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TTX650

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Tactic’s TTX650 computer transmitter uses 
the advanced 2.4GHz spread spectrum SLT 
“Secure Link Technology” protocol for solid, 
interference-free control of R/C models. Ball-
bearing gimbals, a wireless trainer system, 
20 model memories, and advanced program-
ming options are just a few of the benefits 
which can be used on models of all sizes. 
Tactic 2.4GHz transmitters are compatible 
only with Tactic brand receivers and those 
utilizing the SLT protocol.

2.4GHz 6-CHANNEL

COMPUTER RADIO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

For safe operation and 
best results, it’s strongly 
recommended to read 

this manual in its entirety before 
use!

 Also read and understand the 

instructions included with the model. 
Damage resulting from misuse or 
modification will void your warranty.

Summary of Contents for TACTIC TTX650

Page 1: ...e just a few of the benefits which can be used on models of all sizes Tactic 2 4GHz transmitters are compatible only with Tactic brand receivers and those utilizing the SLT protocol 2 4GHz 6 CHANNEL COMPUTER RADIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL For safe operation and best results it s strongly recommended to read this manual in its entirety before use Also read and understand the instructions included with th...

Page 2: ...nna 8 HOME SCREEN 9 MENUS 9 LCD AND PROGRAMMING CONTROLS MENU NAVIGATION 10 SYSTEM SETUP 11 User Name 11 Stick Mode 11 Contrast 12 Beep Volume 12 Battery Alarm 12 MODEL SETUP MENU AIRPLANES 13 Model Select 13 Model Management 13 Wing Type 15 Flap Settings 15 Tail Settings 15 Channel Assignments 17 Warnings 17 Trainer 18 Trim Setting 18 SETTINGS MENU AIRPLANES 18 Servo Set reverse sub trim travel l...

Page 3: ...rottle Hold 31 Throttle Curve 32 Pitch Curve 33 Gyro Mixing 34 Swash Mixing 34 Throttle Mixing 35 Rudder Mixing 35 Swash Ring 35 Programmable Mixer 36 LINK THE RX TO THE TX 36 FAILSAFE FUNCTION 37 WIRELESS TRAINER 37 RANGE TEST 39 FIRMWARE UPDATES 40 WARNING INDICATIONS 40 SYSTEM CHECK AND OPERATION 40 FLYING THE AIRCRAFT 41 IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 42 TTX650 SPECIFICATIONS 43 TROUBLESHO...

Page 4: ...et Power Switch Antenna LED Power Indicator LCD Pushbuttons Carrying Handle Switch A Switch E Switch F Switch B Switch D Switch C Switch H Charge Jack Firmware Upgrade Jack Trim Levers Charge Jack Firmware Upgrade Jack ...

Page 5: ...o be a good idea to mount the Rx inside certain models using Velcro and wrap it in foam rubber to prevent damage from strong vibrations or crash damage except in extremely warm environments It s best to have as few items surrounding the receiver s antenna tips as possible inside the model to allow for the most obstruction free signal path to the transmitter Exposing the receiver s antenna tip outs...

Page 6: ...re compatible with the center pin being positive polarity The Tx power switch must be in the OFF position to recharge batteries Do not charge batteries at greater than 1 amp Cycling of the Tx batteries can be accomplished through this jack Misuse improper charging or over charging of rechargeable cells can result in damage to the cells that could include cell rupture explosion or fire WARNING Do n...

Page 7: ...w CASE SEPARATION AND ASSEMBLY WARNING Failure to follow these instructions for separating and re assembling the Tx case can result in permanent damage to the transmitter and void the warranty Contact Hobby Services if you do not feel comfortable that you can safely and accurately perform these steps ALWAYS disconnect and remove the batteries from the battery compartment FIRST Failure to do so can...

Page 8: ... throttle stick is above 50 full throttle it will not be possible to trim the throtle servo even though the indicator on the LCD will move The amount of servo movement for each increment of a digital trim can be adjusted as desired as explained in the TRIM SETTING section on page 18 TOGGLE SWITCHES Each switch can be assigned to control one of a variety of functions as desired and described throug...

Page 9: ...EL SETUP menu Most functions apply for both airplanes and helicopters Select functions are available for airplanes only or helicopters only Setting various radio functions to control the model is done in the SETTINGS menu Some settings apply for both airplanes and helicopters Select settings are available for airplanes only or helicopters only HOME SCREEN NAME 01 5 3V O OO RF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 ME...

