Carson Reflex Wheel Pro 3 BEC User manual

500500052-56 // Stand: Juni 2015

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Betriebsanleitung Seite 2 - 19

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Instruction Manual Page 20 - 37

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Avertissement de sécurité Page 38 - 40

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Avvertenze di sicurezza Pagina 41 - 43

2.4 GHz FHSS Digital

Proportional Radio Control System

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Dickie-Tamiya GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that this model kit

with radio, motor, battery and charger is in accordance with the

basic requirements of the following European directives: 98/37 EC

and 89/336/EEC and other relevant regulations of guideline 1999/5/

EC (R&TTE).

The original declaration of conformity can be obtained from the

following address:

Dickie-Tamiya GmbH & Co. KG • Werkstraße 1 • D-90765 Fürth •

Germany • Tel.: +49/(0)911/9765-03

The explanation of the symbol on the product,

packaging or instructions: Electronic devices are

valuable products and should not be disposed of with the

household waste when they reach the end of their service life!

Help us to protect the environment and respect our resources by

delivering this appliance to the relevant recycling point.

We wish you a lots of fun using your CARSON

product!

Dear Customer

We congratulate you for buying this CARSON product, which is

Designed and manufactured using state of the art technology.

According to our policy of continued development and product

improvement, we reserve the right to make changes in specifi-

cations regarding equipment, materials and design at any time

without notice.

Specifications or designs of the actual product may vary from

those shown in this manual or on the box.

The manual forms part of this product. Should you ignore the

operating and safety instructions, the warranty will be void.

Keep this guide for future reference.

Limited Warranty

This product is warranted by CARSON against manufacturing

defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 24

months from the date of purchase from authorised franchisees

and dealers. In the event of a product defect during the warranty

period, return the product along with your receipt as proof of

purchase to any CARSON store.

CARSON will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law:

(a) Correct the defect by repairing the product without charging for

parts and labour

(b) Replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or

(c) Refund the purchase price.

All replacement parts and products, and products on which a

refund is made, become the property of CARSON. New or recon-

ditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of

warranty services.

Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the

remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for

repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of

the warranty period.

The Warranty does not cover:

• Damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God,

abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to

follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alte-

ration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current;

• Damage caused by losing control of your Model;

• Any repairs other than those provided by a CARSON Authorised

Service Facility;

• Consumables such as fuses or batteries;

• Cosmetic damage;

• Transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or

• Costs of product disposal, installation, set-up service adjust-

ment or reinstallation

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have

other rights which may vary according to the country of purchase.

Before using your product carefully read this instructions!

Declaration of conformity

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Contents

Preface ................................................................................................................. 20

Included Items ................................................................................................... 22

Advantages/features 2.4 GHz ......................................................................23

Safety instructions ........................................................................................... 24

BEC-System/Connections to Receiver for Reflex Wheel Pro3 BEC +

Reflex Wheel PRO3 LCD BEC Version ........................................................ 25

Connections to Receiver for Reflex Wheel Pro3 + Reflex Wheel

PRO3 LCD Version ............................................................................................. 26

Equipment for combustion engine........................................................... 27

Inserting the transmitter batteries / power pack ................................ 28

Charging procedure for Li Ion and NiMh rechargeable batteries in

the transmitter ..................................................................................................28

Adjusting the steering wheel position .................................................... 28

Function Version REFLEX WHEEL Pro3 LCD ........................................... 29

Transmitter Handling ......................................................................................30

Functions/Settings .......................................................................................... 31

Function Version REFLEX WHEEL Pro3 ..................................................... 33

Transmitter Handling ......................................................................................34

Fail Safe function setting...............................................................................35

Binding the transmitter and receiver ....................................................... 35

Specifications ..................................................................................................... 35

Battery Safety Guidelines ............................................................................. 36

Additional Items................................................................................................ 37

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Included Items

Transmitter

500500053

500500055

500500056

500500054

Receiver

500500052

Transmitter

Receiver

with BEC

Receiver

with BEC

Receiver

with BEC

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Features of the 2.4 GHz Remote Controls

The transmitter technology at 2.4 GHz is fundamentally different

in some aspects from the technology in the 27.35 and 40 MHz

frequency ranges, which up to now have been conventional with

remote control models. The previous approach of using a channel

determined by plug-in crystals is gone, and the transmitter and

receiver work with encoding. The receiver accepts only signals

with the coding from its own transmitter. Each signal from the

transmitter lasts just milliseconds. Before the next signal, a pause is

inserted, which lasts longer than the transmission signal.

