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WOW101 WOWSound Steam Decoder


Product Manufacturer: Train Control Systems
Manufacturer Model: 1516
Store Item Number: TCS1516
Quantity In Stock: 1

WOW101 WOWSound Steam Locomotive Decoder

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).

This version can be hardwired or it can be used with any 9-Pin JST harnesses, it does not come with Keep-Alive™ . This decoder has 6x lighting functions., and does not include onboard resistors for LED's. This decoder has 6x lighting functions.

  • Includes Light, Medium, and Heavy Steam Locomotive Sounds!
  • True CD Quality Sound! No one else even comes close.
  • 44,100 Samples Per Second at 16 bit resolution.
  • Dynamic Chuff for naturally realistic chuff sounds.
  • Keep-Alive™ sold seperately.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Made In: United States

Product Condition: New

Product Type: Model Train > model train control > DCC Decoders
Scale: HO
Dimensions (L x W x H): 1.35” x .66” x 0.22” or 34.29mm x 16.72mm x 5.59mm
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