FUTABA T18MZ Software Update Changes page 5

1M23N26412
(Editor Version: 2.1,2.2 and 2.3 Encoder version: 2.0)
This software updates or alters the functions and features noted below. The instructions and information that follow are meant as a supplement to the original instruction
manual that accompanied the T18MZ transmitter. Please refer to the original instruction manual where applicable, but replace the steps indicated below with these
instructions. Please note that the software update will be finalized the first time that the T18MZ is powered up, after the software has been applied. As such, it may require a
few moments before the Start screen appears.
Please check to ensure that the update has been installed.
1) Select the System Menu.
2) Touch the [Information] button.
3) Confirm that the information in the display indicates the Editor and Encoder version numbers as noted above.
Voltage display function *
This function allows some voltage sensor units to be compatible with
Futaba's voltage sensor unit (SBS-01V).
【Setting method】
① Register the SBS-01V at the transmitter from the [Sensor] setting screen
in the Linkage Menu.
② The [Telemetry] screen in the Linkage Menu opens. The voltage
information is displayed.
■ [Alert]: If it turns OFF (ON) from INH, it will warn at the time of voltage
drops.
■ [Threshold]: The voltage which starts warning is inputted.
■ [Vibration]: If Type 1-4 is used from OFF, it will warn by each vibration.
■ [Speech]: INH → ACT ; a voice alarm is given in addition to the alarm
sound when the alarm was activated.
The voice of T18MZ *
The change part of V2.3 is only this.
The voice of T18MZ changed from the man to a woman.
Home 2 screen telemetry display function
The Home 2 screen telemetry display function has been refined to display
more information. In addition to the current measured value, the display
also indicates the minimum and maximum values.
【Setting method】
① Touch the [Home 2] button in the Home screen to open the [Home 2]
screen.
② Select the desired sensor unit, and open the details display screen.
③ Touch the [Select] button on the [Home 2] screen. The Home 2 setting
screen appears.
■ Alternatively, the detail display screen may be accessed as follows:
[Linkage Menu] → [Telemetry] → selected sensor → Home 2 [Select]
④ It is possible to display up to three types of telemetry data on the Home
2 screen.
■ [Display]: The value indicated (on/off) determines whether or not the
sensor data will be displayed in the Home 2 screen.
■ [Slot]: Sets the slot number of the sensor unit to be displayed.
■ [Sensor type]: Displays the selected sensor type.
■ [Value Type]: Indicates the data to be displayed from among the
measured data of each sensor unit.
■ [Timer and PIT and THR]: When set to [ON], displays the timer (when the
model type is helicopter, pitch/throttle position) on the Home 2 screen.
When set to [OFF] displays the telemetry data maximum and minimum
values and the voice button on the Home 2 screen.
● Home 2 screen when [OFF]
T18MZ SOFTWARE UPDATE CHANGES
The change part of V2.3 is only this.
Audible telemetry information
In addition to the on-screen telemetry data information, the T18MZ now has
the ability to audibly indicate the aircraft status.
■ The voice is in English.
■ The audible indicator is capable of noting the data from any (or all) of the
three sensors selected.
■ When using the voice read function set the [Timer and PIT and THR]
setting of the Home 2 screen to the [OFF] mode.
■ It is possible to adjust how often the data is conveyed to the modeler.
The frequency ranges from 0-30 seconds. If set at 0, updates will occur
continuously. If set to 30, updates will occur every 30 seconds.
■ The T18MZ offers the ability to adjust the volume of the audible telemetry
data. The volume for the telemetry data is combined with the Error/
Warning volume. To access this adjustment: [System Menu] -->[Sound
Volume] -->Error/Warning.
■ It is also possible to turn the audible information on/off by the use of an
arbitrary switch and/or switch position.
■ When only one kind of data is set to read ON, the data is repeatedly
read in the following order:
[Sensor Type, Data, Units] [Data] [Data] [Data] [Data]
(Example) Reading of receiver voltage
"Battery eight point one volt, eight point one, eight point one, eight point
one, eight point one, Battery..." is repeated. If you have activated the
audible indicators for multiple sensors, the T18MZ will cycle through the
indicators at the selected timing intervals accordingly.
■ When the voice read function is turned on for telemetry data with alarm
set when an alarm is activated; a voice alarm is given in addition to the
alarm sound when the alarm was activated.
["Warning"] [Sensor Type, Data, Units]
【Setting method】
① In the Linkage menu, select the telemetry screen to make adjustments to
the sensors. Touch the button associated with the sensor for which you
would like to adjust.
② If both the alarm (alert) and the speech (audible information) indications
are active, and the alarm threshold is exceeded, the T18MZ will sound a
warning accordingly.
③ Touch the [Select] button of [Home 2]. The Home 2 setting screen
appears. Set [Timer and PIT and THR] to [OFF]
④ Select the telemetry data that is to be read by voice.
⑤ As mentioned previously, it is possible to adjust the time, or interval,
between the audible updates from the sensor(s). To do so, press the
speech Interval button then use the rate adjustment buttons to select the
desired interval. The interval ranges from 0 (continual updates) to 30
(information noted every 30 seconds). Press [Close] when done.
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