Nonetheless, within each second, countless signals are received

and evaluated by the receiver. Signals that the receiver recognizes

as defective (false encoding, symbol sequences that don’t fit the

signal schema etc.) are suppressed and are not passed on as control

commands.

And as the frequency gets higher, the antennas get shorter.

Remote controls using this transmitter technology or model

construction are not subject to fees.

Advantages of the 2.4 GHz Technology

Worth Noting

Although the frequency range used is also divided into channels,

the user doesn’t have to worry about their configuration and has

no influence on it anyway.

Because the same encoding is used by the transmitter and receiver,

interruption by another receiver or a different transmitter will not

occur.

Plug-in crystals are not needed, because the transmitter creates

the currently appropriate frequency using a synthesizer circuit,

as does the receiver, which determines the right frequency for its

encoding.

The old fear of double occupancy of a channel (as when a second

transmitter with excessive range override and interrupts a receiver)

is a thing of the past. An operator can go ahead and switch on a

transmitter and receiver, without negotiating with other model

users.

The data transfer capacity is considerably larger than that of

previous remote controls, which, for example, has a positive effect

on control of the digital servo.

Best of all, at events with a lot of participants, you can always use

your own equipment for settings, tests and conversions, because

there is almost no limit to the number of active transmitters.

At these short wavelengths, obstacles can weaken or interrupt

the passage of radio waves. That means there should be as few

obstacles as possible in the line between the transmission and

reception antennas.

The model’s receiver antenna must be as far away as possible from

electrically conductive parts and very visibly arranged (protruding

from the model) to prevent loss of range.

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Safety Instructions

If they reach a high speed R/C models can be dangerous and could

cause personal injury or damage to property. The appeal of driving

an RC model depends on assembling the model accurately and

operating it with due care and attention.

1. Follow all the warnings, and instructions in this manual.

2. Be ”Safety Conscious“ and use your common sense at all

times.

3. Remember that operating any R/C model demands skills

developed through proper instruction and training – they

are not acquired immediately.

4. Don’t run risks, such as operating your model in adverse

weather or when there is a malfunction of which you are

aware.

5. Respect the rules of the track on which you operate your

model.

6. Running your model in the street is very dangerous to both

automobile drivers and your model. Avoid running your

model in the street.

7. Never aim or direct your model car at any person or animal.

These model cars accelerate very quickly and can cause

serious physical injury.

8. At any time during the operation of your model, should you

sense, feel, or observe any erratic operation or abnormality,

end your operation. Do not operate it again until you are

certain that the problems have been fixed. RC models are

not “toys” – safety precautions and forward thinking are

essential when operating a remote controlled model!

9. Take advantage of the failsafe setting. During a breakdown

in signal transmission (such was when transmission voltage

is too weak), this setting shifts the model into a control

mode that prevents it from running away uncontrolled.

Take your time to read all the way through

the pages of this booklet before starting the

installation.

Caution

Control of models is impossible with insufficient or no voltage in

the transmitter or receiver. A receiver battery that is too weak will

move the servo(s) very slowly and that may cause erratic operation

of your model. When using a car that operates both the electric

motor and receiver on the same battery, such as a BEC system,

you should discontinue operating the car when the top speed

becomes sharply reduced, otherwise loss of control will result soon

afterwards.

Operating Procedure

Many publications say that the setup sequence for the transmitter

and receiver doesn’t play a role anymore with 2.4 GHz sets. However,

we recommend sticking to the sequence typical for previous sets.

• Before operation: First turn on the transmitter, then the receiver.

Lastly, connect the drive battery to the control unit.

• After operation: Disconnect the battery from the control unit.

Turn the receiver off, and then the transmitter.

• Before and after operating the transmitter, make sure that trim

settings are as desired and that all checks have been made.

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BEC-receiver:

Battery eliminator is installed in the receiver circuitry. The receiver

gets supplied with current through the drive battery that runs the

engine. NiMH battery from 6 V to 8.4 V can be used for the receiver.

Batteries of higher voltage may damage the receiver and servos.

Use only a speed controller which has the exclusive connector for

the BEC system.

BEC-System/Connections to Receiver for Reflex Wheel

PRO3 BEC + Reflex Wheel PRO3 LCD BEC Version

Connector motor

Connector battery

Power switch On-/Off

Electronic speed controller

(not included)

Receiver

Do not connect a separate power supply

to the receiver!

ATTENTION

Make sure that male and female

connectors have the correct polarity!

