Manual OMSI 2 Add-On Masterbus Gen 3 Pack
Manual OMSI 2 Add-On Masterbus Gen 3 Pack
OMSI 2 Add-on
Masterbus
Gen 3 Pack
Manual
Content
Starting Off................................................................6
Words from the Developers.................................................... 6
About this Manual.................................................................. 6
System Requirements............................................................. 7
Installation.............................................................................. 7
Removal................................................................................. 7
General Information..................................................8
Addon Description.................................................................. 8
Features................................................................................. 9
Operation.................................................................10
Cockpit – Masterdeck........................................................... 10
Overhead Switches – Masterdeck......................................... 12
Cockpit – Side Panel (Shared)............................................... 13
Cockpit – B5 Euro 6.............................................................. 14
Overhead Switches – B5 Euro 6............................................ 16
Climate Controls – All variants.............................................. 17
Drivers Compartment........................................................... 18
Almex-style Ticket Machine.................................................. 19
Ticketer Ticket Machine........................................................ 20
Destination Controller.......................................................... 21
Quick Start Guide / Few notes.............................................. 21
Dashboard Icons - B5(TL/LH)................................................. 22
Dashboard Icons – Masterbus............................................... 23
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Without you, none of this would be possible. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10
We’ve created the Masterbus Gen 3 Pack to high detail and accuracy, • Processor: Dual Core CPU with 3 GHz
as well as bringing a large selection of setvars to customise the buses • Memory: 4 GB RAM
to your needs! This project was initially started by BlueOrange • Graphics card: 2 GB with DirectX 9.0 (or higher)
(founder) in December of 2017. It was first announced in January
• Free disk space: XX GB
2018 as a project to do a single, low height variation for the Oxford
Map for OMSI 2. After a while of development, development • Internet connection and Steam user account required
switched to creating a pack of buses that are full height, and not just
the Masterdeck, but also the B5TL. Development kept progressing at
a fast pace, and with the help of various people and companies, Installation
we’re bringing the whole 9 yards. Masterbus Masterdeck (OM934la),
B5TL (D5K @ 240HP), and the B5LH (D5K @ 240HP). Future updates You have to be logged in with administrator rights before you can
will bring a new version of the Masterbus containing the OM936la start the installation of OMSI 2 add-on Masterbus Gen 3 Pack.
engine, as well as many other versions of the Gen 3 buses. To start the installation, please open Steam in your library view. Click
There are countless people who have helped with the project, and the button „Add a game...“ in the lower left-hand corner and then
while we try to name all of them, we may have missed some people click on „Activate a Product on Steam...“. A new window opens.
out. If you have been missed out, send us a message on the Facebook Follow the steps and enter the product key you purchased when
page! prompted.
General Information Masterbus Gen 3 – B5LH: Available alongside the B5TL, the B5LH is
a lower-emissions and more environmentally friendly approach to the
modern city bus. This chassis is also available in 10.5m and 11.5m,
however only one operator (as of 09-07-2019) – Lothian – has the
Addon Description 11.5m variant. This chassis features an electric-hybrid drivetrain, with
an electric-only mode running off the traction motors which are
The Masterbus Gen 3 Pack – Coming with 3 different more chassis powered by the batteries.
variants (and one more in the future!), is a highly versatile City bus
used throughout the UK and has started to be used in other countries
such as Hong Kong, Chile, and Mexico. Included in this pack (v1.0) is
the Integral Masterdeck chassis (OM934la with Voith D854.6 or ZF
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6AP1000B transmission), B5TL chassis (D5K @ 240HP with ZF Ecolife • High customizability - Setvar system allows for each repaint to
6AP1003 B transmission), and B5LH chassis (D5K @ 240HP with be unique, with variations such as the glass staircase, extruded
AT2412E I-Shift Transmission). A future update will bring the Integral wheel arches, ticket machines, and more!
