GRAUPNER MC-22S Programming Manual
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Programming
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Programming manual
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Contents
General notes
Safety notes ............................................................... 3
Foreword ....................................................................6
mc-22s Computer-System ......................................... 7
Operating notes ....................................................... 10
Description of transmitter ......................................... 18
Using the transmitter for the fi rst time ...................... 21
Selecting a channel ................................................. 22
Using the receiver for the fi rst time .......................... 23
Installation notes ...................................................... 24
Defi nition of terms ................................................... 26
3D rotary control functions / screen contrast ........... 28
Using the “Data Terminal” ........................................ 29
Assigning external switches and control switches ... 30
Digital trims / cut-off trim .......................................... 32
Fixed-wing model aircraft
(receiver socket sequence) ......................................34
Model helicopters (receiver socket sequence) ........ 36
Programming – a brief introduction
Brief programming instructions ................................ 38
Program descriptions
Reserving a new model memory ............................. 46
Program descriptions in detail
Page Page
Model memories
Model select 47 47
Copy / erase 47 47
Suppress codes 49 49
Basic settings, transmitter, model and servos
Base setup model 50 50
Model type 52
Helicopter type 53
Servo adjustment 56 56
Contents
Page
Page
Transmitter controls
Control adjust 58 60
Control adjust:
throttle limit 62
Dual Rate / Expo 64 66
Channel 1 curve 68 70
Switches
Switch display 72 72
Control switch 72 72
Auxiliary switch 75
Flight phases
Meaning of fl ight phase programming 76 76
Phase setting
78 79
Phase assignment
80 80
Undelayed channels
81 81
Timers
Timers (general) 82 82
Mixers
Basic mixer functions 84 84
Wing mixers 84
Helicopter mixers 90
Setting up the throttle and coll-
ective pitch curves 96
Helicopter mixer - auto-rotation 99
General notes on freely programmable mixers 101 101
Free mixers 102 102
MIX active phase 108 108
MIX-only channel 108 108
Dual mixers 110 110
Swashplate mixer 111
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Special functions
Fail-safe adjust, PCM 20 112 112
Fail-safe adjust, SPCM 20 114 114
Teacher/pupil 115 115
Global functions
Basic settings 117 117
Servo display 118 118
Code lock 119 119
Programming examples
Fixed-wing models (general) ................................. 120
Non-powered fi xed-wing models ........................... 122
Including an electric power system ........................ 126
Operating electric motor and butterfl y system with
Ch1 stick ................................................................ 129
Operating timers using a stick function or switch ...132
Servos operating in parallel ................................... 133
Using fl ight phases ................................................ 134
Controlling timed sequences ................................. 136
Delta / fl ying wing model aircraft ............................ 138
Six-fl ap wing .......................................................... 142
F3A models ...........................................................146
Model helicopters ..................................................150
NAUTIC
Multi-proportional functions ...................................157
Expert switched functions ...................................... 158
Comb. of NAUTIC Multi-Prop a. Expert modules ... 159
NAUTIC accessories ............................................. 160
NAUTIC – typical wiring diagram ........................... 161
Appendix
Trainer system .......................................................162
Transmitter accessories ......................................... 163
Approved operating frequencies ............................ 168
Approval certifi cates, conformity ............................ 169
Index ...................................................................... 170
Guarantee certifi cate ............................................. 179
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We all want you to have many hours of pleasure in
our mutual hobby of modelling, and safety is an important aspect of this. It is absolutely essential that
you read right through these instructions and take careful note of all our safety recommendations.
If you are a beginner to the world of radio-controlled
model aircraft, boats and cars, we strongly advise
that you seek out an experienced modeller in your
fi eld and ask him for help and advice.
These instructions must be passed to the new owner
if you ever sell the equipment.
Application
This radio control system may only be used for the
purpose for which the manufacturer designed it, i.e.
for operating radio-controlled models which do not
carry humans. No other type of use is approved or
permissible.
Safety notes
SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
and …
RADIO-CONTROLLED MODELS ARE NOT
PLAYTHINGS
… because even small models can cause serious
personal injury and damage to property if they are
handled incompetently.
Technical problems in electrical and mechanical systems can cause motors to rev up or burst into life unexpectedly, with the result that parts may fl y off at great speed, causing considerable injury.
Please take every possible care to avoid short-circuits
of all types. “Shorts” can easily destroy parts of the
radio control system, but the stored energy in the battery constitutes an even more serious danger: in unfavourable circumstances there is a serious risk of fi re
and even explosion.
Propellers, helicopter rotors and all other rotating
parts which are driven by a motor or engine represent
a permanent injury hazard. Do not touch these items
with any object or part of your body. Remember that
a propeller spinning at high speed can easily slice off
a fi nger. Never stand in the primary danger zone, i.e.
in the rotational plane of the propeller or other rotating parts.
When an electric fl ight or drive battery is connected
to the power system, never touch or even come close
to the propeller or propellers!
When you are programming the transmitter it is important to avoid the risk of an electric motor or I.C. engine bursting into life unexpectedly. The best course is
to disconnect the fuel supply or the fl ight / drive battery before carrying out any work.
Protect all electronic equipment from dust, dirt, damp,
vibration and foreign bodies. Avoid subjecting the
equipment to excessive heat or cold. Radio control
equipment should only be used in “normal” ambient
temperatures, i.e. within the range -15°C to +55°C.
Avoid subjecting the radio control system to shock
and pressure. Check the units at regular intervals for
damage to cases and leads. Do not re-use any item
which is damaged or has become wet, even after you
have dried it out thoroughly.
Use only those components and accessories which
we expressly recommend. Be sure to use only genuine matching GRAUPNER connectors of the same design with contacts of the same material. Insofar as
they are still required, use only genuine GRAUPNER
plug-in crystals on the appropriate frequency band.
When deploying cables, note that they must not be
under tension, and should never be bent tightly or kinked, otherwise they may fracture. Avoid sharp edges
which could wear through the cable insulation.
Check that all connectors are pushed home fi rmly before using the system. When disconnecting components, pull on the connectors themselves – not on the
wires.
It is not permissible to carry out any modifi cations
to the RC system components. Avoid reverse polarity and short-circuits of all kinds involving the connec-
ting leads, as the equipment is not protected against
such errors.
Installing the receiving system and deploying the
receiver aerial
In a model aircraft the receiver must be packed in soft
foam and stowed behind a stout bulkhead, and in a
model boat or car should be protected effectively from
dust and spray.
The receiver must not make contact with the fuselage, hull or chassis at any point, otherwise motor vibration and landing shocks will be transmitted directly to it.
When installing the receiving system in a model with
a glowplug or petrol engine, be sure to install all the
components in well protected positions so that no exhaust gas or oil residues can reach the units and get
inside them. This applies above all to the ON / OFF
switch, which is usually installed in the outer skin of
the model.
Secure the receiver in such a way that the aerial, servo leads and switch harness are not under any strain.
The receiver aerial is permanently attached to the receiver. It is about 100 cm long and must not be shortened or extended. The aerial should be routed as far
away as possible from electric motors, servos, metal
pushrods and high-current cables. However, it is best
not to deploy the aerial in an exactly straight line, but
to angle it: e.g. run it straight to the tailplane, then leave the fi nal 10 - 15 cm trailing loosely, as this helps
to avoid reception “blind spots” when the model is in
the air. If this is not feasible, we recommend that you
lay out part of the aerial wire in an S-shape inside the
model, close to the receiver if possible.
Installing the servos
Always install servos using the vibration-damping
grommets supplied. The rubber grommets provide
some degree of protection from mechanical shocks
and severe vibration.
Safety notes
Safety notes
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Installing control linkages
The basic rule is that all linkages should be installed
in such a way that the pushrods move accurately,
smoothly and freely. It is particularly important that all
servo output arms can move to their full extent without fouling or rubbing on anything, or being obstructed mechanically at any point in their travel.
It is important that you can stop your motor at any
time. With a glow motor this is achieved by adjusting the throttle so that the barrel closes completely
when you move the throttle stick and trim to their endpoints.
Ensure that no metal parts are able to rub against
each other, e.g. when controls are operated, when
parts rotate, or when motor vibration affects the model. Metal-to-metal contact causes electrical “noise”
which can interfere with the correct working of the receiver.
Always extend the transmitter aerial fully before
operating your model
Transmitter fi eld strength is at a minimum in an imaginary line extending straight out from the transmitter aerial. It is therefore fundamentally misguided to
“point” the transmitter aerial at the model with the
idea of obtaining good reception.
When several radio control systems are in use on adjacent channels, the pilots should always stand together in a loose group. Pilots who insist on standing
away from the group endanger their own models as
well as those of the other pilots.
Pre-fl ight checking
If there are several modellers at the site, check carefully with all of them that you are the only one on
“your” channel before you switch on your own transmitter. If two modellers switch on transmitters on the
same channel, the result is interference to one or
both models, and the usual result is at least one wrecked model.
Before you switch on the receiver, ensure that the
throttle stick is at the stop / idle end-point.
Always switch on the transmitter fi rst, and only
then the receiver.
Always switch off the receiver fi rst, and only then
the transmitter.
If you do not keep to this sequence, i.e. if the receiver
is at any time switched on when its transmitter switch
is set to “OFF”, then the receiver is wide open to signals from other transmitters and any interference, and
may respond. The model could then carry out uncontrolled movements, which could easily result in personal injury or damage to property. The servos may run
to their end-stops and damage the gearbox, linkage,
control surface etc..
Please take particular care if your model is fi tted with
a mechanical gyro:
Before you switch your receiver off, disconnect the
power supply to ensure that the motor cannot run up
to high speed accidentally.
The gyro can generate such a high voltage as it
runs down that the receiver picks up apparently
valid throttle commands, and the motor could respond by accelerating unexpectedly.
Range checking
Before every session check that the system works
properly in every respect, and has adequate range.
This means checking that all the control surfaces respond correctly and in the appropriate direction to the
transmitter commands, at a suitable ground range.
Repeat this check with the motor running, while a friend holds the model securely for you.
