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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    »Base settings« (model) Appendix Fixed-wing model aircraft ........38 Model helicopter ............. 42 Trainer operations with the mx-16s ......111 Approved frequencies ..........113 »Servo settings« ............48 Approval certifi cate / Conformity declaration ..... 114 »Control settings«...

  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    Be sure to use only genuine run it straight to the tailplane, then leave the fi nal 10 - 15 tently. matching GRAUPNER connectors of the same design cm trailing freely, as this avoids reception “blind spots” Technical problems in electrical and mechanical sys- with contacts of the same material.
  • Page 4 Safety notes Installing control linkages Before you switch on the receiver, ensure that the thrott- Keep well clear of high-tension overhead cables. Never le stick is at the stop / idle end-point. operate your model boat close to locks and full-size ves- The basic rule is that all linkages should be installed in sels.
  • Page 5 113. It is prohibited to operate radio control sys- must be chosen to suit the size of the electric motor it is ply if GRAUPNER is found to be subject to unlimited lia- tems on any other frequency, and such misuse will be bility according to binding legal regulation on account of required to control.

  • Page 6: Foreword

    The beginner soon becomes familiar with the wide ran- by pressing a button. With the mx-16s all you do is se- All of us in the GRAUPNER team wish you every suc- ge of functions available thanks to the clear, logical-...

  • Page 7: Description Of Radio Control System

    -16s Computer System Eight-channel digital proportional radio control system • Modern hardware and integrated Synthesizer system for channel selection, with security menu to guard against setting the wrong frequency accidentally • Methods of operation and programming based on the proven concepts of the mc-19 to mc-24 •...
  • Page 8 • Heli menu: 1-point, 2-point, 3-point and 4-point lin- kages (1 SV, 2 SV, 3 SV (2 roll), 3 SV (2 nick), 4 SV (90°)) • Two selectable modulations: SPCM – Super PCM modulation with high system re- solution of 1024 steps per control function. For the following receivers: smc-14, smc-19, smc-20, smc- 19DS, smc-20DS, smc-16SCAN, smc-20DSYN, smc- 20DSCAN, R 330 S...
  • Page 9 Sensitivity approx. 10 µV Neckstrap, 30 mm wide Modulation 3097 Wind-shield for hand-held transmitter Servo functions See page 111 for mx-16s Trainer leads Temperature range -15° ... +55° C Aerial length approx. 1000 mm Replacement part Dimensions approx. 46 x 25 x 15 mm Order No.

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    Polarity of the mx-16s charge socket Removing the transmitter battery Commercially available battery charge leads produced The battery compartment in the mx-16s transmitter is The fi rst step in removing the transmitter battery is to by other manufacturers are often made up with the op- designed to be fi...
  • Page 11 You may need to adjust the Delta Peak trigger volta- ge, if your charger provides this option. * To recharge the mx-16s system you will also need the transmitter Charging the receiver battery charge lead, Order No. 3022, and the receiver battery charge lead, •...

  • Page 12: Adjusting Stick Length

    • Do not touch any part of the circuit boards with GRAUPNER Service Centre to carry out the work for Loosen the locking screw using a 2 mm allen key, then any metal object. Avoid touching the contacts you.

  • Page 13: Changing The Stick Mode

    Changing the stick mode the transmitter case once more. Stick centring spring tension Either or both sticks can be converted from self-neutrali- The stick centring force can be adjusted to suit the Resetting the spring to “self-neutralising” action sing to non self-neutralising action: Start by opening the pilot’s personal preference.

  • Page 14: Description Of Transmitter

    Attaching the transmitter neckstrap You will fi nd a strap lug mounted in the centre of the Aerial front face of the mx-16s transmitter, as shown in the dra- Neckstrap lug CTRL 6: INC / DEC buttons* wing on the right. This lug is positioned in such a way that the transmitter is perfectly balanced even when sus- pended from a neckstrap.