Masterdeck chassis (OM936la with Voith D854.6 or ZF 6AP1000B
transmission). • High detail and accuracy - Using many man-hours of research,
this addon has gone through many iterations to bring you a
This addon (v1.0) contains 6 base variations (2 of each) – 10.5m and life-like experience
11.5m length. Each of these can be highly customised through the
setvar system, with more to arrive with future updates. These include, • Realistic operation of each variation
but are not limited to; Assault Shield, glass staircase, extruded wheel • Custom displays based on the Hanover displays system in the
arches, different seating types, internal displays systems, adverts, and UK
wheel trims.
• Fully functional ticketer ticket machine - approved by Ticketer!
Masterbus Masterdeck: Available in both 10.5m and 11.5m lengths
(v1.0),and announced in Q4 2014, the Masterdeck has become a • Realistic sounds recorded from various real-life counterparts
cheap double deck bus, which has proved very popular with many • Random and dynamic events, like rubbish spawns, and a
operators in the UK and some other countries as well. The Master- wheelchair assistance alarm
deck uses the OM934la engine, both 155KW and 170KW versions.
The official spec-sheet states that the bus is available in both Voith • Complete intricate systems, such as DPF regen (A feature of all
and ZF transmission, however as of 09-07-2019, no known versions Euro 6 buses)
of the bus have a ZF transmission. It is speculated an operator based
in Yorkshire is due to get some with ZF, however.
Masterbus Gen 3 – B5TL: Available since the release of the Master-
deck, the B5TL is the best choice for a low emission, and reliable
diesel chassis. Unlike the Masterdeck, the B5TL is a chassis from an
external supplier. The Gen 3 B5TL is available in 2 lengths, 10.5m and
11.5m. This chassis only has one gearbox option, ZF Ecolife
6AP1003B. This variation has an adjustable speed limiter (setvar),
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Cockpit – Masterdeck • Center (I): Side marker lights and width indicator lights are
turned on.
• Bottom (II): Headlights, width indicator lights, and side
marker lights are turned on. Daytime running deactivated.
5. Rear Fog light switch - This switch turns on the rear fog lights.
Headlights must also be turned on to function.
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6. Kneeling Switch - When pressed the boarding step lowers to
~250mm. The switch has 3 positions, and returns to the
center when released. When the lower level of the switch is
pressed and held, the boarding step will start to drop. It will
stop descending once the vehicle has reached the pro-
grammed height. Pushing it up returns the vehicle to standard
ride height.
7. Reverse Bleeper Override - Pressing this switch overrides the
reversing bleeper for 3 minutes. Press again to re-enable
1. Engine Start Switch - Press and hold the start button until reverse bleeper.
engine starts. The master switch + ignition must be turned on
and the control button of the gearbox must be in neutral with 8. Hazard Light Switch - Pressing this switch will activate the
the handbrake on. hazard lights. The switch will flash to warn the driver the
hazards are activated.
2. Ignition Switch - This switch is used to turn on the ignition once
the main switch has been switched on. If the ignition switch is 9. Gear Selector Switches - The automatic gearbox is electroni-
turned off while the engine is running, the engine will stop. The cally operated by a set of switches. This contains the following
ignition must not be switched off when in motion. 3 switches:
• Position D - The gearbox automatically selects the correct
3. Bus Raise / lower switch: gear depending on various parameters. Might creep
• Upper Position (Ferry Lift): This switch position raises the forward when stationary with no handbrake applied.
vehicle body and increases ground clearance. It lowers • Position N - Only select neutral when the vehicle is
again once more than 10MPH has been reached. stationary and the handbrake is applied.
• Center Position: This switch position will return the vehicle • Position R - The reverse gear may only be selected when
to its regular ride height. This should be selected when the the vehicle is stationary and the engine is idle. The brake
raise / squat functions are not required. pedal must be depressed before changing position to
• Lower Position (Squat): This switch position will lower the Reverse from neutral. Never put the gearbox in reverse
vehicle body, reducing ground clearance. when driving forward.
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1. Light Master Switch - This controls operation of the interior
saloon lights. Saloon lighting can be controlled with switches
1. Assault Alarm - Toggles the Assault Alarm. Plays a loud
2, 3, and 4.
siren-like sound
2. Lower Deck Saloon Lights - Toggles saloon lights in lower deck
2. Handbrake - Handbrake for the bus. It is essential to make
saloon, only if the light master is turned on.
sure it is on before leaving the vehicle.
