Multiplex PROFI TX 9, PROFI TX 16, PROFI TX 12 Instructions Manual

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Instructions
MULTIPLEX Modellsport Gmbh & Co.KG • Westliche Gewerbestraße 1 • Bretten • Germany
© MULTIPLEX 2013 • Printed in Germany
www.multiplex-rc.de
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Contents ....................................................................................................................1
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................7
1.1 Concept of the PROFI TX ........................................................................7
1.2 Contact .....................................................................................................9
1.3 About these operating instructions ........................................................ 10
1.4 Change history ...................................................................................... 11
2 Safety instructions.......................................................................................... 12
2.1 Basic safety instructions ........................................................................ 13
2.2 Safety instructions for the transmitter battery ....................................... 15
2.3 ESD notes for electronic sub-assemblies ............................................. 16
2.4 Intended use.......................................................................................... 17
2.5 Liability and indemnification .................................................................. 20
2.6 Warranty ................................................................................................ 21
2.7 EC declaration of conformity ................................................................. 21
2.8 Disposal ................................................................................................. 22
3 Transmitter ..................................................................................................... 23
3.1 Transmitter overview ............................................................................. 23
3.1.1 Top view........................................................................................ 23
3.1.2 Underside view ............................................................................. 26
3.1.3 Carry handle / bars ....................................................................... 27
3.1.3.1 Carry handle ........................................................................... 27
3.1.3.2 Carry bars ............................................................................... 27
3.1.4 The interior .................................................................................... 28
3.1.5 Connections .................................................................................. 29
3.2 Initial setup ............................................................................................ 30
3.3 Mechanical operations on the transmitter ............................................. 31
3.3.1 Opening and closing the case ...................................................... 31
3.3.2 Adjusting stick units ...................................................................... 33
3.3.2.1 Swivelling stick units ................................................................ 33
3.3.2.2 Adjusting ratchet, friction and centring spring force ................. 34
3.3.3 Installing stick tops with a switch or button ................................... 35
3.3.4 Installing additional controls ......................................................... 37
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3.3.5 Installing additional modules ........................................................ 40
3.4 Transmitter battery ................................................................................ 41
3.4.1 Charging the battery ..................................................................... 41
3.4.1.1 Charging the battery via the PC ............................................... 42
3.4.1.2 Charging the battery using the plug-in charger ........................ 43
3.4.2 Removing the battery .................................................................... 43
3.4.3 Inserting the battery ...................................................................... 43
3.4.4 Battery management .................................................................... 44
3.5 Switching the transmitter on / off ........................................................... 45
3.5.1 Switching on ................................................................................. 45
3.5.2 Switching off ................................................................................. 46
3.6 Range check ......................................................................................... 47
3.7 Trainer mode ......................................................................................... 50
3.8 Digital trim ............................................................................................. 51
3.8.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 51
3.8.2 Trim buttons .................................................................................. 51
3.8.3 On-screen trim display .................................................................. 52
4 Model templates ............................................................................................. 53
4.1 Templates for fixed-wing models .......................................................... 54
4.1.1 BASIC model template ................................................................. 57
4.1.2 ACRO model template .................................................................. 59
4.1.3 GLIDER+ model template ............................................................. 62
4.1.4 DELTA WING model template ...................................................... 64
4.1.5 FLYING WING model template .................................................... 66
4.1.6 BIG SCALE model template ......................................................... 68
4.2 Templates for helicopter models ........................................................... 70
4.2.1 FUNCOPTER model template ...................................................... 73
4.2.2 eHeli FBL model template ............................................................ 74
4.2.3 eHeliccpm model template ........................................................... 75
4.2.4 HELIccpm model template............................................................ 76
4.2.5 HELImech. model template .......................................................... 77
4.3 Templates for land- or water-based models and tracked vehicles ....... 78
4.3.1 CAR / TRUCK model template ..................................................... 78
4.3.2 SHIP / BOAT model template ....................................................... 80
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4.3.3 TRACKED V. model template ...................................................... 83
5 Menus ............................................................................................................ 86
5.1 Status displays ...................................................................................... 86
5.1.1 Status display #1 .......................................................................... 86
5.1.2 Status display #2 .......................................................................... 87
5.1.2.1 Battery status ........................................................................... 87
5.1.3 Status display #3 .......................................................................... 89
5.1.4 Status displays #4 to #8................................................................ 90
5.2 Menu structure ...................................................................................... 91
5.3 Setup main menu .................................................................................. 92
5.3.1 M-LINK .......................................................................................... 93
5.3.2 Flight phases ................................................................................ 94
5.3.3 Training (principle) ........................................................................ 96
5.3.3.1 Student mode ........................................................................... 96
5.3.3.2 Teacher mode .......................................................................... 97
5.3.4 Sensors ......................................................................................... 99
5.3.4.1 Variometer ................................................................................ 99
5.3.4.2 Vibra.Alarm............................................................................. 100
5.3.4.3 Edit name ............................................................................... 100
5.3.5 Assign.Controls ........................................................................... 101
5.3.6 Assign.Switches .......................................................................... 102
5.3.6.1 TriggerPoint ............................................................................ 102
5.3.6.2 MagicSwitch ........................................................................... 104
5.3.6.3 Switch ..................................................................................... 104
5.3.7 Define mixer ................................................................................ 105
5.3.7.1 Name ...................................................................................... 105
5.3.7.2 Mixer inputs ............................................................................ 105
5.3.8 Transmitter .................................................................................. 109
5.3.9 User data .................................................................................... 110
5.4 ControlFunctions main menu .............................................................. 112
5.4.1 Aileron, Elevator, Rudder............................................................ 115
5.4.2 Throttle (fixed-wing models, vehicles, boats, and funcopters) ... 117
5.4.3 Throttle (helicopter) ..................................................................... 118
5.4.3.1 Throttle curves (Governor OFF) ............................................. 119
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5.4.4 Spoiler, Flap, Retract.Gear, Speed, Aux-1 to Aux-4 .................. 121
5.4.5 Gyro ............................................................................................ 122
5.4.6 Collective (only helicopters) ........................................................ 125
5.4.7 Thr.Limiter (only helicopters) ...................................................... 125
5.5 Mixer main menu ................................................................................. 126
5.5.1 Fixed-wing models ...................................................................... 126
5.5.1.1 Combi-Switch ......................................................................... 127
5.5.1.2 Differnt.Ail ............................................................................... 127
5.5.1.3 Ctrl.Mix ................................................................................... 128
5.5.1.4 Mixers on the servo side ........................................................ 130
5.5.2 Helicopter models ....................................................................... 131
5.5.2.1 TAIL ROTOR .......................................................................... 131
5.5.2.2 MAINROTOR ......................................................................... 133
5.5.2.3 Ctrl.Mix ................................................................................... 137
5.5.2.4 Mixers on the servo side ........................................................ 137
5.6 Servo main menu ................................................................................ 138
5.6.1 Calibrate ..................................................................................... 139
5.6.2 Assignment ................................................................................. 142
5.6.3 Monitor ........................................................................................ 143
5.6.4 Test run ....................................................................................... 144
5.7 Timer main menu ................................................................................ 145
5.7.1 Model uptime count .................................................................... 146
5.7.2 Frame.......................................................................................... 146
5.7.3 Sum ............................................................................................. 147
5.7.4 Interval ........................................................................................ 148
5.7.5 Configuring timers ....................................................................... 149
5.7.6 Alarm Clock ................................................................................ 150
5.7.7 Date & Time ................................................................................ 151
5.8 Memory main menu ............................................................................ 152
5.8.1 Selecting the model memory ...................................................... 153
5.8.2 Copying the model memory ........................................................ 153
5.8.3 Creating new model memories ................................................... 155
5.8.4 Editing names ............................................................................. 157
5.8.5 Erasing model memories ............................................................ 158
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5.8.6 Safety check ............................................................................... 159
5.9 Error messages ................................................................................... 159
6 Operating the transmitter ............................................................................. 160
6.1 Operation using the keypad ................................................................ 160
6.1.1 Direct access buttons for menus ................................................ 160
6.1.2 Buttons for special functions ....................................................... 161
6.1.3 Text input .................................................................................... 162
6.2 Operation using the wheel .................................................................. 163
6.3 Digi-adjuster ........................................................................................ 164
6.3.1 Allocating a set value .................................................................. 164
6.3.2 Setting a value ............................................................................ 165
6.3.3 Erasing the allocation ................................................................. 166
6.4 Assigning controls to control functions ................................................ 167
6.4.1 Assigning controls ....................................................................... 167
6.4.2 Assigning switches ..................................................................... 171
7 Operating the transmitter using the PC ....................................................... 174
7.1 Connecting the transmitter .................................................................. 174
7.2 Editing model memories ...................................................................... 175
7.3 Software update .................................................................................. 176
7.4 Switching to normal mode ................................................................... 176
7.5 Model flying simulator ......................................................................... 177
7.5.1 Via USB cable ............................................................................. 178
7.5.2 Using the MULTIFlight stick ........................................................ 179
7.5.3 MULTIFlight simulator ................................................................. 180
8 Creating and customising models................................................................ 181
8.1 Fixed-wing models .............................................................................. 181
8.1.1 The procedure in principle .......................................................... 181
8.1.2 Basic settings .............................................................................. 181
8.1.3 Adjusting rotation direction and maximum travels for the
servos / control surfaces ............................................................. 183
8.1.3.1 Configuring aileron differential ............................................... 183
8.1.3.2 Setting control surface travel and maximum servo travel ...... 183
8.1.3.3 Adjusting elevators ................................................................. 186
8.1.3.4 Adjusting rudders ................................................................... 186
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8.1.3.5 Adjusting flaps ........................................................................ 187
8.1.3.6 Adjusting the power system ................................................... 187
8.1.4 Using ailerons as spoilers ........................................................... 187
8.1.5 Using camber-changing flaps as spoilers ................................... 188
8.1.6 Optimisation ................................................................................ 188
8.2 Helicopter models ............................................................................... 190
8.2.1 The procedure in principle .......................................................... 190
8.2.2 Creating a new model in the transmitter ..................................... 190
8.2.3 Preparing controls and switches ................................................. 193
8.2.4 Checking and changing servo assignment ................................. 195
8.2.5 Checking and adjusting the main rotor ....................................... 197
8.2.5.1 Checking / changing direction of servo rotation on the rotor
head ....................................................................................... 197
8.2.5.2 Calibrating servos: setting centre and maximum travel ......... 198
8.2.6 Checking and adjusting the tail rotor .......................................... 201
8.2.6.1 Checking / changing the direction of servo rotation for the tail
rotor ........................................................................................ 201
8.2.6.2 TAIL ROTOR mixer ................................................................ 201
8.2.7 Gyro ............................................................................................ 203
8.2.7.1 Setting gyro suppression ........................................................ 204
8.2.8 Throttle ........................................................................................ 205
8.2.9 Setting the collective pitch curve ................................................ 206
8.2.10 Working with flight phases .......................................................... 207
8.2.10.1 Defaults in the Flight phases menu ........................................ 207
8.2.10.2 Assigning switches for flight phases ...................................... 208
8.2.10.3 Locking / unlocking flight phases ........................................... 208
8.2.10.4 Copying flight phases ............................................................. 209
8.2.10.5 Changing flight phase names................................................. 210
8.2.10.6 Setting the transition time ....................................................... 210
9 Maintenance and care ................................................................................. 211
10 Appendix ...................................................................................................... 212
10.1 Specifications ...................................................................................... 212
10.2 Accessories ......................................................................................... 213
Glossary of technical terms .................................................................................. 215
Index ..................................................................................................................... 220
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1 Introduction
We are pleased that you have decided to purchase the PROFI TX radio control system.
