Jeti model DC-16, DS-16, DS-14 User guide

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CZECH REPUBLIC

DC-16, DS-16, DS-14

ENFW 3.00

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1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 07

1.1 DC/DS .................................................................................................07

1.2 DS-14 ................................................................................................. 07

1.2.1 Activation method for software modules of JETI model 08

1.3 Features ............................................................................................. 09

1.4 Table of Contents ............................................................................. 10

1.5 Technical Support ........................................................................... 11

1.6 DC-16 Package Contents ............................................................... 11

1.7 DS-16 Package Contents ............................................................... 12

1.8 DS-14 Package Contents ............................................................... 12

2. System Specifications .......................................................................... 13

2.1 DC-16 ................................................................................................. 13

2.2 DS-16 ................................................................................................. 13

2.3 DS-14 ................................................................................................. 14

3. Description of Transmitter DC-16 ................................................... 15

3.1 Control Identification ................................................................... 15

3.2 Assembly Identification ................................................................ 16

3.3 Control Stick Assembly .................................................................. 17

3.3.1 Control Stick Length Adjustment ...................................... 17

3.3.2 Swivel Control Stick Adjustment ........................................ 17

3.3.3 Control Stick Tension Adjustment ..................................... 18

3.3.4 Ratchet Tension Adjustment .............................................. 18

3.3.5 Throttle stick travel adjustment ........................................ 19

3.3.6 Transmitter Mode Switch .................................................... 19

3.3.7 Transmitter Gimbals with Switch or Button Installation

.................................................................................................... 20

3.4 Swappable and Assignable Switches ........................................ 22

3.5 Digital Trims .................................................................................... 23

3.6 Transmitter Battery Pack ............................................................... 24

3.6.1 Charging ............................................................................... 24

3.6.2 Battery Replacement .......................................................... 24

3.7 PPM Output Connector .......................................................... 25

3.8 Handling ..................................................................................... 25

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4. Description of Transmitter DS-16 .................................................... 26

4.1 Control Identification ................................................................... 26

4.2 Control Identification DS-14 ........................................................ 27

4.3 Assembly Identification ................................................................ 28

4.4 Control Stick Assembly .................................................................. 29

4.4.1 Control Stick Length Adjustment ...................................... 29

4.4.2 Swivel Control Stick Adjustment ........................................ 29

4.4.3 Control Stick Tension Adjustment ..................................... 30

4.4.4 Ratchet Tension Adjustment .............................................. 31

4.4.5 Throttle stick travel adjustment ....................................... 31

4.4.6 Transmitter Mode Switch .............................................. 33

4.4.7 Transmitter Gimbals with Switch or Button Installation

.................................................................................................... 34

4.5 Swappable and Assignable Switches ........................................ 37

4.5.1 Switch Removal Procedure ................................................. 38

4.5.2 Assembly Procedure ............................................................. 38

4.6 Digital Trims .................................................................................... 39

4.7 Transmitter Battery Pack ............................................................... 40

4.7.1 Charging ............................................................................... 40

4.7.2 Battery Replacement ........................................................... 40

4.8 PPM Output Connector ................................................................ 41

4.9 Handling .......................................................................................... 41

5. RF Transmitter Modules ..................................................................... 42

6. Transmitter Powering ON/OFF .......................................................... 43

6.1 Transmitter, Powering-ON ........................................................... 43

6.2 Transmitter Turning-OFF ............................................................... 43

6.3 Transmitter Restart ...................................................................... 43

7. Initial switching-on ............................................................................... 44

7.1 Main display ..................................................................................... 44

7.2 Navigation in the Menu ................................................................. 44

7.2.1 Browsing through the Menu ............................................... 46

7.2.2 Basic Menu Structure ........................................................ 46

7.3 Model Set-up Guide ....................................................................... 47

7.3.1 Airplane .................................................................................. 47

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7.3.2 Helicopter ................................................................................ 49

7.3.3 General .................................................................................... 51

7.3.4 Set up of Receiver Outputs .................................................. 53

8. Duplex Receivers .................................................................................... 55

8.1 Description ....................................................................................... 55

8.2 Installation ....................................................................................... 55

8.3 Binding .............................................................................................. 55

8.3.1 Standard pairing procedure .............................................. 55

8.3.2 A lt er na ti ve pa ir in g p ro ce du re th ro ug h t he

transmitter m enu .. .......................................... 56

8.4 Range test ......................................................................................... 56

8.5 Fail safe .............................................................................................. 56

8.6 Technical data receivers ................................................................. 58

8.6.1 Technical data receivers outside the U.S. ......................... 58

8.6.2 Technical data receivers for the U.S. ................................... 59

8.7 Using Device Explorer To Configure the Receiver ...................... 60

8.7.1 Support of remote commands for EX Bus devices ........... 63

8.8 RC-Switch ........................................................................................ 65

9. Main menu ............................................................................................... 67

9 .0 .1 Pa s sw ord pro te c t io n a ga in st a cc i de nt al

configuration changes .................................................................. 68

9.1 Model ................................................................................................. 69

9.1.1 Model Selection ..................................................................... 69

9.1.2 New Model .............................................................................. 70

9.1.3 Basic configuration- AIRPLANE ......................................... 71

9.1.4 Basic Configuration - HELICOPTER .................................... 72

9.1.5 Swash mix ............................................................................... 74

9.1.6 Basic Configuration-GENERAL ........................................... 74

9.1.7 Assignment of functions ...................................................... 75

9.1.8 Servo Assignment ................................................................. 76

9.1.9 Servo Setup ............................................................................. 77

9.1.10 Servo balancer ................................................................... 78

9.2 Fine Tuning ....................................................................................... 80

9.2.1 Flight Modes ......................................................................... 80

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9.2.2 Digital trim .............................................................................. 83

9.2.3 Flight Mode Trims .................................................................. 85

9.2.4 Dual Rate/Exponential ........................................................ 86

9.2.5 Programmable Function Curves ....................................... 88

9.2.6 Aileron Differential ................................................................ 90

9.2.7 Ailevator Function ............................................................... 90

9.2.8 V-Tail Mix ................................................................................. 91

9.2.9 Delta/Elevon Mix ................................................................... 92

9.2.10 Butterfly Mix ......................................................................... 92

9.2.11 Free Mixes ............................................................................. 94

9.2.12 Governor/Gyro ..................................................................... 97

9.2.13 Throttle Limiter .................................................................... 98

9.2.14 Snap Roll .............................................................................. 98

9.3 Advanced Properties .................................................................... 100

9.3.1 Other Model Options .......................................................... 100

9.3.2 Sticks / Switches Setup ..................................................... 101

9.3.3 Wireless Modes/Trainer .................................................... 102

9.3.4 Logical Switches ................................................................. 107

9.3.5 Sounds on Event (Sound Assignments) .......................... 109

9.3.6 Sequencer ............................................................................. 110

9.3.7 Accelerometer (DS only) ................................................... 111

9.3.8 Telemetry Controls .............................................................. 112

9.3.9 Sound of Proportional Controls ....................................... 113

9.4 Timers/Sensors .............................................................................. 115

9.4.1 Timer ...................................................................................... 115

9.4.2 Alarms ................................................................................... 117

9.4.3 Vario ....................................................................................... 118

9.4.4 Voice Output ........................................................................ 119

9.4.5 Sensors/Logging Setup .................................................... 120

9.4.6 Displayed Telemetry ........................................................... 121

9.4.7 Main Screen ......................................................................... 124

9.5 Applications ................................................................................... 125

9.5.1 Data Analyzer ...................................................................... 125

9.5.2 Audio Player ........................................................................ 126

9.5.3 JETIBOX ................................................................................. 126

9.5.4 Games ................................................................................... 127

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9.6 System ............................................................................................ 127

9.6.1 Configuration ..................................................................... 127

9.6.2 Servo & Range Test ............................................................. 129

9.6.3 View Inputs ........................................................................... 130

9.6.4 Receiver Output (Servo Monitor) .................................... 131

9.6.5 System sound ....................................................................... 131

9.6.6 Sound Volume ..................................................................... 132

9.6.7 Installed Modules ............................................................... 132

9.6.8 Limitations in copying models between transmitters . 133

9.6.9 USB ......................................................................................... 133

9.6.10 Info ....................................................................................... 133

9.7 Throttle Lock .................................................................................. 135

9.8 Select Input control ..................................................................... 135

9.9 Trim Menu ..................................................................................... 139

9.10 How Transmitter Output Functions are Processed .............. 139

10. Transmitter to PC Connection ....................................................... 140

10.1 Memory & System Files ............................................................. 140

10.2 Update Firmware ....................................................................... 140

10.3 Sounds, Alarms & Acoustic Updates ....................................... 140

10.4 System Backup ............................................................................ 141

10.5 PC Joystick ..................................................................................... 141

10.6 Telemetry Data Logging ............................................................. 141

10.7 Copying models between the transmitters ............................. 141

11. Battery Safety Handling Rules ........................................................ 142

11.1 Transmitter Battery Pack .......................................................... 142

11.2 General Safety Rules ..................................................................... 142

11.3 Flight Safety Check ..................................................................... 143

11.4 Application ..................................................................................... 143

11.5 FCC /IC Information ....................................................................... 143

12. Model Menu – Airplane/Sailplane .............................................. 145

12.1 Butterfly Mix (Crow Mix) .............................................................. 145

12.2 Aileron Differential ....................................................................... 145

12.3 Ailevator ....................................................................................... 146

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12.4 V-Tail Mix ..................................................................................... 146

12.5 Delta/Elevon Mix .......................................................................... 147

12.6 Spoilers to Elevator Mix ............................................................. 147

12.7 Ailerons to Rudder Mix ................................................................ 148

12.8 Rudder to Ailerons Mix ................................................................. 149

12.9 Butterfly (Crow) Mix ..................................................................... 150

12.10 Rudder to Elevator Mix ............................................................. 151

12.11 Aileron to Flap Mix ..................................................................... 152

12.12 Aileron to Flap Mix (Brake Variation) ................................... 153

12.13 Elevator to Flap Mix ................................................................... 153

12.14 Flaps Mix – Camber Control .................................................... 154

12.15 Throttle Cut (Kill Switch) ........................................................... 155

12.16 Throttle Idle ................................................................................. 155

13. Accessories for Transmitters ........................................................... 156

13.1 Tray for DC-16 ................................................................................ 156

13.2 Stick Ends for DC/DS ............................................................... 156

13.3 Replacement switches ................................................................ 156

13.4 Straps for DC/DS .................................................................... 157

13.5 Charging ......................................................................................... 157

13.6 Other .............................................................................................. 157

13.7 O v e r v i e w o f t h e D S - 1 4 e x p a n s i on m o d u l e s

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1 Introduction

1.1 DC/DS

The DC/DS transmitters were developed and produced with the cooperation of professional and world champion pilots. These transmitters were created with the goals of maximum utility, simple handling, maximum durability and the ultimate reliability of their mechanical parts. The metal case, with its chemically resistant outside surface treatment, provides maximum protection for the interior components. The straightforward case shape makes servicing easy. The metal, quad ball bearing equipped, stick gimbals with their magnetic Hall sensors are another revolutionary design concept used to make the DC/DS among the world’s most advanced R/C systems.

Purposefully placed at the top of the transmitter, the 3.8“ backlit LCD display with its wide viewing angle offers nearly perfect visibility in just about any lighting condition. Thanks to its high resolution display and use of a relatively large number of graphic images it was possible to create a simple and intuitive setup procedure for displaying telemetric data.

The DUPLEX EX family of products have been equipped with an improved telemetric data transfer system which can be viewed on the LCD transmitter display or saved for later analysis on a PC. The transmitter allows the setup of audible notifications (optionally created by the user), which can be related to actual telemetric values or to sound alarms or signals which have been assigned to conditions of various control elements.

1.2 DS-14

The DS-14 hand-held transmitter expands the range of model transmitters equipped with the JETI Duplex system, this new design is based on the high-end model DS-16. Unlike the DS-16, the DS-14 offers a unique concept of individual feature setup based upon the requirements of each customer. The transmitter is available in a basic configuration that will meet the needs of most users for most model types. For individual setting of the transmitter there is a configurator available at swshop.jetimodel.com. After the simple registration of your transmitter it is possible to select additional features based upon your individual demands. For example, if you fly only helicopter models, select such features as "Throttle Limiter" or "Gyro Settings" but you will probably not need to increase the number of flight modes. These are more suitable for controlling glider models.

The DS-14 features newly designed gimbal sticks. We managed to keep all the characteristics of the full metal sticks used in the DS-16, mainly thanks to high-quality materials and Hall sensors inside the sticks which are fully supported by high quality ball bearings.

As a result, the DS-14 becomes a powerful tool with the possibility to individually select many features at a very attractive price.

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1.2.1 Activation method for software modules of JETI model

1. Make sure you have the most current firmware version in your

transmitter.

2. Register onswshop.jetimodel.com.

3. After clicking on the „Register

new product“ button you will be redirected to a form where you enter a product type (DS-14), followed by the „serial number” (SN: xxxxxxxxx) (to be found on the

back of the transmitter behind the screen) and then enter the „16

digit registration code” (xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx) (see the menu „System -> Installed Modules”

highlighted by the frame). After registering your transmitter, you can select individual function modules that you want to activate.

4. Mark selected modules and

proceed to checkout.

5. Then you will be asked to pay

the rel ev ant amount. After p a y m e n t , a u n i q u e nontra ns ferable file named “A c t i va t i o n. b i n” w i l l b e

generated. It will then be sent to your e-mail.

6. Connect the DS-14 to your computer and enable USB mode.

7. Copy the “Activation.bin” file to the transmitter SD card into the

root folder. The contents of the transmitter SD card can then look like this:

8. Disconnect the transmitter from the computer (Do not forget to

confirm the safe hardware removal). Then confirm in your transmitter that you want to update and restart it.

If the activation is successful, an informative table with a list of modules appears immediately after switching on. Then it is possible to operate the transmitter as usual.

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1.3 Features

Duplex 2.4GHz – the DC/DS transmitters feature the Duplex 2.4GHz, frequency hopping, digital, data stream system originally developed by JETI model in the Czech Republic. This system has been reliably used for many years.

Built-in Telemetry – from the start, the DC/DS transmitters were designed and built with many attractive features and include the full integration of all Duplex telemetry sensors.

Transmitters - these designs emphasize use comfort, state-of-theart appearance and use premium quality materials.

Precise Gimbals – the transmitter gimbals are equipped with Hall sensors and ball bearings for precision movement with an almost unlimited lifespan.

LCD Display – oversized 3.8“ backlit LCD display with 320x240 resolution which is highly visable under any light conditions.

Li-Ion Battery – provides a proven and reliable energy source with a high capacity (3200mAh) and a long service life.

Easy Charging – simply connect the wall power supply to the transmitter. The DC/DS may also be charged through their USB to PC interface.The charging progress is shown on the DC/DS display.

Integrated Antenna – the antennas are located behind fully integrated covers in both the DC-16 and DS-14/16 cases for protection against mechanical damage.

Large Memory – 4GB memory space for storing models, sounds, and telemetry data.

USB Connector – convenient connection to your PC. Fast firmware & sound upgrades, telemetry data downloads.

Fast Navigation – 3D wheel-style interface combined with function keys allow for speedy navigation within the DC/DS menu.

Digital Trims – fully programmable trims and a revolutionary automatic trimming function.

Swappable and Assignable Switches – all of the switches on the DC/DS transmitters (2- or 3-position) can be easily moved and assigned to create a custom configuration that works best for your application.

Programming – the logical and intuitive transmitter firmware is designed to be simple to use. Just follow the step-by-step screens. The creation of a new model can be accomplished with just a few easy steps.

Sounds/Alarms – the DC/DS transmitters are equipped with audible alarms and also allows the use of user-recordable alarms and sounds to keep you fully informed while also keeping distractions to a minimum. "

Depends on equipment - The specific function is available if the corresponding module is activated. The DC-16 and DS-16 transmitters in their basic version have all the modules activated on maximum possible values. With the DS-14 transmitter it is possible to take advantage of the system that enables purchasing of the

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extended functions from swshop.jetimodel.com.

1.4 Table of Contents

To make navigation faster, the DC/DS transmitter Instruction Manual has been divided into 5 basic groups:

1 . Introduction and product support.

2. Basic description and mechanical adjustments.

3. First time switch-on. Basic helicopter and airplane set up.

4. Advanced programming. Detailed descriptions.

5. PC upgrade/upload, safety information, and special mixes.

Important parts of the instructions are separated from the text and highlighted according to importance.

Advice Note Warning

Advanced modelers may want to begin with group 3 where you will get all of the basic information for model setup. This is the quickest way to understand the basic ideas of the DC/DS transmitter programming and with this basic information you can begin to create your own model. More advanced programming functions are found in group 4. This is where you can find detailed descriptions of all of the DC/DS functions. The last section provides detailed description of firmware upgrades, downloads, and special mixes.

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1.5 Technical Support

If you feel uncertain about how to set up particular transmitter functions, do not hesitate to take advantage of our technical support:

1. Web Site

Either the JETI model (manufacturer) or your local distributor’s web sites offer a wide range of support for the DC/DS transmitters. You will find advice, tips or frequently asked questions (FAQ) which, in most cases, contain the answers to your questions.

2. Distributor, Manufacturer

You may also find support at your local hobby shop, distributor, or directly with the manufacturer JETI model s.r.o.

3. Service and Warranty Coverage

JETI model CZ exclusively warranties that the products purchased will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase by the customer. This warranty covers only those products purchased from an authorized JETI model CZ distributor or dealer. Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of JETI model CZ or an authorized service provider. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to an accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial or research use, or modification of or to any part of the product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than JETI model CZ or an authorized service provider.

JETI model CZ reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied.

