Multiplex ROYALevo7 User Manual

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ROYALevo 7

Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel d'utilisation

# 85 5323 (04-06-30-nsch) GB/D/FR Ried

MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG z Neuer Weg 2 z D-75223 Niefern

ROYAL evo 7 - Instructions

11.2. The 3D digi-adjustors 22

1. Contents

1. Contents 1

2. Introduction 3

3. Safety notes 4

3.1. General Safety Notes 4

3.2. Range checking 6

4. Liability / compensation 6

5. Guarantee 7

6. CE Conformity Declaration 7

7. Specification 7

8. The transmitter battery 8

8.1. Safety notes ! 8

8.2. Charging the transmitter battery (slow charging) 8

8.3. Charging the transmitter battery (fast charging) 9

8.3.1. 12V fast chargers for up to eight cells 9

8.3.2. 12V fast chargers for more than eight cells 9

8.4. Maintaining and storing the transmitter battery 9

8.5. The ROYALevo ‘s battery management 9

8.5.1. What we are used to: 9

8.5.2. This is NEW 10

8.5.3. You must take this into account 10

8.6. Recycling 10

9. The transmitter 11

9.1. Front face of transmitter 11

9.2. Transmitter controls 12

9.3. Rear face of transmitter 13

9.4. Inside the transmitter 13

9.5. Mechanical details 14

9.5.1. Opening and closing the transmitter case 14

9.5.2. Adjusting and replacing the transmitter aerial 14

9.5.3. Removing and installing the RF module 15

9.5.4. Replacing the transmitter battery 16

9.5.5. Disabling the stick self-centring spring and activating the ratchet / friction brake 16

9.5.6. Adjusting the “hardness” of the stick unit 16

9.5.7. Swivelling the stick units 16

9.5.8. Adjusting and replacing the stick tops 17

10. Using the system for the first time 17

10.1. Charging the transmitter battery 17

10.2. Switching on for the first time 17

10.3. Switching on 17

10.3.1. Switching on with the HFM-4 crystal RF module 18

10.3.2. Switching on with the HFM-S Synthesizer RF module 18

10.3.3. Switching on without transmitting an RF signal 18

10.4. Security query at power-on 18

10.4.1. Throttle check 18

10.4.2. RF check with the Synthesizer module 19

10.5. Transmission channel selection with the HFM-S Synthesizer RF module 19

10.6. The RF status display (red LED) 19

10.7. The status displays 20

11. The operating philosophy 21

11.1. The keypad 21

11.1.1. Direct access menu buttons (row 1) 21

11.1.2. Working buttons (row 2) 21

11.1.3. Text input 22

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11.2.1. Programming using the 3D digi-adjustors 22

11.2.2. Carrying out in-flight adjustments using the 3D digi-adjustors 22

11.3. Working with the keypad and 3D digiadjustors - the operating philosophy 23

11.3.1. How to call up the main menus 23

11.3.2. How to open sub-menus 23

11.3.3. How to change values / settings 24

11.3.4. How to return 24

12. Digital trims 25

12.1. Introduction 25

12.2. Advantages of digital trims 25

12.3. The cruciform digital trim system 25

12.4. On-screen trim display 25

13. Main menu Setup L 26

13.1. Sub-menu: Transmitter 26

13.1.1. Parameter: Sounds 26

13.1.2. Parameter: Battery Alarm 26

13.1.3. Parameter: Battery charge 26

13.1.4. Parameter: Contrast 26

13.1.5. Parameter: Throttle Check 27

13.1.6. Parameter: RF Check 27

13.2. Sub-menu: Mixer AB 27

13.3. Sub-menu: Control 28

13.3.1. Parameter: Mode 28

13.3.2. Parameter: Assignment 28

13.3.3. Parameter: Control neutral position

Thr. min (Idle) --> Coll. pitch min. (negative coll.) -->

13.3.4. Transmitter control neutral setting parameter

Spoiler min. (Spoiler retracted) --> Thr. limit min. (Idle) -->

13.4. Sub-menu: Training 29

13.4.1. Trainer (teacher / pupil) mode 29

13.4.2. The ROYALevo as teacher transmitter 29

13.4.3. The ROYALevo as pupil transmitter 30

13.5. Sub-menu: User 30

13.5.1. Parameter: Language 30

13.5.2. Parameter: Name 30

14. Main menu Control H 31

14.1. Screen structure of control menus 32

14.2. Parameter: Trim 32

14.3. Parameter: Step (trim increment) 32

14.4. Parameter: Idle (idle trim) 32

14.5. Parameter: D/R (Dual Rate) 33

14.6. Parameter: Travel 33

14.7. Parameter: Expo 33

14.8. Parameter: Fixed values 33

14.9. Parameter: Slow (speed) 33

14.10. Parameter: Coll. P. P1...P6 (collective pitch curve) 34

14.11. Parameter: Throttle P1...P5 (throttle curve) 34

14.12. Parameter: Thr. Min. (idle, throttle limiter) 35

15. Main menu Mixer G 36

15.1. Mixer: V-tail 36

15.2. Mixer: CombiSwitch 36

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15.3. Mixer: Ail.Diff 37

15.3.1. Parameter: Mode 37

15.3.2. Parameter: Diff. 37

15.4. The "...+" mixers 38

15.4.1. How the “...+” mixers work 38

15.4.2. How to set up “...+” mixers 38

15.4.3. Mixer options 39

15.5. The MixerA/B free mixers 39

15.5.1. Free mixer MixerA 40

15.5.2. Free mixer MixerB 40

15.6. Mixer: Gyro 40

15.6.1. Parameter: Mode 41

15.6.2. Parameter: Heading / Damping

(gyro gain) 41

15.6.3. Parameter: Suppression 41

15.7. Mixer: TAIL 42

15.7.1. Parameters: Coll.+ and Coll.- 42

15.7.2. Parameter: Yaw diff. 42

15.7.3. Parameter: Offset 42

15.7.4. Parameter: Zero point and Collective Pitch display 43

15.8. Mixer: Rotor head

(electronic swashplate mixer / CCPM) 43

15.8.1. Parameter: Geometry 43

15.8.2. Parameter: Rotation 43

16. Main menu Servo K 44

16.1. Sub-menu Calibrate 44

16.1.1. Parameter: REV. (servo reverse) 45

16.1.2. Parameter: P1 … P5 45

16.2. Sub-menu: Assignment 46

16.2.1. Free assignment with fixed-wing models 46

16.2.2. Free assignment with model helicopters 47

16.2.3. Special features when assigning 47

16.3. Sub-menu: Monitor 47

16.4. Sub-menu: Test run 47

17. Main Menu Timer A 47

18. Main Menu Memory I 49

18.1. Sub-menu: Select model

(switch memories) 49

18.2. Sub-menu: Copy 49

18.3. Sub-menu: Erase 49

18.4. Sub-menu: Flight phases 50

18.4.1. Selecting names for flight phases 50

18.4.2. Blocking / releasing flight phases 50

18.4.3. Copying flight phases 50

18.5. Sub-menu: Properties 51

18.5.1. Parameter: Template 51

18.5.2. Parameter: Mode 51

18.5.3. Parameter: Assignment 51

18.5.4. Parameter: Throttle curve 51

18.5.5. Parameter: Shift 51

18.5.6. Parameter: Name 51

18.6. Sub-menu: New Model 52

18.6.1. Parameter: Memory No. 52

18.6.2. Parameter: Template 52

18.6.3. Parameter: Servo Config. 52

18.6.4. Parameter: Mode 52

18.6.5. Parameter: OK 52

19. Setting up a new model 53

19.1. Introduction 53

19.2. A new (fixed-wing) model

19.3. A new model helicopter

20. The model templates in detail 58

20.1. Template: BASIC1 59

20.1.1. Transmitter controls and switches 59

20.1.2. Servo assignment/receiver output sequence 59

20.1.3. Mixers 59

20.2. Template: BASIC2 60

20.2.1. Transmitter controls and switches 60

20.2.2. Servo assignment/receiver output sequence 60

20.2.3. Mixers 60

20.3. Template: ACRO 61

20.3.1. Transmitter controls and switches 61

20.3.2. Servo assignment/receiver output sequence 61

20.3.3. Mixers 62

20.4. Template: DELTA 63

20.4.1. Transmitter controls and switches 63

20.4.2. Servo assignment/receiver output sequence 63

20.4.3. Mixers 63

20.5. Template: GLIDER 64

20.5.1. Transmitter controls / switches 64

20.5.2. Servo assignment/receiver output sequence 64

20.5.3. Mixers 65

20.6. Template:4FLAPS 66

20.6.1. Transmitter controls / switches 66

20.6.2. Servo assignment/receiver output sequence 66

20.6.3. Mixers 67

20.7. Template: HELImech 69

20.7.1. Transmitter controls and switches 69

20.7.2. Servo assignment/receiver output sequence 70

20.8. Template: HELIccpm 70

20.8.1. Transmitter controls and switches 70

20.8.2. Servo assignment/receiver output sequence 70

21. Error messages 71

22. Accessories 71

22.1. HFM-4 crystal RF module 71

22.2. Channel-Check module for HFM-4 crystal RF module 71

22.3. HFM-S Synthesizer RF module 71

22.4. Scanner for HFM-S Synthesizer RF module 72

22.5. Trainer lead 72

22.6. Diagnosis lead 72

22.7. Other accessories, spareparts 72

23. PC interface 72

23.1. Software update / data back-up 72

23.2. Using a flight simulator 72

24. MULTInaut IV channel expansion system 73

25. Care and maintenance 74

26. Advice and customer service 74

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2. Introduction

We are delighted that you have decided to purchase the MULTIPLEX ROYALevo 7 radio control system.

The new ROYALevo series of radio control systems was first presented early in 2002 with the two transmitters ROYALevo9 and ROYALevo12: a modern, digital radio control system representing a further milestone in the development of MULTIPLEX RC systems. Our experience from many generations of radio control systems influenced the systems’ overall design, development and production, and the result was an all-purpose RC system of modern design which was simple to operate, ergonomically efficient, and capable of being used both hand-held and in a transmitter tray. In the development of the software we placed top priority on a convenient, comprehensible menu system.

The ROYALevo7 rounds off the series, and provides a low-cost means of getting started in the ROYALevo range of RC systems. The new system is even simpler to operate than the ROYALevo9 and ROYALevo12. In selecting the functions and facilities to include we kept firmly to the principle of “concentrating on the essentials”, with the result that the system is even easier to understand than its forebears, whilst the scope for programming mistakes is reduced.

The system’s field of use ranges from simple two-axis model aircraft to sophisticated gliders with four-flap wings and powered aerobatic models. The software also includes a sophisticated helicopter program that can cope with all current rotor systems, and therefore caters for even the advanced and experienced helicopter pilot.

The essential features of the ROYALevo are as follows:

x Modern, ergonomically optimised case design with pre-

cision-made, individually adjustable, swivelling stick units, suitable for hand-held or tray use.

x clearly laid-out, intuitively structured menus for simple

programming

x plain text menus and screen displays, in various national

languages

x simple, fast programming methods using the keypad or

two 3D digi-adjustors

x graphical folding screen (132 x 64 pixels) with variable

contrast

x optionally: low-cost standard crystal RF module includ-

ing Channel-Check* or modern synthesizer RF module with convenient menu-based channel selection and Channel-Check/Scanner as a retro-fit option*

x flight phase specific digital trim system with new form of

easy-access cruciform trim button arrangement. Clear, graphic on-screen trim setting display, with audible support. Variable trim increment size

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x Count-down- or count-up timer with variable alarm time

and audible alarm function

x Transmitter operating hours counter

x 7 channels

x 15 model memories

with freely selectable model name (max. 16 characters), copy and erase functions

x audible battery monitor with variable warning threshold

(battery voltage) and new form of supplementary battery management (transmitter battery monitor)

x modern FLASH processor technology. Simple update

method to cope with software revisions

x comprehensive adjustment and mixer facilities for fixed-

wing models and helicopters

x eight model templates for many different model types,

designed to minimise the user’s programming effort

x Flight phase switching with up to three flight phases for fixed-wing models and

four for helicopters

x selective Trainer (teacher-pupil) mode possible without

additional fittings

x MULTIPLEX multi-function socket as standard: charge

socket, Trainer mode interface, PC interface (PC update, data back-up, flight simulator operation)

We are confident that you will very quickly learn to appreciate the qualities of your ROYALevo7 after a short familiarisation period, during which these operating instructions will help you on your way. We are sure it will give you many hours of pleasure in our mutual and fascinating hobby of model sport

Yours - the MULTIPLEX team

*Options: See the main MULTIPLEX catalogue for details of available frequency bands.

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3. Safety notes

! These operating instructions are an integral

part of the product. They contain important information and safety notes, and should be kept in a safe place at all times. If you ever dispose of the system, be sure to pass them on to the new owner.

! Read the safety notes!

Read the instructions carefully! Do not attempt to use the equipment until you have read right through these operating instructions and the following safety notes (included in the instructions and on separate sheets).

! It is not permissible to carry out modifications

of any kind to the radio control system components. Be sure to use genuine accessories and replacement parts exclusively (especially transmitter battery, crystals, aerials etc.).

! If you wish to use the system in conjunction

with non-MULTIPLEX products, check carefully that they are of good quality and work correctly. Every new or modified combination must be tested carefully before use - including a range check. Don’t use the system if you suspect there is a problem; seek out and cure the fault first!

! Warning!

Radio-controlled models are not playthings in the normal sense of the term. Construction, installing the RC system and operation call for technical knowledge, a careful approach and a responsible, safety-conscious attitude. Defects and neglect can result in serious damage and injury. As manufacturers we have no influence over the purchaser’s methods of building and operating his model, and as a result all we can do is draw your attention to these hazards and deny all liability.

! Any model that is out of control - for whatever

reason - is capable of causing serious personal injury and damage to property. It is therefore fundamentally essential to take out suitable third-party insurance to cover your modelling activities.

! Always keep to the proper sequence when

switching the system on and off, or there is a danger that the motor will burst into life unexpectedly:

1. when switching on: first transmitter ON, then receiver ON connect flight battery or motor ON

2. when switching off: first disconnect flight battery or motor OFF receiver OFF transmitter OFF

! Do not operate the transmitter in temperatures

outside the permitted limits (Î 7.). Bear in mind that rapid temperature fluctuations (e.g. warm car to cold flying site) can cause condensation to form in the transmitter. Damp has an adverse effect on the function of the transmitter and any other electronic device. If damp should get into any electronic unit, cease operations immediately and disconnect the power supply. Open the case if possible and allow it to dry out completely (this may take several days). Follow up with a thorough test of all functions. If a problem persists, ask an authorised MULTIPLEX Service Centre to check the unit for you.

! The radio control system may only be operated

legally on particular channels (frequencies), which vary from country to country. In some cases official formalities have to be completed before you can use the system. Please read the enclosed notes!

3.1. General Safety Notes

Build your model carefully

x Install and set up the mechanical linkages so that the

control surfaces are free-moving, and do not jam at either end-point. Do not limit servo travels at the transmitter; it is always better to adjust the pushrod, horn etc. to obtain the correct travel. Take care to keep slop (lost motion) to an absolute minimum.

By keeping to the above points you minimise the

strain on the servos, exploit their power to the full, obtain their maximum useful life and the widest possible margin of safety.

x Provide effective protection to the receiver, battery,

servos and other RC and electronic components from vibration (danger of electronic component failure). Heed the information in the operating instructions supplied with each unit. Naturally the avoidance of vibration is very important: balance all propellers and rotors carefully before use, replace them when damaged, install internal-combustion motors on vibration-absorbing mounts, and replace any rotating item which does not run absolutely true.

x Be careful not to kink cables or place them under

strain; protect them from rotating parts.

x Avoid unnecessarily long or superfluous servo exten-

sion leads. Leads longer than about 30 - 50 cm must be fitted with separation filters (ferrite rings). Long leads must have conductors of adequate crosssection (to minimise voltage loss). A good starting point is 0.3 mm

! Have your RC equipment - especially the trans-

mitter and receiver - checked by an authorised MULTIPLEX Service Centre at regular intervals (every two or years.

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x Do not coil, shorten or extend the receiver aerial.

Never deploy the aerial parallel to any electrically conducting part, e.g. metal pushrod, or inside a fuselage with a shielding effect (made of or reinforced with carbon fibre or metallic paint). Do not attach the aerial to any electrically conductive model component. We recommend the use of whip aerials in largescale model aircraft.

x Take care to provide a receiver power supply of ade-

quate capacity. For servos up to about 40 Ncm you can use the following formula for estimating the required battery capacity:

I t i s a lw ay s b et te r t o s el ec t t he ne xt la rg er si ze of ba ttery, unless weight or space considerations prevent it.

x Make sure that moving parts made of conductive ma-

terials (e.g. metal linkage components or pushrods) cannot contact each other, as they may generate electrical “noise” which interferes with the receiver.

x Interference from static charges and powerful electri-

cal or electro-magnetic fields must be avoided by suitable suppression measures (e.g. fit suppressor capacitors to electric motors, suppress petrol engines with shielded sparkplug connectors, ignition leads and ignition units), and keep these parts well away from the RC system, receiver aerial, wiring and batteries.

x Maintain an adequate distance between high-current

cables (e.g. electric power system) and the RC system. In particular, keep the cables between brushless electric motors and their controllers as short as possible (max. 10 - 15 cm).

x Always program a new model at home, in peace, and

check each working system very carefully. Make sure you are familiar with the programming methods and operation of the transmitter before you take the model out to the field and fly it.

Check the model at regular intervals

x Freedom of movement and lack of slop in control sur-

faces and mechanical linkages

x Rigidity and good condition of pushrods, linkage

components, hinges etc.

x Visual check for fractures, cracks, signs of stress etc.

on the model itself and its components, such as the receiving system and power system

x Perfect condition and contact security of cables and

electrical connections

x State of the power supply and it’s wiring, including

switch harness, and external check of the condition of battery cells. Regular maintenance of batteries and voltage / capacity checks, using a charger and charging method designed for the battery type in use.

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Pre-flight checks:

x Check the transmitter, receiver and drive / flight bat-

teries carefully, and check their state of charge between flights. This requires the use of a charger and charging method which suits the batteries in your model, and regular battery maintenance (cell balancing), plus checking the voltage curve and capacity.

x At the flying site always check first with the other

modellers that your frequency is free; register with the site administrator if present and check the method of frequency control in use. Do not switch ON until you have done this. If you neglect this, you run the risk of a frequency clash and crashed models!

x Carry out a range check with the transmitter aerial

collapsed. (Î 3.2.)

x Ensure that you have selected the appropriate model

memory.

x Check that all primary and auxiliary functions are op-

erating correctly.

! If you find or suspect a fault, do not launch the

model. Locate the defect, eliminate it, and then repeat the full check.

When operating the model:

x If you are a beginner to RC models, you really must

recruit the help of an experienced model pilot. A Trainer system is excellent for initial practice.

x Models may only be flown at suitable approved sites.

x Never fly your model above or towards spectators.

x Do not carry out high-risk flight manoeuvres.

x Don’t over-estimate your own piloting skill or ability.

x If you detect any sign of a problem or interference,

land the model or cease operations immediately.

x Be aware of static charge problems!

In extremely cold air (mountainous terrain, high slope bowls, proximity to storm fronts) static charges build up in the transmitter and/or pilot. When a discharge (spark) takes place the pilot may be injured, and the transmitter might be damaged or suffer interference. Counter-measures: Cease operations as quickly as possible. Walk downhill a little way; this is often enough to reach a less exposed location.

x Keep at least 2 m away from mobile telephones!

When using your RC equipment keep at least 2 m away from any mobile telephone, as the high transmitted power of the mobile may cause radio interference to the transmitter or RF module. In general terms we recommend that you switch off mobile telephones and any other piece of equipment which could cause the pilot to lose concentration when flying.

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Static discharge protection of electronic sub-

assemblies

The sub-assemblies of a radio control system transmitter (main circuit board, RF module, Channel-Check, scanner) are fitted with components which are electro-

statically sensitive. They can be destroyed, or their useful life shortened, if an electro-static discharge takes place when the sub-assembly is touched.

Be sure to take the following protective measures when handling electro-statically sensitive sub-assemblies:

x “Earth” yourself before touching or working on such

assemblies by making electrical contact with your environment (e.g. touch an earthed radiator).

Open the base unit (if necessary) and touch a large

area of it, to create potential balance relative to the base unit.

x Do not take the sub-assembly out of its conductive,

statically shielded bag until you have earthed yourself. Avoid touching the electronic components or soldered joints directly. Hold the sub-assembly only by the edges of the circuit board.

x If you have to store a sub-assembly outside the base

unit, keep it in the protective conductive bag in which the module was supplied. Never allow the module to contact a conventional (non-protective) foam, styrofoam or other plastic material directly.

3.2. Range checking

Range checking is a method of testing the RC system which gives extremely reliable information about the operating condition of your radio control system.

We have concocted a range-check recipe which will always leave you on the safe side. It is based on our own experience and measurements.

1. Move the aerial to an upright,

angled position and collapse the segments completely (push them together) (Î

9.5.2.).

2. Set up the model with the tip

of the receiver aerial about 1m above the ground.

3. Ensure that there are no large

metallic objects (e.g. cars, wire fences etc.) in the vicinity of the model.

4. Do not carry out the check if

there is any other transmitter switched on - even on a different channel.

5. The range check will not

work properly in mountainous regions.

6. Switch on the transmitter and receiver. At a range

of about 80m between transmitter and receiver check that the control surfaces respond accurately to the stick movements, and do not carry out any uncontrolled movements. Close to the range limit the servo output arms may move from their nominal position by up to the width of the arm (servo jitter).

7. Secure the model and repeat the check with the

motor running (varying the throttle setting from idle to full-speed).

The stated range of 80m is only a general guideline. Actual range varies widely according to environmental conditions. For example, in mountainous terrain or in the vicinity of powerful radio transmitters, radar stations or similar installations, effective range may only be half that stated.

If radio range is restricted, what can you do to locate the cause of the problem?

1. Change the position of the receiver aerial. Metal or carbon fibre reinforced parts close by will adversely affect reception conditions. The effect of electric power systems and ignition systems also alters if you change the position of the aerial.

2. Disconnect the servos from the receiver one by one, repeating the range check each time. Over-long cables without suppressor filters have an adverse effect on reception conditions. Servos also deteriorate with age, and generate greater interference than when new (brush sparking, motor suppressor capacitors vibrated loose, general wear etc).

If you cannot effect an improvement by simple

means, try removing the complete system and operating it outside the model. This allows you to check whether the fault is in the system, or in the installation in the model.

4. Liability / compensation

As manufacturers, we at MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG are not in a position to ensure that you observe the operating instructions, the conditions and methods of installing, using, operating and maintaining the radio control system and its components. For this r e a s on MU L T I PLE X M o de llsp o r t Gmb H & C o. KG d e n y all liability for loss, damages or costs which are incurred as a result of the incorrect use and operation of the equipment, or are connected with such use in any way.

Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law, the obligation of MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG to pay compensation, regardless of the legal argument employed, is limited to the invoice value of that quantity of products manufactured by MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG which were immediately and directly involved in the event which caused the damage. This does not apply if MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG is deemed to be subject to unlimited liability according to binding legal regulation on account of deliberate or gross negligence.

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5. Guarantee

We guarantee our products in accordance with currently valid legal requirements.

If you wish to make a claim under guarantee contact the model shop from whom you purchased the equipment.

The guarantee does not cover malfunctions which are caused by the following:

- incompetent operation,

- incorrect, neglected or postponed maintenance, or maintenance carried out by a non-approved party,

- incorrect connections,

- the use of accessories other than genuine MULTIPLEX items,

- modifications or repairs which were not carried out by MULTIPLEX or a MULTIPLEX Service Centre,

- accidental or deliberate damage,

- defects arising from normal wear and tear,

- operation of the equipment outside the specified limits, or in conjunction with other makes of equipment.

6. CE Conformity Declaration

MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that the ROYALevo series of equipment satisfies the following harmonised EU directives:

Protection requirements concerning electromagnetic compatibility EN 300 220-3 EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-3

Measures for the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum EN 300 220-3

7. Specification

Channel count (servo channels)

Model memories 15 Transmission mode (modulation, encoding) Transmission rate Channel 7 not in use (PPM 6):

Servo signal format for 100% servo travel

Power supply 7.2 V

Current drain ~ 20 mA excl. RF module

Operating temperature range

Storage temperature range

Dimensions Length approx. 220 mm

Weight: approx. 750 g excl. battery

7 (max. 13 with MULTInaut IV expansion)

FM PPM, 10 kHz channel spacing Automatic matching of transmission rate to servo sequence

all servo channels UNI 55.6 Hz (18 ms) all servo channels MPX 53.8 Hz (18.6 ms)

Channel 7 in use (PPM 7): all servo channels UNI 49.8 Hz (20.1 ms) all servo channels MPX 48.1 Hz (20.8 ms)

UNI 1.5 r 0.55 ms

MPX 1.6 r 0.55 ms variable for each channel

(6 AA-size NiMH cells)

~ 180 mA incl. HFM-4 ~ 200 mA incl. HFM-S

 15qC to + 55qC

– 20° C to + 60° C

(total: approx. 250 mm with aerial collapsed) Width approx. 200 mm Height approx. 60 mm excl.

sticks / support bars

approx. 900 g incl. battery

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8. The transmitter battery

! The transmitter battery is responsible for supplying

power to the transmitter, and plays an important role in operational safety. For this reason please

ensure that you observe the following notes regarding charging and maintenance of the battery.

! The transmitter battery is fitted with a self-

resetting fuse which protects the battery itself as well as the transmitter electronics from shortcircuit, reversed polarity and excessive currents. Note that the transmitter circuitry features no ad- ditional fuse! For this reason the transmitter must always be used with a genuine MULTIPLEX trans- mitter battery with fuse.

The ROYALevo is powered by a high-quality battery pack consisting of six AA-size NiMH (Nickel-MetalHydride) cells. Compared to NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) cells NiMH batteries offer significantly higher energy density (capacity : weight) and therefore provide longer operating times for a given weight, but they do require more careful handling - especially in respect of charging.

Note:

Like all other technical components, batteries are subject to constant development. We therefore reserve the right to replace the standard transmitter pack (NiMH, 1500 mAh) with one which reflects new standards (e.g. higher capacity).

8.1. Safety notes !

x Batteries are not playthings, and must be stored well

out of the reach of children.

x Check that the battery is in good condition before

every session. Do not continue to use a pack which is damaged or obviously defective.

x Do not overheat, burn, open or short-circuit the bat-

tery; never charge or discharge it at excessive currents, overcharge or deep-discharge it, or charge it with reversed polarity.

x If you charge the battery outside the transmitter,

place it on a heat-resistant, non-flammable, nonconductive surface, and do not leave it on charge unsupervised.

x Do not make modifications of any kind to the battery.

Never solder or weld directly to the cells.

x If treated incorrectly there is a risk of fire, explosion

and corrosive burns. Suitable extinguishing agents: water, CO

x Escaped electrolyte is corrosive!

Do not allow it to contact your skin or eyes. In an emergency wash the material off using plenty of water, and seek medical attention without delay.

, sand.

8.2. Charging the transmitter battery (slow charging)

The battery can be left in the transmitter for charging. Basically we recommend that you recharge the battery at the “normal” rate (1/10 C rate) overnight (e.g. plugtype 230V / 50Hz charger, # 14 5537, charge current: 150 mA). This method of charging avoids damage to the transmitter electronics and battery, and presents fewer problems than other methods.

! Note:

Never connect the transmitter to a charger without a battery installed!

High output voltages may be present in battery chargers when no battery is connected. These voltages can damage the transmitter.

How to charge the battery correctly:

1. Switch off the transmitter.

2. Connect the charge lead to the battery charger.

Note the correct polarity (!): red plug = positive terminal (+) blue / black plug = negative terminal (-)

Incorrect polarity will ruin the battery!

(overheating, escape of corrosive electrolyte, burst cells)

3. Connect the charge lead to the transmitter.

Here again: check polarity carefully. Genuine MULTIPLEX transmitter charge leads are polarised (unless you force them in the wrong way round!)

 Charge process commences

4. If you use the normal or 1/10 C charge process you

must terminate the charge manually. For a discharged battery the charge period can be calculated using the following formula:

][ time harge

Example: battery capacity 1500 mAh

”Normal charging” means that the battery is charged at a current of 0.1 C (min. 0.05 / max. 0.2 C = 75 mA to 300 mA). With a charge current of 150 mA (i.e. 0.1 C) the charge period is: (1500 mAh * 1.4) / 150 mA = 14 h.

