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6EX-2.4GHz

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

for Futaba 6EX-2.4GHz

6-channel,

FASST

Radio control system

for Airplanes/Helicopters

1M23N12014

Futaba Corporation

Technical updates available at:

http://www.futaba-rc.com

Summary of Contents for 6EX-2.4GHZ

Page 1: ...RUCTION MANUAL for Futaba 6EX 2 4GHz 6 channel FASST Radio control system for Airplanes Helicopters 1M23N12014 Futaba Corporation Technical updates available at http www futaba rc com Entire Contents...

Page 2: ...ments 17 TRIM Trim Settings 18 FS Fail safe Throttle channel only 30 ACRO functions PMX1 Programmable Mixer 1 19 PMX2 Programmable Mixer 2 19 FLPR Flaperon mixing 20 FLTR Flap trim 20 V TL V tail mixi...

Page 3: ...er with a note enclosed and a thorough accurate description of the problem s Include the following in your note Symptoms Any unusual mounting conditions An inventory of items enclosed The items that r...

Page 4: ...lows you to instantly switch in ight between two different control throws for the aileron elevator and rudder Often different control throws are required for different types of ying Low throws may be...

Page 5: ...GHz transmitter Full instructions on how to operate the controls are provided beginning on page 14 NOTE The diagram shows a Mode 2 system as supplied More on ight modes on page 34 Aileron Elevator Rud...

Page 6: ...nnected to channel 3 throttle and channel 4 rudder in the receiver A Trainer switch Operates the trainer functions To operate as a trainer switch the transmitter must be connected to another transmitt...

Page 7: ...od when placed on the servo After the servos are installed operate each servo over its full travel and check that the pushrods and servo arms do not bind or contact each other Also make sure the contr...

Page 8: ...case the antennas should be placed at both sides of the model Then the best RF signal condition is obtained at any ying attitude 3 The antennas must be kept away from conductive materials such as meta...

Page 9: ...e within reach after starting the engine Be certain the throttle stick is all the way down then start the engine Perform another range check with your assistant holding the plane and the engine runnin...

Page 10: ...nto the receiver Switch Harness To Battery Charging Jack Black Aileron Servo CH1 Optional Gyro System Elevator Servo CH2 Throttle Servo CH3 Rudder Servo Rudder CH4 Pitch Servo CH6 The diagram shown is...

Page 11: ...the manufacturer s instructions provided with the charger so you do not overcharge the batteries NEVER charge the batteries at a rate higher than 1 000mAh The batteries should also be discharged perio...

Page 12: ...only determine what will be displayed on the screen and will not change any of the settings Only when using the DATA INPUT lever will you be able to change any of the settings Model name The Futaba T...

Page 13: ...f the transmitter is turned on with the throttle hold or idle up function switched on the screen will show MIX and a warning will sound Please turn the throttle hold and idle up functions off to prece...

Page 14: ...1 Access the Model Select function in the programming mode by pressing the MODE and SELECT keys simultaneously and holding them down for one second The number for the current active model will be bli...

Page 15: ...select model type Then you will see ACRO and HL or HELI and AC on the screen 3 To change model type push the DATA INPUT lever and hold it down for about two seconds HL and AC blinks rst and then it st...

Page 16: ...er downward for 0 5 seconds to reverse the servo REV or push the lever upward for 0 5 seconds to make the servo operate normally NOR The arrow will indicate the condition of the servo normal or revers...

Page 17: ...rates the end points should be set prior to setting the dual rates If you set the dual rates rst and then go back and change the end points the dual rate throws will also change The EPA function is d...

Page 18: ...4 Connect the pushrods to the control surfaces Adjust the length of the pushrods until the control surfaces are centered when the servos are centered Note The throttle trim affects the throttle servo...

Page 19: ...Master mixing Then select the channel by pushing DATA INPUT lever Channel 1 aileron in this gure is assigned to the master 4 Push SELECT key once to call the screen for selecting channels to control...

