GRAUPNER HoTT 2.4 VARIO Module 33601 User Manual
Manual
33601 VARIO Modul Graupner HoTT 2.4
CONTENTS:
1. Description ................................................................................................................. 01
2. Mounting the sensor in the plane ............................................................................ 01
3. Starting up .................................................................................................................. 02
4. Operation .................................................................................................................... 02
4.1. Display VARIO SENSOR ............................................................................................. 03
4.2. Minimum Altitude .........................................................................................................06
4.3. Maximum Altitude ........................................................................................................06
4.4. Sink rate / sec (Negative Difference 1) ........................................................................06
4.5. Sink rate / 3 sec (Negative Difference 2) .....................................................................07
4.6. Climb rate / sec (Positive Difference 1) ....................................................................... 07
4.7. Climb rate / 3 sec (Positive Difference 2) .................................................................... 07
4.9. Display Overview .........................................................................................................08
5. Setup Displays ........................................................................................................... 09
5.1. Continous Vario - Setup Sensivity ...............................................................................09
6. Telemetry-Display (SIMPLE DATAVIEW) .................................................................. 1 0
7. Firmware Updates ...................................................................................................... 12
8. Signal Tone Overview ................................................................................................13
9. Warranty ..................................................................................................................... 15
GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG – Postfach 1242 – 73230 Kirchheim/Teck – www.graupner.de
Manual V1.6
Revision: November 2011
THANK YOU
for purchasing the Graupner HoTT VARIO MODULE.
If you do not have the Graupner HoTT 2.4 radio system this product will not work. This product is not compatible with any other 2.4GHz radio system.
Please read through this entire manual before you attempt the installation and usage of your Graupner
HoTT SMART-BOX!
These operating instructions are part of this product. They contains important notes to the operation and
handling. Please take this into consideration when you pass on the product to third parties. Neglect of the
operating instructions and the safety instructions lead to expiring the warranty.
Graupner constantly work on the advancement of all remote control systems; changes of the scope of delivery in form, technology and equipment we must reserve ourselves therefore. Please have understanding
for the fact that from data and illustrations of this operating instructions no requirements can be derived.
Please keep these instructions for further reference!
DESCRIPTION1.
The Graupner-HoTT VARIO-Module enables the wireless monitoring of the altitude and the graphical and
acoustic indication of climbing or descent of the model in real time. The VARIO-MODULE can be programmed directly with all HoTT transmitters with integrated telemetry in the transmitter display (some models
such as MC-24 with update or modifi cation).
The following transmitters must be programmed via SMART-BOX order No. 33700: mx-12 HoTT order
No. 4754, mx-16 HoTT order No. 4755, and mx-22 No. 4801/4802, mc-19 No. 4821 and mc-22 No. 4818
after conversion to HoTT. This differentiation between the transmitter models and the resulting operation is
explicitly mentioned at the appropriate point in the instructions.
Informations available - Setup:
Current Altitude, Min. Altitude, Max. Altitude, Climb-/Sinkrate/s, Climb/-Sinkrate/3s, Climb/-Sinkrate/Min.,
Continous Vario, accuracy: 0.1m
Note: Any settings you make on the Transmitter or SMART-BOX will be stored in the VARIO-MODULE
only!
Since the VARIO-MODULE can be updated via the USB connection, you always have the latest software
and can utilize future functions or languages. Firmware updates for the VARIO-MODULE can be transferred
via the DATA or telemetry interface in conjunction with a PC running Windows XP, Vista or 7. For this you
also require the USB interface, Order No. 7168.6, and the adapter lead, Order No. 7168.6A, which are
available separately.
The programs and fi les required for this are available from www.graupner.de in the Download area for the
corresponding products.
2. MOUNTING THE SENSOR IN THE PLANE
Mount the sensor at an appropriate location in the model. The sensor detects changes in air pressure and
calculates the resulting actual altitude. Therefore, make sure that the sensor is wind-protected in the model
and is not located directly in the fl ow of the propeller. Likewise, it must not be mounted on an air-tight place,
such in a sealed radio box. The best way to fi x the VARIO-MODULE with the mounting tabs or double sided
tape on a wind-protected frame in the model, the orientation of the sensor is not important.
Note: the accuracy of the sensor also varies with alterations in ambient air pressure, e.g. due to sudden
changes in weather conditions, as well as with changes in air pressure which occur in the course of the day
or during an extended fl ight. It is not uncommon for minor fl uctuations in air pressure to affect the accuracy
of the sensor to the extent of about 10 to 20 m. These inaccuracies can also be caused by pressure changes
inside the fuselage itself (e.g. high pressure due to the forced propeller airfl ow, or air fl owing into the model
during a fl ight).
