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11.1 Transmitter Specifications（PL18 EV)

11. Product Specification

This section describes the PL18EV transmitter, FGr12B receiver, and sensor type receiver.

Product Model

PL 18 EV

Product Name

Paladin EV

Channels

Adaptable receivers

all AFHDS 3 receivers

Model Type

engineering vehicles, simulation ship etc.

2.4GHz

RF Power

< 20 dBm

2.4GHz Protocol

AFHDS 3

Distance

>300m (open without interference ground)

Channel Resolution

4096

Battery

1S (3.7V) * 4300mAh (built-in)

Charging Interface

Micro USB/wireless charging

Charging Time

4h@5V*2A/7h@5V*2A (wireless charging)

Life time

>5.5h (standard accessories)

Low Voltage Warning

3.65V

Antenna Type

Dual antenna

Display

HVGA 3.5 TFT，320*480

Language

Chinese and English

Simulator

USB Simulator

Data Interface

USB、Non-standard interface（USART）、PHJACK（PPM）

Temperature Range

-10℃—+60℃

Humidity Range

20%-95%

Online Update

Yes

Color

black

Size

120mm*195mm*213 mm

Weight

1012g

Certification

CE，FCC ID：N4ZFT1800

Summary of Contents for Paladin PL18EV

Page 2: ...nual carefully before operation in order to ensure your safety and the safety of others or the safe operation of your system If you encounter any problem during use refer to this manual first If the problem persists contact your local dealer or visit our service and support website for help http www flysky cn com ...

Page 3: ...18 7 10 Track mixing 18 7 11 A B S 19 7 12 Logic Switches 20 7 13 Timers 21 7 14 Throttle curve 21 7 15 Function assignment 22 7 16 Display Servos 22 7 17 Model setting 23 7 18 Sensors 25 7 18 1 Display Sensor 25 7 18 2 Choose Sensors 27 7 18 3 Air Pressure Sensor 27 7 19 Help Center 27 8 RX Setup 28 8 1 Bind with a receiver 28 8 2 Failsafe 28 8 3 Range test 28 8 4 RX protocol 29 8 5 Set to PWM co...

Page 4: ...hers do not operate in the following places Near any site where other radio control activity may occur Near high voltage power lines or communication broadcasting antennas Near water with passenger boats nearby Near high voltage wires or communication broadcast antennas Do not use this product if you are tired uncomfortable or when using substances that may impair your ability to use the product s...

Page 5: ...o not charge batteries that show any evidence of damage aging leakage or exposure to liquids Do not expose the battery to liquids Do not use a damp battery Keep your hands try during use and do not leave batteries in areas with lots of moisture Do not touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery together Do not throw the battery into a fire Do not throw or impact the battery May cause ...

Page 6: ... on its current status Uncorrected Data Transmission The independent uncorrected data transmission module is built into RF system it can send many different types of data including flight control data Intelligent RF configuration Depending on hardware certification the amount of data to be transmitted anti interference latency and distance requirements the system intelligently adapts the correspon...

Page 7: ...with Self return 20 SWD 3 Position Switch with Self return 6 VRD Knob 21 SWH 3 Position Switch with Self return 7 TR1 Trim 22 SWG 3 Position Switch with Self return 8 SWA Button 23 VRE Knob 9 SWJ Button 24 TR2 Trim 10 Left Gimbal 25 SWC Button 11 SWI Button 26 Transmitter Status Indicator 12 VRF Knob 27 Lanyard Eye 13 TR3 Trim 28 SWL Button 14 TR5 Trim 29 VRG Knob 15 Speaker 30 Right Gimbal ...

Page 8: ... Grip 35 VRC Knob 45 FRM301 Press to release FRM301 36 Power Button 46 FRM301 RF Module 37 Bluetooth Module Port 47 Gimbal Tension Adjustment 38 FRM301 Status Indicator 48 Grip 39 FRM301 Button 49 RF Module Port 40 Gimble Tension Adjustment 50 Wireless Charging Area 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 46 48 45 50 40 47 49 ...

