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These operating instructions are an essential part of this
product. They contain important information and safety notes.
Please keep them in a safe place for future reference, and be
sure to pass them on to the new owner if you ever sell the
product.
1. S
PECIFICATION
PiCO 5/6
35 MHz
(A/B)
1)
40/41 MHz
2)
72
MHz
Order No.
# 5 5920
# 5 5921
# 5 5922
No. of channels
6
Reception mode
FM/PPM single conversion
Sensitivity
4
µ
V
Length of receiver aerial
90 cm
Operating voltage
4 — 9 V (
⇒
4 — 6 NiCd or NiMH cells)
Current drain (excl. servos)
≈
6 mA
Dimensions / weight
17 x 17 x 47 mm / 14 g
1)
PiCO 5/6 35 MHz (A/B) suitable for all channels in the bands:
35 MHz (A-Band), 35 MHz (B-Band) and 36 MHz
2)
PiCO 5/6 40/41 MHz suitable for all channels in the bands:
40 MHz and 41 MHz
2.
S
AFETY NOTES
!
Read the instructions before using the receiver
for the first time
!
Use only for the intended application
(see Section 3)
!
Use only genuine MULTIPLEX crystals
(see Section 4)
!
Use a battery of adequate capacity
(see Section 6)
!
Observe the installation instructions
(see Section 7)
!
Carry out range checks at regular intervals
(see Section 8)
!
Always keep to the correct sequence when switching on
and off:
First switch transmitter ON, then switch receiver ON
First switch receiver OFF, then switch transmitter OFF
3. A
PPLICATION
The PiCO 5/6 is a general-purpose receiver designed to be used in:
• MULTIPLEX PiCO-line models
• model gliders, electric-powered and power model aircraft
• electric-powered and "wet" model cars
• model
boats,
in any application where small size, compact shape and low weight
have high priority.
!
It is not suitable for models which represent a high risk factor, e.g.
large-scale model aircraft, high-speed models, etc.
For safety reasons a dual-conversion receiver (e.g. MULTIPLEX "Mini
DS IPD" or "RX 12 DS IPD") should always be used where reception
conditions are difficult.
4. C
RYSTAL
Use only genuine MULTIPLEX single-conversion receiver crystals
designed for the frequency band of your receiver. MULTIPLEX single-
conversion crystals are fitted with a transparent yellow plastic
sleeve, and the channel number is printed on them. The letter E
stands for receiver (Empfänger) (see Fig. A). The channel numbers on
the receiver and transmitter crystals must be identical.
Crystals are delicate components - please handle them with care!
5. C
ONNECTIONS TO THE
P
I
CO 5/6
The
PiCO 5/6
features the universal UNI connector system.
!
When connecting receiver battery, servos, speed controllers
etc., check that the connector orientation is correct. If using
non-MPX products it is essential to check the pin configuration
(see Fig. B).
6. U
SE A BATTERY OF ADEQUATE CAPACITY
The battery can be connected to any of the receiver sockets 1 - 6.
The
PiCO 5/6
receiver works over a broad voltage range of 4 - 9 V
(4 - 6 cell NiCd or NiMH receiver battery). If voltage falls below 3.5 V
the receiver may malfunction. This may occur if the receiver battery
is almost discharged, incapable of supplying high currents, or faulty.
It may also happen if the BEC system of an electric motor speed
controller is overloaded.
The following rule of thumb may be applied to determine the
appropriate size (capacity) of the receiver battery:
Number of servos x 0.2 ... 0.4 = battery capacity in Ah
0.2:
few, small servos (e.g. MS-X2, MS-X4)
0.4:
many medium to large servos (e.g. MS-X6)
7. O
BSERVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
•
In models with glowplug motors protect the receiver from
vibration (e.g. pack loosely in soft foam)
•
Keep to recommended receiving system arrangement
(see Fig. C).
The receiver should be located at least 150 mm from any electric
motor, or the ignition system of an internal-combustion engine
•
Electric motors must be suppressed effectively (e.g. use
suppressor set, # 8 5020). This does not apply to brushless
motors
•
Use separation filters (e.g. # 8 5035) for servo extension leads >
50cm
•
Do not alter the length of the aerial. Exception:
Close-range applications such as park-fly and indoor model
aircraft, cars and boats. In these cases the aerial can safely be
shortened to 45 cm. Carry out a range check before operating
the model (see Section 8)
•
If possible route the aerial directly out of the model; don‘t coil it
up
•
Do not deploy the aerial parallel with servo leads, high-current
cables or electrically conductive components (e.g. pushrods)
•
Do not deploy the aerial inside or on model components which
are skinned or reinforced with conductive materials (e.g. carbon
fibre, metal-loaded paints etc.) (shielding effect).
8. C
ARRY OUT A RANGE CHECK
Regular range checks are a very important factor in obtaining safe,
reliable operation of the RC system, and in detecting causes of
interference and other problems in good time. In particular:
•
before using new or modified components, or when the
installation is new or has been changed
•
before using any radio control component which has been
involved in a hard landing or crash
•
after any problem has occurred when using the equipment
Important:
•
Always carry out the range check with the help of another
person who can hold the model securely and observe its
reactions (model aircraft 1 m above ground, model cars and
boats on the track / water)
•
Carry out the range check with the telescopic aerial fitted to the
transmitter, but completely collapsed. Don‘t use a stub (helical)
aerial!
•
All other transmitters should be switched off while you carry out
the range check
The ground range of the
PiCO 5/6
must be at least 50 m. If you are
using the shortened aerial (see Section 7) range should be at least 30
m. Effective range should not be significantly reduced with the
motor running (all throttle settings). Servos must respond directly to
transmitter commands, and must not carry out any uncontrolled
movements.
MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co.KG • Neuer Weg 2 • D-75223 Niefern-Öschelbronn • www.multiplex-rc.de
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