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MT- S

2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE

Telemetry System with Sanwa Synchronized Link Support

(90478)

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Page 1: ...1 MT S2 4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER S GUIDE Telemetry System with Sanwa Synchronized Link Support 90478...

Page 2: ...nu Servo Reversing 24 Sub T Menu Servo Sub Trim 25 EPA Menu End Point Adjustment 25 FUNC Menu 26 Trim Menu Servo Trim 26 ALB Menu Anti Lock Braking 27 Offset Menu Throttle Offset 29 TH Type Menu Throt...

Page 3: ...ility In No Case Shall Airtronics liability exceed the original cost of the purchased product LIABILITY STATEMENT GENERAL The packaging of your radio control system has been specially designed for the...

Page 4: ...FF and ON the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures A Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna B Increase the separation between the equipmen...

Page 5: ...The MT S radio system can be used with R C boats if you use a compatible receiver that features an external antenna such as the RX 472 2 4GHz FH4T Super Response SSL receiver Although the reception ca...

Page 6: ...s of Conditions High Power FH4T Technology Provides the Best Reception and Connectivity Giving Racers Added Assurance 4 Cell Dry Battery Holder for Lighter Weight Also Accepts Optional NiMH Batteries...

Page 7: ...lock the RF signal resulting in loss of control of your model During use hold the transmitter so that its orientated as close to vertical as possible at all times This provides the best RF signal betw...

Page 8: ...s should be plugged into CH 2 BATT SSL IMPORTANT The RX 482 2 4GHz FH4T Super Response SSL receiver does not feature full Telemetry support e g Temperature data and RPM data Full Telemetry capability...

Page 9: ...the transmitter ON and OFF Steering Wheel Proportionally operates the model s right and left steering control The Steering Wheel features a foam grip for Increased comfort control and feel In additio...

Page 10: ...larm Active Telemetry Alarm Active Inactivity Alarm Active Low Voltage Limit Alarm Active Over Voltage Alarm Active RF Binding Sending Bind Code Telemetry Logger Function Active REMARK Normal Operatio...

Page 11: ...e transmitter and push it firmly until it clicks closed TRANSMITTER BATTERY OPTIONS GENERAL ALKALINE BATTERY INSTALLATION GENERAL 1 Remove the battery cover from the bottom of the transmitter by pushi...

Page 12: ...hrottle Trigger and Steering Wheel can be adjusted to best suit the user Some users may prefer the Throttle Trigger and or Steering Wheel to feel firmer and some users may prefer them to feel softer I...

Page 13: ...g the Programming Value can be changed Once you ve changed the Programming Value press the ENTER key again or press the BACK key and the highlighted option will stop flashing indicating you can scroll...

Page 14: ...nly be displayed if a Steering channel Programming Value is programmed For example Steering Dual Rate Steering Trim Indicator Indicates the current position of the Steering Trim Switch System Function...

Page 15: ...ate 1 Turn the transmitter OFF 2 Press and HOLD the ENTER key then turn the transmitter ON to open the Setup Wizard 6 Press the UP or DOWN keys to select the Car Type that matches the type of model yo...

Page 16: ...eiver ON The Bind LED on the receiver will flash slowly Release the Bind Button The Bind LED will continue to flash slowly 7 Press the ENTER key The NEXT command and the LED on the transmitter will be...

Page 17: ...A2 or other options CH SET etc To Select the Desired Channel or Option When the cursor is flashing over a channel or option press the UP or DOWN keys to highlight the desired channel or option you wa...

Page 18: ...n to flash and the Bind LED on the receiver will flash rapidly then go out 7 After the Bind LED on the receiver goes out press the ENTER key a second time Both the Bind LED on the receiver and the LED...

Page 19: ...al Rate Adjusting Steering Dual Rate affects both Right Side and Left Side steering equally however you are able to adjust Throttle Dual Rate on the Throttle High Side and Throttle Brake Side independ...

Page 20: ...o change Forward and Return to Neutral values for then press the ENTER key Selecting the Menu and Channel 1 From within the SETTING menu press the UP or DOWN keys to highlight the SPEED menu SPEED ST...

Page 21: ...ess the ENTER key to stop the cursor flashing then press the UP or DOWN keys to select the CURVE menu SPEED MENU SERVO SPEED SETTING SPEED RETURN setting range is 0 to 100 The default setting for all...

Page 22: ...Rate percentage value you are able to adjust the Point percentage value for the Throttle High Side and the Throttle Brake Side separately Changing the Rate Percentage Value The Rate percentage value d...

Page 23: ...position then press and HOLD the ENTER key 2 Press the BACK key so that the cursor is flashing over Channel Options 3 Press the UP or DOWN keys to highlight the desired channel you would like to chan...

Page 24: ...u press the UP or DOWN keys to highlight the BASE menu BASE ST REV NOR will be highlighted If the cursor is flashing over Channel Options press the ENTER key to stop the cursor flashing then press the...

