Virus Race 4.1 - Remote control toy Carson - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Virus Race 4.1 Carson

• Nach Abschluss der Programmierung Lüfter wieder anschließen!!! Externe Programmierung: Anschluss zur Verbindung einer Programmierbox (Art.-Nr. 500906143)17 // GB 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, material 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. 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, alteration, 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;

• Transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or

• Costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjust- ment or reinstallation;

• Any changes to plugs and cables, open the housing and damage the sticker. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary according to the country of purchase. Before use, read this manual carefully! TAMIYA-CARSON Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that the radio equipment type 500409023/500409024 conforms to Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text for the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address. www.carson-modelsport.com/de/produkte.htm 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! Declaration of conformityGB // 18 CONTENTS

INCLUDED ITEMS ACCESSORIES

• Transmitter operating voltage: 4.8-6V

• Modulation: F.H.S.S.

• Maximum transmitter output: 100 mW19 // GB This model is not a toy!

• This product is not a toy, its operation must be learned step by step.

• Children under 14 years of age should operate the model only if supervised by an adult. Operating RC models is a fascinating hobby that, however, must only be exercised with proper precautions and care. Since the weight of this model is considerable and it can reach a very high speed it can, if it runs out of control, cause significant damage and injury for which you, as the operator, are liable. Only a correctly assembled model will work and react as expected. Never improvise with unsuitable materials but, when the need arises, use only original spare parts. Even if the model is pre-as- sembled, all joints and fastenings should be checked for correct seating and tightness. Before use, you must make sure of the following points:

• All rechargeable batteries must be fully charged.

• Before starting, check the radio range.

• Check that the model reacts correctly to the control signals.

• All functional parts of the product are in a faultless condition and have been checked.

• All screw fastenings are firmly seated.

• Do not drive under high-voltage power lines or radio masts or with nearby thunderstorms!

• Atmospheric interference can influence the operation of your model.

• The electrical parts of the model are not water-tight. Do not, therefore, drive it in rain or snow or through puddles or wet grass.

• The remote controlled model may be driven only on suitable areas and must not be used on the public highway.

• Do not use near people or animals!

• Do not use it when tired or if your reactions are otherwise impaired.

• Always maintain direct visual contact with your model.

• Regular maintenance and care are required for firt class driving performance.

• The model has parts that become hot in operation, e.g. the top of the motor, the metal gearbox, amongst many others. Touching these parts during operation can cause injury. Pay attention to the charge level indication on your transmitter.

• With power packs or batteries that are half discharged, you can lose control of the model.

• In the transmitter, never mix fully charged batteries, rechar- geable or not, with half discharged batteries or rechargeable batteries of different capacity.

• Never try to charge non-rechargeable batteries (dry cells), only batteries specified as rechargeable can be charged. Safety Instructions and Intended Use This product is designed exclusively for hobby use and may only be used on tracks and areas intended for this purpose. No persons or animals may be transported with this model. To avoid operator errors, it is mandatory that the user manual is read before use! These models may only be used with bodywork that is correctly fitted. When removing the bodywork, please note that, during operation, certain parts can become very hot. Please note that various models can generate very high noise levels and should, therefore, not be operated in your immediate proximity. Please make sure, before every driving session, that the tank is correctly closed or the power pack is correctly inserted. To avoid faulty operation of the control system causing the model to run out of control, it must be checked that the transmitter and model batteries are in good condition. It is essential to check that the model is correctly assembled both before and after use; if need be, tighten nuts and bolts. SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGB // 20

Lithium batteries (accumulators) are energy storage devices with a high energy density and can present risks. For this reason, particular care is needed when charging, discharging, storing and handling. Read these instructions very carefully before first using the battery. Do not fail to take note of the warning notices and instructions for use. Misuse can lead to risks such as explosion, overheating or fire. Failure to observe the instructions for use leads to early failure and other defects. The instructions should therefore be kept in a safe place and it is essential that they are handed over to the second user if the batteries are passed on.

• Avoid short-circuits. A short-circuit may well destroy the product. Cables and connections must be well insulated.

• It is essential when connecting the battery to ensure that the polarity is correct.

• Original plug connectors and cables may not be cut off or changed - if need be, use an adapter cable.

• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat or cold or to direct sunlight. Do not throw in the fire. Do not place the battery in contact with water or other liquids.

• Charge the battery only with charging units intended for the purpose and always use the balancer connection. It is only by using the balancer connection that optimum charging can be ensured. If this connection is not used, charging is subject to the risks mentioned above. Before charging, always first allow the battery to cool to ambient temperature. Never charge while hot.