Steering servo

Channel 1

(not included)

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Connections to Receiver for Reflex Wheel PRO3 + Reflex

Wheel PRO3 LCD Version

Battery eliminator is installed in the receiver circuitry.

NiMH battery from 6 V to 11 V can be used for the receiver. Batteries

of higher voltage may damage the receiver and servos.

ATTENTION! If the input voltage is above 6 V, appropriate

high-current servos must be used!

Connector motor

Connector battery

Power switch On-/Off

Electronic speed controller

(not included)

Receiver

Do not connect a separate power supply

to the receiver!

ATTENTION

Make sure that male and female

connectors have the correct polarity!

Steering servo

Channel 1

(not included)

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Equipment for combustion engine

Receiver Batteries and two servos are not included in the kit.

Receiver

Make sure to

connect in

correct

direction.

Receiver battery case

No. 500503033

Receiver switch

Steering servo Channel 1

(not included)

Throttle servo Channel 2

(not included)

Servo Channel 3

(not included)

ATTENTION

When connecting servo leads to the receiver

always ensure that the yellow lead/wire is

facing inwards (towards the crystal).

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Charging procedure for Li Ion and NiMh rechargeable bat-

teries in the transmitter

Inserting the transmitter batteries / power pack

Adjusting the steering wheel position

Insert new batteries if the LED display flashes or the buzzer

sounds.

1. Remove the transmitter battery cover.

2. Insert new AA Mignon batteries / rechargeable batteries or the

LiPo power pack available as an option.. Pay attention to the

correct polarity.

If the LiPo power pack is used and inserted in the transmitter, the

current is automatically supplied from the LiPo power pack. If this is

removed, the transmitter is supplied from the batteries.

ATTENTION!

Always switch off the transmitter before changing the battery /

power pack.

The steering wheel can be set to any desired position. To adjust it,

the two securing screws must be removed. The steering unit can

then be moved forwards or backwards to the desired position.

Finally re-insert and tighten the two securing screws.

ATTENTION!!!

Tighten the securing screws carefully and do not over-tighten.

LiPo-battery

4 Batteries

Securing screws

The optionally available rechargeable batteries 500608153 (Li-Ion)

or 500609042 (NiMh) can both be charged via the charging socket

on the transmitter. These batteries can be charged with a normal

4-cell NiMh charger (e.g. 500606073). If, however, the transmitter is

fitted with both rechargeable battery types (LiIon/NiMh) only one

of these can be charged. In this case, the Li-Ion battery will always

be charged first. If this is removed, you can now charge the 4x NiMh

batteries. The transmitter has an internal Li Ion cut-out as overload

protection for the Li Ion battery.

Please observe the instructions for the chrger and the rechar-

geable batteries!!!

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Function Version REFLEX WHEEL PRO3 LCD

Connectors

1. Steering servo (CH1)

2. Throttle servo (CH2)

3. CH3 servo (CH3)

4. CH4 servo (CH4)

5. CH5 servo (CH5)

BEC: Power connector for BEC

Connectors

1. Steering servo (CH1)

2. Throttle servo (CH2)

3. CH3 servo (CH3)

4. CH4 servo (CH4)

B/C: Power connector

Switch

ST trim left

ST trim right

TH trim front

TH trim back

Steering

wheel

Bat box

Power

LCD Display

SEL/CH

button

ST D/R

button

+/- button

TH D/R

button

Status LED

Throttle trigger

Switch for Channel 3

Charger

Grip handle

REFLEX WHEEL PRO3 VERSION

WITHOUT BEC

REFLEX WHEEL PRO3 VERSION

WITH BEC

Failsafe Set

Failsafe Pro + Set

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1. Push the trigger

forward to slow down

or brake.

2. Pull the trigger back-

ward to accelerate.

Throttle Trim:

Trim the throttle servo slightly when the trigger is at the neutral

position.

Steering Trim:

If the front wheels do not align straight, use the steering trim to

adjust.

Transmitter Handling

ST trim left

ST trim right

TH trim front

TH trim back

Forward/

Speed up

Brake/

Speed down

Neutral

Left Right

A. THROTTLE TRIGGER

C. TRIM

B. STEERING WHEEL

1ST STEP

Delete all values saved in memory (trim/epa/exp):

• Switch on the transmitter.

• Press and hold the RESET button (with a pointed implement).

• A double peep will sound.

• Now release the reset button and switch the transmitter on

again. All done!!

2ND STEP

Recalibrate the control travels:

• Switch off the transmitter.

