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Function

abbreviation

Description of function

Page

EPA

End point adjustment

P-49

STEXP

Steering curve adjustment

P-56

STSPD

Steering servo delay

P-61

THEXP

Throttle curve adjustment

P-57

THSPD

Throttle servo delay

P-63

A.B.S

Pumping brake

P-69

ACCEL

Function which adjusts the rise characteristic from the throttle neutral position

P-52

START

Throttle preset at start function/ engine cut off by switch

P-66

BRAKE

Front and rear independent brake control for 1/5GP car, etc.

P-74

IDLUP

Idle up at engine start

P-82

TIMER

Up, down, lap, or lap navigation timer

P-90

LAP-L

Lap timer data (lap time, average lap time) check

P-97

PMIX1

Programmable mixing between arbitrary channels

P-83

PMIX2

Programmable mixing between arbitrary channels

P-83

BOAT

Boat, etc. brake operation stop/outboard engine tilt mixing

P-78

SUBTR

Servo center position ﬁne adjustment

P-48

REV

Servo operation reversing

P-47

F/S

HRS, PCM mode fail safe, battery fail safe

P-54

M-SEL

Model memory call

P-98

M-RES

Model memory reset (ALL, DATA, MENU)

P-102

M-COP

Model memory copy (SINGLE, GROUP) (MENU, SW/DIAL)

P-100

NAME

Model memory name set/modify, username set/modify

P-99

DIAL

Selection of functions operated by digital dial and digital trim

P-88

SWTCH

Selection of functions operated by push switches

P-86

D/R

Steering angle adjustment while running

P-117

ATL

Brake side adjustment

P-118

CH3/4

Channel 3&4 servos operation position set/check

P-119

RXSYS

Servo response mode and receiver type selection

P-46

MENU-T

Function menu type selection

P-103

SYSTM

Battery type/backlight/LCD contrast/buzzer/LED display color/initial screen display
mode/power off forgotten alarm/2ND condition/2.4GHz band adjustment and setting

P-108

DTTRN

Data copy from T4PK to another T4PK

P-112

SERVO

Displays servo operation on a bar graph

P-120

MCSLNK

MC850C/601C/401CR Link software setting function

P-104

ADJST

Steering wheel and throttle trigger correction

P-114

VIBRA

Vibrator setting

P-116

THMOD

Neutral brake and throttle servo forward side and brake side operation rate setting

P-80

Function list

Summary of Contents for 4PK-2.4GHZ

Page 1: ...distributor in your country please contact the seller im mediately to determine if such export regulations 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 submitted 3 Modiﬁcation adjustment and replacement of parts Futaba is not responsible for un authorized modiﬁcation adjustment an...

Page 2: ...he end of their useful lives when taken out of service within the United States The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel cadmium batteries and nickel metal hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste system which is illegal in some areas You may contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the spent battery Please call 1 800 8 BATT...

Page 3: ...wer Off Forgotten Alarm 16 High Voltage Alarm 16 Low Battery Alarm 16 Digital Trim Operation 17 Grip Dial Operation 17 Mechanical ATL Adjustment 18 Wheel Trigger Tension Adjustment 18 Trigger Slide Adjustment 19 Ni MH Battery Replacement 19 Charging The HT5F1700B Battery 20 Grip Vibrator 21 Display when power switch turned on 21 Edit button lock and trim dial lock 22 Total Timer 22 LCD Screen Cont...

Page 4: ...8 Servo center position ﬁne adjustment End Point Adjuster EPA 49 End point adjustment Throttle Acceleration ACCEL 52 Function which adjusts the movement characteristic from the throttle neutral position Fail Safe Battery Fail Safe Function F S 54 Fail safe battery fail safe Steering Exponential STEXP 56 Steering operation curve adjustment Throttle Exponential THEXP 57 Throttle curve adjustment Ste...

Page 5: ... List LAP L 97 Lap timer data lap time average lap time check Model Select M SEL 98 Model memory call Model Name NAME 99 Model memory name set modify username set modify Model Copy M COP 100 Model memory copy Model Reset M RES 102 Model memory reset Menu Type Select 103 Function menu type selection ESC Link Function MCLNK 104 Special function Futaba ESC MC850C MC601C MC401CR System Functions SYSTM...

Page 6: ...nsfer DTTRN 112 The T4PK model memory data to another T4PK Adjuster ADJST 114 Steering wheel and throttle trigger correction Vibrator Function VIBRA 116 Vibrator setting Steerind Dual Rate D R 117 Steering angle adjustment while running dual rate ATL Function ATL 118 Brake side adjustment Channel 3 4 Position CH3 CH4 119 Channel 3 4 servo operation position set check Servo View SERVO 120 Displays ...

Page 7: ...and other equipments Digital servos including BLS Series brushless servos can also be used in the NORMAL mode 8 For Your Safety As Well As That Of Others For Your Safety As Well As That Of Others Use this product in a safe manner Please observe the following safety precautions at all times Explanation of Symbols The parts of this manual indicated by the following symbols are extremely important an...

Page 8: ...el or clamp it down or place it where the wheels or prop cannot come in contact with any object Walk away and check to see if the servos follow the movement of the controls on the transmitter Should you notice any abnormal operation do not operate the model Also check to be sure the model memory matches the model in use ｊ Check the transmitter antenna to be sure it is not loose If the transmitter ...

Page 9: ... the receiver power switch Loss of control could occur Fail safe function ｊ Before running cruising check the fail safe function Check Method Before starting the engine check the fail safe function as follows 1 Turn on the transmitter and receiver power switches 2 Wait at least one minute then turn off the transmitter power switch The transmitter automatically transfers the fail safe data to the r...