Page 20: ...rder to enable Flaperon mixing you rst need to cancel Elevon mixing However it is allowed to use Flaperon and V Tail mixing simultaneously 3 Push the DATA INPUT lever upward for 0 5 seconds This will...

Page 21: ...ing allows the ruddervators to operate both as rudders and elevators The same as the other mixes V tail mixing requires that each ruddervator be operated by a separate servo To activate V tail mixing...

Page 22: ...ssary use the Servo Reversing function to achieve the correct direction of servo throws Intended for tailless ying wing models such as delta wings and ying wings elevon mixing mixes channel 1 aileron...

Page 23: ...INPUT lever to set the percentage of elevator travel rate from 100 to 100 5 Next you set the right wing to channel 2 elevator setting Press the SELECT key to display the CH2 and ashing sign Use the D...

Page 24: ...ormal throttle curve so that up down control has a constant engine speed To set the normal pitch curve 1 Enter the programming mode and use the MODE key to access the N PI function Throttle stick posi...

Page 25: ...nction must be activated rst 3 Use SELECT key to select the desire curve point Point 1 is shown initially which is the throttle stick s all the way downward slow position Point 5 is the throttle stick...

Page 26: ...on and con rm that no input was given and will correct for it How does it help in helicopter setup A good gyro will totally eliminate the need for revo mixing The gyro will sense and correct the unwan...

Page 27: ...e MODE key to access the GYRO function 4 Push the DATA INPUT lever upward for 0 5 seconds This will cause the flashing INH display to change to a ashing ON display Now the mixing is on 5 Push the SELE...

Page 28: ...NPUT lever to set the percentage of elevator to throttle mixing rate from 0 to 50 SWSH Swashplate types selection Swash AFR HELI only This function can select from three swashplate types Swash AFR can...

Page 29: ...with the model Basically EPA see page17 is set near 100 with these three servos Set the servo reverse function see page16 so that the swashplate keeps horizontal and moves in the correct direction up...

Page 30: ...function moves the throttle to a predetermined position or fast idle if you haven t set it If this happens you should immediately land If you need to increase throttle for your landing approach you m...

Page 31: ...To enter or leave Programming Mode press MODE and SELECT keys simultaneously for one second To change the Stick Mode turn on the transmitter and hold the MODE and SELECT keys down simultaneously Use t...

Page 32: ...MODE FUNCTIONS Screen at Startup To enter or leave Programming Mode press MODE and SELECT keys simultaneously for one second To change the Stick Mode turn on the transmitter and hold the MODE and SELE...

Page 33: ...structor s If both the instructor and the student use T6EX2 4G the F S function s set up must be the same in both transmitters 7 Turn on the receiver switch in the model Depress the trainer switch on...

Page 34: ...way Contact the AMA at the address or toll free phone number below cademy of Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 9252 Tele 800 435 9262 Fax 765 741 0057 Or via the Internet at h...

Page 35: ...and the green LED is solid In addition when the mode is activated the transmitter gives users a warning with a beep sound every 3 seconds and visual indication 2 Walk away from the model while simult...

Page 36: ...evon INH ON FLPR INH ON V TL INH ON ELVN INH ON Master Ch Ailerons differential rate Slave Ch Rate Sw CH 2 Elevator rate CH 4 Rudder rate CH 1 Aileron rate CH 2 Elevator rate PMX2 Programmable Mixer 2...

Page 37: ...N R N R N R N R MIXING SETTING N TH NormalThrottle Curves Normal Pitch Curves Idle UPThrottle Curves Idle UP Pitch Curves N PI I TH INH ON I PI Throttle Hold HOLD Pitch Rudder Mixing REVO Gyro Mixing...

Page 38: ...38 FUTABA CORPORATION Makuhari Techno Garden Bldg B6F 1 3 Nakase Mihama ku Chiba 261 8555 Japan Phone 043 296 5119 Facsimile 043 296 5124 FUTABA CORPORATION 2007 02 2...

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