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General Section 

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Servo Precautions 

• 

Do not lubricate servo gears or motors. 

• Do not overload retract servos during retracted or 

extended conditions. Make sure they are able to 
travel their full deflection. Overloading or stalling 
a servo can cause excessive current drain. 

• Make sure all servos move freely through their 

rotations and no linkages hang up or bind. A 
binding control linkage can cause a servo to draw 
excessive current. A stalled servo can drain a 
battery pack in a matter of minutes. 

• Correct any control surface “buzz” or “flutter” as 

soon as it is noticed in flight, as this condition can 
destroy the feedback potentiometer in the servo. 
It may be extremely dangerous to ignore such 
“buzz” or “flutter.” 

• Use the supplied rubber grommets and brass 

servo eyelets when mounting your servos. Do not 
over-tighten the servo mounting screws, as this 
negates the dampening effect of the rubber 
grommets. 

• Ensure the servo horn is securely fastened to the 

servo. Use only the JR® servo arm screws 
provided; the size is different from other 
manufacturers. 

• Discontinue to use servo arms when they become 

“yellowed” or discolored. Such servo arms may 
be brittle and can snap at any time, possibly 
causing the aircraft to crash. 

• Check all related mounting screws and linkages 

frequently. Aircraft often vibrate, causing linkages 
and screws to loosen. 

 

Summary of Contents for PCM9X II

Page 1: ...PCM9X II 9 CHANNEL COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...General Section 2 ...

Page 3: ...Requirements 15 Flash Memory 15 Battery Alarm and Display 15 SYSTEM MODE Functions Common to ACRO GLIDER and HELI model types 16 Model Select Copy 17 Model Name 18 Type Select 18 Model Reset 19 Modulation 19 Transfer Transfer the model to another transmitter or to DataSafe 20 Transfer a model from the PCM9X II Transfer function 20 Transfer a model to the PCM9X II Transfer function 21 Stick Mode 22...

Page 4: ...General Section 4 Servo Precautions 30 General notes 31 Aviation Regulations 32 Daily Flight Checks 32 Warranty Information 33 ...

Page 5: ...e throttle stick offers a ratchet in Airplane Sailplane configuration Stick modes 1 4 are menu selectable 30 model memory storage allows programming of all parameters of thirty separate airplanes sailplanes or helicopters you can program more than one setup for a single aircraft allowing you to instantly change the flight characteristics R770 Receiver R770 Basic Air and Sailplane Systems The R770 ...

Page 6: ...S Encoder 9 channel computer system RF Module Plug in Module Modulation PPM SPCM ZPCM Output Power Approximately 750mw Current Drain 200ma Power Source 1 2Vx8 Ni Cd 9 6V 600Mah Output Pulse 1000 2000 1500 neutral Receiver Specifications Type 7 Channel SPCM 9 Channel SPCM Model Number R770 R900 Type 7 ch SPCM ABC W Micro 9 ch SPCM ABC W Frequency 36 Mhz 36 Mhz Sensitivity Microseconds 5uS Minimum 5...

Page 7: ...8 5 mm Ballbearing Yes Motor Ferrite Airborne Battery Pack Specifications Type Airplane Model Number B1100 Voltage 4 8V Capacity 1100 mAH Size in L x W x H 2 24 x 0 53 x 1 70 Weight oz 4 9 Charger Specifications Type Airplane Model Number NEC 322AUS Input Voltage AC 240V Output Current 50 mA Tx 100 mA Rx Charging Time 15 Hours ...

Page 8: ...s and radio systems Beware of improper connections based on color coded wire leads as they do not apply in this instance You must make sure that the center pin of your JR transmitter is always connected to the negative voltage for correct polarity hookup Important Please note that the charging polarity of the transmitter and receiver are different Charger The pilot lamps should always be on during...

Page 9: ...ton TIM KEY Left Side Lever FLAP LV FLAP LV Pit T LEV Right Side Lever AUX3 LV AUX3 LV AUX3 LEV Switch Naming in the Menus Flap Trim Hover Pitch Trim Throttle Hold Mix Switch Rudder D R AUX4 Switch Elevator D R Aileron D R Flap AUX2 Switch Flap Lever Pitch Trim Lever Antenna Neckstrap Attachment Aux Trim Hover Throttle Trim Handle Trainer Timer Snap Roll Switch Flight Mode AUX4 AUX2 Switch AUX3 Le...