Page 10: ...The electrolyte can cause blindness If electrolyte comes in contact with your skin or clothes wash with water immediately ｌ Do not store your R C system in the following places Where it is extremely hot or cold Where the system will be exposed to direct sunlight Where the humidity is high Where vibration is prevalent Where dust is prevalent Where the system would be exposed to steam and condensati...

Page 11: ...so that the tires of gasoline engine cars etc do not lose their grip on the road even when braking at corners Throttle acceleration ACCEL Gasoline engine cars have a time lag before the clutch and brakes become effective The TH ACCEL function reduces this time lag Throttle speed THSPD Sudden trigger operation on a slippery road surface will only cause the tires to spin and the model to not acceler...

Page 12: ...a changes by PC at the T4PK Edit button lock trim dial lock functions Lock functions which prohibit setting and operation by transmitter edit buttons trim and dials are provided Wheel Trigger position can be changed The wheel position can be offset by using an accessory APA wheel position offset adapter The wheel angle can also be adjusted The position of the throttle trigger can be moved forward ...

Page 13: ...layed even if it operates In addition it may cause servo trouble Futaba will not be responsible for damage etc caused by combination with the products of other companies In addition the FSU1 Fail Safe Unit cannot be used because the system is different Use the fail safe function of the transmitter ｊ When using analog servos always switch the T4PK servo response to the NORMAL mode Transmitter mode ...

Page 14: ...d the new data will not be written to memory Digital Dial 3 DL3 Mechanical ATL adjusting screw Throttle trigger Power Display switch Digital Trim 2 DT2 default throttle trim Grip Handle Digital Trim1 DT1 default steering trim Digital Trim 3 DT3 Digital Dial 1 DL1 default dual rate Steering wheel Push switch 2 PS2 Push switch 1 PS1 Push switch 3 PS3 LED LCD screen Edit buttons Nomenclature Transmit...

Page 15: ...n When the steering wheel throttle trigger push switch or edit button is operated the alarm is reset If the system is not to be used turn off the power The function can be deactivated at the system menu p 108 High Voltage Alarm If a battery exceeding 8V is used with the T4PK an audible alarm will sound and HIGH VOLTAGE will be displayed on the LCD screen Immediately remove the battery because it m...

Page 16: ...T ment range the beep will change and the servo will not move any farther Return to the neutral position center by pressing both the push button switches simultaneously for about one second s 4RIM LEVER ADJUSTMENTS HAVE NO EFFECT ON THE MAXI mum servo travel This prevents the linkages from BINDING WHEN ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE Grip Dial Operation Initial setting DL1 Steering D R DL2 ATL Operate the di...

Page 17: ...t 1 5SING A MM HEX WRENCH ADJUST the wheel spring tension by turning THE SCREW INSIDE THE ADJUSTING HOLE IN the arrow direction s 4HE SPRING IS SET TO THE WEAKEST TENSION AT THE factory s 7HEN THE ADJUSTING SCREW IS TURNED CLOCKWISE the spring tension increases Note Wheel tension adjusting screw Once you have changed the mechanical stroke on the brake side be sure to adjust the scale of the thrott...

Page 18: ...e by the battery cover can lead to an electrical shortage ﬁre and abnormal heat generation which may cause burns and ﬁre disaster Trigger Slide Adjustment The throttle trigger position can be moved forward and backward Adjustment 1 5SING A MM HEX WRENCH LOOSEN THE trigger slide mounting screw by turning it slightly counterclockwise 2 5SING A MM HEX WRENCH TURN THE TRIG GER SLIDE ADJUSTING SCREW AN...

Page 19: ... remove the charger when your hands are wet It may cause an electric shock ｊ Always use the special charger or a quick charger for digital proportional R C sets to charge a digital proportional R C set Ni MH battery VERCHARGING A I BATTERY CAN RESULT IN BURNS lRE INJURIES OR LOSS OF SIGHT DUE TO OVERHEATING BREAKAGE OR ELECTRO lyte leakage ｌ Never try to recharge a dry cell battery The transmitter...

Page 20: ...ed by using the SYS 4 FUNCTION 3EE PGE ODEL NAME CHARACTERS The current servo mode servo response is displayed The mode currently operating is displayed HIGH NOR BLHT is displayed when backlighting is ON When radio waves are being emit ted RF is displayed When radio waves are not being emitted when turned on by display switch and when the DSC function is used DISP is displayed The current receiver...

Page 21: ...play cannot be read due to a temperature change data cannot be set Contrast adjustment from main screen 1 Turn on the transmitter 2 F THE SCREEN IS TOO DARK ADJUST THE CONTRAST BY PRESSING THE BUTTON WHILE PRESSING THE BUTTON F THE SCREEN IS TOO LIGHT ADJUST THE CONTRAST BY PRESS ing the button while pressing the JOG button Edit button lock and trim dial lock T4PK setup and operation by edit butto...

Page 22: ...G THE STEERING WHEEL UNIT INSTALLATION 3EE THE MODIlCATION METHOD ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE ADJUSTMENT DETAILS Modifying for left hand use The wheel section left and right installation direction can be reversed See the page 26 for the modiﬁcation method Removing the steering wheel unit s BTAIN A MM HEX WRENCH AND PHILIPS screwdriver 1 Hold the wheel and remove the screw Steering wheel mounting scre...

