TCS 1600 ~ WOW501-Steam ~ WOWSound DCC Sound Decoder ~ 8 Functions ~ Screw Terminals ~ With Keep Alive

TCS WOW501-Steam For Large Scale WOWSound With Keep Alive 1600

The WOW501 is a universal, 5 Amp sound decoder for large-scale locomotives. The WOW501 includes Keep Alive® on-board for stutter-free operation. Function 5 and 6 may be programmed to control a smoke unit with a coil and fan. By programming CV58 with a value of 9, the smoke unit will react to the chuff timing.

For a complete list of available sounds, check out the “Sounds List” under the “Documents” tab.

CD-Quality Sound:
TCS’ world-renowned CD-quality sound. 16 Bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate.

Keep-Alive®:
Included on-board for smooth, stutter-free operation.

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.

Interface Type: Hard-Wire
Dimensions (L x W x H): 3.004″ x 1.413″ x 0.551″ or 76.3mm x 35.9mm x 14mm
Scale: O Scale G Scale S Scale
Continuous/Peak: 5/10 Amp
Total Functions: 8
Function Rating: 1A
12V Outputs: 8