Turret, Weapon And Special Functions Using 4-Channels Mode; Turret, Weapon And Special Functions Using 5-Channels Mode; User Defined Sounds; Under Voltage Protection - ElMod ThinkTank Tank Module ECO Instructions For Assembly And Handling

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The Tank Module ECO may be connected with four, five or six channel receiver. The currently active mode of operation is recognized

automatically. Please consider that the radio must be setup correctly (all mixers must be deactivated, the servo deflection must be 100% and

the trimming is centered)

If the channels five and/or six are used, they must be equipped either as a slider, knob or 3-way-switch (up-off-down). Otherwise only four-

channel operation is possible (although mostly all functions are also available with only four channels). The wires of unused channels may

not be connected to the receiver.

The TankModule electronics provides the power supply for the receiver (BEC, stabilized 5V DC) via the red/black wires which are part of the

proportional cable set.

The receiver cable has to be attached to the receiver connector on the Tank Module. The wire color pin assignment is as follows:

Ch.

Control

rechter Knüppel

linker Knüppel

3-way switchr

3-way switch

Depending on the receiver it may be necessary to adjust the channel order or swap its movement direction. Check the manual of your rc gear

This mode is active if the blue wire of the receiver cable isn't attached to the receiver. The turret, weapon and special functions are controlled

solely by the left stick of the radio.

é Lift the main gun (half deflection)

ê Lower the main gun (half deflection)

è Rotate turret right

ç Rotate turret left

This mode is active if the blue wire of the receiver cable is attached to the receiver. The turret and weapon functions are controlled by the left

stick of the radio, ignition and light is mapped to the 3-way switch connected to channel 5 of the radio.

é Lift the main gun (half deflection)

ê Lower the main gun (half deflection)

è Rotate turret right

ç Rotate turret left

If a ThinkTank Blaster is connected to the ThankModule ECO, up to two user defined sounds may be activated optionally by the user. To use

this feature, the violet wire of the receiver cable has to be attached to the 6

the corresponding control in the radio to upper most (user sample 1) or lower most (user sample 2) position. The playback may be aborted by

moving the switch in the opposite direction.

The TankModule features an under voltage protection to protect the batteries from deep discharge. On delivery the threshold voltage is set to

6 volts for 7.2V NiMh/NiCd batteries. If the voltage drops below 6 volts, the tank stops and the main light starts to blink. In this case replace or

recharge the battery.

The element #2 on the PCB is a safety fuse for the turret motors. The fuse blows if the total current of the turret motors excesses 2 amps

which never happens under normal conditions. In this case no turret function is given (turret rotation, elevation, shot) and all lights are off.

Check the wiring for shortcuts and the mechanics for blockages. Replace the damaged fuse with a new one. The fuses are available as spare

parts in our shop.

An optionally available USB cable, the PC Configurator allows a very detailed configuration and setup of the Tank Module. To run the

configuration download and install the PC Configurator Software from our web site, attach the USB cable and power up the Tank Module.

If a new firmware version for the Tank Module is released, it may also be uploaded with the PC Configurator. To activate the update process

download and install the current version of the PC Configurator Software, attach the USB cable, press and hold the pushbutton on the Tank

Module and switch on the power. The LED on the Tank Module blinks exactly 3 times. Follow the directions shown by the PC Configurator

Software.

Nicht geeignet für Kinder unter 14 Jahren.

Ne convient pas pour des enfants de moins de 14 ans. Niet geschikt voor kinderen onder de 14 jaar.

ElMod Thomas Kusch, M. Sc. & Jürgen K. Huber GbR

Enzenhardtweg 11

D-72622 Nürtingen

4-ch. mode

4+1-ch. mode

Acceleration

Steering

Turret, weapon and special

functions

Not connected

User defined sounds