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Summary of Contents for Multiplex Royal SX 9
- Page 1 Instructions MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co.KG • Westliche Gewerbestraße 1 • Bretten • Germany © MULTIPLEX 2014 • Printed in Germany www.multiplex-rc.de...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
10. Switching on, using the transmitter 22 Contents 10.1. Switching on for the first time ....22 Switching on “normally” ......22 10.2. 10.2.1. Normal OpartionsFehler! Textmarke nicht definiert. Contents 10.2.2. RF module excl. Scanner installed Introduction 10.3. Switching the transmitter on with throttle- check active.......... - Page 4 ROYAL SX 12.2.4. Selecting the servo configuration (servo conf.)32 Setting up a New model in the transmitter45 13.2. 12.2.5. Selecting the stick mode 13.2.1. Menu I, call up New model 13.2.2. Which model memory will be used? 12.2.6. Selecting the Assignment 13.2.3.
- Page 5 14.3.1. Sub-menu Assign.Controls servo 11 and / or servo 12 (PPM modulation) 14.3.2. Sub-menu Assign.Switches 17.2.2. Non-MULTIPLEX receivers with ten channels (Proportional) transmitter controls as switches: 14.3.3. Special case Extra Sw. Menu Monitor .......... 81 17.3. Menu Training ........63 14.4.
- Page 6 ROYAL SX 20.5.1. Trainer lead 20.5.2. Aluminium stick top with switch or button - installation and functions a. Installing the stick tops b. Using the stick switches c. Connecting the stick button d. Connecting a stick switch or second stick button e.
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Page 7: Introduction
M-LINK is a transmission system designed by transmitter’s integral screen. If the voltage falls below MULTIPLEX. It operates on the 2.4 GHz ISM band, the set minimum value, an audible signal warns you and exploits modern FHSS technology (FHSS = Fre- that the battery is almost flat. -
Page 8: The Royal Sx Philosophy
Part 5 contains a detailed description of all the Yours - the MULTIPLEX team menus, the model templates, the default transmitter control settings, the switch assignments and much more. -
Page 9: Safety Notes
21. + 22. Overviews Under no circumstances is it permissible to carry out technical modifications to your ra- dio control system. Use genuine MULTIPLEX This character indicates chapters which are safety-related. It is essential to read and observe accessories replacement parts clusively;... -
Page 10: General Safety Notes
# 8 5131 or separation filter lead # 8 5035), have the slightest doubt, send the device to and must be of adequate conductor cross-section an authorised MULTIPLEX Service Centre for (voltage loss). We recommend at least 0.3 mm checking. -
Page 11: Range Checking
Manual It is essential to examine the airborne power sup- Keep at least 2 m away from mobile phones! ply and its wiring at regular intervals. This includes We recommend that you stand at least 2 m away the switch harness, and the external condition of from mobile telephones when operating your mo- the battery. -
Page 12: Liability / Compensation
Kundendienst / Customer Service or are connected in any way with such activity. Westliche Gewerbestraße 1 D-75015 Bretten-Gölshausen Whatever legal argument is employed, the liability of MULTIPLEX is limited to the invoice value of those Germany MULTIPLEX products which were directly involved in... -
Page 13: Specification
The transmitter electronics feature no addi- tional fuse! 2.4 GHz FHSS M-LINK system Transmission type For this reason it is absolutely essential to use Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum genuine MULTIPLEX transmitter batteries in this MULTIPLEX-LINK transmitter! Transmission power 100 mW EIRP ! Additional safety notes: Power supply 7.2 V, 6 AA cells... -
Page 14: The Correct Method Of Charging
The charger should be connected current drain remains the same: using the multi-function socket on the underside of the transmitter ( 9.2.). Use genuine MULTIPLEX ROYAL SX16 3.46 DE/EN charge leads (e.g. transmitter charge lead with M-LINK banana plugs # 8 6020). -
Page 15: Unchanged Features
Manual c. Charge the battery via the charge socket! Battery management only provides supple- The battery management system can only mentary information! calculate the available charge quantity if you re- Battery charge and residual time represent additional charge the battery via the charge socket. information relating to the condition of the transmitter battery, and are intended to provide additional security d. -
Page 16: Trickle Charging
8.6. Replacing the transmitter battery If you replace the transmitter battery by a pack other than a genuine MULTIPLEX battery, please note the following: Maximum current via the charge socket: 2 A! Be sure to follow the charging instructions... -
Page 17: The Transmitter