Page 23: ...rough the adapter s BTAIN A MM HEX WRENCH AND PHILIPS SCREWDRIVER s NSTALL THE STEERING WHEEL UNIT REMOVED AS DESCRIBED ON THE PRECEDING PAGE AS FOLLOWS s 4HE LENGTH OF THE SCREWS USED AT EACH PART DIFFERS 7HEN REASSEMBLING THE STEERING WHEEL UNIT ALWAYS USE THE original screws Wheel unit 2 Install the steering wheel unit us ing the 3 mounting screws Adapter APA 3 Connect the steering wheel unit c...

Page 24: ...ok and APA mounting screws bag Verify the position of the transmitter bottom holes by mounting angle The screw used depends on the position of the bottom hole Stow the surplus wiring here Transmitter bottom hole The ﬁgure below is an installation example Dummy screw UMMY SCREWS X SCREW hide the APA hole where there is no bottom hole in the transmitter 5SE X CAP TAPPING SCREW TO INSTALL THE 0 AT th...

Page 25: ...LL THE STEERING WHEEL UNIT REMOVED AS DESCRIBED ON THE PRECEDING PAGE AS FOLLOWS 2 Push in the disconnected connector so that it can be connected at the opposite side 3 At the opposite side connect the steering wheel unit connector and Install the steering wheel unit steering wheel cover and wheel to their original positions s T THIS TIME BE SURE THAT THE WIRING IS NOT pinched between the wheel un...

Page 26: ...BTAIN A PHILIPS SCREWDRIVER s 0ULL UP THE GRIP RUBBER 2 Pull out the grip rubber in the arrow direction 3 There is a mounting nut inside the transmitter Install the hook at the position shown in the figure using the accessory screw w washer 1 Pull up the bottom of the grip rub ber as shown in the ﬁgure 4 Return the grip rubber to its original position Installing the accessory Hook ...

Page 27: ...ly the antenna Hold the grip handle otherwise the antenna may be damaged About Transmitter Antenna and Receiver ｌ 4HE ANTENNA IS A SCREW ON TYPE AND CAN BE REMOVED OWEVER DO NOT REMOVE THE ANTENNA EX cept when it must be replaced If the transmitter antenna terminals get dirty the radio wave output will become weak and there is the danger that the receiving range will be substantially shortened ｊ W...

Page 28: ... On Receiving signals Green On Receiving signals but ID is unmatched Green Blink Unrecoverable failure EEPROM etc Red and Green turn on alternately LED status vs receiver s condition Precaution F THERE ARE MANY 334 SYSTEMS TURNED ON IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE 2 3 2 2 3 YOUR receiver might not link to your transmitter In this case even if the receiver s LED stays solid green un fortunately the recei...

Page 29: ...gure ｊ Put the antenna in the antenna tube to protect it Note Since the receiver generates a certain amount of heat change the mounting method to improve the ventilation at the receiver If the receiver is too tight it may malfunction when the ambient temperature is high Transmitter mode setting 3ET THE TRANSMITTER TO THE 30 MODE OR 2 MODE 3EE PAGE FOR A DESCRIPTION OF the setting method Note Howev...

Page 30: ...necting the motor controller to the motor and battery depends on the motor controller used Purchase the motor control ler and servos separately The receiver also depends on the set When using a 4 channel servo connect the optional double extension cord to 4 B of the receiver and connect the 4 channel servo and receiver switch to the connection at the op posite side Installation When A Erectronic S...

Page 31: ...ber grommet Boat ｊ 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 to strong vibration and shock it will operate erroneously due to the invasion of water drops and you may lose control of the model Screw Mechanical plate Nut as required Receiver holder Damper When...

Page 32: ...ttery drain Screw Mechanical plate Nut as required Eyelet Damper or When installing the servo always install the accessory rubber grommet and grommet ﬂush against the servo A vibration proofing effect is not obtained even if the rubber grommet and grommet are installed correctly whether or not the servo case and mounting plate touch or do not touch Adjust the throttle servo so that unreasonable fo...

Page 33: ...educed range as well as loss of con trol Other Noise Suppression Methods ｊ Be sure there are no metal parts in your model which under vibration can come in contact with other metal parts Metal to metal contacts under vibration will emit a high frequency noise that will affect the receiver s performance You could experience erratic operation and reduced range as well as loss of control Motors with ...

Page 34: ... 1 RF Output Check If signals are output normally RF output monitor RF will be displayed on the screen If RF is not displayed check if the transmitter crystal and RF module are installed If the transmitter is abnormal or faulty contact your Fu taba dealer 2 Rx Type Check The T4PK transmitter can use the Futaba 2 4GHZ R603FS FF However there are two types of Futaba 2 4GHz receiver for vehicles C1 t...

Page 35: ...raph If default has been changed test throttle trim in its new location Af ter checking the trim set the trim display to the center N position 3 Servo Response Mode Check Check that the servo response setting matches the servo be ing used When using a digital servo including BLS Series brushless servo both HIGH SPEED and NORMAL can be used When an analog servo is used HIGH SPEED cannot be used the...

Page 36: ... the subtrim and adjust the servo neutral point p 48 4 Set the trigger travel by adjusting the throttle trigger mechanical ATL to your liking p 18 When the stroke was adjusted compensate the throttle by adjuster function See page114 5 Set EPA of each channel and adjust the servo throw travel p 49 Steering dual rate BT1 check At initial set up steering dual rate D R is assigned to DL1 dial at the g...

Page 37: ...l 3 LEVEL3 All functions can be selected For expert driver In addition to the menu types shown above there is ALLOFF It is convenient when customizing all menus This menu consists of 3 ﬁxed functions M SEL model select M RES model reset and MENU T menu type select and cannot be moved or deleted Function Menu Screen Press Press Press Press LEVEL1 LEVEL2 BIGCAR LEVEL3 Opening Screen Switch MENU1 and...

