Phoenix BigSound PB17, Handbook

Page 1: ...PB17 Handbook Phoenix Sound Systems Inc 3514 West Liberty Road Ann Arbor MI 48103 www phoenixsound com phone 1 800 651 2444 fax 1 734 662 0809 e mail phoenixsound phoenixsound com 2018 Phoenix Sound Systems Inc ...

Page 2: ...a PC 10 Configuration Overview 10 Configuration Notes 10 Option Selection Example Steam Speed from Voltage 11 Option Selection Example Manual Signaling 11 Start Voltage Adjustment 12 Rate Adjustment 12 DCC 13 DCC Checkout 13 DCC Function Defaults 13 Control Variables DCC CV 14 Installation Guidelines 15 Troubleshooting 16 Technical Specifications 17 Access Jack Diagram 17 Appendix A Wiring Diagram...

Page 3: ...and ROM library files to version filename r11 rom or newer to load and save PB17compatible files We know you re eager to do some listening so continue through the initial checkout The Phoenix BigSound PB17 board comes with high input voltage tolerances to keep pace with larger trains and bigger power supplies The board is protected against incorrect wiring and over voltage gremlins However if you ...

Page 4: ...inal block IF YOU APPLY POWER TO THE SPEAKER TERMINALS THE AMPLIFIER WILL BE DAMAGED AND OTHER COMPONENTS MAY BE EFFECTED AS WELL THIS IS A BAD THING TO ALLOW TO HAPPEN THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY A second change is the removal of the second trigger ground since the screw terminals are more capable of multiple wire connections Please be aware that this will shift your trigger connections ov...

Page 5: ...gger Input 4 6 Audio Line Level Out 9 Trigger Input 5 7 Speaker 8 Speaker Connector Pin Purpose Color Termination P3 1 Battery Black Battery P3 2 Battery Red Battery P4 1 Ground Black 2 5mm Jack P4 2 Expansion White P4 3 Computer Signal Yellow 2 5mm Jack P4 4 5V Red 2 5mm Jack P4 5 11 FACTORY USE P4 10 Ground P4 11 Audio Line Level Out January 2018 5 P1 P3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 11 10 9 10 11 P2...

Page 6: ...will not be able to adjust the starting voltage until the battery is charged Maximum battery charging occurs above 6 Volts 30 minutes will bring the battery up enough for normal operation With a charged battery the sound system should play the idle sounds for approximately 30 seconds after turning off the power supply and then shut down Diesels will rev up and down as you adjust the supply voltage...

Page 7: ...ing reed switches and track magnets or other triggers such as non DCC remote control receiver outputs or Hall Effect devices to trigger sounds you may wish to test them out before final installation For reed switches hook one lead to ground and the other to the desired trigger sweep a magnet by the switch to trigger If you are using RC outputs connect them as per the appropriate wiring diagram and...

Page 8: ...n reverse will not replay until you go forward and back up again Brake Screech Plays just before stopping Diesel Systems Air Pop Plays periodically during idle Also plays while moving in SFX Brake Release Plays as the engine starts moving Compressor Plays periodically during idle Steam Systems Blow Down A longer and heavier steam release that clears out the ashes clinkers Steam Release Plays after...

Page 9: ...approaches and a second triggering will cause the pitch to shift back to normal Working Drifting An effect that makes the locomotive sound like it is struggling with a heavy train or coasting into a station Diesel Only Dynamic Brake A triggered only sound It is almost a tone which results from using diesel drive motors as generators Rev Up Down Causes the prime mover sound to go to the next previo...

Page 10: ... interface insert a shorting plug into the access jack before powering up the system This will connect the computer data line yellow to ground black Any 2 5mm MONO plug will function as a shorting plug Pick the configuration options you want by connecting the appropriate terminals 10 13 to terminal 14 ground When power is applied the PB17will sense the short in the access jack and will adjust conf...

Page 11: ...The normal setup is for programmed signaling This automatically gives you the start and stop toots and a crossing whistle at a high speed If you want to do your own signaling because you have a remote control horn button you need to switch the horn whistle to manual mode In this mode the whistle blows as long as the button is held down This is how you would configure for manual signals 1 Connect t...

Page 12: ...Up increases the start voltage while volume down decreases 7 Test your locomotive with the new settings before shutting it down You will be in configuration mode and be able to adjust the starting voltage until the system is shut down 8 When you are satisfied with the settings let the system run for at least 20 seconds before powering down The system will not save the changes until they have been ...

