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

Setting Items of [Set Mode] and [Preview]

DriveFrq <Drive frequency>

As to the throttle work, lower numerical value means [Torque/Acceleration feeling=Strong],
while higher numerical value means [Torque/Acceleration feeling=Linear (Smooth)].

2KHz / 4KHz / 8KHz / 16KHz

BrakePower

This is an adjustment for the braking force which is applied when the throttle lever is moved
from neutral position to the brake side. Higher numerical value means stronger brake power.

0%,2%,4%,・・・,46%,48%,50% (2% steps)

FWDspeed <Forward speed>

(Maximum speed restriction of advance side)

This setting is for adjusting the speed of when the throttle lever is fully moved to advance
side. Lower numerical value means more restrictions on the maximum speed.

50%,60%,70%,80%,90%,100%

REVspeed <Reverse speed>

(Maximum speed restriction of backward side)

This setting is for adjusting the speed of when the throttle lever is fully moved to the brake side. Lower numerical
value means more restrictions on the maximum speed. (Not available when the backward function is off.)

25%,50%,75%,100%

MotorTiming (Angle adjustment of LUXON)

Top speed and torque can be changed by electrical adjustment of the advance angle.

0°,2°,4°,6°,・・・,26°,28°,30° (2°steps)

FWD/REV <Forward / Reverse>

(Switching the backward driving function ON/OFF)

Backward driving is enabled when the function is set ON.

Values which
can be set

ON/OFF

COV (Cut Off Voltage) (Changing cut-off voltage)

This is a function to stop the driving before the receiver becomes out of control by voltage
reduction during a driving operation. When lithium polymer battery is used, this function
enables to prevent battery damage caused by over discharge. It is recommended to set a
relatively high voltage since unstable voltage may be caused depending on battery usage
or individual difference.

Values which
can be set

Ni-cd / Mi-MH / Li-Fe・・・4.5/4.8/5.0/5.2/5.5/5.8/6.1V
Li-Po 2-cell・・・6.6/6.9V, Li-Po 3-cell・・・9.9/10.4V

NeuBrkFrq <Neutral brake frequency>

As to the throttle work, lower numerical value means [Deceleration force/Deceleration feeling=Strong],
while higher numerical value means [Deceleration force/Deceleration feeling=Linear (Smooth)].

2KHz / 4KHz / 8KHz / 16KHz

BrakeFrq <Brake frequency>

As to the throttle work, lower numerical value means [Deceleration force/Deceleration feeling=Strong],
while higher numerical value means [Deceleration force/Deceleration feeling=Linear (Smooth)].

Reverse (Switching the rotation direction of the motor)

The rotation direction of the motor changes by switching ON/OFF.

2KHz / 4KHz / 8KHz / 16KHz

NeuBrake <Neutral brake>

(Neutral brake power)

This is an adjustment for the braking force which is applied when the throttle lever is
returned to neutral position. Higher numerical value means stronger neutral brake power.

0%,2%,4%,・・・,46%,48%,50% (2% steps)

InitialSpeed

Initial speed is the acceleration value at zero-start. Higher numerical value means

higher effectiveness. Make sure to set an adequate value since excessive value may
cause spinning tires, depending on the grip condition of the road surface.

0%,2%,4%,・・・,46%,48%,50% (2% steps)

Make sure to set the voltage higher than the guaranteed minimum
voltage indicated on your battery. It may damage the battery if used
below the guaranteed minimum voltage.

CAUTION!

About the frequency
to be set, described below:

Frequency indicates the number of ON/OFF signals toward the proportional
system’s throttle work. (Ex: 2KHz...2,000 times/sec, 16KHz...16,000 times/sec)

Caution 2 (Refer to P.25)

Values which
can be set

Values which
can be set

Values which
can be set

Values which
can be set

Values which
can be set

Values which
can be set

Values which
can be set

Values which
can be set

Values which
can be set

Be careful when adjusting the advance angle. The amplifier and the
motor may overheat, depending on the number of motor turns or
conditions including gear ratio etc.

CAUTION!

Setting Menu

Preset Value Change
Screen

Select the item to be
adjusted with the up/down
key, and press the ENTER
key.

Select the desired numerical
value with the up/down key,
and press the ENTER key to
change the value. If the value
does not need to be changed,
press the return key to return
to the Setting Menu.

To use preset data (P.25), or use after changing the data

Ex: When “COV <Cut Off
voltage>” is selected at the
Setting Menu, as shown in
the above figure.

ENTER key: Decides the setting item or
value.

Return key: Returns to the prior screen.