  • Page 15: Dsc (Direct Servo Control)

    Transmitter case back Direct Servo Control The original function of this socket was for “Direct Ser- Case screw Case screw vo Control”, and that’s why the abbreviation is still in use. However, it is now much more versatile than simply pro- viding a means of controlling servos by cable.
  • Page 16 DSC module. Do not attempt this work yourself; it must be carried out by a GRAUPNER Service Centre. Caution: Certain receivers – such as the R16SCAN – feature a battery socket to which a servo can also be connec- ted via a Y-lead.

  • Page 18: Lcd Screen

    LCD screen and operating buttons Visual display of trim lever positions; alternatively – if the SE- Error in Trainer mode Throttle stick dange- Operating voltage in- SPCM mode only rously high adequate LECT button is held pressed in – display of the current set- tings of the two INC / DEC buttons (CTRL 5 + 6) throttle battery...

  • Page 19: Operating Buttons, Function Fi Elds

    Controlling the “Data Terminal” Input buttons and function fi elds ENTER, ESC, SELECT, +, -, CLEAR ... SEL, STO, CLR, SYM, ASY, Function fi elds ENTER button Larger – up button Function fi elds appear in the bottom line of the screen (confi...

  • Page 20: Channel Selection, Transmitter

    Aerial fi tted? Never switch the transmitter on unless the aerial is scre- In its standard form the mx-16s is programmed to PPM wed in. Even for prolonged testing you should always fi t mode, and is therefore suitable for use with receivers of the aerial and extend it fully, otherwise the transmitter the “FM-PPM”...

  • Page 21: Adjusting Screen Contrast

    You can switch directly to the channel with the lowest ting on page 86. The contrast of the LCD screen on the mx-16s transmit- number by pressing the CLEAR button. ter is variable, to allow you to read the information clear- W A R N I N G ly in all weathers and at all temperatures.

  • Page 22: Channel Selection, Receiver

    The mx-16s radio control set is supplied complete with 4. If the LED fl ashes slowly after a few seconds, it is un- you do this.

  • Page 23: Installation Notes

    Before every session you should always check that each socket assignments listed on pages 29 / 30 and 33. GRAUPNER equipment: working system is functioning correctly, and carry out a 1. Wrap the receiver in (anti-static) foam rubber at least Be sure to read the safety notes on pages 3 …...

  • Page 24: Defi Nition Of Terms

    Control channel The term “transmitter control” is used for the mechani- gram of the mx-16s includes a total of two (or three – for There is a point in the signal path where the signal con- cal elements on the transmitter which are operated di- helicopters) “control switches”...

  • Page 25: Assigning Switches And Transmitter Controls

    OFF position, select the switch symbol once more. The mx-16s allows you to assign several functions wings parallel with the ground when landing on a slo- more and assign the switch again, this time with the to a single switch.

  • Page 26: Digital Trims

    Digital trims Description of function, and C1 cut-off trim Digital trims with visual and audible indicators 1. Fixed-wing models 2. Model helicopters The C1 trim features a special cut-off trim which is desi- In helicopter mode the C1 trim has another feature in Current trim Last idle position gned for glowplug motors:...

  • Page 27: Position Display, Inc / Dec Buttons

    Position display Servo display INC / DEC button, CTRL 5 + 6 Holding the SELECT button held in while you are at the Pressing the SELECT button at the transmitter’s basic Bar 2 = Roll (1) servo transmitter’s basic display calls up a visual display of the display calls up a visual representation of the current Bar 3 = Nick (1) servo current positions of the two INC / DEC buttons (CTRL...

  • Page 28: Fixed-Wing Model Aircraft

    Fixed-wing model aircraft This program provides convenient support for models If the model features a V-tail instead of a conventional “Dual Rate” and “Exponential” can be programmed se- with up to two aileron servos and two fl ap servos (con- tail, you need to select the tail type “V-tail”...