The new PROFI TX M- tray-type transmitter offers numerous innovative and pioneering features and 2.4 GHz transmission technology:
Integrated aerial technology (IOAT) Secure, ultra-fast signal transmission Clean, clearly arranged menu structure Operationally secure LiFePo4 battery with battery management 25 h transmitter operating time with one battery charge
Prior to initial setup, please read these operating instructions and observe all safety instructions.
1.1 Concept of the PROFI TX
When we initially mapped out the basic philosophy of the PROFI TX, we placed particular emphasis on providing a high level of user-friendliness, flexibility and the
greatest possible standardization. User-friendliness is achieved thanks to the clean overall menu structure,
informative and clearly arranged menus and many other useful features which facilitate programming and operating the transmitter.
Flexibility is guaranteed because you can implement almost any customisations to all pre-defined "ready for use" elements. Controls (sticks, sliders and switches) and servos can be assigned freely. Pre-defined mixers can also be adjusted as required.
Thanks to pre-defined model templates, you need to press only a few buttons to store your model in the memory and start operating it.
Operation
Digital trim system
o Trims specific to each flight phase, clearly arranged graphic
on-screen trim display
o Audible support o Variable trim increments
Battery monitor with variable warning threshold and audible alarm Battery management system
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o Transmitter battery monitor with display of residual charge in mAh o Calculated display of remaining operating time (time to empty) in
hours
Servo monitor with graphical or numerical display for checking settings
without the model
Code lock PIN (4-digit) for protecting the transmitter against unauthorised
data access
Hardware
Modern, ergonomically efficient case design with ultra-precise, customisable,
swivelling ball-raced stick units
Graphics screen with high contrast Modern FLASH processor technology (updated software can be downloaded
from the Internet)
Wireless, selective trainer mode, unique Quick-Select assignment of control
functions to teacher and student
5 Timers: frame, sum, interval, uptime for model and transmitter
Programming
Clearly designed, efficiently structured menus for simple programming Quick and easy operation thanks to menu buttons and central wheel Clear text menu system, screen texts can be displayed in various languages
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Channels 9 12
16
Model memories
50
100
200
Model-specific settings
4 flight phases for fixed-wing models and helicopters, variable transition time Servo calibration using 2, 3 or 5 points for compensation of mechanical
discrepancies
4 Timers: frame, sum, interval with configurable alarm time and audible
alarms, model uptime without alarm
Convenient model memory management
o Free-text model names, up to 20 characters o Copy and erase functions o Model templates and extensive help functions to facilitate the
creation of new models
Comprehensive setup and mixer options for fixed-wing model aircraft and
helicopters
Differences between transmitter versions
1.2 Contact
We have made every effort to design these operating instructions in such a way that you can find an answer to each question quickly and easily. Should you still
have any questions regarding your PROFI TX, please feel free to contact your specialist dealer who will be happy to assist you.
Service partners
The addresses of our service partners are available on our website:
www.multiplex-rc.de
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1.3 About these operating instructions
These operating instructions describe the PROFI TX tray-type transmitter and contain the following chapters:
Chapter 1 "Introduction" provides an overview of the
PROFI TX concept.
Chapter 2 "Safety instructions" contains important information concerning
safety, intended use and warranty.
Chapter 3 "Transmitter" describes:
o The PROFI TX hardware. o How to setup the transmitter for operation.
o Mechanical operations that may have to be carried out on the
transmitter, e.g. for installing additional controls.
o How to charge the transmitter battery including battery
management.
o How to switch the transmitter on and off. o How to perform a range check and the binding procedure. o How to operate in trainer mode. o How to trim your model aeroplane.
Chapter 4 "Model templates" describes the model templates available in
the PROFI TX.
Chapter 5 "Menus" describes the software used in the PROFI TX:
o Navigation within the software. o The status displays. o All menus and their parameters.
Chapter 6 "Operating the transmitter" describes:
o How to operate the transmitter and software by means of the
keypad, the central wheel and, if necessary, the optional digi­adjusters.
o How to assign controls and switches. This defines which controls
are used to operate the various functions in the transmitter or model.
Chapter 7 "Operating the transmitter using the PC" describes how to
connect the transmitter to the PC and the options provided by this connection.
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Changes
Chapter
December 2012
Initial release
May 2013
Revision based on V0.78
all
Chapter 8 "Creating and customising models" describes step by step
using two examples how to create and configure your own fixed-wing and helicopter models.
Chapter 9 "Maintenance and care" describes briefly how to maintain your
transmitter.
Chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. "Fehler!
Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden." lists frequently asked questions and the corresponding answers.
Chapter 10 "Appendix" lists the transmitter specifications and optional
accessories available at the time of printing of these operating instructions.
1.4 Change history
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Safety instructions
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DANGER identifies an immediate possible dangerous situation with a high risk that will result in death or severe personal injury if not avoided.
WARNING identifies a possible dangerous situation with a medium risk that may result in death or (severe) personal injury if not avoided.
CAUTION identifies a possible dangerous situation with a low risk that might result in minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided.
NOTICE indicates the possibility of misuse which could cause damage to the product.
INFORMATION that is important for the PROFI TX operator.
2 Safety instructions
Make sure to read and observe the following operating and safety ins tructions !
Knowledge of these operating instructions and their observance are a prerequisite for safe use as well as safe operation and maintenance.
The following basic safety instructions and warnings are an essential component of these operating instructions and are fundamentally important for product handling.
Keep the operating instructions within reach and pass them on to the new owner on resale of the product.
Failure to observe the safety instructions can result in material damage, injuries or even death.
Signal words and their meaning
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Read the instructions carefully!
Make sure that you have carefully read these operating instructions and the following safety instructions before setting up the device for operation.
Radio-controlled models are not toys in the usual sense. Assembly, installation, and operation of the RC system require technical knowledge, care, safety-awareness and responsibility. Errors or negligence can lead to considerable damage. Since the manufacturer or the seller does not have any influence and control over the proper setting up and operation of a model, such risks are expressly pointed out here and any liability whatsoever is excluded.
A model that goes out of control for whatever reasons can cause significant damage to property or personal injury. Be aware of safety at all times. Make sure to take out general liability insurance.
Do not modify the radio control system. Use only original accessories and spare parts.
If the device is operated in combination with third-party products, ascertain their quality and functional reliability. Each new or changed combination must undergo careful functional testing, including a range check. Do not operate the device or model if there appear to be any problems. First identify the error and troubleshoot it.
In particular, have the radio control transmitter and the receiver inspected at an authorised MULTIPLEX Service Centre (see section 10.1 "Specifications" on page 212) at regular intervals (every 2 to 3 years).
Operate the transmitter only in the permissible temperature range (see section 10.1 "Specifications" on page 212). Bear in mind that condensation may form in the transmitter due to sudden temperature changes (e.g. warm car, cold environment). Moisture may impair the function of the transmitter and other components of the radio control system.
2.1 Basic safety instructions
The following basic safety instructions and warnings are an essential component of these operating instructions and are fundamentally important for device handling.
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If moisture accumulates in electrical devices, immediately stop using the device, disconnect it from the power supply and allow it to dry in the open state as far as possible (up to a few days). Thereafter, perform a careful functional test. In case of major condensation, have the device inspected at an authorised MULTIPLEX Service Centre (see section 1.2 "Contact" on page 9).
Caution: static electrical charges!
In extremely dry air static charges tend to build up in the transmitter and / or the pilot. The discharge takes the form of static sparking which can cause interference or damage to the transmitter and other components of the radio control system.
Operation of the radio control system is allowed without restrictions within EU territory and Switzerland.
Program a new model at home in peace. Make sure that the power system of the model cannot start up unexpectedly. Check all functions carefully. Completely familiarize yourself with the operation of the transmitter before putting the model in operation.
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The transmitter battery is responsible for the power supply to this device, and plays an important role in operational safety. The charging circuit integrated in the transmitter matches the battery. Do not charge the battery outside the device.
Batteries are not toys and must be stored out of the reach of children.
Damaged or defective batteries must not be used and should be disposed of properly (see section 2.8 "Disposal" on page 22).
Do not heat, incinerate, open or short-circuit rechargeable batteries, do not charge or discharge them at excessive currents, do not overcharge them, and do not charge with reversed polarity. Take note of the admissible temperature range for the battery.
Mis-handling the battery incurs the risk of combustion, explosion, corrosion and burning.
2.2 Safety instructions for the transmitter battery
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The sub-assemblies of radio control transmitters (main circuit board, RF module, Channel-Check module, Scanner module) are fitted with electrostatically sensitive components. These parts can be destroyed, suffer imperceptible damage or have their useful life shortened if static discharges take place (potential equalisation through electro-static discharge) when the sub-assembly is touched.
2.3 ESD notes for electronic sub-assemblies
The following protective measures are essential if you have to handle elec­trostatically sensitive sub-assemblies:
Before fitting or removing such sub-assemblies, equalise the electrical
potential difference between yourself and your environment (e.g. by touching a heating radiator).
Open the basic device and touch it over a large area in order to equalise the
potential relative to the base unit.
Do not remove any sub-assemblies from their conductive anti-static bags
until you have equalised the potential. Avoid touching electronic components or solder pads directly. Hold the sub-assembly by the edges of the circuit board only.
Once removed from the basic device, the sub-assembly should only be
stored in the conductive anti-static bag in which it was delivered. Never allow the sub-assembly to make direct contact with a conventional, non-ESD compatible container made of foam, Styrofoam or other plastic.
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Always follow the switching on/off sequence in order to avoid any uncontrolled, dangerous start-up of the power system:
Switching on
1. Transmitter
2. Receiver
3. Connect the flight battery or switch the power system ON
Switching off
1. Disconnect the flight battery or switch the power system OFF
2. Receiver
3. Transmitter
2.4 Intended use
The PROFI TX transmitter is intended exclusively for operation of models by radio control.
Assemble the model carefully
Install and adjust all control surface linkages in such a way that the surfaces
move smoothly and freely, and are not stalled even at maximum travel. Don’t
use the transmitter to regularly limit servo travels. It is always better to adjust levers and pushrods mechanically and as thoroughly as possible. Avoid lost motion (sloppy linkages). Use configuration options on the servo side of the transmitter only for fine-tuning.
The measures mentioned above are essential in order to minimise the load on the servos.This in turn allows them to perform at their best, and they will also last longer and operate more reliably.
Provide effective protection from vibration to the receiver, battery, servos
and other RC and electronic components. Observe the advice included in the relevant operating instructions. Balance propellers and rotor blades before use and replace them at any sign of damage. Install I.C. engines on vibration-absorbing mounts and replace motors or motor parts which are damaged or do not run true.
Do not strain or bend cables; protect them against rotating parts. Avoid unnecessarily long or superfluous servo extension cables.
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Observe also the advice included in the relevant receiver operating instructions!
Use cables with sufficient cross-section. Do not coil up or shorten the receiver aerial. Do not lay the aerial on or close
to electrically conductive components. Deploy aerials outside of fuselages with a shielding effect (carbon fibre, metallic painted finish).