When setting
other items
continuously

The value of each item
can be changed
repeatedly before
pressing the SAVE key.

Set Mode

Main Menu Set Mode Menu

Destination Selection Screen

Select “Set Mode”
with the up/down
key, and press the
ENTER key.

Select the desired
mode with the
up/down key, and
press the ENTER key.

Select the destination to
save with the up/down key,
and press the ENTER key.
The data is saved and
returns to the Main Menu.

When finished setting, press the
SAVE key to display the
Destination Selection Screen.

Ex: When “Off-road” is selected at
the Set Mode Menu, as shown in
the left figure.

Data Link

Transmits the values of the items set by TAO to TACHYON. This
data will be stored in the [Program Card] area of TACHYON.

Main Menu Data Link Menu

* The below figure is an example of selecting “Off-road” from the preset program.

Refer to P.7 for how to connect to TACHYON.

Major reasons (Refer to P.7)
(1) Contact failure of the

connector cables

(2) TACHYON (amplifier) is not

turned on

(3) TACHYON is not set to

[Program Card] mode (Refer
to P.10 of “TACHYON
Instruction Manual”)

Data is uploaded to the
amplifier in a few seconds.

Select the data to be
uploaded to
TACHYON with the
up/down key, and
press the ENTER key.

Press the ENTER key to move to the
Main Menu, or press the return key to
return to the Main Menu.

Transmission Screen

Transmission Completed Screen

Transmission Error Screen

To transfer TAO data to TACHYON.

ENTER key: Decides the setting item or value.
Transfers the selected data to TACHYON.

Values can be
changed or saved in
the same way as Set
Mode.

Press the return key to
return to the Main Menu.

Press the return key to return to
the Destination Selection Screen.

Preview

CAUTION

Enables to confirm the contents of the data sent from TAO
(data used at TACHYON’s [Program Card] mode). As with
the Set Mode, setting items can also be changed from this
screen and uploaded directly to TACHYON.

“Preview” is an intercommunication mode of TAO and TACHYON (amplifier).

A message “Link Fail!” (error) will be displayed if TAO and TACHYON is not

connected correctly (When conditions described in P.7 is not satisfied).

Main Menu

Data
Reception
Error Screen

Preview Screen Destination Selection Screen

Transmission Screen

Press the ENTER key to
return to the Main Menu.

Refer to P.7 for how to connect to TACHYON.

Press the ENTER key to
transfer the data set at the
Preview Screen directly to
TACHYON.

●When ESC is selected:

Press the ENTER key to temporarily save the
data set at the Preview Screen inside TAO.
When transferring the data to TACHYON,
operate from Data Link (P.14, P.15).

●

When User Setting 1-3 is selected:

Transmission completed

Transmission error

ENTER key: Decides/transfers the setting item or value.

SAVE key: Selects the destination to save.

To confirm and change the data sent to TACHYON.

Press the return
key to return to the
Main Menu.

Thermometer

This function serves as an infrared thermometer. It can also store data
of two kinds of temperatures (HOLD) and display them. With this
function, changes in temperature of the road surface, as well as the
temperatures of the amplifier/motor before and after driving can be
easily confirmed. Hold the temperature sensor located at the upper side
of TAO (P.5) close to the object to be measured (close about 5cm far),
and press the ENTER key to measure the temperature.

Main Menu

Thermometer Screen
(Fahrenheit)

Thermometer Screen (Celsius)

Start measurement

Start remeasurementMeasurement starts each time

the ENTER key is pressed.

Up key: HOLD 1

(Press the up key again
to overwrite HOLD 1.)

Down key: HOLD 2

(Press the down key
again to overwrite
HOLD 2.)

Celsius and Fahrenheit
can be switched by
pressing the right/left key.

The temperature displayed is a rough standard. Note beforehand
that it may be influenced by the surrounding environment.

ENTER key: Measures the temperature.

Up/Down key: Saves the measured temperature
(HOLD 1, 2).

CAUTION

* The data stored during this process

will reset when the power is turned
off.

Press the return key
at the clear screen
to return to the Main
Menu.

Press the ENTER key to start
counting. Press the ENTER
key again to stop.

While counting, a split time can
be measured by pressing the
up/down key. Press the
ENTER key to stop the time
count.

Time count is continued if
the ENTER key is
pressed at this screen.
However, the lap time is
deleted.

Press the right/left
key to clear all.

Stop Watch

Main Menu Stop Watch Screen

ENTER key: Starts or stops time count.

Up/Down key: Saves the lap time. (LAP 1, 2)

Right/Left key: Clears the measured value.

