Booma-RC Wallaby Switch User manual

Wallaby Switch
Booma RC
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Congratulaons for choosing the Booma RC Wallaby Switch.
Wallaby Switch was designed for giant scale RC enthusiasts by
giant scale RC enthusiasts. Wallaby Switch oers features never
seen before in Radio Control applicaons in a compact, light
weight and aordable package.
Before you install Wallaby Switch please take the me
to read these instrucons. A few simple steps will
have you successfully using this advanced product in
no me at all.
Wallaby Switch Features:
- Microprocessor control - of high powered digital switching circuit(s) .
- Fail Safe Switching - of both baeries.
- High Bright Blue LED - for easy daylight reading.
- Voltage Monitoring - of each baery. (BRCWAL1 and 2 version)
- Selectable Baery Type - for monitoring of LifeP04, LiPo and Lion bat-
tery chemistries.
- Low Voltage Alarm via LED indicaon.
- 2 x 10 Amp constant current capability (Ultra Connecor version).
- 2 x 20 Amp for 30 seconds (Ultra Connecor version).
- Micro-Power design less than 0.4mA in standby mode.
- Input Voltage 6v to 13v.
- Weight 17 grams.
- Dimensions 36mm x 17mm (1.41 x 0.66 inches).
DO’S and DON’TS
Wallaby Switch comes with 1 or 2 completely independent solid
state digital switches and is designed to be used with 1 or 2 bat-
teries of the same chemistry and capacity for receiver and servo
switching. A matched pair of baeries will give best performance.
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DO’S and DON’TS
DO NOT use Wallaby Switch dual baery version with baeries
of dierent voltages or dierent baery chemistries unless you
are an advanced user that is aware of the consequences. Mixing
of dierent baery voltages or chemistry types when using Wal-
laby Switch may cause the baery with the highest voltage to
be consumed rst. This may be desirable if you are experienced
with modeling or Robocs, however you do this at your own
risk.
It is recommended that Wallaby Switch dual baery version is
used in conjuncon with a Booma RC Dual Baery isolator for
baery fail-safe single receiver usage.
NEVER USE Wallaby Switch (OR ANY DUAL SWITCH) TO SWITCH
AN IGNITION SYSTEM AND RECEIVER SYSTEM AT THE SAME
TIME. INTERFERENCE FROM THE IGNITION SYSTEM MAY CAUSE
LOSS OF CONTROL OF YOUR MODEL.
To switch your models gas ignion system we recommend the
Booma RC Ignion (Iggy) Switch, designed to isolate any ignion
interference from your receiver system.
WARNING
Please observe correct connecon polarity i.e. RED is baery
posive and BLACK is baery negave. Incorrect polarity will
damage the main circuit output capacitor(s) voiding warranty.

Dual Baery and Dual Receiver System
Dual Baery Redundant System
Battery 1
Battery 2
Receiver 1
Receiver 2
Battery 1
Battery 2
Wallaby
Switch Input
Wallaby
Switch Input
Wallaby Switch
Built in
Dual Battery
Isolator circuit
Single Receiver
or
SmartBus
Typical Connecon Examples for
Wallaby Switch.
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Single Baery System
Battery Wallaby
Switch Input
Receiver Servos
Wallaby
Switch Input
Wallaby
Switch Input
Wallaby Switch
Built in
Dual Battery
Isolator circuit

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Lets get started
Connect both baeries to Wallaby Switch baery inputs as
shown below.
Baery Inputs Wallaby Switch Outputs
Wallaby Switch OutputsBaery Inputs
As you connect the baery or baeries to Wallaby Switch the
LED indicator will ash slowly THREE mes.
This indicates that all is OK.
If the LED starts to ash rapidly this is an indicaon of incorrect
baery type or a low voltage on one of the connected baeries.
We will discuss baery type and voltage monitoring further in
these instrucons.

ON
OFF Enter
Turning Wallaby Switch ON and OFF
To Switch Wallaby Switch ON (aer baery connecon is made)
PRESS AND HOLD the GREEN “ON/OFF” buon. The Blue LED
will start to FLASH rapidly up to 10 mes. While the LED is ash-
ing press the RED “ENTER” buon once and Wallaby Switch will
switch both baeries on supplying power.
To Switch Wallaby Switch OFF (Wallaby Switch must be in the on
posion) PRESS AND HOLD the GREEN “ON/OFF” buon.
The Blue LED will start to FLASH rapidly up to 10 mes.
While ashing press the RED “ENTER” buon and Wallaby Switch
will switch both baeries o removing power to the receiver(s).
Wallaby Switch is supplied with 1 or 2 x fail-safe switches (de-
pending on the selected model). As long as power is supplied
to Wallaby Switch it will hold the state of the switch. Wallaby
Switch also comes with addional protecon circuitry to avoid
an accidental ON or OFF state.
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Sleep Mode
SLEEP MODE WILL ONLY ACTIVATE WHEN Wallaby Switch IS IN
THE OFF STATE
Wallaby Switch uses a state-of-the-art low power technology to
maximise the life of your baeries. While in the o state Wallaby
Switch will go into a sleep mode using only 0.4mA to conserve
power. You can leave Wallaby Switch connected to the baeries
however it is advisable to disconnect Wallaby Switch from the bat-
teries if storing your model for a long period.
WHAT HAPPENS IN SLEEP MODE?
To conserver power Wallaby Switch turns o all unnecessary cir-
cuits and blanks the LED to conserve baery power.
WAKING Wallaby Switch FROM SLEEP MODE.
In sleep mode Wallaby Switch is monitoring the front panel but-
tons. Wallaby Switch will automacally wake from sleep mode
when you press the press GREEN “ON/OFF” buon.
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ON
OFF Enter

