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Revision C: Updated 6/1/2021

Operation and Installation Manual

G-Scale Graphics

5860 Crooked Stick Dr.

Windsor, CO 80550

70-581-3567

GScaleGraphics@comcast.net

www.GScaleGraphics.net

Revision K: Updated 6/1/2021

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Contents

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Overview ………………………………………………………………………….. 3

The Radio ystem ……………………………………………………………….. 4

The Track ide R/C Control Board ……………………………….………...….. 4

Installation ……………………………………………………….…….…………. 5

Automated tation tops ……………………………………………………….. 6

Operation …………………..……………………………………..……….……… 7

Transmitter Command ummary ……………………………………..……….. 9

Trouble hooting ………………………………….…………...…..……..…….. 11

User Programming ………………………….....……..……………………..…… 12

Two Track Operation ……………………………………………………………. 14

Adding Wireless Reed witch …………………………………………………. 14

pecifications ……………………..……..…………………………………..…… 15

Meanwell Power upplies ………………………………………………………. 16

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Overview

Trackside R/C (Radio Control) - 6th Generation

is an electronic speed control designed for remote control of track powered large scale trains. The pocket sized

transmitter allows you to control and follow your trains anywhere, without being tied down to a “control panel”.

Automated station stops and/or back ‘n forth trolley mode can be implemented using our track mounted reed

switches and a magnet on the loco.

A regulated DC power supply (e.g. 24V, 5-10A) must be used to supply power to the Trackside R/C unit, which

then throttles the PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) voltage to the track via radio control.

The pocket sized TX (Transmitter) controls the Trackside base station via 2.4GHZ D radio signals.

 No modifications to locomotives required

 Pocket sized transmitter

 Precise speed control

 Up to 10 amps of track power

 User programmable

 Control one or two loops of track from the same transmitter

The Trackside base station can pass up to 10 amps of current from the power supply to your track. That is more

than enough to handle one or more locomotives pulling a full train. Typical current draw for one locomotive motor

is around 1-2 Amps.

User programmable options give you control over operating parameters, without the need for a computer.

1) NOT for use with older unregulated power packs like PH Hobbies and MRC 6200. Many low cost train “Power

Packs” do not have regulated DC outputs. Their outputs contain a high content of AC voltage that may dam-

age the Trackside R/C unit. Bridgewerks and Crest witching power supplies are fine. If in doubt, please call

us.

2) Locomotives containing DCC decoders that also allow operation on regular DC voltage may not operate

properly with the Trackside R/C. Our PWM output signal makes some DCC boards think they are in DCC

mode. In that case, you can install our PWM to DC Converter between the Track ide R/C and the track.

3) PWM may also affect the lighting circuits of some locomotives. Again, if that is a problem for your setup, we

recommend installing our PWM to Linear DC Converter on the output of the Track ide R/C.

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The Radio System

The TrackSide R/C uses a new high-tech 2.4GHZ system designed for in-

dustrial use. The range is excellent, up to 800 ft. Best reception will be ob-

tained with line-of-sight between the Track ide base station and the TX, but

most obstacles are not a problem. Raising the base unit above ground level

may improve reception, if needed.

Each Trackside base station “learns” its transmitter and will only respond to

that transmitter and no others. Multiple TrackSide R/C systems can be used

in the same location to run multiple loops of track, without interference.

There are no channels or frequency selections to worry about.

The 6-button handheld transmitter uses two long lasting replaceable AAAA

batteries. There is no on/off switch. It is always ready to use, and only transmits while a button is pressed. Keep

the transmitter in your pocket or attached to a neck lanyard.

One transmitter can control two base units, and therefore two separate loops of track.

The TrackSide R/C Control Board

The TrackSide base station houses a circuit board, which is a combination control board and radio transceiver.

Transmitter commands control a powerful (and silent) PWM (pulse width modulation) motor driver designed to

allow nice slow prototypical speed control of your locomotive. Adding momentum to the throttle enhances the pro-

totypical operation. Momentum is fully programmable, and can be turned on and off via the transmitter to assist

with switching operations. (Toggle Rate)

TrackSide R/C operates over a wide range of DC input voltage (7-25V). The power input is protected from dam-

age due to reverse polarity, it just won’t operate until the polarity is correct. The output circuitry is protected from

short circuits via an easily accessible fuse.

A DIP switch, push-button and LED provide simple user programming without the need for a computer.

