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FUTABA FX40 Instruction Manual

14 channel radio control system pcmg3/pcm1024/fm selectable
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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1M23N16401

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    FX-40 14 CHANNEL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM PCMG3/PCM1024/FM selectable INSTRUCTION MANUAL Entire Contents © Copyright 2006 1M23N16401...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..........4 ... 27 ......... 4 ..... 27 ............ 28 ... 5 ..........29 ........6 ............. 6 FUNCTIONS OF SYSTEM MENU....30 Trainer .............. 31 BEFORE USE ............. 9 Display ............. 33 Date & Time............. 34 ..........
  • Page 3 FUNCTIONS OF MODEL MENU ........108 ....73 Model Menu functions list ......108 PIT Curve ............109 Servo Monitor ..........52 THR Curve............. 112 Condition Select..........74 Acceleration ........... 114 Condition Hold..........75 Throttle Hold..........115 AFR (D/R)............76 Swash Mix............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Futaba® FX-40 series digital proportional R/C system. In order for you to make the best use of your system and to fly safely, please read this manual carefully. If you have any difficulties while using your system, please consult the manual, our online Frequently Asked Questions (on the web pages referenced below), your hobby deal- er, or the Futaba Service Center.
  • Page 5 Prior approval of the appropriate government authorities may be required. If you have purchased this product from an exporter outside your own country and not the authorized Futaba dis- tributor in your country, please contact the seller immediately to determine if such export regulations have been met.
  • Page 6 Have regular maintenance performed. Although your FX-40 protects the model memories with non-volatile EEPROM memory (which does not require periodic replacement) and not a battery, it still should have regular checkups. We recommend sending your system to the Futaba Service Center annually during your non-flying season for a complete checkup and service.
  • Page 7 Lithium-Polymer (LiPo) batteries, or any other type of rechargeable battery (including NiCd’s and NiMH’s). Li-Ion batteries require special charging criteria different than other rechargeable batteries. Use only the Futaba lithium ion transmitter charger included with this set for, or other chargers approved by Futaba to charge the Li-Ion batteries in the FX-40 transmitter.
  • Page 8 AT THE FLYING FIELD Always pay particular attention to the flying fields’ rules, as well as the presence and location of spectators, the wind direction, and any obstacles on the field. Be very careful flying in areas near power lines, tall buildings, or communication facilities as there may be radio interference in their vicinity.

  • Page 9: Before Use

    Compact Flash The memory size is 32 MB. Futaba prepares industrial rating CF cards. WFSS (Wireless Frequency Setting System) The construction of both transmitter (FX-40) and receiver (R5014) are a frequency synthesizer system.
  • Page 10 Stick potentiometers also offer longer life. Replaceable switches position, and momentary etc.). Li-ion battery FX-40 is operated by 7.4V/5,000 mAh Lithium-Ion battery. R5014DPS The R5014DPS is a small 14CH synthesized receiver with high sensitivity and selectability. Multi-Prop Decoder (Optional) The MPDX-1 multi-prop decoder connects to the receiver output of FX-40 System and expands the signal of one channel to 8 channels.
  • Page 11 Your FX-40 (packaged with a 14-channel PCM-G3 receiver) includes the following components: Suggested Servos for use with your FX-40 • FX-40 Transmitter, including RF module (FX-FM) Servo S9154 (Digital servo) • R5014 Receiver Control system: Pulse width control, 1.52 ms neutral •...
  • Page 12 Battery/DSC (B/C) slot. All programming and setup may be done in this manner without transmitting. • Receivers - various models of Futaba receivers may be purchased for use in other models. (Receivers for PCM-G3, PCM1024, or FM/PPM types are available.)

  • Page 13: Cautions On Handling Antenna

    Transmitter controls (J2) (J1) (J3) (J4) Cautions on handling antenna •Antenna storage When you store the transmitter in the carrying WARNING case, detach the antenna and store it in the antenna compartment in the transmitter. Be sure to attach the antenna before operation. *Antenna is stored in the antenna storage box in the trans- mitter.

  • Page 14: Led Monitor

    •Angle adjustment of the antenna 3. Remove the battery stopper by pulling it forward while pushing the lock button in the you like. Use 2.5mm hexagonal wrench to turn counterclockwise to release the screw on the left of the antenna holder, and change the angle of the antenna as you like, then retighten.

  • Page 15: Volume (Ld, Cd, Rd)

    [Replacement] Volume 1. Turn off the power to the transmitter and Locked state then use the switch ornamental nut jig ornamental nut. Volume LD, CD, and RD: If you push the volume (LD or RD) to the 2. Open the rear cover, and remove the battery.

  • Page 16: Digital Trim (T1-T8)

    Digital trim the Touch Panel much harder and destroy the glass sheet. *Plastic film is attached on the glass of the touch panel. This transmitter is equipped with 8 digital trims. Please be careful so that you don't scratch the touch panel Digital trims T1~4, T7, and T8 are rotary type and with something hard, such as metal and sand sticking on the digital trims T5 and T6 are lever type.

