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- Page 1 Sidus F1 Sidus F1Q Q Q Q Sidus F1 Sidus F1 Quick Guide Revision 2.1 – February 2012 - © M.U. 2009/2012 Draft: 3...
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Page 2: Getting Started
Sidus F1Q – free flight electronic timer Sidus F1Q Sidus F1Q Sidus F1Q Sidus F1Q e-Timer is made up of a control board to be installed on the model (Timer control board) and a handheld wireless device (Programmer). The Timer controls the electric motor through a standard ESC (electronic speed controller of type BEC from which it also draws power) and is capable to drive up to 3 separate servos. -
Page 3: Using The Timer
Sidus F1Q – free flight electronic timer Timer Timing duration and resolution The timing sequence (motor stop and remaining functions) duration is user programmable. The duration range and resolution depends on the timer class (F1B, F1Q, F1E) that is also user programmable. -
Page 4: Programming The Timer
Sidus F1Q – free flight electronic timer Programming the Timer The Programmer is used to modify the timing sequence and dethermalize the model, and also allows to calibrate the servo positioning and change other settings. Each time the Programmer is started, it briefly displays the startup screen... - Page 5 Sidus F1Q – free flight electronic timer Automatic Programmer switch off: the Programmer automatically goes to “sleep” to save power if inactive for about 2 min. and wakes up by pressing/releasing any key. The message “Battery low!” indicates that the internal battery needs to be recharged.
- Page 6 Sidus F1Q – free flight electronic timer SETTINGS From the MAIN MENU access the list of the available submenus by pressing and holding SET for over 3 seconds. The list of submenus can be scrolled through ▲ or ▼. Each submenu is accessed by pressing and holding the key corresponding to its name (e.g.
- Page 7 Sidus F1Q – free flight electronic timer SERVO submenu – modify the servo positioning To access this submenu just scroll the settings submenus and press and hold the SERVO key. This submenu allows to adjust the position that the servo(s) assume during each function.
- Page 8 Sidus F1Q – free flight electronic timer MEMORY submenu – Select m1 to m4 memory To access this submenu just scroll the settings submenus and press and hold the MEMORY key. The Timer is capable to store 4 separate complete settings (timing and servo(s) positioning) named m1 to m4.
- Page 9 Sidus F1Q – free flight electronic timer BUZZER submenu - enable or disable the built-in Programmer buzzer To access this submenu just scroll the settings submenus and press and hold the BUZZER key. When this submenu is entered the current buzzer status is displayed.
- Page 10 Sidus F1Q – free flight electronic timer MOTORSTEP submenu – select the order of the motor stop function To access this submenu just scroll the settings submenus and press and hold the MOTORSTEP key. The motor stop function occurs in a fixed order (1 to 4 function) that can be set here.
- Page 11 Sidus F1Q – free flight electronic timer IDLERPM submenu – select the motor rpm before releasing the model To access this submenu just scroll the settings submenus and press and hold the IDLERPM key. The motor rpm (20% to 100%) after it is started and before the model is released can be assigned here.
- Page 12 Sidus F1Q – free flight electronic timer TIMERVER submenu To access this submenu just scroll the settings submenus and press and hold the TIMERVER key. When this submenu is entered the current the lcd will display the following information about the timer control board:...
- Page 13 Sidus F1Q – free flight electronic timer Radio motor cutoff and radio DT On the Programmer press and hold T3 (RDT) (> 1 sec) while the timing is in progress to instantly stop the motor (RMC) and/or dethermalize the model (RDT).
- Page 14 Sidus F1Q – free flight electronic timer time, switch the Programmer OFF through the internal switch. RDT Antenna The RDT antenna (plastic covered twisted or plain steel wire about 175 mm. long) must run vertical out of the fuselage and be electrically isolated from carbon. Solder the antenna to the plug that will be inserted in the socket along the edge of the control board (see picture at pag.
- Page 15 Wirings the START SWITCH plug has no polarity and can be reversed Observe polarities for the SERVO and ESC plugs!!!
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