Lionel HO Challenger Owner s Manual

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1 /03 Lionel HO Challenger Owner s Manual

2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel HO Challenger! This locomotive is equipped with QSI Quantum Sound and DCC decoder for analog or digital operation. Featuring authentic Challenger sounds, constant speed control, and directional lighting, the HO Challenger is powered by a five-pole can motor with two flywheels. Locomotive and tender features Die-cast locomotive with metal frame, boiler, tender body, and tender frame Equipped with QSI Quantum Sounds and DCC decoder for analog or digital operation Powerful five-pole motor with two flywheels Constant speed control Constant intensity directional lighting including back-up light Illuminated number boards Slide-open cab windows Prototypical, lighted cab interior including backhead RP-25 contour on all wheels Kadee-compatible couplers Dual speakers Synchronized chuffing, digitized Challenger bell and whistle sounds, air pump and water sounds, squealing brakes, Doppler effect Seuthe smoke unit-ready (5mm, VDC) The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel, TrainMaster, Odyssey, RailSounds, CrewTalk, TowerCom, DynaChuff, StationSounds, Pullmor, ElectroCoupler, Magne-Traction, CAB-1 Remote Controller, PowerMaster, Lionel ZW, ZW, PowerHouse, TMCC, Lionelville, Lockon 2

3 Table of contents Running your locomotive in the analog Running your locomotive with an HO transformer 4-5 Sounding the whistle 6 Activating the bell 6 Creating the Doppler effect 6 Changing directions without turning off the sound 7 Setting your locomotive s inertia or momentum 7 Programming your locomotive in the analog 8-10 Example: Setting V-Start (programming option 8) 11 Example: Setting V-Max (programming option 9) 12 Running your locomotive in the DCC DCC operation 13 Using the DCC controller 14 Headlight and back-up light operation 14 Activating the coupler sounds 15 Sound of Power 15 Setting your locomotive to respond to the throttle 15 Setting your locomotive s cruise control 16 Activating the whistle and bell sounds (F2 and F1) 16 Dynamic brakes (F5) 17 Creating the Doppler effect with DCC (F6) 17 Squealing brakes (F7) 17 Adjusting the automatic steam blower sound (F4) 18 Shutting down your locomotive (F9) 19 Start up (F6) 20 Neutral sounds 20 Programming your locomotive in the DCC DCC programming 21 Changing the system volume electronically (CV 51.0) 21 Enable/disable Doppler shift from whistle signal interrupt (CV 51.2) 21 Changing individual sound volumes (CV 52.X) 22 Reset CV s to factory default values (CV ) 23 Special ID programming (CV ) 23 Standard throttle control, speed control, and regulated throttle control options (V 56.4) 24 Disable/enable verbal announcements (CV 62) 24 CV Inquiry with verbal feedback in Ops mode (CV 64) 25 Special Operation and Troubleshooting Doppler effect 26 Manual volume adjustment 26 High voltage circuit breaker 27 Program track operation 27 Using the reset switch to return your locomotive to factory default values 27 Replacing the front coupler 28 Lubricating your locomotive 29 Seuthe smoke unit capatibility 30 Reasons why your locomotive is silent or will not start 30 License agreement 31 Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 32 3

4 Running your locomotive in the analog Running your locomotive with an HO transformer Note! We recommend using the MRC Control Master 20, MRC Tech 4 Series, or the Bridgewerks Magnum Series transformers. These transformers will best complement your locomotive s operation. If you are using other transformers, you may need to change some CV s to obtain optimal performance. 1. Set the direction switch on the transformer so that your locomotive will move in your desired direction. 2. With track power off, place your locomotive on the track. Connect the wire tether and insert the pin on the underside of the tender into a hole in the locomotive s drawbar. You may choose to use the hole closest to the locomotive to draw the tender closer to the locomotive; however, please note that this requires a larger radius for all track curves. Note! While your locomotive requires curves with a minimum radius of 18, we recommend a minimum radius of 22. Figure 1. Drawbar and tether connections 3. Turn the throttle up slowly until you hear the Quantum system sounds activate. You will hear the air let-off, air pumps, blower hiss, fuel injector, and the dynamo revving as the headlight comes up to its dim setting. 4. Continue to turn up the throttle and move the locomotive out. As you increase or decrease the speed of the locomotive, the chuffing sounds will be synchronized with the motion of the drive wheels. The headlight will illuminate brighter. As you bring the locomotive to a stop by reducing the throttle, you will hear the locomotive s squealing brake sounds. 4

5 Running your locomotive in the analog Running your locomotive with an HO transformer (continued) Note! If you find that you need to turn your throttle up quite high to start your locomotive, you may choose to adjust the operation of your locomotive for use with your particular transformer (see Setting V-Start on pages 11). Reversing the locomotive Follow these steps to operate your locomotive in reverse. 1. Bring the locomotive to a stop and turn the power all the way off. 2. Flip the direction switch on the transformer to the opposite position, then increase the throttle. At this point, the back-up light on the tender illuminates while the headlight on the locomotive switches to dim. Entering neutral Enter neutral by simply turning the throttle down until the locomotive comes to a stop, but do not turn the track power completely off. At this point, the headlight will dim and the locomotive s idle sounds will start. You will initially hear a short air release when the locomotive stops moving and enters neutral, and then a longer air release about three seconds later. The air pump and other background sounds will start. After the pumps start, you can also use the direction switch to blow the whistle or turn on or off the bell. In neutral, the locomotive sits motionless on the track. Because track power is not turned off, the locomotive will continue to make prototypical sounds appropriate to its resting state. The headlight will remain illuminated. If you experience any difficulties as you attempt to enter neutral, you may need to program your locomotive for optimal use with your particular power pack (see Programming your locomotive in the analog on pages 8-10). 5

