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2. CALIBRATION.
All RCS
#
OMEGA-3v7s
systems are pre-calibrated when sent out, using one of our own TX handpieces.
Please test the system before re-calibrating it.
If you are going to use a stick type TX, the end points may be different so re-calibration may be necessary.
Assuming the RX has been correctly plugged into the ESC the system will perform as described later.
The 2
nd
step in system preparation is to calibrate the direction & throttle knobs. Even though this step is only needed
once when first setting up an uncalibrated ESC, from time to time it is advisable to run through the procedure to ensure
the best possible system performance is achieved.
A pushbutton is mounted on the pcb for both Calibration & system Programming. See
2.2
below right.
You can calibrate & program the system external to the loco by adding the separately available plug in # P-BUTTON.
2.1
Turn the TX-8 ON.
Make sure Throttle knob is set
to Min. (i.e. fully CCW).
2.2
Press and HOLD ESC push-button down & turn the ESC/Rx ON. Release
the pushbutton when LED’s light.
Reaction
; Both
ESC
LED’s & both front & rear lights will turn solid ON & stay ON for 6 seconds waiting for the TX and
RX to link up. Once linked both
ESC
LED’s & both front & rear lights will flash rapidly.
2.3
Move the spring loaded direction switch backwards
& forwards full travel a couple of times. Pause briefly
each way then let switch go..
2.4
Rotate throttle knob from
Min
to
Max
& back a
couple of times. Pause briefly at each end extreme then
return knob to Min (CCW) setting.
2.5
Press & release the ESC pushbutton to exit Calibration mode.
Reaction
; Both
ESC
LED’s & both loco lights will blink three times at a slower rate & both lights will go to solid ON.
The system is in neutral and ready to operate. Either turn the loco and TX OFF for later use, or proceed to page # 6.