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3PK

3-CHANNEL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Futaba© Digital Proportional R/C System

Technical updates and additional programming examples available at:

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FUTZ8533

for FUTJ32**/33**

V1.0

3PK with Optional Accessory Offset Adapter Installed

Summary of Contents for Magnum 3PK Super

Page 1: ...taba Digital Proportional R C System Technical updates and additional programming examples available at http www futaba rc com faq faq 3pk html FUTZ8533 for FUTJ32 33 V1 0 Entire Contents Copyright 20...

Page 2: ...9 for the operating instructions Sound port Use a commercial earphone with a 3 5mm diameter plug The switches knobs and trimmers may all be reassigned see pp 34 35 Precautions when turning the power...

Page 3: ...odel Reset MDL RES 32 Model Copy MDL COPY 33 Function FUNC SW FUNC DIAL 34 Direct Selection Menu Options DIRC CALL 36 LV3 Functions 37 Throttle Electronic ATL TH ATL 37 Steering Dual Rates ST D R 38 S...

Page 4: ...ludes extensive programming use set up and safety information on your radio system and is updated regularly Any technical updates and US manual corrections will be available on this web page If you do...

Page 5: ...r model of transmitter 3PJ etc CAUTION Insertion of a CAMPac containing data of a different transmitter type ex 3PJ will result in a complete CAMPac data reset and loss of all data Transmitter battery...

Page 6: ...n minimizes delay in nitro engine braking response LAP Record lap times set training target times display 99 recorded times AT START ENGINE CUT Avoid wheel spins or shut boat engines off safely Idle u...

Page 7: ...s extend antenna if transmitting RECEIVER R203HF or R113iP The receiver included with your system is a high sensitivity narrow band single conversion receiver Any Futaba narrow band PPM FM receiver al...

Page 8: ...itch unless you want to transmit to your receiver and you have control of the frequency Transmitting with the antenna collapsed may damage the module Power switch turned on Beep confirmation sound is...

Page 9: ...beep changes Thereafter the set value does not change Remember the dials are digital so the position of each dial is remembered for each model separately Transmitter Checks Prior to Each Use 1 Turn o...

Page 10: ...ve a connector from the receiver pull on the connector housing rather than the wires If your servos are too far away to plug into the receiver use an extension cord to extend the length of the servo l...

Page 11: ...lect function page 12 Note that functions are in different locations depending on the level selected This is done to keep level 1 simple and keep related functions together on the higher levels Level...

Page 12: ...page 11 DEFAULT LV3 INTERACTION NONE Changing the complexity of what menu is visible has no effect on the programming whatsoever To adjust features set in a higher level and not currently visible sim...

Page 13: ...LUE PURPLE WHITE GREEN ORANGE YELLOW BLUE Home screen display FUTABA SRV VIEW TIMER INTERACTION When LHT MODE is set to KEY ON backlight comes on automatically if any programming button is pressed and...

Page 14: ...y for setting up another similar model or for experimentation change LEVEL SEL to LV2 p 12 and use MDL COPY p 33 DESIRED END RESULT Select a specific model s setup within the radio or CAMPac data stor...

Page 15: ...TIONS User name is constant across all model memories so changing it changes it system wide Model names may be the same between models model will still be displayed and will still be different 15 GOAL...

Page 16: ...ct If transmitter is not turned off after modulation is changed it continues to transmit in the last modulation Display shows the current method of transmission under NOW OPERATION and the modulation...

Page 17: ...transmission from a transmitter on its channel in Futaba PCM1024 language Battery FailSafe Warn user the receiver battery is getting so low that safe vehicle operation will soon end CAUTION Settings...

Page 18: ...nly called EPA or ATV adjusts shortens or lengthens the total travel of the servo For example a steering servo travels 60 each way Decreasing the right EPA to 50 results in a steering servo that will...

Page 19: ...vel as if EPA was adjusted ATL adjusts braking travel Both can be assigned to dials see FUNC DIAL pp 34 35 DESIRED END RESULT All channels Servo is not binding or chattering trying to move the linkage...

Page 20: ...than just exponential for forward it also offers a 5 point throttle curve and a Variable Trace Rate VTR option VTR Variable Trace Rate is basically a 3 point line where one point may be raised or lowe...

Page 21: ...response to the throttle trigger smoother and more consistent between the first 1 4 of the trigger and the last 1 4 of the trigger CAUTIONS Too much positive exponential can make the model so overly...

Page 22: ...m affects the neutral point for the servo for all other functions DESIRED END RESULT Fine tune the servo s center point to correct for minor linkage problems CAUTION The range of subtrim is limited Al...

