T9000 Premium Throttle
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1. 5 Control High Functions F10 through F19 where n is 0 to 9 Decoder configuration with several options 128 speed steps 14 speed steps 28 speed steps Accessory decoders Accy Decoders Add new loco to consist Address entry Address Programming AirWire Decoder CVs Alkaline batteries Antenna care Antenna replacement Batteries Battery indicator Bit programming Build consist Care of your throttle Change consist direction Change Lc direction Change transmit frequency Cheat card Cleaning the throttle Clear all memory Compatibility Con definition Consist activating Consist building Consist memory Consisted Locomotive Lc Consists Introduction Contact information Custom Speed curves CVP Address CVs Accessory decoders Decode programming Decoder CVs Decoder function control Default display Delete consist Delete Le Delete Ln Direction Switch Location Display care Emergency Stop Enter Loco address Factory default listing Flip Consist Frequencies used Function control keys Headlights flashing High Function Group Horn Whistle Key Jamming Key Definitions Lanyard Lc Function controls Lc consisted loco LCD care of Lead loco Leading Zeroes Leaky battery warning Locomotive address entry 8 Low battery indicator Low Function Group Manual Ln memory update 10 Memory clear all Memory consist Memory locomotive Multi units continue2. m Donotuse OPR to program the address Use SPR to change the address m Typical installations use an optional sound decoder connected to the AirWire decoder s output and programmed with the same address All OPR commands sent to the AirWire decoder will be received by the optional decoder If you do not want to program the external decoder disconnect it from the AirWire decoder Some decoders such as early version of Lenz decoders require a power cycle for the new CV values to take affect The AirWire RF1300 throttle supports all 1024 of the NMRA DCC configuration variables All CVs from 2 to 1024 can not have a value greater than 255 If the value entered is greater than 255 the display will flash and the small E icon will be flashing to indicate an out of range value Press to restart the sequence or SPR to quit OPR mode allows programming of multiple CVs without restarting When one CV is done push to begin entering another CV number Pushing does not exit OPR mode To exit push OPR Turning the throttle power switch off terminates all programming even if in the middle ofa sequence Operations programming only programs the active locomotive number shown on the display All other decoders will not receive the programming commands even if powered on and on the same frequency Advanced OPR Bit Programming Almost all CVs can be programmed with values in the range of 0 to 255 However some decoders especial
3. The 15th address entered will then occupy the Ist entry For the step by step example key in the following locomotives using nnnn 100 1024 52 For this example locomotive 1024 will be recalled This is the active address in the normal display Push SHOW The M reminds you that you are entering into memory mode with the next key Push 1 The colon and the M will flash indicating you are now viewing the Ist entry in the locomotive memory which is blank Rotate the speed knob click to the right to view the 2nd location in memory It will be 100 Rotate one more click to the right to see the 3rd location which is the desired locomotive address 1024 Push to select the displayed address and make it the active address Notice that the normal display has returned and the M is gone Note that 1024 is now the active address Address 52 and all of its settings were automatically stored in If the throttle s power switch is cycled from ON to OFF and then ON again all speed values are automatically set to 0 The active number is the last locomotive number used sHow3 Deleting A Locomotive From Memory Ifall 15 locomotive memory locations have been used the T9000 automatically overwrites the oldest entry upon entry of the 16th locomotive be entered This is automatic and you do not have to do anything to make more space If you have a desire to manually delete locomotives a command has
4. key when the display shows the lead locomotive of the current consist 12 Make sure the display shows the lead locomotive and push the key The display will return to normal Use SHOW 4 to find the new consist number which is 110 Consist 12 is no longer present Consist 110 lt lt Forward As you scroll through the consist notice that the direction arrows are now reversed from their original position and that locomotive 12 is now last In addition the function commands are sent to locomotive 110 This command can be used again to flip the consist back to it original configuration Final Notes On Consists After editing a consist and to make the changes effective use SHOW to select the edited consist and make it active If a deleted consist is also the active consist the active consist will still be active after deleting the consist from memory Selecting another consist or locomotive will permanently remove the consist Flipped consists will be automatically rebuilt with the new lead loco number as the new consist number To make the flipped consist active use SHOW 2 to select the new consist number More Operating Tips and Techniques Using A Lanyard Protects The Throttle From Drops The 4 40 shipping screw has a matching 4 40 nut permanently mounted on the faceplate This nut makes a convenient point to attach a 4 40 threaded screw to which a simple lanyard can be attached Lanyards are usually found in office supply st
5. away from metal objects and don t place your hand around the antenna Use Fresh Batteries Weak batteries can affect the transmission range When the weak battery warning indicator turns on replace the batteries as soon as practical One Throttle per Frequency Do not have two throttles on the same frequency They will jam each other and neither will work properly Only one throttle may be on a frequency at one time The throttle should be labeled with its frequency number Show Software Version Number SHOW 9 causes the platform and software versio number to be displayed 9000 is the AirWire platform and 1 0 is the software version number Your version number may be different Push to return to the normal display The default locomotive address 3 is not automatically placed into memory If you have a real locomotive with address 3 enter it with the usual 3 to make it active AND to store it in memory Multi Unit Consists Introduction A Multi Unit Consist is created when up to four locomotives are connected together and operate as a single unit There are no changes to the locomotive decoders Any address from 1 to 9999 may be used for the consist address The T9000 throttle can have up to 4 unique consists having up to 4 locomotives each Consists are created and stored in Consist Memory which is different than Locomotive Memory The T9000 has many built in safeguards to prevent contradictory commands from being s
6. be deleted This feature is handy if you find a consisted locomotive going in the opposite direction of the consist This command can be used at any time on any Le locomotive in the consist except the lead locomotive The lead locomotive s direction can not be changed with this command The consist should not be active Changing Consisted Loco Direction SEL 2 3 are the keys to push and release Scroll through the consist memory and find the locomotive that will be changed With the selected locomotive displayed push and release the direction key The display will return to normal Use the SHOW 4 to review the consist and confirm the direction has been changed Note If the consist was active when this command was used the change will not take effect until the consist is recalled from memory using the SHOW 4 command Turning Off Consisted Loco Functions This feature is handy if you discover you have left the headlights on This command can be used at any time on any Lc locomotive in the consist except the lead locomotive The consist should not be active This command only affects Function FO through F4 If other functions need to be changed remove the locomotive from the consist set the functions as needed and then add it back to the consist SEL 2 3 are the keys to push and release Scroll through the consist memory and find the locomotive with the lights that need to be turned off With the selected locomotive displayed push and
7. been provided for this function You may scroll through memory and select any locomotive address for deletion You should not delete the active locomotive For the following example 1024 is the active locomotive SHOW 3 is used to manually delete locomotives from memory Push the SHOW key followed by the 3 key Notice that the E above the M is now flashing It is a reminder that you are editing memory and all actions are permanent At any time you can cancel the command with the key For this example lets delete locomotive 52 Use the speed knob to scroll to the locomotive 52 When 52 is shown push the key Notice that the E and M are gone and that the normal display has returned If you have been following along with this example use SHOW 1 to confirm that 52 is gone Manual Update Of Locomotive Memory The throttle s locomotive memory contains a snapshot of the speed direction speed step setting and function status from the last time you either entered or recalled the locomotive from memory Ifthere have been any changes that you want to save to memory you may do so at any time using the SEL 3 command The most common time you may want to manually update the locomotive is when there has been a change in the speed steps or function commands SEL 3 will update the throttle s memory with the present settings of the active locomotive This command can be used at any time To cancel this command push Push SEL followed
