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Do not try to operate your model if you find your radio is not working properly. Check out the radio as following steps. 

If you can not solve the problems then contact with the Thunder Tiger authorized distributor for service.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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SERVICE

Situation

 

No Voltage

Servo Works Improperly

Short Distance

No Actions

Battery

Dead battery-Change the batteries. Recharge the batteries.
Batteries inserted incorrectly-Reload the batteries in accordance with the polarity markings
Bad contact-Check to see if the contacts are bent and not making good contact
Dirty contacts-Clean the contacts and check for corrosion.

Monitor LED

Check the LED on the rear of the transmitter-Refer to the " Binding Process "

Battery

Dead battery-Replace or recharge
Wrong polarity-Check connections

Antenna

Near other wiring-Move away from wiring
Was antenna cut-Request repair
Is the antenna installed correctly-Refer to the receiver installation.

Monitor LED

Check the LED of the receiver-Refer to the " Binding Process "

Connector connections

Wiring incorrect-Insert all connectors firmly
Loose connections-Push the connector in firmly

Motor (Electric powered)

Noise problems-Install capacitors on motor

Transmitter

Solution

JC6267

FCC ID:VEJTT-FHM2P4G-A14

2.4GHz Digital Radio System

Summary of Contents for Cougar PS3i

Page 1: ...er any components damaged by use or modification Part or parts missing from this kit must be reported within 60 days of purchase No part or parts will be sent under warranty without proof of purchase To receive part or parts under warranty the service center must receive a proof of purchase and or the defective part or parts Should you find a defective or missing part contact the authorized Thunde...

Page 2: ... 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2 TRANSMITTER CONTROLS 5 INSTALLATION 6 BINDING PROCESS 8 FAIL SAFE F S FUNCTION SETTING 9 FUNCTIONS for PS3i 11 FUNCTIONS for P2 P3 16 FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 18 ACCESSORIES 18 SERVICE 23 TROUBLE SHOOTING 23 Congratulations on your purchase of the ACE RC Cougar 2 4GHz digital radio system The Cougar radio system was specially designed with the latest wireless and advanced pro...

Page 3: ...el memory Changeable plug in 2 4GHz RX module for ease of maintenance Electronic digital trim levers for throttle and steering Steering Throttle Aux EPA Steering Throttle Brake ARC adjustment Steering dual rate adjustment Battery voltage indicator Adjustable steering wheel tension Low battery alarm for iFHss data mode for iFHss data mode RECEIVER The TRS402ss is the 2 4GHz 4CH receiver paired with...

Page 4: ...im lever 1 2 3 4 5 Digital Throttle Trim lever Digital Steering D R Dual Rate lever AUX Ch Button External Charging Jack 2 4GHz binding SW 6 7 8 9 10 Steering Wheel Power Switch Throttle Trigger Steering tension adjustment Battery Cover 11 12 13 14 15 3 2 4GHz Digital Radio System ...

Page 5: ...vel Volume Servo reversing switches Steering Trim 1 2 3 4 5 Throttle Trim Steering D R Dual Rates AUX Ch Button for P3 only External Charging Jack 2 4GHz binding SW 6 7 8 9 10 Steering Wheel Power Switch Throttle Trigger Steering Tension Adjustment Battery Cover 11 12 13 14 15 4 ...

Page 6: ...eel Controls the steering of the model 12 Power Switch Slide to turn the transmitter on or off 13 Throttle Trigger Pull or push to control throttle on the model 14 Steering Tension Adjustment Use a Phillip type screw driver to tighten or loosen the tension on the steering wheel 15 Battery Cover Slide for removing the cover and install remove the batteries 1 Transmitter Antenna Straighten up the an...

Page 7: ...y holder by pulling out the connector from the transmitter Then plug in the battery pack connector to the transmitter d When the rechargeable battery is installed in the transmitter it can be charged through the external charging jack located on the transmitter CAUTION a Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries they may explode b When charging the rechargeable battery set the power switch on OF...

Page 8: ...trol systems Do the bench test before to install all the devices on the model 3 Always follow the transmitter on first off last procedure 4 Always install the receiver as far as possible from the motor ESC power battery motor wires or other noise sources Especially do not route the motor wires next to the receiver crystal or receiver antenna 7 To prevent loss of radio range do not kink or cut the ...

Page 9: ... receiver Binding process will then start automatically The LED will turn green red flash on the receiver d Release the Binding SW button Successful binding is confirmed by the binding LED changing from a quick blinking and then remain solid on the transmitter The LED will turn green on the receiver Once binding is complete the system will automatically connect e Binding frequency 2400 2401 2481 2...

Page 10: ... function has now been activated Test by turning off your transmitter and watching the servo failsafe position activate F S at Neutral To check the fail safe is working properly by moving the throttle trigger to the full forward full brake hold this position and then turn off the transmitter The F S function should move the throttle servo to Neutral position and the steering servo to Neutral posit...

