Proto-Coupler® Operation
This locomotive is equipped with two coil-wound Proto-Couplers for remote
uncoupling action. Because the Proto-Coupler is controlled through the Proto-
Sound 2.0 microprocessor, it does not require an uncoupling track section or
modification to your layout to function. Use the codes listed below to fire the
coupler.
Rear Coupler:
To fire the rear coupler, quickly tap the Bell button once followed by three quick
taps of the Whistle button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between
each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion will play,
and the knuckle will be released.
Front Coupler:
To fire the front coupler, quickly tap the Bell button once followed by four quick
taps of the Whistle button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between
each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion will play,
and the knuckle will be released.
Speed Control:
M.T.H. engines equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 have speed control capabilities
that allow the engine to maintain a constant speed up and down grades and
around curves, much like an automobile cruise control. You can add or drop
cars on the run, and the engine will maintain the speed you set.
While the engine is programmed to start with the speed control feature activated,
you can opt to turn it off. This means the engine’s speed will fall as it labors up
a hill and increase as it travels downward. It is also affected by the addition or
releasing of cars while on the run.
To turn speed control on and off, put the engine in neutral, then quickly tap
the transformer’s Whistle button one time then quickly tap the Bell button two
times, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button
press. Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change. Repeat
the 1 whistle, 2 bells code to return it to the other condition. You will want to
do this during the initial neutral upon start-up if you ever couple this
engine to another engine that is not equipped with speed control to avoid
damaging the motors in either engine. Each time you shut down the engine
completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Note: When speed
control is turned off, the Proto-Sound 2.0 system will limit the volume in order
to operate more smoothly at lower voltages. Full volume is restored upon
reactivating speed control.
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