GRAUPNER MX-101 HOTT Programming Manual

Programmier-Handbuch

33110.mx-10 HoTT.1

HOPPING.TELEMETRY.TRANSMISSION

mx-10

Programming Manual

Manuel de programmation

Contents

Binding receivers ........................................... 106

Range-checking ............................................ 106

Model helicopter ..................................................108

Country setting ..............................................108

Binding receivers ........................................... 110

Range-checking ............................................ 110

“Servo settings” ........................................................111

“

“F

ail-Safe” ................................................................111

“Telemetry” ...............................................................113

SETTING & DATA VIEW ...................................... 114

TX display .....................................................114

RX Data

view .................................................115

RX Servo ....................................................... 116

RX Fail Safe ..................................................117

RX Free mixers ............................................. 119

RX Expo ........................................................120

RX Servotest .................................................121

DATA VIEW ..........................................................124

Receiver ........................................................ 125

General Module ............................................. 125

Electric Air Module ........................................ 125

Vario Module .................................................126

GPS Module .................................................. 126

“Trainer mode”

......................................................... 127

Teacher ................................................................ 127

Pupil .................................................................... 128

Appendix

Appendix .................................................................... 174

Conf

ormity declaration ............................................... 202

FCC Information ........................................................ 203

Guarantee certiﬁ cate .................................................204

General Information

Safety Notes ................................................................71

Saf

ety notes and handling instructions relating

to Nickel-Metal-Hydride rechargeable batteries ..........75

Foreword ......................................................................77

Description of radio control set ....................................78

Recommended battery chargers ................................. 80

Transmitter power supply ............................................. 81

Receiver power supply ................................................ 82

Adjusting the stick length ............................................. 83

Opening the transmitter case ......................................83

Changing the stick mode .............................................84

Description of transmitter............................................. 86

Transmitter controls ...............................................86

Rear of transmitter ................................................. 87

Data socket ...........................................................87

Using the transmitter for the ﬁ rst time .......................... 88

Transmitter ﬁ rmware update ..................................89

Using the receiver for the ﬁ rst time .............................. 92

Receiver ﬁ rmware update .....................................94

Installation notes .......................................................... 96

Receiving system power supply ............................97

Deﬁ nition of terms ....................................................... 99

Digital trims and stick calibration ............................... 100

Fixed-wing model aircraft...........................................101

Receiver socket sequence .................................. 102

Model helicopters ......................................................103

Receiver socket sequence .................................. 103

Program descriptions

“Base settings”

(model)

Fixed-wing model aircraft .................................... 104

Country setting ..............................................104

Tail type setting .............................................105

Contents

Environmental protection

This symbol on the product, in the operating instructions or the packaging indicates that the product must not be discarded via the normal household refuse at the end of its useful life. Instead it must be taken to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic apparatus.

The materials can be re-used according to their identiﬁ cation code. You can make an important contribution to the protection of our shared environment by recycling

old equipment and making use of its basic materials.

Dry and rechargeable batteries must be removed from the device and taken to the appropriate collection point.

Please ask your local authority for the location of your nearest waste disposal site.

The sole purpose of this manual is to provide information; it is subject to amendment without prior notiﬁ cation. Graupner accepts no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies which may occur in the information section of this manual.

Safety Notey

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. We also strongly recommend that you register without delay at http:// www.graupner.de/en/service/product_registration, as this ensures that you automatically receive the latest information relating to your product by e-mail.

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 or her for help and advice.

If you ever dispose of this transmitter, these instructions must be passed on to the new owner.

Application

This radio control system may only be used for the purpose for which the manufacturer intended it, i. e. for operating radio-controlled models which do not carry hu- mans. No other type of use is approved or permissible.

Safety notes

SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT

and

RADIO-CONTROLLED MODELS

ARE NOT PLAYTHINGS

Even small models can cause serious personal injury and damage to property if they are handled incompetently, or if an accident occurs due to the fault of others.

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.

Short-circuits of all kinds must be avoided at all times.

Short-circuits can easily destroy parts of the radio control system, but even more dangerous is the acute risk of ﬁ re and explosion, depending on the circumstances and the energy content of the batteries.

Aircraft and boat propellers, helicopter rotors, open gearboxes and all other rotating parts which are driven by a motor or engine represent a constant 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! Ensure that no other object can make contact with the driven components.

Never stand in the primary danger zone, i. e. in the rotational plane of the propeller or other rotating parts, when the motor is running or the drive battery is connected.

Please note that a glowplug engine or electric motor could burst into life accidentally if the receiving system is switched on when you are transmitting the transmitter. To be on the safe side, disconnect the fueltank or the ﬂ ight battery.

Protect all electronic equipment from dust, dirt, damp, and foreign bodies. Avoid subjecting the equipment to vibration and 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 equipment 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.

When deploying cables ensure that they are not under

strain, are not tightly bent (kinked) or broken. Avoid sharp edges, as they can chafe through insulating materials.

Before you use the system, check that all connectors are pushed home ﬁ rmly. 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, as any such changes invalidate both your operating licence and your insurance cover.

Installing the receiving system

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 it should be protected effectively from dust and spray.

