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User's Guide

Summary of Contents for Sanwa Aquila-6

Page 1: ...Page 1 INC M1 DEC M2 END M3 F MODE BIND User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...cations Page 6 Features Familiarization Page 7 Transmitter Features Diagrams Page 7 Receiver Features Diagram Page 8 Features Descriptions Page 8 Servo Connections Page 9 Transmitter Alarms Page 9 Servo Recommendations Page 10 Optional Items Page 10 Quick Start Basic Model Setup Page 11 Tips and Suggestions Page 11 System Connections Page 13 Transmitter Battery Installation Page 13 Airborne System...

Page 3: ...ent The AQUILA 6 transmitter has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Airtronics accesso ries supplied or designated for this product and provided at least 20cm separation between the antenna the user s body is maintained Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines We appreciate your purchase of the Airtronics AQUILA 6 2 4GH...

Page 4: ...expose the transmitter to excessive heat moisture fuel exhaust residue etc l Do not expose the transmitter to excessive heat or direct sunlight Leaving the transmitter in direct sunlight can damage the LCD l Do not press the Bind Button during use The signal is interrupted while the Bind Button is pressed It may also require a short time to restore the signal after releasing the Bind Button which ...

Page 5: ... manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for damages resulting from use of components other than genuine Airtronics components It is extremely important to install the receiver and route the receiver antenna wires correctly in your model This will ensure that your model receives control signals no matter what its posture attitude or heading For more information see page 18 Wrap Receiver in Foam ...

Page 6: ... Mixing l V Tail Mixing with End Point Adjustment l Delta Elevon Mixing with End Point Adjustment l 2 Programmable Compensation Mixers l Common or Flight Mode Specific Trim with Throttle Trim Lock hELicOPTER SPEciFic FEaTURES l Servo Monitor l 3 Flight Modes FN F1 F2 l 9 Preprogrammed Swashplate Templates l Aileron Elevator and Rudder Dual Rate l Aileron Elevator and Rudder Exponential l Servo Rev...

Page 7: ...r You should never point the antenna directly at your aircraft as this results in a weakened signal For more information see page 4 Antenna Power Indicator Power Switch Charging Jack Aileron Elevator Control Stick Throttle Rudder Control Stick Rudder Trim Switch Throttle Trim Switch Aileron Trim Switch Elevator Trim Switch Neck Strap Anchor Programming Keys Multi Function LCD Bind Button Bind LED ...

Page 8: ...hile still providing long usage time and high power output Bind Button Used to Bind the transmitter and receiver Also used to enter Low Power Range Check mode Bind LED Displays the current status of the transmitter and receiver pair Charging Jack Used for onboard charging of the Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries Coaxial Cables The portion of each antenna wire that extends the Antenna Reception Wires The Co...

Page 9: ...ou should not fly The RF Output Indicator will flash when the transmitter Trainer mode is set to Slave FEaTURES DEScRiPTiOnS cOnTinUED The RX71E 7 Channel receiver included with your AQUILA 6 2 4GHz FHSS 1 radio control system uses universal Airtronics Z connectors which are electronically compatible with the servos of other radio control system manufacturers The connectors are rugged but should b...

Page 10: ... x 1 61in 39 1 x 20 0 x 40 9mm Weight 2 36oz 67gr Torque 42oz in 3 0kg cm 4 8v 53oz in 3 8kg cm 6 0v Speed 0 20 sec 60º 4 8v 0 16 sec 60º 6 0v Dimensions 1 54 x 0 79 x 1 42in 39 1 x 20 0 x 36 0mm Weight 1 59oz 45gr 94102Z Standard Bushing 94162Z High Torque MG Dual Ball Bearing 94842 Digital Precision Dual Ball Bearing Torque 111oz in 8 0kg cm 4 8v 132oz in 9 5kg cm 6 0v Speed 0 16 sec 60º 4 8v 0 ...

Page 11: ...te option make sure that the CCPM swashplate type matches your model exactly l After making your selections press the ENTER key then the INC M1 key The pre programmed model template will be loaded into the transmitter 4 Name Your Model l Navigate to the MODEL NAME menu and input a name for your model This will allow you to easily choose this model again for later use The Model Name will be display...

