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FUTABA T18MZ Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1M23N26403...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..........4 7HOHPHWU\ 6\VWHP ..........33 6XSSRUW DQG 6HUYLFH ......... 4 %$6,& 23(5$7,21 ........34 $SSOLFDWLRQ ([SRUW DQG 0RGL¿FDWLRQ ... 5 %DWWHU\ &KDUJLQJ ..........34 'H¿QLWLRQV RI 6\PEROV ........6 +RZ WR WXUQ 212)) WKH WUDQVPLWWHU ..35 6DIHW\ 3UHFDXWLRQV GR QRW RSHUDWH ZLWKRXW UHDGLQJ .............
  • Page 3 System Type ............. 77 ELE to Camber ..........121 ..........Camber FLP to ELE ........122 6\VWHP 7\SH VHOHFWLRQ ............ %XWWHUÀ\ ............123 5HFHLYHU OLQNLQJ ..........Trim Mix 1/2 ..........125 'XDO UHFHLYHU IXQFWLRQ ..........7HOHPHWU\ IXQFWLRQ Airbrake ............127 ............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for purchasing a Futaba FASSTest-2.4GHz 18MZ series digital proportional R/C system. This system is extremely versatile and may be used by beginners and pros alike. In order for you to make the best use RI \RXU V\VWHP DQG WR À\ VDIHO\ SOHDVH UHDG WKLV PDQXDO FDUHIXOO\ ,I \RX KDYH DQ\ GLI¿FXOWLHV ZKLOH XVLQJ \RXU V\VWHP SOHDVH FRQVXOW WKH PDQXDO RXU RQOLQH )UHTXHQWO\ $VNHG 4XHVWLRQV RQ WKH ZHE SDJHV UHIHUHQFHG EHORZ  \RXU KREE\ GHDOHU RU WKH )XWDED 6HUYLFH &HQWHU...

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     7KLV GHYLFH PXVW DFFHSW DQ\ LQWHUIHUHQFH UHFHLYHG LQFOXGLQJ LQWHUIHUHQFH WKDW PD\ FDXVH XQGHVLUHG operation. The responsible party of this device compliance is: Futaba Service Center  1 $SROOR 'ULYH 6XLWH  &KDPSDLJQ ,/  86$ 7(/   RU (PDLO VXSSRUW#IXWDEDUFFRP 6XSSRUW 7(/   RU (PDLO VHUYLFH#IXWDEDUFFRP 6HUYLFH 7KH 5%5& 6($/ RQ WKH QLFNHOFDGPLXP EDWWHU\ FRQWDLQHG LQ )XWDED SURGXFWV LQGLFDWHV WKDW...

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    Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement (for U.S.A.) 7KLV HTXLSPHQW KDV EHHQ WHVWHG DQG IRXQG WR FRPSO\ ZLWK WKH OLPLWV IRU D &ODVV % GLJLWDO GHYLFH SXUVXDQW WR 3DUW 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 7 Battery Charge the batteries! 6HH &KDUJLQJ WKH EDWWHULHV IRU GHWDLOV $OZD\V UHFKDUJH WKH WUDQVPLWWHU DQG UHFHLYHU EDWWHULHV EHIRUH HDFK À\LQJ VHVVLRQ $ ORZ EDWWHU\ ZLOO VRRQ GLH SRWHQWLDOO\ FDXVLQJ ORVV RI FRQWURO DQG D FUDVK :KHQ \RX EHJLQ \RXU À\LQJ VHVVLRQ UHVHW \RXU 70=¶V EXLOWLQ WLPHU DQG GXULQJ WKH VHVVLRQ pay attention to the duration of usage.

  • Page 8: Important Precautions

    Lithium polymer(Li-po) Battery Safety and Handling instructions IMPORTANT! Use only the Futaba special charger LQFOXGHG ZLWK WKLV VHW RU RWKHU FKDUJHUV DSSURYHG E\ )XWDED WR charge the SR EDWWHULHV LQ WKH 70= WUDQVPLWWHU LQFOXGHG ZLWK WKLV VHW ,W LV LPSRUWDQW WR XQGHUVWDQG WKH RSHUDWLQJ FKDUDFWHULVWLFV RI /LSR EDWWHULHV$OZD\V UHDG WKH VSHFLILFDWLRQV...
  • Page 9 $W WKH À\LQJ ¿HOG 7R SUHYHQW SRVVLEOH GDPDJH WR \RXU UDGLR JHDU WXUQ WKH SRZHU VZLWFKHV RQ DQG RII LQ WKH SURSHU VHTXHQFH  3XOO WKURWWOH VWLFN WR LGOH SRVLWLRQ RU RWKHUZLVH GLVDUP \RXU PRWRUHQJLQH  7XUQ RQ WKH WUDQVPLWWHU SRZHU DQG DOORZ \RXU WUDQVPLWWHU WR UHDFK LWV KRPH VFUHHQ  &RQ¿UP WKH SURSHU PRGHO PHPRU\ KDV EHHQ VHOHFWHG  7XUQ RQ \RXU UHFHLYHU SRZHU  7HVW DOO FRQWUROV ,I D VHUYR RSHUDWHV DEQRUPDOO\ GRQ¶W DWWHPSW WR À\ XQWLO \RX GHWHUPLQH WKH FDXVH RI WKH...

  • Page 10: Before Use

    T18MZ utilizes the world famous Microsoft Windows CE, which offers outstanding dependability and valuable resources. Color LCD T18MZ has a HVGA (640x240 pixels) full color Backlight LCD touchscreen. The screen is PDQXIDFWXUHG RI D WUDQVÀHFWLYH FRQVWUXFWLRQ ZKLFK HQDEOHV ERWK LQGRRU DQG RXWGRRU YLVLELOLW\ Music Play 70= FDQ SOD\EDFN :0$ :LQGRZV 0HGLD $XGLR ¿OHV RQ D 6'&DUG <RX FDQ HQMR\ PXVLF E\ WKH...
  • Page 11 Editing The touch panel and rotary encoder editing system allows you to edit your model in the manner that is easiest for you. Functions The internal dual processors operate the many 18MZ functions and optimize the response time. Most of the mixing functions are operated by curves which give you very precise settings.

  • Page 12: Rqwhqwv Dqg 7Hfkqlfdo 6Shfl¿Fdwlrqv

    ‡ 7RRO %R[ LQFOXGHV VSHFLDO MLJ IRU DGMXVWPHQW ‡ 1HFN VWUDS ‡ 7UDQVPLWWHU FDVH The set contents depend on the type of set. Transmitter T18MZ 2SHUDWLQJ V\VWHP VWLFN  FKDQQHOV *+] )$667HVW )$6676)+66 V\VWHP Transmitting frequency: 2.4 GHz 3RZHU VXSSO\ 9 /7) /LSRO\PHU EDWWHU\...

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    SODFLQJ WKH LQVWUXFWRU RQ D VHSDUDWH WUDQVPLWWHU 1RWH WKDW WKH 70= WUDQVPLWWHU PD\ EH FRQQHFWHG WR another T18MZ system, as well as to any other models of Futaba transmitters. The T18MZ transmitter XVHV WKH QHZHU ³0LFUR´ UHFWDQJXODU W\SH FRUG SOXJ %RWK 0LFUR WR0LFUR DQG 0LFURWRURXQG SOXJ VW\OH trainer cords are available.

  • Page 14: 7Udqvplwwhu Frqwurov

    Transmitter controls $QWHQQD 0RQLWRU /(' &DUU\LQJ +DQGOH /'&'5' 9ROXPH 6SHDNHU 0LFURSKRQH 6ZLWFK %ORFN 6ZLWFK %ORFN 6$6%6(6) 6&6'6*6+ 6OLGH 6OLGH /HYHU /HYHU 56756 /6/67 6WLFN 6WLFN (J3) (J2) (J4) (J1) 'LJLWDO 7ULP 77 3RZHU 6ZLWFK +RRN 5RWDU\ .H\ 'LUHFW .H\ /&' 'LVSOD\ 7RXFK 3DQHO 66 Cautions on handling antenna WARNING...

  • Page 15: Led Monitor

    LED monitor ‡Rotating antenna The status of the transmitter is displayed by The antenna can be rotated 90 degrees and angled FKDQJLQJ WKH ³021,725´ VHFWLRQ /(' 90 degrees. Forcing the antenna further than this can damage it. The antenna is not removable. (LED Display) )$667HVW PRGH /LJKW %OXH OLJKW...

