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GETTING TO KNOW THE 9Z:
SOME OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ON USING THIS POWERFUL RADIO SYSTEM.
by:
Futaba Service Center
Service and Support Team
9Z WC2
9-Channel System

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  • Page 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE 9Z: SOME OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON USING THIS POWERFUL RADIO SYSTEM. Futaba Service Center Service and Support Team 9Z WC2 9-Channel System...
  • Page 2 Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions area at www.futaba-rc.com/faq to see if your question may have already been answered. If not, then follow the “contact us” information area to contact our support team directly as listed below.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Equipment Selection. Answering Common Questions A. Channels/Frequencies and Frequency Bands B. Modules/Receivers/Accessories and Synthesized Equipment C. Modulation, FailSafe and Resolution (512 vs 1024) D. Batteries: Charging and Cycling E. Training Equipment and Functions 1-10 II. Programming Specifics A.

  • Page 4: A. Channels/Frequencies And Frequency Bands

    USUALLY be changed within certain groupings without requiring retuning of the receiver. Any Futaba receiver purchased on 11-35 (“low band”), can be used on any other channel within that band by changing crystals and properly range checking the radio system. Any Futaba receiver purchased on 36-60 (“high band”) can similarly have a crystal change.
  • Page 5 Would I be better off using that transmitter antenna length instead of it fully extended? Each Futaba transmitter has been tuned so that it will get the maximum output with the antenna provided. The FCC certification was made with that antenna. The tuning circuitry in the transmitter makes allowances for any differences in the actual length of the transmitter antenna, and the theoretical ideal length.

  • Page 6: B. Modules/Receivers/Accessories And Synthesized Equipment

    Can I use a receiver with a different number of channels? Yes. As long as the receiver is compatible with your 9Z (all Futaba FM (PPM) and PCM1024 receivers are), you can use a receiver with fewer than, the same number of, or more channels than the transmitter. Of course, you won't be able to use features which use, for example, servo 5, if you use a 4 channel receiver.
  • Page 7 How do I delete a condition or a whole model out of the Campac? Delete a Condition from the Open Condition select (CSL) Campac, with the Campac in the Select the Desired Condition (choose it – B through H) transmitter and while you are in the Set the Condition to Null model to which the condition is tied.
  • Page 8 I am building a large scale gasoline-powered model and it will require 18"+ extensions. Do I need voltage suppressors, noise suppressors, chokes or to take any other precautions? In general, there is no need for noise suppressors in current Futaba equipment.Some other brands’ current equipment do require this; however, Futaba does not.

  • Page 9: C. Modulation, Failsafe And Resolution (512 Vs 1024)

    C. Modulation, FailSafe and Resolution (512 vs. 1024) My transmitter has a PPM and PCM function. Which function should I use and how? If you have an FM (PPM) receiver, your transmitter must be set on PPM. If you have a PCM receiver, your transmitter must be set on PCM.
  • Page 10 Special note for 6-Volt battery users: By the time a 6V battery pack has dropped to 3.8V, the battery is discharging VERY rapidly. As a result, by the time the Battery FailSafe (BFS) throttle warning occurs, it is very likely that you do not have sufficient voltage to support the receiver long enough to land/return your model to you safely.
  • Page 11 Before you fly, test this combination on the ground. Have a helper hold the (engine off) aircraft above the ground in a banked attitude. Put in some aileron inputs as if you were going to roll it even further, not correct it. Now turn the transmitter off. Your receiver will maintain the last inputs given for a set amount of time, then will go to FailSafe (F/S) settings.

  • Page 12: D. Batteries: Charging And Cycling

    6 volts? All Futaba systems are designed to operate on either 4.8 volts (NiCD 4 cells) or 6 volts (Alkaline 4 cells OR NiCD 5 cells), except certain gyros which are specifically labeled for use at one voltage or the other only. A 6-volt pack does provide more torque and speed, which may be desirable in certain competition situations, or when the servos available for the model are of marginal speed or torque.

  • Page 13: E. Training Equipment And Functions

    E. Training Equipment and Functions What is the function in the 9Z trainer programming called “mixer”? What does this mean? How does it differ from other radios? The 9Z offers a uniquely powerful option where the instructor can chose to make corrections for the student without taking the aircraft completely back from the student.

