HowTo/Tune a DCC EngineSpec - Revision history

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2018-08-28T03:57:04Z

maxspeed

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	* To convert kmh to m/s multiply the kmh by 5 and then divide it by 18. e.g. 40km/h x 5 / 18 = 11.111 m/s		* To convert kmh to m/s multiply the kmh by 5 and then divide it by 18. e.g. 40km/h x 5 / 18 = 11.111 m/s
	* To convert MPH to m/s ~~multiply~~ the mph by 0.~~44704~~ to get the m/sec e.g. 30MPH ~~x 0~~.~~44704~~ = 13.4112 m/s		* To convert MPH to m/s divide the mph by 2.2369 to get the m/sec e.g. 30MPH / 2.2369 = 13.4112 m/s

	==max-accel ==		==max-accel ==

2018-08-28T03:47:05Z

Editing an enginespec

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	=Editing an enginespec=		=Editing an enginespec=
	You can clone an existing enginespec then experiment with different values. Note that you have to exit the route and reload it to ensure that the latest version of the enginespec is loaded.		You can clone an existing enginespec then experiment with different values. Note that you have to exit the route and reload it to ensure that the latest version of the enginespec is loaded.

			If you are using a custom/pre-made session, you will need to edit the session, delete the locomotive, and then place the locomotive back in to update the enginespec.

	=Changing an Enginespec in Surveyor=		=Changing an Enginespec in Surveyor=

2018-08-28T03:45:50Z

maxspeed

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	* To convert kmh to m/s multiply the kmh by 5 and then divide it by 18. e.g. 40km/h x 5 / 18 = 11.111 m/s		* To convert kmh to m/s multiply the kmh by 5 and then divide it by 18. e.g. 40km/h x 5 / 18 = 11.111 m/s
	* To convert MPH to m/s multiply the mph by 0.44704 to get the km/sec e.g. 30MPH x 0.44704 = 13.4112 m/s		* To convert MPH to m/s multiply the mph by 0.44704 to get the m/sec e.g. 30MPH x 0.44704 = 13.4112 m/s

	==max-accel ==		==max-accel ==

2018-08-28T02:34:19Z

max-decel

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	==max-decel==		==max-decel==
	Decelerative force available in DCC mode. Note - this is a force, not a rate of deceleration. The rate of deceleration will depend on the mass of the train as well.		Decelerative force available in DCC mode. Note - this is a force, not a rate of deceleration. The rate of deceleration will depend on the mass of the train as well.

			See the practical examples below for more information.

	=Editing an enginespec=		=Editing an enginespec=

2018-08-28T02:34:10Z

max-accel

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	==max-accel ==		==max-accel ==
	Accelerative force available in DCC mode. Note - this is a force, not a rate of acceleration. The rate of acceleration will depend on the mass of the train as well.		Accelerative force available in DCC mode. Note - this is a force, not a rate of acceleration. The rate of acceleration will depend on the mass of the train as well.

			See the practical examples below for more information.

	==max-decel==		==max-decel==
	Decelerative force available in DCC mode. Note - this is a force, not a rate of deceleration. The rate of deceleration will depend on the mass of the train as well.		Decelerative force available in DCC mode. Note - this is a force, not a rate of deceleration. The rate of deceleration will depend on the mass of the train as well.

2018-08-28T02:33:40Z

maxspeed

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	The is the maximum speed in DCC mode measured in m/s.		The is the maximum speed in DCC mode measured in m/s.