3. Upper Deck Saloon Lights - Toggles saloon lights in lower deck
3. Door Open button - Opens the front doors
saloon, only if the light master is turned on.
4. Door Close button - Closes the front doors
4. Cab Lights - Toggles lighting in the cab.
5. Flank Cams Switch (no operation) - Switches cameras shown
5. Drivers Fan Switch - Toggles power to the drivers fan. Fan
on CCTV screen
speed is controlled by a switch on the fan.
6. Battery Master Switch - Toggles the battery master. This is the
6. Battery Protection System Reset Switch - Resets the battery
first switch to be pressed when starting the vehicle.
protection function. By activating this switch, the engine can
be started within 90 seconds. If not started within 90 seconds,
the protection system will become effective.
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hazard lights. The switch will flash to warn the driver the
hazards are activated.
5. Exterior Light Switch - Manages the exterior lights of the
vehicle.
1. Gear Selector Switches - The automatic gearbox is electroni- • Position 0 - Lighting switched off or automatic dipped
cally operated by a set of switches. This contains the following lights
3 switches: • Position I - Parking Lights
• Position D - The gearbox automatically selects the correct • Position II - Main and Dipped beam
gear depending on various parameters. Might creep
forward when stationary with no handbrake applied. • Position III - Extra headlamps (optional)
• Position N - Only select neutral when the vehicle is
stationary and the handbrake is applied.
• Position R - The reverse gear may only be selected when
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is idle. The brake
pedal must be depressed before changing position to
Reverse from neutral. Never put the gearbox in reverse
when driving forward.
2. Kneeling Switch - When pressed the boarding step lowers to
~250mm. The switch has 3 positions, and returns to the
center when released. When the lower level of the switch is
pressed and held, the boarding step will start to drop. It will
stop descending once the vehicle has reached the pro-
grammed height. Pushing it up returns the vehicle to standard
ride height.
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1. Blower Speed Selector - Controls the speed of the blower unit.
Turn clockwise to increase the blower speed and anticlockwise
to reduce blower speed.
2. Cab Temperature Selector - Controls the temperature for the
cab area. Turn clockwise for warmer air and turn anticlockwise
for cooler air.
1. Light Master Switch - This controls operation of the interior 3. Blower Mode Selector - Controls where the blowers are
saloon lights. Saloon lighting can be controlled with switches directed to.
2, 3, and 4. • Position 0 - Drivers Cab Area
2. Lower Deck Saloon Lights - Toggles saloon lights in lower deck • Position 1 - Drivers Cab Area + Front windscreen
saloon, only if the light master is turned on. • Position 2 - Front Windscreen
3. Upper Deck Saloon Lights - Toggles saloon lights in lower deck 4. Saloon Temperature Adjust - These buttons adjust the desired
saloon, only if the light master is turned on. temperature in the saloon area.
4. Cab Lights - Toggles lighting in the cab. 5. Windscreen Air Flow Override - Pressing this switch directs air
flow to the windscreen overriding air flow selector.
5. Drivers Fan Switch - Toggles power to the drivers fan. Fan
speed is controlled by a switch on the fan. 6. Air Conditioning Switch - Pressing this switch turns on the
drivers air conditioning
6. Reverse Bleeper Override - Pressing this switch overrides the
reversing bleeper for 3 minutes. Press again to re-enable
reverse bleeper.
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Red: Ticket selection (10 tickets max)
Blue: Print selected ticket
This ticket machine is a very basic machine, if you do not like the
complexity of the Ticketer. It has no advanced functionality aside from
printing tickets. That is it.
1. Duty Totals Ticket (random spawn) - Use this at the Duty Totals
scan prompt screen on ticketer. Will function to pre-populate
the duty totals (v1.1+)
2. Driver’s Login Pass (Ticketer) - Use this to auto-input the
driver’s Login ID for the ticketer.