Manual With the exception of the “ENTER” button, all the but- The Transmitter tons have a dual function for text input. Text is entered in a similar way to mobile telephones ( 11.1.1.c.). 9.1. Front face of the transmitter OFF / ON switch (“O”... -
Page 18: Rear Face Of The Transmitter
Always heed the charging instructions! As is usual with MULTIPLEX, the ROYAL SX is ( 8.2. and 8.3.) also fitted with a MULTIPLEX multi-function socket The transmitter battery is fitted with a thermal fuse installed as standard (marked “CHARGE”). -
Page 19: Mechanical Details
Manual 9.4. Mechanical details 9.4.1. Opening / closing the transmitter case ! Switch the transmitter OFF before opening the case (short-circuit hazard)! Opening the transmitter case: OPEN 2. Carefully remove the back cover of the transmitter case. Plug in the HFM4 M-LINK 2.4 GHz RF module 1. -
Page 20: Ideal Transmitter
3. Deploy the connecting lead from the RF module and the aerial unit inside the transmitter: The connecting lead must pass under the HFM4 M-LINK 2.4 GHz RF module and also to one side of the MULTIPLEX multi-function socket: 9.4.3. Ideal Transmitter Aarial Orientation When Using the Transmitter When installed, the 2.4 GHz transmitter aerial can be... -
Page 21: Adjusting The "Hardness" Of The Sticks
Manual Note: No model data is lost when you swap batteries. 9.4.5. Disabling the stick centring spring, acti- vating the ratchet / friction system ROYAL SX transmitters are supplied as standard with self-centring sticks. The springs for use with a ratchet or friction system are already fitted to both stick units, and can be activated quickly and easily as follows: Switch the transmitter OFF and open the case. -
Page 22: Plastic Stick Top With Three Buttons
ROYAL SX 9.5. Plastic stick top with three but- tons: installation and functions If your model features important supplementary func- tions, the long stick top with push-button / switch (# 7 5303, supplied with the transmitter) may be use- ful, as it provides a fast, simple and reliable method of operating such functions without having to let go of the stick. -
Page 23: Advantages Of Digital Trims
Manual When the stick is moved to the left, the servo does not Starting from the trim centre position, the maximum reach full travel in the “down” direction. This means: trim range is twenty increments in both directions. The available servo travel which cannot be exploited. trim increment (step, or adjustment rate) can be set to any of four magnitudes (0.5%, 1.5%, 2.5%, 3.5%) (... -
Page 24: Switching On, Using The Transmitter
ROYAL SX 10.2. Normal Operations Switching on, using the This is the procedure for operating your ROYALevo, transmitter ROYAL SX or ROYAL SX M-LINK transmitter in nor- mal mode: The ROYAL SX is supplied with the transmitter 1. Switch the ROYALevo, ROYAL SX or ROYAL SX battery partially charged. -
Page 25: Throttle-Check For Model Helicopters
Throttle CUT, the throttle channel will jump the binding procedure, in the operating instructions to the value defined by the assigned throttle control. supplied with your MULTIPLEX M-LINK receiver. The binding procedure in detail: 10.4.2. Throttle-check for model helicopters 1. -
Page 26: Fast Response On/Off
Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions Line 4 Transmitter type: ROYAL SX 9 or 16 supplied with your ROYAL SX M-LINK transmitter in Line 5 Owner’s name ( 14.5.3.) this regard. -
Page 27: Status Display 3 (Timers)
The ten buttons with inscribed letters are used for en- tering text (name of transmitter owner, model, free mixers, assignment lists): Line 1 Transmitter type: ROYAL SX 9 or 16 Software version: e.g. 3.46, Loaded language set: e.g. DE/EN (German / English) -
Page 28: Using Buttons When Operating A Model
ROYAL SX When you enter a letter at the start of a text input, or 11.2. The ROYAL SX menu structure after a space, this is automatically displayed as a You will find a diagram of the ROYAL SX menu struc- capital letter, with the following letters automatically ture in the coloured A3 supplement to the manual. -
Page 29: What Do The Sticks, Sliders And Switches Do? Or: Global Assignments (Lists)
Manual The menu ¡Setup, Assignment, Controls contains Setup a list of all the transmitter controls which are managed by the software: ¡Assign.Controls ¨Exit Throttle ‡ Spoiler Flap/RPM L. gear Tow rel. ªBrake In this menu you can change the assignment of the Main men u: Setu p controls in any way you wish, i.e. -
Page 30: Which Assignment Lists Are Available
ROYAL SX Fig. 11.3.5.1.: Global assignment lists appropriate assignment list, i.e. you do not need to do this separately for each individual model. Please refer to ( 22.1.) for information on the default assignments. The menu ¡Assignment contains all the information concerning the current assignment for your model. -
Page 31: Summary: "Global Assignments