	To convert kmh to m/s multiply the kmh by 5 and then divide it by 18. e.g. 40km/h x 5 / 18 = 11.111 m/s		* To convert kmh to m/s multiply the kmh by 5 and then divide it by 18. e.g. 40km/h x 5 / 18 = 11.111 m/s
	To convert MPH to m/s multiply the mph by 0.44704 to get the km/sec e.g. 30MPH x 0.44704 = 13.4112 m/s		* To convert MPH to m/s multiply the mph by 0.44704 to get the km/sec e.g. 30MPH x 0.44704 = 13.4112 m/s

	==max-accel ==		==max-accel ==
	Accelerative force available in DCC mode. Note - this is a force, not a rate of acceleration. The rate of acceleration will depend on the mass of the train as well.		Accelerative force available in DCC mode. Note - this is a force, not a rate of acceleration. The rate of acceleration will depend on the mass of the train as well.

2018-08-28T02:06:31Z

2018-08-28T02:04:48Z

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	Test is done using DCC mode on a straight, level track measuring the time to reach a certain speed (using a stopwatch):		Test is done using DCC mode on a straight, level track measuring the time to reach a certain speed (using a stopwatch):
	30 seconds = 25MPH		* 30 seconds = 25MPH
	80 seconds = 65MPH		* 80 seconds = 65MPH
	120 seconds = 95MPH		* 120 seconds = 95MPH
	180 seconds = 125 MPH		* 180 seconds = 125 MPH
	Top seepd 133 MPH		* Top seepd 133 MPH

	Braking from 133MPH = 43 seconds		* Braking from 133MPH = 43 seconds

	==Test 2==		==Test 2==
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	max-decel 250000		max-decel 250000

	20 seconds = 25MPH		* 20 seconds = 25MPH
	53 seconds = 65MPH		* 53 seconds = 65MPH
	80 seconds = 95MPH		* 80 seconds = 95MPH
	108 seconds = 125 MPH		* 108 seconds = 125 MPH
	Top speed 133 MPH		* Top speed 133 MPH

	Braking from 133MPH = 40 seconds		* Braking from 133MPH = 40 seconds

	==Test 3==		==Test 3==
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	max-decel 500000		max-decel 500000

	40 seconds = 25MPH		* 40 seconds = 25MPH
	110 seconds = 65MPH		* 110 seconds = 65MPH
	165 seconds = 95MPH		* 165 seconds = 95MPH
	220 seconds = 125 MPH		* 220 seconds = 125 MPH
	Top speed 133 MPH		* Top speed 133 MPH

	Braking from 133MPH = Took 30 seconds		* Braking from 133MPH = Took 30 seconds

2018-08-28T02:03:39Z

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 There are additional parameters that apply to the speed an AI driver will approach signals and junctions.
 These following items are found in the [[Motor_container]]:
 * maxspeed
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 To convert kmh to m/s multiply the kmh by 5 and then divide it by 18. e.g. 40km/h x 5 / 18 = 11.111 m/s
 To convert MPH to m/s multiply the mph by 0.44704 to get the km/sec e.g. 30MPH x 0.44704 = 13.4112 m/s
 ==max-accel ==
 Accelerative force available in DCC mode. Note - this is a force, not a rate of acceleration. The rate of acceleration will depend on the mass of the train as well.
 ==max-decel==
 Decelerative force available in DCC mode. Note - this is a force, not a rate of deceleration. The rate of deceleration will depend on the mass of the train as well.
 =Changing an Enginespec in Surveyor=
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 * Choose the required enginespec you want to use from the list and click the tick to apply the change.
 * Now when you run your session, that loco will use the new enginespec.
 See Also:
 [[KIND_Engine]]
 [[Motor_container]]

2018-08-28T01:26:02Z

Changing an Enginespec in Surveyor

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	=Changing an Enginespec in Surveyor=		=Changing an Enginespec in Surveyor=
	Open the Train Tab, Select the Properties tool, click on your loco and click on "Engine".		* Open the Train Tab, Select the Properties tool, click on your loco and click on "Engine".
	Choose the required enginespec you want to use from the list and click the tick to apply the change.		* Choose the required enginespec you want to use from the list and click the tick to apply the change.
	Now when you run your session, that loco will use the new enginespec.		* Now when you run your session, that loco will use the new enginespec.

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