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Codes of the PROFI-ULTRASOFT-MODULE 

Model Type    Display Reads  

Meaning 

Described on  

Code 

 

 

Fixed-Wing  Helicopter  

1-5 6,7  8  9   

 

Page 

Page 

11  11  11  11 

REVERSE SW 

Direction of Rotation of Servos  

21 

65 

12  12  12  12 

THROW ADJUST 

Servo Throw Adjustments  

22 

75 

13  13  13  13 

DUAL RATE 

Switchable Servo Throw Reduction  

24 

77 

14  14  14  14 

EXPONENTIAL 

Exponential Servo Movement  

24 

77 

15  15  15  15 

SUB TRIM 

Servo Neutral Po int Adjust  

22 

76 

16  16  16  16 

TRACE RATE 

Adjust Effect of Operating Stick  

23 

76 

17   

 

 

RED. THROTTLE 

Switchable Throttle Reduction  

28 

 

18  18   

 

IDLE R. TRIM 

Idle Trim Adjustment  

19 

 

19  19  19  19 

THROW LIMIT 

Servo Throw Reduction  

22 

76 

 

  21  21 

GAS STICK DR 

Direction of Pitch Control  

 

61 

22  22   

 

DIFF. RATE 

Aileron Differential  

27 

 

23  23  23  23 

SWITCH FUNCT. 

External Switch Allocation  

20, 38 

62 

 

  24  24 

AUTO ROTATION 

Autorotation Changeover Set -up 

 

66 

 

  25  25 

INV. FLIGHT 

Set-up for Inverted Flight  

 

66 

 

  26  26 

HIGH PITCH 

Maximum Pitch Set -up 

 

67 

 

  27  27 

LOW PITCH 

Minimum Pitch Set  

 

67 

 

  28  28 

HOV. PITCH 

Hover. Pitch Set  

 

67 

 

  29  29 

THROTTLE TRIM 

Allocation of Idle Trim  

 

62 

31  31   

 

THR/BRK MIDP 

Set Channel 1 Mid -Point 

23 

 

32  32  32  32 

MODEL NAME 

Input Mod el Name 

19 

61 

33  33  33  33 

SWITCH   MIX 

Allocation of Mix Switches  

30 

80 

34  34  34  34 

SWITCH DR/EXP 

Dual Rate/Exponential Switch Set -up 

24 

63 

35  35  35  35 

RED. TRIM 

Allows Reduction of Trim Range  

25 

78 

37  37  37  37 

INP-PORT ASS 

Allocation of External Contr ols 

21 

65 

  41   

 

AILE RUDD 

Aileron to Rudder Mix  

40 

 

  42   

 

AILE FLAP 

Aileron to Flap Mix  

40 

 

43  43   

 

V-TAIL SW 

V-Tail Mixer  

21 

 

  44   

 

BRK ELEV 

Spoiler to Elevator Mix  

43 

 

  45   

 

BRK FLAP 

Spoiler to Flap Mix  

43 

 

  46   

 

BRK AILERON 

Spoiler to Aileron Mix  

43 

 

  47   

 

ELEV FLAP 

Elevator to Flap Mix  

42 

 

  48   

 

FLAP ELEV 

Flap to Elevator Mix  

42 

 

  49   

 

FLAP AILERON 

Flap to Aileron Mix  

40 

 

51  51  51  51 

MIXx CHANNEL 

Channel Allocation for Mixers  

30 

80 

  52   

 

STRT-SPD-DIST 

Flight Trim: Start, Speed, Distance  

39 

 

  53   

 

FLAP TRIM ASS 

Flap Trim Assignment  

39 

 

  54   

 

DIFF REDUCT 

Reduction of Aileron Differential  

43 

 

56  56  56  56 

MODEL SELECT 

Select Model  

18 

60 

Model Type    Display Reads  

Meaning 

Described on  

Code 

 

 

Fixed-Wing  Helicopter  

1-5 6,7  8  9   

 

Page 

Page 

57  57  57  57 

MODE SELECT 

Stick Mode Selection  

18 

60 

58  58  58  58 

MODEL TYPE 

Model Type Selection  

19 

61 

59  59  59  59 

TRIM OFFSET 

Storage of Trim Offset Values  

25 

82 

61  61  61  61 

MIXx COM GAIN 

Mixer No x Common Gain Adjust  

30 

80 

63  63  63  63 

CH1-SWITCH 

Channel 1 Dependant Auto Switch  

29 

79 

66   

 

