FUTABA FP-8SGAP Instruction Manual page 9

Monitor Lamps
IMPORTANT: In all instructions on control functions. Items designated by a number inside a circle
(For example 10 ) are transmitter controls normally accessable and operated in flight.
Items designated by a number within a box (For example 10 ) are adjustment functions not operated
while in flight.
When the power switch 23
is set to ON, lamp A will
go out momentarily.
This indicates automatic
data transmission on and is
not a failure.
Power switch
• The transmitter power ON-OFF switch is pro-
vided with a locking feature to prevent acciden-
tal movement. To operate the switch, pull the
knob gently outwards and set to the desired
position (UP-ON, DOWN=OFF).
Hook
Metal hook for the accessory neck strap.
Level meter
•This meter indicates the transmitter battery
voltage and output power.
•When the antenna 26 is extended fully and
the power switch 23 is set to ON, the pointer
should move to the white zone.
• If the transmitter RF Module 32 is not in-
stalled, the meter pointer will not move.
• If the meter pointer moves to the red zone,
indicating that the Nicd battery voltage is low,
the signal range will become shorter. If the
Tachometer/timer 2 1 power switch is ON, the
battery alarm function will operate after about
one more flight. When the meter pointer stops
at the boundary between the white and red
zones, recharge the battery.
•Lamp A Power Monitor
• When the power switch 23
briefly and then goes out momentarily as the Fail Safe data is auto-
matically matically transmitted to the receiver. Fail Safe data is
transmitted every 60 seconds at which time the lamp also goes out
momentarily. If the transmitter Nicd battery nears full discharge,
this lamp starts blinking, indicating that the power error backup
function is activated. When this occurs, transmitter memory func-
tion settings are lost and must be reset.
Lamp B3 -> 6, 7 -> 2 / 3 -> 8 Mix
This lamp comes on when Safety Switch 7
ACT position, indicating that throttle — flap, spoiler -> elevator
mixing and/or throttle — pitch control mixing functions are activat-
ed. This lamp will blink when transmitter control switch II is set
to ON (placing these functions in operation).
Lamp C 6, 7 -> 2 Mix
• This lamp comes on when Safety Switch 32] is set to ON (flap,
spoiler — elevator mix) or CH7 OFF (flap -> elevator mix) position.
This lamp blinks when transmitter control switch 10 is set to ON.
Lamp D Snap Roll
•When Safety Switch 29 is set to ACT (snap roll function acti-
vated), this lamp blinks. When the Snap Roll switch 13 is pulled,
this lamp continues blinking.
Antenna
Strong 1m 10cm telescoping antenna. Extend
the antenna to its full height when using the
transmitter. The antenna will lock in place with
a click when pulled up to its full height.
Carrying handle
Tachometer sensor connector
• When not using this connector and the charg-
ing socket 29, cover them with the rubber-
backed cover supplied to protect them against
dust.
Charging socket and DSC (Direct Servo Con-
troller) connector
•This connector is used as both the charging
socket and DSC connector. See page 10 for
charging instructions.
Non-slip adjustable lever head
The length of the lever head can be adjusted to fit
the operator.
Lever head
Unlock lever heads
in the arrow direction, and adjust the head to the
most comfortable length.
is set to ON, this lamp flashes on
and/or 33 is set to
32
Lever head
, by turning them and
Fig. 2