Page 38: ...p screen 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 screen matched to the purpose can also be created by using the menu customize functions described on page 40 The menu No of the func tion indicated by the cursor is displayed at the top right hand corner of the scre...

Page 39: ...y 1 Call the menu screen from the initial screen by JOG button up down left or right operation 2 Use the button to Select the MENU1 or MENU2 screen to be edited 3 Press the button for about 1 second A conﬁrmation beep is generated and the menu customize screen is displayed 4 Select the location where the function is to be assigned or modified by moving the cursor by JOG up down left or right opera...

Page 40: ... when customizing all functions 1 Call the menu screen from the initial screen by JOG button up down life or right operation 2 On the MENU1 screen move the cursor to MENU T by JOG button up down left or right operation and press the button 3 Menu type selection After the MENU TYPE screen is displayed select the setting item TYPE with blinking cursor by JOG button up or down operation Change TYPE b...

Page 41: ... screen by pressing the 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 Function Set up Screen Direct No Button Function ab breviation Function 1 Press EPA Chanel End Point Adjuster 2 STSPD Steering Speed 3 STEXP Steering EXP 4 Press SUBTR Subtrim 5 T...

Page 42: ...al screen 2 Direct button selection Select the function you wish to customize No 1 8 by JOG button up or down operation 3 Assignment function selection Change the function by pressing the or button 4 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button and DIR button one time each in that or der Direct Customize With the T4PK your favorite direct call matched to the purpose ...

Page 43: ...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 4 28 RXSYS 29 MENU T 30 SYSTM 31 DTTRN 32 SERVO 33 MCLNK 34 ADJST 35 VIBRA 36 THMOD List of functions by menu type Initial setting ...

Page 44: ...safe battery fail safe P 54 19 M SEL Model memory call P 98 20 M RES Model memory reset ALL DATA MENU P 102 21 M COP Model memory copy SINGLE GROUP MENU SW DIAL P 100 22 NAME Model memory name set modify username set modify P 99 23 DIAL Selection of functions operated by digital dial and digital trim P 88 24 SWTCH Selection of functions operated by push switches P 86 25 D R Steering angle adjustme...

Page 45: ...ST C2 When the receiver type and servo response was changed and when a model of a different receiver type and servo response was selected turn the transmitter power off and on Radio waves are output by the type set at that point RX TYPE FASST C1 FASST C2 RESPONSE HIGH SPEED BLS DIGI NORMAL GENERAL Preparation Select the item to be set by JOG button up or down opera tion 1 Writing to memory Press t...

Page 46: ...de Reverse 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 the channel to be set by JOG button left or right op eration ST TH and CH3 on the screen blink 1 Servo reverse setting Use the or button to reverse the servo operation direc tion Each channel can be set sim...

Page 47: ... position 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 initial screen by pressing the END button twice for function menu screen press the END button once Brake side operation stop method Set the steering and throttle digi tal trims to the neutral 0 p...

Page 48: ...peration 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 insufﬁcient even though EPA is increased to maximum 120 the steering angle can be increased somewhat by using program mixing Setup example See page 85 Remark End Point Adjuster EPA ｊ Operate each servo over its full stroke and be sure the linkage do...

Page 49: ...er is switched Preparation Before setup of the steering end point adjustment EPA set the steering D R dial initial setup DL1 to the maximum steer ing angle position 100 Select the setting item ST LFT by JOG button up or down operation and make the following adjustments 1 Steering left side adjustment Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and use the or buttons to adjust the steering angle 2 St...

Page 50: ...et the 3rd or 4th channel dial fully to the up side side and use the or buttons to adjust the servo angle 2 3rd 4th channel servo down side adjustment Select the setting item 3C DWN or 4C DWN by JOG button up or down operation and set the 3rd or 4th channel dial fully to the down side and use the or buttons to adjust the servo angle 3 When adjusting the servo angle of another channel immedi ately ...

Page 51: ...ately When the brake mixing function p 74 is set the CH3 CH4 brake can also be set Operation Throttle Acceleration ACCEL Throttle system The servo will jump to the input position at its maximum possible speed Unlike expo nential which adjusts the whole throttle movement into a curve throttle acceleration simply jumps away from neutral and then leaves the remaining response linear Throttle Accelera...

Page 52: ...OG button up or down operation and adjust acceleration amount by or button 0 No acceleration 100 Maximum acceleration Brake side maximum throttleangle 4 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for function menu screen press the END button once Throttle acceleration adjustment The throttle acceleration adjustment amount FOWRD BRAKE 3rd channel BRAKE 3CH and...

Page 53: ...d every minute thereafter Usually the power is turned on in transmitter and then receiver order Therefore data is not transferred for about 1 minute after the receiver power is turned on For gasoline engine cars for safety we recommend that this fail safe function be used to set the throttle channel in the direction in which the brakes are applied Hold mode HOLD This function holds the receiver in...

Page 54: ... BATT F S TH For voltage setting select RX V 3 5V 3 8V 4 4V 4 75V 1 Battery fail safe function ACT OFF BATT F S function ACT OFF and voltage setting which activates the BATT F S function can be switched by or button 2 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for function menu screen press the END button once Battery fail safe function ON OFF BATT F S voltag...

Page 55: ...ound the neutral 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 to adjust the side 2 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for function menu screen press the END button once Steering EXP adjustment When the...

