Xray M18 PRO User manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The M18 is a high-competition, high-quality, 1/18-scale micro car for persons age 16 and older. This is not a toy; it is a precision racing model. This model
racing car is not intended for use by children without direct supervision of a responsible, knowledgeable adult. Contents of box may differ from pictures. In
line with our policy of continuous product development, the exact specifications of the kit may very without prior notice. This product contains a chemical
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Take enough safety precautions prior to operating this model.
You are responsible for this model‘s assembly and safe operation! Please read the instruction manual before building and operating this model and follow
all safety precautions. Always keep the instruction manual at hand for quick reference, even after completing the assembly. Use only genuine and original
authentic Xray parts for maximum performance. Using any third party parts on this model will void guaranty immediately.
Improper operations may cause personal and/or property damage. XRAY and its distributors have no control over damage resulting from shipping,
improper construction, or improper usage. XRAY assumes and accepts no responsibility for personal and/or property damages resulting from the use
of improper building materials, equipment and operations. By purchasing any item produced by XRAY, the buyer expressly warrants that he/she is in
compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulation regarding the purchase, ownership and use of the item. The buyer expressly
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless XRAY for all claims resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase, ownership or use of the product. By the act of
assembling or operating this product, the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept this liability, then he/she should return this
kit in new, unassembled, and unused condition to the place of purchase.
IMPORTANT NOTES – GENERAL
• This product is not suitable for children under 16 years of age without the direct supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable adult.
• Carefully read all manufacturers warnings and cautions for any parts used in the construction and use of your model.
• Assemble this kit only in places away from the reach of very small children.
• First-time builders and users should seek advice from people who have building experience in order to assemble the model correctly and to allow the
model to reach its performance potential.
• Exercise care when using tools and sharp instruments.
• Take care when building, as some parts may have sharp edges.
• Keep small parts out of reach of small children.
• Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equipment on the model such as the motor and speed controller, because they generate high
temperatures. You may burn yourself seriously touching them.
• Follow the operating instructions for the radio equipment at all times.
• Do not put fingers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts, as this may cause damage or serious injury.
• Be sure that your operating frequency is clear before turning on or running your model, and never share the same frequency with somebody else at
the same time. Ensure that others are aware of the operating frequency you are using and when you are using it.
• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car. Always turn off the receiver before turning your transmitter off.
• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the operation of the radio equipment.
• Disconnect the battery pack before storing your model.
• When learning to operate your model, go to an area that has no obstacles that can damage your model if your model suffers a collision.
• Remove any sand, mud, dirt, grass or water before putting your model away.
• If the model behaves strangely, immediately stop the model, check and clear the problem.
• To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, please be responsible when operating all remote controlled models.
• The model car is not intended for use on public places and roads or areas where its operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
• Because the model car is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio interference from many sources that are beyond your control. Since radio
interference can cause momentary loss of control, always allow a safety margin in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions.
• Do not use your model:
- Near real cars, animals, or people that are unaware that an R/C car is being driven.
- In places where children and people gather
- In residential districts and parks
- In limited indoor spaces
- In wet conditions
- In the street
- In areas where loud noises can disturb others, such as hospitals and residential areas.
- In night or anytime your line of sight to the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.
To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, please be responsible when operating all remote controlled models.
XRAY USA
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BEFORE YOU START
Before running your M18, YOU MUST read through all of the operating instructions and instruction manual and fully understand them to get the maximum
enjoyment and prevent unnecessary damage.
Make sure that you review this entire manual, and examine the car carefully. If for some reason you decide the M18 is not what you wanted, do not continue
any further. Your hobby dealer cannot accept your M18 kit for return or exchange after it has been run.
Failure to follow these instructions will be considered as abuse and/or neglect.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
We have made every effort to make these instructions as easy to understand as possible. However, if you have any difficulties, problems, or questions, please
do not hesitate to contact the XRAY support team at [e-mail]. Also, please visit our web site at www.teamxray.com to find the latest updates, set-up
information, option parts, and many other goodies. We pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our customers.
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IMPORTANT NOTES – ELECTRICAL
• Insulate any exposed electrical wiring (using heat shrink tubing or electrical tape) to prevent dangerous short circuits.
