User manual FUTABA 2PL

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1M23N12402 R 2PL Thank you for purchasing a Futaba 2PL. Before using your 2PL, read this manual carefully and use your R/C set safely. It is not intended for use in any application other than the control of models for hobby and recreational purposes. The product is subject to regulations of the Ministry of Radio/Telecommunications and is restricted under Japanese law to such purposes. [. . . ] When you turn the system off, always turn the receiver off first and then the transmitter. If this procedure is not followed, injury to yourself and others as well as loss of control could occur. Safety Precautions 4 Adjustment Note Make all adjustments to the radio control system with engine not running, or the electric motor disconnected. If the engine is running or the motor is connected while adjustments are made, the model may run out of control. Remove the main battery source from electric powered models when they are not being used. Should you accidentally leave the receiver switch on, the model could run out of control. Caution Do not touch Do not touch the engine, motor, speed control or any part of the model that will generate heat while running. Futaba will not be held responsible for damages caused by other than genuine Futaba parts and components. Use only genuine Futaba parts and components listed in the instruction manual and catalog. (When using a Ni-cad battery to power your system) Prohibited Do not short circuit the Ni-cad battery terminals. Short circuiting the terminals will lead to sparks and overheating and could cause a fire and burns as well. 5 Safety Precautions Before Operation System Contents After opening the container, check the contents for the following items. The contents will vary with the system purchased. System with 2 Servos Transmitter Receiver Servo E. S. C. Switch Battery Holder Miscellaneous System with 1 Servo System with E. S. C. and Servo T2PL (x1) R142JE (x1) S3003 (x2) S3003 (x1) MC230CR (x1) or MC330CR (x1) Before Operation 6 SSW-GS (x1) R2-BSS-B (x1) Servo mounting hardware and servo horns Mini Screwdriver Should any item be missing or you are uncertain of the contents of the system, please contact the dealer where the unit was purchased. Receiver R142JE Servo S3003 Servo Horn Mounting Flange Output Connector "1" : Steering Servo "2" : Throttle Servo To Receiver Power Supply Connector (B) Crystal Nomenclature / Handling Transmitter T2PL Throttle Trim Lever (DT2) (*1) Antenna (*1) Steering Trim Lever (DT1) Adjusts the steering in small increments so the model will run straight. Adjusts the throttle in small increments so the model will not move at neutral. Select Button (SELECT) Power Switch When slid upward, the power is turned on. Press the Select button to select the desired function screen. Steering Wheel LCD screen Power switch turned on: Beep confirmation sound is generated and the model name is displayed for about two seconds and then the initial screen appears. Turn model to left or right. Throttle Trigger Control the speed of the model and movement forward and backward. (Initial screen) ·Model memory number display ·Battery voltage display Steering Dual Rate Lever (D/R) Grip Handle Adjust the vihicle's steering sensitivity across the entire range. (*1) (*1) Digital trim DT1, DT2, and D/R operation Push the lever to the left or right (up or down). The current position is displayed on the LCD screen for about two seconds. When the trim exceeds the maximum trim adjustment range, the beep tone will change and the servo will not move any further. Remember, the trims are digital so the position of each trim is remembered for each model separately. Applicable motors (Number of turns is criteria. ) E. S. C. MC230CR / MC330CR ·Use the MC230CR with a motor with 20T or more turns. ·Use the MC330CR with a motor with 13T or more turns. *If a motor with a number of turns smaller than the above is used, the heat protector and overcurrent protection circuit may operate. Depending on the running conditions, the protection circuit may operate even if the condition above is satisfied. (Orange) (Blue) Checker LED Pushbutton switch Motor connector Connects to the motor. If the motor rotates in the wrong direction, interchange the connections of this connector. (Black) Nicd battery connector Connects to the running Nicd battery. (Black) is negative. (Red) Nicd battery 6~7 cells (7. 2~8. 4V) MC230CR Receiver connector Connects to the receiver throttle channel. Miniature screwdriver Power switch Accessory. [. . . ] If your linkage installation causes an unreasonable amount of force to be applied to the servo, the servo may be damaged and result in loss of control. 14 Description of 2PL Functions ABS function (ABS-CH2) This function simulates a full size ABS function ABS Cycle Speed car's antilock braking by pulsing OFF: Inhibited FST: Active (fast) the brake on and off rapidly. MID: Active (middle) (Selection key) Model stops as rapidly as possible SLW: Active (slow) without skidding. ·The cycle speed can be selected from FST/MID/SLW. Model Name (NAME) This function provides a 3-character name for each of the model memories in the transmitter to easily select the correct setup for the model currently in use. ·Clearly label each model for easy selection. Model Name Model number 1-0 Model name (Selection key) (Selection key) MC230CR / MC330CR CANCELLING THE REVERSE FUNCTION MC230CR / MC330CR (Pushbutton switch operation) (Power switch) The amp reverse function can be cancelled by the following method so that the model can be used even in races that prohibit reverse running. [. . . ]