Page 56: ... 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 the type of forward side curve at the FWD TYP item The setup item screen varies with the type of curve The ﬁgure at the above is the EXP curve setup screen The throttle EXP curve and VTR curve adjustment Foward side RATE and Brake side RATE ...

Page 57: ...nus button the higher the number goes on the negative side the milder or softer it is in the cen ter of the throttle response 2 Brake Exponential Adjustment With the jog dial move the blinking cursor up or down to select BRK EXP Use the plus button to adjust for a faster brake response or use the minus button for a slower or milder brake response Plus button the higher the number goes on the posit...

Page 58: ... center of the throttle response 2 Curve switching point adjustment With the jog dial move the blinking cursor up or down to select TG P Use the plus or minus buttons to move the point you prefer This gives you the opportunity of switching the curve point in relative to the throttle trigger position 3 Brake side adjustment With the jog dial move the blinking cursor up or down to select BRK EXP Use...

Page 59: ...eturn to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for function menu screen press the END button once Adjustment method for VTR curve Throttle EXP THEXP Initial value P1 17 P2 33 P3 50 P4 67 P5 83 Example P1 8 P2 20 P3 35 P4 35 P5 50 Adjustment range 1 5 0 100 F TYP EXP VTR CRV BRAKE 100 0 100 Adjust buttons Adjust with the and but tons Return to the initial value by pressing the and but...

Page 60: ...em Without STSPD With STSPD Understeering Smooth cornering Spin Steering Speed STSPD TURN TURN RETURN RETURN This function limits the maximum speed of the steering servo Delay function The steering speed when the steering wheel is operated TURN direction and returned RETURN direction can be in dependently set If the steering wheel is turned slower than the set speed the steering servo is not affec...

Page 61: ... the 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 example Steering servo S9451 S9351 Setting criteria Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons Return to the initial value 0 by pressing the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 sec ond The steeri...

Page 62: ... the current setup item With THSPD Quick start without skidding Without THSPD Slow start due to skidding Throttle 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 throttle trigger is returned and at brake operation 1 speed 2 speed or 3 speed can be selected Operation Throt...

Page 63: ...9 or less is set at ALL setting the display is switched from OFF to ON by trigger operation Adjustment range LOW 1 100 HIGH 1 100 At 100 there is no delay TGP1 1 100 Preparation Select the setting item MODE by JOG 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 ...

Page 64: ...peration The LOW and HIGH ranges are linked with the TGP1 set point and displayed Throttle trigger position Adjustment range LOW 1 100 MID 1 100 HIGH 1 100 At 100 there is no delay TGP1 1 100 Preparation Select the setting item MODE by JOG button up or down operation Press the or button and select 3 SPEED 1 LOW MID and HIGH delay adjustment Select the setting item LOW MID or HIGH by JOG button up ...

Page 65: ...every start When the throttle trigger is returned slightly the Start function is automatically deacti vated and the set returns to normal throttle trigger operation Start Function Engine Cut START Function selection First select the function at the MODE item AT SW Start function SW Engine Cut function Start Function Engine Cut START Throttle system When the throttle trigger is set to full throttle...

Page 66: ... set the preset position of the throttlle servo B100 B1 Brake side 0 neutral F1 F100 Forward side Setting Example When ESC used with an electric car Set the preset position to F75 at EPA100 3 READY setting Select the setting item ATS by JOG button up or down op eration and press the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 second READY blinks on the screen and the sys tem enters the READY state Thro...

Page 67: ...n CUT OFF which prohibits trigger brake side operation was set in the boat mode p 78 TH BRK brake side of the EPA functions p 49 cannot be adjusted The preset position set here becomes the linkage standard Connect the linkage so that the carburetor is fully closed and the engine is cut off in the preset adjustment range and set the full throttle position by EPA function TH FWD Adjust the idling po...

Page 68: ... operation 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 speed MODE Function ON Off TGP Trigger point DTY Cycle duty ratio STM Steering mixing A bar graph that shows the operating position of the throttle appears Dur ing setup A B S function operation can...

Page 69: ...al 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 approximately 0 7 second and at 100 the ABS function is activated after a delay of approximately 1 4 seconds CYC Cycle speed Sets the pulse speed cycle The smaller the set value the faster the pulse cycle MODE...

Page 70: ...c delay 100 A B S function performed after an approximate 1 7 secs delay 4 Cycle speed adjustment Select setting item CYC by JOG button up down left or right operation Use the or button to adjust the pulse speed cycle The smaller the set value the faster the pulse speed 5 Trigger point setup Select setting item TGP by JOG button up down left or right operation Use the or button to adjust the opera...

Page 71: ...ide 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 range within which the A B S function is performed relative to steering wheel operation 8 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for function menu screen press th...

Page 72: ...7 DTY 0 When grip is low side when grip is high side DLY 10 15 TH P Approx 70 STM OFF When the wheels lock or the car spins when the brakes are applied fully ABP Increase from 30 DTY Shift from 0 to side 1 2 3 DLY Reduce the delay When the braking effect is poor and the braking distance is long when the brakes are applied fully ABP Decrease from 30 DTY Shift from 0 to side 1 2 3 DLY Increase the d...

Page 73: ...ke amount 2nd CH 3rd CH and 4th CH brake delay and 3rd CH and 4th CH brake EXP and ABS can be set Steering mixing which varies front brakes 3rd CH and 4th CH matched to the steering operation can be set Front brakes 3rd CH and 4th CH can be individually weakened according to the steering left or right operation amount Operation Front Brake Rear Brake It is possible to adjust the Brake Return Amoun...