• Use a recommended charger for the receiver and transmitter batteries and follow the instructions correctly. Over-charging, incorrect charging, or
using inferior chargers can cause the batteries to become dangerously hot.
• Regularly check the charger for potential hazards such as damage to the cable, plug, casing or other defects. Ensure that any damage is rectified
before using the charger again.
• Do not allow the transmitter batteries to become low on charge, otherwise you risk losing control of the model.
• Do not allow any metal part to short circuit the receiver batteries or other electrical/electronic device on the model.
WARRANTY
XRAY guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship within 30 days of purchase. The total monetary value under
warranty will in no case exceed the cost of the original kit purchased. This warranty does not cover any components damaged by use or modification or as
a result of wear. Part or parts missing from this kit must be reported within 30 days of purchase. No part or parts will be sent under warranty without proof
of purchase. Should you find a defective or missing part, contact the local distributor. Service and customer support will be provided through local hobby
store where you have purchased the kit, therefore make sure to purchase any XRAY products at your local hobby store. This model racing car is considered
to be a high-performance racing vehicle. As such this vehicle will be used in an extreme range of conditions and situations, all which may cause premature
wear or failure of any component. XRAY has no control over usage of vehicles once they leave the dealer, therefore XRAY can only offer warranty against
all manufacturer‘s defects in materials, workmanship, and assembly at point of sale and before use. No warranties are expressed or implied that cover
damage caused by what is considered normal use, or cover or imply how long any model cars‘ components or electronic components will last before
requiring replacement.
Due to the high performance level of this model car you will need to periodically maintain and replace consumable components. Any and all warranty
coverage will not cover replacement of any part or component damaged by neglect, abuse, or improper or unreasonable use. This includes but is
not limited to damage from crashing, chemical and/or water damage, excessive moisture, improper or no maintenance, or user modifications which
compromise the integrity of components. Warranty will not cover components that are considered consumable on RC vehicles. XRAY does not pay nor
refund shipping on any component sent to XRAY or its distributors for warranty. XRAY reserves the right to make the final determination of the warranty
status of any component or part.
Limitations of Liability
XRAY makes no other warranties expressed or implied. XRAY shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental,
or consequential, arising from the use, misuse, or abuse of this product and/or any product or accessory required to operate this product. In no case shall
XRAY‘s liability excess the monetary value of this product.
XMC180 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLER WITH REVERSE
The XRAY XMC180 is an ESC (electronic speed controller) that has been specially designed for the M18 micro race
car. Based on SMD technology, the result is a very small high-quality electronic device. The ESC features reverse,
proportional throttle and braking, and battery elimination circuitry (BEC).
XMC180 Technical Data
Input Power: 4-6 cell battery NiMH or NiCD / 4.8V-7.2V
Min. Resistance : 0.138 / 7.5V
Max. Resistance : 0.206 / 6V
Continuous Current : max. 3.6A
Peak Current : max. 27A / 0.05 sec.
PWM Frequency : 1900 Hz
BEC : 5V / 0.5A
Temperature Range : 0-40 °C / 32-72°F
Wire Lead Colors
Brown = ground
Red = power
Orange = signal
INCLUDED IN THE KIT
MICRO STOCK MOTOR
The high-performance micro stock motor provides high performance and long life. The motor includes an integrated
capacitor board so you do not need to solder any additional capacitors. The motor can be easily mounted on the
original composite motor holder of the M18. This motor works with 4-5 cells (nominal voltage 4.8-6.0V).
VERY IMPORTANT!
The XMC180 ESC is designed for use only with the micro stock motor and 5-cell battery pack. DO NOT use this speed control for micro modified or
super size motor, as this will damage the speed controller. DO NOT use this speed control for 6-cell and more battery packs as this will damage the
speed controller.
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XMS01 MICRO SERVO
The high-quality micro servo has been specially chosen for the M18 because of its high precision, long life and
high quality.
XMS01 Technical Data
Speed: 0.11 sec/60° transit
Torque: 36 oz. in. / 2.6kg.cm
Size: 30 x 12 x 30 mm
Weight: 16.6g (0.58oz)
Output gear: Plastic
Wire Lead Colors
Black = ground
Red = power
Yellow = signal
MICRO BATTERY PACK
The 5-cell inline micro battery pack is designed to perfectly fit the M18. The high-capacity NiMH 2/3A cells
provide low resistance and long life, giving excellent performance and long run times.
