Page 2
Thank you for purchasing our product, an ideal radio system for beginners or experienced users alike. Read this manual carefully before operation in order to ensure your safety, and the safety of others or the safe operation of your system. If you encounter any problem during use, refer to this manual first.
Safety 1.1 Safety Symbols Pay close attention to the following symbols and their meanings. Failure to follow these warnings could cause damage, injury or death. Danger • Not following these instructions may lead to serious injuries or death. Warning • Not following these instructions may lead to major injuries.
FS-l6S Digital Proportional Radio Control System Introduction The FS-i6S transmitter and iA6B receiver constitute a 6 channel 2.4GHz AFHDS 2A digital proportional computerized R/C system. This system supports quadcopter. System Features The AFHDS 2A (Automatic Frequency Hopping Digital System Second Generation) developed and patented by FLYSKY is specially developed for all radio control models.
Antenna 2.2.2 Stick/Knob/Switch/Key The FS-i6S has 2 sticks, 2 knobs, 4 switches and 2 keys. • Stick: Used to control aileron, elevator, throttle and rudder, or controls aux. channels. •...
2.3 Receiver Overview Status indicator Bind/VCC UPDATE 4.0-8.4V/DC Ch2- 6 Antenna CHANNEL RECEI FC C ID:N4ZFLYSKYIA10 FS-IA6B PPM/CH1 2.3.1 Receiver Antenna The FS-iA6B has a dual 26mm omnidirectional antenna. • For best signal quality, ensure that the receiver is mounted away from motors or Caution metal parts.
FS-l6S Digital Proportional Radio Control System Getting Started Before operation, install the battery and connect the system as instructed below. 3.1 Transmitter Battery Installation Danger • Only use specified battery (X4 AA batteries). Danger • Do not open, disassemble, or attempt to repair the battery. Danger •...
Operation Instructions After setting up, follow the instructions below to operate the system. 4.1 Power On Follow the steps below to turn on the system: Check the system and make sure that: • The batteries are charged and installed properly. •...
FS-l6S Digital Proportional Radio Control System 4.4 Power Off Follow the steps below to turn off the system: Disconnect the receiver power. Hold the transmitter's power buttons to turn off the transmitter. • Make sure to disconnect the receiver power before turning off the transmitter. Danger Failure to do so may lead to damage or serious injury.
System Interface The system interface displays useful information about your model, including timers, fly mode and TX/RX status. 5.1 Home Screen The main interface displays model. Start page TX/RX Battery Timers + Timer Status + Battery Menu Fly Mode Status + Fly Mode Setup Main Menu Menu...
FS-l6S Digital Proportional Radio Control System 3. Touch [Switch] to enter the switch selection sub menu. If no switch is selected you can press [Start] to start the time and [Stop] to stop it. 5.3 Fly Mode The fly mode function can store up to 9 different fly modes which can activated using a switch. Setup: E: Changes the output for each mode.
5.4 TX/RX Battery This function sets up the receiver and transmitter low battery alarm. Setup: 1. Click on the TX/RX voltage icon to enter its sub-menu. 2. To edit each setting touch its box and use the on-screen arrows to change the value.
FS-l6S Digital Proportional Radio Control System 6. function Settings This section details functions and their use. 6.1 Reverse The reverse function changes a channels direction of movement in relation to its input. For example, if the blades are spinning in the wrong direction, pushing the model into the ground instead of taking off, this function can be used to correct this.
6.4 Trims The trims function changes the center point for the 4 stick axis. If a control surface does not match up exactly to its expected position the trim function can be used to bring it back into alignment. • If the throttle is not self-centering, channel 3 can not be adjusted.
FS-l6S Digital Proportional Radio Control System 6.7 Aux. Channels The auxiliary channels can be used to control additional part of a model such as landing gear or lights. Setup: Select channels using the left or right arrow keys on the screen on either side of the channel name.
7. System Settings This chapter covers system functions. 7.1 RX Bind This function is for binding a transmitter and receiver. For more information please refer to【4.2 Binding】. 7.2 Models This function is for selecting and resetting models. Setup: 1. Select [Models] From the system menu and use the left and right arrow icons to change between models.
FS-l6S Digital Proportional Radio Control System 7.5 Throt Mode This function changes the throttle mode (Software only), for information on hardware refer to [8.1 Throttle Bracket Installation] and [8.2 Throttle Spring Installation]. Setup: [Self centering] :If both sticks are set to self-centreing select this throttle mode. [Non self centering]: When one of the transmitters sticks is set to non self-centering select this throttle mode.
Once the system has been updated it will restart. • Once the system has restarted it is safe to remove the USB cable. 7.10 About FS-i6S This menu shows the product name, hardware version, firmware release date and firmware version.
FS-l6S Digital Proportional Radio Control System 8. DIY Customization The system can be reconfigured to change joystick placement, knob response etc. 8.1 Throttle Bracket Installation The gimbals can have their self centering function deactivated or activated, to do so follow the steps below: •...
8.2 Throttle Spring Installation The following instructions explain how to install the vertical self-centering spring. 4. Place the spring hook assembly into position 3. Take the transmitter apart,then remove the and hook the spring onto the hook located screws marked in blue and remove the inside the transmitter.
FS-l6S Digital Proportional Radio Control System 8.3 Swapping Gimbals When changing between modes 2/4 and 1/3 you will need to switch the gimbals around so that the throttle gimbal is on the correct side. 3. Replace the hand grips and insert batteries. 1.
8.4 Knob Bracket Installation The FS-i6S has 2 knobs that can be changed from self-centering to non-self-centering. 4. Install the bracket shown above and secure with the screws provided. 1. Take the transmitter apart, then use a screwdriver to remove the screws marked in red.
FS-l6S Digital Proportional Radio Control System 8.5 Knob Spring Installation The following instructions explain how to install the vertical self-centering bracket. 1. Take the transmitter apart, then use a screwdriver to remove the screws marked in red. 4. Please the spring as marked in red with the 2 ends pinched between the plastic at the bottom.
8.6 Device Holder Mobile devices can be used in real time to receive information from an aircraft. For convince your device may be fitted into the mobile device bracket. 4. Slide the bracket back down and tighten the locking screw. Make sure that the bracket has a firm grip.
Page 28
FS-l6S Digital Proportional Radio Control System If you are using a mobile device with a large screen follow the steps below: 1. Loosen the locking screw by turning it anti- clockwise. 3. Move the your device into the centre of the bracket.
9. Product Specifications This section contains the FS-i6S transmitter and FS-iA6B receiver specifications. 9.1 Transmitter specification(FS-i6S) Channels Model type Quadcopter RF range 2.4055 - 2.475 GHz Bandwidth 500 KHz RF channel RF power Less than 20 dBm 2.4GHz system AFHDS 2A...
FS-l6S Digital Proportional Radio Control System 10. Package Contents Product Quantity FS-i6S transmitter UPDATE 4.0-8.4V/DC FS-iA6B receiver 6 CHANNEL RECEI VER FC C ID:N4ZFLYSKYIA10 FS-IA6B Micro USB cable Mobile phone holder Optional DIY parts: Throttle bracket(1) 2.6*6(2) Knob bracket(2) 1.2*4(4)...
Appendix 1 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.