  • Page 29: Receiver Socket Assignment

    5 = Right aileron / reserve Do not shorten the aerial! Y-lead, Order No. If you are using a Graupner transmitter to control a mo- 3936.11 or 3936.32 del fi tted with a PPM-FM receiving system made by ano- ther manufacturer*, which was formerly fl own using a 4 = Rudder / right V-tail different make of transmitter, e.g.

  • Page 30: Receiver Socket Assignment

    Receiver socket assignment for models of the “Delta / Flying wing” type, with up to two fl aps As there are several possible combinations of servo ori- entation and control surface linkage, you may fi nd that the direction of rotation of one or more servos is incor- rect.
  • Page 31 Fixed-wing models – Installation and connections...

  • Page 32: Model Helicopters

    »Swashplate mixers« receiver made by another manufacturer*, which was pre- The helicopter program of the mx-16s can cope with all menu. viously fl own using another make of transmitter, e.g. for current model helicopters equipped with 1...4 servos for...

  • Page 33: Receiver Socket Assignment

    All menus which are relevant to model helicopters are Installation notes marked with a “helicopter” symbol in the “Program de- The servos must be connected to the receiver out- scriptions”: puts in the order shown on this page: Outputs not required are simply left vacant. Please note the additional information on the follo- This means that you can easily skip irrelevant menus wing pages.

  • Page 34: Program Description Reserving A New Memory

    Detailed description of programming Reserving a new memory If you have already read through the manual to this point Caution: you will undoubtedly have made your fi rst attempt at All the transmitter’s functions are barred, and the trans- programming the system already. Even so, it is impor- mitter does not broadcast a signal, until you confi...
  • Page 35 Program description – Reserving a new memory...

  • Page 36: Model Memories

    Model memories Calling up a model, erasing a model, copying model model The section on pages 18 and 19 explains the basic me- Select model Erasing a model thod of using the buttons, while the previous doub- le page explains how to move to the Multi-function list and reserve a new model memory.
  • Page 37 Note: Copy model model If you wish to erase the currently active model memo- Whilst holding the SELECT button pressed in, use the ry in the basic display, you will be required to defi ne the right-hand rocker button to select the »Copy model model type “Heli”...

  • Page 38: Base Settings« (Model) Fixed-Wing Model Aircraft

    fl ying style. bottom edge of the screen. »MODE 1« (Throttle at right stick) »MODE 2« (Throttle at left stick) The mx-16s transmitter differentiates between two diffe- elev. down full throttle full throttle elev. down rent types of modulation: „SPCM“:...
  • Page 39 Motor at C1 Tail type Note regarding “2 elev Sv”: In this mode a transmitter control which is assigned to input 8 in the »Control settings« menu is de-coupled from servo “8”; this is for safety reasons. Ailerons / Camber-changing fl aps When you select »motor at C1«...
  • Page 40 contrast, all the other wing mixers can be used in the Switching between “count-up” and “count-down” usual way. Count-up timer (stopwatch function) Clocks If you assign a switch and start the stopwatch with the initial value of “0:00”, the timer runs up until the maxi- Two timers are shown in the basic display: one stop- mum of 999 minutes and 59 seconds, then re-starts at watch and one fl...
  • Page 41 For maximum fl exibility in terms of receiver socket as- just four servo sockets, it may be necessary to swap signment, the mx-16s program provides the means to over the receiver sockets in order to be able to opera- swap over the servo outputs 1 to max. 8; this is carried te a second camber-changing fl...

