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- Page 1 ProFESSional rC CoMPonEnTS instruction manual for weatronic 2.4 Dual FHSS Systems 12 channel TX module Dual receiver micro 8/10/12 12-22 r 12-22 r Gyro ii 12-22 r Gyro iii 12-22 r Gyro iii + GPS 12-30 r Gyro iii + GPS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.4 Installation ..................................... 7 4 Understanding your system ..............................7 5 Transmitter module weatronic 2.4 Dual FHSS ........................8 5.1 Fitting the transmitter module ..............................8 5.1.1 Transmitter module for Futaba FF7/FF9/FF10/WZ-2 transmitters .................... 8 5.1.2 Transmitter module for Futaba FC-18/FC-28 transmitters ....................... 9 5.1.3 Transmitter module for Futaba T12FG, T14MZ, FX-30, FX-40 transmitters ................ - Page 3 ConTEnTS 8 Power supply for the Dual FHSS micro receiver ......................19 9 Using the system with a 2.4 Dual FHSS 12-22 r series receiver ................. 19 9.1 General ................................... 19 9.2 Features ................................... 19 9.3 Versions ................................... 20 9.4 The ON/OFF switching board ..............................20 9.5 Binding the transmitter to a Dual Receiver ..........................
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Page 4: Regulatory Compliance
The weatronic 2.4 Dual FHSS Radio Control system is a complex system requiring strict observance of relevant safety rules and guidelines. Before working with the weatronic RC system, ensure that you are familiar with the system and its operating parts, and with the specific safety instructions included in this manual. - Page 5 ManUal label locations FCC-ID location on weatronic 2.4 Dual FHSS 12-22 R series FCC-ID location on weatronic 2.4 Dual FHSS micro series FCC-ID location on weatronic 2.4 Dual FHSS transmitter module...
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Page 6: Introduction
1 introduction The weatronic 2.4 Dual FHSS series of products have been developed in Germany by a selected team of electronic engineers and IT experts. The result is to have produced a system which is at the cutting edge of today’s technology manufactured to exacting standards from the latest components. -
Page 7: Range Testing
To be allowed to transmit with the maximum output of 100 mW EIRP (effective isotropic radiated power) the ETSI have set a series of regulations governing the use of FHSS (frequency hopping spread spectrum) systems. In line with this weatronic systems use 81 channels spaced at 1 MHz and both transmitter and receiver jump within these channels at 100 times per second following a random pattern which is individual to each trans- mitter/receiver combination. -
Page 8: Transmitter Module Weatronic 2.4 Dual Fhss
With a weatronic system it is irrelevant how the pilot holds the transmitter or in which direction he points it, which in turn means that regardless of the model’s attitude relative to the transmitter, the maximum signal strength will always be reaching the receiver. -
Page 9: Transmitter Module For Futaba Fc-18/Fc-28 Transmitters
Remove the original antenna and HF module. Screw the adapter stalk into where the original antenna was fitted (in the case of the WZ-2 the adapter is slid over the collapsed antenna) and plug the weatronic adapter module into where the original HF module was fitted to the rear of the transmitter. -
Page 10: Transmitter Module For Futaba T12Fg, T14Mz, Fx-30, Fx-40 Transmitters Us Version (72 Mhz)
Remove the original telescopic antenna and open the casing. Remove the original HF module and screw the adapter stalk into the antenna mounting. The weatronic adapter module is now fitted into the HF module mount and the connecting cable plugged into it. Fit the transmitter module to the adapter stalk so that the LEDs are visible when viewed from the front. -
Page 11: Transmitter Module For Graupner Mc19/Mc22/Mc22S Transmitters
Unscrew the original 35 MHz antenna and replace it with the adapter stalk. Remove the back plate and disconnect the blue plug which goes into the original HF module. This plug is now inserted into the weatronic module adapter which is then fixed to the transmitter’s main circuit board in the position shown on the picture below using double sided sticky tape. -
Page 12: Transmitter Module For Multiplex Profi 4000/3030/3010 Transmitters
Multiplex Profi MC 4000 transmitter Plug the connecting cable into the weatronic transmitter module ensuring that it is correctly seated and fit the transmitter module to the adapter stalk with the LEDs upwards so that they can be viewed from the front. Feed the cable through the hole in the casing which you made by removing the window, or, alternatively the cable may be fed through a vacant external switch hole. -
Page 13: Transmitter Module Leds And Their Functions