Operating your model aircraft, helicopter, boat or
car
Never fl y directly over spectators or other pilots, and
take care at all times not to endanger people or animals. Keep well clear of high-tension overhead cables. Never run your model boat close to docks and
full-size boats. Model cars should never be run on public streets or motorways, footpaths, public squares
etc..
Checking the transmitter and receiver batteries
It is essential to stop using the radio control system
and recharge the batteries well before they are completely discharged. In the case of the transmitter this
means – at the very latest – when the message “Bat-
tery must be charged” appears on the screen, and
you hear an audible warning signal.
It is vital to check the state of the receiver battery at
regular intervals. When the battery is almost fl at you
may notice the servos running more slowly, but it is
by no means safe to keep fl ying or running your model until this happens. Always replace worn-out batteries in good time.
Keep to the battery manufacturer’s instructions, and
don’t charge the batteries for longer than stated. Do
not leave batteries on charge unsupervised.
Never attempt to recharge dry cells, as they may explode.
Rechargeable batteries should always be recharged
before every session. When charging batteries it is
important to avoid short-circuits. Do this by fi rst connecting the charge lead banana plugs to the charger,
taking care to maintain correct polarity. Only then connect the charge lead to the transmitter or receiver battery.
Disconnect all batteries and remove them from your
model if you know you will not be using it in the near
future.
Capacity and operating times
This rule applies to all forms of electrical power source: effective capacity diminishes with every charge
cycle. At low temperatures capacity is also greatly reduced, i.e. operating times are shorter in cold conditions.
Please note that frequent charging can also result in
a gradual loss of capacity, as can the use of battery maintenance (cycling) programs. It is important to
monitor your batteries regularly – at least every six
Safety notes
Safety notes
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months – and check that they still have adequate capacity for their purpose.
Use only genuine GRAUPNER rechargeable batteries!
Suppressing electric motors
All conventional electric motors produce sparks between commutator and brushes, to a greater or lesser
extent depending on the motor type; the sparking generates serious interference to the radio control system.
In electric-powered models every motor must therefore be effectively suppressed. Suppressor fi lters reliably eliminate such interference, and should always
be fi tted.
Read the information in the Operating Instructions
and Installation Instructions supplied with your electric motors for more information on this subject.
Refer to the main GRAUPNER FS catalogue for details of suppressor fi lters.
Servo suppressor fi lters for extension leads
Order No. 1040
Servo suppressor fi lters are required if you are obli-
ged to use long servo extension leads, as they eliminate the danger of de-tuning the receiver. The fi lter is
connected directly to the receiver input. In very diffi cult cases a second fi lter can be used, positioned close to the servo.
Using electronic speed controllers
Electronic speed controllers must be chosen to suit
the size of electric motor which they are required to
control.
There is always a danger of overloading and possibly damaging the speed controller, but you can avoid this by ensuring that the controller’s current-handling capacity is at least half of the motor’s maximum
stall current.
Particular care is called for if you are using a “hot” (i.e.
upgrade) motor, as any low-turn motor (small number
of turns on the winding) can draw many times its nominal current when stalled, and the high current will
then wreck the speed controller.
Electrical ignition systems
Ignition systems for internal combustion engines can
also produce interference which has an adverse effect on the working of the radio control system.
Electrical ignition systems should always be powered
by a separate battery – not the receiver battery.
Be sure to use effectively suppressed spark plugs
and plug caps, and shielded ignition leads.
Keep the receiving system an adequate distance
away from the ignition system.
Static charges
Lightning causes magnetic shock waves which can
interfere with the operation of a radio control transmitter even if the thunderstorm actually occurs several
kilometres away. For this reason ...
... always cease fl ying operations immediately if
you notice an electrical storm approaching. Static
charges through the transmitter aerial can be lifethreatening!
Caution:
Radio control systems may only be operated on the
frequency bands and spot frequencies approved in
each EU country. You will fi nd information on frequencies in the section “Approved operating frequencies”
on page 168. It is prohibited to operate radio control
systems on any other frequency, and the authorities
are entitled to take appropriate legal action in such
cases.
Care and maintenance
Don’t use cleaning agents, petrol, water or other solvents to clean this equipment. If the case, the whip
aerial etc. gets dirty, wipe them clean with a soft dry
cloth.
Components and accessories
As manufacturers, the company of GRAUPNER
GmbH & Co. KG recommends the exclusive use of
components and accessories which have been tested by GRAUPNER and approved for their capability,
function and safety. If you observe this rule, GRAUP-
NER accepts responsibility for the product.
GRAUPNER cannot accept liability for non-approved parts or accessories made by other manufacturers. It is not possible for GRAUPNER to assess
every individual item manufactured by other producers, so we are unable to state whether such
parts can be used without incurring a safety risk.
Liability exclusion / Compensation
We at GRAUPNER are unable to ensure that you observe the operating instructions, and are not in a position to infl uence the way you install, operate and
maintain the radio control system components. For
this reason we are obliged to refute all liability for
loss, damage or costs which are incurred due to the
incompetent or incorrect use and operation of our
products, or which are connected with such operation in any way.
Unless otherwise prescribed by law, the obligation of
the GRAUPNER company to pay compensation is limited to the invoice value of that quantity of GRAUPNER products which was immediately and directly involved in the event in which the damage occurred.
This does not apply if GRAUPNER is found to be subject to unlimited liability according to binding legal regulation on account of deliberate or gross negligence.
Safety notes
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The proven mc-22s is now being produced in a new
version under the designation mc-22s, featuring a
PLL Synthesizer RF module as standard. The hardware has also been modifi ed in several respects. For
example, “non-volatile memory” is now used to store
model data, eliminating the need for a Lithium backup battery if the main battery should be discharged.
The software has also been expanded by the introduction of a language select facility: the entire menu
system can now be switched at any time to German,
English, French or Italian at will, without requiring any
changes to the programming.
An optional DSC module is now available under Order No. 3290.24. When fi tted with this module the mc22s transmitter is ideally equipped for use as the control unit with fl ight simulators; it can also be connected directly to a receiver using a DSC lead (see Appendix). The direct connection is useful for set-up and
testing, as servo signals are transferred to the receiver without the transmission of an RF signal.
The many advantages of the previous mc-22 have
made the system extremely popular, with many thousands of sets already in use, and – as you would expect – these outstanding features are retained in full
in the new version.
In conjunction with the “DS 24 FM S” mini dualconversion receiver, the transmitter can control up
to twelve servos individually. This means that it is
straightforward to use two or more servos on the rudder or elevators for the more extreme models.
Fitting the well-known NAUTIC modules provides additional expanded functions, which means that fans of
scale model boats and multi-function ships can also
exploit the advantages of the mc-22s.
If used with the new “smc”-series receivers, the mc22s can provide servo travel at extremely high resolution with 1024 control increments, ensuring superfi ne control using the SUPER-PCM digital modulation
mode. Naturally we guarantee full compatibility with
earlier PPM / FM receiver systems.
The mc-22s and its software are designed to handle the widely varying requirements of the modern modeller, as well as the more demanding programming
required by the advanced and competition fl yer. The
hardware incorporates all the latest developments,
and is laid out in such a way that it can easily exploit
future software development, which continues all the
time.
Operating the transmitter’s software could hardly be
simpler: a digital rotary control and just four “softkeys”
make model programming speedy and direct.
The beginner in particular will certainly appreciate the
carefully designed lay-out of the menus and screen,
conceived with clarity in mind. However, if you encounter a problem and the manual is not immediately
to hand, a quick button-press calls up the integral “online help” which will quickly get you back up to speed.
It is important for the beginner’s fi rst attempts at programming the transmitter to be as painless as possible, and with this in mind our developers decided to restrict the menus available initially to just the basic programming essentials. Of course, you can activate all
the facilities of the suppressed menus at any time if
you wish; alternatively you can set the mc-22s transmitter to work in “Expert” (unrestricted) mode from the
outset.
The software is carefully arranged in a neatly structured menu system. Options which are inter-connected
in terms of function are clearly organised by content,
and are symbolised by the following pictograms:
Memory
Basic settings: transmitter, servos, model
Transmitter control settings
Switches
Flight phases
Timers
mc-22s – a new generation of radio control technology
Introduction
Mixers
Special functions
Global functions
The mc-22s provides thirty model memories, each
of which can store model settings for up to four fl ight
phases. Flight phases can be called up in fl ight simply
by operating a switch, so that you can try out different
settings quickly and without risk.
The large graphic screen provides a clear display of
all functions, making the transmitter very easy to use.
The settings of the various mixers, Dual-Rate / Exponential and the Channel 1 curve can all be displayed in graphic form, and this is extraordinarily helpful
when setting up non-linear curve characteristics.
This manual describes each menu in detail, and also
provides dozens of useful tips, notes and programming examples to complement the basic information. More general modelling terms, such as transmitter controls, Dual Rates, butterfl y and many others,
are all explained in the manual, which also includes a
comprehensive index at the end. You will fi nd a quickaccess tabular summary of the essential operating
procedures on pages 38 to 44.
Please read the Safety Notes and the technical information. We recommend that you start by checking all
the functions as described in the instructions. When
you have programmed a model, it is important to
check all the programmed settings on the ground before committing the model to the air. Always handle
your radio-controlled model with a responsible attitude to avoid endangering yourself and others.
We in the GRAUPNER team offer our grateful thanks
to all the many modellers who have helped us develop this system by passing on constructive suggestions, valuable tips and programming examples, and in
so doing have helped us design and produce this version of the system and its operating manual.
Kirchheim-Teck, January 2007
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Description of radio control system
mc
-22s
Expandable radio control system for up to 10 control functions (PPM24: 12 functions)
• World’s fi rst: four-language dialogue menu (German, English, French, Italian)
• The latest hardware and integral Synthesizer system for channel selection, with security menu to
prevent switching the transmitter on accidentally
• Up to twelve control functions (PPM24)
• Simplifi ed assignment of transmitter controls such
as control sticks, external switches, proportional
controls, trim levers as transmitter controls
• 30 model memories
• 3D rotary encoder in conjunction with four programming buttons for accurate adjustment and excellent programming convenience
• MULTI-DATA high-resolution GRAPHIC LCD
screen provides superb monitoring facilities, accurate graphical representation of multi-point curves for throttle, collective pitch, tail rotor etc., plus
EXPO / DUAL RATE functions and mixer curves
• CONVENIENT MODE SELECTOR allows easy
switching between stick modes 1 to 4 (e.g. throttle
right / throttle left)
• Real Time Processing (RTP). All selected settings
and changes take immediate effect at the receiver
output, virtually in real time
• ADT Advanced Digital Trim system for all four stick
trim functions, with easily variable throttle / idle
trim and variable trim increment
• Four switchable types of modulation:
PPM 18
The most widely used standard transmission pro-
cess (FM and FMsss).
