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FUTABA 9Z

THE UNOFFICIAL WORKSHOP MANUAL

WARNING:

THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY BE INCORRECT, CAUSE DAMAGE

TO YOUR RADIO OR INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. IF YOU USE THIS MANUAL YOU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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Contents

Contents ............................................................................................................................ 3

List of Tables

..................................................................................................................... 7

Introduction ............................................................................................................... 8

1.1.

Document Overview ........................................................................................... 8

1.2.

Please help support this work ............................................................................. 8

1.3.

Disclaimer & Warning! ........................................................................................ 8

1.4.

Distribution and Use ........................................................................................... 9

1.5.

How to Report Errors and Get the Most Recent Version .................................... 9

1.6.

The Different Futaba 9Z Models ....................................................................... 10

How to use this Manual ........................................................................................... 13

2.1.

Document Structure .......................................................................................... 13

2.2.

Servicing and Upgrade Matrix .......................................................................... 14

2.3.

Preparation and Tools ...................................................................................... 16

2.3.1.

General Tools ............................................................................................ 16

2.3.2.

Specific Tools ............................................................................................ 17

2.3.3.

Working with Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) ............................................. 18

2.3.4.

Soldering ................................................................................................... 19

2.3.5.

Working with Ribbon Cables ..................................................................... 19

2.3.6.

Attitude ...................................................................................................... 19

Servicing the 9Z ...................................................................................................... 20

3.1.

User Password ................................................................................................. 20

3.2.

9Z Transmitter Calibration ................................................................................ 20

3.3.

Replacing Corner Switches .............................................................................. 20

3.4.

Front face controls, gimbals, and POTs ........................................................... 21

3.4.1.

Removing the Throttle Ratchet for Flying Helicopters ............................... 21

3.4.2.

Replacing the Joysticks and Potentiometers (POTS) ................................ 23

3.5.

Replacement of LCD button panels .................................................................. 28

3.6.

35MHz Aerial Replacement and Servicing ....................................................... 29

3.7.

Backup (Lithium) Battery .................................................................................. 30

3.8.

Cleaning the LCD Screen ................................................................................. 33

3.9.

Replacing the LCD Screen ............................................................................... 34

3.10.

Transmitter battery pack ............................................................................... 35

3.11.

RF Module ..................................................................................................... 37

Summary of Contents for 9z

Page 1: ...www jamesandtracy co uk 2012 jamesandtracy co uk THE UNOFFICIAL WORKSHOP MANUAL Version 3 Release 5 by QuinCross July 2012 CONTENT UPDATE OVER 80 PAGES OF INFORMATION ...

Page 2: ...ease refer to section 1 Introduction in this document specifically sections 1 3 and 1 4 Feedback Please provide all feedback on this document using the get in contact links and forms that can be found at www jamesandtracy co uk Acknowledgements In addition to all who have contributed by proxy through posts on internet forums and personal websites the following individuals deserve specific mentions...

Page 3: ... How to use this Manual 13 2 1 Document Structure 13 2 2 Servicing and Upgrade Matrix 14 2 3 Preparation and Tools 16 2 3 1 General Tools 16 2 3 2 Specific Tools 17 2 3 3 Working with Printed Circuit Boards PCBs 18 2 3 4 Soldering 19 2 3 5 Working with Ribbon Cables 19 2 3 6 Attitude 19 3 Servicing the 9Z 20 3 1 User Password 20 3 2 9Z Transmitter Calibration 20 3 3 Replacing Corner Switches 20 3 ...

Page 4: ...ing the Spektrum DM8 module 50 4 7 Cycling and Fast Charging the Transmitter Battery Pack 51 4 8 Building a DSC Cable for Direct Servo Control 54 4 9 DIY CAMPAC s and backing up model memory to a PC 54 4 10 Building a Training Cable for Buddy Boxing 55 4 11 Futaba 10Z upgrade Adding a 10th Channel to the 9Z 56 5 Disassembling and Reassembling the 9Z s Case 57 5 1 Stage 1 Module and Battery 59 5 2 ...