  • Page 42: Model Helicopter

    fl ying style. The mx-16s transmitter differentiates between two diffe- »MODE 1« (Throttle at right stick) »MODE 2« (Throttle at left stick) rent types of modulation:...
  • Page 43 Swashplate type „3Sv (2nick)“: A symmetrical three-point linkage as Swashplate type: 1 servo above, but rotated through 90°, i.e. one roll servo on one side, and two pitch-axis servos front and rear. „4Sv (90°)“: Four-point swashplate linkage using two roll and two pitch-axis servos. CLEAR resets the swashplate type to “1 servo”.
  • Page 44 (Main-) Rotor direction Collective pitch min. Note: • The C1 trim always affects the throttle servo only. • By default what is known as the “throttle limiter” is set (see page 54); this limits the travel of the throttle ser- vo in the direction of maximum throttle, acting sepa- rately from the collective pitch servos.
  • Page 45 Once stopped, both timers can be reset to the initial va- Phase 2 lue using CLEAR. Switching between “count-up” and “count-down” Count-up timer (stopwatch function) If you assign a switch and start the stopwatch with the initial value of “0:00”, the timer runs up until the maxi- When you operate the assigned switch, the stopwatch mum of 999 minutes and 59 seconds, then re-starts at now starts from the set initial value, counting down (“Ti-...
  • Page 46 (default) recei- menu. ver socket sequence. Typical applications: • In the helicopter program of the mx-16s the outputs for one collective pitch servo and the throttle ser- vo have been interchanged compared to all earlier GRAUPNER/JR mc-systems. The throttle servo is now assigned to receiver output “6”...
  • Page 47 Base settings – Model helicopter...

  • Page 48: Servo Settings

    The sophisticated programs of the mx-16s mean that the numbers are unlikely to be the same in any case. For example, changing the stick mode does not affect the numbering (i.e.
  • Page 49 Column 4 “- travel +” In this column you can adjust servo travel symmetrical- ly or asymmetrically (different each side of neutral). The adjustment range is 0 ... +150% of normal servo travel. The reference point for the set values is the setting in the “Centre”...

  • Page 50: Control Settings

    In addition to the two dual-axis stick units for the control That is why you can select these “supplementary” trans- functions 1 to 4, the mx-16s is fi tted as standard with a Use the right-hand rocker button to select SEL, or (if mitter controls with complete freedom in the “Control...
  • Page 51 Tips: Column 3 “-Travel+” When assigning the switches please take care to set Hold the SELECT button pressed in, and use the right- them to the appropriate direction of travel, and ensu- hand rocker button to select one of the inputs 5 to 8. re that all inputs not required are left at or set to “free”, Use the right-hand rocker button to select SYM or ASY to eliminate the possibility of errors if unused transmitter...

  • Page 52: Model Helicopter

    In addition to the two dual-axis stick units for the control settings” menu and assign them to any function input functions 1 to 4, the mx-16s is fi tted as standard with a (see page 24) you like, as this method means that the range of supplementary controls: transmitter meets your own requirements exactly.
  • Page 53 to eliminate the possibility of errors if unused transmitter move the transmitter control or switch in the appropria- “Throttle” controls are operated accidentally. te direction before altering the setting. When the fi eld is highlighted, you can change the setting. You can alter the effective end-points of an assigned switch by adjusting servo travel as described in the next Pressing CLEAR resets the control travel in the highligh-...

  • Page 54: Throttle Limit Function

    Bear in mind that servo output 6 controls the For this reason the right-hand positive value in the “Tra- throttle servo on the mx-16s. vel” column must be large enough to ensure that it does Control settings – Model helicopter...
  • Page 55 Throttle limit in conjunction with the digital trim When used with the throttle limit control, the C1 trim places a marker at the set idle position of the motor; at this point the motor can be stopped using the trim. If the trim is in its end-range (see picture below), then a sing- le click immediately takes you back to the marker, i.e.

  • Page 56: Dual Rate / Expo

    Dual Rate / Expo Switchable control characteristics for aileron, elevator and rudder mes, dependent upon the position of the linkage point Dual Rate function on the output disc or lever. You can compensate for this If you wish to switch between two possible D/R settings, effect by setting an Expo value greater than 0%, with the select the symbol and assign a physical switch as...
  • Page 57 Exponential function Combined Dual Rate and Expo If you wish to switch between two settings, select the If you have entered values for Dual Rates and Expo, the fi eld and assign a physical switch as described on two functions are superimposed as follows: page 25.