Page 10: ... Section 10 PCM9X II Transmitter Features Rear CAUTION THE BATTERY CONNECTION IS KEYED SO THAT IT CAN ONLY BE PLUGGED IN ONE DIRECTION DO NOT FORCE RF Module Battery Cover Direct Servo Connection Trainer Lead ...

Page 11: ...k being careful not to cause damage to any components Adjust each screw for desired tension counter clockwise to loosen stick feel clockwise to tighten stick feel When adjusting the throttle ratchet tension make sure that the adjusting screw does not touch the PC board after adjustment is complete Rudder Tension Screw Elevator Tension Screw Throttle Tension Screw Aileron Tension Screw ...

Page 12: ...ion Please also note that unlike conventional mechanical trim levers when the PCM9X II transmitter is in the off position no changes can be made to the trim values during transportation Control Stick Length To adjust the stick length use the 2mm Allen wrench supplied with your PCM9X II transmitter to unlock the set screw Turn the wrench counter clockwise to loosen the screw Then turn the stick clo...

Page 13: ...DSC function 1 The DSC enables you to check the control surfaces of your aircraft without drawing the fully operational 200mAh from your transmitter battery pack Instead you will only draw approximately 70mAh when using the DSC function 2 The DSC function allows you to make final adjustments to your airplane without transmitting any radio signals Therefore if another pilot is flying on your freque...

Page 14: ...quency simultaneously without causing interference Aircraft Only Frequencies JR Transmitters and receivers are available in 36MHz frequencies in Australia for use with model aircraft Employing 36MHz frequencies does not require a special operator s license from the Australian Communications Authority Frequency Chart 36 MHz requires no special license to operate Ch Freq Ch Freq Ch Freq 601 36 010 6...

Page 15: ...up in the rubber grommets When the servo screw is tightened securely it provides the proper security as well as the proper vibration isolation for your servo 3 The servos must be able to move freely over their entire range of travel Make sure that the control linkages do not bind or impede the movement of any of the servos 4 Mount all switches away from the engine exhaust and away from any high vi...

Page 16: ...common to all 3 model types System functions that are specific to each model type are covered in the each of the acro glider and heli sections To enter System Mode Press ENT and hold while turning on the transmitter The screen should appear as follows Note In HELI mode the Wing Type function is replaced by the Swash Type function System mode contains the follow screens Info Display Model Select Co...

Page 17: ...ay The display shows the currently selected model on top with a down arrow pointing to the lower model memory that the current model will be copied into To change the lower model memory that is to receive the copy of the current model highlight and select the lower model name and number Then scroll to an unused model memory or a memory that contains data that is no longer required and select it 2 ...

Page 18: ...he desired character to form the model name After the character is selected rotate the Selector to position the cursor where the next character is to be placed and press the Selector to obtain the character list again Repeat until the model name is completed 4 Return to the SYSTEM Menu by pressing the LIST button Type Select Type select allows the model type to be selected Model types include glid...

Page 19: ...et all data for this model 4 Return to the SYSTEM Menu by pressing the LIST button Modulation The PCM9X II system supports three types of modulation ZPCM SPCM and PPM FM The correct modulation type must be selected to match the receiver in the aircraft or the system will not function 1 In the SYSTEM Menu highlight and select MODULAT using the Selector 2 Highlight and select either ZPCM or SPCM or ...

Page 20: ... other end of the trainer cord into another PCM9X II transmitter while holding the ENT button down and prepare that transmitter for Receive as described below Or plug the other end of the trainer cord into a DataSafe unit and prepare the DataSafe to receive 2 Highlight and select TRANSFER in the SYSTEM Menu to obtain the Transfer display 3 The model to be transferred must be the currently selected...

Page 21: ... with the next step If TRANSMIT is displayed highlight and select TRANSMIT changing it to RECEIVE 4 Select the model memory to receive the data by highlighting and selecting the model name memory number and then scrolling to and selecting the model memory that is to receive the data Be careful to select an unused model memory or a memory that contains data for a model no longer needed because the ...

