Tactic TTX410 4-Ch SLT User Manual
TTX410
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2.4GHz 4-CHANNEL RADIO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The TTX410 airplane radio system uses the
advanced 2.4GHz spread spectrum SLT
“Secure Link Technology” protocol for solid,
interference-free control of R/C models.
Ball-bearing gimbals, wired and wireless
trainer systems, plus elevon and v-tail mixes
are just a few of the features for using the
TTX410 with models of all sizes. Tactic
2.4GHz transmitters are compatible only with
Tactic brand receivers and those utilizing the
SLT protocol.
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For safe operation and
best results, it’s strongly
recommended to read
this manual in its entirety before
use! Also read and understand the
instructions included with the model.
Damage resulting from misuse or
modification will void your warranty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SLT TECHNOLOGY, Tx-R, AND COMPATIBLE RECEIVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TTX410 TRANSMITTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Switch, LED, and Low Battery Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Charge Jack and Charging Rechargeable Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FLIGHT CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Gimbal Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Aileron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Throttle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Digital Trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Reversing Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TRAINER FUNCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wired Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wireless Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ELEVON AND V-TAIL MIXING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
RECEIVER AND FLIGHT EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ELECTRIC AND COMBUSTION POWERED APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electric Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Combustion Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LINK THE RECEIVER TO THE TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FAILSAFE FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SYSTEM CHECK AND OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
FLYING THE AIRCRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SAFETY GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SERVOS AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TTX410 Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TR625 Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Other Items Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FCC STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Trainer
Switch
LED Power
Indicator
Neck Strap
Eyelet
Trim Lever
Power
Switch
Trainer Jack
(rear)
Charge Jack
Reversing
Switches
Battery Compartment
FEATURES
● Ball-bearing gimbals ● Charge jack for optional rechargeable batteries
● Digital trims ● Failsafe function in the tiny Tactic 6 channel receiver
● Power LED with low voltage warning ● Wired and wireless trainer functions
SLT TECHNOLOGY, Tx-R, AND COMPATIBLE RECEIVERS
The SLT technology ensures that transmitters emit a strong, clear, frequency-
hopping 2.4GHz signal, and that your compatible receiver accepts only your signal.
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Binding most Tactic brand receivers is as simple as pushing a button. The TTX410
is also compatible with all transmitter-ready aircraft bearing the Tx-R™ logo, and
non-Tactic brand receivers having the *SLT protocol.
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* Make sure optional receivers have the genuine SLT protocol before use with the TTX410.
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TTX410 TRANSMITTER (Tx)
LEFT
STICK
Rudder
Mode1: Elevator
Mode2: Thr ottle
Mode1: Thr ottle
Mode2: Elevator
Aileron
RIGHT
STICK
NORMAL STICK CONFIGURATIONS
TTX410 Charge Jack
INPUT POWER
Four 1.5V “AA” alkaline batteries or 1.2V rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd) or nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)
batteries are required (not included). Do not mix cell types, or old and new cells, etc. See the SERVOS AND
ACCESSORIES section on page 12 for optional batteries available at local hobby retailers. Slide open the
battery door. Insert all cells with the proper polarity as shown inside the battery holder. Close the battery door.
POWER SWITCH, LED, AND LOW BATTERY ALARM
The red LED should light when the power switch is moved upwards to the “ON” position. The Tx should have
adequate power for flight when the LED is on constantly. Flashing of this LED accompanied by beeps means
the Tx batteries have weakened and operation of the model should NOT be attempted!
The TTX410 is available in either a “Mode 2” configuration
with throttle on the left and elevator on the right, or “Mode 1”
configuration with throttle on the right and elevator on the left.
Be sure the radio purchased is of the correct mode.
To change between stick modes (mode2 <> mode1), see
tacticrc.com/transmitters and follow the link for the TTX410
radio to find detailed instructions.
WARNING! Never operate an R/C model with weak Tx batteries! Reduced operational
range and/or possible loss of control of the aircraft could result. Replace weak alkaline
batteries, or re-charge NiCd or NiMH batteries before attempting a flight! If this alarm
activates during flight, land the aircraft immediately! Failure to do so could result in
destruction of the model and possibly bodily injury!
