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Page 2: ...termine if such export regula tions have been met b Use of this product with other than models may be restricted by Export and Trade Control Regulations and an application for export approval must be...

Page 3: ...e batteries at the end of their usefull ives when taken out of service within the United States The RBRC program provides a conve nient alternative to placing used nickel cadmium batteries into the tr...

Page 4: ...res 12 Set Contents 14 Transmitter T3PKS 15 T3PKS Nomenclature 15 Digital Trim Operation 16 Grip Dial Operation 16 Mechanical ATL adjustment 17 Wheel tension adjustment 17 Ni cad Battery Replacement 1...

Page 5: ...ion ACCEL 48 Function which adjusts the movement characteristic from the throttle neutral position Fail Safe Battery Fail Safe Function F S 50 HRS PCM mode only fail safe battery fail safe Steering EX...

Page 6: ...y copy Model Reset M RES 94 Model memory reset Menu Type Select 89 Function menu type selection Direct Call Selection Button DCALL 94 Function assignment to direct function select button System Functi...

Page 7: ...l Set Up Reference 109 Ratings 109 Optional Parts 110 Troubleshooting 113 Warning Displays 114 When requesting repair For U S A 116 ATL Function ATL 106 Brake side adjustment Channel 3 Position CH3 10...

Page 8: ...te in the following places Near other sites where other radio control activity may occur Near people or roads On any pond when row boats are present Near high tension power lines or communication broa...

Page 9: ...e transmitter power switch 2 Turn on the receiver or speed control power switch Turning off the power switches Always be sure the engine is not running or the motor is stopped 1 Turn off the receiver...

Page 10: ...the charger while your hands are wet You may get an electric shock Do not drop the Nicad battery or expose it to strong shocks or vibrations The battery may short circuit and overheat electrolyte may...

Page 11: ...the batteries from the transmitter and model and store in a cool dry place If the batteries are left in the transmitter electrolyte may leak and damage the transmitter This applies to the model also...

Page 12: ...play function and other func tions used by individual models only can be displayed Brake mixing for large cars BRAKE Brake mixing of the front and rear wheels of 1 5GP and other large cars can be adju...

Page 13: ...all the dials are digital Function select switch function SWTCH This function assigns functions to 3 switches The operating direction can also be set Edit button lock trim dial lock functions Lock fun...

Page 14: ...questions please contact your dealer Caution When using the T3PKs in the high response system HRS mode always use it under the follow ing conditions Receiver R203HF R303FHS or other high response sys...

Page 15: ...ttle trigger See page 17 for ajastment instructions Power switch Digital Trim 2 DT2 default throttle trim See page 16 for operating instrucxtions Grip Handle Digital Trim1 DT1 default steering trim Se...

Page 16: ...ssing both the push button switches simultaneously for about one second Trim lever adjustments have no effect on the maximum servo travel This prevents the linkages from binding when adjustments are m...

Page 17: ...ion by turning the screw inside the adjusting hole in the arrow direction The spring is set to the weakest tension at the factory When the adjusting screw is turned clock wise the spring tension incre...

Page 18: ...Ni cad battery and disconnect the connector Battery cover While pressing here Battery cover Charging 1 Plug the transmitter cord of the special char ger into the charging jack on the rear of the tran...

Page 19: ...ver plug it into an outlet other than indicated voltage Plugging the charger into the wrong outlet may result in an explosion sparking or re Do not insert and remove the charger when you hands are wet...

Page 20: ...your model storage capability to 30 modelsfrom 20 and allows you to transfer programs to another T3PKS transmitter Note that data may not be transferred to fromany other model of transmitter T3PK T3VC...

Page 21: ...setup is possible without emitting radio waves Display switch ON OFF DISP is displayd Never turn on the power switch while this function is in use If the power switch is turned on radio waves will be...

Page 22: ...tting 1 Edit button lock When the button is pressed for about 1 second at the initial screen a con rmation beep is generated and the edit button lock display appears on the screen Trim dial lock When...

Page 23: ...ontrast can be adjusted For more information see page98 Caution Do not adjust the contrast so that the LCD is too bright or too dark When the display cannot be read due to a temperature change data ca...

Page 24: ...or During this work handle the unit carefully so that the shaft and other parts mounted to the internal steering wheel unit do not fall out The length of the screws used at each part differs as shown...