1.6 DC-16 Package Contents

1. 2. 3. JETI DC-16 Transmitter, Wall Power Supply, JETI DC-16

Transmitter Aluminum Case, USB PC Cable, Installation Hex Key 4. 5. Set (1,5mm; 2mm), Cleaning Cloth, Instruction Manuals 6.

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1.7 DS-16 Package Contents

1. 2. 3. JETI DS-16 Transmitter, Wall Power Supply, JETI DS-16

Transmitter Aluminum Case, USB PC Cable, Installation Hex 4. 5. Key Set (1,5mm; 2mm), Cleaning Cloth, Instruction Manuals 6.

1.8 DS-14 Package Contents

1. 2. 3. 4. JETI DS-14 Transmitter, Wall Power Supply, USB PC Cable,

Installation Hex Key Set (1,5mm; 2mm), Instruction Manuals.

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Frequency

2.4GHz

Dimensions

WxLxH

(with Antenna)

180x270x40 mm

7.1x10.6x1.6",

(230x270x40mm)

(9.1x10.6x1.6")

Weight

1.5kg (53 oz)

Number of Channels

Number of control directions

using all Sticks/Switches/Knobs

Up to 20

Resolution

4096 steps

Battery

Li-on 3200mAh 3.6V

Operating Time

Up to 11 hours

Internal Memory

microSD 4GB

Telemetry

Yes

PC Connection

USB mini

Graphic Display

3.8" - 320x240px

Operational Temperature

-10 up to 60 °C

(14 up to140°F)

Frequency

2.4GHz

Dimensions

WxLxH

(with Display)

194x172x40 mm

7.7x6.8x1.6"

(194x233x40 mm)

(7.7x9.2x1.6")

Weight

1.25kg (44 oz)

Number of Channels

Number of control directions

using all Sticks/Switches/Knobs

Up to 18

Resolution

4096 steps

Battery

Li-on 3200mAh 3.6V

Operating Time

Up to 11 hours

Internal Memory

microSD 4GB

Telemetry

Yes

PC Connection

USB mini

Graphic Display

3.8" - 320x240px

Operational Temperature

-10 up to 60 °C

(14 up to 140°F)

2 System Specifications

2.1 DC-16 2.2 DS-16

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2.3 DS-14

Frequency

2.4GHz

Dimensions

WxLxH

(with Display)

194x172x40 mm

7.7x6.8x1.6"

(194x233x40 mm)

(7.7x9.2x1.6")

Weight

1.25kg (44 oz)

Number of Channels

Up to 14

Number of control directions

using all Sticks/Switches/Knobs

Up to 18

Resolution

4096 steps

Battery

Li-on 3200mAh 3.6V

Operating Time

Up to 11 hours

Internal Memory

microSD 4GB

Telemetry

Yes

PC Connection

USB mini

Graphic Display

3.8" - 320x240px

Operational Temperature

-10 up to 60 °C

(14 up to140°F)

Software modules

Basic

Extended

Number of channels

Accelerometer

Secondary transmitter module in

Trainer/Student or „Double Path“

function

Number of flight modes

Free mixes

Telemetry analysis via graphs

Audio player

Logical switches

Number of control commands

Sequencer

Timers

Number of telemetry items on the LCD

Sounds on events

Alarms

Voice output

Gyro setting function

Servo balancer

Function curves

Telemetry controls

Throttle limiter

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*) Double Path mode allows the operation of two separately paired receivers in a model. Even if this module is not activated, both transmitter modules communicate with the receiver for the best possible connection quality and safety.

m - The module is not included in the basic version l - This function is available after purchasing the module

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3 Description of Transmitter DC-16

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3.1. Control Identification

1. Right Stick 1, 2 – the DC-16 Transmitter Supports Modes 1-4, see Control

Sticks -> mode change

2. Left Stick 3, 4 the DC-16 Transmitter Supports Modes 1-4, see Control

Sticks -> mode change

3. Swappable and Assignable Switches: Sa, Sb, Sc, Sd, Se, Sf, Sg, Sh, Si, Sj

4. Digital Trims for the Left Stick T3, T4

5. Digital Trims for the Right Stick T1, T2

6. Right Side Control Lever 5

7. Left Side Control Lever 6

8. Rotary Control Knob 7

9. Rotary Control Knob 8

10. LCD Display

11. Function Buttons F1 – F5

12. Transmitter On/Off Power Switch

13. 3D Control Selector

14. Menu Button

15. ESC Button

16. Antenna/ Transmitter Handle

17. Charge Jack

18. USB PC Interface

19. Earphone Jack

20. ON/OFF & Charging LED Indicators

21. Speaker

22. Transmitter Neck Strap Bracket Installation Holes

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3.2. Assembly Identification

25 2627

23. Battery Connector

24. Transmitter Battery Pack

25. PPM Output Connector

26. Left Gimbal Assembly

27. Right Gimbal Assembly

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3.3 Control Stick Assembly

Note:

Warning:

3.3.1 Control Stick Length Adjustment

The stick length is adjustable to suit your flying style. The stick end separates into two parts.

When handling with back cover removed always switch off the transmitter and disconnect the battery (unplug the connector). Also do not connect the charging adapter or the USB cable.

Restrict your contact with the printed circuit boards to a minimum. You can damage your radio by electrostatic discharge!

1. Hold the top part of the

st i ck e nd f irml y a nd

u n s c r e w ( t u r n i t counterclockwise).

2. Turn the stick end

clockwise to shorten or

c o un te r cl oc k wi se t o lengthen the overall stick length.

3. Adjust the lower part

to support the top part of the stick end.

4. F i na lly s ec ure b y

tightening both parts to each other.

Warning: If you have installed optional sticks with switch or button ends, make sure that while adjusting the stick length you observe the wires that pass through the stick shaft and through the gimbal opening in order to prevent damaging the connecting cables. The safest method is to remove the small set-screw from the side of the stick housing to allow the switch or knob internals to remain stationary while you rotate the stick housing for height adjustment.. (See 4.3.6)

3.3.2 Swivel Control Stick Adjustment

In order to customize the feel of your radio you may adjust the angle of the stick control assemblies.

1. switch off the transmitter and remove the 10 screws that secure

the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover.

Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack connector.

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2. Loosen both machine screws securing the control stick

assembly.

3. Adjust (rotate) to desired position.

4. Securely tighten both machine screws securing the control stick

assembly.

5. Reconnect transmitter battery pack and reinstall radio back

cover and cover screws.

3.3.3 Control Stick Tension Adjustment

The stick gimbal tension is fully adjustable for each axis. This allows you to fully customize your radio‘s control feel. Simply adjust each gimbal‘s spring to your desired tension.

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 10 screws that secure

the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover.

Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack connector.

2. Use indicated machine adjustment screws to change the

desired spring tension.

By turning the screw anticlockwise, you will loosen spring tension. As a result the moving resistance of the control stick will

decrease. By turning the screw clockwise, you will tighten spring tension. As a result the moving resistance of the control stick will increase.

3. Reconnect transmitter battery pack and reinstall radio back

cover and cover screws.

3.3.4 Ratchet Tension Adjustment

Do you prefer smooth throttle feel or ratchet throttle feel? You can adjust the DC-16 transmitter either way you like allowing you to fully customize your radio‘s handling. Each tension is set by a different machine screw.

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 10 screws that secure

the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover.

Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack connector.

2. For ratchet tension adjustment use the machine screw “A”.

Turn slowly (anticlockwise) until you achieve the desired

ratchet tension. For smooth tension adjustment, use the achine screw “B”. Turn slowly (clockwise) until you achieve

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the desired smooth tension.

3. Reconnect transmitter battery pack and reinstall radio back

cover and cover screws.

3.3.5 Throttle stick travel adjustment

The throttle stick travel is adjustable to suit your flying style.

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 8 screws that secure the

radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover. Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack connector.

2. Use indicated machine adjustment screws to limit the throttle

stick travel. By turning the screw clockwise, you will shorten the throttle stick travel.

3. Reconnect transmitter battery pack and reinstall radio back cover

and cover screws.

After making a limit the throttle stick travel you must re-calibrate the transmitter stick in the software menu, see sec tion 9.6.3 –Calibration of Proportional Controls.

3.3.6 Transmitter Mode Switch

The DC-16 transmitter allows you to switch between Mode 1, 2, 3 and 4 stick configurations with just few simple steps. In order to do some of these, the stick control assemblies will need to be swapped.

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 10 screws that secure

the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover.

Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack connector.

2. Disconnect the control stick assembly wires from the Tx board.

(3 wires X, Y, S)

3. Remove the stick assembly connecting wires from their holders.

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It may be necessary to remove the screws securing the RF circuit board to release the wire group.

4. Remove both machine installation screws for each of the

control stick assemblies.

5. Carefully remove both control stick assemblies. Gently pull in

your direction (toward the transmitter back side).

6. Swap both stick unit assemblies and install them back into

correct positions.

7. Reinstall and secure the machine screws for each of the control

stick assemblies.

Note:

After making a mode switch you must re-calibrate the transmitter stick assemblies and setup the correct mode in the software menu, see section 9.6.1 – Configuration. The switch between Modes 1 to 3 or Modes 2 to 4 are done with the software only (NO manual stick change is necessary).

3.3.7 Transmitter Gimbals with Switch or Button Installation

If you want to operate the DC-16 transmitter using the optional stick end switch or button functions, you must purchase one or more of these separately:

• Stick with 2-position switch

• Stick with 3-position switch

• Stick with push-button

• Stick with potenciometer

Advice:

For installation of the optional gimbal stick ends with switches/buttons we recommend that you send your transmitter to one of the factory authorized service centers or to your authorized dealer.

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 10 screws that secure

the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover.

Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack connector.

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2. Disconnect the control stick assembly wires from the Tx board.

(3 wires )X, Y, S

3. Remove the stick assembly connecting wires from their holders.

4. Remove both machine installation screws for each of the

control stick assemblies.

5. Carefully remove both control stick assemblies. Gently pull in

your direction (toward the transmitter back side). This upgrade will be done outside of the transmitter case.

6. Unscrew the upper part of the stick assembly (anticlockwise).

7. Insert the connecting wires through the hollow opening of the

transmitter stick.

8. Adjust length of the stick to suit your flying style. (See 4.3)

Note:

After installation of the optional stick ends with switch or button make sure that while adjusting the stick length you observe the wires that pass through the stick shaft and through the gimbal opening in order to prevent damaging the connecting cables. The safest method is to remove the small set-screw from the side of the stick housing to allow the switch or knob internals to remain stationary while you rotate the stick housing for height adjustment.

9. Pass the switch wires through the same gimbal opening as the

hall sensor cable (through the center of the gimbal assembly).

10. Next insert wire ends through the opening of the printed circuit

board and solder them to the matching soldering points in such a way that the same color wires lay on the top of each other.

11. Carefully move transmitter sticks to their full outside positions

in order to make sure that you have sufficient wire length and, if needed, adjust accordingly. The connecting cables for all moving parts of the unit should have sufficient length in order not to be exposed to any mechanical damage and any bending stresses.

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12. Install stick unit assembly back to correct position.

13. Install and secure the machine screws for the control stick

assembly.

14. Connect control stick assembly wires to the Tx board connector

(3 wires ). Pay close attention to the wire lengths. Connect X, Y, S the longest wire as the first one from the outside of the transmitter (3 connectors ).X, Y, S

15. Secure the stick assembly wires into their holders.

16. Reconnect transmitter battery pack and reinstall radio back

cover and cover screws.

Installation and Configuration of Gimbals Switches

After the switch has been installed into the stick assembly you have to re-configure and enable it in the transmitter software before it will function properly. This can be done in the transmitter menu „Main menu->Advanced setup->Sticks/ switches setup“, see section

9.3.2.

3.4 Swappable and Assignable Switches

One of the most important features of a JETI transmitter is the switch function assignment flexibility. The DC-16 transmitter automatically detects the type of switch and assigns the selected function. The following switch types are available:

• 2-position short or long switch

• 2-position spring-loaded long switch

• 3-position short or long switch

You may either swap the existing switches around or take advantage of the optional accessories and create your own custom configuration.

Factory Switch Configurations for the DC-16 Transmitter

Sa - 2- position spring-loaded long switch

Sb - 3- position short switch

Sc - 2- position short switch

Sd - 2- position long switch

Se - 3- position short switch

Sf - 3- position short switch

Sg - 3- position long switch

Sh - 2- position short switch

Si - 2- position short switch

Sj - 3- position long switch

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Switch Exchange:

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 10 screws that secure

the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover.

Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack connector.

2. With the specialized wrench (not included) carefully loosen and

remove the switch installation nut.

3. Carefully hold the switch by its printed circuit board assembly

and slowly pull it out. Use this method to also remove and exchange all of the other switches. After re-assembling and turning on your transmitter the software will sound a warning reminding you that you have executed a change. Always re inspect all assigned functions of the switches before attempting to fly.

3.5 Digital Trims

Transmitter gimbals are used for controlling the basic flight functions like throttle, roll(aileron), pitch(elevator), and yaw(rudder). Immediately under the transmitter gimbal sticks you can see four push-buttons which are the programmable, digital trim buttons.

The digital trims are used for fine trimming of the flying model. When the transmitter is turned off, the trim values are stored in memory and are recalled when the system is turned back on.

Every model has its own trim setup. Also all flight modes may be configured to use different trim configurations. By pressing one of the buttons, the screen will automatically change to display the graphic position of that trim. The transmitter trims feature an acoustic step and centre beep alarm.

In the „Digital trim“ menu it‘s possible to enable a special function used as automatic trimming. Digital trim steps and trim

range setting is explained in „Main menu->Fine tuning/flight modes->Digital trim“

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3.6 Transmitter Battery Pack

The DC-16 transmitter is powered by a Li-Ion type battery pack and comes equipped with its own built-in advanced battery management and charging circuit. In switched-on position, the transmitter LCD display shows the status and condition of the battery pack. The Li-Ion battery is factory installed.

3.6.1 Charging

The DC-16 transmitter can be charged with the included wall power supply or through the built-in USB port.

For fast charging use the included wall power supply. Charging time is around 3 hours. During the charging process the transmitter can be in switched-on or off position. The charging status is clearly shown by lit red and green LEDs. If the transmitter is switched on during the charging process you can see the charging progress directly on the LCD display.

Transmitter Charging:

1. Plug in the included power supply to a wall outlet.

2. Plug the main charging connector into the transmitter. If the

green LED goes out, the transmitter is not fully charged. The red LED indicates the battery charging status.

• Discharged battery – red LED is slow blinking, the green LED

is OFF Close to full charge – red LED is permanently ON, the green •

LED is OFF Fully charged battery – the red and green LEDs are ON•

3.6.2 Battery Replacement

Should you decide to replace the transmitter battery, please follow these steps:

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 10 screws that

secure the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover.

2. Disconnect the transmitter battery connector.

3. Loosen the battery fastening strap and remove the battery.

If the transmitter battery has been disconnected for

Note:

longer than 1 minute, the time, and date will be deleted.

Warning:

DC-16 transmitters should only be operated only with original or manufacturer approved battery packs. The use of other battery packs will void the warranty.

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3.7 PPM Input/Output Connector

The PPM output is accessible via connector labeled „B“. This connector features the non-stabilized battery voltage output in the range of 3.2V - 4.2V (max. 1A) which can be used as power supply for the connected HF module as well as for the PPM signal output. The transmitter output functions are in the form of a standard PPM signal.

1. PPM input (3V logics)

2. Positive (+) pin

3. Negative (-) pin

4. PPM signal output (3V logics, configurable in „System

->Configuration”)

3.8 Handling

The DC-16 transmitter can be comfortably carried by holding it for the antenna cover/handle as shown on the picture.

Warning:

Before each flying session, and especially with a new model, it’s important to perform a range check. If you are operating a mo del with a DC- 16 transmitter do not shield and avoid contact of the transmitter antenna with your body. This might increase likelihood of range problem.

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4 Description of Transmitter DS

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4.1 Control Identification DS-16

1. Right Stick 1, 2 – the DS-16 Transmitter Supports Modes 1-4, see Control

Sticks -> mode change

2. Left Stick 3, 4 the DS-16 Transmitter Supports Modes 1-4, see Control

Sticks -> mode change

3. Swappable and Assignable Switches: Sa, Sb, Sc, Sd, Se, Sf, Sg, Sh

4. Digital Trims for the Left Stick T3, T4

5. Digital Trims for the Right Stick T1, T2

6. Right Side Control Lever 5

7. Left Side Control Lever 6

8. Rotary Control Knob 7

9. Rotary Control Knob 8

10. LCD Display

11. Function Buttons F1 – F5

12. Transmitter On/Off Power Switch

13. 3D Control Selector

14. Menu Button

15. ESC Button

16. Shows the Antenna but NOT the handle.

Add the handle and assign it a number and pointer in the photo.

17. Charge Jack

18. USB PC Interface

19. Earphone Jack

20. ON/OFF & Charging LED Indicators

21. Speaker

22. Transmitter Neck Strap Bracket Installation Holes

23. Neckstrap Hook

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4.2 Control Identification DS-14

1. Right Stick 1, 2 – the DS-14 Transmitter Supports Modes 1-4, see Control

Sticks -> mode change

2. Left Stick 3, 4 the DS-14 Transmitter Supports Modes 1-4, see Control

Sticks -> mode change

3. Swappable and Assignable Switches: Sa, Sb, Sc, Sf, Sg, Sh

4. Digital Trims for the Left Stick T3, T4

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5. Digital Trims for the Right Stick T1, T2

6. Right Side Control Lever 5

7. Left Side Control Lever 6

8. Rotary Control Knob 7

9. Rotary Control Knob 8

10. LCD Display

11. Function Buttons F1 – F5

12. Transmitter On/Off Power Switch

13. 3D Control Selector

14. Menu Button

15. ESC Button

16. Shows the Antenna but NOT the handle.

Add the handle and assign it a number and pointer in the photo.

