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P.O Box 578 Casino, NSW, 2470 Australia
Phone: International ++614 2902 9083
Australia (04) 2902 9083
Website:
http://rcs-rc.com
E mail:
Info@rcs-rc.com
TX-5
Digital Proportional R/C
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE TX-5 IS FOR CONTROLLING LIVE STEAM LOCOS.
THE SECONDARY PURPOSE IS FOR USE WITH CENTRE OFF ESC's.
WE NOW RECOMMEND USING THE TX-5 WITH RCS ESC's THAT HAVE AN BV1 OPERATING PROGRAM
THESE INSTRUCTIONS REFER SPECIFICALLY TO THE
SMALL KNOB SETS THE VALVE GEAR.
300º KNOB CONTROL OF REGULATOR.
2 X 300º KNOB CONTROL SERVO FOR
OTHER FUNCTIONS SUCH AS
DRAINCOCKS, BLOWERS ETC.
1 X FULL MOVEMENT SERVO.
CAN ALSO BE USED WITH MOST RCS "LOW OFF" ESC's (Not # RBP-RCS)
When used for battery R/C you will supply a locomotive or trail car, the 14 – 20 volt traction batteries (depending on ESC), a fuse,
ON-OFF switch and wires where necessary, to connect the ESC to the battery and motor(s).
Where soldering is necessary, we recommend a low wattage soldering iron and resin core solder.
TO AVOID CONFUSION WITH OTHER OPERATORS, WE SUGGEST YOU MARK THE TX TO SHOW WHICH LOCO IT IS OPERATING.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER THE TUNING OF THE RADIO EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT USE RADIO CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN THUNDERSTORMS.
CHILDREN UNDER 12:
RCS TX & RX PRODUCTS MUST NOT BE USED FOR CONTROLLING RIDE ON LOCOMOTIVES CAPABLE OF
Thank you for purchasing this DSM2 5 channel TX handpiece.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
They should be read in conjunction with the RCS ESC you are using.
REMOVE REAR OF TX-2S TO INSERT
THE 9 VOLT BATTERY.
PRIMARY USE IS WITH LIVE STEAM LOCOS.
THE TX-5 IS GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR.
CAUTION
ADULT SUPERVISION RECOMMENDED DURING USE.
CARRYING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROVIDED IN INSTRUCTIONS.
Page # 1 Introduction.
Page # 2 Preparing the TX-5. Binding.
Page # 3 Preparing & driving Live Steam locos.
Page # 4 & 5 Diagrams of servo connections.
Page # 6 Using with a Low OFF battery R/C ESC.
Other instructions for use with battery R/C are
found with the ESC.
http://www.rcs-rc.com/pages/instructions
DELTANG R/C
BASED TX-5 HANDPIECE.
ALL FOUR KNOBS CAN BE USED FOR
SETTING DIRECTION & SPEED.
1 X FULL MOVEMENT SERVO.
AUX KNOBS CAN BE USED FOR SOUND
SYSTEM TRIGGERS.
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  • Page 1 THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE TX-5 IS FOR CONTROLLING LIVE STEAM LOCOS. THE SECONDARY PURPOSE IS FOR USE WITH CENTRE OFF ESC’s. WE NOW RECOMMEND USING THE TX-5 WITH RCS ESC’s THAT HAVE AN BV1 OPERATING PROGRAM INSTRUCTION MANUAL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REFER SPECIFICALLY TO THE DELTANG R/C BASED TX-5 HANDPIECE.
  • Page 2 1.7 The “BINDING” plug is removed & stored safely. RCS offers an optional extra # BINDER cable and switch. When fitted this will enable any non RCS loco to be bound to any TX without requiring access to the inside of the loco. This will enable any loco to be swapped between any other (Uneeded with #BASIC-3) DSM2 TX’s.
  • Page 3 R/C being centered. . You can feel the détente when twisting the small knob. Turn TX-5 hand piece ON before the loco. When the loco is linked turn the big knob fully to the left (CCW). Once steam has been raised select the direction of valve gear with the small knob.
  • Page 6 A standard servo “Y” cable is needed. Not supplied. The other functions are likely the same as they are for RCS if your centre off ESC has them fitted. If there are no sound triggers you can add another # 2-M-F to channel # 2 for two sound triggers.

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