6 Running your locomotive in the analog Sounding the whistle Use your transformer s direction switch to blow the multi-chime whistle for short or long blasts. While the locomotive is moving, slide the direction switch to the opposite position to turn on the whistle. Return the switch to the initial position to discontinue the whistle sounds. The locomotive will not change directions when you blow the whistle. Note! If you flip the direction switch too slowly from one position to the other, you can loose track power momentarily. Activating the bell Use your transformer s direction switch to activate the bell sounds. You can activate the bell and leave it on while you operate other functions on the locomotive. Turn the bell on by flipping the direction switch back and forth quickly. Flip the switch back and forth again to discontinue the sounds. When you discontinue the bell sounds, it will continue ringing for a few seconds to simulate the slowing of the bell s swinging motion. Note! If you flip the direction switch back and forth too slowly, you will get a short whistle hoot instead of the bell. Creating the Doppler effect You will find that a real locomotive s whistle seems to change pitch as it passes by. Follow these steps to simulate this effect. 1. While the locomotive is moving toward the observer, slide the direction switch to the opposite position to blow the whistle. 2. Wait at least one second while the whistle is blowing. 3. Flip the direction switch back and forth quickly so the whistle does not shut off. You will hear the whistle and other sounds shift in pitch as the locomotive passes by. Note! This will not turn on the bell. 4. Either slide the direction switch back to its initial position to shut off the whistle, or continue with long or short hoots. The locomotive sounds will automatically return to normal after a few seconds. If the bell sounds were activated, they will be discontinued automatically. 6

7 Running your locomotive in the analog Changing directions without turning off the sound Follow these steps to use your transformer s direction switch while the locomotive is in neutral to change the locomotive s direction. 1. Put the locomotive in neutral by bringing the locomotive to a stop. Do not completely turn off the throttle. 2. Slide the direction switch on the transformer to the opposite position after you hear the short air release, but before you hear the longer air release and the pump sounds turn on. During this three-second interval, the whistle will not blow when you flip the direction switch. 3. Turn up the throttle to resume locomotive operations in the opposite direction. Note! If you miss the three-second interval, changing directions will momentarily discontinue the sounds. To change directions, you now have two options. First, you may turn the power all the way off, slide the direction switch, and turn the power back on. Alternately, you may slide the direction switch to the opposite position (the whistle will come on) and then turn up the throttle. When the locomotive starts to move in the opposite direction, the whistle will stop. Setting your locomotive s inertia or momentum With Regulated Throttle Control (RTC), your locomotive is capable of operating as though it has massive inertia. For example, your locomotive will resist changes in speed once it is moving and will resist starting up quickly if it as rest. If your locomotive encounters a grade, it will eventually slow down. Increasing the throttle will slowly accelerate it back to speed. You can set your locomotive to have any of 16 different inertia or momentum levels (see Programming your locomotive in the analog on pages 8-10). Level 0 is the default, which is no inertia. At this setting, your locomotive will accelerate or stop as quick as the internal flywheel will allow. For any inertia from 1-15, your locomotive will take longer to change speed. At Level 1, it will take a few seconds to achieve full speed at max throttle or come to a stop; at Level 15, it will take a few minutes, depending on your transformer and the conditions of your layout. Note! Bringing the throttle down quickly will trigger the braking sounds. Adjust the locomotive s inertia to fine-tune the sounds. If you have selected any of the inertia settings from Level 2 to 15, the locomotive will produce Sound of Power effects while the locomotive is accelerating or decelerating. Once the locomotive has achieved its final speed, it will produce standard chuff sounds appropriate to its throttle setting. 7

8 Running your locomotive in the analog Programming your locomotive in the analog All advanced operations are easily programmed via your standard HO transformer. After entering programming (see Table 1 on page 10), features are selected and operated by using the direction switch. Follow these steps to enter programming using the transformer s direction switch. 1. Apply power and turn up the throttle to hear the sound system come on. 2. Within five seconds of powering up, turn on the bell by flipping the direction switch back and forth quickly three times. Note! If you delay too long after power has been first applied, the opportunity to enter programming will time out. You will need to start again by shutting off and reapplying track power. Once you perform the three bell operations after applying power, the bell will shut off, the lights will flash, and you will hear Enter Programming. After entering programming, you will hear an announcement of the first programming option, System Volume. 3. To access other options, simply slide the direction switch to the opposite position and leave it there. Listen as each option number is announced in order. Refer to Figure 1 on page Slide the switch back when you wish to stop at a particular option. After you stop at an option you will hear the option s name announced. When you are scrolling through and stopping at program options, you are not making any changes. To make changes, you must actually enter the option as discussed in Step 6. Note! If you accidentally go to a higher number programming option other than the one you wanted, simply turn the power off, re-enter programming, and start again. Alternately, you can scroll forward until the counter starts again at the beginning. 5. After the verbal announcement of a program option, you can enter that option by flipping the direction switch back and forth once. Upon entering an option, you will hear the current setting for that option. For unused options, you will hear Reserved. For any volume option, you will hear Volume equals X (where X is its present level setting). After a moment, you will hear the sound playing at its current volume. Note! Entering a programming option does not change the settings for that option; it only provides information about its current value. 8