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3. STARTING UP
Connect the VARIO MODULE with the socket marked „T“ of the receiver. The connector system is polarised,
look for the small camfer on the edges. Never use force - the plug should engage easily and fully. The sockets are labeled accordingly: black wire (-), red wire (+) and orange wire (S).
Only for transmitters under 1 „exception“ with SMART-BOX:
Install the SMART-BOX at the mounting bracket of the transmitter as shown in the fi gure. Connect the box
then the 3-pin lead to the transmitter. Put one end of the cable into the DATA jack on the transmitter and the
other into the jack on the right side of the SMART-BOX. The connector system is polarised, look for the small
camfer on the edges. Never use force - the plug should engage easily and fully. The sockets are labeled
accordingly: black wire (-), red wire (+) and orange wire (S).
Note: You can connect the VARIO MODULE instead of the receiver directly to the jack on the right side of the
SMART-BOX. By doing this, the settings will be sent directly to the VARIO MODULE (without using the radio
control system) and the programming is much faster. A power supply for the SMART-BOX is neccessary
(3.6 - 9 V), inserted on the left side. The connector system is reverse polarised, look for the small camfer on
the edges. Do not use force, the plug should click into place easily. This sockets is labeled accordingly also.
The black wire must be down (-), the red top (+).
4. OPERATION
The operation of the VARIO-MODULE is similar to the operation of the transmitter. You should also read
the manual of your remote control system, especially the chapter „telemetry“. The operation is done in the
transmitter menu „Telemetry“ under the display SETTING AND DATA VIEW. The sensor displays follow the
receiver displays (RX), i.e. the „Vario Sensor“ display follows after the last display servo test (RX SERVO
TEST). Please note: the menus can only be selected when the receiver is switched on. When you switch
the receiver on, it may take a few seconds before the receiver display becomes active and can be selected:
> symbol appears at the top right corner of the transmitter display (TX).
There may be a slight delay in the screen’s response to inputs, since all the settings are transmitted directly
to the receiver by wireless means.
Operation with the SMART-BOX:
The SMART-BOX is operated by the four buttons on the top. Switch with the ESC and ENTER keys between
the different displays. With the DEC and INC buttons you can select the parameters in the display (INC
moves the cursor down, DEC up).
Switch on the transmitter. On the startup screen appears SETTING AND DATA VIEW / MODEL SELECT.
Move the arrow cursor with the INC or DEC buttons on SETTING AND DATA VIEW and then press ENTER
to display the parameters of the transmitter, receiver and telemetry sensors and / or program it, or select
MODEL SELECT to display the telemetry data graphically (see point 6). In MODEL SELECT display no
changes are possible.
After SETTING AND DATA VIEW have chosen, the VARIO SENSOR display is available. The sensor displays follow the transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX) displays, i.e. the Vario display follows after the last display
servo test (RX SERVO TEST).
Please note: the menus can only be selected when the receiver is switched on. When you switch the receiver on, it may take a few seconds before the receiver display becomes active and can be selected: > symbol
appears at the top right corner of the transmitter display (TX).
There may be a slight delay in the screen’s response to inputs using the top buttons, since all the settings
are transmitted directly to the receiver by wireless means.
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4.1. Display VARIO SENSOR
Please note: the labeling of the arrows of the following displays corresponds to the keys on top of the
SMART-BOX. This assignment is different depending on the remote control system.
SMART-BOX mx-12/16/20/32 HoTT mc-19/mc-22/mc-24/mx-24 HoTT
ENTER
ESC
INC
DEC
scroll: value: scroll: push Rotary + value: Rotary
scroll: value: scroll: push Rotary + value: Rotary
ENTER
CLEAR
INC+DEC SET push Rotary
The descriptive text describes also primarily the button layout and operation of the SMART-BOX, followed by
the buttons of the mx-16 HoTT as an example in parentheses. Please note that the button layout for example
of the HoTT mc-transmitters (order No. 4758, 4759) may differ. Read the manual of your remote control
system to become familiar with the telemetry operation.
ESC
Vario Sensor >
Altitude :
Min. :
Max. :
Diff./Sec :
Diff./3s :
Diff./10s :
In the fi rst row the climb-/sink rate in meter per second is displayed on demand in synchronization with the
warning tones alternating with „Vario sensor“ , the vertical speed in meters per second. Sinking is represented by the negative sign.
ENTER
123.2 M
- 10.8 M
123.3 M
- 1.5 M
- 8.5 M
3.5 M
Parameters which have various setting options in the column Setup,
can be modifi ed. If these options are missing, the parameter datas are
displayed only.
Note: The VARIO MODULE is set to the level 0 m after switching on.
The altitude displayed is not the absolute altitude above sea level, but
the relative height from the base!