Ensure that the receiver power supply is of adequate capacity. For servos up
to about 40 Ncm torque you can estimate the required battery capacity using the following formula: Capacity [mAh] ≥ servo count x 200 mAh. Use the next larger size of battery!
Take care to maintain sufficient distance between cables carrying heavy
currents (e.g. electric power system) and the RC system. Especially the cables between brushless electric motors and their actuators must be kept as short as possible (guide value: max. 10 to 15 cm).
Check the model regularly
Free movement and zero backlash of rudders and linkages. Stability and flawless condition of rods, linkages, hinge joints, etc. Carry out a visual check for fractures, cracks, possible shear points etc. on
the model itself, and in its components such as the RC and power systems.
Flawless condition and contact stability of cables and plug connections. Absolutely essential: Examine the power supply and its wiring, including the
switch harness, and the external condition of the battery.
This entails regular maintenance of the battery and periodic checks of the voltage curve and capacity, employing a charge process and battery charger suitable for the type of battery in use.
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If you discover any irregularities, do not fly. Locate the problem, eliminate it, and then check again.
Pre-flight checks
Charge the transmitter, receiver and flight batteries carefully, and verify their
state of charge at regular intervals.
Ensure that the correct model memory is active. Carry out a range check (see section 3.6 "Range check" on page 47). Check the function and effect of all primary and secondary control systems.
When operating the model:
If you have never flown a radio-controlled model before, it is highly
recommended you consult an experienced model pilot when getting started. A trainer (buddy-box) system is ideal for taking the first steps in learning to fly.
Models should only be operated at suitable sites. Never fly or drive over or towards spectators. Do not carry out any high-risk flying or driving manoeuvres. Know your limits: do not over-estimate your abilities and skills. If you detect any sign of a problem or interference, land or cease operations
immediately.
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Observe also the advice included in the relevant transmitter documentation!
2.5 Liability and indemnification
The model sport with radio-controlled models is a fascinating hobby. However, model aeroplanes, vehicles and ships are not toys. Their assembly and operation require a high level of technical knowledge, careful craftsmanship, safety­awareness and responsibility. Errors, inattentiveness or even negligence can lead to considerable damage to property or severe personal injury. Generally, you as operator are responsible for any threat arising from your model. This absolute liability will not be assumed by the manufacturer. This is also applicable in the event of uncontrollable external influences and interferences. You are expected to exercise extreme care as operator of a model.
Since manufacturers or dealers cannot have any influence on proper setting up, maintenance and operation of the model and the radio control system, such risks are expressly pointed out here.
MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co.KG does not assume any liability for loss, damage or costs which arise through the improper use and operation of our products, or which are connected with such operation in any way.
As far as is legally permissible, the obligation to provide compensation for damages, on whatever legal basis, is limited to the invoice amount of the quantity of MULTIPLEX goods that were directly affected by whatever incident gave rise to the damage. This does not apply if MULTIPLEX is obliged to accept unlimited liability in accordance with mandatory law for deliberate or gross negligence.
Furthermore, MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co.KG does not extend any warranty for the completeness and correctness of the documents enclosed with the radio control components.
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Observe also the advice included in the relevant transmitter documentation!
2.6 Warranty
Our products are covered by the currently valid statutory warranty regulations. If you wish to make a claim under warranty, please contact the model shop where you purchased the product.
The warranty does not cover malfunctions caused by the following:
improper operation, wrong connections, terminal reversal use of third-party components not authorised by us modifications / repairs that were not authorised or carried out by an
authorised MULTIPLEX Service Centre
accidental or deliberate damage defects due to improper use and / or normal wear and tear operation of the equipment outside the technical specifications
2.7 EC declaration of conformity
The PROFI TX devices were assessed in accordance with the relevant harmonised European directives.
You are therefore the owner of a product whose design fulfils the protective aims of the European Community relating to the safe operation of equipment.
The detailed declaration of conformity can be downloaded from our website:
www.multiplex-rc.de
under
DOWNLOADS / Product Information
If required, you may also request us for the declaration of conformity: MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co.KG
Customer Service Westliche Gewerbestraße 1 D-75015 Bretten-Gölshausen
Germany
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Do not dispose of electrical equipment marked with the crossed-out wheelie bin symbol in the standard household waste, but take them to a suitable disposal system.
WEEE - Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, directive 2002/96/EC: In the countries of the EU (European Union), electrical equipment must not be disposed of via the household or residual waste system. Unwanted equipment must be taken to your nearest local authority waste collection point or recycling centre. There, equipment will be disposed of correctly and free of charge.
Remove the batteries before disposing of the equipment. (Rechargeable) batteries are recycled separately.
By returning your unwanted equipment you can make an important contribution to protecting the environment.
2.8 Disposal
Recycling of rechargeable batteries
Do not dispose of depleted rechargeable batteries in household waste. Take them to a suitable recycling system. Rechargeable batteries must be
discharged and short-circuit safe. Tape over the terminals with non-conducting adhesive tape.
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Power button with annular light (see section 0 "Switching on" on page 44). The annular light indicates the status of the RF module during operation
(see section "Annular light" on page 25).
2
UV-stable, anti-glare graphic LCD unit (256 x 64 dots) featuring high contrast. The contrast can be optimised for the screen (see section 5.3.8 "Transmitter"
on page 109), and the screen can be raised as required.
3 Transmitter
3.1 Transmitter overview
3.1.1 Top view
Fig. 1: Top view of the transmitter
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3
Warning lights for sensors used on the model. The warning lights indicate whether the alarm values for certain sensor groups have been exceeded (see section "Warning lights" on page 25).
4
Two extremely low-friction, ball-raced stick units for controlling the four primary axes.
The stick ratchet for throttle / spoiler can be activated to the right or left
(see section 3.3.2 "Adjusting stick units" on page 33).
Both stick units can be swivelled to suit the pilot’s ergonomic preferences
(see section 3.3.2.1 "Swivelling stick units" on page 33).
The stick tops can be rotated and freely adjusted in length, and are available in different variants.
5
Two slide potentiometers with position markers for freely assignable channel and / or switched functions.
6
Buttons for digital trim of the four stick units (see section 3.8 "Digital trim" on page 51).
7
Central wheel for navigating through the menus and editing set values. The wheel can be turned in increments to the left or right and can be pressed (see section 6.2 "Operation using the wheel" on page 163).
8
Keypad, consisting of eleven buttons in two rows
The six buttons in the upper row are used for quick and direct access to the
six main menus (see section 6.1.1 "Direct access buttons" on page 160).
The five buttons in the second row are used for programming the
transmitter (see section 6.1.2 "Buttons for special functions" on page 161).
With the exception of the ENTER button, all the buttons have a dual
function for text input. Text is entered in a similar way to mobile phones (see section 6.1.3 "Text input" on page 162).
9
Installation slots for additional controls and digi-adjusters (see section 3.3.4 "Installing additional controls" on page 3.3.4).
10
Lug for attaching a support strap (# 8 5161 or # 8 5646).
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Press the ENTER button to clear the warning bar if status display #2 is shown. It is also possible to assign a switch to clear the warning lights and mute the sensor
alarm (see "Assigning switches" on page 171).
Annular light
The annular light indicates the status of the RF module during operation:
Yellow flashing light:
Normal mode, full RF power.
Red flashing light:
Reduced transmitting power for the range check (see page 47).
Rapidly flashing orange light:
Device in binding mode (see page 48).
Steady yellow light:
No RF signal is emitted; a PC or battery charger is connected. Battery charging in progress. The power is supplied by the battery charger.
Steady red light:
No RF signal is emitted; a PC or battery charger is connected. The battery is charged and does not need charging. The battery runs down as the power is drawn from it. Once the charge has dropped to 98%, the charging circuit is switched on again.
Warning lights
The warning lights serve as markers for the sensor alarms. The following warning lights are assigned to the sensors:
Battery icon: all voltage sensors Thermometer: all temperature sensors Petrol pump: all sensors for fuel status and battery charge IC icon: ECU (Engine Control Unit) Warning sign: all sensors for speed, power, reception quality
(LQI = Link Quality Indication)
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1
Recessed control for the sliding latch for USB sockets (see section 3.1.5 "Connections" on page 29)
2
Fasteners for opening the case (see section 3.3.1 "Opening and closing the case" on page 31)
3
Carry bars
3.1.2 Underside view
Fig. 2: Underside view of the transmitter
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Only in this position of the drawer (figure) are the carry bars unlocked. In all other positions, the carry bars cannot and must not be swivelled out. Using force will damage the swivel mechanism!
3.1.3 Carry handle / bars
The carry bars are located inside a drawer which also serves as a handle to carry the transmitter.
3.1.3.1 Carry handle If you want to use the drawer as a carry handle, pull it out completely (figure).
The carry bars are locked in this position.
3.1.3.2 Carry bars Pull out the drawer only up to the point where the inside bar is fully exposed. This
is the only position where the bars are unlocked and can be swivelled out (figure).
Carefully swivel out the bars until they snap into place. The drawer can be pulled out completely to serve as a carry handle or pushed into the transmitter back cover to be stored away.
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1
RF module with IOAT aerial
2
Transmitter battery (see section 3.4 "Transmitter battery" on page 41)
3
Control units
4
microSD card
5
Covers for the sockets for controls installable on the front
6
4 sockets for additional modules (see section 3.3.4 "Installing additional controls" on page 37)
7
2 clamp terminals for connecting the controls installable on the stick tops
8
TORX screwdriver
3.1.4 The interior
Fig. 3: The interior of the transmitter
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Connection for headset (stereo jack); when a headset is connected, the loudspeaker of the PROFI TX is switched off
2
Mini USB socket for connecting the PROFI TX to a PC and for charging the battery via the charging socket (see section 3.4.1 "Charging the battery" on
page 41)
3
USB-A socket for future expansions
3.1.5 Connections
Fig. 4: Connections on the transmitter
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3.2 Initial setup
The following steps should be performed during initial set up of your PROFI TX. Refer to the relevant sections listed below for a detailed description.
1. Briefly charge the battery. It is sufficient to charge the battery for one hour on
the PC (500mA) or for 20 minutes via the charging socket (1.5A): Refer to section 3.4 "Transmitter battery" on page 41 for details.
2. Switch on the transmitter: Press and hold the Power button until the annular
light is fully lit. The device is switched on when you release the button. Refer to section 3.5.1 "Switching on" on page 45.
3. Select the language to be used in the menus and the texts in the model
templates: Refer to section "Switching on for the first time" on page 46.
4. Switch off the transmitter: Press the Power button until the annular light turns
off. The device is switched off when you release the button (see section 3.5.2 "Switching off" on page 46).
5. Open the case of the transmitter:
Refer to section 3.3.1 "Opening and closing the case" on page 31.
6. Adjust the stick units to suit your ergonomic preferences.
o If necessary, swivel the stick units:
Refer to section 3.3.2.1 "Swivelling stick units" on page 33.
o Activate the stick ratchet:
Refer to section 3.3.2.2 "Adjusting ratchet, friction and centring spring force" on page 34.
7. If necessary, install additional switches:
Refer to section 3.3.4 "Installing additional controls" on page 37.
8. Install the receive system and connect the servos.
Perform the binding procedure to bind the receiver with the transmitter:
Refer to section "Binding" on page 48.