Page 22: ...ansmitter cover and swap the throttle ratchet and elevator spring 1 From SYSTEM M highlight and select STICK MOD using the Selector 2 Highlight and select the current mode A list of available modes 1 4 will appear Highlight and select the desired mode 3 Elevator 1 Throttle Spoiler Mode 1 4 Rudder 2 Aileron 1 Throttle Spoiler 3 Elevator Mode 2 4 Rudder 2 Aileron 3 Elevator 1 Throttle Spoiler Mode 3...

Page 23: ...idle The transmitter defaults to have idle low motor with the stick pulled back or down 1 From SYSTEM M highlight and select STICK Dir using the Selector 2 Highlight Direction and press the Selector to reverse the idle position In Glider mode this function sets the direction of the Spoiler stick ...

Page 24: ...ie the Trainer and Fail safe functions and the Throttle Cut and Trim Select funtion common to the Heli and Acro functions Functions that are specific to each model type are covered in the each of the glider acro and heli sections Throttle Cut and Trim Select The PCM9X II features an intelligent throttle trim as well as a throttle cut function One or the other can be activated at a time The throttl...

Page 25: ...ners manual if the TX is not a PCM9X II 1 Highlight and select Trainer in the FUNC LIST to obtain the Trainer Display PCM9X II used as Master Instructor Trainer System 1 If the PCM9X II is being used as the Master TX the TX operated by the instructor select the channel s that are to be operated by the Slave TX TX operated by the student when the trainer switch is depressed When all channel selecto...

Page 26: ...set to PPM Modulation see MODULAT in the SYSTEM Menu if the Slave TX is a PCM9X II 2 Highlight and select MASTER and the display will switch to SLAVE A message will appear instructing to Connect DSC POWER off Make sure the TX power switch is in the Off position and the DSC cord is connected between the 2 transmitters The PCM9X II is now ready to be used as the Slave or student TX ...

Page 27: ...t for hearing the throttle momentarily reduce RPM This is also a good configuration if interference is encountered while the aircraft is on the ground because the throttle reduces to idle reducing the chances of the aircraft careening out of control at a higher throttle setting In the event that the interference does not subside and the system remains in Fail Safe it is better for the aircraft to ...

Page 28: ... surface the surface still moves 100 of its travel It does however determine how the surface reaches its full travel or how the control surface moves relative to the stick When Exponential is not used the servo response is said to be linear That is every movement of the stick causes the same movement in the servo if the stick moves 20 the servo moves 20 and the control surface follows the stick th...

Page 29: ...fastener is long enough The horn is the lever that the servo uses to control the surface The longer the horn the more leverage the servo has It s like a Lug Wrench when you can t get a lug nut loose you put a piece of pipe over the end of the lug wrench to extend the handle and that gives you more leverage to break the lug nut free It s the same thing the lug nut is the control surface and you are...

Page 30: ...d in flight as this condition can destroy the feedback potentiometer in the servo It may be extremely dangerous to ignore such buzz or flutter Use the supplied rubber grommets and brass servo eyelets when mounting your servos Do not over tighten the servo mounting screws as this negates the dampening effect of the rubber grommets Ensure the servo horn is securely fastened to the servo Use only the...

Page 31: ...r to each takeoff Use frequency flags Do not fly your model near spectators parking areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage of property Do not fly during adverse weather conditions Poor visibility can cause disorientation and loss of control of your aircraft Strong winds can cause similar problems Do not fly unless your frequency is clear Warning Only one transmitte...

Page 32: ...traffic control tower or air route traffic control center nearest the site of your proposed operation More information is available from www maaa asn au Daily Flight Checks 1 Check the battery voltage on both the transmitter and the receiver battery packs Do not fly below 9 0V on the transmitter or below 4 7V on the receiver To do so can crash your aircraft Note When you check these batteries ensu...

Page 33: ...ts only transmitter receiver servos etc Do not return your system installed in a model aircraft car boat etc 3 Preferably use the original carton packaging molded foam container or equivalent to ship your system Do not use the system carton itself as a shipping carton you should package the system carton within a sturdy shipping container using additional packing material to safeguard against dama...

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