P.O Box 578 Casino, NSW, 2470 Australia
Phone: International ++614 2902 9083
Australia (04) 2902 9083
Website:
http://rcs-rc.com
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TX-8
Digital Proportional R/C
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROVIDED IN INSTRUCTIONS.
Page # 1 Introduction.
Page # 2 Preparing the TX-8. Binding.
Page # 3 Calibrating the system.
Page # 4 Using TX-8 with a LOW off ESC.
Specific instructions for operating an RCS ESC
are found with the supplied ESC
Eg Speed & Direction control.
Using Sound Trigger functions.
Programming the ESC
Trouble shooting etc
PLEASE NOTE. PDF WIRING INSTRUCTIONS ARE HERE:
http://www.rcs-rc.com/pages/instructions
Thank you for purchasing this Microprocessor based
E
lectronic
S
peed
C
ontrol
(ESC)
R/C system.
THE TX-8 IS FOR USE WITH RCS OMEGA-3 ECS’s THAT USE OPERATING PROGRAM Av1 or
# Rx65b & ALPHA-3v2 ESC’s & AV1 # RBP-RCS SET UP FOR
LOW OFF
CONTROL.
THE TX-8 HANDPIECE HAS A CENTRE OFF DÉTENTE SPEED CONTROLLER KNOB.
THAT MAKES THE TX-8 SUITABLE FOR USE WITH MOST CENTRE OFF ESC’s INCLUDING
# Rx65b & # ALPHA-3v2 SET TO
CENTRE OFF
CONTROL.
AN INERTIA CONTROL KNOB IS MOUNTED IN THE TOP END OF THE CASE
FOR USE WITH ALL RCS ESC’s
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
THESE INSTRUCTIONS REFER SPECIFICALLY TO THE TX-8 HANDPIECE.
They should be read in conjunction with the RCS ESC you are using.
CENTRE OFF LARGE KNOB WITH
DÉTENTE FOR 150º CONTROL.
EITHER SIDE OF NEUTRAL.
SWITCH FOR DIRECTION SETTING.
300º KNOB FOR LOW OFF CONTROL
OF SPEED.
INSERT THE 9 VOLT BATTERY.
.
THE TX-8 IS GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR.
You will supply a locomotive or trail car, the 14 – 20 volt traction batteries (depending on ESC), a fuse,
ON-OFF switch and wires where necessary, to connect the ESC to the battery and motor(s).
Where soldering is necessary, we recommend a low wattage soldering iron and resin core solder.
TO AVOID CONFUSION WITH OTHER OPERATORS, WE SUGGEST YOU MARK THE TX TO SHOW WHICH LOCO IT IS OPERATING.
CAUTION
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER THE TUNING OF THE RADIO EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT USE RADIO CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN THUNDERSTORMS.
CHILDREN UNDER 12: ADULT SUPERVISION RECOMMENDED DURING USE.
!!
RCS TX & RX PRODUCTS MUST NOT BE USED FOR CONTROLLING RIDE ON LOCOMOTIVES CAPABLE OF
CARRYING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