9 Running your locomotive in the analog Programming your locomotive in the analog (continued) 6. After entering the option, flipping the direction switch back and forth once to program the new settings as described in Table 1 on page 10. To decrease the setting by one level, flip the direction switch back and forth one time quickly. To increase the setting by one level, slide the direction switch to the opposite position, listen for the locomotive s hiss, and then flip the switch back to the other position. Note! Since System Volume is the first option, you can flip the switch back and forth or simply slide it to the opposite position immediately after entering programming to change the volume. 7. Flip the direction switch anytime to the opposite position and leave it there to exit an option. 8. Exit Programming mode at anytime by turning the power off and back on again. 9

10 Running your locomotive in the analog Programming your locomotive in the analog (continued) Program Option Message when Option Option Name Entering Option Description Number 1 System Volume Volume equals X Sets the volume (17 levels), where level 16 (16, Max) is maximum volume and level 0 is off 2 Inertia Inertia equals X Select the starting and stopping (0, No Inertia) momentum and enables Regulated Throttle Control. Level 0 (no inertia), Level 1 (RTC only), Level 2-15 (RTC with increasing inertia from 5 seconds to 200 seconds). 3 Helper (Normal) Helper equals Selects Normal, Lead, Mid or End helper Normal, Lead, in consists. Normal Locomotive has all Mid, or End sounds and lights enabled. Lead locomotive has rear light disabled. Mid Helper has whistle and bell and lights disabled. End Helper has whistle and bell and front light disabled. 4-7 Reserved Reserved 8 V-Start (8.5v) V-Start equals X Sets track voltage that locomotive will leave neutral. (See Example below) 9 V-Max (12v) V-Max equals X Sets track voltage where full power is applied to motor. 10 Reserved Reserved 11 Programming Reset Warning The next time the direction switch about to reset changes positions, the bell rings followed by a hoot to indicate that the locomotive has returned to factory default. 12 About Model number Each time the direction switch changes position, the locomotive will announce additional information about the Quantum model number, software version, and date. 13 Whistle Volume (14) Volume equals X Customizes whistle volume (16 levels). Max is Bell Volume (13) Volume equals X Customizes bell volume (16 levels). Max is Chuff Volume (10) Volume equals X Customizes chuff volume (16 levels). Max is Blower Volume (4) Volume equals X Customizes the blower hiss volume (16 levels). Max is Reserved Reserved X is the current value of the Program Option. Defaults are shown in parenthesis next to the option name. Table 1. Analog programming 10

11 Running your locomotive in the analog Example: Setting V-Start (programming option 8) Setting V-Start will determine the voltage (and throttle position) where your locomotive will start to move out of neutral. 1. Enter Programming mode after powering up your locomotive by turning the bell on, then off, and then on. 2. After the Enter Programming followed by One - System Volume announcement of the first program option, slide the direction switch to the opposite position and leave it there. After you hear the announcement Program Option 2, 3 etc. stop when you hear eight by moving the direction switch back. You will hear V-Start. 3. Flip the direction switch back and forth to enter this option. You will hear V-Start equals X where X is the track voltage value currently set to leave neutral. 4. Flip the direction switch back and forth to activate this option. Hear the message Set throttle to V-Start and after three seconds the voltage will be announced. If you move the throttle, the new track voltage value is announced. 5. Once throttle is set, flip the direction switch back and forth to start the procedure. The bell will ring continually, indicating that the correct value is being calculated. If you chose a very low setting, the bell will ring for a long time. If you do not get a setting within a minute, chose a slightly higher throttle value. At the end of the process, the locomotive will move slightly and stop. The whistle will hoot, signifying the end of the operation and you will hear the message V-Start = X where X is the new setting. Note! The value of V-Start may decrease from the original voltage reading because the power pack may drop voltage during calibration. Note! Sometimes it is difficult to see the locomotive move unless you are watching carefully. 6. To leave Programming mode, turn the throttle off, and then power up for usual locomotive operation. To continue with setting V-Max, slide the direction switch to the opposite position and wait for the next programming option. 11

12 Running your locomotive in the analog Example: Setting V-Max (programming option 9) V-Max is set in the same manner as V-Start, except you will hear Set throttle to V-Max after activating the option. Simply flip the direction switch on the controller to set V-Max. Note! When double-heading your Quantum-equipped locomotives, make sure that both locomotives have similar speed/throttle characteristics by adjusting V-Start and V- Max. This will prevent them from fighting each other. 12