17. Charge Jack

18. USB PC Interface

19. Earphone Jack

20. ON/OFF & Charging LED Indicators

21. Speaker

22. Transmitter Neck Strap Bracket Installation Holes

23. Neckstrap Hook

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4.3 Assembly Identification

23. Battery Connector

24. Transmitter Battery Pack

25. PPM Output Connector

26. Left Gimbal Assembly

27. Right Gimbal Assembly

DS-16

DS-14

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4.4 Control Stick Assembly

Note:

Warning:

4.4.1 Control Stick Length Adjustment

The stick length is adjustable to suit your flying style. The stick end separates into two parts.

When handling with back cover removed always switch off the transmitter and disconnect the battery (unplug the connector). Also do not connect the charging adapter or the USB cable.

Restrict your contact with the printed circuit boards to a minimum. You can damage your radio by electrostatic discharge!

1. Hold the top part of the

st i ck e nd f irml y a nd

u n s c r e w ( t u r n i t anticlockwise).

2. Turn the stick end

clockwise to shorten or

c o un te r cl oc k wi se t o lengthen the overall stick length.

3. Adjust the lower part

to support the top part of the stick end.

4. F i na lly s ec ure b y

tightening both parts to each other.

Warning:

If you have installed optional sticks with switch or button ends; make sure that while adjusting the stick length you observe the wires that pass through the stick shaft and through the gimbal opening in order to prevent damaging the connecting cables. The safest method is to remove the small set-screw from the side of the stick housing to allow the switch or knob internals to remain stationary while you rotate the stick housing for height adjustment.. (See 4.3.6)

4.4.2 Swivel Control Stick Adjustment

In order to customize the feel of your radio you may adjust the angle of the stick control assemblies.

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 8 screws that secure

the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover.

Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack connector.

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2. Loosen both machine screws securing the control stick

assembly.

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3. Adjust (rotate) to desired position.

4. Securely tighten both machine screws securing the control stick

assembly.

5. Reconnect transmitter battery pack and reinstall radio back

cover and cover screws.

4.4.3 Control Stick Tension Adjustment

The stick gimbal tension is fully adjustable for each axis. This allows you to fully customize your radio‘s control feel. Simply adjust each gimbal‘s spring to your desired tension.

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 8 screws that secure

the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover.

Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack connector.

2. Use indicated machine adjustment screws to change the

desired spring tension.

By turning the screw anticlockwise, you will loosen spring tension. As a result the moving resistance of the control stick will

decrease. By turning the screw clockwise, you will tighten spring tension. As a result the moving resistance of the control stick will increase.

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DS-14DS-14DS-14

3. Reconnect transmitter battery pack and reinstall radio back

cover and cover screws.

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DS-14DS-14DS-14

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4.4.4 Ratchet Tension Adjustment

Do you prefer smooth throttle feel or ratchet throttle feel? You can adjust the DS-16 transmitter either way you like allowing you to fully customize your radio‘s handling. Each tension is set by a different machine screw.

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 8 screws that secure

the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover.

Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack connector.

2. For ratchet tension adjustment use the machine screw “A”. Turn

slowly (anticlockwise) until you achieve the desired ratchet

tension. For smooth tension adjustment, use the machine screw “B”. Turn slowly (clockwise) until you achieve the desired smooth tension.

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3. Reconnect transmitter battery pack and reinstall radio back

cover and cover screws.

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4.4.5 Throttle stick travel adjustment

The throttle stick travel is adjustable to suit your flying style.

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 8 screws that secure the

radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover. Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack connector.

2. Use indicated machine adjustment screws to limit the throttle

stick travel. By turning the screw clockwise, you will shorten the throttle stick travel.

3. Reconnect transmitter battery pack and reinstall radio back cover

and cover screws.

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After making a limit change to the throttle stick travel you must recalibrate the transmitter stick in the software menu, see section

9.6.3 –Calibration of Proportional Controls.

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4.4.6 Transmitter Mode Switch

The DS-16 transmitter allows you to switch between Mode 1, 2, 3 and 4 stick configurations with just few simple steps. In order to do some of these, the stick control assemblies will need to be swapped.

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the screws that secure

the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover.

Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack.

2. Release and pull out the screws of the upper printed circuit

board (the "T" plate).

3. Remove the "T" circuit board by grasping the plate by its edges

near where the bottom fastener goes. Gently lift the board to disconnect its connectors from the board below. Once disconnected, tilt the board upward toward the display so that it is out of the way.

4. Disconnect the control stick assembly wires from the Tx board.

(3 wires ).X, Y , S

5. Remove the stick assembly connecting wires from their holders

on the main board.

6. Remove both machine installation screws for each of the

control stick assemblies.

7. Carefully remove both installation machine screws. Gently lift

in your direction (toward the transmitter back side).

8. Swap both stick assembly units an install them back into their

correct positions.

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SSS

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SSS SSS

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9. Reinstall and secure the machine screws for each of the control

stick assemblies.

10. Connect the control stick assembly wires to the Tx board

connector (3 wires . The orientation of the wires is X, Y , S) labeled on the board.

11. Secure the stick assembly wires into their holders.

12. Mount the "T" plate back into place. First insert the connectors

of the "T" printed circuit board into the body of transmitter and then carefully insert the "T" plate into its connectors on the main board. Be careful while handling the wires underneath the

"T" plate to avoid any resistance when installing the "T" plate. If

the wires cause any resistance or if the wires are pinched or stressed in any way, please re-route the wires and try the "T" board installation again.

13. Reinstall the "T" plate mounting screws.

14. Reconnect transmitter battery pack and reinstall radio back

cover and cover screws.

Note:

4.4.7 Transmitter Gimbals with Switch or Button Installation

If you want to operate the DS-16 transmitter using the optional stick end switch or button functions, you must purchase one or more of these separately:

• Stick with 2-position switch

• Stick with 3-position switch

• Stick with push-button

• Stick with potenciometer

Advice:

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 8 screws that secure

the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover. Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack connector .

2. Release and pull out the screws of the upper printed circuit

board (the "T" plate).

3. Remove the "T" circuit board by grasping the plate by its edges

near where the bottom fastener goes. Gently lift the board to disconnect its connectors from the board below. Once disconnected, tilt the board upward toward the display so that it is out of the way.

4. Disconnect the control stick assembly wires from the Tx board.

(3 wires ).X, Y, S

5. Remove the stick assembly connecting wires from their holders

on the main board.

For installation of the optional gimbal stick ends with switches/buttons we recommend that you send your transmitter to one of the factory authorized service centers or to your authorized dealer.

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6. Remove both installation machine screws for each of the

control stick assemblies.

7. Carefully remove both control stick assemblies. Gently lift in

your direction (toward the transmitter back side).

8. Unscrew the upper part of the stick assembly (anticlockwise).

9. Insert the connecting wires through the hollow opening of the

transmitter stick.

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YYY

SSS SSS

YYY

XXX

10. Adjust length of the stick to suit your flying style. (See 4.3)

YYY

SSS

XXX

Note:

After installation of the optional stick ends with switch or button, make sure that while adjusting the stick length

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you observe the wires that pass through the stick shaft and through the gimbal opening in order to prevent damaging the connecting cables. The safest method is to remove the small set-screw from the side of the stick housing to allow the switch or knob internals to remain stationary while you rotate the stick housing for height adjustment.

11. Pass the switch wires through the same gimbal opening as the

hall sensor cable (through the center of the gimbal assembly).

12. Next insert wire ends through the opening of the printed circuit

board and solder them to the matching soldering points in such a way that the same color wires lay on the top of each other.

13. Carefully move transmitter sticks to their full outside positions

14. Install the stick unit assembly back into its correct position.

15. Install and secure the machine screws for the control stick

assembly.

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SSS

XXX

16. Connect the control stick assembly wires to the Tx board

connector (3 wires ). Pay close attention to the wire X, Y, S lengths. Connect the longest wire as the first one from the outside of the transmitter (3 connectors ).X, Y, S

17. Secure the stick assembly wires into their holders.

18. Mount the "T" plate back into place. First insert the connectors

of the "T" printed circuit board into the body of transmitter and then carefully insert the "T" plate into its connectors on the main board. Be careful while handling the wires underneath the

"T" plate to avoid any resistance when installing the "T" plate. If

the wires cause any resistance or if the wires are pinched or stressed in any way, please re-route the wires and try the "T" board installation again.

19. Reinstall the "T" plate mounting screws.

20. Reconnect transmitter battery pack and reinstall radio back

cover and cover screws.

Installation and Configuration of Gimbals Switches

9.3.2.

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Warning:

You should keep the wire placement as shown in the picture. The wires must be placed as far as possible from th e magnetic element Please avoid a). permanent contact of the wire with magnetic the element. It could be damaged isolating of the wires.

Proper arrangement of the display flat, flexible cable.

4.5 Swappable and Assignable Switches

One of the most important features of a JETI transmitter is the switch function assignment flexibility. The DS-16 transmitter automatically detects the type of switch and assigns the selected function. The following switch types are available:

• 2-position short or long switch

• 2-position spring-loaded long switch

• 3-position short or long switch

• 2-position locking switch

• potenciometer

You may either swap the existing switches around or take advantage of the optional accessories and create your own custom configuration.

Factory Switch Configuration for the DS-16 Transmitter Sa - 3 - position short switch Sb - 2 - position long switch Sc - 2 - position short switch Sd - 2 - position long switch Se - 3 - position long switch Sf - 2 - position short switch Sg - 2 - position spring-loaded long switch Sh - 2 - position short switch

Factory Switch Configuration for the DS-14 Transmitter

Sa - 3 - position short switch Sb - 3 - position long switch Sc - 2 - position short switch Sf - 3 - position short switch Sg - 2 - position spring-loaded long switch Sh - 2 - position short switch

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4.5.1 Switch Removal Procedure

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 8 screws that secure

the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover.

Be sure to disconnect the transmitter battery pack connector.

2. With the specialized wrench (not included) carefully loosen and

remove the switch installation nut.

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3. Hold the switch from the back side of the transmitter and pull it

towards you, so that the switch is released from the body of transmitter.

4. Disconnect the flat flexible cable from its connector on the

main board. The flat flexible cables that link the main printed circuit board

with the switches are oriented as shown in the picture The (4a). wire is always color coded on one side of both ends The (4b). markings must be oriented as shown below.

4.5.2 Assembly Procedure

1. Insert the flat flexible cable to the switch connector of the

switch. See the orientation above.

2. Push the switch onto its spot in the transmitter housing.

3. Tighten the switch installation nut from the front of the

transmitter. Use the specialized wrench (not included).

4. Connect the flat flexible cable to the main printed circuit board

of the transmitter. See the orientation above. The cable has to be inserted to the connector that matches the position on the front panel where the switch is installed.

5. Reconnect transmitter battery pack and reinstall radio back

cover and cover screws.

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After you turn on the transmitter for the first time after any switches have been modified, you will notice that the configuration for a selected model no longer matches.

Note:

When replacing the switch it is also necessary to Sa remove the switches and from the transmitter Sb Sc body.

When replacing the switch it is also necessary to Sc remove the switch from the transmitter body.Sb

When replacing the switch it is also necessary to Sh remove the switches and from the transmitter Sg Sf body.

When replacing the switch it is also necessary to Sf remove the switch from the transmitter body.Sg

4.6 Digital Trims

The digital trims are used for fine trimming of the flying model. When the transmitter is turned off, the trim values are stored in memory and are recalled when the system is turned back on.

In the „Digital trim“ menu it‘s possible to enable a special function used as automatic trimming. Digital trim steps and trim

range setting is explained in „Main menu->Fine tuning/flight modes->Digital trim“

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4.7 Transmitter Battery Pack

The DS-16 transmitter is powered by a Li-Ion type battery pack and comes equipped with its own built-in advanced battery management and charging circuit. In switched-on position, the transmitter LCD display shows the status and condition of the battery pack. The Li-Ion battery is factory installed.

4.7.1 Charging

The DS-16 transmitter can be charged with the included wall power supply or through the built-in USB port.

Transmitter Charging:

1. Plug-in the included power supply to a wall outlet.

2. Plug the main charging connector into the transmitter. If the

green LED goes out, the transmitter is not fully charged. The red LED indicates the battery charging status.

• Discharged battery – red LED is slow blinking, the green LED

is OFF Close to full charge – red LED is permanently ON, the green •

LED is OFF Fully charged battery – the red and green LEDs are ON•

4.7.2 Battery Replacement

Should you decide to replace the transmitter battery, please follow these steps:

1. Switch off the transmitter and remove the 8 screws that

secure the radio back cover. Next, remove the radio back cover.

2. Disconnect the transmitter battery connector.

3. Loosen the battery fastening strap and remove the battery.

If the transmitter battery has been disconnected for

Note:

longer than 1 minute, the time and date will be deleted.

Warning:

DS-16 transmitters should only be operated only with original or manufacturer approved battery packs. The use of other battery packs will void the warranty.

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4.8 PPM Input/Output Connector

1. PPM input (3V logics)

2. Positive (+) pin

3. Negative (-) pin

4. PPM signal output (3V logics, configurable in

„System->Configuration”)

4.9 Handling

The DS-16 is equipped with a metal handle for practical manipulation as shown in the picture.

The transmitter antenna locations are shown in the picture below.

Warning:

Before each flying session, and especially with a new model, it's important to perform a range check. If you are operating a model with a DS-16 transmitter do not shield and avoid contact of the transmitter antennas (see Photo)with your body.

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5 RF Transmitter Modules

In order to achieve the highest transmission quality and reliability of the DC/DS transmitters, we have decided to equip the radio with two independent DUPLEX 2.4GHz transmitter modules. The transmitter modules have separate antennas. From the point of transmission they are fully independent from each other. The RF modules of the transmitter can operate in following modes:

• „Default“mode – the primary and secundary transmitter RF

modules are active. Both modules alternately communicate with the receiver. This improves safety and helps to cover dead angles as well.

• „D oub le Pat h“mod e – the transmi tter RF m odules

communicate independently from each other with two different receivers. The receivers can be interconnected via an intelligent synthesizer, for instance the JETI Enlink, or the basic control functions can be divided between two independent receivers. In this mode one part of a model can be controlled with one receiver using the first transmitter RF module, the other part of a model with a second receiver and the second RF module. In an instant you have created a dual, redundant flying system with two receivers and two RF modules.

This greatly improves safety and reliability since both RF

modules alternate their communication with both receivers.

• „Trainer“mode – one of the RF transmitter modules is

assigned to communicate with the instructor/student

transmitter only. Communication with the model takes place via instructor’s transmitter only. If the DC/DS transmitter is in

the „Instructor“ mode, the primary RF module communicates with the model and the secondary RF module communicates with the student’s transmitter. In the „Student“ mode the DC/DS transmitter communicates via the primary RF module with the instructor’s transmitter. If you operate two of the DC/DS transmitters, one of them in the „Instructor“ mode and the other one in the „Student“ mode, the transmitters communicate between each other via dedicated RF transmitter module. With this advanced system NO additional equipment is necessary.

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6 Transmitter Powering ON/OFF

6.1 Transmitter Powering-ON

Switching-on is achieved by pressing and holding the „Power“ button . The green LED turns ON and the initial screen appears on (1) the LCD display. At this point transmitter is waiting for final confirmation – press the F5 (Yes) button . After confirmation, the (2) main screen is displayed and the transmitter is ready. The power-on status of the DC/DS transmitter is indicated by the lit green LED.

(2)

(1)

* If you do not confirm powering-on witinin a certain time limit, the transmitter will turn off automatically. In the DC/DS transmitter setup you may disable the confirmation by changing in the setup menu „Main menu->System-> Configuration->Fast switch-on“.

We recommend that you leave the transmitter with the switch-

Advice:

on confirmation enabled, as this function prevents accidental turning-on and discharging of the transmitter battery.

6.2 Transmitter Turning-OFF

The transmitter is switched-off by pressing the „Power“ main button. Before complete power-down is achieved you will be asked for additional confirmation. In case of an emergency, a fast turn-off can be achieved by simultaneously pressing and holding the „Power“ and „esc“ buttons. NEVER use this alternative during normal working conditions.

Advice:

If you want to find out the battery status on a switched-off transmitter just push the button „Power“ and the initial screen with the battery status will appear. If you do not confirm turning-on, the transmitter will shut down automatically. During the charging process this function is always activated.

6.3 Transmitter Restart

In case of erratic behavior we recommend that you restart the DC/DS to reboot the operation system.

1. Standard switch-OFF and ON with main „Power“ button.

2. If necessary, use the Emergency Switch-OFF by simultaneously

pressing and holding the „Power“ and „esc“ buttons.

3. Disconnect and reconnect the transmitter battery connector.

[ Remove the screws that secure the radio back cover. Next, remove a) the radio back cover, Disconnect the transmitter battery connector, b)

c) d)Press the „Power“ button to discharge the internal capacitors,

Reconnect the transmitter battery, Reconnect transmitter battery e) pack and reinstall radio back cover and cover screws, Restart the f)

system. ]

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7 Initial switching-on

Turn the transmitter on by pressing and holding the „Power“ button for a couple of seconds and then press the "F5 (Yes)" button to

confirm, see chapter 6.1. The display shows the Main screen and displays the currently loaded model aircraft.

You can also immediately select a different model after the transmitter starts by pressing the "F3" button.

By pressing the "F2" button you are able to disable the logging feature for a current session. If you are just making adjustments to the model configuration, press the "F2" button and confirm. The logging will be disabled until restart of the transmitter.

To make the start-up screen visible, in the Configuration Menu, you

have to select "No" for the "Disable startup question" option.

