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GRAUPNER Falcon 12 Manual

Hott 2.4 ghz receiver with 3 axis gyro
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Falcon 12
HoTT 2.4 GHz receiver with 3 axis gyro
No. S1035

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  • Page 1 Manual Falcon 12 HoTT 2.4 GHz receiver with 3 axis gyro No. S1035...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index Introduction ................4 Service Centre ................4 Intended use ................5 Target group ...................5 Package content ............... 5 Technical data ................5 Symbols explication ..............6 Safety notes................6 Installation ................8 Fixed-wing model ................8 Helicopter model ................8 Binding ..................9 Interfaces .................
  • Page 3 Swashplate setting with Expertmode ........27 Tail rotor setting without Expertmode ........29 Tail rotor setting with Expertmode ........30 Firmware update ..............32 Declaration of conformity ............33 Notes on environmental protection ........34 Care and maintenance ............34 Warranty ................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Graupner Receiver Falcon 12 HoTT 2.4 GHz 3 axis gyro. This receiver is extremely ver- satile. Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with your receiver and first of all to safely control your models. If you experi- ence any trouble during operation, take the instructions to help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    RC models enthusiasts. If you do not have sufficient knowledge about dealing with radio-controlled models, please con- tact an experienced model builder or a model club. Package content  Falcon 12 HoTT 2.4 GHz 3 axis gyro receiver  Manual Technical data Falcon 12 Temperature range - 15...+70 °C...

  • Page 6: Symbols Explication

    Symbols explication Always observe the information indicated by this warning sign. Par- CAUTION ticularly those which are additionally marked with the WARNING WARNING . The signal word indicates the poten- CAUTION tial for serious injury, the signal word indicates possibility of lighter injuries.
  • Page 7  Only use the components and spare parts that we recommend. Always use matching, original Graupner plug-in connections of the same design and material.  Make sure that all of the plug-in connections are tight. When dis- connecting the plug-in connections, do not pull the cables.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Fixed-wing model The receiver must be aligned at right angles to the model on the receiver platform. The lower surface of the receiver must always be parallel to one of the model sides. Prior to installation, remove the sticker on the back of the receiver. We recommend using double-sided tape No.: S8376 for Gr-18 to fix the receiver in place.

  • Page 9: Binding

    The polarity is also printed on the receiver; the negative wire (-) is brown, the positive (+) red and the signal orange. The servo sockets of Graupner-HoTT 2.4 receivers are numbered sequentially. The socket for channel 5 can also be programmed to deliver a (digi- tal) sum signal (see receiver settings section).

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    Power supply The receiver does not feature specific sockets for connecting the battery. We recommend that you connect the power supply to the socket(s) close to the servos already connected to the receiver. If you wish to connect multiple separate batteries, the batteries must be of the same nominal voltage and capacity.
  • Page 11 Cycle time (CYCLE) If your system is used exclusively with digital servos, you can set a cycle time (frame rate) of 10 ms. If your system includes some or uses exclusively analogue servos, you should always select 20 ms, as many analogue servos cannot process the higher frame rate and may respond by "jittering"...

  • Page 12: Programming A Fixed-Wing Model

    Programming a fixed-wing model Free mixers Note If you wish to use the gyros, you must always set the tail type to ‘normal’ in the transmitter’s model type menu. If your model is a delta, features a V-tail, or has two elevator servos, FREE MIXER <...
  • Page 13 A ‘Rudder / elevator’ mixer can be set up at the transmitter instead of ‘Free mixer 3’ at the receiver; the mixer should be set up asym- metrically, e.g. +30%, -30%. This option frees up one mixer at the receiver. Delta with aileron differential (1 aileron) FREE MIXER <...

  • Page 14: Gyro Assignment

    However, if your model is fitted with programmable servos (e.g. Graupner DES, HVS or HBS types - see the instructions for the update program ‘Firmware_Upgrade_grStudio - then it is possible to reverse the direction of rotation at the servo itself.
  • Page 15 Elevator Movement of the model Control surface action (tail view) CAUTION Check that all the gyros are working in the correct direction! Move the model in all axes directions. Check the move- ments and travels. Now check the control surface deflections - see diagrams below.

  • Page 16: Programming The Regulation

    Note Before you start entering settings for a new model, it is essential to select the number of aileron servos in the Aileron servos menu point, and to define the gyro axes and orientation in the New set- tings menu point. Programming the regulation Gyro setting display MODE...
  • Page 17 Note If the model is too agile in mode 3, it is then recommended to set in the transmitter DUAL RATE and/or EXPO for this mode. Thus the model will react in a more docile way. In the Rate mode the model tries to reach the controlled rate.

  • Page 18: Programming The Axes Sensitivity

    Flight phase specific settings It is possible to use a channel to control the factor value by setting up flight phase specific transmitter control settings, but only with some transmitters; please see the instructions supplied with your transmitter and refer to the “Transmitter control settings” and “Flight phase settings”.