  • Page 16: Volume (Ld, Cd, Rd)

    YROXPH ZRUNV DV ERWK D YROXPH DQG D SXVKVZLWFK you must activate this through the function menu, *T18MZ beeps when the volume knob reaches center. within the linkage menu. Touch the trim button and <RX FDQ FKHFN WKH YROXPH SRVLWLRQ RQ WKH 'LDO 0RQLWRU you will access another screen which enables you screen in the Linkage menu.

  • Page 17: Touch Panel/ Rotary Key/ Direct Key

    Danger Touch softly the Touch Panel with the stylus SHQ RU \RXU ¿QJHUWLSV The T18MZ's touch screen is very sensitive. To avoid accidentally activating it during a ÀLJKW LW LV VXJJHVWHG WKDW LW EH ORFNHG Due to the touch screen's sensitivity, allowing it to EH WRXFKHG GXULQJ ÀLJKW E\ D QHFN VWUDS KRRN...

  • Page 18: Stick Adjustment

    6WLFN $GMXVWPHQW >+RZ WR DGMXVW WKH 6WLFN OHQJWK@ $GMXVWPHQW RI WKH VWLFN OHYHU DQJOH  +ROG WKH OHYHU KHDG % DQG WXUQ WKH OHYHU <RX FDQ PDNH ILQH DGMXVWPHQWV WR WKH DQJOH RI KHDG $ FRXQWHUFORFNZLVH WKH ORFN ZLOO EH a stick lever either inwards or outwards from the UHOHDVHG center stick position.

  • Page 19: Battery Exchange

    *This transmitter has two ratchet plates, one for airplane and the other one for helicopter. If you tighten both screws, you ZRQ W DEOH WR DFKLHYH WKH DGMXVWPHQW WKDW \RX QHHG EHFDXVH RI WKH RYHUODS RI WKRVH WZR DGMXVWPHQWV *If you want to change the setting from airplane to helicopter 5HWDLQLQJ )RUFH - 6WLFN 7HQVLRQ - (or from helicopter to airplane), turn the ratchet screw...
  • Page 20  3XOO XS RQ WKH OLS RI WKH EODFN FRQQHFWRU VOLGHU >+RZ WR LQVWDOO EDWWHU\ /7);+@ WR UHPRYH WKH EDWWHU\ FRQQHFWRU  ,QVHUW WKH EDWWHU\ LQWR WKH WUDQVPLWWHU  ,QVHUW WKH EDWWHU\ ZLWK WKH EDWWHU\ FRQQHFWRU IDFLQJ WKH GLUHFWLRQ VKRZQ LQ WKH ÀJXUH 3XVK WKH EDWWHU\ KRXVLQJ QRW WKH EDWWHU\ ZLULQJ connector slider Battery connector...

  • Page 21: Back Lid

    * Internal settings and memories can be destroyed. * Do not use the transmitter if a “Backup Error” warning oc curs. Send it to the Futaba Service Center to be checked. Don't pull battery wiring. :KHQ LW VKRUWFLUFXLWV WKHUH LV GDQJHU RI H[SORVLRQ LJQLWLRQ...

  • Page 22: Connector / Plug

    Charge LED S.BUS setting connector Connector/Plug  7KH EDFN RI WUDQVPLWWHU Trainer Connector Audio plug (PHONE) Charge plug S.BUS Connector Charge Plug  :KHQ QRW XVLQJ WKH FRQQHFWRU SXOO RXW DQG FORVH WKH UHDU FRYHU Audio plug (PHONE)  ,QVLGH RI WUDQVPLWWHU RI VLGH FRYHU USB Connector USB(mini-B) Connector Unused...

  • Page 23: Sd Card / Usb Port

    SD card on the market can be used with the ‡ 86% 0RXVH T18MZ. The card is locked when it is pushed in all :KHQ D PRXVH LV FRQQHFWHG D FXUVRU ZLOO the way in. To remove the card, push in on the card...

  • Page 24: Camera Function

    Camera function This transmitter has a digital camera function. A picture of your favorite model and other pictures (0.03M megapixels) can be allocated to transmitter model data. Camera Warning 'R QRW XVH WKH FDPHUD IXQFWLRQ GXULQJ ÀLJKW DQG when starting the engine. *It is dangerous to look away from or have your model out of \RXU OLQH RI VLJKW ZKLOH À\LQJ <Before Use>...

  • Page 25: 5Hfhlyhu 56% Qrphqfodwxuh

    Receiver nomenclature Before using the receiver, be sure to read the precautions listed in the following pages. Receiver R7008SB Link/Mode Switch Use the small plastic screw driver that was included with your receiver. Connector The Link/Mode Switch is also used for the CH mode selection.

  • Page 26: R7008Sb Ch Mode

      ( D F K S U H V V R I W K H 0 R G H  / L Q N E X W W R Q The T18MZ has the ability to link to two DGYDQFHV WKH UHFHLYHU WR WKH QH[W PRGH R7008SB receivers.
  • Page 27 When operating in the FASSTest12Ch mode use digital servos, this includes all brushless and S.Bus servos. +H[ :UHQFK PP DQG PP A special toolbox is included with your T18MZ. This allows you to make off of the mechanical DGMXVWPHQWV WKDW PD\ EH QHHGHG Hexagonal wrench (1.5mm and 2.5mm)
  • Page 28 Receiver's Antenna Installation The R7008SB has two antennas. In order to maximize signal reception and promote safe modeling Futaba has adopted a diversity antenna system. This allows the receiver to obtain RF signals on both DQWHQQDV DQG À\ SUREOHPIUHH *Must be kept as straight as possible.

  • Page 29: 6Dihw\ Suhfdxwlrqv Zkhq Lqvwdoolqj Uhfhlyhu Dqg Vhuyrv

    Safety precautions when you install Mounting the Servo receiver and servos Wood screw 2.3-2.6mm nut Warning washer Rubber Rubber grommet grommet Connecting connectors Brass eyelet Brass eyelet Servo mount Servo mount Be sure to insert the connector until it stops at 2.3-2.6mm screw the deepest point.

  • Page 30: 6%86 ,Qvwdoodwlrq

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  • Page 31: 6%86 :Lulqj H

    S.BUS Wiring example Since the channel number is memorized by the S.BUS itself, any connector can be used. When the SBD-1 (sold separately) is used, ordinary servos can be used with the S.BUS system. Four connectors can be inserted Warning Power supply Please make sure that you use a battery that can deliver enough capacity for...

  • Page 32: 6%86 6\Vwhp

    S.BUS Gyro to BUS2 connector. S.BUS device setting S.BUS servos or a telemetry sensor can be connected directly to the T18MZ. Channel setting and other data can be entered for the S.BUS servos or sensors.  &RQQHFW WKH 6%86 GHYLFH DQG EDWWHU\ \RX ZDQW WR VHW ZLWK D ZD\ KXE RU ZD\ FRUG DV VKRZQ LQ WKH ÀJXUH...

  • Page 33: 7Hohphwu\ 6\Vwhp

    *Telemetry is available only in the FASSTest 18CH mode. (12CH mode displays only Receiver battery voltage and Extra battery voltage.) *The telemetry function requires the corresponding receiver (R7008SB). * Telemetry display only T18MZ ID of R7008SB was remembered to be. Your aircrafts data can be checked in the transmitter by connecting various telemetry sensors to the S.BUS2 connector of the...

  • Page 34: Dwwhu\ &Kdujlqj

    Use the battery charger that is included in the set. polymer battery [Method of charging battery] Danger The LT2F3500XH lithium-polymer battery is for the T18MZ transmitter only. Do not use it The connector of the battery is with other devices. connected with "2S" side of the charger.

  • Page 35: Rz Wr Wxuq 212)) Wkh Wudqvplwwhu

    ® Windows &( LV LQVWDOOHG DV D EXLOWLQ RSHUDWLQJ system in the T18MZ transmitter. Compared to the Once you turn on the power, never shut off the conventional system, the T18MZ takes extra time power switch until the power becomes stable (or for internal processing when it is turned on/off.

  • Page 36: How To Reset

    As the internal circuit of the transmitter stays Registration of the user's name on the standby mode for 4 hours after turning off T18MZ transmitter can register user's name. the power, some part of the circuit is consuming current. When you turn on the power during this period, the power starts in “Hot mode”.

