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the Xtrema is the NEW L:ithium Charger
with a built in Wattmeter that is defining the future!
Battery Management Products
R/C Related Products
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CHARGEminder Adapter
model CMD-2000
The new CHARGEminder is a clever device that makes all kinds
of dumb battery chargers smart! Aimed at ending the hassle
of keeping your batteries charged when you need them vs. the fear
of overcharging. The CHARGEminder simply plugs in between your
charger and the wall outlet providing a timed charge and automatic
trickle conversion. Taking from the proven technology of its predecessor,
the Auto-Trickle Adapter, the new CHARGEminder has all of the
same great qualities along with several new enhancements to make
it compatible with a wide variety of chargers. Not only will it
manage 16 hour chargers like the Auto-Trickle Adapter, but it
can be programmed from 3 to 16 hours for all types of wall chargers.
Cell phones, cordless tools, radios, TV's, toys and gadgets that
have simple plug in the wall chargers can now be left on indefinitely.
What's more, the gentle pulse trickle action actually helps eliminate
memory before it forms. The CHARGEminder, keeping batteries charged
and ready to go.
Operation is Simple
All you have to do is plug the adapter into the wall and plug
your charger(s) into it. Then at the push of a button, you can
command a timed charge or a trickle charge for your batteries.
Selectable times program the CHARGEminder to handle most chargers.
Compatible chargers include those designed to take between 3 to
16 hours to fully charge. Plug them in, push a button and forget
about batteries and chargers. The CHARGEminder takes care of bringing
them up to full charge and automatically converts your charger
to a pulse trickle charger. Batteries can be left on indefinitely.
All this without the expense of modifying or replacing existing
chargers.
Not only safe but good
for your batteries
In trickle charging batteries with the Auto-Trickle Adapter (predecessor
to the CHARGEminder) for over six years, TME has NOT observed
batteries developing a memory at ALL. Nor have they observed
short failures due to long term charging.
This is perhaps because a pulse charge method has been shown
to be better for your batteries than a steady current trickle
charge. Cadmium migration, a chemical phenomena that leads to
failure involving shorts, is directly dependent on the cumulative
time the current is flowing in the battery rather than the magnitude
of the current. (This is substantiated by lab testing). Since
TME is pulse charging, cumulative charge time is greatly reduced
thereby increasing the usable life of the cell while on trickle.
New case, new functionality,
and new technology too..
More than just a simple timer, the CHARGEminder provides
a full charge timer that automatically goes to a pulse trickle
adapter under full microprocessor control. Users can switch back
and forth between charge and trickle at the push of a button.
The new model features a plug in the wall case, a flat panel
touch switch, and indicator lights. Stylish and attractive,
the CHARGEminder has a 3 prong grounded and fused outlet. This
allows you to easily plug in a grounded power strip. The 120 watts
of power still allow you to control dozens
of chargers from a single ChargeMinder. (Power
strip needed for multiple chargers, not included)
If your needs are for overnight (16 to 24 hour chargers only)
then our original Auto-Trickle Adapter is a
more economical solution for your battery management needs.
TME stands behind this product with an impressive two year
warranty.
CHARGEminder Adapter model CMD-2000
- $55.95
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SPECIFICATIONS:
INPUT POWER: 120 VAC, 60Hz,
OUTPUT POWER:1 grounded receptacle @120VAC 120 WATTS MAXIMUM,
1 A. FUSED
CHARGE TIMER:Programmable 3,5,7,9,12 or 16 hours.
CHARGER REQUIREMENTS: any 3 to 24 hour or C/2 to C/10
TRICKLE RATE: 120 VAC pulsed to simulate C/40
DIMENSIONS: 2.12W X 4.0W X 2.5D not including plug
Technical Note:
Cadmium migration is the molecular migration of metallic cadmium
from the negative to the positive battery plate that can lead to
the ultimate failure of the cell. Cadmium deposited in the separator
bridges the plates and causes soft shorts contributing significantly
to self discharge or shunting charge current so that the battery
does not become fully charged in the normal time.