Page 74: ...ently set MENU 3 From BRK DLY of MENU 1 From STM RGT of MENU 2 From BRK MODE of MENU 1 From ABS DLY of MENU 3 From STM LFT of MENU 2 From ABS MODE of MENU 3 Steering left rjght 75 Function Opening Screen MENU 1 Press the button Calling the setup screen Opening Screen MENU 2 DIRECT SEL Calling from menu screen Press the button set at this function MENU1 2 selection by button Menu screen call by but...

Page 75: ...unt separately 4 Delay amount setup Select setup items BRK DLY CH3 or CH4 by JOG button up down left or right operation and use the and buttons to adjust the delay amount 0 No delay CH3 F100 CH3 front maximum delay amount CH3 R100 CH2 rear maximum delay amount CH4 100 CH4 maximum delay amount Brake mixing adjustment Adjustment buttons Use the and buttons to make adjustments Return to the initial v...

Page 76: ...mixing amount can be adjusted from 0 to 100 range 6 3rd 4th channels brake A B S ON OFF Select setup item ABS MODE CH3 or CH4 by JOG button up down left or right operation Set the function to the ACT state by pressing the or button 7 3rd 4th channels brake A B S return amount adjustment Select setup item ABS ABP CH3 or CH4 by JOG but ton up down left or right operation and use the and buttons to a...

Page 77: ...gine and applies bidirectional mixing from rudder steer ing to channel 3 and from channel 3 to rudder so that with a boat rudder operation and tilt mixing operation can be performed by 2 servos Tilt mixing can be performed by rudder operation by steering wheel and 3rd channel Brake side operation TRG BRK NORMAL CUT OFF Brake side operation shutdown function Tilt mixing function 1 Shutting down bra...

Page 78: ...nd 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 END button twice for function menu screen press the END button once Tilt mixing adjustment The mixing rate amount can be controlled with digital dial DL1 DL2 DL3 or digital trim DT3 etc with the funct...

Page 79: ... using the MC850C MC601C MC401CR etc check that the ESC is in the neutral position and set the neutral brake function switch to ON after the set enters the operation mode An LED blinks while the neutral brake function is active when LED is enabled In addition appears on the initial screen and menu screen Operation display If the power switch is turned on while the neutral brake switch is on an aud...

Page 80: ... be used Reference 1 Throttle mode selection Select the setting item MODE by JOG button up or down operation Select F50 B50 or F70 B30 by or button F50 B50 Forward 50 Back50 F70 B30 Forward 70 Back30 2 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for function menu screen press the END button once Selecting the throttle mode Throttle mode MODE F50 B50 F70 B30 Ad...

Page 81: ...e as the neutral brake function page 80 The throttle neutral position is offset to the forward side or brake side There is no link age locking etc because there is no change near the maximum operation angle even when the neutral position is offset by this function Operation Idle Up IDLUP Idle Up on off state Preparation Use the function select switch function to select the switch page 86 1 Idle Up...

Page 82: ... 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 changes can be offset Offset function Additional Functions The movement of the master channel side will be added to the movement of the slave channel side Movement of the slave channel side When CUT OFF which prohibits trigger brake...

Page 83: ...unt adjustment 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 setup item OFS by JOG button up down left or right operation and use the and button to adjust the offset amount 7 Mixing mode setup Select setup item MXD by JOG button up down left or right opera...

Page 84: ...ving side when the subtrim is moved to the left and right Therefore set the RIGHT and LEFT value by checking servo operation When the throttle servo travel is insufﬁcient at ATL 100 and EPA120 the same ac tion can be performed by making TH throttle both the MST and SLV when steering When both steering and throttle operations are performed use both PROG MIX1 and PROG MIX2 program mixing When Steeri...

Page 85: ...or button To change the operation mode Select othe operation mode for SW by pressing or button 3 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for function menu screen press the END button once Function select switch setup This function allows selection of the function to be performed by the switches PS1 PS2 PS3 and setting of the direction etc of operation The ...

Page 86: ...4 A B S function 3CH 4CH ON OFF 2ND COND 2nd condition function ON OFF IDLE UP Idle up function ON OFF PROG MIX1 Program mixing1 function ON OFF PROG MIX2 Program mixing2 functionON OFF CH3 channel 3 CH4 channel 4 LAP STAR Timer function start SW3 not possible LAP RESET Timer function reset SW3 not possible OFF Not used Settable functions SW1 SW2 SW3 PS3 PS1 PS2 Function Select Switch SWTCH ...

Page 87: ...select dial setup Adjustment buttons Use the and buttons to make adjustments Press the and buttons simultaneously approx 1 sec to return to the initial screen Initial value DL1 D R 2 NOR DL2 ATL 2 NOR DL3 OFF DT1 ST TR 2 NOR DT2 TH TR 2 NOR DT3 OFF Function selection Direction of operation setting Step amount setting Setup item selection Select by JOG button up down left or right operation Functio...

Page 88: ...M2A Program mixing 2 RGHT BRAK DOWN sides PM2 B PM2B Program mixing 2 LEFT FWRD UP sides B3 RT B3RT Brake mixing 3ch brake rate B3 DL B3DL Brake mixing 3ch delay B3ABP B3AP 3rd Channel A B S Return amount BRAKE function ON B3ABD B3AD 3rd Channel A B S Delay BRAKE function ON B4 RT B4RT Brake mixing 4th brake rate B4 DL B4DL Brake mixing 4ch delay B4ABP B4AP 4th Channel A B S Return amount BRAKE fu...

