Trainer Function - GRAUPNER MX-12 Programming Manual

System Mode

Trainer Function

Trainer Function
The mx-12 offers a programmable trainer function with
three trainer options:
Normal mode: - In this mode the transmitter acts as a
conventional buddy-box system. The transmitter can be
used as a slave or as a master: however in this mode,
the reversing switches and trims must be adjusted so
the slave transmitter matches the master transmitter. In
normal mode, when the trainer switch is activated, the
student has control of all functions and switches.
Pilot Link: - When Pilot Link mode is used with the
master transmitte, it allows the slave transmitter to be
adjusted to factory defaults. The slave transmitter can
simply be programmed in a model memory not being
used and reset to factory defaults, thus preventing the
need to synchronize the trims and reversing switches on
the slave transmitter. Also when Pilot Link is used, the
student only has control of the 4 basic channels (thrott-
le, aileron, elevator, rudder) while the trainer (master)
retains control of all other functions like gear, dual rate,
programmed mixes, etc. This allows a pilot to have a
test flight on a more complex airplane without having to
remember complex switch positions.
Pilot Link + Slave: - This mode is used only wehen the
mx-12 is being used as a slave transmitter and the other
Master transmitter has a Pilot Link program active. By
selecting Pilot Link + Slave the transmitter is automati-
cally in the correct programming mode to work as a
slave in conjunction with another Pilot Link equipped
transmitter.
Trainer mode selected
Go to Switch Select
menu
Go to Modulation
menu
Accessing the Trainer Function
1. Move the power switch to the ON position while
pressing the Down and Select keys to access the
System mode.
2. Press either the Up or Down key until TRAINER
appears at the too of the LCD.
3. Press either the (+) or (-) keys to change the Trainer
Type type.
4. Pressing the Clear key will return the trainer function
to the "normal" setting.
5. Press the Down key to access the MODULATION
function.
6. Press the Up key to access the SWITCH SEL func-
tion.
7. To exit the TRAINER function, press the Down and
Select keys simultaneously.
Note: The slave transmitter must always be in PPM
modulation to operate.
Pilot Link + Slave automatically selects PPM modulation
when activated.
When using other models of transmitters it will be
necessary for the slave transmitter to be in PPM mode
for the mx-12.
For Trainer operations you require one of the follo-
wing accessory leads:
4179.1
3290.8
Change trainer mode
Return to Normal
mode
Trainer lead for mx-12
For use with Graupner hand-held
transmitters with DSC sockets
Trainer lead for mx-12
For use with Graupner mc-... trans-
mitters with trainer sockets
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