Page 10: ... set the mix and then view this screen Move all controls to determine if the mix moves each respective channel as needed Quickly resets certain values and settings back to factory defaults Press to backspace in the model and user name screens Jumps back to the previous screen and removes certain pop up messages from the screen Right side buttons adjustment of values on screen Moves the cursor up a...

Page 11: ...s ENTER then press or Press ENTER to confirm In addition to programming changes stick mode changes require reversal of the throttle ratchet and elevator arm spring Refer to the CASE SEPARATION AND ASSEMBLY section on page 7 for opening and safely re assembling the case after the mechanical adjustments are made Failure to do this properly can cause permanent damage to the radio and void the warrant...

Page 12: ...the spring and hook the loop over the end of the plastic arm Confirm the arm and spring are mounted properly by moving this stick and ensuring all movement is smooth but with resistance from the spring Close the transmitter as explained in the CASE SEPARATION AND ASSEMBLY section CONTRAST Adjust the LCD s contrast level for optimum viewing BEEP VOLUME Adjust the loudness of the radio s beeper as d...

Page 13: ...n case parameters in a particular memory are accidentally changed etc MODEL MANAGEMENT Shows basic information regarding the model setup in the memory number shown at top in brackets Move the cursor up or down to select change the function to adjust and press ENTER to enter the function screen Type Press or to select the model type as airplane or helicopter Press ENTER to confirm Name Move the cur...

Page 14: ...onfirm the copy function was successful by looking at the memory that was copied to Reset To change the parameters of any single memory except model type and model name use this reset function Enter this screen move the cursor over the memory to reset and press ENTER Select NO to cancel or YES to proceed with the reset and press ENTER Erase Use the erase function to completely clear all settings i...

Page 15: ...hannel 5 Not available for delta 2AI This 2 ailerons setting is for airplanes having one aileron servo for each wing Connect one aileron servo to Rx channel 1 and the other to channel 6 This setting allows each aileron servo to function independently of the other 2AI1FL This 2 ailerons 1 flap setting is for airplanes having two separate aileron servos requiring one servo to control each aileron an...

Page 16: ... necessary to swap the channel 1 and channel 2 servo plug positions at the Rx for the delta wing mix If the delta wing option is selected and the FLAP option below is set to 2AI1FL the elevator channel will mix 100 to the aileron channel 2 Elevators Elevator channel 2 and channel 6 are mixed for aircraft which have two separate servos moving separate elevator surfaces Both elevators move independe...

Page 17: ...s ENTER when finished WARNINGS Warnings can be set to alert you of undesirable switch or throttle positions when the radio power switch it first turned on For example if the throttle is at full when turn on the radio you would see and hear an alarm The alarms shown can be set to ACT active or INH inhibited THRO POS The warning sounds when the throttle stick is over 25 Clear the alarm by moving the...

Page 18: ...servo will rotate with each increment of digital trim deflection can be adjusted from very small up to large steps Enter this screen select the channel trim to adjust ranging from 1 for the smallest steps to 20 for the largest steps This menu is for setting servo control functions for airplane use Press ENTER briefly to access this menu SERVO SET Enter this function to adjust any channel s reversi...

Page 19: ... when finished To assign a different switch to change the dual rate exponential setting by moving the cursor to the CTRL line and press ENTER Select the switch that will control this function as explained on page 20 Press ESC when finished Different dual rate and exponential settings can be set for each position of the switch Highlight the dual rate percentage and move the assigned switch to the p...

Page 20: ...nd the different control positions of the switch as shown here 0 1 and 2 The default position for 0 will always be in the up direction The control positions of the switch can be assigned to fit personal preference To use the default settings simply press ESC to confirm To change the control locations of the switch to be high H medium M or low L position press or to move the cursor to the position ...

Page 21: ...ed next to Point on the graph Points L low and H high are each limited to a fixed range on the curve Points 1 2 3 and 4 can be set if desired with respect to the position of the throttle stick As the throttle stick is advanced note the point where the vertical line throttle position intersects the diagonal line curve The coordinates of this point are shown at the bottom The x horizontal coordinate...