 

PROGRAM-AUTOM 

Automatic Manoeuvre Set -up 

28 

 

 

  67  67 

ATS SELECT 

Automatic Torque System S elect 

 

66 

 

  68  68 

SWASH TYPE 

Swashplate Type Selection  

 

64 

 

  69  69 

SWASH ADJUST 

Swashplate Mixer Adjustment  

 

65 

71  71  71  71 

MIXx SEP GAIN 

Mixer No x Separate Gain Adjust  

30 

80 

72  72   

 

MIX ONLY CH 

Allows Isolation of Control from O/P  

32 

 

73  73  73  73 

SWITCH POSIT. 

Display of Switch Positions  

36 

84 

74  74  74  74 

SERVO POSIT. 

Display of a Servo Position  

35 

83 

 

  75  75 

SWSH RUDD MIX 

Swashplate to Tail Rotor Mix  

 

75 

76  76  76  76 

SERVO TEST 

Allows Testing of Servos  

35 

83 

77  77  77  77 

FAIL SAFE MEM 

Set-up of Failsafe Mode  

33 

84 

78  78  78  78 

FAIL SAFE BAT 

Failsafe on Low RX Battery  

34 

85 

79  79  79  79 

SERVO SLOW-D 

Servo Slow Set -up 

23 

78 

 

  81  81 

STATIC ATS 

Static Torque Compensation  

 

68 

 

  82   

DYNAMIC ATS 

Dynamic Torque Compensation  

 

68 

 

  83  83 

AUTOR. Rud-of 

Positions Tail Rotor in Auto -Rot’n 

 

69 

 

  84   

HOV. THROTTLE 

Set-up Throttle for Hover  

 

69 

 

  85   

IDLE UP 

Set-up Throttle P resets 

 

70 

 

  86   

SWSH THRO MIX 

Swashplate to Throttle Mix  

 

72 

 

  87   

RUDD THRO MIX 

Tail Rotor to Throttle Mix  

 

72 

88  88  88  88 

KEYBOARD LOCK 

Lock the Keyboard  

34 

86 

 

  89  89 

GYRO CONTROL 

Set-up Gyro 

 

72 

  91  91  91 

AN. TRIM SW 

Set-up for PROFITRIM  

42 

75 

  92  92  92 

SMOOTH SWITCH 

Servo Transit Time Set -up 

39 

78 

 

  93  93 

SWASH ROTATE 

Enter Swashplate Rotation  

 

68 

94  94  94  94 

COPY MODEL 

Model Copy Facility  

26 

82 

95  95  95  95 

MODULATION 

PPM/PCM Select  

18 

60 

97  97  97  97 

ALARM TIMER 

Stop Watch Timer  

32 

85 

98  98  98  98 

INTEG. TIME 

TX operating Timer  

33 

86 

99  99  99  99 

ALL CLOSE 

Lock the Transmitter  

34 

86 

 
 

Summary of Contents for mc-18

Page 1: ...1...

Page 2: ...flexibility of adaptability to individual requirements or demands of the operator necessitate the provision of specific allocations before calling and setting up the options depending on them Thus th...

Page 3: ...icopter Type 8 60 87 Description of Options Helicopter Type 9 87 Helicopter Programming Examples I Basic Settings 1 Preparations 88 2 Executing a Reset 88 89 3 Selection of Model Memory 89 4 Input Nam...

Page 4: ...39 53 FLAP TRIM ASS Flap Trim Assignment 39 54 DIFF REDUCT Reduction of Aileron Differential 43 56 56 56 56 MODEL SELECT Select Model 18 60 Model Type Display Reads Meaning Described on Code Fixed Win...

Page 5: ...en programming a new model This step determines which of the options will be available in the course of the programming process 1 TX of series 89 and later are designed for 30 model memories Basic Pro...

Page 6: ...rface being controlled by an independent servo and with the correct mixture of aileron and elevator control provided for already All other options are available with restrictions including the nine fr...

Page 7: ...ssing key LIST DM then pressing INC to go forwards and DEC to go backwards Aster the desired code number has been found the program in question can be selected using the ENTER key The value can then b...