For C 6, C 8, C 12, C 16, C 17, C 19, DS 18, DS
19, DS 20 receivers, and XP 4, XP 8, XP 10, XP
12, XN 12, XM 16, R16SCAN, R 600 light, R 600,
R 700, C 6 FM, SB6 SYN 40 S, SR6SYN miniature receivers
Professional high-technology micro-computer radio control system. Ultra-speed low-power singlechip micro-computer with 256 kByte (2 Mbit) fl ash
memory, with 16 kByte (128 kbit) RAM, 73 ns command cycle!
With integral high-speed precision A/D converter
and proven, highly practical dual-function rotary
encoder and 3D rotary select programming technology.
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Description of radio control system
PPM24
PPM multi-servo transmission mode for simultane-
ous operation of up to twelve servos. For the DS
24 FM S receiver
PCM 20
PCM with system resolution of 512 steps per con-
trol function. For mc-12, mc-20, DS 20 mc receivers.
SPCM 20
Super PCM modulation with high system resoluti-
on of 1024 steps per control function.
For smc-14 S, smc-16 SCAN, smc-19, SMC-19
DS, smc-20, smc-20 DS, smc-20 DSYN, smc-20
DSCAN receivers
• Six freely programmable mixers for fi xed-wing models and helicopters, of which two in each case
are fi ve-point curve mixers, freely variable in 1%
increments. An ingenious polynomial approximation process is applied, generating an ideally rounded curve based on your selected mixer reference
points.
• The fi ve-point throttle and collective pitch curves available in the helicopter menu also feature a
multi-point curve system (MPC). An ingenious polynomial approximation process is applied, generating an ideally rounded curve based on your selected mixer reference points.
• Two-stage Expo / Dual Rate system, individually
variable, switchable in fl ight, separately variable for
each model
• Helicopter swashplate mixers for 1, 2, 3 and 4point linkages
• Integral fl ight phase menus, sub-trim for neutral
point adjustment of all servos, aileron differential
mixer, butterfl y (crow) mixer, fl aperon mixer
• Graphical servo display provides a fast, straightforward overview for checking servo settings
• Servo travel limiting for all servo channels, variable separately for each end-point (single-side servo
throw)
• Programmable fail-safe function with variable time
hold or pre-set function (PCM and SPCM only)
• Stop-watch / count-down timers with alarm function
• Operating hours timer, available separately for
each model
• HELP button provides valuable hints on programming and the currently selected programming
menu
• Model copy function for all model memories
• Prepared for an interface module for copying between two mc-22s transmitters, mc-22 / mc-22s, or
between mc-22s and PC
• Two NAUTIC modules and decoders can be connected for function expansion: each NAUTIC module expands one receiver output to form eight
switched channels or four proportional functions.
• Prepared for use as Pupil or Teacher transmitter in
a Trainer system
• Non-volatile memory for data back-up even with
transmitter battery removed or completely discharged
mc
-22s
Expandable radio control system for up to 10 control functions (PPM24: 12 functions)
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Description of radio control system
mc-22s
Micro-computer Radio Control System
Radio control sets:
Order No. 4737 35 / 35B MHz band
Order No. 4738 40 / 41* MHz band
Transmitters alone:
Order No. 4737.77 35 / 35B MHz band
Order No. 4738.77 40 / 41* MHz band
* 41 MHz approved for use in France only
Set contents:
mc-22s micro-computer transmitter with factory-fi tted
NiMH transmitter battery, can be expanded from six
to max. ten proportional control functions.
Synthesizer RF module on the appropriate frequency.
R16
SCAN PLL Synthesizer FM receiver on the same
frequency (max. eight servo functions), C 577 servo,
Switch harness,
4.8 V NC receiver batteries: see main GRAUPNER
FS catalogue.
Specifi cation - mc-22s computer system
Transmission system SPCM 20, PCM 20, PPM 18, PPM 24 -
switchable
Radio Frequency
section
Integral (10 kHz spacing), 35, 35B, 40 or
41 MHz band
Spot frequencies 35 MHz band: chan. 61 - 80, 281*, 282*
35 MHz B-band: channels 182 - 191
40 MHz band: 50 - 59 and 81 - 92
41 MHz band: 400 - 420*
Channel spacing 10 kHz
Max. control func-
tions
SPCM = 10, PCM = 10, PPM = 12
Control functions,
basic version
4 functions, with digital trims plus
2 proportional functions
Optional extra chan-
nel functions
4 proportional or switched
Channel pulse width 1,5 ms ± 0,5 ms
Control resolution SPCM 20: 10 Bit (1024 Steps),
PCM 20: 9 Bit (512 Steps)
Aerial Telescopic aerial, ten sections, approx.
1470 mm long
Operating voltage 9,6 ... 12 V
Current drain approx. 55 mA (excl. active RF module)
Dimensions approx. 225 x 215 x 70 mm
Weight approx. 980 g incl. transmitter battery
* To recharge the mc-22s system you will also need the transmit-
ter charge lead, Order No. 3022, and the receiver battery charge lead, Order No. 3021.
** 12 V power source required.
Please refer to the main GRAUPNER FS catalogue
for details of other chargers.
Recommended battery chargers (optional)
Order No. 6422 Minilader 2
Order No. 6427 Multilader 3
Order No. 6426 Multilader 6E*
Order No. 6428 Turbomat 6 Plus*
Order No. 6429 Turbomat 7 Plus*
Automatic battery chargers with special NiMH charge
programs:
Order No. 6419 Ultramat 5*, **
Order No. 6410 Ultramat 10*,
Order No. 6412 Ultramat 12*, **
Order No. 6414 Ultramat 14*,
Order No. 6417 Ultramat 25*, **
Order No. 6416 Ultra Duo Plus 30*, **
Specifi cation - R16SCAN receiver
Type PLL-SCAN narrow-band
FM SUPERHET synthesizer receiver
35 / 35B MHz band
40 / 41 MHz band
Order No. 7052
Order No. 7054
Spot frequencies:
35 MHz
40/41 MHz
61 …282*/182 …191
50 … 92 /400 … 420*
Operating voltage 4,8 ... 6 V **
Current drain approx. 24 mA
Channel spacing 10 kHz
Sensitivity approx. 10 µV
Modulation PPM 18
Servo sockets 8 Stück***
Temperature range
approx. -15° ... +55 °C
Aerial length approx. 1000 mm
Dimensions approx. 46 x 25 x 15 mm
Weight approx. 17 g
* Channels 281, 282 and channels on the 41 MHz frequency
band are not approved for use in Germany. See page 168 for
frequency table.
** 4 NC / NiMH cells or 4 dr y cells
*** Servo 8 is connected to the socket marked “8 / Batt.” using a Y-
lead Order No. 3936.11 or 3936.32, in parallel with the receiver
battery.
Replacement part
Order No. 4300.6 Telescopic transmitter aerial
Stainless steel telescopic aerial
Order No. 4300.60
10-section telescopic aerial, ultra-robust construction.
Can be used instead of the standard telescopic aerial.
Please refer to the Appendix and the main GRAUP-
NER FS catalogue for details of additional accessories for the mc-22s radio control set.
10
Operating notes
Opening the transmitter case
Before opening the transmitter, please check that it is
switched off (move Power switch to “OFF”). Slide both
latches inwards as far as they will go, in the opposite direction to the arrows, until the case back can be
folded open and disengaged. To close the transmitter,
engage the bottom edge of the case back, fold the
panel up again and slide both latches outwards in the
direction of the arrows. Take care that no wires get
caught when you close the back.
Notes:
• Do not modify the transmitter circuit in any
way, as this invalidates your guarantee and also
invalidates offi cial approval for the system.
• Never touch the circuit boards with any metallic
object. Don’t touch any electrical contacts with
your fi ngers.
• Whenever you wish to work on the transmitter,
start by disconnecting the transmitter battery
from the transmitter circuit board to avoid the
possibility of short-circuits (see column at far
right).
Power supply
The battery compartment is fi tted as standard with a
high-capacity 9.6 V NiMH battery (8NH-3000 CS, Order No. 3238 – specifi cation may change). However,
this battery is not charged when the transmitter is delivered.
When you are using the transmitter you can monitor
the battery voltage on the LCD screen. If the voltage
of the transmitter battery falls below a certain point,
you will hear an audible warning signal. The screen
then displays a message reminding you that the
transmitter battery needs to be recharged:
Charging the transmitter battery
The rechargeable transmitter battery can be charged
via the charge socket fi tted to the side of the case.
The transmitter must be switched off and left at
“OFF” for the whole period of the charge process.
Never switch on the transmitter when it is still
connected to the charger; even a very brief interruption in the charge process can cause the charge voltage to rise to the point where the transmitter is immediately damaged by the excess voltage. Alternatively the interruption may trigger a
new charge cycle, which means that the battery
will inevitably be totally overcharged.
For this reason check carefully that all connectors are
secure and are making really good contact. Interruptions due to an intermittent contact, no matter how
brief, will inevitably cause the charger to malfunction.
Operating notes
Socket for transmitter battery
Socket for transmitter battery
Batt must
be recharged!!
11
Polarity of the mc-22s charge socket
Commercially available battery charge leads produced by other manufacturers are often made up
with reversed polarity. For this reason use genuine
GRAUPNER charge leads exclusively.
Charging the transmitter battery using a standard
charger
The integral transmitter charge socket is fi tted with a
safety circuit which prevents reverse current fl ow. This
is designed to prevent damage to the transmitter if
the charge lead is connected with reverse polarity, or
if the bare ends of the lead short out.
