Advanced Programming
Tsunami2 Diesel User’s Guide
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Configuring Dynamic Digital Exhaust
Dynamic Digital Exhaust (DDE) is one of the most
fun effects featured in Tsunami2.
When the locomotive encounters a grade. DDE
responds to this by elevating the engine RPM
schedule and volume to simulate the locomotive
exerting more power. Similarly, the demand on the
motor is lifted when the locomotive starts drifting
downhill, which reduces the engine RPM schedule
and volume.
CVs 2.503-2.512 are used to adjust parameters of the DDE processor. DDE control CVs allow
the engine sound effects to be modified in response to how the motor processes load and/or
speed changes during operation. You may need to modify default settings to fit the specifics of
your installation and locomotive. This section details using DDE control CVs to fine-tune your
operation.
Note: To access Indexed CV Page 2 with CVs 2.257-2.512, CV 31 (CV Index 1) must be set to
a value of 16 (default) and CV 32 (CV Index 2) must be set to a value of 2.
Calibrating DDE Load Compensation
CV 2.503 (DDE Load Offset)
is used to set the DDE processor’s nominal low-speed load level,
and serves as a reference point for the minimum amount of load required to move the model.
Entering values from 1 to 254 into CV 2.503 will set the DDE load offset. Entering lower values
into CV 2.503 will result in greater load levels. Entering greater values into CV 2.503 will result
in lower load levels. Entering a value of 0 into CV 2.503 will disable the DDE load offset.
CV 2.504 (DDE Load Slope) is used to set the DDE proces
sor’s nominal high-speed load level,
and serves as the reference point for track speed. Entering values from 1 to 254 into CV 2.504
will set the DDE load slope. Entering lower values into CV 2.504 will result in greater load levels.
Entering greater values into CV 2.504 will result in lower load levels. Entering a value of 0 into
CV 2.504 will disable the DDE load slope.
We highly recommend automatically calibrating the DDE load offset and DDE load slope. Enter
a value of 255 into CV 2.503 at speed-step 1, then enter a value of 255 into CV 2.504 at the
average operating speed for your layout will automatically calibrate DDE load compensation.
Ensure the locomotive is on level track when entering values of 255 into CVs 2.503 and 2.504.
Refer to “Configuring Throttle and Braking” to automatically calibrate DDE load compensation.
Follow the steps below:
1. Ensure CV 31 (CV Index 1) is set to a value of 16 (default).
2. Ensure CV 114 (Engine Exhaust Control) is set to a value of 47.
3. Enter a value of 2 into CV 32 to select Indexed CV Page 2. This allows you to adjust
DDE control CVs by accessing CVs 2.503-2.512 from your command station.
4. Set CV 512 (DDE Load Sensitivity) to a value of 16.
5. We suggest running the locomotive at a moderate speed for a minute or two before
continuing. If there is any build-up of lubrication or oil in the motor, this will provide better
results during the calibration procedure.
DDE Control CVs
CV 2.503: DDE Load Offset
CV 2.504: DDE Load Slope
CV 2.507: DDE Prime Mover Low Volume Limit
CV 2.508: DDE Prime Mover High Volume Limit
CV 2.509: DDE Attack Time Constant
CV 2.510: DDE Release Time Constant
CV 2.511: DDE Throttle Sensitivity
CV 2.512: DDE Load Sensitivity