Futaba 9VHP User Manual

Futaba

DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL RADIO CONTROL

PCM1024H

PULSE CODE MODULATION SYSTEM

D60914

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ~ 2 SET C O N T E N T S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 RECEIVER AND SERVOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4~5 Nicd BATTERY CHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BASIC TRANSMITTER T9VHP CONTROL . . . 7~9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10-11
TACHOMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 12
LOW BATTERY WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 12
BACK-UP WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 13
<SYSTEM PROGRAMMING>

EDIT PROGRAM KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 FAIL SAFE (F/S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL VOLUME (ATV) . . . . . 16 ADJUSTABLE FUNCTION RATE (AFR) . . . . . . 17 DUAL RATE (D/R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 END SOFT KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 EXPONENTIAL (EXP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 MIXING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 PROGRAMMABLE MIXING . . . . . . . . . . . 23-27

PITCH

PITCH CURVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30 HOVERING PITCH/PITCH TRIM . . . . . . . . . 31 HOVERING OFFSET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

WARNING:

RUDDER MIXING (ROTOR DIRECTION, REVOLUTION MIX, ACCELERATION MIX,

RUDDER OFFSET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33-34
SWASH MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35-37
THROTTLE MIXING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37-39
THROTTLE CURVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38-39
HOVERING THROTTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38-39
IDLE-UP 1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40-41
THROTTLE HOLD (AUTO ROTATION) . . .	42-43
RUDDER TO THROTTLE
( R U D D E R ^ T H R O T T L E MIX) . . . . . . . . .	. . . 43
TRIM (CROSS TRIM, TRIM MEMORY) . . . .	44-45
PARAMETERS (SERVO TEST, MIXING MODE.
PCM/PPM, D/R SW DIR. COMBI S W ) . . . . . .	. . . 46
MODEL SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 47
MODEL COPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 48
NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 49
SERVO (TEST MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 50
RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 50
SPLINED HORNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 51
SOFT MAP 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52-53
T9VHP TRANSMITTER CONTROLS . . . . .	54-55
SOFT MAP 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 56
SERVO EXPLODED VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 57

The FUTABA PCM1024H system has numerous operating features and is designed for serious and experienced radio control hobbyists. Newcomers to the hobby should seek advice and assistance in operating this set. Improper operation can result in property damage and/or serious personal injury. Radio control model helicopters and airplanes are not toys. If you are new to the hobby, it is recommended that you contact your local hobby dealer regarding clubs and individuals offering advice and assistance to beginners.

•FEATURES

The PCM1024H was specially-developed to meet the needs of the serious and demanding R/C Helicopter hobbyist. Numerous features make this system adaptable to a wide variety of complex radio control helicopters and stunt and scale aircraft. This is the most advanced system available for FAI R/C Helicopter (F3C) competition. The built-in microprocessor utilizing PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) makes this set very versatile and extremely noise and deadpoint resistant.

Please read this manual carefully before using your set.

TRANSMITTER FP-T9VHP

• Programming data is displayed pictorially and graphically on a large, easy-to-read LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel. Programming and Cursor keys allow convenient adjustment of aircraft functions.

•"1024" Channel Resolution: New 1024 PCM encoder format provides unexcelled servo resolution and response time.

•RF module uses a narrow band modulation circuit and PCM transmission.

•Precise control is made possible by three different endpoint adjustment functions: Adjustable Travel Volume (ATV), Adjustable Function Rate (AFR), and Adjustable Trim Rate.

•Dual R ates, Exponential, and Variable Trace Rate (VTR) functions provide unlimited flexi-

bility in "fine tuning" aircraft control response.

•There are many functions for collective pitch, throttle, and rudder, including four adjustable pitch and throttle curves (plus inverted program). Precise and convenient adjustments enable optimum helicopter performance.

•Four programmable mixing circuits allow many diverse applications for the control of complex helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

•Four kinds of "swash plate mixing" are available for direct control and mixing of cyclic and

collective pitch functions (CCPM). •Programming for up to 6 dif ferent models (in-

cluding model name) can be stored in the transmitter memory. Memorized data is protected by a 5 year lithium battery.

•Accessory "Sub-Trimmers" are provided on the transmitter front for convenient field adjust-

ment of frequently-used functions.

•Trim positions for each model can be memorized by the Trim Memory Function, allowing the trim levers and sub-trimmers to be returned to neutral. Neutral positions can be reproduced in the future, or copied onto another model program if desired.

•The Tachometer function measures engine rpm by means of a built-in sensor.

