RCS TX-5 Manuals

P.O Box 578 Casino, NSW, 2470 Australia Phone: International ++614 2902 9083 Australia (04) 2902 9083 Website: http://rcs-rc.com E mail: [email protected] TX-5 Digital Proportional R/C TABLE OF CONTENTS PROVIDED IN INSTRUCTIONS. Page # 1 Introduction. Page # 2 Preparing the TX-5. Binding. Page # 3 Preparing & driving Live Steam locos. Page # 4 & 5 Diagrams of servo connections. Page # 6 Using with a Low OFF battery R/C ESC. Other instructions for use with battery R/C are found with the ESC. http://www.rcs-rc.com/pages/instructions Thank you for purchasing this DSM2 5 channel TX handpiece. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE TX-5 IS FOR CONTROLLING LIVE STEAM LOCOS. THE SECONDARY PURPOSE IS FOR USE WITH CENTRE OFF ESC’s. WE NOW RECOMMEND USING THE TX-5 WITH RCS ESC’s THAT HAVE AN BV1 OPERATING PROGRAM INSTRUCTION MANUAL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REFER SPECIFICALLY TO THE DELTANG R/C BASED TX-5 HANDPIECE. They should be read in conjunction with the RCS ESC you are using. SMALL KNOB SETS THE VALVE GEAR. 300º KNOB CONTROL OF REGULATOR. 2 X 300º KNOB CONTROL SERVO FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS SUCH AS DRAINCOCKS, BLOWERS ETC. 1 X FULL MOVEMENT SERVO. REMOVE REAR OF TX-2S TO INSERT THE 9 VOLT BATTERY. ALL FOUR KNOBS CAN BE USED FOR SETTING DIRECTION & SPEED. 1 X FULL MOVEMENT SERVO. AUX KNOBS CAN BE USED FOR SOUND SYSTEM TRIGGERS. PRIMARY USE IS WITH LIVE STEAM LOCOS. CAN ALSO BE USED WITH MOST RCS “LOW OFF” ESC’s (Not # RBP-RCS) THE TX-5 IS GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR. When used for battery R/C you will supply a locomotive or trail car, the 14 – 20 volt traction batteries (depending on ESC), a fuse, ON-OFF switch and wires where necessary, to connect the ESC to the battery and motor(s). Where soldering is necessary, we recommend a low wattage soldering iron and resin core solder. TO AVOID CONFUSION WITH OTHER OPERATORS, WE SUGGEST YOU MARK THE TX TO SHOW WHICH LOCO IT IS OPERATING. CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER THE TUNING OF THE RADIO EQUIPMENT. DO NOT USE RADIO CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN THUNDERSTORMS. CHILDREN UNDER 12: ADULT SUPERVISION RECOMMENDED DURING USE.!! RCS TX & RX PRODUCTS MUST NOT BE USED FOR CONTROLLING RIDE ON LOCOMOTIVES CAPABLE OF CARRYING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.