13 Running your locomotive in the DCC DCC operation These steps will allow you to start operating your Challenger immediately using any qualified NMRA command station. Note! Configuration Variables (CV) are explained in greater detail in the National Model Railroading Association (NMRA) publication, DCC Recommended Practics RP This document is available online at Note! We recommend using the MRC Control Master 20, MRC Tech 4 Series, or the Bridgewerks Magnum Series transformers. These transformers will best complement your locomotive s operation. If you are using other transformers, you may need to change some CV s to obtain optimal performance. 1. With track power off, place your locomotive on the track. Connect the tether and insert the pin on the underside of the tender into a hole in the locomotive s drawbar. Use the hole closest to the locomotive to draw the tender closer to the locomotives; however, this requires a larger radius for all track curves. Refer to Figure 1 on page 4. Note! While your locomotive requires curves with a minimum radius of 18, we recommend a minimum radius of Power up the track and select locomotive number 3. You will hear the air let-off, air pumps, blower hiss, and the dynamo revving as the headlight comes up to its dim setting. Note! Your locomotive was factory-programmed with ID# 3. See page 23 to change your locomotive s ID. 3. Set your controller to 126 (preferable) or 28 (acceptable) speed step range. 4. Start your locomotive by turning up the throttle. When you reduce your locomotive s speed to zero, the locomotive will automatically enter neutral, with background sounds appropriate to its resting state. The direction of your locomotive will change when you press the direction button. As you increase or decrease the speed of the locomotive, the chuffing sounds will be synchronized with the motion of the drive wheels and proportional to the locomotive s loading. The headlight will switch to bright. As you bring the locomotive to a stop by reducing the throttle, you will hear the locomotive s squealing brake sounds. 13

14 Running your locomotive in the DCC Using your DCC controller Table 2 on page 14 provides the features that have been pre-assigned to your DCC function buttons. Please note that the functions may be different in the neutral state (locomotive stopped) and the motive states (locomotive moving in forward or reverse). After you have selected your locomotive, simply press any of the function buttons listed below to produce the described effects. Function Button* Forward and Reverse Neutral F0 or FL or Headlight Steam Dynamo with Lights Steam Dynamo with Lights toggle on and off toggle on and off F1 Bell toggle on and off Bell toggle on and off F2 Whistle or whistle with Doppler Effect Whistle (see pages 16-17) F3 Coupler Crash /Coupler Fire Coupler Arm or Coupler Fire F4 Blower Hiss Blower Hiss F5 Dynamic Brake function Dynamic Brake function on or off on or off F6 Doppler Start Up F7 Brake Squeal/Flanges Water Injector F8 Audio Mute toggle on and off Audio Mute toggle on and off F9 Cruise Control on or off Shut Down F10 Short Air Let-off Pop Off F11 Short Air Let-off Boiler Blow Down F12 Short Air Let-off Short Air Let-off * Quantum supports the new NMRA 0-12 function button standard as proposed. The current 0-8 standard is not supported. Table 2. DCC controller functions Headlight and back-up light operation The FL (or F0, or Headlight) button toggles the lighting system on and off. The default for lights is off. When the FL button is pressed, the steam electric generator (dynamo) sounds will start up and the front head light will gradually increase in brightness. The Quantum system uses constant-voltage directional lighting. Refer to Table 3. Forward Neutral from Reverse Neutral from Forward Reverse Headlight Bright Dim Dim Dim Backup Light* Off Off Bright Bright * The back-up light will not come on until the dynamo sounds have completely revved up. Table 3. Headlight and back-up light operation 14

15 Running your locomotive in the DCC Activating the coupler sounds The F3 button on your controller produces prototypical coupler close and release sounds. As your locomotive is about to couple up to a string of cars, press the F3 button to produce the crashing sound of locomotive coupling. Use the F3 button again as the locomotive moves to produce the same sound as the slack is taken up in the cars. As you disconnect cars over uncoupler magnets, use the F3 button in neutral to produce uncoupling sounds. Press the F3 button one time to produce the sound of the lift bar and coupling pin being raised. This operation also arms the uncoupling sound effect. Press the F3 button again while moving or in neutral to produce the sound of the coupler knuckle opening and the brake air-lines parting. Sound of Power If CV 3 and CV 4 are set to non-zero values, your locomotive will produce labored chuff sounds under acceleration and lighter drift chuff under deceleration. Note! The level of labored sounds is proportional to the level of CV 3 and CV 4 and the increase or decrease in track power. Setting your locomotive to respond to the throttle There are three ways your locomotive can respond to your throttle. Note! The default is Speed Control. If you prefer, change the setting in CV Under Standard Throttle Control (STC), the power to the locomotive is controlled directly by the throttle setting. With STC, the speed of the locomotive will change with loading and variations in track voltage. 2. With Speed Control (SC), the locomotive maintains the same speed, regardless of varying load or track voltage conditions. The throttle setting (using 128 speed steps) selects the locomotive s speed in 1 smph (scale miles per hour) increments. For example, if you set the throttle at 35, the model locomotive will go 35 smph on level track or up hill or down hill. If you use 14 or 28 speed steps, you will need to multiply your settings by 9 and 4.5 respectively to compute your scale speed. This is the default setting. 3. Regulated Throttle Control (RTC) combines the benefits of Standard Throttle Control and Speed Control and is the preferred method when multiple heading Quantum-equipped locomotives together. RTC maintains locomotive speed through minor impediments such as misaligned track joints, rough switches, tight curves, etc., but also allows gradual power equalization when locomotives are used in concert. 15

