
FailSafe
(
loss of clean signal and low receiver battery
)
submenu
(
F/S
):
Sets responses in case of loss of signal or low Rx
battery
.
FailSafe
(
F/S
):
instructs a receiver what to do in the event radio interference is received.
Adjustability:
•
Only channel 3(throttle) may be set.
•
The
NOR
(normal) setting holds the servo in its last commanded position.
•
The
F/S
(FailSafe) function moves servo to a predetermined position.
•
NOTE: the setting of
F/S
also applies to the Battery
F/S
(see below).
Examples:
•
Set the throttle channel so that the engine idles when there is interference (
ACRO
). This may give enough time to fly away
from and recover from the radio interference and minimize damage if crashed.
•
For helicopters,
NOR
is typically the safest choice.
Updating
F/S
Settings:
If you specify a
F/S
setting, the FailSafe data is automatically transmitted always.
When you choose the
F/S
mode, check that your settings are as desired by turning off the transmitter power switch and
verifying that the servos move to the settings that you chose.
GOAL of EXAMPLE:
STEPS:
INPUTS:
Battery FailSafe
(
F/S
):
A second battery low warning feature (built into the 2.4GHz receiver).
When the
airborne
battery voltage drops below approximately 3.8V, the
receiver
’s battery
F/S
function moves the throttle to a
predetermined position. When the Battery
F/S
function is activated, your engine will move to idle (if you haven't set
a position) or a preset position. You should immediately land. You may temporarily reset the Battery
F/S
function by
moving the
T
HROTTLE
S
TICK
to idle. You will have about 30 seconds of throttle control before the battery function
reactivates.
Adjustability:
•
NOR F/S
setting for throttle results in Battery
F/S
going to the servo position reached by moving
T
HROTTLE
S
TICK
to the
bottom with
T
RIM
L
EVER
centered;
•
POS F/S
setting for throttle results in Battery
F/S
also going to the same throttle servo position as the regular
F/S
.
If using a 6V (5-cell) receiver battery, it is very likely that your battery will be rapidly running out of charge before
battery FailSafe takes over. It is
not
a good idea to count on battery Fail Safe to protect your model at any time, but
especially when using a 5-cell battery.
40
Change the receiver FailSafe command
for channel 3 to a preset position.
NOTE: This is one of several functions
for which the radio requires
confirmation to make a change.
Where next?
Open the
BASIC
menu, then open
F/S
function.
Set and
confirm
fail safe command.
Close.
for 1 second.
(If
ADVANCE
,
again.)
to
F/S
.
throttle stick to desired position
(idle position:
ACRO
)
for 1 second to store.
to
F/S
.
Wait two minutes and confirm
F/S
settings as described above.
Read below for information on Battery FailSafe.
Adjust
END POINT
s to gain proper
F/S
responses if needed: see p. 31.
Adjust
SUB-TRIM
to gain proper
F/S
responses if needed: see p. 39.