Page 5: ... Ratchet Smoother 23 Figure 13 Another example of a ratchet smoother 23 Figure 14 Joystick gimbal removed Note new joystick parts for replacement on the right 25 Figure 15 Disassemble the horizontal axis POT and joystick new joystick parts in 1 6 25 Figure 16 Unscrew the ball bearing from the horizontal axis POT 26 Figure 17 Slice the heat shrink tubing and desolder the POT 26 Figure 18 Assembling...

Page 6: ...re 43 The DHT U upgrade with connections through DIY RF Module 48 Figure 44 Modified RF Module for an FrSky DHT U 49 Figure 45 Fitting a Spektrum DSM module antenna 50 Figure 46 Poor design of the connection on Spektrum DSM module 51 Figure 47 The 9Z transmitter pack diode jumper 52 Figure 48 9Z Transmitter Battery Disassembly 53 Figure 49 400mA diode on the mini PCB 53 Figure 50 New 3A diode sold...

Page 7: ...ly removed retaining plate lugs on top 70 Figure 72 LCD Panel flipped over backwards for access 71 Figure 73 Ribbon cables with masking tape fed back through case 71 Figure 74 Cables at sides of LCD Panel that get trapped 72 Figure 75 Overview Flowchart for Futaba 9Z Service and Test Menus 74 Figure 76 Futaba 9Z Service Menus Flowchart 75 Figure 77 Futaba 9Z Test Menus Flowchart 76 Figure 78 Futab...

Page 8: ...owing up the dream this document would never have come about This document presents the work of that huge web wide community not just us RC guys either So a really big thanks to all 1 2 Please help support this work I m just a modeler like you I wrote this in my spare time to help others I d like to write more manuals but to do that I need to buy the transmitters and stuff For example as a follow ...

Page 9: ...r does the author accept any liability for any direct or indirect or consequential loss or damages of any kind resulting from any use of this document or any information contained in it 1 4 Distribution and Use As a private individual or charity you may distribute this document freely in its entirety provided that no fee is collected for its distribution other than reasonable reproduction costs Th...

Page 10: ...be put off your purchase just because it s not a 9ZAP WC2 You can upgrade the set to match the 3 position switches of the WC2 using this manual and you re unlikely to notice the other differences unless you re a extreme 3D pilot or pattern flyer at the very top of your game To all practical purposes any of these sets can be easily upgraded to do everything 99 9 of flyers could ever need The key di...

Page 11: ...ight 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 11 of 84 If you fly both helicopters and aircraft go for the Aircraft version and upgrade the transmitter using this manual to make a hybrid 9VH A version with the best of both worlds Figure 2 The First Version of the Futaba 9Z The original 9Z is shown in Figure 2 above Notice the differences when compared to other 9Z models The unique PCM1024Z logo between the t...

Page 12: ... Futaba 9ZAW the second version of the 9Z aka the 9Z WC1 The 9Z WC1 is shown in Figure 3 above Notice that the differences are in the same areas as before the PCM1024Z logo and the buttons around the LCD Figure 4 The FUTABA 9ZAW II the final and most desirable version aka the 9Z WC2 The 9Z WC2 is shown in Figure 4 above Notice the same differences in the same areas as before Now it comes with a fu...

Page 13: ...of interest 6 9Z s Service and Test Menu How to use the hidden software menu for calibration testing and upgrade 3 Servicing the 9Z Specific detailed procedures for servicing and repair 4 Upgrading and Tailoring the 9Z Specific detailed procedures for upgrading and tailoring your 9Z to your own requirements ANNEXES Supporting technical information and tools for servicing your 9Z 1 Introduction Imp...

Page 14: ...eased FAULT FINDING POSSIBLE SOLUTION An alarm is sounding and Back Up is flashing on the LCD See ID 9 in Table 2 I cannot change my user name or have forgotten my password See ID 1 in Table 2 I cannot charge my battery through the charge port See ID 12 in Table 2 I cannot cycle my battery pack or use my aftermarket digital charger See ID 21 in Table 2 Poor control around stick centres Especially ...