16 Running your locomotive in the DCC Setting your locomotive s cruise control Quantum Cruise Control behaves in much the same way as cruise control on a modern automobile. When Cruise Control is on, the locomotive will continue at its present speed regardless of grades, changes in load, or tight curves. Turning the throttle up or down will not affect the speed of the locomotive, but will cause Sound of Power chuffing labor sounds to change in direct proportion to the throttle s movement from the initial setting (where Cruise Control was turned on). You can increase the laboring motor sounds in Cruise Control as a train climbs a grade or decrease the Sound-of-Power effects as the train moves down the grade. Note! Cruise Control is only available under Regulated Throttle Control or Speed Control. Press F9 and hear two short whistle blasts when Cruise Control is toggled on Press F9 and hear one short whistle blast when Cruise Control is toggled off. Return the throttle to its initial setting to avoid acceleration or deceleration when Cruise Control is toggled off. Note! Cruise Control is automatically turned off when the speed step is reduced to zero or track power is turned off. Activating the whistle and bell sounds (F2 and F1) While some DCC controllers have separate WHISTLE and BELL buttons, the whistle function is usually assigned to F2, and the bell function might be assigned to F3 or F1 on your DCC controller. Note! The F2 button behaves differently than using the WHISTLE button. There is no difference in operation between the bell button and its corresponding Function button. Whistle operation Press and hold the WHISTLE button, and the whistle sound will play as long as the button is pressed. Press the F2 button, and the whistle sound will start. You must press F2 again to discontinue the sounds. Bell operation Press the BELL button, and the bell sounds will start. You must press BELL again to discontinue the sounds. Press the F3 or F1 button, and the bell sounds will start. You must press F3 or F1 again to discontinue the sounds. 16

17 Running your locomotive in the DCC Dynamic brakes (F5) While the prototype locomotive did not have dynamic brakes, dynamic brake sounds have been included for consistency with other Quantum-equipped locomotives. Pressing the F5 button will set the steam exhaust sounds to the lowest setting, allowing the locomotive sounds to work with other locomotives that do have dynamic brake sounds in multiple unit consists. The dynamic brake function automatically turns off when entering or leaving neutral or if the throttle is turned up. Creating the Doppler effect with DCC (F6) With DCC, there are two ways to trigger the Doppler effect. First, you can use the function button dedicated to the Doppler effect. Alternately, you may see Creating the Doppler page 6 to quickly interrupt the whistle signal. To use the DCC controller to create this effect, start the whistle by pressing and releasing the F2 button. Press the F6 (Doppler shift) button to hear the Doppler shift. Turn off the whistle sounds with the F2 button, and the locomotive sounds will return to normal within a few seconds. Squealing brakes (F7) Squealing brakes come on automatically when the speed is reduced from high-speed travel (35 smph) to almost stopping (less than 10 smph). However, pressing the F7 button when the locomotive is moving at any speed will manually activate squealing brake sound and pressing F7 repeatedly will extend brake sounds to imitate tight curves or long stops. The F7 button can be pressed any number of times while the squealing occurs to continue the brake sounds. Note! If you slow the locomotive too quickly, the brake sounds will terminate abruptly when the locomotive enters neutral. 17

18 Running your locomotive in the DCC Adjusting the automatic steam blower sounds (F4) The locomotive allows independent control of the steam blower using the associated function button. Once you adjust this setting, the feature will no longer have automatic operation, and you will control its operation and state with the function button. Refer to Table 4 for the steam blower settings. Automatic Operation DCC controller functions Forward Reverse Neutral Function Operation Button Steam Blower Off after Off after On after F4 Toggles steam 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec blower Table 4. Steam blower sounds operation Using the F4 button, you can change the state of the steam blower in addition to taking control of the feature. For instance, if the steam blower is functioning automatically, pressing the F4 button will toggle the steam blower to off, and it will stay off while you operate the locomotive. Note! Automatic operation will be restored if the power is shut down and reapplied or if the F6 (Start Up) button is pressed two times while the locomotive is in neutral. Refer to the Start-up section on page

19 Running your locomotive in the DCC Shutting down your locomotive (F9) Locomotive Shut Down has three distinct stages, all controlled by the operator. Each stage is entered by pressing the F9 button two times. The F9 button must be pressed two times within two seconds. If power is turned off during any stage of the shutdown sequence, the locomotive will remember the last stage it was at during the shutdown, and will power up in the same stage. If Start Up is initiated during any of the above Shut Down procedures, Shut Down is aborted and the locomotive returns to normal operation. Note! The F9 button may have to be pressed three times the first time you use it due to the command station and locomotive having different initial states for F9. Stage One: Disconnect If you press the F9 button two times while the locomotive is in neutral, the motor drive will be disconnected from the Quantum Sound system. You will hear a long air release after entering the disconnect stage, which represents the pneumatic reverse lever being placed in the neutral position. Once in the disconnect stage, the throttle can be moved up and down without moving the locomotive; instead, you will hear the sound of steam being vented. All function buttons are active in the disconnect stage. Note! To leave disconnect stage, press the F6 (Start Up) button two times. Note! DCC Ops Mode Programming is possible in the first stage only. Stage Two: Stand-by Press the F9 button two times while the locomotive is in the disconnect stage to enter the standby stage. In stand-by stage, the locomotive will not respond to throttle or function buttons, except for the F6 (Start Up) button. You will hear a long air release followed by directional lighting shut down. The motor will remain disconnected, and the air pump sounds will remain on. Stage Three: Final shutdown If you press the F9 button two times while in the stand-by stage, the locomotive will completely shut down. The air pumps will turn off, followed by the sounds of the pop-off operating for about ten seconds. Finally, the blower hiss will slowly decrease to zero volume. While the locomotive is going through the final stage of the of the shutdown process, the locomotive will not respond to throttle or function buttons, except for the F6 (Start Up) button. 19

