Range Check The Radio - FUTABA 6k Instruction Manual

RANGE CHECK THE RADIO

A range check must be performed before the first flight of a new model. It is not necessary to do
a range check before every flight (but is not a bad idea to perform a range check before the first
flight of each day). A range check is the final opportunity to reveal any radio malfunctions, and to
be certain the system has adequate operational range.
We have installed a special "Power Down Mode" in the T6K in order to perform an operational
ground range check. During this mode, the RF power is reduced in order to test the operational
range of the T6K.
To activate the Power Down Mode and Perform A Range Check:
1) To activate the "Power Down Mode" please hold
down the JOG KEY and then turn the transmitter switch
on. A power mode screen is displayed. Press the JOG
KEY to select the Power Down function. When this
mode is active the red LED on the lighting from of
the transmitter will provide users with an audible and
visual indication that the transmitter is in the "Power
Down Mode". Audibly, the transmitter will beep one
time every three seconds. Visually, the LCD screen will
display "POWER DOWN MODE". The words "POWER
DOWN MODE" will blink as an additional reminder
that the transmitter is in the "Power Down Mode".
2) With the "Power Down Mode" activated, walk away from the model while simultaneously operating the controls.
Have an assistant stand by the model and signal what the controls are doing to confirm that they operate correctly. You
should be able to walk approximately 30-50 paces from the model without losing control.
3) If everything operates correctly, return to the model. Push END KEY and complete power down mode. Set the
transmitter in a safe yet accessible location so it will be within reach after starting the engine. Be certain the throttle
stick is all the way down, and then start the engine. Perform another range check with your assistant holding the model
and the engine running at various speeds.
If the servos jitter or move inadvertently, there may be a problem. Do NOT fly the aircraft! Look for loose servo
connections or binding pushrods. Also be certain that the battery has been fully charged.
4) NEVER start flying when the "Power Down Mode" is active.
Servo test operation at the time of Power Down Mode:
During Power Down mode, you can use automatic servo testing to check the range of a specified servo (it moves to
right and left slowly).
1) A "SERVO" is chosen from a menu.
2) JOG KEY is moved to a side and 2 pages is called. Next, JOG KEY is moved down and CH is displayed.
3) CH of the servo which wants to operate is chosen. Then, the + KEY is pressed and it is made ACT.
The servo selected during Power Down Mode operates alone, allowing you to check its operation.
It is during Power Down Mode starting, and if "SERVO TEST" is turned ON, it will move.
*In the Power Down Mode, the throttle servo does not operate.
*Helicopter mode, condition is fixed to NOR.
42
DANGER
NEVER start flying when the "Power Down
Mode" is active.
*Control is impossible and your model crashes.
S e l e c t t h e " O F F " a n d
press the Jog key.
A screen opens without
o u t p u t t i n g p o w e r .
The receiver does not
operate.
S e l e c t t h e " O N " a n d
press the Jog key.
P o w e r i s u s u a l l y
outputted from power
mode.