The charge process should be terminated after this

time, if not before.

If the battery was not fully discharged beforehand,

the charge period is correspondingly shorter.

mAhC

4,1*][apacity ][ current harge

mAC

! If the battery becomes too hot to touch whilst on

charge, interrupt the charge process immediately.

5. At the end of the charge, first disconnect the

transmitter or battery from the charger, and then disconnect the charger from the power source (mains socket).

After the charge the battery management system may inform you that you need to correct the battery’s state of charge (Î 13.1.3.).

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8.3. Charging the transmitter battery (fast charging)

Fast charging is an alternative method of battery charging which is commonly employed in modelling today, and is popular due to the reduced charge times. Fast charging means that the battery is charged at a current in the range 0.5 to 1 C. For a 1500 mAh battery this means charge rates between 750 mA and 1.5 A. This method of charging can present problems due to the high currents, especially when charging a battery in a radio control system transmitter, as the electronics are liable to damage. That is why we generally recommend the normal or 1/10 C method (Î 8.2.).

For fast charging please observe the following safety notes:

! Fast charging should only be carried out using a

charger with a suitable automatic termination circuit.

! Time-controlled fast charging is not permissible! ! Important when fast-charging NiMH batteries:

The charger must be designed for NiMH batteries! (Delta Peak cut-off sensitivity < 5mV / cell)

! Maximum charge current: 1.5 A!

Fast chargers must be set to manual current selection. Don’t use an automatic program! The power circuits in the transmitter and battery are not designed for high currents.

If a fast charger terminates the charge process prematurely, reduce the charge current and start again.

Notes:

Reflex chargers operate with pulses of very high current which may damage the transmitter’s electronics. If you wish to use the reflex process, remove the battery from the transmitter for charging.

Note that fast-charging reduces the life of the battery.

8.3.1. 12V fast chargers for up to eight cells

If you wish to use a fast charger capable of charging only 8-cell packs (e.g. 4 - 8 cells), the battery can be left in the transmitter. Connect the charger via the multifunction socket on the transmitter. Use the transmitter charge lead with banana plugs, # 8 6020.

8.3.2. 12V fast chargers for more than eight cells

In this case the transmitter battery must not be charged via the charge socket. Disconnect the pack

from the transmitter’s electronics and connect it to the charger using the direct transmitter charge lead # 8

6021.

The battery management function of the ROYALevo (Î

8.5.) can only work properly if the electronics are

permanently connected to the battery (even when the transmitter is switched off), and is able to measure the currents which flow into the battery (charging) and out of it (normal operation). Chargers designed for more than eight cells usually incorporate voltage converters which can generate high voltages. These excessive voltages can damage the transmitter electronics.

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FAQs Full capacity and performance

NiMH batteries only reach their full potential after several charge / discharge cycles (~ 5 cycles). The first charges should be made at the normal charge rate of

0.1 C (150 mA). You can then fast-charge the pack safely.

What does “C” mean in relation to charge currents?

C is the charge current at which the battery is fed 100% of its nominal capacity when charged for one hour. For the ROYALevo ‘s 1500 mAh battery this means a current of 1500 mA. If this current is used for charging, we term this a 1 C charge. This current value is simply the nominal capacity in mAh (or Ah), but with the “h” (hours) removed.

Trickle charging

This term means that the battery is charged at a current in the range 0.03 C to 0.05 C (45 to 75 mA). Many automatic chargers switch to this mode at the end of a charge process. The trickle charge should be terminated after no longer than 20 hours.

8.4. Maintaining and storing the transmitter battery

The battery’s effective capacity may be reduced if it is stored for a long period without maintenance, or in the wrong conditions. For this reason:

x Always store NiMH batteries fully charged. This pre-

vents the pack becoming deep-discharged (deep discharge = < 1.0 V / cell - always to be avoided).

x Charge unused NiMH packs every three months. This

compensates for the self-discharge rate, and again avoids deep-discharging.

x Store NiMH packs at temperatures between 0°C and

30°C, in dry conditions, away from direct sunshine.

x “Balance” the battery if it has been stored for a long

period (several charge / discharge cycles at a low charge / discharge current: approx. 1/10 C).

8.5. The ROYALevo ‘s battery management

8.5.1. What we are used to:

Voltage display

Virtually all modern transmitters display the actual battery voltage as a numerical value and/or in graphic form.

Battery alarm

If the battery voltage falls below a minimum value, the transmitter emits an audible alarm. Many transmitters offer a variable alarm threshold.

Naturally, the ROYALevo includes both these functions. The alarm threshold can also be adjusted (Î13.1.2.).

ENGLIS

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8.5.2. This is NEW

The ROYALevo7’s battery management feature constantly monitors the state of charge of the transmitter battery - even when the unit is switched off.

In detail the system works as follows: a. when charging

If the transmitter battery is charged via the charge socket at more than about 50 mA, the transmitter electronics constantly measure the charge current and calculate the charge quantity fed into the battery. This value is stored in the transmitter.

b. in use

The current is also constantly measured in use; the transmitter calculates the consumed charge and deducts it from the available charge. The status display 3 (Î10.7.) then shows the available bat- tery charge.

The transmitter also calculates and displays the re-

sidual operating time (but only when an RF signal is transmitted, otherwise the screen displays

“---“ for residual time). This value indicates how long the transmitter can work at the present current drain.

b. Charging the battery via the charge socket

The transmitter electronics can only monitor the state of charge if charging takes place via the charge socket. Read the charging notes (Î 8.2.).

c. Normal charging at constant current (1/10 C)

If the battery is left connected to the charger longer than the time calculated with the formula in Section 8.2, the battery manager still only shows a battery charge of 1500 mAh.

d. If you always charge up the battery in the transmit-

ter, and always to 100%, the displayed capacity will remain accurate over many charge cycles. Even so, you should check the display from time to time after charging, as inevitable tolerances may cause deviations in the course of time.

e. If the screen shows less than 90% of the nominal

battery capacity immediately after charging, the battery is exhausted, and should be replaced by a new, genuine MULTIPLEX transmitter battery.

8.6. Recycling

NiMH cells do not contain environmentally harmful cadmium, but they should still not be disposed of as ordinary household waste. Take the cells to your local recycling centre. Be sure to discharge the cells beforehand, and protect them from short-circuit (e.g. wrap them in plastic film).

c. when the transmitter is switched off

The transmitter battery loses about 1.5% of its charge every day through self-discharge, even when stored unused in your workshop. The battery management system takes self-discharge into account and corrects the displayed battery charge.

The battery charge and residual operating time are

only displayed for your information. Manufacturing tolerances and variations in battery maintenance can cause wide variations to occur.

8.5.3. You must take this into account

To ensure that the battery management displays values which come as close as possible to “the true situation”, you must observe the following points:

a. Correct the battery charge

The battery management circuit assumes that a 1500 mAh battery is installed in the transmitter. If you fit a battery of larger capacity (for example), you will need to enter the new capacity in the appropriate menu

Menu: L , Transmitter Parameter: Battery

charge Here you can enter the capacity value found by

your charger (in increments of 50 mAh).

If battery voltage falls below 6.5 V, the avail-

able charge is set to 0 mAh.

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9. The transmitter

9.1. Front face of transmitter

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i ON/OFF switch (“O” / “1”). j The screen is a modern, UV-stable graphic LCD

panel (132 x 64 dots) with an anti-reflective surface. Screen contrast is variable (Î 13.1.4.). The screen can be tilted in two stages through a maximum of about 40° in order to obtain the optimum viewing angle.

k Two 3D digi-adjustors are used for programming

and adjustment work. They are a standard feature, and are permanently installed. For programming, both work in parallel with the “ENTER” button or the “” (UP) / “” ( D O WN) b u t t ons w h e n pre s s e d or r o t a ted. I t is po s sible to assign many different settings / parameters to the 3D digi-adjustors, so that you can easily and directly carry out adjustments in flight (Î 11.2.2.).

e f

You will find the following controls on the front face of the transmitter:

c Two precision stick units, for controlling the four

primary axes. The ratchet for the throttle / spoiler stick can be positioned right or left (Î 9.5.6.). Both stick units can be swivelled to suit your personal preference (Î

9.5.8.). The swivelling stick tops are infinitely adjustable in length.

d Two sliders “E” and “F” are fitted as standard and

can be assigned to any channel. They also operate as switched functions with centre detent.

e Two digital cruciform trim units below the stick

units for trimming the primary control axes, each consisting of one pair of buttons for left/right and up/down (Î12.).

l Lug for connecting a neck strap

(e.g. # 8 5161 or # 8 5646).

ENGLIS

f Audible sounder (piezo beeper). g The RF status display / LED (red light-emitting di-

ode) indicates whether an RF (Radio Frequency) signal is being radiated when the transmitter is switched on:

LED glowing constantly o n o R F t ra ns mi ss io n

LED flashing every 2 sec. o RF transmission occurring The LED is controlled according to the current drain of

the RF module. For example, if the transmitter crystal is absent or faulty, no RF signal can be generated, and the constantly glowing LED warns you that no RF signal is being transmitted.

h Keypad consisting of 11 buttons in 2 rows. The six

buttons in the first row provide fast, direct access to the 6 main menus (direct menu access buttons). The 5 buttons in the second row are used for programming. Apart from the “ENTER” button all buttons have a secondary function for entering text. Text is input using the method commonly adopted for mobile telephones.

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9.2. Transmitter controls

c d e f

l k j i

All the controls of the ROYALevo7 (6 switches, 2 buttons, 2 sliders) are permanently installed, and have the following permanently assigned basic functions according to model type (Î 20.):

c Dual Rate (“D-R“ / 3-position switch “L“)

This switch can be used to reduce the travel - and therefore the response - of the primary controls, i.e. aileron, elevator and rudder (heli: roll, pitch-axis, yaw) to userselectable values (Î 14.1.5.).

The 3-position switch is also used to operate the free channel AUX 1, if it is assigned to a servo (Î 16.2.).

d Retract (“L-GEAR“ / 3-position switch “O“)

Transmitter control for the retractable undercarriage. Requirement: “Retracts” must be assigned to a servo (Î 16.2.). The transit time can be extended to max. four seconds (Î 14.1.9.).

e Trainer button (“TEACHER“ / “M“ button)

You can connect any MULTIPLEX transmitter to our Trainer lead to act as “pupil transmitter”. You can transfer up to 5 control functions (heli: 4) to the pupil by holding the Trainer button pressed in (Î 13.4.).

f Combi-switch (“CS“ / 2-position switch “N“)

This function is only available for fixed-wing models. With the combi-switch you can couple the ailerons and rudder so that the one control function follows the movement of the other. This can make the transition from 2-axis to “full-house” models much easier (Î

15.2.).

f Direct throttle

(“DTC“=Direct Throttle Control / 2-position switch “N“) This function is only available for model helicopters. Operating this switch assigns throttle control directly to the right-hand slider (“F” = throttle limiter). This makes it possible to control throttle using the slider F independently of the collective pitch stick, e.g. for carrying out adjustments to the motor (Î 19.3.).

g Slider “E”

The sliders have a light ratchet effect, with a pronounced centre detent. This makes it easier to find the centre of its travel when flying a model, without having to look down at the transmitter.

Slider “E” controls different functions as follows:

- Power models: spoilers

- Gliders: throttle (motor)

- Helicopters: gyro

h Slider “F“

Slider “F” controls different functions as follows:

- Power models: mixture

- Gliders: flaps

- Helicopters: throttle limiter See the model template descriptions for details of addi-

tional functions of transmitter controls “E” and “F” (Î

20.).

i Snap-flap (“SNAP-FLAP“ / 2-position switch “I“)

This function is only available for fixed-wing models. This switch activates the “snap-flap mixer” (Î 15.4.).

i Auto-rotation (“A-ROT“ / 2-position switch “I“)

This function is only available for model helicopters. This switch activates the “auto-rotation” flight phase when a model helicopter is flown.

j Motor OFF button

(“THR-CUT“ = Throttle cut / button “H“) This function is primarily intended for use with glow-

plug motors. Operating the button cuts the motor off at any time, without having to touch the idle trim. The throttle channel (throttle servo) stays at minimum as long as this button is pressed in.

k Flight phase switch

(“F-PH 1-3“ / 3-position switch “J“) This switch is use d to change from on e flight phase to

another. For this to work, the flight phases must first be assigned. If the switch is set to a blocked flight phase, the phase is not activated, and you will hear a constant warning tone from the piezo sounder.

(Î 18.4.)

l MIX / AUX2 (3-position switch “G“)

Used with a glider with a four-flap wing, this switch activates the aileron Æ flap mixer. This means: the camber-changing flaps are switched to operate as secondary ailerons to support the primary aileron function using a switchable mixer (Î 15.4.).

The 3-position switch “G” is also used as the transmitter control for the free channel “AUX 2” for any model type.

Requirement: “AUX 2” must be assigned to a servo. ( Î 16.2.)

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9.3. Rear face of transmitter

c The transmitter battery installed as standard con-

sists of six environmentally friendly, high-capacity AAsize NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) cells. For safety reasons the cells are factory-assembled and protected in a heat-shrink sleeve.

! Use only genuine MULTIPLEX transmitter bat-

teries! Be sure to observe the notes on battery charging! (Î 8.)

The transmitter battery is fitted with a special thermo-fuse which protects the battery and - es-

c Two sliding latches (OPEN) allow the transmitter to

be opened and closed quickly and easily, e.g. for changing the crystal or RF module (Î 9.5.3.).

d The strong handle provides a safe method of carry-

ing the transmitter, and also protects the rear face of the transmitter when it is placed on the ground.

e MULTIPLEX multi-function socket

As usual with MPX, the ROYALevo also features a MULTIPLEX multi-function socket (marked “CHARGE”) as

standard. It is used for the following functions:

x charging the transmitter (Î 8.)

x connecting socket for Trainer mode operations

(Î 13.4.)

x PC interface, for backing-up model data

(Î 23.1.1.)

x PC interface, for updating the transmitter

(Î 23.1.1.)

x PC interface, for use with flight simulators

x interface for diagnosis mode operations; connects to

a receiver by cable for programming and adjustment work without transmitting an RF signal (Î 22.6.).

pecially - the transmitter from short-circuit, reversed polarity and excessive currents. The transmitter does not feature a separate fuse, and for this reason a genuine MPX transmitter battery designed for this equipment must be always be fitted if the pack ever needs to be replaced.

d RF module (Radio Frequency module)

The RF module is simply plugged into the main circuit board. It can easily be changed, for example, to use a different frequency band (Î 9.5.3.). Two different RF modules can be used in the ROYALevo:

HFM-4:

A simple, low-cost RF module accepting plug-in crystals for selecting the channel / transmitter frequency.

Use only genuine MULTIPLEX transmitter crystals! The “Channel-Check“ power-on security module can be

fitted to this RF module at any time. HFM-S: A modern synthesizer RF module with software-

selectable channel / transmitter frequency. A scanner with power-on guard can

be retro-fitted.

e The TORX

T6), which fits in a clip under the aerial well, is used to swivel the stick units and similar tasks.

screwdriver (size

f The inside of the transmitter back panel features 3

crystal holders for spare crystals:

9.4. Inside the transmitter

ENGLIS

! Slide the crystals out - don’t lever them out!

d c

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9.5. Mechanical details

9.5.1. Opening and closing the transmitter case

! Switch the transmitter OFF before opening it

(short-circuit hazard)!

Opening the transmitter case:

1. Hold the transmitter in both hands and slide both latches on the rear face downward using your thumbs (towards “OPEN”) (Fig. 1).

2. Carefully lift off the back panel (Fig. 2).

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Closing the transmitter case:

1. Carefully place the bottom edge of the back panel in the main case and check that both retaining lugs are correctly engaged (see arrows) (Fig. 3).

2. Carefully close the transmitter back panel (Fig.

4). ! Ensure that no cables are jammed in the joint, and that the transmitter aerial has not slipped out of its sleeve. The back panel should fit smoothly into place, without requiring force.

3. Slide the latches up (opposite direction to “OPEN“) as far as they will go.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

9.5.2. Adjusting and replacing the transmitter aerial

The transmitter aerial is permanently fitted to the transmitter. For transport purposes it can be collapsed completely and recessed into the case. It can be left collapsed for set-up and programming work; this will not harm the RF section.

! Always extend the aerial to full length before

using the transmitter to ensure reliable operation with maximum radiated power and effective range.

The aerial can be moved and locked in a second position (angled up to the left) for controlling a model:

1. Pull the aerial away from the transmitter until you feel a noticeable resistance (Fig. 1).

2. Pull slightly harder to overcome the resistance, and the aerial will move another 3 - 5 mm; swivel the aerial up and to the left (Fig. 2). There is now no need to overcome the resistance.

3. Tilt the aerial as far as it will go:  the aerial locks in place.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

To move the aerial back to its original position you must first disengage the latch again (Î Fig. 1).

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! Check regularly that the aerial makes sound

contact. Contact problems with telescopic aerials reduce radiated power and therefore effective range, and reliable operation is no longer guaranteed. If the aerial is bent, wobbly, or excessively free-moving due to wear, you must replace it.

If the aerial is damaged, it can easily be slid out after removing the case back, and withdrawn from the aerial sleeve. Fit a replacement ROYALevo aerial, # 89 3002.

The plastic guide attached to the base of the aerial should be fitted to the new aerial; an allen key is required to remove it from the old aerial.

9.5.3. Removing and installing the RF module

The two RF modules (HFM-4 and HFM-S) are not fitted in protective housings. For this reason:

x Avoid touching the main circuit board and its com-

ponents

x Do not stress the main circuit board

x Protect the RF module from mechanical strain

x Observe the notes regarding electro-static dis-

charge (Î 3.1.)

Do not change any settings

If you accidentally alter the settings of any component on the RF module, or if a component is damaged, send the module to a MULTIPLEX Service Centre or our central Customer Service Dept. and ask for it to be checked, repaired and re-calibrated.

Removing the RF module:

1. Switch off the transmitter!

2. Open the transmitter (Î 9.5.1.)

3. Place the transmitter face-down on a soft surface. Take care not to damage the sticks and switches!

4. Grasp the RF module by all four corners using your thumbs and index fingers, and withdraw it carefully and steadily (see picture below). Keep it “square” to its socket!

Installing the RF module:

Hold the RF module as described earlier. Ensure that the module is engaged correctly on the contact pins. Carefully and steadily push it into place, again keeping it “square” to the socket.

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Changing the transmitter crystal (HFM-4 only)

Switch the transmitter OFF and remove the RF module. Pull the crystal out of the RF module by its plastic tag. When fitting the new crystal take care not to strain it mechanically, and avoid bending the contact pins.

Use only genuine MULTIPLEX transmitter crystals designed for the frequency band of your RF module, otherwise there is no guarantee that it will work reliably. MULTIPLEX transmitter crystals feature a translucent blue plastic sleeve and are marked with the code letter “S” or “Tx”.

! Crystals are extremely delicate components,

vulnerable to shock and vibration, and they are among the parts which are crucial to the safe operation of your RC system. Please don’t drop them, subject them to mechanical stress (never use force to insert them), and always store them carefully.

ENGLIS

! When changing the RF module take particular

care to avoid touching the electronic components. If the module is to be stored outside the transmitter, protect it from dirt and damp, and don’t subject it to shock loads or vibration.

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9.5.4. Replacing the transmitter battery

1. Switch the transmitter OFF!

2. Pull the snap-latches of the two plastic battery holders back towards the battery, and fold them up (Fig. 1).

3. Remove the battery and disconnect the battery lead from the socket on the main circuit board (Fig.

2).

Fig. 1

(4) "Hard-

ness"

centring

force

right / left

(2) Ratchet spring for

friction brake or ratchet

(1) Disable centring

Fig. 2

When fitting the new battery take care to stow the battery lead carefully out of the way so that it cannot get caught up when the case is closed again.

Note:

No model data is lost when you change the battery.

9.5.5. Disabling the stick self-centring spring and

activating the ratchet / friction brake

The ROYALevo transmitter is supplied as standard with both sticks self-centring. The springs which actuate the ratchet or friction brake are already fitted to both stick units, and can easily and quickly be activated:

Switch off the transmitter and open the case.

1. Locate the TORX screw for the appropriate centring arm (1) and tighten it (clockwise) using the TORX T6 screwdriver (stored under the aerial sleeve close to the screen) just to the point where the self-centring action of the stick is completely disabled. Don’t

over-tighten the screw! On no account remove the centring arm and spring!

2. The screws (2) hold the springs in place. The screws (3) are used to adjust the hardness of the ratchet / friction brake. The further you tighten the screw, the harder the action of the ratchet or brake.

If you wish, it is possible to activate both springs on the same stick, so that you obtain a mixture of ratchet and brake action (friction) with that stick; some pilots find this combination gives the optimum feeling of control.

(3) Strength of brake / ratchet

(4) "Hardness" centring force

forward/back

9.5.6. Adjusting the “hardness” of the stick unit

In technical terms the “hardness” of the stick is the centring force of the neutralising spring.

With the ROYALevo it is possible to adjust the “hardness” of each of the four stick axes separately. The diagram above shows where the adjustments are made. If you tighten the screws (4), the associated stick axis becomes “harder”.

9.5.7. Swivelling the stick units

The stick units of the ROYALevo can be rotated to suit the natural angle of movement of your hands - a unique feature to date. This is especially useful if you use your transmitter hand-held, and control the model using your thumbs on short stick tops. In this case the “natural working axis” is not exactly horizontal and vertical relative to the transmitter, but at a greater or lesser angle. Both stick units of the ROYALevo can be swivelled to any point up to about 15° away from “square”.

1. Locate the TORX T6 screwdriver (under the aerial sleeve close to the screen) and use it to loosen the three TORX screws of the appropriate stick unit to the point where the unit can be swivelled (Fig. 1).

2. Swivel the stick unit to your preferred angle, then re-tighten the TORX screws (Fig. 2).

! Don’t over-tighten the screws, or you risk strip-

ping the threads in the plastic!

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Fig. 1

Fig. 2

10. Using the system for the first time

10.1. Charging the transmitter battery

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The ROYALevo transmitter is supplied with a partcharged battery, and it must be given a full charge before being used for the first time. Please read the charging notes carefully to avoid damaging the transmitter battery or the transmitter (Î 8.).

10.2. Switching on for the first time

When you switch on for the first time you will see the following screen display:

9.5.8. Adjusting and replacing the stick tops

The ROYALevo is supplied as standard with three pairs of stick tops of different length. They are easy to change, rotate and adjust for length:

1. Lay the transmitter on a flat surface;

2. Grasp the stick top in one hand (Fig. 1);

3. Undo the retaining nut with your other hand by twisting it clockwise (Fig. 1).

The stick shaft is smooth, and the stick top can now be rotated or adjusted in length. If you wish to swap the stick tops, unscrew the retaining nuts from both stick tops and use them to secure the replacements (Fig. 2).

Before fitting the stick tops ensure that the stick shafts are clean and free of grease and oil. If you neglect this, the stick tops may not stay “put” on the shafts.

Fig. 1

Use the “ “ (UP) und “ “ (DOWN) buttons to select your preferred language, and press the “ENTER” button to confirm your selection.

10.3. Switching on

Every time you switch the transmitter ON the power-on info display always appears briefly. This shows information on the transmitter type, the software version and the current national language you have selected for the screen text displays:

If there is no RF module installed, the following message will appear briefly:

“Attention: no RF!” The first time you switch on, status display 1 appears;

subsequently you will see the status display 1 - 3 that you last used:

Picture: status display 1

ENGLIS

Fig. 2

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10.3.1. Switching on with the HFM-4 crystal RF module

The power-on info display (Î 10.2.) is followed by the status display you last used (Î 10.7.). If everything is in order, the crystal RF module is activated and the transmitter immediately radiates an RF (Radio Frequency) signal. The LED starts flashing (Î 10.6.), and the screen switches to the last active status display; the transmitter is now ready for use.

10.3.2. Switching on with the HFM-S Synthesizer RF module

The power-on info display (Î 10.2.) is followed briefly by a screen showing the set channel and the associated transmission frequency:

This in turn is followed by the status display you last used. If everything is in order, the Synthesizer RF module is activated, and the transmitter immediately radiates an RF (Radio Frequency) signal. The LED starts to flash (Î 10.6.), the screen switches to the last active status display, and the transmitter is ready for use.

The first time you switch on the transmitter with a Synthesizer RF module, or if you replace the Synthesizer RF module, the power-on info screen is followed by information on how to set the transmission channel:

The method of selecting a channel using the HFM-S Synthesizer RF module is described in the section “Transmission channel selection with the HFM-S Synthesizer RF module” (Î 10.5.).

10.3.3. Switching on without transmitting an RF signal

It is possible to switch on the transmitter without radiating an RF signal, whether the unit is fitted with the HFM4 crystal RF module or the HFM-S Synthesizer RF module. This means that no frequency channel is used, and the transmitter can be operated for a long period for programming (approx. 10 x longer than when the RF module is operating).

Hold the tool button “L” pressed in as you switch on

 you are now at the power-on menu, RF stays OFF  RF status LED (Î 10.6.) glows con-

stantly.

One of the following displays appears:

With HFM-4 crystal

RF module

You can return to the last active status display by pressing any direct access menu button (one of the buttons in the top row of the keypad) or the “ENTER” button.

With HFM-S Synthesizer

RF module

! Note:

The RF module remains switched OFF until you switch the transmitter on again.

10.4. Security query at power-on

10.4.1. Throttle check

If the parameter Thr. check is set to ON in the menu L Transmitter (Î 13.1.5.), the following display

may appear when you switch the transmitter on:

The transmitter is immediately ready for use; an RF signal is transmitted.

However, for safety reasons the throttle channel is

held at idle until the throttle control (heli: throttle limiter) is moved to the idle position (heli: to throttle minimum).

The symbol under the message indicates the control which operates the throttle. In the example above this is the throttle stick. As soon as you move the throttle stick to the idle position, the last used status display appears.

If you wish, you can switch the “Throttle Check” safety query ON or OFF (Î 13.1.5.).

 TIP:

If the throttle check display does not disappear:

This can only occur if the throttle control is faulty, you have operated the wrong control, or you have moved it to the wrong end-point. You can by-pass the safety query at any time by pressing any direct access menu button or the “ENTER” button.

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10.4.2. RF check with the Synthesizer module

If the ROYALevo is fitted w ith an HF M-S Synt hesizer RF module, you can activate an additional safety query (RF Check Î 13.1.6.). In this case the transmitter does not start radiating an RF signal on the displayed channel until you have confirmed this query by pressing one of the direct access menu buttons or the “ENTER” button.

If RF Check = ON, the following display appears when y ou sw it ch on wi th an HF M- S S yn th es iz er RF mo du le :

Line 1 shows the set channel, line 2 the corresponding transmission frequency.

For safety reasons RF signal transmission remains switched OFF until you confirm the displayed channel / transmission frequency by pressing any direct access menu button or the “ENTER” button. Only then does the last active status display appear, and RF transmission is activated.

The “RF Check” safety query can be switched ON or OFF as required (Î 13.1.6.).

10.5. Transmission channel selection

with the HFM-S Synthesizer RF module

With an HFM-S Synthesizer RF module, the channel can be selected very simply, conveniently and safely:

1. Hold the tool button L pressed in and switch the

transmitter on

 You are now at the channel set menu,

RF remains OFF (LED glows constantly)

The following display appears:

You can now select the desired channel using the “ “ (UP) / “ “ (DOWN) buttons or one of the two 3D digiadjustors. The corresponding transmission frequency is displayed below the channel number.

2. Switch the transmitter off, then on again

(WITHOUT pressing the tool button)

The screen now displays the following:

- the number of the selected channel

- alternately:

the frequency of the selected channel the reminder: “New channel!“

- the message: “RF activated“

- a bar display indicating the waiting period

RF signal transmission now remains switched off (LED glowing constantly) until the waiting period (bar display) for activating the new channel has elapsed. During this waiting period it is possible to switch off the transmitter before an RF signal is transmitted, perhaps because you have accidentally set the wrong channel.

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When the waiting period has elapsed, the last used status display appears. The RF module is activated, the LED starts flashing, and the transmitter is ready for use.

