RC System TITAN-TRACKSIDE-6 Instruction Manual

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TITAN-TRACKSIDE-6

2.4 GHz Digital Proportional R/C

TABLE OF CONTENTS PROVIDED IN INSTRUCTIONS.

Page # 1 Introduction. Page # 2 Preparing the TITAN-TRACKSIDE. Binding.

Page # 3 Using the TITAN-TRACKSIDE. Page # 4 Wiring diagram.

Thank you for purchasing this 2.4 GHz DSM2 single function Trackside R/C system.

TITAN-TRACKSIDE IS FOR CONTROLLING MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUTS FROM TRACKSIDE BY R/C.

It is suitable for use with all scales. Maximum voltages allowed. Must be regulated DC.

“N” scale = 12 volts. “H0” scale use12 – 15 volts & Large scale use up to 24 volts.

The base unit has a PWM motor drive output which may not be suitable for DCC equipped locos.

The # CRE-57091 PWM-Linear DC filter is available to remove the PWM element.

N.B. Removing the PWM factor may result in slightly less smooth starting & stopping for some locos.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

THESE INSTRUCTIONS REFER SPECIFICALLY TO THE TITAN-TRACKSIDE HANDPIECE.

Only one channel is required for both speed and direction.

The Throttle – Direction knob has a convenient centre OFF détente position with a definite “clicky” feel.

WHEN USED FOR TRACKSIDE R/C OR BATTERY R/C

LARGE 300º KNOB CONTROLS SPEED & DIRECTION.

RED BUTTON USED FOR BINDING OR SOUND TRIGGER.

REMOVE REAR OF TITAN-TRACKSIDE TO INSERT

THE 9 VOLT BATTERY.

LED BLINKS WHEN BATTERY LOW.

THE TITAN-TRACKSIDE IS GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR.

TO AVOID CONFUSION WITH OTHER OPERATORS, WE SUGGEST YOU MARK THE # EVO-STEAM TX TO

SHOW WHICH TRACK CAB, LIVE STEAM LOCO OR BATTERY R/C LOCO IT IS OPERATING.

CAUTION

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER THE TUNING OF THE RADIO EQUIPMENT.

DO NOT USE RADIO CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN THUNDERSTORMS.

CHILDREN UNDER 12: ADULT SUPERVISION RECOMMENDED DURING USE.

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PREPARING THE #TITAN-TRACKSIDE-6.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS REFER TO THE RCS TITAN-TRACKSIDE 2.4 GHz 5 CHANNEL R/C.

LAYOUT OF THE TITAN-TRACKSIDE TRANSMITTER HAND PIECE.

Top left is the ON – OFF switch with LED. Top right is the Bind/Ch # 5 pushbutton.

The Large Primary direction & speed control knob (Channel # 1) sits just below the middle of the case.

The smaller secondary direction & speed control above (Channel # 3) can be used to control a second base station.

The EVO-STEAM handpiece can run two tracks.
The Cab A base unit uses the Channel # 1 big knob on the Tx. The ESC cable is plugged into Channel # 1 on the Rx.
The Cab B base unit uses the Channel # 3 small knob on the Tx. The ESC cable is plugged into Channel # 3 on the Rx.
You can swap from one cab to the other by opening the Base Unit case and simply moving the ESC cable from one to the
other pin connectors on the Rx.

1. “BINDING”.

The 1st procedure is to “BIND” the receiver (RX) to the Transmitter (TX). Only necessary if not already bound.
Test this by turning the Rx on first. The bind LED will flash once every 2 seconds. Turn TX ON (both knobs centred).
Within a couple of seconds the bind LED will go solid ON indicating the TX & RX are already bound. If the bind LED
continues to flash slowly, binding will be necessary. “BINDING” is accomplished by following a few simple steps below.

AUTOMATIC BINDING.

1.1 Turn the TITAN-6 base unit ON. The RX in the case will blink slowly once every 2 seconds.

1.2 After 20 seconds RX LED inside the case will start blinking rapidly and is ready to be bound.

FUNCTIONS OF TX-1

PRESS & HOLD BIND BUTTON. THEN TURN

POWER ON.