Page 25: ...eel unit removed as described on the preceding page as follows Modifying for left hand use 1 Remove the wheel section rear cover using the hex wrench 3 At the opposite side connect the steering wheel...

Page 26: ...ower switches to ON in transmitter and re ceiver order 4 Con rm that the system operates normally Inserting the RF module 1 Insert the module while being careful that the transmitter side connector pi...

Page 27: ...rvo CH3 B C Power connector DSC connector Antenna Crystal When changing the frequency use the speci ed Futaba crystal set R203HF receiver Receiver Frequency dials Antenna R303FHS receiver Connectors 1...

Page 28: ...becomes possible when the receiver power is turned on again When using the T3PKs in the high response system HRS mode always use it under the follow ing conditions Receiver R203HF R303FHS or other hig...

Page 29: ...ation Safety Precautions on the next page The gure shown below is an example The method of connecting the motor controller to the motor and battery depends on the motor controller used Purchase the mo...

Page 30: ...ber grommet Boat Vibration proof the receiver by wrapping it in foam rubber or other vibration absorbing material Also waterproof the receiver by sealing it in a plastic bag If the receiver is exposed...

Page 31: ...y drain Screw Mechanical plate Nut as required Eyelet Damper or When installing the servo always install the accessory rubber grommet and grommet ush against the servo A vibration proofing affect is n...

Page 32: ...ed range as well as loss of con trol Other Noise Suppression Methods Be sure there are no metal parts in your model which under vibration can come in contact with other metal parts Metal to metal cont...

Page 33: ...ch is turned on the currently selected model number is displayed Check of this number is model number you want to setup To change the model number use the Model Select function See page98 Start screen...

Page 34: ...nged to match the type of receiver used Con rm that the transmitter can be set to match the receiver used When using an FM receiver e g R133F the signal format must be set to PPM when using a PCM rece...

Page 35: ...im and adjust the servo neutral point See page 44 4 Set the trigger travel by adjusting the throttle trigger mechanical ATL to you liking See page 17 When the stroke was adjusted compensate the thrott...

Page 36: ...unctions only Level 2 LEVEL2 For middle class driver Big car BIGCAR Displays the main functions for large cars 1 5 Level 3 LEVEL3 All functions can be selected For expert driver Edit Buttons In this i...

Page 37: ...Switch MENU1 and MENU2 by pressing the button Menu Screen The menu screen displays 18 items on 3 rows and 6 lines on one page and displays up to 36 items on 2 pages designated MENU1 and MENU2 A menu...

Page 38: ...dified by moving the cursor by JOG up down left or right operation 5 Use the or button to select the function to be assigned 6 When assignment is complete end by returning to the menu screen by pressi...

Page 39: ...he button press the button to return to the Direct Selection Screen press the button to re turn to the Start Screen Upon your needs select one of the 8 functions and then click its button to call the...

Page 40: ...PD 6 A B S 7 ACCEL 8 START 9 BRAKE 10 IDLUP 11 TIMER 12 LAP L 13 PMIX1 14 PMIX2 15 BOAT 16 SUBTR 17 REV 18 F S 19 M SEL 20 M RES 21 M COP 22 NAME 23 DIAL 24 SWTCH 25 D R 26 ATL 27 CH3 28 P MOD 29 MENU...

Page 41: ...S HRS PCM mode fail safe battery fail safe P 50 19 M SEL Model memory call P 90 20 M RES Model memory reset P 94 21 M COP Model memory copy P 93 22 NAME Model memory name set modify username set modi...

Page 42: ...odel of a different mode was selected signals are output in the mode set at the point at which the transmitter power was turned back on At mode selection the box cur sor moves Mode currently operating...

Page 43: ...ormal side Revers side Servo Reverse REV All channel This function reverses the direction of operation of the servos related to transmitter steering throttle and channel 3 operation Preparation Select...

Page 44: ...on Select the channel to be set by JOG button up or down op eration 1 Subtrim adjustment Use the or button to adjust the center Each channel can be set similarly 2 When ending setting return to the in...

Page 45: ...Therefore when the operating angle is adjusted with throttle EPA ATL trim must also be taken into account ATL trim When the steering angle is insuf cient even though EPA is increased to maximum 120 t...

Page 46: ...TH FWD and TH BRK linked with the throttle trigger is switched Preparation Before setup the steering wheel steering angle set the steer ing D R dial initial setup DL1 to the maximum steering angle po...

