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EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick
Guide/User Manual Rev 2 AUG 2017
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6.0
Powering Up the EchoBoat
Before powering up the EchoBoat, follow the instructions in Section 7.
6.1 The Futaba Remote Control Unit (RCU)
This section describes a method of arming the system.
The EchoBoat is pre-installed with a Futaba RCU and consists of the following components (see Figure 11):
Futaba Remote Control Unit
2 Speed Controllers (1 for each Thruster)
1 Receiver
Receiver
Channel 5 Switch
UP = Manual
DOWN = Autonomous (optional)
Speed Controllers
LEFT Throttle Stick
Before turning on the remote
control unit, both throttle sticks
should be in CENTER position.
Figure 11
—Operation features of the Futaba® Remote Control
Unit
RIGHT Throttle Stick
Before turning on the remote
control unit, both throttle sticks
should be in center position.
ON Switch
6.2
Setting up the boat
A.
Lay the boat into the water.
***IMPORTANT*** The joysticks must be in MIDDLE position prior to next step.
B.
Place the Futaba joysticks in the MIDDLE position.
6.3
Setting up the Futaba RCU Controls
A.
Turn on the Futaba RCU. Continuous pulsating chimes will be audible, and a warning signal will appear
in the window:
WARN-THR
B.
Slowly move the LEFT joystick to DOWN position, then back to MIDDLE position. The system is
now
armed, ready to operate.
Note: When the system is functioning properly, two chimes will be audible after positioning the LEFT
joystick from MIDDLE to DOWN to MIDDLE position. If continuous pulses of chimes are heard, please refer to the
HyDrone Video Troubleshooting Guide, in the CD included in the shipment, or follow this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOdkXY_Ik7w&feature=youtu.be
6.4
Futaba RCU Operational Modes
UP
=
Forward
MIDDLE
=
Neutral
DOWN
=
Reverse
Also, refer to Section 10—Troubleshooting, for more information on the Futaba RCU.