Manual Suggested names: E-heli, E-glider if, for example, 11.4.2. Which global mixers are available? you wish to use different assignments for your electric The ROYAL SX includes fourteen free mixers. Five of models to their equivalents with I.C. motors. them are pre-defined, and can be used immediately. All the mixers - including the pre-defined ones - can ... -
Page 32: How Are Mixers Used In Helicopters
Why are model templates needed? the standard sequence used for many years by MULTIPLEX and many other makes of transmitter The model templates make it much easier and quicker to set up new models, as a large part of the routine c. -
Page 33: Servo Calibration
Manual 11.7.2. How is the calibration carried out? 11.7. Servo calibration There is a separate servo calibration menu which is The advantage of our idea of “global mixers” ( 11.4.) is accessed as follows: that any change which affects multiple servos sharing Main menu (button): K the same function only has to be changed as a single Calibrate... -
Page 34: Setting Up A Fixed-Wing Model
ROYAL SX Note: Setting up a fixed-wing model The new model is not stored in the memory until you confirm the selected settings with OK ( 12.2.7.). We recommend that you first read Chapter 11, which describes the operating philosophy of the ROYAL SX, 12.2.2. -
Page 35: Selecting The Stick Mode
Manual Now use the 3-D digi-adjuster to select, for example, ¦New model ¨Exit the MPX-UNI configuration from those available: Memory nr. ¦New model Template 4 FLAPS ¨Exit Servo conf. MPX-UNI Memory nr. Mode è é Template 4 FLAPS Assignment GLIDER Servo conf. -
Page 36: Entering The Model Name
ROYAL SX Servos 1 to 9 are pre-defined When you access the Monitor menu you will see the All servo assignments can be changed at any time bar graph display. Rotate the 3-D digi-adjuster to tog- gle between the two types of display. Press the 3-D in any way (Menu: K Servo, Assignment). -
Page 37: Changing The Switch On Position
Manual e. Press ENTER to confirm the warning message: 12.4. Preparing servos Standard list! In this section the settings for the outboard wing flaps The warning has to be confirmed because any are entered. The inner wing flaps are added in section change affects all models which are set up using (... -
Page 38: Checking / Changing The Direction Of Servo Rotation36
ROYAL SX 12.4.2. Checking / changing the direction of 12.4.3. Calibrating servos servo rotation = setting the centre and maximum travels It is important to check the direction of rotation of the In the menu ¤Servo.Calibrate ( 11.7.) you can servos and correct that aspect (if necessary) before adjust the travels (P1 and P5), the centre positions making adjustments to the centre position and travels. -
Page 39: Adjusting Ailerons, And Activating Landing Aid (Mixer Aileron+)
Manual This is the procedure for setting maximum servo Note regarding “allocation” travel (control surface deflection): Allocating the maximum in this way saves you the bother of holding the stick at one end-point, and en- Tip: first adjust the mechanical linkage ables you to use both hands in order to measure the Always adjust the mechanical linkages on the model control surface deflection on the model. -
Page 40: Differential Aileron Travel
ROYAL SX In the menu ¡Setup, Mixer def., 4 AILERON+ you If you set 100% differential, the ailerons only deflect will find the following definition: up; there is no down-travel at all. This special setting is sometimes termed Split mode. ¡Define mixer ¨Exit Aileron differential can be set to a different value for... -
Page 41: Adjusting Elevator, Activating Elevator Mixers (Mixer Elevatr+)
Manual 12.7. Adjusting elevator, activating ele- 12.8. Activating inboard flaps (camber- vator mixers changing flaps) (Mixer ELEVATR+) (Mixer FLAP+) In the template 4 FLAPS the elevator servo is already In the template 4 FLAPS servos 6 and 7 are assigned assigned to the mixer ELEVATR+. -
Page 42: Activating The Spoiler Input In The Mixer Flap
ROYAL SX Activating the Spoiler input in the mixer These settings have to be repeated for the Flap input 12.8.1. FLAP+ (Butterfly) in the AILERON+ mixer: For Butterfly (Crow) both ailerons are raised, and the £5x Mixer.AILERON+ two inboard flaps are lowered. ¨Exit š... -
Page 43: Activating The Elevator-Tr (Ele -Tr) Input In The
Manual Activating the Elevator-Tr (Ele -Tr) input Press ENTER to switch to the second parameter, 12.8.4. and repeat the procedure with “down-elevator”, in the FLAP+ mixer (snap-flap) and the up-travel of the ailerons. The term Snap-Flap is used when elevator is mixed into the camber-changing flaps or ailerons. -
Page 44: Adjusting The Remaining Inputs
