Multiplex PROFIcar707, PROFIcar403 User Manual

PROFI CAR 403 and 707

Operating instructions

Before operating the transmitter, please select the language (see 9.4, page 42)!

Dear customer,

Use only

genuine

crystals

RF module

Charge socket

ON/OFF switch

Aerial (screw fitting)

Menu buttons

Screen

With thermal fuse!

dear fellow modeller,

we are delighted that you have decided to purchase a MULTIPLEX radio control system.

The „PROFI CAR“ is the first „pistol-grip“ transmitter designed and developed by MULTIPLEX. Ergonomic efficiency and user-friendliness were our top priority during the development process.

That’s not to say that we have neglected performance: the new system includes many innovative and practical features, offering you facilities which until now have not been available in systems of this class. They include:

v Interchangeable RF module, switchable to suit AM and FM receivers v Up to 7 channels (steering, throttle/brake + 5 auxiliary channels) v 2 steering servos and 2 brake servos (PROFI CAR 707 only) v Separate throttle servo (PROFI CAR 707 only)

Of course, you don’t need to use these features; you can still operate the PROFI CAR as a „completely normal“ set, i.e. with one steering servo and a second servo for throttle/brake.

We are confident that you will have many hours of pleasure with your PROFI CAR.

Yours the MULTIPLEX team

A quick look at the transmitter

Transmitter crystal

MULTIPLEX

maximum 600 mA

Transmitter battery in base

CAUTION:

Contents

A quick look at the transmitter 2 Contents 3 Safety 5 System facilities 6 The transmitter controls in detail 7 The „instrument panel“ (screen) 8 The principle 9 Switching on for the first time 11