• Press and hold the RESET button (with a pointed implement) and

switch on the transmitter. The LCD screen is blank.

• Now release the reset button.

• The screen is back to normal and the calibration program has

been started.

• Now move the accelerator lever all the way forwards and then all

the way backwards. Then turn the steering wheel all the way to

the left and then all the way to the right.

• Now switch off the transmitter. Calibration is now complete. All

done!!

RESET / RESTORING THE FACTORY SETTINGS ONLY FOR LCD VERSION

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TRM-ST

TRIM:

TRM-TH TRM-3C TRM-4C

TRM-ST TRM-TH

TRM-4CTRM-3C

Functions/Settings

SEL button

CH button

D/R buttons

+/- button

means press „+“ or „-“ button

means press „SEL“ button

means press „CH“ button

LCD Display

LED FUNCTION DISPLAY

Description see

next page!

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For operation, the transmitter requires 4 AA batteries or rechargea-

ble batteries or the appropriate LiPo power pack.

Once you switch on the On/Off switch, the transmitter is ready for

use.

After the transmitter has been switched on, the battery voltage will

appear in “V” on the LCD display and, below it, the model name/

number last selected will be displayed.

Settings are changed by means of the “SEL”, “CH”, “+” and “-“

buttons.

1. Press +/- to select the desired model. You have the choice of

15 memory spaces. The model number and model name are

indicated on the LCD display.

2. Press “SET” to take you to the desired setting. The following

functions are available for selection:

a) “REV” setting (reverse direction of servo rotation)

Press the “CH” button and choose between ST, TH or 3CH.

Press +/- for normal or reverse.

b) “EPA” setting (servo travel limiter)

Press the “CH” button and choose between TH or ST. To

select the direction of rotation, the throttle must be to

the front or back with TH, and the steering wheel must be

moved left or right with ST. The display shows LFU for left

and forwards and RBU for right and brake. The desired value

can be set between 0 and 120% by means of +/-.

c) ABS setting (anti-blocking system)

Press +/- for ABS on or ABS off.

d) EXP setting (exponential)

Press the “CH” button and choose between ST (steering), FW

(forwards) and BK (brake). The desired exponential value can

be set between -100% and 100% by means of +/-.

e) MODEL NAME (enter name of model)

Press the CH button until you come to the model name

setting. The characters 0 - 9 and A - Z can be entered by

means of +/-.

3. ST-TRIM (trimming the steering)

Press TRIM-ST+ or TRIM-ST- to change the neutral position

of the steering servo. It may be adjusted from 0 - 100% right

to 0 - 100% left.

TH-TRIMM (trimming the throttle)

Press TRIM-TH+ or TRIM-TH- to change the neutral position

of the throttle servo.

It may be adjusted from 0 -100% throttle to 0 - 100% brake.

TRIM 3C + 4C for channels 3 and 4.

4. D/R ST setting (dual rate steering)

Dual rate increases or reduces the servo travel in relation to

the travel of the steering wheel/ throttle proportionally over

the entire servo path.

Press D/R ST+ or D/R ST- to change the dual rate setting of

the steering.

A value between 0 and100% may be set.

5. D/R TH setting (dual rate throttle)

Press D/R TH+ or D/R TH- to change the dual rate setting of

the throttle.

A value between 0 and 100% may be set.

6. To close the settings, press the SEL button until the battery

display reappears.

Then the newly entered values are automatically saved.

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Function Version REFLEX WHEEL PRO3

Connectors

1. Steering servo (CH1)

2. Throttle servo (CH2)

3. CH3 servo (CH3)

4. CH4 servo (CH4)

5. CH5 servo (CH5)

BEC: Power connector for BEC

Connectors

1. Steering servo (CH1)

2. Throttle servo (CH2)

3. CH3 servo (CH3)

4. CH4 servo (CH4)

B/C: Power connector

Failsafe Set

Failsafe Pro + Set

Switch

ST trim

ST-D/R

TH trim

TH-D/R

Steering

wheel

Bat box

Power

Status LED

Servo reverse switch

Throttle trigger

Switch for Channel 3

Charger

Grip handle

REFLEX WHEEL PRO3 VERSION

WITHOUT BEC

REFLEX WHEEL PRO3 VERSION

WITH BEC

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1. Push the trigger

forward to slow down

or brake.

2. Pull the trigger back-

ward to accelerate.