ROYAL SX The three hyphens “---” following the flight phases in- 12.9.4. Adjusting the remaining inputs Start with Rudder: dicate that physical switches have not yet been as- signed to operate as flight phase switches. As a result In V-TAIL+ set both travel inputs for rudder to 60%. SPEED1 has automatically been selected as Flight Now check that the control surfaces move in the cor- Phase 1, and marked as the active phase (X). -
Page 45: 12.10.5. Copying Flight Phases
Manual - Every time you press the REV/CLR button you Once you have activated an input field for the name, switch the flight phase between: you can select a suitable name from those on offer: -------- locked, and THERMIK1 ¦Flight phase ¨Exit unlocked. -
Page 46: 12.11. Supplementary Functions
ROYAL SX you alter the value beyond OFF and in the opposite 12.11. Supplementary functions direction (opposite prefix). 12.11.1. D/R and Expo Checking / changing the switch position for Combi- D/R (Dual-Rate) is available for the transmitter con- Switch ON: trols Aileron, Elevator and Rudder. -
Page 47: Setting Up A Model Helicopter
Manual If all the memories are occupied, the screen displays: Setting up a model helicopter Memory nr. If you nevertheless attempt to set up the new model, 13.1. The method in principle the following on-screen warning appears: In our example we will set up a model memory for a No memory free helicopter with 120°... -
Page 48: Selecting The Stick Mode
ROYAL SX By selecting the HELIccpm template and the servo Selecting the Assignment 13.2.6. configuration MPX-UNI you automatically set the fol- For a helicopter you would, of course, use the as- signment list bearing the name HELI (No. 3). lowing receiver output sequence: Turn the 3-D digi-adjuster to the right until the select MPX-UNI bar is over the Assignment line, then press the 3-D... -
Page 49: Entering The Model Name
Manual b. Transmitter control assignment 13.2.8. Entering the model name Roll, pitch, yaw (aileron, elevator, rudder) and collec- The model you have just stored initially bears the tive pitch are defined by the stick mode which you se- name of the template you are using. In our example lected in step (... -
Page 50: Changing The Switch On Positions And / Or The Switch Assignment
ROYAL SX The direction arrow indicates the current stick posi- This is the procedure: tion. You must press ENTER to confirm the change: a. Open the main menu ¤Servo (press button ¤). b. Select (3-D digi-adjuster) and open (press the 3-D Collect. -
Page 51: 13.5. Checking / Adjusting The Main Rotor
Manual 13.5.2. Calibrating servos 13.5. Checking / adjusting the main rotor = setting the centre and maximum travels Always secure the model before you adjust servo In the menu ¤Servo.Calibrate ( 11.7.) you can direction, centre and travels, to avoid any danger or adjust the travels (P1 and P5), the centre positions damage if the model responds unexpectedly. -
Page 52: Checking / Adjusting The Tail Rotor
ROYAL SX f. Repeat the procedure for point P5, starting with Step c. Note regarding “allocation” g. Quit the menu via ¨Exit and set up the other Allocating in this way saves you the bother of holding the stick at one end-point, and enables you to use servos accordingly. -
Page 53: Basic
Manual Coll.(pitch)+, Coll.(pitch)-, Offset, Zero point Gyro 13.7. In the Gyro mixer the optimum gain (sensitivity) can be set separately for each flight phase. The Gyro menu is a dynamic menu: if the current model does not feature a servo which is assigned to Gyro, this function is not offered in the menu £Mixer. -
Page 54: Parameter Type Of Gyro
ROYAL SX Parameter Type of Gyro 13.7.1. Note: checking Heading / Damping mode The ROYAL SX caters for two types of gyro, and you When operating a Heading gyro system in Heading can select either of them. mode, you must check - before you fly the model - that the gyro is working in the appropriate mode with a. -
Page 55: Activating The Aileron Input In The Flap+ Mixer 13.8
Manual 13.8. 13.8Throttle, and associated func- 20%. This makes it possible to adjust the idle to suit the current operating conditions. tions 13.8.1. What is the meaning of the terms Limiter, The illustration below shows how throttle limiter, throt- Curve, Throttle Min., Trim, DTC and tle curve and the collective pitch stick affect the throt- Throttle cut? tle function. -
Page 56: Throttle For Electric Helicopters
ROYAL SX 13.8.2. Throttle for electric helicopters 13.8.3. Throttle for I.C. powered helicopters You must not assign Throttle in the menu You must not assign anything for throttle in ¡Setup, Assignment, Controls! the menu ¡Setup, Assignment, Controls! ¡Assign.Controls ¡Assign.Controls ¨Exit ¨Exit Throttle Throttle... -
Page 57: Setting The Collective Pitch Curve
Manual Before using the system please read the appropriate 13.10. Working with Flight phases notes in the operating instructions supplied with the 13.10.1. What is the purpose of switching between speed governor. different flight phases? 13.9. Setting the collective pitch curve Using flight phases you can adjust the characteristics of the transmitter controls to suit the requirements of I: takes effect in the active model memory. -