Page 12: ...asier to load the programming for your three favorite models l Pressing both the INC M1 and DEC M2 keys together will Reset the highlighted programming selection to the Factory Default Setting l When the Display screen is displayed pressing the INC M1 key will Start and Stop the Timer Pressing the INC M1 and DEC M2 keys together will Reset the Timer l Unless otherwise noted all programming changes...

Page 13: ...itch harness and or the receiver See plug polarity diagram above l Observe all safety precautions provided with your battery before use during use and during the charging process WARNING The nominal voltage rating of a 2 cell Li Fe A123 battery or a 2 cell Li Po battery is greater than 6 0 volts Because of the higher voltage you MUST use a voltage regulator plugged between the switch harness and t...

Page 14: ... require an 8 hour charge 1200 150 8 l Always follow the charging procedures described below to ensure the safe and correct use of the rechargeable batteries and charger l Before charging the batteries double check that both the transmitter and the receiver are turned OFF l Overcharging reduces the life of the batteries and can result in overheating and bursting This may cause personal injury and ...

Page 15: ... select Model 3 using the Direct Model Select function F MODE Flight Mode Select Cycles through the three Flight Modes during programming Does NOT switch between Flight Modes during use INC M1 Increase Model 1 DEC M2 Decrease Model 2 LcD anD PROgRaMMing kEyS Rest Default Shortcut Pressing both keys at the same time within a Programming Menu resets the Programming Value to the Default value PROGRAM...

Page 16: ... selected Model Model Number Displays the Number of the currently selected Model Model Type Icon Displays the current Active Model Type loaded into memory either AERO Aircraft icon or HELI Helicopter icon Rudder Trim Displays the current position of the Rudder trim switch Timer Displays the Stop Watch Timer or the Count Up Timer Throttle Trim Displays the current position of the Throttle trim swit...

Page 17: ...mplete FaiL SaFE PROgRaMMing The Fail Safe function automatically sets the servos to a predetermined position in the event that the signal between the transmitter and the receiver is interrupted whether due to signal degradation or to a low transmitter battery For example the Fail Safe function can be set so that the throttle returns to idle the elevator moves slightly up and the ailerons move sli...

Page 18: ...a wires with force Do not cut or extend the receiver antenna wires l The coaxial cables the thicker portion of the receiver antenna wires can be bent into gentle curves however do not bend the coaxial cables acutely or repeatedly bend them or the antenna cores can be damaged l When installed in an electric powered model keep the receiver antenna wires as far away from the motor battery and electro...

Page 19: ...nge Checking 1 Turn the receiver in your aircraft ON 2 With the transmitter in Low Power Mode Bind LED flashing walk approximately 30 paces from your aircraft approximately 90 feet and with the help of another person check to make sure that the servos move without any problems If there is a problem with servo movement try moving to a different position while still maintaining the same distance fro...

Page 20: ...rning set the Flight Mode to FN using the Flight Mode Switches move both Flight Mode switches forward The LCD will read normally the Flight Mode Warning alarm will cease and RF Output Indicator will stop flashing There are three Flight Modes that can be individually programmed for each Model Type The currently Active Flight Mode FN F1 or F2 is displayed in the upper right corner of the Display scr...

Page 21: ...e 30 CENTER Servo Centering Sub Trim Page 31 EPA End Point Adjustment Page 32 TH CUT Throttle Cut Page 33 D R EXP Dual Rate and Exponential Page 34 TRIM Digital Trim Page 36 TH CURVE Throttle Curve Page 37 AI DIFF Aileron Differential Page 39 FLAPERON Flaperon Mixing Page 40 FL EL Flap to Elevator Mixing Page 41 DUAL EL Dual Elevator Mixing End Point Adjustment Page 42 AILVATOR Ailvator Taileron M...

Page 22: ...ll to the desired Programming Menu Press the ENTER key to access the desired Programming Menu From within any Programming Menu press the END M3 key continuously to return to the Display screen Unless otherwise noted all programming changes take effect immediately If the Display screen is not displayed when you turn the transmitter ON continuously press the END M3 key until the Display screen is di...

