FUTABA F-14, F-14 Navy, P-CBF14N, P-CBF14NB Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

F-14

F-14/F-14 Navy

P-CBF14N / P-CBF14NB

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

F-14

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SAFETY WARNINGS, PLEASE READ.

Before operating your model for the first time, you must read
these instructions very carefully, especially the

safety warnings. If this is your first time operating a remote con­trolled car, boat, plane or helicopter we recommended that you
seek advice from an experienced pilot.

This transmitter is designed for the use of remote controlled
cars, boats, planes and helicopters only. Ripmax is not liable
for any other application.

SAFETY WARNINGS

Remote controlled models are not conventional toys and are
only to be operated under adult supervision for users below 14
years of age. The assembly and use requires technical under­standing, care and a safety conscious operation. Faulty assem­bly or careless operation can cause serious damage to persons
and property.

The manufacturer and retailer of the models have no influence
over the correct assembly and use of the product and therefore
are excluded from any liability claims. Therefore it is important
to read the safety instructions very carefully.

Technical defects of a mechanical or electric nature can result
in the sudden starting of the motor and loose parts can be ca­tapulted at high speeds into the surrounding area. The same
can be caused by a switched on receiver without the transmitter
being turned on.

This can cause physical harm. Propellers, helicopter
blades and other rotating parts powered by a motor are
always a potential source of danger and can cause injuries.
Therefore, it is essential not to touch any rotating parts. A
rotating propeller can cause the loss of a finger!

Keep a safe distance from rotating parts and propellers once
the electric motor is connected to the battery and also take care
not to touch the rotating parts with any other parts!

Protect your transmitter from dust, dirt and humidity and do not
let your transmitter be in surroundings that are too hot, too cold
or vibrating. Your transmitter is designed to operate correctly
within a temperate range of -15°C - +55°C.

Only use recommended chargers and charge your battery
only for the recommended time period. Please follow the
instructions issued by the battery manufacturer. Overchar­ging your battery or charging it incorrectly can lead to ex­plosion. Please ensure correct polarity.

Please avoid pressure and knocks to your transmitter and al­ways check for damage on the housing, cables and connectors.
Wet or damaged transmitters are not to be used, even after they
have dried out! Please service the transmitter by your Futaba
Service Centre or replace the item.

Wet conditions and damage can cause errors which in turn can
cause the loss of function after short use. Only use the parts
and optional accessories recommended by us and always use
the original Futaba connectors.

WARNING:

Do not touch the antenna during flight as transmission is redu­ced significantly.

ROUTINE CHECKS BEFORE EVERY START:

• Alwaysswitchonthe transmitterand thenthereceiverand
before switching on the receiver, ensure that the throttle stick
is in the neutral position.

• Alwaysswitchoffthereceiverrstandthenthetransmitter.

• Alwaystestrange

• Alwayscheckallfunctionsandcheckthedirectionofrotation

and surface movements for your model.

• Check that the correct mixing functions and switches are
selected.

• Isthebatterycharged?

• Ifindoubt,neverstartthemodel!

Operating your model

• Neveryabovecrowdsandotherpilots.

• Neverendangerpeopleoranimals.

• Neveryinresidentialareasornearpowerlines.

• Neverynearlocksorshippingtrafcsites

• Neveryyourmodelonpublicroads,motorways,pathways

and places etc.

Do not use your transmitter in thunder storms.

During flight, never point the transmitter aerial directly at the
model as transmission is greatly reduced in this position. Ideal
is a sideways position towards the model.

INSURANCE

Ground operated models such as cars and boats are usually in­cluded in general public liability insurance but for flying models
it is required by law to obtain separate liability insurance. If you
have a liability insurance policy, please check with your insu­rance issuer if flying models are also covered by your policy. If
in doubt, take out a separate liability insurance policy.

Liability exemptions
Ripmax cannot be held liable for any loss, damage or cost in-

curred by user error, faulty installation or any other connected
activities as we cannot oversee and guarantee the correct as­sembly, usage or maintenance of the transmitter parts

SAFETY WARNINGS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

F-14

1. FUTABA F-14 RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM

You are now the owner of a multi-option radio control set with
extensive expansion facilities which give you the chance to cre­ate a system which meets your personal requirements exactly.
The F-14 transmitter features an angled front face and includes
five option wells to take your choice of extra modules.

The F-14 RC system is easy and logical to use, but never the­less you will need to absorb some information in order to get
the best out of the equipment, just like any other highquality ra­dio control set. These instructions provide all you need to know
to become familiar with the system’s features and facilities.

Please take the time to read through these operating instruc­tions attentively before you attempt to use the system for the
first time, as this will answer all your questions. We are confi­dent that you will enjoy using the F-14 for many years, and wish
you lots of luck and pleasure in your hobby.

Set contents

The F-14 set is supplied with the following items:
1 F-14 or F-14 Navy transmitter
1 Receiver: R-168DF 40 MHz
1 S 148 servo
1 Pack servo accessories
1 Switch harness with charge socket
1 Pair of crystals

Our product range includes an extensive array of optional
accessories which you can fit to produce your own personal
transmitter.