inSTrUCTion ManUal 5.2 Transmitter module lEDs and their functions The transmitter module is fitted with 3 LEDs: • 1 green LED situated on the left labelled “STaTUS“ • 1 red LED situated in the middle labelled “Error“ • 1 yellow LED situated on the right labelled “TEST“ On switching on all of the LEDs will illuminate briefly. -
Page 14: Fitting The Receiver
6 Fitting the receiver Weatronic 2.4 Dual FHSS Dual Receivers have been thoroughly tested against and designed to resist vibration and temperature extremes, however our receivers should always be mounted as far away as possible from likely sources of heat or vibration, for example the exhaust systems fitted to internal combustion (i/c) engines. -
Page 15: Routing The 2.4 Dual Fhss 12-22 R Series Receiver Antenna
The ECU must not be positioned near to the receiver (minimum distance 10 cms). All cabling for the ECU and its components (battery pack, pump, data BUS, turbine cables etc.) must be kept away from the receiver system cables (receiver battery, servo, switch etc.). www.weatronic.com... -
Page 16: Using The System With A 2.4 Dual Fhss Micro Series Receiver
7 Using the system with a Dual 2.4 Dual FHSS micro series receiver 7.1 General The Dual 2.4 Dual FHSS micro series receivers are available in 8, 10 and 12 channel versions and can be used as any other ‘normal’ receiver would be used. -
Page 17: Binding A 2.4 Dual Fhss Micro Series Receiver To The Transmitter Module
You can bind as many receivers as are required to each transmitter module/transmitter as each transmitter module transmits an individual code, of which there are millions, to the receiver which must store the code before it will become ‘live’. This makes it impossible for more than one weatronic receiver to react to a weatronic transmitter module at the same time. -
Page 18: Range Testing
This will have put the receiver into Fail Safe setting mode. To set any the value for any function that function must be moved through it’s full range (to facilitate this, the Servo Travel value must be set at more than 60% on the transmitter) and then moved to the desired position. If the jumper is then removed before the receiver is switched off, the value will be stored. -
Page 19: Power Supply For The Dual Fhss Micro Receiver
The 2.4 Dual FHSS micro receiver operates on a voltage of between 4.00 and 10.0 volts. If you are operating a model which is fitted with 4.8 V servos a 4 cell NiMH battery pack should be used. If using 6.0 V servos you should use a 5 cell pack. In both cases we recommend the use of a weatronic electronic switch. -
Page 20: Versions
You can bind as many receivers as are required to each transmitter module/transmitter as each transmitter module transmits an individual code, of which there are millions, to the receiver which must store the code before it will become ‘live’. This makes it impossible for more than one weatronic receiver to react to a weatronic transmitter module at the same time. -
Page 21: Quick Binding
10.1 Functions The weatronic Dual Receivers are fitted with a high current power system for dealing with modern high current draw digital servos and consists of 8 separate circuits, all of which are protected against shorting. Each circuit can draw a maximum of 5 Amps constant which means that you can safely draw up to 40 Amps. -
Page 22: Battery Test Function
• 6 Cell NimH Batteries, nominal voltage 7,2 Volt, minimum size SUB C All weatronic battery packs are of high quality high current draw packs with the lowest internal resistance. They are all fitted with silicon wire and Multiplex high current plugs. You may of course use battery packs from a 3rd party providing that they meet the required specifications and quality. -
Page 23: Lithium Polymer (Lipo) Batteries
Long-term storage (for example, over winter) should be at between +10 and +30°C. Weatronic recommend replacing NiMH packs every 2 years as after 2 years their reliability may reduce and a new pack will cost a fraction of what... -
Page 24: The Gigacontrol Software
USB cable. • Place the installation CD into the CD/DVD drive of your computer. The CD contains the weatronic software packet, the weatronic GigaControl, the firmware for the transmitter module, firmware for both receiver variants as well as configuration examples. - Page 25 Please click ‚Finish’ to complete the installation and the software will have been installed onto your computer. Using Windows Explorer the path C:\Programs\Weatronic\GigaControl will reveal the Icons for the software which has been installed as well as the folder ‘Firmware’ which contains the latest software versions for the weatronic transmitter module and receivers.
- Page 26 Now you will have to install the USB drivers so that the weatronic The following screen will then open: hardware will be recognised by your computer. Installing the USB drivers: Connect your weatronic transmitter module to your computer by plugging the Mini USB cable into the transmitter module and then into a free USB socket on your computer.