Page 23: ...lap N 1 Trainer Flight Mode F1 Throttle Cut Flight Mode F2 Landing Gear 01 MODEL SELE MODEL SELEcT The Model Select function allows you to load the Programming Data for the particular model you wish to fly The MODEL SELECT menu displays the currently selected model along with a list of available models that can be selected The specific Model Type AERO or HELI is displayed for each of the models Th...

Page 24: ... Display screen press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus 2 Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight MODEL NAME then press the ENTER key to display the MODEL NAME menu The cursor will default to the left side of the top row of letters and an underscore will appear under the first character in the name A model must be selected before a Model Name can be entered or modified In the default...

Page 25: ...ighlight TYPE then press the ENTER key to display the TYPE menu The cursor will default to AERO or HELI depending on the particular model you ve selected 3 If the current Model Type is HELI press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to change the selection option to AERO Changing the Model Type 1 From the Display screen press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus 02 MODEL naME MODEL naMing cOnTinUED...

Page 26: ...nd control of the model returns instantly to the Instructor Making AERO Model Type Selection Options Continued 2 Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight the AERO Model Type selection option you wish to change for example AILE 1 3 Press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to change the selection option When a Model Type selection option is changed ENTER will flash in the Programming Window IMPORTANT INFORMA...

Page 27: ... in the model you re using for training and verify that the Instructor s transmitter controls the model s control surfaces correctly 3 Activate the Trainer function by pulling and HOLDING the Trainer switch on the Instructor s transmitter continuously and verify that the Student s transmitter controls the model s control surfaces correctly 4 When the Trainer switch is released the Instructor will ...

Page 28: ...and 1 10 Seconds 00 Minutes 00 Seconds 00 1 10 Seconds Using the Stop Watch 1 Press the END M3 key two times to return to the Display screen The Start time that you programmed will be displayed Using the Count Up Timer The Stop Watch function can also be used as a Count Up timer when the Stop Watch is set to 00 00 00 When the Count Up timer runs UP will be displayed on the Display screen and an au...

Page 29: ...to flash in the Programming Window It s not possible to copy Programming Data from one model to the same model If you attempt this ENTER will not be displayed 5 Press the ENTER key DATA COPY OK will be displayed and INC will flash in the Programming Window 6 Press the INC M1 key to Copy the model Programming Data After 10 seconds the Programming Data will be copied as indicated by the progress bar...

Page 30: ...will continue to flash in the Programming Window 4 Press the ENTER key DATA RESET OK will be displayed and INC will flash 5 Press the INC M1 key to Reset the Programming Data for the selected model After 10 seconds the Programming Data will be Reset as indicated by the progress bar and COMPLETE will be displayed in the Programming Window Press any key to return to the DATA RESET menu If you want t...

Page 31: ... 5 will be displayed as RA Right Aileron Centering the Trim Switches and Servo Horns 1 Before changing the Servo Centering percentage values you must first adjust each of the four trim switches so that the control surface trims are centered as displayed on the Display screen In addition an audible double tone is heard when the trim switches reach the center position The AQUILA 6 transmitter featur...

Page 32: ...ensure the End Points haven t changed In the default configuration the same trim settings are stored across all Flight Modes This option can be changed to allow you to store different trim settings for each individual Flight Mode For more information see page 36 10 EPa EnD POinT aDjUSTMEnT The End Point Adjustment function allows you to adjust servo travel in each direction This makes it possible ...

Page 33: ...o the center of the servo arm or move the pushrod further away from the control surface 11 Th cUT ThROTTLE cUT The Throttle Cut function allows you to set a specific position that the throttle servo will move to when you press the Throttle Cut button The Throttle Cut function is primarily used to shut down your engine after flight You are able to adjust the Throttle Cut percentage value to ensure ...

Page 34: ...ODE Programming F MODE Transmitter F MODE refers to the Flight Mode that the transmitter is currently operating in Programming F MODE refers to the Flight Mode that you would like to change the programming for Choosing the Flight Mode Common or Separate When set to COMMON the Dual Rate and Exponential percentage values you program will be the same regardless of which Flight Mode the transmitter is...