8. cause the display to turn black It the decoder s address 3 The right arrow means the will return to normal appearance forward direction is set The remaining symbol is the in a few minutes after the heat speed step setting which is set at 28 steps This can be source is removed changed andis described later Speed control is with the big knob Turn the knob clockwise to increase the speed ofthe active locomotive number Turn the knob counter clockwise to decrease the Rotary Encoder speed The speed control is a continuously turning rotary encoder Unlike some Speed or Scroll Control speed controllers it does not use a center off position Turning the speed control clockwise increases speed until the maximum value Turning the control Push Down for Direction Key counterclockwise decreases speed until the minimum value is reached which is OFF Direction control is a push switch built into the y All keys including the direction key are speed knob Push down on the knob s top and 4 click style keys Push and release release it to change directions Notice the them smartly to avoid duplicate direction arrow changes LA J entries Always push and release a key CVP PRODUCTS USA i i i iie direct indi i i CVP PRODUCTS US unless instructed otherwise A right facing direction arrow indicates FORWARD relative to the locomotive s cab A left facing direction arrow indicates REVERSE direction relative to the cab The direction lt
9. numbers from 0 which is OFF to either 14 28 or 128 which represent full speed The highest speed number is dependent on the number of speed steps you have selected For example When set for 14 speed steps the highest number shown is 14 which represents maximum speed Note When set for 128 speed steps the highest number shown is 126 128 may appear momentarily if you continue to turn the speed knob but will return to 126 when you stop turning the knob Push to return to the normal display In almost all cases the key will cancel or terminate acommand Quick Stop While Showing Speed Numbers When in the SHOW SPEED mode push the 0 key to instantly zero the transmitted speed number Although the speed is now 0 the locomotive may take a few moments to come to a stop This form of emergency stop takes a bit longer but is much less destructive to the gears and motors It is important to match the throttle s transmitted speed steps to what is programmed into the decoder There are 3 options 14 28 and 128 steps For this example the speed steps will be changed to 128 Change Number of Speed Steps Press and release key Now press and release the direction key The SS in the display indicates Speed Steps Push one of the 3 keys listed below for the desired speed step selection The key does not have to be pushed again The selected step value is shown for about 3 seconds before the display returns to the active run m
10. release the 0 key The display will return to normal Note Ifthe consist was active when this command was used the change will not take effect until the consist is recalled from memory using the SHOW 4 command Manual Update Of Active Consist Memory The throttle s consist memory contains a snapshot of the speed direction speed step setting and function status from the last time you either entered or recalled the consist memory If there have been any changes that you want to save to memory you may do so at any time using the SEL 4 command For this command the consist should be active For the example consist 110 will be used Push SEL followed by the 4 key The envelope icon plus 7 the SLc means Save Consist number 110 status and functions Eg IMI w c IUC To cancel this command push JLE IUC Push the key to finish the command The normal display returns but now you have an updated copy ofthe current function settings speed and direction for the consist The memory for the present consist is automatically updated anytime you recall or enter a new locomotive or consist address Adding New Loco To Existing Consist This feature is handy if you want to change or add locomotives to an existing consist If there are fewer than 4 locomotives you can add a locomotive If the consist is full you can replace a consisted locomotive by overwriting with a new address Overwriting a consisted locomotive automatically r
11. 8 standard frequencies and their number Push any number from 0 to 7 For this example frequency 4 will be selected To confirm the new frequency push The change takes effect immediately Decoder Throttle 701 Frequency 0 921 37MHz Yr 9 SEL Frequency 1 919 87MHz Frequency 3 912 37MHz Frequency 7 903 37MHz Tips For Best Transmission Range The T9000 Throttle operates in an unlicenced band shared by many other transmitters These transmitters can and will create interference intermittent throttle operation or complete failure of one or more of your throttle s 8 frequencies The sources of these external interfering signals can be from your own home or from adjacent homes and businesses or noisy electrical motors including your locomotive Interfering Transmitters Here s a list of devices known to have caused interference to the AirWire throttle wireless devices attached to computers TV remote controls cordless telephones alarm systems baby monitors unlicenced personal communication devices lawn sprinkler controllers remote starter switches cordless light switches outdoor lighting controllers toys wireless headphones and games If you find a strong interfering signal on one or more of your frequencies don t use those frequencies and elect another different frequency Antenna Care Antenna should be finger tight It should never be loose Never operate the T9000 without the antenna Keep the antenna
12. AirWire decoder will beep twice since the address is in the range of to 99 Ifit were higher than 99 the AirWire decoder will beep 3 times At this point you have two options 1 Enter another CV number starting with the key again and repeat the same sequence as above The key does not end this mode Pushing it means you want to enter another CV number 21 Exit the programming mode by pushing the SPR key This is the only key with which you can exit the service programming mode Special note about AirWire Decoder CV1 the address CV CV1 the address CV will accept a value between 1 and 9999 If the value is between 1 and 99 classic 2 digit address the throttle automatically sends the actual address to the decoder s CV 1 If the value is from 100 to 9999 the throttle translates the number into the proper values for CV17 and 18 and 29 and sequentially sends the values to the three CVs in the decoder This is automatic you do not have to do anything to cause this to occur Special note about CV values All other CVs from 2 to 1024 can not have a value greater than 255 If the value entered is greater than 255 the display will flash and the small E icon will be flashing to indicate an out of range value Press to restart the sequence or SPR to quit Turning the throttle power switch off terminates all programming even if in the middle of a sequence Maximum Voltage Vmax Service Programming continued Tip
13. Show Key arrow does not indicate the physical direction of movement Quick Stop lt lt Service Programming Key You can instantly transmit the 0 speed command to the locomotive independent of the speed setting This is called the Quick Stop command To activate the quick stop command push the SEL and then the direction key It may be activated at anytime and lt lt Operation Programming Key works for a single locomotives or a consist Although the speed command is now 0 the locomotive may take a few moments to come to a stop This form of emergency stop takes a bit longer but is much less destructive to the gears and motors lt lt Select Set Key The key or keys to implement the command or task in the black Pound or Enter Key banner are shown in the white rectangle For example quick SEL DIR stop is invoked by pressing the SEL key and the Direction key Star Escape or Quit Key This is abbreviated to SEL DIR Power Switch Slide Type Left is off right is on Decoder Function Control nor n The T9000 throttle supports all 13 functions FO F12 as currently defined by the NMRA DCC standard It also supports F13 to F19 although these functions are not yet part of the DCC standard As a reminder the AirWire decoder currently offers FO and F6 for controlling headlights and the smoke generator Plus any DCC decoder connected to the Auxiliary DCC output will also receive T9000 function control commands N
14. and off T9000 Functions F13 to F19 These are not yet an officially sanctioned part of the DCC NMRA standard Most if not all decoders do not support these at this time The Normal Or Run Mode Display Before jumping into lots of detail take a look at what is called the normal run mode display which is abbreviated to simply normal display Ln is the abbreviation for Locomotive Number which is the decoder s address This is the current active locomotive decoder s address that is being controlled The direction setting is shown by the black arrow A right arrow always meaning FORWARD relative to the locomotive s cab A left arrow means REVERSE relative to the cab The little apostrophe symbol has three segments that show the current speed step setting and will be explained in a bit The default upon first application of power or after a reset to factory defaults explained later is address 3 28 speed steps two of the 3 segments dark and right arrow forward direction Speed Step Setting Direction Setting The Active Number CLD J or Decoder Address Showing Speed Numbers Locomotive Number Abbreviation Atany time you can show the throttles present speed number being transmitted SHOW 0 is the command to bring up the Speed Number display On this display you can see the current speed number and direction and it updates anytime you change the speed or direction Speed numbers are nothing more than a range of
