DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL SPEED CONTROL.
 
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLERS. (ESC's)
 
 DIRECT FROM RCS OR YOUR FAVOURITE DEALER.
DEALER ENQUIRIES ARE INVITED.
 
BATTERY and/or TRACK POWER ESC’s FOR 5 or 6 CHANNEL 2.4 GHz DIGITAL  PROPORTIONAL R/C.  Aug 1st 2010
 
RCS - BELTROL  ESC's use any low cost Park Flyer 2.4 Ghz R/C equipment.
  
We have tested and approve the following 2.4 GHz R/C systems for use with  RCS - BELTROL ESC's .
 
  
GROUP "A" RADIOS   GROUP "B" RADIOS
 
SPEKTRUM DX5e
US $99
AU $159
GB £69		 PLANET TWISTER
US $N/A
AU $129
GB £49		   E-Sky
US $55
AU $129
GB £49		 HOBBY KING
US $45
AU $99
GB £25

WHICH BRAND OF R/C TO CHOOSE.
THIS DOES DEPEND A BIT ON WHAT YOU INTEND TO DO WITH THE RADIO.
EACH BRAND HAS PLUS AND MINUS FEATURES.
 
CLICK HERE FOR FEATURES TO LOOK FOR.
 
Each locomotive will require one RX plus one or the other of the ESC's listed below.
 
As noted above there are two groups of R/C systems.  Group "A" and Group "B".
This is because Group "A" TX's use the sticks differently from Group "B".
It is most important to note, that when ordering you must select the correct operating program.
Or, tell us which brand of 2.4 GHz R/C you will be using.
 
  RCS - BELTROL  ESC's ARE DESIGNED FOR ADVANCED OPERATION
& ALL FEATURE: 

    ● EASY SCREW TERMINAL INSTALLATION.
    ● Servo leads not needed.  5/6 x CH RX simply plugs into decoder pcb used by all ESC's.
    ● Runs on  battery power.   7.2 volts to 18 - 24 volts. Detailed instructions provided. 
    ● Battery power or Track power with the ECL-PnP5 ESC w/installation kit now available.
    ● Long range. From 200’ - 500’ with no “glitching” or loss of control functions. 
    ● 256 step 90º direct linear Digital Proportional control of loco speed. 36 clicks on stick. 
    ● Positive selection of Direction with elevator Up-Down stick. 
    ● Automatic “CRUISE CONTROL” Turn OFF TX & loco continues on.
    ● Speed matching of dissimilar locos. Very easy set up to assist with loco MU’ing.   
    ● MU capable.  Simply add as many speed matched locos as you wish to a consist.
    ● Simulated Brake Release and Brake Application functions. User controlled variable momentum.
    ● 4 x Momentary or Latch ON - OFF accessory functions for sound triggers etc. 
    ● Simplified programming is accomplished from the TX.  No complicated CV's to worry about.
    ● User applied system reset to default speed matching values.
    ● Reverse loco default start up direction for back to back locos during MU operation.
    ● Unlike some other systems, OFF on the throttle stick is OFF.  No voltage leakage. 
    ● Directional constant brightness lighting outputs.
    ● Thinking about a trail car install?  Click HERE to see how easy it can be.

Five channels of a 5/6 Channel R/C are required for operation. 
 
WHAT THE TX LEVERS ACTUALLY DO.
 

The Elevator stick controls Direction set with a press & release for forwards or reverse.   Variable momentum control allows precise application of Brake Apply & Brake Release.
 
The Throttle stick provides digital proportional control of the locomotive speed.
 
The Aileron & Rudder sticks control 4 x Momentary or Latch ON-OFF accessory functions such as Whistle/Horn & Bell, Notch 8/Drift and Dynamic brake/Blowdown etc.
  
The Ch # 5 switch (or knob) fitted to most 2.4 GHz R/C systems is used for programming various features such as speed calibration, default direction, Momentary or Latching ON - OFF sound triggers, loco speed matching & system re-set.
 
The Ch # 6 switch (or knob) fitted to some 2.4 GHz R/C systems is spare and could be used to control other accessories such as uncoupling servos & to turn lights ON - OFF etc.  (May require optional extra # DEC-ADPT).

CHECKOUT OUR LOW PRICES COMPARED TO OTHER SYSTEMS.

COMPARE  RCS - BELTROL # ECL-PnP5  FEATURES WITH 4 POPULAR R/C SYSTEMS.

