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2. USING THE # EVO-
WITH A “CENTRE OFF” ESC’.
GENERAL INFORMATION.
CAB “A” NEUTRAL
CAB “A” FORWARDS
CAB “A” REVERSE
The # EVO- handpieces are one regular 4 x channel TX split in half.
There are two knobs. One for each cab. Both knobs must be centred at the détente click. The white dot or stripe on the
knob should be facing forwards when firstly the TX and then the Loco(s) are turned ON.
CAB A
knob uses Ch # 1 to control speed & direction. Ch # 2 for 2 x sound triggers.
CAB B
knob uses Ch # 3 to control speed & direction. Ch # 4 for 2 x sound triggers.
The # EVO-
can be used intuitively with most of the centre off ESC’s that are available.
See page # 4 for how to connect each loco Rx.
Make sure both knobs are centered before you switch the system on.
Unless binding, always switch on the # EVO- on first & then the ESC. Many Centre Off
ESC’s
will calibrate
themselves COBRA
ESC’s must be set up before use. The ESC’s Instructions show how to do this.
The # EVO-, have been designed so that normally twisting the knob to the right (CW) is forwards direction and
movement. If the loco runs backwards we reverse the motor wiring to correct the direction and maintain the control
standard.
Or
you can use the VIPER set up procedure to change the default direction of the motor output.
ESC SPEED & DIRECTION CONTROL.
From Neutral, turn the Cab control knob gently to the right (CW). Speed forwards will be proportional to the knob position.
Turn the knob back to the left to slow down. You can feel the Centre “Click” as you arrive at neutral.
Then, once in neutral wait 1 x second before you can twist the large knob to the left (CCW) to go backwards.
DIRECTIONAL CONSTANT BRIGHTNESS LIGHTING.
Manual bind DSM2 Rx’s &
COBRA-160
Centre OFF ESC’s do not have lighting outputs. The options are.
1. The new 100-Watt
# COBRA-260
has built in directional constant brightness lighting.
2. Leave the lights wired to the motor(s). Loco will work the same as if it was on track power.
3. The RCS # AB-EM & TM plus Rx107v2 Auto Bind
Rx’s use directional LED lighting outputs. Pin # 6 = F. Pin # 7 = R.
4. RCS has a small add on module
# MRW-SSLS
which plugs into the motor driver output of the Rx and reads the speed
& direction of the motor. It switches lights accordingly via open drain
FET’s.
4 x SOUND TRIGGERS. (EVO-DUO+ ONLY)
There are two sound trigger controls on each CAB. They both work the same way as the regular # EVO-.
We use and recommend plug in R/C triggers made by the Model Radio Workshop. See our price list for what is available.
CAB A
uses Ch # 2 for 2 x sound triggers. Insert the optional extra trigger module servo lead into Ch # 2.
CAB B
uses Ch # 4 for 2 x sound triggers. Insert the optional extra trigger module servo lead into Ch # 4.
FIFTH SOUND TRIGGER.
The bind button on a Tx handpieces will also control Ch # 5. You can add
ONE
servo or R/C
switch for mechanical operation in one loco only, or a single plug in trigger module, such as # MRW-RSS. We would
suggest only one loco because the signal will be the same in both locos.
If fitted to both locos, the Ch # 5 triggers will work simultaneously in both locos.