• When charging, place the battery on a non-flammable, heat- resistant support. There should be no flammable or readily ignited objects in the vicinity of the battery.

• During charging or operation, never leave the battery unsupervised.

• Do not fail to keep to the recommended charge/discharge current.

• The battery casing must not be damaged. It is essential to avoid damage by sharp objects such as knives or the like, from dropping, impact, bending etc. Damaged batteries may no longer be used.

• Batteries are not toys. They should be kept away from children.

3. Charging instructions

Lithium batteries are charged according to the CC-CV procedure. CC stands for “constant current“, which is applied during the first phase of charging. Once the battery reaches the maximum voltage configured in the charger, it switches to CV (constant voltage) for the second phase of charging. The battery voltage no longer increases. The charging current now falls continuously until the battery is fully charged. The maximum charging current for the battery is 1C (C=nominal capacity of the battery, e.g. for a battery with a nominal capacity of 2700 mA, the maximum charging current for the battery is 2700 mA (2.7 A)). Never charge several batteries together from a single charger. Differing states of charge and capacities can lead to overcharging and destruction.

4. Storage instructions

Lithium batteries should be stored charged to 20-50 % of their capacity and at a temperature of 15-18 °C. If the cell voltage falls below 3 V, they should be recharged. Deep discharge and storage when discharged (call voltage <3 V) will render the battery unusable.

5. General terms of guarantee

There is a legal guarantee for production and material faults as applicable at the time of dispatch. No liability is accepted for normal wear and tear. This guarantee does not apply for defects attributable to improper use, inadequate maintenance, third-party interference or mechanical damage. This applies, in particular, to used batteries and batteries clearly showing signs of use. Damage and loss of performance due to improper handling and/ or overload are not product faults. Batteries are consumables and subject to a certain ageing. This is influenced by factors such as the charge/discharge currents, the charging procedure, the operating and storage temperatures and the state of charge during storage. The ageing shows itself in, among other things, an irreversible loss of capacity. In the model field, where batteries are frequently used to supply motors, very high currents can flow from time to time.

6. Exclusion of liability

Since we are unable to have any control over charge/discharge, handling, compliance with assembly and operating instructions, battery replacement and its care and maintenance, Tamiya / Carson can accept no liability for loss, damage or costs incurred. Any claim for damages that may result from operation, failure or faulty operation or that is in any way related thereto will therefore be refused. We accept no liability for personal injury or material damage and their consequences that arise from our delivery. 7.Disposal instructions Batteries are hazardous waste. Damaged or unusable cells must be disposed of in the correct manner. No liability for printing errors, we reserve the right to make changes!

• Remove hook pin • To remove the body - swing to open Chassis Spoiler Front shock unit Rear shock unit Speed controller Front tyre Rear tyre Switch ON / OFF Steering Servo MotorGB // 22 1 Insert the batteries 2 Put the battery plate on it and 3 Fix it with the loop tape. Advice

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged.

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Regular examination of transformer or battery charger for any damage to their cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. Beware: For charging the battery, only use the recommended charger. Please consider the advice of the enclosed instructions. Charging procedure: 1 Connect the plug-in charger to wall socket. (Power LED lights up green) 2 Connect the battery to the charger. (status LED lights up red) 3 Battery is fully charged when the status LED changes to green. ATTENTION! Status LED flashes red: Battery defective or undervoltage of a cell

1 Connect the rechargeable battery for the driving.2 Switch on the receiver.3 Put the body on and fix it with the body split pins.

HOW TO CONTROL YOUR MODEL

Left Right• Raise the tyres off the ground• Turn the steering wheel to the right and left as far as it will go. The wheels are to follow the steering direction.• If the wheels operate in the opposite direction, operate the servo Reverse switch (ST in position REV).• To regulate the driving speed, actuate the throttle/brake - backwards (forward driving, accelerating) or - forwards (braking, reversing)Neutral Left Rightdriving forward, to give speedbraking, reversemovement

1GB // 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction Model doesn´t move Transmitter or chassis power switch is not ”ON“ Switch power on receiver or transmitter Polarity or battery type is wrong Check polarity and type of battery Batteries have run down Change batteries or charge them Loss of control Batteries have run down Change batteries or charge them Doesn´t run straight Steering trim is not adjusted correctly Make adjustment Front and rear wheel nuts are too lose Tighten wheel nuts Doesn´t stop Throttle trim is not adjusted correctly Make adjustment Doesn´t reverse Throttle trim is not adjusted correctly Make adjustment Wrong action Control properly Running too slowly Batteries have run down Change batteries or charge them Motor has lost power Change to spare motor Rear wheel nuts are too lose Tighten wheel nuts Dust or foreign objects are inside gears Turn the power switch ”OFF“ and clean out gears25 // GB This speed controller can easily be set for simple operation. After powering up, it automatically searches for the neutral point. At the end of the automatic setup, the motor emits a do-re-mi sound to indicate that the neutral point has been adopted.