Page 35: ...the Dual Rate 1 percentage value to no more than 100 This will prevent any chance of exceeding your End Point Adjustment and overdriving your control linkage Choosing the Channel 1 Press the Navigation Pad 34 to highlight the channel you would like to make Dual Rate percentage value changes to Choose either EL AI or RU Dual Rate can be set for EL Elevator AI Aileron and RU Rudder D R setting range...

Page 36: ...e for either 1 or 2 3 Press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to set the desired Exponential percentage value for the channel you chose previously EXP setting range is 100 to 100 The default setting is 0 Linear Increasing the Exponential percentage value softens the control feel around neutral Decreasing the Exponential percentage value heightens the control feel around neutral 13 TRiM DigiTaL TRiM The AQ...

Page 37: ...ntrol stick is at half the engine is not at half power In addition many times the difference between three quarter power and full power is almost indistinguishable Using the Throttle Curve function you can change the way the engine reacts to power based on the position of the throttle control stick For example you can change the Throttle Curve so that three quarter stick feels like three quarter t...

Page 38: ...ntage values unless specifically necessary for your particular setup This will prevent any chance of overdriving your control linkage 1 Press the Navigation Pad 6 to highlight POINT 1 2 Press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to choose which Point you would like to set a Rate percentage value for POINT setting range is 1 through 5 Point 1 is at the low end of the Throttle Curve and Point 5 is at the high ...

Page 39: ...erential function your aircraft must feature two separate aileron servos and you must choose the AILE 2 Model Type selection option in the TYPE menu Choosing the Flight Mode Common or Separate 1 From the Display screen press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus 2 Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight AI DIFF then press the ENTER key to display the AI DIFF menu The cursor will default ...

Page 40: ...ding aileron roll control Both ailerons can also be programmed to move up at the same time spoilerons to rapidly decrease lift On some aircraft moving both ailerons up slightly can induce greater speeds and also aid in trimming For greater flexibility the Flaperon Mixing function can be programmed either the same for all Flight Modes or separately for each of the three Flight Modes Programming F M...

Page 41: ...avel will increase in the opposite direction 1 Press the Navigation Pad 6 to highlight FL4LA 0 then press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to change the Flaperon4Left Aileron Mixing percentage value 2 Press the Navigation Pad 6 to highlight FL4RA 0 then press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to change the Flaperon4Right Aileron Mixing percentage value 17 FL4EL FLaP TO ELEvaTOR MiXing The Flap to Elevator Mixing...

Page 42: ...travel This mix is Linear 1 Press the Navigation Pad 6 to highlight FL4EL 0 then press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to change the Flap4Elevator Mixing percentage value 18 DUaL EL DUaL ELEvaTOR MiXing EnD POinT aDjUSTMEnT The Dual Elevator Mixing End Point Adjustment function allows you to adjust the servo travel of each elevator servo independently while the Dual Elevator Mixing option is Active In s...

Page 43: ...tion for Choose from FN F1 or F2 Changing Dual Elevator Mixing End Point Adjustment Percentage Values Both the Up and Down and the Right and Left elevator percentage values can be changed separately Prior to changing the Dual Elevator Mixing End Point Adjustment percentage values you should adjust the elevator End Point Adjustment percentage values in the EPA menu to achieve the desired maximum am...

Page 44: ...E menu In addition depending on the specific orientation of your elevator control linkages in order for the Ailvator Mixing function to work as intended one of the elevator servos may need to be reversed using the NOR REV setting in the REVERSE menu so that both control surfaces move Up and Down together using the elevator control stick Programming F MODE Transmitter F MODE Choosing the Flight Mod...

Page 45: ...ail Mixing function to work as intended one of the servos may need to be reversed using the NOR REV setting in the REVERSE menu so that both control surfaces move Up and Down together using the elevator control stick 2 Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight V TAIL then press the ENTER key to display the V TAIL menu The cursor will default to EL DOWN EL 80 Changing V Tail Mixing End Point Adjustm...

Page 46: ...u to equalize control deflection and in addition allows you the ability to change the control deflection amount of each servo in both directions This allows greater flexibility in making control surface adjustments versus using the elevator and aileron channel End PointAdjustments in the EPAmenu IMPORTANT To be able to access the DELTA menu and program the Delta Mixing End Point Adjustment functio...