Page 15: ...sticks and potentiometers 3 4 2 23 7 Replacing the LCD button panel 3 5 28 8 Replacing the 35MHz aerial 3 4 29 9 Backup Lithium Battery 3 5 28 10 Cleaning the LCD Screen 3 8 33 11 Replacing the LCD Screen 3 9 34 12 Transmitter battery pack 3 10 35 13 RF Module 3 11 37 14 Hard Resetting the 9Z Back to Factory Settings 3 12 38 Section 4 UPGRADING 15 Adding extra 3 position switches 4 1 40 16 Tailori...

Page 16: ...table with household DIY As all the above plus you have soldering experience Specific tools required or recommended Section 2 3 2 Service and Test Menu Enabler required Section 6 2 Table 2 Service and Upgrade Matrix 2 3 Preparation and Tools This is an important section please read it thoroughly If you do not have the right tools general techniques and mindset for the job you will at best find it ...

Page 17: ... 7 for any work involving Printed Circuit Boards They are both very cheap items and you ll use them again and again Although you can get by without a variable temperature iron you must have an iron with a needle small tip that is suitable for the delicate work of desoldering and resoldering components You will not be able to get by without a solder pump or at the very least some desoldering braid ...

Page 18: ...ment That said once you have one there are loads of excellent pre written circuits and codes for our hobby so you don t need to know about electronics to start making your own custom kit Using the programmer is very simple you just hook it up to the PC and microchip and then burn the code onto the chip as you would a CD or DVD Key things to look out for in PIC programmers are 1 That the PIC Progra...

Page 19: ... everywhere in the 9Z You need to be careful how you handle them and that you don t trap or damage them You also need to recognise that you may need to replace them in some instances just because they re old although this has never happened to me Do not twist them or force them ease them back in and out Do not remove them with unprotected pliers They re likely to be as good as new inside the case ...

Page 20: ...ATV menu 3 Hold both sticks fully up and fully right while switching between AIL ELE THR and RUD If the pointer below the graph moves even a little while you are switching channels you radio needs calibration 4 Repeat step 3 but now holding both sticks fully down and fully left 5 Finally repeat step 3 with both sticks cantered including throttle axis To recalibrate your transmitter you ll need to ...

Page 21: ... you don t damage ribbon cables etc see Section 2 3 3 Remove the 4 ribbon cables 2 connectors and 3 screws shown in Figure 10 from the main PCB 4 You will now be able to lever up the main PCB as shown in see Figure 11 to gain access to the front face controls etc 3 4 1 Removing the Throttle Ratchet for Flying Helicopters To remove the ratchet action on the Throttle for Helicopter flying the techni...

Page 22: ...NLY AND MAY BE INCORRECT CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR RADIO OR INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS IF YOU USE THIS MANUAL YOU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 22 of 84 Figure 10 Removing the main PCB Figure 11 Lever up the PCB Note Metal Ratchet on Throttle at Right ...

Page 23: ...nother example of a ratchet smoother 3 4 2 Replacing the Joysticks and Potentiometers POTS The joysticks on the 9Z weaken over time and can crack whilst you can repair them using the procedure in Section 3 4 they are easy to replace at the same time as you service the complete 9Z gimbal assembly inc Potentiometer replacement If you are replacing the joysticks then you should also replace the POTS ...

Page 24: ... gimbal and disconnect the associated cable see Figure 14 3 Remove the retainers for horizontal axis and remove both the pot and the joystick see Figure 15 4 If you are replacing the joysticks assemble the parts as shown in Figure 18 It may well be a good idea to add a strengthening collet see Section 4 3 to the assembly to prevent future joystick failure as this is a fairly common issue 5 Unscrew...

Page 25: ...E TO YOUR RADIO OR INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS IF YOU USE THIS MANUAL YOU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 25 of 84 Figure 14 Joystick gimbal removed Note new joystick parts for replacement on the right Figure 15 Disassemble the horizontal axis POT and joystick new joystick parts in 1 6 ...

Page 26: ...BE INCORRECT CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR RADIO OR INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS IF YOU USE THIS MANUAL YOU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 26 of 84 Figure 16 Unscrew the ball bearing from the horizontal axis POT Figure 17 Slice the heat shrink tubing and desolder the POT ...

Page 27: ...AMAGE TO YOUR RADIO OR INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS IF YOU USE THIS MANUAL YOU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 27 of 84 Figure 18 Assembling a new joystick note DIY strengthening collet modification 1 2 3 4 Figure 19 Remove the vertical axis POT retaining plates and withdraw the POT ...