  • Page 17: Stick Adjustment

    A long lever head is supplied with this set. Use it 1. Turn off the power to the transmitter. to replace the lever head, as you like. The length of 2. Open the rear cover and remove the battery. (See [Precautions when opening the the stick lever head can also be changed.

  • Page 18: Cf Card Cfdp32M

    Be sure to use only Futaba's original CF card, CFDP32M, for the T14MZ transmitter. transmitter. Equipment for reading and writing CF cards are available at most electronics stores. * Futaba does not recommend any CF cards other than Futaba's original CF cards. [Important] CF card insertion/removal Before saving data from the PC, insert the CF card into the transmitter and turn on the power.

  • Page 19: Connector/Plug

    Connector/Plug USB port (Transmitter right side) *This is for factory use only. USB port Connector for trainer function (TRAINER) When you use trainer function, connect the optional trainer cable between the transmitters for teacher and student. screen in the System menu. Connector for DSC function (DSC) transmitting radio waves by connecting the transmitter and the receiver to the DSC cable.

  • Page 20: Attachment And Detachment Of The Battery

    Do not use the transmitter as it is, send it back for a check to the Futaba Service Center. Battery Battery stopper 5. Close the rear cover. (See [Precautions when opening the rear cover and working inside].)

  • Page 21: Rf Module Fx-Fm

    RF module FX-FM Toolbox To change the frequency band, use the FX-FM module which is sold separately. RF module CAUTION Hexagonal wrench (1.5mm and 2.5mm) Turn off the power to the transmitter before you remove or install the module. antenna. Removing the RF module Tool for removing ornamental nuts 1.
  • Page 22 Receiver nomenclature Before using the receiver, be sure to read the precautions listed in the following pages. Receiver R5014DPS Connectors Antenna Connector "1 through 12": outputs for the channels 1 through 12 "DG1", "DG2": outputs of DG1 and DG2 channels "B/C": connector for the power and DSC.
  • Page 23 Safety precautions when you install *If a servo case is in direct contact with the airframe, the vi- bration of the airframe directly travels to and may damage receiver and servos the servo. Warning Wood screw 2.3-2.6mm nut washer Rubber Rubber Connecting connectors grommet...

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Battery Charging How to charge the Ni-Cd battery NR4F1500 for the receiver (Optional) Before charging batteries, read the "Cautions for Use the battery charger FBC-32A (Optional). handling battery and battery charger" in the section "For your safety". [Method of charging battery] How to charge the Lithium Ion battery LT4F5000 for the transmitter AC Outlet...

  • Page 25: When Turning On

    How to turn ON/OFF the power of the Warning transmitter Once you turn on the power, never shut off the ® Windows CE is installed as a built-in operating power switch until the power becomes stable system in the FX-40 transmitter. Compared to the conventional system, the FX-40 takes extra time off the power switch while the transmitter is for internal processing when it is turned on/off.
  • Page 26 How to change the frequency/How to set ID The FX-40 system has employed the frequency completed, the LED monitor of the receiver synthesizer scheme. The FX-40 transmitter will set the frequency of the R5014DPS (PCMG3 receiver) *A very low power, whose frequency is different from that by the wireless data transmission.
  • Page 27 Registration of the user's name FX-40 transmitter can register user's name. How to register user's name space key (If you want to protect the user's name) If you don't want anybody else to change your user's name, set your ID in the following way. *Please be aware that you will not able to change user's name if you forget your password.
  • Page 28 Home screen screen. User's name Timer Digital trim (T1 to T8, CD) Push this area to call the User's Name Setting screen. • To call the setting screen Push this area to call the Dial Monitor screen. Model Name call the timer setting screen. Condition •...

  • Page 29: Music Playback

    Music playback can listen to them through the built-in speaker or a headphone by the earphone plug. [Important notice] on the CF card, and then insert the CF card into your CF card, insert the CF card into the transmitter and turn on the power of the transmitter.

  • Page 30: Functions Of System Menu

    SYSTEM MENU The System Menu sets up functions of the transmitter, this does not set up any model data. System Menu functions table [Trainer]: Starts and sets the trainer system. [Display]: Display adjustment and auto power off setting. [Date & Time]: Sets the date and time (system clock setting) and resets the timer. [User Name]: User name registration and ID Pin number.

  • Page 31: Trainer

    Trainer Trainer system starting and setting NOTE: This trainer system can be used in the FX-40 trainer system makes it possible to chose following manner; which channels and operation modes are to be used 1. In the FX-40 transmitter and a conventional at the instructor's transmitter.
  • Page 32 Teacher mode "FUNC" mode (Function mode); [Notes] 1. In the teacher mode, the trainer function "NORM" mode (Normal mode); display does not come on as long as the student's transmitter is not receiving signals from the teacher's transmitter (when the student's transmitter is not connected).

