User manual FUTABA 6EX-2.4GHZ

[. . . ] 6EX-2. 4GHz INSTRUCTION MANUAL for Futaba 6EX-2. 4GHz 6-channel, FASST Radio control system for Airplanes/Helicopters Futaba Corporation Technical updates available at: http://www. futaba-rc. com Entire Contents © Copyright 2007 1M23N12014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Usage Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Contents and specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introduction to the 6EX-2. 4GHz system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Transmitter controls and descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Radio installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Receiver and servo connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Charging the NiCd batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 LCD and Programming controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Programming the T6EX-2. 4GHz radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 MODL Model select function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 MODL Model select function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 REST Data reset function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ACRO/HELI Model type select function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 TRNR Trainer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Model name settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 REVR Servo reversing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 D/R Dual Rate and Exponential settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 D/R Dual Rate settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 EXPO Exponentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 EPA End Point Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 TRIM Trim Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 FS Fail safe (Throttle channel only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 (ACRO functions) PMX1 Programmable Mixer #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 PMX2 Programmable Mixer #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 FLPR Flaperon mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 FLTR Flap trim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 V-TL V-tail mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ELVN Elevon mixing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 (HELI functions) N-TH Normal Throttle Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 N-PI Normal Pitch Curve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 I-TH Idle-Up Throttle Curve function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 I-PI Idle-Up Pitch Curve function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 HOLD Throttle hold function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 REVO Pitch - rudder mixing function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 GYRO Gyro mixing function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 SW-T Swash to throttle mixing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 SWSH Swashplate types selection & Swash AFR. . . . . . 28 Flow chart (ACRO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Flow chart (HELI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 OtherT6EX-2. 4GHz functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Trainer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Throttle cut function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Adjustable-length control sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Changing the stick mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Flying safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Flight preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Model Data Recording Sheets (ACRO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Model Data Recording Sheets (HELI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Futaba 6EX-2. 4GHz FASST*1 digital proportional R/C airplane/helicopter system. If this is your first "computer" radio, rest assured that it is designed to make initial setup and field-tuning of your airplane/helicopter easier and more accurate than using a "non-computer" radio. Although this is a beginner or sport system with the requirements of those flyers in mind, in order to make the best use of your Futaba 6EX-2. 4GHz and to operate it safely, you must carefully read all of the instructions. [. . . ] The control throws should be set up so that the "end points" are as near to 100% as possible. If the EPA values must be set below 70% or above 120% to get the desired throw, you should strongly consider changing the pushrod connections so the values can be set closer to 100%. (When the EPA is set to 100% the maximum servo throw for channels 1, 2, 3 & 4 is approximately 40° and approximately 55° for channels 5 & 6. ) To set the end points: 1. Enter the programming mode and use the MODE key to access the "EPA" screen. The channel number being adjusted will appear on the left side on the screen and the "%" symbol will be flashing. To change the RIGHT aileron throw move the aileron stick to the right, then push the DATA INPUT lever up or down to change the value and the throw. Move the stick to the left and use the DATA INPUT lever to change the LEFT aileron throw. Use the SELECT key to display the other channels and set the other end points. Notice that moving the stick (or switch) from one end to the other changes the value displayed and the position of the arrow for that "end" of the control input. 17 TRIM Trim Settings There are four trim levers ("trims") on the front of the transmitter. Three of the trims are for adjusting the neutral position of the aileron, elevator and rudder servos. The intended use of the trims is to make small servo adjustments, in flight, to get the model properly "trimmed" (so it will fly straight-and-level). Because the trims are intended to be used while the model is in flight, you do not have to "enter the program" to adjust the trims. Simply push or pull on the trim levers while flying and the neutral position of the servos will shift. Keep in mind that you should start out with the control surfaces centered when the servos are centered and the trims are "zeroed" (or near zero). Operate the controls to make sure the servos respond in the correct direction. Place the servo arms on the servos so they are perpendicular to the pushrods (see page 8). Adjust the length of the pushrods until the control surfaces are centered when the servos are centered. Note: The throttle trim affects the throttle servo only when the throttle stick is below "1/2 stick. " This way, the final closing of the carburetor can be adjusted without affecting the servo throughout the rest of the range. To adjust the trim settings: Once the servos and control surfaces have been connected and the control throws have been set using the end points and dual rates, get the model airborne. Adjust the trims as necessary to get the model to fly straight-and-level. If much trim is required on any one control it is a good idea to readjust the pushrods so the trims can be returned to neutral (zero). Adjusting the trims with the trim levers changes the servo's position in increments of "4. " If finer adjustments are required, land the model, then enter the program as described below to adjust the trims in increments of "1. " 1. [. . . ] One at a time, operate each control on the airplane using the sticks on the transmitter to make certain each control is responding correctly. (There are several types of malfunctions that can be discovered by performing this elementary task, thus saving your model!) Range check the radio A range check must be performed before the first flight of a new model. It is not necessary to do a range check before every flight (but is not a bad idea to perform a range check before the first flight of each day). A range check is the final opportunity to reveal any radio malfunctions, and to be certain the system has adequate operational range. [. . . ]