This protective measure makes it impossible to recharge the transmitter battery using an automatic
charger, as the charger is unable to check and monitor the battery voltage properly. Automatic chargers
usually respond to this by terminating the charge process prematurely, throwing up error messages or refusing completely to charge the pack.
The basic rule for charging a fl at battery with a standard charger (without automatic cut-off) is: charge
for fourteen hours at a current corresponding to one
tenth of the capacity printed on the pack. This is 300
mA for the transmitter battery fi tted as standard. It is
up to the user to terminate the charge at the correct
time …
Charging the transmitter battery with an automatic charger
By-passing the reverse fl ow safety circuit
If you wish to use an automatic charger to recharge
the transmitter battery, the reverse fl ow safety circuit
(protective diode) mentioned in the previous column
must be by-passed. This is done by fi tting a 20 mm
cartridge fuse (5 Amp, fast-acting) in the fuse holder.
If you by-pass the reverse fl ow safety circuit, there is a constant danger of short-circuit between
the charge lead plugs. If a short-circuit or reverse
polarity occurs, the transmitter’s charge circuit fuse
will immediately blow.
A blown fuse must always be replaced by a new
20 mm glass cartridge fuse (5A, fast-acting). Never
attempt to repair the fuse by by-passing it. Replacement fuses are available in any electronics supply
shop.
Maximum charge current
To avoid damage to the transmitter the maximum
charge current should not exceed 500 mA (0.5 A)
with the charge circuit fuse out of circuit (not fi tted);
with the charge circuit fuse in place: max. 1.5 A.
Removing the transmitter battery
To remove the transmitter battery,
carefully disconnect the plug from
the transmitter circuit board, pulling
the connector upwards by the cable.
Locate the rubber bands at the battery compartment and push them
to the side slightly. The battery can
then be slid out of the compartment
sideways.
Check the state of the batteries at regular intervals.
Don’t wait to recharge the batteries until you notice
the servos working more slowly than usual.
On-screen battery operating hours display
#01 0:00h C73
H-J Sandbrunner
11.3V
0:00h
0 0 0 0
St watch
Flighttm
0 00
0 00
:
:
This timer shows the cumulative operating time of the
transmitter battery since the last time the battery was
recharged.
This timer is automatically reset to the value “0:00” as
soon as the transmitter circuit detects that the voltage
of the transmitter battery is signifi cantly higher than
last time, i.e. the pack has been recharged in the meantime.
Transmitter charge
plug polarity
brown or
black
red
Operating notes
Fuse, 5A, fast-acting
Fuse, 5A, fast-acting
12
Operating notes
Operating notes
Charging the receiver battery
A wide variety of rechargeable 4.8 V NC and NiMH
batteries is available, varying in capacity. For safety
reasons always use ready-made battery packs from
the GRAUPNER range; never use dry cells.
There is no direct method of checking receiver battery voltage when operating a model.
For this reason it is important to make it a standard part of your routine to check the state of
your batteries at regular intervals. Don’t wait until
you notice the servos running more slowly than
usual before recharging the packs.
The charge lead, Order No. 3021, can be connected directly to the NC receiver battery for charging.
If the battery is installed in a model and you have installed one of the following switch harnesses: Order
No. 3046, 3934, 3934.1 or 3934.3, the battery can be
charged via the separate charge socket, or the charge socket which is built into the switch. The switch on
the switch harness must be left at the “OFF” position
for charging.
Standard chargers
Order No. 6422 Minilader 2
Order No. 6427 Multilader 3
Order No. 6426 Multilader 6E*
Order No. 6428 Turbomat 6 Plus*
Order No. 6429 Turbomat 7 Plus*
Automatic chargers with special NiMH charge
programs
Order No. 6419 Ultramat 5*, **
Order No. 6410 Ultramat 10*, **
Order No. 6412 Ultramat 12*, **
Order No. 6414 Ultramat 14*, **
Order No. 6417 Ultramat 25*, **
Order No. 6416 Ultra Duo Plus 30*, **
* To recharge the mc-22s system you will also need the transmit-
ter charge lead, Order No. 3022, and the receiver battery charge lead, Order No. 3021.
** 12 V power source required.
Please refer to the main GRAUPNER FS catalogue
for an overview of batteries, battery chargers and
measuring equipment.
General notes on battery charging
• Keep to the recommendations provided by the manufacturers of the charger and the battery at all times.
Observe the maximum permissible charge current
stated by the battery manufacturer. To avoid damage to the transmitter circuitry, the maximum charge current for the transmitter battery is 1.5 A; limit
the charge current to this value on the charger.
If you wish to charge the transmitter battery at a
current higher than 1.5 A, it is absolutely essential to remove the pack from the transmitter for
charging. If you ignore this, you risk damaging the
transmitter circuit board by overloading the tracks
and / or overheating the battery.
• If you are using an automatic battery charger, carry out a series of test charges to ensure that the
automatic charge termination circuit works correctly with your battery.
This applies in particular if you are recharging the
standard NiMH battery using an automatic charger
designed for NiCd batteries.
You may need to adjust the Delta Peak trigger vol-
tage, if your charger provides this option.
• Do not discharge the battery or carry out a battery
maintenance program via the integral charge socket. The charge socket is not suitable for this application.
• Always connect the charge lead to the charger
fi rst, and only then to the transmitter or receiver
battery. Observing this rule eliminates the danger
of accidental short-circuits between the bare contacts of the charge lead plugs.
• Never leave batteries on charge unsupervised.
Polarity of receiver battery
13
Operating notes
Adjusting stick length
Both sticks are infi nitely variable in length over a
broad range, enabling you to set them to suit your
personal preference to provide fi ne, accurate control.
Loosen the retaining screw using a 2 mm allen key,
then screw the stick top in or out to shorten or extend
it. Tighten the grubscrew again carefully to lock the
set length.
Changing the stick mode
Either or both sticks can be converted from self-neutralising to non self-neutralising (ratchet) action: open
the transmitter as already described.
If you wish to change the standard setting, use this
procedure:
1. Disconnect the centring spring from the appropriate neutralising arm using a pair of tweezers. If you
are not sure, move the stick to check. Raise the
neutralisation return arm and disconnect it.
2. Fix the ratchet spring (supplied)
to the plastic pillar using the black
self-tapping screw, then screw the
M3 screw in or out to set the desired spring force on the side of the
hexagon sleeve.
3. Check that the stick functions
work correctly, then close the
transmitter case again.
Brass
pillar
Changing back to “self-neutralising” action
Open the transmitter as already described.
1. Remove the ratchet spring, as shown in the illustration on the left.
2. Now re-connect the neutralising lever on the side
of the stick unit where the ratchet spring was located.
3. First loosen the stick force adjustment screw
slightly – see the illustration on the next page –
and then draw a length of thin thread through the
top loop in the spring, but without tying it. Connect
the spring to the bottom loop of the adjustment
system using a pair of tweezers, then pull the top
end of the spring up using the thread, and connect
it to the neutralising lever. Once the spring is positioned correctly, withdraw the thread again.
4. Adjust the stick centring spring force as described
in the next section.
Neutralising lever
14
Operating notes
Stick centring force
The tension of the stick unit centring springs can be
adjusted to suit your personal preference: the adjustment system is located adjacent to the centring
spring. Rotate the adjustor screw with a cross-point
screwdriver to set your preferred spring force:
• Turn to the right (clockwise) = spring force harder;
• Turn to the left (anti-clockwise) = spring force softer.
Operating notes
Changing frequency bands and channels
The mc-22s transmitter is equipped as standard with
a PLL Synthesizer RF module. The channel you wish
to use is selected using the rotary control; plug-in
crystals are not required for the transmitter.
A detailed description of the procedure for using the
Synthesizer module and setting the appropriate channel is found in the section entitled “Using the transmitter for the fi rst time – selecting channels” on page 22.
The set channel is displayed on the screen. A security
system prevents an RF signal being generated when
the transmitter is switched on. The RF module must
fi rst be activated in the software, which provides an
additional margin of safety.
Two sets / two transmitters are available for the 35 /
35B MHz band and the 40 / 41 MHz band:
Radio control sets:
Order No. 4737 35 / 35B MHz band
Order No. 4738 40 / 41* MHz band
Transmitters alone:
Order No. 4737.77 35 / 35B MHz band
Order No. 4738.77 40 / 41* MHz band
* Channels 281 and 282 in the 35 MHz band, and all channels in
the 41 MHz band, are not approved for use in Germany. Please
refer to the frequency table on page 168, The table also lists the
channels which may legally be used for the various model types, i.e. model aircraft, model boats and model cars.
Please refer to the frequency table on page 168 for
a list of the channels which are valid in the European
continent at time of going to press.
The receiver must be operated on the same channel
and on the same frequency band as the transmitter.
You can use any GRAUPNER PLL Synthesizer receiver with the transmitter, together with all earlier
crystal-controlled GRAUPNER receivers, provided
that they are compatible with the transmission modes PCM20, SPCM, PPM18 and PPM24 (see pages
7 and 8 and the main GRAUPNER FS catalogue for
more information on this subject).
If you wish to use earlier crystal-controlled GRAUP-
NER receivers, it is essential to use genuine GRAUPNER FMsss plug-in crystals exclusively (see page
168). The receiver crystal is marked “R” (Receiver),
and should be pushed fi rmly into the socket in the receiver.
Important note:
The RF-Synthesizer module is connected to the
transmitter circuit board by means of two cables. If the
cables are not plugged in correctly, or if the 4-pin plug
is withdrawn in order to install a Pupil module (see
page 163), the transmitter switches directly to the
basic display when switched on. Instead of a channel
number, the screen now displays the fl ashing symbol
“C––” ; in order to indicate that the RF module is not
ready for use:
-ODELNAME
H#
(*3ANDBRUNNER
6
H
3TWATCH
&LIGHTTM
Changing frequency bands:
For reasons of safety a switch of RF module from the
35 / 35B MHz to the 40 / 41 MHz band (or vice versa) can only be carried out by a GRAUPNER Service
centre.