  • Page 37: Home Screen

    Home screen 7KLV LV WKH +RPH VFUHHQ DQG GHVFULSWLRQV RI LW V PHQXV 8VH \RXU ¿QJHU RU LQFOXGHG VW\OXV SHQ WR RSHUDWH WKH touch screen. Timer User's name If one of two timer displays is pushed, you will Push this area to enter the User's Name Setting screen.
  • Page 38 Linkage menu. Three displays can be changed on a telemetry screen. User Menu T18MZ has a menu for each of the following: System, Linkage, and Model. Also, you can create a personalized User Menu that can include all of the menus that you use most often.

  • Page 39: Functions Of System Menu

    SYSTEM MENU The System Menu sets up functions of the transmitter, this does not set up any model data. :KHQ WKH 6\VWHP 0HQX EXWWRQ LV WRXFKHG WKH PHQX VKRZQ EHORZ LV FDOOHG XS 7RXFK WKH IXQFWLRQ EXWWRQ WKDW \RX ZDQW WR HQWHU 5HWXUQ WR +RPH VFUHHQ System Menu functions table [Trainer]: Starts and sets the trainer system.

  • Page 40: Trainer

    Trainer system set up and use. Trainer 6HWWLQJ GDWD DUH VWRUHG WR PRGHO GDWD T18MZ trainer system makes it possible for the instructor to chose which channels and operation 6WXGHQW UDWH FDQ EH DGMXVWHG DW 0,;)81& 1250 PRGH modes that can be used in the students transmitter.
  • Page 41 7KH VHWXS VFUHHQ IRU WKH LQVWUXFWRU PRGH LV VKRZQ EHORZ 5HWXUQ WR 6\VWHP 0HQX 6WXGHQW UDWH Teacher mode "FUNC" mode (Function mode);  6HW 7HDFKHU6WXGHQW EXWWRQ WR 7HDFKHU  6WXGHQW KDV FRQWURO RI DOO PL[HV DQG UDWH  &KDQJH $&7,1+ EXWWRQ IURP ,1+ WR 2)) VHWWLQJV RI 7HDFKHUV UDGLR RU 21   6HW WKH VZLWFKHV DQG UDWHV RI HDFK FKDQQHO...
  • Page 42 ([DPSOH RI VWXGHQW &+ VHWWLQJ! Trainer student channel setting function The channel function can be selected and re-arranged for the student transmitter (when using either "FUNC""MIX""NORM") in the Trainer function of the transmitter. This makes trainer connection easy even when the instructor and students channel assignment are different.

  • Page 43: Display

    /&' VFUHHQ DGMXVWPHQW DQG DXWR SRZHU RII VHWWLQJ Display The following LCD screen adjustments and auto power off setting are possible: $XWR SRZHU RII WLPH VHWWLQJ %DFNOLJKWLQJ EULJKWQHVV DGMXVWPHQW %DFNJURXQG FRORU FKDQJH 7RXFK SDQHO VFUHHQ FDOLEUDWLRQ FRUUHFWLRQ 7RXFK WKH >'LVSOD\@ EXWWRQ LQ WKH 6\VWHP 0HQX WR FDOO WKH VHWXS VFUHHQ VKRZQ EHORZ 5HWXUQ WR 6\VWHP 0HQX Auto power off time setting...

  • Page 44: Date & Time

    Date and Time This function adjusts the system clock of the The integrating timer can also be reset. T18MZ transmitter. Perform this setting when you *The integrating timer is displayed on the Home screen. purchase the set and when adjustment is necessary.

  • Page 45: User Name

    PIN, none of the settings can be changed. In this A PIN can also be set to protect the set data or case, the system must be reset by the Futaba Service Center. user name. 7RXFK WKH >8VHU 1DPH@ EXWWRQ LQ WKH 6\VWHP 0HQX...

  • Page 46: Switch

    7RJJOH VZLWFK W\SH VHWWLQJ 6HWWLQJ ZKHQ WKH VZLWFK ZDV UHSODFHG 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”...

  • Page 47: 6Hwwlqj

    6WLFN VZLWFK WULP OHYHU DQG NQRE RSHUDWLRQ GLUHFWLRQ UHYHUVDO +DUGZDUH H/W Setting UHYHUVH 6WLFN UHVSRQVH DQG K\VWHULVLV DGMXVWPHQW 6WLFN 6HWWLQJ &DOLEUDWLRQ This function is for adjusting the sticks, switches, Stick Setting and trim characteristics. It is not unless necessary. This function sets the servo response and hysteresis for stick operation for each condition.
  • Page 48 7RXFK WKH >6WLFN 6HWWLQJ@ EXWWRQ DW WKH +: 6HWWLQJ 0HQX WR FDOO WKH VHWXS VFUHHQ VKRZQ EHORZ 5HWXUQ WR +: 6HWWLQJ 0HQX *URXSVLQJOH PRGH VZLWFKLQJ *U6QJO (For more information, see the description at the back of this manual.) Response adjustment Hysteresis adjustment  7RXFK WKH VHWWLQJ EXWWRQ FRUUHVSRQGLQJ WR  7RXFK WKH VHWWLQJ EXWWRQ FRUUHVSRQGLQJ WR...

  • Page 49: Sound Volume

    PIN is set, if you forget the PIN, none of the settings can be changed or entered. In this case, the system must be reset by the Futaba Service Center. 7RXFK WKH >6RXQG 9ROXPH@ EXWWRQ LQ WKH 6\VWHP 0HQX WR FDOO WKH VHWXS VFUHHQ VKRZQ EHORZ...

  • Page 50: Player

    Player Music playback 7KH 70= WUDQVPLWWHU FDQ SOD\ EDFN ZPD PXVLF ¿OHV VWRUHG LQ \RXU 6' FDUG DQG 86% PHPRU\ <RX can listen to them through the built-in speaker or through the headphone jack with your own headphones. [Important notice] %HIRUH GRZQORDGLQJ ¿OHV IURP \RXU 3&...

  • Page 51: Camera

    &DPHUD SKRWRJUDSK\ DQG SLFWXUH VWRUDJH Camera Pictures can be easily taken with the camera in the T18MZ. The picture can be saved to the 70= 6' FDUG DQG 86% PHPRU\ <RXU IDYRULWH model photographed by you can be displayed on the Home screen, Start screen, and Model Select screen.

  • Page 52: S.bus Servo

    6HUYR ,' QXPEHU Individual ID numbers are memorized for your S.BUS servos in your T18MZ. When a servo is used (as shown at the right), the servo ID number is automatically read by the transmitter.
  • Page 53 S.BUS Servo Description of function of each parameter *There are a function which can be used according to the kind of servo, and an impossible function. ‡ ,' Displays the ID of the servo whose parameters are to be read. It cannot be changed. ‡...
  • Page 54 ‡ %RRVW 212)) OFF : It is the boost ON at the time of low-speed operation.(In the case of usual) ON : It is always the boost ON.(When quick operation is hope) ‡ 'DPSHU The characteristic when the servo is stopped can be set. When smaller than the standard value, the characteristic becomes an overshoot characteristic.

  • Page 55: Information

    7KH SURJUDP YHUVLRQ &) FDUG86% PHPRU\ GDWD DQG SURGXFW ,' DUH GLVSOD\HG Information 7KH ODQJXDJH XVHG E\ WKH V\VWHP FDQ DOVR EH FKDQJHG The Information screen displays the T18MZ *When an SD card and USB memory are not inserted, their information is not displayed.

  • Page 56: Range Check

    Range Check %HIRUH D ÁLJKW JURXQG UDQJH FKHFN The 'range check mode' reduces the transmission Warning range of the radio waves to allow for a ground range check. Do not fly in the range check mode. *The range check mode, when activated, will continue for90 *Since the range of the radio waves is short, if the seconds unless the user exits this mode early.
  • Page 57 MODEL BASIC SETTING PROCEDURE Airplane/glider basic setting procedure 1. Model addition and call Initial setting assigns one model to the T18MZ transmitter. The Model Select function of the Linkage Menu is used to add models and to select models which have already been set.
  • Page 58 4. Throttle cut setting The preset elevators and flaps (camber flap, brake ÀDS RIIVHW DPRXQW FDQ EH DFWLYDWHG E\ D VZLWFK Throttle cut can be performed with one touch by a 7KH RIIVHW DPRXQW RI WKH DLOHURQ HOHYDWRU DQG ÀDS switch without changing the throttle trim position.

