Index Introduction ................. 5 Service Centre ..............5 Intended use ............... 6 Target group ............... 6 Package content ..............6 Technical Data ..............7 Symbols explication ............7 Safety notes ................ 7 For your safety by handling the transmitter ......8 For your safety by handling the battery .......
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Stick calibration ..............28 Telemetry data display ............30 Firmware update ............... 32 Update through memory card .......... 32 Update through USB port ..........33 Problems during firmware update ........33 Declaration of conformity ..........33 Notes on environmental protection ........ 34 Care and maintenance .............
Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Graupner mc-28 HoTT transmitter. Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with your transmitter and first of all to safely control your models. If you experience any trouble during operation, take the instructions to help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre.
Target group The product is not a toy. It is not suitable for children under 14 years. The operation of the mc-28 HoTT transmitter must be per- formed by experienced modelers. If you do not have sufficient knowledge about dealing with radio-controlled models, please contact an experienced modeler or a model club.
Technical Data Transmitter mc-28 HoTT Frequency band 2,4 … 2,4835 GHz Modulation FHSS Transmitting power 100 mW EIRP Control functions 16 functions of which 4 can be trimmed Temperature range -10 … +55 °C Antenna Patch integrated in the case Operating voltage 3,4 …...
Operation and use of radio-controlled models needs to be learned! If you have never operated a model of this type before, start carefully and make yourself familiar with the model's reactions to the remote control commands. Pro- ceed always responsibly. Inform yourself before flying your ...
CAUTION Risk of fire! Avoid every kind of short-circuit in all sockets of the transmitter! Use only the suitable connectors. In no case the electronic component of the transmitter may be changed or modified. Due to licensing reasons, any reconstruction and/or modification of the product is prohibited.
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The maximum charging current permitted may not be exceeded. Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to the power supply. Batteries may only be charged in rooms fitted with smoke detector. Safety notes for stocking LiPo / LiIo batteries ...
Description of the transmitter Control elements on the transmitter MC-28 MC-28 MC-28 MC-28 Connection sockets (protected by a cover) Control stick; left and right with 4D controls Speaker Antenna (integrated in the case) ON/OFF switch LED indicators (battery, RF radiation, warning signals, charge indicator)
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Five housing screws and six screws for the hand pads SW16/PB18 SW17/PB19 Connection socket for transmitter battery (pay attention to the correct polarity) 12 / 36 S1033_jh_V1_de...
Interfaces Provided connection Left provided connections 1- DSC socket On the left side is located the DSC socket. This socket allows the trainer/pupil function and the use of flight simulators. For more information on the DSC socket and the trainer/pupil function see the section "DSC socket".
This type of connection should therefore only be used if you protect yourself from electrostatic discharge while operating the simulator by wearing a commercially available grounding armband. Graupner therefore strongly recommends only using wireless simulators. Perform any necessary adaptations in the menu.
Note Make sure that all the plugs are securely inserted in the respective sockets, and only use the provided plug-in connections with a 2-pin jack plug on the DSC side. In the "Transmitter setting" sub-menu, you can set one of the following modes in the "DSC output"...
"NoName". In the folder "Models" are saved the exported model memories. The data can be evaluated on a compatible computer using the programs found on the downloads page for the transmitter under www.graupner.de. Display and touch-pad Alpina 30 0:00.0 0:00.0...
Symbols in the display Telemetry symbols in the display The active model memory has not yet been bound to a receiver. Not flashing: RF transmitter function switched off. Blinking antenna symbol: Last receiver bound to the active model memory is inactive or out of reach No telemetry signal to receive Signal strength display of the model connection Signal strength display of the connection with pupil transmitter...
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(CLEAR). By the mc-28 HoTT it concerns with the keypad to touch-sen- sitive Cap-touch keys. Confirm the key by gently tapping. Note In the event the touch pads do not exhibit any functionality immedi- ately after switching the transmitter off and then on again right away, this is not a fault.
Commissioning Hand pads Installing the hand pads The hand pads have to be installed on the sides of the transmit- ter. Hold the hand pad exactly upon the six holes and fix it with the 6 fixing screws. Use the same procedure for the other hand pad.
Anchorage for the transmitter belt On the upper side of the transmitter there is an eyelet which can be used to hook a neck-strap. Opening/closing the transmitter housing The transmitter should be opened only in the following cases: If a self centering stick has to be converted in non self cen- tering ...
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General commissioning Notice-safety query throttle position As soon as the transmitter is switched on then the throttle position is checked. If the throttle position is not in the motor-off area, then the drive motor may start in an uncontrolled manner. This check is performed by all the models with the setting "Motor at CH1 front/ back".
Switch the transmitter off If you push on the POWER button, by switched on transmitter, for more than 2 sec. a safety query appears (see image). Select the desired option with one of the pouch pads (up or down) and Power off push the SET button.
Charging the transmitter battery You have two charge possibilities: 1. Removing the battery from its case and charging it with a charger WARNING The charger should always be supervised during charge and it should be used only in rooms fitted with a smoke detector. Removing transmitter battery Remove the battery case cover.
Use and menu functions Short-Cuts The following key combinations can be used to directly call up certain menus and options: CLEAR Brief simultaneous touch of the keys or on the right four way keys will restore the active entry field's changed parameter value back to its default value.
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SET key. Global functions The description of the single menu point is available in the pro- gramming manual (Manual part 2) on www.graupner.de. Hidden menu options In some menus specific setting options are available but hidden. 100% 100%...
German, English, French, Dutch, Italian and Spanish, Czech and Russian. The most actual language packets are available on the web site www.graupner.de. Language change Language change step by step: Insert the included memory card in its slot as described in the "Memory card"...
Firmware update/Changing the display language Note Before each update, check the transmitter battery charge or charge it as a precaution, and save all model memories so that they can be restored if necessary. Note Follow the "Firmware update step by step" manual steps from the section "Firmware update"...
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The flashing arrows indicate in which direction you have to push STICK CALIBRATION the sticks. CONTRAST LANGUAGE ENGLISH VOICE DEUTSCH Confirm by pushing the SET key. STICK CALI. With the selection keys of the right four way keys allow you to cyclically select the positions of the four calibrated sticks.
Telemetry data display Sensors The upper display serves as graphical representation of the telemetry data. If a receiver is bound the telemetry display appears. By tipping again the selection keys , you can select which sensor or module you want to be displayed. If instead there are two "X"...
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M-RX V Lowest operating voltage of the receiver power supply since the last startup in Volts The thermometer visualizes the current operating temperature of the receiver 31 / 36 S1033_jh_V1_de...
Only operate your transmitter using the current software version. these information can also be found at: www.graupner.de => Service & Support => Update and revision history for GRAUPNER HoTT components. Before each update, check the transmitter battery charge or ...
During the update the transmitter cannot be switched After 30 seconds the transmitter switches on. Declaration of conformity 33028 mc-28 HoTT Graupner/SJ declares that the product is conform to EU norms. EMV 2004/108/EC: EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1...
The cur- rent version can be found on the Internet at www.graupner.de the relevant product page. In addition, the company Graupner has no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in construction or operation manuals.
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