  • Page 58: Model Helicopter

    Dual Rate / Expo Switchable control characteristics for roll, pitch-axis and tail rotor nowadays. With a rotary servo the movement of the con- Dual Rate function trol surface is inevitably non-linear, as the linear move- If you wish to switch between two possible D/R settings, ment of the output disc or lever reduces progressively as select the symbol and assign a physical switch as...
  • Page 59 Exponential function Combined Dual Rate and Expo If you wish to switch between two settings, select the If you have entered values for Dual Rates and Expo, the fi eld and assign a physical switch as described on two functions are superimposed as follows: page 25.

  • Page 60: Phase Trim

    Phase trim Flight phase-specifi c trims for fl aps, ailerons and elevator If you have not assigned a switch to “Phase 2” and / or sition switch SW 6/7, then it is advisable to assign it to “Phase 3” in the “Base settings” menu, i.e. you have not “Phase 2”...

  • Page 61: What Is A Mixer

    »Base settings« menu.) right-hand rocker button to select the desired mixer. (receiver output) Transmitter Mixer The mx-16s transmitter’s program contains a series of Dependent from the mixer, only SEL or additional control menus pre-programmed coupling functions, and all you have is shown in the lower display line.
  • Page 62 Mixer neutral point (offset) ted in the wings themselves. The shorter pushrods also “0%” corresponds to a normal linkage, i.e. no differential, result in virtually slop-free aileron linkages with reliab- while “-100%” or “+100%” represents the “split” function. The neutral point of the mixers le centring.
  • Page 63 rudd (Aileron rudder) rally less than 100%. The adjustment range of -150% brak fl ap (Brake fl ap) to +150% allows the user to set up the fl ap direction to match that of the ailerons. Note: If your model is equipped with only one fl ap servo, you should still select “...
  • Page 64 Combination of the “Brake NN” mixers: ricted because they are already at or close to their “up” fl ap elev (Flap elevator) “Crow” or “Butterfl y” setting end-point. The remedy here is to apply “differential re- duction”, which is explained in its own section later. If you have set up all three airbrake mixers for your mo- del, it is then possible to program a special confi...
  • Page 65 diff-red (Differential reduction) The problem of reduced aileron response in the butterfl y confi guration has been mentioned earlier: if aileron diffe- rential is employed, the aileron response on the landing approach may be adversely affected through the extre- me “up” defl ection of the ailerons, permitting virtually no further up-movement;...

  • Page 66: Heli Mixer

    Heli mixer Flight phase-specifi c mixers for collective pitch, throttle and tail rotor In the »Base settings« menu a method of switching • aerobat fl ight phases can be activated by assigning the approp- • aero 3D riate switches to “Phase 2” and “Autorotation”. You can •...
  • Page 67 The throttle / collective pitch stick can now be used to move the vertical line in the graph between the two end- points “Point 1” and “Point 5”, and parallel to this the mo- mentary position of the stick is displayed in numeric form in the “Input”...
  • Page 68 throttle (throttle curve) and hear a clear warning! Note: Releasing the full throttle range, and imposing the thrott- le limiter again, trips the switching threshold of the con- trol switch “G3” (i.e. in either direction); this switch can be used for automatically starting and stopping the stop- watch to record the fl...
  • Page 69 tail rotor (static torque compensation) Gyro (adjusting gyro gain) please note the following points: • The mechanical control system should be as free- Most modern gyro systems feature proportional, infi nite- moving and accurate (slop-free) as possible. ly variable adjustment of gyro gain. •...

