Futaba FP5NLH User Manual

Futaba
DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL RADIO CONTROL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FM
D60400
Thank you for purchasing a Futaba digital proportional
radio control set.
FEATURES OF FP-5NLH
The FP-5NLH for helicopters is an FM proportional radio con-
trol
set
for helicopters
result of the exhaustive pursuit of easier operation. Newly de-
signed sticks for smooth and positive operation, servo revers-
ing switches for all channels, aileron and elevator AST (Ad-
justable
Servo
Throw),
innovations based on the opinions of many RC modelers.
TRANSMITTER FP-T5NLH
• Reliability substantially improved by using industrial robots to as­semble the PC board.
• Servo reversing switch for each channel. Servos are reversed by using
this switch
• Aileron and elevator AST (Adjustable Servo Throw). Servo throw can be set as desired.
• Easy-to-adjust two knob type revolution mixing. Throttle pitch con- trol rudder mixing.
• Pitch control trimmer. Approximately 30% of the pitch control servo throw can be trimmed, this allows optimum pitch control of the model.
• Throttle hold switch and trimmer for auto rotation.
• This allows the Rotor r.p.m. to maintained at an effective control speed, even when the pitch is reduced, allowing maneuvers which were impossible in the past to be performed.
• Newly designed open gimbal sticks operate smoothly and reliably. Spring tension mechanism allows adjustment of the operating feel of the stick lever.
• Nonslip adjustable lever head allows adjustment of the stick length as desired.
• Throttle ATL. Adjustable throttle limiter type throttle trim. As the high
side
does
convenient when connecting the linkage, etc.
• RF PC board module system.
• Functional case, created as a result of the exhaustive pursuit of easier operation, has evolved a thick case which fits into the palm of the hand.
• Square level meter at the transmitter indicates the power supply
voltage.
• Excellent radiation efficiency, strong 8-stage telescoping antenna.
• Neck strap bracket provided as standard. Operation is easier if the transmitter is hung from your neck by using the optional neck strap.
• Built-in NiCad battery.
not
RECEIVER FP-R107N
• Compact, high performance FM 7-channel receiver with PC board
space reduced to a minimum.
•Special IF amp for radio communications improves the effective
receiving range stability.
• Narrow band ceramic filter improves rejection of adjacent channel
interference.
• Futaba original squelch circuit reduces erroneous operation by weak
signals (when passing a dead point, etc.) and erroneous operation by natural noise when no signals are being received.
• Large capacitor copes with voltage changes when a battery is used.
• Vibration-resistant pin connectors.
• Fiberglass epoxy PC board with thru-the-hole plating is vibration and shock resistant.
change
with
pitch
even
an
ergonomic
control
when
the
trim,
trim
case
crested
idle up,
is
altered,
and
it
as
other
is
very
a
SERVO FP-S130 SMALL, RUGGED, HIGH NEUTRAL SERVO
• Small, double ball bearing, water-tight & dusttight servo. High output torque 55.6 oz-in (4kg-cm), high-speed 0.24sec/60°
• New indirect drive potentiometer improves vibration and shock resist­ance and neutral accuracy.
• Futaba low-power custom 1C provides extremely high torque, narrow dead band, and superior tracking.
• Fiberglass reinforced PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) injection molded servo case is mechanically strong and invulnerable to glow fuel.
• Strong polyacetal resin ultra-precision servo gear features smooth operation, positive neutral, and very little backlash.
• Fiberglass reinforced epoxy resin PC board with thru-the-hole plating improves servo amp vibration and shock resistance.
• Three pin connector eliminates faulty contact and improves reliability against vibration and shock. Housing has a reverse insertion preven­tion mechanism.
• Special grommet simplifies mounting of the servo and has an excel­lent cushioning effect.
• Six special adjustable splined horns.
SET CONTENTS AND RATINGS
(Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.)
FP-5NLH
PCM Transmitter Receiver Servo NiCad battery Switch Others
TRANSMITTER FP-T5NLH
Operating system
Transmitting frequency Modulation system Power requirement Current drain
RECEIVER FP-R107N
Receiving frequency Intermediate frequency Power requirement Current drain Dimensions Weight Receiving range
SERVO FP-S130
Control system Operating angle Power requirement Current drain (IDLE) Output torque Operating speed Dimensions Weight
FP-T5NLH x 1 FP-R107N x 1 FP-S130 x 4 NR-4J x 1 SSW-J Charger, Ribbon, Spare horn. Mounting screw.
