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Before Operation ........................................................................ 6

System Contents ................................................................................................................... 6
Nomenclature / Handling ..................................................................................................... 7

Assembly / Adjustment .............................................................. 9

Receiver and Servo Connection .......................................................................................... 9
Assembly Precautions ........................................................................................................... 9
Transmitter Set-Up Procedures ........................................................................................ 11

Safety Precautions ...................................................................... 2

Definition of Symbols ............................................................................................................ 2
Running Preparations Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 2
Running Safety Precautions ................................................................................................. 3
Storage and Disposal Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4
Other Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5

Description of 2PL Functions .................................................. 12

Steering Trim (TRM-CH1) ................................................................................................. 12
Throttle Trim (TRM-CH2) ................................................................................................. 12
Steering Dual Rates (D/R-CH1) ......................................................................................... 13
Model Selection/Model Reset (MDL) ................................................................................ 13
Steering Servo Reversing (REV-CH1) ............................................................................... 13
Throttle Servo Reversing (REV-CH2) ............................................................................... 13
Steering End Point Adjustment (EPA-CH1) .................................................................... 14
Throttle End Point Adjustment (EPA-CH2) .................................................................... 14
ABS function (ABS-CH2) ................................................................................................... 14
Model Name (NAME) ......................................................................................................... 14
MC230CR/MC330CR ........................................................................................................... 15

Reference ................................................................................... 18

Ratings .................................................................................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 19

Table of Contens

Flow Chart of 2PL Functions ................................................... 16

*Each function is easily selected with the SELECT key and set with the digital
  trim DT1/DT2.

Summary of Contents for 2PL

Page 1: ...2PL INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...on Statement for U S A This device trade name Futaba Corporation of America model number R142JE complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This devic...

Page 3: ...ons 5 Description of 2PL Functions 12 Steering Trim TRM CH1 12 Throttle Trim TRM CH2 12 Steering Dual Rates D R CH1 13 Model Selection Model Reset MDL 13 Steering Servo Reversing REV CH1 13 Throttle S...

Page 4: ...arge and check the battery voltage prior to operation Should the battery discharge below the minimum voltage level control will be lost Explanation of Graphic Symbols Indicates an operation that promp...

Page 5: ...s of the signal format Do not operate outdoors on rainy days Never operate in the rain or run through puddles The transmitter receiver batteries and most servos and speed controls are not wa terproof...

Page 6: ...Caution Do not touch Do not touch the engine motor speed control or any part of the model that will gener ate heat while running Touching hot parts will result in serious burns Storage and Disposal Sa...

Page 7: ...g When using a Ni cad battery to power your system Prohibited Do not short circuit the Ni cad battery terminals Short circuiting the terminals will lead to sparks and overheating and could cause a fir...

Page 8: ...E S C Switch Battery Holder Miscellaneous T2PL x1 R142JE x1 S3003 x2 S3003 x1 MC230CR x1 or MC330CR x1 SSW GS x1 R2 BSS B x1 Servo mounting hardware and servo horns Mini Screwdriver Should any item b...

Page 9: ...na LCD screen Power switch turned on Beep confirmation sound is generated and the model name is displayed for about two seconds and then the initial screen appears Steering Trim Lever DT1 Steering Whe...

Page 10: ...contact in the case or incorrect battery polarity Caution Always be sure you reinsert the bat teries in the correct polarity order If the batteries are loaded incorrectly the transmitter may be damage...

Page 11: ...r Connects to Battery Gas Powered Model Assembly Precautions Warning Check Check the receiver servos and battery connectors to be sure they are firmly con nected If a connector is not fully inserted v...

Page 12: ...If the receiver antenna length is altered the receiver will be adversely effected The receiver will become considerably more susceptible to interference and high fre quency noise which will result in...

Page 13: ...brake state Press the pushbutton switch Confirmation beep sounds If the LED goes out setting is complete Brake MAX point setting Since the data is read at the end of setting of all points the points...

Page 14: ...le linkage Throttle Trim TRM CH2 Steering neutral adjustments can be made by moving the Steer ing trim knob to the left or right Racers Tip When you install a servo always check to be sure the servo i...

Page 15: ...Steering D R Model Selection Model Reset MDL The model selection selects the desired model memory from the 10 model memories stored within the transmitter and the model reset erases all data stored in...

Page 16: ...ome in contact with any suspension parts or arms If unreasonable force is applied to the servo the servo may be dam aged and result in loss of control Steering EPA Adjust the travel of the servo while...

Page 17: ...set Single blink Single confirmation beep Only brake operation set Off On On Off Off Double blink Two confirmation beeps Blinks Confirmation beep also sounds Confirmation beep only sounds when the mot...

Page 18: ...odel Reset Steering Servo Reverse Throttle Servo Reverse Digital trim DT1 DT2 and D R display The current position is displayed on the LCD screen for about two seconds when each digital trim is operat...

Page 19: ...while operating the throttle trigger each way To Initial Screen Range 0 120 Left side Right side Range 0 120 Forward side Brake side ABS Cycle Speed OFF Inhibited FST Active fast MID Active middle SL...

Page 20: ...ns are all linear Power requirement Nicd battery 6 7 cells 7 2 to 8 4V PWM frequency 1 5kHz fixed Setting One touch input by pushbutton switch Set data is saved to built in EEPROM Current capacity FET...

Page 21: ...ry cloth Transmitter antenna Loose Not extended to full length Screw in Extend fully Crystal Disconnected Wrong band Different from specifi cation Push in Match transmitter receiver band Replace with...

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