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USING THE TX-8 WITH A CENTRE OFF ESC.
The TX-8 is ideal for use with RCS
CENTRE OFF
ESC’s such as the # Rx65b & # ALPHA-3v2
Before you switch the system on, make sure the large throttle knob is in neutral.
The direction switch will not be used.
CENTRE OFF NEUTRAL
To drive forwards. With the ESC in
neutral, twist the knob to the right.
To drive in reverse. With the ESC in
neutral, twist the knob to the left:
CENTRE OFF CONTROL.
FORWARDS -
SPEEDING UP.
To select forwards direction twist the knob from neutral slowly clockwise (CW) to the right. The Front LED will come on
just as the loco speeds up following the knob setting.
SLOWING DOWN
. Turn the knob back to the left (CCW) to set desired speed.
STOPPING.
.
Completely stop the loco by bringing the knob back to neutral.
REVERSE -
SPEEDING UP.
To select reverse direction twist the knob slowly to the left (CCW). The Rear LED will come on just as the loco speeds
up following the knob setting.
SLOWING DOWN
. Turn the small knob back to the right (CW) to set desired speed.
STOPPING.
.
Completely stop the loco by bringing the small knob back to neutral.
SHUTTING DOWN.
When you have finished operating, turn off the loco(s) before the TX. If you leave the loco(s)
turned on the headlight will start blinking to indicate the loco is not receiving a TX signal.