Page 58: 13.10.3. Assigning Flight Phase Switches
ROYAL SX 13.10.3. Assigning flight phase switches - Once you have set the desired state, press ENTER You cannot use different transmitter control settings in to conclude the procedure the various flight phases until you have assigned at (or press the 3-D digi-adjuster). least one of the two switches: The current flight phase, which is marked with an X, - Main menu: Setup... -
Page 59: 13.10.7. Setting A Transition Time
Manual ¦Flight phase ¨Exit 1 HOVER X --- 2 CRUISE ACRO 4 AUTOROT Time 13.10.7. Setting a transition time The switch from one flight phase to another can occur immediately, or alternatively you can set a transition period of 1, 2 or 4 seconds (smooth transition). The latter reduces the loads on the model and the power system. -
Page 60: Main Menu ¡Setup
ROYAL SX Parameter Sound 14.1.1. REFERENCE Section The software allows you to select which events are to be accompanied by an audible beep: The REFERENCE SECTION is the part of the manual where you can look up terms and find out detailed in- Values Meaning formation about individual menus or parameters. -
Page 61: Parameter Group Display
Manual Charge 14.2.1. Defining a free mixer Parameter: Each mixer can contain up to five inputs (transmitter Function Displays the current state of charge of the bat- controls). tery in mAh; can be varied The servo travel is the sum of all mixer inputs. For this Values max. - Page 62 ROYAL SX The travel Idle position of the transmitter Servo travel Servo travel single-sided › control at one end-point (trv) can be set to different single-sided, Shifts the end-point of the servo / ›+ values for each T r v ' with Offset servos by the Offset offs...
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Page 63: Making Mixer Inputs Switchable
Manual 14.2.3. Making mixer inputs switchable 14.3. Menu: Assignment Mixer switches are used when you need to be able to If you press button L to open the main menu ¡Setup, activate and turn off mixer inputs using a switch. With then select and activate Assignment, the following clever combinations of switches for the flight phases, menu appears (the content of the lines Mode, As-... -
Page 64: Sub-Menu Assign.switches
ROYAL SX Two- / three-position switches or push-button as Examples: transmitter controls: Sum timer ´ for motor run time: All the switches of the ROYAL SX can also be assigned Switch on with throttle as transmitter controls. The control then only provides (e.g. -
Page 65: Menu Training
Aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle, spoiler. Mode = Teach.M, if the Pupil transmitter generates For model helicopters: signals in the MULTIPLEX format (Neutral signal = Roll, pitch-axis, yaw, collective pitch. 1.6 ms): e.g. ROYALevo7 / 9 / 12 with “Pupil M”, Cockpit MM As Pupil transmitter it also generates the functions with servo format set to “M”, Cockpit SX with... -
Page 66: The Royal Sx As Pupil Transmitter
(# or '). Mode = Pupil M, if the Teacher transmitter expects Note: Quick-Select is only possible if the ROYAL SX signals in the MULTIPLEX format (neutral signal = is switched on as Teacher transmitter, with the RF 1.6 ms): module active. -
Page 67: Menu User
Parameter Name PIN = **** (four digits) 14.5.3. The default name on your transmitter is MULTIPLEX. The PIN must contain at least one digit which is not “0”. At this point you can enter your own name with up to If you enter a PIN, the lock takes effect next time you sixteen characters. -
Page 68: Main Menu ¢Control
ROYAL SX Main menu ¢Control Menu Control 15.1. The main menu Control is opened by pressing this Control Parameter Default button: Current trim (dis- Aileron Trim play only) Elevator Trim increment Step Rudder 0.5% 1.5% 2.5% 3.5% Dual-Rate The term transmitter control refers to all those operating 10% to 100% elements on the transmitter which are assigned to a... -
Page 69: Menu Control
Manual Tow rel. No adjustment at the transmitter control Menu Control 15.2. end! Brake Adjustment is only possible in the menu Gyro Control Parameter Default ¤Servo, Calibrate Mixture Current trim (display Aileron Trim Direction of rotation á AUX1 only) Centre Elevator AUX2 Trim increment... -
Page 70: Menu ¢Triggerpoint
ROYAL SX 2. Parameter list Menu ¢TriggerPoint 15.3. On the left you will see a clearly arranged list of all the parameters for the selected transmitter control, In this menu you can set the switching thresholds for: together with their set values. ... -
Page 71: Parameter Mode (Throttle Trim)
Manual The parameter Trvl works in a similar way to Dual- Rate: it provides a means of influencing (reducing) the sensitivity of a transmitter control. The difference with Trvl is that the influence varies from one flight phase to the next, i.e. you can set a separate value in each flight phase. -