15. ange direction Turn off FO F4 Select Run Consist Run selected consist Insert Overwrite Lc New Loco address Flip Consist amp Rebuild Run Memory Consist Delete Memory Consist Store Consist run changes Accessory Control Enter address Exit quit Service Programming Enter Cn Enter Cn s value Exit quit OPS Programming Enter Cn Enter Cn s value Exit quit Select Standard Freq Reset to factory defaults Show software Revision SHOW 1 SEL3 SHOW 3 SEL2 1 nnnn SEL2 3 DIR 0 SHOW 2 SEL2 2 nnnn SEL2 3 SHOW 2 SHOW 4 SEL4 SEL5 nnnn Off Reverse On Normal SPr SEL y V SPr OPr SEL y v OPr Cut this out to make a handy reference card T9000 Cheat Sheet on Opposite Side 39 T9000 Command Summary and Reference SHOW 0 n Show speed number and direction n 0 SHOW 1 x x DIR SHOW 2 x x DIR Set speed to 0 Select locomotive Ln from memory Show stored speed and direction of displayed Ln Select consist Con from memory Show stored speed and direction of displayed Con or Le Show and delete locomotive Ln direction Delete displayed Ln Show stored speed and direction of displayed Ln Show and delete consist or consisted locomotive Delete displayed Con or Le Show stored speed and direction of displayed Con or Le Show platform and software version numbe
16. at any time You may also edit any Lc locomotive to change its direction shut offits lights or see what speed value is currently store in memory These will be described in later sections Push to exit All consist edit and delete commands apply only to consists stored in memory To avoid unexpected results do not edit active consists oC TPO CIMACT SHOW 4 Any consisted locomotive may be deleted from a consist Similar to the rule for deleting consists the consist containing the locomotive to be deleted should not be active Before starting make sure the active locomotive or consist is not showing on the normal display For this example Lc 45 in consist 12 will be deleted Once again SHOW 4 is the command for selecting a consisted locomotive for deleting Now scroll through consist memory to find the Lc locomotive which will be right after Con 12 When the display shows the locomotive to be deleted push the key This deletes the consisted locomotive The display returns back to the previously active locomotive or consist Note 1 There is a good reason to not have the deleted consist also be currently active Ifthe deleted consist is also the active consist it may seem that nothing has changed and the deleted consist locomotive still runs with the consist However if you use the SHOW 2 command you will find that the position occupied by the deleted locomotive is now empty The deleted locomotive will still be part of cons
17. ays starts and ends with the key For the following example the locomotive number will be 4129 Entering a Locomotive Address Start by pushing the key Notice the previous number goes away and the small colon is now blinking Because of its small size the blinking colon may be difficult to see Now push the number keys 4 1 2 and 9 The display will show each number as it is pressed with previous numbers moving to the left If an incorrect number is entered don t start over Just start the number again and watch the display Numbers may be entered continuously and only the last 4 entries are used when the key is pushed Now push the key to tell the throttle you are finished entering numbers The new address becomes effective immediately and the direction is set to forward If you could see the flashing colon you II notice it is off The Throttle s Ln Memory The T9000 throttle can store up to 15 locomotives in what is called a memory slot A memory slot is a shorthand word to mean a section of memory used to store a locomotive number and its associated settings such as the speed value the direction the speed step setting and the status of all functions If all slots are used the oldest entry will be automatically overwritten Each time a new and unused address is entered with nnnn the former address is automatically stored in one of the 15 memory slots Once stored you may recall any address from memo
18. be on the same frequency Consisted locomotives can have different addresses and speed step settings Consisted locomotives can not be recalled from locomotive Ln memory When added to a consist a secondary locomotive will no longer respond to commands sent to its own address It will only respond to commands given to the consist address Secondary locomotives do not have to be in Locomotive Memory In other words they need not have ever been used as an active locomotive Secondary locomotives may be in multiple consists Lead locomotive can not be in multiple consists Consists can be recalled from consist memory at any time with their previous speed direction and functions unchanged Building A Consist The starting point for building a consist is the lead locomotive The lead locomotive must be the active address and_the direction must be set to forward If the lead loco is not active recall it from memory or enter it using nnnn where nnnn is the locomotive address You can build a consist with the lead unit 5 direction initially set to reverse However you will have to remember to change all secondary locomotives directions to be the opposite of their physical orientation which can become very confusing For the first example the consist will have 3 locomotives and locomotive 12 will be the lead locomotive To follow the example make 12 active by keying in 12 Forward gt Step 1 For this examp
19. by the 3 key The envelope icon plus the SLn means Save Locomotive number 1024 status and functions Push the key to finish the command The normal display returns but now you have an updated copy of the current function settings speed and direction The locomotive memory for the present address is automatically updated anytime you enter anew locomotive address Replace Battery Indicator When the batteries have reached their final few minutes of charge the low battery icon turns on You only have a few minutes remaining before the batteries are completely exhausted and it is possible for the throttle to cause unexpected operation during this time To prevent loss of control bring all operating locomotives controlled by this throttle to a stop as soon as possible Low Battery Icon Once all locomotives have been stopped turn off the throttle and replace the batteries The T9000 transmit frequency must match the decoder s frequency And each throttle must be on a unique frequency so as not to jam other throttles Any unused frequency can be used There are 8 standard frequencies available for selection number from 0 to 7 The frequency can be changed at any time Be sure that the selected transmit frequency must match the decoder frequency or commands will not be heard Changing The Transmit Frequency Push SEL and then 1 The antenna icon will start flashing and the default frequency of 0 is shown The table below shows the
20. cessory decoders are commonly used to control turnouts layout lighting and other stationary functions Accessory Decoder Control Like locomotive decoders accessory decoders have addresses and functions which may be controlled and programmed Accessory addresses are different from locomotive addresses You can have a locomotive address 28 and an accessory address 28 without any interference Selecting and controlling accessory decoders is easy and you can still control your locomotive s speed while throwing turnouts Push and release SEL 5 to bring up the accessory decoder control display Acc is the abbreviation for Accessory At this point you will enter the address of the accessory decoder For this example lets use 28 Push and release 2 8 Notice that when you push the first the display changes to show an address is being entered When the ending is pushed two icons F1 and F3 appear above the address These are small and will be flashing near the upper right corner The flashing F1 and F3 remind you that the 1 key and the 3 key are used to control turnouts and or on off effects such as lighting effects F1 is used to throw turnouts REVERSE or turn lights OFF F3 is used to throw turnouts NORMAL or turn lights on The appropriate icon F1 or F3 will turn on solid when the key is pressed The turnout direction is not remembered During the time you are controlling turnouts the speed and direction control
21. d and using the SPR key the throttle sends programming commands direct to any decoder that is powered up and on the same frequency as the throttle Service mode means that an address is not necessary any and all decoders that hear the programming command will be programmed The most common use for this mode is setting the decoder s address or number OPS Programming abbreviated and using the OPR key the throttle sends programming commands to the locomotive address currently set in the throttle All other locomotives on the same frequency but having different addresses will ignore the OPS mode programming command The most common use for this mode is fine tuning sound decoders connected to the AirWire decoder s auxiliary DCC output Note the AirWire decoder ignores all OPS Mode programming commands Programming commands send values to a decoder s configuration variable numbers Cn and each command will be comprised of the specific configuration number and a numeric value The AirWire T9000 throttle can program all of the NURA DCC configuration variables and their full range of values An optional DCC decoder connected to the AirWire decoder s DCC output will receive all commands including both service and operations and operations programming commands It is common for the AirWire decoder and the optional decoder to be on the same address Service programming will program every decoder that receives the command indepen
