Satellite Radio User Manual

Charging the Receiver Batteries
To power the radio system
in the truck, your Revo is
equipped with the RX
Power Pack, a rechargeable
5-cell nickel metal hydride
(NiMH) battery pack. The RX
Power Pack must be fully
charged before running the
truck. The supplied TRX
Power Charger is a peak-
detecting unit that will
charge the supplied RX
Power Pack in about one
hour. The peak-detection
circuitry automatically shuts off the charger when the maximum charge
has been achieved. Revo has a built in charging jack so you do not have
to remove the battery pack from the model. The long charger cord
allows easy handling of the truck while the battery is charging.
1. The TRX Power Charger can operate on either AC or DC power*.
An AC power supply is supplied with the charger. Plug the end of the
AC power supply into the back of the charger.
2. Plug the AC power supply into any 110-volt (U.S. models) wall outlet.
The charger light should glow steady green (no battery connected).
3. Plug the charger output cord into the charging jack located under the
right front of the truck. The charging jack is
protected by a rubber plug.
4. The green light on the charger should begin
to flash quickly, indicating that fast charging
is in progress.
5. When the light turns solid green (not
flashing), the battery pack is fully charged
and ready for use.
6. Put the rubber plug back over the charging
jack on the truck.
After fast charging has completed, the TRX Power Charger continues to
charge in trickle (slow) charge mode. It will continue until the battery is
disconnected. The TRX Power Charger will automatically shut off after 90
minutes of fast charging time. When the
charger is not in use, wind the charging
cord around the cord holder. To secure
the cord, insert the end of it into the
retaining slot on either end of the cord
holder. The TRX Power Charger is designed
to be conveniently mounted to a wall or
other vertical surface using the supplied
#8 x 1" wood screws.
The TRX Power Charger can be powered by
our optional DC car adapter (sold separately).
It features a tangle-free, extra-long wire and
integrated fuse. The long charging cord allows
the model to remain outside the car while
charging.
Caution! Never charge batteries in an
enclosed car interior or while driving. Never
leave charging batteries unattended. Monitor
them closely.
Battery Care
Some precautions should be taken to maintain the performance of the
rechargeable NiMH receiver pack in your model. Improper use of the
battery pack could result in personal injury or damage to your truck.
Only use approved chargers for NiMH battery packs (such as the Traxxas
TRX Power Charger). Do not exceed the maximum charge rate of 1 amp.
Do not short-circuit the battery pack. This may cause burns and severe
damage to the battery pack
Do not burn or puncture the batteries. Toxic materials could be released.
If eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water.
Store the battery pack in a dry location, away from heat sources
and direct sunlight.
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Do not completely discharge the RX Power Pack or you could damage
it. Do not use dischargers on the pack. Store the battery with at
least 25% charge. Stop running and recharge at the first indication
of reduced voltage.
After connecting a fully-drained battery to the charger it may take up to
15 seconds for the charger to sense the battery and begin to charge. To
start charging immediately, plug the battery pack into the charger and
then plug the charger into the wall socket.
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Revo 3.3
The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System
* With optional DC car adapter
Part #3032
To prevent losing control of
your model, it is important to
stop at the first sign of weak
receiver battery. Visible
warning signals include
sluggish steering response
and shortened radio range.
In addition, the OptiDrive is
equipped with a low-voltage
indicator and a failsafe circuit.
When the voltage of the
receiver battery drops below
4.3 volts, the “Function” LED
on the OptiDrive will flash red.
If the voltage drops below 4.3
volts for more than 2 seconds,
the OptiDrive ignores throttle
and shift signals and applies
25% brakes (failsafe mode).
Steering will still be
operational and the
“Function” LED on the
OptiDrive will flash red. The
OptiDrive will stay in failsafe
mode until the power is
turned off or the receiver
battery voltage rises above
4.3 volts for more than 2
seconds. Anytime the
“Function” LED flashes red, it
is time to stop and recharge
your battery pack . Do not try
to continue running your
model with weak receiver
batteries on board.