Sound module MSM-1 Description The MSM-1 is a fully preconfigured sound and light module for RC models. There are 14 different model types with all sound and light settings fix stored in the memory. You can choose from: • 4 Trucks •...
Sound module MSM-1 Safety notes • Read these operating instructions carefully before starting to use and keep them safe for future use! • The integrated circuits on the sound module are sensitive to electrostatic charges. Therefore, do not touch these components until you have “discharged”...
Sound module MSM-1 Technical data Supply voltage (Ub): 5 - 14V DC voltage Power consumption: Standby current: approx. 60 mA Operation: The current consumption depends on the volume and switched load. Proportional inputs: 6 pieces PWM (1.000 – 2.000 ms)
2. Switch on the radio and supply the receiver with voltage. 3. Apply supply voltage to the MSM-1 or switch it on the blue LED flashes 5 times. 4. Now, within the next 5 seconds, quickly turn the control stick on the radio (Prop #6) to full deflection at least 3 times in area A (i.e.
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Sound module MSM-1 The selected model is indicated by 3 LEDs on the MSM-1: Model no. Model LEDs ○○◐ Truck 1 ○◐○ Truck 2 ○◐◐ Truck 3 ◐○○ Car 1 ◐○◐ Car 2 ◐◐○ Emergency vehicle ◐◐◐ Tractor ○○● Construction vehicle 1 ○●○...
Therefore, almost all RC radios nowadays have the option of reversing (inverting) the individual channels. For the MSM-1, for example for the reversing light or the reversing warning, it is important to know what kind of signal the receiver emits when reversing. The same applies to the steering when activating and deactivating the indicators on the correct side.
Sound module MSM-1 ◐◐◐ Model no. 7 – Tractor Assignment of prop. inputs: A - short A - long D - short D - long Prop #1 Gas channel Prop #2 Faucet goose Prop #3 Horn 1 Horn 2 Prop #4...
Sound module MSM-1 ○○● Model no. 8 – Construction vehicle 1 Assignment of prop. inputs: A - short A - long D - short D - long Prop #1 Gas channel Prop #2 Steering channel Prop #3 Horn 1 Horn 2...
Sound module MSM-1 ○●○ Model no. 9 – Construction vehicle 2 Assignment of prop. inputs: A - short A - long D - short D - long Prop #1 Gas channel Prop #2 Steering channel Prop #3 Horn 1 Horn 2...
Sound module MSM-1 ○●● Model no. 10 – Tank 1 Assignment of prop. inputs: A - short A - long D - short D - long Prop #1 Gas channel Prop #2 Steering channel Prop #3 Shot 1 Shot 2...
Sound module MSM-1 ●○○ Model no. 11 – Tank 2 Assignment of prop. inputs: A - short A - long D - short D - long Prop #1 Gas channel Prop #2 Steering channel Prop #3 Shot 1 Shot 2...
Sound module MSM-1 ●○● Model no. 12 – Ship 1 Assignment of prop. inputs: A - short A - long D - short D - long Prop #1 Gas channel Prop #2 Bell jar Ship's horn 3 Ship's horn 4...
Sound module MSM-1 ●●○ Model no. 13 – Ship 2 Assignment of prop. inputs: A - short A - long D - short D - long Prop #1 Gas channel Prop #2 Bell jar Ship's horn 3 Ship's horn 4...
Sound module MSM-1 ●●● Model no. 14 – Ship 3 Assignment of prop. inputs: A - short A - long D - short D - long Prop #1 Gas channel Prop #2 Bell jar Ship's horn 3 Ship's horn 4...
To securely attach the sound module to the model, you can use self-adhesive Velcro tape, which can be attached to the plastic cover of the MSM-1. When installing the module, make sure that no components or conductor tracks on the circuit board touch metal parts! This can lead to short circuits that can destroy the sound module and devices connected to it.
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Never disconnect the negative cable first (or only)! Connecting the speaker: The loudspeaker is connected to the MSM-1 in connector X7 (white). The red cable of the speaker connection cable is connected to the positive pole of the speaker, the black cable to the negative pole of the speaker. If it is not clear which connection is plus or minus on the speaker, the connection cables can be attached anywhere.
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Sound module MSM-1 Connection of switching outputs 1 - 8: The outputs 1 - 8 of the module are on the pin connector X3. The supplied ribbon cable one can be used to connect the outputs. For easier connection, we also offer connection terminal clamps...
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The sound module is not supplied with voltage via the data cable. If the data cable is to be used, the MSM-1 must be supplied with voltage via the battery as normal. The data cable is currently not working. It may be possible to use this later to carry out firmware updates or live diagnostics.
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The neutral positions of Prop #1 and Prop #2 are re-read from the receiver every time the MSM-1 is switched on. It is important to ensure that the throttle and steering are in neutral position when the model is switched on or the battery is plugged in.
A loudspeaker that has an impedance of at least 4 Ω and a power of at least 8 W can be connected to the MSM-1 sound module. We recommend using a full-range speaker with 4 Ω or 8 Ω. Speakers with a higher impedance also work, but the volume decreases with higher impedance.
1. First, the volume setting must be activated. This is done by bringing Prop #5 into area A for at least 2 seconds. 2. If the volume setting is active, the blue LED on the MSM-1 lights up as an identification symbol. If the driving sound is not on when you activate the volume setting, it will be switched on, as it usually only makes sense to adjust the volume if you can actually hear the sound.
There are 3 LEDs on the sound module that show the status or the different states of the sound module. As soon as the MSM-1 is connected to the power supply (X1/1 and X1/2), the green LED lights up. During model selection (setup), the 3 LEDs indicate the selected model type. See page 6.
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Sound module MSM-1 Note on disposal: Retired electrical and electronic equipment contains a variety of valuable resources, including precious metals and critical raw materials. Achieving a high collection and recycling rate and the associated return of these raw materials into the production cycle is one of the central goals of the environmentally friendly and sustainable disposal of electrical and electronic devices.
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