* The data stored during this process will

reset when the power is turned off.

Press the SAVE
key to save the
data and return to
the Main Menu.

Press the right/left
key to move to the
digit to be changed.

Press the up/down
key to change the
date and time.

The cursor will
automatically move right
to the next position.
Decide a character as
mentioned above.

Press the ENTER key
to move to time
setting. It can be
changed in the same
way as the date.

Calendar

Displays a calendar in the following order (from up to down); <year,
month, day>, <day of the week>, and <hour, minutes, seconds>.

User name can be registered up to 15 characters.

Main Menu Calendar Setting Screen

User Name

After entry, press the SAVE
key to save the data and
return to the Main Menu.

Press the return key to
return to the Main Menu
without saving the data.

Main Menu

User Name
Setting Screen

Blinking

Blinking

* Contents saved with the SAVE key will not be reset even when the power is turned off. * Contents saved with the SAVE key will not be reset even when the power is turned off.

Press the up/down
key to display a
desired character
and decide with
the ENTER key.

Default Screen

The default screen of TAO can be changed to either [User
Name] or [Calendar].

Main Menu Default Screen Selection

List of Preset Data (Default Values)

CAUTION

1. About SAVE

2. About the display of Cut Off Power (COV)

The preset value will not be saved if the power is turned off
(by auto power-off etc.) while setting the items (before save).

Operations including setting, save etc. can be continued
during charging. (P.6)

Press the up/down key to
select from either User
Name or Calendar, and
register it with the SAVE
key. It returns to the Main
Menu after registering.

Only two types, <Ni-MH> and <Li-Po>, are displayed on
the screen.
When using <Ni-Cd> or <Li-Fe> batteries, use with
<Ni-MH> display.

Index

Repair Conditions

Warranty

Item

Manufacture

no.

TAO - Dedicated Program Card for “TACHYON”

Purchase

date

Address

Telephone no.

Name

Warranty term

Distributor’s

name

(Y/M/D)

3 months from purchase date

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B

C

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AC adapter ———————— P. 6

Angle adjustment ———— P. 9 ･10

Auto-power OFF —————— P.8

Backward driving ————— P.10

Brake frequency ————— P. 1 1

Brake power ——————— P.10

Calendar ———————— P.22

Charge —————————— P. 6

Connection ———————— P. 7

Cut off voltage —————— P.10

Data link———————— P.14･15

Data transfer ———————— P.9

Default screen —————— P.24

DRIFT————————— P.12･14

Drive frequency ————— P. 1 1

Frequency ———————— P. 11

Frequency setting—————— P. 9

Function setting —————— P. 9

HI-SPEED ——————— P.12･14

Initial speed ——————— P.10

List of preset data (Default value)

— P.25

Maximum speed restriction— P. 11

Motor rotation direction —— P. 11

Names —————————— P. 5

Neutral brake frequency —— P. 11

Neutral brake power ——— P.10

OFF-ROAD —————— P.12･14

Power ON/OFF——————— P. 8

Power setting ——————— P. 9

Preview ———————— P.16･17

Program card mode ————— P. 7

Return key ————————P. 5 ･8

RX cable —————————P. 7

Set mode —— P. 9 ･10･11･12･13

Specifications ——————— P. 4

Stop watch—————— P.20･21

TECHNICAL ————— P.12･14

Thermometer ———— P.18･19

TOURING —————— P.12･14

USB cable —————————P. 6

USB port —————————P. 6

User name———————— P.23

USER SETTING —— P.12･14･17

1. Parts that can be repaired:
 ・Internal electronic circuitry

(Dead pixel of the LCD, damage caused by using the product in an extremely high/low
temperature or by incorrect connection, and damage of any competitors’ products are not
covered by the warranty.)

2. Note that the product will not be covered by the warranty if the main body’s case has been
opened.

3. Note that if the warranty (below) or the Repair Sheet (on the web site) is not properly filled
out, repair and return of the product may be delayed.

Note that if the date and location of the purchase are not entered on the warranty
card, you will be charged for repairs even within the warranty term.

If a failure occurs within three months of purchasing the product, write the symptoms of the
problem and operating conditions on the above warranty card and the repair card on the
reverse side. Attach these to the product and request for repair to either the distributor
where you purchased the product or directly to KEYENCE (Service Section of the Hobby
Department).

Note beforehand that we will not be responsible for any damage or loss that may arise
during transportation.

As to symptoms of the damaged product, fill out the “Repair Sheet” on our website and
send it together with the warranty card when requesting for repair.

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