22. d on next page Index continued Program sound decoder Programming Accy decoders Programming addresses Programming bits Quick Stop Programming sound decoders Recall locomotive Recall consist Rechargeable Battery Repair information Restore T9000 factory defaults 7 Restore Decoder defaults Run mode display Run time environment Save locomotive Select stored locomotive Service programming Show speed Software version Sound decoder programming Speed curves Speed steps Speed table custom Stationary decoders Store locomotive Street Address T9000 cheat card Transmit range tips Troubleshooting Update Con memory Update Ln Version number Warranty Warranty Information This warranty covers substantial defects in materials and workmanship in the T9000 Wireless Throttle What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty does not cover any problems which result from improper operation leaking batteries modifications or damage caused by exposure to moisture and rain Normal wear and tear are also not covered Items subject to wear and tear include battery clips the removable antenna antenna mounts and the speed control Leaky Batteries Will Destroy The Throttle Always remove batteries from an unused throttle If the battery leaks on to the circuit board the throttle suffer damage that can not be replaced The warranty does not cover leaky batteries Warranty Duration The coverage of this war
23. d pull the plate up and out of the box If the plate seems too tight use a small screwdriver J AAABattry to ae pry up the ee at the bottom corner between the plate and the box The battery orientation is marked on the circuit board Note the batteries all face the same direction with the plus end towards the bottom The T9000 uses up to four AAA size batteries The throttle will operate on a single battery However for longest life use 4 batteries The longest life comes from Alkaline type batteries For best results use batteries having a paper cover Some inexpensive batteries are covered with a very thin layer of paint This paint is easily scratched when the battery is snapped into the battery holder If this occurs the battery can be shorted out and the throttle will not function properly Shorted batteries become hot Feel them before closing up the throttle The battery clips are staggered so the clips don t touch The clips are somewhat springy and brittle Squarely snap the batteries into the clips Slip the face plate back into the box and screw the antenna on finger tight Do not over tighten or you risk damaging the antenna connector The shipping screw is not necessary The antenna holds everything together Removing Batteries Use a dull plastic or wooden object to gently pry the batteries up and out of the holder starting from the outside and working towards the center Do not use sharp objects or there is risk of sc
24. d steps Otherwise the headlights can not be controlled Be Wary Of Other Transmitters Always insure that each transmitter is on its own frequency Even if the transmitters are on different addresses the AirWire decoder can be jammed by having two nearby transmitters Be Wary of Lurking Decoders When Programming Always make sure all decoders sharing the same frequency are turned off when using service mode programming The throttle signal is not bothered by bushes walls or trees and it is possible that nearby AirWire decoders will be reprogrammed Leading zeroes are not needed A locomotive addresses can be in the range of 1 to 9999 And changing the throttle address can be done at any time and without turning off power The address change takes affect immediately The old address is stored in memory and may be recalled at any time Address 0 is not allowed Throttle speed is always reset to zero after power is turned off and back on Also when power is turned on the default direction is always forward This occurs even if there was a non zero speed stored in memory before power was turned off A consisted locomotive can not be made active with the nnnn command If this is attempted the command is ignored A consisted locomotive can not be recalled from the memory even if it is displayed with the SHOW 1 command Accessory decoders may be controlled from the T9000 Due to memory constraints the allowed address range is to 99 Ac
25. dent of the their present address or number Use Service programming for programming decoders with their address or number Make sure all other decoders are not powered Use Service Programming for setting the decoder address Do not use Operations Programming Service Programming Since service mode programming can change everything including addresses an extra keystroke has been added to confirm entering this mode For this example the decoder address will be set to 45 Make sure that all other locomotives are turned off All service mode programming is done with following keystroke sequence no matter what CV is to be programmed Start by pushing and releasing SPR Notice the sign and SPR are both flashing Imagine the dollar sign as a D warning about the cost of accidentally programming more than one locomotive It s corny but it does serve as a reminder to check that only the desired locomotive is powered up Push the SEL key to confirm and notice the flashing has stopped The CV to be programmed is entered first The T9000 uses the key to enter CV numbers Since the address is CV1 start by pushing by pushing the key Cn means configuration number Now push then then again Enter the value for the CV by first pushing the key Notice that the Cn is now just C with the colon flashing Enter the desired address 28 for this example and then push to transmit the address The colon will stop flashing The
26. ecoder activation commands are transmitted once If the transmission is blocked or garbled the switch may not throw However you can simply push the key again to retransmit the activation command Accessory Decoder Programming Notes Accessory decoders may be service programmed just like locomotives see the section on Service Programming for key strokes and examples The T9000 does not support Operations programming for accessory decoders Accessory decoders use Service Programming to set the following configuration numbers Always consult the decoder documentation for further details features and limitations Configuration Number Cn Description 513 Accessory Decoder card Address LSB 514 Local input enable disable 515 On time for output pair A 516 On time for output pair B 517 On time for output pair C 518 On time for output pair D 519 Software version number 520 Manufacturer ID number 521 Accessory Decoder card address MSB There is no Operations Programming available for accessory decoders Use service mode programming only Decoder Programming Introduction The T9000 throttle is also a full featured DCC programmer capable of programming the AirWire decoder AND any NMRA _ DCC compatible decoder connected to the AirWire decoder s auxiliary DCC output There are two modes of programming Service Programming Mode and Operations Programming Mode Service Programming abbreviate
27. ection will conclude with a simple example CV60 will be OPR programmed for a decimal value that puts both the horn and the bell at half maximum volume Using the table above half volume is equal to 128 8 which is 136 The throttle is already set to the desired locomotive address And since both addresses are the same the OPR programming of CV60 will automatically be received by the sound decoder and ignored by the AirWire motor decoder 1 Make sure the locomotive number is active Push the OPR key followed by the SEL key 2 Enter the CV to be programed 60 3 Enter the value to be programmed 136 4 Push the OPS key programming to exit The changes take affect immediately Ifthe resulting volume level is not correct simply repeat the above sequence with a new value for CV60 Don t forget that the value is the sum of the horn volume setting and the bell volume setting It is easy to forget this and find that one or the other has been shut off Additional Notes About The Run Time Environment This section describes a bit about the internal workings of the T9000 Unlike most other controllers the T9000 maintains two separate environments one that is active and one that is stored The run time environment describes a set of conditions in which a locomotive is running or active Environments can be edited while stored and then recalled an made active Once activated all changes become effective The environment is alwa
28. eleases it from the consist And as you probably have already figure out the consist should not be active For this example Consist 12 which has only three locomotives a fourth locomotive will be added number 1024 To help visualize the process we ll use a picture of the consist memory before and after the changes are made Consist 12 Consist 12 SEL 2 2 puts you into the add replace mode for an existing consist Scroll through memory and locate the 4th entry for Consist 12 Before entering the new number always back up one click to make sure you are in the correct location To add a new locomotive to the empty spot push and release 1 0 2 4 The final will terminate the sequence and return to the normal display Use the SHOW 4 to confirm the locomotive has been added If the consist is full you must select one of the consisted locomotives to replaced Any of the locomotives except the lead locomotive can be replaced Once you have decided which locomotive to overwrite the same command sequence SEL 2 2 is used However you will enter the new locomotive when the locomotive to be replaced is in the display For example locomotive 110 will be replaced by 88 Here s how the memory appears before and after the replacement Consist 12 Consist 12 Before After Replacing Replacing 110 with 88 This command only adds the locomotive It can not be used to change the direction of the newly added locomotive Ifthe direction is