  • Page 14: A. Selecting The Correct Model Type

    CHAPTER II. PROGRAMMING SPECIFICS Editor’s Note: While we have made every effort to ensure that every instruction in this manual is 100% accurate, mistakes will inevitably happen. Additionally, the keystroke commands assume you began from a blank model and are not writing over any existing programming. Therefore, always double-check to be sure the end result is exactly what you intended.

  • Page 15: B. Understanding Servo Travel Vs. Function Travel (Multiple Rates)

    ATV/EPA/AST: ATV is an older terminology for adjustable end points. It has been used to mean a variety of combinations of adjustability. Futaba now uses the clearer EPA and AST terms. EPA is end point adjustments, which provides a separate adjustment for each end of the servo. All 9Z ATVs are EPA type.
  • Page 16 (in which case chose limiter) or you may want to allow it to pass the 1" measurement (in which case choose normal). The limiter setting in ATV would not allow your elevator servo to move any further than that set amount (in this example 1"), even when called from dual rate (D/R), AFR, or any mix, such as a flap-to-aileron mix.

  • Page 17: C. Multiple Servos For One Control Type And Other Set-Up Options

    C. Multiple Servos for One Control Type and Other Set-up Options What are twin aileron servos, aileron differential and flaperons? When do I use which? When a manufacturer or modeler talks about twin aileron servos, they usually mean the model has one servo operating each aileron and each is plugged into a separate channel on the receiver.
  • Page 18 If you want to operate the flaperons as flaps, you will now use airbrake (ABK) or a mix to move the flaps a certain distance when the switch is moved. If you want to be able to TRIM your flaps, go back into flaperon and set the maximum % of the total flap throw you want available on the trim.
  • Page 19 I want to know about triple rates in conditions and over-riding one channel within a condition for a higher rate. (A detailed explanation of conditions and condition use is covered in Section E.) There are several separate ways to create a triple rate on the 9Z: two dual rate (D/R) circuits, a dual rate (D/R) circuit and a mix, a dual rate (D/R) circuit and a condition, and multiple conditions.
  • Page 20 Let’s take another look at triple rates...is a condition what you really wanted? Now that we have you thinking about conditions..do you REALLY want three triple rates? Or are you trying to set up your aircraft, for example, to do 3D, and old habits have you thinking you need to throw 3 switches to get “hyper rates”...

  • Page 21: D. P-Mix Features

    D. P-Mix Features What are the various Mix Types? When would I use them? Linear mixes: Linear mixes are proportional to the movement of the master channel. For example, the rudder-to-aileron (R-A), rudder-to-elevator, and flap-to-elevator (F-E) mixes are all Linear Mixes. Offset mixes: Offset mixes move the slave channel a preset distance when the mix is activated, rather than moving it proportionally.
  • Page 22 rudder D/R off, both servos would move 80% of the ATV. With master mix OFF, the primary servo (channel 4) would move 80% of the ATV setting; the slave servo would move 100% of the ATV setting. For example, this unique mix type is valuable with a 4-control wing on a funfly or other aerobat. The outboard surfaces are ailerons.

  • Page 23: E. Understanding The Basics Of Conditions

    E. Understanding the Basics of Conditions A WORD OF CAUTION: Each model MUST have a base condition which must be accessible to open the model, even if you do not use it (see the gear door example on P. 2-17). What is a Condition and How Do I Set up a Condition on My 9Z? Your 9Z has a very unique ability - you can have up to 8 model memories for ONE MODEL, all of which are interchangeable IN FLIGHT! These “model memories”...
  • Page 24 I am interested in using conditions, but what about trims? If I trim the model in one condition, will the trim “follow” through all conditions or do I have to re-trim in each condition? Also, what if I need a difference in trim between two conditions, but want any changes to follow from then on? To have trim changes made in one condition Go to the Trim (TRM) Menu and Combine All Trims,...

