AMEWI Baiting 2500 V2 RC Bait Boat Manual

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This model has been manufactured according to the current state of technology. The product meets the requirements of the applicable European and national directives. CE conformity has been proven. AMEWI Trade GmbH hereby declares that this product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). The full text of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at: https://amewi.com/Konformitaetserklaerungen

For further questions regarding the product and conformity, please contact:

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Safety and Hazard Warnings

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Failure to comply with these operating instructions will void the warranty claim. We are not liable for consequential damages! We are not liable for material or personal damage caused by improper handling or failure to observe the safety instructions!

For safety and approval reasons (CE), unauthorized modification and/or alteration of the device is not permitted. Do not disassemble the model.

⚠️ Attention Small Parts. Danger of suffocation or risk of injury from small parts.

The product is not a toy and is not suitable for persons under 14 years of age.

The product must not get moist or wet. The product is only allowed to be used on flat and clean surfaces. Even a drop from a small height can cause damage to the product.

Battery Notice & Disposal

Batteries / rechargeable batteries do not belong in the hands of children. Changing batteries or rechargeable batteries must only be carried out by an adult. Never mix rechargeable batteries with dry batteries. Never mix fully charged with partially discharged rechargeable batteries/batteries. Never mix batteries of different capacities. Never attempt to charge dry batteries. Pay attention to correct polarity. Defective batteries/rechargeable batteries must be disposed of properly (special waste). Never carry out the charging process unattended. For questions about charging time, please read the operating manual or contact the manufacturer.

Read the safety instructions and warnings before using or charging the LiIon battery. Stop using or charging it immediately if it leaks, has a temperature above 70° C, or anything else unusual occurs.

Use only a qualified and specific Li-Po/LiIon charger. Never charge the battery unattended. Do not charge the battery if the charge exceeds 4.2 V / cell. Do not charge the battery with a charging current above 2C. Please check and ensure that you are using a qualified charger. An unqualified charger can cause a fire.

Do not discharge the battery with a current exceeding the maximum discharge current. Otherwise, this will cause the battery to overheat. This may result in bursting, fire or explosion.

Never disassemble, puncture, knock, drop, short circuit, and/or throw the battery into a fire. Improper use such as short-circuiting or overcharging can lead to explosions or fire.

Keep the battery in a safe place that babies or children cannot reach. The above indicates the danger of using the battery. The user assumes full responsibility for the outcome of using the battery.

Disposal Information

AMEWI Trade GmbH is registered with the foundation EAR under WEEE Reg. No. DE93834722 and Batt-Reg. No. DE 77735153 and properly recycles all used electronic components. Electric and electronic devices must not be put into household waste. Dispose of the product at the end of its service life in accordance with applicable legal regulations. As an end consumer, you are legally obligated (Battery Ordinance) to return all used batteries and rechargeable batteries; disposal via household waste is prohibited!

Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with the adjacent symbols, which indicate the prohibition of disposal via household waste. The additional designations for the critical heavy metal are Cd=Cadmium, Hg=Quicksilver, Pb=Lead (The designations are on batteries/rechargeable batteries, e.g., below the trash can symbol shown on the left).

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Based on RoHS labelling, the manufacturer confirms that all limit values were observed at the time of manufacturing.

Batteries marked with the recycling symbol can be disposed of in any used battery collection container (at most supermarkets at the checkout). They are not allowed in residual or household waste.

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AMEWI Trade GmbH participates in the dual system for sales packaging via the company Landbell AG. The packaging used is collected by partner companies (disposal companies) from private end consumers (households, Yellow Bag, Yellow Bin) and sorted and properly utilized. Participation in a dual system contributes to CO2 savings.

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing the Amewi Baiting 2500 V2 bait boat. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

Warning

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• This remote-controlled model is not a toy. It consists of many small parts and is not suitable for children under 14 years.
• 4x AA batteries are required for the remote control (not included). A 6.4V 12Ah LiFePo battery for the model is included.
• Always keep your fingers away from the drive parts and other moving parts to avoid injury.
• The model's motor gets very hot. To avoid burn injuries, allow the motor to cool for 10-15 minutes after use before touching it.
• Please use only the supplied charger or special multi-function model chargers to avoid damaging the battery.
• Do not look directly into the LED lights.