Page 72: Parameter Time
ROYAL SX A typical example of this is thermal and speed settings 15.4.10. Parameter Collect. P1 ... P5 (Coll. pitch for a four-flap model glider (e.g. F3B). For example, if curve) you activate the flight phase THERMAL1, ailerons and for control: Collect. -
Page 73: Parameter Throttle Min. (Idle, Throttle Limiter)
Manual The throttle curve for model helicopters is set up in the or motor OFF in the case of an electric power sys- menu ¢Control, Throttle. For each of the flight tem). The auto-rotation flight phase is primarily used for practising auto-rotation landings. phases 1 - 3 you can set up a separate throttle curve with five points, in order to match motor power to the Points P1 ... -
Page 74: Main Menu
ROYAL SX Ail.Diff. (aileron differential) 16.1.2. Main menu £Mixer For fixed-wing models only The main menu Mixer is opened by pressing this but- Diff.: -100% ... OFF ... 100% Adjustment Prefix (+/-) reverses direction ton: range: => reduction of aileron up-travel or Σ... -
Page 75: Controls Mix (Transmitter Control Mixer)
Manual Parameter Mode: ON, Mx1, Mx2, Mx3, OFF, Mx1N, Mx2N, Mx3N. The Mode parameter is used to activate or disable the The assigned switch and the switch status are dis- played in the list Assignment, Switches. Aileron Differential mixer (switch it ON or OFF). If both ailerons are raised in order to act as a landing 16.1.4. -
Page 76: Menu: Mixer Helicopters
ROYAL SX The next section explains the method of setting up a “free mixer” using the example of the mixer AILERON+, Menu: Mixer 16.2. Helicopters which is pre-defined as standard, and is used in several model templates: Mixers which are always present: “Dynamic”... -
Page 77: Gyro (Gyro Mixer)
Manual Gyro (Gyro mixer) What does the menu show? 16.2.2. Type of Gyro Damping Control — E Suppression The gyro mixer included in the ROYAL SX can be a. Type of Gyro used for both fixed-wing model aircraft and helicop- Heading or Damping can be selected. -
Page 78: Basic Offset Value
ROYAL SX Coll.(pitch)+, Coll.(pitch)-, Offset, Zero point The Collective pitch value (Collect. / last line) can- not be changed, as it simply shows the current posi- tion of the collective pitch stick, and serves as an aid when setting-up. This value is set in the Zero point parameter. - Page 79 Manual Note: Flig ht direction Flig ht direction The angle must be entered with a negative prefix “ - ” Rotation 20° Rotation 20° if the servo HEAD f/b is at the front when seen from the tail, looking forward (Example 2). Example 1: 3-point 120...
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Page 80: Main Menu Servo K
ROYAL SX Tip: Main menu Servo Once you have entered the mechanical values of the swashplate as Parameters for the Rotor head mixer, The main menu Servo is opened by pressing this but- the next step should be to carry out a careful and ton: thorough calibration of the Head servos;... -
Page 81: The Procedure For Calibrating A Servo
17.2. you can correct this by adjusting the intermediate points P2 and P4. Like the MULTIPLEX radio control series PROFImc 3000 and 4000, the ROYAL SX offers the facility to Careful and accurate calibration is particularly impor- define the receiver output sequence without restric- tant with servos to which a mixer has been assigned. -
Page 82: Royal Sx 16 Only: Special Features Relating To Servo 11 And / Or Servo 12 (Ppm Modulation)
ROYAL SX 16 Free assignment: defaults in the model templates The corresponding transmission mode for MULTIPLEX or the standards of other makes. (PPM 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 or PPM 12) is set auto- matically. All 9 or 16 possible servos (according to the If M-PCM modulation is used, the information transmitter type) are included in the list. -
Page 83: Non-Multiplex Receivers With Ten Channels
Manual 17.2.2. Non-MULTIPLEX receivers with ten Main menu Timer channels Other makes of ten-channel receiver continue to use the “standard” signal format. If such receivers are to The main menu Timer is opened by pressing this but- work properly in conjunction with the ROYAL SX 16,... -
Page 84: Menu ¥Timer, Model For Flight Time Per Season / Session
ROYAL SX How the timers behave when they are reset: Slot time (alarm) set to 0:00:00: a. Slot timer If the slot time (alarm) is set to 0:00:00, the Slot This timer is reset to the set alarm, and always timer acts like a Sum timer. -
Page 85: Summary: Timer 1 Μslot
Manual Using buttons H and M for Timer functions: c. Set the Alarm Menu ¥Timer, ´Sum, Alarm: There are two methods of using the buttons “H” and “M”. One of the two modes is activated according to ¥´Sum ¨Exit the mode of operation you set in the Switch field at the assignment stage: Time 0:03:24... -
Page 86: Menu ¥Timer, ¶¶Interval