15
Operating notes
Re-positioning the telescopic aerial
Screw the ten-section telescopic aerial into the balland-socket base. The angle of inclination of the aerial
can be adjusted mechanically as follows: loosen the
cross-point screw to the side of the socket, swivel the
aerial to your preferred angle, then carefully tighten
the screw again.
Notes:
• When you switch on the transmitter, do not activate the RF module without the aerial screwed into its
socket. The telescopic aerial should always be extended to its full length for controlling a model “in
earnest”, and even for protracted testing.
• The fi eld strength radiated by the transmitter is at
its lowest in an imaginary line extending straight
out from the tip of the transmitter aerial. Never
point your aerial straight at the model in an attempt
to obtain good reception; the opposite is true.
Installing the transmitter support bars
The transmitter can be fi tted with the optional transmitter support system, Order No. 1127. This is the
procedure: open the transmitter and remove the case
back, which is prepared to accept the support system
bars. Locate the four holes in the case back which
are designed to accept the support bars, and push a
cross-point screwdriver through them from the rear to
clear the openings, twisting it gently to act as a drill.
Installing NAUTIC modules, external switches,
switch modules and rotary modules
The transmitter case is supplied with all the holes for
the installation of optional modules already present.
Start by disconnecting the transmitter battery to avoid short-circuits.
The holes are sealed by blind grommets which can
easily be pushed out from the inside.
Using a suitable blunt instrument, press out the module covers on the front face of the transmitter from
the inside by pushing through the existing holes.
Place the new bezel in position, and check that it fi ts
correctly. Remove the backing paper from the adhesive surface of the bezel, position it carefully, then
press it down fi rmly. Peel the protective fi lm from the
printed front surface of the bezel. The module can
now be fi tted in the prepared module well from the inside, ensuring that the row of sockets on the module
faces the centre of the transmitter.
The support bars are held in place under strong tension by a long spring. If you fi nd the spring tension uncomfortably high, shorten the spring accordingly.
Slide the plastic retainer bracket for the metal
bars between the lugs in
the back panel, and fi t two
screws from the underside
into each bracket.
Now push the metal bars
of the support system
through the holes in the
back panel, working from
the inside.
16
Operating notes
Operating notes
Secure the module using the nuts and rotary knobs
which you previously removed from the potentiometers and switches. Screw the nuts onto the shafts on
the outside of the transmitter and tighten them carefully using a suitable box spanner.
Socket assignment on the transmitter circuit
board
You will fi nd on a sketch of the transmitter circuit
board on page 19.
Additional transmitter controls can be connected to
function sockets CH5 ... CH10 on the transmitter circuit board; these include rotary controls, sliders and
switch modules (see Appendix).
Note:
Two additional inputs can be assigned to controls
such as external switches by software, so that up to
twelve separate control functions are available at the
transmitter when using the DS 24 FM S receiver.
In its standard form the transmitter features two 2channel sliders installed in the centre console; these controls are connected to sockets CH6 and CH7
as standard. If you wish, you can reverse the direction
of operation of the transmitter control “mechanically” by turning the connector through 180° at the transmitter circuit board. However, a more elegant method
is to use the »Control adjust« menu, where you can
reverse and adjust the transmitter controls using the
system software.
The external switch sockets can be assigned in any
arrangement you wish, as you defi ne the external
switch for software assignment simply by operating it,
which means that the number of the socket is irrelevant.
However, in the interests of clarity and comprehensibility we do recommend that you assign the sockets
in numerical order, and install the corresponding switches in the proper sequence – from 0 to max. 7 – in
the transmitter case, insofar as that is possible.
The NAUTIC module (Order No. 4141 or 4108) or the
Teacher module (Order No. 3290.2 or 3289) can be
connected directly to the 14-pin connector using the
mc-22(s) / mc-24 adaptor (Order No. 4184.1). If you
install the mc-22(s) interface distributor, Order No.
4182.3, you can connect both modules to the transmitter in parallel. A full description of the individual modules is included at the appropriate point in this
manual.
The last step is to fi t the rotary knobs on the potentiometer shafts, line them up with the graduated scale,
and tighten the grubscrews.
External switches, rotary modules and switch modules are installed in a similar way.
Take great care not to touch the solder pads on the
transmitter circuit board with any metallic object.
We recommend the use of the special box
spanner, Order No. 5733, for tightening the
decorative nuts which retain the external switches.
External switch
sockets 0 ... 7
Function sockets
CH5 ... CH10
17
Operating notes
The original function of this socket was for “Direct
Servo Control”, and that’s why the abbreviation is still
in use. However, it is now much more versatile than
simply providing a means of controlling servos by cable. The DSC socket can now be used as an alternative to the Teacher socket (see pages 115 and 162),
also as an interface for fl ight simulators.
For the DSC connection to work you must check
the following:
1. Carry out any adjustments required in the approp-
riate menus:
If you are connecting the transmitter to a fl ight si-
mulator (for example), these settings are found in
the »Modulation« line of the »Base setup mo-
del« menu – “PPM” is usually required.
If you are connecting a Diagnosis lead (Order No.
4178.1), the modulation must be selected to suit
the receiver – see below.
2. Always leave the transmitter’s On / Off switch in
the “OFF” position, for only at this setting is the RF
section of the transmitter module switched off (no
RF signal) even when the DSC lead is plugged in.
This is particularly important if you are using a Diagnosis lead, otherwise you could still cause interference to other pilots.
3. Connect the appropriate connecting lead to the
optional DSC socket on the back of the transmitter. This renders the transmitter ready for use, circumventing the channel select process, and the
LCD screen operates. At the same time the letters “DSC” appear on the LCD screen, instead of
the usual display of the transmission channel you
have selected.
4. Connect the other end of the connecting lead to
the desired piece of equipment, after referring to
the operating instructions supplied with it. If you
wish to use the Diagnosis lead, Order No. 4178.1,
do not connect it directly to the receiver. First con-
DSC socket
Direct Servo Control
Environmental
protection notes
nect the lead to a receiver battery using a Y-lead
(Order No. 3936.11 or 3936.32), and connect this
to the receiver’s battery input socket instead of the
receiver battery. The end with the barrel plug can
then be connected to the appropriate socket on
the back of the transmitter. Once the transmitter
is connected to the receiver as described above,
you can check the control functions or make changes to settings even if another pilot is using “your”
frequency. Since (power = “OFF”) the transmitter does not broadcast a radio signal in this state,
you can, for example, prepare your model ready
to fl y without causing interference to other pilots.
Another advantage is that the transmitter’s current
drain is reduced to only about 70 mA, since the
transmitter’s RF section is not active in this mode
of operation. Diagnosis mode operations therefore
extend the operating time of the transmitter battery
considerably.
Important:
Ensure that all the cables are fi rmly plugged in.
Note regarding fl ight simulators:
The range of fl ight simulators available commercially
is now very wide, and you may fi nd that it is necessary to swap over certain contacts at the battery plug or
the DSC module. Do not attempt this work yourself; it
must be carried out by a GRAUPNER Service Centre.
Caution:
Certain receivers – such as the R16
SCAN – feature
a battery socket to which a servo can also be connected via a Y-lead. In this case it is not possible
to use a DSC lead.
Notes regarding environmental protection
Do not discard exhausted dry or rechargeable batteries in the ordinary domestic refuse. As end-user you
are legally required (by the “Battery Regulation”) to
return old and exhausted dry cells and rechargeable accumulators. For example, you can take them to
your local community recycling centre, or to any retail
outlet where batteries of the same type are sold.
The presence of this symbol on a product, in the user instructions or the packaging, means that you must not dispose of that item, or the electronic components contained within it, in the ordinary
domestic waste when the product comes
to the end of its useful life. The correct method of disposal is to take it to your local collection point for recycling electrical and electronic equipment. Dry cells
and rechargeable batteries must be removed from the
device and taken separately to a suitable battery disposal centre.
Individual markings indicate which materials can be
recycled and re-used. You can make an important
contribution to the protection of our shared environment by re-using the product, recycling the basic materials or re-processing redundant equipment in other
ways.
If you don’t know the location of your nearest disposal
centre, please enquire at your local council offi ce.
18
Description of transmitter
Ball / socket aerial base
Storage well on back panel
Option well for PC interface, Order No. 4182
Option wells
Locations for external switches, switch modules,
rotary modules, NAUTIC modules; see Appendix.
Switches and function modules
• 3 external switches as standard
• 2 sliders as standard
Digital trims
For fi ne adjustment of servo (neutral) position. A
brief push produces a single increment of offset
(increment size variable in »Base setup model«
menu). The screen shows the trim position.
Operating buttons:
ENTER Input button
ESC Return button
CLEAR Erase button
HELP Help button
LCD screen
See page 20 for a full description.
Contrast adjustment: press rotary control and rotate simultaneously.
Warning signals:
• If battery voltage falls below set threshold
• If Trainer system malfunctions
• If Channel 1 stick is at full-throttle when transmitter is switched on
• If Fail-Safe settings are not correct
ON / OFF switch
Note:
Always switch the transmitter on fi rst, then the
receiver. After a fl ight: switch the receiver off
fi rst, then the transmitter.
Stick units
Two dual-axis stick units providing four independent
control functions. Variable-length sticks. The primary control functions (i.e. stick mode) can be assigned
within the »Base setup model« menu, e.g. throttle
left or right. The throttle stick can also be set to selfneutralising or ratchet action; see page 13.
Rotary control, provides two-level control
(normal and pressed-in)
Switches between individual lines within a menu when
held pressed-in.
Changes the input fi eld, or confi rms your input, when
pressed briefl y.
A brief press on the rotary control at the basic display
switches to »Servo display«.
If rotated in its normal (non-pressed) state, the rotary control selects the desired Code from the list in the
multi-function menu. If you call up a menu point, the
rotary control also changes the entered value in an inverse-video fi eld which appears at the bottom edge of
the screen in (light characters on dark background).
Set values take effect immediately, and are also stored
immediately.
Description of transmitter
19
Description of transmitter
Note:
Whenever you intend to work on the interior
of the transmitter, remember to disconnect the
transmitter battery from the power socket.
Take great care not to touch soldered joints with
any metallic object, as this could cause a shortcircuit.
