Phoenix BigSound PB17, Handbook

Table of Contents

Introduction.......................................................................................................................3
Getting Acquainted............................................................................................................4

Changes in the PB17...................................................................................................4
The Sound Board Connectors......................................................................................5

Initial Checkout.................................................................................................................6

The Basic Bench Test..................................................................................................6

Trigger Checkout...............................................................................................................7

Reed Switch Speed Checkout......................................................................................7
Other Trigger Checkout...............................................................................................7
Default Trigger Assignments.......................................................................................7

Standard Sounds and Effects.............................................................................................8

All Systems.................................................................................................................8
Diesel Systems............................................................................................................8
Steam Systems............................................................................................................8

Triggered Sounds and Effects............................................................................................9

All Systems.................................................................................................................9
Diesel Only.................................................................................................................9
Steam Only..................................................................................................................9

Adjusting Settings Without 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 Diagrams........................................................................................18

Common Symbol Key...............................................................................................18
Basic DC...................................................................................................................19
Basic DCC.................................................................................................................20
CVP Airwire 900 G3.................................................................................................21
Aristocraft/Crest Revolution......................................................................................22
Locolinc®.................................................................................................................23
G Scale Graphics RailBoss 4.....................................................................................24
Basic Ride On...........................................................................................................25

Appendix B: The Computer Interface..............................................................................26
Warranty..........................................................................................................................27

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