Page 23: ...brake command and decreases skidding only when brakes are first applied Throttle acceleration gives a significant sudden movement of the throttle servo only when the trigger is first moved Speed Limi...

Page 24: ...1 7 seconds of full brake before ABS takes over CYC 1 fastest to 30 slowest Default 10 TGP 10 100 DTY 3 longest full brake application most likely to skid to 3 shortest full brake least likely to skid...

Page 25: ...e trigger to approximately half brake Screen should still read MODE ACT OFF Push past 70 Display now reads MODE ACT ON and you can see how brake commands will be transmitted to the servo right on the...

Page 26: ...servo were used No second setup is required DESIRED END RESULT Model responds to throttle brake immediately similar to an electric car CAUTION High brake settings will result in locked brakes Adjust...

Page 27: ...ng up this function be sure to double check that the pre set travel is still what is desired 27 GOAL Set a high idle of 25 of servo travel to get engine to start easily even when warm from racing whil...

Page 28: ...hanged to another setting SW Switch operated Auto start is inhibited and engine cut is available Assigned in FUNC SW pp 34 35 AVAILABLE FOR Throttle servo only ADJUSTABILITY M MO OD DE E Inhibited swi...

Page 29: ...AT SW to F54 to 95 to READY Pull trigger slowly until past 95 displays at TGP ATS indicates ACT MODE indicates ON Release trigger ATS returns to OFF Press to re activate Set up engine cut Set mode to...

Page 30: ...ain RUN Timer is currently running and displays total run timer tracking total race time regardless of individual laps STP Timer is stopped RST Timer reset Stops running timer resets run timer stores...

Page 31: ...en throttle is pulled Test function on screen Close function and menu INPUTS See FUNC SW pp 34 35 to LAP MEMORY to ALRM to 5m to 15s Screen reads RDY Pull trigger Timer starts counting Press selected...

Page 32: ...ete all existing programming from this model memory only CAUTIONS Deleted data can not be restored See list of functions NOT reset with a model reset under interactions 32 GOAL Reset all data in Model...

Page 33: ...model data in the model memory copied INTO will be lost 33 GOAL Copy model M1 into model M3 while already in model M3 and using the LV2 programming menus If using LV3 select MDL COPY from menu 2 If u...

Page 34: ...50 3PS 3 position switch 2PS 2 position switch Default 1 All Other Functions Step is the percent of the total value of that function changed by a single click Range 1 7 10 Default 1 34 Available Funct...

Page 35: ...djustment of features on the fly CAUTION Be sure you know what each switch dial trim is doing prior to every operation 35 GOAL Assign idle up to the push button switch on the radio s handle SW2 aka PS...

Page 36: ...ON The direct button opens the direct selection menu and closes it again regardless of where you are in the programming That function can not be assigned elsewhere and nothing else can be assigned to...

Page 37: ...per dial 2 INTERACTION EPA affects total travel available to the servo ATL is directly proportional to EPA DESIRED END RESULT Quickly adjust overall braking sensitivity including with a dial while dri...

Page 38: ...change from primary dual rate to second dual rate Must be set using FUNC SW see pp 34 35 Default no dual rate switch assigned 2nd dual rate is not usable until a switch is assigned Rate adjustment Bo...

Page 39: ...Close function and menu INPUTS 9 steps to DT1 12 steps to D R to D R 2nd Move digital trim 1 counterclockwise see the rate decrease on screen Note that the rate per click can be adjusted in the functi...

Page 40: ...ter to adjust the mix Mix Mode Selects whether slave moves exactly based upon the master control s movement unmixed or the master channel s servo movements after any mixing mixed Brake mixing unmixed...

Page 41: ...ch 3 Set left and right travel as 100 Set master mixed mode to mixed so other mixes affecting throttle position also affect headlight angle Set trim on so movement of steering trim also moves headligh...

Page 42: ...total EPA of each servo Example Rear servo moves 60 at 100 EPA Front servo moves 40 at 100 EPA Rate of 100 moves front servo full 40 when rear servo moves 60 Rate of 120 means front servo moves 40 tim...

Page 43: ...annel master mixing is on and can not be set to off Reversing the channel 1 servo does NOT reverse the channel 3 servo DESIRED END RESULT Keep outboard powered boat up on its step and traveling straig...

Page 44: ...be turned off after setup is executed or the mode cannot be reset and the system can not transmit properly Warning will display CAUTION NOW MOD OFF ESC To DSC jack Transmitter Not connect ESC battery...

Page 45: ...l programming functions operate based upon the radio s neutral and full left right or neutral brake positioning DESIRED END RESULT Correct for minor slippage wear drift in the steering and throttle to...

