RTSC Remote Trackside Switch Control
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1. DC converter switching power supply automatically drops the AC 110V to DC 10V at 700 milliamps If you choose a battery the longer the wire runs to and from the switch the more amps are needed to throw that switch The first and every time you supply power to the switch the RTSC system will automatically move the switch to the Home position this will be your mainline track and the Green LED on the dwarf signal light will turn on Mine doesn t do that If your RTSC system comes on and moves your switch to the side track instead of the mainline and turns on the Red LED Turn off power Switch the positive and negative wire leads going into your track switch Turn power back on Press AUX 1 ENTER on your RailLinx 900 TX you may have to press this sequence twice it should reset and move your track switch to the mainline and turn on the Green LED If you have any problems give us a call 319 366 7294 Wiring Multiple Switches The RTSC is capable of throwing up to 30 switches in series and 60 in parallel I have added a wiring diagram for each on the next page Wiring In Series Wiring In Parallel y Page 4 License Agreement These license terms is an agreement between RCS America and you The Customer They apply to any hardware software firmware and or any method by which you receive and use these items These terms apply to Updates Network or App based software graph2. receive your RTSC system it will already be pre programmed to the default Home amp Frequency settings These default settings have been preset to channel 1 that correspond to the keypad on the RailLinx 900 hand transmitter These preprogrammed frequencies are linked to the transceiver within your RailLinx 900 hand transmitter and do not need to be relinked every time you turn the system on The RTSC system will automatically be set to the Home position The means that every time you power on your RTSC unit whether you left it switched to the mainline or sidetrack the RTSC will automatically move your track switch to the mainline and turn the dwarf signal LED to Green By pressing a pre designated number of buttons on the RailLinx keypad Your RTSC unit will automatically move your trackside switch to the mainline or to the side track This sequence of numbers have already been programmed into your RTSC system All you have to do is select the first dip switch that corresponds to the number of your track switch and the RTSC system will automatically select the next three numbers in series For example Question gt Page 1 This is my first RTSC system and I have four switches that I would like to power from one unit how do I select and program the dip switches for each track switch Good Question Answer When you receive your RTSC system it will already be preprogrammed to the default setti
3. 3 amp 14 Opening amp Closing Switches To move your switch from the mainline to the side track the Channel Frequency A N23 45 62 7 8 DB e A B a A HAN D y N STOP w v EF Enter Pe Recall RailLinx ee e Zi 3S me 5 sequence in which the buttons are pushed on your RailLinx 900 Transmitter is the same whether you open or close the switch For Example If I selected 1 dip switch as the first switch I want to operate on my layout I would press AUX 1 ENTER This sequence will open the switch Page 2 Repeating this sequence AUX 1 ENTER will also close the switch The only thing that changes in the sequence is the number which correlates to the number next to the track switch For Example If your second switch is in sequence on your layout and is numbered 2 then I would press AUX 2 ENTER to open or close that switch Cool Features One of the coolest programming features embedded within the RailLinx 900 coding is it s ability to multi task For Example If you were having an ops session with several of your fellow RailLinx enthusiasts and they wanted to remotely control your switches with their transmitter they can All they need to know is the number that correlates to your switch and they can open or close that switch from their transmitter Installing your RTSC unit There are four sets of five pin Aristo Quick Connectors coming out of your RTSC unit Each set is num
4. S RTSC Remote Trackside Switch Control Operation Manual RCS America RTSC Operation Manual This manual was written by RCS America Any questions please don t hesitate to call RCS America 2818 Southland St SW Cedar Rapids lowa 52404 Phone 319 366 7294 E mail info remotecontrolsystems com Website www remotecontrolsystems com RailLinx 900 is a trademark of RCS America Copyrighted 2010 2015 Cordless Renovations LLC Copyrighted 2003 2015 FCC Approval AN 00140 Section 15 249 Table of Content Page 1 Specifications Page 1 Getting Started Page 2 Getting Started Continued Page 2 Opening amp Closing Switches Page 3 Features Installation Page 4 Installation Continued Power Wiring Diagram Page 5 License Agreement Warranty Customer Service Page 6 Wiring Diagram Page 7 Track Switch Information Sheet Introduction Welcome to the New RailLinx 900 Control System now manufactured in the U S by RCS America This is the first step in a long line of product upgrades for new and existing RCS customers By transitioning from 27 to 900 MHz this improves reception with greater distance and locomotive control Giving you the enthusiast more functions to control your locomotive and greater ease of operation all in one system RTSC Overview The RTSC Remote Trackside Switch Control was inspired to give enthusiasts the ability to remotely control your trackside switches from
5. an RF Transmitter This idea was designed by my father Dick Isard to help anyone with bad knees the ability to operate their track switch remotely from a RF Transmitter without bending over So let s turn the page and get started RTSC Specifications Frequency Bandwidth 902 928Mhz Operational Distance 350 400ft Line of Sight Maximum Transceiver Operational Reception 3000ft Maximum switches operational per RTSC unit 4 in Series 8 in Parallel Maximum switches operational by RailLinx 900 TX 30 in Series 60 in Parallel Frequencies 100 Maximum Voltage Input 12 Volt DC 110V DC Converter NT Transceiver Operational Voltage 12V DC Battery 110 Volt DC Converter Supplied with the kit Manufacturer RCS America a subsidiary of Cordless Renovations LLC in conjunction with Specialty Engineering Cedar Rapids lowa O Q Tan Ef fe h 7 ESSET 2 Si ge 4 5 PEGE F Ax Z 55 f 9S Fle eor gt 7 J Let s get started When you receive your RTSC kit you will notice that the RTSC unit is housed in a waterproof case This case is 99 water resistance to rain but not to standing water We suggest when installing the RTSC case outdoors cover the entire case by a building train station or anything that has a bottomless cover That way your able to protect the case from harsh weather conditions and will be able to access the 5 pin Aristo Connectors to hookup your switch amp LED s When you
