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Description The WOW501 is a universal, 5 Amp sound decoder for large-scale locomotives. The WOW501 includes Keep Alive® on-board for stutter-free operation. Function 5 and 6 may be programmed to control a smoke unit with a coil and fan. By programming CV58 with a value of 9, the smoke unit will react to the chuff timing. Interface Type: Hard-Wire Dimensions (L x W x H): 3.004" x 1.413" x 0.551" or 76.3mm x 35.9mm x 14mm Scale: O Scale G Scale S Scale Continuous/Peak: 5/10 Amp Total Functions: 8 Function Rating: 1A 12V Outputs: 8 The WOW501 is a universal, 5 Amp sound decoder for large-scale locomotives. The WOW501 includes Keep Alive® on-board for stutter-free operation. Function 5 and 6 may be programmed to control a smoke unit with a coil and fan. By programming CV58 with a value of 9, the smoke unit will react to the chuff timing. For a complete list of available sounds, check out the "Sounds List" under the "Documents" tab. CD-Quality Sound: TCS' world-renowned CD-quality sound. 16 Bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate. Keep-Alive®: Included on-board for smooth, stutter-free operation. Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load. Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for "buzz" free motor performance. DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC. Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves. Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs. Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder. Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects! Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED's or incandescent bulbs. Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated. Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation. CAM: Use a positive voltage trigger to synchronize your chuff rate to your drivers' rotation. Audio Assist®: TCS exclusive auditory feedback programming system. Program your decoder without the need to memorize CV's! User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits. Throttle Modes: Choose from multiple throttle modes to meet your operating needs. True Scale Sound: A unique WOWSound feature which uses TCS’ exclusive auto-adjusting BEMF technology to automatically change the intensity of the chuff. Prototype Mode also offers dynamic sound volumes which accurately model the real-life equivalent. Also includes pre-programmed acceleration and deceleration values.
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