The integrated 2.4GHZ radio receiver and antenna provide excellent operating range.

User Programming

Button & Switches Track Out

(No polarity)

TX Learn

Button

Power In

7-25 VDC

2.4GHZ

Radio &

Antenna

Automotive

Fuse

Optional Wireless

Reed Switch

Receiver

Fan connector

Reed Sw

Input

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Installation

The TrackSide base station can be

mounted anywhere between the power

supply and the track. All wiring from power

supply to TrackSide base station, and

TrackSide base station to track, should be

as short as possible to minimize voltage

drops. For long runs, wire gauge should be

at least 16 gauge or better. 12 gauge Land-

scape wiring works well.

The cover/fan assembly is a snap fit onto

the base. eparate the two by pulling up at

the wiring hole.

Power and Track connections to the Track-

Side base station are best made using

crimped terminal lugs, but tinned wire can

also be used. The station stop input

( ,COM) uses screw terminals that ac-

cept small gauge tinned wire.

Power Input

Connect 7 to 25 VDC. Reverse polarity will not cause damage, but the control will not operate. The TrackSide

base station will not function below 7vdc input. When proper power is supplied with the correct polarity, the green

LED inside the box will be ON, but only visible with the cover off.

Warning! Most train “Power Packs” with a knob on them (e.g. the MRC 6200) are very poor power sources. Their

“DC” output is unregulated and unfiltered. The large AC component of their output may cause damage to the

Trackside R/C electronics. If you can measure more than 1 volt AC on the “DC” output of your power pack, it is

not suitable!

It is assumed that power to the system will be switched on/off at the power supply.

Any DC power supply with a regulated output between 7 and 25 VDC will

work. Bridgewerks and Crest witching power supplies are fine. The greater

the voltage, the faster your top speed will be. There is nothing special about

power supplies made specifically for trains, other than they may have some

built-in meters. Industrial power supplies are much better, lower cost, and

smaller.

ome common fixed output train supplies:

Crest (Aristo-Craft), Elite Dual, 22V/13.8V, 13A/20A, CRE55465, $206

Crest (Aristo-Craft), Elite ingle, 24V,15A, CRE55468, $242

Aristo-Craft, Ultima, 18-21V, 10A, ART-5460, obsolete, not suitable.

Industrial witching Power upplies:

Meanwell, 24V,6.5A, LRS-150-24 (our recommendation for most applica-

tions.)

Meanwell, 24V,8.8A, LR -200-24

Meanwell, 24V,14.6A, LR -350-24

and many other models by Meanwell, many under $50.

Available from TRCElectronics.com

Must supply your own AC cord/connection to the terminal block.

Track Output

A maximum of 10 amps is available from the board. An ATC automotive fuse is located under the cover of the

box. If you have a derailment or other catastrophe causing a short on your track, it is highly likely that this fuse will

blow. We may ship with a 5 amp fuse installed. You may increase this to 7.5A, or 10A as needed if you blow fuses

during normal operation; i.e. not due to a derailment or direct short. Keeping the fuse size small provides the best

protection for the control.

Meanwell

Industrial Power Supply

LRS-150-24

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At power up, if the train doesn’t run in the direction you usually run in, just swap the track output wires At power-

up, the train will be ready to run forward without having to change direction on the TX.

Transmitter / Receiver Setup

There are no channels or frequencies to worry about. The receiver “Learns” the transmitter and will respond to no

others. Your receiver has already learned the transmitter it shipped with at the factory. o no setup should

be required.

In the event you need to re-learn your TX, you will need to remove the cover on the TrackSide base station. To

re-learn, press the Learn button on the TrackSide R/C board. The LED will start blinking. Press and hold the

Stop key on the transmitter until the LED stops blinking. They are now linked

together.

The transmitter batteries are accessible by removing the 3 screws on the

back. Pressing any key on the transmitter should cause the TrackSide base

station LED to blink off. If it doesn’t, check the transmitter batteries.

Automated Station Stops

An automated station stop slows down the train, waits at the station for a pre-

determined time, then accelerates back to its original running speed. tation

stops add interest to your open house or public displays.

Automated operation is easily achieved with the Track ide R/C. You just need

to add a track mounted reed switch to your track, and a magnet on the bottom

of your locomotive.

