MTHTrains HO GP38-2 Kurzanleitung
M.T.H. HO GP38-2
Diesel Engine
Congratulations! You've just purchased the most
feature-rich and technically advanced HO diesel
locomotive ever produced! This highly detailed
model includes a broader range of features than
you’ll find on any other HO scale diesel, including
smooth performance from a three-scale-mile-per-
hour crawl to full throttle; “cr uise control” for
steady speeds regardless of curves, switches and
grades; built-in decoders for DCC and the M.T.H.
Digital Command System (DCS); and a full range
of prototypical sounds. If you’re looking for
motive power that’s accurately detailed, smooth
running, and a great deal of fun to operate, it
doesn’t get any better than this.
Operates on 18” radius curves with Code 70,
Code 83 or Code 100 rails.
PLEASE READ THE MANUAL
BEFORE USE AND SAVE
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Engineer's Guide
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Passenger/Freight
Announcements
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©2015, M.T.H. Electric Trains®, Columbia, MD 21046
CAUTION: ELECTRICALL Y OPERATED PR ODUCT :
WARNING: When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be obser ved, including the
following:
Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.
- M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and
other electronic equipment periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons, such as damage to the primary cord, plug blades, housing, output jacks or other
parts. In the event such conditions exist, the train set should not be used until properly repaired.
- Do not operate your layout unattended. Obstr ucted accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting
in damage to your layout.
- This train set is intended for indoor use. Do not use if water is present. Serious injury or fatality may
result.
- Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.
Recommended f or Ages 14 and up. Not recommended f or children under 14 years of age
without adult super vision. As with all electric products, pr ecautions should be obser ved
during handling and use to pr event electric shock.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNPACKING YOUR ENGINE ............................................................4
Removing and Unwrapping Your Engine....................................................4
What Else is in the Box?..................................................................................4
PRODUCT O VERVIEW .......................................................................5
Getting to Know Your Engine.......................................................................5
SET-UP...................................................................................................7
Installing Couplers............................................................................................7
Snow Plow Installation....................................................................................7
Lubrication........................................................................................................7
MODES OF OPERATION ...................................................................8
FEATURES AND OPERATION .........................................................9
Analog DC (standard DC power pack).........................................................9
DCS Digital Command System......................................................................11
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F-Function Table .............................................................................................18
Factory Reset 55-55-55....................................................................................21
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SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................31
CARE AND MAINTENANCE.............................................................32
Troubleshooting Guide....................................................................................32
HO W TO ORDER P ARTS .................................................................... 37
SERVICE & WARRANTY INFORMATION .....................................38
DCC DIGITAL COMMAND CONTROL ............................................
Advanced DCC Operation.............................................................................
Configuration Variables...................................................................................
Advanced Consisting.......................................................................................26
Programming Track..........................................................................................
Limited One-Year Warranty............................................................................38
Rev: _80dl13913i_HO GP38-2 PS3 4/14/15
QUICK START GUIDE
Of course, you should read your manual over before running your engine.
But if you just can’t wait, choose which control method that you use from
the list below. Follow the steps outlined in your section, run your engine
and enjoy! Now, after a few minutes, shut down the engine and read
through your engineer’s guide.
I USE A REGULAR DC SUPPLY…
Step 1: Unpack your Engine. (refer to unpacking instruction on pg 4)…
Step 2: Set the engine on the track
Step 3: Apply 6-8VDC voltage until she starts up and then increase to
pull out.
I'M A DCC OPERATOR….
Step 1: Unpack your Engine. (refer to unpacking instructions on pg 4)…
Step 2: Set the engine on the track …
Step 3: Power up your DCC system…
Step 4: Select engine address 3 and press “F3” to start her up…
Step 5: Turn the throttle and head on down the pike…
I RUN DCS….
Step 1: Unpack your Engine. (refer to unpacking instructions on pg 4)…
Step 2: Set the engine on the track …
Step 3: Power up your DCS system…
Step 4: Add the engine to your system and start her up…
Step 5: Turn the throttle and move out….
CAUTION: M.T.H. HO engines DO NO T OPERATE ON AC
VOL TAGE. Applying AC power to your locomotive could cause
permanent damage and will void your warranty.
Please note, when making setting changes in DCS or DCC, such as
address, please wait a minimum of 5 seconds after removing power to
insure the settings are stored in the engines memory. Reapplying power in
less than 5 seconds may result in losing the setting changes.
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UNPACKING YOUR ENGINE
Remo ving and Unwrapping Your Engine
Carefully remove and unwrap the model on a soft surface. By nature,
models with high levels of detail have some small fragile parts.
Carefully remove any foam packing pieces that may be surrounding the
model.
What Else is in the Bo x?
The f ollowing items are pack ed with your engine.