Page 89: ...the set 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 Timer Function TIMER FUEL DOWN TIMER function The fuel down timer is used primarily to check the refueling time of gasoline engine cars The remaining time is displayed Each time the switch is pressed the timer is restarted and the set time is...

Page 90: ... lap times are written se quentially from the number after the preceding data After lap memory No 100 the lap No returns to No 1 The lap time data memorized in the lap memory can be checked at the lap list See p 97 screen Lap time TIME During the ﬁrst 3 seconds the last lap time is displayed and then the current lap time is displayed At starting 0 is displayed for 3 seconds LAP NAVIGATE timer LAP ...

Page 91: ...n select switch p 86 When resetting by switch assign LAP RESET also 1 Racing timer type selection Select the setting item TYPE by JOG button up down left or right operation Press the or button and set the racing timer type Timer selection TYPE UP TIMER Up timer DOWN TIMER Down timer LAP MEMORY Lap timer LAP NAVIGATE Navigate timer 2 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the ...

Page 92: ...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 display RUN 3 Timer reset operation When the switch LAP RESET assigned by function select switch function is pressed the timer is reset Select the sta tus display RUN STP or RDY by JOG button up or down o...

Page 93: ... 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 display RUN 3 Timer stop and reset operation When the switch LAP RESET assigned by function select switch function is pressed the timer is stopped and reset Se lect the status display RUN STP or RDY by JOG b...

Page 94: ... 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 timer is reset When a switch is not assigned select the status display RUN STP or RDY by JOG button up or down opera tion and press the or buttons simultaneously for about 1 second The set beeps and...

Page 95: ... 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 big The alarm timing can be corrected by pressing the switch LAP START during measurement 3 Timer stop reset operation When the switch LAP RE SET assigned by func tion select switch function is pressed...

Page 96: ...rized 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 automati cally written after that The next Lap Timer starts at the lap memory number following the average lap AVE 1 Lap memory check The cursor can be scrolled and each lap time checked by JOG button u...

Page 97: ... servo response to a dif ferent model FASS C1 FASST C2 or HIGH SPEED NORMAL Model Selection M SEL Forty model data model data for 40 R C cars can be saved in the 4PK transmitter and used when the relevant model data is called Select the model by JOG button Current model and model name Model Selection M SEL 1 Model No selection Select the model No by JOG button up down left or right operation When ...

Page 98: ...character blinks After select ing the character to be used press the JOG button The character is entered and the model name or user name char acter row moves to the right When RESET on the top row of the character list is select ed and the JOG button is pressed the model name or user name is initialized to the factory setting 3 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END b...

Page 99: ...de GROUP Single mode copies the data to another model in model units Group mode groups M1 M10 M11 M20 M21 M30 and M31 M40 into individual groups and copies the data from group to group For example it is a convenient function in order to batch copy the data of M1 M10 to M11 M20 Menu copy MENU COPY and switch dial copy SW DIAL COPY Menu copy copies the menu type selected by menu selection page 103 o...

Page 100: ...ection Select the setting item SLV by JOG button up or down opera tion Press the or button and select the model For the model currently in use including group CAN NOT COPY blinks at the bottom of the screen to alert the operator that the model cannot be copied 3 Copy execution Select the setting item EXEC by JOG button up or down operation Press the and buttons simultaneously for 1 second When COM...

Page 101: ... 2 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for function menu screen press the END button once Model Reset Type TYPE DATA RESET MENU RESET ALL RESET This function resets the contents of the currently called model memory The reset method can be selected from among the 3 types described below These resets do not initialize the adjuster function ADJST system f...

Page 102: ...red re 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 1 Menu type selection Select the setting item TYPE by JOG button up or down opera tion Select the menu type with the or button 2 Menu type change Select the setting item EXEC by JOG button up ...

Page 103: ...ontroller ESC MC850C MC601C MC401CR etc variable frequen cy and other data changes by PC at the T4PK transmitter However the following MC401CR settings cannot be used with the T4PK MC link function Reverse Mode Shift Level Reverse back operation is enabled when once returned from brake operation to neutral Necessary brake operation amount setting for switching to this reverse operation Robot Mode ...

Page 104: ...ed normally Check the T4PK and ESC connection and the battery connection to ESC and the ESC power switch and repeat steps a b 3 Writing to ESC Execute this function to write the setting data to ESC See pages 106 107 for the setting data contents a Select the setting item MODE by JOG button up or down operation and select WRITE TX MC by or button b Select the setting item EXEC by JOG button up or d...

Page 105: ...ere Since setting of the MAX is based on the output current limit value set by Current Limiter Current Limiter does not have to be turned OFF except when a current exceeding 300A is generated MIn which sets the frequency when the load is small is set to the high frequency side large value when extension is de sired after straightaways and curves MAX which sets the frequency when the load is large ...

Page 106: ...e is high immediately after the power battery was recharged CTM Time Limit sets the maximum output current within the time the output current is limited CTM sets the time the output current is limited This function is disabled when set to 0 sec Since the Current Limit Timer starts when the throttle is operated to the forward side and current is output to the motor this function begins to operate w...

Page 107: ... The T4PK can use dry cell batteries alkaline battery recommended with the optional battery box but the low battery alarm setting is different from that of a rechargeable battery Therefore always set the battery type matched to the power source used Especially when using a Futaba rechargeable type battery always set the battery type to NI MH 5 CELL If the T4PK is used at DRY 4 CELL set ting the ti...

Page 108: ... is set at the preceding item this ON time becomes effective Jog button LED mode Select the setting item JOG BLHT by JOG button up or down operation and use the and buttons to set the ON time When KEY ON is set at the preceding item this ON time becomes effective LCD BLHT Link to LCD screen backlight setting OFF Backlighting OFF System function setup BUZ TONE CONTRAST LED MODE DISP SEL 2ND COND OP...