2 stick, 5 channels w/servo reverse, aileron and elevator AST, helicopter mechanism 72MHz band.53MHz band FM (Frequency modulation)
9.6 volts NiCad battery (NT-8LP) 170mA (at 12V)
72MHz band .53MHz band
455kHz
4.8V, NiCad battery (common use with servo)
13.5mA (4.8V reception)
1.38 x 2.42 x 0.8 in (35.2 x 61.7 x 20.3mm)
1.55oz (43g) 550 yards (500m) on the ground, 1,100 yard (1000m) in the air. [FP-T5NLH] (at the best conditions)
+pulse width control One side 45° or more (at idle)
4.8V (Shared with receiver)
5.0V,
8mA
55.6 oz.in (4kg-cm)
0.24sec/60°
1.52 x 0.77 x 1.36 in (38.5 x 19.5 x 34.5mm)
1.47oz (42g)
TRANSMITTER FP-T5NLH CONTROLS
Fig. 1 shows the name of each part of the transmitter. Memorize the position and operation of each switch and control.
Revolution mixing down knob
Revolution mixing up knob
Idle up switch
Level meter Throttle trim
lever
Rudder trim lever
Antenna Pitch control trimming knob (CH5)
Throttle hold trimmer
Carrying bar
Throttle
hold switch
Transmitter crystal
Idle up trimmer
Elevator AST trimmer
Aileron AST trimmer
Rudder
Throttle
Power
Aileron
Elevator
knob
sides.
switch
(down
side
Exclusively
Servo throw
knob)
MODE II
Nonslip
adjustable lever head
In the following descriptions, all the servo reversing switches are assumed to be in the normal position. When they are in the reverse position, operation is the opposite of that described.
Aileron Aileron operation Elevator Elevator operation Throttle Throttle operation Rudder Rudder operation
Pitch control trimming knob (CH5)
Pitch control trimming knob. Approximately 30% of the full throw of the servo can be adjusted and set. Normally, it is set for the best pitch during flight.
Aileron trim lever Aileron trimmer. Elevator trim lever Elevator trimmer. Throttle trim lever w/ATL
Adjustable throttle limiter
type
trim
lever. a trim lever only when the throttle stick is at the SLOW side as shown in
Fig.
2.
As the HIGH side does not
change even when the trim
is altered, it is extremely
convenient when connect-
ing the linkage, etc. Rudder trim lever Rudder trimmer.
Revolution mixing down side ratchet Revolution mixing up side ratchet knob (up side knob)
• Knob which adjusts the throttle rudder mixing amount. Approxi­mately 70% mixing clockwise rotation. The LOW side mixing amount from mid throttle (hovering point) position is adjusted and set with the down side knob The HIGH side mixing amount from mid throttle (hovering point) position is adjusted and set with the up side knob
Operates
at
the up and
SLOW
as
Servo throw by
throttle trimmer (30% of full throw;
Throttle servo
down
Neck strap bracket
Throttle trim
lever s/ATL
HIGH
by throttle
stick
Fig. 2
for
rotor
Servo reversing switches
Transmitter
NiCad battery
NT-8LP
Battery cover
Charging jack
Aileron trim lever
Mixing circuit is used for cancelling the torque reaction of the main rotor. The controls for set the minimum mixing necessary for heli­copter flight.
• The amount of the revolution mixing
up side knob 11 and down side
knob 10 begins individually set
from the neutral position of the throttle stick
Throttle hold switch
When this switch is ON, the throttle servo stops at the position set with trimmer and only the pitch servo is controlled toy the throttle stick. It is used for auto rotation landings. When this, switch is OFF, the throttle and pitch servos are mixed. The switch is turn­ed on when pulled forward.
Throttle hold trimmer
Trimmer which tle hold switch is ON. Full travel setting is possible.
Idle up switch
When this switch is pulled forward, it is turned on and the position set with the idle up trimmer on the back of the transmitter becomes the maximum slow position of the throttle servo. When this switch is set to OFF, the normal slow position of the stick be­comes the maximum slow position of the throttle servo.
