How to set up Flashing Ditch Lights with Tsunami2 decoders

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3 жыл бұрын

On July 30th we had a contest where you had to find the answer to this question to be entered into a drawing to win a NEW 8 Function Decoder. Question: How do you set up flashing ditch lights on FX3 and FX4?
In this video George shows you how to adjust your Function Mapping to make F24 control both ditch lights. The he shows you how to set the ditch lights up to alternate and flash when the horn is blown. Watch now to learn more.
CVs Used in this Video:
CV 51: FX3 Configuration (F24 by default)
CV 52: FX4 Configuration (F25 by default)
CV 32: CV Index 2
CV 1.259: FX3 Effect Function Mapping
CV 1.260: FX4 Effect Function Mapping
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@randallson6814 2 жыл бұрын

With the correct 8 function decoder installed, I have working ditch lights now. Being a green horn with DCC, this process was a little tough for me to understand at first. Bringing the laptop to the train table helped a bunch. Today I'll adjust the rate of the alternating lights. Thanks for this video, it has raised my confidence level with the NCE power cab.

@SoundtraxxDCC 2 жыл бұрын

We are glad the video helped. If you ever need more assistance than our videos supply you can also contact our full time Support Team: support@soundtraxx.com or (970)259-0690 ext. 22

@danshobbies13 Жыл бұрын

Oh thank goodness you posted this. I would have never figured that out reading the manual.

@SoundtraxxDCC Жыл бұрын

We are glad this helped you. We are always here if you need help.

@scottgruber7828 3 жыл бұрын

George.......That was a awesome segment on ditch lights...all videos have been awesome Keep up the great work George.. You have the best decoders on the market................Scott

@SoundtraxxDCC 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are glad you are watching and enjoying!

@screemingturbo8806 3 жыл бұрын

George I reset CVS 2.257-512 and that fixed my DDE issue at first I was powering off my DCC system but I didn't this time and now my DDE works, user error..lol THANKYOU! THANKYOU! THANKYOU!

@SoundtraxxDCC 3 жыл бұрын

We are glad that you got this figured out! Nice work.

@SchoonerDarrow 3 жыл бұрын

This really helps, thanks George!

@SoundtraxxDCC Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@ron045 Жыл бұрын

I was told there would be no math. Thank you. I could have never figured this out.

@SoundtraxxDCC Жыл бұрын

We hoped this video helped. With our new Blunami decoders and the free app you can adjust all Tsunami2 features with sliders and dropdown menus! If you need more assistance, please feel welcome to reach out to our Support Team: (970)259-0690 ext. 22 or support@soundtraxx.com

@randallson6814 2 жыл бұрын

My new Athearns CSX GP39-2 with TSU-21PNEM decoder-- I cant get the ditch lights to work at all. F24 ( FX-3 Function Output) doesn't do anything. F23 works "all aboard" using the NCE Power Cab. This video would probably help once I get the lights to come on. Any suggestions? thanks

@SoundtraxxDCC 2 жыл бұрын

Please contact our Support Team directly for help with this: support@soundtraxx.com or (970)259-0690 ext. 22.

@nssherwoodsub 3 жыл бұрын

George...that was a great explanation but I'll have to view it a couple more times to fully absorb everything that you said. I have one locomotive with an Econami decoder. Will the information in this video work with that decoder? Thanks...Harold

@SoundtraxxDCC 3 жыл бұрын

That's just fine. That is the great thing about the videos, you can refer to them as many times as you need. Yes this will work for Econami Decoders as well.

@paistefreak18 2 жыл бұрын

How do you access the dot? I see nothing on the MRC Throttle. Thanks

@SoundtraxxDCC 2 жыл бұрын

It does vary by command station. George talks about different command stations in this webinar: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y91lp9eX2c7Mfp8.html For more help you may need to refer to your command station manual or manufacturer. We cannot offer too much command station support as we do not manufacture or use all the different command stations out there. If you can't get the info you need from the command station manufacturer you can contact our Support Team for help and they will do what they can.

@MattGTrainz 3 жыл бұрын

I have a CN GP-38 2 (w) with Tsunami 2 decoder, LEDs and it is relatively new. I would like the ditch lights to flash. Both ditch lights are controlled by the F5 key on my controller. How can I get them to flash when the horn is sounded. Please let me know what to do. Thank you. I use a Digitrax DT402D controller and which typed of programming mode should be used.

@SoundtraxxDCC 3 жыл бұрын

Please contact our Support Department directly for help with this: (970)317-3505 or support@@t

@sooline2551 2 жыл бұрын

What CVs will I have to change to have my ditch lights stop flashing? I have a Athearn Genesis SD75M with a Tsunami 2 decoder.

@SoundtraxxDCC 2 жыл бұрын

Contact our Support Team they can help you with your specific locomotive. Athearn often moves the lighting functions to different defaults than aftermarket decoders: support@soundtraxx.com or (970)259-0690 et. 22. Thank you.

@bobmiller9959 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, George. However, that’s the wrong prototype. The ditch lights on the Santa Fe’s locos were not set to flash. They remained on

@SoundtraxxDCC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, we have a limited amount of locos so not every example video we do is prototypically accurate.

@new_comment Жыл бұрын

doesn't work, have my tsunami wired exactly as stated and starting from fresh decoder reset, f24 still does not activate both front ditch lights, f24 activates one and f25 activates the other even after following this vid perfectly

@SoundtraxxDCC Жыл бұрын

This video uses an aftermarket Tsunami2 decoder. If you have an original Tsunami decoder or a factory installed decoder function defaults may differ. Please contact our Support Team for more assistance: (970)259-0690 ext. 22 or support@soundtraxx.com

@joeloverti672 3 жыл бұрын

So, you need to be a computer programmer to get flashing ditch lights? Surely you guys can come up with a more user-friendly method?

@SoundtraxxDCC 3 жыл бұрын

No, you just set it up using CVs. This process can be found in the Tsunami2 User's Guide in the manuals section of our website or you can contact our Support Department for more help: support@soundtraxx.com

@menendezgilbert 9 ай бұрын

Ok, real prototypical problem. When real ditch lights flash they don’t go all the way off, there full bright then go down to about half brilliant. TCS has that worked out nicely on there decoders.

@markmooney-ub6tc 8 ай бұрын

Man this guy's is really confusing.. 😢

@SoundtraxxDCC 8 ай бұрын

We are sorry that you had trouble following along here. Our Support Team can walk you through any questions you have on the topic: (970)259-0690 ext. 22 or support@soundtraxx.com. You can also look at our Manuals for written instructions.