The receiver must not make direct 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 should be at least 5 cm away from all large metal parts and any wiring which is not connected directly to the receiver. This includes steel and carbon ﬁ bre components, servos, electric motors, fuel pumps, cabling of all kinds, etc..

Ideally the receiver should be installed well away from

Safety Notes

Please read carefully!

Safety Notes

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. Metalto-metal contact causes electrical “noise” which can interfere with the correct working of the receiver.

Directing the transmitter aerial

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.

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.

However, if two or more pilots operating 2.4 GHz radio control systems stand closer together than 5 m, the down-link channel may be swamped, triggering a very premature range warning. If this should occur, walk away from the other pilots until the range warning ceases again.

Pre-ﬂ ight checking 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 is switched 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.

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.

As it runs down, the gyro can generate such a high voltage that the receiver picks up apparently valid throttle commands, and the motor could respond by unexpectedly bursting into life.

Range checking

Before every session check that the system works properly in all respects, and has adequate range.

Secure the model adequately, and ensure that no persons are standing in front of the model.

Carry out at least one complete function check on the ground, followed by a complete simulated ﬂ ight, in order to show up any errors in the system and the model’s programming. Be sure to read the notes on pages 106 and 110 in this regard.

When operating a model, i. e. when ﬂ ying or driving, do not operate the transmitter without the aerial ﬁ tted. Check that the transmitter aerial is ﬁ rmly seated.

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 operate your model boat close to locks and full-size vessels. Model cars should never be run on public streets or motorways, footpaths, public squares etc..

any other installed equipment in the model, but in an easily accessible position. Under no circumstances allow servo leads to run close to the aerial, far less coiled round it!

Ensure that cables are fastened securely, so that they cannot move close to the receiver aerial when the model is ﬂ ying.

Deploying the receiver aerial(s)

The receiver and its aerials should be installed as far away as possible from all kinds of power system. If your model has a carbon ﬁ bre fuselage, the aerial tips must always be deployed outside the fuselage. The orientation of the aerial(s) is not critical, but we recommend installing them vertically (upright) in the model. If the receiver features aerial diversity (two aerials), the second aerial should be arranged at 90° to the ﬁ rst.

Installing the servos

Always install servos using the vibration-damping grommets supplied. The rubber grommets provide some degree of protection from mechanical shock and severe vibration.

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 essential that you should be able to 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.

Safety Notes

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 “battery needs charging” appears on the screen, and you hear an audible warning signal.

It is vital to check the state of the batteries at regular intervals – especially the receiver pack. 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 or recharge the batteries in good time.

Keep to the battery manufacturer’s instructions, and don’t leave the batteries on charge 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 banana plugs on the charge lead 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 battery types: capacity diminishes with each charge. At low temperatures the battery’s internal resistance rises, and capacity falls. This means that its ability to deliver current and maintain voltage is reduced.

Frequent charging, and / or the use of maintenance

programs, tends to cause a gradual reduction in battery capacity. We recommend that you check the capacity of all your rechargeable batteries at least every six months, and replace them if their performance has fallen off signiﬁ cantly.

Use only genuine Graupner rechargeable batteries!

Suppressing electric motors

All conventional (brushed) electric motors generate sparks between the commutator and the brushes, which cause more or less serious interference to the radio control system, depending on the type of motor. If an RC system is to work correctly, it is therefore important to suppress the electric motors, and in electric-powered models it is essential that every motor should be effectively suppressed. Suppressor ﬁ lters reliably eliminate such interference, and should always be ﬁ tted where possible.

Please read the notes and recommendations supplied by the motor manufacturer.

Refer to the main Graupner FS catalogue or the Internet website at www.graupner.de for more information on suppressor ﬁ lters.

Servo suppressor ﬁ lter for extension leads

Order No. 1040 Servo suppressor ﬁ lters are required if you are obliged

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

The basic rule is that the electronic speed controller must be chosen to suit the size of the electric motor it is

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 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 burn out 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 …

… cease ﬂ ying operations immediately if you notice an electrical storm approaching. Static charges through the transmitter aerial can be life-threatening!

Caution

In order to fulﬁ l the FCC RF radiation regulations •

Safety Notes

applicable to mobile transmitting apparatus, the • equipment’s aerial must be at least 20 cm from any person when the system is in use. We therefore do not recommend using the equipment at a closer range than 20 cm.

Ensure that no other transmitter is closer than 20 cm • from your equipment, in order to avoid adverse effects on the system’s electrical characteristics and radiation pattern.

The radio control system should not be operated • until the Country setting has been set correctly at the transmitter. This is essential in order to fulﬁ l the requirements of various directives - FCC, ETSI, CE etc. Please refer to the instructions for your particular transmitter and receiver for details of this procedure.

Check all working systems and carry out at least one • full range check on the ground before every ﬂ ight, in order to show up any errors in the system and the model’s programming.

Never make any changes to the programming of the • transmitter or receiver whilst operating a model.

Care and maintenance

Don’t use cleaning agents, petrol, water or other solvents to clean your equipment. If the case, the aerial etc. gets dirty, simply wipe the surfaces 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, Graupner accepts responsibility for the product.

Graupner cannot accept liability for non-approved components or accessories made by other manufacturers. It is not possible for Graupner to assess every individual item manufactured by other companies, so we are unable to state whether such parts can be used without incurring a safety risk.

