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MT-4S 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE

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Page 1: ...1 MT 4S 2 4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...Some Features Limited by Receiver Type packaging general MT 4S Digital High Response Telemetry Transmitter RX 472 Super Response Receiver w SSL Support On Off Switch Dry Cell Receiver Battery Holder W...

Page 3: ...rm will sound when the transmitter battery voltage drops to the default low voltage threshold If this occurs stop using the transmitter as soon as is safely possible then replace or recharge the trans...

Page 4: ...en you mount the antenna do not bend the reception wire Reception performance decreases if the reception wire is bent The antenna is delicate therefore handle with care Do not pull on the antenna with...

Page 5: ...nnel 2 4GHz FH4T Digital High Response Telemetry System with Advanced Programming Backlit LCD Screen Allows You to Easily View Programming Options and Telemetry Data in All Types of Conditions High Po...

Page 6: ...During use hold the transmitter so that its orientated as close to vertical as possible at all times This provides the best RF signal between the transmitter and the receiver Try not to ever follow yo...

Page 7: ...nter Key BACK CANCEL Key Dial Knob Trim Switch Trm1 Trim Switch Trm2 Trim Switch Trm3 Trim Switch Trm4 Wrist Strap Anchor Slot top View Charging Jack Throttle Trigger Position Adjustment Indicator Pow...

Page 8: ...components Contact between metal or carbon parts can result in electrical noise which can adversely effect receiver performance and possibly result in runaway operation and result in damage to your mo...

Page 9: ...feel An optional larger Grip is included that some users may find feels more comfortable LED 1 2 Displays the current signal output status of the transmitter LED 1 Blue and the Telemetry connection LE...

Page 10: ...nsmitter batteries reach the Limit Voltage value programmed in the SYSTEM ALARM menu This alarm can only be cleared by turning the transmitter OFF and recharging or replacing the transmitter batteries...

Page 11: ...Charging Jack is located on the Left side of the transmitter For more information see the Transmitter Overview Diagrams section on pages 6 and 7 WARNING Do NOT attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries...

Page 12: ...personal preference Throttle trigger adjustment plates are included to fine tune the angle A B To adjust the throttle trigger angle follow the steps below 1 Use a 1 philips head screwdriver to remove...

Page 13: ...1 5mm hex wrench to turn the Steering Wheel Tension Adjustment Screw A clockwise To decrease the spring tension of the steering wheel looser turn the Steering Wheel Tension Adjustment Screw counter cl...

Page 14: ...tion see the Telemetry Clear Function section on page 68 High Temperature Display Displays the last highest Temperature value These values can be Reset For more information see the Telemetry Clear Fun...

Page 15: ...r Indicates up to four different programming options that are currently programmed to the Throttle channel The Throttle Program Indicator will only be displayed if a Throttle channel Programming Value...

Page 16: ...ey a second time The Bind LED on the receiver will illuminate solid blue and LED 2 on the transmitter will go out indicating that the Binding procedure is complete and a Telemetry connection has been...

Page 17: ...EV 12 TIMER 13 LAP 14 F S 15 LOGGER 16 SYSTEM Channel Set Dual Rate End Point Adjustment Curve Servo Speed Anti Lock Braking Throttle Offset Auxiliary 1 Auxiliary 2 Servo Trim Servo Reversing Lap and...

Page 18: ...by changing the amount of servo travel relative to control input For example by increasing the Steering Dual Rate you can make the steering servo travel more which might prevent your model from pushi...

Page 19: ...pages 53 through 58 In the default configuration the Steering and Throttle Dual Rate programming functions are adjusted using Trim Switch Trm3 and Trim Switch Trm4 respectively D R ST RATE setting ra...

Page 20: ...asing the percentage value will increase steering servo travel in that direction and decreasing the percentage value will decrease steering servo travel in the that direction EPA ST L setting range is...

Page 21: ...el in that direction EPA A1 H and EPA A2 H setting range is 0 to 150 The default setting is 100 EPA A1 L and EPA A2 L setting range is 0 to 150 The default setting is 100 3 From within the EPA menu sc...

Page 22: ...gramming control For more information see the Adjusting the Point Percentage Value section below 04 curve exponential and arc program CURVE TYPE setting range is EXP and ARC The default setting is EXP...

Page 23: ...Point Steering Auxiliary 1 and Auxiliary 2 Throttle Throttle Servo Speed affects only the Throttle High Side The Throttle Brake Side is unaffected PROGRAM 1 From within the CURVE menu scroll DOWN to h...

