Crest CRE57000 User Manual
CREST CRE57000
TM
ON BOARD RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION MANUAL
This manual describes proper installation and
operation of the following products:
CRE57001 REVOLUTION TRAIN ENGINEER 2.4 Ghz TRANSMITTER
CRE57002 REVOLUTION TRAIN ENGINEER 2.4 Ghz RECEIVER
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Crest Revolution Train Engineer wireless
control system. This product has been manufactured to the highest standards using
only quality components and, with proper care, will provide you with reliable
service. The Revolution TE operates on the 2.4Ghz frequency band for ultimate
stability and interference free operation.
The Revolution TE lets you walk around your model railroad layout and remotely
control your locomotive speed, direction, lights, sounds, and smoke from up to 400
feet away. The Revolution TE was developed to provide the model train enthusiast
with complete integrated control of their dream layout, without the need for
complicated layout wiring or complex control panels.
The Revolution TE receiver is designed to operate between 12 to 24 volts applied
either to the track or from on board batteries. The Receiver is designed for “plug
and play” installation in any Aristo-Craft Locomotive with a DCC/RCC board. The
receiver can also be installed in any large scale locomotive with the use of a supplied
Adaptor Plug. General instructions for custom installations are included in this
manual.
OPERATION OVERVIEW
Before you start working with the Revolution TE there are a few concepts that you
need to understand.
The transmitter and the receivers in your locomotives are designed to communicate
and exchange information about the way you want your trains to operate. In order to
establish a link between them you need to set up some basic parameters that dene
the locomotive for the Transmitter such as the locomotive’s name and road number.
Once these parameters are set, the link between the transmitter and receiver is
nalized by a process called “Linking”. Once linked, the transmitter and receiver are
set to communicate and run your train. As you get comfortable with the Revolution
TE, you can start ne tuning the optional settings for each locomotive. These options
include setting the top speed that you want a locomotive to achieve, the rate at
which you want it to accelerate, how long you want it to delay when the direction is
changed, headlight operation and many more.
The second concept has to do with the Cab Assignment. Once you link a locomotive
receiver to a transmitter you must set the Cab Number that the locomotive will run
under. Cab Numbers range from CAB-0 through CAB49. This allows you to easily
move between as many as 50 Single Unit locomotives and Multiple Unit Consists
while operating your model railroad. CAB-0, CAB-1 and CAB-2 might be used to
operate three different locomotives while CAB-3 can be used to operate those same
three locomotives in a consist. Changing between Single Unit (SU) operation and
Multiple Unit (MU) operation is as simple as selecting a Cab Number.
Once you have an opportunity to experience the process used to operate trains with
the Revolution TE you will nd that Aristo-Craft has found an elegant, easy to
understand solution, to what can be a complex problem.
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CONTENTS
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Revolution TE Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Revolution TE Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
BASIC OPERATIONS SECTION
Basic Receiver Installation (For Plug-N-Play Locomotives) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Link Switch Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Powering your Locomotives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Transmitter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Basic Transmitter Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Key Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
LCD Screen - Basic Reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming a Locomotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting The Cab Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operating Your Locomotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Basic Troubleshooting Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Basic Troubleshooting Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ADVANCED OPERATIONS SECTION
Advanced Installations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auxiliary Control Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CRE57073 Smoke Control Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Advanced Programming And Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Transmitter Operating Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Menu Functions and Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.ASSIGN FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.USAGE OF CABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.ADD MU/SU CAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operating Multiple Locomotives In Consists (MUing). . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4. COPY LOCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5. SYSTEM CONFIGURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6. RADIO CONFIGURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7. MY MEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8. RESET MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
QUICK MENU LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
AUX FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
STEP SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
A->Z NAME SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ABOUT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Custom Receiver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adaptor Plug Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Headlight Connections (Incandescent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Headlight Connections (LED lamps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
APPENDIX A - Text Entry Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
APPENDIX B - Installation Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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REVOLUTION TRAIN ENGINEER FEATURES
SYSTEM FEATURES:
Spread spectrum radio transmission provides immunity from other radio sources•
Range exceeds 400 feet outdoors and 300 feet indoors.•
Continuous bidirectional 2.4Ghz communication between transmitter and •
receiver for smooth operation and operator feedback.