Page 13: ...uttons the default function assignments are listed in the chart below DCC Function Defaults Address 3 Function Diesel Steam F1 Bell Bell F2 Manual Horn Manual Whistle F3 Coupler Clank Coupler Clank F4 Crossing Horn Crossing Whistle F5 Detector Coal Loading F6 Rev Up Water Fill F7 Volume Up Volume Up F8 Volume Down Volume Down F9 Rev Down Blow Down F10 Station Announcement Station Announcement F11 ...

Page 14: ... ON THE MAIN IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ADDRESS CHANGE COMMANDS CV Description Default Value 1 Short Address 3 17 Long Address 0 18 Long Address 3 49 0 Speed from Triggers 0 speed from DCC 0 Steam 1 50 The DCC Value where motion starts 2 51 The DCC Rate Speed vs Throttle 100 52 Seconds to simulate DCC if DCC signal is lost 0 Forever 0 53 Seconds in idle before shutdown 0 Never shutdown 0 January 2018 ...

Page 15: ...r sounds and effects keep the reed switches away from the speaker magnet and the strong motor magnets Reed switches should ride about above rail head and be spaced on either side of center Reed switches may be mounted with adhesive double sided tape or any other non magnetic method Speed Sensor You may need to experiment to get reliable triggering from a rotating axle with magnets on it After moun...

Page 16: ...ll power at Terminals 1 2 Erratic Chuffing The axle magnets may not be mounted symmetrically Also if the reed switch is not mounted to the truck the distance to the magnet might change during curves The wires coming from the reed switch might be broken or loose Engines with built in contacts Bachmann Spectrum may require cleaning or oiling of the contacts Contact Problems are the normal cause for ...

Page 17: ... typical is less than 100mA medium volume Amplifier 3 Watts maximum Speaker Load 4 Ohms or greater two 8 Ohm speakers in parallel is fine Access Jack Diagram THE PLUG IS A STANDARD 2 5MM STEREO TRS PLUG THE SUPPLIED JACK IS FULLY INSULATED FROM THE MOUNTING HOLE OTHER 2 5MM JACKS MAY BE SUBSTITUTED BUT MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO GROUND PATH BETWEEN THE COMMON TO ANY OF THE POWER INPUTS TERMINAL 1 ...

Page 18: ...Appendix A Wiring Diagrams Common Symbol Key January 2018 18 Diode Computer Access Jack Volume Switch Reed Switch Loudspeaker ...

Page 19: ...Basic DC January 2018 19 3 6V Battery Track Bell Trigger Speed Trigger Whistle Trigger ...

Page 20: ...Basic DCC January 2018 20 Track Speed Trigger ...

Page 21: ...CVP Airwire 900 G3 January 2018 21 Speed Trigger Main Battery M ...

Page 22: ...K AND BATTERY POWERED LOCOMOTIVES EQUIPT WITH THE PLUG AND PLAY SOCKET CAN BE FOUND IN THE PHOENIX SOUND ONLINE KNOWLEDGEBASE AT HTTP KB PHOENIXSOUND COM January 2018 22 Left Rail Right Rail Speed Trigger Omit for speed by voltage 3 6V Battery Bell Horn Whistle Note Do NOT connect Revolution COM ground to the sound board ...

Page 23: ...Locolinc January 2018 23 Power In Track or Battery Bell Horn Whistle Speed Trigger 3 6V Battery or Main Battery ...

Page 24: ...G Scale Graphics RailBoss 4 January 2018 24 Main Battery Bell Horn Whistle Speed Trigger ...

Page 25: ...gger 12V Batt 12V Batt Motor Controller 1N4001 or equivalent 1 uF 50V Auxiliary Amplifier Note 1 OPTIONAL 0 1 uF cap will start the board when battery is turned on Note 2 If not hooking to an electric motor move the battery wires to Terminals 1 2 omit diodes and cap ...

Page 26: ...st how often a sound plays Change shutdown time Change and modify chuff rhythm compression and tone Configure and fine tune for various control systems such as AC DC DCC MTS Locolinc Train Engineer RCS Reeds and Air Wire 900 plus many other features you will discover as you familiarize yourself with the system All adjustments upgrades and sound loading can be made through the Access Jack You will ...

Page 27: ...the like A service fee may be assessed if it is determined that the failure was not due to any Phoenix supplied components Phoenix Sound Systems Inc cannot be liable for damage to the system during shipping to our facilities due to mishandling inadequate packaging or similar circumstances beyond our control Please be sure to package the BigSound in a secure static safe manner Please read the handb...