20 Running your locomotive in the DCC Start up (F6) If your locomotive is in any of the shutdown stages, you can return your locomotive to normal operation by pressing the F6 button two times. Start Up will be different for each stage of shutdown; however, all start up sequences commence with a long air release sound before returning to normal operation. Note! If the throttle is turned up from zero during any of the above Start Up procedures, the Start Up procedure will terminate, and the locomotive will enter normal operation. Start Up from disconnect If you press the F6 button two times while the locomotive is in the disconnect stage, the locomotive will produce a long air let-off sound and enter normal operation. Start Up from stand-by If you press the F6 button two times while the locomotive is in stand-by, the locomotive will produce a long air let-off sound, the Directional Lighting will turn on, and then the locomotive will enter normal operation. Start Up from complete shutdown If you press the F6 button two times while the locomotive is in the final stage of shutdown, the locomotive will produce a long air let-off sound, the generator sounds commence while the headlight comes on gradually and the cab lights turn on. After the pumps and steam blower sounds turn on, the locomotive will enter normal operation. During the Start Up procedure, none of the function buttons are active. Neutral sounds Some function buttons used in forward and reverse will have different effects in neutral. Except for WHISTLE and BELL, if a neutral sound is occurring when you press one of the function buttons, it will start the effect associated with that button and will terminate the effect that was previously playing. The F7 button produces brake squeal for a moving locomotive, but activates boiler water injector in neutral. The F6 button produces the Doppler shift for a moving locomotive, but activates boiler blow down when in neutral. 20

21 Programming your locomotive in the DCC DCC programming Most command stations currently available will program Quantum-equipped locomotives in Service of Ops mode. If your command station will not program in Service Mode, check for an upgrade from the command station manufacturer. Note! Configuration Variables (CV) are explained in greater detail in the National Model Railroading Association (NMRA) publication, DCC Recommended Practics RP This document is available online at Changing the system volume electronically in CV 51.0 You can change the volume either manually as described in the Special Operation and Trouble Shooting section or electronically using QSI CV 51.0 in DCC. Follow these steps to change volume in Service or Ops Mode. 1. Enter 0 in CV 49. In Ops Mode, the value will be spoken out. 2. Enter the system volume in CV 51. The System Volume can be set to any value between 0 (no sound) and 127 (100%). The default Operations Mode Volume is 127. Note! When you change the System Volume, you will immediately notice the change in volume in Ops Mode. Enable/disable Doppler shift from whistle signal interrupt (CV 51.2) Follow these steps to turn off the automatic Doppler shift from a whistle signal interrupt. 1. Set CV 49 to Set CV 51 to 0 to disable whistle-triggered Doppler or get CV 51 to 1 to enable whistle-triggered Doppler. 21

22 Programming your locomotive in the DCC Changing individual sound volumes (CV 52.X) To change the volume of individual sounds listed in the table below: Set CV 49 to the Primary Index for the individual sound from the Table 5 below. Enter Volume level in CV 52 as follows: 0 for No Sound; 1 15 to set the volume from the lowest value at 1, the highest volume at 15. The volume levels are in 2db increments. Primary Index set by CV 49 Sound Default 0 Whistle 14 8 Bell Chuff (steam exhaust) Pump Pump Blower (hiss) 4 21 Long Air Let-off Short Air Let-off Squealing Brakes Dynamo 8 29 Boiler Pop-off Boiler Blow down Water Injector Coupler Sounds 11 Table 5. CV 49 default settings Reset CV s to factory default values (CV ) Note! This does not affect analog settings, except volumes. 1. Write 128 to CV Write 255 to CV Write 113 to CV 56. In Ops mode, you will hear three whistle blasts when reset is completed. 22

23 Programming your locomotive in the DCC Special ID programming (CV ) If you cannot program your ID number in Service Mode and your command station prevents you from changing your ID in Ops Mode using CV 1, CV 17 and CV 18, use the following alternative procedure to program your locomotive ID numbers. Entering short (primary) address in CV in Ops mode 1. Set CV 49 to Set CV 50 to Set CV 56 to your short address. Hear the address spoken back. 4. Change CV 29, bit 5 to 0 (or set CV 29 to 2 which is factory default) to enable your new primary address. Entering your long (extended) address in CV in Ops mode 1. Determine the value of CV 17 and CV 18 for your Challenger extended address from Table 6 below. 2. Set CV 49 to Set CV 50 to Enter CV 17 into CV 56. There will be no verbal response. 5. Set CV 50 to Enter CV 18 into CV 56. Hear the new full address spoken out. 7. Change CV 29, bit 5 to 1 (or set CV 29 to 34) to allow operation with your new extended address. Loco Number CV 17 CV18 CV17 CV18 CV 17 CV18 (Dec) (Dec) (Hex) (Hex) (Binary) (Binary) CF CF CE 7C CE 7E CF CF 8F CF 8C CF CE D CE DD C2 9F C2 A Table 6. CV 17 and CV 18 values 23

