27CV 37F3 Output Location DescriptionCV 37 maps the F3 function to any of eight auxiliary decoder outputs a

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 1CV 1Primary Address Control Description CV 1 contains the decoder’s primary address from 1 to 127. A

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 28CV 38F4 Output Location DescriptionCV 38 maps the F4 function to any of eight auxiliary decoder outputs a

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 29CV 39F5 Output Location DescriptionCV 39 maps the F5 function to any of eight auxiliary decoder outputs a

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 30CV 40F6 Output Location DescriptionCV 40 maps the F6 function to any of eight auxiliary decoder outputs a

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 31CV 41F7 Output Location DescriptionCV 41 maps the F7 function to any of eight auxiliary decoder outputs a

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 32CV 42F8 Output Location DescriptionCV 42 maps the F8 function to any of eight auxiliary decoder outputs a

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 33CV 43F9 Output Location DescriptionCV 43 maps the F9 function to any of eight auxiliary decoder outputs a

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 34CV 44F10 Output Location DescriptionCV 44 maps the F10 function to any of eight auxiliary decoder outputs

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 35CV 45F11 Output Location DescriptionCV 45 maps the F11 function to any of eight auxiliary decoder outputs

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 36CV 46F12 Output Location DescriptionCV 46 maps the F12 function to any of eight auxiliary decoder outputs

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 37CVs 49-52Hyperlight Effect Select DescriptionCVs 49-52 are used to set Hyperlight lighting effects and as

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 2Primary CVsCV 3 Baseline Acceleration Rate DescriptionCV 3 contains a value from 0 to 255 that sets the d

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 38Single- and double-ash strobes – The strobe effect simulates the white-hot burst of light associated wit

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 39 XING: Grade Crossing Logic Enable 0 = Grade Crossing Logic disabled 1 = Grade Crossing Log

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 40CV 57FX5, FX6 Directional Control Enable DescriptionCV 57 is used to congure the directionality of FX5

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 41CV 58FX5, FX6 Lighting Override Enable DescriptionCV 58 is used to congure FX5 and FX6 so that all other

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 42CV 59Flash Rate DescriptionCV 59 is used to adjust the overall ash rate of Hyperlight effects. FR0-F

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 43CV 60Crossing Hold Time DescriptionWhen Grade Crossing Logic is enabled (CVs 49-52, bit 5), CV 60 sets th

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 44CV 61F11 Braking Rate DescriptionThis CV contains a value from -127 to +127 that corresponds to the decod

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 45CV 105User Identifier #1 DescriptionCV 105 provides storage for user-supplied data such as purchase date,

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 46CV 106User Identifier #2 DescriptionCV 106 provides storage for user-supplied data such as purchase date,

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 47CV 112Sound Configuration 1 DescriptionCV 112 allows you to congure the generator and clickety-clack soun

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 3Primary CVsCV 4 Baseline Deceleration Rate Description CV 4 contains a value from 0 to 255 that sets the

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 48CV 113Quiet Mode Time-out Period DescriptionWhen CV 113 is set to a non-zero value, sound effects are onl

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 49CV 114Bell Ring Rate DescriptionCV 114 contains a value from 0 to 15 and is used to control the speed at

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 50CV 115Airhorn/Whistle Select DescriptionCV 115 is used to select from the available airhorns and whistle.

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 51CV 116Moving Sound Scalar DescriptionCV 116 is used to set the proportion between the speed step and the

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 52CV 117Rolling Stock Type Select DescriptionCV 117 can be programmed with a value from 0 to 255 to select

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 53CV 118Recovery Speed DescriptionCV 118 adjusts the recovery speed for momentary interruptions in power du

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 54CV 128Master Volume Control DescriptionCV 128 sets the overall volume of all sound channels. VOL 0

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 55CVs 129-143Sound Mixer DescriptionCVs 129-143 set the volume of individual sound channels as follows:

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 56Auto Sound ControlCV 193Bell ON Set Point DescriptionCV 193 contains a value from 0 to 126 that species

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 57CV 194Bell OFF Set Point DescriptionCV 194 contains a value from 0 to 126 that species the throttle spe

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 4Primary CVs CV 7 Manufacturer Version ID (Read-Only) Description CV 7 contains the 8-bit software identi

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 58Auto Sound Control CVsCV 195Grade Crossing Airhorn/Whistle Sensitivity DescriptionCV 195 contains a value

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 59CV 197Analog Mode Automatic Sound Configuration DescriptionCV 197 allows you to set parameters for automat

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 60CV 198DCC Mode Automatic Sound Configuration DescriptionCV 198 allows you to set parameters for automatic

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 61CV 201Flange Squeal Probability DescriptionCV 201 allows you to set the frequency of occurrence for the 

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 62CV 202Generator Probability DescriptionCV 202 allows you to set the frequency of occurrence for the gener

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 63CV 227Bell Select DescriptionCV 227 is used to select the bell sound effect. BS0-BS1: Bell Select

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 64CV 228Intelligent Consisting Function Output Location DescriptionCV 228 sets the function key assignment

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Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 5Primary CVsCV 8 Manufacturer ID DescriptionCV 8 contains the NMRA-issued Manufacturer ID code assigned to

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 6Primary CVsCV 11Packet Time-out Value DescriptionCV 11 contains a value from 0 to 255 that corresponds to

Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference Page 7Primary CVsCV 12Power Source Conversion DescriptionCV 12 denes the type of power source that the decoder