It does not matter which way round you connect the
external switches.
Reversing the orientation of the control connector
simply reverses its direction of effect.
Synthesizer RF module:
The channel is selected in the software when you
switch the transmitter; see page 22.
For safety reasons the RF module can only be switched from the 35 / 35B MHz to the 40 / 41 MHz band
(or vice versa) by an authorised GRAUPNER Service
centre.
RF module
socket
(4-pin)
Socket for
connection
to RF Syn-
thesizer
module
Service socket (for
use by GRAUPNER
Service Centres only)
Sockets 0 ... 7 for
external switches
(see Appendix)
DSC module*
socket
* DSC = Direct Servo Control.
see page 17 and Appendix
Battery socket
Battery plug
polarity
Transmitter fuse,
0.5A, fast-acting
Function sockets CH5 ...
CH10 for transmitter controls (rotary knobs, switch
module, slider module;
see Appendix)
Interface distributor socket
Transmitter circuit board
0
2
4
6
7
1
35
CH5 CH7 CH9
CH6
CH8 CH10
Charge socket
Battery charge circuit fuse
(5A, fast-acting) for use
with automatic chargers;
see page 11.
Jumper for service use:
do not touch!
Polarity of charge socket
20
Description of LCD screen
ENTER (Input button):
Switch to multi-function list, call
up a menu
ESC (Escape button)
Return step by step from any
menu to the basic display
CLEAR (Erase button)
Resets altered values to default
settings
HELP (Help button)
Provides a brief help message relating to any menu
Model name
Model memory
1 ... 30
User’s name
(max. 15 characters)
Number of the selected
transmission channel
Model operating time
Superimposed warning messages*:
Notes:
* If the transmitter battery voltage is too low, the message “Not currently pos-
sible; battery voltage too low” appears in the »Model Select« and »Copy /
Erase« menus.
** For safety reasons this warning can only be disabled by selecting an unpowe-
red fi xed-wing model: this is done by selecting “none” in the “Motor” line of the
»Model Type« menu; see page 52.
Stopwatch in minutes
(count-up / count-down)
Flight time in minutes
(count-up / count-down)
Battery voltage with dynamic bar display.
If voltage falls below the pre-set level a
warning message appears and a buzzer
sounds.
Transmit-
ter operating
time. This va-
lue is auto-
matically re-
set to zero
when the bat-
tery is re-
charged.
Model type
display:
fi xed-wing
aircraft or
helicopter
Display diagram for
all four digital trim
levers with numeric and directional
display: „“ or „“.
Special cut-off trim
for Ch. 1 (see page
32).
Dual-level rotary control
Adjusts screen contrast in
basic transmitter display
with control pressed in.
GRAUPNER logo; alternatively fl ight phase name,
Flight phases are selected using a physical switch
Description of LCD screen
Fail Safe
setup
Thr
too
high!
None
student signal
Trainer mode
problem
Throttle stick at
full-throttle**
Charge battery Only in PCM20
and SPCM20
mode
Batt must
be recharged!!
21
Using the system for the fi rst time
Using the system for the fi rst time
Preliminary notes, selecting the menu language
Preliminary notes
In its default state the mc-22s transmitter is programmed to the PPM18 transmission mode, which suits
“FM-PPM” type receivers. If you have purchased
a standard radio control set on the 35 or 40 MHz
bands, you can immediately operate the supplied
R16
SCAN receiver using this transmission mode.
In addition to PPM18 the following transmission modes can be selected:
• PCM20 mode for all GRAUPNER/JR “mc” and “DS
mc” type receivers.
• SPCM20 mode for GRAUPNER/JR “smc” type re-
ceivers.
• PPM24 mode for the GRAUPNER/JR DS 24 FM S
receiver.
This mode switching facility enables the mc-22s
transmitter to operate all GRAUPNER receiving systems supplied to date, i.e. all receivers supplied with
PPM-FM and PCM transmitters (with the exception of
the FM6014 / PCM 18).
If you do not own a “PPM18” type receiver, this
means that you fi rst need to change the type of modulation to suit the receiver you wish to use. If you neglect to do this, the transmitter will not operate the receiver correctly.
The transmission mode can be set in the »Base se-
tup model« menu (description: page 50) for the current model, or pre-set in the »Basic settings« menu
(description: page 117) for all future model memories.
As standard, the two proportional sliders in the
transmitter’s centre console are connected to sockets
CH6 and CH7 on the transmitter circuit board. For the
purposes of further programming it does not matter
which socket numbers are assigned to the three switches on the “Multi Switch Board”.
Which crystals can be used?
The mc-22s requires no plug-in crystals. The transmission channel is selected by software: see the next
page.
Battery charged?
When you fi rst take delivery of your transmitter, the
battery will be in the discharged state, so you must
fi rst charge it as described on pages 10 … 12. If you
do not do this, the battery will soon
fall below the pre-set threshold voltage (approx. 9.3 V), and you will
see and hear a warning signal to
remind you to recharge it.
Aerial fi tted?
Never switch the transmitter on unless the aeri-
al is screwed in. Even for prolonged testing you
should always fi t the aerial and extend it fully,
otherwise the transmitter may malfunction, with possible damage to the RF module.
When you wish to control a model it is fundamen-
tally essential to screw the ten-section telescopic aerial into the transmitter and extend it fully.
Transmitter fi eld strength is at a minimum in an imaginary line extending straight out from the transmitter aerial. It is therefore fundamentally misguided to
“point” the transmitter aerial at the model with the intention of obtaining good reception.
Selecting the language
The mc-22s transmitter offers the facility to select any
of four languages:
• German
• English
• French
• Italian
To change the menu language, hold the HELP button
pressed in when you switch the transmitter on; you
will then see this display:
, / * . 1
You can now select the desired language by turning
the rotary control. A brief press on the rotary control
(or pressing the ENTER button) confi rms your choice.
All settings stored in the transmitter are retained
in full when you switch languages.
Batt must
be recharged!!
22
Using the transmitter for the fi rst time
Selecting a channel
Switching the transmitter on / selecting a channel
Every time you switch the transmitter on you must
fi rst confi rm to the integral Synthesizer system that
you wish to use the set frequency. This takes the form
of a security query, intended to prevent you switching
the system on accidentally while the transmitter is set
to the wrong channel. The software asks you to confi rm: “HF off / on”. The last set channel is initially highlighted (inverse video – black background) and fl ashes:
C61
HF off
switch on Channel
N O
Y E S
è
If you wish to activate this channel, use the rotary
control to move to “YES”, and press ENTER, or press
the rotary control briefl y; this switches the RF module
on with the set channel. If not, move to the arrow „“
symbol. Press the rotary control or the ENTER button
to take you to the Channel Select list. The channels
available at that point vary according to the RF module currently fi tted:
Frequency band Channels
35 / 35 B MHz band 61 … 80/281, 282 and
182 … 191
40/41 MHz band 50… 92/400 … 420
K61 K62 K63 K64 K65 K66
K67 K68 K69 K70 K71 K72
K73 K74 K75 K76 K77 K78
K79 K80 K281 K282 K182 K183
K184 K185 K186 K187 K188 K189
K190 K191
Note:
Channels 281 and 282 in the 35 MHz band, and all
channels in the 41 MHz band, are not approved for
use in Germany. Please refer to the frequency table
on page 168, which lists the channels valid in the European continent at the time of going to press (information not guaranteed).
Use the rotary control to select the channel you wish
to use. However, please check before you do this that
no other model fl yer is operating a radio control system on the channel you intend to use. Press the rotary control, ENTER or ESC to confi rm your choice,
and the screen reverts to the previous screen page:
C73
HF off
switch on Channel
N O
Y E S
è
Now switch the RF module on as previously described, by moving the highlighted square to “YES”. The
selected channel number now appears (no longer
fl ashing) in the basic display:
#01 0:00h C73
10.3V
0:00h
0 0 0 0
St watch
Flighttm
0 00
0 00
:
:
The transmitter is now ready for use.
If you wish to change the channel again, the transmit-
ter must fi rst be switched off, then on again.
On page 46 you will fi nd a description of the basic
procedure for initially programming a new model memory; helpful programming examples are in the section starting on page 120.
Note:
The RF-Synthesizer module is connected to the
transmitter circuit board by means of two cables. If the
cables are not plugged in correctly, or if the 4-pin plug
is withdrawn in order to install a Pupil module (see
page 163), the transmitter switches directly to the
basic display when switched on. Instead of a channel
number, the screen now displays the fl ashing symbol
“C––”; in order to indicate that the RF module is not
ready for use:
#01 0:00h C
10.8V
0:00h
0 0 0 0
St watch
Flighttm
0 00
0 00
:
:
W A R N I N G
Never, ever, switch off the transmitter when you
are fl ying a model! If you do, you run a serious
risk of losing the model, as you will be highly unlikely to be able to re-activate the RF signal quickly enough, since the transmitter always responds
with the security query “RF signal on YES / NO”
when switched on.
Using the system for the fi rst time
23
Using the receiver for the fi rst time
Using the system for the fi rst time
Receiving system
The mc-22s radio control set is supplied complete
with a PLL-SCAN narrow-band FM superhet receiver
on the 35 / 35B MHz band or the 40 / 41 MHz band.
The following section describes how to set the receiver channel to match the transmitter’s channel. The
approved channels at the time of going to press are
listed in the table on page 168.
As mentioned on page 21, the mc-22s transmitter is
pre-programmed to what is known as PPM18 mode,
which suits receivers of the “FM-PPM” type. If you
have purchased a standard radio control set on the
35 or 40 MHz bands, you can immediately operate
the supplied R16
SCAN receiver using this transmissi-
on mode.
If in the meantime you have changed the transmissi-
on mode, and you wish to use the receiver supplied
in the set, your fi rst task is to set the transmitter back
to PPM transmission. Next you should select the desired channel on the transmitter, as described on the
preceding page. However, you must not activate the
channel on the transmitter until you have checked carefully that no other pilot is fl ying his model on your
chosen frequency. When you are confi dent of this,
switch the receiver on. You will see a blue LED light
up on the receiver, indicating that the unit is (basically) ready for use.
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8/Batt.