Liability exclusion / Compensation

It is not possible for Graupner to ensure that the user observes the installation and operation instructions, and the recommended conditions and methods when installing, operating, using and maintaining the radio control components. For this reason Graupner denies all liability for loss, damages or costs which arise through misuse or mishandling of this equipment, or are connected with such use in any way.

Unless obliged by law, Graupner’s obligation to pay compensation, regardless of the legal argument employed, is limited to the invoice value of that quantity of Graup- ner products which were immediately involved in the event in which the damage occurred, unless the company is deemed to have unlimited liability on account of deliberate or gross negligence.

Safety Notes

Safety notes and handling instructions relating to Nickel-Metal-Hydride rechargeable batteries

As with all sophisticated technical products, it is vitally important that you observe the following safety notes and handling instructions if you wish the equipment to operate safely and reliably for an extended period.

Safety notes

Rechargeable batteries are not playthings, and must • be kept well away from children.

Store rechargeable batteries out of the reach of children.

Check that the batteries are in perfect, serviceable • condition before every use. Do not re-use defective or damaged batteries.

Rechargeable batteries must be used within the • speciﬁ ed limits stated for the corresponding cell type.

Do not heat, incinerate or short-circuit rechargea-• ble batteries, and never charge them with excessive currents or reversed polarity.

Never use rechargeable batteries consisting of • parallel-wired cells, combinations of old and new cells, cells of different construction, size, capacity, make, brand or cell type.

Batteries installed inside equipment should always be • removed from the device when it is not in use and not about to be used. Always keep equipment switched off in order to avoid deep-discharged cells. Batteries must be recharged in good time.

The battery to be charged should be placed on a • non-inﬂ ammable, heat-resistant, non-conductive surface for the whole of the charge period. Keep inﬂ ammable and volatile objects and materials well clear of the charging area.

Batteries must always be supervised when on char-• ge. Never exceed the maximum fast-charge current

speciﬁ ed for the cell type in use. If the battery heats up to more than 60°C whilst on •

charge, halt the charge process immediately and allow the pack to cool down to about 30°C.

Never recharge a battery which is already charged, • hot, or not completely discharged.

Do not make any modiﬁ cations to batteries. Never • solder or weld directly to cells.

If incorrectly handled, rechargeable batteries are at • risk of combustion, explosion, corrosive action and burns. Suitable extinguishing materials include ﬁ re blankets, CO2 ﬁ re extinguishers and sand.

Escaped electrolyte is corrosive - do not allow it to • contact skin or eyes. In an emergency rinse the area immediately with plenty of clean water before seeking medical help.

The cells’ air vents must never be blocked or sealed, • e. g. by solder. When soldering, the iron temperature should not exceed 220°C, and each joint should be completed in less than twenty seconds.

To avoid cell deformation, do not exert excessive • mechanical pressure on battery cells.

If a battery should be accidentally overcharged, use • the following procedure:

Simply disconnect the battery and leave it on a noninﬂ ammable surface (e. g. stone ﬂ oor) until it has cooled down. Never hold the battery in your hand, as there is a risk that cells might explode.

Always observe the recommended rates for charging • and discharging.

General information

The capacity of your rechargeable battery diminishes with every charge / discharge process. Stored batteries

may eventually exhibit reduced capacity.

Storage

Batteries should not be stored in a completely discharged state. Store them in a dry enclosed space at an ambient temperature of +5°C to +25°C. If you are storing a battery for a period longer than four weeks, ensure that the cell voltage does not fall below 1.2 V

Balancing individual battery cells

To balance new battery cells, i. e. to bring them all • to the same state of charge, charge them at what is known as the ‘normal’ rate until they are full. As a general guideline a fully discharged battery needs to be charged for a period of twelve hours at a current corresponding to one tenth of the capacity printed on the cell label (the “1/10C” method). After this treatment all the cells will be fully charged, and exhibit the same voltage. This method of balancing battery cells should be repeated after every ten fast-charge processes, so that the cells are repeatedly balanced; this helps to ensure an extended useful life for your batteries.

If you have the facilities to discharge individual cells, • we recommend that you make use of this before every charge process. Otherwise the battery pack should be run down to a discharge voltage of 0.9 V per cell. For example, this corresponds to a ﬁ nal discharge voltage of 3.6 V in the case of the four-cell pack used in the transmitter.

Charging

Ni-MH batteries should only be charged using the speciﬁ ed currents, charge times and temperature range, and should be supervised constantly when on charge. If you do not have access to a suitable fast charger, i. e. one

Safety Notes

which allows you to set the charge current accurately, then the battery should always be recharged using the “normal” charge rate of 1/10C; see the example stated above.

Wherever possible, transmitter batteries should always be recharged at the 1/10C rate, in order to avoid differences in cell states. The charge current must never exceed the maximum permissible value stated in the transmitter instructions.

Fast charging

If your battery charger includes the facility to adjust • the Delta Peak charge cut-off voltage, set this value to 5 mV per cell. However, most chargers are set to a ﬁ xed cut-off value of 15 … 20 mV per cell, which makes them suitable for use with both NiCd and NiMH batteries. If you are not sure about this, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your charger, or ask at your local model shop whether your charger is also suitable for Ni-MH packs. If in any doubt, charge your batteries at half the stated maximum charge current.

