Fail Safe - FUTABA 12Z Series Instruction Manual

FAIL SAFE

The Failsafe function may be used to set up positions
that the servos move to in the case of radio interference.
This function only works with G3 or PCM receivers
(FM receivers do not have failsafe capability).
When the receiver battery voltage drops, the servo
can be moved to a preset position. (Battery fail safe
function) A battery fail safe function reset switch can be
set. (Initial setting: Throttle stick maximum slow side)
You may set either of two positions for each
channel: Hold, where the servo maintains its last
commanded position, or Failsafe, where each servo
moves to a predetermined position. You may choose
either mode for each channel.
The T12Z system also provides you with an
advanced battery monitoring function that warns
you when the receiver battery has only a little
power remaining. In this case, each servo is
[Return Key]
Fail safe setting procedure
*The display blinks.
*The channel switches to the F/S mode.
*The set position is displayed in percentage.
*When you want to return that channel to the hold mode, use
the cursor lever to move the cursor to the "F/S" item and
display [HOLD] by turning the data input dial to the right
and then change the mode by pushing the enter button.
control on the transmitter (default is throttle),
do not continue to fly, land as soon as possible.
Remember, if the predefined control suddenly
moves to a position you did not command, land at
once and check your receiver battery.
when receiver battery voltage becomes low.
WARNING
For safety, always set the fail safe functions.
the servo moves to the maximum slow side for airplanes and
to the slow side from the hovering position for helicopters.
Crashing of the model at full high when normal radio waves
cannot be received due to interference, etc., is very dangerous.
engine malfunction and will be reset at throttle slow and the model
(The display screen is an example. The screen
depends on the model type.)
PUSH
Battery fail safe setting procedure
Battery fail safe release switch setting
*The switch selection screen is called.
*For a detailed description of the switch selection and ON/
OFF direction setting method, see [Switch Setting Method]
at the back of this manual.
<Functions of Linkage Menu>
[Cursor Lever]
[Data Input Dial]
[Enter Button]
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