Template Cutout for Wallaby Switch
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17 mm
36 mm

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Baery selecon
IMPORTANT - DO NOT MIX BATTERY CHEMISTRY WHEN USING
Wallaby Switch. ALWAYS USE BATTERIES OF THE SAME CHEMIS-
TRY AND CAPACITY.
Wallaby Switch comes pre-calibrated to monitor voltage levels and
current consumpon of LiFeP04 chemistry baeries. If you are
using LiPo or Lion baeries you will need to re-calibrate Wallaby
Switch. Wallaby Switch is easy to calibrate.
How To Calibrate - connect both baeries to Wallaby Switch
and wait unl the system check is complete (three slow ashes).
Press and hold the RED “ENTER” buon. Aer a brief period the
LED will start to ash rapidly. While rapidly ashing, release the
RED “ENTER” buon. Depending on currently selected baery
chemistry the LED will then ash as follows:
LiFe monitoring Three ashes - pause - three ashes etc
Lion and Lipo One ash - pause - one ash etc
Pressing the RED “ENTER” buon or GREEN “ON/OFF” will cycle
through the dierent baery types. Once you have selected the
baery type to match your baeries just release the buon.
Wallaby Switch will automacally return back to normal mode
aer 4 ash cycles.

Baery Monitoring
Once you have calibrated Wallaby Switch with the correct bat-
tery type it will monitor the output voltage of your baery(s)
If a low voltage is seen by Wallaby Switch from either baery
then Wallaby Switch will ash the Blue LED in rapid bursts. This
is an indicaon that something is wrong and should be inves-
gated.
FACTS
Why does Wallaby Switch show a low voltage condion when I
switch on even if I have selected the correct baery type?
This could be and indicaon that one of the cells in a baery is go-
ing bad. Test and if necessary replace the poor baery.
This could also be an indicaon that you are using baeries of
insucient capacity i.e. the baery does not have the ability to
output the required power without a signicant voltage drop.
Install a more powerful baery.
Connecng the outputs of Wallaby Switch together.
This will work ne in a single receiver/Cybuss system (as long as
the baeries are the same chemistry and cell count). Be aware
though that the baery with the highest voltage will supply the
load to the receiver/servos and try to balance the 2 baeries.
Think of 2 buckets of water, each bucket lled slightly dierently.

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If you connect the 2 buckets with a hose then the bucket with
higher water level will try to ll the bucket with the lower water
level unl they are equal. It is the same with baeries and this is
why we should always use the same baery type and cell count
when connecng the outputs of Wallaby Switch together.
Using Wallaby Switch with a Booma RC DUAL-BAT circuit.
The Dual-Bat circuit allows you to safely connect the 2 Wallaby
Switch outputs together, eecvely isolang the baeries from
each other. In a single receiver setup a Dual Bat circuit is a great
idea. The Wallaby Switch internal microprocessor circuit uses an
internal micro Dual Bat circuit to guarantee supply to the Wallaby
Switch microprocessors.
Baery Capacity
DO NOT EVER try to get the full mA capacity out of your baeries!
An aempt to do this may end in disaster. Wallaby Switch meters
consumpon conservavely but NEVER OPERATE YOUR MODEL
WITH A LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION.
Current carrying capacity of connectors.
Wallaby Switch will handle 15A per circuit (30A total). However,
JR or Futaba type servo connectors are designed to carry a maxi-
mum of approximately 5 Amps per connector. This is sucient
for most RC models up to 9 servos. If your model has more than
9 servos it is recommended to use a deans style ultra connector.

Template Cutout for Wallaby Switch
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17 mm
36 mm

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Current capacity will then be limited to Wallaby Switch design.
Using Wallaby Switch with a voltage regulator
Wallaby Switch was designed to work with all current RC products
regulated and unregulated. If you prefer using LifeP04 chemistry
baeries (nominal 6.4v) then Wallaby Switch will work excellently
in most RC and Robocs applicaons without a regulator.
If you prefer to use newer higher 7.2 volt servos then we rec-
ommend using Wallaby Switch with Lion (nominal 8.2v) or Lipo
baeries (nominal 8.4v). These baeries will in most cases require
a voltage regulator like the Booma RC Intelli-Reg, Regulator-Pro
or Helli-Reg Pro. These regulators have been designed to deliver
professional results for the most discerning hi-end user. Wallaby
Switch may also be used with all other types of regulators and
power buss circuits.

Specicaons
- 2 x independent switching circuits in a double pole single throw
combinaon.
- Baery chemistry
LifeP04 (2 - 3 cells),
LiPo Life (2 - 3 cells),
Lion (2 - 3 cells).
- Maximum input voltage 13 volts.
- Minimum input voltage 6 volts
- Max connuous current:
2 x 10 Amp (20 Amp),
2 x 20 Amp (40 Amp for 30 sec),
- Max instantaneous current 2 x 30 Amp.
- Weight 17 grams.
- Approximately 0.4 mA current draw in power-down mode.
- Length 36 mm x width 17 mm x Depth 17 mm
- Operang Temperature - 40 to 80 degrees Celsius
12 Month Replacement Warranty
Booma RC will replace this product within 12 months if found to
be defecve in material and/or workmanship when used in the
intended purpose. The warranty does not cover - Shipping charges
related to any warranty claim. An over voltage or over current
usage beyond stated specicaon. Damage due to system failure,
negligence, abuse, accident, improper installaon or freezing.
Loss of me, inconvenience, loss of model, or other incidental or
consequenal damages.
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