Page 11: ...oot up Green LED flashing Green LED flashing Binding OK Green LED flashing rapidly Bind Bee Bee PWM abnormal Range check Tone of buzzer LED close to Binding SW BUZZER LED for Cougar PS3i 1 2 3 4 5 Status Boot up Green LED flashing Green LED flashing Binding OK Bee Bee Bee Red Green LED flashing interactively Bind Bee Bee Bee Bee Red LED flashing PWM abnormal Beep Range check Beep Tone of buzzer LE...

Page 12: ...ransmitting sign will be shown on the Status Display to make you use the current model No setting to play your model Or use the Edit Buttons to start the programming procedure The following are the set up procedure and detail description for each function NOTE 1 Battery status is easily read on the voltage value or battery status diagram Charge or change the battery when the voltage is lower than ...

Page 13: ... angles will be adjusted simultaneously More travel Higher D R means more sensitivity for the steering wheel TIP You also can use the Digital Steering D R Dual Rate lever to adjust the D R value all the time even the function selecting cursor is not under the D R mode 4 EPA End Point Adjustment The EPA End Point Adjustment function sets the maximum travel end points for each servo On both travels ...

Page 14: ...owered model set the value to H 100 Push the trigger forward H switches to L use the up down buttons to adjust the brake EPA value 4 3 EPA AUX The EPA AUX function adjusts the auxiliary 3rd channel EPA Enter the EPA AUX setting mode as previously done for the steering and throttle EPA settings press the AUX Ch Button to select the servo traveling side H and L are displayed to represent the differe...

Page 15: ... area Positive steering ARC provides the opposite effect 5 2 ARC TH The ARC TH adjusts the throttle responsiveness by setting a curve from neutral point to full throttle position Positive ARC TH increases the response while negative ARC TH broadens the power band 5 3 ARC BR The ARC BR adjusts the brake responsiveness by setting a curve from neutral point to throttle full close position Positive AR...

Page 16: ...der the SUB T ST mode use the up button to increase the movement of the steering servo neutral point toward right side and use the down button to adjust toward left side Default value is R0 on the display If the adjusting is to the left side and over the default neutral point then the R will be changed to L SUB T TH mode adjusts the throttle servo Proceed as the SUB T TH note that R L right left h...

Page 17: ...m By turning the Steering Trim knob clockwise or counter clockwise the steering neutral can be adjusted as needed 1 Servo Reversing It is sometimes necessary or convenient to reverse the output direction of the servo The direction of the rotation for each individual servo can be changed by simply flipping the reversing switch that corresponds to the channel number on the receiver where the servo i...

Page 18: ...l position of the throttle trigger is set by turning the Throttle Trim knob clockwise or counter clockwise the throttle neutral can be adjusted as needed FUNCTIONS for P2 P3 HELPFUL HINT When using an ESC set the throttle trim to neutral and make adjustments to the speed control On a gas powered model set the trim to neutral and adjust the throttle linkage to the point where the carburetor is full...

Page 19: ...ence of any other substance that will affect your skills Always check battery power before you operate Keep out of reach of children Do not store the radio in temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 40 5fC 104 F or in a humid dusty or high vibration environment Keep the radio away from direct sunlight To prevent corrosion take out the batteries if you are going to store the radio for a long period N...

Page 20: ... 2989 Ni MH Conversion Kit 120V2P AA x 10 2989 J Ni MH Conversion Kit 100V2P AA x 10 2989 E Ni MH Conversion Kit 230V2P AA x 10 2989 U Ni MH Conversion Kit 230V3P AA x 10 TX RX Charger Ni MH Battery for Cougar P2 P3 TX RX Charger Ni MH Battery for Cougar PS3i Switch Harness Ni MH Battery ACCESSORIES AT2139 110V2P 110mA AT2139 J 100V2P 110mA AT2140 230V2P 110mA AT2141 230V3P 110mA 2970 Ni MH Conver...

Page 21: ...g 7 4V SHV1504MG ACCESSORIES Analog Servos Digital Servos 8114 Standard Servo 3 8Kg 6V S1903 8117 Micro Servo 2 0Kg 6V C1016 8118 Metal Gear High Torque Servo 9 8Kg 6V S2008MG 8120 Metal Gear High Torque Servo 8 6Kg 6V S1807MG 8121 Metal Gear Standard Servo 3 8Kg 6V S1903MG 8139 Metal Gear Micro Servo 2 0Kg 6V C1016MG 8150 7 4V High Voltage Servo 3 9Kg 7 4V SHV1504 ...

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Page 24: ...e feel free to contact your local hobby shops or Thunder Tiger authorized distributor SERVICE Situation No Voltage Servo Works Improperly Short Distance No Actions Battery Dead battery Change the batteries Recharge the batteries Batteries inserted incorrectly Reload the batteries in accordance with the polarity markings Bad contact Check to see if the contacts are bent and not making good contact ...

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