  • Page 33: Display

    Display The following LCD screen adjustments and auto power off setting are possible: LCD contrast adjustment *The backlight consumes a large amount of power. We recommend you to turn off the backlight by setting the backlight power-off time to about one minute. Background color *When the right side button is pressed, the LCD contrast decreases.

  • Page 34: Date & Time

    Date and Time This function adjusts the system clock of the The integrating timer can also be reset. FX-40 transmitter. Perform this setting when you *The integrating timer is displayed on the Home screen. purchase the set and when adjustment is necessary. Date setting *The date can also be set by pressing the date on the calendar shown at the left.

  • Page 35: User Name

    *Set the PIN carefully. When a system PIN is set, if you forget the PIN, none of the settings can be changed. In this A PIN can also be set to protect the data or user case, the system must be reset by the Futaba Service Center. name. User name registration *When a PIN is set at the user name, it must be entered the *A user name of up to 32 characters can be entered.

  • Page 36: Switch

    Switch If you modify the location of the switches on the right and left (top) of the transmitter, you should be sure to re-assign functions to the switches for proper operation. A “Lock” is included to prevent settings from being modified by mistake. When you need to change settings, unlock this by pressing “Lock”...

  • Page 37: Hw Setting

    Stick mode This function reverses the operation signal of the The stick mode of the FX40 is set to mode 1 or 2 sticks, switches, trimmer levers, and knobs. (factory setting). It can be changed to mode 2 or 1.
  • Page 38 (For more information, see the description at the back of this manual.) Response adjustment Hysteresis adjustment *The stick mode change is applied from newly generated model data. Existing model data is not changed. When the model data was reset (all operation data reset), the data is re- initialized in the stick mode at the time the data was reset.

  • Page 39: Information

    Information The FX-40 system program version information, *When the CF card is not inserted, the CF card information is not displayed. CF card information (memory size, vacant capacity, and product ID are displayed on the Information screen. <System Menu>...

  • Page 40: Model Basic Setting Procedure

    MODEL BASIC SETTING PROCEDURE Airplane/glider basic setting procedure 1. Model addition and call Initial setting assigns 1 model to the FX-40 transmitter. The Model Select function of the Linkage Menu is used to add models and to call models which are already set. This is convenient when calling a model after its name has been registered.
  • Page 41 4. Throttle cut setting The preset elevators and flaps (camber flap, brake Throttle cut can be performed with one touch by a switch without changing the throttle trim position. servos can be adjusted as needed. Also the speed of the Set throttle cut with the Throttle Cut function of the Linkage Menu.
  • Page 42 Helicopter basic setting procedure 1. Model addition and call Default setting assigns 1 model to the FX-40. To add new models or to call a model already set, use the Model Select function of the Linkage Menu. 3. Flight condition addition The transmitter can install up to eight flight conditions per model.
  • Page 43 4. Fuselage linkage Connect the throttle rudder, ailerons, elevators, pitch, and other rudder linkages in accordance with the kit instruction manual. For a description of the connection method, see "Receiver and Servos Connection". *The channel assignment of the FX-40 is different assigned to each function can be checked at the Function menu of the Linkage Menu.) 5.
  • Page 44 Use this function when you want to suppress the torque generated by the changes in the pitch Example of pitch curve setting: and speed of the main rotor during pitch operation. Adjust it so that the nose does not swing in the rudder direction.
  • Page 45 10. Gyro sensitivity and mode switching The gyro sensitivity and mode switching function can be set for each condition. *For this curve, use the initial setting [Linear] curve type and adjust the left and right rates in the [Separate] mode. º...
  • Page 46 Receiver and servos connection Connect the receiver and servos in accordance with the connection diagram shown below. Please read the "Precautions" when mounting the receiver and servos. When mounting the receiver and servos to the fuselage, connect the necessary points in accordance with the kit instruction manual. Receiver and servos connection diagram Ni-Cd battery Receiver switch...
  • Page 47 Servo connection by model type The FX-40 transmitter channels are automatically assigned for optimal combination according to the type selected with the Model Type function of the Linkage Menu. The channel assignment (initial setting) for each model type is shown below. Connect the receiver and servos to match the type used. *The set channels can be checked at the Function screen of the Linkage Menu.
  • Page 48 1AIL 2AIL 2AIL+1FLAP 2AIL+2FLAP RX CH Glider Glider Glider Glider Airplane Airplane Airplane Airplane Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Throttle Motor...
  • Page 49 2AIL 2AIL+1FLAP 2AIL+2FLAP RX CH Glider Glider Glider Airplane Airplane Airplane Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder2 Rudder2 Rudder2 Rudder2 Rudder2 Rudder2 Rudder2 Rudder2 Rudder2 Throttle Motor AUX1 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX6 Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Gear AUX7...
  • Page 50 Helicopter H-4 Swash All Other Throttle Throttle Rudder Rudder Aileron Gyro Elevator 1 Aileron Pitch Elevator Elevator 2 Pitch Gyro Governor 1 Governor 1 Governor 2 Governor 2 Needle Needle AUX3 AUX2 AUX2 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1...