The active locomotive is shown on a graphical, backlit, LCD display The receiver automatically shuts down if overload or overheating occurs -
The error that causes a locomotive shut down is displayed on LCD display Locomotives are identified by name and road number•
Up to 6 locomotives can be linked together (MUed) into a consist•
Up to 10 MU consists can be setup and controlled by one transmitter•
Locomotives can be added or removed from an MU consist without relinking•
TRANSMITTER FEATURES:
Large LCD graphic screen, backlit for night operation•
One handed operation•
Intuitive, simple data input is entered using cell phone style texting techniques•
Memory For Up To 50 Unique Locomotives On Each Transmitter•
Multiple transmitters can operate without interference with one another•
Simultaneous Single Unit ‘SU’ and Multiple Unit ‘MU’ operation•
All Stop Key to provide an emergency stop for all trains on a transmitter•
RECEIVER FEATURES:
Plug and play installation in most Aristo-Craft locomotives•
On-board battery or track power •
Six auxiliary outputs on the receiver to control sound, smoke and lights•
5 Amps continuous power with peak loads up to 8 amps•
Polarity protection•
Overload protection•
INDIVIDUALIZED LOCOMOTIVE PROGRAMMABLE SETTINGS:
Programmable momentum control and forward & reverse delay•
Adjustable start speed •
Adjustable top speed•
Direction control headlights•
Direction control motor setting for MUing locomotives back-to-back.•
Function key assignment for • six auxiliary outputs
Copy locomotive settings for fast replication of similar locomotives•
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY:
CRE57001 Revolution TE Transmitter•
CRE57002 Revolution TE Receiver•
CRE57073 Smoke Control Board•
CRE57076 Capacitor Board•
CRE57080 TX Battery NI-Cd Battery & Charger•
CRE57072 Transmitter Battery Charger (without batteries)•
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CRE57000 SYSTEM COMPONENTS
REMOTE LINK
SWITCH
CRE57002
RECEIVER
AUXILARY CONTROL
HARNESS
ADAPTER PLUG
(for custom Installations)
CRE57001 TRANSMITTER
CRE57073
SMOKE CONTROL
BOARD
The CRE57000 Crest Revolution TE Wireless Control System consists of the following
components:
CRE57001 Transmitter•
CRE57002 Receiver which includes a Remote Link Switch, an Auxiliary •
Control Harness and an Adaptor Plug
CRE57073 Smoke Control Board.•
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CAB NUMBER
SELECT DOWN
SPEED - FAST
ANTENNA
LCD SCREEN
SPEED - SLOW
NUMBER
LETTER
KEYS
VIEW MU
ENGINES
ALL STOP
CHARGING
JACK
# KEY
DELETE
QUICK MENU
MENU
DIRECTION
(REVERSE)
DIRECTION
(FORWARD)
ON / OFF
STOP / ENTER
CAB NUMBER
SELECT UP
RECEIVER
SIGNAL STRENGTH
ACTIVE CAB
PWC/LINEAR
POWER
SPEED STEP
SU/MU
LOCO
NAME
LOCO ROAD
NUMBER
DELAY SETTING
START SPEED
TOP SPEED
CURRENT SPEED
LOCO DIRECTION
TRANSMITTER
BATTERY VOLTAGE
RECEIVER LINK
AUX FUNCTION
FEEDBACK
REVOLUTION TE TRANSMITTER
LCD SCREEN
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LINK SWITCH
ANTENNA
LINK SWITCH
HEAT SINK
AUXILARY
CONNECTOR
10 PIN SUPPORT
HEADER
12 PIN DCC/RCC
CONTROL HEADER
REMOTE LINK SWITCH
CONNECTOR
REMOTE LINK SWITCH
CONNECTOR
LINK LED
ANTENNA
LINK SWITCH
AUXILARY
CONNECTOR
HEAT SINK
REVOLUTION TE RECEIVER
BASIC RECEIVER INSTALLATION FOR PLUG-AND-PLAY DCC/RCC
EQUIPPED LOCOMOTIVES
You will need the following items for installation:
CRE57002 Revolution TE 2.4 Ghz Receiver•
REMOTE Link Switch •
Phillips head screwdriver•
A drill and drill bits to install the remote Link Switch (if desired)•
NOTE: If the locomotive does not have a DCC/RCC compatible main circuit
board, see the custom installation instructions beginning on page 31 of this
manual.