Page 47: ...3rd channel servo up side adjustment Set the 3rd channel dial fully to the up side side and use the or buttons to adjust the steering angle 2 3rd channel servo down side adjustment Select the setting...

Page 48: ...tely When the brake mixing function p 70 is set the CH3 brake can also be set Operation Throttle Acceleration ACCEL Throttle system The servo will jump to the input position at its maximum possible sp...

Page 49: ...BRAK 3CH by JOG button up or down operation and adjust acceleration amount by or button 0 No acceleration 100 Maximum acceleration Brake side maximum steering angle 4 When ending setting return to th...

Page 50: ...For gasoline engine cars it is recommended that the throttle channel be set to the direction that applies the brakes When the transmitter power is turned on the transmitter transfers the fail safe dat...

Page 51: ...can be switched by pressing the or but ton 2 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for direct selection press the END button once Battery fail safe function...

Page 52: ...ral position It has no effect on the maximum servo travel 1 When you want to quicken steering operation use the button to adjust the side When you want to make steering operation milder use the button...

Page 53: ...et each curve to the side quick side When the road surface is slippery and the drive wheels do not grip it set each curve to the minus mild side Advice Throttle EXP THEXP Curve selection First select...

Page 54: ...adjust the side when you want to make the rise milder 2 Brake side adjustment Select the setting item BRAKE by JOG button up or down operation and use the button to adjust the side when you want to q...

Page 55: ...3 Brake side adjustment Select the setting item BRAKE by JOG button up or down operation When you want to quicken the rise use the button to adjust the side and when you want to make the rise milder u...

Page 56: ...return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for direct selection press the END button once Adjustment method for VTR curve Throttle EXP THEXP Initial value P1 17 P2 33 P3 50 P4 67 P5...

Page 57: ...ect the setting item by button blinks at the current setup item Steering Speed STSPD TURN TURN RETURN RETURN This function limits the maximum speed of the steering servo Delay function The steering sp...

Page 58: ...e END button once Steering Speed adjustment 100 1 Servo operation is delayed Onroad TURN side Approx 50 80 RETURN side Approx 60 100 Offroad TURN side Approx 70 100 RETURN side Approx 80 100 Setting e...

Page 59: ...rottle servo amp operation is delayed so that the drive wheels will not spin even if the trottle trigger is operated more than necessary This delay function is not performed when the trottle trigger i...

Page 60: ...button up or down operation Press the or button and select 2 SPEED 1 LOW and HIGH delay adjustment Select LOW or HIGH by JOG button up or down opera tion Use the or button to adjust the delay of the...

Page 61: ...ither LOW or HIGH the dis play is switched from OFF to ON by trigger operation The LOW and HIGH ranges are linked with the TGP1 set point and displayed Throttle trigger position Adjustment range LOW 1...

Page 62: ...operation at starting This function has to be activated before every start When the throttle trigger is returned slightly the Start function is automatically deacti vated and the set returns to normal...

Page 63: ...JOG button up or down operation and use the and buttons to set the preset position of the throttlle servo B100 B1 Brake side 0 neutral F1 F100 Forward side Setting Example When amp used with an electr...

Page 64: ...hen CUT OFF which prohibits trigger brake side operation was set in the boat mode p 72 TH BRK brake side of the EPA functions p 45 cannot be adjusted The preset position set here becomes the linkage s...

Page 65: ...peration the LED blinks If LED color is not selected as off display also appears on the initial screen and menu screen Operation display Setup items ABP Brake return amount DLY Delay amount CYC Cycle...

Page 66: ...l position DLY Delay Sets the delay from brake op eration to ABS operation When set to 0 the ABS function is activated without any delay AT 50 the ABS function is activated after a delay of approximat...

Page 67: ...B S function performed after an approximate 1 7 secs delay 4 Pulse speed adjustment Select setting item CYC by JOG button up down left or right operation Use the or button to adjust the pulse speed cy...

Page 68: ...side and for high grip set at the side 7 Steering mixing setup Select setting item STM by JOG button up down left or right operation Use the or button to adjust the steering mixing range Sets the rang...

Page 69: ...l not be affected Fail Safe Unit Basic setting ABP Approx 30 If this value is too high the braking distance will increase CYC 5 7 DTY 0 When grip is low side when grip is high side DLY 10 15 TH P Appr...

