Keyence TAO Instruction Manual

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Service Section, Hobby Department

KEYENCE
CORPORATION

1-3-14 Higashi Nakajima, Higashi Yodogawa-ku, Osaka 533-8555
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
http://hobby.keyence.co.jp/
e-mail:[e-mail]

Distributor's name (Shop name, address, and tel. no.)

Contact below for inquiry about the product:

Write the symptoms of the problem, giving as much detail as possible.

2190K

* Fill out the “Repair Sheet” on our website and send it with the product to

be repaired. (Click “Repairs” on the upper right of the website, and then
click “Repair Sheet” on the left.)

TAO Instruction Manual

Precautions Introduction

About the Product

WARNING

Make sure to read the following precautions caarefully
to avoid potential injury, fire, and electric shock.

Handling

“TAO” is a precision equipment. Please be careful in handling
since damage arising from dropping, disassembling, or remodel­ing the product may damage the product.

TACHYON is equipped with two kinds of memory area. The preset
value by TAO uses the memory at the [Program Card Mode].
Since the setting of the TACHYON main body is saved in the [ESC
Mode], mutual interference is eliminated.

Thank you for purchasing “TAO”, a dedicated effector for the
brushless system. The KEYENCE brushless system
demonstrates a synergistic effect when used with TACHYON
(brushless amplifier), LUXON (brushless motor), and TAO
(effector). Each frequency of drive (advance), neutral brake, and

brake, which determines the characteristics of the amplifier, can
be set separately, and the output characteristics can be changed
individually as well. Also with LUXON’s angle adjustment function,
the motor’s characteristics can be changed. (Refer to P.8) These

settings can be saved up to three patterns and easily confirmed
by the liquid crystal display with backlights. In this way, settings
can be changed during operation to achieve comfortable driving
that satisfies your driving desires. Please enjoy the sophisticated
brushless system.

Setting mode of TACHYON (amplifier)

Avoid water and humidity

Do not use “TAO” in a rainy weather or a place accessible to
liquids. In case the product gets wet by accident, remove all
cables immediately, turn off the power, and wipe off the wet part.
Do not turn on the power until it is fully dried. Also, do not use a
dryer etc. for drying at all times. It will damage the product. Note
that any damage caused by wetting the product cannot be
repaired.

Repairs

Do not try to repair damaged products by yourself at all times. In
case of damage, stop using the product and request our company
for repair.

Charging

Only use the auxiliary AC adapter and the USB cable to charge
“TAO”. It may damage the product if this is not followed.

(Refer to P.10 of “TACHYON Instruction Manual”)

* Disassembled or remodeled product will not be covered by the warranty.

TAO is a dedicated effector for our company’s products, “TACHYON”
and “LUXON”. It is not compatible to any competitor’s brushless
products. Note that we will not be responsible for any damage which
arises by using TAO with competitor’s product, as well as repairs.

CAUTION

Name of Parts

Name of Parts 5
Auxiliaries 6
Before Use 6
Connection to TACHYON (Amplifier) 7
Power ON/OFF 8
Major Settings 8
Data Transfer to TACHYON 9
Set Mode 9
Setting Items of [Set Mode] and [Preview] 10
Set Mode 12
Data Link 14
Preview 16
Thermometer 18
Stop Watch 20
Calendar 22
User Name 23
Default Screen 24
List of Preset Data (Default Values) 24
Index 26
Repair Conditions / Warranty 27

Strap hole

Up key

Left key Right key

Down key

LCD display

Temperature
sensor

RX cable connection
terminal

RX cable connection
direction display

USB cable connection
terminal

Power/Return key

SAVE key

ENTER key

INDEX

Specifications

Outer dimensions
Weight
Battery
Charging power
Display
Measurable temperature
Measurable time
Charging time
Operation time

90(W) x 40(H) x 11(D) mm

(Excluding the protruding part)