1.1. Charging the transmitter battery (maximum charge current 1 A) 11

1.2. Charging the receiver battery 11

1.3. Fitting the transmitter crystal 11

1.4. Adjusting the trigger loop 11

1.5. Testing the transmitter 12

2. Short and to the point 12

2.1. Selecting the vehicle TYPE 13

2.2. Setting the servo norm, direction of rotation, travels and centre 14

2.3. Adjusting STEERING L 15

2.4. Adjusting THROTTLE A 15

2.5. Adjusting BRAKE A 16

3. More about steering LL 17

3.1. Adjusting the steering servo („T“ menu) 17

3.2. Adjusting the steering trim („T“ menu) 19

3.3. Adjusting the steering CENTRE, accepting the trim setting 19

3.4. Setting the minimum steering TRAVEL 20

3.5. SLOW 21

3.6. EXPO 21

3.7. Auto Dual Rates for steering 21

3.7.1. Reduced Travel RT at full throttle 22

3.7.2. Auto Dual Rate delay 22

3.8. The second steering servo (PROFI CAR 707 only) 22

4. More about THROTTLE AA 23

4.1. 2-point throttle curve with EXPO 23

4.2. 5-point throttle curve 24

4.3. Automatic Start 25

4.3.1. Setting the „addition“ for Initial Throttle „IT+“ 25

4.3.2. Initiating the automatic start function using the trigger 26

4.3.3. Initiating the start function with the handle button or trigger 26

4.3.4. Terminating the automatic start phase 26

4.4. TC = traction control (nur PROFI CAR 707) 27

5. More about BRAKE 28

5.1. Two-point brake curve with EXPO 28

5.2. Trimming the Lock Point LP using rocker D 29

5.3. ABS = Advanced Braking System (PROFI CAR 707 only) 30

5.4. Braking with more than one servo (PROFI CAR 707 only) 31

6. Timers and lap counters ºº 0000 33

6.1. Timer mode 33

6.2. Lap time memory 34

6.3. Setting the nominal time T-NOM 35

6.4. Setting the race duration (timer mode 3 only 35

6.4.1. Race duration by laps 35

6.4.2. Race duration by time 35

6.5. Checking the transmitter’s operating time 36

6.6. Erasing the timer ERASE 36

7. Model memories 11 37

7.1. Switching to a different model memory 37

7.2. Copying 37

7.3. Entering the model name 38

7.4. Erasing 38

7.5. Reverting to the PREVious state 38

8. Driving trucks 39

8.1. Selecting the model type 2+5 CH (truck) 40

8.2. Setting the control mode for the auxiliary channels 40

8.3. Adjusting travel and centre of the auxiliary channels 41

8.4. Truck steering and throttle/brake 41

9. The “toolbox” TT 41

9.1. Adjusting the trigger deadband („T “ menu, DEADB) 41

9.2. Switching between AM and FM („T “ menu, AM-FM) 42

9.3. Entering the owner’s name („T “ menu, NAME) 42

9.4. Selecting the display language („T “ menu, TEXT) 42

9.5. Setting the battery alarm threshold („T “ menu, ALARM) 42

10. Tips on installing the receiving system in the model 43

11. The system in use 44

11.1. Post Office Regulations for the U.K. 44

11.2. Range testing 44

11.3. Care of the transmitter 45

11.4. Maintenance 45

Specification, system characteristics 46 Menu summary for the PROFI CAR 403 and 707 47

Safety

Radio-controlled models are not toys!

You can make a major contribution to safety when operating your models by acting responsibly and handling your radio control system and model with due care.

v Check the electrical and mechanical connections in the model at regular

intervals.

v Check all moving parts regularly: they must be free to move, and must not

exhibit undue lost motion.

v Carry out regular range checks (see „Range testing“). v When other drivers are present at the track, find out which channels are

already in use before you switch on.

v Before every run: extend the transmitter aerial to full length, and check that

it is in good condition and firmly seated.

v Check that you have selected the model memory corresponding to the

model you are running.

v Check all the working systems in your model before you start:

Do the servos rotate in the correct direction? Are the travels correct?

v Are the transmitter and receiver battery adequately charged, and in well

maintained and roadworthy condition?

v Use only genuine MULTIPLEX crystals, batteries and accessories. v If your receiving system includes components which are not covered by

these operating instructions, be sure to read the instructions supplied with those items.

If you are in doubt on any point - don’t operate your model! Take your time, carefully check the system again, and eliminate the fault. If you cannot solve the problem, your local model shop or the MULTIPLEX customer service department will be pleased to help you with advice and practical help.

Read and observe the notes in Chapter 11 on using the system!

System facilities

403 707 Model memories 6 12

Copy, reset, erase, enter model name

Steering

SLOW, separate for entering and exiting turns ü ü EXPOnential steering curve (progressive / degressive) ü ü Variable CENTRE and TRAVEL ü ü Variable steering trim increment ü ü Second steering servo - ü Throttle Automatic start system ü ü EXPOnential throttle curve (progressive / degressive) ü ü Separate THROTTLE / BRAKE servos - ü 5-point throttle curve ü ü Traction-Control TC - ü

Brake

Variable engage point and lock point ü ü EXPOnential brake curve (progressive / degressive ) ü ü ABS (Advanced Braking System) - ü Second brake servo (front / rear) - ü

Timer and lap counter

Operating time ü ü Race duration by time / lap ü ü Lap counter ü ü

Lap time memory 5 50 Mechanical features Programmable trigger deadband High-grip steering wheel lining Ergonomic controls mounted on the handle Angled screen for optimum legibility Light weight Signal transmission FM or AM transmission, selectable for each model memory Plug-in RF module (40/41 MHz and 72 MHz) Externally accessible plug-in transmitter crystal Power supply 600 mAh / 6-cell battery, approx. 3 hours operating time Charge socket in transmitter base

The transmitter controls in detail

Handle Button

Digi Adjustor

Steering

Lock point

(throttle/brake servo)

„tuning centre“

Everything to hand

to the menus

adjustment screw

The three pictures below illustrate the essential controls.

The menu buttons

The trigger duster

Trigger loop

The trim rockers

The „key“

DA HB

Initial throttle

rear brake

Repeat function All trim rockers have an automatic repeat function when held pressed for longer than about 1 second.

Special case – TRUCK:

If you wish to control a truck with your Profi Car, you have 5 auxiliary channels available (see 8: Driving trucks). In this mode only the steering trim (rocker A) is active; all the other rockers are used to control the auxiliary channels.

The

Switched channel or lock point front brake

brake servo)

The „instrument panel“ (screen)

Steering travel

IT = Initial Throttle

Steering TRim

Brake 1

Brake 2

Text line 1

model memory

Text line 2

The picture below shows everything which the screen can display. What you actually see at any one time depends on what you are doing: whether timers are active, whether you are currently programming the transmitter, which type of vehicle you have selected, etc.

A few examples are shown on this page.

Number of Active

symbols

STV =

Operating display

Timer mode: OFF If no timer function is active, the first text line displays the model name you have entered. Text line 2 shows the transmitter battery voltage.

