User manual FUTABA 12Z

[. . . ] 12Z 12 CHANNEL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM PCMG3/PCM1024/FM selectable INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1M23N16902 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FUNCTIONS OF MODEL MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Futaba® 12Z series digital proportional R/C system. In order for you to make the best use of your system and to fly safely, please read this manual carefully. [. . . ] See Servo Connection by Model Type (pages 44-47). *When the model type was changed, the wing type, tail type, or swash type selection screens sequentially appear according to the model. Finally, the blinking confirmation message "MODEL TYPE CONFIRMATION" appears. 52 <Functions of Linkage Menu> Model type Select the model type from among airplane, helicopter, glider, and motor glider. (Airplane, glider) (Helicopter) Helicopter swash type Select from among H-1, H-2, H-4, HE3, HN3, and H-3. Wing type (1/2) (Normal) Select from among : Wing type (2/2) (Tailless wing) Selection from among: *For tailless wing, the rudder type can be selected from normal rudder and winglet. Tail type Select from normal, V tail, and ailvator. <Functions of Linkage Menu> 53 FREQUENCY Frequency setting The T12Z transmitter uses a synthesizer system. Its frequency can be changed within the range of the frequency band of the module used. Receiver ID code When the R5014DPS receiver (PCM-G3 receiver) is used, the ID code located on the back of the receiver case must be entered. *When two receivers are used with a large model, etc. , enter the 2nd receiver ID also. Modulation mode selection With the T12Z, 3 modulation modes (PCM-G3/ PCM1024/PPM (FM)) can be selected. Select the modulation mode matched to the type of receiver used. *After changing the modulation mode, switch the modulation mode by turning the transmitter power off and on. [Cursor Lever] [Return Key] [Data Input Dial] PUSH [Enter Button] Frequency switching method For a description of the frequency switching and ID setting methods, refer to the procedure given in the Basic Operation section. Modulation scheme (Modulation) change Receiver ID code input *Input the 8-digit ID number indicated on the receiver case. *The modulation selection screen appears. *If you make a mistake, select [BACK SPACE] with the cursor lever and erase the incorrect digit by pressing the enter button. SURE?" appears. *Once the ID code is set, re-setting is unnecessary as long as the receiver is not changed. *Transmission stops and a transmit or do not transmit in the WARNING waves only after verifying the frequency. *Also change the frequency clip. Emitting radio waves with- *When the mode is changed from the PCM-G3 mode to to the wing type used, the mode cannot be changed. 54 <Functions of Linkage Menu> FUNCTION When you select model and wing (swash) types, you will find that the optimized combinations of servo output channels and functions have been already preset. If you would like, you can freely change combinations of servo output channels, functions (aileron, elevator, etc), and input controllers (sticks, switches, trim levers and trim switches). *You can also assign the same function to multiple servo output channels such as assigning elevator function to CH2 and CH3. VC1~VC4 (virtual channels) These four channels can be set as virtual functions that do not have servo output channels. You can freely change combinations between functions (aileron, elevator, etc) and input controllers (sticks, switches, trim levers and trim switches). Servo Output Channels For PCMG3 mode, you can set twelve linear channels. For PCM1024 mode, you can set eight linear channels and one digital channel. For PPM mode, you can set only eight linear channels. *DG1 (switch channels) This channel can be used as switch channels. You can freely change combinations between servo output channels and input controllers (sticks, switches, trim levers and trim switches). [Cursor Lever] [Return Key] [Data Input Dial] PUSH [Enter Button] (The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type. ) Function change *The function selection screen is displayed. *The function name blinks. After the set mode is changed from group mode [GROUP] to single mode [SINGL] at the control selection screen, only that condition setting is changed by control change; setting of other conditions remains the same. Operation control change *The control selection screen is displayed. <Functions of Linkage Menu> 55 Trim setting *The trim setup screen is displayed. Separate/combination mode selection Trim selection Group/single mode setting When the flight conditions are set, operation control and trim can be switched for each condition. *The trim setup screen is displayed. *The setting can be changed for each condition. After the set mode is changed from group mode [GROUP] to single mode [SINGL] at the trim setup screen, only setting of that condition is changed by control change; setting of other conditions remains the same. Trim rate setting [Example of use] Use when you want to switch butterfly and throttle stick in the glider mode, etc. (When the enter button is pushed for 1 second, the trim rate is reset to the initial value. ) Control step amount setting (When the enter button is pushed for 1 second, the control step amount is reset to the initial value. ) *When the value is made large, the change per step becomes larger. Trim mode selection 56 <Functions of Linkage Menu> SUB-TRIM The Sub-Trim function is used to set the servo neutral position, and may be used to make fine adjustments to the control surface after linkages and pushrods are hooked up. When you begin to set up a model, be sure that the digital trims are set to their center position. [Cursor Lever] [Return Key] [Data Input Dial] PUSH [Enter Button] (The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type. ) Sub trim adjustment (When the enter button is pushed for 1 second, sub trim is reset to the initial value. ) *Before sub trim adjustment, adjustment of the linkage so that control surfaces need not use sub trim as much as possible is very important. <Functions of Linkage Menu> 57 SERVO-REVERSE Servo Reverse changes the direction of an individual servo's response to a control stick movement. For CCPM helicopters, be sure to read the section on Swash AFR before reversing any servos. With CCPM helicopters, always complete your servo reversing prior to any other programming. If you use pre-built Airplane/Sailplane functions that control multiple servos, it may be confusing to tell whether the servo needs to be reversed or a setting in the function needs to be reversed. [. . . ] Use the cursor lever to move the cursor to the [POSITION] item and turn the data input dial to the left or right and move the square box to the position you want to add. Use the cursor lever to move the cursor to the [POINT] item and turn the data input dial to the left or right and select the point you want to delete. Use the cursor lever to move the cursor (reverse-video) to the [OFFSET] setting item. Move the curve in the vertical direction by turning the data input dial to the left or right. [. . . ]