Engineer’ s Guide
Snow Plow
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PRODUCT O VERVIEW
Getting to Kno w Your M.T.H. HO Locomoti ve
Key Features
Your new HO Diesel Engine is equipped with the exclusive M.T.H.
Proto-Sound® 3.0 digital sound and control system. In plain English, this
means your locomotive contains state-of-the-art electronics providing
realistic digital sounds, precisely controlled speed in increments of 1 scale
mile per hour, and much, much, more.
Compatibility
The Proto-Sound 3.0 system is universally compatible with track power
and/or signal combinations including analog DC (regular DC power
pack), DCC (NMRA Digital Command Control), or DCS (MTH Digital
Command System). Simply set your Engine on the rails, apply any one of
these power/signal sources, and move out! The Proto-Sound 3.0 system
automatically senses the track environment and adapts accordingly. No
hidden jumpers, switches, magic wands, or programming required! A vast
array of realistic operation is automatic when the Engine is run on analog
DC. You can expand access to features in a DCC environment.
Experience the most your new locomotive has to offer in the simple to
use yet powerful world of DCS. To be clear , DCS is NO T a
proprietar y version of DCC, as some other man ufacturers of fer.
DCS is a compr ehensi ve layout contr ol system designed with one
primary goal: mak e model trains do amazing ly realistic things using
a simple and intuiti ve contr oller. We put the complexity on the
inside, and the fun in y our hands!
Digital Sound
Your Proto-Sound 3.0 (PS3) equipped engine contains over 100 individual
recordings. These recordings are played back dynamically at appropriate
times to create a symphony of realism for your ears. Hear the diesel roar
automatically intensify or lighten when speeding up or slowing down,
listen to the sounds of brakes squeaking and squealing as you come to a
stop, or enjoy the random conversations of railmen working as your
model sits at idle. It's all there and it's incredible.
Your HO diesel includes built-in realistic horn sound effects, including
forward (two blasts) and reverse (three blasts) signaling and crossing signal
sounds, all available with one-touch control from a DCS controller or
through any DCC controller capable of accessing up to F28.
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Digital Control
In standard analog DC mode, your model still operates under digital
control.
The PS 3 advance speed control system converts track voltage into digital
speed commands. Your model will run smoothly and consistently at any
speed regardless of load, hills, or curves. If you are a DCC user, you'll
quickly learn to appreciate the precision of our speed control and linear
speed curve. DCS users will enjoy
the added benefits of controlling speeds in increments of 1 scale mile per
hour displayed on DCS controllers or easily changing acceleration and
deceleration rates independently without any discussion of bits or bytes.
To be clear , DCS is NO T DCC.
Lights
As you read on, you’ll notice there are no instructions for replacing light
bulbs in your diesel. That's because there aren’t any. We use specially
designed and controlled LEDs to create realistic lighting effects that occur
automatically.
Again, NO PROGRAMMING! Just come to a stop and watch as the
headlight dims automatically in accordance with rule 17. Of course, as
you pull away,
the headlight returns to it’s fully bright, yet warm, glow.
More…
In analog DC operation, just flip the track polarity or direction switch at
any speed and watch your Engine gradually come to stop, turn on the
appropriate directional lighting, and smoothly accelerate back up to speed.
No other HO locomotive has features like these. There are so many more
things to learn and enjoy about M.T.H. HO Engines, we could write a
book. But, that's no fun. So, if you haven't already done so, flip to the
Quick Start Guide and let's run your new engine!!
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Installing Coupler s
Your locomotive comes equipped with standard mechanical couplers. For
those who prefer operating Proto-Couplers that can be triggered from any
DCC controller or the M.T.H. DCS Digital Command System, please
contact the M.T.H. P arts Depar tment: phone: 410-381-2580;
online: www.mthtrains.com; e-mail: par ts@mth-railking .com;
fax: 410-423-0009; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia
MD 21046-1532
SET-UP
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Lubrication
Using light machine or household oil, apply a very small amount to all
axles points as shown.
Your gearbox is properly greased at the factory and probably never needs
service, however, if you run excessive hours pulling heavy loads, it's a
good idea to remove the gearbox cover and re-grease using M.T.H. gear
grease or equivalent.
Installing the Snow Plow
Slide the Snow Plow Up Through The Air Hoses
And Press The Tabs Into The Holes
Completed Snow Plow Installation
Mounting
Holes
Lubricate Axles (L)
Lubricate Axles (L)
Modes of Operation
There are 3 modes of operation with different levels of features
accessible in each. We refer to them as Analog DC, DCS and DCC.
Here’s a brief explanation before we get into the features of each mode.
Analog DC
This is when there is nothing connected to the rails except a conventional
DC power pack. These power packs generally have at least one variable
output controlled by a throttle of some sort and a means of reversing DC
polarity on the track to change the direction of your engine.
