Instructions for transistor
replacement in any “Platinum Series” Electronic Slot Racing Controller
Make
sure that you have the right model transistor for your controller - PMTR2022 is NEGATIVE
POLARITY
and is
for Home Set Controllers or PMTR2112 - PMTR2021 is
POSATIVE
POLARITY for other controllers
This
Power Transistor can be damaged for a number of reasons and the damage usually
results in
one of 2 symptoms - the car will run by itself
without the trigger being depressed or the transistor
itself will show evidence of mechanical
damage such as distortion or cracks in the plastic case
To remove the transistor unscrew the mounting screw
and cut the leads of the transistor near
the plastic case.
A
substantial soldering iron is needed for this operation and we would recommend
not less than 45
watts and 750 degrees Fahrenheit (.
model features the following high quality features
·
Recommended operating
voltage range 10 to 15 volts DC
·
Wired for POSITIVE polarity
tracks (not for direct connection to home set power base)
·
Variable Braking System (high quality wire wound pot to vary brake performance)
·
Variable Sensitivity System (high quality single wire wound pot to adjust
sensitivity setting)
·
Electronic “Platinum Series” transistor design with wide range of control
& ultra precise adjustments
·
Fault tolerant robust circuit design to protect against overload or short
circuit damage
·
Internal handle-protected aluminum heat sink
·
Fully functional in 2 wire (non-brake) applications
·
Power pilot light system for power and polarity indication
·
Extra long, heavy duty 13 gage super flexible, high temp silicone controller
leads
·
Solid copper alligator clips with color coded vinyl insulating boots
·
High impact polycarbonate plastic molded handle, Stainless steel hardware
throughout
·
Low friction silver alloy wiper button with ultra hard nickel plated contact
surface
Use
& Care Instructions
·
Brake Adjust – Adjust the red color-coded knob with the white line “up”
for MAXIMUM braking effect. Turn
that
knob counter-clockwise to reduce braking effect.
·
Sensitivity Adjust - Adjust the silver color-coded knob with the white line “up”
for MINIMUM sensitivity. Turn
that
knob counter-clockwise to increase the sensitivity (provide more power to the
car on initial application of
the
throttle).
·
Caution ! : Regular maintenance is
required to keep the controller contacts clean and
free from foreign
objects
& debris. Failure to properly clean, lube and maintain the contacts will
cause the controller to fail, will
allow
the car to be driven without the throttle being depressed and can result in the
wire wound pots used for
brakes
& sensitivity control becoming short circuited & damaged. Please take
this warning seriously and
follow
this process to keep the contacts clean & properly lubricated :
1.
Remove the front half of the controller case by loosening the three bolts
2.
Clean all debris from the nickel-plated contacts and surrounding area with a
Q-Tip and lighter fluid
3.
The sliding contacts MUST be CAREFULLY lubricated to reduce contact wear and
provide a
smoother
controller action. To lube, do so as follows :
a.
Place a SMALL amount
of Super Lube PTFE lube on the end of a Q-Tip & apply to the
nickel
contacts in the area where the silver alloy contact travels
b.
Cycle the trigger a few times
c.
Use a Q-Tip with lighter fluid to remove any excess lube outside of the area
where the
contacts
meet (remove 90% of the lube you just applied)
d.
Examine the contact area to insure that cotton fibers from the Q-Tip are
removed and
that
residual lube is minimal & barely visible
4.
Repeat this whole cleaning / lube process on a frequent basis (every 1-2 weeks)
for best results.
· Periodic Maintenance –
lube the trigger pivot bushing with plastic compatible oil
Optional
Upgrade
·
Power Relay System PMTR2037 – provides a more positive low resistance path at
Wide Open Throttle
For
technical information, questions or the latest catalog of available service
parts and
upgrades
please visit us on the World Wide Web : www.professormotor.com