29. ent In almost all cases these safeguards are invisible you will not know they are present and working As a result of these safeguards a set of rules govern how locomotives are used in consists as well as how and when a consist can be deleted and how and when individual locomotives can be added to or removed from a consist Important Rules And Guidelines For Multi Unit Consists Locomotives should be reasonably matched in speed at the same throttle setting prior to building a consist Use the SHOW 0 command to pick a common running speed and check the resulting locomotive speeds Consider changing decoder configuration variables CVs to slow down a fast locomotive to match a slower locomotive See the programming section for details on programming decoders Consists are remembered if the throttle is turned off and batteries are removed Consists must be recalled from memory when power is turned on Speed is automatically set to 0 and direction to forward Functions are set as they were prior to turning off the throttle The active locomotive number will become the Consist number when you initiate the consist build command Always set the lead locomotive s direction to forward before beginning consist building The lead locomotive receives all function commands A total of 4 locomotives can be in a consist the lead locomotive plus up to three additional locomotives called secondary or consisted locomotives All locomotive must
30. ing Programming Custom Speed Curves Creating a Speed Curve Your AirWire throttle can program custom speed curves or tables into the AirWire decoder This is sometimes done to help speed match two dissimilar locomotives especially when used together in a consist Start by writing down how you want to assign the speed values to the decoder A table makes it easy to keep track of the values Note CV2 Start Voltage is used as part of the calculation even when the decoder is using a custom speed table If the throttle is set for 128 speed steps this table is not used and the throttle directly drives the motor without using CV3 CV4 CV5 or CV6 Speed Step Speed Step Default in 14 step mode in 28 step mode Speed Value 2 N AJN Aju Cola i nl I E ee a YN N N 2o n E o N pi N O oO JOO joo CO MIR RQ bh oo 00 co jn 94 Programming Custom Speed Curves continued Programming the AirWire Decoder Service Mode Programming Required This may be a bit tedious but it you can always go back and fine tune the speed values based on the first pass results Before starting make sure the AirWire decoder is turned on and all other decoders are turned off 1 Use Service Programming Push the SPR key followed by the SEL key to begin 2 Push 67 and then nnn The nnn represents your speed step value The decoder will beep indicating the new speed step value has been sto
31. ions are shown including empty Lc slots 4th Consist Ist Consist Le Blank Le Blank Start Initiating the SHOW 2 command places you at the 4th consist entry The display shows the flashing M plus the word Con The fourth consist will be empty assuming you have not built four consists Rotating the speed knob one click brings you to the first consisted locomotive ofthis consist indicated by the Le which is also empty Continue scrolling until you reach the 2nd consist entry which is the Consist 12 built in the last example if you have been following along with the examples For the remainder of this example the previously built consist will be used to point out important items Your display may be slightly different but the key points are still valid Push SHOW 2 and rotate the speed knob clockwise until the Con 12 display appears The M indicates you are viewing a memory location The Con indicates this is the lead locomotive of the consist 12 in this example The lead locomotive s direction orientation and speed step setting are also shown Rotate the speed knob one click to move to the first consisted locomotive Notice the direction orientation It too is set for forward Now go one more click to the next Le locomotive which is 110 Notice the direction is now showing reverse This was the setting given to 110 when it was added to the consist All consists are stored in this same format You can view the contents of any consist
32. ist 12 However the moment you select another locomotive or recall the same consist from memory the deletion becomes permanent Before Delete After Delete Note 2 The deleted locomotive s memory location remains empty after deletion This can be seen as you scroll through memory Any consist may be deleted from memory The consist selected for deletion should not be active Before starting make sure the active locomotive or consist is not showing on the normal display For this example Consist 12 will be deleted Deleting An Entire Consist SHOW 4 is the command for selecting and deleting a consist Now scroll through consist memory to find the 7 lead locomotive of the consist The E indicates that you E are in the edit mode for consists in memory M L on When the display shows the consist to be delete push the key This deletes the consist plus all locomotives added to the consist The display returns back to the previously active locomotive or consist Note There is a good reason to not have the deleted consist also be currently active If the deleted consist is also the active consist it may seem that nothing has changed except that the E and M have turn off when you press the key However if you use the SHOW 2 command you will find that the deleted consist is no longer in memory You can continue to control the deleted consist but the moment you select another locomotive or consist the consist will officially
33. le check that you have made 12 the active locomotive with 12 Set the direction to forward Now is the time to change the speed steps if desired Step 2 Push and release SEL and 2 Notice that the Ln has changed to Con and the E is on At this point you have built Consist 12 with a single locomotive which is the lead unit number 12 Step 3 Push and release 1 to ADD a locomotive to consist 12 Notice that the consist symbols are now on with the lead unit represented by the right most symbol and the second locomotive represented by the flashing second symbol Before entering the second locomotive check its direction orientation Notice that it is also facing forward Step 4 Enter the secondary locomotive 45 Do not start with the key Enter only the number Once the number is entered pushing the key stores the just entered number and the third symbol now starts flashing This is your cue that it is waiting for the 3rd locomotive to be entered Since the 3rd or last locomotive is facing backwards relative to the lead locomotive its direction will be changed continued on next page The lead locomotive must not already be assigned to another consist But all secondary locomotives may be in multiple consists Step 5 Enter locomotive 110 But before hitting the key first push the direction key Do not push the direction more than once Now push the key to store the last locomotive in this example The 4th con
34. ly sound decoders may need to have a specific bit programmed into a CV This is perhaps the most confusing aspect of decoder programming This section presents an overall scheme to program bits of a CV Fortunately a little arithmetic and a bit of record keeping makes bit programming easier Let s start with an explanation of a standard value and how it can be converted into bits With that knowledge it will become an easy matter to then convert bits back into decimal values that the AirWire throttle uses during programming AirWire uses decimal values that range from 0 to 255 for all CVs except the address Converting the value into binary bits is easy as long as you remember that it takes 8 bits to represent this range of values Each bit can only represent one of two possible values a 0 ora 1 And like familiar decimal numbers the position of the bit indicates its associated value The table below shows what each bit position value is worth If you add up all the position values the total is 255 ie bitante Complex sound decoders use a single CV value to control many effects This is possible because each bit in the value controls a specific effect Thus a single decimal value can actually represent up to 8 individual effects where each effect is assigned to a specific bit number The CV can also be split in half to control two different items such as volume levels For example the diesel sound decoder by Soundtrax uses CV60 to contr
