Table of Contents
Related Manuals for G-Scale Graphics railboss 4
Summary of Contents for G-Scale Graphics railboss 4
- Page 1 The Next Generation of Operation and Installation Manual G-Scale Graphics 4118 Clayton Ct. Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-581-3567 GScaleGraphics@comcast.net www.GScaleGraphics.net Revision C: Updated 2/12/2017 Revision E: Updated 2/12/2017 Page...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Overview ………………………………………………………………………….. The Radio System ……………………………………………………………….. The TrackSide R/C Control Board ……………………………….………...……. Installation ……………………………………………………….…….…………. Operation …………………..……………………………………..……….……… Transmitter Command Summary ……………………………………..……….. Trouble Shooting ………………………………….…………...…..……..……… User Programming …………………………..……..……………………..…… Specifications ……………………..……..…………………………………..…… Page 2... -
Page 3: Overview
Overview RailBoss 4 - Trackside R/C (Radio Control) is an electronic speed control designed for remote control of track powered large scale trains. The pocket sized transmitter allows you to control and follow your trains anywhere, without being tied down to a “control panel”. -
Page 4: The Radio System
The Radio System The Trackside R/C uses a new high-tech 2.4GHZ system designed for in- dustrial use. The range is excellent, up to 400 ft. with the Standard Transmit- ter, or up to 800 ft. with the Long Range Transmitter. Best reception will be obtained with line-of-sight between the Trackside base station and the TX. -
Page 5: Installation
Installation The Trackside base station can be mounted anywhere between the power supply and the track. All wiring (power supply to Trackside base station , and Trackside base station to track, should be as short as possible to minimize voltage drops. For long runs, wire gauge should be at least 16 gauge or better. 12 gauge Landscape wiring works well. -
Page 6: Operation
Transmitter / Receiver Setup There are no channels or frequencies to worry about. The receiver “Learns” the transmitter and will respond to no others. Your receiver has already learned the transmitter it shipped with at the factory. So no setup should be required. - Page 7 To set min speed, use the Faster button to just barely get the loco moving. Then use the Slower button to just Stop it. Press Reverse to save the min speed (Speed must be less than 50% power supply voltage). To set max speed, use the Faster and Slower buttons to run the loco at the desired speed.
-
Page 8: Transmitter Command Summary
Forward - Press momentarily to change direction to forward. (see note below) Reverse - Press momentarily to change direction to reverse. RailBoss 4 Transmitter Faster - Press momentarily to bump speed up. Hold down to ramp speed up. Slower - Press momentarily to bump speed down. Hold down to ramp speed down. -
Page 9: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting Nothing seems to be working … • Check the fuse. Pressing any button on the transmitter should cause the TrackSide LED to blink off. If not, check the trans- mitter battery. It should be 2.8V or greater (3.0V for a new battery). Check the power. -
Page 10: User Programming
User Programming via the DIP Switch & Push Button Some of the operating parameters of the Trackside base station can be modified to meet your individual needs. No programming is neces- Parameter 0 - sary to get your system up and running, only to modify it, if so desired. Throttle Option Momentum... -
Page 11: Specifications
Internal Connections: Screw clamp terminal strips accept individual wires, 20 to 16 AWG. Antenna: The rounded portion of the PCB that sticks out slightly RailBoss 4 TrackSide Transmitters 2.4GHZ radio with internal antenna: 3 1/4” X 2 1/2” contoured case. - Page 12 Any 3-wire power cord will work. Set the power input switch on the side of the power supply for 115 VAC U.S. Output voltage should be 24 VDC maximum for use with the G-Scale Graphics Trackside R/C or Track Throttle.