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Auto-Trickle Adapter
model ATA-CX3
Finally a NO HASSLE plug in product that manages your own existing
overnight chargers and turns them into Fully Automatic Trickle
Chargers. That's right, ALWAYS have your batteries charged and
NEVER worry about overcharging your batteries again. Now there
is a hassle-free way to make sure All your NiCd packs are always
ready to go. Simply plug the AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER into the wall,
then plug in UP TO 30 of
YOUR existing overnight chargers, push a button, and FORGET your
batteries! All your batteries will automatically be ready the
next day, week, month, or season! (Power strip needed for
multiple chargers, not included) Versatile plug in design
works with most overnight chargers for R/C systems, cordless tools,
cellular phones etc. If you need to manage 3 to 16 hour chargers
our CHARGEminder Adapter is the adapter you
need.
Comes with a 2 YEAR WARRANTY
Auto-Trickle
Adapter model ATA-CX3 -
$49.95
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SPECIFICATIONS:
INPUT POWER: 120 VAC, 60Hz,
OUTPUT POWER:1 grounded receptacle @120VAC 120 WATTS MAXIMUM,
1 A. FUSED
CHARGE TIMER: 16 hours.
CHARGER REQUIREMENTS: C/10
TRICKLE RATE: 120 VAC pulsed at 1Hz @ 25% duty
DIMENSIONS: 2.12W X 4.0W X 2.5D not including plug
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Remote Flow Valve
- The NEW REMOTE FLOW VALVE can be used to adjust flow
rates in a variety of applications. The REMOTE FLOW VALVE is perfect
for adjusting smoke oil flow rate to maximize smoke or to remotely
adjust your engines fuel mixture setting.
The Remote Flow Valve simply clamps over your silicon, vinyl,
TYGON or Neoprene tubing and provides a fine flow control adjustment
by simply and safely pinching the tubing with an adjustable
screw in knob. Large flat jaws prevent damage to the tubing
and accommodates up to 3/8 tubing. Provides what we call Gated
Rate Adjustable Flow COntrol for a variety of applications.
ATTRACTIVE Installation, No need to make adjustment holes
in your cowl.
CONVENIENT Easy to add to your existing system. Puts flow
control where YOU want it.
COMPATIBLE Use with smoke oil, gasoline, or glow fuel.
Just clamp over the proper tubing.
EFFECTIVE Nearly infinite control of flow in an absolutely
leak proof environment.
SAFE Keeps fingers away from engine and propeller.
STURDY All metal design for years of trouble-free use.
Remote Flow Valve GRA-FCO - $3.49
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Simple Smoke Pump Product Line
The Simple Smoke Pump II product line combine performance with
an easy to install smoke system that has made us the leader in
R/C smoke production. TME was the first to combine
pre wired electronics carefully matched with a powerful oil pump
and clear instructions bundled with a "Secret tips booklet"
to get you the best smoke.
All of our smoke kits feature the same
powerful pump that may be used in model airplanes from .40 to
10.0+ cu inches. Our newest and the top of the line member to
the family "The SmartSmoker
™" offers the ultimate
in state of the art smoke production by utilizing our new intelligent
smoke oil Flow Rate Controller.
Now you can fine tune the oil rate of your smoke system for optimum
performance from the transmitter! Plus, the advanced microprocessor
controller also features "Smart Prime ™" technology
that provides the power to make the initial prime effortless.
(Patent pending) All our other smoke systems use an electronic
switch and our FLOW VALVE for oil control offering maximum simplicity.
Our smoke systems also come with a universal connector configuration
that handles all popular radio systems such as Futaba, JR, HiTech
and the new Airtronics Z connectors all from the same pump.
All of our smoke products are based
on our improved gear pump providing easier priming, much better
dirt tolerance and longer life. Our latest pumps are screwed together,
not riveted, making it even easier to self service the pump. They
also feature a quick disconnect connector for quick field replacement.
So why buy one of our Simple Smoke Pump
II systems?
Simple to install! All
our Simple Smoke Pump models plug right into a spare channel in
your receiver. Connect it between your smoke tank and muffler,
add a battery, and there you have it, absolutely the Simplest
Smoke System ever!
Using the KISS Keep It Simple Smoke principle means: ABSOLUTELY
NO complicated plumbing, on/off valves, servos, push rods, soldering,
wiring, pressurized tanks, or crankcase tapping to mess with.
Literally install or remove in minutes!
