Usage; Camera Operation - THUNDER TIGER Neptune SB-1 Instruction Manual

OPERATING

USAGE

All the controls are described above.
Rudder and throttle functions are similar to any other R/C boat.
This submarine is capable to perform both static and dynamic dive.
For a full static dive, keep the motor idle and start the pump flooding the bag. You will see the waterline at the
turret become higher and higher until the entire submarine will be submerged and will go down vertically to
the bottom. The opposite command will cause the pump to empty the ballast bag and the submarine will raise
to the surface.
Dynamic dive is possible thanks to the speed of the boat and the action of the dive planes. As there's so much
buoyancy to win, for better result we recommend to reduce the buoyancy and partially fill the ballast bag with
water. The ideal situation is reached when only the top ring of the turret is out of the water: at this point, start
the motor full forward and set the dive planes to the "down" position: the submarine will dive and you will have
dynamic control of the depth by operating the dive planes.
Pay attention to any collision. If the submarine is running in a swimming pool or any other place with hard vertical
walls, avoid any hit with these hard structures. The rudder might be damaged or even the front nose might be
broken.
Also, be aware to avoid algae bloom, leaves or any other seaweed that may be ingested by the propeller. If
leaves or other are wound around the propeller shaft, its efficiency will be greatly reduced and the stress on
the motor will be much higher. This situation should be avoided in order not to have critical damages on the
propulsion system.
If the submarine raises to the surface on its own, it's possible that some safety function has switched on. Take
the submarine out of water and check the alarm code from the RED flashing LED
If the submarine raises to surface because of low battery, you will discover much lower motor power and no
capability of diving. At this point, recover immediately the sub before the battery is completely empty (Please
remember that the receiver is BEC-equipped and the power source is the same also for the electronics!).
CAMERA OPERATION (OPTIONAL)
Please refer the following procedure to connect the camera
operating system.
1) Dismantle the power distribution unit from the front flange
unit.
2) Install the Cable plug on the front Flange Upper Sealed Bolt.
3) Install the camera on the on the Power Distribution Unit and
connect the yellow connector with the Cable Plug.
4) Refer Assembly 1.3 section to assembly the Power Unit and
Front Flange.
NOTE: Please refer the optional parts list in the catalogue to order the relative camera system parts.
To use the camera, switch on the camera switch, then unscrew the cap on the camera cable connector and
tightly screw the RCA cable. The free end of the cable must be connected to the Polyphemus receiver AV IN
port, or to a similar device.
Check the focus of the camera and, if necessary, adjust it.
Please remember that the signal coming from the camera is analog: if you wish to make digital movies, you
have to use an analog/digital video converter (sold separately)
After the use of the camera, switch off the camera switch and screw the cap on the camera cable plug.
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