Preliminary Information; Operating Principles And Features - Bavarian Demon CORTEXpro Instruction

PRE LIM INA RY IN F ORMAT I O N
OPERATION PRINCIPLES AND FEATURES
Like the CORTEX, the CORTEXpro stabilizes all three flight axes using its 3-axis gyro sensor: aileron, elevator and rudder. The
already well established cutting edge technology of the CORTEX is applied in the CORTEXpro, and has been effectively modified to
accommodate the cabling requirements in bigger airplanes using multiple receivers or serial bus cabling throughout the model. In ge-
neral the unit works totally independently of the airplane's size and weight, and can, equally successfully, be used in smaller airplanes.
All model-specific settings (servo centres, travels and mixers) remain in the transmitter and are automatically transferred to the COR-
TEXpro during setup, including the input signal type, as well as gyro channel. Ideally, as always, the model should be mechanically
and aerodynamically ready to fly without CORTEXpro. Afterwards, and as a result, the system will be integrated and set up to offer
the best stabilization possible.
The unit's sensitivity and gyro mode can be adjusted from the transmitter, using the gyro channel, even during flight. This reduces the
amount of tuning flights to an absolute minimum.
Up to 16 independent servo channels (24 all together) can be stabilized using a servo distribution box, with up to 7 channels using
one serial input, and up to 6 channels using the supplied cable loom. These channels are simply run through the CORTEXpro. If the
number of channels is not sufficient, unidirectional servos, e.g. ailerons with identical direction sense, or double rudder servos, can
also be connected via Y-cable, which increases the number of controllable servos.
Further options may be configured using the software (Desktop Win+MacOS; iOS+Android via Bluetooth).
Free download at www.bavarianDEMON.com
The software apps enable the following additional options:
• Increased servo frame rate for digital servos
• Alternative installation options: both upright and top-down, and also vertical
• Optimization of the stabilization separately for each axis and bank
• Separate selection of gyro mode for each axis and bank
• Gyro gain portion and single channel deactivation for each bank
• Additional tuning options for lock-in behaviour and stick/control feeling for each bank
• Perform firmware updates online
NOTE
( ! ) Never use the prog port to supply power to the system! It could take severe damage.
( ! ) The model must not be flown until the setup operation has been varified, and a gyro directional test has been carried out. Incorrect
gyro orientation will almost certainly result in a crash.
( ! ) In the case of an electric motor, remove the propeller or disconnect the motor for all adjustment work, to prevent the motor from
starting up accidentally and the risk of injury.
( ! ) Do not move the model during the first few seconds after the power has been switched on, to enable the gyros to initialize,
otherwise, the servos will work but the stabilization will not. A successful initialisation is indicated by the servos jerking twice and
a constantly illuminated LED.
( ! ) Each time it is switched on, the system re-learns the transmitter trims. Therefore, only carry out a control test once the system has
been fully initialised.
( ! ) Please note, that using a gyro system will increase the activity of the servos and therefore, also the power consumption.
→ Service → Software/Firmware. Apps (iOS / Android) in the designated stores..
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