Page 28: ...nt of LCD button panels The 9Z transmitter like its predecessor the 9V uses software buttons that are activated by clicking the corresponding button on the LCD button panel However unlike the 9V these button panels are manufactured as self adhesive units see Figure 21 and it is common for these panels to become worn and fail over the life of the transmitter Figure 21 The three LCD Button Panels sh...

Page 29: ...e will be left on the 9Z case Carefully remove all this residue by rubbing with your finger and then clean the area with a damp soapy cloth Finally wipe over to remove any soap residue with a clean damp cloth 4 After everything has thoroughly dried peel the backing from the new button panels and apply them to the 9Z case 3 6 35MHz Aerial Replacement and Servicing Note I have not replaced the Aeria...

Page 30: ...lls out during servicing Option 2 Restricted Access Disassemble to Stage 1 as described in Section 5 1 i e you only need to remove the transmitter battery pack Insert a 3 32 Allen key although some are 3mm to undo the bolt through the access hole in the base of the battery compartment and undo the bolt see Figure 23 Maintain pressure on the bolt throughout removal and replacement so it doesn t fal...

Page 31: ...nt lithium battery from Digikey Farnell or RS Components The replacement is a BR2032 HEN 1 47p Do not be tempted to use a cheaper CR2032 2 Label the new battery with the date of replacement and protect with tape if required see Figure 24 Figure 24 Label and protect the new battery 3 Make sure you have the tools to access the Service and Test Menu ready see Section 6 2 4 Backup your settings for yo...

Page 32: ...OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 32 of 84 Figure 25 Removing the top PCB of the LCD Assembly Figure 26 Top PCB Flipped and Battery Terminals Exposed 8 Desolder and remove the old battery terminals using your iron and pump being careful to note which terminal is ve and which is ve see Figure 26 9 Double check you are going to place your new battery the right ...

Page 33: ... and re load any saved settings 14 Put a label with the date on it on the inside of the battery hatch to remind you when you did the replacement 3 8 Cleaning the LCD Screen Note I have not directly tested this procedure Also note that this procedure requires the removal of the LCD s PCB assembly Make sure you are earthed and protect your tools so you don t damage ribbon cables etc again see Sectio...

Page 34: ... like Farnell RS Online or Digikey are likely to be much much cheaper You can either try to source a generic replacement from these companies or purchase a second hand 9Z and swap the LCD Futaba supply the complete assembly so there is no need to do more than disconnect the ribbon cables see APPENDIX C for part numbers although it may be possible to purchase the individual components from them The...

Page 35: ... to test the new LCD Do not fully reassemble as it is likely that you may have a bad contact in the LCD see above 9 If everything is working fine clean the LCD with a soft cloth to remove finger marks and then fully reassemble the transmitter Reassembly is a reversal of disassembly Figure 29 Complete disassembly of middle PCB and LCD Panel 3 10 Transmitter battery pack Note The inclusion of a diod...

Page 36: ...en with 9Z battery packs that require servicing 1 The NiCad battery becomes exhausted and needs to be replaced 2 Fast charging above 400mA blows the diode and the battery will not charge through the main charge socket there will usually be some melting of the case at its end Figure 30 shows a blown diode on the battery s mini PCB Figure 30 Blown Schottky Diode on Mini PCB To replace the NiCad batt...

Page 37: ...nd 9c s Although there are some posts on the internet suggesting otherwise some even from Futaba to all intents and purposes these seem to be interchangeable for PPM operation and a Futaba agent even confirms this in one positing Certainly I have used both TK and TP variants in my 8u s 9c s 9VAP and 9ZAP without issues for PPM operation So whilst I m not 100 certain you can probably swap any one w...

Page 38: ...nd the PCB Locate the RF Pin out socket Top end on the back of the module 4 Locate Pin 4 and see if it is still connected to the metal shielding Wiggle the shielding a little to check for a broken connection 5 Resolder the connection if necessary If you are using an aftermarket replacement and you want to have the On Air message and alarm you can attempt to reproduce this same behavior by directly...