Automated station stops are initiated by a track mounted reed switch placed

ahead of the station. The

reed switch initiates de-

celeration to a stop. You

can make as many stops

as you like, one reed

switch per station. The

distance from the reed

switch to the stop de-

pends on the speed of the

loco, and the station stop

decel rate set in user pa-

rameter 1. Once you have

established the desired

setup, save the loco speed. Then recall the speed from the transmitter at the beginning of your operation session

to insure your loco stops at the proper location.

Any number of hardwired reed switches can be connected in parallel to terminals , COM on the trackside.

However, you may not want to run long lengths of wiring around your layout. Wireless Reed witches eliminate

the long wire runs. They can be powered locally from the track or a 9V battery

When running in back ‘n forth trolley mode (Parameter 3—Option 1), with intermediate station stops, two reed

switches are used at each end of the track. ingle reed switches are used for the intermediate stops.

Automated reversing is accomplished using a second reed switch placed about 6” after the decel magnet. This

second trigger will cause the loco to depart the station in the opposite direction. Magnet spacing requirements

vary with speed of the loco. 12” or greater is a good starting point. As long as the second magnet is crossed prior

to coming to a full stop, it should work. Caution: Provide end of track bumpers or wheels chocks, just in case.

When running in back ‘n forth trolley mode and no intermediate station stops (Parameter 3—Option 6), only one

reed switch is required at each end of the track.

The distance the magnet is located from the station will depend on your running speed. ome trial and error will

be required to find the proper location and/or speed. You can then save this speed using 2nd key, and low key.

Wireless Reed Switch

talks to receiver in TrackSide

Hardwired Track Reed Switch

(to SS, COM) and Loco Magnet

Wireless Reed Switch

Connected to track power

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Operation

Power-Up

At power-up, the locomotive will be stopped, ready to proceed forward. Momentum is off (fast rate).

Setting Direction

Press Forward or Reverse as desired to change direction while the locomotive is stopped (will not function while

in motion).

Setting Speed

The Faster and lower buttons will change the speed setting. Momentary presses for small speed changes, or

hold the button down to ramp speed up or down. Min and Max peed settings are set in Throttle Programming

mode. The default settings are Min peed = 0% power supply voltage, and Max peed = 100% power supply volt-

age.

Saved Running Speed

et the speed of your loco to your normal running speed. To save it, press the 2nd, then lower button. Now any

time you want to recall that speed, including from a dead stop, just press the 2nd, then Faster button. The loco will

accelerate (or decelerate) at the current momentum rate.

Momentum/Fast Rate

“Momentum” is a delayed response to a change in speed setting. This simulates the slow response of a heavy

train. Toggle the rate from fast to momentum, and vice versa, by pressing “2nd, top”. Use the fast rate for a

quicker response during switching moves. Momentum refers to the user programmed throttle momentum set by

parameter 4 (see User Programming). Fast rate is selected by default at power up.

Emergency Stops

Pressing the top button while running will make a quick stop, but not instantaneous. This avoids gear damage

due to the real momentum of the train.

Throttle Programming Min and Max speeds

You can program the min and max throttle speeds (voltage). Most motors require several volts to get moving, so if

you set the min speed just slightly less than what it takes to make the loco move, you will eliminate the delay in

getting the loco moving. (Note: All locos have different min speeds, so this may only useful when always running

the same loco. Max speed setting is useful for setting a safe maximum speed to avoid derailments when children

are operating the loco.)

To enter throttle programming mode, hold the 2nd key, Slower, and Stop buttons down until the LED in the

TrackSide base station starts flashing at a fast rate. You will now have full speed control from 0 to 100% power

supply voltage.

To set min speed, use the Faster button to just barely get the loco moving. Then use the lower button to just

top it. Press Reverse to set the min speed ( peed must be less than 50% power supply voltage).

To set max speed, use the Faster and lower buttons to run the loco at the desired speed. Press Forward to set

the max speed setting ( peed must be greater than 50% power supply voltage).

To return to default throttle settings (min speed = 0% voltage, max speed = 100% voltage), press the 2nd key to

save the default settings.

Press the Stop button to save the setting and exit throttle programming mode. LED will stop flashing. Note: Only

one setting, either Min or Max can be set at one time. Exit to save, then re-enter for the second setting.

Two Track Operation

Two different tracks can be controlled by the same transmitter. The keys on the left side of the TX will control

track 1, and the right side keys will control track 2. Each base unit must learn the same transmitter. Then using

User Programming parameter 7, set up the track 1 base unit to operate in option 2, and the track 2 base unit to

operate in option 3. Each base unit will respond at the throttle rate set by user parameter 4. Throttle programming,

save/recall speed, and toggle rate, and interactive remote functions are all disabled in two track mode.