Page 70: ...tc See page 80 When BIGCAR is selected on the MENU T function See page 95 brake rate BKRT adjustment is automatically assigned to dial DL3 Dial Trim Setting It is possible to adjust the Brake Return A...

Page 71: ...m ABP by JOG button up down left or right operation and use the and buttons to adjust the return amount 7 3rd channel brake A B S delay amount setup Select setup item DLY by JOG button up down left or...

Page 72: ...at etc it can be shut off Tilt mixing Tilt mixing uses an outboard engine and applies bidirectional mixing from rubber steer ing to channel 3 and from channel 3 to rudder so that with a boat rubber op...

Page 73: ...and use the and buttons to adjust the mixing amount Operate in same direction as channel 3 Operate in opposite direction of channel 3 4 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the...

Page 74: ...ervo When Cut OFF which prohibits trigger brake side operation was set in the boat mode p 72 the neutral position does not change even if the throttle mode is changed because brake side operation is s...

Page 75: ...nction to improve the starting characteristics of the engine by raising the idling speed when starting the engine of a gas powered car Offsets the throttle neutral position to the forward side or brak...

Page 76: ...l is the master channel channel that applies mix ing trim data can be added Trim mode The mixing mode selection Master mixing mode The master channel mixing center point point at which the direction c...

Page 77: ...justment Select the setting item RGHT BRAK or DOWN by JOG button up down left or right operation Use the or but ton and adjust the right brake or down side mixing amount 6 Offset amount setup Select s...

Page 78: ...at the moving side when the subtrim is moved to the left and right Therefore set the RIGH and LEFT value by checking servo operation When the throttle servo travel is insuf cient at ATL 100 and EPA12...

Page 79: ...g SW selection Select the item you want to set by JOG button up down left or right operation 2 To select or change a function for SW Select one of the functions for SW by pressing or button To change...

Page 80: ...P IDLE Idle up function TLT13 TL13 Tilt mixing 1 3 TLT31 TL31 Tilt mixing 3 1 PM1 A PM1A Program mixing 1 RGHT BRAK DOWN sides PM1 B PM1B Program mixing 1 LEFT FWRD UP sides PM2 A PM2A Program mixing...

Page 81: ...total operation width is 4 clicks The total operation width for 3PS is 2 clicks and the total operation width for 2PS is 1 click 3PS acts like a 3 position switch and 2PS acts like a 2 position switc...

Page 82: ...time seconds before the alarm beeps After starting the timer is enabled and can be stopped by switch even when the display switches to another screen DOWN TIMER function The DOWN TIMER can be used to...

Page 83: ...e lap times are written sequentially from the number after the preceding data After lap memory No 100 the lap No re turns to No 1 The lap time data memorized in the lap memory can be checked at the la...

Page 84: ...y type Preparation Assign the LAP START switch using the function select switch p 79 When resetting by switch assign LAP RESET also 1 Racing timer type selection Select the setting item TYPE by JOG bu...

Page 85: ...the set beeps and the status display switches from RST to blinking RDY the system enters the trigger operation ready state When the trigger is operated at the forward side the timer starts Status disp...

Page 86: ...the set beeps and the status display switches from RST to blinking RDY the system enters the trigger operation ready state When the trigger is operated at the forward side the timer starts Status dis...

Page 87: ...the lap count switch LAP START is pressed after the time set with ALRM has elapsed the timer stops and the lap time total time and av erage time are memorized When the switch LAP RE SET is pressed the...

Page 88: ...the trigger is operated at the forward side the timer starts Status display RUN When your own lap time is less than the target time and the lap counts overlap the lap navigation alarm timing is too b...

Page 89: ...ized at each switch op eration When set time of ALRM passes and the timer is stopped the last lap is memorized and the total time is automatically written after the last lap and the average lap is aut...

Page 90: ...model memory was called signals are output in the mode before the model memory was called until the transmitter power is turned off Use the transmitter after turning the power off and then back on Ca...

Page 91: ...he transmitter model by JOG button down operation The same operation is performed when the transmitter model is displayed from the DataPac model The model No and model name of the model to be modi ed...

Page 92: ...the or button The selected character blinks 2 Selecting the character to be used Select the character to be used from the character list at the right hand side of the screen by JOG button up down lef...

