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 Revolution-A
for the Atlas format.
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List $109.95
Quantum
Revolution
Design
Objective
The design objective was to produce the best possible realistic
digital sounds in a compact user-friendly downloadable format. Download
capability means that the decoder’s internal software can be reloaded
for all possible current and future applications. Currently there are
over 150 sound file options and many more are in the works.
Sound
File
IDs Sound file IDs or P/Ns are identified by a 2 part 7-digit number.
The first four digits are the type number (diesel 1XXX-XXX, steam
3XXX-XXX, etc), and the remaining 3 digits are the sound set numbers.
For example, a G scale F7 is 1008-291. This minimizes supply
problems associated with non-downloadable units and helps assure a
continual supply of the Revolution, however you want it and with the
guarantee you have the latest software.
To
Give you the Best Sound!
To give you the best sound we’re giving you the best speakers and
enclosures. High performance speakers and enclosures fine tuned
for your specific loco applications are included with your purchase!
The user can specify his loco and the dealers will provide the best
speaker options. We have a list of speaker
options for most popular locomotives so the users can choose the
correct speakers for their application. The Revolution was
designed for 8 ohm speakers so the user has many options and is not
limited to difficult to find 100 and 32 ohm speakers that are specified
by other sound decoders.
Flexible
Design Philosophy
We have designed these sound decoders to give you many years of pleasure
and operating enjoyment. The Quantum products are intended to grow
with you and can be continually updated to give you the latest
developments in sound files and performance features. We are at
the dawn of a new era of locomotive sound systems and appreciate that
you have decided to join us. We will work hard to continually
provide you with updates and improvements so that you will always have
available “state of the art” technology. Also, we highly value
your inputs and are prepared to create custom software builds to give
you that special sound or feature that you want.
Format Options
There are two board formats planned for the initial release. The
complete specifications are to follow.
1) The First format to
ship - Revolution-A - will be a replacement board format style that is
in widespread use for popular diesels like the Atlas type chassis
locomotives and many others. See below.
2) The Second is the
Universal Format - Revolution-U. See details below. Size:
Atlas Format 0.69” X 2.86”.
What Will
the Atlas Revolution Fit?
Athearn - Genesis
F3/7, Genesis SD70-75 and most of the older loco kits.
Atlas - B40-8, C424/C425, GP7 (pre-2003), GP38, GP40, RS1/RS3,
RSD4/5, RS-11,RSD12, SD35, U33C/U36C, C30-7 and more.
Kato - C424, C1425, SD40-2, SD45 and more.
Life-Like - P1K DL109, P1k F7, generally most Walthers Proto
1000 loco’s.
Stewart - Baldwin AS16F3-7, F9 A&B, many F units and others
Intermountain - F Units Broadway Ltd/PCM: Stealth Models
 Universal Format - Revolution-U The second Quantum Revolution
to follow will be a universal wired format suitable for most
installations. Size of the universal format: 2.13 X 0.69
Revolution-U
for the universal format.
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What’s
the Revolution Got That’s New?
Improvements in Quantum Revolution as compared to the original OEM
releases by BLI, Atlas, Walthers, Proto 2000, Inter Mountain, Stewart
and other sound decoders.
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Advanced Co-Processor
technology.
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Low power design that
allows mounting of the board anywhere in the locomotive.
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Higher audio output for
clear and loud sounds.
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Additional flash memory
provides for more sounds.
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Higher voltage
operation, 25 volts peak.
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Better motor performance
under intermittent power.
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Super smooth low and mid
speed performance under RTC.
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Steam versions of the
board support a chuff CAM.
Lighting:
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6 light outputs, all
with 256 intensity levels.
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Support for both LEDs
and low voltage, low current incandescent lights, eliminating
dropping resistors.
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High voltage bulbs not
supported.
New
Lights supported:
The
lights for 2 ports are fixed:
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Front Headlight, Rear
Headlight.