35. nce the most common command is an address change and both decoders should be on the same address If this is not desired insert a SPST on off switch in one of the two wires between sound decoder and the AirWire DCC output terminals Turn the switch off to prevent the optional decoder from receiving any programming commands Don t forget to turn it back on during normal operation Programming Problems If your optional sound decoder doesn t respond to programming commands but otherwise works OK reverse the two leads between the sound decoder and the DCC output terminals on the AirWire decoder Service Mode programming will program both the AirWire decoder and the decoder connected to the auxiliary DCC outputs Care of Your Throttle Your throttle is designed for years of trouble free use Follow these simple guidelines to protect and extend your throttle s life Remove the batteries if the throttle is not to be used for several weeks A leaky battery can destroy the T9000 And there is no warranty coverage for a leaky battery Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries Keep the throttle dry Do not expose it to moisture steam chemical vapors or rain Do not expose it or store it in high temperature locations Clean the face plate and display with a damp cloth only Do not use solvents or cleaning solutions of any kind Do not abuse the speed control It can be damaged through excessive lateral or ve
36. nst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or TV reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the AirWire transmitter and the TV radio receiver FCC Licence ID OKWTX904 CVP Products P O Box 835772 Richardson TX 75083 5772 972 238 9966 10AM 4PM Central Time Weekdays Www cvpusa com
37. ode The speed step symbol changes to show the current speed step setting 7 1 14speed steps 7 2 28 speed steps 7 3 128 speed steps direct drive Restore Defaults amp Clear All There are many settings of the throttle that are remembered even if the power switch is turned off and the batteries are removed However at any time you may force the throttle back to its original factory settings just as you received it When the command is issued all memory is erased and the defaults are reloaded To restore the factory defaults first push and release the SEL key and then push the 9 key The display will be blinking the dEF 3 command and a small envelope will appear in the upper left corner All of these symbols are to remind you that you are about to perform a reset To abort the reset with no changes push the key To complete restore and clear all sequence push the key The display instantly reverts back to the original default normal message of Ln 3 28 steps and forward The other main item that is changed is the transmit frequency which is set to 0 The table below shows the complete set of factory reset values Item Default Item Default Ln Memory Slots Cleared Con Memory Slots Cleared Transmit Mode 8 frequencies Transmit Freq 0 Speed Steps 28 Speed 0 Direction Locomotive Number 3 This is simple Push the key the address numbers and then the key again Entering a new address or locomotive number alw
38. ol the volume of the horn and bell Notice that CV60 has the 8 bits split into two groups Bits 0 3 control the horn volume and bits 4 7 one group for the bell volume The horn volume has 16 possible settings from 0 0 0 1 to 1 1 1 1 Converted to binary this becomes 0 to 15 The bell volume also has 16 possible settings from 0 0 0 1 to 1 1 1 1 continued on next page CV 60 Bell and Horn Volume Level Control bito bit number fs 4 2 1 bit position value ee E evo Minimum Bell Volume Minimum Horn Volume Decimal Value 16 Decimal Value 1 Poof tt tt Loli i 1 cvso 127 19 Half Maximum Bell Volume Half Maximum Horn Volume Decimal Value 112 Decimal Value 7 CV60 240 15 255 Maximum Bell Volume Maximum Horn Volume Decimal Value 240 Decimal Value 15 continued from previous page However since the bell s bit positions are shifted the actual decimal values are different and the range is from 64 to 240 Thus the value programmed into CV60 represents both a horn volume setting PLUS a bell volume setting Here is a completed table that shows all possible settings and decimal values for both the bell and horn volumes Binary Decimal Bell Vol Binary Decimal Notes 0000 0000 0 Off 0001 0001 16 Min Volume 0010 0010 32 0011 0011 48 0100 0100 64 0101 0101 80 0110 0110 96 112 Ys Max Volume CONN Mn BWNr 128 144 10 160 11 176 12 192 13 208 14 224 15 240 O Max Volume This s
39. ores If you attend railroad or trade show conventions lanyards are often given away with name badges Next time you find some ask for a few extras Take Advantage of Different Speed Step Settings The AirWire decoder can have two different responses to speed commands by using two different speed step settings As a reminder when using either 14 or 28 speed steps the decoder calculates a speed using CV2 CV3 CV4 CV5 and CV6 Since CV5 sets the top speed it can be set to ensure the locomotive can reach no more than half of its maximum speed This specific response occurs as long as the throttle is set for either 14 or 28 speed steps However if the throttle is set for 128 speed steps only CV2 is used Thus the locomotive will always achieve top speed That is why 128 speed steps is called direct drive No intervening CVs are used to modify the speed command By using the two settings slow speed switching can be enhanced in yard operations Yet full speed operation can be achieved when going out on the mainline by punching a few keys on the throttle Flashing Headlights If the headlights turn on and off as the speed is increased the AirWire throttle is set for 28 speed step mode and the AirWire decoder is in 14 speed step mode Either change the throttle or change the decoder so both have the same setting No Control Of Headlights If the AirWire decoder is set for 28 or 128 speed steps the throttle must also be set for 28 or 128 spee
40. ote It is the AirWire decoder and or the optional external decoder that establish how many functions are available and supported Always read the decoder s manual to determine which functions are available as well as to their options Low Function Group F0 to F9 Each of the T9000 s number keys are assigned to the respective DCC function the 0 key is FO the 1 key is F1 the 2 key is assigned to F2 etc To active a low function push the desired number key When a function key is pressed the function number appears on the display and when the key is release it stays on for a couple more seconds and then the normal display reappears Except for F2 all function controls are latching This means that the activate command is sent when the key is first pushed and released Pressing and releasing the key a second time sends the deactivate command F2 is special and is usually assigned to a horn or whistle function Pressing and holding the F2 key activates the horn or whistle Releasing F2 deactivates the horn or whistle High Function Group F10 to F19 For function numbers above F9 push the key first Notice that the display shows F1_ with a blinking underscore Push the desired number to finish If you didn t mean to push the key just push it again AirWire Decoder Uses F0 and F6 Function 0 and Function 6 are supported by the AirWire decoder FO turns headlights on and off F6 turns the smoke generator output on
41. r Set speed to zero on active loco or consist Quick Stop Set transmit frequency Standard where n can be from 0 to 7 Consist building and editing Build new consist Add new consisted locomotive or overwrite existing Le Edit consisted locomotive x DIR Change displayed Lc direction x 0 Turn off displayed Le functions FO F4 x 1 Flip and reorder entire consist Update displayed Ln s memory Update displayed Con s memory Enter Accessory Decoder Control n accessory decoder address from 1 to 99 1 Reverse Off 2 Forward On Clear memory and reset T9000 to factory defaults Set Speed Steps 14 speed steps 28 speed steps 128 speed steps T9000 Command Summary and Reference continued DIR OPR Bit nnnn SPR SEL nnnn nnnn SPR OPR SEL nnnn nnnn OPR Change direction of active locomotive or consist Using OPR to program individual CV bits Enter or recall locomotive number Ln Enter Service Programming mode no address required Configuration variable number Cn where n is range of to 1024 Configuration value 0 to 255 for Cn 2 and higher 1 to 9999 for Cn 1 To exit mode Enter Operation s Programming mode for active Locomotive Ln 30 Configuration variable number Cn where n is range of 2 to 1024 Configuration value 0 to 255 To exit mode Control Low Functions n where n is 0 to 9 except for n 2 Activate F2 while 2 key is depressed deactivate when released
42. ranty lasts for 1 year After this period standard repair rates apply Need Help If you have questions or need help your first call needs to be to your dealer or installer They are very familiar with the AirWire equipment and its use If your dealer installer doesn t have the answer use the phone number below In some cases we will busy helping other customers or it will be after hours Please leave a message Be sure to leave both daytime and evening numbers along with your city and state Have your manual and equipment nearby before you call Do not send items to us for repair without first obtaining authorization In many cases problems are easily solved via phone or email without the need or expense to return items to us If we authorize and request you to return an item be sure to mark the Return Material Authorization RMA number on the outside of the box Items sent without an RMA will be refused and returned at your expense You are responsible for all shipping charges CVP Products 415 N Bowser Ste 101 Richardson TX 75081 Your AirWire T9000 throttle is carefully designed and certified unlicenced low power transmitter F The FCC ID label and the compliance label serves to show the FCC has authorized this transmitter This transmitter has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection agai