Page 24: ...ending on your particular model Different Anti Lock Braking function options can be custom programmed including the how quickly the brake pulsates the point at which the Anti Lock Braking function sta...

Page 25: ...or slower The Release value determines how quickly the Brake moves from Neutral to the percentage value determined by the Stroke setting and the Hold value determines how quickly the Brake moves from...

Page 26: ...croll DOWN to highlight LAG 0 00s Press the ENTER key then scroll UP and DOWN to increase or decrease the Lag value Increasing the Lag value increases the delay time to Activate the Anti Lock Braking...

Page 27: ...pecific Points That the Auxiliary Servo Travels Control Four Wheel Steering Options Controls Dual Throttle Options Dig and Burn Control User Defined Auxiliary 1 Channel 3 Mixing Options Controls SSL E...

Page 28: ...list 2 Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the AUX1 menu then press the ENTER key The AUX1 POINT menu will be displayed and the last Point selected will be highlighted 3 Scroll UP or DOWN to move the brac...

Page 29: ...and ON while you re driving by assigning Auxiliary 1 to one of the two Push Button Switches 4WS MIX Four Wheel Steering Mixing Choosing Four Wheel Steering Mixing Options 1 From the Top Screen press...

Page 30: ...power to the Front motor Burn 08 Aux1 auxiliary 1 CHANNEL 3 programming program When using Four Wheel Steering it s important to adjust the Steering Channel 1 and Auxiliary 1 Channel 3 Sub Trim values...

Page 31: ...variably change the Power Distribution between the Front and Rear motors To set this up change the Auxiliary Lever Function to AUX1 then change the TWEAK H value to 100 and the TWEAK L value to 100 Fo...

Page 32: ...s controlled by the Rotary Dial Turn the Rotary Dial clockwise to increase the Rate percentage value and turn the Rotary Dial counter clockwise to decrease the Rate percentage value In addition the Au...

Page 33: ...ayed BACK will be highlighted and the underscore will be flashing under the first editable character in the CODE Programming Name 3 Scroll UP or DOWN to move the underscore to the character you would...

Page 34: ...Control Specific Points That the Auxiliary Servo Travels Control Four Wheel Steering Options Controls Dual Throttle Options Dig and Burn Control User Defined Auxiliary 1 Channel 3 Mixing Options Cont...

Page 35: ...AUX2 menu then press the ENTER key The AUX2 POINT menu will be displayed and the last Point selected will be highlighted 3 Scroll UP or DOWN to move the brackets to the Point you would like to change...

Page 36: ...ON while you re driving by assigning Auxiliary 1 to one of the two Push Button Switches 4WS MIX Four Wheel Steering Mixing Choosing Four Wheel Steering Mixing Options 1 From the Top Screen press the...

Page 37: ...DOWN will reduce the power to the Front motor Burn 09 Aux2 auxiliary 2 CHANNEL 4 programming program When using Four Wheel Steering it s important to adjust the Steering Channel 1 and Auxiliary 2 Cha...

Page 38: ...Dig and Burn functions as if they were assigned to an ON OFF switch change the DIAL Step value to 100 For more information see the Key Assignments section on pages 53 through 58 The Auxiliary Mixing f...

Page 39: ...rolled by the Auxiliary Lever however we suggest re assigning this function to the Rotary Dial or one of the Trim Switches to make it easier to adjust while driving Turn the Rotary Dial clockwise to i...

Page 40: ...ACK will be highlighted and the underscore will be flashing under the first editable character in the CODE Programming Name 3 Scroll UP or DOWN to move the underscore to the character you would like c...

Page 41: ...he TRIM menu will be displayed and ST TRIM 0 will be highlighted 4 Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the desired channel you would like to change the Sub Trim value for Choose from either ST SUB T 0 Stee...

Page 42: ...thout the need to look down at the Trim Indicator on the Top Screen while you re driving PRO TIP The Trim function features two different Trim Type options that you can choose from Choose from either...

Page 43: ...l Timer Target Time can be programmed within the Lap Timer to alert you of your Target Time separately from your Goal Time Setting the Interval Timer Target Time 1 From within the TIMER menu scroll DO...

Page 44: ...und when you reach your Goal Time When the Interval Time is reached an audible Double Tone will sound then the Interval Timer will Reset and begin counting Up again from zero Setting the Interval Time...

Page 45: ...oll DOWN to highlight ALRM 05 2 Press the ENTER key then scroll UP or DOWN to set the desired Alarm Minutes value 3 To set the Alarm Seconds value press the ENTER key then scroll DOWN to highlight 00...