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Page 27: Configuring 2.4 Dual Fhss Rc Systems Receivers
Click ‘finished’ and Windows will inform you that the hardware was successfully installed: Your computer can now communicate with the transmitter module. To test this, left mouse click on the weatronic GigaControl icon on In the lower right hand corner the following symbol will be dis- your desktop. -
Page 28: Transmitter Configuration
Click on the window “Transmitter configuration” and various infor- • PPM variations, mation will be displayed regarding the transmitter and weatronic transmitter module which is connected to the computer. If a trans- The correct modulation for your transmitter can be selected by clik- mitter in NOT connected, the window will look like this: king the drop down box next to “Modulation“... -
Page 29: Receiver Settings
You will now be presented with a variety of infor- • Range warning, which warns of when the percentage of mation regarding any weatronic Dual receiver which is bound to good frames drops to below the set level the transmitter module. -
Page 30: Servo Mapping
Lithium Iron Phosphate (A123) battery pack: 8.8 Volt 11.3.3 Servo mapping Range warning: The weatronic 2.4 Dual FHSS system has a transfer This window, together with the “Servo Configuration” field (the rate of 100 signal packets (frames) per second. When the percen- next option) form the heart of the GigaControl software. - Page 31 inSTrUCTion ManUal Receiver output field coloured for easier identification You can link up to a maximum of 8 receiver outputs to each trans- mitter channel or function which will allow you to drive up to 8 Standard setting for a 2.4 Dual FHSS 12-30 R Gyro III + GPS servos or other devices simultaneously, almost as if you had an 8 receiver way ‘V’...
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Page 32: Configuring The Servos
Finally, the right hand section is where the setting for the integrated Gyro can be set if using a weatronic receiver which incorporates a Gyro. Please see “Handbook Special Gyro“ for further details. This is where all of the settings for each servo output can be adju- 11.3.4.1 Single servo grouping... -
Page 33: Synchronising Servo Groups
inSTrUCTion ManUal 11.3.4.2 Synchronising servo groups In particular large models often suffer from the problem that a single servo does not have sufficient torque to drive the control surfaces and so more than one servo must be connected to the ailerons, elevator, rudder or landing gear. -
Page 34: Setting The Servo Input Pulse
3 msec. the servo neutral point will be set at 1.5 msec. and for the 3 msec. setting it will be 0.7 msec. which is needed for a fast tail rotor servo. The weatronic GigaControl gives you the option to choose a value between 3 and 30 msec. and the default setting is 18 msec. -
Page 35: Slow Function
inSTrUCTion ManUal 11.3.4.4 Slow function Within the same window the servo speed can be altered. The value which can be set is between 0.5 and 8 seconds for full throw. This function will be particularly useful when setting up functions like retracting undercarriages, flaps and undercarriage doors. -
Page 36: Failsafe Settings
11.3.4.6 Failsafe settings the sections “Mixer Special” and “Giro Special”. Your weatronic R/C system will ignore any Failsafe signals trans- The default settings for the servo curves allocates them 5 points mitted by your transmitter, this is because we have incorporated which are indicated by the dots our own user-friendly multi-function Failsafe system. -
Page 37: Channel Failsafe
inSTrUCTion ManUal 11.3.4.6.1 Channel Failsafe You can decide whether you want the servos to hold the positi- on where the last known good signal was received (‘Hold’), or to move to a pre-determined point, for example, tick over for the engine (‘Failsafe’). -
Page 38: Fixed Values
In this field the voltage for each servo circuit, and therefore the order in which they appear follows the same order as the receiver servos which have been allocated to that circuit, can be set by outputs and in the lower right hand field is an explanation of the clicking on the desire value. -
Page 39: Spectrum Analyser
Control software, a spectrum analyser. The analyser shows hat is currently being received by both of the transmitters patch anten- nas. If a weatronic receiver is connected and switched on the soft- ware will show which channels within the band are being utilised by the Frequency Hopping System. -
Page 40: Configuring The Store/Charge/ Off-Line And On-Line Modes
Claims The GigaControl software has the ability to store model configu- As the company weatronic GmbH has no influence over the use, rations on your computer which can then be directly copied into a installation, maintenance or conditions under which any of its Weatronic R/C system. -
Page 41: Appendix 1 Technical Specifications
inSTrUCTion ManUal appendix 1 - technical specifications 1.3 Dual receiver 2.4 Dual FHSS 12-22 r 1.1 Transmitter module 2.4 Dual FHSS 12 channels Two separate receivers Transmission: adaptive frequency hopping spread spectrum Transmission: adaptive frequency hopping spread spectrum Frequency range: 2,401 – 2,4835 GHz (adaptive FHSS) Power output: 20 dBm (100 mW) Frequency range: 2,401 - 2,4835 GHz... -
Page 42: Flash Codes On Switch Board Dual Receiver 2.4 Dual Fhss 12-22 R Series
appendix 2 - Flash codes Dual receiver 12-22 r series 2.1 Flash codes Dual receiver 12-22 r series Flash codes on switch board: Status - green lED: Flash code: Function: - Switch on (0,5 s Function test - Blinking (0,5 s on –... -
Page 43: Appendix 3
inSTrUCTion ManUal appendix 3 3.1 Certification 2.4 GHz systems... - Page 45 inSTrUCTion ManUal...
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