Page 8: ...order no 4160 22 is connected for example to switch aileron differential code 22 the two plugs must be plugged into horizontally adjacent stations only e g 4 and 8 never one above the other e g 3 and...

Page 9: ...or Switches 9 The switch allocation is freely programmable that is any switch can be programmed for any desired function These practical examples of switch allocations are meant to simplify programmin...

Page 10: ...Block Diagram NORMAL 10...

Page 11: ...Block Diagram NORMAL DIFF 11...

Page 12: ...Block Diagram DELTA DIFF 12...

Page 13: ...Block Diagram UNIFLY DIFF 13...

Page 14: ...Block Diagram Quadro Flap 14...

Page 15: ...Block Diagram F3B 3 wing servos 15...

Page 16: ...Block Diagram F3B 4 wing servos 16...

Page 17: ...ow Adjustments 22 19 THROW LIMIT Servo Throw Reduct ion 22 79 SERVO SLOW D Servo Slow Set up 23 Further Adjustments 16 TRACE RATE Adjust Effect of Operating Stick 23 31 THR BRK MIDP Set Channel 1 Mid...

Page 18: ...tivated by ENTER If the CLEAR key is pressed instead of ENTER complete deletion of the selected model data can be initiated This process is be performed by the ENTER key and aborted by any other key I...

Page 19: ...model programs which can be stored in the transmitter at the same time it will not be easy to remember the number of a model the data of which have been stored in memory For this reason the name of a...

Page 20: ...an be shown at the same time on the display the latter can be moved window style over the two lines showing the allocations When the arrow points to the outermost right function the next function will...

Page 21: ...ch a manner that in the case of the elevator both control surfaces are moved up and down in the same direction but in opposite directions one up one down the case of rudder Unlike mechanical solutions...

Page 22: ...selected servo will be indicated with a prefix or indicating the side For adjustment and display the operating element control stick slider rotary control or switch has to be moved to the end station...

Page 23: ...Control travel resulting from actuating an operating element on function inputs 6 8 is adjusted by code 16 The range of adjustments amounts to 0 150 of the normal range Unlike code 12 servo travel ad...

Page 24: ...range for each of the two switch positions The switched must have been allocated beforehand using code 34 Dual rate refers directly to the corresponding stick function independent of whether it affec...

Page 25: ...of the trim levers as a deviation from the neutral position With the aid of the display the trim levers are then shifted to the neutral position a step which does not change the trim positions of the...

Page 26: ...copied has been entered this name will also be transferred to the copy but with a symbol added to the last letter of the name to distinguish it from the original For safety s sake model memories that...

Page 27: ...ons is operated by a separate servo permitting the ailerons servo to be installed in the wing ensuring slop free and reproducible adjustments even with 2 piece wings The ratio of differential can be a...

Page 28: ...letter is pressed down and hold Programmed mix functions if any having their inlets at one of channels 1 4 will react as if the stick concerned had been moved to the programmed position Channel trim r...

Page 29: ...by turning on the correspondingly programmed misers flaps can be lowered when throttling the engine and the elevator re trimmed Auto Landing or dual rates may be switched to increase control surface...

Page 30: ...s which determine how strongly the inlet signal affects the control channel wired to the outlet of the mixer They also set the direction of the mixed signal and the neutral point of the mixer that is...

Page 31: ...lower line and then entering the desired switch number the polarity of which can be reversed by pressing the DEC key first The phantom switch 9 can be used in which case the mixer remains permanently...

Page 32: ...its operation via the keyboard Stopwatch with normal display The stopwatch with normal display may be programmed by allocating a switch to function CLK using code 23 A prerequisite is that the alarm...

Page 33: ...tored in the receiver In this manner interference of short duration will be eliminated In the case of longer lasting disturbance of the transmissions the operator may choose between two options 1 HOLD...

Page 34: ...els is not possible Activation of the keyboard lock is performed using code 88 and entering an optional 3 figure combination using keys 1 9 followed by the ENTER key The lock becomes effective by turn...

Page 35: ...an endless loop until interrupted by pressing the ENTER key In this way the receiver can be checked over a longer period S E R V O P O S p u s h c h k e y 1 10 The actual position of each servo can be...

