Rik asked about the LED2 feature of my DelTang receivers. My transmitters hop between two randomly chosen frequencies when switched on (2 of 80 available). The Rx finds these at startup and saves them. If the signal is lost, the Rx scans through all 80 frequencies again but prioritises the two that were previously known to be in use. So if it is a range issue it should reconnect very quickly. If the Tx was switched off and on it will take longer because it could be any of the 80. Also, the Rx latches on to strong signals quicker than weak to guard against phantom signals/ghosting.
The led on the Rx flashes once every two seconds while the Rx is scanning for a signal. This is how long it takes to check all 80 frequencies. The led then goes solid when locked on. It flickers randomly when a signal is breaking up but not enough to trigger a rescan. The 2s flashing part can be mirrored on an outside light so you can see what the Rx is doing. This is called LED2. It is usually enabled by default on the 'front' light in my receivers, the F1 output on Rx65-22. It can be enabled on only one F or P output at a time but can be changed with programming.
By default, the Rx 'holds' the motor speed when the signal is lost. This is usually called 'cruise control'. So this smooths over minor signal loss due to range issues and some people like to start a train running on a continuous loop and then switch the Tx off to save batteries. By default LED2 stays 'on' during signal loss. But a programming option exists to make LED2 flash to remind you the Tx is off. This was Rik's question. Search for LED2 here http://www.deltang.co.uk/rx65b-v611-p.htm
Rik also drew attention to an option to reveal battery voltage with an external light. I think this is not enabled by default so needs a programming change to enable it. Search for [BATT-V] in the above link to find it. I'm pleased someone is using it
Perhaps it needs to be enabled by default.
Regards, David.
The led on the Rx flashes once every two seconds while the Rx is scanning for a signal. This is how long it takes to check all 80 frequencies. The led then goes solid when locked on. It flickers randomly when a signal is breaking up but not enough to trigger a rescan. The 2s flashing part can be mirrored on an outside light so you can see what the Rx is doing. This is called LED2. It is usually enabled by default on the 'front' light in my receivers, the F1 output on Rx65-22. It can be enabled on only one F or P output at a time but can be changed with programming.
By default, the Rx 'holds' the motor speed when the signal is lost. This is usually called 'cruise control'. So this smooths over minor signal loss due to range issues and some people like to start a train running on a continuous loop and then switch the Tx off to save batteries. By default LED2 stays 'on' during signal loss. But a programming option exists to make LED2 flash to remind you the Tx is off. This was Rik's question. Search for LED2 here http://www.deltang.co.uk/rx65b-v611-p.htm
Rik also drew attention to an option to reveal battery voltage with an external light. I think this is not enabled by default so needs a programming change to enable it. Search for [BATT-V] in the above link to find it. I'm pleased someone is using it
Perhaps it needs to be enabled by default.Regards, David.