DCS or Digital Control System
While the acronyms are close, this is about where the similarities between
DCS and DCC end. Yes, they are both digital control systems, however,
M.T.H. DCS is NOT DCC. There are several proprietary versions of
DCC on the market, but this is NOT one of them. M.T.H.’s DCS system
is proven technology in the O and One gauge markets and now, we’ve
brought its power and simplicity it to you.
First, the power signal in DCS is NOT the command signal. Next, DCS
employs a fully functional bi-directional communication scheme opening
a vast range of advanced features and yet, is so simple and intuitive, you
can enjoy them! No programming tracks, bits and bytes, or conversion of
binary to hexadecimal numbers here! To add an engine in DCS, just press
“ADD ENGINE.” After that, If you want to start your engine, just press
“START UP” or, to turn the sound on or off, just press “SOUND.” No
combinations of letters or numbers to remember! We think you’re really
going to like this!
Please note, when making setting changes in DCS or DCC, such as
address, please wait a minimum of 5 Seconds after removing power to
ensure the settings are stored in the engines memory. Reapplying power in
less than 5 seconds may result in losing the setting changes.
DCC or Digital Command Contr ol
DCC is a popular digital command control scheme wherein the track
power is also a digital control signal. That is, using a DCC controller, you
can communicate with multiple engines and have them all moving at
different speeds or moving in opposite directions on the same track at the
same time. The power/command signal remains constant and engines are
“commanded” to perfor m as desired. M.T.H. is new to DCC but, we
recognize it’s importance to many HO operators. So, we loaded our
engine with more DCC features easily accessible to the operator than any
HO engine ever built previously. You DCC guys are in for a real treat!
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FEATURES AND OPERATION
Now, for the fun stuff! Your new M.T.H. HO Diesel Engine has more
features and operating capabilities than any HO engine ever built by any
manufacturer. We're going to walk you through everything she does in
general, but you'll probably find a few we forgot to mention on your own.
Analog DC
Not much explanation is required here, and that's exactly why you run
your trains this way! Here's the good news, even if you like to keep it
simple, your MTH HO engine is packed with cool sounds, lights, and
operating features, that you're going to love.
Running the Engine
Set the engine on the rails, and apply DC power. Refer to the Set-Up
section of this guide for instructions on how to lubricate the chassis.
As you increase power, at about 6 volts, the lights and sounds will come
on. Keep going on up to about 8 and she'll move out! About 16 volts
DC is adequate for prototypical speeds however, your engine can handle
up to 24 volts DC if you feel the need for speed!
Changing Direction
If you flip the direction (polarity) switch on your power pack while the
engine is moving, it will gradually slow to a stop, and slowly accelerate
back up to speed in the opposite direction. This is an exclusive feature of
MTH engines that we're sure you'll enjoy. You can also change direction
the old fashioned way by reducing throttle until the engine stops, flip the
direction switch, and then increase throttle again. Either way is OK, we
just thought a graceful transition from any speed would be cool.
If you switch track polarity too slowly, the engine may stop abruptly and
not move in the reverse direction. This is normal. There is a feature we
call “anti-jack rabbit” that prevents the engine from taking off at high
speeds when high voltage is applied to the track instantly. Some direction
switches have a “dead” spot where the power is completely off during
polarity changes. This can invoke the anti-jack rabbit feature. The
solution is to flip the direction switch more quickly or disable the feature
in DCC. Please see page 23 for more information. Don't worry you won't
hurt the engine.
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Speed Contr ol
Your engine is equipped with speed control. This feature is always active,
even in analog DC mode. Basically, your engine constantly measures track
voltage and converts this to a digital speed command. You should notice
the speed remains constant up and down grades, around curves, and with
varying loads. This is no accident. You've got the most precise speed
control system available today.
Sounds
In this mode, sounds are pretty much automatic. If you’re moving, you’ll
hear diesel sounds.
When your sitting at idle, there may be some maintenance done. You
could hear someone calling for help on the radio. Don’t worry, all of this
and more is just a normal part of everyday operations.
When you’re moving at a pretty good clip and you reduce the throttle
quickly, you may hear the brakes squeak and squeal as the engineer applies
them. Of course, they’ll stop when the engine does.
If things get too noisy, just locate the sound volume pot underneath the
engine, adjust the volume from maximum down to off, whatever suits
you. Turn it counterclockwise to reduce the volume or clockwise to
increase it.
Lighting
Now, this is an illuminating section (we couldn’t resist). Your model is
equipped with a headlight, number board lights and marker lights.
The first thing to know about the lighting is there aren’t any bulbs. It’s all
LEDs, so you should never have to replace them. As with sounds, in
analog DC mode, lighting operation is fully automatic. They’re always on
and behave appropriately.
The headlight functions under rule 17 and dims when stopped for a time
or while backing up. Of course, just as you begin to move forward, it goes
bright to show the way.
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Volume pot
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