43. ratching and damaging the circuit board Do not bend the contact ends of the clips or they will break off Using Rechargeable Batteries Rechargeable Nicad batteries may be used along with an external charger The newer Nickel metal Hydrides NMH cost a little more but have none of the annoying characteristics of Nicad batteries Be sure to use at least 2 AAA size batteries Most Nicad chargers will charge the Nickel metal Hydride batteries However for best results and the fastest recharge always use a charger designed for the specific type and chemistry of the rechargeable battery used 2 The T9000 Wireless Throttle Using The T9000 Throttle Easy as 1 2 3 The throttle comes preset for frequency 0 and locomotive address 3 Your AirWire decoder T9000 also comes preset for frequency 0 and address 3 We suggest you use these settings and follow the following steps to quickly get your locomotive running At any time you ma The liquid crystal display LCD 8 step q y Bety 8 y D y WIRELESS CONTROLLER pae not POE E or change the settings but for now let s use the factory settings and show you that using the scratched Excessive pushing on throttle is as easy as 1 2 3 Don t forget to install the batteries keys or the rotary encoder may Turn on the throttle and the decoder power result in image smearing switches The display shows the normal run Excessive heat can temporarily mode display The active locomotive number Ln
44. red in CV67 3 Push 68 and then nnn Your Your ta st th t d val CV Number Speed Value Speed Value o Store the next speed value Pe turn it back on The new speed table is automatically used when the throttle is set for either 14 or 28 speed steps when the throttle is set for 128 speed steps Program CV29 To Use The New Speed Table To use the new custom speed table CV29 must be set to a value based on the locomotive address Ifthe address is from 1 to 99 program CV29 for a value of 18 Ifthe address is from 100 to 9999 program CV29 fora value of 50 The T9000 throttle uses Operation Mode Programming OPR send programming commands to a specific locomotive address Unlike service programming only the locomotive decoder with the matching address will hear the programming commands Any other locomotive ona different address will ignore the programming command Operation Programming OPR is the best way to fine tune sound decoders attached to the AirWire decoder s Auxiliary DCC outputs The sound effects can be programmed and tested in the middle of operation without worrying about reprogramming any other locomotives You do not have to turn off other decoders All OPR programming is done with following keystroke sequence for all CV s to be programmed However the CV1 can not be changed If this is attempted the throttle will ignore the OPR commands Consisted locomotives should have all programming done before
45. rientation A reversed battery will short out its adjacent battery and quickly run both down The two batteries will also become hot to the touch If this occurs remove and discard all batteries and install fresh batteries e Are the batteries weak or dead Ifthe display is blank replace the batteries F Frequency e Does the throttle s frequency match the frequency setting on the locomotive Check the decoder s frequency selector switch and re select the throttles transmit frequency A Address e Look at the display Did you key in the correct address Sometimes a key will give two entries instead of one or it was hit so quickly that it was missed Key in the correct address again Push each key firmly and smartly Don t press and hold a key when entering addresses Just push and release each key one at a time The AirWire Decoder Must Be Turned On When Programming Programming commands are sent directly to the decoder They are not stored in the throttle The decoder must be powered on and within range of the throttle to receive programming commands The decoder will indicate receipt of valid programming commands by beeping and with a short pulse of the motor If nothing is seen or heard double check B F A and decoder power Programming Commands Affect Optional Decoder Any decoder attached to the AirWire s DCC output terminals will hear all service programming commands sent by the throttle Usually this isn t a problem si
46. rtical force Use a lanyard to protect against drops See page 21 for information Do not place heavy objects on the throttle Do not bend the antenna It is flexible near the tip but not near the connector Reset Decoder To Factory Defaults Step by Step Guide Use this procedure to reset an AirWire decoder to its original factory defaults This procedure does not affect the throttle in any way It only forces the AirWire decoder to revert to its factory default address of 3 28 speed steps sets configuration variables CVs 3 and 4 toa value of 2 and sets CV2 toa value of 0 All other CVs are cleared 1 Make sure all other decoders are turned off 1 Confirm that decoder frequency selection matches the T9000 transmit frequency 2 Turn on the decoder to be reset and turn on the throttle 3 Press SPR followed by SEL 1 GPe 4 Press then 8 then y 9 5 Press then 1 3 5 then Cn g 6 Ifthe decoder resets you will hear two beeps r 9 r i C ldo 7 Press SPR to exit service programming 8 Select 3 on the throttle and confirm the decoder operates on address 3 i 3 AirWire T9000 Commands nnnn DIR 1 2 3 SELDIR SHOW 0 0 Add Run Loco Ln Set Speed Steps Quick Stop Show Speed direction Quick Stop Exit show speed Select Memory Loco Store Ln Run Changes Delete Memory Loco Build and store Consist Add 2nd loco Lc End and store Edit Lc Direction Ch
47. ry and instantly restore the throttle and its associate settings to exactly the same condition as when you last used the recalled address When scrolling through the locomotive memory that does not have 15 stored locomotives the scroll starting point is the 15th memory slot which will be blank This slot remains blank until the 15 locomotive is entered At that point the starting point for all scrolling becomes the Ist memory slot Scrolling goes from Ist to last it doesn t wrap around With 15 locos 15th and last Entry 14th entry Ln 110 2nd Entry gt Ln Blank 15th Entry sat gt Ist Entry Note the Locomotive numbers shown are for example only Less than 15 locos Ln Blank 14th and last entry Etc Ln Recalling A Locomotive From Memory SHOW 1 The SHOW key is used for almost any action in which you wish to show and then select something from memory To show the locomotive address memory first push the SHOW key followed by the 1 key This is shortened to SHOW 1 You may cancel the command at any time by pushing the key To scroll through the memory use the speed knob The starting point is always the bottom of memory which was the Ist locomotive entered Rotate the knob clockwise to step through memory or counterclockwise to go to the bottom You may scroll in either direction through memory from bottom to top or top to bottom The Ist entry is always empty and will remain so as addresses are added
48. s and Tricks For Service Mode Programming If a sound decoder or any other type of decoder is connected to the Auxiliary DCC output of the AirWire decoder it too will also have its address changed at the same time as the AirWire decoder If this is not desired disconnect the sound decoder from the AirWire decoder s Auxiliary DCC outputs with a SPST switch Multiple CVs may be programmed in sequence without having to reinitiate Service mode programming Service mode programming is canceled by turning the throttle s power switch off Only one decoder should be on during service mode programming All other decoders should be turned off All decoders sharing the same frequency as the throttle and powered on will be re programmed The throttle s transmitter can reach quite far and is not bothered by walls roofs trees earth or bushes Just because you can t see another locomotive don t assume it will not be programmed if it is sharing the same frequency The AirWire decoder supports only specific CVs shown in the table below Service mode programming commands sent to CVs not listed are ignored Address 0 can not be used for a locomotive address AirWire Decoder Supported CVs CV Locomotive Address Address lt lt Motor Starting Voltage S Acceleration Rate ACCL 4 Deceleration Rate DECL Midpoint Voltage Vmid B fo Reset to factory defaults RESET Loss of Signal Timer Packet Timeout Extended Address A
49. s is not mandatory it can lead to confusion especially when a consist is Flipped No nested consists A consist can not have another consist as a secondary locomotive The consist icons make sense only when building a new consist The consist icons are not recalled with the SHOW 3 command They are only visible when building a consist Consist icons do not indicate actual number of locomotives during editing When adding deleting or overwriting locomotives in an existing consist the consist icons do not reflect the actual number of locomotives in a consist No changes to a consist while active Before editing deleting or modifying consists including flip consist make sure it is not active Set the lead locomotive direction to forward before building a consist Consist Memory Consist memory is slightly different since each consist can contain as many as 4 locomotives The T9000 will store up to 4 consists each having one lead locomotive and three consisted locomotives Visualizing how the consist memory is laid out helps with understanding what the various displays mean 2nd Consist 3rd Consist Le Blank Le Blank Le Blank Scroll gt on Blank The first entry of a consist is always the lead locomotive and the display shows COn as a reminder The next 3 memory locations are for the locomotive addresses that are part of the consist They are always shown as Lc implying they are a consisted locomotive All memory locat