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Throttle And Collective Pitch Curve

    In the mx-16s program the trim lever of control function affecting the hover setting. 1 only affects the throttle servo, i.e. it acts as idle trim This is a case where you can exploit fl...
  • Page 71 + 1 0 0 % Remedy: reduce the blade Approximately at the mid-point of the collective pitch Although the mx-16s transmitter provides a broad ran- pitch angle for collective pitch stick the model should lift off the ground and hover at...
  • Page 72 full defl ection of the collective pitch stick, i.e. the value at Continue adjusting these settings until you really do Important fi nal notes Point 5. Conversely, if motor speed rises during the ver- achieve constant main rotor speed over the full control Before you start the motor, check carefully that the tical climb, you should increase the pitch angle.
  • Page 73 be unable to keep pace with such swift acceleration, in which case they might respond by swinging far out of their normal position, perhaps resulting in a boom strike. Once the motor is running you should slowly increase system rotational speed using the throttle limiter. Heli mixer –...

  • Page 74: Autorotation Settings

    Heli mixer Autorotation settings Autorotation allows full-size and model helicopters to takes the form of a complete third fl ight phase, for which Approach Angle land safely in a crisis, i.e. if the power plant should fail. all the adjustment facilities are available which can be It can also be used if the tail rotor should fail, in which varied separately for all fl...
  • Page 75 ons, fl uctuations in system rotational speed and other in- fl uences. However, in an autorotation descent the main rotor is not driven by the motor, and therefore there is no torque ef- fect for which compensation is required, i.e. which the tail rotor would have to correct.

  • Page 76: General Notes Regarding Freely Programmable Mixers

    In addition to the pre-programmed mixers mentioned channel which is programmed as the mixer output. above, the mx-16s offers three freely programmable mi- • … the neutral point, which is also termed the “off- xers which can be used in every model memory; their in- set”.

  • Page 77: Free Mixers

    Free mixers Linear mixers For each model memory (1 to 12) three linear mixers “from” column mixer destination, i.e. the mixer output. At the same time are available, with the additional possibility of non-linear additional fi elds appear in the bottom line of the screen: Press the SELECT button, then use the right-hand ro- characteristic curves.
  • Page 78 If you wish, and if you are using one of the primary con- Setting up linear mixers The mx-16s software links them together to provide trol functions 1 ... 4 (sticks), you can set the trim value In the next section we will describe a typical practical the functions collective pitch, roll and pitch-axis.
  • Page 79 tion. when the fl aps are operated. Symmetrical mixer ratios Now we turn to the fi rst mixer on the screen on page 77, The fi rst step is to defi ne the offset (mixer neutral point): The next step is to defi ne the mixer values above and which provides elevator trim correction.

  • Page 80: Examples

    If you were now to reset the offset from -75% to, say, 0% Examples: control travel, the screen would look like this: 1. To open and close the aero-tow release the switch SW3 has already been assigned to control channel 8 in the »Control settings«...

  • Page 81: Swashplate Mixers

    Note: Ensure that the servos do not strike their mechanical control; see page 43. With this information the mx-16s program automatically superimposes the functions for end-stops if you change the servo mixer values.

  • Page 82: Fail-Safe

    Fail-Safe settings Fail-safe in the “SPCM” transmission mode If you select SPCM transmission mode but have not to the desired positions, using the appropriate transmit- yet carried out the fail-safe programming, you will see ter controls. a warning message on the screen when you switch the Press the SELECT button to store these positions as transmitter on.
  • Page 83 Fail-safe...

  • Page 84: Programming Examples Introduction

    Preparation, using a fi xed-wing model aircraft as an example Programming model data into an mx-16s ... ed as fl aps by defl ecting both of them down, and as air- for the down-movement. When this combination of lowe- brakes by defl...
  • Page 85 del data, it is worthwhile thinking carefully about a sen- rol systems, regardless of whether they are “just” the ai- sible layout of the transmitter controls. lerons, or full-span (combination) control surfaces which are raised and lowered in parallel. If the model in question is one with the emphasis on “po- wer”...