Discharging

All rechargeable batteries sold by Graupner and GMRacing are suitable for a maximum continuous current load of 6C … 13C, according to battery type (refer to the manufacturer’s speciﬁ cation!). The higher the continuous current load, the shorter the batteries’ useful life.

Use your battery until its performance falls off, or until • the low voltage warning is triggered.

Caution:

When stored for a long period, the cell voltage should not be allowed to fall below 1.2 V. This means that you may have to recharge the battery before sto-

ring it. Reﬂ ex charging and charge / discharge (cycle) •

programs shorten the effective life of batteries unnecessarily, and are only suitable for checking battery quality or “reviving” relatively old cells. It also makes no sense to charge / discharge a battery before using it - unless you simply wish to check its quality.

Disposal of exhausted dry and rechargeable batteries

The German Battery Order places a legal requirement on every consumer to return all used and exhausted dry cells and rechargeable batteries. It is prohibited to dispose of these items in the ordinary domestic waste. At no charge to the user, old dry and rechargeable batteries can be surrendered at local authority collection points, Graupner retail outlets, and any other shop where dry and rechargeable batteries of the same type are sold. You can also send batteries supplied by us to the following address - with adequate pre-paid postage

- for disposal: Graupner GmbH & Co. KG

Service: Gebrauchte Batterien (Used batteries) Henriettenstr. 94 - 96

D-73230 Kirchheim unter Teck You can make an important contribution to environmen-

tal protection in this way.

Caution: Damaged batteries may require special packaging before despatch, as some contain highly toxic materials!!!!!

Introduction

mx-10 the latest generation of radio control technology

HoTT (Hopping Telemetry Transmission) is the synthesis of expertise, engineering and world-wide testing by professional pilots. The equipment operates on the 2.4 GHz band, and offers bi-directional communication between transmitter and receiver via a down-link channel integrated into the receiver.

The mx-10 HoTT RC system is based on the Graup- ner/JR mc-24 computer radio control system which was introduced back in 1997. It has been developed speciﬁ cally for the beginner, but the mx-10 HoTT is still capable of controlling all current model types without problem - whether ﬁ xed-wing model or helicopter, model boat or car.

In the area of ﬁ xed-wing models it is often necessary to employ complex mixer functions for the control surfaces. Computer technology enables you to activate a vast range of functions to cope with special model requirements – with the simple setting of a „jumper“. With the mx-10 HoTT all you do is select the appro- priate model type, and the software then presents you automatically with the appropriate mixer and coupling functions. This means that the transmitter requires no additional modules in order to implement complex coupled functions, and you can forget all about old-fashioned mechanical mixers in the model. Even helicopters can be controlled by a „Flybarless“ system.

The mx-10 HoTT provides an extremely high level of safety and reliability in use.

The beginner quickly becomes familiar with the different functions thanks to the clear, logically arranged program structure.

In theory the Graupner HoTT process allows more than 200 models to be operated simultaneously. Although in practice the mixed operation of different technical sys-

tems in the 2.4 GHz ISM band – as required by the approval regulations – reduces this number considerably. Generally, however, it will always be possible to operate even more models simultaneously on the 2.4 GHz band than on the 35 / 40 MHz frequency bands which we have used to date. However, the actual limiting factor – as it has always been – is likely to remain the size of the (air-) space available. The simple fact that no frequency control procedure is necessary equates to an enormous gain in safety, especially at ﬂ ying sites such as gliding slopes where groups of pilots may be distributed over a large area, with nobody in overall control.

The optional Smart-Box provides a simple means of accessing data and programming HoTT receivers. For example, this method can be used to map receiver outputs, distribute control functions to multiple servos, and match servo travels and directions to each other.

This manual describes each menu in detail, and also provides dozens of useful tips, notes and programming examples to complement the basic information. Please refer to the Appendix for additional information on the HoTT system. This manual concludes with the transmitter’s conformity declaration and guarantee certiﬁ cate.

Please read the safety notes and the technical information. We recommend that you read right through the instructions with great care, and check all the functions as described in the text. This can be carried out simply by connecting servos to the supplied receiver, and watching their response as you program the transmitter. However, please read the notes on page 96 in this regard. This is the quickest method of becoming familiar with the essential procedures and functions of the mx- 10 HoTT.

Always handle your radio-controlled model with a responsible attitude to avoid endangering yourself and others.

The Graupner team wishes you great pleasure and success with your mx-10 HoTT - a radio control system of the latest generation.

Kirchheim-Teck, October 2011

Description of radio control set

mx-10 Computer System

Five-channel radio control set with Graupner HoTT 2.4 GHz technology (Hopping Telemetry Transmission)

Graupner HoTT technology offers excellent reliability in use, with bi-directional communication between transmitter and receiver, integrated telemetry (with the optional Smart-Box) and ultra-fast response times.

Simpliﬁ ed programming technology with „Jumpers“.

Micro-computer radio control system exploiting the • latest Graupner HoTT 2.4 GHz technology

Bi-directional communication between transmitter • and receiver

Ultra-fast response times through direct, ultra-reliable • data transmission from the main processor to the 2.4 GHz RF module.

