Use a
Slow
or
Quick
operation of the direction switch to enter this option. You will hear “V-Start equals X” where “X” is the track
voltage value currently set to leave Neutral.
Use a
Slow
or
Quick
operation of the direction switch 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.
Once throttle is set, use a
Slow
or
Quick
operation of the direction switch to start the procedure. The bell will ring continually,
indicating the correct value is being calculated. If you chose a very low setting, be patient. If you do not get a setting within a minute,
chose a slightly higher throttle value.
At the end of the process
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, the locomotive will move slightly and stop. The Horn 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.
To leave Programming, turn the throttle off, and then power up for normal locomotive operation.
Or continue to V-Max by moving the direction switch and waiting for the next Programming Option to be announced.
Example 3: Setting V-Max (Program Option # 9)
V-Max is set in the same manner as V-Start except after entering this Program Option, you will hear “Set throttle to V-Max” which is the throttle
position where you want the full track voltage to be applied to the motor (usually about 80% of full throttle)
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. Then do a
Quick
or
Slow
operation
to start the V-Max setting procedure. Like V-Start, the bell will ring continually until the voltage is set followed by a Horn hoot to indicate the
procedure is finished. Setting V-Max is much quicker than V-Start.
Note:
During the V-Max setting, the locomotive will not move as it does under V-Start.
Note:
When double heading your Quantum equipped locomotives
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, make sure that both locomotives have similar speed/throttle characteristics by
adjusting V-Start and V-Max to prevent them from fighting each other.
For more information, download the
Quantum Analog Reference Manual (Version 3) from http://www.qsindustries.com.
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Later Quantum equipped locomotives use an improved method to set V-Start.
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V-Max should not be set too low when using RTC. For most MRC™ power packs, the best choice for V-Max is about 1.5 volts below the highest throttle setting as determined
by the Quantum built-in Voltmeter.
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Do not double-head Quantum equipped locomotives with standard locomotives and then operate the Horn or Bell while locomotives are moving. The standard locomotive will
reverse direction and fight with the Quantum equipped locomotive.
Gas Turbine Locomotive Q1R Operation Manual Version 3.0
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