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Futaba

DIGITAL  PROPORTIONAL

RADIO CONTROL

PCM1024H

PULSE CODE MODULATION SYSTEM

D60914

Summary of Contents for PCM1024H

Page 1: ...Futaba DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL RADIO CONTROL PCM1024H PULSECODE MODULATION SYSTEM D60914 ...

Page 2: ...CELERATION MIX RUDDER OFFSET 33 34 SWASH MODE 35 37 THROTTLE MIXING 37 39 THROTTLE CURVE 38 39 HOVERING THROTTLE 38 39 IDLE UP 1 2 40 41 THROTTLE HOLD AUTO ROTATION 42 43 RUDDER TO THROTTLE RUDDER THROTTLE MIX 43 TRIM CROSS TRIM TRIM MEMORY 44 45 PARAMETERS SERVO TEST MIXING MODE PCM PPM D R SW DIR COMBI S W 46 MODEL SELECTION 47 MODEL COPY 48 NAME 49 SERVO TEST MODE 50 RESET 50 SPLINED HORNS 51 S...

Page 3: ...ive pitch functions CCPM Programming for up to 6 different models in cluding model name can be stored in the trans mitter memory Memorized data is protected by a 5 year lithium battery Accessory Sub Trimmers are provided on the transmitter front for convenient field adjust ment of frequently used functions Trim positions for each model can be memo rized by the Trim Memory Function allowing the tri...

Page 4: ...by connect ing the accessory cord directly to the C termi nal of the receiver SERVO FP S9201 High torque and high speed water and dust Fiberglass reinforced PBT polybutylene proof servo with highest quality coreless motor terephthalate molded servo case is mechanical Output torque 5 kg cm 69 5 oz in Operat ly strong and invulnerable to glow fuel ing speed 0 22 sec 60 Strong polyacetal resin ultra ...

Page 5: ... greater including trim Power Requirement 4 8 volt Nicd battery shared w receiver Current Drain 8mA at 4 8V at idle Output Torque 5 kg cm 69 5 oz in Operating Speed 0 22 sec 60 Dimensions 40 5 x 20 x 35 5mm Weight 50g 1 8oz Receiving Frequencies 72MHz 53MHz and 50MHz Intermediate Frequency 1st IF 10 7MHz 2nd IF 455kHz Power Requirement 4 8 volt Nicd battery shared w servos Current Drain 35mA 4 8V ...

Page 6: ...oise This set is noise resistant but the use of noise less parts is recommended When installing the switch harness make sure that the switch can move smoothly to its full extent in each direction without binding Install the switch where it will not be exposed to engine oil dust dirt etc The switch can be installed inside the fuselage and operated from the outside with a piece of wire Do NOT shorte...

Page 7: ... sensitivity adjustment trimmers Gyro Gyro Control Box Jumper Connector Connector for 6V pack of five batteries Motor Regulator Power Supply Insert the jumper connector when power supply shared w RX Control Amplifier Gear Rate Gyro Output Switching Extension cord Aileron Servo Elevator Servo Throttle Servo Rudder Tail rotor Servo Pitch Servo Collective Pay careful attention to connector polarity ...

Page 8: ...ries can be charged simultaneously or independently A fully charged TX battery can be used for about 10 flights of 10 minutes each The air borne NR 4LB Nicd battery pack can be used for about 7 flights when 5 servos are used Make this connection when using the DSC DSCcord Charging socket and DSC connector Male Female CHG Adaptor Male the aircraft fuselage to use the charging and DSC socket Female ...

Page 9: ...ch Idle up 1 Knob Idle up 2 ON OFF Switch Idle up 2 Knob Hovering Throttle Trim Knob Throttle Hold Switch Pitch control servo total travel Throw can be adjusted within this range with the lever when the throttle stick is in the neutral position CH7 Control Knob Pitch Trim Knob If func tion activated CH8 Control Switch COMBI Switch if se lected RUD offset Idle Up and D R ON OFF Aileron Trim Lever E...

Page 10: ...ift out the Nicd battery pack and disconnect the con nector Spare crystal holders A temperature rise in the RF module during use is normal NOTE Be careful not to drop the Nicd battery pack Opening Trimmer Panel and Key Cover Mini Stand Use this fold out Mini Stand as shown when laying the transmitter down This makes operation easier and protects the transmitter and module NOTE Flip up at both side...

Page 11: ...ffset adjustment NOR PI LO Normal pitch low side ad justment IDL UP1PI LO Idle up 1 low pitch adjust ment IDL UP2PI LO Idle up 2 low pitch adjust ment HOLD Pl LO Hold pitch low side adjust ment RUD THR Rudder throttle mixing adjustment HOLD PI HI Hold pitch high side adjust ment Monitor Lamps Sub trimmers do not operate unless the pertinent function is set to The POWER Lamp lights when the transmi...

Page 12: ...he TIMER function can be used to monitor flying time fuel consumption at contests etc Four different timing functions are available Up Timer Down Timer Rhythmic Timer and Total Integrating Timer Timer Functions 1 Up Timer This timer counts up from zero in 1 second steps Its maximum count is 59 59 When the alarm time is set a buzzer begins to sound 10 seconds before the set time is up The buzzer al...

Page 13: ...IMER SET display by pressing the SET key Move the cursor to the timer mode to be set usinq the cursor keys Pressing the key will Set the alarm time with the programkeys When time and alarm setting is complete return to the TIMER display by pressing the program key 6 To start the timer press the STA program key The program key characters change to When the key is pressed the timer stops 7 When the ...