Telemetry menu (with the optional Smart-Box) for •

displaying telemetry data, and programming receiver outputs and optional sensors.

Short, folding aerial• Easy programming and accurate setting with toggle •

switches and a switch key 3 switches: a three-position switch for Trainer/pupil-•

mode, 2 two-position switches for dual rate and channel 5 are already built

5 control functions, including 1 switching channel• Servo reverse• Mode selector for simple switching between stick •

MODES 1 ... 4 (throttle left / right, etc.) All applicable settings are automatically converted.

Wing menu: 1 Ail, 2 Ail, V-tail, delta/ﬂ ying wing•

The following settings can only be done via the optional Smart-Box:

User-selectable servo cycle times for digital servos, • min. 10 ms

Servo-control ± 150% for all servo outputs can be set • separately for each side (Single Side Servo Throw)

Sub-trim in the range of ± 125% to adjust the neutral • position of all servos

General features of the HoTT system

Simple, ultra-fast binding of transmitter and receiver• Multiple receivers can be bound per model for paral-•

lel operation Extremely fast re-binding, even at maximum range• Two-receiver satellite operation using special cable •

connection

Description of radio control set

mx-10 Computer System

Five-channel radio control set with Graupner HoTT 2.4 GHz technology (Hopping Telemetry Transmission)

Range-check and warning function• Receiver low-voltage warning on transmitter screen• Ultra-wide receiver operating voltage range: 3.6 V to •

8.4 V (fully operational down to 2.5 V) Fail-Safe• Unrestricted channel assignment (channel-mapping), •

mixer functions and all servo settings programmable in the Telemetry menu

Up to four servos can be actuated simultaneously • as a block, with a servo cycle time of 10 ms (digital servos only)

Optimised frequency hopping and broad channel • spread for maximum interference rejection

Intelligent data transmission with corrective function• Real-time telemetry analysis• More than 200 systems can be operated simultane-•

ously Future-proof update capability using data interface•

Description of radio control set

Speciﬁ cation, mx-10 HoTT transmitter

Frequency band 2,4 … 2,4835 GHz

Modulation FHSS

Transmitter power see country setting, page

104/108

Control functions ﬁ ve functions; four with trims

Temperature range -10 … +55 °C

Aerial folding

Operating voltage 3,4 … 6 V

Current drain approx. 125 mA

Dimensions approx. 190 x 195 x 90 mm

Weight approx. 630 g with transmitter

battery

Accessories

Order No. Description

1121 Neckstrap, 20 mm wide 70 Neckstrap, 30 mm wide 3097 Wind-shield for hand-held transmitter

Replacement parts

Order No. Description

33112.1

4NH-1500 RX RTU, ﬂ at-pack

33800 HoTT transmitter aerial

Speciﬁ cation, GR-12 HoTT receiver

Operating voltage 3,6 … 8,4 V

Current drain ca. 70 mA

Frequency band 2,4 … 2,4835 GHz

Modulation FHSS

Aerial approx. 145 mm long,

approx. 115 mm encapsulated and approx. 30 mm active

Servo sockets 6

Sensor socket 1 (instead of servo 5)

Temperature range approx. -15° … +70 °C

Dimensions approx. 36 x 21 x 10 mm

Weight approx. 7 g

The set Order No. 33110 contains:

mx-10 HoTT micro-computer transmitter with integral 4NH-1500 RX RTU ﬂ at-pack Ni-MH transmitter battery (speciﬁ cation reserved), Graupner GR-12 HoTT bi-directional receiver, switch harness and plug-type battery charger

Recommended battery chargers (optional)

Order No. Description

220 V mains conn.

12 V DC connect.

Suitable for

the following

battery types

Integral charge. lead

NiCd

Ni-MH

LiPo

Lead-ac. 6407 Multilader 3 x x x x 6411 Ultramat 8 xxxxx 6425 Twin Charger x x 6427 Multilader 3 x x x x 6455 Multilader 7E x x x x

6463

Ultramat 12 plus

Pocket

xxxxx

6464 Ultramat 14 plus xxxxxx 6466 Ultra Trio plus 14 xxxxxx 6468 Ultramat 16S xxxxxx 6470 Ultramat 18 xxxxxx

To recharge the radio system you will also need the transmitter charge lead, Order No. 3022, and the receiver battery charge lead, Order No. 3021, unless stated otherwise in the table.

For details of additional battery chargers, and details of the chargers listed here, please refer to the main Graupner FS catalogue, or our Internet site at www.graupner.de.

Operating Notes

Transmitter power supply

The mx-10 HoTT transmitter is ﬁ tted as standard with a high-capacity rechargeable 4NH-1500 RX RTU Ni-MH battery (Order No. 33112.1) (speciﬁ cation reserved).

When delivered, the standard rechargeable battery is not charged.

When you are using the transmitter you can monitor the battery voltage on the Status-LED. If it drops below the in the line „ALARM VOLT“ of the menu „TX“ of the optional Smart Box, page 114,

adjustable voltage (default

4.5 V), an audible warning signal starts and the orange Status-LED starts blinking 5 - times in quick succession.

MAXIMUM VOLT: 05.5V MINIMUM VOLT: 05.4V ALARM VOLT: 04.7V COUNTRY : GENERAL

ACTION VOLT: 05.4V

RANGE TEST : OFF 90s

Always recharge the transmitter battery in good time. When you see this message, cease operations immediately and recharge the transmitter battery.

