I thought that some of you may want to know a little more about my progress with the Tsunami instead of, "it sounds great".
System Controller: Digitrax Super Chief, Throttle: DT400, Track Voltage: 14.5
A few glitches hit me while trying to program the new Tsunami.
1. The decoder would not take any service mode programming...only Ops mode.
The solution to this was to purchase and install a programming track booster. I purchased one from Tony's at $49.00. The installation of this booster now allows me to program in the service mode without any problems.
2. The decoder would not recognize extended addressing using a Digitrax DT400 throttle.
The solution is to program using CV17 and 18. Beware! You must follow the sequence below exactly to make this work.
First convert your address number by using this calculator at:
http://ruppweb.dyndns.org/xray/comp/decoder.htm Use only the calculator and not the CV instructions on that site.
In OPS mode Programming
Set CV29 to 2 (default)
Set CV17 to the quotient value from calculator
Set CV18 as the remainder value from calculator
Set CV29 to 34 (this value will depend on if you use the speed tables (50) and etc.)
A big difference in this sequence vs. others is when you set CV29 to its final value. Make sure it is done last just as your DT400 would do it.
3. Both my Bachman's had an oscillating/jerkiness that was very apparent at the lower speed settings.
The solution was to use the advanced motor CV's Kp and Ki. By following the 'Steam Users Guide' instructions and experimenting with these, I was able to have a smooth start all the way through to maximum speed.
System Controller: Digitrax Super Chief, Throttle: DT400, Track Voltage: 14.5
A few glitches hit me while trying to program the new Tsunami.
1. The decoder would not take any service mode programming...only Ops mode.
The solution to this was to purchase and install a programming track booster. I purchased one from Tony's at $49.00. The installation of this booster now allows me to program in the service mode without any problems.
2. The decoder would not recognize extended addressing using a Digitrax DT400 throttle.
The solution is to program using CV17 and 18. Beware! You must follow the sequence below exactly to make this work.
First convert your address number by using this calculator at:
http://ruppweb.dyndns.org/xray/comp/decoder.htm Use only the calculator and not the CV instructions on that site.
In OPS mode Programming
Set CV29 to 2 (default)
Set CV17 to the quotient value from calculator
Set CV18 as the remainder value from calculator
Set CV29 to 34 (this value will depend on if you use the speed tables (50) and etc.)
A big difference in this sequence vs. others is when you set CV29 to its final value. Make sure it is done last just as your DT400 would do it.
3. Both my Bachman's had an oscillating/jerkiness that was very apparent at the lower speed settings.
The solution was to use the advanced motor CV's Kp and Ki. By following the 'Steam Users Guide' instructions and experimenting with these, I was able to have a smooth start all the way through to maximum speed.
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