  • Page 51: Functions Of Linkage Menu

    FUNCTIONS OF LINKAGE MENU The Linkage Menu is made up of functions The functions which can be selected depend on which perform model addition, model type the model type. A typical menu screen is shown selection, frequency setting, end point setting, and below.

  • Page 52: Servo Monitor

    Servo Monitor This is used for testing servo movement. Touch move from “Moving Test” to “Neutral Test” “Moving Test” (repetition mode) or “Neutral automatically. Next touch the “Test” on/off button Test” (fixed position mode) depending on which to start testing your servos. The “Neutral test” is one shows on the screen.

  • Page 53: Model Select

    Model Select This function is used to load the settings of the can be as long as 32 characters, and the model name desired model into the FX-40’s memory. always appears in the display screen. The settings may be selected from either the The Copy function is used to copy one set of model transmitter’s built-in memory or a Data-Pack data into a second memory within the transmitter and...

  • Page 54: Model Type

    Model Type Seven types of main wings and three types of tail wings are available for airplanes. Seven swash types are available for helicopters. Seven types of main wings and three types of tail wings are available for gliders. Functions and mixing functions necessary for each model type are set in advance at the factory.
  • Page 55 Model type Select the model type f r o m a m o n g a i r p l a n e , helicopter, glider, and motor glider. (Airplane, glider) (Helicopter) Helicopter swash type Select from among H-1, H-2, H-4, HE3,HN3, and H-3.

  • Page 56: Picture

    Picture When a picture is pasted, it is displayed as the A photograph of the model taken with a digital camera or other file can be pasted as the screen following screen image: display data for each model. This is convenient in identifying models with the same model name.

  • Page 57: Sound

    Sound Sounds recorded with the microphone built into operated. This can be used when playing back the CF card from the PC can be played back when name of maneuvers, etc. the power switch is turned on and off or by preset switch.
  • Page 58 *Since the audio files are played back when the audio file names in the list are touched, the file contents can be checked before assignment. time operated by 1 switch This is used when calling the order of maneuvers, etc. switch selected by the above setting is turned on.

  • Page 59: Frequency

    Frequency Frequency setting Modulation mode selection The FX-40 transmitter uses a synthesizer system. With the FX-40, 3 modulation modes (PCM-G3/ Its frequency can be changed within the range of PCM1024/PPM (FM)) can be selected. Select the the frequency band of the module used. modulation mode matched to the type of receiver used.

  • Page 60: Function

    Function When you select model and wing (swash) types, you will find that the optimized combinations of servo output channels and functions have been already preset. If you would like, on the function- setting screen of the linkage menu, you can freely change combinations of servo output channels, functions (aileron, elevator, etc), and input controllers (sticks, switches, trim levers and trim...
  • Page 61 Trim change last page (The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type.) <Linkage Menu>...

  • Page 62: Sub-Trim

    Sub-Trim The Sub-Trim function is used to set the servo neutral position, and may be used to make fine adjustments to the control surface after linkages and pushrods are hooked up. When you begin to set up a model, be sure that the digital trims are set to their center position.

  • Page 63: Servo Reverse

    Servo Reverse Servo Reverse changes the direction of an that control multiple servos, it may be confusing individual servo’s response to a control stick to tell whether the servo needs to be reversed or a movement. setting in the function needs to be reversed. See the instructions for each specialized function for further For CCPM helicopters, be sure to read the details.

  • Page 64: Fail Safe

    Fail Safe The Failsafe function may be used to set up positions that the servos move to in the case of radio interference. control on the transmitter (default is throttle), do not continue to fly, land as soon as possible. This function only works with G3 or PCM receivers Remember, if the predefined control suddenly (FM receivers do not have failsafe capability).

  • Page 65: End Point (Atv)

    End Point (ATV) The End Point function adjusts the left and right NOTE: The indicators on the screen display actual servo throw of the each channel. The center position of the servo throws, generates differential throws, and indicator is based on the Sub-Trim settings. Therefore the will correct improper linkage settings.

  • Page 66: Throttle Cut (Airplane/Helicopter Only)

    Throttle Cut Throttle cut provides an easy way to stop the at idle. The action is not functional at high throttle to avoid accidental dead sticks. The switch’s location and direction must be chosen, as it defaults to NULL. (The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type.) Throttle cut setting procedure *With throttle stick at idle, adjust the rate until the engine consistently shuts off, but throttle linkage is not binding.

