The Railway Conductor Model Shop
Hornby R8108
TTS Sound Decoder - Tornado A1 Class
IMPORTANT - The decoder does not support sound under DC (analogue) operation. Sounds can only be played under DCC (digital) operation. This applies to all sounds, both running and spot sounds. The locomotive's motor may be controlled under DC operation.
Function list
F0 Headlight/rearlightF1 Background steam/steam exhaust/coastingF2 Chime whistleF3 Screech whistleF4 Long chime whistleF5 Long screech whistleF6 Short chime whistleF7 Coal shovellingF8 Blow downF9 Safety valveF10 InjectorF11 Cylinder cockF12 BrakeF13 BlowerF14 Wheel slipF15 Coupler clankF16 Fireman's breakfastF17 Toggle between 'chuffing' & 'coasting'F18 Aux lighting
Supports short and long decoder addresses- Adjustable acceleration and deceleration- Back EMF load compensation- Up to 19 controllable spot sounds dependent on model including whistles or horns etc- Two sound channels allowing for simultaneous play of full locomotive engine sounds, & individual spot sounds e.g. horns, whistles, brakes, wagons coupling etc. NOTE: Only one spot sound can be played at the same time- It is possible to alter the volume of each sound through an individual dedicated CV. Range 0-8- Decoder is equipped to support directional front and rear lighting operation via F0 on the controller, providing that the product is fitted with lights- The decoder is equipped with 1 aux function output controlled by F18 or F25 dependent on locomotive type (diesel or steam)- Motor current - maximum continuous 500mA- Motor current - peak 1amp (no function load)- Function output current maximum—100mA (unprotected)- Decoder current maximum continuous - 800mA (shared motor and functions)- Number of sound channels - 2- Termination - 8 pin plug NEM652. NMRA