PLL-Synthesizer-MICRO-SUPERHET
R 1 6
FM
Best.-Nr.
7052
Kanal 60-282/182-19 1
für das 35MHz/35MHz-B-Band
SCAN LED
Made in Malaysia
S C A N
! #
LED SCAN
Antenne
Setting the receiver to match the transmitter
channel
1. Prepare the transmitter ready for use, with the aerial fi tted and extended, and place it in the immediate vicinity of the receiver. The scan program
which is run next binds the receiver to the most
powerful transmitter signal, so you must ensure that no other radio control transmitter is located
very close to your receiver.
2. Locate the push-button marked “SCAN” on the receiver, and use a tool such as a ball-point pen to
hold the button pressed in until the LED goes out;
this takes about three seconds.
3. When the LED is extinguished, press the SCAN
button again immediately: the LED now fl ashes at
a high rate. This indicates that the “Scan” process
is under way. As soon as the receiver “fi nds” the
transmitter frequency, the LED will light up again
constantly. The receiver stores this channel, so
that you do not need to repeat the process each
time you switch the receiver on; you only need to
do this if you change channels.
4. If the LED fl ashes slowly after a few seconds, it
is unable to lock onto the transmitter frequency.
Check the transmitter, then repeat steps 1 to 3.
Always carry out a range check with the model on
the ground before every fl ight.
Note:
If you wish to connect a servo in parallel with the receiver battery, i.e. to the socket on the R16
SCAN re-
ceiver marked “8 / Batt”, you need to use a Y-lead, Order No. 3936.11 or 3936.32.
Please read the information on installing the receiver
and receiver aerial on pages 3 to 5 of these instructions.
If you wish to use a different GRAUPNER recei-
ver (Synthesizer or crystal-controlled), please note
that you must set the appropriate transmission mode
(PPM18, PPM24, PCM20 or SPCM20) on the transmitter; the frequency band and channel number of the
receiver must also match those of the transmitter. Please refer to the main GRAUPNER FS catalogue for
details of the full range of receivers.
The R16SCAN receiver is fi tted with polarised connector sockets, so that the servos and battery can only
be connected the right way round. Genuine GRAUP-
NER plugs feature a slight chamfer on one side to
match the sockets. Connect the receiver battery to
the receiver socket marked “Batt” via an ON / OFF
switch harness.
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Using the system for the fi rst time
Installation notes
Installation notes
Your receiving system must be installed correctly in
the model. The following are a few suggestions when
using GRAUPNER equipment:
1. Wrap the receiver in (anti-static) foam rubber at
least 6 mm thick. Fix the foam round the receiver using rubber bands to protect it from vibration,
hard landings and crash damage.
2. The receiver aerial must be secured in the model,
so that there is no chance of it becoming tangled
in the propeller or control surfaces. However, it is
best not to deploy the aerial in an exactly straight
line, but to angle it: e.g. run it straight to the tailplane, then leave the fi nal 10 - 15 cm trailing freely,
as this avoids reception “blind spots” when the model is in the air. If this is not possible, we recommend that you lay out part of the aerial wire in an
S-shape inside the model, as close to the receiver
as possible.
3. All switches must be installed in a position where
they will not be affected by exhaust gases or vibration. The switch toggle must be free to move over
its full range of travel.
4. Always install servos using the vibration-damping
grommets and tubular metal spacers supplied. The
rubber grommets provide some degree of protection from mechanical shocks and severe vibration.
Don’t over-tighten the servo retaining screws, as
this will compress the grommets and thereby reduce the vibration protection they afford. The system
offers good security and vibration protection for
your servos, but only if the servo retaining screws
are fi tted and tightened properly. The picture on
the right shows how to install a servo correctly.
The brass spacers should be pushed into the rubber grommets from the underside.
5. The servo output arms must be free to move over
their full arc of travel. Ensure that no parts of the
mechanical linkage can obstruct the servo in its
movement.
The sequence in which the servos are connected to
the receiver is dictated by the model type. Please see
the socket assignments listed on pages 35 and 37.
Be sure to read the safety notes on pages 3 … 5.
Servo
4,8 V
C 577
Best.-Nr. 4101
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8/Batt.
PLL-Synthesizer-MICRO-SUPERHET
Best.-Nr.
7052
Kanal 60-282/182-19 1
für das 35MHz/35MHz-B-Band
SCAN LED
Made in Malaysia
R 1 6
FM
S C A N
! #
Receiver battery
Receiver aerial
Switch harness
Y-lead, Order No.
3936.11 or 3936.32
If you are using the R16SCAN receiver, servo 8 is connected to the socket marked “8 / Batt.”, using a Y-lead Order No.
3936.11 or 3936.32, in parallel with the receiver battery.
Servo mounting
Servo mounting lug
Retaining screw
Rubber grommet
Brass tubular spacer
25
Using the system for the fi rst time
Note:
If you wish to use a receiver
battery and a speed controller
with integral BEC* system, the
positive (red) wire must normally be disconnected from
the 3-pin plug, although this
does vary according to the type of controller. Please
be sure to read the instructions supplied with your
speed controller before you do this.
Using a small screwdriver, carefully raise the centre
lug of the plug (1), withdraw the red wire (2) and insulate the exposed contact with insulating tape to prevent possible short-circuits (3).
* Battery Elimination Circuit
1
2
3
red
If the receiver is ever switched on when the transmitter is off, the servos may carry out uncontrolled movements. You can avoid this by switching the system on
in this order:
Always switch the transmitter on fi rst,
then the receiver.
When switching the system off:
Always switch the receiver off fi rst,
then the transmitter.
When programming the transmitter you must always
ensure that any electric motors in the system cannot
possibly start running accidentally, and that an I.C.
engine fi tted with an automatic starter cannot start
unintentionally. In the interests of safety it is always
best to disconnect the fl ight battery, or cut off the fuel
supply.
Range checking:
Before every session you should always check that
each working system is functioning correctly, and carry out a range check with the model on the ground.
The transmitter aerial should be fi tted but collapsed
completely. Walk away from the model holding the
transmitter. All the functions should work smoothly and correctly during this test, even at the limit of
ground-range. If your model is powered, repeat the
check with the motor running to ensure that it does
not cause interference.
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Defi nition of terms
Control functions, transmitter controls, function inputs, control channels, mixers, external
switches, control switches, fi xed switches
Defi nition of terms
To make it easier for you to understand the mc-22s
manual, the following two pages contain defi nitions
of many terms which crop up again and again in the
remainder of the text, together with a basic fl ow diagram showing the course of the signal from the transmitter control to the point at which it is radiated from
the transmitter aerial.
Control function
The term “control function” can be thought of as the
signal generated for a particular function which needs
to be controlled – initially regardless of its subsequent progress through the transmitter. In the case of
fi xed-wing model aircraft the control functions include
throttle, rudder and aileron, whereas collective pitch,
roll-axis and pitch-axis are typical of those used for
helicopters. The signal of a control function may be
assigned directly to one control channel, or to several control channels simultaneously via mixers. A typical example of the latter is separate aileron servos,
or paired roll-axis or pitch-axis servos in a model helicopter. In particular, a control function includes its infl uence on the mechanical travel of the corresponding
servo. This can be expanded or contracted by software, and the characteristic curve of its travel can also
be modifi ed from linear to extreme exponential.
Transmitter control
The term “transmitter control” refers to the mechanical elements on the transmitter which are operated
directly by the pilot. Their movements in turn generate
corresponding movements in the servos, speed controllers etc. at the receiver end. The transmitter controls include the following:
• The two dual-axis stick units for the control functions 1 to 4; these four functions can be interchanged in any way you like through software, e.g.
throttle left or right, without having to re-connect
the servos; this applies both to fi xed-wing model
aircraft and helicopters. The dual-axis stick func-
tion for throttle (or airbrakes) is often referred to as
the Ch1 (Channel 1) control.
• The two proportional sliders, which are connected to sockets CH6 and CH7 on the transmitter circuit board in the default confi guration. If an optional two-channel switch module (Order No. 4151.2
or 4151.3) is installed, it can be used to provide
three-position control of a servo, speed controller
or similar device (see Appendix, page 165).
Which transmitter control affects which of the ser-
vos 5 … max. 12 is entirely programmable, without
having to re-position connectors inside the transmitter, i.e. the default assignments can be changed at any time in the »Control adjust« menu
(pages 58 and 60). In the Heli menu the inputs 6,
7 and 12 are termed “Throttle”, “Gyro” and “Throttle limit” respectively, since helicopter-specifi c functions are operated using these inputs.
In the case of these six control functions the servos
follow the movement of the transmitter controls continuously and proportionally (in the case of the switch
module only three-position movement is possible, as
already mentioned).
For our purposes, and in physical terms, each transmitter control ends after the function input …
Function input
This is an imaginary point in the signal path, and
must not be considered the same as the point on
the circuit board where the transmitter control is connected! The two menus »Stick mode« and »Cont-
rol adjust« affect the course of the signal “after” these points, and it is possible (and likely) that there will
be differences between the number of the transmitter
control (as stated above) and the number of the subsequent control channel.
Control channel
There is a point in the signal path where the signal
contains all the control information required for a particular servo – this may be generated directly by a
transmitter control or indirectly via a mixer – and from
this point on we call the signal a control channel. This
signal is specifi c to an individual servo, and leaves
the transmitter via the RF module in order to actuate
the corresponding servo in the model.
Mixer
In the signal fl ow diagram you will see a wide range
of mixer functions. Their purpose is to enable a control function to affect multiple servos at the branching
point of the mixer input. The range of mixer programs
is extremely wide-ranging; for more information please refer to the numerous mixer functions as described in the section starting on page 84 of the manual.
External switch
The three standard two-position switches on the centre console, and other optional two-position and
three-position switches (see Appendix), can also be
incorporated into the programming of the transmitter controls, to provide two-position or three-position
control of a servo, speed controller or similar device.
A three-position switch operates in exactly the same
way as the two-channel switch module mentioned
above (see also the Appendix, page 165).
However, all these external switches are also capable of controlling various program options, e.g. starting and stopping timers, switching mixers on and off,
transferring control in Trainer mode etc.
