I have a different engine (a Proto 0-6-0) with a QSI decoder. I managed to get it into a "deep shutdown" mode that would not respond to resets or the F6 startup command. I took it to my LHS, where they have a QSI programmer unit. It took several tries, but with the programmer he was able to slowly bring it out of hibernation.
If Walthers will repair this under warranty, though, that's probably the best course of action.
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Another thing is to try setting cv19 to 0 if the decoder hasn't been reset yet. Sometimes new loco's are returned after a day or 2 of use and re-sold as new.
Springfield PA
Hi All,
Thanks for all the help. The unit is new and I have tried all suggestions which you all have provided and I have been in contact with the Walthers technical department with no luck. I am sending the unit to Walthers for warranty repairs.
All the best.
Reinhard
Joe F
Good point, Hamltnblue. FYI: Reinhardt, that "wakes up" a QSI decoder out of hibernation or shutdown mode.
Tom
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Since it's a QSI try hitting F6 a couple of times. That is the start up CV
Reinhard,
I'm assuming you mean the H10-44 switcher. A couple of questions to ask you:
1. Which DCC system are you using?
2. When you were addressing the H10-44 on the programming track, was your system able to "read" the decoder? On a NCE Power Cab, it gives you both the manufacturer and specific decoder code number right before you program the short and long addresses.
The Proto 2000 H10-44s should come with a QSI decoder. I would try a factory reset - just in case someone programmed it before with another number. Here's the reset sequence for QSI and a link for it and other decoder reset sequences:
Hope that helps, Reinhard...
Hi.
I purchased a Proto 2000 HR10-44 with DCC and Sound yesterday at a local train show. I tried to run the loco out of the box using address 3 with no luck (no sound, no movement). I tried to re-address it on the program track and on the main with the same results. I have a call-in to the Walthers technical dept but have not received a reply at this time. Any suggestions other than shipping it back to Walthers?