Page 14: ... the built in sensor on the transmitter center of the left side panel at the front or rear of the propeller disc from a distance of 8 to 12 inches Be sure the model is restrained by an assistant and be very careful of the rotating propeller Allow a few seconds for the display to stabi lize then read the measured value Maximum speed range is 50 000 rpm LowBatteryWarning This function operates when ...

Page 15: ...e EDIT program key of the standard screen Reversing Fail Safe Adjustable Travel Volume Dual Rate System functions are programmed and adjusted by using the LCD display screen the five DATA INPUT Program keys and the four CURSOR keys Adjustable Function Rate End Returns to preceding screen Pressing the EDIT program key of the standard screen will display the EDIT or Menu screen The cursorkeyscanbean...

Page 16: ...interruption is of sufficient dura tion The HOLD function stops the servo at the posi tion held just before the normal signal is lost When a normal signal is again received the Hold function is released The FAILSAFE function will move a servo to neutral or a pre set position when the normal signal is interrupted for 1 second or longer The system will remain in HOLD for the first 1 second of signal...

Page 17: ...e hold Battery Fail Safe Setting 1 Set the Failsafe position on the throttle chan nel CH3 as described above A position slightly above the minimum engine idle speed is recommended 2 BFS Release Point Setting When THR is designated as the release channel Move the cursor to the B FS RESET line of the FAILSAFE screen with the or cursor key Select the BFS release channel with the or program key Set th...

Page 18: ...am key Rate data for Channels 5 to 8 will be displayed 3 Select the channel to be set with the and cursor keys extent in the desired direction The cursor will automatically move to the left or right con firming the direction to be set 5 Servo endpoint limits can be set by pressing the and program keys while holding the appropriate stick or lever in the same direction Pressing the program key will ...

Page 19: ...AFR is the same as for ATV See page 16 2 Select the EDIT screen and press the AFR program key In the bar graph illustration below the right hand throw is reduced to 70 of normal throw by AFR Note that the Dual Rate ON Low Rate limit and Trim throw limits remain the same on both sides Compare with the ATV illustration on page 16 RIGHT NEUTRAL LEFT AFR Limit 70 D R Limit 50 of Full Throw TRIM Limit ...

Page 20: ...can be turned ON and OFF according to the position adjustable of the T C stick Settinq Method 1 Select the EDIT screen then select the DUAL RATE screen with the programkey 2 Select the channel to be set with the or cursor key 3 Move the cursor to the position with the or cursor key and press the or program key to activate or deactivate the D R function for that channel 4 When the key is pressed ON...

Page 21: ... D R ON OFF Switch is set to ON then D R will be ON even if the Throttle stick is still below the ON OFF point 6 When the Throttle stick is moved above the ON OFF point then D R will be ON regard less of the position of the D R ON OFF Switch NOTE Dual Rate ON OFF Switch directions can be reversed using the PARAMETER program screen See D R SW DIR page 46 5 When the Throttle stick is below the ON OF...

Page 22: ...to steadily increase or decrease as the stick is moved farther from neutral or as in the case of CH3 Throttle from one extreme to the other Exponential control is available on CH1 to CH8 Two different types of Exponential response curves can be selected The TYPE 1 Curve is symmetrical in both directions from neutral This type is generally used when desired on neutralizing controls such as AIL ELEV...

Page 23: ...ogram key When the 0 program Select the EXPONENTIAL VTR program screen by pressing the program key 2 Select the channel to be set with the or cursor key then select the operation mode with the or program key VTR is available only on CH1 CH2 and CH4 3 When the EXP mode is selected the type of curve can be selected by moving the cursor key is pressed the rate is preset to 0 0 normal or linear 5 In t...

Page 24: ...g can be used in the BASIC Parameter mode See PARA METER page 46 There are five types of mixing including Prog Mixing 1 PROG MIX Programmable Mixing 4 SWASH MODE Swashplate Mixing 2 PITCH MIX Pitch Mixing 5 THROTTLE MIX Throttle Mixing 3 RUDDER MIX Rudder Mixing 1 Select the EDIT screen and move the cursor to Line 2 with the cursor key then press the program key 3 To use 1 PROG MIX press the progr...

Page 25: ...er channel can be added to the slave channel or not as de sired Bi directional mixing can be accomplished using two mixing circuits Ex Flapperons Adverse coupling of control inputs in fixed wing aircraft can be eliminated Ex Tendency to roll when rudder is applied in knife edge flight Slave Channel Operation Mixing Amount Master Channel When the SET program key is pressed the CHANNEL SETTING scree...

Page 26: ...uits can be combined with each other or with built in mixing circuits by two methods 1 Setting a Mixing Circuit No in the mas position MX1 MX2 MX3 or MX4 2 and setting channel selected by moving the cursor with the or cursor key or cursor key 2 Select the Slave channel with the or 4 The mixinq circuit to be programmed can be Mixing Number Method Depending upon which channels are selected on differ...

Page 27: ...e of the number of mixing circuits An example is shown below MX1 is set to AIL ELV mixing MX2 is set to ELV RUD mixing The cursor is moved to the MX1 slv position and is set The cursor is then moved to the mas position and is set MX3 is turned OFF Set to This is also the equivalent of AIL ELV RUD mixing When are not used three circuits and are required for the mixing program shown below Programmab...

Page 28: ... to the trm position with the or cursorkey 2 Select the Trim ON or Trim OFF mode Mixing ON OFF Switch Selection with the or program key Programmable Mixing can be designated as al ways ON or switched ON and OFF in flight by any four different switches 1 Move the cursor to the sw position with the or cursor key 2 Press the appropriate program key through for the switch selection de sired Offset Rat...

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