Power switch The upper position is ON. Level meter This level meter indicates the transmitter battery voltage Neck strap bracket Bracket for the neck strap (optional). Antenna
Strong telescoping antenna. Extend it to its full length when using the transmitter. Handle Use this bar to carry the transmitter.
sets
the
throttle
servo stop
Mixing is adjusted and set over this range with the revolution mixing up side knob 11 .
.Throttle stick neutral
position
Mixing is adjusted and set over this range with the revolution mixing
down
side
knob®.
position
when the
throt-
Fig.1
Nonslip adjustable lever head
The length of the lever head can be adjusted to fit the operator.
Adjust to the length of your hand
Lever head
Unlock lever heads in the arrow direction, and adjust the head to the most comfortable length, then lock it by turning it in the direction opposite the arrows.
Transmitter crystal Aileron AST trimmer
Elevator AST trimmer
AST is the abbreviation of Adjustable Servo Throw. The servo throw can be adjusted and set as shown in the fig­ure. Trimmer on and trimmer elevator.
is for the ailer-
is
for the
and
Lever head
. by turning them
Neutral
Fig.
Throw can be
adjusted and set over this range. 40% — 100%
4
Fig.
Transmitter NiCad battery NT-8LP
The tension of the stick lever spring can be adjusted.
When these screws are removed, the back cover can be removed.
• The tension of the
spring can be adjusted by removing the trans­mitter back cover and turning the screw for each stick. Set the springs for the best stick feel.
Aileron
Rudder
5
Idle up trimmer
This trimmer is effective when the idle up switch is ON. It adjusts and sets the throttle hold maximum slow position, and can be set as shown in the figure.
MAXIMUM
FJ9. 6 the throttle up trimmer.
Servo reversing switches
Using the servo reversing switches
• The left side of each switch is the normal position.
• The servo reversing switches reverse the direction of operation of the servos.
Elevator servo Throttle servo reversing switch reversing switch
Aileron servo reversing switch
After linkage is complete, inspect the servos. If the direction of operation of the stick lever and the direction of operation of a servo are opposite, switch the appropriate servo reversing switch.
Battery cover
Remove this cover when switching the servo reversing switches.
Rudder servo reversing switch
Throttle stick deflection
SLOW
The idle up amount of the throttle servo can be adjusted and set within this range with
NORM-> Normal REV -> Reverse
Pitch
control servo reversing switch
HIGH
Fig.
7
Elevator
When adjusting the aileron, and elevator the inside module is removed.
Charging jack
Battery charge jack for built-in NiCad battery.
•CHARGING OF TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER NI-CAD BATTERIES:
Battery Charger Type FBC-8B(4)
Recharge the receiver and transmitter NiCad batteries as shown in Fig. 10.
Notes:
1) First, connect to TX NiCad and red lamp goes on.
2) Then connect to RX NiCad after connecting, L, E, D, chanqes color from red to greenish red (orange) which indicates that both TX and RX NiCads are being charged.
3) In case of separate charging
L, E, D, color will be:
RX NiCad - Green. TX NiCad - Red.
Use a small Phillips screwdriver.
Rx:
(NR-4J)
Fig.
LED
Charging plug
Pig.
9
10
Remove the battery cover, by pulling it in the arrow direction while pressing downward.
Fig.
8
• Connect the charging plug of the FBC-8B charge to the transmitter charging jack, connect the 3P connector of the FBC-8B to the re­ceiver NiCad battery (NR-4J), and plug the FBC-8B to a 117VAC outlet as shown in this figure.
• The Receiver battery can be used about 10 times at 10 minutes per flight between rechargings.
• Charge the batteries for about 15 hours. When the set is not in use for some time, repeat discharge and charge two to three times before use. (If the batteries are not used for a long time, their capacity will go
down).
• FBC-8B charges transmitter and receiver NiCad batteries independent-
ly or simultaneously.
RECEIVER FP-R107N & SERVO FP-S130
Receiver, servos, switches, and battery connections
Receiver crystal
7-channel FM receiver FP-R107N
Aileron servo
4 servos are provided
as standard.