Page 47: ... 0 The default setting is 80 Decreasing the Delta Mixing End Point Adjustment percentage value will decrease the movement for that specific servo and direction of travel Increasing the Delta Mixing End Point Adjustment percentage value will increase the movement for that specific servo and direction of travel 22 23 c MiX1 anD c MiX2 cOMPEnSaTiOn MiXing The Compensation Mixing function is used to c...

Page 48: ...the Flight Mode Common or Separate 1 From the Display screen press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus 2 Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight either C MIX1 or C MIX2 then press the ENTER key to display the C MIX1 or C MIX2 menu The cursor will default to MASTER EL 3 Press the Navigation Pad 5 to move the cursor to F MODE COMMON 4 Press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to choose either SEPA...

Page 49: ...e Slave channel servo travels and the amount that it travels relative to the Master channel servo The Rate High and Rate Low percentage values are a ratio of Slave channel servo travel to Master channel servo travel For example if the Rate High percentage value is set to 10 the Slave channel servo will travel 1 10th the amount in one direction that the Master channel servo travels This mix is Line...

Page 50: ...nd the Slave channel is the Flap channel The RATE Hi and RATE Lo percentage values define how far Up and Down the both ailerons will move together and is a percentage of the FL4LA and FL4RA percentage values you previously programmed in the FLAPERON menu To Activate this mix Activate Compensation Mixer 1 by pulling the Compensation Mixer switch down It s not necessary to use the Flap control switc...

Page 51: ...ESET Model Programming Data Reset Page 60 REVERSE Servo Reversing Page 61 CENTER Servo Centering Sub Trim Page 61 EPA End Point Adjustment Page 63 CP EPA CCPM End Point Adjustment Page 64 SWASH Swashplate Setup Page 64 TH CUT Throttle Cut Page 65 D R EXP Dual Rate and Exponential Page 66 TRIM Digital Trim Page 69 TH CURVE Throttle Curve Page 69 PI CURVE Pitch Curve Page 72 REVO MIX Revolution Mixi...

Page 52: ...he desired Programming Menu gEnERaL inFORMaTiOn From within any Programming Menu press the END M3 key continuously to return to the Display screen If the Display screen is not displayed when you turn the transmitter ON continuously press the END M3 key until the Display screen is displayed If a helicopter icon is not shown on the Display screen use the Model Select function to select a HELI model ...

Page 53: ...L RU Gyro 1 2 Trainer Flight Mode F1 Throttle Cut Flight Mode F2 Not Used When any switch is moved into the Up or Forward position pushed away from you this is considered the OFF position When moved into the Down or Back position pulled toward you this is considered the ON position 01 MODEL SELE MODEL SELEcT The Model Select function allows you to load the Programming Data for the particular model...

Page 54: ... 02 MODEL naME MODEL naMing The Model Naming function allows you to name each of the 10 individual models This makes it easy to keep track of multiple models The Model Name can consist of up to 8 letters numbers or symbols Choose from capital letters lower case letters numbers and various symbols Entering a Model Name 1 From the Display screen press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus 2...

Page 55: ... to HELI or AERO depending on the particular model you ve selected 3 If the current Model Type is AERO press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to change the selection option to HELI Changing the Model Type 1 From the Display screen press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus Making HELI Swashplate Type Selection Options Choose the HELI Swashplate Type that suits your helicopter There are three ba...

Page 56: ...t of those servos 120º 90º and 1 1 refers to the physical relationship and geometry of the servo placements on the swashplate NORMAL Non CCPM CP3F 120º with 3 Servos CP3B 120º with 3 Servos CP3L 120º with 3 Servos CP3R 120º with 3 Servos CP3FS 1 1 with 3 Servos 2 Offset CP3BS 1 1 with 3 Servos 2 Offset CP4F 90º with 3 Servos CP4B 90º with 3 Servos 1 1 is sometimes referred to as 140º If you want t...

Page 57: ... LCD needs to be turned ON using the DISPLAY key l Both transmitters must be programmed identically for the Trainer System to function properly For example Servo Reversing End Point Adjustments etc must be identical In addition the Instructor transmitter Trainer System function must be set to MASTER and the Student transmitter Trainer System function must be set to SLAVE If using the Trainer Syste...