Each external switch (a total of eight can be connected to the transmitter circuit board) can be assigned
to as many functions as you wish. Numerous examples are described in the manual.
27
Transmitter control switch
It is often extremely desirable to switch a function on
or off automatically at a particular position of another
transmitter control, e.g. at a defi ned position of one of
the dual-axis sticks. Typical examples are switching a
stopwatch on and off to allow you to record the motor run time, lowering landing fl aps automatically, and
many others.
The program of the mc-22s includes a total of four
“switches” of this type. These software switches are
termed “G1 … G4”, and to use one all you have to do
is defi ne the trigger point along the travel of the transmitter control; this is done simply by pressing a button. There are also “inverted switches”, which have
the same function but the reversed direction of effect.
They are therefore termed “G1i … G4i”.
Of course, control switches can also be combined
in any way with the external switches described previously; in this way many more complex problems can
be solved.
This manual includes a range of instructive examples
which make programming as simple as child’s play.
Please refer to the programming examples in the section starting on page 72, 102 and 132.
Fixed switches: FXI and FX
This type of switch switches a function – such as a timer – on permanently (closed fi xed switch) or off permanently (open fi xed switch); alternatively it supplies
a fi xed input signal to a control function, e.g. FXI =
+100% and FX = -100%. For example, a fi xed switch
can be used in fl ight phase programming to switch a
servo or a speed controller between two settings. You
will fi nd another example on page 107.
Defi nition of terms
Control function
Control channel
Aerial
RF
»Servo adjustment«: reverse - centre - travel - limit
mc
-22s programs
For example:
Model type
Helicopter type
Control switch
Auxiliary switch
Phase setting
Phase assignment
Undelayed channel
Wing mixers
Helicopter mixer
Free mixers
MIX active/phase
MIX-only channel
Dual mixer
Two-position switch
or three-position
switch
For switching mixers, auto-
rotation, fl ight phases, …
Function input
Channel 1
curve
DR
DR
DR
EXPO
EXPO
EXPO
Dual-axis stick unit
Dual-axis stick unit
e.g. Optional *
transmitter control 5
Transmitter controls 6
(slider)
Transmitter controls 7
(slider)
e.g. Optional *
transmitter control 8
e.g. Optional *
transmitter control 9
e.g. Optional *
transmitter control 10
Unrestricted assignment
by software
Control assignment 1 … 4Unrestricted transmitter control assignment, inputs 5 … 12
»Control adjust«: offset - travel - time
Transmitter control
Some of the transmitter cont-
rol inputs 5 … 12 are pre-as-
signed in the basic software
programming.
Transmitter control inputs 1 …
4 can be interchanged in the
»Base setup model« menu.
The above transmitter cont-
rols can be assigned to inputs
5 … 12 in any order.
Mixer input
Mixer output
* Optional transmitter controls:
see Appendix, pages 164 - 166
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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Basic operation of the “3-D rotary control”
Screen contrast adjustment, multi-function list, menu settings
Rotary control
Rotary control functions
The basic method of using the rotary control has already been described on page 18. Here we show an
example of using the rotary control in a practical application, to provide a better idea of its functionality.
First switch the transmitter on. Set the transmission
channel (see page 22), and you will move to the basic
screen display.
• Adjusting screen contrast
Press and rotate:
• Select multi-function list
Rotate: (select
menu)
• Menu settings
Press the rotary control (or ENTER)
briefl y to move to a menu.
Now select a line:
Press and rotate:
Call up an input fi eld:
Brief press:
Change a value:
Rotate:
Confi rm input and quit:
Brief press:
Call up next parameter fi eld:
Rotate:
Model name
#01 0:00h C73
H-J Sandbrunner
10.8V
0:00h
0 0 0 0
St wat ch
Flighttm
0 00
0 00
:
:
Model name
#01 0:00h C73
H-J Sandbrunner
10.8V
0:00h
0 0 0 0
St watch
Flighttm
0 00
0 00
:
:
ENTER ESC
Model select Copy / Erase
Suppress codes Base setup model
Model type Servo adjustment
Control adjust Dual Rate / Expo
Switch display Timers
Wing mixers Basic Settings
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M o d u l a t i o n
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T r i m s t e p s 4 4 4 4
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B A S I C S E T T I N G S , M O D E L
M o d e l n a m e < >
S t i c k m o d e 2
M o d u l a t i o n
P P M 1 8
T r i m s t e p s
4 4 4 4
C H 1 A I L E E L E V R U D D
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s
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M o d e l n a m e < >
S t i c k m o d e 2
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T r i m s t e p s
1 0 4 4 4
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M o d e l n a m e < >
S t i c k m o d e 2
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Turn the rotary control to change the rest of the parameter fi elds, in this case CH1, AILE, ELEV, RUDD
(in each case the element which can be changed appears in inverse video, i.e. with a black background),
and press it to move from the selected parameter
fi eld to the change fi eld, etc.
Finally press ESC to return to the multi-function list.
29
Operating buttons
Using the “Data Terminal” LCD screen
Input buttons and function fi elds
ENTER, ESC, CLEAR, HELP, SEL, STO, CLR, SYM, ASY, , E/A, , ENT
The basic method of operating the software
The transmitter is programmed using just four buttons
situated to the left of the screen, in conjunction with
the crucial element: the rotary control (“3D rotary control”).
Input buttons:
• ENTER
the fi rst time you press the ENTER button you
move from the basic screen display to the multi-function menus. You can also call up a selected
menu by pressing ENTER.
• ESC
pressing the ESC button takes you one step back
at the function select stage, and continues to return you through the system until you reach the
basic display.
• CLEAR
at the programming stage, pressing CLEAR re-
sets a changed parameter back to the default value. CLEAR is also used to leaf backwards through the pages within the Help function.
• HELP
at any point in the programming process you can
press this button to call up a concise help text
which informs you how to use the individual menu
in which you are currently located. Within the Help
text you can leaf through the screen pages by
pressing the HELP button again, and leaf through
backwards using the CLEAR button.
In the »Code lock« menu (see page 119) you can
enter a confi dential number which bars access to all
menus. In this case the four input buttons are used in
a different way to that outlined above.
Function fi elds:
In some menus the bottom line of the screen displays
function fi elds which can be called up using the rotary control:
E / A A S Y
S Y M
S E L
S T O C L R E N T
è
The function fi elds which appear on the screen vary
according to the menu you have called up.
Turn the rotary control to switch between
the function fi elds.
Press the rotary control to activate a function fi eld.
Function fi eld functions
• SEL (select):
select this point
• STO (store):
store (e.g. a transmitter control position)
• CLR (clear):
erase (e.g. an input or a reference point on a cur-
ve)
• SYM:
set a symmetrical mixer value
• ASY:
set asymmetrical mixer values
•
:
switch symbol fi eld (assignment of external, fi xed
and control switches)
• E/A:
switches menus on and off
•
:
shifts to second page within a menu (following
menu)
• ENT (enter):
only in the »Code lock« menu; see page 119.
30
Assigning external switches and control switches
Basic procedure, meaning of the fi xed switch “FX”
At many points in the program there is the option of
assigning a switch to a particular function, using an
external switch or a control switch (see below), or
using a switch to select one of two settings, e.g. curve settings, the DUAL RATE / EXPO function, fl ight
phase programming, mixers etc.. In all situations the
mc-22s allows you to assign several functions to one
switch, if you wish.
The process of assigning switches is exactly the
same in all the menus concerned, and we will explain
the basic programming procedure at this point so that
you can concentrate on the special features when
reading the detailed menu descriptions.
A switch symbol appears in the bottom line of the
screen at all programming points where switches can
be assigned:
If you move to this fi eld using the rotary control, the
switch symbol fi eld changes to inverse video (black
background):
This is how you assign an external switch:
1. Brief press on the rotary control
2. The following fi eld appears on the screen:
Simply move the external switch you wish to
use to the “ON” position – regardless of the socket number 0 ... 7 to which the switch is connec-
ted. This completes the assignment process; the
switch concerned (external or control switch) now
appears in the appropriate menu. A switch symbol
adjacent to the switch number indicates the current state of the switch concerned.
Note:
The position to which you eventually move the
switch (in order to assign it) is accepted by the
transmitter as the ON position. For this reason you
should move the external switch to the preferred
OFF position before you activate the switch symbol.
3. Changing the direction of switching
If the switch turns out to work in the wrong direc-
tion, correct it as follows: move the switch to the
desired OFF position, select the switch symbol
once more and assign the switch again, this time
with the direction of switching you prefer.
4. Erasing a switch
Activate the switch symbol as described under
point 2, then press the CLEAR button to erase the
switch.
Using transmitter control switches
For some special functions it may be preferable to
trigger the switching action at a particular (selectable)
position of a stick, slider or rotary knob (termed the
control position), rather than manually using a normal
external switch.
Four switches of this type, termed control switches
G1 ... G4, are available for this purpose. Note that the
number is simply the number of the control switch; it
does not indicate the number of the transmitter control to which it is assigned, i.e. one of the control functions 1 ... 4.
This is how you assign a control switch:
Start by selecting the switch symbol fi eld (inverse video):
1. Brief press on the rotary control
2. The screen now displays the following fi eld:
Now press the ENTER button:
3. Use the rotary control to select the control switch
G1 ... G4 you wish to use, or a software “reversed” control switch G1i ... G4i (i - “inverted”):
4. Press the ENTER button to confi rm your selec-
tion, or press the rotary control briefl y.
Switch assignment
Move desired switch
to ON position
(ext. switch: ENTER)
M o v e d e s i r e d s w i t c h
o r c o n t r o l
( e x t . s w i t c h : E N T E R )
C n t r l / f i x e d s w i t c h
G 1
G 2 G 3 G 4 F X I
F X
G 1 i G 2 i G 3 i G 4 i
M o v e d e s i r e d s w i t c h
o r c o n t r o l
( e x t . s w i t c h : E N T E R )
C n t r l / f i x e d s w i t c h
G 1 G
2 G 3 G 4 F X I
F X
G 1 i G 2 i G 3 i G 4 i
Move desired switch
to ON position
(ext. switch: ENTER)
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