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The Radio System
The
Trackside R/C
uses a new high-tech 2.4GHZ system designed for in-
dustrial use. The range is excellent, up to 400 ft. with the Standard Transmit-
ter, or up to 800 ft. with the Long Range Transmitter. Best reception will be
obtained with line-of-sight between the Trackside base station and the TX.
Raising the RX above ground level may also improve reception, if needed.
Each Trackside base station
“
learns” its transmitter and will only respond to
that transmitter and no others. Multiple
Trackside R/C
systems can be used
in the same location to run multiple loops of track, without interference.
There are no channels or frequency selections to worry about.
The 6-button handheld transmitter uses long lasting replaceable batteries. There is no on/off switch. It is always
ready to use, and only transmits while a button is pressed. Keep the transmitter in your pocket or attached to a
neck lanyard.
The TrackSide R/C Control Board
The
Trackside base station
houses a circuit board, which is a combination control board and radio transceiver.
Transmitter commands control a powerful (and silent) PWM (pulse width modulation) motor driver designed to
allow nice slow prototypical speed control of your locomotive. Adding momentum to the throttle enhances the pro-
totypical operation. Momentum is fully programmable, and can be turned on and off via the transmitter to assist
with switching operations. (Toggle Rate)
Trackside R/C
operates over a wide range of DC input voltage (7-25V). The power input is protected from dam-
age due to reverse polarity, it just won’t operate until the polarity is correct.
A DIP switch, push-button and LED provide simple user programming.
The integrated 2.4GHZ radio receiver and antenna provide excellent operating range.
User
Programming
& Diagnostic LED
Track Out
(No polarity)
2.4GHZ
Radio &
Antenna
TX Learn
Button
Power In
7-25 VDC
Red(+), Blk(-)