3. Login information post-it - Hides/shows the login info post-it
below the Ticketer screen
4. Schedule - Shows/Hides the schedule. Puts the schedule on
the steering wheel.
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the future.
The UI for the ticketer is very
intuitive, with big and bold buttons
and clear labels.
1. Route - Use this to set the route number you would like the
exterior sign to show, e.g. 35 and Enter (#3).
2. Destination (Ziel) - Use this to set the “Ziel” code is in the HOF
File, e.g. for BotW, “1” is Totnes Railway Station, pressing 1
and Enter (#3) will set the Totnes Destination
The login process is simple. Enter the
3. Enter - Press to confirm changes.
Login/DriverID into the first number pad
which comes up. The next screen will ask 4. The text in the bottom left of the screen shows you the Route
for duty totals. If there is a long coiled Number (#1) you put in earlier.
ticket in the drivers compartment, click it,
5. The text in the bottom right is the Destination Number (#1)
and a long bleep will play. If not, click
you put in earlier.
“Skip”. Then, another numpad will come
up. Enter the Login PIN, and press enter.
Finally, the ticket-selling screen is shown.
Select a ticket, and click the large green Quick Start Guide / Few notes
button to print.
To start the bus, you can press the E key 3 times. This gets everything
running as long as the vehicle is in neutral.
E - Proceeds through startup stages. Master, Electrics, Ignition.
M - Opposite of what E does. Goes back down.
This bus also requires the handbrake to be on before you can operate
the doors.
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Driver’s Seatbelt Warning - Shows when the driver
has no seatbelt equipped. Unused in Citybuses. Red Icon: Panic, something is very wrong.
Engine Check Light - Shows when the engine Yellow Icon: Don’t panic, it’s just a warning.
should be checked or is due a service.
Green Icon: Advisory, the bus is telling you something, don’t be
Parking Brake Status - Shows when the parking alarmed.
brake is engaged / pressure is too low.
Stop Bell Status - Shows when a passenger has 1. This icon relates to the air pressure, or the lack of it, rev the
requested the next stop. engine more to build this.
STOP Light - Shows when a serious fault has 2. See #1.
occurred. Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so.
3. This relates to the door alarm playing, you’re driving with the
Heated Mirror Status - Shows when heated doors open, you should really consider waiting the extra
mirrors are enabled.
second or 2…
Engine Warning Light - Shows when there is a
minor fault with the engine. Continue driving, but 4. This icon is the shutdown timer, you have been idling for 4
get it looked at when it is convenient. minutes, rev the engine, or the engine will turn off within 30
seconds.
Battery Fault - Shows when there is a fault with
the vehicle battery. 5. This icon relates to fuel, you’re low on it, you should go find a
ABS Light - Shows when ABS is enabled. petrol station!
6. This icon relates to the battery, this will show when you’re
Pressure Warning Light - Shows when vehicle is low using the battery and the engine is not on.
on pressure. Wait for it to disappear before moving.
7. This icon relates to the engine, it’s fine, ignore it.
DPF / Exhaust Temperature Lights - Shows when DPF
regen is running. Normal, continue to drive as usual. 8. This icon relates to fuel, you’re running low on it, find a petrol
Kneeling Status - Shows when the vehicle is station!
kneeling.
9. This icon relates to the engine, it says check it but just carry on
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14. This icon relates to the idle shutdown, see #4.
15. This icon relates to ride height, this icon will show when ferry
lift is active, un-ferry the vehicle and it will go away.
16. This icon relates to the rear fog lights, they’re active, click the
fog light button to turn them off.
17. This icon relates to the passenger cabin, someone wants to
get off at the next stop.