  • Page 67: Idle Down (Airplane/Helicopter Only)

    Idle Down The Idle Down function lowers the engines idle The action is not functional at high throttle to avoid accidental dead sticks. The switch’s location and direction must be chosen, as it defaults to NULL. (The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type.) Idle down setting procedure <Linkage Menu>...

  • Page 68: Swash (Helicopter Only)

    Swash Neutral Point Mixing Rate At your linkages, if the servo horn deviates from (Normally, the initial value is used.) the perpendicular position at neutral, the linkage This mixing rate is used for correction so that compensation functions may not compensate the swash plate moves in the correct direction for effectively.
  • Page 69 Neutral point setting procedure Linkage correction setting procedure *Becomes the compensation datum point. *Adjusting the servo horn so that the neutral point position is near the 50% position makes the mixing amount small. *The neutral point is displayed on the screen. Swash AFR setting procedure Speed compensation setting procedure Mixing rate setting procedure...

  • Page 70: Timer

    Timer The Timer function may be set for any desired time, Each timer may be set for count-down or count up operation with a target time. Also Split Time etc. Two independent timers are provided for your use. may be counted. The timers are stored independently with each model, If a target time is set and the timer reaches the set meaning that when you switch between model setups,...

  • Page 71: Dial Monitor

    Dial Monitor Digital Trim Position display (T1-T8, CD) The Dial Monitor displays the current position and the operation step amount of each Digital Trim. The trim step can be set directly on the dial monitor menu. VR and slide lever position display (LD, RD, L1-L3) Displays the current position (black ) and last operating position (green ) of the VRs and slider...

  • Page 72: Data Reset

    Data Reset Model menu setting: This function is designed to allow you to reset selected portions or all of the settings saved in Resets all the functions in the Model Menu the active model memory. You may individually except Condition Select. choose to reset the following sets of data;...
  • Page 73 MODEL MENU (COMMON FUNCTIONS) This section describes the AFR, program mixing, Note: The FX-40 is designed so that the airplane and glider (including EP glider) model types are and other functions common to all model types. compatible with aircraft of similar type wings. Before setting the model data, use the Model This section outlines the relationship between the Type function of the Linkage Menu to select the...

  • Page 74: Condition Select

    Condition Select Flight conditions addition, deletion, copy, condition renaming, and condition The functions in the Model Menu can be used by when there are sudden changes in the servo positions and when there are variations in switching the settings of up to 8 flight conditions the operating time between channels during condition switching can be suppressed.

  • Page 75: Condition Hold

    switches status combination as a logical logical(Logic) switch mode. selection and coupling logic button appear. activated the logical switches. The input and logical output are as follows. (0= off, 1= on) screen shown below. (Currently selected condition name) (For a description of the operation method, see the 3.

  • Page 76: Afr (D/R)

    AFR function is used to adjust the throw and operation curve of the stick, lever, and switch functions (CH1 to CH12, and V1 to V4) for each flight condition. This is normally used after End points curve can be used for the line and Point (ATV) has defined the maximum throw spline curve types.
  • Page 77 Up to 6 dual rates can be set for each condition. screen of the function (ailerons, elevators, *D/R (Dual Rate) is set for each condition, and is not etc.) whose dual rate you want to set. The *D/R (Dual Rate) at the top of the D/R list has priority. Touch the (function) button of the dual rate number to be assigned.

  • Page 78: Program Mix

    Program mixing which can be freely customized. Up to 10 mixings can be used for have mixing remaining on all the time. Programmable mixing may be used to correct undesired tendencies of the aircraft, and it may also Offset-type mixing applies a fixed offset or preset be used for unusual control configurations.
  • Page 79 button on the screen. *When mixing includes master side trim, set the Trim button conditions: to [ON]. When mixing does not include master side trim, set the Trim button to [OFF]. *Each time this button is pressed, it toggles between [ON] *Each time the button is touched, it toggles between the Gr.

  • Page 80: Fuel Mixture

    This function is dedicated mixing used in needle *The needle channel is assigned to CH9 as a default. adjustment of an engine that uses a fuel mixture control carburetor. call the setup screen shown below. (For a description of the setting method, see the description at the back of this manual.) Maximum amount of change temporarily increase and decrease the fuel...

  • Page 81: Model Menu Functions List

    MODEL MENU (AIRPLANE/GLIDER FUNCTIONS) These functions usable when airplane, glider, or EP glider model type is selected are displayed (Up to 8 conditions can be used) Note: The FX-40 is designed so that the airplane and in this Model Menu functions section. First use glider (including EP glider) model types can handle the Model Type function of the Linkage Menu aircrafts of the same wing type.
  • Page 82 Adjusts the camber and corrects the elevators. Adjusts the elevators and rudder of V-tail models. [Airplane/glider, 2 ailerons or more] Adjusts the elevators and ailerons of models with elevator operation. Lifting force can be increased at elevators up. [Airplane/glider, 2 ailerons or more] Used to correct for attitude changes when the Adjusts the left and right rudders of winglet models.

