Bulletin: EMD 16-567BC 2EXH NT

Manufacturer: ESU, Item number: S0711, Version: V9-R8

The EMD 567 is a line of large medium-speed diesel engines built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division. The EMD 567 16cyl Prime Mover was one of the most widely used Prime Movers in the world and was used from 1938 until its replacement n 1966. From F-Units to Geeps this popular power house can still be found in many locomotives riding the rails today. Alle 567 engines are two-stroke V-engines with an angle of 45° between cylinder banks, a bore of 8,5 in (216mm) and a stroke of 10 in (254mm). The 567BC was roots blown and had a power output of 1500 hp (1119 kW).

This 16cyl 567BC sound file would be appropriate for the following locomotives:

FP7, FP9, FL9, FT, F2, F3, F7, F9, GP7, GP8, GP9, GP10, GP11, BL2, GP18, GP28, SD7, SD9, SD18, SD28

Recorded from a EMD F7A

This project is a normal idle version. It has 2 exhaust stacks.

File also contains an "Isolation Switch" Mode on F15 when Standing Still.
Pressing F15 while not moving will lower the prime mover and lock the motor. F15 must be turned off to begin moving.

Another Mode is "Reverser In Center Position". When pressing F24 while stopped, the motor will lock so you can throttle through the notches like the prototype in neutral. F24 must be turned off to begin moving.

This project has "Run 8" mode. When turning on F26 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to run 8. Turning off F26 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.

This project has "Coast" mode. When turning on F27 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to idle for coasting purposes. Turning off F27 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.

You can still use F26 and F27 for manual notching. You have to keep both F26 and F27 off before pressing F28 to turn on manual notching. Once F28 is on, you can use F26 to notch up and F27 to notch down. F26, F27, and F28 must be turned off to return to normal mode.

This project has "Load" mode. When turning on F29 with F15, F24, F26, F27, F28 off, the prime mover goes into load mode. While you are using load mode, the prime mover will notch up 1 or more notches based on primary load settings(CV104). The throttle notches up using speed instead of requested speed while using the load feature. F29 must be turned off to return to normal mode.

Prime mover volume selection mode. By default the prime mover has volume dynamics. Meaning idle is soft while notch 8 is loud. This is very prototypical. The next option is volume maxed out. Meaning idle and notch 8 are the same volume. This is more suitable for people who like it loud.

Change the sound configuration of the prime mover sound slot 1
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
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CV263 = 0 Prime Mover Dynamic Volume Control
CV263 = 1 Prime Mover Max Volume

1st Generation Horn Pack 1
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Leslie A-125
CV163=1 Leslie A-200
CV163=2 Leslie S-2M
CV163=3 Leslie S-3K
CV163=4 Leslie S-3L
CV163=5 Leslie S-5T
CV163=6 Nathan M-3
CV163=7 Nathan M-3H
CV163=8 Nathan M-5
CV163=9 Nathan P-5-OC
CV163=10 Nathan P-5-R24-OC
CV163=11 Nathan P-3-OC
CV163=12 Nathan P-3-R4-OC
CV163=13 Nathan P-5A-OC
CV163=14 Wabco E-2

EMD 1st Generation Bell Template Pack 2
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 011
CV164=1 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 007
CV164=2 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 012
CV164=3 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 009
CV164=4 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 013
CV164=5 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 010

Auto Bell:

Many Second and Third Generation locomotives have been fitted with an Automatic Bell that is triggered when the horn is blown. In MANY cases this cannot even be bypassed on modern locos. Before the FRA mandated this feature on new locomotives the bell was of course turned on and off separately. Some locomotives were delivered with a manual bell and have been converted to an automatic bell. This creates a challenge in sound file creation.

We realize that not every loco with a particular prime mover had this feature. As such we have built in an option to turn the feature on and off. We will set the default in the file to be what is most appropriate for the particular file.

To turn the feature OFF - Auto Bell OFF:

1. Remove the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
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CV311 = 4

2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
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CV287 = 0

To turn the feature ON - Auto Bell ON:
1. ADD the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
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CV311 = 12

2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
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CV287 = 1


Auto Bell Timer:
The Bell timer is amount of time the bell will play after the horn if the auto timer is active. The timer is broken down into 1/4 of a second increments.
CV169=4 - 1 Second
CV169=8 - 2 Seconds
CV169=12 - 3 Seconds
CV169=16 - 4 Seconds
CV169=20 - 5 Seconds - Default
Etc...

1st Generation Brake Squeal Template Pack 1
Brake Squeal (SoundCV11)
CV165=0 Composition Shoe
CV165=1 Cast Iron Shoe

EMD 1st Generation Air Dryer Template Pack 1
Air Dryer (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 F7A Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 GP7 Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 GP7U Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 GP7U Air Dryer 2

S0711 - Release Notes
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V-9 R-8:
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- prime mover volume selection mode

KeyFunctionsSound slotsVolume CVsVolume values
F0Headlights Front/Rear
F1Bell428360
F2Horn3275225
F3Coupler529160
F4Dynamic Brake629975
F5Emergency Lights
F6Aux1-Aux2 Front Ditchlights Flashing by default
F7Flange Squeal2343530
F8Prime Mover, Traction Motor, Starting Delay1, 19, 25, 26259, 403, 451, 459225, 30, 100, 60
F9Drive Hold
F10Independent Brake1133930
F11Radiator Fan831560
F12Dimmer
F13Aux4-Aux5 Rear Ditchlights Flashing by default
F14Hand Brake1436350
F15Isolation Switch2141930
F16Air Dryer On Shutdown
F17Brake Set/Release Automatic2948330
F18Sanding Valve1335520
F19Short Air Let Off2444380
F20Compressor730780
F21Air Dryer1738780
F22Cab Door1537160
F23Engine Compartment Doors1637960
F24Reverser Center2041130
F25Shutters Open/Closed3250730
F26Manual Notching Up / Run 8
F27Manual Notching Down / Coast
F28Manual Notching Logic2746720
F29Load
F30Automatic Brake1033130
F31Soundfader

Make sure that index CV31 is set to 16 and index CV32 is set to 1 before changing a volume CV.