  • Page 59: Holfrswhu Edvlf Vhwwlqj Surfhgxuh

    Helicopter basic setting procedure 1. Model addition and call Default settings assign one model to the T18MZ transmitter. To add new models or select previously setup models, use the Model Select function in the Linkage Menu. 3. Flight condition addition The transmitter can install up to eight flight conditions per model.
  • Page 60 The pitch curve can be freely selected from linear operation curve to smooth curve, and adjusted to match the curve you want by means of the T18MZ’s powerful Curve Edit Function (6 types of curves can $GMXVW WKH GLUHFWLRQ RI RSHUDWLRQ RI WKH J\UR be selected).
  • Page 61 7KURWWOH KROG FXUYH DGMXVWPHQW PDQLSXODWLRQ WKH $XWR PRGH FDQ EH VHW 7KH WKURWWOH KROG FXUYH LV XVHG ZKHQ SHUIRUPLQJ :KHQ \RX ZDQW WR DGMXVW WKH VHUYR VSHHG DGMXVW DXWR URWDWLRQ GLYHV >6SHHG@ &RQÀUP WKDW WKH UDWH RI WKH VORZHVW SRVLWLRQ  RI WKH VWLFN LV  LQLWLDO VHWWLQJ  %H VXUH WKDW ZKHQ VHW WR KLJK VLGH   WKH FXUYH...
  • Page 62  $ FXUYH VHWWLQJ H[DPSOH LV VKRZQ EHORZ The gyro sensitivity and mode switching function is dedicated gyro mixing of the Model $ 3LWFK WR 58' PL[LQJ FXUYH 1RUPDO 8VH WKH KRYHULQJ V\VWHP DQG VHW WKLV FXUYH WR Menu, and can be set for each condition. PDWFK WDNH RII DQG ODQGLQJ DQG YHUWLFDO FOLPE DW D FRQVWDQW VSHHG *For this curve, use the initial setting [Linear] curve type and...

  • Page 63: 5Hfhlyhu Dqg Vhuyrv Frqqhfwlrq

    Receiver and servos connection Connect the receiver and servos in accordance with the connection diagram shown below. Always read [Precautions when mounting the receiver and servos] and [Before using]. When mounting the receiver and servos to the fuselage, connect the necessary points in accordance with the kit instruction manual. 5HFHLYHU DQG VHUYRV FRQQHFWLRQ GLDJUDP $OZD\V FRQQHFW WKH QHFHVVDU\ QXPEHU RI VHUYRV 7KH UHFHLYHU FKDQQHO DVVLJQPHQW GHSHQGV RQ WKH...

  • Page 64: 6Huyr Frqqhfwlrq E\ Prgho W\Sh

    6HUYR FRQQHFWLRQ E\ PRGHO W\SH The T18MZ 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.
  • Page 65 $LOHYDWRU 1AIL 2AIL 2AIL+1FLAP 2AIL+2FLAP Glider Glider Glider Glider Airplane Airplane Airplane Airplane Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7...
  • Page 66 7DLOOHVV ZLQJ 2AIL 2AIL+1FLAP 2AIL+2FLAP Glider Glider Glider Airplane Airplane Airplane Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7 Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Gear AUX6 AUX6...
  • Page 67 7DLOOHVV ZLQJ :LQJOHW 5XGGHU 2AIL 2AIL+1FLAP 2AIL+2FLAP Glider Glider Glider Airplane Airplane Airplane Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7 Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Gear AUX6...
  • Page 68 Helicopter )$667HVW &+  )$667 08/7,  )$667 &+  6)+66 H-4/H-4X Swash All Other Aileron Aileron Elevator Elevator Throttle Throttle Rudder Rudder Gyro Gyro Pitch Pitch Governor Governor Elevator2 Governor2 GYRO2 GYRO2 GYRO3 GYRO3 Governor2 Needle Needle AUX5 AUX4 AUX3 AUX2 AUX1...

  • Page 69: Functions Of Linkage Menu

    FUNCTIONS OF LINKAGE MENU The Linkage Menu has all of the functions you The functions which can be selected depend on will need to perform model addition, model type which model type you are using. A typical menu selection, frequency setting, end point setting, and screen is shown below.

  • Page 70: Servo Monitor

    6HUYR 7HVW *UDSK 'LVSOD\  'LVSOD\V VHUYR SRVLWLRQV Servo Monitor This is used for testing servo movement. Touch move from “Moving Test” to “Neutral Test” “Moving Test” (repetition mode) or “Neutral DXWRPDWLFDOO\ 1H[W WRXFK WKH ³7HVW´ RQRII EXWWRQ 7HVW´ IL[HG SRVLWLRQ PRGH GHSHQGLQJ RQ ZKLFK to start testing your servos.

  • Page 71: Model Select

    This function is used to load the settings of the the model name always appears in the display screen. desired model into the T18MZ’s memory. The Copy function is used to copy one set of model The settings may be selected from either the data into a second memory within the transmitter and WUDQVPLWWHU¶V EXLOWLQ PHPRU\ RU D 6' FDUG86%...

  • Page 72: Model Type

    7KLV IXQFWLRQ DOORZV \RX WR VHOHFW WKH PRGHO W\SH IURP DPRQJ DLUSODQH Model Type KHOLFRSWHU DQG JOLGHU 1RWH 7KH 0RGHO 7\SH IXQFWLRQ DXWRPDWLFDOO\ Seven types of main wings and three types VHOHFWV WKH RSWLPDO RXWSXW FKDQQHOV FRQWURO of tail wings are available for airplanes. Eight IXQFWLRQV DQG PL[LQJ IXQFWLRQV IRU WKH FKRVHQ PRGHO swash types are available for helicopters.
  • Page 73 0RGHO W\SH VHOHFWLRQ 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) :LQJ W\SH VHOHFWLRQ  6ZDVK W\SH VHOHFWLRQ :LQJ W\SH VHOHFWLRQ  Helicopter swash type 6HOHFW IURP DPRQJ + + + +(...

  • Page 74: Picture

    $ SLFWXUH RQ WKH KRPH VFUHHQ FDQ EH VHW IRU HDFK PRGHO 6LPSOLÀHV LGHQWLÀFDWLRQ RI WKH Picture PRGHO GDWD GXULQJ VFUHHQ RSHUDWLRQ A photograph of the model taken with a T18MZ When a picture is pasted, it is displayed as a camera, digital camera or other file can be pasted screen image in the following screens: as the screen display data for each model.

  • Page 75: Sound

    6RXQG UHFRUGLQJ DQG SOD\EDFN Sound Sounds recorded with the microphone built into assigned to audio file switches, etc. The playback WKH WUDQVPLWWHU RU DQ\ DXGLR ¿OHV ZDY FDQ EH VHW ¿OHV FDQ EH VZLWFKHG HDFK WLPH WKH VDPH VZLWFK LV to the power switch or any preset switch that you operated.
  • Page 76 6ZLWFK VHOHFW VFUHHQ $VVLJQPHQW RI DXGLR ¿OHV WR VZLWFKHV )RU D GHWDLOHG GHVFULSWLRQ RI WKH VHOHFWLRQ PHWKRG $XGLR ¿OHV FDQ EH VDYHG EHIRUHKDQG VHH 6ZLWFK VHWWLQJ PHWKRG DW WKH EDFN RI WKLV  7RXFK WKH ÀOH EXWWRQ RI WKH 1R \RX ZDQW WR PDQXDO VHW $ OLVW RI WKH ÀOHV VWRUHG LV GLVSOD\HG  6HOHFW WKH DXGLR ÀOH \RX ZDQW WR SOD\ EDFN...

  • Page 77: System Type

    ‡  FHOOV /L3R 1RUPDO  Y  a  Y Dual receivers can be linked with the T18MZ. Two receivers are recognized individually by ID It is a rough reference value. QXPEHUV )RU H[DPSOH LQ 56% &+ RXWSXW Since it changes with servos carried in the VHWWLQJ IXQFWLRQ LV XVHG E\ VHWWLQJ WKH ¿UVW DV DV...
  • Page 78 *Do not perform the linking operation when the drive motor is Linking method (T18MZ R7008SB) connected or the engine is running.  %ULQJ WKH UHFHLYHU WR EH OLQNHG WR ZLWKLQ FP * When you use two receivers, please be sure to setup a RI WKH WUDQVPLWWHU "primary"...
  • Page 79 The example for choosing System Type R2006GS R2106GF R617FS R2008SB R6004FF R608FS R616FFM R6008HS R7008SB R6106HF R6108SB R6106HFC R6208SB R6203SB R6014HS R7008SB R6203SBE R6014FS R6202SBW R6203SB R6203SBE R6202SBW <Linkage Menu>...