7.1 Main display

The main screen displays basic information about operation of your transmitter, such as the battery level, time, flight mode, etc. This screen will also display the user defined information you want to monitor, for example: stopwatch, telemetry values, etc. The main screen consists of three main sections: the status bar, the desktop

and the lower bar.

The status bar at the top of the main display displays the following information:

1. Signal strength

2. Battery status

3. Time

4. Telemetry recording icon

5. Model Name

6. Name of ac tual fl ight

mode

The Desktop is the largest part of the screen. This is where you can see your telemetry data and where any programmed alarms are displayed. The Desktop displays your user-defined information through the use of multiple pages. As you add or remove telemetry items or alarms, the number of available pages will automatically increase or decrease as needed.

In this example, the desktop page displays the following information:

7. Throttle Lock

8. Motor cut-off indication, idle

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The lower bar is found at the bottom of the main display.

The lower bar shows:

1. Opt.-fast transmitter setup: Contrast, Telemetry,

Volume, Duration of Backlighting, Backlighting Brightness.

2. Left Arrow-move left within the desktop pages.

3. Right Arrow-move right within the desktop pages.

4. Clr-resets the timers or opens the Data Analyzer application in

the main desktop window.

5. Stop/Start-begin and end flight timer, triggering timers or

telemetry recording.

Use the corresponding F1-F5 buttons to select these options

From the main display you may access the main menu by pressing the „menu“ button. To return from the main menu press either the „menu“ or „esc“ button.

From the main display, when you push any of the trim buttons or the 3D button the „Trim menu” will be displayed.

7.2 Navigation in the Menu

To navigate within the transmitter menus, use the following

buttons:

1. The „menu“ button allows you to switch between the main

display and the transmitter‘s main menu.

Also, If you push this b utton while turning t he 3D Con trol

Advice:

Selector to edit values, the values can be changed faster. With the menu button pressed, 10 more values are changed per turn.

2. The „esc“ button allows you to move one level back within the

menu. If you push this button while you are editing a value you will return one menu level and the edited value will NOT be stored.

3. 3D Control Selector

3a - by turning the selector anticlockwise you will move up

in the menu. Turning the selector this direction will also decrease any value you are editing.

- by turning the selector clockwise you will move down in 3b the menu. Turning the selector this direction will also increase any value you are editing.

by pressing the selector you will confirm your 3c choice/enter the selected menu.

4. The „F1 - F5“ functions buttons located below the display are

used to select various options based upon the current display.

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7.2.1 Browsing through the Menu

The current selection within the menu (cursor) is designated by reversed text/shaded graphics. By turning the 3D control selector left/right you will move through the lines of a menu.

To select an item, first highlight the line and then press the „3D button“, to select the line. Rotate the 3D control selector to highlight your selected item within the line, then press the „3D

button“ to select the item. Rotate the 3D control selector either left or right to change the value of your chosen item. By pressing the

„3D button“ again you will confirm the storage of your selected value and go back to your previously selected menu item. If you want to go back to select another line within the previous menu press the „esc“ button.

Note: For each press of the „esc“ button, you are taken back one menu level.

7.2.2 Basic Menu Structure

* Model

- Select Model

- New Model

- Basic Properties

- Functions Assignment

- Servo Assignment

- Servo Setup

- Device Explorer

* Fine Tuning

- Flight Modes

- Digital Trim

- Flight Mode Trim

- Dual Rate/Expo

- Function Curves

- Aileron Differential

- Gyro Settings (Heli)

- Throttle Limiter (Heli)

- V-Tail, Delta Mix, Ailevator Mix (Aero)

- Butterfly (Aero)

- Snap Roll

- Free Mixes

* Advanced Properties

- Other Model Options

- Sticks/Switches Setup

- Wireless Modes/Trainer

- Logical Switches

*) The items displayed in the menu depend on the actual transmitter equipment and the model functions that are active.

- Sound on Event

- Sound of Prop. Controls

- Telemetry Controls

- Sequencer

- Accelerometer (DS-16 only)

* Timers/Sensors

- Timers

- Alarms

- Vario

- Voice Output

- Sensors/Logging Setup

- Displayed Telemetry

- Main Screen

* Applications

- Data Analyzer

- Audio Player

- JETIBOX

- Games (Snake, Tetris, Chess...)

* System

- Configuration

- Servo & Range Test

- View Inputs

- Receiver Output

- System Sound

- Sound Volume

- USB

- Info

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7.3 Model Set-up Guide

In this section we will guide you, step by step, through the process of creating a new model airplane and helicopter. Each step of the guide will be complete with associated transmitter menu photos. If you follow the step by step guide you should become familiar with how to create a model profile. You may even use these concepts and the „General“ model type to create your own, user-defined model profile.

7.3.1 Airplane

Let’s create a simple model airplane. Our example will be a motor glider with ailerons controlled by two servos, an elevator and a rudder each controlled by one servo.

Servo assignment:

1. Throttle

2. Aileron 1

3. Aileron 2

4. Elevator

5. Rudder

Before you begin creating a model, make sure that you have set up the correct transmitter mode in „Main menu -> System -> Configuration -> MODE 1-4“. The basic, standardized, assignment of transmitter inputs to flight controls are based upon this selection.

First it is necessary to create a model in the transmitter and then bind the DC/DS transmitter with the receiver which will control the given model. See chapter 8.3: „Receiver->Binding”.

Warning:

For safety reasons we recommend first removing the propeller.

1. Switch-on the transmitter. In the main

display push the key „menu“. Select the item „Model“ and push the „3D button“.

2. Select the item „New model“ and push

the „3D button“.

3. Enter the name of your model and press

„F5(OK)“ (Note: you must enter a model name to proceed.) Then select the model type „AERO“. Confirm by pushing the „F5(Next)“ button.

4. Select your wing type. Because this

example has 2 aileron servos, select „Wing type“ 0FLP/2WING. Do not change any

other setup items like tail assembly, number of motors, number of spoilers or number of landing gear servos. Continue by pushing the „F5(Next)“ button.

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5. This page displays the flight control

functions and their transmitter switch assignments. Here you can verify that your

flight control functions are correctly assigned to the transmitter switches/sticks. If they are not, check and make sure that you have selected the proper transmitter mode. Confirm the assignments by pushing the

„F5(Next)“ button.

6. This page displays the assignment of

functions to your receiver outputs (servos). You may change the assignments by editing the output assignment for each receiver channe l. Otherways confir m w it h the

„F5(Next)“ button.

7. The screen will now display a request which

asks if you really want to create and activate the new model. Confirm with the „F5(Yes)“

button.

8. The Servo Setup menu is where you set the

servo neutral positions, servo output travel limits, servo reversing, delay etc. You will come back to this menu after binding the receiver with your transmitter. Press the „F5(OK)“ button and you are taken to the main screen where your new model is displayed in a desktop page.

Bind transmitter with the receiver, see chapter 8.4 Receiver->Binding.

Once your transmitter has been bound with the receiver and you have re-applied power to the receiver, the last setup phase is the tuning of your servo output functions, see chapter 7.3.4 Setup of receiver

outputs.

With this type of wing configuration there is usually a mixer used to also raise the ailerons as spoilers (spoilerons). Follow the steps below the set up this mixer. In this example we will use the „right side control

lever(5)“ for the proportional control of the spoilerons.

a. From the main screen, push the „menu“

button. Select „Fine tuning“ and push the

„3D button“.

b. Next, select „Butterfly“ and push the „3D

button”.

c. In the first menu line push the „3D button“

,select „Switch“ and push the „3D button“ again. Next, move the „right side control lever(5)“. Confirm with the „F5(OK)” button. The last step in this menu is to set the amount of travel that your ailerons will move as spoilerons (or flaperons) and to set any desired elevator compensation.

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Note:

When setting up your spoilerons be sure that the ailerons still have enough travel to control your airplane when the spoilerons are deployed. In this menu the „(Sym) F1“ button will link or unlink the spoilerons if you need to set them independently

7.3.2 Helicopter

1. Switch on the transmitter. In the main

display push the key „menu“. Select the item „Model“ and push the „3D button“.

Let’s create a simple model helicopter. In this example, the helicopter is controlled by a swash plate with three servos at 120° orientation and the motor has no governor.

Servo assignment for the receiver channels:

1. Throttle

2. Elevator (Swash 1F)

3. Collective (Swash 2L)

4. Aileron (Swash 3R)

5. Rudder (Yaw)

6. Gyro(Gyro sens.)

Before you begin creating a model, make sure that you have setup the correct transmitter mode in „Main menu -> System -> Configuration -> MODE 1-4“. The basic, standardized, assignment of transmitter inputs to flight controls are based upon this selection.

First it is necessary to create a model in the transmitter and then bind the DC/DS transmitter with the receiver which will control the given model. See chapter 8.3: „Receiver->Binding”.

Notice:

For safety reasons we strongly recommend removing the main/tail blades or disconnecting the motor when working with an electric helicopter.

2. Select the item „New model“ and push

the „3D button“.

3. Enter the name of your model and press

„F5(OK)“ (Note: you must enter a model

name to proceed.) Then select the model type „Heli“. Confirm by pushing the

„F5(Next)“ button.

4. Select the helicopter swash plate type „3

servos (def 120°)“. Change the second menu item „Position of front servo“ to „Rear“ – the swash plate servo orientation will be turned 180°. Confirm the change by pressing the „F5(Next)” button.

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When you create a new helicopter model, you are required to define the swash plate configuration for the model. Please refer to your helicopter’s instructions and verify that you have the correct swash plate configuation. If you find that you need to change your swash plate configuration, you can always go to the „Model -> Basic Properties“ menu to make the change.

5. The„Functions Assignment“ menu lists

the flight functions and their control switch/stick assignments. If you want to change any of the switch/stick assignments, select the „Control“ item for your flight function and then select your desired switch/stick for that flight function. Press

„F5(Next)“ to confirm.

6. The „Servo assignment“ menu displays

the receiver channels and their transmitter output assignments. If you want to change any of the output assignments, select the channel you want to edit and reassign its output. Otherways press „F5(Next)“ to confirm.

7. The „Swash Mix“ menu displays the travel

range of each particular helicopter flight function for the swash plate. The travel range is displayed as a percentage. You can use these travel range adjustments to prevent linkage binding and to tune the helicopter to suit your flying style. You can

also activate a cyclic reduction of the rotor head travels (Swash Ring) so the servos cannot be damaged by large simultaneous movements of the sticks.(Refer to your helicopter’s instruction manual.) Press the

„F5(Next)“ button to confirm.

8. The screen will display a question which

asks if you really want to create and activate the new model. Press the „F5(Yes)“ button to confirm.

9. The „Servo Setup“ menu is where you

can set all of your servo neutral positions, servo output throw limits, servo reversing, delay etc. You should return to this menu after you have bound your receiver and transmitter. See chapter 8.4: Receiver-

>Binding.

10. Once your transmitter has been bound with a receiver and has

been connected to its power supply, the last step consists of tuning the servo output functions, see chapter 7.3.4: Setup of receiver

outputs.

In the „Fine tuning -> Flight modes“ menu you will setup these advanced model control functions for your helicopter:

Collective pitch curve, see: Fine tuning -> Flight Modes->Function Curves

Throttle curve, see: Fine tuning -> Flight Modes->Function Curves

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Dual rates, see: Fine tuning -> Flight Modes -> Dual Rate/Expo

Autorotation, see: Fine tuning -> Flight Modes

Gyro/Governor see: Fine tuning -> flight modes -> Gyro/Governor

For convenience, a quick link to all of these function settings has been made through the Heli Tuning menu.

7.3.3 General

The DC/DS transmitter are not only equipped with the assistants for airplanes or helicopters, but they also have a „General“ assistant which can be used to create just about any other type of model. If your model cannot be assigned to the category of an airplane or helicopter, select the general model. The following setup describes the creation of a boat model. This process could also be used to create a profile for any other land/water/air model craft. In this example, the model is controlled by basic functions like throttle and rudder as well as by extended functions like a motor sound generator, lighting system, siren, and a smoke generator. The first three above mentioned functions are controlled proportionally and the rest are non proportional.

Servo assignment to receiver channels:

1. Motor

2. Rudder

3. Motor Sound Module

4. Lighting System

5. Siren Sound Module

6. Smoke Module

Before creating a model, make sure that you have setup the correct transmitter mode in „Main menu -> System -> Configuration -> MODE 1-4“. The basic, standardized, assignment of transmitter inputs to flight controls are based upon this selection.

First it is necessary to create a model in the transmitter and then bind the DC/DS transmitter with the receiver which will control the given model, see chapter 8.3: „Receiver->Binding”.

1. Switch-on the transmitter. In the main

display push the key „menu“. Select the item „Model“ and push the „3D button“.

2. Select the item „New model“ and push

the „3D button“.

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3. Enter the name of your model and press

„F5(OK)“ (Note: you must enter a model

name to proceed.) Then select the model type „General“. Confirm by pushing the

„F5(Next)“ button.

4. The first item in the „Basic Properties“

menu is the number of motors in the model. In this example, this item will not be edited and we will proceed to the second item, which is how the motor needs to be controlled – i.e. whether the motor turns only one direction (Single) or both directions (Double). Edit the item „Motor type“ by selecting „Double direction“. Press the „F5(Next)“ button to confirm.

5. In the „Function Assignment“ menu

use the „F3(Add)“ button to create all of your desired functions. Then you can assign transmitter control switches/sticks to the functions by editing each function’s

„Control“ item, see chapter: „Sele ct

control input“. The only exception is the motor sound module

function, which you cannot simply assign to a control switch/stick, because it wil be controlled by a mixer. The mixer will allow the motor sound will be played proportionally to the motor speed. For the siren function you may take advantage of the switch „Sa“

(spring-loaded switch). After you create all of your desired functions, press the „F5(Next)“ button to confirm.

6. The „Servo assignment“ menu displays

the receiver channels and their transmitter output assignments. The channels are assigned in the order that you created the functions in the previous menu. If you want to change any of the output assignments, select the channel you want to edit and reassign its output. Otherways press

„F5(Next)“ to confirm.

7. The screen will display a question which

asks if you really want to create and activate the new model. Press the „F5(Yes)“ button to confirm.

8. The „Servo Setup“ menu is where you

>Binding.

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Once your transmitter has been bound with a receiver and has been connected to its power supply, the last step consists of tuning the servo output functions, see chapter 7.3.4: Setup of receiver

outputs.

To complete this model we just need to configure a free mixer from the throttle function to the motor sound module. In this example we will set a switch to enable/disable the mixer so that when the switch is „on“, the motor sound module is controlled with the throttle (motor speed). Go to the „Fine tuning -> Free mixers“ menu.

a. Use the „F2(Add)“ button to create a

new mixer. Select „Engine“ in the „From“ item. Then select „Sound M“ (the name of the sound function) in the „To“ item. The item „Maste r Value“ represents the amount of mixing from the input function

to the output function for this mixer. With the „F5(Next)“ button you will create the mixer and the display will change to show the overview of your programmed free mixers.

b. To assign a switch for the activation and

deactivation of the free mixer, press the „F4(Edit)“ button. Select and edit the „Switch“ item to assign a switch/stick to enable/disable the mixer.

7.3.4 setup of Receiver Outputs

Go to the „Model->Servo Setup“ menu. Use the „F2“ and „F3“ buttons to brows through the receiver outputs (channels).

You can scrol through the following servo adjustment items for each channel:

„Servo reversing“ – reverses the servo throw direction.

Move the stick for your selected channel and observe the direction of the servo movement. If the servo moves in the opposite of your desired direction, change the direction by editing the „Reverse“ item for that particular servo. Continue with each channel until all of the servos travel in the required directions.

„Center (Subtrim)“- adjusts the center position of each servo’s output.

With your sticks in their neutral positions, scroll through each servo’s page and use the „Center (Subtrim)“ item to correctly set all of your servo‘s center or neutral positions.

Note:

You should mechanically adjust all of your servo arms and servo linkages to be as close to neutral or center as possible so that you will need as little subtrim as possible. Using large amounts of subtrim can limit the overall throw of your servo.

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„Max/Min. limit“ – sets the absolute maximum servo output throw

Use these to limit the maximum range of servo throw in order to keep your servos from exceeding their mechanical limits or to keep your servos from binding when moving their arms or linkages to their full travel. You should use the dual rate function to set your model’s useable control throws.

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8 Receiver

8.1 Description

5 4

1. JETI Duplex receivers use the universal or „JR Type“ servo

connectors.

2. Bat - receiver and servo power supply input. Whenever

possible, always supply power to your receiver using more than one of these inputs. You can either supply power through the use of a Ycable or through any unused receiver channel connection. To power the receiver you may use NiCd packs, the BEC from your ESC or Li-xx cells used with a voltage regulator, such as the JETI MAXBEC or similar.

3. SAT - auxillary input/output for PPM signals. This input allows

you to connect an additional JETI DUPLEX Rsat2 satellite receiver or an additional US version Duplex receiver.This allows you to increase

the number of receiver antennas in your system for increased reliabilty in installations with shielded or badly oriented antennas.

4. EXT - input for telemetry sensors. If you want to connect more

than one telemetry sensor then use the JETI EXPANDER E4. You can „daisy-chain“ several of the E4 Expanders to support many, many sensors.

5. A1/A2 - receiver antennas. The antennas should be installed

so that the wires form a 90° angle relative to each other.

8.2 Installation

Whenever possible, you should wrap the receiver in foam and place it as far as possible from sources of interference (servos, electric motors). Arrange the receiver antennas so that their active ends form a 90° angle and try to put them as far as possible away from each other. Take care not to bend them with a radius smaller than 1 cm. The active part of the antenna should not be placed close to metal parts. If your model has a carbon fuselage it is very important to place the active antenna ends outside the fuselage.

8.3 Binding

In order to achieve communication between transmitter and receiver you must bind them. During this process the transmitter learns the receiver address and will automatically find it again when switched back on. Communication begins with this receiver automatically if the transmitter is not already communicating with another receiver. The binding process needs only to be done once for each receiver.