STR =

BUGGY

7.4V

BATT

Timer Mode: LAP

The second text line shows the number of the lap on the lefthand side. To record the start and end of each lap you press the handle button G.

Timer-Mode: L+T (Laps + Time memory) In this mode the second text line shows the number of the lap on the left (in our example 03) and the time for the current lap on the right (in our example 28.3 sec).

Timer-Mode: L+T+E (Laps + Time memory + Race duration) The first text line displays the total duration of the race (in our example 2 min. 36.5 sec). The second text line shows the number of laps and the time of the current lap, as in the previous example.

BUGGY 03 7.4V

LAP BATT

BUGGY 03 28:3

LAP

2:36:5 03 28:3

LAP

Special case: battery alarm with timer active

If one of the timer modes is active and the battery voltage falls to the alarm threshold, the screen displays the current lap time and the battery voltage and BATT warning, alternating at 2-second intervals.

When you are changing settings

When you are changing the transmitter settings, the first text line shows the selected menu point (in our example: the throttle curve). On the left of the second text line you see the parameter which you have selected with the help of the handle button (in our example full throttle). At bottom right the screen shows the current value (in our example 87%) above the % symbol

G-CURV FT 87

The principle

The five menu buttons on the PROFI CAR transmitter are the key to all set-up processes. The button symbols tell you which menu points you can access with each button.

button

U T F

Menu function

TRIGGER Adjust everything which is concerned with the throttle, brake and automatic start function; on the PROFI CAR 707 it also includes TC (Traction Control) and ABS

STEERING Adjust the steering to suit the track / vehicle / driver Centre, travel, Dual Rates, Slow

TIMER Select the timer mode (T-mode), set nominal time / lap data Check and erase times

TOOLS Select the vehicle type Basic settings for servos, transmitter

MEMORY Switch, copy, assign name, erase

When you have found the menu point you want, you can continue by using the digiadjustor and the handle button.

HANDLE BUTTON (HB) Select curve points Confirm erasure, ...

DIGI-ADJUSTOR (DA) Set values (travels, times, ...) Select sub-menu points (if there is nothing to adjust)

Press any menu button (except the one you last used) to return to the operating display.

When the operating display is on the screen (i.e. you have finished making adjustments), the functions of the handle button and digit-adjustor are as follows:

HANDLE BUTTON (HB) Operate timer functions Lock brake (PROFI CAR 707 only)

DIGI-ADJUSTOR Adjust steering travel

Switching on for the first time

1.1. Charging the transmitter battery (maximum charge current 1 A)

First connect the charge lead (Order No. 12 5023) to the battery charger, then connect the charge lead to the transmitter.

Charging the battery – important:

•• Automatic battery fuse

The battery of your PROFI CAR features an integral thermal fuse which protects the battery from excessive currents if a short-circuit should occur.

This transmitter must be used with a genuine MULTIPLEX battery

fitted with this type of fuse!

If a short-circuit occurs and the fuse trips, the fuse element will reset itself about

1 minute after the fault is corrected, and the unit will then work again normally.

•• Charging the battery - note:

If you charge at the standard (slow) rate, no restrictions apply. If you fast-charge the battery using a charger with automatic termination, the charge current must not exceed 600 mA. Exceeding this rate may cause the thermal fuse to trip, and the charge process will be interrupted prematurely.

1.2. Charging the receiver battery

Observe the manufacturer’s notes on charging, as printed on the battery.

Do not exceed the stated charge currents!

1.3. Fitting the transmitter crystal

Transmitter crystals have a blue sleeve and bear the code letter „S“ before the channel number. Ensure that the transmitter and receiver crystals are on the same channel.

Plug the transmitter crystal into the RF module (see picture on page 2).

Please be very careful when handling crystals:

v Don’t drop them v Don’t force a crystal into its socket v Protect them from vibration in use and in storage

1.4. Adjusting the trigger loop

You can adjust the trigger loop to suit your finger size by loosening the screw in the trigger. CAUTION: don’t over-tighten the screw after making the adjustment, as this could loosen the nut pressed into the other side!

1.5. Testing the transmitter

Now you can switch on the transmitter and a receiving system and generally try things out. All you need is a receiver, two servos connected to channels 1 and 2, and a battery. If you prefer to use an existing model car, make sure that the steering servo is connected to channel 1 and the throttle/brake servo to channel 2. Now you can continue with Section 2.