ROYAL SX Summary Timer 3 ¶¶Interval Menu ¥Timer, ¶¶Interval 18.5.2. 18.5. Effect For active model only, The purpose of the Interval timer is to monitor a pre- the current status is not stored when the set time once or repeatedly. transmitter is switched off or you change the model memory. -
Page 87: Main Menu Memo I
Manual If so, the transmitter switches to the selected model, Main menu Memo and one of the four Status displays appears. If not, you will see the warning message: The main menu Memo is started by pressing this but- NOTE ! ton: Move to idle ‡... -
Page 88: Erasing Model Memories
ROYAL SX 19.3. Erasing model memories If you set the Time parameter to , the change- over occurs immediately. Move to the main menu ¦Memory and activate the point Erase. Note: The helicopter flight phase “Auto-rotation” is the In this menu the first step is to select the model mem- exception to this rule. -
Page 89: Locking / Unlocking Flight Phases
Manual 19.4.2. Locking / unlocking flight phases 19.4.4. Setting the flight phase transition time The flight phases are unlocked or locked using the In the bottom line of the menu you can set the tran- REV/CLR button. By locking a flight phase you can sition time (Time) for moving between flight phases: avoid the danger of launching with a flight phase se- 1sec... -
Page 90: Menu: Modulation
ROYAL SX M-LINK transmitter in connected to the receiver. If you are using this regard. MULTIPLEX equipment, Throttle is servo 4, Rudder is servo 3, and so on. If you have already This is the procedure for switching Fast Response ON... -
Page 91: Special Facilities
Manual At this menu point you can set the fail-safe posi- Special facilities tions for the individual servos in the model from the transmitter: 20.1. Using the 3-D digi-adjuster to alter Open the menu point OFF. settings in flight Move the transmitter controls to the positions Many model settings can only be optimised when the which are to be stored as the fail-safe settings. -
Page 92: Pc Data Back-Up / Updating
ROYAL SX Note: A closed padlock indicates that the value cannot Allocated parameters cannot be reversed, i.e. it is not be altered at the moment (guarding against acci- possible to adjust the value beyond 0 or OFF, in order dental changes): to guard against accidentally reversing a function. -
Page 93: Using A Flight
2. button an unsuitable or faulty battery charger). In this case the transmitter must be sent to a MULTIPLEX Service a. Installing the stick tops Centre for checking and repair. The aluminium stick tops are installed in a similar manner to the standard plastic stick tops (... -
Page 94: Using The Stick Switches
ROYAL SX b. Using the stick switches The switch connected to the terminal clamps ABC must first be assigned to the switch KSw using the transmitter’s software. This is the procedure: Main menu: ¡Setup Assignment Menu: Menu point: Switches Parameter: Extra Sw. Extra Sw. -
Page 95: Using The Second Stick Button
Manual 3. Assigning a servo for retracts (landing gear) 20.5.3. Retro-fitting switches K and / or P Main menu: ¤Servo Two-position switches can be retro-fitted at positions K and P at any time: Assignment Menu: Select desired servo (e.g. Servo 9), open by press- ing ENTER: L. -
Page 96: Two-Position Switch
For more information on accessories and replacement What must and can be checked or adjusted when you parts please refer to the current main catalogue, or are setting up a model in the model memory. our Internet website: www.multiplex-rc.de. Mixers: Summary of the default Mixer facilities. -
Page 97: Basic Model Template
Manual BASIC model template Mixers: 21.1.1. Mixer Input Note Suitable for: Mixer: Combi-Switch Simple power models Combi Sw. 12.11.2. with one or two aileron servos, Aileron differential with spoilers (airbrakes or landing flaps). Ail-Diff. 12.6. Mixer: Controls Mix Typical models: Controls ... -
Page 98: Acro Model Template
ROYAL SX ACRO model template Mixers: 21.1.2. Mixer Input Note Suitable for: Mixer: Combi-Switch Power models such as F3A (formerly RC1), F3AX, Combi Sw. 12.11.2. Fun-fly models. Aileron differential Ail-Diff. Typical models: 12.6. Mixer: Controls Mix Sky Cat, AcroMaster. Controls ... -
Page 99: Hotliner Model Template
Manual trv' = Control surface deflection HOTLINER model template 21.1.3. for down-elevator V-TAIL+ Elevator Suitable for: trv# = Control surface deflection F5B. for up-elevator trv' = Control surface deflection Typical models: for rudder in one direction BLIZZARD (V-tail required ( 21.1.)), Bonito, (e.g. - Page 100 ROYAL SX trv' = Control surface deflection Mixers: for down-elevator V-TAIL+ Mixer Input Note Elevator trv# = Control surface deflection Mixer: Combi-Switch for up-elevator Combi Sw. 12.11.2. trv' = Control surface deflection Aileron differential for rudder in one direction Ail-Diff.