18. See #17.
19. This icon relates to the front fog lights being active.
20. This icon relates to the retarder, this will show when you’re * Requires template changes (advanced; see PSD)
braking the vehicle and the retarder is active. ** Branding Patch required (see Masterswitch website)
22. This icon relates to DPF. See #10. vis_chrome_treebar 0: Black / Painted treebar
1: Chrome treebar
23. This icon relates to Stop Start, this shows then SS has NOT vis_v2wheelarchSeats 0: Civic V3 Seats on wheelarches
been inhibited and the vehicle is stopped and the engine is 1: Civic V3 Seats with V2 seats on
off. wheelarches
24. This icon relates to Stop Start, except it has been inhibited. vis_wheeltrim 0: No wheel trims
This happens when the air pressure is low, DPF is on, or no 1: Ring wheel trims
one has pressed the stop bell. 2: Full cover wheel trims (circle)
3: Full cover wheel trims (line)
4: Full cover wheel trims (V-branded)**
vis_wheelarches* 0: Standard, flat wheel arches
1: Extruded wheel arches
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Setvar Name
vis_nobadges**
Value
0: V-branded badges
Credits
1: No V-branded badges
vis_assaultscreen 0: No Assault Screen
1: Assault Screen (full cab)
Development Team
vis_advertOnABus 0: No advert boards BlueOrange (Project Lead) - Modelling, texturing, ingame configura-
1: Side advert boards tion, scripting
vis_rimtype 0: Standard rims Badger - Anything and everything sound related, organising depot
1: Chrome Alcoa-style rims
visits
vis_sunshield
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0: No blue sunstrip on front wind-
screens ReverseIdle - Testing, various ideas, Almex-based Ticket machine,
1: Blue sunstrips on front windscreens various other models
vis_MSID 0: No MSID (Master Switch Information Whiskey.Stuffs - Various repaints, Volvo dashboard icons, default
Display) interior + repaints.
1: MSID System screens
FirstEnviro - Scripting for various technical systems such as DPF
vis_disableSmallStopLight 0: Small LED “Stopping” light on lower
regen, destination controller, and more.
deck
1: no small LED “Stopping” light Road-hog123 - Hybrid Drivetrains (future versions)
var_ticketMachineType 0: Uses the default Ticketer ticket
machine
1: Uses a basic Almex-style ticket
machine
Main Credits
var_glassstaircase* 0: No glass staircase Oxford Bus Company - Allowing multiple depot visits to gather
1: Glass staircase reference imagery and sounds
var_hasLazeriniSeats* 0: Uses standard Civic seating Ticketer - Allowing the use of their logos for a more authentic
1: Uses Lazzerini Practico High-back
ticketer experience.
seating
vis_hasWhiteDisplays 0: Standard, Orange exterior displays Chrizzly92/Christian Rolle - Various help throughout the project.
1: Modern, White exterior displays Giving huge pointers on making this project the best it can be!
vis_hasSmallRearDisplay 0: Full-size rear display Naphthalene the bus tuner in OMSI - Allowing the use of their
1: Small, number-only rear display Voith DIWA.6 Scripts, ZF Ecolife scripts
vis_hasSmallSideDisplay 0: Larger side display
Whistlehead - Civic seating base (v2s) - allowed editing and redistri-
1: Small side display
bution
vis_hasOffsideDisplay 0: No offside display
(Glass staircase only) 1: Small offside display at bottom of Repaints by Josh - Recreating the Wrightbus demo repaints
Glass Staircase
Lowlander21 - Various help, few misc models, Mobitec displays fonts
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krtz07 - Allowed the use and editing of his iShift scripts for the 9900
ross4122 - iShift script editing, creation of various Hanover displays
fonts
ReflectivShadow - OM934 engine constfile
ibgtvfd - Help with Volvo-related accuracies, needle glow texture
Cal - Organising Uno depot visit, providing misc ref imagery
Matty - Providing B5LH reference imagery
Konnor James - Help with Ticketer, making it as realistic as possible.
Real world bus driver!
Joachim Losey - Help with Ticketer, making it as realistic as possible.
Real world bus driver!
Jem - Narrow HANICS fonts, Volvo dashboard numbers fonts
Olleco - New Ventura doors
Tom9962 - Various reference imagery
DJ98 - Cover art
Metropole
Ruhr
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As a bus driver with your own bus empire you discover the narrow,
curvy streets of Fuerteventura. Your offering comprises scheduled
routes, hotel shuttles, and sightseeing tours. Furthermore, you
are tasked with managing your fleet and your personnel that are
crucial for your success.
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