Page 58: ...hin an allotted amount of time to ensure that your model doesn t run out of fuel Setting the Stop Watch 1 From the Display screen press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus 2 Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight STOP WATCH then press the ENTER key to display the STOP WATCH menu The cursor will default to MIN 00 2 Turn the receiver ON in the model you re using for training and verify ...

Page 59: ...press the DEC M2 key a second time To Reset the Stop Watch to the programmed Start time press the INC M1 and DEC M2 keys at the same time 05 STOP waTch STOP waTch anD cOUnT UP TiMER cOnTinUED 06 DaTa cOPy MODEL PROgRaMMing DaTa cOPy The Data Copy function allows you to copy the Programming Data from one model to another model This is convenient if you have similar Model Types For example if you ha...

Page 60: ...set to the factory default settings by pressing the INC M1 and DEC M2 keys at the same time however this is time consuming if you want to change all of the selected model s programming settings back to default Using the Data Reset function makes doing this much quicker and more accurate since nothing will be missed Although Model Type selection options are model specific the Data Reset function do...

Page 61: ...the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight REVERSE then press the ENTER key to display the REVERSE menu The cursor will default to 1EL NOR 3 Press the Navigation Pad 5634 to highlight the channel that you would like to change the Servo Reversing adjustment value for 4 Press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to change the REV adjustment value to set the desired direction of servo travel REVERSE setting range is NO...

Page 62: ...ike to change the Servo Centering percentage value for 4 Press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to change the Servo Centering percentage value to center the servo horn 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to center the servo horns for the desired remaining channels CENTER setting range is 150 to 150 The default setting is 0 Increase or decrease the Servo Centering Percentage Values to center the servo horns WARNING We...

Page 63: ...e End Point Adjustment percentage value for Down elevator push the elevator control stick forward then release it D will be displayed in front of the Elevator End Point Adjustment percentage value 3 Press the Navigation Pad 5634 to highlight the channel that you would like to change the End Point Adjustment percentage value for 4 Press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to change the End Point Adjustment p...

Page 64: ...eases servo travel and decreasing the CCPM End Point Adjustment percentage value decreases servo travel 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the CCPM End Point Adjustment percentage values for the desired remaining channels 12 SwaSh SwaShPLaTE SETUP The Swashplate Setup function allows you to control a number of different functions related to the swashplate Using the Swashplate Setup function you are ...

Page 65: ...n press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus 2 Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight SWASH then press the ENTER key to display the SWASH menu The cursor will default to 1 and the adjustment value displayed will vary based on the Swashplate Type currently selected 3 Press the Navigation Pad 3456 to highlight the adjustment value you would like to change then press the INC M1 or DEC M2 ...

Page 66: ...bility 13 Th cUT ThROTTLE cUT cOnTinUED Changing the Throttle Cut Percentage Value 1 From the Display screen press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus 2 Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight TH CUT then press the ENTER key to display the TH CUT menu The cursor will default to 100 When the Throttle Cut function is Activated throttle control will be disabled There are several different...

Page 67: ...n be set for EL Elevator AI Aileron and RU Rudder 2 Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight D R EXP then press the ENTER key to display the D R EXP menu The cursor will default to D R 100 3 Press the Navigation Pad 5 to move the cursor to F MODE COMMON 4 Press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to choose either SEPARATE OR COMMON 5 If you choose SEPARATE press the F MODE key to choose the F MODE number yo...

Page 68: ... setting range is 100 to 100 The default setting is 0 Linear Increasing the Exponential percentage value softens the control feel around neutral Decreasing the Exponential percentage value heightens the control feel around neutral D R setting range is 0 to 150 The default setting is 100 Increasing the Dual Rate percentage value increases servo travel and decreasing the Dual Rate percentage value d...

Page 69: ...light Mode you re using when you change the trim using the trim switches For example you could have 10 clicks of Up elevator trim in Flight Mode FN Normal and 5 clicks of Up elevator trim in Flight Mode F1 Be cautious of this when switching between Flight Modes during flight If SEPARATE TH TRIM LOCK F1 is chosen throttle trim will NOT be adjustable when in Flight Mode F1 3 Press the INC M1 or DEC ...