Page 46: ...d turn the rudder slightly left or right so that the boat will continue in slow circles In addition a Receiver Battery Voltage Fail Safe function is available which allows you to set a custom voltage...

Page 47: ...eries If FREE or HOLD is chosen for the Throttle channel you cannot Activate the Receiver Battery Voltage Fail Safe function A value must be chosen for the Throttle channel to be able to program and u...

Page 48: ...ithin the LOGGER menu scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the desired Telemetry Data you would like to view Choose from TEMP1 DATA TEMP2 DATA VOLT DATA or RPM DATA 4 Press the ENTER key to open the Telemet...

Page 49: ...s Adjust LCD Contrast and Backlight Options Program Telemetry Display Options Calibrate Steering Throttle and Auxiliary Lever Controls The Model menu allows you to select different models using the Mo...

Page 50: ...3 Scroll UP or DOWN to move the underscore to the character you would like change 4 Press the ENTER key then scroll UP or DOWN to highlight a character in the Character List Press the ENTER key a sec...

Page 51: ...displayed 5 Scroll DOWN to highlight YES then press the ENTER key After 3 seconds Executed will flash indicating the Programming Data has been copied to the highlighted model All model specific Progra...

Page 52: ...North America They are typically used in France 2 Press the ENTER key The BIND menu will be displayed and RF MODE FH4T will be highlighted 3 Press the ENTER key then scroll UP or DOWN to select the de...

Page 53: ...OR SHR and SSR The default setting is NOR SSR Operating Mode is not supported when the FH3 or FH3F Modulation Type is selected No Servo Operating Modes are supported when the FH2 Modulation Type is se...

Page 54: ...key assignments system SWITCH Push Button Switch Key Assignments Inhibited Dual Rate Steering Dual Rate Throttle Dual Rate Brake Curve Steering Curve Steering Servo Speed Steering Servo Speed Throttle...

Page 55: ...ws you to assign different functions to Trim Switches Trm1 Trm2 Trm3 and Trm4 the Rotary Dial and the Auxiliary Lever This allows you to use the Trim Switches Rotary Dial and Auxiliary Lever to contro...

Page 56: ...values so that the servos travel more when you press the Trim Switches This setting may not be as accurate although it allows you to command large amounts of servo travel at a time 03 key assign key a...

Page 57: ...ry Dial This setting may not be as accurate although it allows you to command large amounts of servo travel at a time 1 From within the DIAL menu scroll UP or DOWN to highlight STEP 5 2 Press the ENTE...

Page 58: ...n scroll UP or DOWN to choose the desired function for the Auxiliary Lever A list of functions that can be assigned to the Auxiliary Lever is shown in the table on pages 55 and 56 When you use the Aux...

Page 59: ...ed servo End Points shift toward the High Side or the Low Side automatically when you apply Trim This maintains balanced servo travel without the need to manually readjust the servo End Points 2 Press...

Page 60: ...acing while the F50 B50 Throttle Type is most common for Rock Crawling Changing the Throttle Type 1 From within the SYSTEM menu scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the TH TYPE menu 2 Press the ENTER key Th...

Page 61: ...se the desired Tone value Increasing the Tone value will increase the pitch of the Audible Key Tones and decreasing the Tone value will decrease the pitch of the Audible Key Tones BUZZER TONE setting...

Page 62: ...s are dangerously low and should be replaced or recharged right away The Low Voltage Limit alarm cannot be cancelled When the Low Voltage Limit alarm sounds you should stop use as soon as it s safe th...

Page 63: ...re able to change the Telemetry Temperature reading from Fahrenheit to Celsius change the values at which Telemetry Sensor alarms sound change how Speed and RPM are displayed and much more In addition...

Page 64: ...ur engine s cylinder head temperature is getting too hot When the Alert Temperature value is reached the Temperature Alert alarm will sound and LED2 Red will flash The Temperature Alert alarm will sou...

Page 65: ...ure values below the Minimum Temperature value programmed TELEMETRY MIN TEMP setting range is 32 F to 302 F 0 C to 150 C The default setting is 68 F 20 C The Minimum Temperature value cannot be set hi...

Page 66: ...PM Changing the Maximum RPM Speed Value The Maximum RPM Speed value determines the maximum RPM or Speed value that will be shown on the Telemetry RPM Gauge This setting does not effect the RPM or Spee...

Page 67: ...splay MPH or KM H Calibration is not required if you re displaying RPM Prior to calibrating the RPM sensor you must connect the RPM sensor to your receiver and correctly install the RPM sensor into yo...

