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USB INTERFACE
GY520 Link Software Manual
The operating parameters of the Futaba GY520 gyro can be set and changed from
a PC by using this software. Since the Futaba CIU-2 USB adapter and power supply
(receiver battery or 5V power source) are necessary, procure them beforehand and
place into the state in which the CIU-2 is operated properly from the PC.
Note: The GY520 Link software is for Windows
not compatible with other OS.
Downloaded Zip file extraction (decompression) . .............................P2
GYLink software installation .............................................................P2
CIU-2 and GY520 connection . ............................................................P4
GYLink software usage method .........................................................P5
Changing the parameters . ...................................................................P8
Description of the function of each parameter . .................................P9
Distribution & exemption of liability
• Futaba Corporation shall not be responsible for any damage caused by use of this software without
regard to legal foundation. Use this software based on agreement to this.
• The copyright of this software and document resides with Futaba Corporation. Redistribution without
the approval of the copyright holder is prohibited.
• Reverse engineering and modification of this software is strictly prohibited.
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Vista/XP/2000 use and is
1M23Z00802
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Summary of Contents for FUTABA GY520
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Description of the function of each parameter ........P9 Distribution & exemption of liability • Futaba Corporation shall not be responsible for any damage caused by use of this software without regard to legal foundation. Use this software based on agreement to this. • The copyright of this software and document resides with Futaba Corporation. Redistribution without the approval of the copyright holder is prohibited. -
Page 2: Downloaded Zip File Extraction (Decompression)
GY520 Link Downloaded Zip file extraction (decompression) The downloaded GYLink_Eng_V100.zip file is a Zip format file. Extract (decompress) ® this file. (*For Windows 2000, separate decompression software is necessary.) With Windows Vista/XP, double click file GYLink_Eng_V100.zip to display its contents. - Page 3 GY520 Link Push the "Next" button. The install process begins. The installer displays the following after the install process. Push the "Close" button.
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Page 4: Ciu-2 And Gy520 Connection
Connect the receiver battery or a 5V power source to the sensitivity input connector of the GY520. * If the GY520 is already mounted and wired to the helicopter, disconnect the receiver side of the connection cord connected to the rudder input connector and GY520 connect it to the CIU-2 connector. -
Page 5: Gylink Software Usage Method
Press the "Read" button. When connection to the PC is complete, the following message box will appear. * If communication between the GY520 and the PC could not be started normally; the following message box will appear. Temporarily disconnect the CIU-2 from the... - Page 6 When reading is complete, the parameters data on the screen is changed. *At the time the file was read data is not transferred to the GY520. To write data directly to the GY520, check the read contents and transfer the parameters data...
- Page 7 When Yes (Y) is clicked, the parameters data on the screen is changed to the default state. *At the time the parameters data was initialized, the data is not transferred to the GY520. The GY520 parameters data is initialized to the initial values by pressing the "Write" button.
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Page 8: Changing The Parameters
After the optimum value of each item was set, the new parameters can be written by clicking the "Write" button. Note: Do not disconnect the GY520 and do not turn off power while writing the parameter. Note: Always confirm the normal operation in the ground test after installing it in... -
Page 9: Description Of The Function Of Each Parameter
GY520 Link Description of the function of each parameter • ID Displays the gyro serial No. It cannot be changed. • Channel Initial value: Rudder=2, Gain=3 Specifies the rudder channel and gain channel numbers connected to the receiver. It is effective at S-Bus connection. - Page 10 F3C mode and to 720 deg/sec in the 3D mode. The maximum control speed of the GY520 is 800 deg/sec. Care is necessary because if set above this value, the helicopter will pirouette at a very high speed exceeding the gyro control range.
- Page 11 "Set" button. Next, move the scale bar up to the other limit position and perform the same operation. The limit value cannot be set to 50% or less. After deciding the limit positions, finally transfer the set value to the GY520 by pressing the "Write" button.