10.6. The RF status display (red LED)

When the transmitter is switched on, the red LED (lightemitting diode) constantly indicates the current status of t he R F mo dul e, i .e. whether an R F (R adi o Fr equency) signal is being transmitted or not.

RF transmission ON:

The LED lights up for about 2 seconds at intervals to indicate that the transmitter is ready for use, and is radiating an RF signal.

RF transmission OFF:

The LED glows constantly. The transmitter electronics detect whether an RF signal

is being transmitted or not from the RF module’s current drain. If the current drain falls below a certain value, the transmitter electronics “know” that an RF signal is not being radiated with full power, or not at all (! in which case safe operation cannot be guaranteed). This method of testing is very safe, as it is also capable of detecting faults and mistakes:

x Is an RF module installed in the transmitter?

x Is the RF module installed correctly in the

transmitter (contact fault)?

x Is the RF module working properly?

x Is a crystal fitted, and is it working properly

(only with the HFM-4 crystal RF module)?

x Is the transmitter aerial present, and is it mak-

ing good contact?

If the ROYALevo is in use as a pupil transmitter (Trainer mode) or is connected for diagnosis operations, or if the transmitter is connected to a PC, then there will also be

no RF signal transmitted  LED glows constantly.

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2 sec 2 sec ...

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10.7. The status displays

In all, three different status displays are available, designed to present relevant information while you are flying. You can switch between the different status displays using the “ “ or “ “ buttons.

When you switch the transmitter on, the screen always displays the status display you last used.

Status display

Status display 3 (system information)

1 2 3

4 5 6

1 2 3 4 5

Bars

Line 1 Status of the 3D digi-adjustors.

Numerous set-up parameters can be assigned to the 3D digi-adjustors; they can then be fine-tuned directly while you are flying the model (Î 11.2.2.).

Line 2 Current model memory showing

memory number (1): model name (BASIC)

Line 3 Actual operating voltage of the transmitter

battery in Volts, and as a graphic bar display Line 4 Line 5 Bars The four bars at the sides and bottom show

Status display

Owner’s name (Î 13.5.2.)

Display of stopwatch time (Î 10.7.)

the current trim positions for the four primary

control functions / sticks (Î 12.)

2 (flight phases)

1 2 3 4 5

Bars

Line 1

Line 2

Line 3 Transmission mode, e.g. FM-PPM 6

Line 4 Line 5 Available residual operating time

Line 6 Transmitter’s total operating time (operating

- Transmitter type (ROYALevo 7)

- Software version (e.g. V1.28)

- Language set loaded

(e.g. DE/EN, German / English) (Î 13.5.1.)

- No RF module

--> display: “No RF”

- Crystal RF module (HFM-4)

--> display: “HFM-4”

- Synthesizer RF module (HFM-S)

--> display: channel number and frequency

according to servo assignment (Î 16.2.) Available residual battery charge (Î 8.5.)

Calculated probable residual operating time, based on momentary current drain and displayed battery charge (line 4). This is only displayed when the RF module is active, because the very low currents when the RF module is not active cannot be measured with sufficient accuracy, and thus no accurate value can be calculated (Î 8.5.)

hours counter). Re-starts at 0.0 h after reaching 999.9 h.

Line 1 Status of the 3D digi-adjustors; see above Line 2 Current model memory; see above Line 3 Actual operating voltage; see above Line 4 Switch used to select the current flight phase

Î 18.4.)

(

Line 5

Bars Current trim positions; see above

Current flight phase (Î 18.4.) showing:

- number of flight phase (example: "3")

- name of current flight phase (example: "Thermal 1")

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11.The operating philosophy

The ROYALevo7 features a new, ultra-simple operating philosophy, as already adopted successfully for the ROYALevo 9 and 12. The great advantage of the system is the clear, logically arranged list-based menu structure. The menus and settings are displayed in plain language (a choice of several) for ease of understanding. The system is controlled using the keypad and the two 3D digiadjustors.

The direct access menu buttons take you straight to the clearly laid-out and logically sub-divided main menus. Menu points can then be quickly and easily selected and values changed using the 3D digi-adjustors (rotate = select / change, press = confirm “ENTER”), or alternatively using UP / DOWN (“ ” / “ ”) and the “ENTER” button.

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11.1.2. Working buttons (row 2)

The five working buttons have different functions in the status displays and the menus; they are shown in the following tables.

Button Function

MEMORY ( Î 18.) Model select (change memory) Model copy Model erase Flight phase management Model characteristics Set up new model

Function

in the status display

in a menu

11.1. The keypad

11.1.1. Direct access menu buttons (row 1)

The keypad is used to program (more accurately: adjust the settings of) the transmitter.

The six buttons in the top row are the direct access menu buttons. Pressing a button takes you directly to one of the six main menus, each of which leads to the associated sub-menus. The buttons are marked with corresponding symbols:

SETUP (Configuration) (Î 13.) Transmitter Define free mixer A/B Assignment Training User

TRANSMITTER CONTROL (Î 14.) Access to the individual transmitter control set-

up menus. Only those controls are displayed which are used in the current model.

( dynamic menu). MIXER ( Î 15.)

Access to the individual mixer menus. Only those mixers are displayed which are used in the current model.

( dynamic menu). SERVO (Î 16.)

Servo calibration Servo assignment Servo monitor Servo test run

TIMER (stopwatch) (Î 17.)

Open / block the pos-

sibility of changing an assigned value. Affects both 3D digiadjustors together.

REV/CLR Reverse / Clear

All timers are reset to

ENTER ENTER

the pre-set alarm time

No function

 

u p d o wn

Switch between status displays

Digi-adjustor assign button

Select a value which is to be altered using one of the two 3D digi-adjustors.

Change prefix of values (reverse), switch function off

Activate selection, accept values, leave select process

UP / DOWN buttons

Select menu points and parameters, alter values

ENGLIS

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11.1.3. Text input

It is sometimes necessary to input text during the programming procedure, for example, in the case of model names and the user’s name. Text is entered using the keypad (which will be familiar to mobile phone users) and a 3D digi-adjustor.

Letters and symbols are selected using the keypad. The symbols which can be called up by a rapid multiple press of one button are printed in small type below the direct access menu buttons (row 1) and above the working buttons (row 2):

If a letter is entered at the start of a text input or after a space, it is automatically formatted as a capital; the following letters automatically in lower case. If you wish to enter a series of capital letters, hold the button pressed in until the capitals appear. After the selection the input cursor jumps automatically to the next position. The cursor can be moved forward or back manually to any point you wish using one of the 3D digi-adjustors.

The input process is concluded by pressing the “ENTER” button. The screen responds with the following query:

x Pressing the “REV/CLR“ button erases all the inputs

after the last cursor position.

x Pressing “ENTER“ leaves the input unchanged.

Entering special symbols

Certain buttons can be used to enter special symbols in addition to the printed characters.

Button Symbol

ABC1

DEF2

GHI3

JKL4

MNO5

PQR6

STU7

VWX8

YZ_9

/-#0

Space

A B C Ä 1 a b c ä

D E F 2 d e f

G H I 3 g h i

J K L 4 j k l

M N O Ö 5 m n o ö

P Q R 6 p q r

S T U Ü 7 s t u ü

V W X 8 v w x

Y Z 9 y z _ ( ) { }

0 / ? ! - + % # & < > *

11.2. The 3D digi-adjustors

Two 3D digi-adjustors (Î 9.2.) are installed in the transmitter as standard. They are used for programming and making adjustments.

11.2.1. Programming using the 3D digi-adjustors

During programming both 3D digi-adjustors work in parallel with the “ENTER” button when pressed, and in parallel with the “ “ (UP) and “ “ (DOWN) buttons when rotated. You will quickly discover that you prefer the one method of operation or the other.

11.2.2. Carrying out in-flight adjustments using the 3D digi-adjustors

Many model settings can only be optimised in flight. To this end many different parameters can be assigned to the 3D digi-adjustors. A typical example is aileron differential.

1. Select the aileron differential parameter (Fig. 1)

2. Press the accept button < F >.

The 3D digi-adjustor symbol (Fig. 2) now appears in place of the percentage (%) value. Now press one of the 3D digi-adjustors to select which one you wish to use for the in-flight adjustment.

I f y ou ma ke a m is ta ke , i .e . y ou do no t w is h t o a ss ig n

the parameter, simply press the ENTER button.

You can now leave the menu and return to the status display.

The top line of the status displays 1 - 3 now shows that aileron differential “Ail.Diff.” can be adjusted using the right-hand 3D digi-adjustor (Fig. 3). If you press or rotate the corresponding 3D digi-adjustor the current set value of that parameter appears for a moment (Fig. 4). A closed padlock indicates that the value cannot be altered at the moment (to guard against accidental changes).

If you wish to be able to alter the value, press the 3D digi-adjustor assign switch < F >: the value can now be changed. Every alteration to the value is immediately stored. Pressing the 3D digi-adjustor assign button blocks access to the value again (closed padlock symbol).

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

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What can be assigned?

Virtually all parameters with numeric values can be assigned to a 3D digi-adjustor in this way, but there are a few exceptions. In the following screen shot the “Step” parameter (trim increment) cannot be assigned.

Assignable parameters with numeric values are indicated by a vertical hyphen after the parameter name. If you attempt to assign a parameter which is nonassignable, this symbol appears when you press the digi-adjustor assign button:

You will also hear an error tone when you press one of the 3D digi-adjustors.

Erasing the assignment (sequence only)

This is the procedure for erasing the assignment:

1. Hold the corresponding 3D digi-adjustor pressed in;

2. Press the (REV/CLR) button.  the screen displays “- - -“, and the assignment is

erased.

Alternatively you can at any time “over-write” an assignment by assigning a new parameter.

Note:

To avoid the danger of making an accidental mistake, assigned parameters cannot be reversed, i.e. it is not possible to adjust a value past “0” or “OFF”.

Note: (sequence only) If you are using flight phase switching

Adjustment parameters which have different values in different flight phases are displayed according to the currently active flight phase, and can be adjusted independently of each other from one flight phase to the next using the appropriate 3D digi-adjustor.

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11.3. Working with the keypad and 3D digi-adjustors - the operating philosophy

The method of switching the transmitter on has already been described, as have the status displays (Î 10.3. / Î 10.7.).

The following section explains the operating philosophy of the ROYALevo7 and the method of working with the keypad and the 3D digi-adjustors, based on the example of entering the user’s name. The starting point is one of the status displays 1 - 3 (Î 10.7.).

11.3.1. How to call up the main menus

The direct access menu buttons are the key to entering the transmitter’s menu level for programming (Î

11.1.1.). In all six main menus are present, which contain

the following sub-menus:

To call up a main menu simply press the corresponding direct access menu button.

(Example: “Input owner’s name”: button L ) The following display appears:

The first line indicates the main menu in which you are currently working (example: Setup main menu: “L

Setup“). The second line always shows “¨ Exit“. See:

(Î 11.3.4.) for more details. The following lines list the associated sub-menus. The

four dots after the name of the sub-menu “....“ indi-

cate the presence of additional menus (sub-menus).

11.3.2. How to open sub-menus

You can select one of the sub-menus line by line using the UP / DOWN buttons ( / ) or one of the two 3D digi-adjustors. In each case the selected line is shown in inverse video (dark background). This is similar to the cursor on a PC.

(Example: “Enter owner’s name”: select the sub-menu “User“).

SETUP (Configuration)

TRANSMITTER CONTROLS

MIXER

SERVO

TIMER (Stopwatch)

MEMORY

ENGLIS

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Press the “ENTER” button or one of the 3D digi-adjustors to open the sub-menu.

The sub-menu now opens. (Example “Enter owner’s name”:

sub-menu “User “):

To help you remember where you are, the first line again displays the symbol for the associated main menu, together with the name of the currently selected sub-menu.

(Example: switching language: Main menu Setup: “L“ / sub-menu “ User “)

Note:

If the screen area is not sufficient to list all of the submenus, you will see arrowheads “ © “ or “ ª “ at the

edge of the screen. You can then simply “leaf through” up or down using the UP / DOWN buttons ( / ) or one of the two 3D digi-adjustors in order to reach the start or end of the list. This is similar to “scrolling” in a PC program. Example:

Press the ENTER button (or press one of the two

3D digi-adjustors) to confirm your input and leave the input field.

Note regarding storing: Altered values are stored immediately. It is not

necessary to store information manually.

 TIP!

Using the REV/CLR button

The value of a parameter can be altered using either the UP / DOWN buttons ( / ) or one of the two 3D digi- adjustors. Many % values can be reversed (or reset to the default setting) by pressing the REV/CLR button.

11.3.4. How to return

When you leave the input field, the cursor returns to the parameter you last selected. In our example “Entering

the owner’s name” Æ Name :

11.3.3. How to change values / settings

We will enter the user’s name as our example. Starting from the status display, this is the procedure:

1. Press the L button.

This takes you to the Setup menu. There you can select the User sub-menu using the UP / DOWN

buttons ( / ) or one of the two 3D digiadjustors. Press ENTER (or one of the 3D digiadjustors) to move to the sub-menu.

2. Now select the Name parameter using the UP /

DOWN buttons ( / ) or one of the two 3D digiadjustors.

3. To change the settings / parameters (in our exam-

ple “Entering the user’s name” Æ Name) press the ENTER button or one of the 3D digi-adjustors.

If you are dealing with a % value, you can now

change the selected value / parameter using the UP / DOWN ( / ) buttons or one of the 3D digiadjustors.

In our example “Entering the owner’s name” we

will use the keypad to input text (Î 11.1.3.).

To leave the sub-menu and main menu navigate to “¨ Exit “ in the second line (Fig. 1) and press the ENTER

button (or one of the two 3D digi-adjustors. Repeat this procedure until you land back at the status display.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

 TIP!

Switching directly to other main menus

If you wish to switch from any menu to another main menu, you can do this simply by pressing the appropriate direct access menu button.

 TIP!

Returning to the status display

Pressing any direct access menu button twice takes you quickly to the status display you last used. Require- ment: you must not be at a parameter value (in an input field).

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12.Digital trims

12.1. Introduction

The meaning of the term “trimming” is as follows: A model aircraft is required to fly straight and level

when the transmitter sticks are left undisturbed. If this is not the case, e.g. the model tends to turn in one direction, the neutral point of the rudder or ailerons can be corrected (trimmed) to compensate for this.

The ROYALevo7 features a modern digital trim for all four axes of the primary sticks.

The ROYALevo7 adopts the “Centre Trim” principle, i.e. trim corrections only affect the central range of the transmitter control, but not the end-points. The advantage over “standard trims” is that the full travel of the transmitter control (and thus servo travel) can still be exploited, as no reserve has to be provided for trimming.

Centre Trim principle

Standard

not

accessible

Bottom

end-point

trim

Untrimmed

Dead zone

Stick travel

Top end-point

l e v a

t o

v r e

Trim

Standard trimming

The diagram shows that the servo reaches its top endpoint when the stick is moved to the right, but before the stick reaches its end-point. This means: the stick has a “dead zone”.

When the stick is moved to the left the servo never reaches its full down-travel. This means: full servo travel cannot be exploited.

Centre trimming

The servo reaches both its end-points, regardless of the position of the associated trim.

 TIP!

“Centre Trims” alter the response curve of the transmitter control, so you should always try to keep trim corrections to a minimum. If a major correction is required, it is always best to adjust the mechanical linkage!

12.2. Advantages of digital trims

Digital trims have two important advantages:

1. The trim buttons have no actual mechanical position which corresponds to a trim value (cf. a conventional trim with trim sliders). The position of a digital trim is displayed on-screen, and the trim values are stored in the model memory. If you switch model memories, you do not need to move the trims back to the correct position, as the correct trim is automatically set.

2. For models which are used with flight phases, the ROYALevo 7 provides its own trim memory for each flight phase. Each flight phase can therefore be trimmed accurately and simply, independently of the other phases.

12.3. The cruciform digital trim system

The trims of the ROYAL evo take the form of a cruciform set of buttons below and to one side of the stick units. They are located in the ideal position in terms of ergonomics, and are easily accessible when the transmitter is handh el d o r u se d i n a tr ay .

Every press of a trim button produces a trim change in the corresponding control axis in the appropriate direction. If a trim button is held pressed in for longer than about one second, the trim automatically increments until you release the button again (AUTO-REPEAT function).

You will hear a beep every time you generate a trim increment. If the trim reaches its centre point, or one of its end-points, a different sound is emitted to help you keep track of the trim position. The trim beeps can be switched OFF and ON (Î 13.1.1.).

The trim of the fourth stick axis (‡) always af-

fects throttle, and takes the form of a special idle trim.

This also applies with gliders (and powered gliders) if this stick controls spoilers, or if it controls collective pitch on a model helicopter.

12.4. On-screen trim display

The trim settings are shown in graphic bar-graph form on both sides and the bottom of status displays 1 - 3.

A maximum of 20 trim increments are available in both directions, starting from the centre position. The increment size (trim change / trim step) can be set to either

of two values (0.5% / 1.5%) if required ( TStep Î

14.1.3.).

! Note: trim increment size, trim range

When you change the trim increment size, the

number of increments is unchanged; i.e. the trim range and also the trim value (!) is altered. This means: if you change the trim increment size, you must re-trim your model.

The current trim value is shown on the screen in graphic form, but can also be read off as a numerical value for

each transmitter control (Trim parameter Î 14.1.2.)

 TIP! Resetting the trim to centre

If you press both trim buttons associated with a particular stick axis, the trim for the current active flight phase is reset to centre. This also applies to the throttle trim.

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3.5.

13. Main menu Setup L

This main menu primarily contains settings which affect the transmitter generally.

13.1.

13.2.

13.3.

13.4. 1

Þ This symbol indicates global settings which affect

the characteristics of the transmitter overall.

I Some settings only apply to the selected model;

they are indicated by the model memory symbol.

13.1. Sub-menu: Transmitter

13.1.1. Parameter: Sounds

The various beeps from the integral piezo sounder are divided into five priorities. Here you can set the priority for the audible warnings.

Setting Audible signal

Batt only

Trim+Batt

Tr+Ti+Ba

Init OFF

All

13.1.2. Parameter: Battery Alarm

Range 6.70 to 7.5 V (0.01V increments)

Default 6.9 V The battery alarm is designed to alert you when the remaining charge is only sufficient for a certain residual operating time.

global effect

Battery alarm, error warning Trim, battery alarm, error warning Trim, timer, battery alarm, error warning Digi-adjustor, keypad, trim, timer, battery alarm, error warning All sounds: Power-on tune, digi-adjustor, keypad, trim, timer, battery alarm, error warning

global effect

This can be done by switching on the transmitter with the aerial fully extended and an RF module installed (crystal RF module: crystal fitted). It is not necessary to move the sticks. Set the alarm threshold to the desired value, and set status display 1 or 2 to show the battery voltage.

We recommend an alarm threshold no lower than

6.90 Volts.

Now record the (warning) time from the first alarm sound until the battery falls to the minimum operating voltage of 6.7 Volts.

! 6.7 V is the minimum permissible operating vol-

tage. At around 6.3 V the transmitter switches itself off automatically!

! Caution!

The warning time is very much shorter if the battery is already discharged to a low level when you switch the transmitter on.

13.1.3. Parameter: Battery charge

In addition to the battery alarm (transmitter battery voltage monitor), the ROYALevo 7 features a current monitor. It “counts” the current which flows into the battery when on charge, the current which flows out when the unit is in use, and also takes into account the self-discharge rate. From this information it calculates the battery’s residual charge, which is displayed in status display 3.

You can correct the calculated battery charge within the range 0 mAh to 2500 mAh in 50 mAh increments, e.g. if you had removed the battery for charging. The battery charge is automatically reset to 0 mAh if battery voltage falls below 6.5 Volts.

Pressing the “REV/CLR” button erases the displayed battery charge; pressing it a second time resets the battery charge to 1500 mAh.

Please read the section Transmitter battery / charging (Î 8.5.) for more information on “battery management”.

13.1.4. Parameter: Contrast

Range -8 … 0 … 8

Default 0 Altering this parameter changes the contrast of the screen to suit the ambient temperature conditions.

global effect

! The lower the threshold you set,

the shorter the remaining residual time.

The residual operating time varies very greatly according to the condition of the battery (maintenance, charge procedure, storage, age, number of charge cycles), as well as the set warning threshold. For this reason it is really essential that you carry out a test to establish how much residual time remains with the warning threshold you have set.

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13.1.5. Parameter: Throttle Check

Parameter affects the active model only

! Guards against motors bursting into life when

the model is switched on.

Throttle Check ON

Electric-powered models may cause havoc if switched on with full-throttle set, i.e. if the transmitter throttle control is not at idle.

If Throttle Check = ON the transmitter checks two parameters when it is switched on:

1. Is EMERGENCY throttle CUT switched off?

2. Is the THROTTLE control at the idle position? If the THROTTLE control is not at idle, the screen dis-

plays the following warning:

The RF module is immediately activated, but for safety reasons the throttle signal is held at idle until the throttle control (in the illustration above the throttle stick) is moved to the idle position.

13.1.6. Parameter: RF Check

global effect

only possible with the HFM-S Synthesizer RF module!

! Safety query when the transmitter is switched

on! RF Check ON

Since it is relatively simple to switch channels with a Synthesizer RF module, it is possible to activate an additional safety query with the ROYALevo7.

If RF Check = ON, the transmitter asks you each time you switch on whether you really channel. You have to confirm this by pressing a button: any direct access menu button or “ENTER”). Only then is RF transmission activated, i.e. the transmitter starts to transmit.

wish to use the set

13.2. Sub-menu: Mixer AB

Þ Defined mixers only apply to the currently active

model. Here you can set up two different free mixers for each model, both for fixed-wing models and helicopters.

A mixer is set up by selecting a transmitter control and a servo (mixer: Control Æ Servo)

Press ENTER to open the appropriate input field and select a control and a servo using the ( / ) buttons or one of the digi-adjustors. The control functions (aileron (roll), elevator (pitch-axis), rudder (yaw), throttle) are included a second time at the end of the transmitter control list, this time without trim (e.g. Aileron-T).

The selected transmitter control is mixed into all servos which bear the same name.

Example: You select “L.gear” (retracts) as transmitter control, and

“V-TAIL+” as servo. The retract signal is now mixed into both V-tail servos.

The mixer becomes active when you assign the transmitter control (in our example L.gear).

The structure of the mixer is selected in this menu point, but the magnitude of the mixing is set in the main menu Mixer G. It only appears if you have already “set it up” here.

It is also possible to assign one of the mixer switches Mix1 (= ”I”), Mix2 (= “G”) or Mix3 (= “L”). This enables you to switch the mixer on and off in flight.

There are differences in the facilities provided by the two mixers.

“MixerA“ features only a simple “symmetrical” travel setting. The control functions aileron (roll), elevator (pitch-axis), rudder (yaw), flap are mixed symmetrically, i.e. the zero point of the mixer is the centre point of the transmitter control. The zero point of the other control functions is at the end of the transmitter control (neutral point of the transmitter control, e.g. throttle = idle, collective pitch = coll. pitch min., spoiler = spoiler retracted). This mixer is designed to be used for mixing transmitter controls whose neutral point is located at one end-point of the control (e.g. throttle, spoiler, retracts).

“MixerB” offers separate travel adjustment for each side of the transmitter control. This mixer is designed to be used for mixing transmitter controls whose neutral point is located at the centre of the control’s travel (e.g. aileron / roll, elevator / pitch-axis, rudder / yaw, AUX1, AUX2, collective pitch etc.).

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13.3. Sub-menu: Control

Fig. 1: SETUP/Control menu Fig. 2: SETUP/Control menu for fixed-wing models for model helicopters

How do you wish to control the elevator? On the right stick, or the left stick? Idle forward or back?

In this menu point you can select these points.

13.3.1. Parameter: Mode

Parameter affects the active model

only What is known as “stick mode” determines which sticks are assigned to the primary functions of aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle or spoiler (helicopters: roll, pitchaxis, yaw, collective pitch). All four possible stick modes are available. The double-ended arrows are just a reminder, showing you how the sticks are assigned:

é stands for rudder or yaw è stands for elevator or pitch-axis

hr./Sp.

Aileron

Ele.

Aileron

Thr./Sp.

Rudder

Ele.

Rudder

Pitch

Yaw

Coll. p.

Yaw

Pitch

Roll

Coll. p.

Roll

Mode

1: è é 2: é è 3: è é 4: è é

left right left right

Ele. Rudder Rudder

Thr./Sp.

Ele. Aileron

hr./Sp.

Aileron

The stick mode can be changed at any time (e.g. if another user who prefers a different mode wishes to fly your model). Switching stick modes has absolutely no effect on other settings or values (e.g. trim settings).

The stick mode for the active model memory can be changed both here, in the menu L Setup, Control, and also in menu I Memory, Properties ( Î 18.5.).

Coll. p.

Roll

Pitch

Roll

Coll. p.

Yaw

Pitch

Yaw

13.3.2. Parameter: Assignment

Information field; cannot be modified

In the case of model helicopters (model template: HELIccpm, HELImech), some switches and transmitter

controls are “assigned” to different functions compared to gliders and power models. For your information this display shows the transmitter control / switch assignment associated with the current model memory. The assignment cannot be changed here; when you set up a new model it is set automatically in accordance with the selected model template.

The assignment for each model memory is displayed both here, in the Menu L Setup, Control, and also in the Menu I Memory, Properties ( Î 18.5.). The de-

tails of transmitter control and switch assignments (which control / switch operates what?) can be found in the description of the various model templates (Î 20. on).

13.3.3. Parameter: Control neutral position Thr. min (Idle) -->

Coll. pitch min. (negative coll.) -->

Parameter affects active model only Where do you wish to have the idle setting of the throttle stick (helicopter: collective pitch minimum)? Forward or back? The arrow (see picture) shows the current neutral position of the transmitter control. An asterisk (*) after the arrow indicates that the control is currently at the neutral position.

To change the neutral position of the transmitter control select “Thr. min” or “Coll. min” and press the “REV/CLR” button. The arrow now points in the opposite direction. Press the “ENTER” button or one of the 3D digi-adjustors to close the input field.

It is of fundamental importance to set the neutral positions of the transmitter controls correctly. Many vital functions (e.g. idle trim, mixers, emergency throttle cut etc.) only work properly if these settings are correct.

! Caution!

The motor may burst into life! Never change the neutral setting of a transmitter control with the model’s receiving system switched on.

13.3.4. Transmitter control neutral setting parameter

Spoiler min. (Spoiler retracted) --> Thr. limit min. (Idle) -->

Here you can select which end of the transmitter controls travel equates to spoilers retracted; helicopter: which end-point of the helicopter control “Throttle limiter” equates to motor idle or OFF. The method of setting this parameter is described above (Î 13.3.3. and

13.3.4.).

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13.4. Sub-menu: Training

13.4.1. Trainer (teacher / pupil) mode

“Trainer” mode, sometimes called the “buddy-box” method, is the safest means of getting started in model flying. Two transmitters are inter-connected using a special lead. An experienced model pilot has control of the model, but can transfer individual functions to the pupil by operating the trainer button (“TEACHER”). Later, when the pupil has gained some experience, the teacher can transfer all the functions at once. If individual control functions are transferred, the teacher retains control of the remaining functions. If he releases the “TEACHER” button, the tutor instantly regains full control of the model, e.g. if a crash appears to be imminent. Only the teacher’s transmitter radiates an RF signal; it also provides power to the pupil transmitter and carries out all the data processing, i.e. the pupil transmitter only has to be set to pupil mode (depending on type). No other programming is necessary, and no settings have to be altered. All the teacher’s transmitter requires from the pupil transmitter is the pure stick signals.

The ROYALevo7 can be used both as teacher and pupil transmitter.

As teacher transmitter the ROYALevo7 can transfer up to 5 functions to the pupil.

With a fixed-wing model these are: Aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle, spoiler With a model helicopter: Roll, pitch-axis, yaw, collective pitch As pupil transmitter the ROYALevo7 generates the

same functions as listed above, which can be accepted by the teacher transmitter. If the ROYALevo7 is set to pupil mode, the trims, mixers and all transmitter control and servo settings are switched off.

13.4.2. The ROYALevo as teacher transmitter

1. Connect the teacher and pupil transmitters using the Trainer lead, # 8 5121, connected to the multifunction sockets. Take care to connect the cable correctly: the pupil end of the lead is marked “Schüler” (pupil), the teacher end “Lehrer” (teacher).