Page 22: ...an be active or inhibited This will soften or make the transition of the throttle curve more smooth Move the cursor next to the EXPO line and toggle between ACT and INH Press ENTER when finished THROTTLE CUT Allows the throttle channel s output to be quickly moved to a user defined position by flipping a switch This is to cease or reduce engine motor power for safety reasons Default setting is 0 i...

Page 23: ...wing mixer screens is the same for each mixer Refer to the instructions for the DIFFERENTIAL mixer screen for adjustment of all other mixer screens Any difference in any one mixer screen will be noted accordingly Normal wing mixing is the factory default setting Depending on the mixes used and setup of the aircraft it might be necessary to change the setting of the aileron elevator or rudder rever...

Page 24: ...e as desired Deflect the switch to the remaining positions and repeat To remove a switch which might have been assigned previously highlight the switch selection in the CTRL line and press CLEAR Press ESC once all mixing values are set to return to the FUNCTION menu screen AILERON MIXER Normal Ail Rudd X X X X Delta Ail Rudd X X 1 Ail 2 Ail Tail type Mixing 1 Ail 1 Flap 2 Ail 1 Flap The aileron ch...

Page 25: ...2 Ail Tail type Mixing 1 Ail 1 Flap 2 Ail 1 Flap This function allows flaps to be set adjusted and mixed to the ailerons and or elevator channels Mixes such as flaperons air brake and spoilers can be achieved in the FLAPMIXER These settings or mixes can be assigned and activated by a two or three position switch Not available for 1AI or 2AI wing types Different setup options are available dependin...

Page 26: ...s function will allow you to define the air brake position and activate it with a switch When the 1AI1FL wing type is selected the brake can be mixed to elevator and or flaps Adjust each mix percentage as needed Select a switch to turn the mix on off Normal Switch Control FLAP ELEV MIXING CTRL FLAP ELEV MIXING Elev Fl ap NORM 0 0 El ev Fl ap SP 0 0 0 SP 1 0 0 SP 2 0 0 CTRL SC 2 Flap to aileron mix...

Page 27: ...A switch can be assigned to turn this mix on off Enter the mixer screen Move the cursor to select which mix to set and press ENTER The top line will show the mix number with the cursor over the input channel and the output channel to the right Press ENTER and or to highlight and set the input channel The rate of the input channel to mix with the output channel can be adjusted for each the right an...

Page 28: ...warn that the timer is nearing the end After reaching 00 00 the timer will automatically begin counting up to help track how much longer the model was operational after the timer ended A switch can be selected on the right side of the screen to turn the timer on off Place the box on screen over this setting and deflect the switch that will control the timer In operation the timer will be stopped w...

Page 29: ...eset by moving the cursor over Tx Batt and pressing the CLEAR button This menu is for setting servo control functions when helicopter is the selected model type Use of all functions in this menu are the same as described on pages 13 18 except that a SWASH TYPE function screen is included for helicopters instead of a WING TYPE function Press ENTER for 2 seconds to access this menu from the home scr...

Page 30: ...metrical swash plate at 120º angles from each other One pitch servo one elevator servo and one aileron servo are connected to the swash plate 3Sv 140 3 servo 140 for CCPM with three servos connected to the swash plate The connections are similar to the 3Sv 120 but with slightly different geometry two servos are connected at 140º angles forward from the rear of the swash plate Functions for helicop...

Page 31: ...R The arrow on the left will now move and mark this selected trigger position Move the cursor to the CUT percentage press ENTER and adjust this cutoff value by pressing and to the desired position for the throttle channel s output to move to when the throttle cut function is activated This position will be marked by the arrow on the right Press ENTER to confirm this mark When the throttle cut swit...

Page 32: ...s of the switch Position 1 normal Used for startup take off landing and typical flight profiles Position 2 idle up 1 Used for aerobatic flight Position 3 idle up 2 Typically used as a secondary setup for aerobatic flight Make sure all mechanical linkages are connected exactly as specified in the helicopter s instruction manual Make sure the model s full throttle position can be achieved when the t...

Page 33: ... the cursor to the RATE percentage pressing ENTER and then or buttons Press ENTER when finished To clear any point on the graph place the cursor on the RATE percent move the throttle stick until the graph s vertical line intersects the point press ENTER and then CLEAR Any switch can be assigned to toggle between curves Normal Idle Up Idle Up 2 Select the switch on the CTRL line The exponential con...