6. bered corresponding to the channel selected on the dip switch panel inside the RTSC unit There are five wires to each set Each set of five wires controls power to the switch and power to each set of dwarf signal LED s All five sets of wires are color coated that corresponds to your switch and the dwarf signal LED s See Chart on the Next Page amp Wiring Diagram on Page 8 Please Note Each 5 Pin connector wire tips are heat shrink to protect the circuit board from shorting out Dwarf Signal LED Wiring Output ees Red Positive me White Common SSS Green Positive 5 Pin Aristo Connector Wiring Outputs Red LED Positive White LED Common Green LED Positive Black Switch Ground Red Switch Positive From the RTSC system to your track switch we suggest using underground sprinkler wire that is stranded tinned and covered in hard PVC electrical coating This is readily available at Lowe s Home Depot or Menards When installing the 5 Pin connector to your track switch or dwarf signal lights we suggest removing the heat shrink from one wire ata time Solder that connection cover it in heat shrink then move on to the next connection This will help illuminate short circuiting Page 3 After all your connections have been made Power When supplying power to the RTSC unit we suggest using either the 110V Switching Power Adaptor that comes with the kit or a 12V 7amp SLA Sealed Lead Acid Battery The AC
7. ics Support Services Hardware Software and or Firmware on all RailLinx 900 Product lines By using any of the items listed in this agreement you accept the terms of the agreement The Product RailLinx 900 Control System is the intellectual property of RCS America a subsidiary of Cordless Renovations LLC This agreement gives you limited rights to use the Product RCS America reserves all other rights This Product is copyrighted and has a patent pending in technical design software and code which incorporates RCS America technology and or intellectual property You may use this Product only as expressly permitted in this agreement You may not Work around any technical limitation of this Product Reverse engineer decompile or disassemble this Product Make copies of this Product Publish any portion of this Product for others to copy Make a derivative work of this Product and use any portion of this Product together with an unauthorized product View the entire license agreement at RCS America s website Warranty This Product is fully factory tested and warranted against manufacturer defects for a period of 1 year from the DOP As circumstances in which this product is installed can not be controlled failure of the product due to installation problems can not be warranted This includes Misuse improper wiring operation under conditions beyond the design range of the product Operating this product in weather conditi
8. ngs The default frequency setting is channel 1 So if you open the RTSC case you will see two sets of five dip switch panels in blue Turn the case so the dip switches are in the up right position From left to right the dip switches are labeled as tens amp ones samme yee The dip switch setting above shows the 1 channel has been selected This is the Default setting The dip switch setting below shows the 11 channel has been selected yim yumm Once you select your first channel IE Ch 1 the RTSC system will automatically program the next three channels in series 2 3 amp 4 The RTSC frequencies also corresponds to the numbers on the RailLinx 900 keypad in integers of five So the total number of RTSC switches you can operate is 30 in series or 60 in parallel When programming your dip switches here are the number values available from the RailLinx 900 keypad 1 5 11 15 21 25 31 35 41 45 51 55 If you have selected 1 dip switch in the ones position The next three switches will automatically be selected to 2 3 amp 4 If you have multiple RTSC units then your second set of switches would start at 5 then the next 3 positions will be 11 12 amp 13 Depending on the number of switches you want to control you can skip the number 5 position and go directly to the 11 position with your second RTSC unit that way your track switches will be in consecutive numbered order 12 1
9. ons ie rain snow etc that would accumulate corrosion or shorts to electrical contacts Manufacturer defect refers specifically to the physical assembly of the hardware circuit board transceiver membrane overlay PNP transceiver socket and all electrical components pertaining to the usage of the RailLinx 900 Control System Since this throttle is flash upgradable software defects bugs are not grounds for replacement In the event that you discover a software problem the throttle can be returned to RCS America or reprogramming Accidental Damage Failures caused by faulty installation or lack of adherence to the methods outlined in the installation guide are not covered under the manufacturers guarantee If you experience an accident during installation and your RCS America product will no longer work Each customer will be given 1 complimentary replacement part at a reduced cost We understand that accidents happen but we can not financially be liable for installation mistakes Customer Service Parts For warranty or replacement parts contact RCS America Customer Service at 319 366 7294 Page 5 RCS RailLinx 900 RTSC Wiring Diagram NT Series Transceiver TRM 900 NT Antenn F ctor ANT 916 uSP Your RTSC comes with the 12V switching power adaptor that plugs directly into the side 2 1mm panel mount jack for power Or you can use the 2 1mm DC extension power cable that is also supplied with
10. the kit to hookup to a 12V 7amp SLA battery pack Track Switch Wiring Configuration Red Power Positive Black Power Negative Dwarf Signal Light Wiring Configuration Green LED Positive White LED Common Red LED Positive Page 6 Tracking Switch 1 Switches Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 13 Switch 14 Switch 15 Switch 21 Switch 22 Switch 23 Switch 24 Switch 25 Switch 31 Switch 32 Switch 33 Switch 34 Switch 42 Switch 43 Switch 44 Switch 45 Switch 51 Switch 52 Switch 53 Switch 54 Switch 55 Page 7
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