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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Plug'n'Play

DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL SPEED CONTROL.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLERS. (ESC's)

DIRECT FROM RCS OR YOUR FAVOURITE DEALER.

BATTERY POWER ESC’s FOR 5 CHANNEL 2.4 GHz DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL R/C. JULY 1st 2010

RCS CLASSIC ESC's use any low cost 5 channel 2.4 Ghz R/C equipment.
We have tested and approve the following 2.4 GHz R/C systems for use with RCS CLASSIC ESC's .


SPEKTRUM DX5e US $99 AU $159 GB £69	PLANET TWISTER US $N/A 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.

RCS CLASSIC ESC's ARE DESIGNED FOR INTERMEDIATE OPERATION
& FEATURE:

    ● PLUG'n'PLAY installation for AristoCraft^® and Bachmann^® locos equipped with PnP sockets.
    ● Runs on battery power only . Detailed instructions provided.
    ● 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. Directional lighting outputs.
    ● 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. Variable momentum.
    ● 2 x Momentary accessory functions for Phoenix P8 sound triggers via included # P8-CABLE.
    ● Directional constant brightness lighting via the loco wiring PnP sockets.
    ● Add on 2 x more sound triggers with # 2-M-Fv1.
    ● Contact RCS for advice on use with other brands of sound systems.
    ● Simplified programming is accomplished from the TX.
    ● 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.

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 stick controls two momentary accessory functions such as Whistle/Horn & Bell.

The Rudder stick with the additional purchase of # 2-M-F can control two accessory functions such as 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.

CHECKOUT OUR LOW PRICES COMPARED TO OTHER SYSTEMS.

COMPARE RCS CLASSIC 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	TRACK POWER
*CLASSIC*	YES	YES	YES	YES	No	YES	YES	YES	No	YES	No⁽⁴⁾
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	Yes

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 with the addition of a bridge rectifier and adequate filtering capacitance.

Each locomotive will require one RX plus one or the other of the ESC's listed below.

RCS CLASSIC ESC's have an LED on the board. When a loco is switched ON this LED indicates that the automatic sense for signal neutral has worked properly. RCS - BELTROL provides the plug in servo cables.

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.

Model	Price	Description
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLERS. Fitted with Directional constant brightness lights and 3 x sound triggers.
CLA-PnPAC	A$159 US$145 GB£89	3 amp Plug'n'Play ESC for Aristocraft^® locos with the standard PnP socket. Includes a # P8-CABLE.
CLA-PnPK27	A$159 US$145 GB£89	3 amp Plug'n'Play ESC for Bachmann^® K27 loco only. Fitted with chuff signal inverter. Includes a # P8-CABLE.

Model	Price	Description
OPTIONAL EXTRA PERFORMANCE ENHANCERS.
2-M-Fv1	A$39 US$36 GB£22	A small plug in pcb for two more momentary or latch ON-OFF sound triggers. Phoenix P8 specific.
BINDER	A$10 US$9 GB£5	Pushbutton on lead for external TX to RX binding. Only used with Spektrum & Hobby King RX's

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 - BELTROL takes into account the excess voltage when batteries are freshly charged when listing what is the maximum voltage you can use.
It is the NOMINALvoltage on the battery pack that is the maximum voltage you can use.

The pcb’s have appropriate heat sinking. A cooling fan may be required for operation 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 RCS - BELTROL ESC’s 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.

BELTROL SIGMA ESC's ARE DESIGNED FOR ADVANCED OPERATION
& ALL FEATURE:

    ● PLUG'n'PLAY installation for AristoCraft^® and Bachmann^® locos equipped with PnP sockets.
    ● NON PLUG'n'PLAY installation with easy to use screw terminals.
    ● Servo leads not needed. 5/6 x CH RX simply plugs into decoder pcb used by all ESC's.
    ● Runs on constant track voltage OR battery power OR both. Detailed instructions provided.
    ● 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. Variable momentum.
    ● 4 x Momentary or Latch ON - OFF accessory functions for sound triggers etc.
    ● Simplified programming is accomplished from the TX.
    ● 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.

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 stick controls two accessory functions such as Whistle/Horn & Bell.

The Rudder stick controls two accessory functions such as 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.

CHECKOUT OUR LOW PRICES COMPARED TO OTHER SYSTEMS.

COMPARE BELTROL-2 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 TRACK POWER

BELTROL-2 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 Ye

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 with the addition of a bridge rectifier and adequate filtering capacitance.