  • Page 86: First Steps In Programming A New Model

    At this point you can enter the “Model name”, check the the servos are connected to the receiver in the standard settings for “Stick mode”, “Modulation”, and “Motor at Graupner sequence: C1” and change them if necessary: • “none”: trim works independently of the stick position.
  • Page 87 »Servo settings« (page 48) »Wing mixers« (page 61 ... 65) model also features two camber-changing fl ap servos, assuming that the fl aps are also to be used as ailerons, e.g. using the “Ail fl ap” mixer. The “Aileron rudder” mixer serves a similar pur- pose, but also makes many models generally easier to handle when turning.
  • Page 88 input “E6”, or the INC / DEC buttons (CTRL 5 and 6). model’s control response around neutral which is too po- werful for comfortable fl ying, i.e. the maximum travels Note: are acceptable, then “Exponential” can be employed, eit- We strongly recommend that you reduce the travel of her instead of Dual Rates or in addition to them.
  • Page 89 Programming examples: Fixed-wing model...

  • Page 90: Including An Electric Power System

    Expanded programming: including an electric power system del type you have selected and the number of aileron le” setting at +100%. and fl ap servos in your model. Example 2 Connect your speed controller to the next vacant input, Using a two-position switch, SW 1 … 4 and assign the rotary proportional control (CTRL 7) to This variant implements a pure ON / OFF function, the selected input –...
  • Page 91 In the third column you can adjust servo travel to suit the Example 3 »Servo settings« (page 48) speed controller you are using; alternatively you could Using the three-position switch SW 6/7 use the “Servo travel” column in the menu … This variant implements a three-stage solution for swit- »Servo settings«...

  • Page 92: E-Motor And Butterfl Y (Crow) With The C1 Stick

    “zero point” of both systems so that they coinci- de. With the mx-16s system the offset point of the fi xed- wing mixer “Brake NN” (this mixer is also required), is fi...
  • Page 93 SYM and ASY fi elds are now replaced by STO and you should be careful only to use the change-over while the displays for channels 2 + 5 (and also the fl aps CLR. With the STO button highlighted, move the C1 switch at the “motor OFF”...

  • Page 94: Operating The Timers

    Operating the timers using the C1 stick or a switch SW 1 … 7 If, following on from the model programming described starting value by pressing CLEAR … or re-start them by Alternatively, if you control your motor with one of the on the preceding pages, you have decided on Examp- moving the stick beyond the switching point again.

  • Page 95: Using Fl Ight Phases

    Using fl ight phases Within any of the twelve model memories you can pro- match the phase numbering: as shown in the left-hand »Phase trim« (page 60) gram up to three different fl ight phases (states of fl ight), illustration, for example, “Phase 2” is “back” from the …...

  • Page 96: Servos Running In Parallel

    Programming example: servos running in parallel In some cases a second servo is required to run in par- »Free mixers« (page 77 ... 80) allel with an existing servo; for example, if a second ele- vator or rudder is to be actuated by a separate servo, or where a second servo is needed to cope with very high control forces, or where two servos are required for a large control surface due to the high torsional forces in-...

  • Page 97: Model Deltas And Fl Ying Wings

    Programming examples: Delta and fl ying wing On page 84, where the section on fi xed-wing model pro- The primary function of these settings is to defi ne the Battery Y-lead, Order No. 3936.11 or 3936.32 gramming starts, you will fi nd general notes regarding range of wing mixers which the software will make avai- Auxiliary function installing and setting up the RC system in a model, and...
  • Page 98 Programming a model delta using the “normal” tail therefore has all the options associated with this wing »Free mixers« (page 77 ... 80) setting type. The method involves the “Elevator NN” mixers, which were originally intended only for pitch trim com- Alternatively, if you select the “normal”...
  • Page 99 In this case there are really no limits to what you can achieve with careful thought and the sophisticated mixers of the mx-16s. However, please note that you should be extremely ca- reful when setting differential travel with such a confi gu- ration, regardless of the type of servo arrangement you are using.