On Inappropriate Use of the Product

Please do not disassemble or modify the model in any way. Please do not use this product improperly or illegally and do not operate it in a manner that could endanger others or yourself.

Important Notice

This product is manufactured according to strict performance guidelines and complies with safety standards and requirements. This product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. The manufacturer is not liable for any injury or accident caused using abnormal parts, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, or operation. Please operate this product safely and responsibly.

Precautions

Please read the following safety information before using the model.

• Please do not use the model in an environment that you cannot see.
• Signal interference can cause the model to go out of control. Please do not use the model in the following places:

• Near a radio tower, mobile phone masts or other places with active radio waves.
• Near crowds or in public places.
• Near electricity pylons or other transmission towers.

Operation Tips

• Do not operate the model if you are tired or unwell, have drunk alcohol or taken drugs - this may cause injury to yourself or others.
• To avoid burns, never touch drive parts and motors during or immediately after use as they can be very hot.
• Incorrect operation of the transmitter can cause injury to you or others. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the operation before using the model.
• Check the model and the remote control before use. Check screws to make sure they are tight.
• When you have finished using the model, always switch off the model first and then the remote control. Otherwise, the model may get out of control.
• If the model gets out of range, it may get out of control. Please always stay close to the model with the transmitter.

Package Contents

• Bait boat Baiting 2500 V2
• Remote Control
• Boat Bag
• Toslon TF520 (26103 only)
• LiFePo Battery 6.4V 12Ah
• 2A Charger
• Instruction Manual

Transmitter Batteries

Instructions for Transmitter Batteries:

• Open battery cover.
• Put in 4 AA batteries, notice correct polarity.
• Switch power on, TX LED light is on.
• Note: Switch on transmitter first before switching on the boat.

Charging Battery

Instructions for Charging Battery:

• Connect the charger to the socket. Then connect the battery to the charger.
• The LED lights solid red to indicate charging. The light will turn green after fully charged.

Battery Installation & Warnings

⚠️ WARNING

• DO NOT leave battery on charge overnight.
• DO NOT leave battery unattended during charging.
• DO NOT charge battery when battery is inside boat.
• DO NOT leave battery plugged into the charger any longer than 6 hours maximum.
• It takes around 5-6 hours to fully charge battery; disconnect battery with charger after green light is solid on.
• Fully manual driving: around 14 times bait release per battery charge within 150 meters range.
• Fully manual driving: around 90 mins continuously driving per battery charge.
• If combined with GPS autopilot driving, this will increase the total driving time to 120 minutes.

Put Battery Inside the Boat

Instructions:

• Open boat cover.
• Fix battery with velcro strap. Connect battery with receiver plug inside boat.
• Switch on power button on rear top of the boat handle; the power light turns on.
• If not using the boat for a short time, switch off via the power button.
• If not using the boat for a longer time, disconnect the battery from the receiver.

Operation

Boat Control:

• Pull the trigger back: the boat moves forward.
• Push the trigger forward: the boat moves backward.
• Rotate the wheel anti-clockwise: the boat turns left.
• Rotate the wheel clockwise: the boat turns right.

Navigation Lights: Press the LED button once to turn on the night navigation light; press again to turn it off.

Steering Adjustment:

• If the boat steers to the right without steering input, press the ST/L button to adjust the boat to run straight.
• If the boat steers to the left without steering input, press the ST/R button to adjust the boat to run straight.

Transmitter & Receiver Bind

If the RX and BATT.INDICATOR lights do not turn on after connecting the battery and switching on the transmitter, you need to bind the transmitter with the receiver. Follow the procedures below to re-bind the transmitter and receiver.

Binding Procedure:

• Firstly, make sure the transmitter is powered off. Do not connect the battery to the boat.
• Secondly, press and hold the ST/L button.
• Switch on the transmitter. The TX light will be solid on. When the GPS ON light flashes, release the ST/L button.
• Connect the battery with the boat. Switch on the power button on the rear top of the boat handle. When the RX and BATT.INDICATOR lights turn on, the transmitter and receiver are now bound.

