I want to know about triple rates in conditions and over-riding one channel within a condition for a
higher rate.
(
A detailed explanation of conditions and condition use is covered in Section E.
)
There are several separate ways to create a triple rate on the 9Z: two dual rate (D/R) circuits, a dual
rate (D/R) circuit and a mix, a dual rate (D/R) circuit and a condition, and multiple conditions. Let’s
work through a specific example. First, set the model’s elevator servo’s ATV to 95% to get rid of
binding. Now, remember, do not adjust ATV once the setup has begun or it will negatively affect your
other functions. From here on use AFR to adjust your high rates. High rate is 90%, low rate is 60%,
and ultra-low rate is 20%.
OPTION 1, Two Dual Rate Circuits,
If you do not need dual rates on 3 channels, you can use a second circuit to set up a third rate.
For example, triple rate on elevator and no dual rate on rudder.
Set ATV:
Set base travel of the elevator servo,
from which all mixes, etc will operate.
Open ATV and Select ELE
O
B
F
B
F
Set First rate:
“high” or primary rate is AFR.
Open AFR and Select ELE
O
B
G
B
F
Set Elevator High Rate to 90% of the ATV
Positive and Negative and Close Menu
C
G (x10)
D
G (x10)
N
R
Set Second rate:
"low" or dual rate is set
in D/R. Remember, dual rates aren't
preassigned for aileron, elevator, rudder.
You can use these D/R circuits for any
channel, including, in this situation, to create
3 or even 4 rates for one surface.
Set Third rate:
In this approach, "ultra-low"or
third rate is also set in D/R.
Select Dual Rate (D/R) Circuit A and Make it Active
O
B
H
A
A
F
Select Elevator and Set 60% Travel for
Up and Down Elevator
B
F
C
K
D
K
Assign the Dual Rate to Switch A in the
Center Position Only and Close the Menu
O
A
Q
P
N
N
N
R
Select Dual Rate Circuit B for the Third Rate and Make it Active
O
B
H
B
A
F
Again Select Elevator and Set 20% Travel for Each
B
F
C
I
D
I
Confirm Switch A Down Assignment and Close the Menu
O
A
(Confirm P reads ON,
if not press P)
N
N
N
R
Set Elevator Travel to 95% Positive
and Negative and Close ATV Menu
C
M
G (x5)
D
M
G (x5)
N
R
OPTION 2, Using a Mix.
The Mix Option is a choice if you do not wish to use up a second dual rate (D/R) circuit to create the third rate for the particular
channel. Set your ATV, AFR and D/R as described above (Set ATV, first rate and second rate). Set the switch for the dual rate (D/R) to the middle position
only, as you did above. Then:
OPTION 3, Using a Condition.
A condition allows you to edit nearly ALL parameters, rather than just set up a single rate onto the switch.
However, setting up a condition is far more complex, and requires significant steps.
First, set your ATV, AFR and D/R as described above (set ATV, first rate and second rate). Set the switch for the Dual rate (D/R)
to the middle position only, as you did above.
Create a condition (for information on setting up a condition see section E) and assign it to the third switch position. In part 3, select switch A
and press P to assign the condition to the 3rd position of this switch. In part 4, name the new condition "trple" for triple rate.
Set the third rate with a mix:
Use a mix to
mix elevator to itself, -80% (decreasing the
throw by 80%, down to 20%) which is only
active in the Switch A down position, just like
the third rate circuit above.
Select Pmix (PMX) 1, Make it Active, and Assign Elevator as
the Master and Slave
O
B
I
F
A
F
B
F
C
F
Confirm Mix, Trim, Master Settings
R
G
Q
F
D
E
Set the Rate at -80% (Decreasing 80%) Each Direction
(Leave Offset at 0)
O
C
E
L
D
E
L
N
Set Switch A Down as Active Position and Close Menu
A
P
A
P
N
N
N
R
Confirm switch A is down
then: C
I
D
I
N
R
O
B
G
B
F
BE SURE that you have this condition active by having the A switch in the lowest position. Remember, you can confirm what condition you are editing by
looking at the top of your screen and checking the condition name.
Now adjust the AFR of the elevator IN THIS CONDITION as follows. This will be the rate which is active when you move the switch A to the third position.
Set up a lowered AFR in the new condition only
Open AFR and Select Elevator
Set Each Direction to 20% and Close Menu
(Remember, this is a whole new condition, so from here you could create a 4th rate, or you could put this condition's control on a different switch,
and then have dual rates or even triple rates created on the A switch. The sky's practically the limit with the 9Z!)
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