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Danger of short-circuit! Switch off the transmitter before opening the case.
3.3 Mechanical operations on the transmitter
3.3.1 Opening and closing the case
Opening the case
1. Switch off the transmitter.
2. Remove the USB and headset cable.
3. Place the transmitter upside down on a soft surface.
4. Press and hold the two fasteners on the side of the screen and gently lift the
back case cover.
5. Let go of the fasteners, flip up the back case cover and remove it.
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Closing the case
6. Remove the USB and headset cable.
7. Place the transmitter upside down on a soft surface.
8. Move the controls on the side to the centre position.
9. Place the lower edge of the back cover vertically onto the case.
10. Swivel the back cover to the front, push down and press gently to snap it into
place.
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Take care not to over-tighten them or you might strip the threads.
3.3.2 Adjusting stick units
3.3.2.1 Swivelling stick units The "natural working axis" of your hands is at a more or less pronounced angle.
The stick units of the PROFI TX can be swivelled to perfectly suit your ergonomic preferences. The swivelling range is approx. 15°.
Fig. 5: Swivelling stick units
Proceed as follows:
1. Using the TORX screwdriver, loosen the three TORX screws retaining the
appropriate stick unit until the unit can be swivelled.
2. Rotate the stick unit to the most comfortable angle for use.
3. Tighten the screws again.
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Take care not to over-tighten the screws. Do not remove the neutralising lever and / or centring spring!
(2) Springs for adjusting ratchet or friction
(4) Centring force
(1) Deactivate
(4) Centring force (3) Level of ratchet or friction
3.3.2.2 Adjusting ratchet, friction and centring spring force
right / left
Fig. 6: Adjuster screws on the stick unit
Ratchet and friction
centring action
forward / backward
The PROFI TX is supplied as standard with self-centring sticks. The springs for use with a ratchet or friction system are already fitted to both stick units, and can be
activated quickly and easily. The screws (2) hold the springs. The screws (3) adjust the level of ratchet / friction
action. The more the screw is tightened, the harder the ratchet or friction. If required, you can set a superimposed ratchet / friction action by activating both
springs on one stick. This will help you achieve perfect control as needed.
1. Switch off the transmitter and open it.
2. Using the TORX screwdriver, tighten the TORX screw (turn clockwise) on the
appropriate neutralising lever (1) to the point where the stick centring action is completely disabled.
Centring force of the stick unit
The centring force or "hardness" of the centring spring can be adjusted separately for each of the four stick axes. The picture on page 34 shows how adjustments are made.
Turn the screws (4) clockwise to increase the "hardness" of the stick axes.
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3.3.3 Installing stick tops with a switch or button
MULTIPLEX® offers three different stick tops with switch or button for the PROFI TX (see section 10.2 "Accessories" on page 213).
To install a new stick top, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the transmitter and open it.
2. Remove the battery1.
3. Loosen the grub screw at the bottom of the stick top (1.5mm slot-head
screwdriver).
4. Pull off the top from the stick shaft.
5. Wrap the flexible wires of the new stick top with a thin enamelled copper wire.
Tightly bend back the insulated section. Thread the wire through the threaded coupler of the stick shaft until it is visible at the bottom of the stick unit. Use a pair of pliers to pull the wire out until you can grab it with your fingers.
After re-inserting the battery, the date and time need to be set again.
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6. Gently pull on the wire until you can grab the flexible wire with your fingers.
This will be easier if you turn the stick shaft on the side opposite the point where the wire exits.
7. Slide the stick top onto the stick shaft, simultaneously pulling the flexible wire
completely through.
8. Tighten the grub screw on the stick top.
9. You can see one three-pin terminal clamp next to every stick unit on the main
circuit board of the transmitter. Remove the wire.
Clamp the blue flexible wire to the centre terminal and the red wire(s) to the output terminal(s).
10. Insert the battery and close the transmitter.
11. Switch on the transmitter.
12. Verify that the switch operates correctly.
To test this, assign the new stick switch to any switched function in the Setup > Switch menu.
Stick tops
The standard tops can be replaced with the following stick tops (see also section
10.2 "Accessories" on page 213):
Aluminium stick top, long, with 2-position switch
Item No. 85940
Aluminium stick top, long, with 3-position switch
Item No. 85941
Aluminium stick top, long, with push-button
Item No. 85942
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1
Switch off the transmitter.
2
Disconnect the headset and USB cables.
3
Unscrew the tops from all the digi-adjusters and potentiometers.
4
Open the transmitter.
5
Remove the battery.
6
Open the cable cover on the side where you wish to install the additional control and pull out all the connectors.
On the headset socket side, release the cover by pulling the two clips apart (picture). Fold the cover out to the front.
7
Loosen the screws on the circuit boards on top of the switch tray using the TORX screw driver.
8
Lift off the boards and place them nearby. Remove the two screws on the switch tray.
9
Lift out the switch tray and remove the blind plugs from the required installation slots.
3.3.4 Installing additional controls
You can install 7 controls on each side of the PROFI TX (see section 3.1 "Transmitter overview" on page 23).
Controls can be buttons, 2- or 3-position dip-switches, or rotary
potentiometers in any arrangement.
In addition, a digi-adjuster can be installed on each side. You can assign
a parameter for direct configuration to each digi-adjuster (see section 6.3 "Digi-adjuster" on page 164).
To install a control proceed as follows:
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Install the controls. Observe the installation direction for dip-switches: The red cable must face the transmitter front.
11
Replace the switch tray and secure it using the screws.
12
Replace the circuit boards and secure them using the screws. Replace the cover over the headset socket and make sure that the clips snap into place.
13
Refit the connectors of the controls.
14
Close the cap on the slots.
15
Insert the battery and close the transmitter.
16
Switch on the transmitter.
17
Verify that the controls operate correctly. To test this, assign the new controls to any switched function in the
Setup > Switch menu.
18
The date and time have to be set again in the Timer menu, as the battery was removed.
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Additional controls
The following additional controls can be installed in the PROFI TX (see also section 10.2 "Accessories" on page 213):
2-position switch (micro), short
Item No. 75750
2-position switch (micro), long
Item No. 75751
3-position switch (micro), short
Item No. 75752
3-position switch (micro), long
Item No. 75753
Digi-adjuster (micro)
Item No. 75755
Rotary knob (micro)
Item No. 75756
Push-button (micro)
Item No. 75754
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Never install two identical modules!
1
Switch off the transmitter.
2
Disconnect the headset and USB cables.
3
Open the transmitter.
4
Insert the module in one of the 4 slots and make sure that the respective fixing clip faces the transmitter centre and is aligned with a fixing bore on the central plastic part.
5
Tighten the screw supplied. Do not apply excessive force when
tightening the screw.
6
Close the transmitter.
7
Switch on the transmitter.
8
Verify that the module operates correctly. Refer to chapter "Trainer mode" on page 50 for more information.
3.3.5 Installing additional modules
You can add four modules to the PROFI TX.
When these operating instructions were released for print, only the COPILOT module (item no. 45184) was available (see section 10.2 "Accessories" on page 213).
To install a module proceed as follows:
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The trans mitter must not be connected to a charger when no battery is installed!
Without a consumer, the charger can provide unacceptably high output voltages. These voltages can damage the transmitter.
3.4 Transmitter battery
The PROFI TX is powered by a very robust and durable LiFePO4 battery. The battery is installed with the electronic system for battery management in a welded case. If the battery is new, the battery capacity of 4000mAh provides an
uptime of more than 25 hours. Additionally installed components increase power consumption and shorten the operating time. If the device is exposed to very low temperatures, the operating time is significantly reduced.
3.4.1 Charging the battery
The PROFI TX features two USB sockets at the front on the right-hand side of the case, which are protected by a sliding latch. The mini USB socket is used for
charging (see section 3.1.5 "Connections" on page 29).
The following options are available for charging the PROFI TX:
Via your PC or laptop Via the MULTIPLEX USB car plug-in charger 12V DC
(item no. 145533)
Via the MULTIPLEX USB plug-in charger 100-240V AC
(item no. 145534, see section 10.2, "Accessories" on page 213)
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When used for the first time, the PC automatically installs the required device drivers. Do not switch off the PC and/or the transmitter and do not disconnect the USB cable while the installation is in progress. This may take several minutes. Some operating systems require an active Internet connection for this process.
3.4.1.1 Charging the battery via the PC Proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the PROFI TX.
2. Lift the device. The recessed control for the sliding latch is located on the
underside of the case.
3. Slide the sliding latch towards the device centre.
4. Switch on the PC or laptop. Connect the supplied USB cable to a USB socket
on the PC and to the mini USB socket on the PROFI TX.
o The PROFI TX starts automatically in charging mode. o The USB icon is shown on the right side of the screen and the
state of charge and the charging current are displayed on the left. Maximum current: 500 mA.
The PROFI TX logs into the PC as mass storage with the name "PROFI TX".
If you press and hold the Power button until the annular light is fully lit, the transmitter switches from charging mode to normal mode. The PROFI TX logs off
from the PC as USB mass storage and logs in again as a game controller (see chapter 7 "Operating the transmitter " on page 174).
The RF module is disabled while a USB connection is established. It also remains switched off after disconnection. Otherwise, the RF module would be re-enabled when the host (PC, laptop, etc.) is switched off.
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1
Open the transmitter.
2
Slide the battery to the left towards the empty area in the battery dock.
3
Remove the battery.
4
Place the battery on a non-conducting, dry surface.
1
Insert battery on the left side of the battery dock, with the rounded side facing to the left.
2
Slide the battery to the right until the stop is reached.
3.4.1.2 Charging the battery using the plug-in charger Proceed as follows:
1. Lift the device (the recessed control for the sliding latch is located on the
underside of the case).
2. Slide the sliding latch towards the device centre.
3. Connect the supplied USB cable to the plug-in charger and to the mini USB
socket on the PROFI TX.
4. Connect the plug-in charger to a mains outlet.
The plug-in charger icon is shown on the right side of the screen and the state of charge and the charging current are displayed on the left. Maximum current (depending on charger and state of charge): 1500mA.
3.4.2 Removing the battery
3.4.3 Inserting the battery
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Charge the transmitter battery!
If voltage is low, recharge batteries as soon as possible (within 1-2 days) to avoid damage due to total discharge. Observe the notes on charging (see section 3.4 "Transmitter battery" on page 41).
3.4.4 Battery management
The PROFI TX records the current during transmitter operation and while loading the transmitter battery. The available battery charge is calculated on the basis of the power meter reading, the temperature and the voltage. The remaining
operating time (time to empty) is calculated from charge and current and is shown on status display #2 (see page 87). The calculation takes into account that current consumption slightly decreases with decreasing battery voltage.
Battery alarm
If the remaining operating time (time to empty) falls below the set threshold, an audible alarm is issued. The respective displays flash on status display #2.
The factory setting for the alarm threshold is 60 minutes. This value can be changed in the Setup > Transmitter > Battery alarm menu (see section
5.3.8 "Transmitter" on page 109).
Self-discharge
If the transmitter is stored for a prolonged period, the available battery charge is calculated on the basis of multiple parameters when the transmitter is switched on. The displayed charge and time to empty are not initially very accurate. Precise values are displayed after a few charging / discharging cycles.