  • Page 80: Function

    &KDQQHO DVVLJQPHQW IRU HDFK IXQFWLRQ FDQ EH FKDQJHG WR VXLW \RXU QHHGV Function When you select model and wing (swash) types, DG1, DG2 (switch channels) you will find that the optimized combinations of 7KHVH WZR FKDQQHOV FDQ EH XVHG DV VZLWFK 2Q servo output channels and functions have been Off) channels.
  • Page 81 SWAP If [SWAP] is pushed, it will call up the following screen. You can easily change two separate functions, keeping the data that was set for each channel.  7RXFK WKH 7ULP EXWWRQ WZR FKDQQHOV WR FKDQJH LV SXVKHG   , I > 2 . @ L V S X V K H G  W Z R F K D Q Q H O V Z L O O LQWHUFKDQJH ,W FDQ FKRRVH RQO\ WR WZR $7/ PRGH $7/ RSHUDWLRQ PRGH :RUNV DW RQO\ RQH...

  • Page 82: Sub-Trim

    6HWWLQJ RI QHXWUDO SRVLWLRQ RI HDFK VHUYR 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 83: Servo Reverse

    8VH WR UHYHUVH WKH VHUYR WKURZ GLUHFWLRQ Servo Reverse Servo Reverse changes the direction of an ÀLJKW DV DQ DGGLWLRQDO SUHFDXWLRQ WR FRQ¿UP SURSHU individual servo’s response to a control stick model memory, hook ups, and radio function. movement. WARNING For CCPM helicopters, be sure to read the section on Swash AFR before reversing any servos.

  • Page 84: Fail Safe

    For safety, always set the fail safe functions. either mode for each channel. (VSHFLDOO\ VHW WKH WKURWWOH FKDQQHO IDLO VDIH IXQFWLRQ VR WKDW The T18MZ system also provides you with WKH VHUYR PRYHV WR WKH PD[LPXP VORZ VLGH IRU DLUSODQHV DQG an advanced battery monitoring function that to the slow side from the hovering position for helicopters.

  • Page 85: End Point (Atv)

    6HWV WKH WUDYHO OLPLW SRLQW DQG VSHHG RI HDFK VHUYR End Point (ATV) The End Point function adjusts the left and right servo throws, generates differential throws, and will correct improper linkage settings. Note: The indicators on the screen display actual servo throw of the each channel.

  • Page 86: Throttle Cut (Airplane/Helicopter Only)

    6WRSV WKH HQJLQH VDIHO\ DQG HDVLO\ DLUSODQH DQG KHOLFRSWHU RQO\ Throttle Cut Throttle cut provides an easy way to stop the Note: When conditions are set, at Throttle cut setup can be performed for each condition. Throttle cut can only be HQJLQH E\ ÀLSSLQJ D VZLWFK ZLWK WKH WKURWWOH VWLFN DFWLYDWHG LQ D VSHFL¿F FRQGLWLRQ LI \RX KDYH VHOHFWHG DQG VHW at idle.

  • Page 87: Idle Down (Airplane/Helicopter Only)

    /RZHUV WKH HQJLQH LGOLQJ VSHHG DLUSODQH DQG KHOLFRSWHU RQO\ Idle Down The Idle Down function lowers the engines idle E\ ÀLSSLQJ D VZLWFK ZLWK WKH WKURWWOH VWLFN DW LGOH The action is not functional at high throttle to avoid accidental dead sticks. The switch’s location and GLUHFWLRQ PXVW EH FKRVHQ DV LW GHIDXOWV WR 18// 7RXFK WKH >,GOH 'RZQ@ EXWWRQ LQ WKH /LQNDJH 0HQX WR FDOO WKH VHWXS VFUHHQ VKRZQ EHORZ...

  • Page 88: Swash Ring (Helicopter Only)

    /LPLWV WKH VZDVK WUDYHO ZLWKLQ D À[HG UDQJH WR SUHYHQW OLQNDJH GDPDJH Swash Ring +HOLFRSWHU RQO\ This function limits the travel of the swash plate to prevent linkage damage as the aileron and elevator operation is used. It is useful for 3D heli setting.

  • Page 89: Swash (Helicopter Only)

    6ZDVK RSHUDWLRQ OLQNDJH FRUUHFWLRQ IXQFWLRQ Swash 7KLV VZDVK VHWXS VFUHHQ GRHV QRW DSSHDU IRU VZDVK W\SH + (Normally, the default value is used.) Neutral Point 7KLV PL[LQJ UDWH LV XVHG IRU PLQRU FRUUHFWLRQ On your linkages, if the servo horn deviates from to the swash plate so that it moves in the correct perpendicular at neutral, the linkage compensation direction for aileron, elevator, and pitch operation.
  • Page 90 Neutral point setting procedure Linkage correction setting procedure %HFRPHV WKH FRPSHQVDWLRQ UHIHUHQFH SRLQW 6HW WKH OLQNDJH FRPSHQVDWLRQ DIWHU VHWWLQJ WKH PL[LQJ UDWH *Adjusting the servo horn so that the neutral point position is QHDU WKH  SRVLWLRQ PDNHV WKH PL[LQJ DPRXQW VPDOO 7KLV IXQFWLRQ FRPSHQVDWHV IRU HOHYDWRU LQWHUIHUHQFH E\ DLOHURQ RSHUDWLRQ RU DLOHURQ  +ROG WKH VHUYR KRUQ DW D ULJKW DQJOH WR WKH...

  • Page 91: Timer

    7LPHU VHWWLQJ DQG ODS WLPH GLVSOD\ Timer Each timer may be set for count-down or count up operation with your choice of a target time. Also The Timer function may be set for any desired Split Time may be set up and counted. time, i.e.

  • Page 92: Dial Monitor

    /'LVSOD\V WKH SRVLWLRQ RI WKH GLDOV VOLGHU OHYHUV DQG GLJLWDO WULP Dial Monitor Digital trim position display (T1-T6, CD) Digital trim step amount (T1-T6, CD) The Dial Monitor displays the current position The trim step of the T1-T6 and CD can be set and step amount of each Digital Trim.

  • Page 93: Function Name

    )XQFWLRQ 1DPHV FDQ EH FKDQJHG LQ WKLV PHQX Function Name The setup screen will display function names in both  DQG  FKDUDFWHUV 7RXFK WKH >)XQFWLRQ 1DPH@ EXWWRQ LQ WKH /LQNDJH 0HQX WR FDOO WKH VHWXS VFUHHQ VKRZQ EHORZ 5HWXUQ WR /LQNDJH 0HQX Procedure for changing the functions name <Linkage Menu>...

  • Page 94: Telemetry

    'LVSOD\LQJ GDWD IURP WKH UHFHLYHU Telemetry Warning This screen displays your choice of data from the receiver. Do not watch the transmitter Also warnings can be activated regarding the VFUHHQ GXULQJ ÀLJKW GDWD )RU H[DPSOH LI WKH UHFHLYHU YROWDJH GURSV WKH *You may loose sight of the aircraft during user can be warned by an alarm.
  • Page 95 Temperature Display ,I WKH WHPSHUDWXUH UHDFKHV KLJKHU WKDQ 7HPSHUDWXUH 'LVSOD\ WKH WHPSHUDWXUH VHW XS KHUH WKH DODUP ZLOO RSHUDWH 5HWXUQ WR 7HOHPHWU\ ,W LV GLVSOD\ FKDQJH 3UHVV WR VHWXS DQ DODUP W\SH DOHUW ,W LV VHOHFWLRQ RI WKH IURP &HQWLJUDGH VHQVRU GLVSOD\HG RQ WR )DKUHQKHLW>...
  • Page 96 Altitude Display Atmospheric pressure is measured by a sensor. The actual altitude is measured in regards to the difference between the ground and atmospheric pressure. Atmospheric pressure when the power supply of the altitude sensor is set to ON is displayed as a VWDQGDUG  P  What altitude is it? [Reset] Push the button to re-set to a standard...

  • Page 97: Sensor

    9DULRXV WHOHPHWU\ VHQVRUV VHWWLQJ Sensor [What is a slot?] The telemetry sensor slot No. and which sensor Servos are classified by CH, but sensors are is used in each slot can be changed in this screen. classified in units called “slot”. There are slots Since the sensor in each slot is determined at from No.
  • Page 98 Procedure for changing the slot No. of each sensor unit &DOO WKLV VFUHHQ E\ VZLWFKLQJ WR SDJH  E\ SUHVVLQJ WKH >@ EXWWRQ RQ WKH 6HQVRU VFUHHQ DQG WKHQ SUHVVLQJ >&KDQJH 6ORW@ 7KH VORW 1R LV ZULWWHQ WR WKH VHQVRU : K H Q S U H V V H G  W K H F X U U H Q W V O R W 1 R  L V 5HWXUQV WR WKH 6HQVRU VFUHHQ GLVSOD\HG...

