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Item No. 1584-TMX/S

Installation & Operation

Since 1952

ALEXANDER ENGEL KG

Quality Model Kits & Accessories since 1952

P.O.Box 1133  D-75434 Knittlingen • Germany • Phone: int.+49-7043-93520  Fax: int.+49-7043-31548 • Email: [email protected]

Please read the following instructions and safety warnings carefully BEFORE you commence with
the assembly of this unit and installation of the dive system. For further safety instructions please
refer to the instructions supplied with Piston Tanks.

Only operate Piston Tanks when switch unit is completely connected. Otherwise
Piston Tanks will inevitably be damaged, resulting in total failure of the system.

During the charging period all batteries must be removed from the hull. 

NEVER

charge

batteries inside the hull as almost all battery types gas while being charged. Insufficient
air circulation during the charging period may lead to a serious 

EXPLOSION!

Engel Dive Systems have been primarily designed for use in Engel model submarines.
Therefore, we cannot guarantee satisfactory installation and/or operation in self-made
models or kits of other brands.

We are not liable for any personal injury or damage of any kind incurred during the assembly and/or
use of our products as we are neither able to delegate nor verify the assembly and/or use of these
items. Please adhere to your country’s safety guidelines during construction and operation of this
item. This product is not suitable for persons under 16 years of age. Technical specifications are
subject to change without notice.

Copyright ©2008 ALEXANDER ENGEL KG  1584-TMX_v11-08_E All rights reserved.

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T

max

Proportional

Piston Tank Control

Version 2

with (optionally available)

Static Depth Controller

TAES

V2

Summary of Contents for 1584-TMX/S

Page 1: ... all battery types gas while being charged Insufficient air circulation during the charging period may lead to a serious EXPLOSION Engel Dive Systems have been primarily designed for use in Engel model submarines Therefore we cannot guarantee satisfactory installation and or operation in self made models or kits of other brands We are not liable for any personal injury or damage of any kind incurr...

Page 2: ...ully charged Threshold voltage for 6 Volt system is preset to approx 4 Volt for 12 Volt systems to approx 9 Volt Threshold voltage can be adjusted via the potentiometer on board of the Tmax However a regulated power supply is recommended to achieve an exact setting The fail safe device controlling loss of signal is preset to approx 2 sec default setting both pins JP1 are bridged This time span can...

Page 3: ...ed stern or bow heavy AND fine trimmed If the boat is i e trimmed stern heavy fine trimming is also possible without altering the stern heavy trim CONNECTION OF PISTON TANKS The connection of Piston Tanks to Tmax must be made as per wiring diagram The micro switches of each Piston Tank are connected with wire leads 0 5 sqmm These leads are supplied in different colours for easy identification of t...

Page 4: ...monitor activated 3 transmitter NOT ON Tmax shows NO function Any failure criteria leads to deactivation of the dive mode These safety prompts are necessary to ensure maximum safety of the boat In case of wrong sequence during activation of Tmax switch off receiver and restart The system is then ready for action unless the main battery is too weak Please note sufficient receiver battery power is a...

Page 5: ...ded Switch K5 is in the upper position When pushing switch K5 from upper to center position the spindles will drive outwards until the potentiometer is drawn to its center position Filling volume of the Piston Tanks will then be at about 90 In this position the boat should then be in neutral buoyancy The model can then be fine trimmed via proportional slider switch K7 In addition the model can be ...

Page 6: ...udes an approx 240 mm long cable with socket contacts on both ends The standard TAES version is mounted separately from the main switch unit Tmax on a hexagonal distance piece with a screw thread M3 The vertical hori zontal position of the unit is irrelevant The nozzle of the pressure sensor must be connected to an outboard connector brass tube 3 2 x 15 mm via a silicone tubing approx length 100 m...

Page 7: ... drive unit FURTHER SETTINGS P1 Loss of Signal Tmax features a safety device which forces the model to resurface in case that transmitter signal is interrupted for a specific time span This downtime can be adjusted by resetting the JUMPER on contact pins P1 contact pins P1 are connected bridged by JUMPER downtime set to approx 2 sec JUMPER is only set on a single pin downtime approx 5 sec Default ...

Page 8: ...rther lubrication of piston is only necessary if a leakage of the Piston Tank itself is obvious This might be the case if used in very sandy waters after a peri od of time In this very unlikely circumstance open the tank unscrew at motor gear cap rinse the cylinder and lubricate piston and inner spindle with a high performance grease such as Q Lube recommended item no 9705 or a similar dedicated l...

Page 9: ...T NEVER be charged within a sealed compartment The charger and the battery should be in an open well ventilated space Therefore ALL batteries must be removed from the hull during the charging period Even so called sealed batteries allow a build up of hydrogen gas while being charged which in turn can cause a serious EXPLOSION tearing the model into pieces and endangering its immediate environment ...

Page 10: ... due to assumed weakness of battery Threshold voltage is too high Lower threshold value by slowly turning potentiometer of battery monitor a small step in CLOCKWISE direction LED5 flashes in groups of four When submerging filling of Piston Tanks the overpressure compressed within the hull escapes through a leakage If pressure loss becomes imminent submerge mode is disabled by pressure switch and P...

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