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Premier U50C Diesel Engine Operating Instructions
Additional Features Accessible with the DCS
Remote Control System:
While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 2.0 engine yields
wonderfully realistic sound and several train control features, command mode
operation allows the user to access a world of command functions never
before accessible to O Gauge railroaders. With the addition of the DCS
Remote Control System (including a DCS remote handheld and Track
Interface Unit) users gain many advanced features, including:
• DCS Proto-Speed Control - Establishes desired locomotive speed in scale
miles per hour increments via a thumbwheel control and allows operator to set
maximum speed and acceleration/deceleration rates
• ProtoSmoke
®
Variable Output Control - Controls how much smoke each
engine outputs and matches smoke to locomotive speed
• Locomotive Lighting Control - Controls locomotive headlights, marker and
interior lights, beacon lights, ditch lights, and MARS lights
• Emergency Stop-Single button push stops all Proto-Sound 2.0 trains but
does not turn off the power
• One Touch Global Mute/UnMute-Single button mutes or unmutes all
DCS-controlled locomotives’ user-defined actions, including sound, lights,
and smoke
• Proto-Dispatch Operation-Public Address-like feature allows users to speak
through locomotive speaker during operation
• Proto-Cast-Allows users to play audio recordings through locomotive
speaker during operation
• Proto-Doppler Sound Effects Set Up-Users can configure locomotive for
Doppler Operation, including setting distance points for Doppler start, repeat,
and stop modes
• Independent Volume Control of Engine Sounds, Bell, Horn & Whistle for
each Locomotive
• Control up to 50 different DCS-Equipped Locomotives at one time with
multiple TIUs• Proto-Effects™ Set Up-User can select individual
