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Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection
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SAFE
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Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection
The Eflite Carbon Z T-28 has been upgraded to include SAFE Select technology.
SAFE Select technology can offer an extra level of protection in fl ight. Use the
following instructions to make the SAFE Select system active and assign it to a
switch. When enabled, SAFE Select prevents the airplane from banking or pitching
past predetermined limits, and automatic self-leveling keeps the airplane fl ying in a
straight and level attitude when the aileron, elevator and rudder sticks are at neutral.
SAFE Select is enabled or disabled during the bind process. When the airplane is
bound with SAFE Select enabled, a switch can be assigned to toggle between SAFE
Select mode and AS3X mode.
AS3X
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technology remains active with no banking limits or self leveling any time SAFE
Select is disabled or OFF.
Switching OFF SAFE Select Binding Sequence
Install Bind Plug
RX in Bind Mode
Bind TX to RX
Remove Bind Plug
Install Bind Plug
Remove Bind Plug
RX in Bind Mode
Bind TX to RX
The aircraft has an optional SAFE Select feature, which can be switched ON or OFF
easily by binding in a specifi c manner as described below.
IMPORTANT:
Before binding a transmitter, read the Transmitter Setup section of your
manual to ensure that your transmitter is properly programmed for this aircraft.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switching ON and OFF SAFE Select
Binding Procedure / Switching OFF SAFE Select
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MPORTANT:
The included AR636 receiver has been programmed for operation
specifi cally for this aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for correct setup if the
receiver is replaced or is used in another aircraft.
CAUTION:
When using a Futaba
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transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module,
you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum
module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter
manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.
1. Move the transmitter controls to neutral (fl ight controls: rudder, elevators and
ailerons) or to low positions (throttle, throttle trim). *
2. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.
3. Place the aircraft level on its wheels, then connect the fl ight battery to the
ESC. The motor will produce a series of sounds. The orange bind LED on the
receiver will begin to fl ash rapidly.
DO NOT remove the bind plug at this time.
4. Take three steps away from the aircraft /receiver and then put the transmitter in
bind mode. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for specifi c binding instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Do not point the transmitter’s antenna directly at the receiver
while binding.
IMPORTANT:
Keep away from large metal objects while binding.
5. The receiver is bound to the transmitter when the orange bind light on the receiver
stays orange. The ESC will produce a series of sounds. The tones indicate the ESC
is armed, provided the throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger
arming.
6.
Remove the bind plug from the bind port.
IMPORTANT:
Once bound, the receiver will retain its bind settings for that trans-
mitter until it has been intentionally changed, even when power is cycled ON and
OFF. Repeat the binding process as necessary.
SAFE Select OFF Indication
Every time the receiver is powered ON the surfaces will cycle back and forth
once
to indicate that SAFE Select has been switched OFF.
The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put at the
lowest position. If problems are encountered, follow the binding instructions and
refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed,
contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce.
Binding Procedure / Switching ON SAFE Select
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MPORTANT:
The included AR636 receiver has been programmed for operation
specifi cally for this aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for correct setup if the
receiver is replaced or is used in another aircraft.
CAUTION:
When using a Futaba
®
transmitter with a Spektrum
™
DSM
®
module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your
Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba
transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.
1. Move the transmitter controls to neutral (fl ight controls: rudder, elevators and
ailerons) or to low positions (throttle, throttle trim).*
2. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.
3. Place the aircraft level on its wheels, then connect the fl ight battery to the
ESC. The motor will produce a series of sounds. The orange bind LED on the
receiver will begin to fl ash rapidly.
4.
Remove the bind plug from the bind port.
5. Take three steps away from the aircraft /receiver and then put the transmitter in
bind mode. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for specifi c binding instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Do not point the transmitter’s antenna directly at the receiver
while binding.
IMPORTANT:
Keep away from large metal objects while binding.
6. The receiver is bound to the transmitter when the orange bind light on the receiver
stays orange. The ESC will produce a series of sounds. The tones indicate the ESC is
armed, provided the throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming.
IMPORTANT:
Once bound, the receiver will retain its bind settings for that trans-
mitter until it has been intentionally changed, even when power is cycled ON and
OFF. Repeat the binding process as necessary.
SAFE Select ON Indication
Every time the receiver is powered ON the surfaces will cycle back and forth
twice
with
a slight pause at neutral position to indicate that SAFE Select is switched ON.
The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put at the
lowest position. If problems are encountered, follow the binding instructions and
refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed,
contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce.
Switching ON SAFE Select Binding Sequence
* Failsafe
If the receiver loses transmitter communication, the failsafe will activate. When activated, failsafe moves the throttle channel to its preset
failsafe position (low throttle) that was set during binding. All other channels move to actively level the aircraft in fl ight.