The following transmitters can be used as the pupil

unit: ROYALevo7 / 9 / 12, Cockpit MM, Commander mc, EUROPA mc, PiCOline, PROFI mc 3010 / 3030 /

4000.

Many older models of MULTIPLEX transmitter are

also suitable for use as pupil transmitters. If your pupil transmitter is not listed above, please check with our Customer Services Department.

2. Now switch on the teacher transmitter (ROYALevo7)  this automatically switches on the

pupil transmitter, which is powered by the teacher transmitter.

Important: the ON/OFF switch on the pupil transmitter must be left at the OFF position!

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3. Move to the Setup / Training sub-menu. You will see the following display:

Fig. 1: SETUP / Training menu Fig. 2: SETUP / Training menu for fixed-wing models for model helicopters

The “<M” display means that the button on the left-

hand side (<) of the transmitter is the one used to transfer control (the Trainer switch). If you operate this button, an asterisk (*) appears to indicate that the pupil can control the model.

4. Select: Mode = Teacher M, if the pupil transmitter generates signals in the MULTIPLEX format (neutral pulse width = 1.6 ms) (e.g. ROYALevo 7 / 9 / 12 with “Train M”, Cockpit MM with servo format setting to “M”, Commander mc, EUROPA mc, PiCOline, PROFI mc 3010 / 3030 /

4000).

Mode = Teacher U, if the pupil transmitter gener-

ates signals in the UNIVERSAL format. (Neutral pulse width = 1.5 ms) (e.g. PiCO-line, ROYALevo transmitter with "Train U", COCKPIT MM with servo format setting to "U" (UNI).

5. Select the function which the pupil is to control, and press the “ENTER” button or one of the 3D digi-adjustors.

 The cursor is now located at the input field for

channel assignment.

6. On the pupil transmitter move the transmitter control with which the pilot is to control the selected control function (Quick-Select). The corresponding channel number is displayed (e.g. “Ch1” for aileron). Check that the model’s control surfaces move in the correct “sense” (direction). If not, you can reverse the function by pressing the REV/CLR button

(# or ').

Note: Quick-Select can only be used if the

ROYALevo7 is switched on and radiating an RF signal.

7. Press the “ENTER” button or one of the 3D digiadjustors to complete the assignment process.

Hold the “TEACHER” button pressed in to check

that the system is working correctly. The pupil pilot should now operate the control function you have just assigned. Check that the control surfaces on the model work in the correct direction!

8. Repeat steps 5. to 7. until all the control functions which are to be transferred to the pupil have been assigned. You can then return to the status display and start the training session.

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Take care when assigning the throttle or collec-

tive pitch control functions, as the motor could burst into life! Injury hazard!

E n s u r e t h a t n o b o d y i s i n d a n g e r o f i n j u r y i f a m o t o r

revs up or bursts into life, and that the model is not able to cause other damage. For safety reasons the assignment should be made with the motor stopped or the electric motor disconnected. You can check that the system is working as required by using the servo monitor facility even with the model switched off (Î 16.3.) .

An assignment can be erased by selecting the control function and selecting “OFF” using the ( / ) buttons or one of the digi-adjustors.

If the transmitter is switched off in “TeacherU” or “TeacherM” mode, the transmitter will automatically switch to the Setup / Training menu when next switched on, and remind you that the transmitter is operating in this mode.

13.4.3. The ROYALevo as pupil transmitter Important: if the ROYALevo is used as a pupil transmit-

ter, the trims have no effect (teacher’s trims active). The following can be used as Teacher transmitters:

ROYALevo 7 / 9 / 12, Commander mc, PROFI mc 3010 / 3030 / 4000.

Some older MULTIPLEX transmitters are also suitable for use as teacher transmitters. If your teacher transmitter is not listed above, please enquire at our Customer Service Department.

1. Connect the pupil transmitter to the teacher transmitter using the Trainer lead, # 8 5121, connected to the multi-function sockets. Take care to connect the cable correctly: the pupil end of the lead is marked "Schüler" (pupil), the teacher end "Lehrer" (teacher).

2. Now switch on the teacher transmitter.  The pupil transmitter (ROYALevo7) is automati-

cally switched on, and draws power from the teacher transmitter.

3. Switch to the Training sub-menu.

4. Select: Mode = Pupil M, if the teacher transmitter expects signals in the MULTIPLEX format. (Neutral pulse width = 1.6 ms) (e.g. ROYALevo 7 / 9 / 12 with “Teacher M”, Commander mc, PROFI mc 3010 / 3030 / 4000).

Mode = Pupil U, if the teacher transmitter expects

signals in the UNIVERSAL format. (Neutral pulse width = 1.5 ms) (e.g. ROYALevo 7 / 9 / 12 with “Teacher U”) The following display now appears:

Note:

If the ROYALevo7 is switched off again after a training session without the Training / Mode parameter being set to OFF, for safety reasons the transmitter switches directly to the SETUP / Training menu

when next switched on.

Before every flight in Trainer mode be sure to check the following points one last time:

x Are all the control functions which the pupil is not

permitted to control set to “OFF”?

x Is the assignment of the control functions unam-

biguous? It is not permissible for any of the pupil’s servo channels to be assigned twice!

x Are all the directions of rotation of the control func-

tions correct? Please check this every time before you fly the model.

Note: If the cable connection between the two transmitters is disconnected during a Trainer session, all control functions automatically revert to the teacher’s transmitter.

13.5. Sub-menu: User

13.5.1. Parameter: Language

The ROYALevo7 features two language sets for the screen texts. By default English (main language) and German are installed (language set: EN/DE). In the L,

User menu you can switch between these two languages using the Language parameter. On the Internet we will be making additional language

sets available for downloading; please visit the download area of our website http://www.multiplexrc.de/ PC program ROYALevo-DataManager there, which is required to install these files in your transmitter. To connect the transmitter to your PC you will need the PC interface lead, # 8 5156. (Î 23.).

13.5.2. Parameter: Name

In this field you can enter your own name (user name) of up to 16 characters. The text is entered using the method described in the section “Text input” (Î

11.1.3.). Your name then appears in status display 1 (Î

10.7.). The default name is “MULTIPLEX”.

global effect

. You can also download the

global effect

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14. Main menu Control H

The term transmitter control refers to all the elements of the transmitter to which control functions are assigned. They may be sticks, sliders or switches.

The Control menu is dynamic, i.e. it only shows those controls which are used for the currently active model. All other controls are suppressed, in order to prevent confusion caused by unnecessary information. For a

simple fixed-wing model or helicopter the Control main menu may look like this:

Overview of controls and available parameters

The following table provides an overview of all transmitter controls, in each case with all available parameters. The controls are arranged according to fixedwing models and helicopters. Some controls may appear in fixed-wing and helicopters. Controls which have the same parameters are assembled in groups.

Where you see the  symbol after an available parameter, this means that the value may be different in all flight phases.

for fixed-wing model aircraft

Control Parameter Note Section

Aileron Elevator Rudder

Throttle

Spoiler Flap

Trim 

Step

D/R

Travel 

Expo

Idle Display of ideal setting

Step

Slow

Fixed values



Display of trim position

in %

Digital trim increment

0.5% / 1.5%

Dual Rate (switchable

control travel)

0% to 100%

Travel adjustment,

0% to 100%

Exponential control

effect

-100% to +100%

Digital trim increment

0.5% / 1.5%

Slow function (speed

setting) for throttle

0.0 to 4.0 sec.

Slow function

(speed setting)

0.0 to 4.0 sec.

Flight phase dependent

fixed value setting for

the transmitter control

OFF, -100% to +100%

14.1.2.

14.1.3.

14.1.5.

14.1.6.

14.1.7.

14.1.4.

14.1.3.

14.1.9.

14.1.9

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Control Parameter Note Section

Display of trim position

in %

Digital trim increment

0.5% / 1.5% Dual Rate

(Switchable travel)

0% to 100%

Travel adjustment

0% to 100% Exponential

control effect

-100% to +100%

6-point coll. pitch curve

coll. pitch values:

P1...P6: -100% to +100%

Throttle min. (idle)

0% to 100%

5-point throttle curve

P1...P5: 0% to 100%

Flight phase dependent

fixed value setting for

speed controller

OFF, -100% to +100%.

Fixed values for the speed controller are

switched off using

switch G

Roll Pitch axis Yaw

Coll. p.

Throttle

RPM

Thr. limit

Trim 

Step

D/R

Travel 

Expo

P1...P6 

Min.

P1...P5 

Fixed

values



– No adjustments

for fixed-wing models and helicopters

Control Parameter Note Section

Slow function

L. gear

Slow

(speed setting)

0.0 to 4.0 sec

Aero-tow Brake Gyro

– No adjustments

Mixture AUX 1 AUX 2

– No adjustments

14.1.2

14.1.3

14.1.5

14.1.6

14.1.7

14.1.10

14.1.12

14.1.11

14.1.8

14.1.9.

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14.1. Screen structure of control menus

Our example shows the screen display for the aileron control, with all the available set-up parameters. The display may not look exactly like this as it depends upon the transmitter control and its available parameters.

The screen is divided into three sections:

1. Name of control and active flight phase

At the top is the name of the transmitter control (in our example Aileron). Next to it is the name of the active flight phase (in our example the NORMAL

flight phase).

2. Parameter list On the left you see all the parameters of the transmitter control you have selected together with the set values, all clearly laid out.

3. Graph The graph on the right displays the effect of all the settings in graphic form. The curve of the graph immediately reflects changes in the settings and makes the behaviour of the control easier to understand. The dotted vertical line shows the current position of the transmitter control.

Next to the parameters you will see two additional indicators:

The small, high-set dash following the parameter name indicates that this value can be assigned to one of the 3 D d i g i -adju s t o r s , a nd ca n t h en be ad ju st ed in f l i g h t (Î

11.2.2.).

Expo — -90%

The small number after the parameter name (1 to 4) indicates that this parameter can be set to a different value for each flight phase (Î 18.4).

14.3. Parameter: Step (trim increment)

for controls:

Adjust. range 1.5% (= normal) / 0.5% (= fine)

The digital trims of the ROYALevo7 have a trim range of ±20 increments. With Step you can determine the trim

change in % trim increment. The maximum trim range is ±10% when Step is 0.5%, and ±30% when Step is

1.5%.

Note

If you change the increment size and one transmitter control trim is already off-centre, the actual trim setting will change. In this case you must adjust the trim setting to obtain the original deflection.

In most cases a trim increment of 1.5% proves to be ideal. However, for very fast models with precision control linkages, and models with very large control surface travels (e.g. fun-fly models) the 1.5% trim increment

may be excessive. In this case you should set Step to

0.5%, as this provides ultra-fine trim control.

Aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle Roll, pitch-axis, yaw

14.4. Parameter: Idle (idle trim)

For control: Throttle

Idle trim is necessary for models powered by internal combustion motors. The motor is required to run at a safe idle when the throttle stick (throttle control) is at the idle end-point. The throttle trim can be adjusted at any time to set and adjust the idle speed. The trim for the throttle control therefore only affects the bottom half of the travel, i.e. from idle to half-throttle.

Display only

Trim ˜ 2.0%

Some parameters can be assigned to the 3D digiadjustor and also be changed separately for each flight phase. In this case both symbols are displayed.

Trvl – -90%

14.2. Parameter: Trim

for controls:



The positional display of the digital trim takes the form of a bar graph in status displays 1 and 2 (Î 10.7.). The

Trim parameter also shows the trim setting of the transmitter control in each flight phase as a % value.

Aileron, elevator, rudder Roll, pitch-axis, yaw

Display only

One trim value for each flight phase

The neutral (idle) position of the throttle control is selected at the Thr. min parameter in the Setup / Control menu (Î 13.3.3.).

Like Trim, the Idlel parameter only provides informa- tion, and shows the idle setting in %. The idle setting is displayed in graphic form in status displays 1 and 2.

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14.5. Parameter: D/R (Dual Rate)

for controls:

Adjust. range 10% to 100%

Dual Rates are designed to modify the sensitivity of a transmitter control. For example, if the Dual Rate parameter for a control function such as aileron is set to 50%, you can reduce the model’s aileron travel to 50% by operating the “D-R” switch (= L), and thereby obtain finer aileron control. The control curve in the graph alters appropriately when you operate the “D-R” switch.

Aileron, elevator, rudder Roll, pitch axis, yaw

Can be assigned to a 3D digi-adjustor (Î 11.2.2.)

14.6. Parameter: Travel

for controls:

Adjust. range 0% to 100%



The Travel parameter offers the same facility as Dual Rates: the sensitivity of a transmitter control can be modified (reduced). The difference with Travel is that the effect can vary from one flight phase to another, i.e. you can set a different value in each flight phase. For example, in the “NORMAL” flight phase = 100% for maximum control response; in the “SPEED” flight phase = 70% for finer control.

Note:

At any one time only one value can be displayed for the act i ve fli ght p h ase. If yo u wish t o cha nge t h e val ues fo r other flight phases, make sure that you select the appropriate flight phase before you change the setting.

Aileron, elevator, rudder Roll, pitch-axis, yaw

One value for each flight phase Can be assigned to a 3D digi-adjustor

(Î 11.2.2.)

14.7. Parameter: Expo

for controls:

Adjust. range -100% to +100%

Expo can be used to modify the effect of the transmitter control in the area around centre. At Expo = 0%

the control’s response is linear. The effect of negative Expo values is that a command generates small control surface travels in the area around centre, giving the pilot finer control. This is the most common application for exponential (Fig. 1).

Aileron, elevator, rudder Roll, pitch-axis, yaw

Can be assigned to a 3D digi-adjustor (Î 11.2.2.)

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The effect of positive Expo values is to increase control surface travels around neutral. The model is “sharper” in response. Expo does not affect the servo end-points, i.e. full travel is still available if necessary.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

14.8. Parameter: Fixed values

for controls:

Adjust. range -100%...OFF...+100%



With this parameter you can generate fixed control surface travels for each flight phase, which cannot then be

changed by the associated transmitter control. If Fixed value is set to OFF, the transmitter control operates

the control surface in the normal way. A typical example is the thermal and speed settings on

a four-flap glider (e.g. F3B). For example, if you activate the THERMAL flight phase, the ailerons and camberchanging flaps move to a new neutral position optimised for thermalling (e.g. thermal flap, fixed value = 30%). If fixed value is set to OFF for the NORMAL flight phase, the neutral position of the ailerons and flaps is infinitely variable using the flap control when you select the Normal flight phase.

Note:

Spoiler, flap

One value for each flight phase Can be assigned to a 3D digi-adjustor

(Î 11.2.2.)

14.9. Parameter: Slow (speed)

for controls:

Adjust. range 0.1 to 4.0 s

The Slow parameter can be used to alter the time over which the transmitter control moves the servo from one end-point to the other. The usual application for this is to slow down a process which is operated by a switch.

Examples: Retracts: extend slowly, so that the undercarriage retract sequence looks true to scale.

Spoiler (airbrakes): extend slowly, so that the model does not carry out any jerky movements when the brakes are deployed.

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Throttle, spoiler, flap, retracts Retracts

Can be assigned to a 3D digi-adjustor (Î 11.2.2.)

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14.10. Parameter: Coll. P. P1...P6

(collective pitch curve)

for control:

Adjust. range



The collective pitch curve for model helicopters is set up in the menu H Control / Coll.P. For each flight

phase a separate collective pitch curve can be set up in the ROYALevo7, each with six curve points P1...P6, so

that the best possible match of collective pitch control can be o bta ine d for each fl igh t ph ase . As an aid to set ting up, a vertical dotted line appears in the graph of the curve showing the current position of the collective pitch stick.

Example 1: Collective pitch curve, flight phase HOVER A “flatter” collective pitch curve from hover collective /

stick centre to min. collective / descent is intended to provide finer control at the hover and at touch-down.

Collective pitch

-100%...OFF...+100% for all curve points P1...P6

Separate curve for each flight phase Curve points can be assigned to a 3D

digi-adjustor (Î 11.2.2.)

14.11. Parameter: Throttle P1...P5

(throttle curve)

for control:

Adjust. range



The throttle curve for model helicopters is set up in menu H Control / Throttle. For each flight phase

(F-PH 1-3) a separate 5-point throttle curve can be set, in order to obtain the best possible matching of motor power to the collective pitch curve setting for the flight phase in question. The aim is to achieve a constant system rotational speed over the entire range of collective pitch. The throttle curve can only be fine-tuned accurately when the model is in flight, as it varies according to many parameters (motor power, motor setting, power characteristics, collective pitch curve, rotor blades installed, etc.). If any one parameter is changed, the throttle curve generally needs to be adjusted anew.

As an aid to setting up, a vertical dotted line appears in the graph of the curve showing the current position of the collective pitch stick.

Example 1: Throttle curve, flight phase HOVER

Collective pitch 0% (= OFF) ...100% (= full-throttle) for all curve points P1...P5

0% (= motor OFF) ...100% for Min. (= idle) Separate curve for P1...P5 for each

flight phase Curve points P1...P5 can be as-

signed to a 3D digi-adjustor (Î 11.2.2.)

Example 2: Collective pitch curve, flight phase CRUISE Linear, symmetrical collective pitch curve for constant

collective pitch control in climb and descent modes. Overall higher max. collective pitch values, as generally a higher system speed is set (throttle curve), so that higher rates of climb are possible.

For the first time the ROYALevo includes a 6-point collective pitch curve. The advantage, especially for modern, high-power 3-D helicopters with a broad collective

pitch range (up to r 10...12q), is the ability to set “plateaux” in the “normal” and “inverted” areas, giving fine control at the hover.

Example:

Simple throttle curve for the hover. At negative collective pitch (= descent) least motor power is required (in our example P1 = 35%). At positive collective pitch (= climb) maximum power is required (in our example P5 = 85%).

Example 2: Throttle curve, flight phase 3D Symmetrical, V-shaped throttle curve, opens the throt-

tle setting when climbing either upright or inverted.

Note:

It is only ever possible to display the collective pitch curve for the active flight phase. If you wish to make changes to a collective pitch curve, ensure that you first set the desired flight phase.

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Special case (throttle curve OFF) Electric helicopter, e.g. with brushless motor and speed

controller in regulator (governor) mode. In this case there is no need to set up a throttle curve in

the transmitter. The speed controller, when set to regulator mode, provides a constant system rotational speed. All it requires is a fixed value for the required system speed in each flight phase. The throttle curve can

be switched off in the menu Memory / Properties / Throttle curve (Î 18.5.4.). P1...P5 then

automatically have the same value (= fixed value), regardless of the point being adjusted.

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14.12. Parameter: Thr. Min.

(idle, throttle limiter)

The parameter Min. determines the idle speed of the power system when the throttle limiter is set to minimum or idle (Î 13.3.4. Setup / Control / Throttle limit min). In glow-powered models this is the speed required for starting the motor and a safe idle (approx. 20%). For electric-powered models this is set to -% = motor OFF. This parameter takes effect in all flight phases, and can be adjusted if required using the idle trim (trim buttons for the collective pitch stick) (Ú).

The horizontal dotted line in the graph shows the position of the throttle limiter in all flight phases. The throttle limiter limits the throttle setting, i.e. it never permits a higher throttle value under any circumstances than is set for the throttle limiter.

Throttle curve AUTOROT (auto-rotation) The fourth flight phase with model helicopters is autorotation (AUTOROT = emergency landing after motor

failure). This always has highest priority of all flight phases. This means: if you operate the “A-ROT” switch (= I), the transmitter switches to the auto-rotation flight phase regardless of the position of the flight phase switch “F-PH 1-3” (= J). The throttle setting for autorotation is not a curve, but a fixed value. This permits a fixed throttle setting (e.g. reliable idle with glow motors / motor OFF with electric motors). The auto-rotation flight phase is primarily used for practising autorotation landings.

Points P1 ... P5 cannot be set separately. Changing one value forces a change to all points. The fixed autorotation throttle value is reduced or increased. Example:

Note:

It is only ever possible to display the throttle curve for the active flight phase. If you wish to make changes to a throttle curve, ensure that you first set the desired flight phase.

 TIP:

To set the idle (Min. parameter) move the throttle limiter to the idle setting. The change in idle Min. can then

be seen directly from the horizontal dotted line for the throttle limiter.

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15. Main menu Mixer G

In the main menu Mixer you can set up all the mixers required for your model. The Mixer main menu is a

dynamic menu, i.e. in the interests of clarity only those mixers are shown which are used in the current model.

Fixed-wing models

The mixers V-tail, CombiSwitch and Ail.Diff (ai- leron differential) are always present.

The following mixers may also appear, depending on the model template you have selected:

ELEVATR+, V-tail+, DELTA+, AILERON+, FLAP+ For a model based on the ACRO model template the

Mixer main menu may look like this:

Model helicopters

Helicopters always feature the TAIL mixer (static tail rotor compensation). For helicopters with electronic

swashplate mixing (CCPM) the Rotor head mixer also appears when the HELIccpm model template is in use.

Fixed-wing models and helicopters

If free mixers are required for additional mixed functions, they may be defined in the Setup / MixerAB

menu for both fixed-wing models and helicopters (Î

13.2.). These free mixers can also be set up in the Mixer

main menu, where they appear as MixerA and Mix- erB (Fig. 1).

15.1. Mixer: V-tail

Adjust. range ON, OFF

If your model has a V-tail, switch the V-tail mixer ON. The Mixer main menu now automatically includes the

mixer V-TAIL+. If the mixer ELEVATR+ was already present, it is now replaced by V-TAIL+.

In the “Servo Assignment List” (Î 16.2.) the servos

Rudder and Elevator or ELEVATR+ are replaced by V-TAIL+.

If you switch off the V-tail mixer again, the previous state is restored.

Direction of rotation and travel for the mixer inputs are adjusted in the V-TAIL+ mixer.

for fixed-wing models only

15.2. Mixer: CombiSwitch

I Aileron Î rudder (aileron is Master) 2% to 200 %

Aileron Í rudder (rudder is Master) -2% to -200% 2% increments, switchable

Adjust. range

Switch CS/DTC (<N)

Smooth, constant turns can only be achieved with coordinated use of ailerons and rudder - this applies to full-size aircraft and models alike. This is not easy, especially for the inexperienced pilot. The combi-switch couples the ailerons and rudder, making it simpler to perform turns when making the transition from simple rudder-elevator models to the more demanding “fullhouse” model aircraft (aileron / elevator / rudder).

fixed-wing models only 2% to 200 % Aileron Î Rudder (aileron is Master)

-2% to -200% Aileron Í rudder (rudder is Master)

“Following” value can be assigned to a 3D digi-adjustor ( Î 11.2.2.)

F ig . 1 F ig . 2

If you wish, the CombiSwitch mixer can be switched on (= 1) or off (= 0) at any time using the switch “CS/DTC” (<N). The arrow Ð on the screen indicates that the combi-switch is ON at the “down” position. If the switch is at the ON position, this is indicated by an asterisk () after the arrow.

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In the bottom line you can set the “following” value (2% to 200%). The direction of following is determined by the prefix to the value. In most cases the rudder “follows” the aileron (aileron = Master). In this case a positive prefix (+) needs to be set. If you set a following value of 100%, full aileron movement produces full rudder movement. If you set a value of 200%, full rudder travel is reached when aileron travel is only half of full.

15.3. Mixer: Ail.Diff

Adjust. range



A simplified description of aileron differential: If aileron travel is the same up and down (symmetrical movements), the down-going aileron (on the outside of the turn) generates greater drag than the up-going aileron on the inside of the turn. The result is an unwanted moment (adverse yaw) which tends to rotate the model away from the turn. The model yaws in the opposite direction to the turn.

Differential aileron travel reduces the adverse yaw by reducing the travel of the down-going aileron. Note that differential travel is only possible if separate servos are used for each aileron. 100% differential is also possible: in this case only the up-going aileron moves (“split” mode).

Differential aileron travel is not necessary for highspeed power models with symmetrical-section wings. Gliders with heavily cambered wings are the usual candidate, and a differential rate of around 50% is generally a good starting point with such models, although the optimum value can only be found by flight-testing. The greater the camber of the wing section, the more differential is required. For this reason it is possible to set different rates of differential in each flight phase.

Example - glider and flight phases: NORMAL: Ail.Diff=50%

THERMAL*: Ail.Diff=65% SPEED**: Ail.Diff=40%

* Ailerons (and camber-changing flaps, if fitted) are deflected down slightly for thermal flying => greater airfoil camber => more aileron differential required

** Ailerons (and camber-changing flaps, if fitted) are deflected up slightly for speed flying => reduced airfoil camber => less aileron differential required

fixed-wing models only Diff.: -100% ... OFF ... 100%

Prefix (+/-) reverses direction => reduces up or down aileron travel

Separate differential value (Differ.) can be set for each flight phase

Differential value (Differ.) can be assigned to a 3D digi-adjustor (Î 11.2.2. )

ROYAL evo 7 - Instructions

15.3.1. Parameter: Mode

The Mode parameter is used to activate the Ail.Diff mixer (ON) or switch it off (OFF). If bot h aileron s of your m ode l can also be raised to a ct as a landing aid, you should choose the SPOILER

mode. This means that differential aileron travel is suppressed when the landing aid is deployed (using the “spoiler” transmitter control). The effect is that more aileron response is available on the landing approach, as the aileron travels are not reduced.

15.3.2. Parameter: Diff.

This is where you set the differential value. If the differential travel is the wrong way round (up-aileron movement reduced), simply reverse the value (“REV/CLR” button).

Aileron differential can be varied separately for each flight phase. To set the value, activate the appropriate flight phase using the flight phase switch “F-PH 1-3” (>J) (the active flight phase is shown in the top line, and indicated by the number preceding the parameter), and

set the appropriate value for Diff..

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15.4. The "...+" mixers

Adjust. range

The ROYALevo7 offers what we call “…+” mixers for all fixed-wing model templates. These are specially matched to suit the model template, and cover all relevant mixer functions.

The following mixers are available:

ELEVATOR+

V-TAIL+

DELTA+

AILERON+

FLAP+

Which “…+” mixers are available in the various model templates, and how each mixer works in detail, is described in detail in the Model Template sections (Î 20.).

The Mixer main menu is a dynamic menu, i.e. only those mixers are displayed which are actually used on the model in question.

15.4.1. How the “...+” mixers work

The “…+” mixers work in the same way as the freely definable 5-way mixers of the ROYALevo 9 / 12. The basic principle is the proven one adopted in the MULTIPLEX PROFI mc 3000 and 4000 series of radio control systems. It can easily be described in the following way:

Always start from the “control functions”, or the movements of a servo. Example: aileron servo in a model

glider (example AILERON+ mixer): Under which circumstances should this servo (or these

servos) move?

1. When the “aileron” control is operated (primary

function)

2. When the “spoiler” control is operated

(large up-movement of ailerons as landing aid)

for fixed-wing models only

-100% ... OFF ... 100% All mixer settings can be assigned to a

3D digi-adjustor (Î 11.2.2.)

Mixer for elevator, with compensating inputs for: spoilers (airbrakes), flaps, throttle (motor) Mixer for V-tail, with compensating inputs for: spoilers (airbrakes), flaps, throttle (motor)

Mixer for deltas and flying wings with compensation for throttle (motor) Mixer for models with two aileron servos with the following inputs: spoilers (ailerons as landing aid), flaps (ailerons used to alter wing camber), elevator (to support the elevator function) Mixer for camber-changing flap servos on four-flap glider wings, with the following inputs: spoilers (flaps as landing aid), flaps (flaps used to alter wing camber), elevator (to support the elevator function)

3. When the “flap” control is operated (slight up / down aileron travel to alter the wing

camber for thermal and speed flying)

4. When the “elevator” control is operated (up/down aileron travel to support elevator re-

sponse in aerobatics  snap-flaps)

From this it is clear that the aileron servos are actually controlled by four transmitter controls. The AILERON+

mixer therefore has four inputs (up to 5 inputs are possible):

The mixer adds together the values / signals of the individual inputs (thus the sum symbol £) and passes on the result to the aileron servos (AILERON+).

 TIP:

For MULTIPLEX PROFI mc 3000 / 4000 connoisseurs:

On the ROYALevo7 the mixer inputs are set at the mixer, rather than at the servos.

Advantage: The mixer inputs are set up at one point in the Mixer menu, rather than at several (servos). The set-up process is therefore simpler and less time-consuming. This change also makes it simple to assign the input value to a 3D digi-adjustor for convenient in-flight adjustment. This does make it important to calibrate the servos carefully (Î 16.1.), otherwise it is not guaranteed that a model, for example with ailerons deflected up for the landing, will fly straight on the approach, because the travel of the ailerons may not be identical.

