Remote Control Systems VIPER-10 User manual

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2.4 GHz
RADIO
CONTROL
Remote Control Systems
INNOVATIVE
ELECTRONIC
ENGINEERING.
# VIPER-10-12/15
6A 7.2-12V ESC by M-TRONIKS
PO BOX 578 CASINO, NSW 2470, AUSTRALIA
PHONE: INTERNATIONAL ++614 2902 9083
AUSTRALIA [phone]
Web: http://www.rcs-rc.com Email: [email protected]
The VIPER ESC’s do not have directional constant brightness lighting output controls.
Use the RCS # MRW-SSLS or # Rx102-1(AB) to have automatic constant brightness directional lighting.
SETTING UP VIPER FOR THE 1st TIME. After binding the RX to the TX:
1. Turn the TX on and then turn the RX ON. When the two are linked;
2. Little Green and Red LED’s will flash alternately ON & OFF inside the VIPER ESC.
3. Within 2 x seconds of switch ON Press the “Neutral” button to set the ESC neutral position.
4. A single Green LED will show. Push the TX stick UP (twist the TX knob to the right) & back to neutral.
The VIPER now knows where full speed in forwards is.
5. A Red LED will show. Pull the stick back (or twist the knob fully to the left) then back to neutral.
The VIPER will now know where full speed in reverse is.
VIPER will always remember these settings. If loco runs backwards, reverse steps 4 and 5.
6. Turn the RX and then TX both OFF.
7. Turn TX on and then turn the RX ON. Wait 5 seconds and VIPER is ready to use.
REVERSE ON - OFF You can run the ESC with reverse ON or OFF. To switch between ON or OFF
press and hold the set button any time you are in the neutral position. The Red LED will toggle ON & OFF.
For normal release the button when the red LED is ON. For NO reverse, release the button when the LED is off.
CENTRE OFF CONTROL Using an EVO-BATT or our new “DUAL USE” TX handpieces such as the
# TX-1, TX-3, TX-5, TX-7 & TX-9 which can also use Ch # 3 for a second Centre OFF ESC.
SPEEDING UP.FORWARDS -
To select forwards direction twist the Large knob from neutral slowly clockwise (CW) to the right.
SLOWING DOWN. Turn the Large knob back to the left (CCW) to set desired speed.
STOPPING Completely stop the loco by bringing the Large knob back to neutral. .
SPEEDING UP. REVERSE -
To select reverse direction twist the Large knob slowly to the left (CCW).
SLOWING DOWN. Turn the Large knob back to the right (CW) to set desired speed.
STOPPING. Completely stop the loco by bringing the Large knob back to neutral.
SHUTTING DOWN. When you have finished operating, turn off the loco(s) before the TX.
VIPER-10-15. The 15 volt version includes an in line diode dropping module. This is installed before the
voltage in cables. VIPER-10-12 to operate at a higher voltage. E.G. 14.8 volts nominal (4s Li-Ion).
The VIPER-10-12/15 is an ideal ESC for those
wanting plenty of power in regular locos.
BASIC Instructions are enclosed.
The # VIPER-10-12/15 can be used with any
R/C that has Ch # 1 throttle or Ch # 3 elevator.
Either with a spring loaded stick or suitable
knobs with centre detents.
Before you switch the system on, make sure
the large throttle knob is in neutral. i.e. at the
centre “click”.
The # EVO-BATT can be used to control one
loco on Channel # 1.
Our new “DUAL USE” TX handpieces such as
the # TX-1, TX-3, TX-5, TX-7 & TX-9 can also
use Ch # 3 for a second Centre OFF ESC.

WIRING THE M-TRONIKS VIPER-10-12/15 ESC
BATTERY PACK
7.2 - 12 VOLTS MAX
NOMINAL
FUSE. We suggest you use a
# RUE-300 3 amp Auto reset Polyswitch.
NOT required with BIK-U3/6.
REAR VIEW OF RADIO SHACK #273-1583
UNIVERSAL BODY MOUNT JACK (SOCKET).
MUST BE ISOLATED FROM TRACK & MOTOR.
DPDT is OFF when charging with BACH.
DPDT is ON for use with AUX-BAT.
RED
RED
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
BIK-U Kit of parts.
GREY
OFF
ON
TOP
RED
BLACK
VIPER-10-12
M-M+
PUSHBUTTON
JOIN PLUG AND SOCKET
TOGETHER FOR
UP TO 12 VOLTS
INSERT DIODE DROPPER AS SHOWN
FOR USE UP TO 15 VOLTS.
SET UP LED’s
Short Antenna
THRO 1
2
DIRECTION 3
4
F5 5
6
BAT/BIND
Three wire cable. Ensure plugs are correctly located.
wire towards top/front of RX.Orange/White
Be aware that auto bind Rx’s have a different servo pin layout.
DSM2 MINI
6 Ch RX’s
MyLOCOSOUND
Whistle/Horn
Bell/Horn
Guards Whistle
Blowdown/Brake
Air Pump/Turbo
CHUFF TIMER
SIDE VIEW OF EM RX.
SERVO PLUG
YELLOW/WHITE SIGNAL
BLACK (NEGATIVE)
RED (POSITIVE)
SIDE VIEW OF RA RX
YELLOW/WHITE SIGNAL
BLACK (NEGATIVE)
RED (POSITIVE)
Max 2 amp load on each trigger.
SET COM
2
1
MRW-SSDS
Plug # MRW-SSDS into Ch # 2 or Ch # 4.
SET COM
2
1
MRW-SSDS
Plug # MRW-SSDS into Ch # 3 FOR
MANUAL DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING.
White
Front LED
LED’s must have a suitable dropping
resistor fitted in either the
+ (positive) or - (negative) circuit.
Rear LED
RED wire goes to long legs of LED’s
Yellow
470R
470R