Page 46: ...erage If you have questions please contact our service facility at the addresses provided on page 4 2 Futaba and its agents are not responsible or liable for the use of this product in any manner 3 Fu...

Page 47: ...keep the receiver antenna at least 1 away from motor battery ignition other wiring carrying heavy current 6 Electric Users ALWAYS install the ESC heat sinks such that they can not come into contact w...

Page 48: ...k on See page 17 for details on FailSafe functions 7 Complete a full range check 8 After use bring your throttle to idle engage any kill switches or otherwise disarm your motor engine 9 Turn off recei...

Page 49: ...amount EYES DO NOT RUB wash immediately with water and seek medical attention at once The electrolyte can cause blindness CLOTHING SKIN Wash with water immediately Seek medical attention if rash occur...

Page 50: ...ger stopper When the adjusting screw is turned clockwise the stroke becomes narrower Make this adjustment when you want to make the throttle trigger brake back stroke smaller more responsive CAUTION W...

Page 51: ...the wheel cap carefully remove the screw holding the steering wheel 2 Remove the steering wheel 3 Remove the 4 screws from the wheel unit cover 4 Remove the wheel unit cover Be very careful or the wh...

Page 52: ...2 Reinstall the wheel unit wheel unit cover wheel and wheel cap in same position as they were removed 1 Remove the wheel back cover using 2 5mm hex wrench 2 Push the wheel unit wiring harness in the o...

Page 53: ...e transmitter NiCd Battery system The NiCd battery is connected by a connector so that it can be removed when you will not be using the transmitter for a long period of time or when replacing a discha...

Page 54: ...his memory If a backup error occurs immediately stop using the transmitter and send it for service Do not attempt to continue to use the radio Alarm tone 9 beeps pause repeat Model Select Error EXTERN...

Page 55: ...switch to off Alarm tone 7 beeps pause repeat Memory Error MAIN MEMORY ACCESS ERROR displays when the transmitter is turned on and a problem occurs with accessing a model To stop the alarm turn off t...

Page 56: ...ts the amount of travel available to the braking side only of the throttle braking trigger or servo Mechanical stopper that blocks the brake trigger from moving as far away from neutral 50 Electronic...

Page 57: ...ion if channel 3 is unassigned to any dials or switches 40 Changing Wheel Position and Modifying for Left Hand Use 51 Channel The frequency number used by the transmitter to send signals to the receiv...

Page 58: ...brake applied See ABS 24 Cycle Adjustment in ABS One complete pulse of maximum brake applied to lessened brake See ABS 24 D R2 2nd steering dual rate See Steering Dual Rate 38 DELAY In brake mix waits...

Page 59: ...raditionally dual rate on a car radio is used to describe a single rate that can be adjusted while driving Dual rates on aircraft radios and on the 3PK provide the user 2 separate amounts of travel av...

Page 60: ...troublesome in the area The FCC has allocated the 50mHz band 50 800 50 980 only to Amateur HAM license holders for R C use and only at 1W maximum power output Frequently Asked Questions webpage www f...

Page 61: ...each navigation alarm time Example 4 minute track race desired lap time is 30 seconds Nav alarm goes off if lap counter is not pressed before 30 seconds then again after another 30 seconds and so on...

Page 62: ...nd The unit of radio frequency 75 mHz are surface frequencies 72 mHz are air frequencies 27 mHz and 50 mHz can be used for either ground or air applications Note Use of the 50 mHz ham radio band requi...

Page 63: ...uel is indicated by what percent of the fuel volume is nitro No Number In timer number of laps stored and ready to display See Timer 30 NVALM Number of times the navigation alarm went off indicating y...

Page 64: ...l perceives commands from the transmitter while the radio in your car perceives music from the radio station 7 Return Movement of the steering servo from the turned position back to neutral RF Display...

Page 65: ...Adjustment in ABS Steering mix setup controls when the ABS is triggered based upon amount of steering input Designed to decrease skidding when vehicle is in a turn and minimize spin outs Can be set t...

Page 66: ...ller This is the unit that sends out the commands that you input Transmitter Controls and Switch Identification Assignments 2 TRG BRK Trigger Brake operation Shuts off brake side of servo movement for...

Page 67: ...apidly Nitro engine has little no response when first applying throttle brake due to slop in linkage Function to Use Use idle up to increase the idle for starting only IDLE UP Use engine cut part of a...

Page 68: ...p 18 End point adjustment Example Steering servo is binding moving farther to each side than the linkage can move Decrease steering EPA to 90 on each side See p 18 Set up FailSafe PCM HRS only Example...

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