Contents

Page

1. Introduction ...................................................................3

Set contents ....................................................................3

2. The F-14 transmitter ......................................................3

Description of transmitter ................................................3

Specification ....................................................................3

Transmitter controls .........................................................3

Installing the battery ........................................................3

Operating times ...............................................................4

Charging the batteries .....................................................4

Changing the crystals .....................................................5

Adjusting the sticks .........................................................5

Unrestricted function assignment, Servo reversing .........6

3. Receiver and servos .....................................................6

Specification ....................................................................6

Connecting the receiving system ....................................6

Installing the receiving system ........................................6

Receiver power supply ....................................................8

The system in use ...........................................................8

4. Expanding the transmitter ...........................................8

Expansion facilities .........................................................8

Special accessories ........................................................9

5. Appendix ......................................................................12

Administration regulations .............................................12

Repairs, service centre addresses ................................12

Service centre adresses ...............................................12

2. THE F-14 TRANSMITTER

Description of transmitter

The F-14 is a 4-(8) channel frequency modulation (FM, PPM)
transmitter with an angled front face, equally suitable for con­trolling model aircraft, boats and cars.
The following list includes the essential performance features
of the F-14 transmitter.

- Modern angled-face transmitter with 4 main functions; ex­ pandable to 8 functions

- Servo reverse for all functions: servo direction can be re­ versed at the transmitter to simplify servo installation in mo­ dels

- Unrestricted control function assignment: you can select any
sequence of receiver connections.

- 3 option wells for installing switches, Multi-Prop or Multi­ Switch modules

- 2 option expansion wells for installing proportional channel
sliders

- transmitter LEDs display the voltage of the NiMH pack

- Precision sticks for accurate control; individually adjustable
to suit your personal preference

- Central support lug: attach a neckstrap and the weight of the
transmitter can be borne by your shoulders for fatigue-free

use.

- Moulded-in recesses in the back of the transmitter provide an
excellent grip when the transmitter is used handheld.

Specification

Functions: 8 / 4 servos
Function expansion: 8 / 4 servos
Frequency bands: 40 MHz
Channels: 22 (40 MHz)
Modulation: FM (PPM)
Channel spacing: 10 kHz
Power supply: 9.6 V NiMH battery
Current drain: 220 mA
Dimensions: 230 x 200 x 50 mm
Weight (excl. battery): 600 g

Transmitter controls

All the transmitter’s primary controls are mounted on the front
panel. The charge socket is on the right-hand side of the case,
the aerial compartment on the left-hand side.

The special shape of the transmitter case angles all the swit­ches and controls towards you for easy access.

This means that everything can be operated without you ha­ving to take your eyes off the model. Fig. 1 shows the trans­mitter controls.

Installing the transmitter battery

Modern radio control transmitters are sophisticated electronic
devices, and for this reason it is essential that they are po­wered by batteries of the correct type. Dry cells are not a good
choice, and even individual NiMH pencells (i.e. not a soldered
pack) cannot be recommended as vibration can cause inter­mittent contact and unreliable operation. Please note: if you
connect a battery with reverse polarity the transmitter may be
damaged, and we cannot accept claims under guarantee if you
make this basic error.

We recommend to use transmitter batteries from our pro­duct range. These batteries are supplied as standard with a
polarised connector which matches the transmitter (order no.
O-8EN2000AAWF).

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

F-14

To install the battery the back panel must first be removed as
follows: push the two latch sliders outwards for a distance of
about 2 cm as shown in Fig. 2. The back panel can now be
lifted off forwards under light pressure. Check that the aerial
does not fall out of its holder when you do this.

Fig. 3 shows an internal view of the transmitter. Place the bat­tery in the recess provided for it; the back panel will hold it in
place securely. Deploy the cable from the battery to the circuit
board as shown, and push the socket firmly onto the appro­priate pins. The connector is polarised, i.e. it can only be con­nected the right way round.
Close the transmitter by reversing the procedure described
above. Note that the transmitter back panel should first be en­gaged at the front, then at right and left.

Operating times

With a 1400 mAh battery the transmitter will operate for about
6 hours. If you fit a 2000 mAh battery the maximum operating
time rises to about 8 hours. Please note that this does not apply
to the receiver battery. The receiver battery’s operating time
varies greatly according to the number of servos connected
to it, the freedom of movement of the control linkages, and the
frequency of control commands.
For this reason it is very important to ensure that all mechanical
linkages move freely, and that the servo is not mechanically
obstructed or restricted at any point in its travel.

Charging the batteries

We recommend that you also use a factory-made battery pack
for the receiving system. Glow motors can cause vibration in
the model, with the resultant danger of loss of control due to
intermittent contact, and welded or soldered packs eliminate
this problem. When the receiver battery is almost discharged
you will notice that the servos run markedly more slowly.

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9 10

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1 antenna
2 battery voltage display
3 option field
4 stick func. 3+4
5 trim func. 3
6 trim func. 4
7 option fields slider

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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5

2

1 main pcb 4 antenna compartment
2 charging socket 5 connector for battery
3 battery box and option field 3

Fig. 3

F-14‘s voltage indicator

The LED voltage indicator shows the voltage of your transmitter battery by means of various LED sequences.

1 ) Two LEDs light up:

Voltage 9.2 V or more. Battery capacity bet­ween 100 and 30%.

2) One LED lights up:

Voltage 9.2 V, remaining battery capacity ap­prox. 20%.

Note:

Battery needs to be recharged soon.

3) One LED flashes (low voltage alarm):

Voltage 9.0 V or less. Remaining battery ca­pacity approx. 10%.

Note:

You must cease operations!

8 option field 3
9 on/off switch
10 fastener sliders
11 trim func. 1
12 trim func. 2
13 stick func. 1+2
14 option field