PMI - Phoenix BIGSOUND P5 User Manual

BigSound™ P5 Handbook

Phoenix Sound Systems, Inc.

3514 West Liberty Road

Ann Arbor MI 48103

www.phoenixsound.com

phone: [phone]

fax: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

©2005-2008 Phoenix Sound Systems, Inc.

Table of Contents

Introduction...........................................................................................................3

Getting Acquainted................................................................................................4

The Sound Board & Connectors................................................................4

Connector Pin Out Chart.......................................................................................5

Initial Checkout.....................................................................................................6

The Basic Bench Test.......................................................................................6

Advanced Checkout...............................................................................................7

DCC Checkout.................................................................................................7

Reed Switch Checkout.....................................................................................7

Standard Sounds and Effects.................................................................................8

All Systems......................................................................................................8

Diesel Systems.................................................................................................8

Steam Systems.................................................................................................8

Triggered Sounds and Effects................................................................................9

All Systems......................................................................................................9

Diesel Only......................................................................................................9

Steam Only......................................................................................................9

Control Variables (DCC CV)...............................................................................10

Computer Interface..............................................................................................11

Initial Trigger and Function Assignments...........................................................12

Trigger Defaults.............................................................................................12

DCC Function Defaults.................................................................................12

Installation Guidelines.........................................................................................13

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................14

Technical Specifications......................................................................................15

Access Jack Diagram...........................................................................................15

Appendix A: Wiring Diagrams............................................................................16

Basic DCC.....................................................................................................16

Air Wire 900..................................................................................................17

Aristocraft/Crest Train Engineer....................................................................18

Locolinc®......................................................................................................19

RCS................................................................................................................20

Basic Ride On................................................................................................21

Appendix B: P5T Auxiliary Input Board.............................................................22

Auxiliary Input Board (P5T) Checkout.........................................................22

Warranty..............................................................................................................23

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Introduction

Dear Model Railroading Friends,

Thank you for choosing Phoenix Sound Systems to fill your railroad
with sound. The P5 board is smaller than our previous systems and is
designed for applications with a constant power source - DCC, constant
track power, on board batteries or stationary installations.

The P5 system, like the 2K2 system, can be loaded and customized
using a PC. You will need to upgrade your PC software to version 1.2.36
and ROM library to version 1.69/1.00 (6900) or newer in order to load
and save P5 compatible files.

We know you’re eager to do some listening, so continue through the
initial checkout. The Phoenix BigSound™ P5 board comes with even
higher input voltage tolerances to keep pace with larger trains and bigger
power supplies. The board is highly protected against improper wiring
and over-voltage gremlins. However, if you notice static electric sparks
when you touch things you should ground yourself by touching
something conductive before handling your board. Also be careful not to
lay the board on metal surfaces or model parts when powered. Basic
electrical component handling care is always a good idea.

Happy Listening!

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Getting Acquainted

One of the ideas behind the P5 system is to tailor the system to your
needs to avoid unnecessary expense. The P5 Basic (Board only) system
includes the sound board (pictured below), connectors C1 which
connects the speaker and power leads and C2 which is the computer
access jack. We also offer the P5 as a kit which includes the sound board
with a speaker and all connectors (C1, C2 and C3) appropriate to the
locomotive.

Additional components available include: volume switch
[6001-05], volume switch with reed switch[6020-05], volume switch
with reed switch and bare leads for Board Trigger 2, volume switch with
bare leads for Board Trigger 1, and volume switch with bare leads for
Board Triggers 1 & 2.

There are 3 connectors on the P5 board. The chart on the
following page shows the pin out for each. This chart also details the
length and coloring of the wire leads if you order the generic plugs.

The Sound Board & Connectors

C1

1

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

4 3 2 1

2
3
4
5

C2

6
7
8
9

10

C3

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Connector Pin Out Chart

Connector: Pin Purpose Color Termination

C1:1 Power/DCC Green Bare

C1:2 Power/DCC Green Bare

C1:3 Speaker Brown SPOX-3

C1:4 Shield (unused) – –

C1:5 Speaker Brown SPOX-3

C1:6 Alternate Power + Violet Bare

C1:7 Alternate Power - Black Bare

C2:1 Trigger Ground Blue Bare*

C2:2 P5 Trigger 2 Orange Bare*

C2:3 Trigger Ground Blue Bare*

C2:4 P5 Trigger 1 Brown Bare*

C2:5 Ground Black JST ZHR-3

C2:6 Expansion Signal White JST ZHR-3

C2:7 +3V Expansion Red JST ZHR-3

C2:8 Ground Black Volume Switch

C2:9 Volume Level Yellow Volume Switch

C2:10 Volume +3V Red Volume Switch

C3:1 Ground Black Jack

C3:2 Hi Speed White –

C3:3 Computer Signal Yellow Jack

C3:4 +5V Red Jack

* THESE CONNECTIONS CAN TERMINATE IN EITHER NOTHING, BARE WIRE OR REED

SWITCHES, DEPENDING UPON THE TYPE OF ENGINE THE UNIT IS ORDERED FOR.

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Initial Checkout

The Basic Bench Test

Each system is tested before shipping but we recommend that you
hook things up on your workbench, play with the system and get
comfortable with the components before installation.

The speaker and power supply connect to C1. The speaker connects
to the speaker jack (brown wires). Hook your bench power supply to the
green wires. A power source of any polarity is acceptable. The maximum
peak input voltage is 30 volts. If you are using a volume switch plug it
into C2. This connector can only be inserted in one direction, so if you
wired your own following the pin out chart on page 5 or are using one
we supplied, it should work correctly.

When the power rises above 9 volts you should hear sound. If you
are using our volume switch, raise and lower the volume. The system
will play the idle sounds.

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Advanced Checkout

In order to play moving sounds you will need at least one of the

following:

1. A DCC power source connected to C1.

2. A switch (i.e. a reed switch) connected to C2:3,4.

3. The Auxiliary Input Board [P5T] to sense motor voltage.

SEE APPENDIX B FOR THE P5T CHECKOUT

DCC Checkout

The sound board default address is 3. Select 3 on your DCC
controller. Turn the speed up and down. Sounds should play in
coordination with the changing speed commands. Test the function
buttons. The default function button assignment chart can be found on
page 11.

Reed Switch Checkout

If you will be using a reed switch and magnets to sense speed, you
may wish to hook them up and experiment with the magnets to get an
idea of the sensitivity of the reed switches. This will help you decide how
to mount them in the locomotive or car. Whenever the trigger (C2:4) is
connected to the trigger ground (C2:3) the system sees motion. The first
closure should play the start toots and the starting bell.

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