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Page 101: Delta Model Template
Manual DELTA model template Mixers: 21.1.4. Mixer Input Note Suitable for: Mixer: Combi-Switch Combi Sw. Deltas / flying wings, powered or unpowered, jets. 12.11.2. Typical models: Aileron differential Ail.Diff. TWIN-JET, FunJet, TWISTER. 12.6. Mixer: Controls Mix Controls Assigned transmitter controls and switches: ... -
Page 102: Glider Model Template
ROYAL SX GLIDER model template Mixers: 21.1.5. Mixer Input Note Suitable for: Mixer: Combi-Switch Gliders with two wing flaps (ailerons only), Combi Sw. 12.11.2. with electric power system, also with V-tail. Aileron differential Ail-Diff. Typical models: 12.6. Mixer: Controls Mix EasyGlider. -
Page 103: Flaps Model Template
Manual trv' = Control surface deflection 4 FLAPS model template 21.1.6. for down-elevator V-TAIL+ Elevator Suitable for: trv# = Control surface deflection F3B, F3J, for up-elevator Gliders with four wing flaps, with electric power trv' = Control surface deflection system, also with V-tail. for rudder in one direction (e.g. - Page 104 ROYAL SX This can be avoided using the following procedure: Mixers: Mixer Input Note 1. Install the servo output levers for the flap and Mixer: Combi-Switch aileron servos at right-angles to the pushrods. Combi Sw. 12.11.2. 2. Determine the centre of the working range of Aileron differential the control surface: Ail-Diff.
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Page 106: Helimech Model Template
ROYAL SX HELIccpm model template 21.2. Model helicopters 21.2.2. Suitable for: HELImech model template 21.2.1. Main rotor control system with electronic mixers Suitable for: CCPM (Cyclic Collective Pitch Mixing) Main rotor control system with mechanical mixers. with three or four servos, 90° to 150°. Typical models: Typical models: Raptor E550, T-Rex 450 –... -
Page 107: Servo Configurations
Manual 21.3. Servo configurations BASIC M-PCM MPX-UNI Futaba Aileron Aileron Aileron Throttle Throttle Aileron ELEVATR+ ELEVATR+ Aileron e.g.: ELEVATR+ Rudder Throttle ELEVATR+ Aileron tow release, nosewheel Rudder Throttle Rudder Rudder Rudder Throttle Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler... - Page 108 ROYAL SX GLIDER M-PCM MPX-UNI Futaba AILERON+ AILERON+ AILERON+ Spoiler AILERON+ ELEVATR+ ELEVATR+ AILERON+ ELEVATR+ Rudder Throttle ELEVATR+ Rudder Throttle Rudder Rudder Throttle AILERON+ AILERON+ AILERON+ Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Throttle Model template GLIDER for gliders with two wing flaps (ailerons only), with electric power system, also with V-tail.
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Page 109: Appendix: "Global" Lists
Manual Appendix: “global” lists 22.1. Global transmitter control and switch assignments for fixed- POWER GLIDER HELI 4..5..wing helicopters models Controls: Controls: Throttle (Idle)* ‡ Throttle Spoiler (Idle)* ‡ Spoiler Flap/RPM Flap/RPM L. gear L. gear Tow rel. Tow rel. Brake Brake Gyro... -
Page 110: Pre-Set Mixers
ROYAL SX 22.2. Pre-set mixers This table contains definitions of all the pre-defined mixers provided by the ROYAL SX. The following are listed: the name of the mixer the mixer inputs the mixer input switch the symbol for the mixer input’s method of working Elevator compensation mixers for cruciform and T-tail ¡Define mixer ¨Exit... -
Page 111: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance The transmitter requires no special maintenance. However, we strongly recommend that you have the system checked by an authorised MULTIPLEX Ser- vice Centre at regular intervals (every two or three years), depending on the intensity of use. Regular checks of working systems and range (...