Charging the transmitter battery

The rechargeable Ni-MH transmitter battery can be recharged with the battery charger (Order No. 33116.2) supplied in the set, using the charge socket located on the right-hand side of the transmitter. Leave the battery inside the transmitter for charging, to avoid premature damage to the internal battery socket.

As an approximate guideline a discharged battery should be charged for twelve hours at a current corresponding to one tenth of the capacity printed on the pack. If you are using the standard transmitter battery and the charger supplied in the set, this current is 200 mA.

The transmitter must be switched “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 process can cause the charge voltage to rise to the point where the transmitter is immediately damaged. For this reason check carefully that all connectors are secure, and are making really good contact.

Polarity of the mx-10 HoTT charge socket

Commercially available battery charge leads produced by other manufacturers are often made up with the opposite polarity. For this reason it is essential to use only the genuine Graupner charge lead, Order No. 3022.

Using automatic battery chargers

Although the standard transmitter charge socket is protected against reversed polarity, it is still possible to use suitable chargers to fast-charge the transmitter battery.

If possible, set the delta peak voltage difference of your fast charger to a value in the range 10 mV … 20 mV or equivalent, as described in the charger’s instructions; this ensures that it is suitable for fast-charging Ni-MH cells.

First connect the banana plugs on the charge lead to the charger, and only then connect the other end of the charge lead to the charge socket on the transmitter. When the charge lead is connected to the transmitter, never allow the bare ends of the plugs to touch! To avoid damage to the transmitter, the charge current must never exceed 1 A. If necessary, limit the current on the charger itself.

Removing the transmitter battery

To remove the transmitter battery, ﬁ rst disengage the cover over the battery compartment on the back of the transmitter, then lift it off:

Remove the battery, then carefully pull on the power lead to disconnect the transmitter battery connector.

Installing the transmitter battery

Hold the connector attached to the transmitter battery in such a way that the black or brown wire faces the aerial, and the unused socket of the battery connector is on the side facing the bottom, then push the battery connector onto the three pins projecting out of the inside of the transmitter, in the direction of the circuit board. (The battery connector is protected against reversed polarity by two chamfered edges; see illustration).

Finally place the battery in the compartment, and close the cover.

Polarity of transmitter battery connector

Operating Nores

Receiver power supply

A wide range of rechargeable four-cell and ﬁ ve-cell NiMH batteries varying in capacity is available for use as the receiver power supply. If you are using digital servos we recommend that you use a ﬁ ve-cell (6 V) pack of generous capacity. If your model is ﬁ tted with a mixture of digital and analogue servos, it is important to check the maximum permissible operating voltage of all the types.

The PRX unit, Order No. 4136, provides a stabilised receiver power supply with a user-variable voltage from one or two receiver batteries; see Appendix.

For reasons of safety battery boxes or dry cells should never be used.

The voltage of the airborne power supply is displayed on the optional Smart-Box screen while the model is ﬂ ying:

RX DATAVIEW

S–STR100% R–TEM.+28°C L PACK TIME 00010msec R-VOLT :05.0V L.R-VOLT:04.5V

S–QUA100%S–dBM–030dBM

SENSOR1 :00.0V 00°C SENSOR2 :00.0V 00°C

If the voltage falls below the pre-set warning threshold -

3.8 Volt as standard, but variable in the Telemetry menu; see page 115 - a visual and audible low-voltage warning is triggered.

Nevertheless it is important to check the state of the batteries at regular intervals. Don’t put off charging the batteries until the warning signal is triggered.

Note: Please refer to the main Graupner FS catalogue or visit the Internet site at www.graupner.de for full details of batteries, chargers, measuring equipment and battery monitor units.

Charging the receiver battery

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 or 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.

Polarity of the receiver battery connector

General notes on battery charging

Observe the recommendations provided by the • charger manufacturer and the battery manufacturer at all times.

Keep to the maximum permissible charge current • stated by the battery manufacturer.

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, you must ﬁ rst remove the pack from the transmitter, otherwise you risk damaging the circuit board through overloading the conductor tracks, and / or overheating the battery.

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 wish to charge the standard Ni-MH battery using an automatic charger designed for Ni-Cd batteries.

You may need to adjust the Delta Peak trigger volta-• ge, 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.

If the battery becomes hot when on charge, it is time • to check the pack’s condition. Replace it if necessary, or reduce the charge current.

Never leave batteries unsupervised when on • charge.

Environmental protection notes

Important information on the disposal of dry and rechargeable batteries:

- for disposal: Graupner GmbH & Co. KG

Service: Gebrauchte Batterien (Used batteries) Henriettenstr. 94 - 96

D-73230 Kirchheim unter Teck You can make an important contribution to environmen-

tal protection in this way.

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.

Hold the bottom half of the knurled grip ﬁ rmly, and unscrew the top section:

Now screw the stick top in or out (shorter or longer) to the length you prefer before tightening the top and bottom sections against each other to ﬁ x the stick top.

Opening the transmitter case

Please read the following notes carefully before you open the transmitter. If you have no experience in such matters, we recommend that you ask your nearest Graupner Service Centre to carry out the work for you.