Bait Hopper and Rear/Bottom Lock

Operation:

• When both the transmitter and receiver of the boat are turned on, rotate the knob on the transmitter to C. The bait hopper and the rear lock are both opened.
• Attach a metal ring to the fishing line. Place the metal ring on the rear lock. Rotate the knob from C to A. The rear lock pin will be extended out to lock the metal ring.
• NOTE: This arrangement is used to release the hook. So, when the boat takes line out, the tension force is on the rear lock.
• Put the hook in the hopper through the bottom of the hopper door, first close the left flap (1) and then the right flap (2).
• Pull the fishing line through the hole of the hopper flap. Push the lock down (3).
• Put bait inside the hopper. Rotate the knob from A to C; the hopper door and rear lock will be opened to release bait and hook.

GPS Autopilot

Setup:

• Switch on the transmitter power first. Then connect the battery with the receiver plug inside the boat. The TX red light and RX green light will both turn on (indicating that the transmitter and boat are working).
• Wait for the GPS-ON green light to start flashing. (Remarks: It takes about 3-5 minutes, depending on circumstances). This indicates that the GPS mode on the receiver is working.

Original Point Setup & One Button Return Function

Setting the Original Point:

• Control the boat to a spot 10 meters away from the shore. This location will be the original point that you need to set up.
• Press the GPS-ON button on the transmitter for longer than 5 seconds. The green LED will change from flashing to solid on; the original point is saved (it is also the home point).

Returning to Original Point:

• After the boat has driven to the desired location, press the GPS-ON button for 1 second. The GPS-RETURN green light will be solid on. The boat will return to the original point automatically. When the boat has returned, you will hear a beep sound on the TX, and the GPS-RETURN indicator will turn off.

Control Priority: When the boat is in automatic return status, if you pull or push the trigger or rotate the wheel, the boat will cancel the return automatically and turn to be controlled by human. To start automatic return again, you need to press the GPS-ON button for over 1 second again.

Fail-Safe Function

If the boat is out of control range, or you cannot see the boat in the lake, switch off the transmitter power. After 30 seconds, the Fail-Safe function will activate, and the boat will be driven by autopilot to the original point you set up. If you can see the boat or the boat is within the control range, switch on the transmitter and steer the boat back to shore.

Fishing Spot Marking Function

Marking a Fishing Spot:

• After the RC boat has driven to a location where you want to mark as the first fishing spot, press any one of the 4 GPS POSITIONING buttons for over 5 seconds. The green light will be solid on (you have now set up the first fishing spot).
• You can set up 4 different fishing spots by pressing the corresponding GPS POSITIONING button for over 5 seconds.

Returning to a Marked Fishing Spot:

• If you want the boat to return to the marked fishing spot, press the GPS POSITIONING button for over 1 second. The relevant red light will be solid on, and the boat will go to the marked fishing spot by GPS autopilot.

Indicating Arrival: When the boat arrives at the spot by GPS autopilot, the boat stops, the red light turns off, and the transmitter makes a beep sound to indicate the boat has arrived at the marked fishing spot.

Canceling a Marked Spot: If you want to cancel a marked spot, press the corresponding button for over 5 seconds. Then the green light turns off, indicating that the fishing spot has been cancelled.

NOTE: If you are fishing in a new location, you need to cancel all the marked fishing spots and the original point that you previously set up in the last fishing location.

Low Voltage Warning

When the transmitter and RC boat are both powered on, the four green lights on the transmitter turn on.

When the battery power is running low, the 4 green lights will flash, the transmitter will make a sound, and the front and rear navigation lights will flash to remind you to drive the boat back and recharge the battery.

NOTE: When the BATT.INDICATOR lights flash, the boat battery still has some power, allowing you to drive the boat at least 600 meters.