Charging cable #389130 included.
XT1 TRANSMITTER
• AM pistol grip transmitter
• Ergonomically designed steering wheel
• Digital proportional precise control
• Servo reversing
• Steering and throttle trims
• Throttle ATV / Adjustable Travel Volume
• Dual rate steering
• Adjustable neutral position for throttle trigger
• LED battery level indicator
• Easy crystal access
• External charging jack for battery charging
• All SMT circuitry for dependability
Specifications
Frequency: 27MHz
Modulation AM: Pulse Proportional Modulation (PPM)
Transmitter batteries: AAx8 (UM-3x8)
Current Drain: 200mA@12V
Weight (w/o batteries): 394g
XR1 RECEIVER
This tiny 27MHz receiver has built-in BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuit). Interchangeable crystals in following range:
Specifications
Frequency Band: 27MHz
Channel: 2
BEC: Yes
Single Conversion: 455KHz
Channel Spacing: 10KHz
Dimensions: 37.7x25.6x15.3mm (length x width x height)
Weight: 15g
Channel Frequency (MHz) Flag Color
1 26.995 Brown
2 27.045 Red
3 27.095 Orange
4 27.145 Yellow
5 27.195 Green
6 27.255 Blue
OTHER REQUIRED TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
You will need to purchase other items, available from your local hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model.
• Thin, hobby-quality cyanoacrylate glue (CA glue)
• Safety glasses
• Hobby knife and/or scissors
• 8x AA alkaline batteries (for radio transmitter)
• NiMH battery charger
• HUDY Phillips screwdriver (for use with all screws on the M18)
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M18 COMPONENTS
• Foam bumper – protects the front end of the car in the event of front collision
• Body posts – adjustable height posts support the body shell
• Body clip – small metal clips that go through the holes in the body posts, securing the body to the body posts
• Shock absorbers – coil-over shock absorbers provide smooth suspension movement when driving the car through corners and going over bumps
• Shock springs – wound metal coil springs provide damping for the suspension when going over bumpers or around corners
• Front suspension arms – molded composite front suspension arms provide smooth suspension movement and suspension rigidity
• Front diff case – molded composite case that encloses the front gear differential
• Front differential (inside) – molded composite gear differential allows the front wheels (inner and outer) to rotate at different speeds when turning a
corner, just a like real car
• Steering block – molded composite steering blocks support the front wheels and driveshafts, allowing smooth wheel rotation and left/right steering
• Chassis – molded composite main chassis plate provides a solid base for the other car components to attach to
• Servo – high-quality XRAY servo provides smooth, fast steering control
• Receiver – high-quality XRAY radio receiver receives signals from transmitter and controls the attached motor speed controller and steering servo.
• Speed control – high-quality XRAY motor speed controller controls the operation of the motor
• Motor – high-quality XRAY micro stock motor provides power to the car’s wheels through the transmission
• Motor holder – molded composite motor holder secures the motor to the chassis and allows fine gear-mesh adjustment
• Battery pack – high-quality XRAY battery pack contains 5 individual cells connected in series, providing 6.0V of power for your car
• Battery brace – molded composite battery brace secure the battery pack to the chassis
• Spur gear – molded composite spur gear, driven by the motor, drives the car’s transmission
• Main drive shaft – machined aluminum main drive shaft connects the front and rear transmissions, providing full-time 4WD power
• Rear diff case – molded composite case that encloses the rear gear differential
• Rear differential (inside) – molded composite gear differential allows the rear wheels (inner and outer) to rotate at different speeds when turning a
corner, just a like real car
• Rear uprights – molded composite uprights support the rear wheels and driveshafts, allowing smooth wheel rotation
• Rear body post holder – molded composite plate holds the rear body posts, allows height adjustment
• Rear suspension arms – molded composite rear suspension arms provide smooth suspension movement and rigidity
Foam bumper
Body posts
Body clip
Shock absorbers
Shock springs
Front suspension arms
Front diff case
Front differential (inside)
Battery pack
Steering block
Motor
Servo
Chassis
Receiver
Speed control
Motor holder
Battery brace
Main drive shaft
Spur gear
Front diff case
Rear differential (inside)
Rear uprights
Rear body post holder
Rear suspension arms
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