15.4.2. How to set up “...+” mixers

Note: first calibrate the servos, then set up the mixer (Î

16.1.)!

Fig. 1

Fig. 2 Ex.: AILERON+ mixer

Fig. 3 Mixer inputs

Mixer values

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Fig. 4 Dynamic overwriting: Mixer value(s)

Mixer option (symbol)

The “…+” mixer is set up in the main menu Mixer after calling up a “…+” mixer (AILERON+ in our example ).

The mixer is then displayed, complete with all mixer inputs (Figs. 2 - 4).

What does the menu show? (Figs. 2 - 4) Mixer inputs

The bottom five lines list the mixer inputs, i.e. the transmitter controls which influence the movement of the control surface in question.

Mixer values

The two columns to the right of the inputs show the value for each mixer input (one or two values, depending on the mixer option of each mixer input). In this menu only the displayed values can be altered.

Select the input to be changed. Press ENTER to move to the first mixer value, which can then be altered. Pressing ENTER again takes you to the second mixer value. Pressing ENTER once more concludes the adjustment process for that mixer input.

“Dynamic overwriting”

Line 3 of the menu displays “dynamic” superimposed information, depending on the mixer input at which the cursor is currently located. This explains the current mixer option in the form of a symbol, and the type of mixer value.

Mixer switch

Column 4 indicates whether the mixer input in question is switchable. If so, the switch and its current status are displayed (example: I

Ð):

* (asterisk)  Mixer input = ON Ð (arrow)  Shows the ON position of the switch,

if the switch is in the OFF position

15.4.3. Mixer options

“Symmetrical”

™

Neutral control setting: Centre One parameter: Travels

-100%

Servo travel

100%

-100%

100%

Trv

Control

The control produces symmetrical servo movement with variable travel.

Typical application: aileron input in

travel

AILERON+ mixer

ROYAL evo 7 - Instructions

“Asymmetrical“

Neutral control setting: Centre Two parameters: TravelÏ and TravelÐ

Servo travel

100%

-100%

Trv#

-100%

“Single-sided, with curve “

Trv'

100%

The control produces asymmetric servo movement. The servo travels can be set to different values for

Control

each direction.

travel

Typical application: flap input in

LERON+

Neutral control setting: End-point Two parameters: Pnt1 Point1, Pnt2 Point 2

-100%

›+

Servo travel

100%

Pt2

Pt1

Control

100%

-100%

“Single-sided / linear with offset“

The control produces servo movement starting from the end-point of the control, with 2 points at ½ and full control travel.

travel

Typical application: compensation input,

e.g. spoiler to ELE+

Neutral control setting: End-point Two parameters: Offset and travel

-100%

Offs

Servo travel

100%

Offs = 0%

Offs = -50%

-100%

Trv

100%

The control produces linear servo move-ment from its neutral position, which can be shifted using Offset.

Control

Typical application:

travel

spoiler input in

/ AILERON+

for large down-travels when butterfly / crow

braking is deployed.

15.5. The MixerA/B free mixers

Adjust. range

The free mixers (MixerA/B) can be used for special mixer functions which are not covered by the “…+” mixers. These two mixers are available for any model (every model template), and are defined in the menu

Setup / MixerA/B, after which they appear auto-

matically in the current model in the where they then have to be activated and set up to suit your specific application.

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for fixed-wing models and helicopters

-100% ... OFF ... 100% All mixer set-up values can be as-

signed to a 3D digi-adjustor (Î 11.2.2.)

Mixer main menu,

AI-

mixer

ENGLIS

FLAP+

mixer,

ROYAL evo 7

15.5.1. Free mixer MixerA

This mixer mixes one control function (transmitter control) into one or more servos carrying out the same task.

The zero point of many control functions (transmitter controls) is in the centre; in the case of others it is at one end of the transmitter control’s travel. We have taken this into account with this mixer. For aileron/roll, elevator/pitch axis, rudder/yaw, AUX1, AUX2 and collective pitch the mixer’s zero point lies at the centre of the transmitter control. With the other control functions it is at one end-point. You should select this mixer when you need to mix transmitter controls whose neutral point is not in the centre, e.g. throttle, spoiler, retracts, ...

Travel parameter

At this point you enter the magnitude and direction of effect of the mixer (in our example: mixed elevator as compensation when landing gear is extended).

If the neutral position of the mixed transmitter control is at one of the two end-points, the mixing only occurs in one direction, starting from the servo’s centre setting.

If the neutral position of the transmitter control is in the centre, mixing occurs in both directions.

15.5.2. Free mixer

MixerB

This mixer mixes one control function (transmitter control) into one or more servos carrying out the same task.

There are two travel settings: one for each side of the transmitter control.

Example: snap-flaps (elevator Æ aileron)

Travel+ , Travel- parameters

At this point you adjust the travels and direction of effect of the transmitter control to suit the servo travel. In our example Elevator --> aileron Travel+ produces an aileron servo movement of 20% when you apply upelevator stick (stick back), and 30% when you apply down-elevator (stick forward).

Both mixers can be switched off using one switch (Mix1 = I, Mix2 = G, Mix3 = L), provided that you assigned a mixer switch when defining the mixer. In our example “snap-flaps” this is the mixer switch Mix2 (G>). The arrow

Ð indicates the switch position at which the mixer is

s w i t che d o f f. If a n a ster i s k  appears, the switch is at its ON position, and the mixer is active.

15.6. Mixer: Gyro

The gyro mixer of the ROYALevo7 can be used both for fixed-wing model aircraft and helicopters, provided that the gyro you are using features an input for remote

gain adjustment (by radio). The the optimum gain setting to suit each flight situation.

The main menu interests of clarity mixers which are not required for the

current model are not displayed on-screen. If the mixer is to appear in the

function must be assigned to one servo channel in the menu

Servo / Assignment ( Î 16.2.).

The design of the gyro mixer of the ROYALevo is entirely new. It permits optimum stabilisation of one model axis both with simple gyros and modern heading-hold gyro systems, regardless of gyro type and installation. To achieve this the gyro mixer of the ROYALevo7 offers several different operating modes. We recommend that

you start with the good chance to become familiar with the basic functions (Î 15.6.1.).

The following table shows the basic types together with the properties of standard commercial gyro systems.

Damping gyro

(standard gyro)

The gyro damps the rota-

tional movement of a

model around the

stabilised axis.

Gyro gain adjustment over

the range 0 ... 100%:

for fixed-wing models and helicopters

gyro mixer provides

Mixer is a dynamic menu, i.e. in the

Mixer main menu, the gyro

Control mode, as this gives you a

Heading-lock gyro

The gyro damps the rota-

tional movement of a model

around the stabilised axis, and at the same time rotates it back to the initial heading.

Heading or Damping mode

can be selected via the gain

adjustment function.

Gyro gain adjustment over

the range -100 ... +100%:

Max damping

100% (max.)

50%

0% (OFF)

effect

+100%

0% (OFF)

-100%

Max. heading effect

gyro

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15.6.1. Parameter: Mode

The ROYALevo7 offers 3 different gyro modes:

Control mode

Application: Normal or heading-hold gyro, featuring gyro gain ad-

justment via a separate control channel. This is the simplest gyro mode.

You can adjust gyro gain manually using the “gyro” transmitter control (slider E), regardless of the position of the flight phase switch.

Damping mode

Application: Standard gyro, featuring gyro gain adjustment via a

separate control channel.

The gain of the gyro is adjusted using the rameter. For each flight phase you can set a separate % value for gyro gain. In this way the gyro can be set up accurately to suit any flight task or flight phase.

Heading mode

Application: Modern heading-hold gyro, featuring gyro gain adjust-

ment via a separate control channel. The gain and mode of operation (damping / heading hold) of the gyro are adjusted using the

Heading

tion can be set separately for each flight phase. In this way the gyro can be set up accurately to suit any flight phase.

15.6.2. Parameter: (gyro gain)

Gyro gain can only be set manually using the “gyro” transmitter control (Î 15.6.1.).

Note: % values for gyro gain entered under

Heading have no effect in Control mode.

Adjust. range



The set value for the Damping parameter (gyro gain) can be entered separately for each flight phase. The

gyro transmitter control has no influence on the set

values.

parameter. The gyro gain and mode of opera-

Heading / Damping

Control gyro mode:

Damping gyro mode:

OFF (= gyro OFF) ... + 100% (= max. gain)

Separate values can be set for each flight phase Value can be assigned to a 3D digiadjustor (Î 11.2.2.)

Damping pa-

Damping /

Damping or

ROYAL evo 7 - Instructions

Heading gyro mode:

1% ... +100%  The gyro operates in damping

Adjust. range



If you set a gain value in the range 0 ... –100% ( Head-

mode), the yaw trim is switched off. Trim changes

ing

affect a separate heading yaw trim memory. This trim value is applied in all flight phases which work in

mode, allowing you to carry out minor corrections

ing

(compensating for temperature drift). This trim is displayed in status display 1 - 3.

In Damping mode the tinues to display the trim according to flight phase.

At the same time the static tail rotor compensation mixer

Tail ( Î 15.7.) is switched off.

mode

-1% ... -100%  The gyro works in heading mode

Separate values can be set for each flight phase The value can be assigned to a 3D digi-adjustor (Î 11.2.2.)

Head-

Trim parameter (Î 14.1.2.) con-

! Note

If you are using a heading-hold gyro system in Heading mode, you must check before flying the model that the gyro is working with the gain you have selected and is set to the appropriate mode of operation:

1. Activate a flight phase in which gyro gain is set within the range 0 ... -100% (

2. Move the yaw / tail rotor stick to either end-point, then back to the neutral position (centre).

If the yaw / tail rotor servo immediately moves back to its starting position, the gyro is operating in damping mode:

 in this case the direction of rotation of the channel must be reversed! (Î 16.1.)

15.6.3. Parameter: Suppression

Adjust. range

Many gyros reduce their gain automatically when a tail rotor command is given; without this suppression the gyro would damp out deliberate control commands. If you are using a gyro without its own automatic suppression, you should activate this function (but please read the notes in the operating instructions supplied with your gyro!).

In model helicopters the suppression is applied when the pilot operates the “yaw” (tail rotor) stick; with fixedwing models the suppression is applied when the pilot moves the “aileron” stick.

OFF (= no suppression) ... 200% (= max. suppression)

Heading).

Gyro

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If you set Suppression = 100%, gyro gain is reduced to zero (= gyro OFF) at full travel of the “yaw” or “aileron” stick.

If you set t o z er o ( = g yr o O FF ) a t h al f o f f ul l s ti ck tr av el .

If you set 50% of the set value at full stick travel.

Gyro suppression works at the same value in all the gyro modes

flight phase. Exception: If you set gyro gain to a value in the range -1% ... -100% (=

Heading), gyro gain is not reduced or suppressed.

Suppression = 200%, gyro gain is reduced

Suppression = 50%, gyro gain remains at

Control, Damping and Heading, regardless of

15.7. Mixer: TAIL

The TAIL mixer of the ROYALevo is our term for “static tail rotor compensation”, also sometimes known as

REVO-MIX (revolution mixer). The appears automatically in the

set up a model based on the model templates

HELImech or HELIccpm.

When a hovering helicopter is set to climb or descend, the torque for which the tail rotor has to compensate is increased or decreased. The model then yaws in the ap-

propriate direction. When correctly set up, the mixer compensates for torque fluctuations, prevents the model rotating on its vertical axis, and reduces the workload of the gyro, with the result that high gyro gain values can be set, resulting in very good tail rotor stabilisation. Four parameters are required for this:

Coll.pitch+, Coll.pitch-, Offset, Zero point

for model helicopters only

TAIL mixer always

Mixer main menu if you

TAIL

! Notes

All adjustments relating to the rotor head (including the collective pitch curve) must be completed before you

set up the justments in flight, the throttle curve must be set up accurately. If you subsequently change the throttle curve,

it will usually be necessary to adjust the If you are using a heading-hold gyro in Heading mode, the

TAIL mixer must not be used, or must be switched

off! Please read the notes on this subject in the section describing the

TAIL mixer. Before you carry out fine ad-

TAIL mixer too.

GYRO mixer (Î 15.6.)

15.7.1. Parameters:

Adjust. range



The parameters Coll.+ / Coll.- are used to set the mixing ratios of collective pitch Æ tail rotor for climb and descent, separately for each flight phase:

Coll.+ Æ correct climb Coll.- Æ correct descent

The exact values can only be set during a test-flying programme, as they are affected by many parameters.

15.7.2. Parameter:

Adjust. range



The purpose of the Yaw diff. parameter is to reduce the tail rotor travel to one side of centre. This is necessary if the model responds differently when a tail rotor command is applied to left and right (unequal rotational speed). Since the tail rotor has to counteract the torque generated by the main rotor, “yaw” (tail rotor) usually gives a softer response in one direction than the other. Separate values can be set for each flight phase.

15.7.3. Parameter:

Adjust. range



A slight deflection of the tail rotor (= Offset) is required in order to compensate for torque at 0° collective pitch (main rotor). A different value can be set for each flight phase. This is necessary if a different system rotational speed is used for each flight phase.

In the

AUTOROT flight phase (auto-rotation, switch "A-

ROT") the pitch is reduced to nothing. This is important with model helicopters which feature a driven tail rotor.

Offset can be changed so that the tail rotor

Coll.+ and Coll.-

-100% ... +100% in each case Separate values can be set for each

flight phase Values can be assigned to a 3D digiadjustor (Î 11.2.2.)

Yaw diff.

-100% ... OFF ... +100% Separate values can be set for each

flight phase Values can be assigned to a 3D digiadjustor (Î 11.2.2.)

Offset

-100% ... OFF ... +100% A separate Offset value can be set for

each flight phase Values can be assigned to a 3D digiadjustor (Î 11.2.2.)

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ROYAL evo 7 - Instructions

(

15.7.4. Parameter: Zero point and

Adjust. range

Collective Pitch display

-100% ... 0 ... +100%

Under Zero point you can set the starting point for the static tail rotor compensation mixer. From this collective pitch angle in the direction of “climb” the collective pitch Æ tail rotor mixer is active using the value set

Coll.+. In the opposite direction (descent) the

under mixer works with the value set under

Coll.- (Î

15.7.1.).

Procedure:

1. Move the collective pitch stick to the 0° pitch position, using a rotor blade pitch gauge if possible. Note that you must have set up the collective pitch curve previously.

2. The value for

Coll. (last line) cannot be altered; it

just shows the current collective pitch stick position, and is designed to help you when entering

this setting. Set this value in the parameter

Point

Zero

15.8. Mixer: Rotor head

(electronic swashplate mixer / CCPM)

The ROYALevo7 features a universal swashplate mixer (CCPM) which caters for all swashplate types with three linkage points / servos.

Two parameters are required to set up the mixer:

Geometry, Rotation

Note:

The main menu plays those mixers which are used in the current model.

The

Rotor head mixer only appears if you have in-

voked the model template To ensure that the swashplate moves exactly as you

wish it to, the swashplate servos must be connected to the receiver in the correct sequence. The channel assignment varies according to the servo configuration

Servo Config. you have chosen (Î 18.6.). You can

view this at any time in the Servo / Assignment menu (Î 16.2.):

Servo Note

Head f/r

Head le

Head ri

for model helicopters only

Mixer is a dynamic menu; it only dis-

HELIccpm.

Front / rear swashplate servo

Left-hand swashplate servo

viewed from tail)

Right-hand swashplate servo

viewed from tail)

15.8.1. Parameter:

Adjust. range

Geometry

90 ... 150q / -91 ... -150q Default 120q

The Geometry parameter defines the angle between the swashplate servo

and Head ri which are arranged symmetrically to

Head f/r and the servos Head

it.

Note

The angle must be entered with a negative prefix “ - “ if the servo

Head f/r is at the front, as seen from the

tail (example 2).

Example 1:

Geometry Rotation

3-point 120q swashplate

+120q

+0q

Head le

Head ri

120q

Example 2:

Geometry Rotation

Head f/r

4-point 90q swashplate

-90q

+0q

Head f/r

Direction of

fli

90q

Head riHead le

Head 4

Direction of

flight

15.8.2. Parameter:

Adjust. range

Rotation

Range -100° ...0° ... 100q Default 0q

The Rotation parameter (also sometimes termed vir- tual swashplate rotation) is required if:

x the swashplate in the model is mounted in such a

way that the

Head f/r servo does not coincide

with the flight axis;

x the model tends to roll when, for example, a pitch-

axis command is applied.

Virtual rotation clockwise * required Æ negative values for

Rotation

Virtual rotation anti-clockwise * required Æ positive values for

Rotation

*Swashplate viewed from above

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Flight direction

Rotation 20°

Geometry

90°

Flight direction

Rotation 20

140°

 TIP:

When you have entered the mechanical values relating to the swashplate as parameters for the

mixer, the next step is to carry out a careful calibration of the rotor head servos in Menu K

( Î 16.1.2.). This is the only method of ensuring

brate

accurate swashplate control. The direction of rotation of the servos can be checked by applying collective pitch commands. If any servo rotates in the wrong direction,

that servo must be reversed ( bration process you may find it helpful to disconnect the pushrods between swashplate and rotor head, so that you can set up the maximum travels (P1, P5).

The control travel settings for roll, pitch-axis and collective pitch can now be entered in Menu H

(Î 14.1.6. und 14.1.10.).

REV.). For the servo cali-

Rotor head

Servo / Cali-

Control

16. Main menu Servo K

What can be done in the main menu

Calibrate

Here you can alter the direction of rotation of the servos, set the servo centre, end-points and limits.

Assignment

This menu shows you the sequence of channels and servo outputs. Some channels can be assigned a different control function. The servo signal format and number of calibration points can be altered for all servos.

Monitor

This menu displays the travels of all servos by means of bar graphs and - optionally - a numerical display showing % values.

Test run

You can simulate the movement of a transmitter control. The associated servos then run constantly from one end-point to the other, at variable speed. This function is very helpful for range-checking.

Servo?

16.1. Sub-menu Calibrate

 TIP: Helicopter with Heim mechanics

If you wish to fly a helicopter with HEIM mechanics, please use this procedure:

1. Select

2. Assign a vacant servo channel to

3. In the

4. The servo

HELIccpm as template for the new model

Pitch-axis

Rotor head mixer set the geometry to 90°.

This ensures that the servos

HEAD le and

HEAD ri are controlled only by the transmitter

controls for roll and collective pitch

Head f/r is not required. This channel

should be left vacant at the receiver.

The sub-menu their names. When you select a channel / servo, the following display appears (example: SERVO 1 / aileron):

In this menu you can change the following:

- the direction of servo rotation

- the servo centre

- the servo end-points

- and - if necessary - the intermediate servo travel points:

All changes to the parameters REV. and the servo calibration points

graph, providing a clear, easily understood means of checking the settings.

P2 and P4

Calibrate lists all channels 1 - 7 with

REV.

P1 and P5

P1 ... P5 are immediately reflected in the

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Display structure

Line 1 always displays the name of the selected servo (in our example the

channel number of the selected servo is shown (example:

SERVO: 1).

The numbers to the servo calibration points

16.1.1. Parameter:

To reverse the direction of servo rotation simply select

REV. parameter and press the ENTER button or

the one of the two 3D digi-adjustors. The cursor changes

to the value (normal servo rotation). To reverse the servo’s direction of rotation simply press the REV/CLR button:

 the curve is “reversed”;

 the value changes from

16.1.2. Parameter:

You can carry out several tasks by adjusting the servo calibration points In detail these are:

x setting the maximum working range of the servo. The

P1 and P5 set here (servo end-points) are

values never exceeded (limit values). This serves to protect the servos from mechanical stalling at either endpoint / maximum travel;

x setting symmetrical control surface travels;

x matching the travels of multiple servos to each other

(e.g. two aileron or two elevator servos), so that the control surfaces work exactly in parallel;

x compensating for mechanical discrepancies in the

control surface linkage. Using the intermediate points P2 and P4, for example, it is possible to match the travel of two control surfaces accurately between servo centre and servo end-point;

x setting deliberately non-linear servo travel (= curve),

e.g. for the throttle servo in power models, in order to obtain a linear speed change over the full range of throttle control (throttle curve).

This is the procedure for calibrating a servo:

1. Servos which are operated directly by transmit-

ter controls e.g.

der, Throttle, L.gear

Check first that the direction of rotation of the servo matches the movement of the transmitter control.

If necessary, reverse the direction using the para-meter (Î 16.1.1.).

Important: if you subsequently reverse the direction of servo rotation, it will be necessary to repeat the calibration process.

Aileron servo). Above the graph the

1 ... 5 below the graph (X-axis) correspond

P1 ... P5.

REV. (servo reverse)

rev (servo rotation reversed) or nor.

rev  nor.

P1 … P5

P1 … P5.

Aileron, Elevator, Rud-

, ...

REV.

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2. Servos which are controlled by mixers

e.g.

AILERON+, DELTA+, V-TAIL+, ...

With these servos the direction of servo rotation is initially irrelevant, as the correct direction for the control surface movement will be set later during the mixer set-up process.

Exception: the following servos in model helicop-

ters:

HEADle, HEADri, HEADf/r, TAIL, ...

3. Select one of the calibration points activate the % value using the ENTER button, or by pressing one of the 3D digi-adjustors. Now press the digi-adjustor assign button < F >.

Regardless of the position of the associated trans-

mitter control, or any control and mixer settings, the servo now automatically adopts the position corresponding to the percentage figure at the selected calibration point. With one hand you can now measure and check the control surface travel easily and conveniently (ruler, venire calliper), while the other hand remains free, so that you can alter the value using the UP / DOWN buttons ( / ) or one of the two 3D digi-adjustors.

Multiple servos (e.g. all

HEAD servos, ...) automatically adopt the same posi-

tion; these should run in the same direction as the selected servo after you press the digi-adjustor assign button < F >. If this is not the case, the direc-

tion of servo rotation must first be reversed using

REV. ( Î 16.1.1.).

When the travel is correct, press the digi-adjustor assign button < F > once more. The servo now takes up the position corresponding to the associated transmitter control.

Press the ENTER button or one of the 3D digi-

adjustors to conclude the set-up process for the selected point.

The number of variable servo calibration points (min. two, max. five points) varies according to the setting you selected when you assigned the servo (Î 16.2.).

Aileron, all DELTA+, all

P1 … P5 and

! Note:

The servo calibration facility should only be used for fine-tuning the system. We strongly recommend that you start by carefully adjusting the mechanical system.

You should never reduce the servo end-points

P5 by more than about 10 … 20%, otherwise you forfeit

a proportion of the servo’s full power, servo accuracy is reduced, and the effect of servo gearbox play is exaggerated. It is equally important that you should not change the servo centre setting by more than about 10 … 20%, otherwise the servo will exhibit non-linear running characteristics in both directions.

P1 and

 TIP: Vertical reference line

The dotted vertical line in the graph is simply a guide, indicating the current position of the associated transmitter control. If you have activated a value using the digi-adjustor assign button < F >, the vertical line jumps to the corresponding point and remains there until you press the assign button again, or move the associated transmitter control.

ENGLIS

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16.2. Sub-menu: Assignment

This menu shows you the channel and servo output sequence for all channels 1 - 7. The servos must be connected to the receiver in the model in the sequence shown in this menu. The servo sequence varies according to the selected model template and the selected servo configuration (MULTIPLEX, HiTEC, Futaba, JR) (Î 18.6.3.). You can assign a different or particular control function to certain channels (= partially free servo assignment).

You can also switch each servo from UNI to MPX servo signal format. At the same time you can select the number of calibration points for each servo at this point.

Table for

Col. 1

Col. 2

Col. 3

Col. 4

Servo.Assign menu

Channel / servo number

ROYALevo 7  max. 7 channels / servos The transmission mode (PPM 6 or 7) is set automatically (Î 16.2.)

Channel / servo name

Here the name of the transmitter or mixer which is assigned to the channel is displayed.

“- - -“ means that this receiver output is not in use. In this case a neutral signal is generated at the output.

Servo signal format

If not all of the servos / speed controllers / gyro connected to the receiver have the standard UNI servo signal format (neutral pulse width = 1.5 ms), you can change the signal format to MPX (1.6 ms neutral pulse width) for each receiver output individually.

Servo calibration points

At this point you can define how many calibration points will be available in the Servo Calibrate menu (Î 16.2.).

2P 2 points (e.g. for throttle, aero-tow) 3P 3 points (e.g. elevator, rudder) 5P 5 points

(if non-linear characteristics are to be corrected, or deliberately generated)

This is the procedure for:

x carrying out the assignment process

x changing the servo signal format

x selecting the number of calibration points:

1. Select the channel / servo number, then press the ENTER button or the 3D digi-adjustor

2. Select the function (control or mixer) (or press REV/CLR to erase the assignment), then press the 3D digi-adjustor Note: If the assignment of the selected channel is fixed, this field is skipped; continue with 3.

3. Select the signal format (or not, as required), then press the ENTER button or the 3D digiadjustor.

4. Select the number of calibration points, then press the ENTER button or the 3D digiadjustor

The cursor now jumps back to the servo number, to indicate that the settings for the selected channel are completed.

16.2.1. Free assignment with fixed-wing models

With fixed-wing models based on the model templates BASIC1, BASIC2, ACRO, DELTA, GLIDER, 4FLAP, various transmitter controls can be selected for the free / variable channels. You can find out which channels are free or variable by consulting the descriptions of the fixedwing model templates (Î 20. onward):

Available control

Elevator Rudder Throttle Spoiler Flap L. gear Aero-tow Brake

Gyro

Mixture AUX1

AUX2 M.naut1 M.naut2

Note

Elevator signal only no mixing

Rudder signal only no mixing

Throttle signal only no mixing

Spoiler signal only no mixing

Flap signal only no mixing

Retract signal only no mixing

Aero-tow signal only no mixing

Brake signal only no mixing

Gyro signal with all mixed signals from the

Gyro mixer

Mixture signal only no mixing

AUX1/2 signal only no mixing

Control signal for MULTInaut IV receiver module Î 24.

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16.2.2. Free assignment with model helicopters

If you have set up a model helicopter based on one of the model templates HELImech or HELIccpm, various transmitter controls can be selected for the free or variable channels. You can find out which channels are free or variable by consulting the descriptions of the helicopter model templates (Î 20. onward):

Available controls

Note

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Press the ENTER button or one of the 3D digi-adjustors to close the Servo Monitor.

16.4. Sub-menu: Test run

Automatic servo run, designed for test and demonstration purposes or as an “electronic aid” for rangechecking.

Pitch-ax

Yaw

Throttle

Spoiler RPM L. gear Aero-tow Brake

Gyro

Mixture AUX1

AUX2 Coll. P.

16.2.3. Special features when assigning

The transmission mode PPM 6 or PPM 7 is set automatically:

Last servo on channel 6  PPM 6

Last servo on channel 7  PPM 7 Problems may occur with PPM 6 and certain older types

of speed controller, in which case it may help to assign any function to channel 7. This forces PPM 7 operation; you do not need to connect a servo to the output.

Pitch-axis signal only no mixing

Yaw signal only no mixing Throttle signal, plus mixed throttle curve,

throttle limiter, direct throttle, EMERGENCY throttle CUT

Spoiler signal only no mixing

Control signal for speed controller

Retract signal no mixing

Aero-tow signal mixing

Brake signal mixing

Gyro signal, including all mixed signals from the

Mixture signal only no mixing

AUX1/2 signal only no mixing

Coll. pitch signal only no mixing

Gyro mixer

16.3. Sub-menu: Monitor

The Servo Monitor is a substitute for a receiving system and servos, enabling you to check the function and operation of servos, speed controllers and - especially gyro systems (for which an external effect is not easy to detect), and seek and eliminate faults.

Call up the menu, then press the ENTER button or a 3D digi-adjustor; the Servo Monitor then appears.

Two display variants are available:

x graphic, with bar-form display of output signals

(Fig. 1), and

x numerical, with display of % values (Fig. 2).

You can switch between the two displays using the UP / DOWN buttons ( / ) or one of the two 3D digi- adjustors.

As soon as you select a transmitter control, the transmitter generates a constant control signal with variable transit time, i.e. from one end-point of the control to the other. All servos which are operated by this transmitter control, either directly or via a mixer, start running.