8.3.1 Standard pairing procedure

1. Switch off the transmitter and receiver.

2. Plug the „BIND PLUG“ into the EXT receiver input.

3. Connect receiver power supply.

4. Switch on the transmitter. The receiver will bind with the

primary transmitter module.

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8.3.2 Alternative pairing procedure through the transmitter menu

1. Turn off the receiver. Keep the transmitter turned on.

2. Plug the "BIND PLUG" into the EXT receiver input.

3. Connect receiver power supply.

4. Locate the transmitter menu „Advanced Properties -> Wireless

Modes/Trainer”

5. Highlight "Pair primary TX module" and press the „3D button”.

6. The receiver will bind with the transmitter. Confirm the registered

device.

8.4 Range Test

The range test will verify that the transmitter and receiver are functioning properly.

Before the first flight of each flying session or if have any doubts about the transmitter or receiver function, you should always check the range. During the range test the transmitter’s output power is decreased to 10%.

When performing a range test, both the model and the transmitter should be at a minimum height of 80 cm (31.5“) above the ground. A correctly functioning transmitter and receiver in range test mode should safely control a model to a minimum distance of 50m (164‘). If not, check your model’s antenna installation first. If the test is still not successful, don´t fly the equipment and contact your retail shop or one of the JETI authorized service centers.

8.5 Fail safe

All Duplex 2.4GHz system receivers are equipped with „fail safe“, a function which reacts to control signal transmission interruptions. When your receiver for any reason does not receive transmitter information, it changes, after a pre-set time period, to one of the following modes.

„Repeat“ – This mode holds the last valid control throw signal ( this is the default mode for all receivers)

„Out off“ – There is no output signal provided by the receiver, i. e. servos do not keep their positions

„Failsafe“ – receiver outputs change to preset positions

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Each receiver channel can be configured to one of the modes described above. We recommend that you setup „fail safe“ positions for every output, which enables your model to stay in a stable condition. For instance, the elevator and rudder in neutral positions, electric motor switched-off, gas engine idling, spoilers extended.

Configuration Method of the receiver failsafe function.

1. Bind receiver with transmitter. See chapter: 8.4 Binding. Leave

receiver and transmitter in switched-on condition.

2. In the transmitter, go to the menu „System->JETIbox“ and

proceed according to picture. Use the F1-F4 function buttons to move within the menu.

3. In the „Set Output Pin“ menu select the receiver output which

you want to configure (use the left/right buttons) and proceed (by using the down-button).

4. In the „Signal Fault Yn“ menu where n denotes the channel

number which has to be configured, use the right-button to edit the output function showing a signal failure (setup „fail safe“). You have now activated the „fail safe“ function on receiver channel output n.

5. The „fail safe“ is adjusted by pressing the down-button and

changing to the „fail safe“ menu. With the left/right buttons edit the „fail safe“ value in a range of 0.8ms to 2.2 ms. Adjust all of the connected receiver outputs by repeating steps 3-5.

The last parameter to be set up is the elapsed time after signal failure when the „fail safe“ or other actions after signal failure will be initiated. In the „SignalFault Delay“ menu you can define the length of time after a signal fault occurrs in which the preset throws are applied. The values in this menu are changed by pressing the left/right buttons.

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Basic Data

R4C (R4C

mini)

R5L

(R6 EPC*)

(R7

indoor)

(R8 EPC*)

R10

R11 EPC*

R12 EPC*

R14*

R18*

Rsat2

(RMK2)

Dimensions [mm]

35x 20x7

30x23x13

47x20x7

45x24x12

44x20x7

50x30x12

51x24x11

50x28x13

51x24x11

50x28x13

62x38x16

35x23x6

Weight [g]

4,8

8 (7)

5,4 (5)

11 (14)

5,5

15 (18)131715223030

Antenna Length [mm]

2x100

1x200

(internal)

2x100 (2x45)

2x100

2x100 (2x45)

2x200

2x400

2x200 (2x75,

2x150)

# of Channel Outputs

4567891011121418

PPM 8/16

Temperature Range [°C]

-10 to +85

Supply Voltage [V]

3.2 – 8.4

Average Current [mA]

4040304540303030303040

Real Time Transmission of Telemetric Data

Yes

Programming

JETIBOX

Support Satellite Receiver Rsat

Yes

Power Output [dBm]

6615

151515

Receiver Sensitivity [dBm]

-98

-106

-98

-106

8.6 Technical data receivers

8.6.1 Technical data receivers outside the U.S.

* xternal ower onnector E P C

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Basic Data

R4L

(R4L indoor)

R5L

(R5L indoor)

R6L

(R6L indoor)

R7plus

R11 EPC*

R14*

R18*

Dimensions [mm]

38x20x7

47x20x7

43x24x11

51x24x11

62x38x16

Weight [g]

4,8 (4,5)

5,4 (5)

131313

153030

Antenna Length [mm]

2x100 (2x45)

2x200 (2x50)

2x200

2x400

# of Channel Outputs

6791114

Temperature Range [°C]

-10 to +85

Supply Voltage [V]

3.2 – 8.4

Average Current [mA]

3030303040

Real Time Transmission of Telemetric Data

Yes

Programming

JETIBOX

Support Satellite Receiver Rsat

nonoYes

Yes

Support PPM/EX bus

Yes

Power Output [dBm]

151515

Receiver Sensitivity [dBm]

-106

8.6.2 Technical data receivers for the U.S.

* xternal ower onnector E P C

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8.7 Using Device Explorer To Configure the Receiver

The Device Explorer utilizes the latest data /command EX Bus proto col to wirelessly configure remote devices such as receivers, sensors and other EX Bus compatible devices. You can check the label of your device to see if it supports the EX Bus protocol.

Basically, the Device Explorer (located in the Model menu) replaces the integrated JETIBOX emulation and brings additional, more intelligent ways to communicate with your remote devices. The main Device Explorer window shows a list of available

devices. The recognized devices are labeled with their registered name, others are not displayed or only displayed as a device ID. The check mark tells you that the device is ready and that you can configure it. By using the „F3" Refresh button you can reset the displayed devices, this forces the auto-detection function to explore all attached devices. The remote sensor and device detection process is always running in the background.

In the picture above, two receivers – R8 EX and R9 EX – have been detected and are recognized. When you press the rotary button, you are able to configure them in detail. Here is the example how to use the Device Explorer to configure an "R8 EX"receiver:

First, the transmitter downloads all settings from the receiver. After that operation is completed you should be able to see the basic configuration of the receiver as shown in the picture . Every a) modification that you make is automatically uploaded back to the receiver, so that you can immediately see results of the steps you are

doing and there is no need to continuously "save" your changes. For your convenience, there is a "Refresh" button „F3", which causes all of the data to be downloaded from the receiver once again. This is beneficial mainly if you are modifying the configuration by using a JETIBOX device and the Device Explorer simultaneously.

The "F2" Tools button is used to enter a special dialog where you can import and export settings of the particular device. If you want to export the configuration of your (for example) receiver, just enter the "Export settings" menu item, set the file name and confirm. Similarly you can import this configuration to the device. All the exported files are stored in the "Export" folder on the SD card.

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Note:

Before a device can be recognized, a special predefined configuration scheme must be present on the SD card in the /Devices folder. If the scheme doesn't match or doesn't exist, an error message "Unknown device" is displayed. If such an error occurs, please download the latest software for your DC/DS which, by default, has all the definitions included, or contact your dealer for assistance. This text describes properties introduced in receiver version 3.20.

The picture shows the following adjustable parameters:a)

- Serial Link – This determines the operational mode of the

receiver. You can choose from these options:

• JETIBOX &Servo –The standard mode for direct servocontrol.

• PPM Positive, PPM negative – the servo signal is summed into

a standard or inversed PPM signal. This option is for devices which can use single line servo output data. Direct connection of servos in this mode is supported as well.

• EX Bus – Tells the receiver that it should sendall data onto a fast digital serial link for further processing. This is the recommended option if you are connecting the receiver to the Central Box or another EX Bus intelligent device.

• UDI - Universal Data Interface. - This is a unidirectional digital

serial protocol that can transmit up to 12 channels on a single wire. The UDI is compatible with several stabilization systems for helicopters and airplanes.

-General Settings - redirects you to screen b)

- Fail-Safe - redirects you to screen c)

- Alternative Pin Config - redirects you to screen d)

- Receiver Outputs - redirects you to screen e)

- Reset to factory settings... – After confirmation, the receiver's

configuration will be restored to its factory settings.

The next page (General Settings) shows basic properties of the receiver (picture . b)

- Output Period – Determines how often the servo signal will be repeated to the outputs of the receiver. You can select periods from 5ms to 30ms (in 5ms steps). Recommended option: „Auto”.

PPM Settings

- Number of channels – if the output mode selected is either positive or negative PPM, you can set how many channels will show on the output.

- SAT1/SAT2 - Some types of receivers support input of backup PPM signal. This signal can be captured via SAT1 or SAT2 ports. Here you can define the mode of operation for the particular ports. The PPM input can be accepted only in standard servo mode and EX Bus mode. Additionally, the SAT2 port can be configured as a PPM output. In this case the SAT2 outputs all 16 channels if not specified otherwise.

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- PPM/UDI Mode - determines processing and additional logic applied to the PPM and UDI protocols.

- Direct - signals received from the transmitter are not further on

processed in the receiver, they are generated without any change at the output of the receiver in form of PPM/digital signals. If a signal loss occurs, no PPM/digital data will be generated by the receiver.

- Computed - the signals received from the transmitter can be processed further on in the receiver and its menus "Channel set" and "Out Pin Set" programmable channel outputs, gains etc.)

the transmitter, no driving signal for the servos (or PPM) will be present.

- Fail-Safe Delay – The number of seconds that must elapse from the moment of losing signal until the fail-safe is activated. This option is available only if the Individual mode is selected.

Alarm Settings

- Low Voltage Alarm - the value serves for the setup of the alert decision threshold. As soon as during operation the actual voltage decreases below the set threshold, the receiver will generate an alarm. The transmitter may announce this situation by an acoustic tone (this depends on transmitter alarm settings, please refer to chapter describing „Timers/Sensors -> Alarms”).

On the next page (picture ) shows the fail-safe function c)

parameters.

- Fail-Safe – This parameter tells the receiver how to react when a

signal loss event occurs. If you set “Enabled" then you will be

able to set the behavior of every channel independently. The

“Disabled" option says that if no signal is being received from

- Each output position of the receiver has three adjustable parameters:

Mode (Hold, Out OFF or Fail-Safe) – Dictates, how the specific • output behaves if a signal loss occurs. Using the Hold mode, the latest known servo position will be held. Out Off option means that there will be no signal to the particular servo channel. The last option, Fail-Safe, will set the servo to (user) predefined position (set in the "Value" column).

Value – The position of the servo after a signal loss occurs.•

This is available only when the Fail-Safe mode is selected. For „F4 convenience, you can press the Apply” button while you are editing this column. The selected value will then appear directly on the servo output without the need to turn off the RF modules which would eventually activate the fail-safe and show the set position. The “Apply” function makes it faster to set your fail- safe positions.

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Slope – This slows down the speed of servo movement while the •

output is moving from the normal position to the fail-safe

position.

The screen , "Alternative Pin Config", allows you to modify the d)

modes of receiver output pins. The servo outputs can be configured

into Digital input and Digital output modes.

- Digital input mode: a logical value of a given signal pin (0 or 1 as a

result) is transmitted to the DC/DS in form of EX telemetry so that it

can be further on processed (displayed and stored to the SD card).

The receiver pins are equipped with internal pull-up resistors. To

detect logical value of a given pin it is enough to connect the signal

pin with the ground.

- Digital output mode: The channel value of a given output pin is

discretized into two values. If the channel value is greater than

1.5ms, the pin output will be log.1. Otherwise the signal pin will stay

at logical 0. Using this way you can simply control for example lights

consisting of several LEDs. The fail-safe configuration is applied in

this mode as well as in servo mode.

The page Receiver Outputs (picture ) allows you to redirect your e)

transmitter’s channels to any output of the receiver. For convenience the transmitter’s channel numbers are displayed together with the appropriate function names, making it easier to adjust. In addition, you can also set the servo group for each channel. For more information please refer to your receiver manual.

8.7.1 Support of remote commands for EX Bus devices

(*depends on equipment)

The DC transmitters support up to 16 universal commands for /DS wirelessly connected devices supporting EX Bus. To view the list of active commands, press the F4 CMD button when in the Model „ ” „ - > ” Device Explorer menu. However, the command must be detected before it can be activated. As an example of the use of wireless commands, the Central Box can be used and its command that resets the minimum, maximum values and battery capacity (Clear MIN / MAX values).

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1. The list of active commands.

2. S a s witch is assi gned to rese t

minimums, maximums, and the measured capacity. For the reset command only the Control mode is available (the position of the control/switch is taken as an input), other devices may accept a proportional value specified as a constant or as the channel number on the transmitter.

3. Scroll to view minimums and maximums.

4. Pushing the „3D” button enables you to

add the command into the list of active commands and it is possible to assign a transmitter control to it.

On the main screen of the Central Box settings scroll down to display the maximum telemetry values (Telemetry Min/Max). Here you will find a choice to assign a switch to the command for deleting measured minimums and maximums (Clear Min/Max switch). Pushing the „3D” button on this item you are moved to the list of active commands where this command is already listed and is inversely highlighted with a cursor.

Pushing the „3D” button moves you to the choice to assign the control/switch that will further on take care of the command for resetting. Here we have chosen the Sa switch.

Further operation of the command will look like this:

- Moving the Sa switch into the ON position makes the transmitter detect that it should send the command for resetting telemetry minimums and maximums to the model. However, before the command is applied, it is necessary to confirm the choice by the pilot to avoid unwanted resetting of the data.

- The transmitter displays a dialog asking if you want to execute the command for resetting the telemetry. If you press NO or you do not manage to respond in time, the dialog closes and the command is not executed.

- Conversely, if you press YES, the command is sent to the model where it is processed by the Central Box which resets its telemetry. The result of this command can be displayed on the main screen of the transmitter in the telemetry window – the item Capacity of the Central Box will now be set to zero.

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Note:

This text describes receiver properties introduced in DC/DS V3.0 and receivers version 3.20. Earlier versions of the firmware might offer different properties, or the described configuration might be entirely inaccessible.

Receiver software is updated through a PC with the aid of the JETI USBa adapter. For more details refer to the USBa adapter manual.

8.8 RC-Switch

The RC Switch is a special wireless device that allows you to remotely

connect or disconnect the receiver power supply of your model.

There are currently two variants of the device: RC Switch and RC

Power Switch. The difference is noticeable in the picture below. The

simple RC Switch is suitable for applications where a Central Box,

Max Bec 2D plus, SBEC 40 or other intelligent electronic device is

being used. It offers a single output pin that might be wirelessly

driven high or low according to the situation.

When connected in place of a magnetic key, the RC Switch can turn

the electronics in the model on and off.

The second variant, the RC Power Switch, can fully replace a standard physical switch. It can directly drive servos and electronics since it includes a couple of low-resistant MOSFETS. Just plug the RC Power Switch between the battery and the receiver, configure the switchrelated settings in your transmitter and bind it as a standard receiver.

Variant of the RC Switch

RC Switch

Central Box Max Bec 2D

SBEC 40, etc.

Magnetic key plug

The switch-related settings are located in Model-> Device Explorer - > RC-Switch. First, you have to enable the switch by pushing the

rotary button on your transmitter with the first row of the transmitter display highlighted.

Then you should bind the RC Switch:

• Put the bind plug into RC Switch and then turn it on.

• Push the rotary button with the "Pair RC Switch" row

highlighted on your transmitter display.

• The ID of the switch is automatically saved.

The Transmitter control switch function is a source of events:

If you want to turn the model on, then flip the assigned control switch and confirm the question that appears. If you want to turn the model off, just flip the switch back and also confirm the question.

You can invert polarity of the switch (if high logical level doesn’t turn the device on) and also set the audible signals that will be activated every time the status of RC Switch is changed (turned on or off).

RC Power Switch

Standard receiver

Power In Power Out

Receiver battery

Battery plug

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9 Main menu

You reach the basic menu from the main display by pressing the „menu“ key.

1. The main menu is divided into a basic and a user section. In

the basic menu, the menu items are divided into sub-menus.

• Model

• Heli Tuning

(only for model helis)

• Fine Tuning

• Advanced Properties

• Timers/sensors

• Applications

• System

2. You enter into the user section of the main menu by pressing

the „F3(User)” button. In this section you may create a custom, user defined menu according to your needs.

3. In th e basi c set up the

menu contains no items.

4. By pressing the „F5(Edit)“

button you will enter into the User Menu Setup section.

5. The numbers on the left side

of the display shows the sequence of the menu items.

6. With the „F1“ and „F2“ buttons you may change the sequence

of the selected menu items.

7. With the „F3(Add)“ you will create a new item in the user

section of the main menu. By pressing the „3D button“ when the menu item is selected, you will change to the selection menu of that item.

8. With the „F4(Delete)“ button you will delete the selected

menu item.

9. With the „F5(All)“ button you will insert all of the possible sub-

menu items into the user menu.

In both sections there are functions like throttle lock and servo monitor which are accessible by using the „F1(THR)“ and „F2(Receiver output)“ buttons.

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9.0.1 Pas s wo r d pr o t ec ti on ag a in st a cc id en ta l configuration changes

If you lend the transmitter to another person and you want to ensure that no changes in the model configuration that could influence the function of the transmitter or the model can be done, you can take advantage of the Model Lock function.

1. In the main menu, push the „F4" button

to display the dialog for entering the onetime password.

