Large Scale Central

USAT Sound System

Problem Solving
#1

I have an NW-2 that I wanted to install the original sound system into. I found one on ebay. So I have that and 2 remote boxes. When I tried to install the sound system and the smaller remote control sound (it’s supposed to replace reed switches), I was confused. When the instructions for the sound card said to “feed the track power wires up through the hole…” I realized I was shorted that item in the sound card box. OK, that answered one problem.

The 2 remote push button assemblies had 2 different sets of instructions, so I tried to take an average of the 2 to make some sense, BUT both instructions said to connect the red and green wires to track power. Remember at this point I have no track power. Secondly, each of the cards have short orange and brown wires on them, with a warning now to connect the power wires with the wrong polarity, or you will blow out the sound card. So, where do these 2 wires go?

I emailed USAT a week ago and have not had a response. Does anyone know of a USAT Support Group? Help!

#2

So you are battery power, and you want to install a track powered sound unit?

Call USAT, don’t email them.

Greg

#3

Nope, track power.

Guess I’ll have to call and make them as confused as I am.

#4

I just installed the NW2 sound board with 2 speakers for Sean.

I did not have the control board.

The large speaker did not fit in the fuel tank, top small speaker was a perfect fit.

No room for the sound board in the fuel tank either and no holes for wires.

Reed switch I used are the flat ones and I placed these on the bottom of the tank.

So, the NW2 kit must have been made for a different version of this engine than the engine Sean has,

#5

Lou
Did you know about this forum group?
http://www.usatgscalegroup.com/phpbb/index.php
All you want to know about USA trains!
Free membership!
Here is the link to the USA nw-2 sound unit that I have.
http://www.usatgscalegroup.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=3340&start=10
Good luck.
Sean

#6

Thanks, Sean, will try the group. BTW your email address failed.

Dan: This is the old, original “NW-2 Sound System Stock # RS-NW2”, and the “Optional Control Box Stock # RS-0005”, which is the one that I have 2 of with different instructions for each. The speakers fit just fine. The box replaces the reed switches with push buttons. I may still pick your brain, though.

#7

Well, Sean, I’ve waited a few days for my confirmation for the USAT site. Maybe that’s died, too?

#8

Shawn is a good egg.
Maybe you have to reapply?
Things do get lost/side tracked.
I would know.
I’ll send him a heads up.
Sorry Lou .
Sean

#9

Still doesn’t work, Sean. I get the error message:

The specified username is currently inactive. If you have problems activating your account, please contact a board administrator.

But I can’t find out how to contact an administrator because I can’t log in!

#10

I asked for info on “Optional Control Box Stock # RS-0005”, on the site let’s see what showes up in the next couple of days. Sorry I can’t be more helpfull( like have an answer! )
Lou I used a Aristo product to activate the crew talk, that fit inside also.
Maybe Dan can tell us the unit’s name & part#
Sean

#11

Since Sean uses the Aristocraft 27mhz track side system, I knew the 55474 could be used in a car or engine to remote control things as follows:

outputs A and B can control a LGB EPL drive or the older Aristo switch.

Output C is a 18 volt on-off switch for up to 100ma (read 1 l18 volt bulb)

output D and E are open collectors.

Unit runs from 5 to 22 volts A/C or DC, and has a DC to DC converter inside so it works when most engines start to move and I tied an open collector to the reed sensor input of the NW2 sound unit. These outputs could have been used in place of reeds and track magnets for bell and whistle sensors.

#12

Ya what Dan said.
It’s good to know someone who know’s the black magic!