Page 39: ...the now empty battery compartment and locate the two access holes shown in Figure 33 3 Beneath these access holes are 2 solder pads that need to be shorted for several seconds to hard reset the transmitter e g connected together with a jumper through the access holes 4 Reassemble the transmitter and turn on to check that a hard reset has been performed 5 Fit the Service Menu Enabler turn on the tr...

Page 40: ...de or change a switch type follow the procedure below 1 For corner switches replace as detailed in Section 3 3 2 For front face or top face switches disassemble and gain access for replacement as detailed in Section 3 4 and then refer to Section 3 3 for the actual switch replacement process 3 After reassembly enter the Service and Test Menu as detailed in Section 6 2 4 Go to the Switch Settings sc...

Page 41: ...gimbal axis and you may be replacing the entire joystick assembly at significant cost Always inspect a crack and if you can replace or repair the parts Joysticks sometimes crack at the base either through fatigue or from mechanical damage i e being dropped When a crack occurs this almost always introduces significant play into the control and for safety reasons the joystick must be repaired or rep...

Page 42: ...ly check for play in the joystick as the collet will hide any future damage from view Figure 36 Metal joystick strengthening collet A simple collet can be made from stainless steel or brass tube and glued into place using epoxy Stainless steel is preferable due to its higher strength but is harder to obtain Never be tempted to use aluminium tube as it is not strong enough and will snap during use ...

Page 43: ... when the right voltage current is passed through it It can be bought in several colours and can be cut to size with scissors However EL Panels require the use of an inverter to deliver the correct voltage to light the panel Inverters are noisy both audibly and electronically Personally I would not have one anywhere near a transmitter operating on 35MHz and I d think very hard about putting one in...

Page 44: ...n access the LCD like this 1 Follow the procedure in Section 3 9 to remove and disassemble the LCD Assembly but do not disconnect the short ribbon cable from the LCD You do not need to remove the component LCD panel to complete this procedure 2 Carefully remove the silver backing foil from the LCD Do not use a blade as this will scratch the LCD 3 Once the foil is removed use your finger to careful...

Page 45: ...e ratchet and restrictors on the throttle stick if changing mode see Section 3 4 Front face controls gimbals and POTs The restrictors limit the travel of the throttle stick and therefore you must remember to swap these over Whilst it is possible to add Snap Roll switches to the back of a 9ZHP to effect a full hardware conversion to 9ZAP this is complex and beyond the scope of this manual However a...

Page 46: ...gnificant but limited number of users Not recommended Table 3 Upgrading to 2 4GHz Compatibility Recommendations Personally if you don t mind some very simple DIY I would not bother with any 2 4GHz set than the FrSky DHT U You get full telemetry an open source system that others design against free software upgrades and flawless operation At the date of writing FrSky Email support has also been exc...

Page 47: ...ntages are insignificant when compared to the disadvantages of having a vertical antenna In other words never select a 2 4GHz system that cannot have its antenna positioned horizontally just because it locates the antenna at the top of the transmitter 4 6 2 Upgrading to 2 4GHz using the FrSky DHT U Recommended Option This is my setup and it has performed flawlessly It is slightly more difficult to...

Page 48: ...ning light So if you want to retro fit an RF module case and have a tidy and professional looking solution then try the approach below and refer to Figure 44 and Figure 44 1 Purchase a FrSky Futaba compatible RF module case they re about 3 2 You can purchase special 0 1 extended PCB headers for the connectors but these are difficult to come by so you can also use a standard 5 pin x 2 rows 0 1 IDC ...

Page 49: ...e in the top half of the RF module case to accept the 3 pin header and receptacle you purchased see Figure 43 Ensure that the PCB board with the header part fitted will fit easily below this hole 9 Site the 3 Pin header portion on the PCB and temporarily solder into position 10 Connect up the appropriate pins on the IDC socket to those on the 3 pin header and once complete glue the PCB with the he...

Page 50: ...ntenna at the back of the transmitter on the module A lot of people choose this setup because it locates the antenna where an aerial should be straight up on the top of the set Whilst this is aesthetically pleasing it is not a great position for achieving maximum range when flying if the antenna cannot be positioned horizontally see Figure 42 and Section 4 6 1 This was certainly the case with earl...

