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1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................3
2.  Explanation of Symbols .......................................................................................................................................3
3.  Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................................4
4.  Product Description .............................................................................................................................................4
5.  Scope of Delivery .................................................................................................................................................5
6.  Safety Notes ........................................................................................................................................................5

a) General ..........................................................................................................................................................5
b) Operation .......................................................................................................................................................6

7.  Battery and Rechargeable Battery Notes ............................................................................................................7
8.  Charging Rechargeable Batteries ........................................................................................................................8
9.  Operating Elements of the Transmitter ................................................................................................................9
10.  Setting up the Transmitter ..................................................................................................................................10

a)  Inserting the Batteries ..................................................................................................................................10
b)  Switching on the Transmitter .......................................................................................................................10
c)  Setting the Control Stick Length .................................................................................................................. 11

11.  Setting up the Receiver .....................................................................................................................................12

a)  Connecting the Receiver .............................................................................................................................12
b)  Mounting the Receiver .................................................................................................................................14

12.  Installing the Servos ..........................................................................................................................................15
13.  Setting the Trim ..................................................................................................................................................16
14.  Checking the Servo Directions of Travel ............................................................................................................17
15.  Switching the Servo Directions of Travel ...........................................................................................................18
16.  Conversion of the Control Lever Functions .......................................................................................................19
17.  Changing the Control Lever Allocation ..............................................................................................................20
18.  Mixer Function ...................................................................................................................................................21
19.  Switching the Digital Code .................................................................................................................................25
20.  Binding Function ................................................................................................................................................26
21.  Simulator Function, Student Transmitter Function .............................................................................................27
22.  Maintenance and Care ......................................................................................................................................27
23. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................28
24. Disposal .............................................................................................................................................................29

a) Product ........................................................................................................................................................29
b)  Batteries/Rechargeable Batteries ................................................................................................................29

25.  Declaration of Conformity (DOC) .......................................................................................................................29
26.  Technical Data ...................................................................................................................................................30

a) Transmitter...................................................................................................................................................30
b) Receiver ......................................................................................................................................................30

Summary of Contents for 1518204

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions 10 channel remote control HT 10 2 4 GHz Item No 1518204 ...

Page 2: ...p the Receiver 12 a Connecting the Receiver 12 b Mounting the Receiver 14 12 Installing the Servos 15 13 Setting the Trim 16 14 Checking the Servo Directions of Travel 17 15 Switching the Servo Directions of Travel 18 16 Conversion of the Control Lever Functions 19 17 Changing the Control Lever Allocation 20 18 Mixer Function 21 19 Switching the Digital Code 25 20 Binding Function 26 21 Simulator ...

Page 3: ... notes on commissioning and handling Also consider this if you pass on the product to any third party Therefore retain these operating instructions for reference If there are any technical questions please contact International www conrad com contact United Kingdom www conrad electronic co uk contact 2 Explanation of Symbols The exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important notes in these ope...

Page 4: ...tem HT 10 is a radio control system that is mainly ideal for function models such as excavators or crawler vehicles If necessary the remote control can also be used to control model planes model vehicles model ships or simple 4 channel model helicopters speed controlled The various driving and steering functions can be remote controlled separately using the ten proportional control channels The er...

Page 5: ...ing torn off the receiver casing broken etc are excluded from the warranty Dear customer these safety instructions are not only for the protection of the product but also for your own safety and that of other people Therefore read this chapter very carefully before taking the product into operation a General The unauthorized conversion and or modification of the product is inadmissible because of ...

Page 6: ...ts Improper operation can cause serious damage to people and property Always make sure that the model is in your line of sight and do not operate it at night Only operate your model if your ability to respond is unrestricted Fatigue or the influence of alcohol or medication can lead to wrong responses Operate your model in an area where you do nor endanger any persons animals or objects Only oper ...

Page 7: ...n a suitable location Do not recharge normal batteries There is a risk of fire and explosion Charge only rechargeable batter ies intended for this use suitable chargers Always observe correct polarity positive and negative when inserting the batteries rechargeable batteries If the device is not used for an extended period of time e g storage remove the inserted batteries rechargeable batteries fro...

Page 8: ...ecessary Always discharge the rechargeable battery at regular intervals since charging a half full rechargeable battery several times can cause a so called lazy battery effect This means that the rechargeable battery loses capacity It no longer provides all of its stored energy and the operating time of the model is reduced If you use several rechargeable batteries purchasing a high quality charge...

Page 9: ... 3 17 Switching button for channel 5 18 Switching button for channel 6 19 Carrying belt eyelet 20 Dial switch for channel 7 The toggle switches for channels 5 6 9 and 10 each have a centre position and two end positions The switches for channels 5 and 6 are buttons that independently spring back to the middle position The switches for channels 9 and 10 remain in the respective switching position u...

Page 10: ...ack on from the bottom until the locking mechanism engages b Switching on the Transmitter When new batteries are inserted switch on the transmit ter with the function switch see figure 1 item 10 for test purposes For this slide the operating switch from the bottom off to the top on The transmitter emits a short signal sound and the LED display also see figure 1 item 9 lights up green per manently ...

Page 11: ...ticks depend ing on your steering habits To do so simply hold the bottom part of the grip 1 and turn the upper part 2 up anti clockwise You can now set the length of the control lever by turning the bottom part of the grip Finally tighten the upper part of the grip back up Figure 4 ...

Page 12: ...Eng lish abbreviations for the function designations The reverse switches for channels 1 4 see figure 1 item 11 are also labelled with these abbreviations At the B VCC connection a battery box 1 or a receiv er battery with switch cable 2 is connected if no flight controller with BEC switch is used If 2 servos are needed for a steering function e g the aileron steering at plane models the servos mu...

