The Switches menu has several options that let you define how a switch or
two switches are used. Either switch input can be used, but only one switch
at a time is acted upon. Having two different inputs is more for a
convenience of wiring, not for having back ups of switches. The X24 switch
inputs are for turning OFF the X24, and so they are wired so that an open
circuit means that the X24 is actually on. The X24 does not use the center
positive (+) wire of the port connection for switches. Only the signal and
ground connections are used. See Figure 18 for details. Although there is
no polarity requirement for switches, it's good practice to make the negative
(-) lead black.
SW1 – switch 1 input port, located on FUNC1 port
SW2 – switch 2 input port, located on FUNC2 port
Delay – the length of time any switch must be in its off state to turn off the
X24
There are 3 different types of switches support: Slide, Button, and Pin &
Flag.
The slide switch (normally open) can be used with the X24. However, there
are two distinct differences from normal R/C slide switch assembly and any
slide switch used with the X24. First, with a R/C slide switch assembly the
wiring typically passes through the switch assembly so each end has
connectors - an input (from a battery) to an output (to your receiver). The
X24 needs a SPST type slide switch. You will likely need to re-wire your
switch for use with the X24.
Secondly, the switch function is backwards from traditional operation. In the
closed (typically “on”) position, the X24 turns off. In the open position
(typically “off”), the X24 turns on.
You will need to reverse the ON/OFF name plate to have accurate labeling of
a slide switch's functionality.
A momentary SPST (normally open) push button switch can be used with the
X24. Pressing and holding the button will turn the X24 off and on.
A Pin & Flag SPST (normally open) switch assembly can be used with the
X24. Inserting the pin will turn the X24 off, and removing the pin will turn
the X24 on.
The delay value is number of seconds that a switch must be “off” before the
X24 actually powers off.
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