Page 51: ...is not possible and so most modern chargers will error out using this pack Finally if you re unlucky enough to have a charger that does work with the 9Z s pack and you decide to charge at above 300mA the result will be some melted plastic and a non functional pack because the 9Z s diode is only rated to 400mA i e about 1 2C of the original pack or 1 5C of a modern pack For all these reasons it s a...

Page 52: ...r pack diode jumper To upgrade the original battery cartridge s 400mA diode to a more bullet proof version follow the procedure below 1 Purchase a 3Amp Schottky diode rated at 20V or higher 2 Open up the battery case by unscrewing the retaining screws 3 Slide out the mini PCB and old battery pack see Figure 48 4 On the mini PCB locate and note the direction of the existing 400mA diode see Figure 4...

Page 53: ...RPOSES ONLY AND MAY BE INCORRECT CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR RADIO OR INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS IF YOU USE THIS MANUAL YOU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 53 of 84 Figure 48 9Z Transmitter Battery Disassembly Figure 49 400mA diode on the mini PCB ...

Page 54: ...a standard 6 PIN DIN connector for plugging into the transmitter available through audio or electronic component suppliers 2 Purchase a servo connector for plugging into the receiver 3 Connect the DSC control line servo white wire to the signal output line of the transmitter DIN Pin 2 4 Connect the receiver ground servo black wire to the ground of the transmitter DIN Pin 0 5 Connect the receiver v...

Page 55: ... programmer is required to load the provided code onto the PIC chip in the circuit Compatible with the 9Z Free download circuit schematic and PIC code from author s website CampacSL 64K CAMPAC PIC programmer is required to load the provided code onto the PIC chip in the circuit Compatible with the 9Z Free download circuit schematic and PIC code from author s website Ultrapac 64K to 256K CAMPAC wit...

Page 56: ...y the PCM decoder chip FR6302B and is available inside a PCM 9 channel receiver from one of the pins on the chip see Figure 51 As a result you will not be able to access the 10th Channel on PPM or 2 4GHz receivers However on Futaba PCM 9 Channel receivers it can be accessible externally with an easy and inexpensive modification Once you have access to this channel you can reassign the switch for C...

Page 57: ...then you ll be fine However each procedure in this manual has a difficultly rating based on my own experience so if you re worried look at this first you ll find it s overview in Section 2 Most maintenance servicing or upgrade procedures for the 9Z require some level of case disassembly As any procedure that exposes PCBs or electronics should be conducted with the transmitter battery pack removed ...

Page 58: ...e to for carrying out procedures is shown in the Servicing and Upgrade Matrix in Section 2 2 FURTHER DISASSEMBLY IS POSSIBLE SOMETIMES REQUIRED The stages detailed in this manual only deal with the 9Z s case For many procedures you ll also need to disassemble a PCB board these procedures are detailed at the relevant Servicing or Upgrade section in this manual In addition it is possible to complete...

Page 59: ... hatch and slide out the 9Z s transmitter battery back Pull on the ribbon that slides under the battery to remove it safely without bending any battery pins 2 Pinch both retaining clips on the transmitter module top and bottom and withdraw it from the back of the 9Z s case Figure 54 Stage 1 Complete Module and Battery Removed This completes Stage 1 disassembly Stage 1 Reassembly 1 Reassembly is th...

Page 60: ...ERS IF YOU USE THIS MANUAL YOU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 60 of 84 Figure 55 Removing the comfort grips 2 Remove the case bottom cover Warning Do not skip this step Failure to remove the bottom cover is one of the primary reasons why people find reassembling the 9Z case back such a nightmare Figure 56 Removing the bottom cover ...

Page 61: ...e back to easily snap back into position on reassembly This and failure to remove the bottom cover are the primary reasons why people find reassembling the 9Z case back such a nightmare Figure 57 Loosen these screws on top cover 4 Undo the case back retaining screws and carefully lever up the cover from the bottom You will find the battery cover drops out as a separate piece at this stage Warning ...

Page 62: ... THIS MANUAL YOU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 62 of 84 Figure 58 Lever up back cover 5 As depicted in Figure 59 label all ribbon cables on the main PCB that is now exposed You should know where and how to refit each and every one so take a photo with a camera Figure 59 Label all ribbons and cables on the PCB This completes Stage 2 dis...