  • Page 99: Duqlqj

    6HWWLQJ RI ZDUQLQJ VRXQG DQG YLEUDWLRQ Warning A warning upon powering up your transmitter * If a throttle stick turns on a power power supply can be set up for the following functions. at full throttle as in the case of the electric craft, it may begin to turn to the prop at high Default setting is ON.

  • Page 100: Data Reset

    0RGHO PHPRU\ VHWWLQJ GDWD UHVHW E\ LWHP Data Reset This function is designed to allow you to reset Model menu setting: selected portions or all of the settings saved in Resets all the functions in the Model Menu the active model memory. You may individually H[FHSW &RQGLWLRQ 6HOHFW choose to reset the following sets of data;...

  • Page 101: Codition Hold (Helicopter Only)

    &RQGLWLRQ KROG IXQFWLRQ +HOLFRSWHU RQO\ Condition Hold 7KLV IXQFWLRQ PD\ EH XVHG WR OLPLW WKH PD[LPXP To activate/deactivate Condition hold: speed of the engine so that you may adjust flight (Home screen) conditions when the engine is running. An alarm  6HW WKH WKURWWOH VWLFN ORZHU WKDQ WKH  SRLQW indicates that the function is operating.

  • Page 102: Functions Of Model Menu

    MODEL MENU (COMMON FUNCTIONS) Note: The T18MZ is designed so that the airplane This section describes the AFR, program mixing, and glider (including EP glider) model types are and other functions common to all model types. compatible with fuselages of similar type wings.

  • Page 103: Condition Select

    Flight conditions addition, deletion, copy, condition renaming, and condition Condition Select GHOD\ FDQ EH VHW >$OO PRGHO W\SHV@ 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 E\ XVLQJ WKH &RQGLWLRQ 6HOHFW IXQFWLRQ WR DGG ÀLJKW...
  • Page 104 &RQGLWLRQ VZLWFK VHWWLQJ DQG 212)) GLUHFWLRQ VZLWFKLQJ *For a description of the selection method, see [Switch Setting Method] at the back of this manual. 7RXFK WKH >'HOD\@ EXWWRQ RQ WKH &RQGLWLRQ 6HOHFW VFUHHQ WR FDOO WKH &RQGLWLRQ 'HOD\ screen shown below. 5HWXUQ WR &RQGLWLRQ (Currently selected condition name) 6HOHFW VFUHHQ...

  • Page 105: Afr (D/R)

    7KH UXGGHU DQJOH DQG FXUYH RI HDFK RSHUDWLRQ IXQFWLRQ FDQ EH VHW $ '5 FXUYH $)5 '5 ZKLFK FDQ EH VZLWFKHG E\ VZLWFK HWF FDQ DOVR EH DGGHG >$OO PRGHO W\SHV@ AFR function is used to adjust the throw and 6HWWLQJ PHWKRG operation curve of the stick, lever, and switch 2SHUDWLRQ FXUYH DGMXVWPHQW 6L[ W\SHV RI...
  • Page 106 'XDO 5DWH VHWWLQJ 6HWWLQJ PHWKRG 7RXFK WKH >'5@ EXWWRQ IURP WKH $)5 '5 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.

  • Page 107: Prog. Mixes

    3URJUDP PL[LQJ ZKLFK FDQ EH IUHHO\ FXVWRPL]HG 8S WR  PL[LQJV FDQ EH XVHG IRU 3URJ 0L[HV HDFK FRQGLWLRQ >$OO PRGHO W\SHV@ have mixing remaining on all the time. Programmable mixing may be used to correct undesired tendencies of the aircraft, and it may also be Offset-type mixing applies a fixed offset or preset XVHG IRU XQXVXDO FRQWURO FRQ¿JXUDWLRQV 0L[LQJ PHDQV to the programmed channel servo operation and may...
  • Page 108 7ULP PRGH 212)) VHWWLQJ 6HWWLQJ PHWKRGV  7R WXUQ WKH WULP PRGH 212)) WRXFK WKH 7ULP *URXSVLQJOH PRGH VHOHFWLRQ button on the screen. $FWLYDWLQJ IXQFWLRQV IRU RQO\ WKH VHOHFWHG *When mixing includes master side trim, set the Trim button conditions: to [ON].

  • Page 109: Fuel Mixture

    'HGLFDWHG PL[LQJ XVHG LQ QHHGOH DGMXVWPHQW RI HQJLQHV ZKLFK XVH D IXHO PL[WXUH )XHO 0L[WXUH FRQWURO FDUEXUHWRU >$LUSODQH KHOLFRSWHU@ 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.

  • Page 110: Lusodqh*Olghu(3 *Olghu )Xqfwlrqv

    EP glider model type have (Up to 8 conditions can be used) Note: The T18MZ is designed so that the airplane been selected, are displayed in the Model Menu and glider (including EP glider) model types can screen.
  • Page 111 &DPEHU 0L[ $LOHYDWRU 7KLV PL[LQJ DGMXVWV WKH FDPEHU DQG FRUUHFWV WKH This function adjusts the elevators and ailerons of elevators. [Airplane/glider, 2 ailerons or more] PRGHOV ZLWK HOHYDWRU VSHFLÀFDWLRQV >$LUSODQH JOLGHU HOHYDWRU VSHFLÀFDWLRQV@ (/( WR &DPEHU :LQJOHW This mixing is used when you want to the mix FDPEHU ÁDSV ZLWK HOHYDWRU RSHUDWLRQ /LIW FDQ EH This function adjusts the left and right rudders increased with raised elevators.

  • Page 112: Ail Differential

    [Airplane/glider, 2 ailerons or more AIL Differential The left and right ailerons differential can be adjusted independently. The differential rate can also be adjusted according to the flying state by VHWWLQJ D ¿QH WXQLQJ 95 $ ÀQH WXQLQJ FXUYH FDQ EH VHW AIL1 AIL 2 Note: Aileron up/down setting (%) reset is +100%...

  • Page 113: Flap Setting

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  • Page 114: Ail To Camber Flp

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQHJOLGHU  DLOHURQV   ÁDSV $,/ WR &DPEHU )/3 or more 7KLV PL[LQJ RSHUDWHV WKH FDPEHU ÀDSV )/3 in the aileron mode. When the aileron stick is PDQLSXODWHG WKH DLOHURQV DQG FDPEHU ÀDSV PRYH in aileron operation simultaneously and the roll axis is improved.

  • Page 115: Ail To Brake Flp

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQHJOLGHU  ÁDSV RU PRUH $,/ WR %UDNH )/3 7KLV PL[LQJ RSHUDWHV WKH EUDNH ÀDSV )/3 in the aileron mode. When the aileron stick is PDQLSXODWHG WKH DLOHURQ DQG EUDNH ÀDSV SHUIRUP the aileron operation simultaneously and the performance of the roll axis is improved.

  • Page 116: Ail To Rud

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQHJOLGHU JHQHUDO AIL to RUD Use this mixing when you want to mix the rudders with aileron operation. AIL1 AIL 2 $ PL[LQJ FXUYH FDQ EH VHW (Main Aileron) (Main Aileron) AIL 4 0L[LQJ GXULQJ ÁLJKW FDQ EH WXUQHG 212)) E\ AIL 3 (Chip Aileron) (Chip Aileron)

  • Page 117: Airbrake To Ele

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQHJOLGHU JHQHUDO $LUEUDNH WR (/( This mixing is used when you want to mix the elevators with airbrake (spoiler) operation. It AIRBRAKE raises the elevators to correct for drooping of the nose during airbrake operation. *This function does not operate when airbrake is not assigned.

  • Page 118: Rud To Ail

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQHJOLGHU JHQHUDO RUD to AIL This function is used when you want to mix RQ WKH PL[LQJ FXUYH :KHQ WKH PHPRU\ PRGH LV H[LWHG WKH PHPRUL]HG SRLQWV DUH DXWRPDWLFDOO\ the ailerons with rudder operation. It is used UHÁHFWHG RQ WKH FXUYH :KHQ WKH PHPRU\ when rudder is applied during roll maneuvers, IXQFWLRQ LV XVHG /LQH W\SH FXUYH LV DXWRPDWLFDOO\...