You can interrupt the test run by either of two methods:

x Press the REV/CLR button  “ Control

x Select no transmitter control (“ - - - - - - - “)

The transit time can be set to any value in the range 0.1 – 4.0 seconds.

“ appears

17.Main Menu Timer A

The ROYALevo7 features a stopwatch with alarm function which can be used for various timing tasks. The stopwatch counts up to 4½ hours with a resolution of one second.

Line 1:

This is the time which has elapsed since the timer started. If you select this field, you can erase the time using the REV/CLR button.

The stopwatch can also be reset by pressing the REV/CLR button when you are in one of the status displays 1 - 3.

Line 2:

This is where you set the alarm time. For example, if the motor run of an electric-powered model is four minutes,

you should set together the motor run time based on the throttle setting, and emits a warning sound once the set alarm time has elapsed.

The method of entering the alarm time differs from the usual procedure: here the value is entered digit by digit: press the ENTER button or one of the 3D digi-adjustors. The cursor jumps to the hours, which can then be set using the UP / DOWN buttons or one of the 3D digiadjustors. Every time you press ENTER again, the cursor moves one place to the right etc.

Time

Alarm

0:04:00 at this point. The timer adds

ENGLIS

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The timer can be used in two different modes:

1. Set the alarm to 0:00:00 The timer starts at zero, runs upward, counts the time cumulatively, and is stopped and re-started by the switch assigned to it. There is no alarm when the timer is used in this way.

2. Set the alarm to a time other than 0:00:00 The timer starts at the set alarm time, runs downward and triggers an alarm when the selected time has elapsed.

Alarm pattern:

x at the end of each full minute:

short double beep (ÈÈ)

x from 5 seconds before the set alarm time:

short double beep at one-second intervals (ÈÈ)

x when the alarm time is reached

long double beep (È --- È ---)

Line 3:

Here the screen displays the time which is also shown in status display 2. It is the difference between the time and the alarm. The arrow preceding the difference indicates the direction of running of the timer:

The difference runs downward until the alarm time is reached, and upward if the alarm time is reached or exceeded. The preceding arrow indicates upward or downward.

Line 4:

At this point you can select the transmitter control which you wish to use to start and stop the timer. You can select any control apart from the aileron, rudder and elevator sticks.

Press the ENTER button or a 3D digi-adjustor to open the input field. The following display then appears:

Difference (display only)

' running upward # running downward

Switch

Special case: “H / THR-CUT” and “M / TEACHER“ buttons:

There are two modes of operation involving the “H” and “M” buttons. The mode is activated according to the method which you use to leave the “Switch” field when assigning the timer switch:

1. Toggle “ Press button = timer runs Press button again = timer stops

2. Latch “ Button pressed = timer runs Button not pressed = timer stops

The switch you have selected to control the timer (in our example: F) and the position of the ON state (in our

example: switch is at the “Timer ON position”, an asterisk

pears after the arrow. The control for the switch is also shown in status display 2 after the timer time:

…“:

„“:

' = forward) are displayed in line 4. If the

'* ap-

The transmitter control which you now select to operate the timer will operate the timer in all models which use the same assignment (Î 18.6.).

If you now press the ENTER button to confirm your action, you can assign the desired transmitter control as the “Timer Switch” simply by operating it. We call this process QUICK SELECT.

Leave the transmitter control at the end-point at which the timer is to run. Close the input field by pressing the ENTER button or one of the 3D digi-adjustors.

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18. Main Menu Memory I

The ROYALevo7 has 15 model memories, numbered se- quentially. You can assign a name up to 16 characters long to each model memory.

The model data is stored in non-volatile memory, and therefore cannot be lost even if you disconnect the transmitter battery from the transmitter.

In addition to memory management (switching, copying, erasing), you can also set up new models (Î 18.6.) and manage flight phases (Î18.4.) in this menu.

18.1. Sub-menu: Select model

(switch memories)

When you move to the Select model menu, you will see a list of all 15 model memories:

The active model memory is marked Empty model memories have no model name:

--------“.

“ It is possible to select an empty memory, but not activate it.

To switch models, select the appropriate memory using the UP / DOWN buttons ( / ) or one of the two 3D digi-adjustors, then press the ENTER button or one of the 3D digi-adjustors. The screen then switches to the last used status display. The transmitter is immediately ready for use, and the model can be flown.

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2. Confirm your selection Press the ENTER button or one of the 3D digiadjustors.

 The letter “c” (= copy) now appears after the model name (Fig. 1).

3. Define the destination Select a target memory for the copy using the UP / DOWN buttons ( / ) or one of the two 3D digiadjustors. The model name of the model to be copied and the “c” go with you on the search (Fig. 2).

4. Confirm the destination Press the ENTER button or one of the 3D digiadjustors.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

x If the destination memory is empty, the copy is cre-

ated immediately.

x If the destination memory is already occupied, the

security query appears: “Overwrite existing model?”.

x At this point you can interrupt the copy process by

pressing the ENTER button or one of the 3D digiadjustors.

x If you wish to overwrite the existing model, press

the REV/CLR button.

After the copy process the previously active model is called up again.

18.3. Sub-menu: Erase

If you wish to erase a model memory, first select the memory, then press the ENTER button or one of the 3D digi-adjustors. A security query now appears:

ENGLIS

18.2. Sub-menu: Copy

Making a copy of one model memory can be a useful time-saver if, for example, you wish to set up a new model which is similar to one you already own, or if you want to make experimental changes to the settings of a model without losing the existing settings. The copy process copies all the settings for the transmitter controls, mixers, servos, timers, model name and trims.

There are four steps to copying a model memory:

1. Select the model Select the model which is to be copied using the UP / DOWN buttons ( / ), or one of the two 3D digi- adjustors.

x If you wish to erase it,

press the REV/CLR button to confirm your action;

x If you do not wish to erase it,

press the ENTER button or a 3D digi-adjustor. Erasing is not possible if you have selected the memory marked

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18.4. Sub-menu: Flight phases

Flight phases are groups of settings (data) which can be called up for a particular model by operating a switch. The settings can be optimised for different flight tasks.

For each flight phase you can adjust the transmitter control settings individually to suit the requirements of the model (e.g. reduced travels for SPEED, extended flaps for LANDING, different collective pitch and throttle curves for model helicopters, …). All the settings which can be modified for the various flight phases are assigned the code numbers 1 … 3 or 4 associated with the flight phase (Î 14.). The ROYALevo7 also features flight phase specific digital trims (Î 12.), i.e. the trims can be set separately for each flight phase, and the settings are stored permanently. This simply means that the model is always perfectly trimmed in each flight phase.

For fixed-wing model aircraft we have provided three flight phases. Flight phases 1 … 3 are selected using switch J: “F-PH 1-3”.

For model helicopters an additional fourth flight phase is provided for auto-rotation. This is selected using switch I “A-ROT”, and always has highest priority. This

means: the auto-rotation flight phase ways activated when switch I “A-ROT” is operated, regardless of the flight phase 1 …3 currently selected using switch J “F-PH 1-3”.

The transition between flight phases is “soft” (it takes about one second), in order to avoid sudden servo movements when the change-over is made. The exception to this rule is the auto-rotation flight phase with model helicopters. If you operate switch I “A-ROT”, the

transition to the ately.

The Flight phase menu for a fixed-wing model may look like Fig. 1; for a helicopter like Fig. 2:

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 1 contains the following information:

x The first column shows the number of the flight

phase, followed by the name of the flight phase

x Flight phases 1 and 3 are blocked

(names crossed out)

x Flight phase 2

x after the name)

(

x The flight phase switch is The same applies to the four helicopter flight phases

shown in Fig. 2.

18.4.1. Selecting names for flight phases

The following flight phase names are available:

NORMAL, START1, START2, THERMAL1, THERMAL2, SPEED1, SPEED2, CRUISE, LANDING, HOVER, 3D, ACRO

The name serves only as information to the user. The number of the flight phase is crucial to its properties, i.e. flight phases of the same name do not necessarily share the same settings or characteristics.

AUTOROT flight phase occurs immedi-

NORMAL is currently active

J> on the right-hand side.

AUTOROT is al-

This is the procedure for changing a flight phase name:

Use the UP / DOWN buttons ( /  ) or one of the two 3D digi-adjustors to select a flight phase, and confirm your action by pressing the ENTER button or one of the

3D digi-adjustors  the cursor jumps to the name input field.

You can now select a suitable name using the UP / DOWN buttons ( /  ) or one of the two 3D digiadjustors.

Press the ENTER button or a 3D digi-adjustor to conclude the procedure. Note: this requires a double press if you have changed the name of the currently active flight phase.

Exception The name for flight phase 4 for helicopters is

and this cannot be changed.

18.4.2. Blocking / releasing flight phases

You can release or block any flight phase using the REV/CLR button. By blocking a flight phase you can eliminate the danger of launching a model after accidentally selecting a flight phase which does not contain the correct settings.

If you select a blocked flight phase using one of the flight phase switches J (“F-PH 1-3”) or I (“A-ROT”), you will hear a continuous warning sound. The last used flight phase remains active, and its number is shown in status display 2. The name of the blocked flight phase which you have selected is shown crossed out.

This is the procedure for blocking / releasing flight phases:

Select a flight phase, then press the ENTER button or one of the 3D digi-adjustors to confirm your action 

the cursor jumps to the flight phase name. You can now switch between “free” and “blocked button.

Selecting another name using the 3D digi-adjustor also releases a blocked flight phase.

Note:

The currently active flight phase (marked with be blocked.

18.4.3. Copying flight phases

We recommend the following procedure if you wish to make a start using different flight phases:

Begin with just one flight phase, leaving the other flight phases blocked. Your model should now be test-flown and all settings carefully optimised. The flight phase can now be copied. When you switch to the new flight phase(s) you can be confident that the model will behave in the usual manner. All you have to do now is make the desired modifications to the copies.

” using the REV/CLR

AUTOROT,

x) cannot

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The active flight phase is marked x. Only the active flight phase can be copied. The following steps are necessary:

1. Select the active phase ( buttons ( /  ), or use one of the two 3D digiadjustors.

2. Press the 3D digi-adjustor (or ENTER) twice;  the cursor jumps to the “

3. Select the destination phase for the copy using the UP / DOWN buttons ( /  ) or one of the two 3D digi-adjustors;

 the “

5. Press the ENTER button or one of the 3D digiadjustors to conclude the copy process.

x “ changes to a “ c “ = copy.

x ) using the UP / DOWN

x “.

18.5. Sub-menu: Properties

The Properties sub-menu is a dynamic menu. The display may look as shown below, depending on the model type (fixed-wing or helicopter) of the active memory:

18.5.3. Parameter:

This parameter shows the assignment (which transmitter control operates which function) with which the current model was set up. The field only provides information to the user, and cannot be changed.

18.5.4. Parameter:

Adjust. range ON, OFF Here you can determine whether your current model helicopter requires a throttle curve to control the throttle function, or whether fixed values are to be used (e.g. electric helicopters with brushless motor in “regulator” mode) (Î 14.1.11.).

18.5.5. Parameter:

, US/ES

Assignment

Fixed-wing models and helicopters Information field; cannot be changed

Throttle curve

Model helicopters only The parameter affects the active

model only

Shift

US/ES language set only, with

For fixed-wing models and helicopters Parameter affects the active model only

ENGLIS

18.5.1. Parameter:

This parameter indicates which model template was used to set up the current model (Î 18.6.2.). The field is only for the user’s information, and cannot be changed.

18.5.2. Parameter:

Adjust. range Mode 1 ... Mode 4 The mode (stick mode) parameter is used to define which stick controls which function in the model. The mode can be changed at any time either here or in the Setup / Control menu (Î 13.3.1.).

Template

Fixed-wing models and helicopters Information field; cannot be changed

Mode

Fixed-wing models and helicopters Parameter affects the active model

only

The menu point “Shift Switch” only appears if you are using the

receiver are used it is sometimes necessary to adjust Shift to suit the receiver:

US/ES language set. When other makes of

+ = Positive shift

- = Negative shift

! Note:

If you intend using the system with components made by a variety of manufacturers, please note that careful testing is essential. It is not possible for MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH to guarantee that its systems will function perfectly with products made by other companies.

18.5.6. Parameter:

This is where you can enter a name for your model; the name can be up to 16 characters long. When you set up a new model, it is initially assigned the name of the model template you have used. The text for the name is entered using the keypad; the procedure is described in Section 11.1.3.

Name

Fixed-wing models and helicopters Parameter affects the active model

only

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18.6. Sub-menu: New Model

New models are set up using the New Model submenu.

When you open the sub-menu, the following display appears:

You must work through all the menu points

Servo Config. and Mode to set up a new model, and

then confirm your action with

18.6.1. Parameter:

The Memory number for the model you are about to set up is dictated by the transmitter; it is always the first

free memory. The you wish to store the new model in a different memory, you can subsequently copy the new model to another memory (Î 18.2.).

Note:

If there is no vacant memory, the screen displays the number

memory!

the menu. You cannot set up another model unless you first erase a model which you no longer need (Î 18.3.).

18.6.2. Parameter:

In this menu point you inform the transmitter what type of model you wish to set up. First you have to differentiate between a helicopter and fixed-wing model. There are several model templates in each basic type:

BASIC 1

BASIC 2

ACRO DELTA GLIDER

4 FLAPS

-1 and the warning: Attention! No free

. If this should happen, press EXIT to leave

Model templates for fixed-wing models

Memory No.

Information field; cannot be changed

Memory No. cannot be changed. If

Template

For simple model aircraft with up to one aileron servo, also other models For model aircraft with two aileron servos For powered aerobatic models and hot-line electric models For deltas and flying wings For gliders and electric gliders with two aileron servos For gliders and electric gliders with four-flap wings

OK.

Template,

Model templates for helicopters

HELImech

HELIccpm

The advantage of using model templates for setting up a new model is that many of the basic settings are automatically defined correctly, leaving you just to carry out final adjustments. The template determines which mixers can be used for the selected model type, and which control assignment is used (“which transmitter control operates which function?”), which channels the servos are connected to, and so on. A full description of the model templates will be found in Section 20.

18.6.3. Parameter:

The servos must be connected to the receiver in a particular sequence defined by the model template you have selected. Every radio control system manufacturer has its own standard in terms of servo sequence at the

receiver output sockets. The the ROYALevo7 allows you to select the sequence of ser- vos at the receiver:

MPX HITEC FUTABA JR

For a full description of the servo sequence please refer to the description of the model templates (Î 20.).

18.6.4. Parameter:

The Mode parameter is used to determine which stick controls which of the primary functions (Î 13.3.1.). This setting can be changed at any time.

18.6.5. Parameter:

Once you have set up all the parameters described above, you must press the ENTER button or one of the

3D digi-adjustors on the up of the new model. The transmitter automatically switches to the new model you have just set up, and you can immediately start adjusting the settings.

For model helicopters with mechanical swashplate mixers For model helicopters with electronic swashplate mixers (CCPM)

Servo Config.

Servo Config. menu of

MULTIPLEX standard

HiTEC standard

FUTABA standard

JR standard

Mode

OK field to conclude the setting

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19. Setting up a new model

19.1. Introduction

When you set up a new model the ROYALevo7 helps you by presenting a set of model templates. Eight different templates are available:

Templates for standard and fixed-wing models

1. BASIC1 7. HELImech

2. BASIC2 8. HELIccpm

3. ACRO

4. DELTA

5. GLIDER

6. 4 FLAPS

Setting up a new model based on a model template is very simple, as all parameters and menus not required for the selected model type are suppressed. This ensures that the menu system is always as clear and simple as possible, and goes a long way to avoiding programming errors.

A detailed description of model templates and their applications, together with full information and set-up facilities, are found on the section starting with Î 20.

“Step by step to your destination”

There are various ways of proceeding when you are setting up a new model. The following procedures for fixed-wing models (Î 19.2.) and helicopters (Î 19.3.) describe the method which in our opinion takes you to the finishing post most quickly.

Templates for model helicopters

19.2. A new (fixed-wing) model

Step n Setting up a new memory

A new model is initially set up in Menu I Memory, in the

New Model sub-menu (Î 18.6.).

In this menu the following happens:

1. The first empty memory is automatically selected for the new model.

(

Memory No. parameter Î 18.6.1.)

2. Select a model template to suit the new model. (

Template parameter Î 18.6.2.)

From the eight templates available pick the one which comes closest to your model. (Description of model templates Î 20.)

3. Select the manufacturer-specific servo sequence at the receiver (from MULTIPLEX HiTEC, Futaba or JR)

(

Servo config parameter Î 18.6.3.)

4. Select your preferred stick mode, i.e. which stick is to control which model function (e.g. throttle right or left, aileron right or left, …)

(

Mode parameter Î 18.6.4.)

5. Leave the menu by selecting  this completes setting up the new model.

6. In the Control sub-menu of the Setup menu, select the control neutral settings for:

Thr. min Idle Spoiler min retracted

(no braking effect) (Î 13.3.3. und 13.3.4.)

ROYAL evo 7 - Instructions

Step

o Entering a model name

Enter the model’s name in the menu:

Memory / Properties.

Name parameter Î 18.5.6.)

(

p Connecting the servos

Step

Connect the model’s servos, speed controller etc. to the receiver, taking care to use the socket sequence described in the model template which you selected when

you initially set up the new model ( parameter). The channel sequence can also be seen in

Menu K

Servo / Assignment.

Servo config.

 TIP:

Not all receiver channel assignments are fixed; some channels can be altered, i.e. they are unused and can be assigned freely. For example, you can assign a throttle or aero-tow channel if necessary for a glider or electricpowered glider. You can assign additional functions to the servo channels which are not in use by basic functions (e.g. retracts, second elevator servo, aero-tow, vacant AUX channels, …). Changes to the servo assign-

ment can be made in Menu K

ment

( Î 16.2.).

Note: If you wish to connect devices (servos, speed controller, …) which vary in signal format, it is possible to set up each channel separately (options: UNI / MPX) in Menu K

Servo / Assignment

q Switching on the transmitter and receiver

Step

( Î 16.2.).

! Always keep to the standard sequence!

Always switch the transmitter on first,

and only then the receiver.

! Caution!

Injury hazard from motors bursting into life.

Check carefully that there is no danger of a motor starting up accidentally when you switch on.

The model will now respond to control commands from the transmitter. However, all the settings (servo direction, neutral setting, control surface travels) still have to be checked and adjusted.

Step

r Calibrating the servos

The term “calibration” in this connection means adjusting the following features of the servos:

- Direction of rotation

- Centre setting

- End-points The servos are calibrated in Menu K

brate

( Î 16.1.)

Note:

Please take great care when calibrating the servos. They can only work accurately enough to provide precise control of your model if this process is carried out properly and carefully. “Measuring is always better than guessing!”

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Servo / Assign-

Servo, Cali-

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Step s Setting up mixers

Mixers are set up in Menu G Mixer. This menu is dynamic, i.e. only those mixers used in the model are displayed. Mixer types and their function are described in detail in the section on model templates (Î20.).

By default the mixers are assigned sensible average settings for the model template in use, but they still have to be fine-tuned to suit your particular model.

Details on the subject “setting up mixers” can be found in the Mixer section (Î 15.4.).

Step

t Setting up the transmitter controls

Transmitter controls are set up in Menu H Control. This menu is dynamic, i.e. only the controls required for your model / model template are displayed. By default the control settings are assigned sensible values for the model template you have selected, but they still need to be fine-tuned to suit your particular model.

All you need to know on the subject “Setting up transmitter controls” can be found in the Section Î 14.

Step

u Pre-flight checks

Your newly set-up model should now be ready to fly. But be sure to check all the working systems carefully before you attempt to fly it.

Fine-tuning, especially of mixers and transmitter control settings, can only be carried out during the test-flying procedure with the new model. Please don’t try to make changes in a menu while the model is flying. It is far safer and more convenient to use the 3D digi-adjustors to alter the values (Î 10.2.2.).

Step

v Activating flight phases

If you have set up a model based on one of the model templates

model’s settings for various flight tasks by switching to other flight phases. Before activating additional flight phases the model should first be test-flown and trimmed out properly in one flight phase (generally the

NORMAL phase), and all mixer and transmitter control

settings finalised. Only then should you activate additional flight phases as required, in order to optimise the model for different flight situations, such as landing / aerobatics, thermal / speed, cruise / auto-rotation. Another flight phase has first to be released, and then the settings can be copied from the first flight phase to the new one. The transmitter control settings (Menu H

Control

flight phase. All transmitter control settings which are marked with a small number (

justed separately for each flight phase. You will find all you need to know about flight phases in

the Section Î 18.4.

BASIC2 ... 4 FLAPS, you can optimise the

Î 14.) can now be optimised for the new

1 …3 or 4) can be ad-

19.3. A new model helicopter

! Safety note

Radio-controlled model helicopters are technically sophisticated and demanding flying machines which require careful setting-up, maintenance and care. If operated incompetently or carelessly they represent a serious potential hazard.

If you are a beginner, this is our advice:

x Start by asking an experienced model pilot for help;

join a club, or enrol at a model flying training centre;

x Ask your local model shop for advice;

x Read all you can on the subject (books, magazines).

Step

n Setting up a new memory

A new model is initially set up in Menu I Memory, in the

New Model sub-menu (Î 18.6.).

In this menu the following happens:

1. The first empty memory is automatically selected for the new model.

(

Memory No. parameter Î 18.6.1.)

2. Select one of the two helicopter model templates (

Template parameter Î 18.6.2.)

HELImech

HELIccpm

A detailed description of the helicopter model

templates can be found at Î 20.

3. Select the manufacturer-specific servo sequence at the receiver (from MULTIPLEX, HiTEC, Futaba or JR)

Servo config. parameter Î 18.6.3.)

(

4. Select your preferred stick mode, i.e. which stick is to control which model function (e.g. collective pitch right or left, roll right or left, …)

(

Mode parameter Î 18.6.4.)

5. Leave the menu by selecting  this completes setting up the new model.

6. In the Control sub-menu of the Setup menu, select the control neutral settings for:

Coll. min Control setting for negative

collective pitch

Thr.limit min Idle setting

(Î 13.3.3. and 13.3.4.)

For models with mechanical rotor head mixing

For models with electronic rotor head mixing (CCPM). The type of swash-

plate (e.g. 3-point 120q, 3-point 90q, ...) is irrelevant. The settings for your particular swashplate type will be entered later.

Step

o Entering a model name

Enter the model’s name in the menu:

Memory / Properties.

Name parameter Î 18.5.6.)

(

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Step p Connecting the servos

Connect the model’s servos, speed controller etc. to the receiver, taking care to use the socket sequence described in the model template which you selected when

you initially set up the new model ( parameter). The channel sequence can also be seen in

Menu K

Servo / Assignment.

Servo config.

 TIP:

Not all receiver channel assignments are fixed; some channels can be altered, i.e. they are unused and can be assigned freely if auxiliary channels are required. (e.g. retracts, speed controller = RPM, vacant channels (AUX), ...). Changes to the servo assignment can be made in

Menu K Note:

If you wish to connect devices (servos, speed controller, …) which vary in signal format, it is possible to set up each channel separately (options: UNI / MPX) in Menu K

Servo / Assignment

Step

Servo / Assignment ( Î 16.2.).

( Î 16.2.).

q Switching on the transmitter and receiver

! Always keep to the standard sequence!

Always switch the transmitter on first,

and only then the receiver.

! Caution!

Injury hazard from motors bursting into life!

Check carefully that there is no danger of a motor starting up accidentally when you switch on.

The model will now respond to control commands from the transmitter. However, all the settings (servo direction, neutral setting, control surface travels) still have to be checked and adjusted.

Step

r Calibrating the servos

The term “calibration” in this connection means adjusting the following features of the servos:

- Direction of rotation

- Centre setting

- End-points The servos are calibrated in Menu K

( Î 16.1.)

brate

Note:

Please take great care when calibrating the servos, as they can only work accurately enough to provide precise control of your model if this process is carried out properly and carefully.

Servo, Cali-

 TIP:

For the servos

a 2-point servo calibration is sufficient. Do check

TAIL

that the servos rotate in the correct direction before carrying out the calibration process. If you have to reverse the servo direction subsequently, you will have to repeat the calibration procedure!

Throttle, Collective Pitch,

For calibrating the two reference points move the assign button, which moves the servo to the appropriate position regardless of the transmitter control position, and hold it there (Î 16.1.). Change the % values so that the servos reach the required maximum travels, without being mechanically stalled at either

end-point (

For the servos calibration is required. Once again, do check that the servos rotate in the correct direction before carrying out the calibration process. If you have to reverse the servo direction subsequently, you will have to repeat the calibration procedure!

For the servos accurate calibration can be made by setting up a 5point servo calibration. The number of calibration

points can be selected in Menu K (Î 16.1.). You must ensure that the servos rotate in the correct direction before calibrating them. Do this by moving the collective pitch stick up and down: all the servos must move the swashplate in the same direction.

To calibrate the individual points button. All rotor head servos run to the appropriate position, regardless of the transmitter control setting, and are fixed there. You can now fine-tune the % values so that the swashplate is exactly horizontal at each calibra-

tion point ( at either end-point (

Step

The swashplate mixer is set up in Menu G Mixer /

Rotor head HELIccpm assumes a 3-point 120q swashplate with the

“pitch-axis” servo arranged at the rear, and the parameters

to suit this arrangement. If your swashplate is different, these two settings will have to be altered.

P1 and P5).

Roll and Pitch-axis a 3-point servo

Head f/r, Head le, Head ri a more

Servo, Calibrate

P1 ... P5 use the assign

P2, P3, P4), and is not jammed mechanically

P1 und P5).

s Setting up the rotor head mixer

(only for models with CCPM rotor head!)

(Î 15.8.). The model template

Geometry and Rotation are set up by default

P1 and P5

 TIP:

The travel settings for the control functions roll and pitch-axis are adjusted in Menu H

Travel parameter (Î 14.1.6.)

Step

t Setting up the collective pitch curve

The collective pitch curve is set up in Menu H Con-

trol / Coll. Pitch

For each flight phase a separate collective pitch curve can be set up, in order to optimise the collective pitch control system for each flight phase. For example:

HOVER

With collective pitch range -2 … +10°, so that the model is less sensitive at collective pitch minimum. This provides ultra-fine control for the landing;

ACRO

with collective pitch range –10 ... + 10q, so that the model’s flying characteristics are the same upright and when inverted;

( Î14.1.10.).

Control under the

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x AUTOROT

with collective pitch range –8 ... + 12q, providing the optimum blade settings for collective pitch minimum and maximum for auto-rotation landings.

 TIP:

In our experience the correct blade pitch angle for hove r i ng i s a ro u n d +5 ° , alt h o ugh t h is d o e s v a r y fr o m mod e l to model. When setting up the collective pitch curves you should ensure that this value is reached at approximately the same collective pitch stick position in all the collective pitch curves, otherwise the model will “jump” when you switch from one flight phase to another.

! Note: Models with CCPM swashplate

Do not set the collective pitch curve points to + and - 100%, otherwise symmetrical cyclic movements (pitch-axis and roll) will not be possible at maximum and minimum collective pitch, since the servos

will already be at the limit of their travel ( Depending on the travels for roll and pitch-axis, we recommend setting the max. and min. collective pitch

curve points

P1 and P6 t o a r o u n d 7 0 t o 8 0% .

! Note: Altering the neutral position

If the system is to work correctly it is essential that you set up the neutral position of the collective pitch transmitter control to suit your preference as a pilot:

Collective pitch minimum forward or back This setting can be changed in Menu L

trol

(Î 13.3.3.).

Step

u Setting up the throttle curve

The throttle curve (P1 ... P5) is set up in Menu H Con-

trol / Throttle

In model helicopters the throttle servo, or the electric motor speed controller, is not controlled directly by a transmitter control, but by the collective pitch stick via a mixer (collective pitch Æ throttle mixer). The effect of the collective pitch stick on the throttle servo / electric motor is determined by the throttle curve. The aim of the throttle curve is to obtain constant rotational speed over the full range of collective pitch, i.e. for every collective pitch stick position. Only then is it possible to achieve stable flying characteristics with a helicopter.

The throttle curves for the model templates

HELIccpm are set up b y d e f a u l t , and it is only po s -

and sible to fine-tune them when the model is flying.

( Î 14.1.11.).

! Note: Throttle limiter and direct throttle

The throttle limiter (F) must be left at the full-throttle position, and the direct throttle switch DTC (N) must be set to “0” (= OFF). Only then is the collective pitch Æ throttle mixer active, and the throttle servo / electric motor responds to the collective pitch stick according to the throttle curve you have set up.