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1) Remove the locomotive shell. Refer to the manual included with your locomotive
Engine Main
Circuit Board
Jumper Plug
12 Pin DCC Socket
10 Pin Accessory
Socket
ENGINE MAIN
CIRCUIT BOARD
12 PIN DCC/RCC SOCKET
10 PIN SUPPORT
SOCKET
TE REVOLUTION
RECEIVER
to determine where the DCC/RCC socket is located. Turn the locomotive (or
tender) over, and remove all screws that hold the shell to the frame. Depending
on the model of the locomotive, the number of screws will vary.
2) Remove the jumper plug on the DCC/RCC socket and set it aside. You can
restore the locomotive to its pre-installation state by reinstalling the jumper plug.
3) Install the receiver in the 12 pin DCC/RCC socket and the 10 pin support socket
as shown making sure to match the 12 pin header to the 12 pin socket and the 10
pin header to the 10 pin socket.
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4) Install the Remote Link Switch
1/2"
9/32" DIA.5/16" DIA.
LINK SWITCH
LINK SWITCH
REMOTE LINK SWITCH
CONNECTOR
REMOTE LINK SWITCH
CONNECTOR
LINK LED
LINK SWITCH
REMOTE LINK SWITCH
NOTE: There is a Link Switch on the receiver. If the Link Switch on the receiver
is accessible from outside the locomotive you may wish to skip this step
Locate a place to install the supplied Remote Link Switch where it will be
accessible from the outside of the locomotive, yet obscured from view. Under
a removable hatch or through the bottom of the locomotive or tender are
convenient locations, in most cases. The Remote Link Switch must not be
mounted on a metal or conductive surface since this may cause a short circuit.
A typical installation in the Aristo-Craft SD45 is
shown below.
Drill a 5/16”(8MM) diameter hole in the selected
location. Install the Remote Link Switch through the hole
from inside and secure it with hot melt glue or silicone
adhesive.
5) Attach the remote link switch connector on the Remote Link Switch to the three
pin header on the receiver as shown on the following page.
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Engine Main
Circuit Board
Receiver
Remote Link
Switch Connector
Link Switch
Header
Antenna
(Fully Extended)
6) Reinstall the locomotive shell. Use care when reassembling the locomotive. Be
careful that you do not pinch any wires between the shell and internal parts of the
locomotive.
THIS COMPLETES BASIC INSTALLATION OF THE RECEIVER. After the
Transmitter set-up is complete, you will have full remote control of your locomotive
speed, direction and lights. If you wish to add advanced options such as remote
operation of smoke and sound please refer to the advanced section later in this
manual.
POWERING YOUR LOCOMOTIVES
TRACK POWER. The Revolution TE receiver will work on voltages ranging from
12 to 24 volts DC. When running from track power, connect DC power directly to
the track and set your controller power to the highest setting, but not more than 24
volts. You can also connect a DC power supply of up to 24 volts, without any speed
controller, directly to the track. Set the track/battery switch on your locomotive to
‘Track’.
BATTERY POWER. The Revolution TE receiver can also be powered from Li-Ion
(Lithium Ion), Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride), Ni-Cd (Nickel Cadmium) or Gel Cell
batteries. The maximum voltage must not exceed 24 volts. Multiple batteries can
be wired in series or parallel to increase voltage or run time. When operating from
batteries, set the track/battery switch on your locomotive to ‘Battery’. The following
batteries and cables are available from Aristo-Craft dealers.