Page 36: ...hese requirements the models of this contest normally feature plain flaps so they can be adapted to the flight tasks of duration distance and speed as well as the launch phase In addition they also se...

Page 37: ...with optional storing of adjustment data etc simplify handling of a model for the demanding contest flyer and assist him in his endeavour to achieve optimum performance The two F3B programs differ on...

Page 38: ...e INC and DEC key respectively As not all of the available functions can be shown at the same time on the display the latter can be moved window style over the two lines showing the allocations When t...

Page 39: ...nal generator of channel 6 or 7 or by neither of these For example you may actuate the flaps for the duration phase by slider type control 6 for distance flight by a switch module providing three swit...

Page 40: ...by an external switch set with code 23 After calling code 42 the mix quota can be adjusted using the INC and DEC keys in 1 steps and the 6 or 8 key in 10 steps and set to 0 by pressing the CLEAR key w...

Page 41: ...tion with their neutral positions corresponding to the programmed settings On deactivation of the trimmers the adjusted value will be stored It if thus possible to establish optimum settings in flight...

Page 42: ...ht with flaps at neutral position To this end the operating element concerned is set accordingly and then the STORE key is pressed The offset from the neutral position is shown on the lower line of th...

Page 43: ...quota having been set to 0 they are effectively inactive Code 44 Spoilers Elevator Code 45 Spoilers Flaps Code 46 Spoilers Ailerons To activate them input the corresponding code number whereupon the a...

Page 44: ...You have installed the module into the transmitter as per the instructions Close the case of the transmitter again and turned the transmitter on The display will read m c 1 8 E M O D E L 1 9 6 V P C...

Page 45: ...s Using the TURN key changes between uppercase and lowercase letters If you have entered an incorrect letter you can backspace using the CLEAR key and the correct it Having entered the complete name i...

Page 46: ...e accordingly Terminate the input by pressing the ENTER key and you are once again back in command mode T A X I C U P 1 F U N C T I O N 5 7 ENTER T A X I C U P 1 M O D E 1 2 T A X I C U P 1 M O D E 2...

Page 47: ...stick to increase engine power To this end input 1 8 ENTER The display then reads IDLE R TRIM OFF Using the INC and DEC keys you may now switch to and fro between and means pushing for full throttle...

Page 48: ...e remaining models by 9 4 ENTER 1 ENTER 3 ENTER ENTER 9 4 ENTER 1 ENTER 4 ENTER ENTER 9 4 ENTER 1 ENTER 7 ENTER ENTER 9 4 ENTER 1 ENTER 3 0 ENTER ENTER T A X I C U P 1 F U N C T I O N 9 4 ENTER C O P...

Page 49: ...nsmitter and receiver on now and check the function of the control surfaces Most likely one or other of the servos will be found to rotate in the wrong direction it would be matter of sheer luck if no...

Page 50: ...t case a lot of obtainable control precision will be lost This of course is not limited to the control surfaces but also applies to the throttle as well Here again the linkage should be attached to th...

Page 51: ...are deluxe options with the aid of which problems encountered when flying certain models can be solved Flying certain manoeuvres can be made easier and or advantages can be gained over other contestan...

Page 52: ...plain flaps and flaperons of large sailplane models Here the threshold action can be set just short of a point where otherwise linkages or hinges would flex or deform T A X I C U P 1 F U N C T I O N...

Page 53: ...im adjustment even after a change of models To store the in flight established trim data input 5 9 ENTER STORE The display now indicates in it s lower line the trim lever offset you had set from the n...

Page 54: ...ENTER key Important Always trigger the copy process by the ENTER key on the receiving unit first m c 1 8 E M O D E L 6 F U N C T I O N 9 4 ENTER C O P Y F R O M M O D E L K E Y 1 7 O R DEC C O P Y F R...

Page 55: ...nit ready to transmit copy Trigger copying process with the ENTER key Important Always trigger the copy process by the ENTER key on the receiving unit first m c 1 8 E M O D E L 6 F U N C T I O N 9 4 E...

Page 56: ...keys 1 9 or INC and DEC Call the model memory to be copied into using the keys 1 9 or INC and DEC such as memory 3 Terminate the copy program selection using the ENTER key Transmitter ready to copy Tr...

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