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FCC Information: FCC ID: KH8-T2000 - This device complies with Part 15 of the Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
1.
FMA Direct Fortress 2000 FM, 8 channel, Universal PPM receiver
2.
Dealer or factory-installed channel crystal (if purchased with unit)
3. Owner's
Manual
4.
Programming Quick Reference
PREPARATION:
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COMPATIBILITY - POWER AND SERVO CONNECTION
Fortress 2000 receivers are
available in two models. Part
number
201FM
(pictured in Figure
1) is designed for use with all
standard servo connectors and
supports Futaba, JR, Hitec servos,
and Airtronics servos equipped with
the new “Z TYPE” connectors, as
well as other brands that use
standard polarity (GROUND,
PLUS, SIGNAL). Part number
201FM
is identifiable by the Futaba
polarity “key” that appears at all
servo inputs on the top of the
receiver case. Model
201FM
receivers
are not
compatible with
“OLD STYLE” Airtronics connectors
that use reverse power polarity
(PLUS, GROUND, SIGNAL). Part
number
201AFM
is
designed
specifically to support “OLD
STYLE” Airtronics connectors
only
.
201AFM
is identifiable by the
Airtronics polarity “key” that
appears in the top of the receiver
case. If you are unsure which
model receiver you have, contact
FMA Direct immediately. See
warning below. It is possible at any
time to have your 201AFM
converted to a 201FM by the
factory at a minimal charge.
WARNING: IF YOU INTEND TO INTERFACE AIRTRONICS SERVOS THAT USE “OLD
STYLE” (PRE-“Z TYPE”) AIRTRONICS CONNECTORS TO THE FORTRESS 2000, YOU
MUST EITHER 1) MAKE CERTAIN YOU ARE USING A MODEL 201AFM RECEIVER OR
2) UPDATE THE CONNECTOR TO THE CURRENT INDUSTRY STANDARD POLARITY
(SEE FIGURE 1) AND PROPER INDUSTRY STANDARD SHELL THICKNESS. YOU MAY
READILY CONVERT YOUR EXISTING “OLD STYLE” AIRTRONICS CONNECTORS TO
CURRENT STANDARDS 1) BY INSTALLING APPROPRIATE ADAPTERS OR 2) BY
REMOVING THE OLD CONNECTORS AND PINS AND REPLACING THEM WITH FMA
PART NUMBER SEASSYJ. EACH SEASSYJ CONTAINS ONE JR COMPATIBLE MALE
SHELL AND 3 FEMALE PINS. YOU WILL NEED TO CRIMP THE PINS AND SOLDER
THEM TO THE WIRES OF YOUR EXISTING SERVO AND PLUG THEM INTO THE
SHELL PROVIDED. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE RED WIRE (+V) GOES TO THE
CENTER PIN AS ILLUSTRATED IN FIGURE 1. FMA WILL NOT ACCEPT
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ATTEMPT TO USE “OLD STYLE” AIRTRONICS
CONNECTORS WITH PART NUMBER 201FM RECEIVERS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE
SERVOBRAND
1
2
3
FUTABA
BLK
RED WHT
JR
BRN RED ORG
HITEC
BLK
RED YLW
AIRTRONICS (201AFM ONLY!) RED BLK
BLK
TABLE 1 SERVO PLUG ORIENTATION
1
2
3
Figure 1 - Model 201FM Shown
POLARITY CHANGED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS. LIKEWISE, FMA WILL NOT
ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ATTEMPT TO USE “STANDARD” SERVO
CONNECTORS WITH PART NUMBER 201AFM.
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COMPATIBILITY - PROGRAMMING THE FORTRESS 2000 FOR OPERATION WITH
YOUR FM TRANSMITTER
1.
All Fortress 2000 receivers support full crystal interchangability using FMA Direct
Fortress series crystals. Contact your local FMA Direct dealer or call FMA Direct to
obtain the correct Fortress series crystal for operation with your transmitter frequency.
2.
Designed for the utmost in reliability and compatibility, the new series of receivers
from FMA Direct are the first to incorporate user-programmable FM shift compatibility
with any standard FM/PPM transmitter currently being sold. User programmable
through a series of 5 dip switches, the same receiver can now operate with positive or
negative FM shift transmitters. So if you have a Futaba and a JR transmitter with you
at the field on different R/C channels, and one channel is already in use, you can
simply plug in the correct receiver crystal, change the settings of the dip switches
using a small screw driver and you’re ready to fly!
3.
In general, 72 MHz Fortress 2000 receivers are shipped compatible with “negative”,
Futaba type frequency modulation (FM) - also termed “high-going-low” modulation.
JR and Airtronics transmitters incorporate “positive” or “low-going-high” frequency
modulation. At Ham band (50 and 53 MHz), all current R/C transmitters incorporate
“positive” modulation so, in general, Ham frequency Fortress 2000 receivers are
shipped compatible with “positive” modulation. If you are using JR or Airtronics
equipment on 72 MHz, you may need to adjust the DIP switch settings on the
Fortress 2000 before the receiver will “listen” to your
transmitter.
4.
In order to program the Fortress 2000 receiver to a
different FM shift, refer to the Programming Quick
Reference included with your receiver. The DIP
switches are located on the top of the P.C. board.
Carefully remove the black tape that seals the top
and bottom of the case together and set it aside until
you have completed programming the receiver. As
shown in Figure 2, there are two banks of DIP
switches mounted on the top of the P.C. board. The
first bank contains
four
switches that are factory set
and are not to be adjusted by anyone other than an
FMA Direct technician. These four switches determine the servo polarity for the
receiver.
NOTE: ADJUSTING THESE FOUR SWITCH POSITIONS COULD RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO THE RECEIVER AND SERVOS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY!
The second bank of DIP switches contains
five
switches. Each switch is labeled 1, 2,
3, 4, 5 and the word ON is identified on the other side of the switch array. These are
the switches that control the FM shift of the receiver. Use a small jeweler type flat
screw driver to change the switches from one state to another. On the Programming
Quick Reference provided, identify your transmitter brand and the frequency band of
the transmitter/receiver combination (i.e. 72, 53, 50 MHz) on which you fly. Correlate
this information to the proper diagram and set the DIP switches at the positions
shown. There are only two settings which work. If one setting doesn’t work, the other
one will. Please note, the black square on the diagram indicates the switch position!
Replace the black tape that seals the top and bottom of the case together.
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INSTALLATION
Care must be taken when installing your receiver to isolate the electronics from vibration. Do
this by wrapping the receiver in 3/8” thick foam rubber. Restrain the foam-packed receiver
using Velcro or a rubber band if necessary.
NOTE: FAILURE TO USE FOAM RUBBER AS DESCRIBED ABOVE DURING
INSTALLATION VOIDS PRODUCT WARRANTY.
Extend the antenna to its full length. Do not coil the antenna up or range will be shortened.
If you are installing the Fortress 2000 in a small aircraft and you require a shorter antenna,
you may cut off a portion of the 39.75” antenna without de-tuning the receiver; a unique
BA
N
K 1
BA
N
K 2
PROGRAM
Figure 2