  • Page 119: Camber Mix

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQHJOLGHU  DLOHURQV RU PRUH &DPEHU 0L[ 0L[LQJ GXULQJ ÁLJKW FDQ EH WXUQHG 212)) E\ This function adjusts the AFR (D/R) rate VHWWLQJ D VZLWFK $OZD\V 21 DW 21 VHWWLQJ of camber operation which operates the wing $ GHOD\ FDQ EH VHW IRU HDFK FRQGLWLRQ $ FXW camber (ailerons, camber flaps, brake flaps) in VZLWFK ZKLFK FDQ WXUQ 2)) WKH GHOD\ IXQFWLRQ FDQ...
  • Page 120 6HWWLQJ PHWKRG 7RXFK WKH ,1+ EXWWRQ DQG VHW WKH IXQFWLRQ WR $&7 &XUYHUDWH VHWXS VFUHHQ 21  7KH FXUYH DQG UDWH DUH DGMXVWHG E\ FDOOLQJ WKH :KHQ VHWWLQJ D VZLWFK WRXFK WKH >21@ EXWWRQ WR DLOHURQ ÁDS DQG HOHYDWRU FXUYHUDWH VFUHHQV FDOO WKH 6ZLWFK! VFUHHQ DQG WKHQ VHOHFW WKH 7KH UDWH DQG FXUYH RI HDFK VHUYR FDQ EH VHW E\ VZLWFK DQG VHW LWV 21 GLUHFWLRQ $OZD\V 21 DW...

  • Page 121: Ele To Camber

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQHJOLGHU  DLOHURQV RU PRUH (/( WR &DPEHU $ PL[LQJ FXUYH FDQ EH VHW This function is used when you want to mix 0L[LQJ GXULQJ ÁLJKW FDQ EH WXUQHG 212)) E\ the camber flaps with elevator operation. When VHWWLQJ D VZLWFK $OZD\V 21 DW 21 VHWWLQJ PL[LQJ LV XVHG VR WKDW WKH ÀDSV DUH ORZHUHG E\ XS 7KH PL[LQJ UDWH FDQ EH ÀQHWXQHG E\ VHWWLQJ D 95...

  • Page 122: Camber Flp To Ele

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQHJOLGHU  DLOHURQV   IODS RU &DPEHU )/3 WR (/( more This mixing is used to correct changes (elevator GLUHFWLRQ JHQHUDWHG ZKHQ WKH FDPEHU ÀDSV VSHHG ÀDSV DUH XVHG 7KH HOHYDWRU VHUYR UDWHV FDQ EH DGMXVWHG :KHQ WKH PL[ FDXVH WKH VHUYR GLUHFWLRQ WR EH UHYHUVHG DGMXVWPHQWV FDQ EH PDGH E\ FKDQJLQJ WKH mixing rates at - to + (negative to positive).

  • Page 123: Xwwhuà

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  • Page 124 7RXFK WKH (/( FRUUHFWLRQ UDWH EXWWRQV DQG DGMXVW WKH UDWHV ZLWK WKH DGMXVWPHQW EXWWRQV displayed on the screen. ([ELE Setup] screen) 6HUYR VSHHG VHWWLQJ 0L[LQJ FXUYH VHWWLQJ AIL 3 (Chip Aileron) AIL1 (Main Aileron) FLP 1 (Camber Flap) FLP 3 (Brake Flap) ELEVATOR FLP 4...

  • Page 125: Trim Mix 1/2

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ *OLGHU  DLOHURQV RU PRUH 7ULP 0L[  ([DPSOH The amount of ailerons, elevator, and flaps  7RXFK WKH $&7 EXWWRQ DQG VHW WKH WULP PL[ IXQFWLRQ WR >21@ FDPEHU ÀDS EUDNH ÀDS WULP RIIVHW FDQ EH VHW WR *When separating the settings for each condition, touch the a switch.

  • Page 126: The Screen

    7KH DLOHURQV IODSV DQG HOHYDWRUV RIIVHW UDWH FDQ EH DGMXVWHG 7RXFK WKH FRUUHVSRQGLQJ EXWWRQ a n d a d j u s t t h e r a t e w i t h t h e DGMXVWPHQW EXWWRQV GLVSOD\HG RQ the screen.

  • Page 127: Airbrake

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQH JHQHUDO $LUEUDNH This function is used when an air brake is 6HWWLQJ H[DPSOH IRU )$ DQG RWKHU ÀDSHURQ necessary when landing or diving, etc. VSHFL¿FDWLRQV The preset elevators and flaps (camber flap, :KHQ  DLOHURQV PRGHO W\SH VHOHFWHG brake flap) offset amount can be activated by a (Page 2/2) switch.
  • Page 128 7KH DLOHURQ ÁDS DQG HOHYDWRU RIIVHW UDWHV FDQ EH DGMXVWHG 7RXFK WKH FRUUHVSRQGLQJ EXWWRQ a n d a d j u s t t h e r a t e w i t h t h e DGMXVWPHQW EXWWRQV GLVSOD\HG RQ the screen.

  • Page 129: Gyro

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQHJOLGHU JHQHUDO *\UR This function is used when a gyro is used to Function menu of the Linkage Menu to assign the sensitivity FKDQQHO *\UR*\UR*\UR XVHG WR D YDFDQW FKDQQHO stabilize the fuselage attitude. The sensitivity and beforehand.

  • Page 130: V-Tail

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQHJOLGHU 9WDLO 9WDLO This function let’s you adjust for left and right rudder angle changes at elevator and rudder RSHUDWLRQ RI D 9WDLO DLUSODQH 9WDLO LV ZKHQ  VHUYRV DUH XVHG WRJHWKHU WR control rudder movement as Elevators. In addition to each rudder side moving up and down together, each side moves in opposite directions when PRYLQJ DV (OHYDWRUV 2Q D 9WDLO WKLV LV DOVR NQRZQ...

  • Page 131: Ailevator

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQHJOLGHU 97DLO $LOHYDWRU (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.

  • Page 132: Lqjohw

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQHJOLGHU ZLQJOHW :LQJOHW This function adjusts the rubber left and right UXGGHU DQJOH RI ZLQJOHW VSHFL¿FDWLRQV IXVHODJHV 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.

  • Page 133: Motor

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ (3 JOLGHU$LUSODQH JHQHUDO Motor E\ VHWWLQJ WKH VZLWFK WR 2)) EHIRUH RSHUDWLRQ LV This function lets you set the operation speed ÀQLVKHG :KHQ \RX ZDQW WR UHVHW  WLPH RSHUDWLRQ when the motor of a F5B or other EP glider is VHW WKH $&7 EXWWRQ WR >,1+@ DQG WKHQ UHVHW LW WR started by switch.

  • Page 134: Rud To Ele

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQH JHQHUDO RUD to ELE FRQYHQLHQW DW PL[LQJ FXUYH VHWWLQJ :KHQ PHPRU\ This function is used when you want to mix operation (switch operation) is performed with elevator operation with rudder operation. It is used correction rudder applied in the Memory Mode, to correct undesirable tendencies when rudder is WKH VWLFN SRVLWLRQ DW WKDW WLPH LV GLVSOD\HG RQ WKH applied in roll maneuvers, knife edge, etc.

  • Page 135: Snap Roll

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQH JHQHUDO Snap Roll ([DPSOH 6HWWLQJ H[DPSOH IRU )$ This function selects the switch and 0RGH >0DVWHU@ rate adjustment of each rudder, (ailerons, 6DIHW\ 6: >6:*@ 6DIHW\ PHDVXUH elevators, or flaps) when a snap roll is 0DVWHU 6: >6:+@ 0DLQ VZLWFK IRU H[HFXWLQJ VQDS UROO performed.

  • Page 136: Multi Engine

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ $LUSODQH JHQHUDO 0XOWL (QJLQH This function lets you adjust the throttle when *The idle down offset rate set at this screen is effective. 2SHUDWLRQ FDQ EH À[HG DW WKH HQJLQH VSHHG using a multi engine airplane with up to 4 engines. FDUEXUHWRU RSHQLQJ DQJOH IRU HDFK WKURWWOH The Throttle Cut function, Idle Down function, channel with the Hold Position function.