Transmitter Handling

Forward/

Speed up

Brake/

Speed down

Neutral

Left Right

A. THROTTLE TRIGGER

C. TRIM/SERVO REVERSE

B. STEERING WHEEL

Throttle Trim:

Trim the throttle servo slightly when the trigger is at the neutral

position.

Steering Trim:

If the front wheels do not align straight, use the steering trim to

adjust.

ST dual rate / TH dual rate:

Dual rate proportionally increases or decreases the servo travel

relative to the travel of the steering wheel / accelerator lever over

the complete servo travel.

Turn the potentiometers D/R ST or D/R TH to change the dual rate

setting of the steering or throttle.

REV switch / servo reverse:

Use the REV switches (TH REV + ST REV) to reverse the direction of

rotation of the servos.

Switch off the transmitter. Press and hold the RESET button (with

a pointed implement) and switch on the transmitter. Now move

the accelerator lever all the way forwards and then all the way

backwards. Then turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and

then all the way to the right. Now switch off the transmitter. Now

you can turn the transmitter on again. The factory settings have

been restored.

ST trim

steering

ST-

Dualrate

TH trim gas

TH-

Dualrate

REV-button

RESET / RESTORING THE FACTORY SETTINGS

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Specifications

Transmitter Frequency 2.4 GHz

Power supply DC 4.8 - 6 V=

Receiver Power Supply DC 4.8~6.0 V (Battery box or via BEC-system from driving battery by Version

PRO3)

It is CARSON’s policy that we strive to improve the quality of our products. Therefore CARSON may alter specifications of our products at

any time without any notice.

1. Turn on the receiver power. Press the SW

switch. The receiver‘s LED should start

flashing.

2. Turn on the

transmitter.

3. When the LED on the receiver becomes

solid, the binding process is completed.

Fail Safe function setting

Binding the transmitter and receiver

1. Set the TH, ST switches to the normal position.

2. Turn on the transmitter and receiver.

3. Press the F/S SET button, the LED on the receiver should start

flashing rapidly.

4. Put the throttle trigger at the brake position, press the F/S SET

button, the LED should become solid.

5. For electric model, put the throttle trigger at the stop position

when you are making the setting.

Reflex Wheel Pro3:

As soon as the receiver/transmitter signal is interrupted, the

receiver switches to the default throttle failsafe setting.

Reflex Wheel Pro3 BEC:

The Reflex Wheel Pro2 is fitted with the „Failsafe pro +“ system. This

system also has integrated low voltage protection. As soon as the

voltage is too low for safe operation, the receiver also switches to

the default throttle failsafe setting.

ATTENTION

Keep the transmitter and receiver not over 40 cm

apart when setting and binding.

During the binding process no other transmit-

ter should be operated in the vicinity at the

same time!

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Battery Safety Guidelines

Used correctly, domestic batteries are a

safe and dependable source of portable

power. Problems can occur If they are

misused or abused – resulting in leakage

or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion.

Here are some simple guidelines to safe

battery use designed to eliminate any

such problems.

Store unused batteries in their packaging

and away from metal objects which may

cause a short-circuit resulting in leakage

or, in extreme cases, fire or even an

explosion.

Never attempt to recharge ordinary

batteries, either in a charger or by

applying heat to them. They may leak,

cause fire or even explode. There are

special rechargeable batteries which are

clearly marked as such.

Remove dead batteries from equipment

and all batteries from equipment you

know you are not going to use for a long

time. Otherwise the batteries may leak

and cause damage.

Supervise children if they are replacing

batteries themselves in order to ensure

these guidelines are followed.

Never throw batteries in a fire, this can

cause an explosion.

Do not put dead batteries with the normal

household waste. Deliver them at special

collecting institutions.

Make sure battery compartments are

secure.

Take care to fit your batteries correctly,

observing the plus and minus marks

on the battery and appliance. Incorrect

fitting can cause leakage or, in extreme

cases, fire or even an explosion.

Replace the whole set of batteries at one

time, taking care not to mix old and new

batteries or batteries of different types,

since this can result in leakage or, in

extreme cases, fire or even an explosion.

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Additional Items

Receiver Reex Wheel PRO3 2,4 GHz:

500501533

Receiver Reex Wheel PRO3 2,4GHz

BEC „wasserfest“:

500501536

Receiver Reex Wheel PRO3 2,4GHz

BEC: 500501535

For transmitter: 4 x Mignon battery

500609042

Receiver Reex Wheel PRO3 2,4 GHz

„wasserfest“:

500501534

Transmitter battery Reex Wheel

Pro3 LiPo: 500608153

Charger 400mA:

500606073

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