User manual FUTABA 3PM

[. . . ] Before using your 3PM, read this manual carefully and use your R/C set safely. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place. Application, Export, and Modification 1. 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. [. . . ] If any moisture comes in contact the receiver and servos you may experience the same result as well as damage to the system. Servo Throw Operate each servo over its full stroke and be sure the linkage does not bind or is loose. The continuous application of unreasonable force to a servo may cause damage and excessive battery drain. Servo Installation When you install the servos always use the rubber grommets provided in servo hardware bags. Mount the servos so they do not directly come in contact with the mount. If the servo case comes in direct contact with the mount, vibration will be directly transmitted to the servo. If this condition continues for a long time the servo may be damaged and control will be lost. Receiver Antenna Do not cut or bundle the receiver antenna. Do not bundle the receiver antenna together with the servo lead wires. Keep the receiver antenna at least 1 inch away from the motor and battery and wires that handle heavy current loads. Cutting, bundling or routing the receiver antenna near any device that produces noise will reduce the operating range of the system and result in loss of control. *Also route the receiver antenna away from metal, carbon fiber and other parts that conduct electricity. These parts can transmit high frequency noise. Motor Noise Suppression Always install capacitors to suppress noise when electric motors are used. If capacitors are not properly installed you could experience erratic operation and reduced range as well as loss of control. Other Noise Suppression Methods Be sure there are no metal parts in your model which under vibration could come in contact with other metal parts. Metal to metal contacts under vibration will emit a high frequency noise that will affect the receiver's performance. You could experience erratic operation and reduced range as well as loss of control. Installation 23 Initial Set-Up Preparations (Transmitter) Before setting the transmitter functions, check and set items 1 to 2 below. (Display when power switch is turned on) Turn on the transmitter power. (T3PM-FM) Modulation mode PP: PPM mode HRS: HRS mode (displayed for about one second) (T3PM-FS) Current frequency (3 figures the bottom) CH number 24 Initial Set-Up Model name Battery voltage Model number Model name Model number 1. Model Number Check When the power switch is turned on, the current selected model number is displayed. To change the model number, use the Model Select function (page48). 2. Modulation Mode Check The T3PM transmitter output signal format can be changed to match the type of receiver. When using an FM receiver (e. g. , R133F, R303FS), the modulation mode must be set to "PP" (PPM). When using a H. R. S receiver (e. g. , R203HF), the modulation mode must be set to "HrS" (HRS). If this setting is incorrect, change it with the HRS/PPM Select function (page53). 3. Trims Initial Set-Up - Steering trim (DT1) check At initial set-up, steering trim is assigned to digital trim DT1 above the steering wheel. Operate the DT1 lever and check if the steering trim value on the screen changes. After checking the trim, set the trim value to the center (0) position. Steering trim position - Throttle trim (DT2) check At initial set-up, throttle trim is assigned to digital trim DT2 at the left side of the steering wheel. Operate the DT2 lever and check if the throttle trim value on the screen changes. After checking the trim, set the trim value to the center (0) position. Throttle trim position DT1 DT2 Initial Set-Up 25 - Steering dual rate (DT3) check At initial set-up, steering dual rate is assigned to grip lever DT3 (upper) at the grip of the transmitter. Operate the DT3 lever and check if the D/R value displayed on the screen changes. After checking D/R, set the steering dual rate to 100%. Steering D/R value - Throttle ATL (DT4) check At initial setting, throttle ATL is assigned to grip lever DT4 (lower) at the grip of the transmitter. [. . . ] - When the mode was changed and when a model of a different mode was selected, signals are output in the mode set at the point at which the transmitter power was turned back on. Calling the setup screen 1. Signal mode HR: HRS mode PP: PPM mode HRS/PPM mode selection 1 (Mode selection) Use the (+) or (-) button to select the mode. 2 When ending adjustment, turn off the power switch before use. Functions 53 Function Select Switch / FNC-SW This function allows selection of the function to be performed by the switches (SW1/SW2). SW2 Settable functions (SW2) OF: (function off) 3C: Channel 3 MX: Programmable mixing SW1 Settable functions (SW1) OF: (function off) 3C: Channel 3 MX: Programmable mixing TM: Timer switch Calling the setup screen 1. Next, use "SEL" key to select the desired function screen. Press "CH" key to select the next setup screen. Function select switch setup 1 (Setup item selection) Use the (CH) button to select the item to be set. [. . . ]