1.3 Press and hold the top right pushbutton on the handpiece marked with a hexagonal symbol. You may need to

keep Tx & Rx about 1 x metre apart for binding to take place.

1.4 Then simultaneously press and hold the ON – OFF button ON. Hold both buttons until the RX bind LED stops
blinking fast & starts blinking slowly. Let both Tx buttons go. The Tx button will also blink slowly & then go solid ON.

1.5 The LED on the Rx in the case will blink more slowly & then go solid ON when “BINDING” is complete.

Most important. During regular use, always turn the Tx on before the Base Unit. If you turn the Base Unit ON
before the Tx, it will always enter binding mode after 20 seconds if the Tx is not turned ON within that time. If
that happens, simply bind again.

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2. PREPARING FOR USE WITH A TRACKSIDE LAYOUT.

NEVER PLACE MULTIPLE RX BASE UNITS SIDE BY SIDE. KEEP 1 X METRE APART.

Make sure the 12 – 24 volt DC supply is OFF.
Connect the 12 – 24 volt to the input terminals.
Connect the layout wiring to the OUTPUT to TRACK terminals.
If you need to, reverse the track connection to suit direction of control.
We recommend mounting the Base Unit sideways so that cooling air can pass through the holes in the sides.
Either way round is OK.

3. USING TITAN-TRACKSIDE R/C WITH A TRACKSIDE LAYOUT.

Make sure the Tx handpiece is ON first and the big knob is in the middle position. MOST IMPORTANT!!
FIRST TIME USE.
The Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) was calibrated to the regular standard at the factory and should not require
recalibrating.
When Base Unit is powered ON after the Tx handpiece, there should be no voltage going to the track.
However, if, when the speed/direction control knob is in the neutral “click position and there is an output voltage to the
track, re-calibration will be required.

RECALIBRATION PROCEDURE (If needed).

Remove the case cover so that you can reach the centering button on the ESC. See diagram on page # 4
The two tiny LEDs on the actual speed control unit will alternately blink rapidly once the Tx and Rx link after switch ON.
Within 2 seconds of them starting to blink rapidly, press the SET UP button on the ESC.
This accurately sets the actual centre OFF position of the speed controller to match the détente on the TX handpiece.
If you were not fast enough, leave the Tx handpiece ON & turn the base unit OFF and then ON again. As soon as the Tx
and Rx unit link together, the Speed Control part will start flashing alternately. Then press that button within 2 x seconds.

Then twist the Big Knob once in each direction to the end of travel and return to neutral. This sets the default direction &

maximum speed in each direction. If track has the wrong polarity, repeat the procedure but start twisting the knob the

opposite way first. This only needs to be done once, unless changing the TX handpieces.

GENERAL USE.
After switch ON the ESC, the two tiny LEDs on the actual speed control unit will alternately blink rapidly.
Wait 2 x seconds and they will stop blinking. The system is now ready to use.
To speed up, slowly turn the big knob CW. The loco(s) on the track will move off in one direction.
To slow the loco, turn the big knob CCW. All the way CCW back to neutral will bring the loco to a stop.
Once the loco(s) have completely stopped, and with the knob in the middle, turn the knob CCW to speed up in the
opposite direction.
Turn the knob CW to slow the loco. All the way CW back to neutral will bring the loco to a stop.

ADD ON FUNCTIONS.
The # EVO-STEAM Tx handpiece is capable of operating some trackside accessories.
There are two ways of doing this.

1. Adding in suitable functions or servo to the Base Unit. NOT RECOMMENDED.

2. Using an extra Rx bound to the # EVO-STEAM Tx handpiece. This will require a regulated 5 volt supply and will
control and power various device such as R/C switches and servos using Channel # 3 and Channel # 5.
If a TX3, TX-5 or TX-7 is used to operate the Base Unit. You can use Channels, 2, 3, 4 & 5.

TURN TX-1 ‘P’ POWER ON.

NEUTRAL OFF POSITION OF

THE TX-1 HANDPIECE.

SPEEDING UP FORWARDS.

SPEEDING UP IN REVERSE.