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- Page 1 Sidus F1B Sidus F1B Sidus F1B Sidus F1B Quick Reference Manual Version 3.0 – October 2010 - © M.U. 2007/2010...
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Page 2: Getting Started
Sidus F1B – free flight electronic timer This system replaces a clockwork timer by recreating the disc rotation through a micro servo. Key advantages are accurate timings and remotely controlled dethermalization (RDT). The disc rotates of one step and releases an arm when the time for a programmed function expires. -
Page 3: System Components
Sidus F1B – free flight electronic timer System components IMER ONTROL OARD BOTTOM VIEW TOP VIEW start switch socket servo socket battery socket recharge socket buzzer IR sensor and red led RDT antenna socket O BATTERY ROGRAMMER IR sensor aperture... -
Page 4: Using The Timer
Sidus F1B – free flight electronic timer Timer Duration and resolution of the functions Each of the 6 available functions (F1 to F6) has a programmable time interval. The range for F1 and F2 is 0.01 to 9.99 sec. The range for F3 to F5 is 0.1 to 99.9 sec. and the range for F6 (DT time) is 1 to 720 sec. -
Page 5: Programming The Timer
Sidus F1B – free flight electronic timer Programming the Timer The Programmer is needed to modify the timing sequence and dethermalize the model. It also allows to calibrate the servo positioning and set other functions. Each time the Programmer is started, it briefly displays the following startup screen... -
Page 6: Advanced Settings
Sidus F1B – free flight electronic timer modified, then press and hold T1 until the asterisk turns into ‘w w w w ’ (write): the function is ready to be modified 4. press and release T3/T4 to increase/decrease the time of one step or press and hold T3/T4 to have faster increments/decrements. - Page 7 Sidus F1B – free flight electronic timer Enable or Disable the Programmer buzzer 1. From the Set menu press and release T3 (Buzz) to enter the Buzz menu: Buzz = Buzz = Buzz = Buzz = Buzz menu 2. Press and release T3 (On) to enable the buzzer. Press and release T4 (Off) to disable the buzzer 3.
- Page 8 Sidus F1B – free flight electronic timer 5. Press and release T3 or T4 to reach the wished function (e.g. FUNC5), then press and hold T1 until the POSITION menu is displayed: FUNC5 FUNC5 pos+ pos+ FUNC5 FUNC5 pos+ pos+...
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Page 9: Charging The Batteries
Sidus F1B – free flight electronic timer Charging the batteries A micro LiPo battery field Charger is supplied with the system. The red / black cable must be connected to any 9-12 Vdc power source (for example to the car lighter socket). The same Charger is used to charge both the Timer and the Programmer LiPo batteries separately. - Page 10 Sidus F1B – free flight electronic timer Wiring CONTROL BOARD start switch micro servo LiPo CHARGER battery + + + + recharge 9-12Vdc - - - - + + + + recharge socket RDT antenna the battery may remain permanently connected for months (sleep current is a few microA)
- Page 11 Sidus F1B – free flight electronic timer Installing the Timer on multiple models One additional Timer control board with the same RDT code is required to provide another Sidus Sidus Sidus Sidus model with the electronic timer. The RDT code is unique for each modeller to allow all his Timer control boards to be used with a single Programmer.
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