Page 13: ...illustration in figure 5 The plug contact for the negative line black or brown depending on the manufacturer must be connected to the bottom pin contact First switch on the transmitter and then the receiver If the binding function is working correctly the red LED indicator in the receiver see figure 5 item 4 lights up and the ten servos react to the movements of the control levers switches and dia...

Page 14: ... in the fuselage Two sided adhesive foam servo tape or rubber rings that hold the foam wrapped receiver securely in place are suitable for fastening Attention The length of the two aerials 1 is determined precisely For this reason you must not bend or cut off the aerials or the aerial lines This would decrease the range significantly and thus pose a considerable safety risk Important The receiver ...

Page 15: ...led properly The linkages must work as smoothly as possible without hav ing any play in the bearings or deflections Before installing the servo lever take the transmitter and then the receiver into operation and check the trim at the remote control transmitter for correct middle position see following chapter Then always mount the servo stick at a 90 angle to the linkage rods see figure 8 sketch A...

Page 16: ... or down and held the transmitter will emit brief signal sounds in a quick sequence The servo of the respective con trol channel will change the position of the servo lever in small steps When the end of the trimming range is reached the signal sounds go out and the servo lever stops turning If the trimming button is then deflected in the opposite direction and held the signal sounds sound again a...

Page 17: ...s at channels 1 to 4 react in precisely the opposite manner as the transmitter is con trolled the reverse switches see following chapter can swap the running direction of the respective servo When connecting electronic speed controllers note that the end points of the available control paths and the middle position for the motor off position must be stored in the speed controller Further informati...

Page 18: ...e figure 1 item 11 The individual switches are assigned as follows AIL receiver output channel 1 CH1 ELE receiver output channel 2 CH2 THR receiver output channel 3 CH3 RUD receiver output channel 4 CH4 If the switch is in the bottom position the regular running direction is set If the switch is pushed to the top position reversed running direction is activated Please observe that the centre posit...

Page 19: ...After you have disconnected the plug connector of the student socket you can fold the rear of the transmitter down Take a pin 1 and bend the tip into a small hook You can use this tool to easily remove the return spring 2 from the setting hook 3 of the left the right when viewed from the rear control lever mechanics Then disconnect the lower end of the return spring at the return lever 4 and remov...

Page 20: ...chan ics as described in the previous section For this loosen the four screws at the control lever units 1 and swap the two units You need to turn the control lever units by 180 each so that the connections of the control lever potentiometers 2 are aligned to the inside again Observe that the connection lines of the toggle switches and the dial switches are not caught and squeezed off Then screw o...

Page 21: ...levator function For this reason such models require a mixer No matter whether the transmitter controls the aileron or elevator function then the servos at the receiver outputs CH1 and CH2 will always react at the same time then The servo of the left wing has to be connected to the receiver output CH1 and the servo of the right wing to the receiver output CH2 The deflections of the two rudder flap...

Page 22: ...22 Figure 13 ...

Page 23: ...can be used for driving The control then takes place with the two control levers and the mixing function can be switched off When both control levers are in the centre positions the vehicle is standing still see upper illustration in figure 14 If connected correctly the two drive chains run as the two control levers at the transmitter are moved Figure 14 ...

Page 24: ...for the left and right chains must be con nected to channel 1 CH1 and channel 2 CH2 When the mixer has been activated the model must react according to figure 15 The left control lever then can be used for other functions such as when lifting and lowering a clearing shield Figure 15 ...

Page 25: ...evers to the lower left corner and keep it there Switch on the transmitter with the on off switch with the control levers deflected Release the two control levers so that they move to the centre position If the LED display flashes the transmitter has switched to the digital code AFHDS If the LED display flashes and the remote control also issues short signal sounds in a cycle of one second the tra...

Page 26: ...iver receiver battery or speed controller with BEC is connected to any output CH1 CH10 of the receiver Switch on the receiver The receiver LED 3 starts to flash quickly Press the binding button at the transmitter see also figure 1 item 13 and keep the button pressed Switch on the transmitter with the on off switch with the binding button pushed The transmitter LED display starts to flash quickly W...

Page 27: ...ating system e g at least Windows XP or higher and can be used like a commercial joystick For all further information on this see the operating in structions of the USB cable Alternatively the signal output of the remote control may be used to control a teacher transmitter In this case the remote control HT 10 acts as the student transmitter Further information on this can be found in the operatin...

Page 28: ...ntrol and the receiver Check connectors on the receiver Dry the receiver with a hair dryer in case it has gotten wet Check the receiver aerial for damage Reorient the receiver aerials in the model for test purposes A servo hums or chirps Check the batteries in the receiver Make sure the linkage rods run smoothly Operate the servo without the servo arm for test purposes The range of the system is v...

Page 29: ...ve heavy metals are Cd cadmium Hg mercury Pb lead the names are indicated on the battery rechargeable battery e g below the rubbish bin symbol shown on the left You may return used batteries rechargeable batteries free of charge at the official collection points in your community in our stores or wherever batteries rechargeable batteries are sold You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and cont...

Page 30: ...ing Digital System Signal output PS 2 socket PPM Operating voltage 6 V DC via 4 type AA mignon batteries Dimensions W x H x D 174 x 187 x 80 mm Weight without batteries approx 360 g b Receiver Frequency range 2 4 GHz Channel number 10 Coding AFHDS 2A Connector system Futaba Operating voltage 4 0 6 5 V DC Dimensions W x H x D 55 x 34 x 15 mm Weight Approx 19 g ...

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Page 32: ...ved Reproduction by any method e g photocopy microfilming or the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor Reprinting also in part is prohibited This publication represent the technical status at the time of printing Copyright 2017 by Conrad Electronic SE 1518204_V2_0217_02_VTP_m_en ...

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