Page 25: ...WN keys to highlight the BASE menu BASE ST REV NOR will be highlighted If the cursor is flashing over Channel Options press the ENTER key to stop the cursor flashing then press the UP or DOWN keys to...

Page 26: ...nt percentage values are both generally set to 100 although the Throttle High direction may need to be Increased to achieve full power In some cases Throttle and Brake End Point Adjustments can also b...

Page 27: ...flashing over Channel Options 3 Press the UP or DOWN keys to highlight the desired channel you would like to change Trim values for then press the ENTER key Changing the Trim Values 1 Press the ENTER...

Page 28: ...press the ENTER key to stop the cursor flashing then press the UP or DOWN keys to select the FUNC menu 2 Press the BACK key so that the cursor is flashing over Channel Options 3 Press the UP or DOWN...

Page 29: ...int setting 1 From within the ALB sub menu press the UP or DOWN keys to highlight CYCLE 0 03s 2 Press the ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN keys to choose the desired Cycle value in Seconds Increasi...

Page 30: ...value either ON or OFF IMPORTANT Remember the Throttle Offset function can be toggled ON and OFF using an Auxiliary Switch without needing to access the OFFSET menu to turn it ON and OFF although the...

Page 31: ...e default setting is F7 B3 3 Press the ENTER key Either Set to F70 B30 NO YES will be displayed or Set to F50 B50 NO YES will be displayed Press the UP or DOWN keys to highlight YES then press the ENT...

Page 32: ...ress the UP or DOWN keys to highlight either CH A1 MODE or CH A2 MODE depending on which Auxiliary channel you re programming 2 Press the ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN keys to choose the desired...

Page 33: ...er CH A1 TYPE or CH A2 TYPE depending on which Auxiliary channel you want to program either Auxiliary 1 Channel 3 or Auxiliary 2 Channel 4 3 Press the ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN keys to choos...

Page 34: ...h or Trim Switch you ve programmed to control the Point Auxiliary function to highlight the Point Auxiliary Position you want to change Point Auxiliary Position values for either 1 2 or 3 Choosing the...

Page 35: ...none that you don t AUX SET 4WS MODE setting range is 2MODE 3MODE and 4MODE The default setting for both channels is 4MODE 1 Press the ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN keys to highlight either CH...

Page 36: ...be controlled by Auxiliary Switch Sw2 Up to four Four Wheel Steering Mixing Modes can be selected from depending on the Four Wheel Steering Mixing Mode you selected previously 2MODE 3MODE or 4MODE Co...

Page 37: ...ogramming 2 Press the ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN keys to choose the desired Motor on Axle Mixing Mode value AUX SET MOA MODE setting range is 1 2 5 10 20 25 50 and 100 The default setting for...

Page 38: ...o toggle the Motor on Axle Mixing function ON and OFF If you re unable to switch between Motor on Axle Mixing Modes verify that the AUX1 MOA or AUX2 MOA function isn t toggled OFF Controlling the Moto...

Page 39: ...the ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN keys to choose the AUX MIX option for the selected channel 1 Press the ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN keys to highlight either CH A1 MODE or CH A2 MODE de...

Page 40: ...r press Trim Switch Trm3 back and forth to variably adjust the Mixing Rate percentage value on the fly and use Auxiliary Switch Sw1 to toggle the Auxiliary Channel Mixing function ON and OFF Remember...

Page 41: ...either CODE SVZ or SVD For more information see below AUX SET CODE MODE setting range is CODE SVZ and SVD The default setting is CODE CODE Choose if You Want to Program Custom CODE AUX Values SVZ Cho...

Page 42: ...rm3 back and forth to variably adjust the programmed CODE Auxiliary value on the fly Up to five currently programmed CODE Auxiliary values are displayed on the STATUS screen so you can quickly see the...

Page 43: ...and makes it much quicker to select your desired model 1 Turn the transmitter OFF 2 Press and HOLD the BACK key then turn the transmitter ON The DIRECT MODEL menu will be displayed To select a model f...

Page 44: ...ss the ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN keys to highlight the character in the Character List Press the ENTER key The character in your Model Name will be deleted and the underscore will advance to...

Page 45: ...opy the Programming Data for any reason choose NO or press the BACK key prior to EXECUTING MODEL CLEAR MENU CLEAR MODEL PROGRAMMING DATA MODEL The Model Clear function allows you to reset model specif...

Page 46: ...erval Timer Target Time can be programmed within the Lap Timer to alert you of your Target Time separately from your Goal Time Changing the Timer Type 1 From within the TIMER menu press the UP or DOWN...

Page 47: ...l Timer for 01 30 00 an audible double tone will sound every 1 minute and 30 seconds 5 To set the Interval Timer 1 100th Seconds value press the ENTER key then press the DOWN key to highlight 00 Press...

