Futaba 2PEKA User Manual

2PEKA

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

For Car's And Boat's
2 Channel Digital Proportional R/C System

1M23N06101

Thank you for purchasing a Futaba 2PEKA.

Before using your 2PEKA, read this manual carefully and use

your R/C set safely.

After reading this manual, store it in a safe place.

APPLICATION, EXPORT, AND RECONSTRUCTION

1. Use this product in models only.
The product described in this manual is subject to regulations of the Ministry of Ra­dio/Telecommunications and is restricted under Japanese law to such purposes.

2. Exportation precautions
(a) When this product is exported from Japan, its use is to be approved by the Radio
Law of the country of destination.
(b) Use of this product with other than models may be restricted by Export and Trade
Control Regulations. An application for export approval must be submitted.

3. Modification, adjustment, and replacement of parts
Futaba is not responsible for unauthorized modification, adjustment, and replace­ment of parts of this product.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (FOR U.S.A.)

This device, trade name Futaba Corporation of America, model number R123F com­plies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi­tions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

The responsible party of this device compliance is;
Futaba Corporation of America
4 Studebaker
Irvine, CA 92618 USA
TEL (949) 455 - 9888

-No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission.

-The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

-This manual has been carefully written. Please write to Futaba if you feel that any corrections or clarifications
should be made.

-Futaba is not responsible for the use of this product.

2PEKA

Table of Contens

Safety Precautions....................................................................2

Definition of Symbols ........................................................................................................ 2

Running Preparations Safety Precautions ...................................................................... 2

Running Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. 3

Storage and Disposal Safety Precautions....................................................................... 4

Other Safety Precautions .................................................................................................. 5

Before Operation.......................................................................6

System Contents................................................................................................................ 6

Nomenclature / Handling................................................................................................... 7

Assembly / Adjustment ............................................................9

Receiver and Servo Connection....................................................................................... 9

Assembly Precautions .................................................................................................... 10

Digital Proportional Adjustment..................................................................................... 12

Description of Functions........................................................13

Steering Trim.................................................................................................................... 13

Throttle Trim..................................................................................................................... 13

Servo Reverse .................................................................................................................. 14

Throttle ATV ..................................................................................................................... 14

Steering D/R ..................................................................................................................... 14

Reference.................................................................................15

Ratings.............................................................................................................................. 15

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 16

Repair Service ..................................................................................................................17

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2PEKA

For your safety as well as that of others. Please read this manual thoroughly prior to instal­lation and operation of your digital proportional R/C system.

Safety Precautions

Definition of Symbols

Safety Precautions

The following defines the symbols used in this manual.

Explanation of Symbols

Warning

Indicates a procedure that could result in serious injury or death to the user
or other persons if ignored and not performed properly.

Caution

Indicates a procedure that may result in serious injury to the user or other
persons, as well as physical damage. If ignored and not performed properly.

Explanation of Graphic Symbols

Indicates an operation that prompts a warning (including Caution).

Indicates an operation that must not be performed.

Indicates an operation that always must be performed.

Running (Sailing) Preparations Safety Precautions

Warning

(When using a Ni-cad battery to power your system)

Charging

When using a Ni-cad battery to power your system, always charge and check the battery
voltage prior to operation.
Should the battery discharge below the minimum voltage level, control will be lost.

Caution

(When using a Ni-cad battery to power your system)

When the charger is not in use, disconnect from the outlet.
To prevent accidents, overheating and short circuits

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Running (Sailing) Safety Precautions

Warning

Conduct Tests

Prior to operation always preform a range test.
Even one abnormality in the R/C system may cause loss of control.
[Range Test Procedure]
Have a friend hold the model, or place on a stand where the wheels or prop can not come
in contact with any object. Collapse the transmitter antenna and operate from a distance
of about 10 yards. Be sure to check the movement of each servo to make sure they
follow the movement of the steering wheel and throttle trigger. If the servos do not follow
the commands from the transmitter or any type of interference is detected, Do Not oper­ate the model.

Fully extend the transmitter antenna.
If the transmitter antenna is not fully extended range will be reduced and control may be
lost.

Prohibited

Do not operate two or more models on the same frequency at the same time.
Operation of two or more models on the same frequency at the same time will cause
interference and loss of control of both models.
AM, FM and PCM are different methods of modulation. Nonetheless the same frequency
can not be used at the same point in time, regardless of the signal format.

Do not operate outdoors on rainy days

Never operate in the rain or run through puddles.
The transmitter, receiver, batteries and most servos, and speed controls are not water­proof. Contact with any type of moisture or immersion in water or snow will cause damage
along with possible loss of control. Should any type of moisture enter any component of
the system immediately stop using the R/C system and return to our service center for
inspection.

Prohibited

Do not operate when visibility is limited.
Should you loss sight of the model a collision or other dangerous situation may occur.

Prohibited

Do not operate near people or roads.
Do not operate near high tension power lines or communication broadcasting antennas.
Prior to the operation of any model be sure the area you plan to use is safe. Be aware of
all object that may be in the path of your model. Do not operate the model where people
or any type of moveable object could stray in the path of your model. Control loss due to
interference, component failure, loss of sight or low battery voltage could result in serious
injury to yourself and others as well as damage to your model.

Safety Precautions

Prohibited

Do not Operate your R/C system within 1 mile of another site where radio control activity
may occur.
Interference from other R/C systems will cause loss of control.

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Prohibited

Do not operate when you are tired, not feeling well or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
Your judgement is impaired and could result in a dangerous situation that may cause
serious injury to yourself and others.

Before you turn on the power switch on the transmitter, always check to see that the

Safety Precautions

Adjustment Note

trigger is at the neutral position. Always turn the transmitter on first, then the receiver.
When you turn the system off, always turn the receiver off first then the transmitter. This
step is very important always follow this procedure.
If this procedure is not followed, injury to yourself and others as well as loss of control
could occur.

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 accidently 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.
Touching hot parts will result in serious burns.

Storage and Disposal Safety Precautions

Warning

(When using a Ni-cad battery to power your system)

At the end of a days operation store the system with Ni-cad battery discharged. Be sure to
recharge the system before it is used again.
You should fully discharge your systems batteries periodicity to prevent a condition called
"memory". For example if you only make two run in a day or you regularly use a small
amount of the batteries capacity, the memory effect can reduce the actual capacity even
if the battery is charged for the recommended amount of time.

Prohibited

Do not throw a Ni-cad battery into a fire. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair a Ni-cad
battery pack.
Overheating, damage and acid leakage may lead to burns, loss of eye sight as well as
numerous other types of injuries. The electrolyte in Ni-cad batteries is a strong alkali.
Should you get even the smallest amount of the electrolyte in your eyes, Do Not rub, wash
immediately with water, seek medical attention at once. The electrolyte can cause blind­ness. If electrolyte comes in contact with your skin or clothes, wash with water immedi­ately.

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