The transmitter should only be opened in the following cases:

When a self-neutralising stick needs to be converted • to non-neutralising action, or a non-neutralising stick to a self-neutralising action.

If you wish to adjust the stick centring spring tension.•

Before opening the transmitter check that it is switched off (move Power switch to “OFF”).

Open the battery compartment and remove the transmitter battery as described on the previous double page.

After this, use a PH1-size cross-point screwdriver to undo the six screws recessed into the back panel of the transmitter, as shown in the illustration:

Arrangement of the case back screws

Hold the two case sections together with your hand, and turn the unit over to allow these six screws to fall out onto the table. Now carefully raise the case back and fold it open to the right, as if you were opening a book.

C A U T I O N Two multi-core cables connect the lower shell to the

transmitter electronics located in the top section. Please take great care not to damage this cable!

Important:

Do not modify the transmitter circuit in any way, • as this invalidates your guarantee and ofﬁ cial approval for the system.

Do not touch any part of the circuit boards with • any metal object. Avoid touching the contacts with your ﬁ ngers.

Never switch the transmitter on while the case is • open.

Please note the following points when closing the transmitter:

Make sure that no cables are jammed between the • transmitter case sections when you close the back.

Check that the two case sections fit together flush all • round before fitting the retaining screws. Never force the two case components together.

Fit the case screws in the existing threads, and tigh-• ten them gently. Over-tightening them will strip the threads in the plastic.

Remember to re-connect the battery.•

Operating Notes

Converting the dual-axis stick units

Self-centring action

Either or both sticks can be converted from self-neutralising to non self-neutralising action: start by opening the transmitter as described on the previous page.

If you wish to change the standard stick unit arrangement, start by locating the screw on the left-hand stick unit shown circled in white in the photo below.

Note: The right-hand stick unit is of mirror-image construction, i. e. the screw you require is located on the right, below centre.

Turn this screw clockwise until the stick on that side moves freely from one end-stop to the other; alternatively unscrew it until the stick is fully self-centring again.

Charge socket

Brake springs

Adjuster screws

Brake springs

Adjuster screws

folding areal

Self-centring screw

Adjuster screws for stick centring force

Do not touch trans-

mitter circuit board

Do not touch trans-

mitter circuit board

Left-hand stick unit

Right-hand stick unit

Operating Notes

Stick centring force

The centring force of the sticks is also variable to suit your preference. The adjustment system is located adjacent to the centring springs; see the white circles in the following photo.

You can set the preferred centring spring force by rotating the corresponding adjuster screw using a crosspoint screwdriver:

Turn to the right = harder spring tension;• Turn to the left = softer spring tension.•

horizontal

vertical

Note: The right-hand stick unit is of mirror-image construction, i. e. the screw you require is located on the right, below centre.

Brake spring and ratchet

You can alter the braking force of the stick by adjusting the outer of the two screws circled in white in the next picture; adjusting the inner screw alters the strength of the ratchet:

Note: The right-hand stick unit is of mirror-image construction, i. e. the screw you require is located on the right, below centre.

Description of transmitter

Transmitter controls

Attaching the transmitter neckstrap

You will ﬁ nd a strap lug mounted in the centre of the front face of the mx-10 HoTT transmitter, as shown in the drawing on the right. This lug is positioned in such a way that the transmitter is perfectly balanced even when suspended from a neckstrap.

Order No. 1121 Neckstrap, 20 mm wide Order No. 70 Neckstrap, 30 mm wide

Aerial with folding / rotating base

3-position switch Mode: Pupil / Teacher / normal

2-position switch Channel 5

left hand stick

Tr im

ON / OFF switch

Tr im

Right-hand stick

2-position switch Dual Rate

Carry handle

Neckstrap lug

Central Status LED

Servoreverse switch

Wing mixer

Channel 1 - 5

BIND-Button

Description of transmitter

Data socket

For connecting the optional Smart-Box, Order No. 33700. The Smart Box allows many other HoTT functions such

as Servo curve, servo travel, cycle time or channel mapping and HoTT telemetry - see the section „telemetry“ on page 113.

For more details about the Smart-Box please refer to the main Graupner FS catalogue, or refer to that product on the Internet at www.graupner.de.

This socket can be used also to connect the transmitter to a PC running Windows XP, Vista or 7 using the optional USB adapter, Order No. 7168.6 and the connecting lead, Order No. 7168.6A.

The software required at the PC, including a suitable USB driver, can be found in the Download section for the corresponding product at www.graupner.de.

Once you have installed the software required, you can also update the transmitter via this connection.

Case screw

Battery Case Cover

Case screw

Transmitter battery

charge socket

Data socket for connecting Smart-Box, Order No. 33700 and for connecting with a PC

Using the transmitter for the ﬁ rst time

Preliminary notes

In theory the Graupner HoTT system permits the simul- taneous operation of more than 200 models.

However, in practice the mixed operation of different technical systems in the 2.4 GHz ISM band - as required by the approval regulations - reduces this number considerably. Generally, however, it will always be possible to operate even more models simultaneously on the 2.4 GHz band than on the 35 / 40 MHz frequency bands which we have used to date. However, the actual limiting factor - as it has always been - is likely to remain the size of the (air-) space available. The simple fact that no frequency control procedure is necessary - a great convenience in itself - equates to an enormous gain in safety, especially at ﬂ ying sites where groups of pilots may be distributed over a large area, with nobody in overall control.