  • Page 25: F. Specific Programming Examples

    F. Specific Programming Examples Let’s take a complex model and walk through the basics of set up from servo connections through mixing. Remember: we’ve provided the actual keystrokes to use here, ASSUMING you began with a blank model. Always double-check every step to ensure proper set up and verify that the desired end result is reached.
  • Page 26 On my helicopter, I want to set up a “throttle cut” condition which only operates in normal, but not in any of my other conditions. How can I do this? (I am Afraid I'll bump the throttle cut when reaching for certain other switches--for example, in inverted flight.) The standard throttle cut (CUT) function is set from the Model Menu, and all the functions listed on the Model Menu are not "condition"...
  • Page 27 FIRST OPTION: "I have a spare channel on my 8-ch receiver, or am using a 7-ch receiver" (so channel 8 can be used to set up the mixes). Servo Set-up: channel 3 = left throttle channel 7 = right throttle Assuming your spare channel is channel 8, Open Function (FNC) Menu, Assign Channels 3 and 7 assign channel 8 to throttle stick, and attach...
  • Page 28 THIRD OPTION: “Using Conditions. “I want other changes with the engine set-ups.” Servo Set-up: channel 3 = left throttle channel 7 = right throttle Turn off ch. 7 assignment so it operates Open Function (FNC), Set Aux1 Null, and Close. only from mixes.
  • Page 29 How about setting up a complex 7-servo or 8-servo (8th servo being gasoline engine kill switch) on the 9Z with 2-each flap and aileron servos? There are many, many different ways to reach the same end result with the 9Z. In this case, let’s take a non-conditions approach.
  • Page 30 Use a rudder-to-elevator mix to mix Go to Pmix (PMX) 3 and Make it Active out undesired pitch coupling when Set Master to Rudder and Slave to Elevator rudder is applied. (You will need to set based upon the Set the Mix Type to Linear performance of your model.
  • Page 31 Select Pmix (PMX) 2, Make it Active, Linear, Repeat for Aux 2, but follow the channel 6 Make Master Flap and Linked, Aux 2 Slave, servo not channel 1, and set to -100% to 100%, Trim Follow, Master Unmixed, No Switch operate properly as aileron.
  • Page 32 Q then A then I. Note: If a feature is used in more than one model type, such as ADF in acro and glider, the keypad strokes to open the feature are identical. Abbrev. Feature Description and Page References for Futaba Instruction-and-Operation Manual and World Champion Page # and World Champion II Addendums Keys A➝R...
  • Page 33 Auto, automatic. Allow a specific feature to be triggered automatically based on pre-programmed inputs rather than user input during flight. For example, see Airbrake. Auto- Safety feature which shuts off the 9Z after a set period of time of inactivity to avoid draining the transmitter battery. Shut Off Manual P.
  • Page 34 Copy condition. Used to copy one condition into another. Often used to duplicate a working base condition into P. 2-10 additional conditions to minimize repeating set up steps. Manual P. 32. Q C F Copy model. Used to duplicate the settings of one model already in memory into a second model memory. Often used P.
  • Page 35 Elevator trim. 2- and 5-servo gliders only. Two separate offset mixes for the elevator to allow pre-programmed O D I elevator settings, for example, for thermal hunting, penetrating, gliding, etc. Manual P. 143. Elevon. Air only. Used for delta wing and tailless aircraft which have 2 servos operating 2 aileron-like control P.
  • Page 36 Hover: To maintain a stationary position in which the model is not climbing, diving, rolling or yawing. Hovering offset: See HOF. Hovering pitch: See PHV. Hovering throttle: See THV. Hovering offset. Heli only. Adjusts the center point of the pitch curves, including the hovering pitch curve, to fine-tune the O C K hovering point when it is not exactly center throttle stick position.
  • Page 37 PA2: Pilot Assist. Optional onboard device which uses optical sensors to correct model’s orientation to upright. See P. 1-7 Pitch Curve: See PCV for pitch curve adjustment; PIT for pitch curve attachment to throttle. Pitch for Hover: See PHV. Pitch-to-rudder: See P*R. Pitch Trim: See PTM.
  • Page 38 Rudder-to-throttle mixing: See R*T. RX: See Receiver. Sailplane: Glider, non-powered model aircraft type. See TYP. SEL: Select, choose control to be edited. Select or set a condition, assign a condition to a model: See CSL. Select a model: See MSL SEP: Separate trims, option of trim menu.
  • Page 39 Tachometer: See TAC. Throttle curve. Air and Heli only. Adjusts how the throttle servo responds to the throttle stick position along a 13 point P. 2-12 curve. Low point can be adjusted in flight with volume control. Often used to make actual engine response more linear O C I to throttle stick position.
  • Page 40 Trainer system. Controls channels and features provided to student. Manual P.29. P. 1-10 Q B H Twin elevator servos: See ALV. Twin aileron servos: See FPN and ADF. TX: see Transmitter. Model type. Select basic programming for the selected model: airplane, glider (2, 4 or 5 servos), or helicopter. P.

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