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User Feedback

The transmitter has a vibration motor in it which can be used for user feedback. Pressing any button sends a radio

signal to the base station receiver. The receiver (both TX and TX are actually transceivers, capable of bi-

directional communication) will then return a signal to vibrate the transmitter. This is useful to find dead spots in

your layout or to check radio range. You will likely not want to use this all the time to save TX batteries. This func-

tion can be activated using User programming parameter 13.

Fuses

If you are blowing fuses due to derailments, or other causes of a short circuit, do not increase the size of the fuse.

It is doing its job. If you continually blow fuses while simply trying to operate trains, then you can increase the fuse

size from the 5 amps, to 7.5 amps, or a maximum of 10 amps. Running with the smallest size fuse that still allows

you to operate will provide the best protection for the Track ide R/C.

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Trackside R/C

Transmitter Commands

Op Mode 1 (Single Track, Default)

Single Key Function

2nd Key function

Examples:

Press “ top” key once to top.

Press the “2nd Key”, followed by the

“ top” key to Toggle Rate.

Forward - Press momentarily to change direction to forward.

(see note below)

Reverse - Press momentarily to change direction to reverse.

Faster - Press momentarily to bump speed up. Hold down to

ramp speed up.

Slower - Press momentarily to bump speed down. Hold down to ramp speed down.

Stop - Press momentarily or hold to perform a Quick top while running.

2nd - Press momentarily, followed by another key to perform the secondary function.

2nd, Forward - not assigned

2nd, Reverse - not assigned

2nd, Faster - Recall the saved running speed.

2nd, Slower - ave the current running speed.

2nd, Stop - Toggle the momentum rate; either fast for switching or slow per User Parameter 0 for prototypical

speed changes.

Throttle Programming -

Enter Throttle Programming mode by holding down the 2nd, Slower, and Stop buttons until the LED in-

side the Trackside base station starts flashing.

Use Faster/ lower Buttons to control speed (0 to 100%)

Press Forward to set the Max peed (must be greater than 50%)

Press Reverse to set the Min peed (must be less than 50%)

Press 2nd to reset throttle to full range (0 to 100%)

Press top button to exit and save changes at any time. LED will stop flashing.

Learn TX - Press the Learn button on the circuit board inside the Trackside box. LED will start flashing. Then

press top on the transmitter. LED will stop flashing.

Note: Forward and Reverse won’t function while loco is in motion. Direction of locomotive travel is relative to

the way you place your loco on the track. Place your locomotive on the track in the direction it will normally

travel. When the Trackside is first powered up, “Forward” will be selected. If your loco runs backwards, you can

either reverse the wires to the track, or change User Parameter 5.

Faster

Recall Speed

Stop

To le Rate

2nd

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RailBoss 4 Transmitter

Forward

Reverse Slower

Save Speed

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Trackside R/C

Transmitter Commands

Op Modes 2 and 3 (Two Track)

Single Key Function

2nd Key function

Examples:

Press “ top” key once to top.

Press the “2nd Key”, followed by the

“ top” key to Toggle Rate.

Faster - Press momentarily to bump speed up. Hold

down to ramp speed up.

Slower - Press momentarily to bump speed down. Hold

down to ramp speed down.

Stop - Press momentarily or hold to perform a Quick top while running.

Press while stopped to change direction.

Left side keys - Control the Base Unit that is programmed for Op Mode 2 and connected to track 1.

Right side keys - Control the Base Unit that is programmed for Op Mode 3 and connected to track 2.

Note: In two track mode, the throttle programming, save/recall speed, and toggle rate, and interactive remote

functions are disabled. peed will change at the User Programmed rate set in Parameter 0 of each base unit.

For two track operation from the same transmitter, both base units need to learn the same transmitter.

Learn TX - Press the Learn button on the circuit board inside the Trackside box. LED will start flashing. Then

press top on the transmitter. LED will stop flashing.

Note: Direction change won’t function while loco is in motion. Direction of locomotive travel is relative to the

way you place your loco on the track. Place your locomotive on the track in the direction it will normally travel.

When the Trackside is first powered up, “Forward” will be selected. If your loco runs backwards, you can either

reverse the wires to the track, or change User Parameter 5.

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