! Note:

Electric helicopters with brushless motor used in “regulator” (governor) mode

If you are using a speed controller for a brushless electric motor with “regulator” (speed governor) mode, a throttle curve is not required. Instead a nominal rotational speed has to be defined, as the speed controller automatically holds the speed at the pre-set nominal

P1 and P6

P1 and P5).

Setup, Con-

HELImech

speed. The the menu 

All the throttle curve points ( same value (fixed value). Any changes to one point affect all the throttle curve points.

Setting the idle speed

The speed when the throttle limiter is at the Idle position. The idle speed can be fine-tuned using the idle trim (trim buttons for the collective pitch stick). An idle speed is not required for electric helicopters. In this case

set the value for so that the motor is stopped when the throttle limiter is at the idle position.

Step (static tail rotor compensation / REVOMIX)

The tail rotor mixer is set up in Menu G Mixer / TAIL (Î 15.7.).

In the model templates rotor compensation is switched off by default. If you are using a modern gyro system in your helicopter which only operates in heading-hold mode, all the settings for

the

TAIL mixer must be set to OFF or 0% (but please

read the notes on this in the instructions supplied with the gyro system!).

Throttle curve can be switched OFF in

Memory / Properties ( Î 18.5.4.).

P1 ... P5) then have the

Min. parameter is used to set the motor’s idle

Min. to 0% and the trim to minimum,

v Setting up the tail rotor mixer

HELImech and HELIccpm tail

 TIP:

The alternative is not to connect the tail rotor to the receiver output

using the yaw stick, without a mixer. To achieve this you must assign

Assignment

then be connected to this channel. If your gyro system can work in normal or damping mode, the

correctly, as it reduces the characteristic tendency for the model to yaw (rotate around the vertical axis) when there is a torque change, i.e. every time the pilot applies a collective pitch command. This eases the workload of the gyro, and ensures optimum tail stabilisation.

This is the procedure for setting up tail rotor compensation:

1. Ensure that the servo output arm and the tail rotor

pitch lever are at right-angles to the tail rotor pushrod when the tail rotor servo is at neutral. If necessary, adjust the length of the tail rotor pushrod to achieve this. At this setting tail rotor compensation will be automatically close to correct for hovering.

TAIL, but to control the tail rotor directly

Yaw to a free channel in Menu K Servo /

(Î 16.2.). The tail rotor servo or gyro can

TAIL mixer should be activated and set up

 TIP:

When both tail rotor blades are folded to one side, the distance between the blade tips should be in the range 10 - 20 mm, depending on the model.

2. Now define the starting point for the tail rotor

compensation mixer: move the collective pitch stick to the appropriate position (hover point) and trans-

fer the value of the ter to the

parameter Î 15.7.4.).

Zero point parameter (Zero point

Collective pitch parame-

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3. The value for tail rotor compensation for climb can now be set using the

Coll.+ parameter.

Move the collective pitch stick to the “climb” position (collective pitch maximum) and set an initial value at which the distance between the tail rotor blade tips is approximately doubled. Now move the collective pitch stick to the “descend” position (collective pitch minimum) and set an initial value at which the distance between the tail rotor blade tips is about 0 … 5 mm.

For the other flight phases start with the values you have just set. Fine adjustment of tail rotor compen-

sation (

Coll.+, Coll.-) for the individual flight

phases can only be carried out during flight-testing.

In the Auto-rotation flight phase (

AUTOROT) no tail rotor

compensation is required, as there is no torque to be allowed for since the motor is either stopped or idling.

Set the value meters. Set the

OFF for the Coll.+ and Coll.- para-

Offset parameter so that the tips of

the folded tail rotor blades are in line with each other ( blade pitch angle 0°).

Step

w Setting up and testing the gyro

The model templates are designed on the assumption that a gyro system (normal / damping or heading-hold type) - nowadays a standard feature - is used, with gyro gain remotely variable from the transmitter via a separate channel.

In the

HELImech and HELIccpm model templates the

simplest method of gyro gain control is selected for the ROYALevo 7; this is the gyro mode

Control (Î

15.6.1.). This provides for manual adjustment of gyro

gain (same gain for all flight phases) using the

Gyro

control (slider “E”). Later you can set up flight phase dependent gyro control (

Damping or Heading mode).

The first step here is to determine the position of the Gyro control at which maximum gyro gain is obtained. This is done by moving slider “E” to one end-point and rotating the model around its vertical axis. At maximum gain you will see the largest corrective tail rotor movement. If maximum gain is at the opposite position of the slider, the direction of the Gyro channel must be “reversed” (Î 16.1.1.).

The optimum gain settings for the gyro can only be found through flight testing. For initial test-flights we recommend a gain of around 50%. Increase the gain gradually during the first few flights until the tail starts to oscillate. You should then reduce gain just to the point where the oscillation ceases. This is the optimum gyro gain setting.

! Caution!

Before you fly the model it is absolutely essential to check that the gyro is working correctly, i.e. that it is set up to correct any unwanted yaw movement. If it is set up in the opposite direction, the gyro will exaggerate any yawing tendency, rendering the helicopter uncontrollable. Please read the notes on this subject in the gyro’s operating instructions.

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Step

W Getting to know the method of working

of the throttle limiter and direct throttle Throttle limiter

The throttle limiter function limits the maximum speed of the motor to a variable value in the range idle to fullthrottle, and thereby makes it much safer to start and adjust the motor. The control for the throttle limiter is slider F.

If the throttle limiter is at the idle position, the motor runs at the speed set using the

Min. parameter (Î

14.1.12.) (the collective pitch stick now has no effect on throttle). In this position you would, for example, start the glow motor (idle speed can be adjusted using the collective pitch trim buttons). Only when the model is standing on the launch pad at a safe distance, and you have checked that the collective pitch stick is at collective pitch minimum, should the throttle limiter be gradually moved to the full-throttle position. The motor now accelerates to the set throttle value for collective

pitch minimum (

P1 on the throttle curve Î 14.1.11.).

The throttle curve is now active, and throttle is controlled by the collective pitch stick.

Helicopter throttle curve

Throttle

+100%

Range blocked by throttle limiter

+50%

min.

Actual course of throttle

Programmed throttle curve

max.

Collective pitch stick

r e

i m

l e

t o

r h T

! Note: Changing the neutral position

If the throttle limiter is to work properly it is necessary to set up the neutral position of the Throttle Limit control to suit your personal preference:

Throttle limit min. (= idle or OFF) forward or back This setting is made in Menu L

(Î 13.3.4.).

Direct throttle (DTC = Direct Throttle Control)

For testing and adjustment work the ROYALevo7 offers the Direct Throttle facility. Direct throttle means that the motor can be controlled over the range idle to fullthrottle using the throttle limiter, independently of the collective pitch stick. For example, the motor can be run up to full speed on the ground for test purposes, and be subjected to negative collective pitch (collective pitch minimum) to give it a “load” - keep a safe distance away! The switch “DTC” (N) is used to activate the direct throttle function.

Setup, Control

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! Caution

Ensure that the throttle limiter is at Idle before you activate Direct Throttle (switch “DTC” (N) to position “1”), otherwise the motor will immediately run at fullthrottle!

Helicopter throttle

Throttle

+100%

Throttle curve

P2 P3

+50%

Trim range (20%)

Note: cutting the motor

Cutting the (glow-) motor is carried out using the “THRCUT” (H) button - not with the throttle trim. The throttle servo is held at the OFF position for as long as you hold the button pressed in.

Step

X Test-flying

Your newly set-up model should now be ready to fly. Carry out a thorough check of all the working systems before you attempt to fly it for the first time.

Fine adjustments, especially to the mixers and transmitter control settings, can only be made during the testflying programme with the new model. Don’t make changes in a menu during a flight. It is always better to use the safe, convenient method of changing values using the 3D digi-adjustors (Î 11.2.2.).

Step

Y Activating flight phases

Once you have trimmed out the model accurately in one flight phase (usually the

wish to set up additional flight phases in order to optimise the model for different flight situations (e.g.

CRUISE, ACRO).

This is done by activating a new flight phase and copying the values from the first phase into the new, now active one (Î 18.4.). You can then adjust the transmitter control settings - especially the collective pitch and

throttle curves - in Menu H settings of the ues which are marked with a small number (

be adjusted separately for each flight phase (Î 18.4.).

TAIL and Gyro mixers (Î 15.). All val-

Idle (Throttle min. + Trim)

Throttle min.

HOVER phase), you may

Control (Î 14.), and the

1 …4) can

r e

i m

l e

t o

r h T

 TIP: Speed regulators (governors)

If you wish to use a speed regulator with a glowpowered model helicopter, i.e. a system which automatically maintains a very constant system rotational speed, the ROYALevo7 has a special function to offer:

Assign the function RPM to a vacant servo output (Î

16.2.); the speed regulator is connected to this receiver output. In the Control menu you will now see the control “RPM”. Here you can set a fixed value for the nominal rotational speed, separately for each flight phase (Î

14.1.8.). The speed regulator (i.e. the fixed value for the regulator) can be switched off at any time using switch “G”. In this case the throttle servo is controlled in the usual way via the throttle curve.

Before using the system be sure to read the information in the unit’s operating instructions.

20. The model templates in detail

In the following sections you will find a detailed description of all model templates offered by your ROYALevo7. Model templates enable you to set up a new model quickly and very easily. Just follow our recommended procedure:

Î 19.2. Setting up a new fixed-wing model aircraft Î 19.3. Setting up a new model helicopter

In each template description you first find out which types of model are suitable for that template.

In the first section (20.x.1.) you will see which transmitter controls and switches are assigned. In the drawing you will also see how the switches and controls must be set before you switch the model on, i.e. the position of maximum safety.

In the second section (20.x.2.) you will find a drawing which shows the receiver outputs to which the servos (speed controller, gyro etc.) have to be connected. The servo sequence varies according to the servo configuration which you selected when you set up a new memory.

The third section (20.x.3.) contains information about the mixer facilities offered by the template in question.

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20.1. Template: BASIC1

Suitable as an all-purpose model template for simple model aircraft (e.g. trainers with one aileron servo) and other radio-controlled models (MULTINAUT).

Typical models: Lupo, PiCO-CUB, MovieStar (see sketch).

Throttle

Rudder

Aileron

ELEVATR+

fixed assignment

assigned but alterable

20.1.1. Transmitter controls and switches

Name of assignment:

Control

Throttle

Spoiler E

Physical

control

‡

Stick

Note

Idle = back Can be altered (Î 13.3.3.) Spoiler retracted = forward Can be altered (Î 13.3.4.)

Flap F

L-Gear

O Retracts Aero-tow G Brake G Gyro E Mixture F

AUX1 AUX2

Switch

D-R

CS THR-CUT

Timer

Mix-1 I Mix-2 G Mix-3 L

Teacher

L Auxiliary channel 1

G Auxiliary channel 2

Physical

control

Dual-Rate switch for

aileron, elevator and rudder N Combi-Switch H EMERGENCY throttle CUT

‡

Stick

Runs when throttle stick = forward

Can be altered (Î 17.)

Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.)

M Trainer switch

e.g.: 2nd aileron nosewheel

vacant

BASIC1

20.1.2. Servo assignment / receiver output sequence

MPX Hitec Futaba JR

Chan

-nel

1 Aileron Aileron Aileron Throttle 2 Elevator* Elevator* Elevator* Aileron 3 Rudder* Throttle Throttle Elevator* 4 Throttle Rudder* Rudder* Rudder* 5 ----- ----- ----- ----6 ----- ----- ----- ----7 ----- ----- ----- -----

Channels with a grey background cannot be changed! Channels marked “-----“ can be assigned freely (Î 16.2.).

* automatically changes to mixer is activated (=

ON)

V-TAIL+ if the V-Tail

(Î 15.1.).

20.1.3. Mixers

Mixer Input

Note V-tail mixer

V-tail

Î 15.1.

Combi Switch

Combi-switch mixer Î 15.2.

Aileron differential

Ail.diff

Î 15.3.

V-TAIL+ *

Elevatr

Rudder

Travel' Travel# = Up-elevator travel Travel'

one direction (e.g. up)

Travel# = Rudder deflection in

= Down-elevator travel

= Rudder deflection in

the other direction (e.g. down) Elevator compensation for spoilers (airbrakes):

Spoiler

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-extended spoilers

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for fully extended spoilers Elevator compensation for throttle (motor):

Point1 = Elevator compensation

Thr.-Tr

for half-throttle

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for full-throttle

* appears only if the V-tail mixer is activated (= ON).

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20.2. Template: BASIC2

Suitable for powered model aircraft with two aileron servos (with aileron differential) and flight phase switching.

Typical models: TwinStar, Cargo, Big-Lift

Throttle

Aileron

Rudder

Aileron

ELEVATR+

fixed assignment

assigned but alterable

20.2.1. Transmitter controls and switches

Name of assignment:

Control

Throttle

Spoiler E

Physical

control

‡

Stick

Note

Idle = back Can be altered (Î 13.3.3.) Spoiler retracted = forward Can be altered (Î 13.3.4.)

Flap F

L-Gear

O Retracts Aero-tow G Brake G Gyro E Mixture F

AUX1 AUX2

Switch

D-R

CS THR-CUT

Timer

Mix-1 I Mix-2 G Mix-3 L

Teacher F-PH 1-3

L Auxiliary channel 1

G Auxiliary channel 2

Physical

control

Dual-Rate switch for

aileron, elevator and rudder

N Combi-Switch

H EMERGENCY throttle CUT

‡

Stick

Runs when throttle stick = forward Can be altered (Î 17.)

Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.) Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.) Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.)

M Trainer switch

J Flight phase switch

e.g.: tow release, nosewheel

vacant

MOTOR

20.2.2. Servo assignment / receiver output sequence

MPX Hitec Futaba JR

Chan

-nel

1 Aileron Aileron Aileron Throttle 2 ELEVATR+* ELEVATR+* ELEVATR+* Aileron 3 Rudder* Throttle Throttle ELEVATR+* 4 Throttle Rudder* Rudder* Rudder* 5 Aileron ----- ----- ----6 ----- Aileron Aileron Aileron 7 ----- ----- ----- -----

Channels with a grey background cannot be changed! Channels marked “-----“ can be assigned freely (Î 16.2.).

* automatically changes to mixer is activated (=

ON)

V-TAIL+ if the V-Tail

(Î 15.1.).

20.2.3. Mixers

Mixer Input

V-tail Combi

Switch Ail.diff

ELEVATR+ Elevatr

Note V-tail mixer Î 15.1. Combi-Switch mixer Î 15.2. Aileron differential Î 15.3.

Travel'

= Down-elevator travel

Travel# = Up-elevator travel

Elevator compensation for throttle (motor):

Thr.-Tr

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-throttle

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for full-throttle Elevator compensation for spoilers (airbrakes):

Spoiler

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-extended spoilers

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for fully extended spoilers Please see the model template: "BASIC1" (Î 20.1. BASIC1 template)

for a detailed description of the inputs for this mixer

V-TAIL+ *

Elevatr

Rudder Spoiler Thr.-Tr

* appears only if the V-tail mixer is activated (= ON).

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20.3. Template: ACRO

Suitable for power models and powered aerobatic models with two aileron servos, including power trainers, F3A-class competition models, fun-fly models (with aileron differential, snap-flap mixers, …) and fast electric models (hot-liners), for which the motor is controlled using the throttle stick (with mixed functions such as aileron differential, ailerons doubling as landing aid, flaperons for thermal and speed tasks, V-tail mixer with all elevator compensations for spoilers, flaps and throttle). This model type includes flight phase switching.

Typical models: Sky-Cat (see sketch), Bonito

Throttle

e.g.:

AILERON+

retracts, tow release

ROYAL evo 7 - Instructions

Switch

Physical

control

D-R

CS THR-CUT

Timer

‡

Stick

SNAP/FLAP

Mix-1 Mix-2 G Mix-3 L

Teacher F-PH 1-3

20.3.2. Servo assignment / receiver output sequence

Dual-Rate switch for

aileron, elevator and rudder N Combi-Switch H EMERGENCY throttle CUT

Runs when throttle stick = forward

Can be altered (Î 17.)

Switch for SNAP-FLAP

Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.)

M Trainer switch

J Flight phase switch

AILERON+

Rudder

AILERON+

ELEVATR+

Rudder

fixed assignment

Throttle

assigned but alterable

AILERON+

vacant

e.g.: spoiler, retract

20.3.1. Transmitter controls and switches

Name of assignment:

Control

Throttle

Spoiler E

Physical

control

‡

Stick

Note

Idle = back Can be altered (Î 13.3.3.) Spoiler retracted = forward Can be altered (Î 13.3.4.)

MOTOR

Flap F Control for camber-changing flaps

L-Gear

O Retracts Aero-tow G Brake G Gyro E Mixture F Mixture adjustment

AUX1 AUX2

L Auxiliary channel 1

G Auxiliary channel 2

MPX Hitec Futaba JR

Chan

-nel

1 AILERON+ AILERON+ AILERON+ Throttle 2 ELEVATR+* ELEVATR+* ELEVATR+* AILERON+ 3 Rudder* Throttle Throttle ELEVATR+* 4 Throttle Rudder* Rudder* Rudder* 5 AILERON+ ----- ----- ----6 ----- AILERON+ AILERON+ AILERON+ 7 ----- ----- ----- -----

Channels with a grey background cannot be changed! Channels marked “-----“ can be assigned freely (Î 16.2.).

* automatically changes to mixer is activated (=

ON)

V-TAIL+ if the V-Tail

(Î 15.1.).

ENGLIS

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ROYAL evo 7

20.3.3. Mixers

Mixer Input Note

V-tail Combi

Switch Ail.diff

Elevatr+ Elevatr

Spoiler

Flap

Thr.-Tr

V-TAIL+ *

Elevatr

Rudder

Spoiler

Flap

Thr.-Tr

AILERON+ Aileron

V-tail mixer Î 15.1. Combi-Switch mixer Î 15.2. Aileron differential Î 15.3.

Travel'

= Down-elevator travel

Travel# = Up-elevator travel

Elevator compensation for spoilers (airbrakes):

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-extended spoilers

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for fully extended spoilers Elevator compensation for flaps (flaperons):

Travel' = Elevator compensation

for (e.g.) thermal setting

Travel# = Elevator compensation

for (e.g.) speed setting Elevator compensation for throttle (motor):

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-throttle

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for full-throttle

Travel'

= Down-elevator travel

Travel# = Up-elevator travel Travel'

one direction (e.g. up)

= Rudder deflection in

Travel# = Rudder deflection in

the other direction (e.g. down) Elevator compensation for spoilers (airbrakes):

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-extended spoilers

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for fully extended spoilers Elevator compensation for flaps (flaperons):

Travel' = Elevator compensation

for (e.g.) thermal setting

Travel# = Elevator compensation

for (e.g.) speed setting Elevator compensation for throttle (motor):

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-throttle

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for full-throttle Maximum aileron travel when the Aileron control is operated.

Travels = Symmetrical travels (

equal aileron travels up and down) Aileron differential is adjusted in

the

Ail.diff mixer.

When the elevator stick is operated, both ailerons move up or down to support the elevator response for aerobatics (“snap-flap mixer”):

Elevatr

-Tr

Spoiler

Travel' = Aileron movement

when down-elevator is applied

Travel# = Aileron movement

when up-elevator is applied The mixer can be switched on and off at any time using the "SNAPFLAP" mixer switch (= I). When the Spoiler control (E) is operated, both ailerons deflect (e.g. up) to act as landing aid:

Point1 = Aileron travel at half

spoiler extension

Point2 = Aileron travel at full

spoiler extension For electric gliders / hot-liners: When the Flap control is operated both ailerons move up or down to adjust the camber of the wing sec-

Flap

tion to optimise the model for thermal and speed flying:

Travel' = Up-aileron travel for

(e.g.) speed flying

Travel# = Down-aileron travel for

(e.g.) thermal flying

* appears only if the V-tail mixer is activated (= ON).

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ROYAL evo 7 - Instructions

20.4. Template: DELTA

Suitable for delta and flying wing model aircraft. The model type includes flight phase switching.

Typical models: micro-JET (see drawing), TwinJet, Zagi

DELTA+

e.g.: retracts,

Throttle

DELTA+

e.g.: 2nd rudder, retracts, tow release

DELTA+

fixed assignment

DELTA+

assigned but alterable

Throttle

Rudder

The two control surfaces of delta and flying wing models are controlled by a mixer (

DELTA+), and provide

control both round the roll-axis (aileron) and pitch-axis (elevator). That is why these superimposed control surfaces are often known as elevons (elevator + aileron).

20.4.1. Transmitter controls and switches

Name of assignment:

Control

Throttle

Spoiler E

Physical

control

‡

Stick

Note

Idle = back Can be altered (Î 13.3.3.) Spoiler retracted = forward Can be altered (Î 13.3.4.)

Flap F

L-Gear

O Retracts Aero-tow G Brake G Gyro E Mixture F

AUX1 AUX2

Switch

D-R

CS THR-CUT

Timer

Mix-1 I Mix-2 G

L Auxiliary channel 1

G Auxiliary channel 2

Physical

control

Dual-Rate switch for

aileron, elevator and rudder N Combi-Switch H EMERGENCY throttle CUT

‡

Stick

Runs when throttle stick = forward

Can be altered (Î 17.)

Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.)

spoiler

vacant

MOTOR

Mix-3 L

Teacher F-PH 1-3

Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.)

M Trainer switch

J Flight phase switch

20.4.2. Servo assignment / receiver output sequence

MPX Hitec Futaba JR

Chan

-nel

1 DELTA+ DELTA+ DELTA+ Throttle 2 DELTA+ DELTA+ DELTA+ DELTA+ 3 Rudder Throttle Throttle DELTA+ 4 Throttle Rudder Rudder Rudder 5 ----- ----- ----- ----6 ----- ----- ----- ----7 ----- ----- ----- -----

Channels with a grey background cannot be changed! Channels marked “-----“ can be assigned freely (Î 16.2.).

20.4.3. Mixers

Mixer Input

V-tail Combi

Switch Ail.diff

Note Cannot be activated!

Not necessary for DELTA and flying wing models  switch

Aileron differential Î 15.3. Maximum travel setting (opposed movement) of elevons when the Aileron control is operated.

DELTA+ Aileron

Travels = Symmetrical travels

(equal aileron up- and downtravels) If differential aileron travels are re-

Elevatr

quired, use

Travel'

travel

Travel# = Up-elevator elevon

Ail.diff.

= Down-elevator elevon

travel Elevator compensation for throttle:

Point1 = Elevator (elevon) com-

Thr.-Tr

pensation for half-throttle

Point2 = Elevator (elevon) com-

pensation for full-throttle

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ENGLIS

OFF

ROYAL evo 7

20.5. Template: GLIDER

Suitable for gliders and electric-powered model aircraft with normal tail (cruciform or T-tail) or V-tail, two aileron servos and options, including 1 or 2 airbrake (spoiler) servos, aero-tow release, retractable undercarriage.

The model type includes flight phase switching. Typical models: Flamingo, Kranich, Alpha 21/27

e.g.: throttle, 2nd spoiler, retract

AILERON+

Rudder

V-TAIL+

fixed assignment

ELEVATR+

Spoiler

V-TAIL+

assigned but alterable

20.5.1. Transmitter controls / switches

Name of assignment:

Control

Throttle E

Spoiler

Physical

control

‡

Stick

Note

Idle position = back Can be altered (Î 13.3.3.) Spoiler retracted = forward Can be altered (Î 13.3.4.)

Flap F Control for camber-changing flaps

L-Gear

O Retract Aero-tow G Aero-tow release Brake G Gyro E Mixture F

AUX1 AUX2

L Auxiliary channel 1 (e.g. variometer)

G Auxiliary channel 2

Spoiler

AILERON+

GLIDER

e.g.: throttle, 2nd spoiler, retract

vacant

Switch

D-R

CS THR-CUT

Physical

control

Dual-Rate switch for

aileron, elevator and rudder N Combi-Switch H EMERGENCY throttle CUT

Runs when slider E (THROTTLE) =

Timer E

forward

Can be altered (Î 17.)

SNAP/FLAP

Mix-1 Mix-2 G Mix-3 L

Teacher F-PH 1-3

Switch for SNAP-FLAP

Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.)

M Trainer switch

J Flight phase switch

20.5.2. Servo assignment / receiver output sequence

MPX Hitec Futaba JR

Chan

-nel

1 AILERON+ AILERON+ AILERON+ Spoiler 2 ELEVATR+* ELEVATR+* ELEVATR+* AILERON+ 3 Rudder* Spoiler Spoiler ELEVATR+* 4 Spoiler Rudder* Rudder* Rudder* 5 AILERON+ AILERON+ ----- AILERON+ 6 ----- ----- ----- ----7 ----- ----- AILERON+ -----

Channels with a grey background cannot be changed! Channels marked “-----“ can be assigned freely (Î 16.2.).

* automatically changes to mixer is activated (=

ON)

V-TAIL+ if the V-Tail

(Î 15.1.).

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20.5.3. Mixers

Mixers Input

V-tail

Combi Switch

Ail.diff

ELEVATR+ Elevatr

Spoiler

Flap

Thr.-Tr

V-TAIL+ *

Rudder

Spoiler

Flap

Thr.-Tr

AILERON+ Aileron

Elevatr

Note V-tail mixer Î 15.1.

Combi-Switch mixer Î 15.2.

Aileron differential Î 15.3.

Travel' Travel# = Up-elevator travel

Elevator compensation for spoilers (airbrakes):

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-extended spoilers

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for fully extended spoilers

Elevator compensation for flaps (flaperons):

Travel' = Elevator compensation

for (e.g.) thermal setting

Travel# = Elevator compensation

for (e.g.) speed setting Elevator compensation for throttle (motor):

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-throttle

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for full-throttle

Travel' Travel# = Up-elevator travel Travel'

one direction (e.g. up)

Travel# = Rudder deflection in

the other direction (e.g. down) Elevator compensation for spoilers (airbrakes):

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-extended spoilers

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for fully extended spoilers Elevator compensation for flaps (flaperons):

Travel' = Elevator compensation

for (e.g.) thermal setting

Travel# = Elevator compensation

for (e.g.) speed setting Elevator compensation for throttle (motor):

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-throttle

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for full-throttle Maximum aileron travel when the Aileron control is operated.

Travels = Symmetrical travels (

equal aileron travels up and down) Aileron differential is adjusted in

the

= Down-elevator travel

= Rudder deflection in

Ail.diff mixer.

ROYAL evo 7 - Instructions

When the Spoiler control is oper-

ated (stick / flect up to act as landing aid:

Spoiler

Flap

Elevatr

-Tr

* appears only if the V-tail mixer is activated (= ON).

Point1 = Aileron deflection at half

spoiler extension

Point2 = Aileron deflection at full

spoiler extension

When the Flap control (F) is operated both ailerons move up or down to adjust the camber of the wing section to optimise the model for thermal and speed flying:

Travel' = Up-aileron travel for

(e.g.) speed flying

Travel# = Down-aileron travel for

(e.g.) thermal flying

When the elevator stick is operated, both ailerons move up or down to support the elevator response for aerobatics (“snap-flap mixer”):

Travel' = Aileron movement

when down-elevator is applied

Travel# = Aileron movement

when up-elevator is applied The mixer can be switched on and off at any time using the "SNAPFLAP" mixer switch (= I).

‡) both ailerons de-

ENGLIS

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ROYAL evo 7

20.6. Template:4FLAPS

Suitable for gliders with four-flap wings, especially F3B and F3J types, with normal tail (cruciform or T-tail) or Vtail, and options including aero-tow release or motor.

The model type includes flight phase switching. Typical models: Milan, Euro/Elektro-Master, ALPINA,

ASW27B, DG600evo

p.ex.: tow release,

AILERON+

FLAP+

assigned but alterable

AILERON+

FLAP+

V-TAIL+

Rudder

fixed assignment

ELEVATR+

V-TAIL+

20.6.1. Transmitter controls / switches

Name of assignment:

Control

Throttle E

Spoiler

Physical

control

‡

Stick

Note

Idle position = back Can be altered (Î 13.3.3.) Spoiler retracted = forward Can be altered (Î 13.3.4.)