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The user can select
lights for the remaining 4 ports from this list.
| Front Mars Light |
Rear Number Boards |
| Rear Mars Light |
Front Marker Lights |
| Front Left Ditch Light |
Rear Marker Lights |
| Front Right Ditch Light |
Front Cab Light |
| Rear Left Ditch Light |
Rear Cab Light |
| Rear Right Ditch Light |
Firebox |
| Front Number Boards |
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Complete
sound file downloading supports cut & paste or editing of sound
records:
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Horn/Whistle
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Alternate Horn/Whistle
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Bell
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Diesel Motor
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Chuff
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Dynamic Brake Fans
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Steam Generator
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Pump
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Cooling Fan/Vents
New
Odometer Functions:
User
Calibration of BEMF vs. Scale MPH
User
calibration of Chuff rate for low range speed steps virtually eliminates
the need for a cam.
New
CV56.13 Chuff Interval Trim for fine-tuning chuff rate.
User can
specify default values for:
User
Configurable Squealing Brakes:
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Specify SMPH at which
Squealing Brakes are armed.
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Specify SMPH at which
Squealing Brakes are triggered.
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Specify whether
Squealing Brakes are armed if Air Brakes are applied.
User
Configurable Grade Crossing Horn Signal:
Quantum
Revolution Specifications
Dimensions: Revolution-A, 0.99” X 2.86”, Revolution-U,
2.13” X 0.69”.
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Maximum Peak Voltage: 25
V
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Steady State Current:
1.3 A
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Stall Current: (1 sec):
2+ A
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Speaker Load: 8/16 ohm
or 2, 8 ohm in Parallel
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Audio Amplifier:
Advanced D Style Format 2 Watts
Light
Outputs:
Downloadable
Sound Files:
DECODER
FEATURES
Compatible with the NMRA DCC Standards and RPs.
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Supports 2 and 4 Digit
Addressing
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Programmable
acceleration, deceleration, starting voltage
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Speed calibration, 1
Scale MPH
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Supports programming on
the main with Stat Chat, audible feed back
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Supports read-back on
Programming Track
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Magnetic Reset to
Defaults
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Analog Control using the
Quantum Engineer
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I/O Revolution-U 9 pin
and 8 Pin JST for additional function outputs
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Co-Processor Technology
THROTTLE
FEATURES
Supports 14, 28, and 128 speed step modes.
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Speed interpolation
provides super smooth 128 speed step response
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Programmable
acceleration, deceleration, starting voltage
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7 bit consist addressing
(CV-19)
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High Frequency Silent
Motor Drive
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BEMF/Load Compensation
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RTC Regulated Throttle
Control, self adjusts locomotives in a consist - an exclusive
Quantum feature
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Braking Effects - see
above
SOUND
FEATURES
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8 Sound Channels
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High quality 16 bit
digital sound
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Individual, adjustable
volume controls
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1-2 Watt audio amplifier
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Polyphonic Sound
Processor
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Doppler Effect
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Break Squeal
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Air Brakes
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Stat Chat, Verbal
Audible response to programming commands
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Side Rod Clank
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Steam Cocks
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Cam Input
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Fuel and Water
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Sound of Power by Load
Conditions
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Sound of Power By
Function Command
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Improved Notching and
Transitions
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Improved Chuff See Above
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Wheel Slip
How
to Determine Which Decoder to Order?
We prefer that you contact your dealer to verify you are making the
right choice.
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Choose either the Atlas
Revolution or the Generic Revolution depending on a steam or diesel
application and the space you have available. The Atlas style is
primarily for diesels but may be used for steam if the space
dictates so. There is no cam input. The Revolution's design is
suitable for almost all applications.
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Make sure to try to
optimize the space you have for the speaker and baffles. If there is
space for 2 speakers, that’s the best option.
Once you have determined the
above then you can decide on the appropriate part # for the sounds you
want.
Part
number selections would be as follows:
Revolution-A for
the Atlas format.
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| Product
Description |
Type |
P/N |
| “QSI
Revolution-A” |
Steam |
3XXX-XXX |
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Diesel |
1XXX-XXX |
Revolution-U for the
universal format.
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| Product
Description |
Type |
P/N |
| “QSI
Revolution-A” |
Steam |
3XXX-XXX |
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Diesel |
1XXX-XXX |
Pre-Orders for
the Atlas Revolution
We expect to be shipping in a month. Since all part numbers have not yet
been posted you can pre-order by describing your application.
Examples:
For an Atlas GP40 - QSI Revolution-A, Atlas GP 40, Nathan 5 Chime
For an Athearn Genesis F7 -
QSI Revolution-A, Athearn F7, Wabco 2 Chime
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