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TrackSide R/C - Hardware Specifications
Board Revision “New”
Mechanical
Enclosure
4.37” X 3.25” X 1.5”
High Impact ABS, Grey
Wiring
User Connections: 16 AWG, tinned leads for wire nut or solder connections
Fuse Holder for 7.5 amp ATC type automotive fuse
TrackSide Printed Circuit Board
Physical Size: PCB – 3.1” X 2.8”, Max component height – 0.8”.
Internal Connections: Screw clamp terminal strips accept individual wires, 20 to 16 AWG.
Antenna: The rounded portion of the PCB that sticks out slightly
RailBoss 4 TrackSide Transmitters
2.4GHZ radio with internal antenna: 3 1/4” X 2 1/2” contoured case.
Electrical
Power Input (Terminals IN +,-)
7VDC min to 25VDC max, less than 1V p-p ripple.
Reverse polarity protection (prevents damage, but will not operate)
Power Consumption (PCB only, no motor load, no lights)
Forward motor direction: 33 ma
Reverse motor direction: 102 ma
Track Output (Terminals OUT, No polarity)
7 amps max, continuous, at 100% duty cycle, over the full input voltage range (7-25V)
7.5 amp (max) automotive blade fuse, type ATC-7.5
PWM (Pulse Width Modulated), 20 KHZ
Polarity reversal via relay contacts
Max amplitude: Input voltage minus driver loss
Max voltage loss across driver: < 0.4V @ 1.0A, < 1.5V @ 10A
Radio Rx and Tx
FCC,IC,CE certified and approved. IEEE 802.15.4.
2.4GHZ, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum, motor noise and interference tolerant, built-in antenna.
Range: Up to 400 ft. with Standard Transmitter, up to 800 ft. with Long Range Transmitter.
TX battery: CR2032 coin cell Standard Transmitter. Two AAAA batteries for Long Range Transmitter.
Warranty - 12 months from date of purchase. Post warranty repairs can be made for a modest fee.