Page 68: ...layed the Throttle Channel 2 Neutral position has shifted and should be recalibrated The Telemetry Clear function allows you to Reset the High Temperature 1 High Temperature 2 and High RPM values that...

Page 69: ...ronmental factors Use the Telemetry Signal Indicator to determine the quality of the Telemetry Signal When used with an Airtronics 2 4GHz FH4T Telemetry capable surface receiver such as the RX 461 or...

Page 70: ...ant to monitor Sensor End Input Plug Attach with High Temperature Clear Tape 2 Cut one of the two reflective decals included with the RPM Sensor into an 2mm diameter and apply it to the rotating part...

Page 71: ...tside of Telemetry range Reinstall batteries observing correct polarity Plug in battery tray Replace or recharge transmitter batteries Contact Airtronics Customer Service Change Modulation Type to mat...

Page 72: ...in control of underscore Lap Timer will clear when you Start the Lap Timer again Tighten spring tension Use the VR Adjust function to calibrate controls Must use Airtronics or Sanwa receiver and acces...

Page 73: ...ible tone will sound and the Count Up Timer function begins automatically This allows you to check the time elapsed since the timer ran out Dial Knob The Dial Knob can rotate 360 and is programmable t...

Page 74: ...completed is displayed in the Timer menu and when a lap is completed the lap time is displayed momentarily on the Top Screen Latency The Response Time between the transmitter and receiver The lower th...

Page 75: ...Used to set a custom voltage that the Receiver Battery Fail Safe function will Activate at When your receiver battery voltage drops to the programmed voltage the throttle servo will move to the predet...

Page 76: ...Screen up to four different programming options that are currently programmed to the Throttle channel The Throttle Program Indicator will only be displayed if a Throttle channel Programming Value is...

Page 77: ...he Lag Value 26 Anti Lock Braking Adjusting the Point Percentage Value 25 Anti Lock Braking Adjusting the Release and Hold Values 25 Anti Lock Braking Adjusting the Stroke Percentage Value 24 Anti Loc...

Page 78: ...Ports Charging See Transmitter Battery Charging Options Charging Jack Definition of 9 73 Charging Jack Diagram of 7 Coaxial Cable Receiver Definition of 9 73 Coaxial Cable Receiver Diagram of 8 Code...

Page 79: ...r Battery Voltage Fail Safe Function See Setting the Receiver Battery Voltage Fail Safe Function Fail Safe Setting the Fail Safe 46 Fail Safe Setting the Receiver Battery Voltage Fail Safe Function 47...

Page 80: ...9 74 LED 1 2 Diagram of 7 LiPo LiFe Batteries Using with Receiver 8 LiPo LiFe Batteries Using with Transmitter 11 LiPo LiFe Batteries Warnings When Using 11 Low Voltage Alert Alarm Changing the Low Vo...

Page 81: ...Point Auxiliary Controlling 28 35 Point Auxiliary Definition of 75 Point Auxiliary Overview 28 35 Point Setting Definition of 75 Power Switch Definition of 9 75 Power Switch Diagram of 6 7 Precaution...

Page 82: ...f 75 Servo Speed Overview 23 Servo Sub Trim See Trim and Servo Sub Trim Overview Servo Sub Trim Definition of 75 Servos Using 7 4 Volt See Receiver Using 7 4 Volt Servos Servos Using Analog SHR or SRG...

Page 83: ...Changing the Minimum Temperature Value 65 Telemetry Temperature Display Changing the Temperature Unit Value 64 Telemetry Temperature Sensor Diagram of 70 Telemetry Turning ON and OFF 67 Telemetry Volt...

Page 84: ...ub Trim Values 41 Trim and Servo Sub Trim Adjusting the Trim Values 41 Trim and Servo Sub Trim Controlling the Trim Function 42 Trim and Servo Sub Trim Overview 41 Trim Step Resolution Definition of 7...

Page 85: ...85 MT 4S 2 4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER S GUIDE REFERENCE notes REference...

Page 86: ...86 MT 4S 2 4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER S GUIDE notes REference...

Page 87: ...ypical wear and tear from use Airtronics shall not be liable for any damage resulting from the use of this product As Airtronics has no control over the use setup modification or misuse of this produc...

Page 88: ...18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley CA 92708 Telephone 714 963 0329 Fax 714 964 6236 Email service airtronics net http globalservices globalhobby com http www airtronics net Features and Specificat...

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