Train Control System TCS 1516 WOWSound Steam Decoder Hardwire

The WOW101 is a universal decoder for locomotives with DCC-ready 9-pin plugs, or locomotives which cannot accommodate a motherboard or WOWKit. This decoder may be hard-wired or plugged directly into any locomotive with a 9-pin JST plug. The WOW101 is compatible with any T-Series harness, and also includes an auxiliary harness for attaching your speaker, CAM, Keep Alive®, and for the additional lighting functions (F3 and F4).

FEATURES:

• CD-Quality Sound: TCS' world-renowned CD-quality sound. 16 Bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate.
• Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load.
• Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for "buzz" free motor performance.
• DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC.
• Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves.
• Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs.
• Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder.
• Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects!
• Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED's or incandescent bulbs.
• Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated.
• Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation.
• CAM: Use a positive voltage trigger to synchronize your chuff rate to your drivers' rotation.
• Audio Assist®: TCS exclusive auditory feedback programming system. Program your decoder without the need to memorize CV's!
• User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits.
• Throttle Modes: Choose from multiple throttle modes to meet your operating needs.
• True Scale Sound: A unique WOWSound feature which uses TCS’ exclusive auto-adjusting BEMF technology to automatically change the intensity of the chuff. Prototype Mode also offers dynamic sound volumes which accurately model the real-life equivalent. Also includes pre-programmed acceleration and deceleration values.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Interface Type: Hard-Wire, Direct-Plug (9-Pin JST)
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 1.35” x .66” x 0.22” or 34.29mm x 16.72mm x 5.59mm
• Scale: HO Scale
• Continuous/Peak: 1.3/2.0 Amp
• Total Functions: 6
• Function Rating: 100 mA
• 12V Outputs: 6

Speaker Selection:

• This decoder is optimized for 8 Ω speakers (not included).
• This decoder uses and audio amplifier capable of supplying up to 2 Watts of power. A 1 Watt minimum power rating is recommended for use with this decoder. If you are using a speaker with less than 1 Watt power rating, you must reduce your volume to prevent speaker failure or amplifier stress.
• Speaker enclosures greatly increase speaker performance in most cases.