2. Here, enter the two-digit code using the

"F1" 1/2/3, "F2" 4/5/6 and "F3" 7/8/9. This code appears on the display and will later be used to unlock the transmitter.

Pushing „F4” Clear enables you to delete the specified number and you can start up again.

3. Remember the code and push „F5" OK.

Now confirm the safety prompt “Apply changes?”. From now on the transmitter will be locked against:

- changes in configuration

- selection of the model

- creating a new model

- calibration of controls

- logging telemetry

- USB connection

- switching off

All the work with the SD card therefore takes place in read-only mode.

4. Unlocking the model is possible via the

„F4" button in the Main Menu. Now you

need to enter the same code as when locking the model. Confirm with „OK” button.

Now you are asked whether you want to save the changes to the configuration of the model or not.

Pushing „F1" NO button makes all the changes discarded and all the data from the SD card will be reloaded.

Note:

This function cannot in any case be used to increase safety, eg. against the theft of the transmitter. The transmitter is locked against configuration changes from the moment you enter the code until the transmitter is subsequently switched off or the code is reentered. As soon as the transmitter is switched off, (eg. pushing the combination of POWER+ESC or removing the power supply), the transmitter is automatically unlocked.

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9.1 Model

The „Model“ menu contains basic functions for working with your model, like:

• Select Model

• New Model

• Basic Properties

• Functions Assignments

• Servo Assignment

• Servo Setup

• Device Explorer

9.1.1 Model Selection

The menu displays a list of your models stored in the memory with their names, setup dates and model types. The currently selected model is marked by a check mark. In the menu you may select a model and manage all of your models. You can copy models, delete models (except for the currently selected model) and change the storage sequence of your models.

1. Model selection

In the list of models, select the required model and confirm it by pressing the „3D button“ or „F1(Ok)“ button. You will be prompted to confirm loading of the selected model.

The DC/DS transmitters offer a „Model checking“ function, which compares the series number of the receiver in the model profile with the series number of the receiver with which it is starting to communicate. If the two series numbers do not match, the transmitter displays a warning that a different receiver has been detected for the model. In this situation, you the user will decide whether to:

• Confirm the change – this assigns the new receiver to the

model.

• Reject the change – the transmitter will not communicate with

the newly detected receiver and model will not be switched on.

Select another model from the transmitter register.•

The information about receiver discrepancies will also be displayed after the creation of a new model and binding or establishing communication with the receiver.

Through the use of this function, if you choose, the new receiver will be assigned to the given model for future checks.

2. Copying a model

The complete setup information of a model can be copied and used to create a new model with the same programming. Select the model from the model list that you want to copy and then create the copy by pressing the „F3(Copy)“ button. You will need to edit the name of your copied model before it can be saved. Once you edit the

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Note:

If you would like to make set-up changes in an existing model, you should first make a copy of the original setup. This will help you if you would like to return to the original model setup.

name, press the „F5(Ok)“ button to continue. Your model copy will

appear at the end of your model list.

If you would like to copy a model from one transmitter to

Note:

another you should notice that the transmitters may not have the same software equipment, so the configuration of activated modules may not match each other. In this case it is necessary to check the individual functions of the model, since an attempt to load the model file by another transmitter may end up with an error message (see System -> Installed Modules).

3. Deleting a Model

A model can be removed from the memory. In the model list select

the model you want to delete and press the „F5(Delete)“ button. For

safety reasons it is impossible to delete the currently selected model.

4. Choice of model sequence

The sequence of models can be changed by using the „F1()“ button

to move the selected model one position downwards or by using the

„F2()“ button to move the model one position upwards. The

transmitter allows storing of many models in the memory.

Note:

Try to arrange your most frequently used models at the beginning of the model list in order to avoid having to browse the whole list when selecting a model.

9.1.2 New Model

Selecting this menu item starts the new model creation assistant. The assistant begins creating a new model profile as soon as you select „New model“. However, the new model will only be created after the confirmation in the last assistant menu, „Servo Assignment“. Until you make the final confirmation, the new model is NOT created or stored in the memory.

The setup possibilities of the DC/DS transmitters are very extensive. For simplicity, some of the possible adjustments are accessible only for certain combinations of wing and tail arrangements, aerodynamic brakes, landing gears, and number of motors or engines.

Note:

For safety, start creating a model with the receiver in the model switched off. Be careful when handling electric models or servo binding, where an improper linkage connection may cause damage when power is applied. When handling electric models it is safer to remove the propeller or disconnect the motor during model creation and tuning.

1. Model name

Use the „3D Control Selector“ to select the model name menu. You

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Type

Description

0FLAP.|1AIL

Only one aileron servo

0FLAP.|2AIL

Two aileron servos

1FLAP.|2AIL

One flap servo, two aileron servos

2FLAP.|2AIL

Two flap servos, two aileron servos

2FLAP.|4AIL

Two flap servos, four aileron servos

4FLAP.|2AIL

Four flap servos, two aileron servos

4FLAP.|4AIL

Four flap servos, four aileron servos

will enter the model name that you want the transmitter to use when the model is stored in the transmitter‘s memory. The maximum available space for a model name is 12 characters, including spaces.

When you select the „Name“ item, the screen will change into the „Edit“ menu, where you can use the „3D button“ to enter a name for your model. Use the „F1()“ and „F2()“buttons to move the cursor, if needed, within the name box.

Use the „F3(ABC)“ button to change between lower case letters and capital letters.

Use the „F4()“ button to delete the character at the current cursor

position.

When you finished editing your model’s name, use the „F5(OK)“ button to confirm the name and return to the „New model“ menu.

The model name can be changed even after the model is stored by going to: „Main menu->Model->Basic configuration“ and selecting the model name.

2. Model type

The model type selection makes the setup of your model more efficient by populating the menus with many of the popular options for each type of model. The possible choices are: Aero, Heli and General. Once your model is stored it is not possible to change that model’s type.

Once your model’s name is entered and the type is selected, press the „F5(Next)“ button to go to the next menu assistant step: „Basic Properties“. The software will only allow this step if both the model name and type have been set up.

9.1.3 Basic configuration - AIRPLANE

In this menu you will setup the wing configuration, tail type, number of motor/engines, number of spoilers, and number of landing gear servos. Your model’s flight control functions are generated according to your configuration choices in this menu and the necessary fixed mixers become accessible.

1. Wing Type

The following wing type options are available:

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Type

Description

Standard 1H1V

Standard tail assembly with one horizontal control

(elevator) and one vertical control (rudder)

V-tail 2H

Traditional V-tail

Note: The V-Tail Mix is automatically enabled.

Ailevator 2H1V

Tail assembly with two elevator servos and one rudder

servo

Note: The Ailevator Mix is automatically enabled.

Standard 2H2V

Tail assembly with two elevator servos and two rudder

servos

None –

Elevon/Delta

The model is controlled by the combined control of the

wing surfaces

Note: The Delta/Elevon Mix is automatically enabled.

None

Model without a tail assembly

2. Tail Assembly

The following tail option are available:

6. Use gyro (1 - 3)

It is possible to create up to three independent functions for controlling gyro gain. The detailed configuration of individual gyro gains is then available in „Fine Tuning -> Gyro Setting”.

Press the „F5(Next)“ button proceed to the next step of the menu assistant: „Functions Assignment“.

Note:

If you activate the additional function of the gyro in the active model, after leaving the Basic Properties menu it is necessary to carry out the control assignment (Functions Assignment) and then select the appropriate output channel (Servo Assignment).

9.1.4 Basic Configuration - HELICOPTER

3. Number of Engines/Motors in the model

You can select the number of engines/motors in the model. You can select up to 4 engines/motors. You can then assign the control of each throttle to a different receiver channel if needed.

4. Number of Spoiler Servos in the model

You can select up to 2 spoilers servos. You can then assign the control of each spoiler to a different receiver channel if needed.

5. Number of Landing Gear Servos in the model

You can select up to 4 landing gear servos. You can then assign the control of each landing gear servo to a different receiver channel if needed.

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Swash Plate Type

Enter the type of swash plate your helicopter is using. Refer to your helicopter’s manual if necessary.

• „3 servos (default 120°)“ – the swash plate controls the

elevator, aileron and collective pitch functions by coordinating three servos. In the swash plate configuration, the servo control points can be shifted closer to or farther away from each other around the main shaft axis using a parameter "Lever length". In case your heli requires

a swash plate configuration of 3 servos (140°) or 3 servos (90°) you can use the parameter angle with 1° increments.

Within this menu you can also change the effective swash plate servo „lever lengths“ to compensate for any nonlinear servo arm travel.

· „ 4 servos (90°) - the swash plate controls the elevator, roll

and collective pitch functions by coodinating four servos in 90° orientation. You can make the same changes to this type as with the swash plate described above.

• „Mechanical“ - this swash plate type uses a single servo for

each flight function. This is the swash plate type to select if you are using a flybarless controller.

Reverse swash plate orientation by 180°

The „Front servo position“ item is accessible only for the swash plate type „3 servos (default 120°)“. If your helicopter requires, it is possible with a single button to turn the swash plate configuration in the setup by 180°.

Swash plate angle

The „Angle“ item is only accessible in the „3 servos (default 120°)“ swash plate type. The angle formed by swash plate points 1 - 2 and 1 – 3 can be configured by the user in 1° increments. This allows you to fine tune your swash plate configuration as needed.

Rotation

The „Rotation“ Item is only accessible in the „3 servos (default 120°)“ and „4 servos (default 90°)“ swash plate types. This item

allows you to rotate the entire swash plate by a defined angle. This allows you to add fine tune your swash plate as required by some scale models.

Servo arm lengths (servo 1 – 4)

This item allows you move your swash plate control points either closer to or farther away from the axis of rotation. This allows you to compensate for any nonlinear servo movements.

Governor

In some helicopter setups a governor function is used for motor control – this allows the motor to run at a constant speed independently from any collective pitch. If your model helicopter setup includes a governor which can be controlled through the receiver then switch on this function. Once you enable this function, the governor configuration becomes accessible in the „Fine Tuning

-> Governor Setting” menu.

Use gyro (2 - 3)

It is possible to create up to three independent functions for controlling gyro gain. By default, gyro No. 1 is always active. The others are activated in the „Model -> Basic Properties” menu together with the Governor function.

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Note:

9.1.5 Swash mix

Here is where you set up the swashplate CCPM (=Cyclic/collective pitch mixing) throws for Aileron, Elevator and Pitch. You can fine

tune each of these functions by changing their percentages. If needed, you can reverse the throws by setting a negative percentage.

Swash Ring

It is possible to activate the function of the cyclic limitation for a helicopter rotor head. Activating this function causes the restriction of servo travel in the combined full deflection of the roll and pitch controls so that the total size of the deflection is always within the inner area of the displayed circle. Outside the circle there is a kind of a dead zone of the flight controls.

Editing an item "Value" affects the diameter of the displayed circle, ie. size of the maximum allowed deflection. The setting is global for the whole model.

9.1.6 Basic Configuration-GENERAL

1. Number of Motors in the Model

This is where you select the number of motors in your model. It is possible to select 0-4 motors. The number of transmitter control outputs used to control the motors are automatically increased or decreased according to number of motors that you select.

2. Motor Type

Do the motors in your model only turn in one direction or are they able to rotate in both directions?

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9.1.7 Assignment of functions

Based on your selected configuration a list of all flight functions will be created with basic transmitter channel assignments.

The menu allows you to rename flight functions, assign a flight function to any arbitratry transmitter stick, switch, knob or slider and also allows you to set up additional flight function trims.

You can allow the software to automatically assign your flight functions by pressing the „F2(Auto)“ button and then press the „F5(Yes)“ button.

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1. Flight function Renaming

By editing each „Function“ item you can rename a flight function

from its original name to any name that you choose.

2. Assignment of a Control Element to a Flight Function

By editing each „Control“ item you can assign any arbitrary stick,

switch, knob or slider to a given flight function. The proportional

channels 1 – 8 are marked P1–P8. The markings Sa-Sj designate

switches with the same designation as on the transmitter front

panel.

When you select one of these items, you will enter the menu: „Select control input“, see chapter 9.7. The assignments can easily be verified by the graphic found beside the control element description in the „Control “ section, which shows the actual setup of the assigned control element.

3. Choice of an Additional Trim

The transmitter allows you to also create a trim function for any arbitrary flight function. By editing one of the „Trim“ items you can assign an arbitrary control element (stick, switch, knob or slider) to control the trim of the selected flight function. When you select one of these items, you will enter the menu: „Select control input“, see chapter 9.7. The assignments can easily be verified by the graphic found beside the control element description in the „Trim “ section, which shows the actual setup of the assigned control element.

The trim functions for the gimbal sticks P1-P4 are automatically assigned to the quad push-buttons located below the gimbals. It is not necessary to assign them manually.

4. Range of Additional Trim

If you set up a trim function, you can use the „Trim-Max“ to set the maximum trim influence on the given flight function. The default value is 50%. If you set the value to 0%, the trim control element will not have any effect on the flight function at all. If you set a value of 100%, the trim control element will control the flight function to its full travel.

5. Adding a Function

With the „F3(New)“ button you can create (add) your own flight function.

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6. Deleting a Function

With the „F4(Delete)“ button you may delete the selected flight

function.

Make sure that you have assigned all of your flight functions to the correct transmitter control elements (stick, switch, knob or slider) and make sure that the trims are assigned and functioning as you wish. By pressing the „F5(Next)“ button you will enter the next assistant step, the „Servo assignment “ menu.

Note:

The initial assignment is carried out in accordance with your selected transmitter mode. If the initial assignment is incorrect, check the transmitter mode setup in the „Main menu->System>Configuration- >MODE 1-4 menu.

9.1. 8 Servo Assignment

This menu shows the assignment of transmitter output functions to

the receiver channels. This assignment can be changed as you wish.

The order number at the beginning of the column shows the

channel number and the assigned transmitter output function is

next to it. In this menu you can rearrange your output functions as

needed, i. e. any transmitter function can be assigned to any of the

receiver channels. The only restriction is the number of channels

which the transmitter can control (16 channels). The transmitter can

automatically set up your servo configuration based on your

previous model setup. If you want the transmitter to automatically

assign the servos in the same order as the last model that you set up,

press the „F3(Auto)“ button and then press the „F5(Yes)“ button.

1. Assignment of Transmitter Output Functions to Receiver

Channels

Select the required receiver channel and press the „3D button“. Now you can choose which function you want assigned to the selected receiver channel.

With the „F5(Next)“ button you will enter the next step of the assistant which creates and stores the model into transmitter memory.

a) The assistant asks you to confirm the creation of the model by

displaying the question „Create and select a model?“. If you answer by pressing the „F1(No)“ button, the model will not be saved and you will return to the assistant to continue with further configuration of your model.

If you press the „F5(Yes)“ button, the model will be stored in the memory and at the same time will be activated. After that, you are automatically taken to the „Servo Setup“ menu. Your stored model can, of course, at any time be configured by selecting the „Main

menu->Model“> „Servo Setup“ menu.

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Advice:

Once your model is created and activated, you should bind your receiver with the transmitter and then proceed with „Servo Setup“.

9.1.9 Servo Setup

This menu is for the additional tuning of output functions of the

transmitter->receiver channels->servos. The assignment of a

transmitter output function to a receiver channel is shown in the

upper part of the menu (first item below the menu description).

1. Display of a Receiver Channel Throw

In the upper part of the menu the actual throw of the selected

channel is displayed using a live graphic. If you make a change to

your setup in this menu, you will immediately see how the output

will be influenced by the change.

2. Selection of Receiver Channel

In the first position F1 in the lower bar you see the actual selected

channel. With the F2() or F3()buttons or by editing the item „Servo

#“ you will select the receiver channel which you intend to

configure.

3. Center (Subtrim)

With this item you can adjust the servo neutral position of the selected receiver channel.

Advice:

When building a model try to mechanically adjust the neutral positions as perfectly as possible. If you are going to use a high „Center (Subtrim)“ value in order to set up a servo neutral, the resulting servo throw will be restricted.

4. Max Positive/Max Negative Throw

This item sets the useable end points of the transmitter output function, i.e. how far the transmitter control element can move each surface. This functon is used to set your maximum control throws for flight and to limit any potential binding of a linkage or surface. This limit can be exceeded by the use of mixes or combined functions.

Note:

The size of the maximum throw can influence trim settings, dual rate throws and other proportional setups.

5. Max Positive/Max Negative Limit

These restrict the absolute throw of the receiver channel output. This limit can never be exceeded by any combination of functions or mixes.

Advice:

You can adjust the throw limit to prevent a surface or linkage from hitting a mechanical stop or to prevent the servo from over-driving its mechanical throw range. This allows you to prevent mechanical servo damage.

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6. Servo Reversing

Use this item to reverse the direction of a servo’s travel.

7. Delay of positive/negative

This item allows you to delay the servo channel‘s travel time between both end points. This can be defined for the positive and for the negative value (each travel direction). For instance, the opening of a landing gear can be slower than when it retracts.

Advice:

This function is great for timing retract gear servos.

9.1.10 Servo balancer (*depends on equipment)

The function of the servo balancer is designed for large models that

have control surfaces driven by mechanically linked servos. Since

each servo can be preset from the factory in a different way and

mounting servos into the model is not always accurate, it is now

possible to set servo travel algorithmically to ensure minimum

mechanical stress during the movement of the controls.

Thus it is possible to assign a separate curve to each output channel,

which is applied as the last operation before sending the deflections

to the model. Because it is applied last, the curve is ultimately

applied to trims, mixes, dual rates, etc., so that servos of the same

control surface always move together equally. The Servo balancer

can alter the curve of the servo by a maximum of ±10% with a

resolution of 0.1%.