Battery charged?

When you take receipt of your transmitter, the battery will be in the discharged state, so you must ﬁ rst charge it as described on page 81. Otherwise you will hear a warning signal and the Status-LED ﬂ ashes ﬁ ve times in quick succession when falling below a certain voltage to remind you to recharge it.

This warning threshold for the transmitter battery can be selected in the menu „TX“ of the optional the Smart Box, page 114.

Switching the transmitter on

After switching on the Status-LED glows constantly or is blinking to indicate the current transmitter mode.

See the following table:

Using the transmitter for the ﬁ rst time

Preliminary notes regarding the mx-10 HoTT transmitter

To change the mode, move the mode switch on the transmitter in the desired position, press and hold the BIND-button and then switch on the transmitter.

Note: after programming the „normal“ mode, the transmitter is in fail-safe programming mode (see page 111), if you do not want to program anything here, turn off the transmitter again now.

The programmed mode is indicated with LED and buzzer signals after switching on the transmitter, see the table above.

Mode normal teacher pupil

LED Status Buzzer Description

green LED on - Transmitter ON, but no bounded receiver

or receiver bound, but no telemetry signal

orange LED on - Transmitter mode „normal“, country setting: general

orange LED ﬂ ashes - Transmitter mode „normal“, country setting: France

orange LED ﬂ ashes once beeping twice after swit-

ching on

Transmitter mode: pupil

orange LED ﬂ ashes twice 2x beeping twice after

switching on

Transmitter mode: teacher

orange LED ﬂ ashes three times

beeping three times after switching on

Bad receiving quality of the receiver

orange LED ﬂ ashes four times

beeping four times after switching on

Bad receiving quality of the downlink channel

orange LED ﬂ ashes ﬁ ve times

beeping ﬁ ve times after switching on

Transmitter battery empty. Hit the battery warning threshold, 4.5 V as standard, set in the menu „TX“ of the optional Smart-Box, page 114

First select the transmitter mode „normal“, „teacher“ or „pupil“ by the transmitter mode switch on the left top side of the transmitter:

The transmitter is delivered in the mode „normal“. For normal operation you have to change nothing. In order to select the teacher or pupil mode, read the chapter „Trainer model“ on page 127.

Using the transmitter for the ﬁ rst time

Firmware update

Firmware updates for the transmitter are carried out at the owner’s discretion using the three-pin PC interface on the back of the transmitter, in conjunction with a PC running Windows XP, Vista or 7. To connect the transmitter to a PC you also require the optional USB adapter, Order No. 7168.6 and the connecting lead, Order No.

7168.6A. The latest software and information can be found in the

Download section for the corresponding product at www. graupner.de.

Note: Once you have registered your transmitter at http:// graupner.de/de/service/produktregistrierung you will automatically be informed of new updates by e-mail as they become available.

Updating the mx-16 HoTT software

Attention:

It is essential to check the state of charge of your transmitter battery before carrying out any update. To be on the safe side we recommend that you give the battery a full charge.

1. Installing the driver

In order to be able to use the transmitter’s integral port you must ﬁ rst install the driver software required, which is included in the program packages in the “USB driver” folder.

Start the driver installation by double-clicking on the appropriate ﬁ le and following the on-screen instruc tions. When the installation is complete, your comput-

Important notes:

The transmitter included in the set is prepared at • the factory with the correct settings for most European countries (except France).

If you wish to operate the RC system in France, you MUST ﬁ rst set the Country setting on the transmitter to “FRANCE” mode; see page 104 or 108. IT IS PROHIBITED to use the system IN FRANCE using the Universal / EUROPE mode!

You can operate up to ﬁ ve servos using the • mx- 10 HoTT transmitter and the receiver supplied in the set, which is already bound to the transmitter.

When switching on, binding or setting up the ra-• dio control system, please ensure at all times that the transmitter aerial is an adequate distance from the receiver aerials. If the transmitter aerial is too close to the receiver aerials, the receiver will be swamped, and the green LED on the receiver will go out. At the same time the down-link channel will stop working. In parallel the orange status LED blinks four times in quick succession and starts the corresponding buzzer warnings. At the same time the radio control system switches to Fail-Safe mode.

If this should happen, simply increase the distance between transmitter and receiver until the displays revert to “normal”.

Transmitter ﬁ rmware update

er must be re-started. The driver only has to be installed once.

2. Connecting the transmitter to the PC

Make sure the transmitter is switched off, then con nect the USB lead to the 3-pole socket on the back of the transmitter. Install the cable so that the orange cord shows to the left (center of the transmitter) and the brown cord to the right edge of the transmitter. Do not apply excessive force.

3. Updating the mx-16 HoTT transmitter software

Start the program “Firmware_Upgrade_grStudio_ Ver-SX.X.exe” from the appropriate folder by a double-click. (The at the time of printing this manual current version 1.3 starts without prior installation.):

Select “Port Setup” under “Menu”; alternatively open the “Controller Menu” and click on “Port select”:

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