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THE
#
OMEGA-3v5s
ESC
MU’ing LOCO CONSISTS.
MULTIPLE LOCOS IN A CONSIST.
The
#
OMEGA-3v5s
ESC
is capable of MU’ing multiple locos into one consist of locos.
If you intend to do this often we strongly recommend you use the # DSM2-EM(AB) in all locos. These bind automatically
which is much easier to use than a binding plug. It is also a good idea to purchase the optional extra # LED 3mm-G so
you can observe externally what the RX is doing during binding.
Add as many speed matched locos to the loco consist, as you like. Each loco must be bound to the controlling TX.
Follow the “BINDING” procedure described above on page # 4. Remember the loco lights will be off during binding.
The lights come on once binding has been completed. This is intended as a confirming reference action.
If the loco to be added has already been speed calibrated, there is no need to repeat the calibration step.
The operating program permits reversing default direction & speed matching of locos. Settings for these features are
stored in the ESC so that any loco can be acquired by any TX. See page # 6. 3.1/2/4.
HOW TO ADD LOCOS TO A CONSIST.
Turn the first loco OFF. Turn the second loco ON and drive it into position. Turn the first loco back ON.
The lock in feature of the system ensures the direction is set positively. Just make sure both locos are at zero output
before changing direction. To make sure the direction is set correctly for all locos in the consist, twist the direction knob
twice from neutral. Once the direction is set it cannot accidentally change back to neutral when loco is running.
DELETING LOCOS FROM A CONSIST.
Turn OFF the “to be retained” loco. Leave the “to be deleted” loco ON & drive it away, or, rebind it to a
different TX
for use by another operator. See page # 4.
THE
#
OMEGA-3v5s
ESC
TROUBLESHOOTING.
IF NOTHING WORKS AT ALL:
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN FIRST TURNING THE SYSTEM ON.
WHEN THE LOCO IS SWITCHED ON, THE PCB LED’s DO NOT LIGHT OR BLINK.
This is most likely caused by the throttle knob not being at MIN. Turn the knob fully CCW to MIN.
WHEN THE LOCO IS SWITCHED ON THE LOCO MAY JERK SLIGHTLY.
This is normal. The slight jerk indicates power is connected to the system, the IC has powered up and output
power is connected to the motor..
NEVER PRESS
THE ESC PUSHBUTTON
WITH THE LOCO
TURNED ON
UNLESS YOU INTEND TO CALIBRATE OR PROGRAM THE SYSTEM
PROBLEM. You pressed the pushbutton to exit Calibration mode but the lights keep on flashing.
You may have mis-plugged the RX servo leads into the channel sockets.
SOLUTION.
Turn system OFF. Remove & replace the RX servo leads into the correct channel # sockets.
As odd things can happen if this occurs, we strongly suggest you reset the system. See page # 6. 3.5.
Then re-calibrate the speed and direction settings. See page # 5.
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS FIRST TURNED ON, THE LIGHTS UNEXPECTEDLY BLINK RAPIDLY.
This is because you actually pressed the ESC pushbutton & the system has entered calibration mode.
CAUTION: DO NOT PRESS THE ESC PUSHBUTTON . You will lose any previous calibration settings.
You can proceed with system Calibration. (See page # 5 of the instructions). OR:
SOLUTION
Turn RX OFF & ON again. Normal system control will be restored.
WHEN THE LOCO IS SWITCHED ON, ALL LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT BLINKING & NOTHING WORKS.
This can occur when the TX is switched ON after the loco, with the throttle knob not fully OFF (down).
SOLUTION.
Ensure the throttle knob is completely OFF. The lights will then blink to indicate linking.
THE LOCO DIRECTION SET KNOB IS BACKWARDS.
When the direction is set to forwards the front light must come ON. If the lighting is correct and the speed is
backwards, you must reverse the wiring to the motor(s).
WEIRD ESC BEHAVIOUR FOR NO APPARENT REASON, DURING OPERATION.
If the lights start flashing during operation, stop the loco. Turn it OFF and then ON again to resume
normal operation.
PLEASE ADVISE US OF ANY OTHER PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED & WE WILL INCLUDE THEM HERE.