1. After you highlight the graph of the servo balancer, push the „3D

button”. This enables editing of the servo curve. Now, always one

control point is highlighted according to current servo deflection. If

the current servo position is -30%, the nearest highlighted control

point is located in -25%. It is then possible to move the point upwards or downwards by turning the „3D button” to the right, or respectively to the left. In "Auto" mode (the „F2 button” is highlighted) simultaneous shifting of neighboring control points occurs, so that the resulting curve is precisely smoothed. Then you can select another control point by moving the servo control and alter this point until the mutual mechanical stress of servos during the movement is minimal.

2. After pushing the „F1 button”

wh en the servo bala ncer is highlighted, the speed dial is displayed. Here is where you can select one telemetry parameter, which will appear at location of the digital clock on the top bar of the screen. This way you can select eg. displaying the instant current draw from the batteries, which is very helpful when balancing different servo travels.

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Note:

3. The „F2 Auto” button enables switching between automatic and

manual selection of control points in the servo balancer edit mode. When selecting control points manually, push the „3D button” to move to the next point; pushing the „ESC” button activates the previous check point. When editing in the manual mode, you move (as opposed to the automatic mode) only one control point, the others remain unchanged.

If the „F3 Clear” button is pushed for a short time, it quickly clears a control point (which must be highlighted). If the „F3 Clear” button is pushed and held for longer time, the whole curve is cleared to a default state.

Settin g the display of the tel emetry data on the top menu bar of the screen is saved a s a p ar t o f t h e m od el c on fi gu ra t i on a nd i t i s disp layed a gain wh en th e transmitter is switched on. Alternatively, it is possible to adjust the displayed data in the „Timers/Sensors - > M ai n Screen” menu. It is possible to select any simple numerical value, except GPS coordinates.

Advice:

To optimize the servo travels via servo balancer, we recommend that you use an ampermeter (or eg. the current measurement from the MUI sensor displayed in the telemetry window) and always try to make sure that the current running through servos as low as possible.

If you use several mechanically linked servos to control a single wing surface in the model as shown in this example, we recommend s etti ng a ll t he ser vo s belonging t o t hi s surface into one output group (Group A-C). In the picture this is done via the Device Explorer application. In this way the servos will re ceive control pulses at the same time and their movement will thus be synchronous.

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9.2. Fine Tuning

9.2 Fine Tuning

- Extended program functions for fine tuning your models

• Flight Modes

• Digital Trims

• Flight Mode Trims

• Dual Rate/Expo

• Function Curves

• Aileron Differential (This menu is only accessible in the wing configuration

0FLAP│2AIL and higher)

• Free Mixers

• V-Tail (This menu is only accessible in the „V-tail“ tail configuration.)

• Butterfly (This menu is only accessible in wing configuration 2FLAP│2AIL and

higher)

• Ailevator (This menu is only accessible in the „Ailevator“ tail configuration)

• Delta/Elevon ( This menu is only accessible in wing configuration „None-

Elevon/Delta“)

• Gyro/Governor

• (*depends on equipment) Throttle Limiter(Helicopters only)

• Snap Roll

9.2.1 Flight Modes (*depends on equipment)

The purpose of programming Flight Modes is to provide the ability to activate a group of settings that will optimize your flight control of your model. Flight Modes can just as easily represent settings for Take Off, Soaring, Landing and much more. They can be used in any particular situation where different settings of basic flight parameters is desirable. The DC/DS gives you the advantage of a wide variety of programing options.

Up to 10 different flight modes (depends on activated transmitter equipment) are available for every single model. Each one of these flight modes can be named differently for instant recognition. Only one of the flight modes can be active at any given time. With a little practice you will discover that creating your flight modes in logical order can prevent confusion in a critical situation. Flight mode control can be assigned to any of the switches, sticks, or knobs of the transmitter.

Flight Mode Configuration

• Some of the configuration settings come in two options. G-

global (globe symbol) and S-Separate. Switching from G to S, system let you set up each flight mode individually.

Warning:

When you switch from Global to Separate settings, all values will be copied directly to existing flight modes.

• If the flight mode configuration is set to S, each flight mode’s

values can be set independently from the other flight modes. When you switch to different flight modes, the pre-set position of an output (a control surface, for example) can be changed to optimize the control system of your model.

• Also, if the flight mode configuration is set to S, different

variables for each function can be assigned to each flight mode. The assigned control switch can control multiple values within each flight mode.

• After creating a flight mode, this will become system wide

settings for all future models.

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Advice:

If no flight mode is required, do not change the pre-set configuration.

Adding Flight Modes1.

Pressing the “F3 (Add)” button creates a new flight mode. Simply highlight existing mode and press “F3 (New)” button. A copy confirmation menu appears on the screen, use the function keys to continue.

Press the “F5 (Yes)” button to create copy of the existing flight mode.

Press the“F3 (No)” button to create a new flight mode.

Press the“F1 (Esc)” button to be taken to main flight mode menu screen.

Naming Flight Modes 2.

We recommend naming flight modes according to their function, for example: Take Off, Soaring, Autorotation….

Flight mode names/labels can be easily edited at any time.

3. Flight Mode Delays

The time delay function can help smooth the transition from one flight control state to another. Sudden changes in the positions of your control surfaces can negatively affect performance or even create a critical situation. The Time delay can help you avoid this situation.

Advice:

If the desired result is not already tested or fully known (maiden flight), always make sure that you have set enough time delay for all of the changes to be implemented and that you have plenty of time to respond properly.

Warning:

4. Flight Mode Activation

A f light mode can be activated by any control dev ice (Switch/Knob/Stick). When you select a switch and by editing its desired assignment you can activate and pick the position at which this Switch/Knob/Stick or Logical Switch will turn flight mode ON or OFF (see chapter 9.7). You can use the visual indicator in the switch

Throttle hold is not affected by the time delay. This function will always be performed instantly.

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column to help you determinate the ON or OFF switch position for

each flight mode.

• Check Mark – ON Position

• X Mark – OFF Position

When the flight mode is activated, the flight mode name can be seen

at the top of the desktop screen.

Name of the current flight mode.

Flight Mode Activation Priorities5.

If you have created multiple flight modes that can match a given

flight condition but that vary in their specific details (Landing in

strong or light wind). You can create the order in which those modes

can be turned on. The Numeric order will determine your priorities.

A lower number equals a higher mode priority. The initial flight

mode has always the lowest priority.

6. Flight Mode Default and Reset

Any of the created flight modes can be pre-set as a future default. Simply highlight your choice and press the “F4 (Opt.)” button to see confirmation menu. Pick the, “Set as a Default Flight Mode” option and the flight mode is now set as your new default.

7. Deleting a Flight Mode

To delete a flight mode:

Highlight the desired flight mode and press the “F4 (Opt.)” a) button to see the options menu.

Scroll and select the “Delete flight mode” option and press the b) “F5 (OK)” button to make the final confirmation.

The initial flight mode is set as a default and can not be deleted.

8. Flight Mode Reset

All of the flight modes can be reset to basic settings at the same time. Simply highlight any flight mode and press the “F4 (Opt.)” button then use the “Reset all flight modes” option to reset all flight modes to their basic settings. All previous changes will be deleted and the flight modes will be reset to the G (Global) setting. This is useful when you are setting up a new model from a copied model and you want different flight modes.

Advice:

After you make a configuration change or perform a reset, always check all flight modes.

9. Announcement of the current flight mode

It is possible to assign a WAV file to each flight mode, which is played at the moment when the selected mode is activated.

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10. Flight mode announcement after flipping a switch

It is possible to assign an arbitrary switch to the flight mode voice announcement. After switching on, the actual flight mode will be announced (the selected WAV file will be played back).

9.2.2 Digital trim

Fully programmable digital trims are located right under the transmitter gimbals as a set of four directional buttons. All adjustments and step changes are made in the “Digital Trim” menu. You can assign different trim ranges and trim steps to every trim control function.

The trim dialogue has been divided into two You screens, a) and b).

can switch between each of them by using the "F1 Left" and "F2

Right" buttons. The “F3 (Trim)” button switches your desktop

display to the main trim screen where you can instantly observe

your setup changes.

As you can see from the screen , you can assign any function that a)

will be influenced by that particular trim. It is also possible to

deactivate the trim so that it doesn’t influence any function (simply

unselect the assigned function). This is mostly important for pilots of

various multicopters or helicopters equipped with advanced

stabilization electronics.

Special trim functions

Digital trims can be used independently as controls for any function.

It is possible to assign the special functions "Trim.Ctrl" or

"Trim.RstOn" (Trim – Automatic reset) to any digital trim.

- Trim.Ctrl (Trim control) – enables using a specific trim

independently from model functions. The transmitter remembers

the trim value after shutdown. After pressing the trim button no superior functions are trimmed, only internal state of trim is incremented.

- Trim.RstOn (trim control with automatic reset) – enables using the specific trim independently from model functions. The transmitter does not remember the value of trim after shutdown. After loading the model, the trim value is always 0%. In combination with the logical switches this option is suitable for a sequential switching between flight modes or playing sound sequences.

The operational modes of the trims have also been extended (see picture ). There are currently these options:c)

Global – the specified trim will have equal settings for all flight modes.

Separate – ever y flight mode has its own independent configuration of the trim.

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Advice:

For the maiden flight we recommend using larger trim steps. After familiarizing yourself with your model’s behavior you can switch to smaller steps for finer trimming.

Flight-Mode Group (A/B) – if you are using several flight modes and

you want to share trim settings among a few of them just

set one of the groups FA or FB for the particular trim. Each

group has its own settings which are then shared. Note: If

you change from Global to any Flight-Mode Group, the trim

mode in other flight modes than the current one will

become Separate.

Note:

If you change a flight mode from Global to either of the Flight-Mode groups the trim mode for the rest of the flight modes (except for the one you are currently editing) will change to Separate.

The rest of the parameters are described below:

1. Value – shows the actual trim rate.

2. Stored – shows the stored value of trim memory function.

1 2 3 4 5

3. Mode – here you can specify a basic behavior of the trim:

• Centered mode – by default, the trim affects only the servo center, the endpoints remain untouched.

• Linear – shifts the whole servo travel, including endpoints.

• Thro-Low – affects the servo low endpoint and the entire

curve, except for the high endpoint.

• Thr-L50% – affects the servo low endpoint and curve below .50%. This does not affect the curve above 50%

• Thro-High – affects the servo high endpoint and the entire curve, except for the low endpoint.

4. Step – indicates, how much the value of trim changes each time

the trim button is pressed.

5. Rate (+,-) – determines maximum limits used for the trim.

In the picture below you can see how various trim modes influence the servo output (trimmed to ca 50% of range). However, you cannot use any trim mode at any time:

V-Tail configuration - You can specify the trim mode only for the elevator function, not for rudder since these functions are linked together.

Delta/Elevon configuration - You can specify the mode only for ailerons, not for elevator.

Helicopter using CCPM mix - You can specify the mode only for pitch function, not for elevator nor roll function.

If you use two or more trims to adjust a single function, the resulting trim rate equals to a sum of all rates that are participating on this function. However, the transmitter uses always only a mode defined for the first trim.

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High Endpoint

Center

Low Endpoint

Centered mode Linear mode Throttle Low Throttle Lower 50% Throttle High

Center

Press the "F4 button" to display additional trim options. See picture

d). You can store the currently highlighted trim (for example Ailerons

in the picture) to trim memory, or you can apply the trim memory function to all trims.

How it works: The actual rate of the highlighted trim (or all trims, respectively) is copied into a special register. (See the last colum of picture ). Once the rate is stored, the trim rate column value will be a) cleared. This applies always to all flight modes. The trim memory function is beneficial if you want your trims zeroed although some offsets have been set. When processing, the transmitter sums the actual trim rate and its stored value.

In the picture there are two more options available: Clear highlighted trim and Clear all d), trims. After confirmation, this option clears the actual trim value (or all trim values, respectively) and similarly zeroes the previously stored values (trim memor y). This always applies to all flight modes.

Warning:

The Autotrim feature, when active, always influences the model functions currently assigned to the particular trim buttons (except for throttle function which is never affected by this feature). The Autotrim function does not take effect on the auxiliary incremental trims. Please be very careful if you assign trim buttons to any function that is not controlled by a spring centered stick. It is advised to disable the Autotrim completely in such a case.

9.2.3 Flight Mode Trims

This menu allows you to set the function output position (if needed) for each flight mode individually. For example: if your elevator needs to be raised in one of your flight modes but not the others. Each function output can be set either globally or separately.

1. Servo Position

A transmitter output channel can be assigned to more than one receiver output channel if needed. Adjusting the values in the individual columns marked “S1-S4” will change the position of the servo (surface) for each output function. The servo position is displayed as a percentage of the total servo travel.

Pressing the “F3 (Clr)” button resets the highlighted line’s travel values to 0%.

Pressing the “F1 (Sym.)” turns ON/OFF the lock which allows each output to be adjusted either together (symmetrically), or independantly.

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2. Trim Travel Global or Separate Setting

The servo trim position for each function output can be set either

collectively for all flight modes by selecting the “G-(globe symbol)”

or individually for each separate flight mode by selecting “S-

Separate”.

9.2.4 Dual Rate/Exponential

This menu allows you to set up dual or triple rates for any of your

created output functions. Any of the channels can be set with

dual/triple rates and custom exponential settings. Exponential

settings can significantly increase your control precision by making

your stick movements (around center point) yield less control

movement. At the same time, the end points of the control surface

throw can be set to its extremes.

Channel namea)

Dual/Triple rate travel settingb)

Exponential settingc)

Global or separate flight mode settingd)

By highlighting one of the channels and either pressing the “F4 (Edit)” button or by pressing the “3D Control” button you will access the individual control‘s settings page.

Channel name and global/separate settinga)

Current switch positionb)

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Percentage of travelc)

Exponential rate settingd)

Assignable switch optione)

Graphic interfacef)

1. Expo Global or Separate Setting

Expo configuration for all channels can be set collectively for all flight modes by selecting the “G-Global (globe)” symbol or you can allow individual expo settings in each separate flight mode by sellecting the “S-Separate” symbol.

2. Expo/Dual Rates Switch Assignment

By selecting “Switch Option” you will access the“Select Input (e) Control” screen where you can select the control element that you

wish to control the dual rate and/or expo for the selected function. For simple dual rates, a 2-position switch is sufficient. For more complex triple-rates, any 3-position switch or one of the fully proportional channels can be selected. Then your selected switch is assigned. While the “Select Input Control” screen is still visible you can change the switch travel by using “F2 (Prop.)” button to select the proportional setting. The correct function can be verified in the “Dual Rate Edit” screen by activating the switch and observing the position number change to “Position 1-2” for a two position switch or, if 3-position switch is used, to “Position 1-2-3”. For a 3-position switch you will also need to use the „F1 (Centr)“ button before all three positions are correctly displayed.

Expo/Dual Rates Travel Setting 3.

Every switch position can define a different function and (b) exponential value. Any change made to the settings can be directly observed on graphic interface .(f)

Dual/Triple rate setting is defined by percentage of the travel . A (c) higher number increases travel, a lower number decreases travel.

Expo rate is defined by percentage of the function curve Zero (d). rate represents linear function. As expo rate increases linear travel changes to exponential “curve” travel.

Exponential and Dual rate settings combined with flight modes create virtually unlimited customizability.

Advice:

For smooth, precise flight we highly recommend setting up exponential and dual rates.

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9.2.5 Programmable Function Curves

(* depending on equipment)

Function curves define the relationship between the actual position

of your stick/switch/knob and the position of the servo. This screen

displays the menu of all assigned functions , graphic interfaces (a)

(b) (c), and programmable time delays . All adjustments can be

visually inspected right away in the servo monitor page by pressing

the “F2 (Servo)” button.

a) Function name.

Graphic interfaces.b)

Time delay.c)

Global or Separate setting.d)

e) Flight Mode Delay Enable

Flight Mode Delay Enable

In the menu „Fine Tuning->Function Curves”, it is possible to

activate/deactivate a delay for a specific function while switching

between flight modes. Specifically, in the picture, it is the 5th column

(FM. Delay) that allows this. The activation of a delay also might be

flight-mode specific (i.e.: in the first flight mode the delay is

activated and in the second mode it is disabled). There are some specific conditions where setting this option for one function has an effect in another function.

• If V-Tail is selected, the option influences both rudder and

elevator.

• If Delta wing is selected, the option influences both elevator

and aileron.

• If electronic heli swash mix is selected, the option influences all

functions of the swash plate (roll, pitch, and elevator).

1. Programming Function Curves

The Function Curves programming screen can be accessed by highlighting “Curve” window and pressing “3D Control” button or directly accessed by simply pressing “F4” button. Either way, you will be taken to the highlighted function’s curve option screen.

a) Function curve type.

b) Graphic interface.

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Standard

Linear values, set In/Out point

Constant

Constant value, set point

3-Point, x>0,

x<0, |x|

3-Point curve, set value for 3 points

5-Point

5-Point curve, set value for 5 points

7-Point

7-Point curve, set value for 7 points

9-Point

9-Point curve, set value for 9 points

+Pos, - neg,

+-Symmetrical

4-Point end to end curve, set value for 4 points

The function curve can be selected from the existing list or from

custom, previously modified options.

Available Options:

2. Function Curve Setting

You can select the function curve which best fits your application. You can choose one of the pre-programmed 3-9 point ones or select any of custom symmetrical curves.

You can edit a function curve from inside the graphic interface by moving the displayed control points.

All of the points can be moved in both horizontal and vertical directions. Using the “3D Control” or the “F3” and “F4” buttons you can move the curve points in a vertical direction and in a horizontal direction by using the “F1” and “F2” buttons.

By pressing the “3D Control” button you can switch between the individual curve points. Pressing the “Esc” function will return you to the previous control point. On the left side of the graphic interface you will see the percentage representation of your selected control point’s position. “In” and “Out” percentage numbers represent

actual input and output position of a given control point.

