PowerBox Systems PowerBox Pioneer Instruction Manual page 2

Dear PowerBox customer,
Congratulations on your decision to install a PowerBox Pioneer in your model. This
unit is currently the most modern integrated power management system available
anywhere in the model world. The Pioneer offers full telemetry capability in additi-
on to a high-performance power supply featuring electronic switches. Furthermore,
in conjunction with an iGyro SAT the Pioneer operates as a highly sophisticated
gyro system. Nine gyro axes can be set up in just a few minutes, while the multitude
of expert settings enable you to fine-tune the unit perfectly to meet your personal
preferences.
We wish you many hours of pleasure and success with the PowerBox Pioneer!
1. INSTALLATION, CONNECTIONS
In order to minimise the Pioneer's physical size the case does not feature moun-
ting lugs; the unit is simply installed using the self-adhesive pad supplied. This
mounting method is extremely secure since the unit is so light and compact.
The Pioneer can be used with three types of radio control system: PowerBox CORE
P²BUS, Jeti EX-BUS and Futaba S.BUS2. These three systems share one common
attribute: servo signals and telemetry data are carried on a single bus cable. This
eliminates the need for a second patch lead for telemetry data, as required with
older systems.
The Pioneer automatically detects the system to which it is connected – the first
time you plug it in, it may take a few seconds until it unambiguously recognises
the system. However, the system type is stored once detected, and the unit sub-
sequently starts without delay the next time it is switched on. This means that the
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