  • Page 19: Initialization Of The Gyro

    4. First select a low value (see value section for starting points) and carry out a test-flight. If gyro stabilization is not sufficiently pro- nounced, increase the value step by step until the level of cor- rection is as required; if the model already oscillates, reduce the value step by step.

  • Page 20: Programming A Helicopter Model

    Programming a helicopter model Preparing the helicopter Set all servos to neutral; the arms must be at right angles and the swashplate must be in the neutral position (perpendicular to the main rotor axis). The swashplate pushrods must be the same length. Transmitter presettings Select the free/deleted model memory and activate the helicopter model.

  • Page 21: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Procedure 1. Once the transmitter and helicopter have successfully been pre- pared, call up the Telemetry menu in the transmitter (see trans- mitter instructions). 2. Set in the receiver the model type "Hely" (see section "Receiver settings"). Then change to the menu "Base setup contr.". 3.
  • Page 22 Swp frequency Swp frequency: frequency for the swashplate servos 50-200, default setting: 200 Hz Warning: Analogue servos may only be operated at 50 Hz. If they are not, the servos will be destroyed. Many digital servos can be oper- ated at a higher frequency. (Use at your own risk). This allows the model to be controlled more quickly.
  • Page 23 Collective_A/B 50-120, default setting: 80 It is selected automatically based on the pitch stick travel on the transmitter. Use the pitch gauge to measure the required pitch travel when the full commands are applied (+-100%) and set it in this menu. All of the other settings can be made later on the transmitter for the pitch curves in the respective flying phase.
  • Page 24 This allows the model to be controlled more quickly. With HBS ser- vos, we recommend setting the frequency to 333 Hz. Tail center -100 - +100, default setting: 0 If the value "Value tail center" (inverted field) is activated, the tail servo moves to the neutral position.

  • Page 25: Axis Assignment

    Axis assignment Axis assignment < >DO SETUP: Roll (right): >Nick (push) >Tail: (right Axis assignment < >DO SETUP Roll (right): Nick: (push): >Tail (right): DO SETUP DO SETUP: Yes/No Assignment of the gyros and their operating direction. If you have not already done so, you must now set the C1-4 servo directions so that everything works correctly.

  • Page 26: Swashplate Setting Without Expertmode

    Checking nick Tilt the helicopter so that its nose is facing downwards; the swash- plate moves consequently backwards. Incorrect! Right! Checking roll Tilt the helicopter to the right; the swashplate moves consequently to the left. Checking the tail direction of operation This effect depends by the helicopter, the left-hand or the right-hand rotator, as well as the side and the direction of rotation of the tail rotor.

  • Page 27: Swashplate Setting With Expertmode

    Swp rate 50 -120, default setting 85 Sets the max. potential rate of rotation in Rate mode for roll and nick. Expo Swp 0 -50, default setting 15 You can set here an exponential curve (0 - 50%) for the rate of roll and nick.
  • Page 28 The I-factor ensures constant rolling/nicking. Start with low values and only increase them until the roll and nick rates are constant. D swp (differential) D-factor for swashplate 0 - 70, default setting: +40 The D swp D-factor influences the how the swashplate is stopped. If the helicopter bounces somewhat when nick is stopped, this parameter should first be increased in small increments to test the nick stop.

  • Page 29: Tail Rotor Setting Without Expertmode

    If you want to use the Anti-ballooning compensation, start with the value "30". A reduction of the parameter eg to the value "25" increases the "rearing" tendency. An increase to, for example, "35" reduces the tendency but can also adversely affect the final speed. You need to find an optimal compromise between safe flight behav- ior without rearing and maximum speed.

  • Page 30: Tail Rotor Setting With Expertmode

    Tail rotor setting with Expertmode (See above for tail sensitivity menu item) P tail Tail P-factor Tail rotor adj.<v> 40-125, default setting: +80 >Tail sensitiv.(5)C9 Tail rate The P tail option is responsible for effecting a harder stop with the EXPO tail tail.
  • Page 31 Tail dynamic 10 -100, default setting: 65 Higher dynamic values provide a more direct control feeling, lower values result in a smoother control feel. If the values are too high, the tail does not stop and it can overflow. If the values are too low, the control behavior becomes softer.

  • Page 32: Firmware Update

    The programs and files required can be found in the Download area for the corresponding products at: www.graupner.de Connect the adapter lead to the USB interface No. 7168.6. The con- nectors are reverse polarity protected: note the small chamfers on the sides.

  • Page 33: Declaration Of Conformity

    Please refer to the detailed update instructions for the item in ques- tion in the Download area at www.graupner.de. Declaration of conformity S1035 - Falcon 12 HoTT 2.4 GHz 3 axis gyro receiver Graupner/SJ declares that the product is conform to EU norms. EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 EN 300 328 V2.1.1...

  • Page 34: Notes On Environmental Protection

    The present construction or user manual is for informational pur- poses only and may be changed without prior notice. The current version can be found on the Internet at www.graupner.de on the relevant product page. In addition, the company Graupner/SJ has no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in construction or operation manuals.

  • Page 35: S1035_Falcon_12_Jh_V1

    FCC Statement 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2.

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