3. Function Curve Delay

The time delay function can help smooth the transition from one state to another. The function of the “Delay” is to slow down the movement of a control surface in relationship to the position of the stick. Example: a negative number “-” slows movement of the rudder from moving right to left, a positive “+” number slows rudder movement from left to right.

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4. Global or Separate Function Curve Setting

The function curve configuration for all channels can be set collectively for all flight modes by selecting the “G-Global (globe)” symbol or you can set individual function curve settings in each separate flight mode by sellecting the “S-Separate” symbol.

9.2.6 Aileron Differential

The aileron differential function reduces the downward travel of the

aileron(s) to help eleminate any adverse yaw tendencies in rolling

maneuvers. Semi-Symmetrical airfoils with an aileron in the down

position induce higher drag than when the aileron is in the up

position. Therefore, the aileron travel up and down has to be set

differently. The number of aileron servos displayed depends upon

the selected wing type of your airplane; the maximum number is

four “S1-S4”.

1. Aileron Differential Global or Separate Setting

The aileron differential for all channels can be set collectively for all

flight modes by selecting the “G-Global (globe)” symbol or you can

allow individual aileron differential settings in each separate flight

mode by sellecting the “S-Separate” symbol.

2. Aileron Differential Setting

All of the ailerons can have different travel ranges. The different adjustments are displayed in columns marked „S1-S4”. The number of servos in use is equal to the number of displayed setup columns. The travel range for each servo can be set. Scroll and highlight either the “Up” or “Down” menu line with “3D Control” button. Press the „3D Control“ button to access and edit the settings for each servo. If the servos need to be adjusted independantly, use the “F1 (Sym.)” button to unlock the servo travel for adjusting the individual values in the selected menu line.

3. Tuning of Aileron Differential

You can now assign a proportional control and the adjustment rate. When moving the control, the differential rates are updated accordingly: up-rate is increased and the down-rate is decreased depending on the adjustment rate and position of the control. In the picture the real differential rates are enclosed in parenthesis.

The „F(3) Apply” button clears the adjustment rate and stores the real differential values into the editable fields so that the control no longer has any influence.

9.2.7 Ailevator Function

The ailevator function uses two servos for the elevator channel. Both sides can be programmed to be controlled independently. With ailevator function both servos can be mixed together with ailerons and work in sync for better roll control. The Ailevator mix has to be activated by choosing the “Ailevator2H1V” tail setting. Unless you have previously chosen a different percentage for one of the tail mixes, the initial settings for “Ailevator” function are 100% of the

elevator travel and 0% of the aileron travel.

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1. Ailevator Global or Separate Setting

The Ailevator configuration for both channels can be set collectively

for all flight modes by selecting the “G (globe)” symbol or you can

set individual Ailevator settings in each separate flight mode by

sellecting the “S-Separate” symbol.

2. Ailevator Setting

Ailevator configuration has four different adjustable parameters.

The lines marked “Elevator” and “Aileron” contain two columns

“S1” and “S2” which represent the elevator and aileron surface

throws as a percentage. Scroll and highlight the lines marked as

“Elevator” or “Aileron” with the “3D Control” button and press the

“3D Control” button to access the individual setting of each servo. If

the servos need to be adjusted independantly, use the “F1 (Sym.)”

button to unlock the servo travel for adjusting the individual values

in the selected menu line.

9.2.8 V-Tail Mix

If your model is equipped with a V-Tail, The two basic tail functions (rudder and elevator) are mixed to control the tail of the airplane. The V-Tail mix has to be activated by choosing the “V-Tail 2H” tail setting. Unless you have previously chosen a different percentage for one of the tail mixes, the initial settings for “V-Tail” function are 50% of the rudder and elevator travels.

1. V-Tail Global or Separate Setting

The V-Tail configuration for both channels can be set collectively for all flight modes by selecting the “G (globe)” symbol or you can set individual V-Tail settings in each separate flight mode by sellecting the “S-Separate” symbol.

2. V-Tail Setting

The V-Tail configuration has four different adjustable parameters. The lines marked “Elevator” and “Rudder” contain two columns “S1” and “S2” which represent the elevator and aileron surface throws as a percentage. Scroll and highlight the lines marked as “Elevator” or “Rudder” with the “3D Control” button and press the “3D Control” button to access the individual setting of each servo. If the servos need to be adjusted independently, use the “F1 (Sym.)” button to unlock the servo travel for adjusting the individual values in the selected menu line.

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9.2.9 Delta/Elevon Mix

The Delta/Elevon Mix uses two servos for the control of both the

elevator and aileron functions. This mix is most commonly used for

Delta type aircraft. The elevon mix has to be activated by choosing

the “None – Elevon/Delta” tail setting. Unless you have previously

chosen a different percentage for one of the tail mixes, the default

settings for the “Delta/Elevon” function are 50% of the aileron and

elevator travels.

1. Delta/Elevon Global or Separate Setting

The Delta/Elevon configuration for both channels can be set collectively for all flight modes by selecting the “G (globe)” symbol or you can set individual Delta/Elevon settings in each separate flight mode by sellecting the “S-Separate” symbol.

2. Delta/Elevon Setting

Delta/Elevon co nf igurat io n has four different adjustable parameters. The lines marked “Elevator” and “Aileron” contain two columns “S1” and “S2” which represent the elevator and aileron surface throws as a percentage. Scroll and highlight the lines marked as “Elevator” or “Aileron” with the “3D Control” button and press the “3D Control” button to access the individual setting of

each servo. If the servos need to be adjusted independantly, use the “F1 (Sym.)” button to unlock the servo travel for adjusting the individual values in the selected menu line.

9.2.10 Butterfly Mix (Crow Mix)

The basic configuration of the butterfly mix (also known as crow) is created by using ailerons, flaps, and elevator flying surfaces. The Butterfly/Crow mix is helpful for maintaining speed during fast descends and creating controlled drag for spot landings.

1. Butterfly/Crow Activation

The Butterfly mix can be activated by any control element (Switch/Knob/Stick). By selecting the switch and by editing the desired assignment you can activate and select the position at which this Switch/Knob/Stick or Logical Switch will turn the Butterfly mix ON or OFF. This menu line includes a visual graphic to show the ON or OFF position of your selected switch.

2. Butterfly/Crow Delay

The time delay function can help smooth the transition from one state to another. Function of the “Delay” is to slow down the

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movement of the control surfaces during the change. Increasing the

number on the positive side “+” slows the deployment while

increasing the number on the negative side “-” slows return of the

surfaces to their original positions.

3. Butterfly/Crow Global or Separate Setting

The Butterfly/Crow mix configuration settings can be set collectively

for all flight modes by selecting the “G-(globe)” symbol or you can

allow individual aileron differential settings in each separate flight

mode by sellecting the “S-Separate” symbol.

4. Butterfly/Offset

Due to the request of many sailplane pilots this function was

updated. Now expanded to four screens, there are several added

options in this menu.

a. You can set an offset to the butterfly control so that there will be

a specified dead zone at the beginning of the control stick’s travel.

Actual values of airbrake rates. T h e v a l u e s shown depend on adjustments

m a d e i n Butterfly Tuning m e n u ( see

below).

b. Ailerons/Flaps Adjustment

In the Ailerons/Flaps Adjustment menu you can set all the travel needed for butterfly braking (for the flaps and ailerons). Also, you can set a parameter called Diff. adjust which influences the aileron differential. Positive values increase the upper travel of the aileron servos, negative values increase the lower travel of the aileron servos.

c. Elevator compensation

The butterfly mixing is always from zero to the full stick position so the curve is a little bit modified to control the whole travel range. You can choose between a standard curve, constant and X-point curve types.

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d. Butterfly Tuning menu

Screen of the Butterfly menu allows you to fine tune all braking

travels through one proportional control (stick, knob or switch). The

values you set in this screen are added/subtracted to the

appropriate butterfly travels. The way these values influence servo

deflections depends on the position of the butterfly's control stick

and the position of the butterfly's Tuning control.

9.2.11 Free Mixes (*depends on equipment)

The Free (programmable) mixes are used to make a second or „slave“ channel react as a result of the original channel’s input or by moving any Switch, Knob or Stick. Any of the channels can be (Freely) mixed with any other function, assignment or logical switch. Up to 20 free mixes can be programmed for any given model. The primary channel (“Master/From”) specifies the control or input function, while the channel that reacts to the Master is called the “Slave/To” channel. The “Master Value” represents the percentage of „slave“ channel travel output performed when the „Master“ channel function is used.

The „F3Apply” button operates similarly as in the Aileron

Differential menu. If you press this button, the values set in the

„Butterfly Tuning” menu are copied into the appropriate travels in

the „Butterfly Ailerons/Flaps/Elevator Adjustment” menu. After

that, all values in the Butterfly Tuning menu are initially set to zero (so

that the tuning control no longer has an effect).

1. Copying a Free Mix

Highlight an existing free mix and use the “F1 (Copy)” button to create a copy of the existing mix.

2. Creating a Free Mix

Use the “F2 (Add)” button to create a new free mix. The Primary channel called “Master/From” specifies the input function, while the channel that reacts to the Master is called the “Slave/To” channel. The last variable on the screen is the “Master Value” which represents the percentage of the slave channel’s mix/travel. After your model‘s basic configuration is finished, use the “F5 (Next)”

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button to exit the free mix screen. If you need to make any changes

simply highlight the desired free mix and press the “F4 (Edit)”

button to reach the advanced settings menu for that free mix.

a). Free Mix Setting

The free mix configuration settings can be set collectively for all

flight modes by selecting the “G-(globe)” symbol or you can allow

individual free mix settings in each separate flight mode by

sellecting the “S-Separate” symbol.

b) Free Mix Activation

A free mix can be activated by any Switch/Knob/Stick. By selecting

“Switch” and by editing the desired assignment you can activate

and choose the position at which this Switch/Knob/Stick or Logical

Switch will turn the mix ON or OFF or even control its throw

proportionally. This menu line includes a visual graphic to show the

ON or OFF position of your selected switch. If you do not select any

switch, then the mix is always ON.

c) Free Mix Curve Programming

This programming screen can be accessed by highlighting the

“Curve” item and by either using the “3D Control” button or by

pressing the “F4 (Curve)” button. By accessing the “Mixer Curve”

function screen you can select the mix curve which best fits your

application.

d) Free Mix Deployment Delay

The time delay function can help smooth the transition from one state to another. Values adjusted in the “Source” item will slow down full mix deployment when the mix is ON (switched ON or always ON) and the master channel changes its value. In this item, when you add a delay to only one side (- or +), the mix deployment will be slow in one direction only (-100% to 100%) or (100% to - 100%). When you add a delay to both the negative (-) and the positive (+) sides, then your mix will be slowed in both throw directions.

e) Free Mix Activation/Deactivation Delay

The „Switch“ values can only be when you have assigned a switch to turn the mix ON and OFF. This delay operates independently from the „Source“ values. The positive side of a delay is applied if the mix

is activated using Activation Switch. The negative side is used if the mix is deactivated and both slow down any fast reactions while turning the mix ON and OFF.

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f) Free Mix Multiple Servo Settings

If the mix uses more than one output function as the slave, then the

“Output Mix” menu will appear. This menu allows you to edit the

settings for the individual slave servos (S1-S4).

g) Free Mix Directional Positive/Negative Movements

Once the free mix function is created you can edit the advanced

settings menu so that the mix will either add to or reduce a slave

function‘s movement. To do this, you can set the mix value as a

positive percentage or a negative percentage.

h) Using Another Free Mix to control a Free Mix

A free mix can be controlled by just a control input function (Master)

or it can also be controlled by another free mix’s control function

(Slave). Here is how to create a free mix whose input is controlled by

an existing free mixer output:

• To allow a free mix to control another free mix you must enable

the “Slave Link” option. This allows the free mix to act as input for

other free mixes. Use the “3D button” to highlight and select this

option. You will see a check mark if the option is enabled and an X if it

is disabled. You will also use the (+) or (-) to determine the mix

direction.

• To allow a free mix to be controlled by another mix you must

enable the “Master Link” option. This allows the free mix to accept

the input from other free mixes. Use the “3D button” to highlight

and select this option. You will see a check mark if the option is

enabled and an X if it is disabled. You will also use the (+) or (-) to

determine the mix direction.

i) Free Mix Trim Settings

This item allows you to enable or disable whether trim functions will influence the free mix or not.

j) Free Mix Control by Dual Rates

With this item you can activate or deactivate the “Slave Dual-Rate” function for the free mix. This settings allows the slave output to be affected by dual rate inputs. All adjustments can be visually inspected right away in the servo monitor page by pressing the “F2 (Servo)” button. Pressing the “F5 (Ok)” button returns you back to free mix screen.

k) Aileron Differential

This option is displayed only after you create a mix from any function to Ailerons. When this option is activated, the output of the mix will be influenced by the aileron differential settings. If this option is deactivated, the output of the mix is transmitted directly to the servo without any modifications. Uncheck this option if you want to use aileron differential fine tuning without affecting throws of the mixes applied on ailerons.

3. Deleting a Free Mix

Press the “F3 (Del)” button to delete the highlighted free mix.

4. Configuration & Setting

A free mix programming screen can be accessed by highlighting the selected mix and then pressing the “F4 (Edit)” button.

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9.2.12 Governor/Gyro (*depends on equipment)

Typically, a gyro is used to stablize a model helicopter along its

vertical axis (rudder). One channel is reserved so that you may adjust

the gyro sensitivity (gain) from the transmitter. Also, a separate

channel can be reserved for the control of a throttle governor. The

governor can be enabled when you create the model or later from

the „Model >Basic Properties“ menu. This menu allows you to

adjust the settings for both of these output channels. The

Governor/Gyro settings can be set collectively for all flight modes by

selecting the “G-(globe)” symbol or you can allow individual

Governor/Gyro settings in each separate flight mode by sellecting

the “S-Separate” symbol.

1. Gyro Settings

By default, the gyro sensitivity is assigned to the three position „Si“

switch. This allows you to have three different settings (Position 1,

Position 2, Position 3) for the gyro sensitivity. You can always assign

this function to a different transmitter control element (knob, slider,

switch) in the „Model, >Function Assignment“ menu. The Gyro

settings can be set collectively for all flight modes by selecting the

“G-(globe)” symbol or you can allow individual Gyro settings in

each separate flight mode by sellecting the “S-Separate” symbol.

In the Gyro settings menu it is possible to edit up to three main values for each gyro function in all flight modes separately according to the position of the main control/switch.

Moving the switch to the selected position causes an automatic update of the depicted values in the appropriate line. Set the main value of the gyro gain to the needed value (highlighted in the picture), eventually also assign an appropriate control for fine tuning – here it is necessary to set also the percentage range of the control influence. For each position of the main control it is possible to individually assign an independent control for fine tuning of the gyro gain. The resulting applied gain value is displayed in parentheses (-50% in this case).

Note:

Negative values of gyro gain indicate the gain in "Normal" mode, positive values indicate the gain in the "Heading-lock" mode.

2. Governor Settings

If you have the governor function enabled, by default, the governor sensitivity is assigned to the three position „Sg“ switch. This allows

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you to have three different settings (Position 1, Position 2, Position 3) for the governor sensitivity. You can always assign this function to a different transmitter control element (knob, slider, switch) in the „Model, >Function Assignment“ menu. The governor settings can be set collectively for all flight modes by selecting the “G-(globe)” symbol or you can allow individual governor settings in each separate flight mode by sellecting the “S-Separate” symbol.

Like in Gyro gain settings, it is also possible to select up to three main values for governor RPM control in the Governor settings menu (0% means zero RPM, 100% means full throttle). It is also possible to assign a specific control to each governor position (switch, stick or knob), which can precisely tune required RPM – in this case it is necessary also to specify the range of the influence of the tuning control to the RPM. The resulting applied value of the Governor function is displayed in the parentheses. The setting can be global for all flight modes or separate for each mode.

9.2.13 Throttle Limiter (* depending on equipment)

If you have several flight modes and all of them have specific throttle curves, the Throttle Limiter might help you to get the motor's RPM safely from the lowest to the maximum RPM that is controlled by your throttle curve.

You are free to choose any control device (proportional or a switch) that will operate as a speed limiter. It doesn't allow the throttle to go any higher than the position that this control shows. The limiter

operates within a specified range (negative and positive rate, “- Rate +”). Using the “-” rate you can set the lowest motor RPM you want to

use. This is the point where the limiter begins its operation. The “+” rate represents the maximum possible output of your throttle channel. If your application needs full throttle, you should set the “+” rate to a value higher than 100% so that the full throttle output is not limited.

It is possible to set some delay for this control (if it is assigned to a switch) so that the motor goes smoothly from low to high RPM (and vice versa). Finally, the Exponential parameter enables you to finetune the output at lower RPM and the whole acceleration curve.

The throttle limiter also influences mixes where the throttle acts as the source. The trim function is not influenced by the throttle limiter. If a control device is not assigned, the throttle limiter function is disabled.

9.2.14 Snap Roll

The snap roll function is intended for aerobatic pilots who want an instant stunt controlled by a single switch. There are two modes of the snap roll function:

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Separ at e s wi tc he s f or e ve ry direction. The priority goes from up/right direction (highest) and continues until down/left (lowest).

Master mode – the stunt itself is done by activating a master 1.

switch (Sa in this case). The other switches are taking care of the

direction of the stunt.

Single mode – the stunt is done immediately after any 2.

direction switch is activated.

You may enter your desired properties for ailerons, elevator and

rudder separately for every direction. There are four directions

available (up/right, down/right, up/left and down/left), each one is

controlled by a separate direction switch. Each element may store its

own fade-in/fade-out ramp which is defined by the rows “Delay +”

and “Delay -”.

All options may be either flight-mode-specific or global. You can see

the current state of the snap roll function in the bottom left corner of

the display.

Note:

This function is not available for helicopters, v-tails or delta wings.

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