2. Short and to the point

In this section you will discover the five simple steps required to get your first model car „up to speed“. This is the procedure in brief:

2.1 Select the vehicle type Adjust the transmitter to suit the model (number of channels, ...)

2.2 Set the servo norm, centre and travels Adjust the servos to suit the mechanical system in your model (the „S-NORM“ menu point includes direction of rotation)

2.3 Adjust the steering  set up to suit your

2.4 Adjust the throttle  personal preferences

2.5 Adjust the brake  and the track characteristics

2.1. Selecting the vehicle TYPE

Selecting the vehicle TYPE determines the channels which are to be used to control your model.

The PROFI CAR 403 offers the following options.

TYPE Steering Throttle + Brake Special features

STANDSTAND

e.g. electric car

2+1 CH2+1 CH

Servo

GP car

2+5 CH2+5 CH

Truck

The PROFI CAR 707 also includes:

v ABS Advanced Braking System v TC Traction Control v and two new vehicle types:

TYPE Steering Throttle/brake 2nd brake Special features

4 CH4 CH

TYPE Steering Throttle Brake Special features

5 CH5 CH

Profi

Servo

1 + 4

Servo

1 + 5

Servo

Servo 2 Servo

3 + 4

EXPO on THROTTLE Switched channel for servo 3

5-point curve for THROTTLE Switched channel for servo 3

Switched channels for servo 3 to 7 EXPO on THROTTLE

Servo

2 steering and 2 brake servos 5-point curve on THROTTLE no auxiliary channel

2nd brake servo on channel 3 5-point curve on THROTTLE no auxiliary channel

For your first attempts we recommend that you select the vehicle type STAND (standard) or 2+1 CH.

This is the procedure:

TYPETYPE

Search for menu point

Select type

Confirm and terminate

STAND 2+1CH 4CH 5CH 2+5CH

X Confirm. Beep

2.2. Setting the servo norm, direction of rotation, travels and centre

If you select STAND or 2+1 CH as the vehicle type, all you need to do is set up the servos: servo 1 „STEERING“ and servo 2 „THROTTLE/BRAKE“.

SS --NORMNORM

Search for menu point

Select servo

Select norm / direction, check by moving trigger or steering wheel

S-NORM 2: MR

UN UNI normal UR UNI reverse MN MPX normal MR MPX reverse

SS --TRAVTRAV

L A

Search for menu point

Select servo

Example: Servo 2, centre –12%

Right, centre, left select by turning steering wheel (for servo 2 use trigger) then set using digi-adjustor

S-TRAV 2: • -12

ŒŒ right 0 – 100 %

•• centre +/- 25 %

LL left 0 – 100 %

§ Press any button (except T ) to return to the operating display.

2.3. Adjusting STEERING LL

Steering settings:

CECENTRNTR TRAVTRAV

DUALDUAL

SLOWSLOW

EXPOEXPO

§ Use the L button to search for the menu point SLOW, EXPO, CENTR or

§ Set the value you want using the digi-adjustor

§ Press any button (except L ) to return to the operating display.

Servo centre (straight ahead) - 50% to + 50% Minimum steering travel,

if set using digi-adjustor Auto Dual Rates DE = delay 0 to 5 RT = reduced travel Retards steering movements Enter/exit turn separately

Exponential steering curve

TRAV

30% to 100%

Switch off with „DE = 0“ 50% to 100%

0.0 sec to 1.0 sec

+100% = soft

-100% = hard

2.4. Adjusting THROTTLE AA

You must set either a 2-point or 5-point throttle curve, depending on the vehicle type you have selected.

For the STANDard and TRUCK vehicle types: 2 point throttle curve

EXP

Idle 0% to 100% Initial throttle =

initial throttle value when trigger leaves deadband

Full Throttle 0% to 100%

Exponential throttle curve

with EXPO

0% to 100%

+100% = soft start

-100% = hard start

For the vehicle types „2+1 CH“, „4 CH“ and „5 CH“ 5-point throttle curve

ID IT

2T 3T 4T FT

Idle 0% to 50 % 15% Initial throttle = initial throttle value

when trigger leaves deadband

Points on the throttle curve 0% to 100%

Full throttle 0% to 100% 100%

Range Default setting

0% to 100% 30%

45% 60% 75%

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