Page 9: ...or is yellow 3 If the receiver is connected bi directionally the breathing indicator can change to red green and blue in case of bind the green indicator is on fast flashing in case of an alarm the red indicator is on slow flashing in case of power on the blue is on until the power on is successful in case of power off the current color is not changed until the product is shut down successfully an...

Page 10: ...ional strength 3 If you need to adjust the strength of the return adjust screw to the middle and strengthen the clockwise force and vice versa as needed After adjusting clockwise to the tightest the counterclockwise adjustment range should be controlled under 5 rounds Over adjustment will cause the screw to come out 3 2 5 Power Buttons To prevent false triggering there are two switches on the lowe...

Page 11: ...this transmitter matched with the receiver see the matching table on the official website For specific operation mode matched with other receivers refer to the above contents 3 3 1 Receiver Antenna The FGR12B uses AFHDS 3 third generation automatic frequency hopping digital system which enables bi directional transmission CAUTION Keep the receivers antenna away from conductive materials such as ca...

Page 12: ...eceiver is not installed near ESCs or other sources of electrical noise 2 Keep the receivers antenna away from conductive materials such as carbon or metal To ensure normal function make sure there is a gap of at least 1cm between the antenna and the conductive material 4 Pre operation Setup Follow the instructions and guidelines in this chapter before use 4 1 Receiver and Servo Installation Note ...

Page 13: ... change the RF standard please select RF standard in RF setup menu The system default standard is AFHDS3 2 way for more information about RF see 9 RF Setup 2 Make the receiver enter bind state For the specific bind modes see the manual of different models of receivers 3 Touch Bind with a receiver to enter bind mode 4 Difference of successful bind under two specific RF standards If you choose AFHDS...

Page 14: ...imum rated range during use CAUTION Interference from other transmitting devices may reduce signal quality 5 3 Pre operation Checks Always perform the following steps before each operating 1 Power off the receiver 2 Press and hold both of the transmitters power buttons until the screen powers off 5 4 Power Off Follow these steps to power off the system DANGER To avoid any risk of loosing control o...

Page 15: ...nction menu icon Touch this icon to enter the function menu 6 1 1 Status Bar Top 6 UI This is an introduction to the transmitter s UI Model name Transmitter power status Function menu icon Sensor information Status Bar TR5 trim value Model type TR7 trim value Lock screen button Channel display TR6 trim value TR8 trim value Charging Battery Full Currently selected model number and name Signal stren...

Page 16: ...Menu UI This section is a quick introduction on how to use the UI 6 2 1 Function Icons 6 3 Gimbal Knob and Switch Assignment This interface can be used to assign the functions of all multiplex sticks knobs switches and keys of the transmitter Path Func assign click any channel such as channel 1 Control to access the interface For details see Func assign Switches SWA SWK define turn on off You can ...

Page 17: ... side range of movement below the channel center point Green box indicates the currently selected object Green progress bar indicates current real time output of servo position Steps 1 Select the channel to be adjusted to enter the submenu 2 Click the icon or toggle the sticker switch knob corresponding to the channel to select High End or Low End 3 Use the and icons to change the servo volume rat...

Page 18: ...r arm this function can be used to assign the control mode in two working modes for achieving the menu switch The title shows the current conditions state You can set the function parameters to save the current conditions Function Settings This function adjusts the subtrim of the 18 channels in a range from 120 to 120 corresponding to a channel ratio of 24 to 24 Steps 1 Select a channel 2 Use the ...

Page 19: ... can adjust the center position of the model function This function can be used to correct the model pose when the stick is shifted to the center position The correction ability of this function is limited Please re adjust the model because the overall excessive offset of the model cannot be corrected 7 6 Rate and EXP Exponential Function This function allows you to set the relation curve between ...

Page 20: ...h channel data The offset caused by the model can be corrected using this function If the offset is set too much the control amount of one end of the channel is reduced If the model deviation is large please try to adjust the model first Function Settings This function can be used for all 18 channels and has a range of 150 and 150 1 Select a channel 2 Use the and icons to adjust the offset 7 8 Cha...