•Speed (rpm) can be measured for 1 to 5 bladed propellers.

•Digital alarm/timer has Up, Down, and Rhythmic timing modes.

•Integrating (Total Timer) timer monitors total transmitter ON time.

•Ball bearing open gimbal sticks, angled switches, and "human-engineered" transmitter case enhance the feeling of comfort and precision in transmitter operation.

•"Quick Change" Nicd battery pack is easily accessable by means of a convenient panel on the transmitter back.

•Power Off function turns off the transmitter power automatically if the controls are not operated for 30 minutes.

•PCM or standard PPM operation can be selected. (Allows operation of standard FM receivers on the same frequency.)

•DSC (Direct Servo Control): The DSC cord allows operation of all servos without turning on the transmitter. The voltage of the transmitter and receiver Nicd batteries can also be read simultaneously using the cord.

•Servo reversing is available on all channels. •Auto Dual Rate: If desired, aileron, elevator,

and rudder dual rate can be turned ON and OFF automatically, according to throttle stick position.

•Stick length and angle is easily adjusted.

•Knobs and levers are conveniently located for adjustments of Idle-Up functions. Revolution Mixing, Hovering Throttle and Pitch, etc.

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RECEIVER FP-R129DP

•Extremely quick response, high resolution, and high reliability are achieved with a newlydeveloped, low voltage PCM decoder.

•RF amplifier and monolithic IF amp designed for high sensitivity.

•Dual conversion "1991" design with ultra narrow-band ceramic filter is immune to adjacent band interference (cross modulation interference, mutual modulation interference)

and spark noise.

• Fail Safe and Battery Fail Safe functions provide greater safety and reliability.

•Servo Hold function eliminates "glitches" during momentary signal losses or strong interference.

•Gold-plated connector pins provide positive contact.

•DSC System: Operation of all servos is possible without turning on the transmitter by connecting the accessory cord directly to the C terminal of the receiver.

SERVO FP-S9201

•High torque and high speed water-and dustproof servo with highest-quality coreless motor, Output torque 5 kg-cm (69.5 oz.-in.). Operating speed 0.22 sec/60 .

• New indirect drive potentiometer improves vibration and shock resistance and neutral precision tremendously.

• Futaba custom 1C provides high starting torque, narrow dead band, and excellent trackability. Neutral holding force is also improved substantially.

•Fiberglass reinforced PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) molded servo case is mechanically strong and invulnerable to glow fuel.

•Strong polyacetal resin, ultra precision servo gears ensure smooth operation, positive neutral, and minimal backlash.

•Fiberglass reinforced epoxy resin PC board with thru-the-hole plating improves reliability against shock and vibration.

•Seven special adjustable splined output arms.

•SETCONTENTS

	Model	PP-9VHP
	Transmitter	FP-T9VHP x 1
	Receiver	FP-R-129DPx 1
	Servos	FP-S9201 x 5
	Switch	SSW-J x 1
	Nicd Battery	NR-4LBx 1
	Misc.	Battery charger, extension cord, DSC cord, CHG adaptor, DSC-CHG cord,
		frequency flag, spare output arms, neck strap, screws

•RATINGS

Transmitter FP-T9VHP

Operating System	: Two-stick, 9 Channel, PCM
Transmitting Frequency: 72MHz C H . 1 2 — CH.56,
	53MHz, and 50MHz
Modulation	: FM-PCM/PPM selectable.

Power Requirement	: 9.6 volt (8/500mAH) internal
	Nicd battery
Current Drain	: 230mA

Receiver FP-R-129DP

Receiving Frequencies 72MHz, 53MHz, and 50MHz Intermediate Frequency 1st IF : 10.7MHz

	2nd IF:455kHz
Power Requirement	4.8 volt Nicd battery (shared
	w/servos)
Current Drain	35mA (4.8V reception)
Dimensions	60 . 3x37 . 8x24 . 1mm
Weight	45g(1 . 6oz . )
Receiving Range	500m (1,500 ft.) ground
	1,000m (3,000ft.) air
	(When FP-T9VHP used under
	best radiowave conditions)
Charger FBC-6B (2)
Input Voltage	: 1 20VAC, 60Hz, 4W
Output Voltage	: TX side	9.6V, 50mA
	RXside	4.8V. 100mA

Servo FP-S9201

Control System	+ pulse width control
	1520)iS neutral
Operating Angle	Each direction from neutral —
	45° or greater (including trim)
Power Requirement	4.8 volt Nicd battery (shared
	w/receiver)
Current Drain	8mA at 4.8V (at idle)
Output Torque	5 kg-cm (69.5 oz.-in.)
Operating Speed	0.22 sec/60°
Dimensions	40.5 x 20 x 35.5mm
Weight	50g(1.8oz.)