50. s will continue to operate However changing direction will start the F1 F3 icons flashing again but this should be ignored Once you have finished with the decoder address you may enter a new address starting with the key There is no need to push SEL 5 again Terminate or exit this mode and return to the normal display by pushing the key Decoders are programmed like locomotive decoders and can be programmed by the T9000 See the programming section in this manual plus the instructions accompanying the decoder for programming details The T9000 throttle transmits the accessory decoder commands on the same frequency as the active locomotive The accessory decoder must be on the same frequency Tips and Rules for Controlling Accessory Decoders The correct output number must be used and is in the range from to 99 These numbers are not the same as locomotive numbers You may have an accessory decoder with output number anda locomotive number 1 There will be no conflict The active locomotive s speed and direction controls remain active when controlling accessory decoders However locomotive functions are not available Your installation and wiring of the switch machines will determine the actual direction the switch throws If a turnout throws the wrong direction reverse the two wires going to the turnout The transmit frequency for accessory decoders is the same one in use by the active locomotive Accessory D
51. sist symbol will start flashing but for this example only three locomotives are in the consist Step 6 Push the key to exit the consist build mode Notice that Con 12 is now active and the direction is set for forward All three locomotive will move when the speed control is advanced CeO MC AM SHOW 2 SHOW 2 allows you to scroll through the Consist memory to select a consist and make it active After pushing SHOW 2 use the speed knob to scroll through consist memory to the desired Consist which will be Con 12 for this example Now push and release the key The display will return to normal and Con 12 appears in the normal display Selecting any of the consisted locomotives in Con 12 and pushing will also make Con 12 active Incidentally the previously active locomotive or consist and all of its settings have been automatically saved Pushing down on the direction key while scrolling through consist memory switches the display to show the present speed and direction currently stored for that consist Push the direction key again to return to the consist display Pushing the 0 key while the stored consist speed is shown instantly zeroes the stored speed value If the consist is running on the railroad and is now made active it will immediately stop Important Reminders For Consists Lead locomotive should be set for forward Before building a consist always set the lead locomotive s direction arrow to FORWARD Although thi
52. they are put in a consist OPR commands are always sent to the active address shown on the normal display For this example the active locomotive address is 110 and CV 48 will be programmed to a value of 129 Start by pushing and releasing OPR Notice the OPr and the active locomotive number is now flashing Push the SEL key to confirm and notice the flashing has stopped The following key stroke and displays are exactly like service programming mode The CV to be programmed is entered first The T9000 uses the key to signify that CV numbers are to be entered Push the key followed by 48 Cn means configuration number Push the again Now enter the value for the CV by first pushing the key Notice that the Cn is now just C with the colon flashing Enter the desired value 128 for this example and then push to transmit the programming commands address The colon will go away upon transmission The programming command has been set At this point you have two options 1 Enter another CV number starting with the key again and repeat the same sequence as above The key does not end this mode Pushing it means you want to enter another CV number 21 Exit the programming mode by pushing the OPR key This is the only key with which you can exit the Operation Programming mode continued on the next page Operations Programming continued Here are some notes and comments to consider when using operations programming
53. utomatic do not use Extended Address Automatic do not use 1 2 3 5 11 17 18 Decoder Setup 67 94 Custom Speed Table See decoder manual See decoder manual CV29 Options and Settings CV29 provides some basic setup features for your decoder By programming specific values into CV29 you enable or disable these features Be sure to check your decoder manual to verify which features are available You can not harm a decoder with an incorrect value However it may not operate as expected The following functions are controlled by CV29 in the AirWire Decoder motor direction speed steps in use and speed table in use and long or short address mode This table is from the AirWire decoder manual and is included for reference See the decoder manual for additional details Address Speed Table Steps Motor Direction CV29 Value Short Standard 14 Normal 0 Short Standard 14 Reversed 1 Short Standard 28 Normal Short Standard 28 Reversed Short Custom 14 Normal Short Custom 14 Reversed Short Custom 28 Normal Short Custom 28 Reversed Long Standard 14 Normal Long Standard 14 Reversed Long Standard 28 Normal Long Standard 28 Reversed Long Custom 14 Normal Long Custom 14 Reversed Long Custom 28 Normal Long Custom 28 Reversed CV29 is used in the AirWire Decoder It comes already programmed with the most common settings for CV29 This table is included as a reference The rectangle is around the default decoder sett
54. v1 0 September 12 2005 AIRWIRE900 Wireless Throttle Model T9000 Battery installation and Control locations Running a train easy as 1 2 3 Quick Stop and function controls Using the display the normal or run mode display Showing speed values Changing the speed step setting number of notches in throttle Restoring factory defaults and clearing memory Working with Single Locomotives Replace Battery Indicator Changing Transmit Frequency Working With Multi Unit Consists Accessory Decoder Control Decoder Programming Introduction Service Programming CV29 Options Programming custom speed curves Operations Programming Bit programming example The run time environment and compatibility Troubleshooting notes T9000 Cheat sheet suitable for cutting out and laminating WARNING REMOVE BATTERIES Remove all batteries from the throttle when not being used Batteries can leak and damage and or destroy the throttle If the batteries leak onto the throttle circuit board it can not be repaired AIRWIRE Installing Batteries o ete raz i ani A i t Eae 5 First unscrew the antenna and set it aside If your throttle has a shipping screw still attached at the bottom remove it The internal circuit board is attached to the faceplate So just like pulling your foot out of a shoe slip a fingernail into the opening at the face plate s bottom corner the end nearest the power switch an
55. wrong use SEL 2 3 to change it The locomotive to be added must not be a lead locomotive in another consist Secondary locomotives can belong to multiple consists Consist edit and delete commands apply only to consists stored in memory They do not alter or delete the presently active consist even if it has the same number Flip Consist If you run your layout point to point you ll love this feature The flip consist command allows an existing consist to be flipped from end to end What was the lead unit now becomes the trailing unit What was the trailing unit now becomes the lead unit All intermediate consist locomotives have their directions reversed And all function commands are sent to the new lead unit In addition the T9000 reorders the consist to match the new orientations with the new lead unit becoming the Consist number To illustrate what occurs here is the consist and its locomotives and the T9000 memory entries for the consist prior to the flip Also shown are the directions set for the locomotives when the consist was built Consist 12 Forward gt Now lets invoke the flip consist command and see what happens As usual the consist should not be active You might want to turn off the lead units headlight and set the functions as you wish them to behave with 12 becomes the trailing locomotive SEL 2 3 should look familiar It s the change direction command But this time a different key will be used the
56. ys paired with a locomotive address The environment consists of the following variables Locomotive Address Type Address Speed Value from 1 to 9999 Short or long 0 to Speed Step Max 14 or 28 or 128 Forward or Reverse 14 or 28 or 128 On or Off except for F2 Single Consist lead Consist secondary Direction Setting Speed Steps Function 0 through 20 Locomotive Status Recalling a locomotive from memory also restores its associated environment Storing the environment is usually done automatically but there are commands to force a manual update for both a consist and a single locomotive Throttle and AirWire System Compatibility The T9000 Wireless Throttle operates in the 902MHz to 928 MHz frequency band As of the date of this printing no other large scale wireless systems use this band Thus the AirWire Wireless Throttle can be used along with other systems without fear of interference This feature is especially useful if you are upgrading from another wireless system to AirWire Locomotives can be gradually upgraded as time and budget permit The T9000 throttle can not be used with any other wireless equipment from CVP Products The AirWire T9000 can not be changed or converted to an EasyDCC compatible throttle Troubleshooting Remember B F A If your AirWire throttle doesn t seem to be working use the acronym B F A as a quicky checklist B Battery e Are the batteries oriented properly Double check o
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