Page 21: ...RG knobs Select this item as the mixing channel indicating this Stick or knob is used as the input end of the linear mix Data is not affected by any other function of the system In Output Channel you can select 1 18 channels Select this as the mixing channel indicating that the final output of this channel will be used as the input end of linear mix b Select Output Channel for the mixed channel In...

Page 22: ...ake pressure to be reduced by each impulse The setting range is 0 to 100 The default value is 50 If the value is set to 60 the system will reduce the pressure by 60 from each brake impulse when the brake is triggered It is used to set the interval between pulses The setting range is 20 to 100 The default value is 50 The larger the value the longer the interval time between pulses The value 100 ind...

Page 23: ...hange the setting value 4 Repeat the above steps to set as needed 5 Carry out a test to ensure that settings are completed as expected Steps 1 Select a logic switch 2 Touch the top Select Sw then select a switch and position 3 Touch the bottom Select Sw then select a switch and position The logic switch will not function without 2 physical switches assigned 4 Select a logic gate AND OR or XOR as n...

Page 24: ... be used to adjust the curve of the throttle channel It can be set separately in different states The system supports 10 types of curves that is 5 types of curves and 5 types of V curves respectively The adjustment range of each point is 0 100 The horizontal axis represents the input value of the throttle stick The vertical axis represents the output value of the throttle after adjustment The red ...

Page 25: ...lick the Trim box corresponding to the channel Select the button or knob you want to assign The selected controls are highlighted Click return The assignment is successful The system provides 18 optional channels A channel cannot be assigned repeatedly 7 16 Display Servos For all function settings that affect the channel output the servo actions can be confirmed through graphs This function can be...

Page 26: ...e use of one button by a preset switch Function Settings 1 Enter the Model combination menu Click the models to be combined Dialog box is displayed as shown in the figure Click OK The switch assignment button will be displayed on the right side of the system 3 Click this button to assign a switch for model switching Click return The setting is saved 4 You can also select None It means the model co...

Page 27: ... very convenient Function Settings 1 Enter Copy model Select the copy object 2 Select the purpose of copying and confirm it in the pop up box After copying the model data of the destination will be overwritten by the model data of the copied object Please be careful when copying the model Model data can not be restored after it is overwritten Restore the current model This function allows you to r...

Page 28: ...for the receiver Signal strength refers to the strength between the transmitter and the receiver It is calculated by using SNR The signal strength will be displayed as a value between 0 and 10 If the signal strength drops to 4 or below the system will alert the user Signal to Noise Ratio The signal to noise ratio refers to the decibel difference between the signal and the noise received by the rec...

Page 29: ... This sensor is used to monitor the temperature of a chosen part of the model To use this sensor connect it through the i BUS interface or connect to the SENSE port on the receiver directly Function Settings 1 Connect the FS CTM01 sensor to the receiver s SENS port 2 Use soft double sided tape to attach the FS CTM01 receiver to element you want to measure e g motor battery Make sure the sensor is ...

Page 30: ...ed height value The actual air pressure and altitude can be calibrated in the Air pressure sensor menu 7 18 3 Air Pressure Sensor Calibrates ground pressure Function Settings 1 Connect an altitude pressure module then place the model on the ground 2 Use the and keys to adjust the altitude to 0 Make sure your model is always at a level ground level during setup 7 18 2 Choose Sensors This function i...

Page 31: ...receiver output when the receiver cannot receive signals or the receiver is uncontrollable Once failsafe is set when the receiver and transmitter are out of control the receiver will output a preset failsafe value 8 3 Range test This function is used to test whether the transmitter and receiver RF are working properly As the actual remote control distance between the transmitter and receiver is fa...

Page 32: ...ed as a PWM converter enter the bind mode Click the transmitter bind with a RX to finish the bind 2 Enter the conf FGR12B as I BUS to PWM conv If the pre configured FGR12B receiver indicator flashes twice and turns off once it indicates that the configuration of FGR12B as a PWM converter is successful 3 Bind the master receiver 4 Set the master receiver interface protocol to I BUS on the transmitt...