Elevator servo
Throttle servo
Rudder servo
Antenna wire
SSW-J
Power switch
Pay careful attention to the connector polarity.
NR-4J
Fig.
12
Charging
Plug
Gyro output switching
connector is not connected.
Gyro output polarity switch
Control amp
Connector servo (rudder servo for helicopter)
neutral trimmer. (This trimmer is effective even
when the control box power switch is set toOFF.)
Pitch control
servo
C Connector Red
The parts enclosed by the dotted lines must be purchased separately.
Rate gyro FP-G152
Gyro
Control box
Gyro output trimmer
Jumper connector
Five battery
pack 6V con­nector for motor regulated power supply. (When the power supply is used in com­mon with the receiver, insert the jumper connector.)
PRECAUTIONS
• Connect the receiver, servos, switches, and battery firmly as shown in Pig.11. Then extend the transmitter and receiver antennas fully.
• Set the transmitter power switch to ON. Then set the receiver power switch to ON. The servos stop near the neutral position. Operate the transmitter sticks and check that each servo follows the movement of the stick.
• Connect the pushrod to each servo horn, then check if the direction
of travel of each servo matches the direction of operation of its trans­mitter stick. To reverse the direction of servo travel, switch the servo reversing switch.
• Operate each servo over its full stroke, and check if the pushrod binds or
is
too
loose. adversely affect the servo and quickly drain the battery. Always make the travel of each control mechanism somewhat larger than the full travel (including trim) of the servo horn. Adjust the servo horns so that they move smoothly even when the trim lever and stick are operated simultaneously in the same direction.
• Be alert for noise. This set is noise-resistant, but is not completely immune to noise. We recommend the use of noiseless parts.
• When installing the switch harness, cut a rectangular hole somewhat larger than the full stroke of the switch and install the switch so that it moves smoothly from ON to OFF. This also applies to the switch mount when the switch is installed inside the fuselage and is turned
on and off from the outside with a piece of wire, etc. Install the
switch where it will not be exposed to engine oil, dust, etc.
• Even though the receiver antenna is long, do not cut or bundle it.
Install the
rubber
grommet
cushioning effect will be adversely affected.
Applying
servos
is
unreasonable force
securely.
crushed slightly.
Tighten the
If
mounting
the
screws are
to
the
screws
servo
too
horn
until
tight,
will
the the
• The crystal can be changed from the outside of the receiver case. Always use the Futaba transmitter/receiver matched crystal set to
change the band.
• Spare servo horns are supplied. Use them as needed.
• Wrap the receiver in sponge rubber. Waterproof and dustproof the receiver by placing it in a plastic bag and wrapping a rubber band
around the open end of the bag. Do the same with the receiver/servo
battery.
• Use the rubber bands wrapped around the receiver to hold the servo and switch leads.
• After mounting is complete, recheck each part, then check the range by making the transmitter antenna as short as possible, extending the receiver antenna fully, and operating the set from a distance of 20m to 30m. The movement of each servo should follow the movement of each stick of the transmitter.
• After mounting and checking are complete, take your model to the shop where you purchased the set, or to an experienced radio control modeler, and ask them to teach you how to handle your radio control set in the proper manner and to inspect your set-up carefully.
• To enjoy radio control models fully, be sure to observe all safety standards.
• General adjustment
Make the linkages and adjustments as described in the model manu-
facturer's instruction manual.
When the throttle (engine control) stick is set from the SLOW side to the HIGH side, the throttle servo operates as shown in Fig. 14A. If
revolution mixing is applied at this time, the rudder servo operates together with the throttle servo as shown in Fig. 14B. This operating width is called the mixing amount. The rudder stick operating width becomes larger as the number of divisions of the scale become larger. The rudder servo is operated as shown in Fig. 14B at right rudder stick. However, if the throttle (engine control) stick is at SLOW, the neutral position is from the left and if the throttle (engine control) stick is at HIGH, the neutral position is from the right.
Throttle stick
neutral position
Right
Up side
mixing amount
B. Rudder
servo
gyro,
operation
is
used
HIGH
with a rate
SLOW
A. Throttle
servo
• Revolution mixing adjustment
When the main rotor rotates, the helicopter attempts to turn in the opposite direction. To cancel this torque reaction, the pitch of the tail rotor (rudder) is increased. Revolution mixing performs this operation simu.ltaneously with the throttle (engine control), and is necessary to fly a helicopter.