Page 63: ...If this happens see Stage 3 instructions Figure 60 Screws to loosen to allow play in case sides 3 Slide the case back over the Module pins in the same way it came off and slip it under the top case s lip As shown in Figure 61 you may need to lever this lip up slightly with a screwdriver protect screwdriver end with tape and this is why we loosened the top case screws in disassembly Do not refit or...

Page 64: ...OU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 64 of 84 Figure 61 Protect a screwdriver and lever case top up to refit case back 4 Refit the battery hatch by sliding it under the bottom edge of the back cover see Figure 62 You ll need to lever the back cover up a little to do this Once complete you can refit and tighten the back cover screws Figure ...

Page 65: ...are some ribbon cables that can become caught during disassembly and reassembly Keep a sharp eye out and poke them back into place with a non metallic object or a screwdriver whose tip has been protected with insulating tape Also be very careful that no ribbon cables become lodged over screw holes Putting a screw through a ribbon cable is the fastest way to trash your transmitter Stage 3 Disassemb...

Page 66: ...OU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 66 of 84 Figure 64 Case corner removed and ribbons detached 3 Take a photo of the ribbon cables for the corner covers you need to know which one fits which socket see Figure 64 Stage 3 disassembly is complete when both sides and corners have been removed see Figure 64 Figure 65 Figure 65 Case sides slid...

Page 67: ...o place 4 Hold the case together checking the fit of parts and then tighten the Allen key screws Stage 3 reassembly is complete when both sides and corners have been refitted 5 4 Stage 4 LCD Panel Warning There are some ribbon cables that can become caught during disassembly and reassembly Keep a sharp eye out and poke them back into place with a non metallic object or a screwdriver whose tip has ...

Page 68: ... 68 of 84 Figure 67 Partial Step 3 Disassembly Option Stage 4 Disassembly 1 Label all ribbon cables on the main PCB if you have not already done so You should know where and how to replace each and every one so take a photo with a camera 2 Pull out the two ribbon cables that prevent full access to the LCD Panel Be careful not to pinch or kink them and apply pressure as near to blue line on them cl...

Page 69: ...right 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 69 of 84 Figure 68 Remove these cables to access LCD panel 3 Turn the transmitter over and remove and loosen the following Allen key screws shown in Figure 69 Figure 69 Remove and loosen these screws note those already removed in Stage 3 if they are still present remove them 4 Lever up the upper front panel and flip up the LCD panel before carefully levering it ...

Page 70: ...L YOU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 70 of 84 Figure 70 Lever up PCB panel 5 Once the LCD panel is out you can flip it over backwards carefully pulling the two ribbon cables you undid in Step 1 through the case It will still be retained by some ribbon cables so be careful see Figure 72 Figure 71 LCD Panel now completely removed retainin...

Page 71: ...YOUR OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 71 of 84 Figure 72 LCD Panel flipped over backwards for access This completes Stage 4 disassembly Stage 4 Reassembly 1 Complete in reverse order to disassembly 2 Feed the two ribbon cables you removed back through the case Use low tack masking tape to protect them and aid reassembly see Figure 73 Figure 73 Ribbon cables ...

Page 72: ...ing There are cables on each side that can become lodged over screw holes in sides of the main cases body Check for these as you will put a screw through the middle of them if they are missed when you refit the sides Figure 74 Cables at sides of LCD Panel that get trapped This completes Stage 4 reassembly 4 Refit all upper case screws you removed in this stage but do not tighten them fully 5 Hold ...

Page 73: ...decide to choose option 1 make sure you have a good connection on the CAMPAC Pins Intermittent or bad connections have been known rarely to brick the 9Z Option 3 is only a cost effective choice if you already have a need for a new CAMPAC as a Service Menu Enabler is very easy and cheap to make Whichever option you ve chosen the following procedure will access the Service and Test Menu 1 Turn off t...