Under-voltage cut-off
If the operating voltage falls below 2.8V the device is automatically switched off without further warning. If the voltage is below 2.9V, it cannot be switched on: The following message is briefly displayed on the screen: BATTERY DOWN!
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Charge the transmitter battery!
The PROFI TX is supplied with a partially charged transmitter battery. You should charge the battery prior to setup. Observe the notes on charging (see section 3.4
"Transmitter battery" on page 41).
If you press and hold the Power button for a prolonged period, the annular light turns off again and the device is not switched on when you release the button (power-on protection).
The RF module is switched off until the safety check is completed to prevent the servo from moving to an undesired position.
3.5 Switching the transmitter on / off
3.5.1 Switching on
To switch on the device proceed as follows:
1. Press and hold the Power button until the annular light is fully lit. The device is
switched on when you release the button.
2. At this point, either a confirmation prompt is displayed on the screen:
Or the language selection screen is shown, if the menu language has not yet been selected (see "Switching on for the first time" on page 46).
3. Check if safety-related controls such as landing gear switches, flight phase
switches, and throttle sticks are in the proper position.
4. Press a button on the keypad: The safety check is completed, the RF module
is switched on, and status display #2 is shown.
You can switch the safety check on and off in the Memory > Safety check menu. The safety check is activated by default when you create new model templates (see page 159).
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Switching on in Binding mode
Press and hold the ¡ button until the status display is shown (see section
"Binding" on page 48).
Switching on for range check
Press and hold the § button until the status display is shown. The device starts up with reduced transmitting power when the range check is performed (see section 3.6 "Range check" on page 47).
Switching on for the first time
The very first time you switch on the PROFI TX is a special case. After switching on, the language selection menu is displayed on the screen. In this menu, you select the language used on the transmitter to display
1. the menus,
2. the names of mixers and control functions in the model templates.
The language is selected using the keypad (up/down/ENTER). If you select "skip/später", transmitter functionality is restricted: Only one model memory is available and its contents are not stored on the SD card. The menus are shown in English.
3.5.2 Switching off
Press and hold the Power button until the red annular light turns off completely to switch off the device. The device is switched off when the annular ring turns off and the button is released. If you press and hold the button for a longer period, the annular ring returns to ready status. Now, you can release the button without the device switching off (power-off protection).
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Recommended minimum distance: 40m to 100m, depending on receiver type. Refer to the receiver operating instructions for detailed information.
Always perform a range check before starting up the model. A second person must always be present for the range check to secure and observe
the model. Large metal objects within or in close proximity to the checking range (wire fences,
cars) affect the result of the range check.
3.6 Range check
Regular range checks are necessary for ensuring the reliable functioning of the radio control system and for timely detection of changes in transmission properties. Always perform a range check after:
installing, modifying or rearranging components in the model, reusing components in the model that were involved in a crash, irregularities when operating the model.
When performing a range check, the transmitting power is significantly reduced enabling shorter distances between transmitter and model.
While the range check is active the status displays #2 to #8 show the flashing message: RANGE! with the annular ring flashing red. An alarm tone is emitted in all the status displays starting from #2 to alert the operator.
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Procedure
1. If the model is fitted with a power system, switch it off!
2. Press and hold the ¡ button on the transmitter as you switch the transmitter on.
3. Switch on the receiver.
4. In the Servo > Test run menu, activate the test run for a control function,
e.g. Elevator. This allows you to check that the receiving system responds to control commands with distinct, regular movements of the control surfaces.
5. Increase the distance between transmitter and model. You have reached the
range limit when the servos start to jitter.
6. Repeat the check with the power system running. Secure the model. Perform the
check using throttle positions that vary between idle and full throttle. In case of electric power systems, the most significant interferences occur at half throttle.
The range should not diminish significantly.
7. Otherwise, eliminate the cause of the interference (engine or motor, installed
position of the receive system, power supply).
Factors influencing the radio range
The following factors have significant influence on the radio range:
Environmental conditions
Hilltops, ground characteristics, type of terrain, and the atmospheric conditions affect radio range.
Receiver technology and sophistication
Technically sophisticated receivers have greater range than simple, cheap receivers.
Radio installation in the model
Installation position / arrangement of the aerials and the distance to batteries, power systems, servos, ignition systems, metal / carbon fibre parts influence the radio range.
Binding
The binding procedure binds the receiver with the transmitter. M-LINK uses "frequency hopping" and "spread spectrum". No fixed transmission channel is used for "frequency hopping", but all 39 channels
are used in a sequence that is defined by the transmitter.
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If the binding procedure does not automatically complete within a few seconds, move the transmitter front closer to the receiver aerial(s).
For "spread spectrum", every data bit is coded in 64 bits (spread). This procedure provides a high level of interference resistance. During binding, the transmitter passes "hopping sequence“, "spreading code", and "response time" to the receiver.
Procedure
1. Press and hold the tool button and switch the transmitter on. Once activated,
the safety check display is shown. Follow the instructions shown.
o The (flashing) message "BINDING" is shown in the status displays #2 to #8. o The annular light of the Power button is flashing in orange.
2. Switch on the receiver by pressing and holding the SET button (connect the
power supply).
The receiver LED is flashing rapidly.
The binding procedure is completed within a few seconds:
o The annular light returns to flashing yellow. o The receiver LED is flashing slowly. o The servos that are connected to the receiver can now be controlled.
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If the radio link between the student and the teacher is interrupted, all the control functions are returned to the teacher.
3.7 Trainer mode
The trainer mode (teacher / student) is the safest method for beginners to get started in model sport.
An experienced model pilot has control over the model as the teacher. The trainer can transfer control functions to the student by operating a button. Initially these will be individual control functions, and later all the main control functions.
The PROFI TX can be configured either as a teacher transmitter or as a student transmitter. The teacher and student transmitters are inter-connected using a
second M-LINK radio link.
Student mode
In Student mode, the control signals of the sticks and sliders are transferred via M-LINK to the teacher transmitter (without trim and travel settings).
A second PROFI TX with COPILOT module or another MULTIPLEX transmitter with trainer stick can be used as the teacher transmitter.
Refer to "Training" on page 96 for details.
Teacher mode
A free switch on the teacher transmitter and the COPILOT module are required for the Teacher mode (see section 10.2 "Accessories" on page 213):
Refer to section 3.3.4 "Installing additional controls" on page 37 for
installation instructions.
The assignment of the switch to the trainer function is described in section
6.4.2 "Assigning switches" on page 171.
Refer to section 3.3.5 "Installing additional modules" on page 40 for
information on how to install the COPILOT module.
In Teacher mode, the selected control functions can be controlled by the student transmitter. These control functions are selected in the Setup > Training menu. The selection list is only available in Teacher mode.
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3.8 Digital trim
3.8.1 Overview
"Trimming" refers to the adjustment of the model aircraft to fly straight and level when you leave the sticks exactly at centre.
Digital trim has two essential advantages:
The physical position of a conventional trim with trim slider corresponds to the
actual trim value, while digital trim buttons do not. The digital trim position is displayed on the screen, and any change to the trim values is stored in the model memory. If you switch model memories, there is no need to move the trim sliders to the correct position to suit the model. The correct trims are immediately available.
In models for which you have set up multiple flight phases each flight phase
has its own trim memory, i.e. it is simple to trim each flight phase accurately, and independently of the trims in the other phases.
Example
The model aircraft should fly straight and level when you leave the sticks exactly at centre. If this is not the case, the neutral point of the causal control function should be corrected / trimmed.
Centre trim
The PROFI TX enables digital trim on each of the four stick axes. "Centre trim" (the centre trim principle) is applied to the main control functions
"Aileron", "Elevator", and "Rudder". The trim only affects the control centre, but not the end-points. Unlike standard trim, this offers the advantage that no control travel must be reserved for trimming: the servo travel is used fully.
Both servo end-points remain unchanged, regardless of the current trim position.
3.8.2 Trim buttons
In the case of the PROFI TX, trimming is carried out using the buttons arranged below and to the side of each stick unit (see section 3.1.1 "Top view" on page 23).
They are located in an ergonomically efficient position, and are easily reached when using the transmitter, whether hand-held or in a tray.
The effect of each button-press is to shift the trim of the associated control axis in the corresponding direction. If you hold the trim button pressed in for longer than
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Switching the step size changes the trim value percentage since the number of stored trim increments remains the same. This means if you alter the trim increment size, you must remember to re-trim the model.
about 0.8 sec., the trim value changes continuously until you release the button again (AUTO-REPEAT function). When the trim reaches centre, the AUTO­REPEAT function stops briefly.
Each trim increment is accompanied by an acoustic signal. On reaching the trim centre and on reaching the maximum trim range, specific acoustic signals are emitted to alert the user. The volume of the acoustic signals during trimming can be configured in the Setup > Transmitter > Volume menu (see section 5.3.8 "Transmitter" on page 109).
3.8.3 On-screen trim display
Graphic display
The trim positions are displayed as bars at both sides and at the bottom of the screen in the status displays #2 to #8:
Fig. 7: On-screen trim display
Starting from the trim centre position, the trim range is 20 increments in both directions. The trim increment (step, or adjustment rate) can be set to any of four values (0.5%, 1.5%, 2.5%, 3.5%) (ControlFunctions > respective control function, Step size parameter, see section 5.4 "ControlFunctions main menu" on page 112).
The design of the graphic trim display can be selected (Setup > Transmitter > Display, Trim graph parameter, see section 5.3.8 "Transmitter" on page 109).
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4 Model templates
PROFI TX provides the following model templates:
Templates for fixed-wing models
BASIC, see page 57 ACRO, see page 59 GLIDER+, see page 59 DELTA WING, see page 64 FLYING WING, see page 66 BIG SCALE, see page 68
Templates for helicopter models:
FUNCOPTER, see page 73 eHeli FBL, see page 74 HELImech., see page 75
HELIccpm, see page 75
Templates for land- or water-based models and tracked vehicles
CAR / TRUCK, see page 78 SHIP / BOAT, see page 80 TRACKED V., see page 83
Switch assignment
In the PROFI TX, all the switches can be installed and connected as needed. For this reason, switched functions that are usually assigned to dip-switches or buttons cannot be pre-set in the model templates. You have to configure these assignments yourself according to the existing switches.
Using timers
The Frame, Sum, and Interval timers are only functional if a switch has been assigned to them. The same control used for the Throttle control function is assigned to the sum timer in all model templates. For this reason, this timer is immediately functional. You activate the other timers by assigning a switch to them.
Control mixers (Ctrl.Mix)
The control mixers Ctrl.Mix are not initialised in the templates.
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Control function
Control
Setting
Parameter
Aileron
[Mode]
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5% 0% 100% 100%
Elevator
[Mode]
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5% 0% 100% 100%
Rudder
[Mode]
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5% 0% 100% 100%
4.1 Templates for fixed-wing models
All the templates for fixed-wing models use similar names for the 15 control functions. Only the Throttle and Spoiler assignments differ:
For power models, Throttle is assigned to the stick and Spoiler to slider <E. For glider-type models, Spoiler is assigned to the stick and Throttle is
assigned to slider <E.