SYSTEM 2.4 Ghz PROPO (1) SPEED CONT BRAKE APPLY/REL LEVER CONTROL BUTTONS ONLY MU CAPABLE SET DEFAULT DIRECTION SPEED MATCHING DCC SOUND OTHER SOUND PnP
TRACK POWER
BELTROL
YES YES YES YES No YES YES YES No YES YES
REVOLUTION® Yes NO NO NO Yes Yes Yes Yes NO Yes Yes
AIRWIRE® NO NO NO NO Yes(2) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NO (4)
 QSI® + G-Wire + TX NO  NO  NO NO  Yes(3)  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  NO  Yes
 LOCOLINC® NO NO NO NO  Yes  Yes  ?  ?  NO  Yes N

Notes: 
(1) Linear Digital Proportional Speed Control.
(2) Also uses an analogue to digital converter, continuously rotating knob.
(3) Also uses an analogue to digital converter, continuously rotating thumbwheel.
(4) Can be used with constant voltage track power or batteries. with the addition of a bridge rectifier and adequate filtering capacitance.
 
The RCS - BELTROL ESC’s have an LED on the decoder pcb & directional constant brightness lighting outputs.
When the loco & TX have been switched ON, these lights show that the TX and RX have recognised each other. 
The lights are also used for speed calibrating and programming the system options.  

Click on the pictures below for a more detailed description.
 
Please note.  The AU$ price is fixed.  Other currencies will vary with fluctuating exchange rates.

Click here for an up to date currency conversion.

ModelPriceImageDescription

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLERS.
(All ESC's have directional constant brightness lights & 4 x sound triggers).

ECL-3r
A$99
US$89
GB£55

 3 amp  relay controlled ESC.  
Each part is 25 mm x 60 mm x 15 mm. Ideal for the smaller scales.
ECL-6r
(Was BTL2-6r)
 A$119
US$109
GB£65

6 amp relay controlled ESC.
High power for really big locos.
Battery power only
ECL-6rF
(Was BTL2-6rF)		 TBA   PIC TO
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6 amp relay controlled ESC.
Fully filtered DC output
ECL-PnP5 A$139
US$124
GB£77		 5 amp Plug'n'Play ESC for AristoCraft & Bachmann locos fitted with the standard PnP socket.
Use track or battery power.

ModelPriceImageDescription
OPTIONAL EXTRA PERFORMANCE ENHANCERS.
EX-LD A$6
US$5
GB£3		 Plug in lead that permits the Spektrum RX and Hobby King RX to be bound away from the # ECL-DEC
DEC-ADPT A$15
US$12
GB£8

Plug in kit allows off board remote location of all compatible RX's.
Use any RX with either program.
PnP-ADAPT
(Coming soon)		 TBA

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 A small Plug'n'Play pcb with fused screw terminal connections.  Lets any brand of non PnP ESC be used with AristoCraft & Bachmann locos that have the standard Plug'n'Play socket. 
2-M-Fv2 A$39
US$36
GB£22		 A small pcb for two extra sound triggers.
Can be used with Channel # 6.
SSI-12v5 A$54
US$49
GB£30
Sierra Sound interface.
BINDER A$10
US$9
GB£5

Pushbutton on lead for external TX to RX binding.  Can only be used in conjunction with the # DEC-ADPT.

BATTERY VOLTAGE:
  All battery packs state a NOMINAL voltage on the pack. 
When freshly charged the actual voltage can exceed the NOMINALvoltage.
eg. An 18 volt Ni-Cd pack can read 24 volts when fully charged.
  RCS takes into account the excess voltage when batteries are freshly charged when listing what is the maximum voltage you can use.
Likewise the NOMINAL voltage also takes into account the likely voltage drop when discharging.
It is the NOMINALvoltage on the battery pack that is the maximum & minimum voltage you can use.

The pcb’s have appropriate heat sinking. A cooling fan may be required for use at higher voltages & temperatures.
                                                        
NB. THE POWER RATINGS ARE BASED ON 15 VOLTS. HIGHER VOLTAGES MAY REQUIRE FAN COOLING.

SEE THE ACCESSORIES LIST FOR INFORMATION ON RCS LOCO INSTALLATION KITS & BATTERIES.
 
THE  RCS - BELTROL ONE YEAR GUARANTEE IS CONDITIONAL ON THE ESC BEING INSTALLED AS PER THE RCS - BELTROL INSTRUCTIONS.   DAMAGE CAUSED BY MISUSE WILL BE OBVIOUS TO US & IS NOT GUARANTEED.
 
IF YOU BLOW IT UP & TELL US HOW YOU DID IT, WE MAY WARRANT THE ITEM ANYWAY.

THE PWM OUTPUT OF THESE MOTOR DRIVERS SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH ANY DCC DECODER EQUIPPED LOCOS. 


PLEASE NOTE.

RCS - BELTROL DOES NOT PROVIDE PRINTED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ESC'S UNLESS SPECIFICALLY ASKED TO DO SO.

PDF instruction booklets are available for the brand of R/C being used + FIVE  different sound systems.

Click HERE for a list.

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