Page 34: ...1 SP 2 A different gyro mixing rate can be set for each switch position Deflect the switch to one position and note the cursor on screen will automatically move to the percentage for that position Adjust the rate as desired and press ENTER when finished Deflect the switch to the remaining positions and repeat To clear a switch was set to control the mix or hold highlight the switch and press CLEAR...

Page 35: ...tle mix as explained above SWASH RING Depending on how certain mixes are set and mechanical linkages are connected to the swash plate it s possible that the mechanical connections can accidentally be damaged or dislodged if they are forced to try and move past their own limitations By adjusting the maximum amount of travel the aileron and elevator channels can move the controls away from center th...

Page 36: ...nsmitters from being able to control the receiver 1 Turn on the Tx Make sure RF Output is set to ON 2 Apply power to the Rx 3 If the Rx LED flashes once and then stays on the Rx is already linked to the Tx and you can skip to the next section Otherwise insert a small diameter screwdriver through the hole marked LINK or BIND on the Rx and press the pushbutton until the Rx LED glows red and then tur...

Page 37: ... the Bind button and the LED should stay on continuously The Tx and Rx should now be linked with the throttle failsafe in the new position as set above Two Tactic brand transmitters with trainer capabilities can communicate with each other by wireless means for teaching a student how to fly no trainer jack no cable required The TTX650 can be configured for wireless trainer function with any other ...

Page 38: ...will terminate the wireless link between both transmitters Teacher s radio Tactic TTX404 600 Student s radio Tactic TTX650 1 Link the teacher s TTX404 600 to the Rx Remove power from the model and then turn the teacher s Tx off 2 Pull the TTX404 600 trainer switch and hold it in this position and turn the power switch on 3 Move the student s transmitter to within 3 feet of the teacher s transmitte...

Page 39: ...nge check before flight 9 When the training session has ended with the model safely landed and power removed from the model simply turn the power switch for both transmitters to the OFF position This will terminate the wireless link between both transmitters Before each flight make sure to check the operating range of the Tx Rx set The TTX650 includes a function that automatically reduces its outp...

Page 40: ...CUT The throttle cut function has been set and the switch is on THRO HOLD The throttle hold function has been set and the switch is on NO SIGNAL While in training mode if the signal between the teacher and student transmitters becomes un linked AUTO SHUTDOWN If no transmitter stick or control is moved after 10 minutes have elapsed this warning screen will show and the Tx will proceed to shut itsel...

Page 41: ...k is at maximum position the electronic speed control gives the appropriate indications LED and or audible indicators for full forward flight And when the throttle stick is at minimum position the electronic speed control gives the appropriate indications for off or no motor rotation b Glow confirm that when the throttle stick is at maximum position the mechanical linkage to the engine allows the ...

Page 42: ...VER operate R C equipment if you are physically impaired as it could pose a safety hazard to yourself or others in the area NEVER allow small children to operate control model R C equipment without the supervision of an adult NEVER allow the transmitter s throttle stick to accidentally be moved away from the off or minimum position while the model s engine motor is moving ALWAYS range check the ra...

Page 43: ...replace or recharge the batteries Obstructed servo linkages causing excess battery drain free the linkages pushrods Tx POWER SWITCH ON BUT SERVOS DO NOT FUNCTION Tx or Rx batteries are low replace or recharge the batteries Tx RF output is set to OFF change to ON Rx switch is in the off position turn on the ESC or switch harness Switch harness or ESC is connected incorrectly check all connections a...

Page 44: ...Model flying MUST be done in accordance within AMA guidelines in order for AMA liability protection to apply See the website listed below or contact the AMA for further details http www modelaircraft org files Memanual PDF Academy of Model Aeronautics 765 287 1256 Business 5161 East Memorial Drive 765 289 4248 Fax Muncie Indiana 47302 800 435 9262 Membership Services http www modelaircraft org Pra...

Page 45: ...de proof of purchase invoice or receipt This warranty does not cover damage caused by abuse misuse alteration or accident If there is damage stemming from these causes within the stated warranty period Tactic will at its option repair or replace it for a service charge not greater than 50 of its then current retail list price Be sure to include your daytime telephone number in case we need to cont...

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