  • Page 83: Ail Differential

    AIL Differential [Airplane/glider, 2 ailerons or more] The left and right ailerons differential can be adjusted independently. The differential rate can Note: Aileron up/down setting (%) reset is +100% when reset when setting is +, and -100% when reset when setting is -. Left and right mixing causes + and operation.

  • Page 84: Flap Setting

    independently according to the wing type. offset The camber flaps of a 4-flap model can be FLP) FLP 4 FLP 3 (Brake Flap) (Brake Flap) FLP 1 FLP 2 (Camber Flap) (Camber Flap) call the setup screen shown below. (Gr./Sngl) (For more information, see the description at the back of this manual.) *The display screen is an example.

  • Page 85: Ail To Camber Flp

    or more in the aileron mode. When the aileron stick is manipulated, the ailerons and camber flaps perform aileron operation simultaneously and the operation characteristic of the roll axis is improved. FLP 1 FLP 2 (Camber Flap) (Camber Flap) AIL1 AIL 2 (Main Aileron) (Main Aileron)

  • Page 86: Ail To Brake Flp

    in the aileron mode. When the aileron stick is manipulated, the aileron and brake flaps perform the aileron operation simultaneously and the operation characteristic of the roll axis is improved. FLP 4 FLP 3 (Brake Flap) (Brake Flap) AIL1 AIL 2 (Main Aileron) (Main Aileron) AIL 3...

  • Page 87: Ail To Rud

    AIL to RUD Use this mixing when you want to mix the rudders with aileron operation. AIL1 AIL 2 (Main Aileron) (Main Aileron) AIL 3 AIL 3 (Chip Aileron) (Chip Aileron) RUDDER 1 RUDDER 2 Winglet Winglet at Flying wing at Flying wing V-TAIL RUDDER 2...

  • Page 88: Airbrake To Ele

    This mixing is used when you want to mix the elevators with airbrake (spoiler) operation. It raises the elevators to correct for drooping of the AIRBRAKE nose during airbrake operation. *This function does not operate when airbrake is not assigned at the Function menu in the Linkage Menu.

  • Page 89: Rud To Ail

    RUD to AIL This function is used when you want to mix exited, the memorized points are automatically the ailerons with rudder operation. It is used when rudder is applied during roll maneuvers, knife edge, etc. of stunt planes. It can be used to selected.) bank scale models, large models, etc.

  • Page 90: Camber Mix

    This function adjusts the AFR (D/R) rate of camber operation (ailerons, camber flaps, brake flaps) in the negative and positive directions. The aileron, flap, and elevator rates can also be be set. adjusted independently by curve, and attitude changes can be corrected. *Initial setting assigns camber operation to side lever LST.
  • Page 91 screen. (For a description of the setup method, see the description at the back of this manual.) to call the <Switch> screen, and then select the (For a description of the switch selection method, see the description at the back of this manual.) The rate and curve of each servo can be set by calling each screen.

  • Page 92: Ele To Camber

    This function is used when you want to mix the camber flaps with elevator operation. When elevator , lift can be increased. (Gr./Sngl) (For more information, see the description at the back of this manual.) (Single/Fine tuning/All Cond.) adjustment by (For a description of the curve setting method, see the description at the back of this manual.) (For a description of the curve setting method, see...

  • Page 93: Camber Flp To Ele

    more This mixing is used to correct changes (elevator by the linkage, adjustments can be made by changing the mixing rate polarity. FLP 1 FLP 2 (Camber Flap) (Camber Flap) AILEVATOR V-TAIL ELEVATOR ELEVATOR ELEVATOR 2 ELEVATOR 2 (Gr./Sngl) (For more information, see the description shown below.
  • Page 94 This function allows powerful brake operation by simultaneously raising the left and right ailerons and lowering the flaps (camber flap, operated to the position to be changed, the This setting will allow the ailerons to be raised offset too much, unexpected operation may be while the flaps are simultaneously lowered.
  • Page 95 adjust the rates with the adjustment buttons displayed on the screen. ([ELE Setup] screen) (For a description of the setting method, see the (For a description of the curve setting method, see the description at the back of this manual.) description at the back of this manual.) FLP 4 FLP 3...

  • Page 96: Trim Mix 1/2

    These functions call the ailerons, elevators, and *When separating the settings for each condition, touch the The amount of ailerons, elevator, and flaps group mode button and set it to [Sngl]. a switch. As an example can be set up for switch can be linked to a stick, etc.
  • Page 97 (Gr./Sngl) button to call the <Switch> screen. ( F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , s e e t h e description at the back of this manual.) (Trim mix setup page 2/2) speed setting description of the setting method,...
  • Page 98 This function is used when an air brake is necessary when landing or diving, etc. The preset elevators and flaps (camber flap, brake flap) offset amount can be activated by a (Page 1/2) switch. The offset amount of the aileron, elevator, and flap servos can be adjusted as needed.