Important Usage Tips

• Setting up the original point is very critical and is the basis for the GPS one-button return and fail-safe functions. Before you use your boat for bait delivery, you should first set up the original point. Refer to the manual under the chapter GPS Autopilot for the correct setup. Neglecting this means the boat cannot utilize the GPS one-button return and fail-safe functions.
• The transmitter is not waterproof; keep your transmitter away from water. Otherwise, you will lose control of the boat.
• When driving the boat with the transmitter, keep the transmitter at a height of over 1 meter above the water surface. This ensures better radio range and a better receiving signal. The higher, the better.
• The transmitter range is approximately 500 meters (depending on weather and conditions). Transmitter and receiver transmit bidirectionally. The receiver's transmission range is 300 meters (depending on weather and conditions). When the boat is out of the 300-meter range with the transmitter, the LED lights on the transmitter "BATT.INDICATOR" and GPS autopilot function lights will likely be flashing or turn off. If you hold your transmitter higher, you can improve the receiver's transmission range, and the LED lights might turn on again. (NOTE: The transmitter still works properly with the boat within a 500-meter radio range.)
• After use in saltwater, the boat and all metal parts must be rinsed with fresh water. This prevents the metal parts from rusting. After each use, open the hatch and let it air dry.

Radio Hanger

The triangular hanger and screws are included in the accessory bag. Use the hanger to hang the remote control around your neck with a ribbon or hang it on the holder for the fishing rod.

Troubleshooting

If you have replaced the remote control, receiver, or motor, you cannot use the boat immediately. Perform the following procedure to bind the remote control to the receiver, assign a new transmitter ID, and calibrate the ESC.

Transmitter Calibration

1. Remote control and boat must be switched off.
2. Press and hold the ST/R and GPS ON buttons.
3. Switch on the remote control. The indicator lights BATT.INDICATOR, GPS ON, and GPS RETURN will light up. Release the buttons after five seconds. Switch off the remote control.

Setup New Transmitter ID

1. The remote control and the boat must be switched off.
2. Press and hold the ST/R button.
3. Switch on the remote control; the GPS RETURN LED will light up. Release the button after five seconds; the LED will turn off. Switch off the remote control.

Transmitter & Receiver Bind with Boat

1. Remote control and boat must be switched off.
2. Press and hold the ST/L button.
3. Switch on the remote control until the GPS ON LED flashes. Release the ST/L button.
4. Connect the battery to the ESC. The BATT.INDICATOR and RX LED will light up. Now the remote control and the receiver are bound.

ESC Calibration

1. Pull the throttle lever all the way back and hold it. Switch on the remote control; the TX ON LED lights up.
2. Connect the battery to the ESC.
3. You will hear the following sound groups:
   • Di-Di, Di-Di, Di-Di, Di-Di
   • De-De-De-De, De-De-De-De, (Release the throttle between the second and third sound)
   • De-De-De-De, De-De-De-De
4. Release the throttle between the second and third sound. The BATT.INDICATOR and RX LED will light up. You will then hear the DE DEEE calibration confirmation sound. If the ESC does not play this confirmation sound, you must perform the calibration again.

Important Note on ESC Calibration

If you release the throttle stick between the first and second sound, or between the third and fourth sound, you may still hear the correct confirmation tone. However, the ESC will not be calibrated correctly. Please note that you should only release the lever between the third and fourth sound.

Motor Reverse

If you have installed a new brushless motor, check whether the motor turns correctly. You can tell this when the propeller blows air backward. If this is not the case, two of the three cables from the motor to the ESC must be replaced.

Wiring Diagram

The wiring diagram shows the connections between the main components of the Baiting 2500 V2 bait boat:

• Power Input: XT60 Battery connector
• Motors: Left Motor, Right Motor (connected via ESCs)
• ESCs (Electronic Speed Controllers): Control the motors.
• PCB (Printed Circuit Board): Central hub for connections.
• Servos: Door Servo, Tail Servo (for bait release and boat control).
• LEDs: Rear LED, Front LED.
• Antennas: For transmitter and receiver communication.
• Fishfinder: 12V 1A Fishfinder connection point.
• ON/OFF Switch: For powering the boat.