Description
The Hornby TTS (Twin Track Sound) decoder offers a great alternative for those modellers that would like to add sound, but at a more affordable price. Our TTS decoder offers a minimum of 16 realistic sound functions, with many specific to the chosen model. These can include whistles, horns, start-up, idle, cold start, In motion sounds and many more. The decoder also possesses all of the features attributed to our popular R8249 decoder.
Twin pack of decoders to suit Class 43 MTU’s or similar.
Function list
- F0 Headlight/Rear-Light
- F1 Engine Start/Stop
- F2 Horn High-Low
- F3 Horn Low-High
- F4 Brake Squeal
- F5 NOTCH Up
- F6 NOTCH Down
- F7 Return to IDLE
- F8 Thrash
- F9 Cold Start Override
- F10 Compressor
- F11 Cab Door Slam
- F12 Fan
- F13 Horn Long High
- F14 Horn Long Low
- F15 Primer
- F16 Slow Flange Squeal
- F17 Driver’s Safety Device (in Cab)
- F18 Horn Short Low
- F19 Horn Short High
- F20 Windscreen Wipers
- F21 AWS Test (in Cab)
- F22 Fire Bell Test
- F23 Guards Whistle
- F24 Guard to Driver Buzzer (in Cab)
- F25 Aux Lighting (if used in locomotive)
– 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
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.