Page 70: ...will flash WARNING Keep in mind that it s possible to set the Rate percentage values higher or lower than the throttle End Point Adjustment percentage values For example with the throttle High End Point Adjustment percentage value set to 100 and POINT 5 Rate percentage value set to 150 the servo will move 150 We strongly recommend that you set the Throttle Curve Point Rate percentage values no hig...

Page 71: ...ercentage value set to 150 the servo will move 150 when the Throttle Hold is Activated We strongly recommend that you set the Throttle Hold Rate percentage value no higher than your throttle End Point Adjustment percentage values unless specifically necessary for your particular setup This will prevent any chance of overdriving your control linkage 1 Press the Navigation Pad 6 to highlight POINT 1...

Page 72: ...visualization Transmitter F MODE refers to the Flight Mode that the transmitter is currently operating in Programming F MODE refers to the Flight Mode that you would like to change the programming for Transmitter F MODE Programming F MODE Stick Input Function Output 150 100 100 150 0 Point Positions As you change the Point values and Rate percentage values you can use the graph and Input and Outpu...

Page 73: ...Curve and Point 5 is at the high end of the Pitch Curve Point 3 is a the center of the Pitch Curve In the default configuration the Pitch Curve is Linear For example when you move the throttle control stick from 0 to 100 the elevator aileron and pitch servos will travel from 0 to 100 too As long as the line on the graph remains straight the Pitch Curve will be Linear When a Point Rate percentage v...

Page 74: ...for Programming F MODE Transmitter F MODE IMPORTANT We DO NOT recommend using the Revolution Mixing function with a Heading Hold mode or AVCS mode gyro The Revolution Mixing function should only be used with a Rate mode gyro or in the event that no gyro is used IMPORTANT The Revolution Mixing function is not Activated directly by a switch It is designed for use in a specific Flight Mode or Flight ...

Page 75: ... Hold mode gain and Rate mode gain remotely Two separate Remote Gyro Gain Control function settings can be programmed and one can be selected at any time using the two position Gyro switch For example you might want 100 gain for aerobatic flight but then switch to 75 gain for sport flying In essence when you assign a Remote Gyro Gain Control percentage value to each of the two Remote Gyro Gain Con...

Page 76: ...program your gyro in either Heading Hold mode or Rate mode will be determined by the NOR REV settings of the gyro channel in the REVERSE menu For example if the gyro channel is set to NOR Normal in the REVERSE menu positive Gyro percentage values may result in your gyro operating in Heading Hold mode but if the gyro channel is set to REV Reverse in the REVERSE menu positive Gyro percentage values ...

Page 77: ...omposed of a Master channel and a Slave channel Any of the available six channels can be programmed as a Master or a Slave The same channel can even be programmed as both a Master and a Slave In addition to programming the High and Low Rate percentage values the Slave channel Offset percentage value can be changed to move the neutral point of the Slave channel servo when the Compensation Mixing fu...

Page 78: ...r channel For example if you set the Master channel to EL Elevator and the Slave channel to AI Aileron when you move the elevator control stick the aileron servo will move 1 Press the Navigation Pad 6 to highlight SLAVE EL then press the INC M1 or DEC M2 keys to change the desired Slave channel SLAVE setting range is EL Elevator AI Aileron TH Throttle RU Rudder GY Gyro and PI Pitch The default set...

Page 79: ...d to reduce the tendency of the helicopter to slightly rise and fall as you pirouette For example when you command a pirouette to the left the helicopter will rise slightly and will require you to reduce throttle and when you command a pirouette to the right the helicopter will fall slightly and will require you to increase throttle In this example the Master channel is the Rudder channel and the ...

Page 80: ...hat is occurring with servo movements when you apply different mixing values The Servo Monitor also indicates which channel slots in the receiver to plug your servos into 1 EL 2AI 3TH 4RU 5GY and 6FL Using the Servo Monitor 1 From the Display screen press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus 2 Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight SX MONITOR then press the ENTER key to display the Ser...

Page 81: ...rection Servo horn s not centered Control linkage s bind RF Output Indicator flashes Transmitter Bind LED flashes Transmitter Bind LED goes out Reinstall batteries Observe correct polarity Contact Airtronics Customer Service Replace or recharge transmitter batteries Quickly press the transmitter Bind Button after releasing the receiver Bind Button Transmitter compatible only with Airtronics 2 4GHz...