Page 109: ...n function Select the setting item 2ND COND by JOG button up or down operation and use the and buttons to select the display mode ACT 2ND Condition ON INH 2ND Condition OFF Changing the power off forgotten alarm setting Select the setting item OPE TIME by JOG button up or down operation and use the and buttons to select the power off forgotten alarm mode 10m If an operation is not performed within...

Page 110: ...ing by function select switch page 86 are necessary Switching from normal condition to second condition by switch set by function select switch is indicated by an audible alarm When switched to the second condition side the LED blinks does not blink when LED MODE setting by SYSTEM is OFF and is displayed on the initial screen and menu screen and the screen of the functions for which second conditi...

Page 111: ...aration Connect the communication port of both T4PK with the option al DSC cord 1 Set the power switch of both T4PK to the display DISP ON side Use the JOG button and button to display the DT TRN at both T4PK Using the Data Transfer function When the DT TRN menu is selected when the trans mitter power switch is at the transmit PWR ON side the message shown below prompting you to set the switch to ...

Page 112: ...e receive side RECEIVE T4PK and but tons simultaneously The mes sage WAITING 30S appears and count down begins Within 30 seconds press the transfer side TRANSFER T4PK and buttons simultaneously If data transfer is not ex ecuted within 30 seconds an error will be displayed at the receive side RECEIVE T4PK COMPLETE is displayed on the screen of the receive side RECEIVE T4PK and data transfer is ende...

Page 113: ...screen ﬁgure at the right state lightly pull the steering wheel and then press the JOG button in the state in which the wheel is not being touched 2 Steering throw adjustment In the throw setup screen figure at the right state lightly turn the wheel fully to the left and right and press the JOG button 3 Correction execution At the check screen and press the and buttons simul taneously Steering adj...

Page 114: ...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 ﬁgure at the right state lightly op erate the trigger fully to the brake side and forward side and press the JOG button 3 Correction execution At the check screen ﬁgure at the right and press the and buttons simultaneou...

Page 115: ...ry alarm The vibrator operation pattern can be selected from among 7 types 1 Setting vibrator Select the setting item by JOG button up or down operation and select the type by pressing the or button 2 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for function menu screen press the END button once Vibrator setup Navigation alarm LAP NAVI OFF TYPE 1 TYPE 7 Initial...

Page 116: ... ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for function menu screen press the END button once Dual rate adjustment Steering Dual Rate Second Dual Rate D R Steering system The steering left and right servo travels are adjusted simultaneously When you want to increase the servo travel adjust the side When you want to decrease the servo travel adjust the side This s...

Page 117: ...o 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 twice for function menu screen press the END button once ATL function adjustment Throttle ATL Function ATL Throttle system This function decreases the set value when the braking effect is strong and in...

Page 118: ...channel 3 or chan nel 4 position 2 When ending setting return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for function menu screen press the END button once Channel 3 4 adjustment Channel 3 4 position CH3 CH4 3rd or 4th channel system The channel 3 4 servo position can be set from the transmitter When CH3 is assigned to a dial by the dial function p 88 this setting is linked to that dia...

Page 119: ...return to the initial screen by pressing the END button twice for function menu screen press the END button once Ending the SERVO screen Steering operation Throttle operation Channel 3 operation Servo View SERVO Servo operation of each channel can be checked Operation of the steering angle adjust ment when a mixing function was set etc can be easily checked The servo view can also be displayed on ...

Page 120: ...taba digital servo including BLS Series brushless servos Receiver s Battery 6V Ni Cd battery Transmitter mode HIGH SPEED mode See p 46 for setting method Under other conditions the set will not operate or the speciﬁed performance will not be displayed even if it operates In addition it may cause servo trouble Futaba will not be responsible for damage etc caused by combination with the products of ...

Page 121: ...ription of how to install the battery holder to the transmitter see Ni MH Re placement on page 18 Part name T4PK transmitter battery holder Check Turn on the power switch and check the LCD battery voltage display When the batteries are new the voltage should be about 6V If the voltage does not rise check for faulty contacts or incorrect polarity Disposal of the Dry Cell Batteries The method to dis...

Page 122: ... servo To transmitter Communication port DSC cord Connect the T4PK and receiver using the DSC cord after turn off the T4PK and receiver power switches Turn on the display switch of the T4PK and then turn on the receiver power If this se quence is not followed a malfunction could occur You can check the servo operation without emitting radio waves After checking the servo operation disconnect the D...

Page 123: ...es are recommended can be used with the optional battery box However when using dry cell batteries set BATT TYPE in the system menu to DRY 4 CELL When BATT TYPE is set to DRY 4 CELL When using the T4PK standard HT5F1700B battery always set BATT TYP to NIMH 5 CELL See page 108 for a detailed description of the battery types Backup Error If the data is lost for an unknown reason an audible alarm wil...

Page 124: ... WARNING will be displayed on the LCD When those function switch is turned off the alarm will stop LCD screen Audible alarm Tone sounds 7 times and stops repeated High voltage alarm If a battery exceeding 8V is used with the T4PK an audible alarm will sound and HIGH VOLTAGE will be displayed on the LCD screen Immediately remove the battery because it may cause the T4PK to malfunction LCD screen Au...

Page 125: ...tions 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 repair Your name address and telephone number Warranty Read the Warranty card When requesting warranty service send the card or some type of dated proof purchase FUTABA CORPORATION Makuhari Techno ...

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