Powerful! Not
only is it the simplest smoke system, it's simply the best ! The
super high volume electric pump can actually exceed the demands
of the largest smoke guzzling gasoline engines! That is why they
are used by top TOC and Masters competitors in the world. So good,
that they are used by the US government for
target UAV. They have also been used by full
scale Ultra-light pilots! This high rate reserve means no
more hoping you have enough crankcase pressure to produce adequate
smoke.
Guaranteed Success! -
TME is famous for having provided the first complete book on optimizing
smoke for model airplanes called our Secret Smoke
Success Tips booklet. No other smoke system includes these
time proven techniques to increase the volume of smoke. Before
we came along, setting up a smoke system required lots of experimenting
and guesswork. Modelers would buy smoke "components"
and possibly with the help of a friend or a magazine article would
get their plane to smoke. TME has taken all the guesswork out
of making smoke so that you can have more time just having fun.
We also offer online forum support to help get your custom installation
going should you run into some problems.
Quick! - Not
only do our "Secret Smoke Success Tips save you time by eliminating
all the experimentation, but our pumps are "Almost Ready to Smoke"
ARS! We've done all the hard work for you. All the wiring and
motor noise suppression is done. All you have to do is find the
room in your model, plug the tubing and connectors in, and go
have fu!. It literally installs in minutes! We were the first
to offer this pre-wired approach and by far we are the best.
Won't VOID your engine warranty! -
Other smoke systems work by stealing energy from the engine crankcase
to move the oil. While we admit these systems are energy efficient,
they require you to drill and tap your engine crankcase, voiding
your engine warranty and possibly compromising the operation of
your engine. And it might surprise you that when using a 250 mah
battery pack our components are actually lighter than the required
diaphragm pump, servo, shutoff valve and extra tubing.
Dependable Performance you can trust.
Reliable and impressive performance is another reason why the
majority of top Masters and Tournament of Champions contestants
use our smoke systems in their free style. When the stakes are
high, and there is a cash prize of $40,000 dollars on the line,
you need a smoke system you can trust to help you win. A smoke
system that will let you spend more time practicing and honing
your flying skills, than worrying about your smoke system. You
want something that will impress the judges and the crowds. That's
why year after year the Simple Smoke Pump has been used by top
aerobatic pilots like Quique
Somenzini, Jason
Shulman, Peter
Goldsmith, Chip Hyde,
Mike
McConville,
George Hicks, Andrew
Jesky, Kurt
Koelling, Ivan Kristensen,
Mark
Leseburg, John
Glezellis, Ransom Fairchild, Dave
Patrick, Steve Striker to name
just a few. Check out our
videos to see what these top competitors can do with our pump.
Five Models
to fit your needs:
SSP-SSD SmartSmoker ™ deluxe package
- $99.95
The SmartSmoker ™ is our top of the line
most complete package. It features the ability to adjust the
oil rate from the tranmitter for optimum smoke. It also allows
you to use your computer radio to mix the throttle channel into
the smlk channel to vay the oil rate at lower throttle settings.
The kit includes our intelligent Flow Rate Controller with universal
connectors, special RF suppressed Gear Pump, a generous 4 ft.
length of heavy duty yellow see-thru smoke oil tubing, 4"
of HI-TEMP Norprene tubing, a specially designed HIGH VOLUME
check valve and a T fitting for twin engines, it also includes
QUICK START instruction and download access to the "Secret
Smoke Success tips" booklet and the full
manual. All you need to complete your installation is a
smoke fluid tank, a smoke ready muffler, and a spare 4.8-6.0
Volt receiver style pack for power.
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SSP-SSD SmartSmoker ™ upgrade or replacement controller
- $49.95
Upgrade your old smoke system to the new SmartSmoker ™
This kit includes the complete controller and wiring harnass that
plugs into the receiveer, battery and your old pump Available
only direct from TME
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SSP-IID Deluxe Kit - $89.95
The Deluxe package is very similar to our SmartSmoker package
but instead has an electronic switch with mechanical a remote
flow valve (model GRA-FCO), instead of the flow rate controller.
This unit cannot be adjusted from the transmitter. Complete with
tubing, T fitting and check valve as above.
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SSP-IIR Regular Kit- $79.95
Switched pump and controller only. Similar to our Deluxe kit
but ddoes not include the tubing and check valve.
