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WOW501-Steam

WOW501-Steam

SKU: 1600
$239.95Price

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.

 

  • Chuffinity By combining a massive library of chuff sounds with a state of the art algorithm, Chuffinity produces a beautiful chorus of chuff sounds without ever producing a looping or predictable pattern. Beautiful, clear, and complex chuffs that never repeat will take you trackside to the days of steam glory!
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