Controls assignment, control function, and settings
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Control function
Control
Setting
Parameter
Throttle
BASIC, ACRO, DELTA WING, BIG SCALE: stick GLIDER+: <E
Trim
FP4
Step size Mode Expo Slow
0%
1.5% HALF 0%
0.0s
Spoiler
BASIC, ACRO, DELTA WING, BIG SCALE: <E GLIDER+: stick
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
Flap1
F>
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
Retract.Gear
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
Towing dog
--- - -
Wheel Brake
--- - -
Gyro
---
Type of Gyro Damping/
Heading
FP4
Suppression
Heading Control OFF
Mixture
--- - -
Aux-1
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
1
Camber-changing or landing flap
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Control function
Control
Setting
Parameter
Aux-2
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
Aux-3
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
Aux-4
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
FP4
= 4 flight phases
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Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value
Makes it easier to fly accurate turns:
Combi-Switch
Ail <> rudder
Ail < rudder
OFF
Optimises flying turns:
Differnt.Ail
Aileron
Mode
Differnt.Ail
OFF 50%
Function
1
Aileron
2
Elevator
3
Rudder
4
Power system
Fig. 8: BASIC servo assignment
4.1.1 BASIC model template
This model template is designed for simple power or glider-type models and for models without aileron. On account of its simplicity this model template is ideally suited to model flying simulators.
Servo assignment
If you install a second aileron servo to provide separate linkage for the ailerons, simply assign the Aileron function to a free servo (see "Assignment" starting from page 142). Would you like to raise the ailerons as an airbrake? In that case, assign the AILERONS+ mixer to both aileron servos at the same position. In the extended state, the airbrake will cause major load distribution changes: Change the elevator to ELEVATOR+. It is then possible to compensate for the effects of Throttle and Spoiler (airbrake).
Pre-defined mixers on the control side, with 2 more that can be defined by the operator.
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Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value
Compensation:
ELEVATOR+
Elevator
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
100%
100%
Throttle-T
(untrimmed)
›-
Single-sided travel, with deadband
OFF
OFF
Spoiler
Single-sided travel, with intermediate point
OFF
OFF
Do you use a V-tail model? Reset the control functions "Rudder" and "ELEVATOR+" to "V-TAIL+" in the "Servo>Assign" menu.
V-TAIL+
Elevator
š
Up and down
travels are
asymmetrical
70%
70%
Rudder
š 2
Right and left
travels are
asymmetrical, 2
directions
70%
70%
Throttle-T
(untrimmed)
-
Single-sided
travel, with
deadband
OFF
OFF
Spoiler
œ
Single-sided
travel, with
intermediate point
OFF
OFF
For airbrake and aileron differential. Requires 2 AILERONS+ servos.
AILERONS+
Aileron
™ 2
Travels are
symmetrical
100%
100%
Spoiler
›+
Single-sided
travel, with
offset
OFF
OFF
Pre-defined mixers on the servo side in the BASIC template
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Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value (%)
Combi-
Switch
Ail <> rudder
Ail < rudder
OFF
Differnt.Ai
l
Aileron
Mode
Differnt.Ail
+SPOILER
50%
Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value (%)
ELEVATOR+
Elevator
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
100%
100%
Throttle-T
(untrimmed)
›-
Single-sided travel, with deadband
OFF
OFF
Function
1
AILERONS+
2
ELEVATOR+
3
Rudder
4
Power system
5
AILERONS+
Fig. 9: ACRO servo assignment
4.1.2 ACRO model template
The ACRO model template is suitable for power models with up to 4 flaps,
optionally with snap flap.
Pre-defined mixers on the control side, with 2 more that can be defined by the operator.
Pre-defined mixers on the servo side
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Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value (%)
Landing flaps
œ
Single-sided travel, with intermediate point
OFF
OFF
Spoiler
œ
Single-sided travel, with intermediate point
OFF
OFF
V-TAIL+
Elevator
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
70%
70%
Rudder
š 2
Right and left travels are asymmetrical, 2 directions
70%
70%
Throttle-T
(untrimmed)
›-
Single-sided travel, with deadband
OFF
OFF
Landing flaps
œ
Single-sided travel, with intermediate point
OFF
OFF
Spoiler
œ
Single-sided travel, with intermediate point
OFF
OFF
AILERONS+
Aileron
™+2
Travel is symmetrical, 2 directions, with offset
100%
100%
Landing flaps
(increase in lift)
›+
Single-sided travel, with offset
OFF
OFF
Spoiler
(airbrake)
œ
Single-sided travel, with intermediate point
OFF
OFF
Elevator-T
(snap flap)
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
OFF
OFF
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FLAPS+
Flaps
(increase in lift)
›+
Single-sided travel, with offset
100%
OFF
Aileron
š 2
Up and down travels are asymmetrical, 2 directions
OFF
OFF
Spoiler
(airbrake)
œ
Single-sided travel, with intermediate point
OFF
OFF
Elevator-T
(snap flap)
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
OFF
OFF
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Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value
Combi-Switch
Ail <> rudder
Ail < rudder
OFF
Differnt.Ail
Aileron
Mode
Differnt.Ail
ON 50%
Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value
ELEVATOR+
Elevator
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
100%
100%
Spoiler
œ
Single-sided travel, with intermediate point
OFF
OFF
Flap
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
OFF
OFF
Function
1+5
AILERONS+
2
ELEVATOR+
3
Rudder
4
Throttle
Fig. 10: GLIDER+ servo assignments
6+7
FLAP_INNR+
8+9
Spoiler
4.1.3 GLIDER+ model template
The model template is suitable for glider-type models with up to 8 flaps,
optionally with snap flap.
Servo assignment
Pre-defined mixers on the control side, with 2 more that can be defined by the operator.
Pre-defined mixers on the servo side
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Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value
Throttle-T
(without trim)
›-
Single-sided travel, with deadband
OFF
OFF
V-TAIL+
Elevator
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
70%
70%
Rudder
š 2
Right and left travels are asymmetrical
70%
70%
Spoiler
›+
Single-sided travel, with offset
OFF
OFF
Throttle-T
(untrimmed)
›-
Single-sided travel, with deadband
OFF
OFF
AILERONS+
Aileron
2
Travel is symmetrical, 2 directions
100%
100%
Spoiler
›+
Single-sided travel, with offset
OFF
OFF
Flap
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
OFF
OFF
Elevator-T
(snap flap)
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
OFF
OFF
FLAP_INNR+
FLAP_CNTR+ 1
Flap
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
OFF
OFF
Spoiler
›+
Single-sided travel, with offset
OFF
OFF
Aileron
š 2
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
50%
50%
1
For centre flap pairs.
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Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value
Combi-Switch
Ail <> rudder
Ail < rudder
OFF
Differnt.Ail
Aileron
Mode
Differnt.Ail
ON 50%
Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value
DELTA+
Aileron
2
Up and down travels are symmetrical
70%
70%
Elevator
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
70%
70%
Throttle-T
-
Single-sided travel, with deadband
OFF
OFF
Fig. 11: DELTA WING servo assignment
Function
1+2
DELTA+
3
Rudder
4
Throttle
4.1.4 DELTA WING model template
This model template is suitable for delta models.
Pre-defined mixers on the control side, with 2 more that can be defined by the operator.
Pre-defined mixers on the servo side
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Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value
V-TAIL+
Elevator
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
70%
70%
Rudder
š 2
Right and left travels are asymmetrical
70%
70%
Throttle-T
-
Single-sided travel, with deadband
OFF
OFF
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Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value
Combi-Switch
Ail <> rudder
Ail < rudder
OFF
Differnt.Ail
Aileron
Mode
Differnt.Ail
ON
100%
Function
1+5
FLAP_INNR+
2+3
FLAP_OUTR+
4
Throttle
Fig. 12: FLYING WING servo assignment
4.1.5 FLYING WING model template
This model template is suitable for models with up to 4 flaps.
Servo assignment
Pre-defined mixers on the control side, with 2 more that can be defined by the operator.
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Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value
FLAP_INNR+ Inboard flap pair
Aileron
š 2
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
70%
70%
Elevator
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
70%
70%
Flap
(camber-changing flaps)
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
OFF
OFF
Spoiler
›+
Single-sided travel, with offset
OFF
OFF
Throttle-T
-
Single-sided travel, with deadband
OFF
OFF
FLAP_OUTR+ Outboard flap
pair
Aileron
(inboard)
2
Up and down travels are symmetrical
70%
70%
Elevator
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
70%
70%
Flap
(camber-changing flaps)
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
OFF
OFF
Spoiler
›+
Single-sided travel, with offset
OFF
OFF
Throttle-T
-
Single-sided travel, with deadband
OFF
OFF
Pre-defined mixers on the servo side
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Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value (%)
Combi-Switch
Ail <> rudder
Ail < rudder
OFF
Differnt.Ail
Aileron
Mode
Differnt.Ail
+SPOILER
50%
Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value (%)
ELEVATOR+
Elevator
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
100%
100% Spoiler
œ
Single-sided travel, with centre
OFF
OFF
Flap
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
OFF
OFF
Function
1+6
AILERONS+
2+5
FLAPS+
3+4
ELEVATOR+
7
Rudder
Fig. 13: BIG SCALE servo assignment
8
Throttle
4.1.6 BIG SCALE model template
This model template is suitable for large-scale power models with 2 elevator servos and landing flaps.
Servo assignment
Pre-defined mixers on the control side, with 2 more that can be defined by the operator.
Pre-defined mixers on the servo side
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Throttle-T
(untrimmed)
›-
Single-sided travel, with deadband
OFF
OFF
V-TAIL+
Elevator
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
70%
70%
Rudder
š 2
Right and left travels are asymmetrical, 2 directions
70%
70%
Spoiler
›+
Single-sided travel, with offset
OFF
OFF
Throttle-T
(untrimmed)
›-
Single-sided travel, with deadband
OFF
OFF
AILERONS+
Aileron
™+2
Travel is symmetrical, 2 directions, with offset
100%
100%
Landing flaps
(increase in lift)
›+
Single-sided travel, with offset
OFF
OFF
Spoiler (airbrake)
œ
Single-sided travel, with intermediate point
OFF
OFF
Elevator-T
(snap flap)
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
OFF
OFF
FLAPS+
Landing flaps
(increase in lift)
›+
Single-sided travel, with offset
100%
OFF
Aileron
š 2
Up and down travels are asymmetrical, 2 directions
50%
50%
Spoiler (airbrake)
œ
Single-sided travel, with intermediate point
OFF
OFF
Elevator-T
(snap flap)
š
Up and down travels are asymmetrical
OFF
OFF
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Control function
Control
Setting
Parameter
Aileron
[Mode]
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5%
0%
100%
100%
Elevator
[Mode]
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5%
0%
100%
100%
Rudder
[Mode]
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5%
0%
100%
100%
Throttle
¢
Governor
Trim
FP4
Step size Mode Expo Slow
ON
e
/ OFF
v
0%
1.5%
HALF
0%
0.0s
Aux-1
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
4.2 Templates for helicopter models
Model templates are provided for 4 helicopter types:
FUNCOPTER for throttle-controlled electric helicopters eHELI FBL for flybarless helicopters eHELIccpm for electric helicopters with electronic main rotor mixer HELIccpm for I.C. helicopters with electronic main rotor mixer HELImech for I.C. helicopters with mechanical main rotor mixer
Controls assignment, control function, and settings
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Aux-2
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
Retract.Gear
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
Switch-1
--- - -
Switch-2
--- - -
Gyro
<E
Type of Gyro
Heading
FP4
/
Damping/Control
Suppression
Heading
Control: <E
OFF
Switch-3 e Mixture v
---
-
-
Aux-3
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
Aux-4
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
Collective
same as Throttle
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
Thr.Limiter
F>
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s OFF
FP4
= 4 flight phases
v
= I.C. engine
e
= electric motor
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Name
Mixer inputs
Settings
Value
TAIL ROTOR
Rudder, Collective
Offset
Coll.++/-
Coll. zero point
Rudd.Diff.