Page 82: ... the signal from the transmitter to the receiver in the model The Antenna should be pivoted into the vertical position during use When not in use the Antenna should be collapsed into the horizontal position to prevent damage during handling and transport Antenna Reception Wires The portion of each of the receiver antenna wires that actually receives the transmitter signal The Antenna Reception Wir...

Page 83: ...ows you to vary the amount of servo travel in relation to the movement of the elevator aileron and rudder control sticks near the neutral positions to change the way the control surfaces react to control stick movement Increasing the Exponential value will soften the control feel around neutral and decreasing the Exponential value will heighten the control feel around neutral Fail Safe The Fail Sa...

Page 84: ... Model 2 key the END M3 End Model 3 key and the F MODE Flight Mode key RF Output Indicator Illuminates when the transmitter is turned ON and transmitting a signal If the RF Output Indicator fails to illuminate RF output is limited or non existent In this case you should not fly The RF Output Indicator will flash when the transmitter Trainer mode is set to Slave Rudder Trim Switch Used to control t...

Page 85: ...y time the Instructor feels that the Student is in a situation that endangers the model the Instructor releases the Trainer Switch and control of the model returns instantly to the Instructor Trim Switch Used to control the center trim of the channel that the Trim Switch is adjacent to Type Model Type The Type function allows you to quickly set up the transmitter s low level mixing based on the ty...

Page 86: ... Length 19 Count Up Timer Using Aero Model Type 28 Count Up Timer Using Heli Model Type 59 Current Drain Transmitter Specification 6 D Data Copy Using Aero Model Type 29 Data Copy Using Heli Model Type 59 Data Reset Using Aero Model Type 29 Data Reset Using Heli Model Type 60 DEC M2 Key Overview 15 Delta Mixing Definition of 83 Delta Mixing End Point Adjustment Programming 46 Differential Definiti...

Page 87: ...i Model Type Programming Menu Flow Chart 52 I Inhibit Definition of 83 Input Voltage Receiver Specification 6 INC M1 Key Overview 15 L Landing Gear Switch Definition of 83 Landing Gear Switch Diagram of 23 LCD See Multi Function LCD Lithium Polymer Li Po Battery Using with Receiver 13 Low Power Mode Definition of 83 Low Power Mode Using 19 Low Voltage Alarm 9 M Mixing Ailvator See Ailvator Mixing ...

Page 88: ...ection Charger Warning Using with Transmitter 14 Pitch Curve Definition of 84 Pitch Curve Programming Heli Model Type 72 Power Indicator Definition of 9 84 Power Indicator Diagram of 7 Power Supply Transmitter 6 Power Switch Definition of 9 84 Power Switch Diagram of 7 Precautions 2 4GHz Frequency Band See 2 4GHz Frequency Band Precautions Precautions Receiver See Receiver Precautions Precautions ...

Page 89: ...rottle Cut Programming Heli Model Type 51 Throttle Hold Definition of 85 Throttle Hold Activating and Programming Heli Model Type 71 Throttle Trim Lock Programming Aero Model Type 37 Throttle Trim Lock Programming Heli Model Type 69 Throttle Trim Switch Diagram of 7 Throttle Trim Switch Definition of 9 85 Timers See Stopwatch Timer Timers See Count Up Timer Tips and Suggestions 11 12 Trainer Mode ...

Page 90: ...ETS aERO SETUP ShEET Use this Aero Setup Sheet to help you keep track of each of your model s Programming Data Before filling out this Setup Sheet for the first time make several copies of it to use with multiple models ...

Page 91: ...UP SHEETS hELi SETUP ShEET Use this Heli Setup Sheet to help you keep track of each of your model s Programming Data Before filling out this Setup Sheet for the first time make several copies of it to use with multiple models ...

Page 92: ...l service airtronics net http globalservices globalhobby com http www airtronics net Features and Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice All contents 2010 Airtronics Inc All Rights Reserved Revision 1 06 30 2010 The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for damages resulting from use of components other than those included with or designated for use with this product ...

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