24 Programming your locomotive in the DCC Standard throttle control, speed control, and regulated throttle control options (CV 56.4) Set CV 49 to 4. Set CV 56 to: 0 for Standard Throttle Control; 1 for Speed Control and 2 for Regulated Throttle Control. Note! CV 2, CV 5, and speed tables are available for Standard and Regulated Throttle Control, but inactive for Speed Control. RTC has a minimum speed of 1 smph at speed step 1. Disable/enable verbal announcements (CV 62) In Ops mode, Quantum will automatically speak out the value of CV you enter. To disable set CV 62 to 0, to enable set CV 62 to 1. Default is enabled. 24

25 Programming your locomotive in the DCC CV Inquiry with verbal feedback in Ops mode (CV 64) To inquire about the current value of any CV through Verbal Feedback in Ops Mode, enter the CV number in CV 64. Hear the verbal message CV X equals Y, where X is the CV number and Y is the value. Note! If the CV has a Primary Index such as QSI CV nn.mm (where nn is the CV number and m is the Primary Index), mm must be entered in CV 49 before you enter the CV number, nn, in CV 64. So if you want to inquire about the contents of CV 56.4, enter 4 into CV 49 and enter 56 into CV 64. You will hear, CV five six point four equals Y ( Y is the present value). Note! If you enter either 17 or 18 in CV 64, you will hear the full extended ID number. NMRA Configuration Values (CV 29) Each bit in CV 29 controls some basic operational settings for DCC decoders, including Extended Addressing, Speed Table Enable, Power Source Conversion, Lighting Operation, Locomotive Direction, and others. Table 7 provides some of the more common values for CV 29 for the features indicated. Extended Speed Power 28/128 Reversal Decimal Binary Hex Addressing Tables Conversion speed Steps Direction Value Value Value X x2 X X x6 X X x12 X X X x16 X X x22 X X X x26 X X X x32 X X X X x36 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Table 7. CV 29 values 25

26 Special Operation and Troubleshooting Doppler effect With some Command Stations, simultaneously pressing the Whistle and F6 buttons will cause the whistle to shut off instead of causing a Doppler shift effect. If you experience intermittent and independent whistle signal interruption or unexpected Doppler shifts, you may choose to disable the automatic Doppler shift (CV 51.2). Manual volume adjustment Volume can be adjusted manually using the volume control in the tender, or digitally using the programming methods described in the programming sections of this manual. Follow these steps to adjust the volume. 1. Remove the rear tender water fill hatch by pulling it straight up from the tender roof. Refer to Figure Using the included volume control tool, turn the manual volume control clockwise to increase volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. FRONT Volume control tool Volume control knob TENDER REAR Figure 2. Volume control 26

27 Special Operation and Troubleshooting High voltage circuit breaker Your Challenger locomotive is designed to operate on normal HO track voltage supplied by most HO power packs. If track voltage exceeds 21.5 volts peak, the motor drive circuit will automatically shut down and the locomotive will coast to a stop, while the Quantum system alerts you to the problem through a continuous series of whistle blasts. This built in safety feature protects the Quantum system and motor from excessive voltage. To restart your locomotive, reduce the track voltage until the whistle blasts stop and the motor re-engages. Program track operation Your locomotive conforms to NMRA standards for program track operation. However, the Quantum Sound system requires more power to operate than many standard decoders provide, limiting your locomotive s response to the program track power from many command stations. If your program track will not respond properly, all CV s in your Challenger can be programmed in Ops mode. Using the reset switch to return your locomotive to factory default values If you experience abnormal sound and control system operations, simply turn off the power for 15 seconds. If operation does not return to normal, follow these steps to reset your locomotive to original factory settings. The switch is located on the bottom of the tender as shown in Figure Turn off track power. 2. Throw the switch on the underside of the tender to the RST (restore) position. 3. Place the tender on the track and restore power. After a few seconds, the whistle will respond with a series of three hoots. 4. Turn off track power and throw the switch back to the NRM (normal) position. Switch NRM RST Figure 3. Switch location 27

28 Special Operation and Troubleshooting Replacing the front coupler Your locomotive includes two non-operating front couplers. The shorter coupler provides a more prototypical appearance. The longer coupler allows you to double-head your trains. To install a coupler, remove the coupler cover and slide the desired coupler into place. To change coupler, simply squeeze the coupler tabs together, pull out the old one, and slide the new on into place. Refer to Figure 4. Longer coupler (for double heading) Shorter coupler Coupler tabs Coupler cover Figure 4. Coupler replacement 28

