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TCS 1252 WOWSound DCC Sound Decoder - WOW-Plug & Play w/ KA-4 Keep Alive -Electric - HO Drop-in Board for Bachmann ACS-64
- UPC:
- 879508007909
- MPN:
- 1252
- Condition:
- New
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Description
TCS 1252 WOWSound DCC Sound Decoder - WOW-Plug & Play w/ KA-4 Keep Alive -Electric - HO Drop-in Board for Bachmann ACS-64
This product is specifically designed to be installed into Bachmann's AMTRAK® CITY SPRINTER Trainset.
- ACS-64 recordings were done in cooperation with Amtrak® and Septa®
- Features TCS-exclusive feature "WHOOSH" - Sounds recorded from high-speed train runbys in the Northeast Corridor.
- Authentic sounds recorded at Septa Wayne Junction, Septa Frasier Yard, Amtrak® Ivy City Terminal, Washington DC, and Septa Passenger Lines.
- Industry best sound. CD-Quality Sound with 16 Bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate.
- Separate motor whine and gearbox noise increase prototypically with speed.
- Industry-leading Back EMF with superior slow-speed performance and glass-smooth "cruise control" even under load!
- Built-in KA4 KeepAlive®
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.
- Proto Notch™: A WOWSound original feature which uses TCS’ exclusive auto-adjusting BEMF technology to automatically choose the active notch sound. Prototype Mode also offers dynamic sound volumes which accurately model the real-life equivalent. Also includes pre-programmed acceleration and deceleration values.
Specs
- Interface Type: Direct Plug (15-pin JST for Bachmann ACS-64)
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 2.24" x 1.09" x 0.44" or 56.96mm x 27.69mm x 11.33mm
- Scale: HO Scale
- Continuous/Peak: 1.3/2.0 Amp
- Total Functions: 8
- Function Rating: 100 mA
- 12V Outputs: 8
Speaker Selection
- This decoder is optimized for the speaker included in your ACS-64 locomotive.
Decoder Specifications:
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Size: 1.28" x .69" x .22" (32.5mm x 17.5mm x 5.6mm)
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Connection: Integral 21-MTC connector
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Motor Rating: 1.0 Amp Continuous, 2.0 Amp Peak
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Functions: (6) 100mA outputs (400mA Total)
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BEMF: Yes
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Protocol: NMRA DCC Compliant
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Additional Features:
Additional Resources
MANUFACTURERS WEBSITE: |
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SOUND CONFIGURATION & SOUND FILE RESOURCES: |
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FIRMWARE & SOFTWARE RESOURCES: |
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PRODUCT MANUALS & TECHNICAL DOCUMENT RESOURCES: |
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MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY & REPAIRS: |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - DCC TIPS: |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (1): |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (2): |
Additional Information
PRODUCT CLASS : |
HO Scale - Board Replacement |
DECODER TYPE: |
Motor + Sound + Function + Adapter Board + Keep Alive Device |
DECODER INTERFACE (PRIMARY): |
NA |
DECODER INTERFACE (SECONDARY): |
Proprietary* |
SIZE-INCH (L x W x H): |
2.24 x 1.09 x 0.45 in |
SIZE-METRIC (L x W x H): |
57 x 27.7 x 11.4 mm |
MOTOR CURRENT (CONTINUOUS): |
1.3A |
MOTOR CURRENT (PEAK): |
2A |
FUNCTION CURRENT (MAX): |
100mA each |
NORMAL OUTPUT FUNCTIONS: |
8 |
LOGIC-LEVEL FUNCTIONS: |
0 |
SERVO OUTPUT FUNCTIONS: |
0 |
FUNCTION INPUTS: |
0 |
KEEP-ALIVE INTERFACE: |
Integrated on Adapter Board |
KA INPUT VOLTAGE (MAX): |
16V |
KA TOTAL CAPACITANCE: |
1.28F |
SPEAKER INTERFACE: |
Hardwire - Solder Pad |
SOUND CHANNELS: |
7 |
SOUND PROCESSOR: |
16-bit |
SAMPLE RATE: |
44.1 kHz |
SOUND MEMORY: |
Preloaded |
AMP POWER (MAX): |
2W |
AMP IMPEDANCE: |
8 Ohms |
CV PROGRAMMING: |
Service Mode + P.O.M. |
FIRMWARE UPDATE: |
Yes - Factory Only |
SOUND FILE UPDATE: |
Optional CV Configurations by Model |
PROTOCOL: |
NMRA DCC |
BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION: |
RailCom |
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: |
NA |
NOTES (1): |
* - NMRA 15-pin JST for Bachmann ACS-64 |
NOTES (2): |
NA |