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SSP-IIB Basic package - $34.95
SSP replacement pump (no electronics)
Basic model includes only the RF suppressed pump and connector
with 6" wires. It is ideal for do it yourself wiring or for
use as a replacement. NO ELECTRONICS or instructions are provided.
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FLD-PMP Field Pump- $24.95
A handy, high volume pump to fill your plane with smoke oil at
the field. This pump is similar to the one used in our smoke
systems without the RF suppression. Includes a matching connector
with 6" of wire (easily extendable)
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SPECIFICATIONS:
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 4.4 to 7.2 Volts
MOTOR CURRENT: <1 A.
OPERATING CURRENT: 12 mA (typical)
WEIGHT: 3.6 oz.
PUMP DIMENSIONS: 2.25 in. H X 2.5 in W X 1.75
in D
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Secret Smoke Success Tips
(Now a FREE download
to ALL!)
The Secret Smoke Success Tips is a must read book for anyone
who has ever wanted to have a great looking smoke system. These
tips work with ALL commercially available and home made smoke
systems.
Finally, the secrets of producing thick impressive smoke from
your R/C model airplane are revealed in one complete informative
booklet. Learn the tricks of the pro's and make your flying come
alive with this treasured effect.
In this book you'll learn the pro's and con's of all the different
types of smoke delivery systems. You'll also learn how to select
the perfect airplane, engine, propeller and covering material
for smoke. Plus you'll also find tips on making your own smoke
mufflers, secret smoke oil recipes, smoke pre heaters, programming
computer radios for smoke, safety tips and much more.
This booklet was written during the development of TME's very
successful Simple Smoke Pump. This smoke system and the secrets
in this book went on to compete at the world invitational 1994
and 1996 Tournament of Champions Aerobatic Competition in Las
Vegas. Used by world famous R/C pilots such as Steve Stricker,Jason
Shulman, Wolfgang Matt, Peter Erang, Dave Von Linsowe, Mike McConville,
Mike Klein, Geoff Combs, Gene Rogers, Bill Cunningham , Colin
Campbell and last but certainly not least, the prominent David
Patrick.
Albert Tejera, president of TME and designer of the Simple Smoke
Pump, takes you step by step in understanding and maximizing the
smoke produced by model airplanes. He combines his experience
as a modeler and the experience of smoke producing experts in
the industry in a clear, easy to read style.
(free download now
available)
The Secret Smoke Success Tips booklet # SSS-BK1 $5.95
(OUT OF PRINT - only a few copies left!)
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Volume Check Valve
model HVV-CV1
High volume means new
applications
This new check valve is targeted to solve the limitations of
other check valves when used in high volume smoke systems. It
also works great to eliminate those end plugs in the fill
line used in "three line" tank applications. Using a Flourosilicon
diaphragm and a Type 66 H.S. Nylon housing the check valve is
lightweight and compatible with smoke oils, petroleum products
and methanol and nitro methane. The new check valve is made with
an oversized diaphragm to supply in excess of 16+ oz. per minute
without choking. More than enough to keep up with electric fuel
pumps.
No more lost fill plugs
The high volume capacity and low forward resistance make this
check valve perfect for replacing fuel tank plugs in filler
applications. (Great for smoke tank applications) No more lost
or fallen fill plugs when you simply fill your tank through
the check valve. When you remove your supply hose the fill line
automatically shuts off. While any check valve will do this, ball
style check valves tend to leak. Other diaphragm check valves
will restrict and slow the fill process down.
A solution for smoke systems
Many GIANT SCALE modelers have discovered that when supplying
the high volume of oil necessary for awesome smoke, some check
valves choke up under the high pressure. The check valve actually
starts to restrict the oil as you attempt to increase the flow.
The solution has been to use two check valves side by side in
order to share the load. This requires an extra "T" fitting in
some cases. The new TME check valve can handle gallons per minute
so you can simply use one check valve for even the largest smoke
systems.
The TME check valve can operate between -20 degrees to 210 degrees
Fahrenheit. It features sonic welding making it nearly impossible
to come apart under normal conditions. It is sensitive to pressure
differentials as low as 1/2 pound per square inch and is ideal
for systems working between 3 and 15 pounds per square inch.
The TME check valve boasts ultra low leak rates and supports 1/8
ID tubing.
High Volume Check Valve Model HVV-CV1 $6.95
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