  • Page 99: Airbrake

    (Gr./Sngl) button to call the <Switch> screen. ( F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , s e e t h e description at the back of this manual.) (Airbrake setup screen 2/2) speed setting description of the setting method,...

  • Page 100: Gyro

    Function menu of the Linkage Menu to assign the sensitivity is used to stabilize the fuselage attitude. The beforehand. Set [ACT] and [Trim] other than Function to [NULL]. mode) can be changed with a switch. switched. simultaneously controlled. *Initial setting does not assign a sensitivity channel. Use the (Gr./Sngl) (For more information, see the description to call the setup screen shown below.

  • Page 101: V-Tail

    This function let’s you adjust for left and right rudder angle changes during elevator and rudder V-TAIL control rudder movement as Elevators. In addition to each rudder side moving up and down together, each side moves in opposite directions when ELEVATOR as a Ruddervator, as they can serve the same (RUDDER 2)

  • Page 102: Ailevator

    (Effective only when 2 servos used at the elevators) This function improves the operating performance of the roll axis by operating the elevators as ailerons. Ailevator is where each elevator in a standard (conventional) or v-tail moves independently, like ailerons on a wing. In addition to each elevator side moving up and down together, each side moves in opposite directions when moving as an Ailevator.

  • Page 103: Winglet

    This function adjusts the rubber left and right Winglets are used to improve the efficiency of aircraft lowering the lift-induced drag caused by wingtip vortices. The winglet is a vertical or angled extension at the tips of each wing. RUDDER 1 Winglet Winglets work by increasing the effective aspect at Flying wing...

  • Page 104: Motor

    Motor This function lets you set the operation speed when the motor of a F5B or other EP glider is started by switch. The operation speed can be set in 2 ranges of slow speed flight and high speed operated as a safety function by setting 2 switches. be adjusted independently in 2 ranges (Speed 1/Speed 2).

  • Page 105: Rud To Ele

    RUD to ELE This function is used when you want to mix operation (switch operation) is performed with elevator with rudder operation. It is used to correct the stick position at that time is displayed on the undesirable tendencies when rudder is applied in roll maneuvers, knife edge, etc.

  • Page 106: Snap Roll

    Snap Roll This function selects the switch and rate adjustment of rudder, ailerons, elevators, or flaps when a snap roll is performed. right/down, left/up, left/down) executing snap roll) switch in the state in which the direction switch *The snap roll up side left and right and down side left and right was switched to the direction in which you want direction switches are selected here.

  • Page 107: Multi Engine

    This function lets you adjust the throttle when using a multi engine airplane with up to 4 engines. The Throttle Cut function, Idle Down function, Throttle Hold function, High Trim, and Idle Trim *The idle down offset rate set at this screen is effective. can be adjusted by throttle channel (THR, THR2, (carburetor opening angle) for each throttle channel with the Hold Position function.

  • Page 108: Model Menu Functions List

    MODEL MENU (HELICOPTER) This section contains information on the helicopter beforehand. If you later change model commands that apply to helicopters only. For types, all settings will be lost. instructions on Airplanes and Sailplanes, refer Also, add flight conditions at the Condition to the sections pertaining to those aircraft.

  • Page 109: Pit Curve

    PIT Curve/Pitch Trim PIT Curve This function adjusts the pitch operation curve and smooth curve can be created by selecting the curve type and reducing the number of input points to 3 or 5, and then relative to movement of the throttle stick. entering the specified value at the corresponding points The pitch curve can be freely selected from linear operation that you created.a curve, a simple and smooth curve can be...
  • Page 110 Setting method Curve setting examples by the helicopter (or the reference value). The screens shown below are curves created by entering the pitch angle at low, center, and high side *For a description of the curve setting method, see the description at the back of this manual.
  • Page 111 Hovering pitch trim High Pitch/Low Pitch Trim The Hovering Pitch function trims the pitch near High Pitch/Low Pitch Trim is the pitch servo the hovering point. Normally, it is used with the high side and low side trim function. Setting method tuned for changes in rotor speed accompanying conditions.

  • Page 112: Thr Curve

    THR Curve/Throttle Hover trim THR Curve This function adjusts the throttle operation curve points can be set, however, when the 5 points and for each condition for optimum the engine speed other point data is used, a smooth curve can be per throttle stick movement.
  • Page 113 Curve setting examples actually creating a curve, enter the data specified The curves shown below were created by using per the fuselage (or the reference value). the Line mode and entering the data of the 5 points 0% (low side), 25%, 50% (center), 75%, 100% *For a description of the curve creation method, see the description at the back of this manual.