Page 33: ...roblem When this function is used it is convenient to control the model to achieve more operations When the i BUS extender is used please supply separate power to it to prevent the servos from not working properly due to insufficient power supply 8 7 Low voltage voice alarm This function is used to monitor voltage status of the receiver battery for viewing voltage of the current receiver It is als...

Page 34: ...een to adjust the frequency Note 50Hz analog servo and 380Hz digital servo are the common servo frequency values on the market therefore they are set separately to allow users to perform quick operations For details see the operation manual of the servo to confirm the correct frequency Then change the servo frequency value through this function 8 10 Servo midpoint This function sets the value of t...

Page 35: ...er After power on for 10 seconds the indicator flashes three times and lights out once 2 Release the bind button Select the receiver update at the transmitter side and enter the update state 3 The indicator flashes slowly after update is completed Note above is the FGr12B forced update mode For the forced update modes of other related receivers see the manual of each receiver ...

Page 36: ...te immediately Once the update is completed the system directly exits the menu If the RF module firmware is the latest version the system will prompt The current firmware is the latest version If the RF module firmware is not the latest version the system will start to update and display an update progress bar 3 RF Version Click to display RF name version number and ID information of this RF b Sel...

Page 37: ...elect metric and imperial system The default is metric Temperature can be selected in Celsius and Fahrenheit The default is Celsius The box highlighted in light green is the currently selected setting 10 3 Sound 10 4 Vibration This function enables or disables vibration for various actions Status or function that can be set for vibration power on Shut down Safety Standby Timeout Voltage alarm Weak...

Page 38: ...nction can be used to set the idle alarm time of the transmitter If the transmitter does not bind the receiver and the transmitter does not operate at all an alarm will be sent within 3 minutes by default Select None to disable this function 10 9 Screen quick access This function is used to set up the up down left and right shortcut screen sliding functions of the main interface Users can customiz...

Page 39: ...3 The transmitter will show a progress bar Once the update is complete it will restart automatically If you need to cancel the update cancel it from the computer 10 11 Calibration This function is used to calibrate the multiplex sticks and knobs The multiplex sticks 3 knobs and 2 shift levers can be calibrated Function Settings Click Multiplex Stick Calibration to access the calibration interface ...

Page 40: ... 300m open without interference ground Channel Resolution 4096 Battery 1S 3 7V 4300mAh built in Charging Interface Micro USB wireless charging Charging Time 4h 5V 2A 7h 5V 2A wireless charging Life time 5 5h standard accessories Low Voltage Warning 3 65V Antenna Type Dual antenna Display HVGA 3 5 TFT 320 480 Language Chinese and English Simulator USB Simulator Data Interface USB Non standard inter...

Page 41: ...ISM 2 4GHz Protocol AFHDS 3 Distance 500m open without interference ground Antenna Type Single antenna Power 3 5v 9V RSSI Yes Data Interface i BUS S BUS PPM PWM Temperature Range 10 60 Humidity Range 20 95 Online Update Yes Size 37mm 25mm 17 5mm Weight 11 2g Certification CE FCC ID N4ZFGR12B ...

Page 42: ...rubber cover 1 Standard 1 in orange 1 in yellow 1 in blue 3 groups in total 12 FS CEV04 FS CAT01 height FS CPD01 speed Magnetic sense FS CPD02 speed Light sensitive FS CVT01 Voltage FS CTM01 temperature 1 optional 13 FRM302 RF Module 1 optional 14 Bracket 1 optional 15 JR module adapter 1 optional 16 Trainer USB 1 optional 17 FGr8B Receiver 1 Standard Only the flagship version has standard configu...

Page 43: ...void the user s authority to operate this equipment Example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired...

Page 44: ...posed of separately The disposal at the communal collecting point via private persons is for free The owner of old appliances is responsible to bring the appliances to these collecting points or to similar collection points With this little personal effort you contribute to recycle valuable raw materials and the treatment of toxic substances ...

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