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Legacy Talon Shallow Water Anchor Remotes (2011-2017)

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Talon are able to be controlled by handheld remotes or wireless foot switches. The basic information for using the remote is listed below. Click on the links at the bottom of this page for additional information on using the Legacy Talon. 

Older Talons (2011-2017) can be paired to a 2 button remote, 4 button remote or the Legacy Talon Foot Switch. The older Talons are not compatible with Bluetooth Talons (2018-present) or their accessories such as the Bluetooth Talon Remotes, Bluetooth Talon Foot Switch, or the Stomp Switches. This article will walk you through pairing/learning 1 or 2 Talons to the 2 and 4 button remotes and pairing/learning to the older Foot Switch.

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Legacy Talon Handheld Remotes

Talon 2-Button Remote (2011-2017)
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  • Item number 1810256 (no longer available)
  • Controls 1 Talon
  • Not compatible with Bluetooth Talons (2018 -present)

Talon 4-Button Remote (2011-2017)
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  • Item number 1810251 (no longer available)
  • Controls 2 Talons individually
  • Not compatible with Bluetooth Talons (2018 -present)

Learn a 2-Button Remote

*Note: Talon can store up to 10 remotes.

  1. Retract the anchor if it is not already retracted by pressing the Auto Up switch on the Control Panel for the Talon you want to pair.
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  2. After the anchor has retracted, press and hold the Auto UP switch on the Talon. A steady tone will be heard.
  3. While continuing to press the Auto UP switch, press the UP button on the new remote one time.
  4. A series of 3 beeps will be heard, indicating the new remote has been learned.
  5. Release the Auto UP switch on the Talon after the 3 beeps begin.

Learn a 4-Button Remote

*Note: Talon can store up to 10 remotes.

  1. Retract both anchors if it is not already retracted by pressing the Auto Up switch on the Control Panel for the Talons.
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  2. After the anchors have retracted, press and hold the Auto UP switch on the first Talon. A steady tone will be heard.
  3. While continuing to press the Auto UP switch, single press the UP button on the side of the remote you want that Talon paired to.
  4. A series of 3 beeps will be heard, indicating that side of the remote has been learned to the first Talon.
  5. Release the Auto UP switch on the Talon after the 3 beeps begin.
  6. Repeat the process with the second Talon and the second Up button on the remote.

Forgetting all Remotes on the Talon

*Note: This may require assistance from another person.

  1. Retract the anchor if it is not already retracted.
  2. Disconnect the white power lead from the battery.
  3. Press and hold the Auto UP switch on the Talon.
  4. While continuing to press the Auto UP switch, reconnect the white power lead to the battery.
  5. A series of fast beeps will be heard and then a long steady tone.
  6. Release the Auto UP switch after the long steady tone has begun.
  7. All remote IDs are now erased.

Forgetting all Talons on the 2-Button and 4-Button Remotes

Remotes will remember the last Talon they were paired to. To forget or remove a previous Talon, learn a new Talon. If you are using the Talon 4-Button Remote, you will need to learn a new Talon to each side.

2-Button and 4-Button Remote Battery

You will need one CR2032 coin-cell battery for both the 2 Button and 4 Button remotes.
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How to Change the Battery on the 2-Button and 4-Button Remotes

  1. With the remote upside down, remove the four (4) case screws.
  2. Remove the bottom cover.
  3. Carefully remove the old battery from the battery holder and replace with a new one. The battery snaps in and out of the battery holder. Install the new battery with the positive (+) side facing up away from the circuit board. Use a name brand CR2032 lithium coin cell battery.
  4. Replace back cover and reinstall case screws. Do not over tighten case screws as this will damage the remote enclosure.

Controlling the Talon(s) with the 2-Button and 4-Button Remotes

  • Deploy Talon
    Press the DOWN button twice within ½ second.
  • Retract Talon
    Press the UP button once.
  • Stop Talon while it is Deploying or Retracting
    Press the UP button once or DOWN button twice within ½ second.