Page 74: ...ew Switch Settings Main Menu Press A NXT Press B PRE Neutral Rev Joystick Calibration Wide Rev Joystick Calibration Narrow Rev Joystick Calibration Voltage Calibration Switches Tachometer IO Port LCD Display Edit Keys Trim Voltages START FINISH OFF NXT NXT NXT NXT NXT NXT NXT NXT NXT NXT NXT PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE TEST CALIBRATE UPGRADE MAIN FLOW KEY TO PROCESS ELEMENTS Figure 75 ...

Page 75: ...A etc Do not calibrate the middle position of Switch A if you have a3 position switch or you will need to hard reset the9Z transmitter Neutral calibration process for joysticks e g J1 is Joystick 1 etc Set all sticks to their neutral centre position before pressing SET All four boxes will become black to indicate a successful calibration Wide Extreme throw calibration process for joysticks dials a...

Page 76: ...0 2v of the actual power supply This is the tachometer test You can use a fluorescent light or CRT TV i e Not LED or Plasma Hold the tachometer close to the TV or fluorescent tube You should see the following on the screen 1500rpm PAL TV Europe UK 1800rpm NTSC TV USA 3000rpm fluorescent light at50Hz Europe UK 3600rpm fluorescent light at60Hz USA This is a test of the pins on the transmitter s IO p...

Page 77: ...e Header 2mm Female Receptacle 7 PIN RECEPTACLE HEADER J1 J2 Jumpers made from 2mm Female Receptacle J1 J2 2mm Male Header 2mm Female Receptacle 2 3 7 1 PARTS CAN BE BOUGHT FROM DIGIKEY 2 X Female Receptacle part no 2063S 07 ND 1 x 2mm Male Header 1 x Vector Perf board If you can no longer obtain these parts from DigiKey RS and Farnell both do 2mm headers receptacles CAMPAC PINOUT This is the Camp...

Page 78: ...appendix whilst the RF Module Pin Out is laid out in exactly the same format Please note that the Pin Out numbering is laid out as shown in the exact orientation of the photos get the orientation correct or you will end up swapping the 1st pin with the last B 1 9Z Transmitter Battery Cassette Pin out Information 1 2 3 4 5 9Z Transmitter Battery Cassette Pin out Key Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Ground Pin 3 ...

Page 79: ...er Pin out Information The connector in Figure 80 is a standard 6 pin DIN which is readily available from most audio equipment and electronic component providers DSC CONNECTOR Figure 80 DSC Trainer Port Pin out 6 pin DIN DSC Trainer Port Pin Out configuration 0 i e the metal shield Ground 1 V batteries Switched 2 Signal output 3 Signal Input 4 V output 5 V Input for powering up without RF Transmis...

Page 80: ...xpect with Pin 1 on the right hand side see Figure 81 Also note that the communication protocol used is I2C Figure 81 CAMPAC Pin Out Note Reversed pin numbering The CAMPAC Pin out configuration is Pins 7 6 These are directly tied together in the radio and are connected to Ground Pins 5 4 These are tied together in the radio and are connected to 5 volts Pin 3 Serial Data clock Pin 2 Address Data IO...

Page 81: ...1500020 9ZAW throttle gimbal inc aircraft version ratchet i e 9ZAW left hand side gimbal 9Z WC2 Gimbal Joystick Futaba HSP73840 ST 22B B Y TFT1500021 9ZHW throttle gimbal inc helicopter version ratchet i e 9ZHW left hand side gimbal 9Z WC2 Gimbal Joystick Futaba HSP73841 ST 22B S Y TFT1500019 9ZHW and 9ZAW gimbal sprung only i e right hand side gimbal 9Z WC2 Potentiometer Futaba HSP73870 VR ST 22B...

Page 82: ... SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 82 of 84 9Z WC2 Buttons Label Futaba HSP73856 Left Side 9Z WC2 Futaba 9Z Display PCB LCD PCB Futaba HSP39007 Very expensive Expect approx 400 Farnell DigiKey and RS Online Note likely to use the same part codes 9Z p WC1 WC2 Back up Battery Farnell BR2032 HEN Lithium back up battery Table 5 Selected component pa...

Page 83: ...ATION IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY BE INCORRECT CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR RADIO OR INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS IF YOU USE THIS MANUAL YOU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK www jamesandtracy co uk Copyright 2012 jamesandtracy co uk Page 83 of 84 ...

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