OFF
OFF
0%
OFF
MAINROTOR-R.
Rudder, Elevator, Collective
Geometry
Rotation
Lever +/-
90%
0%
MAINROTOR-L.
Rudder, Elevator, Collective
MAINROTOR-FB
Rudder, Elevator, Collective
MAINROTOR-4
Rudder, Elevator, Collective
All the model templates contain the same set of mixers:
Four free, flight phase-enabled control mixers; e.g. to mix Aileron, Elevator,
Rudder in Throttle.
Tail rotor mixer  Main rotor mixer
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FUNCOPTER assignment
1
Aileron
2
Elevator
3
Rudder
4
Collective
5
Throttle
6
Gyro
7..16
--------- (free)
4.2.1 FUNCOPTER model template
This model template is suitable for throttle-controlled helicopters with electric motor. This template cannot be adapted to the other helicopter templates as the collective pitch channel is not available.
Servo assignment
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Servo
FBL assignment
Classic assignment with mixers (restore to flybars)
1
Aileron
MAINROTOR-FB
2
Elevator
MAINROTOR-L.
3
Rudder
TAIL ROTOR
4
Collective
MAINROTOR-R.
5
Throttle
Throttle
6
Gyro
Gyro
7..16
--------- (free)
4.2.2 eHeli FBL model template
In the basic configuration, this model template is optimised for helicopters with flybarless controller. The classic configuration can easily be restored by assigning tail rotor mixers and main rotor mixers on the servo side.
The template is equally suited to collective pitch-controlled electric helicopters with mechanical main rotor mixer. The "Governor mode" option is activated for Throttle. Switch off this option if you prefer to work with throttle curves (see "Throttle (helicopter)", page 118).
Servo assignment
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Function
1
MAINROTOR-FB
2
MAINROTOR-L.
3
TAIL ROTOR
4
MAINROTOR-FB
5
Throttle
Fig. 14: Servo assignment for electronically mixed rotor heads
6
Gyro
Name
Mixer inputs
Settings
Value
TAIL ROTOR
Aileron, Collective
Collective and Offset are switched off if the gyro operates in Heading­hold mode.
Offset
FP4
Coll.+ Coll.-
FP4
Zero point
Rudd.Diff.
FP4
OFF
OFF
OFF
0%
OFF
MAINROTOR-R.
Rudder, Elevator, Collective
Geometry
Rotation
Lever +/-
120%
0%
MAINROTOR-L.
Rudder, Elevator, Collective
MAINROTOR-FB
Rudder, Elevator, Collective
MAINROTOR-4
Rudder, Elevator, Collective
4.2.3 eHeliccpm model template
For collective pitch-controlled electric helicopters with rotor head for electronic mixing (Collective Cyclic Pitch Mixer).
The "Governor mode" option is activated for Throttle. Switch off this option if you prefer to work with throttle curves (see "Throttle (helicopter)", page 118).
Mixer
FP4
= 4 flight phases; for helicopters, the fourth flight phase is always AUTOROT
(auto-rotation).
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Function
1
MAINROTOR-FB
2
MAINROTOR-L.
3
TAIL ROTOR
4
MAINROTOR-FB
5
Throttle
Fig. 15: Servo assignment for electronically
mixed rotor heads
6
Gyro
Name
Mixer inputs
Settings
Value
TAIL ROTOR
Aileron, Collective
Collective and Offset are switched off if the gyro operates in Heading­hold mode.
Offset
FP4
Coll.+ Coll.-
FP4
Zero point
Rudd.Diff.
FP4
OFF
OFF
OFF
0%
OFF
MAINROTOR-R.
Rudder, Elevator, Collective
Geometry
Rotation
Lever +/-
120%
0%
MAINROTOR-L.
Rudder, Elevator, Collective
MAINROTOR-FB
Rudder, Elevator, Collective
MAINROTOR-4
Rudder, Elevator, Collective
4.2.4 HELIccpm model template
For collective pitch-controlled I.C. helicopters with rotor head for electronic mixing (Collective Cyclic Pitch Mixer).
Governor mode is switched off in the throttle channel. The Switch-3 control function was replaced by Mixture for mixture configuration. If you are using a speed controller, switch on the Governor mode to switch off the throttle curve (page 118).
Mixer
FP4
= 4 flight phases; for helicopters, the fourth flight phase is always AUTOROT
(auto-rotation).
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Function
1
Aileron
2
Elevator
3
Rudder
4
Collective
5
Throttle
Fig. 16: HELImech. servo assignment
Name
Mixer inputs
Settings
Value
TAIL ROTOR
Aileron1, Collective
Offset
Coll.+
Coll.-
Zero point
Rudd.Diff.
OFF
OFF
OFF
0%
OFF
1
4.2.5 HELImech. model template
This template is intended for collective pitch-controlled I.C. helicopters with mechanically mixed rotor head.
Governor mode is switched off in the throttle channel. The Switch-3 control function was replaced by Mixture for mixture configuration.
Mixer
If you convert the configured helicopter to electronic mixing, you just need to rename the Aileron, Elevator, and Collective servos to MAINROTOR-L, MAINROTOR-R, etc. in the Servo > Assign menu. The main rotor mixer is then available in the Mixer menu.
Collective and Offset are switched off automatically if the gyro operates in
Heading mode.
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Control function
Control
Parameter
Value
Gimbal h
Horizontal stick axis. Assignment by means of controls mode.
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5%
0%
100%
100%
Gimbal v
Vertical stick axis. Assignment by means of controls mode.
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5% 0% 100% 100%
Steering
Horizontal stick axis. Assignment by means of controls mode.
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5% 0% 100% 100%
4.3 Templates for land- or water-based models and tracked vehicles
4.3.1 CAR / TRUCK model template
This model template is suitable for all types of vehicle models. The control functions Support Legs, Ramp, Light, and Aux-1 to Aux-4 provide
the Slow function. This allows operating support legs and ramp at a realistically slow speed. Smooth transition for Light is also possible.
Flight phase switching originates from model flying, as the names suggests. This function has been left activated for vehicle models. Smart modellers will have good ideas for practical application.
Control function assignments and names can be changed as required. This template does not contain pre-defined mixers. To personalise control, 4 mixers on
the control side and 7 mixers on the servo side are provided, each with eight outputs.
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Throttle
¢
Trim
FP4
Step size Mode Expo Slow
0% 1,5% CNTR 0%
0.0s
Support Legs
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Ramp
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Light
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Headlight
---
-
-
Horn
---
-
-
Gear
---
-
-
Sound
---
-
-
Aux-1
---
Slow
Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Aux-2
---
Slow
Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Aux-3
---
Slow
Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Aux-4
---
Slow
Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Servo
Control function / mixer
Curve points
1
Steering
3
2
Throttle
3
3 -
unused
FP4
= 4 flight phases
Servo assignment
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Control function
Control
Setting
Parameter
Gimbal h
Horizontal stick axis. Assignment by means of controls mode.
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5%
0%
100%
100%
Gimbal v
Vertical stick axis. Assignment by means of controls mode.
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5%
0%
100%
100%
Rudder
Horizontal stick axis. Assignment by means of controls mode.
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5%
0%
100%
100%
Throttle
¢
Trim
FP4
Step size
0%
1.5%
4.3.2 SHIP / BOAT model template
This model template is suitable for all types of water-based models. The control functions Spoiler, Flap, Light, and Aux-1 to Aux-3 provide the
Slow function. This allows operating support legs and ramp at a realistically slow speed. Smooth transition for Light is also possible.
Flight phase switching originates from model flying, as the names suggests. We left this function activated for boat / ship models. Inventive modellers will have good ideas for practical application.
Control function assignments and names can be changed as required. This template does not contain pre-defined mixers. To personalise control, 4 mixers on
the control side and 7 mixers on the servo side are provided, each with eight outputs.
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Control function
Control
Setting
Parameter
Mode Expo Slow
HALF
0%
0.0s
Flap
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Spoiler
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Light
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Headlight
---
-
-
Horn
---
-
-
Gear
---
-
-
Sound
---
-
-
Mixture
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Aux-1
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Aux-2
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Aux-3
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
FP4
= 4 flight phases
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Servo
Control function / mixer
Curve points
1
Rudder
3
2
Throttle
3
3 - 16
not assigned
Servo assignment
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Control function
Control
Setting
Parameter
Turret turn
Horizontal stick axis. Assignment by means of controls mode.
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5%
0%
100%
100%
Gun up/down
Vertical stick axis. Assignment by means of controls mode.
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5%
0%
100%
100%
Steering
Horizontal stick axis. Assignment by means of controls mode.
Trim
FP4
Step size Expo
FP4
D/R
Travel
FP4
0%
1.5%
0%
100%
100%
4.3.3 TRACKED V. model template
This model template is suitable for tracked vehicles. Control function assignments and names can be changed as required. Completed tracked vehicle models typically contain a functional building block that
combines "Throttle" and "Steering" for the two power systems. If you are using 2 separate speed controllers, it is recommended to change the
servo assignment for Steering and Throttle to TRACK+ (page 142). TRACK+ stands for a mixer that combines "Throttle" and "Steering". You configure
the required settings in the £ Mixer menu (page 126). Set a small deadband value in the mixer for Steering. If "Steering" and "Throttle" are assigned to the same stick unit, opening the throttle often involves a small steering movement. Applying a deadband to "Steering" solves this problem.
To personalise control, 4 mixers on the control side and 6 mixers on the servo side are provided, each with eight outputs.
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Throttle
¢
Trim
FP4
Step size Mode Expo Slow
0%
1.5%
CNTR
0%
0.0s
Weapon sel.
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Gear
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Aux-1
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Light
--- - -
Headlight
--- - -
Gyro
---
Type of Gyro Damping/Heading
FP4
/
Control Suppression
Heading
---
OFF
Horn
--- - -
Aux-2
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Aux-3
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Aux-4
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
Aux-5
---
Slow Fixed value
FP4
0.0s
OFF
FP4
= 4 flight phases
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Servo
Control function / mixer
Curve point
1
Steering optional TRACK+
3
2
Throttle optional TRACK+
2
3
Turret turn
3
4
Gun up/down
3
5
Weapon sel.
3
6 - 16
unused
Name
Mixer inputs
Options & settings
Value
TRACK+
Steering
-2
Travel is symmetrical, 2 directions, with deadband
50%
50%
Throttle
š
Forward and backward travels are asymmetrical
OFF
OFF
Servo assignment
Mixer
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5 Menus
The PROFI TX software is divided into status displays and menus that are structured in several levels.
5.1 Status displays
Eight status displays provide information about transmitter, model and sensors. The status display is shown after transmitter start-up or when exiting the main menus.
Press the + or – buttons or use the central wheel to toggle between screens. Every clockwise increment on the central wheel cycles to the next status display (see also chapter 6 "Operating the transmitter" on page 160).