Parameter Description Setup
Altitude Current Altitude (Meter) -
Min. Minimum Altitude since the start (Meter) -
Max. Maximum Altitude since the start (Meter) -
Diff. / Sec Climb-Sink rate (Meter per sec.) - sinking is displayed with
Diff. / 3s Climb-Sink rate (Meter per 3 sec.) - sinking is displayed with
Diff. / 10s Climb-Sink rate (Meter per 10 sec.) - sinking is displayed with
If you wish to carry out an adjustment, you must use the INC or DEC buttons (
select the desired parameter (e.g. page 2) by moving the arrow cursor (INC or moves the cursor down,
DEC oder moves it up). Simultaneously pressing the INC and DEC (SET) buttons switches the parameter
to be adjusted to inverse video (white on black); this indicates that it can be programmed: pressing the INC
() button at this point increases the value, pressing the DEC () button reduces the value. When the adjustment is complete, save the selected setting by pressing the INC and DEC (SET) buttons simultaneously;
the dark background now disappears in order to confi rm this action.
neg. sign
neg. sign
neg. sign
-
-
-
or ) above the screen to
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Setup structure - Programming Warning Thresholds:
ENTER
ESC
Vario Sensor >
Altitude :
Min. :
Max. :
Diff./Sec :
Diff./3s :
Diff./10s :
123.2 M
- 10.8 M
123.3 M
- 1.5 M
- 8.5 M
3.5 M
ENTER
Vario Sensor < >
>Set Warning :
Save to Sensor?
Factory Set?
ESC
DEC
Vario Sensor < >
Set Warning :
>Save to Sensor?
Factory Set?
page 1
No
No
INC
page 1
No
No
INC
DEC
Parameter Display-
Set Warning Page 1 –
page
page 7
Description Setup
Parameter Display Page 1 – page 7
Min. ALT Page 2 Minimum Altitude - 500 to 3000 m
Max. ALT Page 3 Maximum Altitude - 500 to 3000 m
Negative Difference 1 (Sek.) Page 4 Sink rate / Sec. - 50.0 to 0 m
Negative Difference 2
(3 Sek.)
Page 5 Sink rate / 3 Sec. - 50.0 to 0 m
Positive Difference 1 (Sek.) Page 6 Climb rate / Sec. 0 to 50.0 m
Positive Difference 2
(3 Sek.)
Warning Time Page 2 –
Repeat Time Page 2 –
Signal Tone Page 2 –
Save Sensor Page 1 Save the setting in the sensor
Page 7 Climb rate / 3 Sec. 0 to 50.0 m
page 7
page 7
page 7
Warning Time OFF, 5, 10, 15, 20,
Repeat Time Always, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
25, 30 sec.
Minutes, One Time
Signal Tone A - Z
(VARIO-MODULE)
YES / NO
Factory Set Page 1 Reset to factory settings YES / NO
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Display (Set Warning): shows the various „display pages“ with the possible adjustable parameters and the
associated adjustable warning thresholds (page 1, page 2, etc.). To switch between pages, press the INC
or DEC key ( or ).
Factory Set: choosing „YES“, will reset the settings of the variable module to factory settings.
The following parameters can be set separately for all displays:
Warning Time: sets whether and how long the warning signal is activated when reaching a certain value
for each display screen.
Repeat Time: sets how often the warning signal is activated when reaching a certain value for each display
screen.
Signal Tone: sets the signal tone melody. The warning sounds are combined with the warnings on the
display and the voice output. Therefore, they may not be changed.
Overview of the signal tones on page 13.
When a warning is activated, the corresponding message (eg. Min. Height) is shown inverted in the
fi rst row of the associated display, which then appears alternately with the display VARIO SENSOR
and the selected Signal Tone A - Z sounds.
You can stop the warning at any time by pressing one of the buttons on the top of the SMARTBOX.
If you wish to carry out an adjustment (point 4.2 to 4.7) you must use the INC () or DEC () buttons
above the screen to select „page 1 - Save Sensor“. Simultaneously pressing the INC and DEC buttons
(SET) switches the parameter to be adjusted to inverse video (white on black); this indicates that it can be
programmed: pressing the INC () button at this point increases the value to YES. When the adjustment is
complete, save the selected setting by pressing the INC and DEC buttons (SET) simultaneously; the dark
background now disappears in order to confi rm this action.
If you do not want to save the adjustments, select NO.
Warning:
• Do not carry out any programming work on the sensors while the model is fl ying, otherwise there is a real
risk that your model will fl y out of control while you are not concentrating on it!
• If your model is fi tted with two or more receivers, it is absolutely essential that you do not carry out pro-
gramming work during a fl ight, as this can alter the settings in the receivers to which no telemetry equip-
ment is connected; in the worst case this could result in the model crashing.
For this reason always carry out programming on the ground, and check that only the receiver with con nected sensors is powered on.
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