  • Page 114: Acceleration

    Acceleration Mixing Example of acceleration function use This function is used to adjust the pitch and the throttle at acceleration/deceleration. An acceleration function which temporarily increases the pitch and throttle operations at throttle stick acceleration/ deceleration operation can be set. Setting method Note: When using the Acceleration funtion, since the pitch stroke is large, make your settings so there is no binding...

  • Page 115: Throttle Hold

    Throttle Hold Example of use This function sets the throttle cut position at auto rotation. The throttle position can also be set to an idling position separate from the throttle cut position. Setting of these 2 positions can be selected by switch. This allows use for switching during training.

  • Page 116: Swash Mix

    Swash mixing Example of use The swash mix function is used to correct the swash plate in the aileron (roll) direction and elevator (cyclic pitch) corresponding to each operation of each condition. Adjustment by independent curve for aileron, elevator, and pitch operations is possible. The operation can be smoothly adjusted by calling up the “Curve setup”...

  • Page 117: Throttle Mix

    Throttle mixing This function corrects slowing of engine speed caused by swash plate operation during aileron or elevator operation. Correction of clockwise or counterclockwise torque when pirouetting can also be corrected. An acceleration function which temporarily Setting example increases the throttle side correction rate relative to rapid stick operation can also be set.

  • Page 118: Pit -> Needle

    PIT to Needle mixing This mixing is used when the engine is equipped with needle control or other fuel-air mixture adjustment. A needle curve can be set. An acceleration function which temporarily increases needle operation at throttle stick acceleration/deceleration operation can be set. The rise characteristic of the needle servo at acceleration and deceleration operation can be adjusted.

  • Page 119: Pit -> Rud

    PIT to RUD mixing (Revolution mixing) Use this mixing when you want to suppress the However, when a GY Series or other heading torque generated by main rotor pitch and speed hold gyro is used, since correction is performed by changes at pitch operation.

  • Page 120: Gyro

    Gyro mixing Setting example This function is used to adjust gyro sensitivity. The sensitivity and operation mode (Normal mode/ GY mode) can be set for each condition. *Sensitivity setting is assigned to CH3. Setting method <Model Menu (Helicopter Functions)>...

  • Page 121: Governor

    Governor mixing This is used to switch the RPM of the helicopters *When using the Fuel Mixture function, the mixture servo is controlled from the governor. When transmitting the head. Up to 3 rates can be set for each condition. mixture curve data from the transmitter to the governor, the *The governor is used by connecting the governor speed governor AUX (m.trm) connector must be connected to CH8...
  • Page 122 Common operations used in function setup screen This section describes the functions often used at the function setup screen. Refer to it when setting each function. Operations related to VR tuning Group/single mode switching (Gr./Sngl) Fine tuning VR setting W h e n s e t t i n g m u l t i p l e f l i g h t conditions, linking the setting contents with other conditions (Gr.) or setting independently (Sngl) can be selected.
  • Page 123 Operations related to servo speed Servo speed setting (2) Servo speed setting (1) The speed at each operation (including flight condition switching) can be adjusted. The servos operate smoothly at a constant speed corresponding to the set speed. The operation speed (In Speed) and the return speed (Out Speed) can be set individually.
  • Page 124 Curve setting operation This section describes the setting procedure of curves which are used with the AFR function and each mixing function. Curve type selection When the curve type select button on the mixing function screen or other screen is touched, the setup screen shown below is called.
  • Page 125 EXP1 curve adjustment (EXP1 curve) Rate A and Rate B can be adjusted separately or simultaneously. The EXP curves rate (EXP A, EXP B) can also be adjusted separately or simultaneously. *[Separate] mode: separately. *[Combined] mode: simultaneously. 1. Select the setting mode. smoothening starting of the ailerons, elevators, rudder, etc.
  • Page 126 Line and spline curve adjustment (Line curve) Line curves or spline curves of up to 17 points can be used. (Initial value: 9 points) The set points can be freely increased, decreased, and offset. Curves which are symmetrical to the left and right of center can also be set.
  • Page 127 Switch selection method The various functions used in the FX-40 can be selected by switch. The switch (including when stick, trim lever, or VR are used as a switch) setting method is common to all functions. Switch selection When the switch select button at a mixing function screen or other screen is touched, the selection shown below is called.
  • Page 128 Operation modes The operation modes when stick, trim lever or VR are selected are described below. Change the operation mode by touching the Mode and Type buttons. Linear hysteresis mode When shifting the ON/OFF point This setting method selects function ON/OFF The ON/OFF and hysteresis (dead band) based on the set point.
  • Page 129 Updating update the program. Updating procedure Note: If the battery fully discharges during 4. When the rotary switch is pushed, updating program updating, updating will fail. When starts. During updating, the bar graph moves to the right. less, always recharge the battery before updating.

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