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USING THE TX-8 WITH A LOW OFF ESC..
The TX-8 is suitable for use with RCS
LOW OFF
ESC’s such as the # Rx65b, # ALPHA-3v2, plus # OMEGA-3v6s
using RCS-v1 program , and the # RBP-RCS heavy duty ESC that uses the Av1 operating program.
This TX-8 hand piece is essentially a 5 channel stick R/C in a smaller case.
Before you switch the system on, make sure the large throttle knob is fully CCW (OFF). The direction switch will be
automatically centered.
USING RCS ESC’s WITH RCS-v1 & Av1 PROGRAMS.
System must be calibrated before use as per the ESC instructions.
The large knob controls channel # 1 the throttle. Make sure the knob is fully CCW before switching on. Otherwise the
RCS # OMEGA-3 ESC cannot switch ON. This is the same as the Channel # 1 stick being fully down.
Unless binding, switch ON the TX-8 first & then the ESC.
1. The direction switch is the same as the Ch # 3 elevator stick.
From neutral, push the switch forwards once to set the ESC into forwards direction.
Like an elevator stick it will spring back to the off position when released.
2. From the OFF position twist the large knob to the right (clockwise, CW) to ramp the speed up.
To change from forwards to reverse firstly twist the large knob fully to the left (CCW) to the stop.
Once the loco is completely stopped pull the switch back and release it to get the ESC back to neutral.
Then pull the switch back again to set the direction to reverse.
Then twist the large knob to the right (clockwise, CW) to ramp the speed up in reverse.
N.B The TX-8 cannot be used with any ESC’s using the RCS BV1 PROGRAM.
To set forward. With the
ESC in neutral, push the
direction switch forwards &
then release it.
Twist the big knob
clockwise (CW) to increase
the loco speed.
To reverse the loco, return
the big knob fully to the left
(CCW) and pull the switch
back twice and release
Twist the big knob
clockwise (CW) to increase
the loco speed.
DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS & SOUND SYSTEM TRIGGERS.
#
Rx65b
ESC’s
have directional lights and one sound trigger using the Ch # 5 bind button = terminal # 5 on ESC.
#
ALPHA-
3v2
ESC’s
have directional lights & one sound trigger using the Ch # 5 bind button = terminal # 5 on ESC.
The TX-8 F1, F2, F3 & F4 buttons can control 4 x extra sound system triggers. These are available with the optional
extra # LT-SW4v2 for the
#
ALPHA-
3v2
only.
#
OMEGA-
3v6
ESC’s
have directional lights (F & R) & 4 sound triggers (1, 2, 3, & 4) using the F1, F2, F3 & F4
buttons on the TX-21.
The bind button also controls Ch # 5. You can add a servo for mechanical operation. EG a Kadee servo uncoupler.
Or add another sound trigger using # 2-M-F.