(If
Left
Down side
mixing amount
much
easier.)
Fig.
14
12 If the helicopter turns to the left during hovering, turn the revolu-
tion mixing up side knob clockwise. If the helicopter turns to the right, turn the knob counterclockwise.
13 Rate gyro output adjustment (when FP-G153 used)
A position about 40% to 80% of the rate gyro control box scale should be sufficient. (Differs somewhat with the model.) If the tail of the helicopter whips back and forth, the gyro output should be increased.
• Idle up adjustment
When the idle up switch is OFF, the throttle servo operates normally as
shown in Fig. 16A. When the switch is ON, when the idle up trimmer is suitably set, the throttle servo changes to the maximum slow position as shown in Fig. 16B. When idle up is used, hovering is stable and the rotor speed can be held even when the pitch is reduced during rolls and prettier maneuvers are possible. 1 Set the transmitter throttle (engine control) stick to maximum slow
and set the idle up switch to ON and set the idle up trimmer to about 20 to 25%.
2 Next, set the idle up switch to OFF, start the engine, hover, and
decide the speed at hovering. Set the idle up switch to ON, hover, and adjust the idle up trimmer so that the speed is about the same as, or somewhat slower than, that when the idle up switch is OFF. When the idle up trimmer is turned clockwise, the speed increases. When starting the engine and after use, always set the idle up switch to
SLOW
OFF.
HIGH
SLOW
HIGH
When main rotor rotates clockwise.
Tail rotor pitch is increased so that the helicopter does not turn to the left.
2 Helicopter turns to the left.
1 Check the direction of operation of each servo. To reverse the
direction of operation, switch the reverse switch.
2 Always set the idle up switch and throttle hold switch to
OFF (pushed to the opposite side).
3 Make the basic adjustments described by the model helicopter
manufacturer.
4 Check the left and right (up and down) throw of each servo. If the
throw is incorrect, correct it by changing the position of the servo horn hole, etc.
5 Set the throttle stick to about the center (medium slow) and
install and link the servo horn at the neutral position.
6 Set the revolution mixing up side knob to about divisor 5 and
revolution mixing down side knob to about divisor 7.
7 Check the engine throttle linkage.
• Throttle opened fully at throttle stick HIGH (up). Throttle closed fully at throttle MAXIMUM SLOW (down).
• Use ATL (Adjustable Throttle Limiter) trimming as much as pos­sible. This is convenient because the HIGH side does not change even if the LOW side is changed. Then set the throttle stick to its full operating width and set so that the pitch control servo operates over its maxi­mum throw.
Regarding the main rotor variation width, select the servo horn position as specified by the model manufacturer.
8 After starting the engine and adjusting the needle, hover and adjust
the aileron and elevator trim. Next, make the main rotor pitch at hovering somewhat large with the linkage.
9 Adjust the linkage so that the rudder trim is neutral at hovering. 10 After adjusting all the trim levers, adjust revolution mixing. 11
If
the helicopter turns
turn the revolution mixing down side knob clockwise. If the
helicopter turns to the left, turn the knob counterclockwise.
to
the
right
during hovering after
Fig.
lift
15
off,
A. Throttle
servo
B. Throttle
servo
Fig. 16
• Aileron and elevator AST (Adjustable Servo Throw)
The servo throw is changed within the range shown by the hatched lines in Fig. 17 with the aileron & elevator AST trim­mer. The throw can be adjusted from a maximum 100% to a minimum 40% by turning each trimmer with a flat blade screwdriver. Set to the throw matched to the model.
Fig.
17
• Throttle hold adjustment
When the throttle hold switch is pulled on, the throttle servo stops at the position set with the throttle trimmer. Trimmer scale division 0 is maximum slow. Setting to the high side is possible as the number of divisions increases. When the switch is OFF, the throttle servo is con­trolled by the transmitter throttle (engine control) stick. T his device is used at auto rotation take off. After the engine is cut or at maximum slow (during practice), only the pitch control servo is operated (pick up) and safe take off is possible. 1 Set the throttle (engine control), throttle (engine control) switch
and throttle (engine control) trimmer so that the engine throttle is fully closed at maximum slow.