5.1.1 Status display #1
Status display #1 provides an overview of the current battery and device status:
The device name is shown in the first line. You can overwrite this name with
customised text (menu: Setup > Transmitter > User data > Name parameter, see section 5.3.8 "Transmitter" on page 109).
The left side of the table provides information about the battery, e.g. battery
voltage, remaining operating time (time to empty), etc.
The right side of the table provides information about the device, e.g. serial
number, uptime count, etc.
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Digi-adjuster
Set values and their names, which can be edited using the retro-fittable digi-adjusters.
The padlock icon in the centre opens when the values are unlocked for editing (see section 6.3 "Digi-adjuster" on page 164).
2
TX-BATT. (TX is short for "transmitter") Battery charge of the transmitter The operating time remaining with this charge is displayed.
These displays start to flash when the remaining operating time (time to empty) reaches the set alarm time (menu: Setup > Transmitter > Battery alarm parameter, see section 5.3.8 "Transmitter" on page 109).
3
Model memories
Name of the model memory (inverted as heading) Below the name: model memory number, uptime count for the model
and the respective ID number, if an ID receiver is used.
Next to the name: icon for the type of model used
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5.1.2 Status display #2
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4 Current time Flashing warnings and notifications in capital letters. Warnings contain an exclamation mark.
MEMORY ERROR!
Displayed when errors occur while loading a model memory (page 159).
RANGE!
Transmitting power is reduced for the range check (page 93).
RF ERROR!
The RF component is defective.
STUDENT MODE!
The Student mode is enabled.
STUDENT
Only in Teacher mode: The selected control functions are transferred to the student.
MULTIFLIGHT
A MULTIFlight stick was detected: The mixers on the servo side are switched off.
5 Sensors
Values for sensor addresses 0, 1, and 15 if a receiver with downlink is used. The value is shown crossed out if no sensor signal is received for several seconds.
If the sensor reports an alarm:
The sensor value starts to flash. The appropriate warning light for the sensor group below the screen
starts to flash (see section 3.1.1 "Top view" on page 23).
The device also starts to vibrate if the vibration alarm is activated
(see section 5.3.4.2 "Vibra.Alarm" on page 100).
If the sensor clears the alarm the displayed value stops flashing. The vibration alarm and warning light remain active until they are cleared by pressing the ENTER button. Notice: In other status displays the ENTER button has different functions.
6
Trim display
Trim settings for the 4 stick axes. The trim display can be customised in the Setup > Transmitter menu.
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1
Battery status (see section 5.1.2 "Status display #2" on page 87)
2
Timers:
Counting direction of the respective timer Indication of the timer type Assigned switch
3
Name of the model memory or status of the digi-adjusters, if used (see sec­tion 5.1.2 "Status display #2" on page 87)
4
Values for sensor addresses 0, 1, and 15 (see section 5.1.2 "Status display #2" on page 87)
5
Trim display (see section 5.1.2 " Status display #2" on page 87).
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5.1.3 Status display #3
Status display #3 provides an overview of the timers (see section 5.7 "Timer main menu" on page 145). The other elements are identical to status display #2.
Pressing the REV/CLR button in status display #3 resets all timers.
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Sensors:
Sensor address Sensor name Sensor value Unit
The inverted display of a line indicates that the sensor reports an alarm. The value is shown crossed out if no sensor signal is received for several
seconds. The minimum / maximum values are displayed while pressing and holding
the ENTER button. This is only possible if a receiver with backlink provides data to display!
3
Alternative:
Status of the digi-adjusters, if used (see section 5.1.2 "Status display #2"
on page 87).
Name of the model memory, if no digi-adjuster is assigned.
3
Trim display (see section 5.1.2 "Status display #2" on page 87).
123
3
5.1.4 Status displays #4 to #8
The status displays #4 to #8 show three sensor values each.
All minimum / maximum memories are erased when you press the REV/CLR button in the status displays #4 to #8.
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A ▼ or ▲ arrow on the left edge indicates that the menu contains more lines than can be displayed on screen. Continue to browse using the central wheel or the + / – buttons to scroll to the top or end of the list.
5.2 Menu structure
The PROFI TX menus are structured in several levels:
Main menus
The 6 main menus are opened via the 6 direct menu access buttons (see section 6.1.1 "Direct access buttons for menus" on page 160).
The main menus only provide links leading to the menus themselves. Each link is always indicated by a succeeding series of four full stops.
Menus
The menus can contain both links to sub-menus and parameters.
Sub-menus
The sub-menus only contain parameters.
Parameters
Parameters are set values which appear in menus and sub-menus. Some only provide information, but others can be edited.
Uneditable parameters are skipped when browsing.
Navigation in the menus
You can use the buttons or the central wheel to navigate through the menus:
1. Press one of the direct access buttons to open the respective main menu.
2. Use the central wheel or press the + or – buttons to select a menu item.
3. Press the wheel or the ENTER button to access the respective sub-menu.
4. Press the wheel or the ENTER button to move to an input field. Refer to chapter 6 "Operating the transmitter" on page 160 for detailed information
on how to navigate in menus and enter values.
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5.3 Setup main menu
Overview
Opening the main menu
To open the main menu: button
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Not all servos work properly with FastResponse. Incompatible servos may vibrate excessively in idle position. Check your servo before starting off on the first flight.
FastResponse has a noticeable effect only on extremely agile models that are equipped with fast servos.
5.3.1 M-LINK
The radio link functions are set in the M-LINK menu.
Range check
When performing a range check, the transmitting power is significantly reduced to allow shorter distances between transmitter and model (see section
3.6 "Range check" on page 47).
Set Failsafe
The current servo positions are stored in the receiver. If Failsafe positions were stored in the receiver the servos return to these
positions after 0.5 seconds.
o Use the respective PROFI TX controls to move the servos
(surfaces) of your model to the desired positions.
o Set the value to ON. After a few moments, it reverts to OFF. o Check the Failsafe function by switching the transmitter off.
FastResponse
FastResponse reduces the transmission cycle from 21 ms to 14 ms. This reduces the response time for control commands. Only 12 servos can be controlled when FastResponse is active.
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RX-ID:
The binding procedure is completed. If the receiver has an ID, this ID number is displayed.
seeking ...
The device is locating the receiver, the binding procedure is in progress.
Binding
Activates the binding procedure and displays the current binding status (see
section "Binding" on page 48).
5.3.2 Flight phases
It is useful to have different settings and trims for specific flight phases when flying models. The flight phases technology in the PROFI TX provides an easy and
convenient way to realize this. You can copy settings for one flight phase to another, lock flight phases if they are not needed, assign switches to flight phases, etc.
Refer to section 8.2.10 "Working with flight phases" on page 207 for information on how to work with flight phases, assign switches to flight phases, lock / unlock flight phases, etc.
Flight phase number (1, 2, 3, or 4)
Identifies the flight phase in other menus. In the control function menus, all settings that can differ between flight phases are accompanied by the respective identifying number 1 to 4 for the flight phase.
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Flight phase name (e.g. SPEED1) You can select the designations for the flight phases from a list of 13 pre-set names (see section 8.2.10.5 "Changing flight phase names" on page 210).
After activating the input field for the name, select a suitable name by pressing the + / – buttons or by using the central wheel.
Locked flight phases are shown crossed out.
x
Identifies the active flight phase.
Switch (e.g. 1>)
Switch that is assigned to the flight phase; the arrow indicates if the left (<) or right (>) switch is associated.
Three dashes "---" indicate that no switch has been assigned for switching between flight phases.
Slow
Transition time to the next flight phase. Switching flight phases may involve major surface position changes. Sudden major changes e.g. to camber-changing flaps or airbrakes make controlling the model difficult and lead to undesired, hard transitions to the next flight phase. These problems do not occur when the transition is performed slowly. The transition is automatically calculated in such a way that all servos move to their new positions in a synchronized manner and within the selected time frame. The control commands by the pilot are not slowed down.
Possible range: 0.1 to 6.0 seconds
Pressing REV/CLR
Locks or unlocks the selected flight phase.
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5.3.3 Training (principle)
In trainer mode (teacher / student), a wireless connection is established between two Multiplex transmitters via M-LINK.
The teacher transmitter controls the model and must be bound to the model (Binding). The student transmitter transfers the stick signal to the teacher transmitter via M-LINK. The teacher can transfer a freely definable group of control signals to the student.
The teacher transmitter requires a receiving device for the student signal. On older transmitters with DIN socket, the trainer stick is the receiving device; the PROFI TX uses the COPILOT module.
The trainer stick or the COPILOT module are bound in the same way to the student transmitter (Binding) as receivers.
5.3.3.1 Student mode
Set Training to ON. This activates the training system.  Set "Format" to MPX if the teacher uses an older Multiplex transmitter that
does not support the UNI format.
Set Mode to Student.  Now, the student transmitter must be bound to the receiving device of the
teacher transmitter. For this, "Binding" must be activated on both sides.
o Activate "Binding": The display changes to seeking... o Now, activate "Binding" on the receiving device of the teacher
transmitter. Place the front of the PROFI TX close to the receiving device of the teacher transmitter.
o After a few moments, the "Binding" display changes from
seeking.. to Teacher.
This indicates that the radio link to the receiving device of the teacher transmitter has been established.
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Both transmitters must use the same Format setting; otherwise, the centre positions of the control signals will differ.
Remember to set "Training" to OFF if you wish to control the model directly.
The message STUDENT MODE flashes on the status displays #2 to #8 while the Student mode is active.
5.3.3.2 Teacher mode For Teacher mode, a COPILOT module and an assigned switch are required (see
section 3.7 "Trainer mode" on page 50).
Set "Training" to ON. This activates the training system. In Teacher mode,
the COPILOT module is switched on. This increases the power consumption by 30 mA.
Choose the same servo format setting as on the student transmitter.
Otherwise, the neutral positions of the servos will not match.
Set the Mode menu item to Teacher. This switches the COPILOT module
on. The power consumption increases by 40 mA. Now, 7 control functions are displayed below, which can be transferred to the student individually or in groups.
Activate "Binding" on the student transmitter.  Open the "Binding" menu item and turn the wheel by one clockwise
increment. The display changes from OFF to seeking.. The COPILOT module is now bound to the student transmitter. After a few seconds, the display should change from seeking.. via OFF to Student. If this is not the case, hold the PROFI TX over the aerial of the student transmitter (the COPILOT is positioned below).
The following elevator example illustrates how control functions are
assigned to the student.
o Open the "Elevator" menu item. o Operate the elevator stick on the student transmitter vigorously.
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Make sure that the model motor cannot start up!
Turn OFF the training system after completing the training. Otherwise, the student may inadvertently re-establish the student connection by switching on the transmitter and take control of your model.
Besides, the power consumption of the COPILOT module reduces the operating time.
o The servo channel used by the student transmitter for transmitting
the elevator signal is displayed next to Elevator, usually Ch2.
o Check on the model if the rotation direction of the student signal is
correct. You can reverse the direction by pressing the REV/CLR button.
o Close the menu item.
Repeat these steps to assign all control functions that the student is
allowed to control.
If the teacher switch is switched on and the connection to the student
transmitter is established, the student controls the assigned control functions.
Important information:
If the control functions are transferred to the student, the message
STUDENT CONTROLS flashes on the status displays #2 to #8.
If the connection to the student transmitter is lost, all control functions
are returned to the teacher.
Binding can be switched off by rotating the wheel to the left while the
menu item is open.
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