Switches

Being hermetically sealed against air and moisture also makes it ideal for boats and seaplanes. Its rugged design and construction is tailor made for the abuse given by both Small Scale and Giant Scale Racing Boats. The InvisiSwitch does not have to be sealed inside any type of water-proof compartment. Just attach it anywhere practical with the servo tape and/or Velcro that's included in the packaging. less...

use Ohms Law: P = I X V (E) Power = Amps X Volts. Example: 6.0v X 4 amps = 24 Watts. The operational lifespan is in excess of one billion on/off operations. The switching mechanism will lock on through 30 g's of continuous vibration and 50 g's of impact. A magnetic key is included in the packaging. To activate the InvisiSwitch, pass the "key" by in one direction and de-activate it by passing it by in the opposite direction. A flashing red LED indicates switch status and its hidden location. It is not necessary to touch the skin of the model with the "key" in order to turn on the switch. Attached to the InvisiSwitch is servo tape. To mount the switch just remove the protective paper and "stick" it anywhere practical. For easy removal you may want to 0use the Velcro that is also included in packaging. All connectors are clearly identified by one or two letters representing its input function. B = Battery, C = Charge, RX = Receiver. Also included in the packaging is a plastic bezel clip for mounting the LED which also gives it a nice finished appearance. less...

not detract from a scale model's appearance or cause problems in watercraft like standard switches so often do. We located a one of a kind latching reed switch that is currently only manufactured by one company in the world. Reed switches have been around for over 50 years, but never one that would or even could latch on through severe vibration and hard impacts. The manufacturer was able to make a slight change in order to meet our criteria. This enabled us to design and develop a practical RC Heavy Duty Charge Switch. But before releasing it to the RC community, it was put through weeks of rigorous, strenuous and severe testing procedures. For a heat and vibration test, it was attached directly to an engine cylinder head with an inch of the prop broken off. Similar tests with various conditions and configurations were conducted repeatedly and no failures occured. The switch was mounted in various aircraft which were put through a series of rough landings and various degrees of impacts ranging from slight to severe. It passed each and every test thrown at it with flying colors. This verified the claims made by the manufacturer of the basic component which gave us the confidence and green light to proceed and introduce this remarkable switch to the RC community back in 2001. Over the past decade, the InvisiSwitch has gained widespread acceptance and praise from amateur and pro scalers alike throughout the world. There are two well known custom boat manufacturers currently building the InvisiSwitch into their boat hulls on request. So, whether you're into flying scale airplanes and helicopters or pleasure, sail, tug or racing boats, if you don't want the switch to show, you'll love and be amazed by the uniqueness and performance of the "InvisiSwitch".

Features

Hidden From View, Magnetically Actuated, Hermetically Sealed, Waterproof, Installs Easily With Servo Tape and/or Velcro, Flashing LED On/Off Indicator, 1 Billion Operations Lifespan, Immune to Extreme Vibration and Shock, Universal Gold Pin Connectors, 25 Watt Rating, Ideal For All Scale Models, Seaplanes and Boats, Lifetime Warranty

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high impact ABS plastic case enclosure. Power and Relay leads are 6" in length and plug into an ERC lighting kit's aux power input and switching circuit input. The IR sensor is also on a 6" lead. It looks and mounts like a standard 5mm round LED in a plastic clip holder.

Unlike micro or digital electronic switches that allow remote on/off operation from the TX (transmitter) by using a dedicated RX (receiver) channel slot for power and control, the SmartSwitch taps directly into the aux power input of an ERC lighting system for it's power source. This is a major advantage for controlling nav lights on a model with limited RX channel slots. less...

activate an RC car's headlights when it's becoming dusk. If a cloud should pass by temporarily blocking out the sunlight, the IR sensor would sense the lighting condition change and immediately respond by turning the lights on until the direct sunlight reappears and the sensor turns them off again. Or you can program the lights to be off during an overcast day and turn on at dusk.

Another example: You're flying an RC aircraft equipped with ERC nav lights. FAA Regs require the rotating red beacon to be on only during daylight hours. An ERC nav lighting kit is designed to have the beacon on when the RX switch is on. The nav position lights can be remotely operated from either the TX with an optional ERC remote TX switch or via the SmartSwitch. The SmartSwitch can be programmed to automatically turn on the nav position lights and AC Strobes as the sunlight fades into dusk or dark clouds move in dimming the sky.

No installation required. Just plug the SmartSwitch into an ERC lighting system aux input and the relay lead into a switching input. The module is small enough to fit most anywhere. Soft mounting is not necessary. Just secure the module on a hard surface with attached servo tape and/or Velcro. The IR phototransistor looks like a 5mm round LED and easily mounts like one through a 1/4" hole with the enclosed plastic LED clip. Although it comes in the package pre-programmed for a typical sunny day, it can be quickly adjusted to any lighting condition setting via a micro-pot easily accessed through it's ABS case. A complete User's Guide is included in the packaging.

