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OPERATING THE
OMEGA-3v7
ESC
. WITH TX-4, TX-8 & TX-10.
THE THROTTLE KNOB
MUST
BE AT MIN i.e. ALL THE WAY CCW, BEFORE TURNING THE SYSTEM ON.
Unless binding, always turn the TX on first. Then turn the loco ON. The loco will give a slight jerk (See page # 8) & the
ESC
& loco lights will stay OFF. After between 2 - 8 seconds the TX & RX will recognise each other. The RX LED and
both ESC LED’s will come ON & not blink. After another 6 seconds both
ESC
LED’s & both front & rear loco lights (if
fitted) will blink three times & then all lights will go to solid ON.
Although designed for use with a spring loaded direction change switch, the OMEGA-3v7 can also be used with TX
handpieces designed for live Steam locos such as the TX-3, TX7 & TX-9. See their instructions for how to operate.
N.B. In order to select a direction the throttle knob must be at MIN and the system must be in neutral.
4.1
FORWARDS.
To select forwards from neutral:
TX-4 & TX-8,
push the Direction switch fully forwards once & then release it.
The Red LED on ESC & rear loco light will go out. The green LED on the
ESC
pcb & the front loco light will stay ON.
If the
OMEGA-3v7
ESC
default motor & lights direction is incorrect please see Page # 6/7 PROGRAMMING of the full
instructions. Use the
3.4
DEFAULT DIRECTION feature to make changes.
4.2 SPEEDING UP
. Gently twist the big knob clockwise (CW). Loco will accelerate away after slightly turning the knob.
The speed is proportional to the knob position with a small amount of momentum built in to prevent sudden jerky
movements. Let the knob go once the desired speed has been reached. The speed will stay the same until the knob is
rotated CW or CCW. Min - Max speed takes 2 x seconds.
4.3 SLOWING DOWN
. Turn the knob CCW back to the desired speed. Max - Min speed takes 2 x seconds.
4.4 STOPPING
. Turn the knob completely CCW back all the way to stop. The
ESC
LED & front light will be ON.
4.5
REVERSE
.
You must completely stop the loco first. The Throttle knob must be at Min. (i.e. fully CCW).
TX-4 & TX-8,
then pull the direction switch fully back once for a full second & release it to return the system to neutral.
Both
ESC
LED’s & both front & rear loco lights (if fitted) will go to solid ON.
To select reverse:
TX-4 & TX-8
pull the direction switch again & release it.
The Green LED on ESC & front light will go out. The Red LED on the
ESC
pcb & the rear light will stay ON.
To speed up, slow down & stop in reverse see
4.2 SPEEDING UP, 4.3 SLOWING DOWN & 4.4 STOPPING
above.
4.6 APPLYING MOMENTUM.
Switch on feature in programming. See page # 6/7
3.3
. Once the direction has been set,
pull the direction switch back again for a 30 second momentum feature on both acceleration and braking.
CAUTION!!!
During use, if the battery voltage drops below 12 volts measured at the ESC ”IN” terminals, loss of control may
occur. The ESC may even suddenly reverse without warning.
2.3
Press and release the spring loaded direction switch
forwards, then ramp up speed
2.4
Press and release the spring loaded direction switch
rearwards twice, then ramp up speed