Page 48: ...n press the UP or DOWN keys to set the desired Interval Timer 1 100th Seconds value 4 To set the Interval Timer Seconds value press the ENTER key then press the DOWN key to highlight 00 Press the ENTE...

Page 49: ...MER The Countdown Timer function can be used to notify you of your model s running time For example you can set the Countdown Timer to alert you when it s time to refuel When the Countdown Timer expir...

Page 50: ...any time by pressing Auxiliary Switch Sw1 and pressing Auxiliary Switch Sw1 again will start the Countdown Timer from where it was stopped VIEWING LAP TIMES TIMER The Lap Times are displayed in the L...

Page 51: ...the receiver You must first Assign the LOGGER function to Auxiliary Switch Sw1 before you can Start and Stop the Telemetry Logger 3 To start the Telemetry Log press Auxiliary Switch Sw1 The Condition...

Page 52: ...RT setting range is 68 F to 302 F 0 C to 150 C The default setting is 212 F 100 C ALERT SETTING VOLT ALERT setting range is 3 0v to 9 0v The default setting is 3 8v Changing the Hold Time Value The Ho...

Page 53: ...highlight T1 T2 UNIT F 2 Press the ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN keys to change the Temperature Unit value Choose from F Fahrenheit or C Celsius Changing the Ratio Value Calibrating the RPM Sens...

Page 54: ...G 55 PG 56 PG 60 PG 60 PG 62 PG 63 MENU PAGE MENU DESCRIPTION Binding Select Modulation Type and Channel Response Mode Assign Functions to the Auxiliary Switches and Trim Switches Adjust Audible Key T...

Page 55: ...receiver you re using For example if you use an Airtronics or Sanwa 2 4GHz FH3 surface receiver with your transmitter you would need to change the Modulation Type to FH3 The Modulation Type should be...

Page 56: ...h compatible FH4 or FH4T Super Response receiver When switching between SHR and SSR Channel Response Modes your model s End Point Adjustment EPA settings may be altered In this case you should double...

Page 57: ...SSIGN SW menu SW1 TIMER will be highlighted 4 Press the UP or DOWN keys to highlight the function you would like to change for either SW1 SW2 or SW3 5 Press the ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN key...

Page 58: ...y 2 Channel 4 servo will travel 50 in one direction when Auxiliary Switch Sw3 is moved Forward and travel 50 in the other direction when Auxiliary Switch Sw3 is moved Backward Alternately if you Assig...

Page 59: ...you press the Trim Switches This makes it possible to fine tune travel extremely accurately Alternately you could Decrease the Trim Resolution by Increasing the Step value so that the amount of travel...

Page 60: ...so be Muted Transmitter warning alarms such as the Low Voltage Alert alarm are unaffected Changing the Audible Key Tone Volume 1 From within the SYSTEM menu press the UP or DOWN keys to highlight the...

Page 61: ...ound at a higher voltage and Decreasing the Alert Voltage value will cause the Low Voltage Alert alarm to sound at a lower voltage The Alert Voltage value cannot be set lower than the Limit Voltage va...

Page 62: ...LCD in different lighting conditions and changing the Backlight Mode and Backlight On Time affects how the Backlight is turned ON and how long the Backlight stays ON IMPORTANT Leaving the LCD Backlig...

Page 63: ...ll need to be readjusted using the End Point Adjustment function The steps required to calibrate the operation of the Steering Wheel and Throttle Trigger are the same The example shown in this section...

Page 64: ...solder joints with heat shrink tubing Install the dust covers included with your receiver to prevent dirt and debris from getting into any unused Input Ports RX 461 AND RX 462 RECEIVER TELEMETRY CONNE...

Page 65: ...incompatible receiver Using Electronic Speed Control ESC Receiver batteries are dead Using incorrect Binding procedure Receiver batteries are dead Receiver batteries not installed correctly Loose conn...

Page 66: ...tle channel Fail Safe to a percentage value Turn Telemetry System ON Shorten distance between transmitter and receiver Use Airtronics or Sanwa FH4T Telemetry capable receiver or Sanwa Super Vortex ser...

Page 67: ...otify you of your model s running time For example you can set the Countdown Timer to alert you when it s time to refuel Crab Steering Used with Four Wheel Steering both Front and Rear wheels pivot ri...

Page 68: ...recharging or replacing the transmitter batteries Model Clear Used to reset the selected model s Programming Data to the default values All model specific Programming Data including the Model Name an...

Page 69: ...e feel of the user Step Auxiliary Allows you to program Auxiliary 1 Channel 3 or Auxiliary 2 Channel 4 to move a defined amount when toggled ON and OFF Step Value A preset amount that the servo will t...

Page 70: ...tion so that the servos travel less when you press the Trim Switches Alternately you could decrease the resolution so that the servos travel more when you press the Trim Switches Trim Switch The trans...

Page 71: ...71 MT S2 4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER S GUIDE Telemetry System with Sanwa Synchronized Link Support NOTES REFERENCE REFERENCE...

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