• Operating modes: forwards and forwards/backwards

• Proportional brake function with 4 steps of maximum brake force adjustment, 8 steps of drag brake force adjustment

• Various start modes (also called “punch”) from “soft” to “aggres- sive”

• Splash-proof and dustproof.

Connect the ESC, motor, receiver, battery and servo according to the following diagram. Positive (+) and negative (-) wires of the ESC are connected with the battery pack. A, B and C are connected with the motor wires. The control cable of the ESC (wires in black, red and white colour) is connected with the throttle channel of the receiver (usually CH2). The A, B, C wires of the ESC can be connected with the motor wires freely (without any order). If the motor runs in the opposite direction, please swap any two wire connections.

ESC - CONNECTION/CABLING

Black power wire (battery negative) Brushless motor Steering servo Receiver SET Input TH channel Switch Blue wire "A" Yellow wire "B" Orange wire "C" Battery Red power wire (battery positive) Red wire to the positive of the ESC Black wire to the negative of the ESCGB // 26

ESC - BASIC SETTINGS

Throttle range setting (throttle range calibra- tion) In order to make the ESC fit the throttle range of your transmitter, you must calibrate it for the following cases; otherwise the ESC cannot work properly.

1) Begin to use a new ESC

2) Begin to use a new transmitter

3) Change the settings of neutral position of the throttle lever, the

ATV or EPA parameters, etc. Note 1 The “SET” key of ESC is at the power switch (see picture). Note 2 If you don’t release the “SET” key as soon as the red LED begins to flash, the ESC will enter the program mode. In such case, please switch off the ESC and re-calibrate the throttle range again as described. Release the SET key as soon as the red LED flashes. There need to be set 3 points. They are the end point of “forward”, the end point of ”backward” and the neutral point. The following pictures show how to set the throttle range with your transmitter. A) Switch off the ESC and turn on the transmitter. B) Hold the “SETUP”-key of the ESC and then switch on the ESC. Release the “SETUP” key as soon as the red LED begins to flash. C) Set the 3 points according to the steps.

1. The neutral point

Move the throttle lever at the neutral point, and then click the SET key. The green LED flashes 1 time.

2. The end point of forward direction

Move the throttle lever at the end point of forward direction, and then click the SET key, the green LED flashes 2 times..

3. The end point of backward direction

Move the throttle lever at the end point of backward direction, and then click the SET key, the green LED flashes 3 times. The throttle range is calibrated; the motor can be started after 3 seconds. Hold the SET key Switch on ESC Press and hold27 // GB

THROTTLE RANGE EXPLANATION

Green LED flashes for 1 time Click SET key Click SET key Click SET key Green LED flashes for 2 times Green LED flashes for 3 times

1. Low voltage cut-off protection: If the voltage of a lithium battery

pack is lower than the threshold for 2 seconds, the ESC will cut of the output power. Please note, that the ESC cannot be restarted if the voltage of one lithium cell is lower than 3.2 V.

2. Over-heat protection: When the temperature of the ESC is over

a factory preset threshold for 5 seconds, the ESC will cut off the output power. When the over-heat protection happens, the green LED will flash in such a style: „

3. Signal loss protection: The ESC will cut off the output power if the

throttle signal is lost for 0.2 second. LED status of normal running

• In normal use, if the throttle stick is in the neutral range, neither the red LED nor the green LED lights.

• The red LED lights when the car is running forward or backward and it will flash quickly when the car is braking.

• The green LED lights when the throttle stick is moved to the top point (end point) of the forward zone or backward zone. Alert tones

• Alert tone input voltage abnormal: The ESC begins to check the input voltage when power on. If it is out of the normal range, such an alert tone will be emitted: “beep-beep-, beep-beep-, beep- beep-” (There is 1 second time interval between every “beep- beep-” tones).