2 Set the throttle trimmer so that the engine throttle becomes maxi-
mum slow when the throttle hold switch is set to ON (pulled for­ward) at autorotation practice. (Set so that the throttle is fully closed when the engine is cut.)
3 When the throttle hold switch is set to OFF (pushed back), the
throttle (engine control) servo and pitch control servo mixing is performed. When the switch is set to ON, the throttle servo is held (maximum slow set by the throttle trimmer or fully closed) and only the pitch control servo operates.
4 When the hold switch is used at take off, etc., always hold switch
to OFF after setting the transmitter throttle stick to slow. Also, before starting the engine, check if the idle up switch and throttle hold switch are OFF.
This horn permits shifting of the servo neutral position at the servo horn. Setting and shifting the neutral position a) Angle divisions
Fig.
18
1) The splined horn has 25 seg­ments. The amount of change per segment is; 360 /25=14.4°
2) The minimum adjustable angle is determined by the number of arms or number of the holes. For four arms, the minimum adjustable
angle is:
b) Effect
Baseline A
Fig.
19
To shift the holes center line to the right (clockwise) relative to baseline A, shift arm 2 to the po­sition of arm 1 and set it to the position closest to baseline A. [Example] For a four arm horn, the angular shift per segment is
14.4°. The shift to the right is 90°
- (14.4 x6) =3.6° To shift by the same angle in the opposite direction, use the oppo­site arm number.
Arm 3 shift 4.8° to the right, arm 6 shifts 2.4° to the left,and arm 4 shifts 7.2° to the right and left.
Fig.
20
For a six arm horn, turn the arm counterclockwise and set arm 2 to the position of arm 1. The ad-
justable angle is 60° — (14.4 x 4)
=2.4°.
The following splined horns are optional.
HORN A HORN B HORN C HORN D HORN E HORN F
Insert the frequency flag into the flag holder as shown here.
Fig.
Fig.
Fig.
21
22
24
No.
Upper case
1. Middle case
2. Bottom case
3.
4.
Ball bearing
5.
Potentiometer
6.
VR drive plate Motor
7. Motor pinion
8. 1st gear
9. 2nd gear
10.
11.
3rd gear
12.
Final-gear
13.
2nd shaft
14.
Intermediate shaft Spacer washer 0.3T
15. Seal ring
16. 0-ring
17.
18.
Servo horn D
19.
Horn mouting screw S130 printed wiring board
20.
21:
Lead wire packing
22.
S1303PB WRB.300
Screw 0-ring
23.
24.
Case mounting screw
25
S130 Nameplale
Part Name
Fig.
Part No. FCS-30 FCS-30 FCS-30 S04130 139995 S02753 S91243 S02461 FGS-30 FGS-30 FGS-30 FGS-30
S02481 S02480 S02486 S90415 S90426 FSH-6W FSH-41 AS1220 S90045 FPC.8M S90410 J50085 S6010)
23
First
digit
Second
digit
Staple or glue with cyanoacrylate ribbon here.
The flag can be attached to and removed from the end of the antenna with one touch.
To insure prompt service, please follow the instructions given below.
1.
Charge the
2.
Return
3. Plugs or other modifications which interfere with factory test procedures will be returned to
4. Carefully pack all components individually, using sufficient packing material to prevent
5. Include a brief but thorough explanation of all problems and service required and tape it to
6. Be sure to include your full address and tel No.. zip code inside the box as well as on the
7. Include a packing list of all items being returned, and double check to make sure that all
8. Upon receipt of your equipment at the Futaba factory, an estimate of the cost of repair
This factory repair service applies only to the continental U.S.A., Hawaii, and Alaska.
batteries
for
at
least
18 hours
prior
to
the
system
only.
Not
mounts and remove the foam padding from the receiver.
factory standard at your expense.
damage during shipment.
the back of the transmitter. Place a label describing the function of the servo on each servo-
outside.
items are packed.
(over $25 00 only) will be sent to you. Your equipment will then be repaired and returned to you upon receipt of payment or C 0 D (cash)
your complete
shipment.
inital'alion.
Remove the
servos
from their
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