36 g
Li-Po DC 3.7 V 250 mAh
DC 5.0V

1.6 inches
0 °C - 150 °C
00:00:00 - 99:59:59

3.5 hours
5 hours (Continuous use)

Before Use

Auxiliaries

USB cable

Insert
to outlet

Insert to your PC’s
USB port

AC adapter

USB cable

TAO Instruction Manual

(This manual)

AC adapter

Before using, make sure to charge TAO with the AC power at your
home or with your PC’ s USB port. An AC adapter and the auxiliary
USB cable are used for charging. While charging, a sign indicating
“charging” will appear on the upper left of the LCD. When the
charging is completed, the “charging” sign will disappear and the
charging stops automatically.

Charge

(1) Turn on the power of TACHYON.
(Connect it with a charged battery. Communication cannot

be achieved when the power is off.)

(2) Set TACHYON to [Program Card Mode]. The main LED of

TACHYON will light up in red.
(Refer to P.10 of “TACHYON Instruction Manual” for details.)
(3) Insert TACHYON’ s RX connector to the RX cable connec-

tion terminal of TAO. Confirm that the connector is inserted

in the correct direction.
(A sticker which indicates the cable’ s color is placed on the

RX cable connection terminal of TAO. It may cause damage

when inserted in an opposite direction.)

Preparations for data transmission/reception
(two-way communication)

Connection to TACHYON (Amplifier)

RX connector cable

of TACHYON

TACHYON

(Data Transmission

/Reception)

Numerical values set by TACHYON can be used at TACHYON’s [ESC Mode].

For your safety, remove
the motor cable or keep
tires off the ground
during the above
connection process.

Input: AC100V-AC240V
50/60Hz 75mA
Output: DC5V 500mA

Connect the RX connector cable
of “TACHYON” (our company’s
amplifier) to the RX cable
connection terminal of TAO.

Connect to battery

CAUTION

Set Mode

Major Settings

This is a program mode to change the output characteristics of
TACHYON (amplifier) and LUXON (motor). Numerical values
which are set/saved at this mode will be stored inside TAO
(efffector). Five types of data including “Off-Road”, “Drift”, “Touring”,
“Technical”, and “High-Speed” are preset as basic operation
modes.
Since the preset values are rough standards, each value should be
changed and saved to “User Setting 1-3”. (P.12, P.13)

Power ON/OFF Data Transfer to TACHYON

Press and hold the return key for more than 2 seconds to
turn on the power.

Press and hold the return key for more than 2 seconds to
turn off the power .

Turn on the power

Turn off the power

(1) Frequency setting (Drive, neutral brake, brake)

The setting item for determining the output characteristics of

the entire amplifier. It is recommended to set the frequency
firstly according to the category and course layout. Each can
be set in four levels; 2, 4, 8, and 16KHz.

(2) Power setting (Initial speed, neutral brake power, brake

power)

Enables to change the initial speed and the strength of each

brake.

(3) Function setting

Enables to set the maximum speed of advance/reverse, with

or without reverse, and cut-off voltage.

(4) Angle adjustment of LUXON (motor)

Enables to change the characteristics of LUXON.

* Refer to P.10 and P.11 for contents of each setting.
* Refer to P.12 for setting instructions.

(1) When using preset data (Default value: Refer to P.25)

(P.12, P.13)

(2) When using data transferred to TACHYON (P.16, P.17)

Set Mode

Off-road

Drift

Touring

Technical

High-speed

Select either from
the above.

Save to either of the above.

Transfer to TACHYON
after the above display.

Transfer to TACHYON
after the above display.

Change each setting item

Data Link 1

User Setting 1
User Setting 2
User Setting 3

Preview

Save with SAVE key

Data Link 2

* The power will turn off automatically after 5 minutes without operation.
* The preset values which are saved, calendar, and user name are

stored in the memory even after the power is turned off

Caution 1 (Refer to P.25)

Change each setting item