  • Page 137: Accelerration

    >&RUUHVSRQGLQJ PRGHO W\SH@ (3 JOLGHUJOLGHU Accelerration )XQFWLRQ 212)) VZLWFK VHWWLQJ LV SHUIRUPHG IRU $,/ Acceleration setting can be performed at elevator, WR 58' VHWWLQJ RQO\ ELE to Camber and AIL to RUD.(Glider and EP $,/ WR 58' VHWWLQJ LV DFFHOHUDWLRQ glider only) IXQFWLRQ VHWWLQJ IRU $,/ WR 58' PL[LQJ ,W LV QRW SHUIRUPHG ZKHQ $,/ WR 58' PL[LQJ LV ,1+...
  • Page 138 Pit to RUD: Handles torque changes from pitch angle inputs Fuel Mixture: Commands a second servo to adjust the fuel mixture at the carburetor Gyro: Used to switch Futaba GY series gyro sensitivity Governor: Used to switch RPM of the helicopter’s head Throttle Limiter: Limits the high range of the throttle movement by any slider or trimmer <Model Menu (Helicopter Functions)>...

  • Page 139: Pit Curve

    T18MZ’s powerful Curve Edit of input points to 3 or 5, and then entering the specified Function (6 types of curves can be selected).
  • Page 140 Setting method *URXS EXWWRQ :KHQ \RX DOVR ZDQW WR HQWHU WKH >$OO &RQG@ 'LVSOD\V WKH SLWFK FXUYH RI DOO WKH GDWD WR DOO RWKHU FRQGLWLRQV HQWHU WKH GDWD LQ WKH FRQGLWLRQV 7KH FXUYH RI WKH FRQGLWLRQ FXUUHQWO\ LQ JURXS PRGH *53  :KHQ GRLQJ VR WKH VDPH XVH LV LQGLFDWHG E\ D EROG OLQH VHWWLQJV DUH LQSXW WR DOO WKH RWKHU FRQGLWLRQV >3,7 7+5@ 7KH WKURWWOH KROG FXUYH RI WKH FRQGLWLRQ...
  • Page 141 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. KRYHULQJ FRQGLWLRQ 7KH KRYHULQJ SLWFK FDQ EH ¿QH Setting method tuned for changes in rotor speed accompanying :KHQ VHWWLQJ WKH DGMXVWPHQW NQREV FRPPRQ...

  • Page 142: Thr Curve

    THR Curve/Throttle Hover trim THR Curve This function adjusts the throttle operation curve reducing the number of points of to 5 and entering for each condition for optimum the engine speed to WKH VSHFL¿HG YDOXH DW WKH FRUUHVSRQGLQJ SRLQWV throttle stick movement. A throttle curve from linear operation to smooth curve can be set.
  • Page 143 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 inputting the data of the 5 points 0% (low side), 25%, 50% (center), 75%, 100% (high) side at each condition.

  • Page 144: Acceleration

    Acceleration Mixing An acceleration function can be set. This is used to adjust the pitch and throttle settings when the mixture is either too rich or too lean, which can be caused by sudden operation of the throttle stick. 7RXFK WKH >$FFHOHUDWLRQ@ EXWWRQ LQ WKH 0RGHO 0HQX WR FDOO WKH VHWXS VFUHHQ VKRZQ EHORZ 5HWXUQ WR 0RGHO 0HQX 3LWFK VHWWLQJ...

  • Page 145: Throttle Hold

    Throttle Hold This function sets the throttle cut position during an auto rotation dive. 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 146: Swash Mixing

    Swash Mixing The swash mix function is used to correct the Example of use swash plate in the aileron (roll) direction and $V DQ H[DPSOH XVH VZDVK PL[LQJ WR FRUUHFW elevator (cyclic pitch) corresponding to each XQGHVLUDEOH WHQGHQFLHV LQ WKH UROO GLUHFWLRQ operation of each condition.

  • Page 147: Throttle Mix

    Throttle Mixing This function corrects slowing of the engine &750 PRGH 7KH PL[LQJ UDWH LV UHGXFHG E\ WKH WKURWWOH VWLFN KLJK DQG ORZ SRVLWLRQ speed caused by swash plate operation during /,1($5 PRGH &RQVWDQW PL[LQJ UDWH WR DOO WKH aileron or elevator operation. The method of WKURWWOH VWLFN UDQJHV applying clockwise or counterclockwise torque when pirouetting can also be corrected.

  • Page 148: Pit To 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. The Acceleration function which can temporarily i n c r e a s e n e e d l e o p e r a t i o n d u r i n g t h r o t t l e acceleration/deceleration operation can be set.

  • Page 149: Pit To Rud

    PIT to RUD Mixing (Revolution Mixing) Use this mixing when you want to suppress the the gyro, this mixing is not used. If this function is reaction torque generated by main rotor pitch and used when the gyro operation mode is the AVCS speed changes at pitch operation.

  • Page 150: Gyro

    Gyro Mixing It is mixing only for a Gyro in the case of using a Setting example Futaba GY series Gyro. 1RUPDOO\ LW LV FRQYHQLHQW WR SUHVHW KLJK Sensitivity and operational mode (Normal mode/GY mode) VHQVLWLYLW\ 5DWH  DQG ORZ VHQVLWLYLW\ 5DWH can be set up for three Gyros for each condition, respectively.

  • Page 151: Governor

    Governor Mixing *When using the Fuel Mixture function, the mixture servo is controlled from the governor. When transmitting the mixture This is used to switch the RPM of the helicopters curve data from the transmitter to the governor, the governor head.

  • Page 152: Throttle Limiter

    Throttle Limiter This function limits the high range of the throttle movement by any slider or trimmer. The adjustment range of the high and low end can be set. 7RXFK WKH >7KURWWOH /LPLWHU@ EXWWRQ RI WKH 0RGHO 0HQX WR FDOO WKH VHWXS VFUHHQ VKRZQ EHORZ 5HWXUQ WR 0RGHO 0HQX &RQWURO VHOHFWLRQ...
  • Page 153 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. 2SHUDWLRQV UHODWHG WR ÀLJKW FRQGLWLRQV 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 95 VHOHFWLRQ...
  • Page 154 Operations related to servo speed speed corresponding to the set speed. Servo speed setting (1) Master mode: The servo movement is traced by the setting curve. The trace VSHHG LV DGMXVWHG E\ LQ DQG RXW VSHHG >6HWWLQJ PHWKRG@ 1. When setting the servo speed, touch the Speed button.
  • Page 155 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 156 Setting by curve type When the curve type is selected as described above, adjustment buttons corresponding to the curve type appear on the original screen. Adjust each curve as described below. Linear curve adjustment (Linear curve) Rate A and Rate B can be adjusted separately or simultaneously.
  • Page 157 EXP1 curve adjustment (;3 FXUYH 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. >6HWWLQJ PRGHV@ *[Separate] mode: 5DWHV DUH DGMXVWHG separately. *[Combined] mode: 5DWHV DUH DGMXVWHG simultaneously.
  • Page 158 Line and spline curve adjustment (Line curve) Line curves or spline curves of up to 17 points can be used. (Initial value: 7/9 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 159: Snap Roll

    Switch selection method The various functions used in the T18MZ 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 mode selection (Single switch/Logic switch) When the switch select button in a mixing function screen or other screen is touched, the switch mode selection screen shown below is called.
  • Page 160 Logic switch In the Logic screen, the switch selection buttons appear on both the left and right side of the display. (Logic switch setting screen) /RJLF PRGH EXWWRQ 6ZLWFK VHOHFWLRQ EXWWRQ 1.The logic selection dialogue appears when two switches in the right are calculated as you push the logic mode button.
  • Page 161 Switch selection When the switch selection button in switch mode selection screen or the logic switch setting screen is touched, the screen below is shown. (Switch selection screen example) When switch is selected When stick, trim lever, or VR is selected. Switch ON/OFF setting is possible at each When a stick, trim lever, or VR is used as a position.
  • Page 162 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 163 UPDATING Your Futaba T18MZ transmitter programming can be updated easily and at no cost online. When functions DUH DGGHG RU LPSURYHG WKH XSGDWH ¿OH FDQ EH GRZQORDGHG IURP RXU ZHEVLWH &RS\ WKH XSGDWH ¿OHV WR WKH SD card and then use the following procedure to update the program.

  • Page 164: Conversion

    70= 70= 02'(/ '$7$ &219(56,21 The model data (only latest version) of T14MZ can be copied to T18MZ. * The card reader of a personal computer, SD card, and CF card is required. * The model data of T18MZ cannot be copied to T14MZ.

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