Page 93: ...elect the setting item EXEC by JOG button up or down operation Press the and buttons simultaneously for 1 second When COMPLETE blinks at the bottom of the screen copying is complete 4 When ending sett...

Page 94: ...g is complete 2 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for direct selection press the END button once Model Reset Type TYPE DATA RESET MENU RESET ALL RESET T...

Page 95: ...mains effective thereafter Before lowering the level turn off the unused functions and when there is rate adjustment etc related to other functions check the set values Caution when lowering the level...

Page 96: ...g Screen Direct Selection Screen Function Set up Screen Call the direct Selection screen by pressing the button press the button to return to the Direct Selection Screen press the button to return to...

Page 97: ...utton selection Select the setting item direct button No 1 8 by JOG but ton up or down operation 2 Assignment function selection Select the assignment function by pressing the or but ton 3 When ending...

Page 98: ...ting item by button blinks at the current setup item System Functions SYSTM System Functions SYSTM The graphic liquid crystal screen display mode buzzer sound LED display mode and initial screen displ...

Page 99: ...up or down operation and use the and buttons to select the display mode Futaba Futaba logo is displayed on the initial screen TIMER Timer screen is displayed on the initial screen SRV VIEW Servo oper...

Page 100: ...ESC like that shown below with a high re sponse system HRS System This function is not used when using a Futaba ESC The frame rate of the transmitter output signal at setup may be counted and the set...

Page 101: ...inking message like that shown below will appear HRS ESC setup MCSET 1 Transmitter and ESC connection Connect the transmitter and ESC in accordance with the connection diagram on the preceding page 2...

Page 102: ...es of all the setup functions Adjuster ADJST Steering and throttle correction can be applied Use this function when a mechanical off set has occurred for some reason Preparation In the steering side s...

Page 103: ...t state lightly pull the throttle trigger and then press the JOG button in the state in which the trigger is not being touched 2 Throttle throw adjustment In the throw setup screen gure at the right s...

Page 104: ...OG button up or down operation and select the type by pressing the or button Setting vibrator to at power ON Select the setting item POWER ON by JOG button up or down operation and select the type by...

Page 105: ...ch is switched the ON OFF display at the right hand side of the rate display changes The ON display indicates the currently operating servo travel 3 When ending setting return to the initial screen by...

Page 106: ...to adjust the brake amount Adjust the side when the braking effect is strong and the side when the braking effect is weak 2 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button...

Page 107: ...he and buttons to adjust the channel 3 position 2 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for direct selection press the END button once Channel 3 adjustment...

Page 108: ...ion checks return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for direct selec tion press the END button once Ending the SERVO screen Steering operation Throttle operation Channel 3 operati...

Page 109: ...40 41 or 75MHz band Intermediate frequency 455kHz Power requirement 6 0V shared with servos Current drain 14mA Size 25 6x37 7x14 3mm 1 01x1 48x0 56in Weight 17g 0 6oz Speci cations and ratings are sub...

Page 110: ...ur catalog Part name NT8F700B 9 6V 700mAh NT8F1100B 9 6V 1100mAh Option Warning Use only genuine Futaba crystal The use of other than Futaba crystal will result in decrease of range as well as loss of...

Page 111: ...holder Check Turn on the power switch and check the LCD battery voltage display When the bat teries are new the voltage should be about 12V If the voltage does not rise check for faulty contact or in...

Page 112: ...sed fully up to channel 3 the Y Adapter must be purchased separately When channel 3 is not used connect the receiver switch to CH3 and connect the DSC cord to the B C terminal DSC port DSC cord To ser...

Page 113: ...these problems After you followed the suggestions listed and the problem is not corrected return the system to our service department for inspection and repair Battery Dead battery Replace or recharg...

Page 114: ...alarm will sound and BACK UP ERROR will be displayed on the LCD screen LCD screen Audible alarm Tone will sound 9 times then repeat Warning When a backup error is generated immediately stop using the...

Page 115: ...on the LCD When the idle up function switch is turned off the alarm will stop LCD screen Audible alarm Tone sounds 7 times and stops re peated Memory Error If the data in the transmitter is not transf...

Page 116: ...ns and when the problem occurred R C System Send transmitter receiver and servos Model Type of model brand name and model number or kit name Detailed packing list Make a list of all items sent in for...

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