TCS WOW SOUND STEAM DECODER
The WOW121 is a universal sound decoder for locomotives with DCC-ready 21-pin MTC connectors, and can also be used with any of TCS' motherboards. The WOW121 requires a motherboard to interface with the locomotive. The motherboard will determine the support for the number of lighting functions as well as the type supported (LED or 12V/1.5V bulbs). A WOW121 decoder will support up to 8 lighting functions.
Note: Function 5 and 6 are not programmable, and will only output constant bright lights. Take this into account when wiring multiple lighting functions.
For a complete list of available sounds, check out the "Sounds List" under the "Documents" tab.
Find resources for the WOWSound-equipped Bachmann Streamlined K4 here.
- 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.
- 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.
- Chuffinity
By combining a massive library of chuff sounds with a state of the art algorithm, Chuffinity produces a beautiful chorus of chuff sounds without ever producing a looping or predictable pattern. Beautiful, clear, and complex chuffs that never repeat will take you trackside to the days of steam glory!