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Before Operation

Transmitter T2PL

Nomenclature / Handling

E.S.C. MC230CR

            / MC330CR

Motor connector

Connects to the motor.
(Orange) is positive. (Blue) is negative.
If the motor rotates in the wrong 
direction, interchange the connections of 
this connector.

Nicd battery connector

Connects to the running Nicd battery.
(Red) is positive. (Black) is negative.

Receiver connector

Connects to the receiver throttle channel.

Miniature screwdriver

Accessory. Use to press the 
pushbutton switch.

Checker LED

Power switch

Pushbutton

switch

MC230CR

(Orange)

(Blue)

(Black)

(Red)

Applicable motors

 (Number of turns is criteria.)

•Use the MC230CR with a motor with 20T or more turns.
•Use the MC330CR with a motor with 13T or more turns.

*If a motor with a number of turns smaller than the above is used, the heat 
protector and overcurrent protection circuit may operate. The number of turns 
of the motor is a criteria only. Depending on the running conditions, the 
protection circuit may operate even if the condition above is satisfied.

Nicd battery 6~7 cells (7.2~8.4V)

Antenna

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 Wheel

Throttle Trigger

Grip Handle

Power Switch

Throttle Trim Lever (DT2)

When slid upward, 
the power is turned on.

Adjusts the steering in small increments so 
the model will run straight.

Turn model to left or right.

Select Button (SELECT)

Press the Select button to select the
desired function screen.

Steering Dual Rate Lever (D/R)

Adjusts the throttle in small increments so the 
model will not move at neutral.

Adjust the vihicle's steering sensitivity across
the entire range.

Digital trim DT1, DT2, and D/R operation       

Push the lever to the left or right (up or down). 
The current position is displayed on the LCD screen for about two seconds.
Each step is indicated by a tone. When the trim exceeds the maximum trim 
adjustment range, the beep tone will change and the servo will not move 
any further. Remember, the trims are digital so the position of each trim is 
remembered for each model separately.

Control the speed of the model and movement 
forward and backward.

(Initial screen)

•Model memory number display
•Battery voltage display

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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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