  • Page 100: F3A-Models

    Programming example: F3A model aircraft F3A models belong to the category of powered fi xed- – used only if necessary – is mixture adjustment control It has proved advisable to use at least 100% servo tra- wing model aircraft designed for competition fl ying. They for the carburettor.
  • Page 101 »Control settings« (page 50) These values provide smooth, well-defi ned control of »Free mixers« (section starting on page 77) the typical F3A model. Many experts use higher values; Both ailerons are usually required to defl ect “up” as a even up to +60% exponential. landing aid, in parallel with the movement of the thrott- If you operate your radio control system in SPCM mode, le stick, but only from the half-throttle setting in the di-...
  • Page 102 Here again, a mixer These corrections can be achieved easily with the needs to be set up: mx-16s, exploiting the »free mixers« once again. MIX „c1 ar“ For example, if the model rotates to the right around As a rule you will need to set mixer values below 5%, the longitudinal (roll) axis when the rudder is defl...
  • Page 103 4. Rolling when ailerons and fl aps are extended If you fl y the landing approach with both ailerons de- fl ected up, the model may show a tendency to roll slightly due to minor variations in aileron servo travel (or constructional inaccuracies);...

  • Page 104: Model Helicopters

    As so often in life, there are various ways and means of reaching a particular destination when programming the mx-16s. In this example our intention is to provide A brief press of the ENTER or SELECT button ... In the “Swashplate type” line select the number of ser- a sensibly structured course of action, so that you have vos which are used to actuate the swashplate.
  • Page 105 Note: by default. The “Lim” input serves as throttle limiter. It Please note one important difference in the mx-16s / acts solely on output “6”, to which the throttle servo is mc-19 / mc/mx-22 / mc-22s and mc-24 compared to pre- connected.
  • Page 106 9° at the main rotor blades. This point should be at a value of around 50%. Note: A rotor blade set-up gauge, e.g. the GRAUPNER item, Order No. 61, is very useful when setting up blade pitch angles, as you can read off the angles directly.
  • Page 107 -30% at Point 1 and +30% Now press SELECT, and you will be able to set a maxi- settings accordingly. Since the mx-16s features digi- at Point 5, although you may fi nd it necessary to adjust mum gyro gain such as 50% in the highlighted fi...
  • Page 108 though it is not suitable for competition work. We sug- gest that you should not make use of additional func- tions until your model is fl ying perfectly, so that you will be in a position to recognise and appreciate any impro- vements.
  • Page 109 Programming examples: Model helicopter...

  • Page 110: Trainer (Teacher / Pupil) Systems

    Aileron or Roll-axis Teacher transmitter resumes full control. pil transmitter with the required model type (“Fixed-wing” The basic display of the mx-16s Teacher transmitter Elevator or Nick-axis or “Helicopter”). Assign the model name “STUDENT”, does not change when Pupil mode is selected.

  • Page 111: Appendix

    3290.10, 3290.33 using the opto- with DSC socket GRAUPNER Student trans- electronic system mitter with opto-electronic mx-12, mx-16s, mx-22 and – if fi t- D 14, FM 414, FM 4014, FM 6014, Pupil socket ted with the DSC socket, Order mc-10 ... mc-24, mx-22 For detailed information about the No.

  • Page 113: Approved Frequencies

    Approved operating frequencies in individual EU countries This radio control system may only be operated on the frequencies and channels approved for each EU country. Please check the legal situation in your own country. It is prohibited to operate a radio control system on any frequency and channel other than those listed. Legende: Frequency Channel...

  • Page 114: Approval Certifi Cate Conformity Declaration

    Approval certifi cate Conformity declaration Approval / Conformity...

  • Page 115: Guarantee Certifi Cate

    Garantieurkunde Sur ce produit nous accordons une garantie de mois Servicestellen / Service / Service après-vente Die Fa. Graupner GmbH & Co. KG, Henriettenstrafle 94- 96, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck gewährt ab dem Kaufdatum auf Graupner-Zentralservice Service-Hotline dieses Produkt eine Garantie von 24 Monaten. Die Garan- Graupner GmbH &...

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