Receiver and Servo Nicd Battery Pack NR-4LB

Voltage	: 4.8V 1,000mA
Dimensions	:	56 x 67 x 14.8mm
Weight	:	1 20g (4.2 oz.)

(Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.)

•RECEIVER AND SERVOS

Receiver, servo, switch, and battery connections

The channel order is:
AIL	Aileron	PIT	Pitch
ELV	Elevator		(Collective)
THR	Throttle	AUX1	Accessory 1
RUD	Rudder	AUX2 Accessory 2
	(Tail rotor)	CH9	Channel 9
GER	Retract gear
	(Rate gyro
	output
	switching)

PRECAUTIONS

•Connect the receiver, servos, switch harness, etc. as shown in the figure. Extend the transmitter and receiver antennas to their full length. Turn on the transmitter power switch, then turn on the receiver power switch. The servos will go to their neutral position. Move the transmitter sticks one at a time to check that each servo follows its control stick movement.

•Connect pushrods and linkages to the servos and check that the direction of travel of each servo matches the direction of movement of its control stick. If a servo does not move in the proper direction, use the servo reversing function (See page 14).

• Operate each servo to its full extent, and check for binding and/or excess slop in the linkage or pushrod. Unreasonable force on the servo arm may damage the servo and will drain the batteries very quickly.

•Adjust servo output arms and aircraft control linkage as necessary so that each servo moves smoothly throughout its full range of travel, even when the control stick and trim lever are operated simultaneously in the same direction.

•Be alert for possible sources of electrical noise. This set is noise-resistant, but the use of noise-

less parts is recommended.

•When installing the switch harness, make sure that the switch can move smoothly, to its full extent in each direction without binding. Install the switch where it will not be exposed to engine oil, dust, dirt, etc. The switch can be installed inside the fuselage and operated from the outside with a piece of wire.

• Do NOT shorten the receiver antenna or fold it back along its length.

•When installing the servos, tighten the mounting screws so that the rubber grommets are compressed slightly. If the screws are too tight,

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the vibration-dampening effect of the grommets will be lost and servo damage may occur.

•The crystal can be changed without opening the receiver

case. Always use a Futaba matched TX/RX crystal set to change frequencies.

•Extra servo output arms are supplied.Use them as needed.

•Use extension cords where necessary. RF "chokes" are not required with the PCM receiver.

• Wrap the receiver and the airborne battery pack separately in foam padding. Padding should be wrapped loosely for maximum vibration protection. Place each inside a waterproof plastic bag and secure the end of the bag with a rubber band.

•Use the rubber bands wrapped around the receiver to hold the servo and switch leads.

•After installation and adjustments are complete, perform a range check by collapsing the transmitter antenna and extending the receiver to its full length and operating the transmitter from a distance of 60 to 90 feet from the receiver (aircraft). The system should operate normally at this range.

Pay careful

attention to connector polarity

Extension

cord

Gear

(Rate Gyro

Output Switching)

Servo Neutral Trimmer (rudder servo for helicopter)

(This trimmer is operative even when the gyro control box power switch is turned OFF.)

Gyro output reversing switch

Pitch Servo

(Collective)

Rudder (Tail rotor) Servo

5 servos supplied as standard

Throttle Servo

Elevator Servo

Aileron

Servo

Gyro

Gyro sensitivity adjustment trimmers

Gyro Control Box

Control A m p l i f i e r

Jumper Connector

Connector for 6V pack of five batteries Motor Regulator Power Supply

(Insert the jumper connector when power supply shared w/ RX.)

BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS (Transmitter and Receiver Nicd Batteries)

Before operating your system, recharge the Nicd batteries as follows:

• Connect the DIN connector of the		FBC-6B	(2)		then charge it a full 15 hours.
battery charger to the transmitter charging				• The amount of operating time before the bat-
socket, and connect the 3P connector to the					teries must be recharged can be estimated by
airborne NR-4LB Nicd battery pack and plug					checking the integrated timer at the moment
the battery charger into a 120VAC outlet as					the TX battery alarm sounds (antenna ex-
shown in the figure.					tended).
•The TX and RX LEDs light to show that bat-				• Leaving batteries in			the discharged state for a
teries are being charged. The Nicd batteries can					long time will adversely affect their capacity
also be charged through the DSC-CHG cord by					and life.
connecting the CHG adaptor to the charger as				• The TX and RX Nicd batteries can be charged
shown in the figure. This allows the NR-4LB					simultaneously or independently.
airborne Nicd pack to be charged without				• A fully-charged TX			battery can be used for
removing it from the model.					about 10 flights of 10 minutes each. The air-
•Normally	recharge the battery for about		15		borne NR-4LB Nicd battery pack can be used
hours. If it has not been used for some time,					for about 7 flights when 5 servos are used.
discharge	and recharge it two or	three times,
		,TX (transmitter)
	AC-120V
	Charger FBC-6B (2)							Make this connection
								when using the DSC.
	RX	(receiver)						DSCcord
								Charging
								socket
								and DSC
								connector
			Install the accessory
		Female	DSC-CHG cord			Male		Female
	Receiver
				(connector with tab)
								CHG
				to the side of
	Female				the aircraft fuselage			Adaptor
						to use the charging
						and DSC socket.		Female
			DSC-CHG cord					Female
								Male
• When the	DSC cord			Male				Cut here.
is connected, the receiver			Female
power supply voltage
							or during contests, etc.
is measured
							•When the DIN connector of the
(no load).							DSC cord is connected to the DSC
The voltage	is displayed						socket, the power to the encoder of
			• The	DSC	(Direct	Servo Controller)	the transmitter is turned ON auto-
bv "Ex" on the lower
			system connects			the signals from	matically. The transmitter		power
right side of the initial			the	transmitter directly to terminal			switch is left OFF.
			C of the receiver through the DSC				• When not using the DSC,		discon-
LCD screen.
			cord and controls			the servos with-	nect the DIN connector to reduce
			out	transmitting radio waves. It is			battery drain.
	NR-4J		extremely		convenient when other		• To operate the servos, turn on the
			flyers are		on the	same frequency,	airborne switch, (only)

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•BASIC TRANSMITTER T9VHP CONTROLS

Refer to the fold-out illustration at the back of the manual.

Aileron	Control	(Right	and	Left	Cyclic	on
helicopter)
Elevator	Control	(Fore	and	Aft	Cyclic	on
helicopter)
Throttle	Control	(Throttle		and	Collective
Pitch (T/C) on helicopter)
Rudder Control		(Tail rotor on helicopter)

CH5 Switch Multiple uses depending on programming by modeler.

•Landing Gear (fixed wing aircraft)

•Rate gyro output sensitivity switching (helicopter)

•COMBI Switch - Rudder offset, Idle-Up. and Dual rate can be turned ON and OFF.

• Inverted flight switch

Hovering Pitch Lever — left side of transmitter CH6 Control Lever (In BASIC mixing mode)

Throw can be adjusted within this range with the lever when the throttle stick is in the neutral position.

Pitch control servo total travel

Aileron Dual Rate ON/OFF Switch

Elevator Dual Rate ON/OFF Switch

Rudder Dual Rate ON/OFF Switch

NOTE: Functions of the D/R switches can be selected, combined, ON/OFF directions changed, etc. (See page 46)

Revolution Mixing (Pitch ->• Rudder Mixing) UP Side Knob

Revolution Mixing (Pitch -> Rudder Mixing) DOWN Side Knob

Idle-up 1 ON/OFF Switch Idle-up 1 Knob

Idle-up 2 ON/OFF Switch Idle-up 2 Knob

Hovering Throttle Trim Knob Throttle Hold Switch

Non-Slip Adjustable Control Sticks

The length of the control sticks can be adjusted to suit operator preference.

Unlock Parts A andB by turning them in opposite directions as indicated by the arrows, and adjust the control stick to the most comfortable length.

CH7 Control Knob Pitch Trim Knob (If function activated)

CH8 Control Switch COMBI Switch (if selected) - RUD offset, Idle-Up, and D/R ON/

OFF

Aileron Trim Lever

Elevator Trim Lever Throttle (ATL) Trim Lever

LOW

HIGH

Servo travel by throttle trimming

12Rudder Trim Lever

13High Pitch Trim Lever — right side of transmitter

Adjustable Stick Angle

The horizontal angle of the control sticks can be adjusted.

Turn this screw with a

Phillips screwdriver.

	The open gimbal stick angle
	can be adjusted from about
	3°	to	the	inside	to	4.5°	to
	the outside by turning the
	adjusting			screw	as	shown.
Phillips	Adjust		the control			stick	to
Screwdriver	the	most comfortable angle.

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