Range of the 2-Button and 4-Button Remotes

The range of the Legacy Talon Shallow Water Anchor Remotes is 30 feet. The range of the remote will be greatly reduced if it is used near or mounted to any metal object including aluminum or steel. It is also recommended that the front end of the remote not be obstructed during use.

Legacy Talon Wireless Foot Switch

Talon Wireless Foot Switch (2011-2017)
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  • item number 1810256 (no longer available)
  • Controls 2 Talons individually
  • Not compatible with Bluetooth Talons (2018 -present)

The MODE button acts like a toggle switch to operate either the left, right, or both Talons simultaneously. The LED’s will illuminate to indicate which mode is active. If you are operating only 1 Talon, you will need to learn the switch to the Talon (left or right) that you wish to operate. If you are running 2 Talons, you will need to learn the switch 3 separate times. 1. Left 2. Right and 3. Both

Learn a New Wireless Foot Switch Remote

*Note: Talon can store up to 10 remotes.

  1. Stow the anchors by pressing the Auto Up buttons on the Talons to be controlled.
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  2. Press the Mode button on the foot switch, and note that either the Left, Right, or both LED’s will illuminate. This is the Talon that is now ready to learn.
  3. Press and continue to Hold the Auto Up button on the Talon, and then press either the Up or Down button on the footswitch one time.
  4. A series of 3 beeps will be heard, indicating the footswitch has been programmed to that Talon.
  5. Release the Auto Up button on the Talon after the 3 beeps begin.
  6. Repeat steps 2-5 to program the other Talon to the other Up button.
  7. When learning the switch to both Talons, you must be in both mode and then repeat steps 3-5 once to each Talon

Forgetting all Remotes on the Talon

*Note: This may require assistance from another person.

  1. Retract the anchor if it is not already retracted.
  2. Disconnect the white power lead from the battery.
  3. Press and hold the Auto UP switch on the Talon.
  4. While continuing to press the Auto UP switch, reconnect the white power lead to the battery.
  5. A series of fast beeps will be heard and then a long steady tone.
  6. Release the Auto UP switch after the long steady tone has begun.
  7. All remote IDs are now erased.

Forgetting all Talons on the Wireless Foot Switch Remote

Remotes will remember the last Talon they were paired to. To forget or remove a previous Talon, learn a new Talon. If you are using the Talon 4-Button Remote, you will need to learn a new Talon to each side.

Legacy Talon Wireless Foot Switch Battery

You will need one CR2032 coin-cell battery for both the 2 Button and 4 Button remotes.
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How to Change the Battery on the Wireless Foot Switch Remote

  1. With the back of the Foot Switch facing you, use a large coin to rotate the Battery Cover counterclockwise until the Battery Cover loosens and cannot be turned any further counterclockwise.
  2. Remove the Battery Cover and the old battery. Replace the battery with a new CR2450 coin cell
    battery. Note the proper polarity of the battery. The Positive (+) side of the battery should be facing out.
  3. Ensure the rubber O-ring is properly seated in the underside of the Battery Cover.
  4. Replace the Battery Cover by aligning either of the Unlock icons with the Tabs, and pressing the cover down.
  5. Rotate the Battery Cover clockwise using the large coin until the Lock Icon aligns with the Tabs.

Controlling the Talon(s) with the Wireless Foot Switch Remote

Use the MODE button to select the right. left, or both Talons

  • Deploy Talon
    Press the DOWN button twice within ½ second.
  • Retract Talon
    Press the UP button once.
  • Stop Talon while it is Deploying or Retracting
    Press the UP button once or DOWN button twice within ½ second.

Range of the Wireless Foot Switch Remote

The range of the Legacy Talon Shallow Water Anchor Foot Pedal is 30 feet. The range of the remote will be greatly reduced if it is used near or mounted to any metal object including aluminum or steel. It is also recommended that the front end of the remote not be obstructed during use.

 

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