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION CHARGER
CRE55610 Li-Ion, 2 AMP - 21.5 Volts CRE55620
CRE55650 Ni-MH 2.8 AMP - 12 Volts CRE55660
CRE55653 Ni-MH 2.8 AMP - 19.2 Volts CRE55661
CRE57080 Ni-Cd 1.5 AMP - 12 Volts CRE55660
CRE55493 Gel Cell 3.2 AMP - 3 X 6V CRE55494
CRE55601 Auto Cutoff For Gell Cell Battery
CRE55602 Wire Harness For Battery Set
CRE55611 Y Plug In Parallel
CRE55613 Y Plug in Series
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TRANSMITTER SETUP
ON/OFF
MENU
STOP
ENTER
1) REMOVE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER on the back of the
transmitter case.
2) INSERT THREE “AA” BATTERIES The Revolution Transmitter will operate
on your choice of three “AA” Alkaline, Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) or Ni-Cd
(Nickel Cadmium) batteries of 1.2 to 1.5 volts each. All three batteries must be
identical, do not mix battery types. Insert the batteries making sure that they face
in the directions indicated in the battery compartment.
Crest Battery Charger CRE57072, is available for charging Ni-Cd batteries
through the charging port in the bottom of the transmitter.
3) REPLACE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER
BASIC TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
The following section describes the basic programming necessary to begin running
your trains with the Revolution TE system. Since the Revolution TE is an advanced
and full featured system, you may wish to operate your trains at the basic level
described here until you feel ready to take advantage of all of the features that the
Revolution has available. The Revolution TE’s advanced functions are described in
the advanced section of this manual.
Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the transmitter design, key and
button layout as well as the transmitter’s LCD screen on the following pages.
ON/OFF - Press and hold the ON/OFF to turn the Transmitter
on. Press and hold the ON/OFF to turn the Transmitter off.
MENU - Press MENU to select the Transmitter’s setup menus.
While accessing menus, pressing MENU will move you back
one level.
STOP/ENTER - When operating a locomotive the STOP/
ENTER key will STOP the active locomotive and set its
speed to zero. When accessing menu’s, the STOP/ENTER
key will operate as an ENTER key to conrm a selection.
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ARROW Keys - When operating a locomotive the up and
<<T
T>>
0
all
stop
3 def
7 pqrs
8 tuv
9 wxyz
0
1 -&/*
4 ghi
5 jkl
6 mno
2 abc
all
stop
RECEIVER
SIGNAL STRENGTH
ACTIVE CAB
SU/MU
LOCO NAME
LOCO ROAD
NUMBER
LOCO DIRECTION
(FORWARD SHOWN)
TRANSMITTER
BATTERY VOLTAGE*
RECEIVER LINK
CURRENT SPEED
*NOTE: THE TRANSMITTER WILL SHUT OFF WHEN THE BATTERY VOLTAGE DROPS TO 3.4 VOLTS.
down arrows (p and q) increase or decrease speed and the left
and right arrows (t and u) select direction. When accessing
menu items the up and down arrows (p and q) scroll between
items and the left and right arrows (t and u) change that item’s
value.
<<T and T>> - Used to select the active locomotive Cab. Press
the <<T key to scroll down and the T>> to scroll up the list. The
locomotive names and road numbers will be displayed on the
main operation screen.
ALL STOP - PRESS AND HOLD the “0 all stop” key and
this immediately stops all locomotives on the same transmitter
and sets their speed to zero. This key is also used to reset a
locomotive after an overload or overheat error occurs.
NUMBER / LETTER KEYS - Use when entering
numeric or textual information the use of these keys
is identical to those on a cell phone. When operating
a locomotive, keys 1 through 6 are used to operate six
auxiliary functions. For example, pressing key “1”
might activate the horn sound. Programming these
keys is covered in the advanced programming section
of this manual.
# (POUND) - When the Operating screen is being
displayed pressing the # key accesses the Quick Menu. During
text entry, this is the ‘space’ key
* (STAR) - When operating an MU consist, pressing this key
selects the locomotive in the consist whose auxiliary functions,
such as smoke or sound, that you want to control.
LCD SCREEN - Basic Reference guide
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