Flap F Control for camber-changing flaps

L-Gear

O Retract Aero-tow G Aero-tow release Brake G Gyro E Mixture F

AUX1 AUX2

L Auxiliary channel 1 (e.g. variometer)

G Auxiliary channel 2

spoiler, retract

AILERON+

e.g.: tow release, spoiler, retract

AILERON+

vacant

GLIDER

Switch

D-R

CS THR-CUT

Physical

control

Dual-Rate switch for

aileron, elevator and rudder N Combi-Switch H EMERGENCY throttle CUT

Runs when slider E (THROTTLE) =

Timer E

forward

Can be altered (Î 17.)

SNAP/FLAP

Mix-1 Mix-2 G Mix-3 L

Teacher F-PH 1-3

Switch for SNAP-FLAP

Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.)

M Trainer switch

J Flight phase switch

20.6.2. Servo assignment / receiver output sequence

MPX Hitec Futaba JR

Chan

-nel

1 AILER.+ (L) AILER.+ (L) AILER.+ (L) ----2 ELEVATR+* ELEVATR+* ELEVATR+* AILER.+ (L) 3 Rudder* ----- ----- ELEVATR+* 4 ----- Rudder* Rudder* Rudder* 5 AILER.+ (R) AILER.+ (R) AILER.+ (R) AILER.+ (R) 6 FLAP+ (L) FLAP+ (L) FLAP+ (L) FLAP+ (L) 7 FLAP+ (R) FLAP+ (R) AILER.+ (R) FLAP+ (R)

Channels with a grey background cannot be changed! Channels marked “-----“ can be assigned freely (Î 16.2.).

* automatically changes to mixer is activated (=

ON)

V-TAIL+ if the V-Tail

(Î 15.1.).

Important: receiver socket sequence of wing servos

It is important to observe the stated connection sequence of the aileron servos, and the servos with an aileron input (AILERON+, FLAP+), at the receiver. The servos must always be connected alternately left (L) and right (R) with rising channel numbers (1, 2, 3, …7), or in the reverse order right (R) and left (L). If you neglect to do this, the correct operation of aileron differential cannot be guaranteed.

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20.6.3. Mixers

Mixer Input Note

V-tail mixer

V-tail

Combi Switch

Ail.diff

ELEVATR+ Elevatr

Spoiler

Flap

Thr.-Tr

V-TAIL+ *

Rudder

Spoiler

Flap

Elevatr

Î 15.1.

Combi-Switch mixer Î 15.2.

Aileron differential Î 15.3.

Travel' Travel# = Up-elevator travel

Elevator compensation for spoilers (airbrakes):

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-extended spoilers

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for fully extended spoilers

Elevator compensation for flaps (flaperons):

Travel' = Elevator compensation

for (e.g.) thermal setting

Travel# = Elevator compensation

for (e.g.) speed setting Elevator compensation for throttle (motor):

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-throttle

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for full-throttle

Travel' Travel# = Up-elevator travel Travel'

one direction (e.g. up)

Travel# = Rudder deflection in

the other direction (e.g. down) It is possible to set up differential rudder by setting different V-tail travels up and down for rudder commands. This means that a certain amount of up- or downelevator can be “mixed in” automatically when a pure rudder command is applied. Generally this takes the form of up-elevator, as a little “up” is commonly required for turning. Elevator compensation for spoilers (butterfly / crow setting):

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-extended spoilers

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for fully extended spoilers

Elevator compensation for flaps (flaperons):

Travel' = Elevator compensation

for (e.g.) thermal setting

Travel# = Elevator compensation

for (e.g.) speed setting

= Down-elevator travel

= Rudder deflection in

ROYAL evo 7 - Instructions

Thr.-Tr

AILERON+ Aileron

Spoiler

Flap

Elevatr

-Tr

FLAP+ Aileron

Elevator compensation for throttle (motor):

Point1 = Elevator compensation

for half-throttle

Point2 = Elevator compensation

for full-throttle Maximum aileron travel when the Aileron control is operated.

Travels = Symmetrical travels (

equal aileron travels up and down) Aileron differential is adjusted in

the

Ail.diff mixer.

When the Spoiler control is oper-

ated (stick / flect up to act as landing aid:

Off = Offset for aileron servos

(see notes below for calibrating AILERON+ servos on a four-flap wing glider)

Travel = Aileron deflection at full

spoiler extension

When the Flap control (F) is operated both ailerons move up or down to adjust the camber of the wing section to optimise the model for thermal and speed flying:

Travel' = Up-aileron travel for

(e.g.) speed flying

Travel# = Down-aileron travel for

(e.g.) thermal flying When the elevator stick is operated, both ailerons move up or down to support the elevator response for aerobatics (“snap-flap mixer”):

Travel' = Aileron movement

when down-elevator is applied

Travel# = Aileron movement

when up-elevator is applied The mixer can be switched on and off at any time using the "SNAPFLAP" mixer switch (= I). Max. travel setting of camberchanging flaps when operating as ailerons (opposed movement).

Travel' = Deflection of both flaps

in one direction (e.g. up)

Travel# = Deflection of both flaps

in the other direction (e.g. down) Aileron differential can be set independently of the ailerons (using

Ail.diff.) if required by the

asymmetrical travel settings. This input is switchable using the switch “MIX / AUX2” (= G). The input may be mixed in for aerobatics to improve the aileron response.

‡), both ailerons de-

ENGLIS

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ROYAL evo 7

When you operate the Spoiler con-

trol (stick / changing flaps deflect down to act as landing aid:

Off = Offset for flap servos (see be-

low for notes on calibrating the AI-

Spoiler

Flap

Elevatr

-Tr

* appears only if the V-tail mixer is activated (= ON).

LERON+ servos for four-flap gliders.

Travel = Aileron deflection at full

spoiler extension. If ailerons are set to deflect up when spoilers are extended, the result is known as the Butterfly or Crow landing system. When the flap control (F) is operated, both camber-changing flaps deflect up or down to alter the wing camber in order to optimise the wing section for thermal and speed flying:

Travel' = Up-flap deflection, e.g.

for speed flying

Travel# = Do wn -f la p d ef le ct io n,

e.g. for thermal flying The values should be set so that the camber of the wing section is constant over the full wingspan, i.e. coordinated flap and aileron travels.

When the elevator stick is operated, both flaps move up or down to support the elevator response for aerobatics (“snap-flap mixer”):

Travel' = Flap deflection when

down-elevator is applied

Travel# = Fl ap de fl ec ti on wh en

up-elevator is applied The mixer can be switched on and off at any time using the "SNAPFLAP" mixer switch (= I).

‡) both camber-

Note: Special features when calibrating the following servos:

FLAP+ and AILERON+ (input: Spoiler, parameter: Off = OFFSET)

Glider wings with four flaps can be set up to produce the Butterfly or Crow landing system (max. aileron uptravel, max. flap down-travel). In this case the flap servos in particular have a highly asymmetrical working range:

Maximum up-aileron travel is required (approx. 20°). For landing the flaps should deflect down as far as possible to obtain best possible braking effect (if possible > 60°).

The servo travel in the “up” direction must be greatly reduced, unless you have installed the output arms on the servos at an angle (mechanical differential). This means that valuable servo travel is sacrificed, and servo power is lost. Unnecessary gearbox play, reduced positional accuracy and increased gearbox shock loading in a hard landing have to be accepted.

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You can minimise these problems as follows:

1. Fit the servo output arm on the flap and aileron servos at right-angles to the pushrods.

2. Determine the centre of the working range of the control surface: Example: the working range of the control surface (e.g. flap) is +20° ... -60°, starting from the neutral position (control surface in line with airfoil)

 the centre of the working range of the control surface is therefore at -10°. Adjust the control surface pushrod so that the control surface is at -10° when the servo is at centre.

 TIP:

When you select the servo in the

menu, select the percentage value for point

brate P3 and then press the digi-adjustor assign button

< F >: the servo will then run to its exact neutral point (Î 16.1.).

3. Both

FLAP+ and AILERON+ servos should now be

calibrated at points

P4 i f u se d) so th at bo th co nt ro l s ur fa ce s o n

and

P1, P3, and P5 (also points P2

each side line up exactly at all points (in our example at +20° / -10° / -60°).

4. Now adjust the

Off (offset) parameter of the

Spoiler input in the FLAP+ and AILERON+ mix-

ers so that the control surfaces follow the wing airfoil exactly.

The diagram below shows how this system works in comprehensible graphic form:

Flap at neutral position, servo offset by"Offset"

Off (Offset)

servo centre

Flap up-deflection, e.g. for AILERON function

Flap deflection increased by "Offset", for Butterfly / Crow

new servo neutral position

Offset + travel

Trvl

Servo / Cali-

ROYAL evo 7 - Instructions

20.7. Template: HELImech

Suitable for model helicopters with mechanical rotor head mixing.

e.g.: speed controller

Gyro

TAIL

20.7.1. Transmitter controls and switches

Name of assignment:

Control

Coll. pitch

Throttle limit

Spoiler O RPM G

L-Gear

Aero-tow G Brake G Gyro E Gyro gain adjustment Mixture E

AUX1 AUX2

Switch

D-R

DTC THR-CUT

Timer F

Mix-1 I Mix-2 G Mix-3 L

Teacher

A-ROT

F-PH 1-3

Collect.

Throttle

fixed assignment

Physical

control

‡

Stick

assigned but alterable

Note

Coll. minimum (descent) = back Can be altered (Î 13.3.3.) Thr. minimum (idle) = back Can be altered (Î 13.3.4.)

Speed governor switch (Î 9.2.)

O Retracts

L Auxiliary channel 1 G Auxiliary channel 2

Physical

control

Dual-Rate switch for

roll, pitch-axis, yaw (tail rotor)

N Direct Throttle Control H EMERGENCY throttle CUT

Runs when slider F (throttle limiter) = forward Can be altered (Î 17.)

Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.) Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.) Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.)

M Trainer switch

Auto-rotation switch (activates

flight phase 4:

J Flight phase switch

Elevator

(pitch-axis)

Aileron

(roll)

vacant

HELI

AUTOROT)

ENGLIS

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20.7.2. Servo assignment / receiver output sequence

MPX Hitec Futaba JR

Chan

-nel

1 Roll Roll Roll Throttle 2 Pitch-axis Pitch-axis Pitch-axis Roll 3 TAIL Throttle Throttle Pitch-axis 4 Coll. pitch TAIL TAIL TAIL 5 Throttle Gyro Gyro ----6 Gyro Coll. pitch Coll. pitch Coll. pitch 7 ----- ----- ----- Gyro

Channels with a grey background cannot be changed! Channels marked “-----“ can be assigned freely (Î 16.2.).

20.8. Template: HELIccpm

Suitable for model helicopters with CCPM electronic rotor head mixing (Cyclic-Collective Pitch Mixing), e.g. 3point 120°, 3-point 90°, 3-point 140°.

lig

e.g.: speed controller

TAIL

Throttle

Gyro

Runs when slider F (throttle limiter)

Timer F

= forward Can be altered (Î 17.)

Mix-1 I Mix-2 G Mix-3 L

Teacher

A-ROT

F-PH 1-3

Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.) Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.) Switch for A/B mixer (Î 9.2.)

M Trainer switch

Auto-rotation switch (activates

flight phase 4:

AUTOROT)

J Flight phase switch

20.8.2. Servo assignment / receiver output sequence

MPX Hitec Futaba JR

Chan

-nel

1 HEAD f/r HEAD ri HEAD le Throttle 2 HEAD le HEAD f/r HEAD f/r HEAD ri 3 TAIL Throttle Throttle HEAD f/r 4 HEAD ri TAIL TAIL TAIL 5 Throttle Gyro Gyro ----6 Gyro HEAD le HEAD ri HEAD le 7 ----- ----- ----- Gyro

Channels with a grey background cannot be changed! Channels marked “-----“ can be assigned freely (Î 16.2.).

HEADri

fixed assignment

HEAD f/b

HEAD le

assigned but alterable

20.8.1. Transmitter controls and switches

Name of assignment:

Control

Coll. pitch

Throttle limit

Physical

control

‡

Stick

Note

Coll. minimum (descent) = back Can be altered (Î 13.3.3.) Thr. minimum (idle) = back Can be altered (Î 13.3.4.)

HELI

Spoiler O RPM G

L-Gear

Speed governor switch (Î 9.2.)

O Retracts Aero-tow G Brake G Gyro E Gyro gain adjustment Mixture E

AUX1 AUX2

Switch

D-R

DTC THR-CUT

L Auxiliary channel 1

G Auxiliary channel 2

Physical

control

Dual-Rate switch for

roll, pitch-axis, yaw (tail rotor) N Direct Throttle Control H EMERGENCY throttle CUT

vacant

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21. Error messages

Every time you switch the transmitter on, the ROYALevo7 checks the contents of its memory. If it detects an error, the following error message will appear:

Memory Error

If this should happen, do not use the transmitter, and do not make changes to any settings.

The ROYALevo DataManager PC back-up and update program (Î 23.1.) is capable of correcting many data errors. To make use of this simply carry out a data backup procedure. The data error will be recognised by the ROYALevo Data Manager:

If you confirm by clicking on “Yes”, but the error message occurs repeatedly, there is a serious data error. In this case the cause is often a hardware defect (perhaps caused by neglecting the battery charging instructions, or using an unsuitable or faulty charger). The transmitter must then be sent to a MULTIPLEX Service Centre for checking and repair.

Important: please check the version of ROYALevo DataManager you are using.

For the ROYALevo 7 a later version of the ROYALevoDataManager is required than is current at the time of printing of these instructions (V1.06).

22. Accessories

22.1. HFM-4 crystal RF module

# 4 5690 35 MHz A- and B-band # 4 5691 40/41 MHz band # 4 5697 36 MHz #4 5692 72 MHz

Reasonably priced RF modules using conventional crystal technology. Be sure to use genuine MULTIPLEX plugin crystals.

Important: which channels can be used? Regulations concerning the use of radio-controlled models vary from country to country. Please make enquiries to establish which RF module you should use, and which channels are approved for the region in which you wish to fly your models.

ROYAL evo 7 - Instructions

22.2. Channel-Check module for HFM-4 crystal RF module

# 7 5164 35MHz A- and B-band (also for 36MHz) # 7 5165 40/41MHz band

The Channel-Check module is simply plugged into the HFM-4 crystal RF module, and is easy to install at any time. The Channel-Check module requires a receiver crystal (MULTIPLEX single-conversion crystal) whose channel / frequency is the same as the transmitter crystal you are using. When you switch the transmitter on, the module checks whether the transmission channel is in use, and only switches the

Channel-Check module

RF module on if it is vacant. In this way it guards against frequency clashes and makes an important contribution to safety in model sport.

Retro-fitting the module

1. Switch off and open the transmitter

2. Remove the HFM-4 RF module

3. Plug the receiver crystal into the

Channel-Check module

4. Plug the Channel-Check module

into the RF module

5. Re-install the RF module

Operation

1. Extend the transmitter aerial to full length

2. Switch on the transmitter

3. The RF status LED flashes:

 the channel is free (no guarantee), the RF module is immediately activated, and the transmitter is ready to use. “No guarantee” means that the module may not be able to detect distant transmitters (approx. > 300 m) because of the influence of environmental conditions and the local terrain. However, if the model should fly close to such a transmitter, there is then a risk of interference due to a channel clash.

4. RF status LED glows constantly  channel in use

The screen also displays the following message for

two seconds:

!Attention! No RF

If Channel-Check finds the channel to be in use

when switched on, you must switch the transmitter off again before you can use it. Check whether your channel is already in use by another modeller (including transmitters a long way away!). If this is not the case, the problem may be a transmitter in the immediate vicinity on an adjacent channel, momentary interference on the channel when you switched on, etc. Before you switch on again, walk a little way away from other transmitters, then try again.

22.3. HFM-S Synthesizer RF module

# 4 5693 35 MHz A- and B-band # 4 5694 40/41 MHz band # 4 5696 36 MHz # 4 5695 72 MHz

RF modules exploiting modern Synthesizer technology. The transmission channel can be selected quickly and conveniently in the channel set-up menu. No plug-in crystals are required at the transmitter.

Important: which channels can be used? Regulations concerning the use of radio-controlled models vary from country to country. Please make en-

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quiries to establish which RF module you should use, and which channels are approved for the region in which you wish to fly your models.

22.4. Scanner for HFM-S Synthesizer RF module

# 4 5170 35 MHz A- and B-band # 4 5171 40/41 MHz band # 4 5173 36 MHz # 4 5172 72 MHz

The scanner allows you to monitor the frequency band, and guards against channel clashes. The Scanner module is simply plugged into the HFM-S Synthesizer RF module, and is easy to fit at any time.

The scanner can carry out two tasks:

Checking your channel at power-on (Channel-Check)

The channel you select for the Synthesizer is checked when you switch the transmitter on. If the channel is already in use, the Synthesizer stays switched off, and the user is alerted to the situation by an on-screen warning. If the scanner picks up no signal during this check, the transmitter switches itself on in the normal way.

Scanning the whole frequency band The scanner checks all channels of the frequency band one by one. All the signals it detects are displayed in bar graph form on the screen; the height of the bar indicates the signal strength.

Detailed instructions for using the Scanner module for the HFM-S Synthesizer RF module are supplied with the module itself.

22.5. Trainer lead

# 8 5121 The ROYALevo7 can be used either as Teacher or Pupil

transmitter in a Trainer (buddy-box) system. Any MULTIPLEX transmitter fitted with a 5-pin DIN

socket (MULTIPLEX multi-function socket) can be used as a pupil transmitter. (Î 13.4.)

22.6. Diagnosis lead

# 8 5105 For carrying out adjustments to the model the receiver

can be operated in Diagnosis mode (DSC - Direct Servo Control) via a cable, without the transmitter radiating an RF signal, even if “your” channel is already in use. Connect the transmitter (MULTIPLEX multi-function socket) to the receiver (charge socket on the switch harness

# 8 5039 or # 8 5046) using the Diagnosis lead. Please note: Diagnosis mode is only possible with MULTIPLEX receivers which feature a combined Battery / Diagnosis socket marked “B/D”.

22.7. Other accessories, spareparts

Item

Transmitter case Standard transmitter aerial, 110 cm Transmitter tray SpaceBox ROYALevo Basic transmitter

tray SpaceBox ROYALevo weather guard (op-

tional) PROFI transmitter neckstrap Neckstrap padding for # 8 5646 # 8 5641 “Cross-over” transmitter support strap PC lead (Î 23.) Receiver module for the MULTInaut IV

channel expansion system (Î 24.) For more information on accessories and replacement

parts please refer to the current main catalogue or our internet website www.multiplexrc.de.

23. PC interface

The multi-function socket on the underside of the ROYALevo transmitter provides a serial interface to a PC in addition to the functions of charging, Trainer mode and Diagnosis mode. This interface offers two functions:

x access to transmitter data

for data back-up, software update

x use with model flying simulators

23.1. Software update / data back-up

The facility to exchange data between transmitter and PC provides the following possible functions:

x Data back-up

storing (backing-up) model memory data on your PC

x Software update (loading new software into the

transmitter)

The latter point in particular enables you to exploit entirely new methods of updating the transmitter software or installing new screen languages via the internet. The PC software “ROYALevo DataManager“ and current software updates in various national languages are already available in the Download area of our internet website: www.multiplexrc.de.

Important: please check the version of ROYALevo DataManager you are using.

For the ROYALevo 7 a later version of the ROYALevoDataManager is required than is current at the time of printing of these instructions (V1.06).

The connecting lead (PC lead # 8 5156) is available from your local model shop.

23.2. Using a flight simulator

The ROYALevo7 can be used directly with many flight simulators, without further expansion. The manufacturers of flight simulators offer special interface cables for MULTIPLEX transmitters. If you have a query, please address it to the simulator manufacturer.

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# 76 3323 # 89 3002

# 8 5305

# 8 5658

# 8 5655

# 8 5646

# 8 5640 # 8 5156

# 7 5892

24. MULTInaut IV channel expansion system

If the seven channels of the ROYALevo 7 are not sufficient, perhaps for a complex multi-function model, the MULTIPLEX MULTInaut IV channel expansion system can be used. The ROYALevo is capable of controlling two MULTInaut IV receiver modules (# 7 5892) which are available as optional accessories.

Each MULTInaut IV receiver module installed in the model can control up to four consumer units (max. continuous load 4 x 4A / 16V) and/or up to four servos in various modes of operation. One channel is required to actuate one MULTInaut IV receiver module. If you use two MULTInaut IV receiver modules a total of 13 channels are available to you (five proportional channels plus 2 x 4 MULTInaut channels).

Preparation

Move to the menu and determine which channels (receiver outputs) are to be used for the control signals of the two MULTInaut IV receiver modules:

M.naut1 or M.naut2

The receiver modules in the model must be connected to the corresponding channels.

Servo / Assignment (Î 16.2.)

ROYAL evo 7 - Instructions

The effect of one button-press varies according to the system controlled by the MULTInaut channel. The following alternatives are available:

a. Consumer units to terminals +/-1 to +/-4

The diagram shows where the consumer units have to be connected.

Diagram for servo 5 =

For switching consumers (e.g. lamps, horns etc.). Every time you press a button briefly the associated load is switched from one state to the other: (OFF Æ ON or ON ÆOFF)

M.naut1

ENGLIS

The MULTInaut system is only available for the

fixed-wing model type!

Activating the MULTInaut mode of operation:

The keypad of the ROYALevo is used to control the MULTInaut functions (no additional or special switches have to be installed). Starting from one of the three status displays, hold the ENTER button held in for longer than three seconds; this activates the button groups for MULTInaut use. The screen display is as follows:

Note: If the MULTInaut mode of operation is active and the MULTINAUT display is on the screen, it is not possible to use the keypad (or the 3D digi-adjustors) to make changes in any of the menus.

Hold ENTER pressed in again for longer than three sec- onds to end this mode of operation.

Operating the MULTInaut channels

In each case four buttons (group of buttons) are assigned to one MULTInaut channel, and control the consumer units or servos connected to the receiver module.

e.g. servo 5 = M.naut 1

b. Servo to sockets 1 to 4, no jumper

If the jumpers (bridging plugs) are not connected to servo sockets 2 and 4, the servo moves from one end-point to the other every time you press the associated button.

c. Servo to socket 1 / 3

to servo socket 2 / 4 with jumper Buttons 1 and 2 control the servo at socket 1; buttons 3 and 4 the servo at socket 3. For as long as the button is held pressed in the servo runs in one direction until it reaches the end-point. When you release the button, the servo stops.

The full servo travel is divided into 32 segments,

and takes about four seconds to traverse. One short button-press triggers a step of about 3°.

Each MULTInaut IV module is supplied with detailed operating instructions including all the information you need to install and operate the system, together with a full Specification.

Button group for

M.naut 1

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25. Care and maintenance

The transmitter requires no special care or maintenance. However, we strongly recommend that you send the transmitter to an authorised MULTIPLEX Service Centre at regular intervals - depending on the frequency of use

- for a full check; this should take place every two or three years. Regular operating checks and range checks (Î 3.2.) should be considered mandatory.

The bes t wa y of remo vin g du st a nd d irt is to use a so ft bristle paintbrush. More stubborn soiling, especially by grease and oil, should be removed using a soft cloth dampened with a mild household cleaner. Never use powerful cleaning agents such as white spirit or solvents.

Avoid subjecting the transmitter to shock and pressure loads. The unit should always be stored and transported in a suitable container (transmitter case or bag).

Check the transmitter case, mechanical assemblies and especially - cables and connector contacts regularly.

! Always switch off the transmitter before open-

ing the case, and disconnect the transmitter battery before carrying out any internal work. Avoid touching electrical components and circuit boards.

26. Advice and customer service

We have invested considerable effort in making these operating instructions as comprehensive and comprehensible as possible, so that you can locate the answer to any question quickly and easily. However, if you have a question on your ROYALevo 7 which the manual cannot answer, please ask your local model shop in the first instance, where the staff will be glad to advise and help you.

If you encounter a technical problem you can call our Hotline: +49 7233 7343

For repairs and servicing please contact your nearest authorised MULTIPLEX Service Centre.

Germany

MULTIPLEX Service Neuer Weg 15 • D-75223 Niefern  +49 (0)7233 / 73-33 Fax. +49 (0)7233 / 73-19 e-mail service@multiplexrc.de

Austria

MULTIPLEX Service Heinz Hable Seppengutweg 11 • A-4030 Linz  +43 (0)732 / 321100

Switzerland

MULTIPLEX Service Werner Ankli Marchweg 175 • CH-4234 Zullwil  +41 (0)61 / 7919191 +41 (0)79 / 2109508

Switzerland RC-Service Basel K. Elsener Felsplattenstraße 42 • CH-4012 Basel  +41 (0)79 / 3338282

France

MULTIPLEX Service Hubscher Electronic 9, rue Tarade • F-67000 Strasbourg  +33 (0)388 / 411242

Italy

Holzner & Premer OHG-Snc. • c/o Robert Holzner Prission 113 • I-39010 Trisens BZ Tel. +39 (0)473 / 920887

Netherlands

MULTIPLEX Service • Jan van Mouwerik Slot de Houvelaan 30 • NL-3155 VT Maasland  +31 105913594

Belgium

MULTIPLEX Service • Jean Marie Servais Rue du Pourrain 49 A • B-5330 Assesse  +32 (0)836 / 566 620 4 +32 (0)495 / 534 085

Sweden

ORBO elktronik/hobby ab Box 6021 • S-16206 Vällingby  +46 (0) 8 832585

U.K.

Michael Ridley c/o Flair Products Ltd Holdcroft Works • Blunsdon SN26 7AH  07708436163

Spain

Condor Telecomunicaciones y Servicios S.L. Centro Comercial Las Americas Avenida Pais Valencia 182 Torrente 46900  96 - 1560194

Australia

David Leigh 64 Koongarra Ave • Magill 5072, South Australia  08 - 8332 2627

+41 (0)61 / 3828282

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s s

Memory

number

Memory

Properties

Name Template Mode Assignment

Flight phas

1 2 3

Date

Template Servo conf.

Notes

New model

Aileron

Trim % Trim % Trim % Step

Control

D/R Trvl % Trvl % Trvl % Expo

Throttle

Idle % Slow Step % Fixed val % Fixed val % Slow s

Mode Throttle min Assignment Spoiler min

Name Name Name

GGG

Input Input Input

Mixer

Flight phase

Geber

Elevator

123

Å Å

Value Value Value

% Step % D/R

% Expo

Flight phase

Spoiler

Flight phase

123

Å Å

% Step % D/R

% Expo

123

s Slow

Rudder

Flight phase

Flap

Flight phase

%%% %%% %%% %%% %%%

123

Å Å

123

% %

Free Mixers A and B

Mixer A/B

Mixer A Mixer B Control Travel % Control Travel+ % Servo Servo Travel- % Switch Switch

Assignment

Nr. Function

1 %

Servo

2 % 3 % 4 % 5 % 6 % 7 %

Timer

MixerA

MPX/UNI Points rev./nor.

Timer

Alarm Switch

hms

Mixer A/B

Calibrate

P1 P2 P3 P4 P5

MixerB

Memory

number

Memory

Properties

Name Template Mode Assignment Thr-curve

Flight phas

1 2 3

AUTOROT

Date

Template Servo conf.

Notes

New model

Aileron

Flight phase

1234

Elevator

Flight phase

1234

Rudder

Flight phase

1234

Trim % Trim % Trim %

Step D/R Trvl % Trvl % Trvl %

Control

Expo

Control

Å Å

Mode

% Step % D/R

% Expo

Collect.

Flight phase

Å Å

% Step % D/R

% Expo

1234

Throttle

Flight phase

Å Å

% %

1234

Assignment % P1 % P1 %

% P2 % P2 %

Coolect. Min % P3 % P3 % Thr.lim. min % P4 % P4 %

% P5 % P5 % % P6 %

Gyro

Mode

Flight phase

1234

Damping % Suppression

Mixer

TAIL

Flugphase

1234

Coll.+ % Coll.- % Yaw diff. %

Rotor head

Geometry ° Rotation °

Offset % Zero point Collect.

Nur Anzeige!

Free Mixers A and B

Servo

Timer

Mixer A/B

MixerA

Mixer A/B

MixerB

Mixer A Mixer B Control Travel % Control Travel+ % Servo Servo Travel- % Switch Switch

Assignment

Nr. Function

MPX/UNI Points rev./nor.

P1 P2 P3 P4 P5

Calibrate

1 % 2 % 3 % 4 % 5 % 6 % 7 %

Timer

Alarm Switch

hms

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