29 Special Operation and Troubleshooting Lubricating your locomotive Help your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit ( ), available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate (a small amount will do), and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive wheels, contact rollers, or your track. You ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 5. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating, and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage. Also, lightly lubricate the locomotive side rods, drive rods, linkage, front and rear truck pivot points, and tender wheel bearings after each 25 hours of operation. FRONT Body screws Lubricate on both sides with Lionel oil sparingly Lubricate on both sides with Lionel oil sparingly Body screws REAR Figure 5. Lubrication points 29

30 Special Operation and Troubleshooting Seuthe smoke unit compatibility Your locomotive is compatible with the #10 Seuthe smoke unit (5mm, 10-16VDC), available separately at your model railroad dealer. The connector and wires included with your locomotive are used to connect the smoke unit to the circuit board. Please note that smoke unit installation requires the removal of the four body screws (see Figure 5 on page 29) and soldering operations on the smoke unit itself. We recommend that you have the smoke unit installed by your authorized Lionel Service Center. Reasons why your locomotive is silent or will not start In case your locomotive remains silent after power up and turning the power off for 15 seconds does not return it to normal operation, you will need to check the following points to bring your locomotive back to normal sound operation. Make sure you are using the correct ID number. Make sure the locomotive has not been muted with the F8 button. Check to see if your volume potentiometer or digital sound has been turned all the way down. Bring the locomotive out of Shut Down by performing a Start Up operation. If you cannot start your locomotive in Analog, you may have shut your locomotive down in DCC using the F9 button. Go back to DCC operation and start your locomotive with the F6 button. Once started, you can return to DCC operation. If the above methods do not start your locomotive, use the reset switch to initialize your Challenger to factory default values. 30

31 Special Operation and Troubleshooting License agreement QSIndustries, Inc. Software License Agreement 1. Grant of License: QSIndustries, Inc. grants you, the owner, the right to use the software that is included with your Quantum system only with the Lionel HO Challenger locomotive that you purchased. 2. Copyright: The software is owned by QSIndustries, Inc. and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, neither you nor anyone else may copy the software. Proprietary Rights and Obligations The structure and organization of the Software/Firmware are the valuable properties of QSIndustries, Inc. You will not make or have made, or permit to be made, any copies of the Hardware, Software/Firmware, code, or any portions thereof. You are not to modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, de-compile, disassemble or create derivative works based on the Hardware or Software/Firmware. Trademarks shall be used in accordance with accepted trademark practice, including identification of trademark owner s name. The Quantum Hardware, Software and Firmware is covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 4,914,431; 5,184,048; 5,267,318; 5,394,068; 5,448,142; 5,633,985; 5,832,431; 5,896,017; 5,940,005; and Foreign patent pending. QSIndustries, Inc. retains ownership of the Quantum Hardware design and operating Software/Firmware code. Except as stated above, this agreement does not grant you any rights to intellectual property rights to the Quantum Software, Firmware or Hardware. The use of any trademarks as herein authorized does not give you any rights of ownership in that trademark T. L. Massey for QSIndustries, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previous published material. The contents and the product it describes are subject to change without notice. Lionel is a trademark of Lionel, LLC. QSI and Soundof-Power are registered trademarks of QSIndustries, Inc. Quantum is a trademark of QSIndustries, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. QSI makes no representations or warranties with respect to this publication. In no event shall QSIndustries, Inc., be liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising out of or related to the use of this publication. 7/03 QSIndustries, Inc. Beaverton, OR 31

32 Limited Warranty/Lionel Service This Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to the original consumer-purchaser, for one year against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through an authorized Lionel merchant. This warranty does NOT cover normal wear and tear, light bulbs, defects appearing in the course of commercial use, or damage resulting from abuse or misuse of the product by the purchaser. Transfer of this product by the original consumer-purchaser to another person voids this warranty. Modification of this product voids this warranty. Any warranted product which is defective in original materials or workmanship and is delivered by the original consumer-purchaser to Lionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. Service Center, together with proof of original purchase will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a replacement is not available, a refund of the original purchase price will be granted. Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent freight or postage prepaid, as transportation and shipping charges are not covered by the warranty. In no event shall Lionel L.L.C. be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Instructions for Obtaining Service If service for this Lionel L.L.C. product is required, bring the item, along with your dated sales receipt and completed warranty information to the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Center. Your nearest Lionel Service Center can be found by calling Lionel, or by accessing our Website at If you prefer to send your product back to Lionel L.L.C. for repair in Michigan, you must first call or FAX , or write to Customer Service, P.O. Box 748, New Baltimore, MI , stating what the item is, when it was purchased and what seems to be the problem. You will be sent a return authorization letter and label to ensure your merchandise will be properly handled upon receipt. Once you have received your return authorization and label, make sure that the item is packed to prevent damage during shipping and handling. We suggest that you use the product s original packaging. This shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured. Please make sure you have followed all of the above instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service. You may choose to have your product repaired by one of our Authorized Lionel Service Centers after its warranty has expired. A reasonable service fee will be charged. Warranty Information Please complete the information below and keep it, along with your dated sales receipt. You must present this and your dated sales receipt when requesting warranty service. Name Address Place of Purchase Date of Purchase Product Number Product Description 2003 LIONEL L.L.C., CHESTERFIELD, MI UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PRINTED IN KOREA