CHARGE JACK AND CHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
WARNING! Do NOT attempt to recharge alkaline batteries! The charge jack should ONLY be
used if rechargeable cells are used in the transmitter. Do not accidentally short circuit the
terminals inside the charge jack as permanent damage could result and void the warranty.
The TTX410 includes a built-in charge jack for convenient recharging of NiCd
or NiMH batteries, and is compatible with charge leads designed for Futaba®
brand transmitters with the center pin being positive polarity. This jack is NOT
compatible with charge leads for Hitec
Always make sure to use a charger (not included) which is 100% compatible
with the selected battery type.
To use the charge jack, make sure the Tx power switch is in the OFF position. Connect a compatible charge
lead (such as TACP0101) to the charger first, then to the Tx charge jack. Follow the instructions included
with the charger.
WARNING! Do not charge batteries at currents greater than 1 amp through this charge jack.
Misuse, improper charging, or over-charging of rechargeable cells can result in damage to the
cells that could include cell rupture, explosion, or fire!!
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, Airtronics®, JR® or Spektrum® radios.
FLIGHT CONTROLS
GIMBAL STICKS
Ball-bearing construction allows both sticks to provide the ultimate
in smooth, precise control. Stick length can be adjusted for
optimum feel and control. Using a 5/64" hex wrench, loosen the
set screw inside the tip of the stick. Rotate the stick tip counterclockwise to lengthen or clockwise to shorten the stick. Once the
desired stick length is found, tighten the screw.
AILERON (CH1)
Controls the moveable surfaces at the end of both main wings to rotate the airplane about the “roll” axis (an
imaginary line which extends from the airplane’s nose to the tail). The aileron reversing switch must be set so
moving the aileron stick to the right will cause the airplane’s right aileron to deflect up, thus causing the right
wing to drop and the airplane to bank to the right. Moving the aileron stick to the left will cause the airplane’s
left wing to drop and the airplane to bank to the left. This is one important method for turning the aircraft.
ELEVATOR (CH2)
Controls the moveable horizontal surfaces on the airplane’s tail to rotate the airplane about the “pitch” axis
(an imaginary line extending through the center of both main wings, from one wing tip to the other wing tip).
The elevator reversing switch must be set so that pulling the elevator stick back (towards you) will cause
the elevators to deflect up, thus causing the nose of the airplane to rise. Pushing the elevator stick forwards
(away from you) will cause the nose of the airplane to drop. When using the ailerons to bank the airplane’s
wings, pulling the elevator stick back will help the aircraft maintain altitude and turn the aircraft more quickly.
THROTTLE (CH3)
Controls the speed (R.P.M.) at which the engine or electric motor operates. With the throttle reversing switch
in the normal position, pulling the throttle stick back will cause the engine’s speed to decrease. Pushing the
throttle stick forward will cause the engine’s speed to increase.
RUDDER (CH4)
Controls the sideways movement of the airplane’s tail and will rotate the airplane about the “yaw axis” (an
imaginary line from the top of the airplane’s fuselage to the bottom of the fuselage, located near the centerpoint of the fuselage). The rudder reversing switch must be set so that moving the rudder stick to the right
causes the rudder to deflect to the right, thus causing the nose of the airplane to point to the right. Moving the
rudder stick to the left will cause the nose of the airplane to turn left. When using the rudder in conjunction
with the ailerons, the airplane’s nose can point into a turn (instead of pointing up and “skidding” through the
turn), allowing the airplane to perform tighter, more coordinated turns.
DIGITAL TRIMS
A “trim” lever is included for each of the main controls, located adjacent to the respective stick. All trims are digital
in function, and always rest at mechanical center position. Briefly depressing the lever to either side away from
center will cause the respective servo output to finely rotate to one direction. Pressing and holding the trim lever
will cause the servo output to move repeatedly. Ideally during a flight, when the main sticks are released and spring
back to center position the aircraft should not veer in any direction. If the aircraft veers in a particular direction,
click the respective trim lever until the aircraft maintains a straight attitude on its own.
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