Micron Radio Control MR601a Manual

Micron MR601a 2.4GHz DSM2/DSMX Receiver (from v1.5)
This document is for MR601 from version 1.5, other versions can be found via the table on page
http://micronrc.co.uk/mr6xx_version.The most recent version of this document may also be found
online at http://micronrc.uk/mr601-info
The MR601a receiver is designed for use in
larger scale model rail locomotives and road
vehicles. It provides a 1.2A reversible ESC
for brushed motors and 5 auxiliary outputs
for lighting, sound triggers, couplers, etc. It
operates on 2.4GHz and is compatible with
any Spektrum DSM2 or DSMX transmitter including all of the Micron
voltage range is 2.7V to 13V.
MR601 requires binding
already bound to that transmitter. Once bound, the transmitter should be switched on before the
MR601. If the transmitter is not switched on,MR601 will automatically enter bind mode 10 seconds
after switch on.
The MR601 free-air range, when used with a Micron low-power transmitter, is 40m-50m and
approximately 200m when used with a full-power (100mW) transmitter. This range will be reduced
indoors due to absorption by furniture / fittings and reflections from metal surfaces. Range is also
reduced if the receiver aerial is enclosed within a metal body. In this case, the extended aerial should
be used and this is routed so that the active tip (last 30mm) is outside the vehicle body - e.g. though a
small hole into the cab space. The aerial should not be cut short or made longer as this will affect
operation of the receiver. It is important to perform a range check after installation to ensure you have
full control of your loco/vehicle at all positions around the layout.
Features
Compatible with all DSM2 and DSMX transmitters with up to 10 R/C channels, both Micron model
rail and aero model stick type transmitters.
2.7V to 13V working voltage range.
5 auxiliary outputs: 2 x 'F' which are normally open switches capable of passing up to 1A; and 3 x
'P' which are 0V/3.3V logic outputs capable of supplying up to 20mA each. P outputs may also be
configured to drive servos.
Supports the Selecta
bound to change Selecta switch position.
4 pre-installed configurations providing a usable set of receiver output to transmitter control
mappings - see Configurations
Most pre-installed configurations provide auto-switched front and rear LED lights on P1 and P2 or
F1 and F2
The receiver on-board LED can be repeated to any non-servo output (this is called the LED2
function). The default for LED2 is on P1.
Cruise control is enabled by default - the motor keeps running if the transmitter signal is
temporarily lost. This can be disabled using a power-on configuration change or by programming.
All functionality may be configured by programming using a suitable transmitter (most Micron tx
or a stick type model aircraft tx).
Micron R/C, www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk, +44 (0)1653 696008
where you will be able to view larger versions of the images.
with your transmitter before use. If purchased with a transmitter, it will be
feature for compatibility with multi-loco transmitters, MR601 must be re-
(end of document).
Uplands House, Castle Howard Road, Malton YO17 6NJ
www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk
+44 (0)1653 696008
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