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airplanes and helicopters. The dual outputs of the micro-processor are reversible via a built-in PN Shift switch on the PCB. There are two types of outputs for versatility. One is a Relay designed for making or breaking a circuit connection. The other is a MOSFET output that supplies dc power directly from an RX channel slot to control a variety of RC accessories. Depending on application, connectors are either JR/Hitec (Universal S), Dean's gold pin or a combination of both. The DSWS is shock, vibration, water and fuel proof.

There are two models of the ERC DigiSwitch indicated by the suffix S or D. The letters represent Single or Dual Operation. The S model has dual outputs for versatility. The PN Shift control switch allows for for reversing TX control switch operation. This is a very practical convenience. It's particularly useful for setting up TX gimble stick positioning for Landing Lights on an aircraft. The entire circuitry is protected by a compact high impact ABS case. A 3mm blue pilot LED indicates on/off status. There's also a 3mm LED to indicate programming set points. The DSWS is user programmable via a micro-pot easily accessible through an 1/8" hole in the top of the case. A small screwdriver is all that is necessary.

The "S" model is designed for single circuitry control, meaning it will turn all the lights in one switchable circuit on and off in a lighting kit. ERC lighting kits have up to 3 independent switchable circuit inputs. Each circuit can be independently turned on and off by the TX at will by a DigiSwitch-S plugged into a controlled circuit's switch input.

On an aircraft, the DSWS can be plugged into the throttle channel which is operated by a gimble "stick". It can be user programmed to turn the landing lights on and off according to "stick" position. If the lights come on at low throttle, simply flip the DSWS shift switch to reverse the action.

The "S" model can also be plugged directly into an RX slot and then the RC accessory or lighting kit plugs directly into the switch. This means the RX is directly supplying power to the accessory or lighting kit and the DSWS turns this power on and off remotely via the TX. Several of the ERC lighting kits for air, land and sea craft have one or more remote switchable control inputs that can switch lights on and off via a TX channel switch and the DigiSwitch-S.

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protected by a plastisized rubber waterproof coating. If requested, it can also be wrapped with mil grade shrink. A 3mm blue LED indicates the on/off status. Two other different colored 3mm LEDs indicate programming set points. The DSWD is user friendly. It's easy to program the set points via a separate micro-pot for each output. A medium small slothead screwdriver is all that is necessary.

The D model PCB comes in two sizes to accommodate compact spaces in smaller models. Either 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" or a 1" x 3" PCB. Its rugged design makes it shock, vibration, water and fuel proof.

The "D" model is designed for dual circuitry control meaning it will turn all the lights on or off in two independent switchable circuits with the advantage of using only one unused RX channel slot controlled by a 3 position toggle switch or rotary knob on the TX.

ERC lighting kits have up to 3 independent switchable circuit inputs. For example: An RC airplane or jet can be equipped with an ERC scale lighting system that has separate switchable circuits for the Nav (aka: Position or Marker) Lights, Landing Lights and AC Strobes. Controlling each circuit independently would only require two of the DigiSwitches. One S (Single Op) and one D (dual Op) model utilizing only two RX channel slots. Another example would be an RC heli outfitted with an ERC nav lighting system featuring 3 switchable circuits for the nav and landing lights along with an ERC scaled out Night Sun spotlight. Each circuit would be controlled at will via the TX and just two of the DigiSwitches.

Several of the ERC lighting kits for air, land and sea craft have one or more remote switchable circuit inputs that can switch lights on and off via a TX channel switch and an S or D model DigiSwitch. Using a Dual Op alone or in conjunction with a Single Op DigiSwitch saves channel space and is more economical than using three separate switches.

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depresses it just enough to activate the relay switch and open or close a switchable circuit. The servo horn's direction can be changed via the RX channel's reversing switch on the TX. The MSWS has a three conductor lead that plugs into one of the RX's spare (free) channel slots which supplies both power and signal. Any type of aux channel switch on the TX can be selected for control. The second lead plugs into a relay type switchable circuit in a lighting system's control module. On an airplane,jet or helicopter it's quite common to use the "Gear"toggle switch (channel 5) if it's free. The MSWS can be secuely mounted with either the supplied screws or double sided (servo) tape. This is a reliable, yet economical method to remotely turn lights on and off from the TX at will. Can also be used to control ERC light kits for vehicles and watercraft.

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that only one free RX channel slot is needed to perform two separate actions.

The MSWD is specifically designed for ERC's relay make/break type of circuitry. For example: On an ERC Nav Lighting system the Nav (aka Position or Marker) lights and Landing Lights are on two seperate switchable circuits, each having its own switch input. A 3 position TX toggle switch controls an off and two on positions that can be used for the nav and landing lights individually. The MSWD would be programmed as follows: Position #1, lights off. Position #2 would turn on the red, green and white (if applicable) Nav Marker Lights and AC Strobes. Position #3 turns on the Landing Lights and vice versa. This would also apply when you're programming for a channel controlled by a rotary knob on the TX. Since the Nav Lights and AC Strobes normally preceed the Landing Lights, as the rotary knob is turned clockwise the Navs and ACS light up first followed by the Landing Lights. Turning the rotary knob ccw turns off the Landin Lights first followed by the Navs.

Although not as versatile as its high tech digital cousin, the MSWD is more economical for controlling two circuits versus using two separate micro switches.

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