• Alert tone throttle signal abnormal: When the ESC can’t detect the normal throttle signal, such an alert tone will be emitted: “beep-, beep-, beep-” (There is 2 seconds time interval between every “beep-” tones).GB // 28

1. Programmable items (the italics texts in the form are the default settings)

2. Explanation for each programmable item

Running mode With “Forward with Brake” mode, the car can go forward and brake, but cannot go backward, this mode is suitable for competition. “Forward/reverse with brake” mode provides backward function, which is suitable for daily training. But for ESC, “Forward/reverse with brake” mode uses the “Sing

le-click” method to make the car go backward. “Forward/reverse” mode uses the “Single-click” method to make the car go backward. When you move the throttle lever from forward zone to backward zone, the car will go backward immediately. Drag brake force in neutral position Set the amount of drag brake applied at neutral throttle to simulate the slight braking effect of a neutral brushed motor while idle speed. Low voltage cut-off The function prevents the lithium battery pack from over dischar- ging. The ESC detects the battery’s voltage at any time. If the voltage is lower than the threshold for 2 seconds, the output power will be reduced 70%, 10 seconds later the output will be completely stopped, and the red LED flashes in such a style: “

” (double flashes). Acceleration mode (also called “Punch”) Select from “Level 1” to “Level 9”. A higher number means more aggressive acceleration. Maximum Brake Force The ESC provides proportional brake function. The brake force is related to the position of the throttle stick. Maximum brake force refers to the force when the throttle stick is located at the top point of the backward zone. A very large brake force can shorten the brake time, but it may damage the gears.

3. Program the ESC with the “SET” button

You’ll find the instructions on the next page in the flowchart.

4. Reset all items to default values

At any time when the throttle is located in neutral zone (except in the throttle calibration process or ESC program mode), you can hold the “SET” key for over 3 seconds. The red LED and green LED will flash at the same time, which means each programmable item has be reset to its default value. Programmable items for Dragster 4S Programmable item Programmable value

with brake Forward/ backward with brake Forward/ back

3. Low voltage cut-off threshold Nonpro

PROGRAM THE ESC WITH THE SET BUTTON Hold the set key, switch on the ESC ca. 8 seconds for 1 timefor 2 timesfor 3 timesfor 4 timesfor 5 times Enter the 1st adjustment “Running Mode”Enter the 2nd adjustment “Drag Brake Force” in neutral positionEnter the 3rd adjustmentEnter the 4th adjustment “Accelleration mode” Enter the 5th adjustment „Max. braking force” “Forward with brake” “Forward/reverse with brake” “Forward and reverse” “deactivated” Enter the corresponding programmable adjustment, the the times present the current value of this item. Press the SET key to choose the programmable value, the times, the times present the serial number of the value you are choosing.✼ = 1 sec = 3 sec Attention ValueBlinking frequency

Release SET key Hold SET key for 3 seconds Press SET key Hold on the button Hold on the button Release SET key Hold SET key for 3 seconds Press SET key Release SET key Hold SET key for 3 seconds Press SET key Release SET keyPress SET key Release SET keyPress SET key The following is a flowchart sample for pro- gramming the Dragster S6 controller. Note: In the program process, when the LED is flashing, the motor will emit “Beep” tone at the same time.GB // 30

ESC - TROUBLE SHOOTING

Trouble Possible reason Solution After power on, motor doesn’t work The connections between battery pack and ESC are not correct Check the power connections Replace the connectors After power on, motor doesn’t work, but emits “beep-beep-, beep-beep-” alert tones (Every group of “beep-beep-” has a time interval of 1 second) Input voltage is abnormal, too high or too low Überprüfen Sie die Einstellung für die BatteCheck the adjustment of the voltage of the battery pack After power on, red LED always lights, the motor doesn’t work Throttle signal is abnormal Plug the receiver wire into the throttle channel of the receiver correctly The motor runs in the opposite direction when it is accelerated The wire connections between ESC and the motor are not correct Swap any two wire connections between the ESC and the motor The motor suddenly stops running The throttle signal is lost Check the transmitter and the receiver The ESC has entered the “Low voltage protection mode” or “Over-heat protection mode” Red LED flashing means “Low voltage pro

tection”. Please replace battery pack. Green LED flashing means “Over-heat pro

tection”, please stop running to cool the ESC. When accelerating quickly, the motor stops or trembles The battery has a bad discharge perfor

mance Use a better battery The “Start mode (Punch)” of the ESC is too aggressive Select a softer option for the “Start mode (Punch)”

• Connect programming box with connection