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- Page 1 JetCat RX/RXi Turbines with V10 ECU Ingenieurbüro CAT, M. Zipperer GmbH, Wettelbrunner Straße 6 79282 Ballrechten-Dottingen Tel: + 49 (0) 7634 - 5056 - 800 Fax: + 49 (0) 7634 -5056 - 801 Internet: www.jetcat.de V1.2 PAGE 1 of 54...
- Page 2 /end-user. 2) Upon request from JetCat, the Buyer must prove the date of the original purchase of the Model Engine by a dated bill of sale or dated itemized receipt. 3) Warranty coverage begins the day you buy the Model Engine. For 3 (three) years all labor and parts except for the glow plug bearings and battery will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ESCRIPTIONS THE LED I/O BOARD ............................... 19 ..................... 19 ESCRIPTION OF S ON THE BOARD JETCAT V10 ECU ..............................20 ECU ............................20 WITCHING ON THE SINGLE OR TWO CHANNEL OPERATION? ...................... 21 ..................21 OW TO SET YOUR FOR SINGLE CHANNEL OPERATION SETUP FAILSAFE MODE ............................ - Page 4 OST FREQUENT ERRORS AUSE AND REMEDY ......................34 EASON FOR AN UNEXPECTED MANUAL ADVANCED SECTION ........................... 35 JETCAT ECU FEATURES VERSION 10.00 ......................35 Smoker valve ................................. 36 MENU STRUCTURE ..............................40 ..............................40 ELECTIONS Selecting a Menu ..............................40 Change Values / Items ............................
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to the Jet Age of model aircraft! JetCat is pleased to sell, support and service the JetCat turbine engine and greatly appreciates your purchase. We hope the JetCat turbine brings you many days of pleasurable flying. Obviously, model turbine aviation - despite all the apparent fun involved - is serious business. The JetCat turbine has undergone extensive testing and redesign, in order to ensure it is a safe and reliable model turbine;... - Page 6 Warning! In case of a mishap, fire extinguishers should be on hand at all times. JetCat recommends the CO/2 variety. Powered extinguishers will corrode the precision components inside the turbine and void your warranty.
- Page 7 Synthetic turbine oils are dangerous and should only be handled as per the manufactures MDS sheets. JetCat has available a compatible oil that is less harmful that also contains an antistatic ingredient. Contact JetCat for more information.
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Page 8: Quick Start Section For Rx Turbines With V10 Ecu
Quick Start section for RX turbines with V10 ECU This section covers just the very basics to get your JetCat turbine up and running. However, it is not a substitute for reading and understanding the manual in its entirety. There are many great features and options not cover in this section that are fully explained later. -
Page 9: Mounting The Turbine Support Equipment (Rx)
Since the components of the new RX series engines are so small, the default cables lengths should work for most installations. If longer cables are needed, consider a battery cable extension with heavy gauge wire as the simplest approach. -
Page 10: Turbine Side View / Thrust Tube
In these cases you must incorporate intake protection (screen) in front of the turbine. JetCat recommends a “Jet Net” to protect the turbine from debris. Available from JetCat! PAGE 10 of 54... -
Page 11: Connections
Connections Once you have unpacked and identified all the components, follow the system diagram/photo for all connections. Complete System Connection Diagram RX PAGE 11 of 54... -
Page 12: Complete System Connections Rx Photo
Complete System Connections RX Photo Receiver, Batter board INCLUDE tubing, UAT, included with Fuel pter INCLUD OPTIONA pump L UAT tubi Ballcoc Fuel k valve filter required Receiver AUX input Fuel cable. input Connect to channel – OPTIONA L, Not used for Receiver throttle single... -
Page 13: Fuel Connections Rx
Use a 6 mm to 4 mm adapter to reduce the UAT 6 mm tubing to the 4 mm tubing connecting to the pump inlet. For safety reasons, JetCat recommends to replace the fuel pump after 25 hours of flight! Hopper Tank - UAT A hopper tank is recommended, between the main fuel tank and the turbine. -
Page 14: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Throttle input I/O board Pump Pump flat cable Cabel (RX) cable Power data Battery Optional AUX cable input Fuel pump connection, use (RX) either plug ECU / Mini GSU – I/O board connections. Plugs are interchangeable Interconnections Connect the fuel pump cable to either connector on the fuel pump and the ECU. -
Page 15: Complete System Connection Diagram Rxi
Complete System Connection Diagram RXi PAGE 15 of 54... -
Page 16: System Connection Rxi Photo
System Connection RXi Photo To fueltank To receiver PAGE 16 of 54... -
Page 17: Power
Power The operating power for all components of the turbine (starter / glow plug / ECU / fuel pump / valves ...) is from a 3-cell 9.9V 2200 mah LiFePo battery. Alternatively, a 2(3) cell 25C or better LiPoly battery can be used, refer to battery types later in the manual in the Limits Menu options. -
Page 18: Ground Support Unit (Gsu)
Ground Support Unit (GSU) The GSU serves as a terminal for displaying and programming turbine parameters. It may be connected or disconnected at any time. The real time nature of the ECU allows the operator to adjust the turbine’s parameters, even when the turbine is running. GSU Control Panel Descriptions OPTIONAL: Mini GSU, Part# 61161-00 With all the functionality of the larger... -
Page 19: Gsu Switch Descriptions
GSU Switch Descriptions Explanation Info Directly displays the Info menu (Hotkey). Directly displays the Run menu (Hotkey). Limits Directly displays the Limits menu (Hotkey). Min/Max Directly displays the Min/Max menu (Hotkey). When the Select Menu key is pressed and held, the ◄ - / ►+ keys are used to select Select Menu another menu. -
Page 20: Jetcat V10 Ecu
READ AND OBEY WARNINGS ON BATTERY BEFORE CHARGING! Jetcat V10 ECU Switching on the ECU The battery is directly plugged into the ECU connector or via the optional Charge Plate I/O board (part #61168-00). -
Page 21: Single Or Two Channel Operation
Turbine type, P100-RX in this example Single or two channel operation? The turbine may be operated with either one or two channels from your receiver (throttle only or throttle and an auxiliary channel). If single channel is selected, starting, stopping and controlling the power is all accomplished with just the throttle channel. - Page 22 If you look at the following servo travel graph below, you can see how the ECU detects a failsafe condition. The gray bar is the transmitters throttle channel end points set for +/- 100% travel. This is the travel range when setting the transmitter’s failsafe.
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Page 23: Learn R/C". Teach The Ecu To The R/C System
“Learn R/C”. Teach the ECU to the R/C System Before the ECU can be used for the first time you must program the failsafe and learn the throttle stick and optionally the auxiliary control positions of your R/C system. To accomplish this, complete the following steps: Connect one or both ECU servo cables to the receiver depending on either using single or two channel operation. - Page 24 The GSU screen will display: Throttle channel “Idle” position Advance the throttle trim lever to maximum. Press Select Menu or the LED I/O board button switch again to store the R/C system’s pulse width for the turbine idle position. The red Pump running LED will turn off and the yellow Standby LED will illuminate.
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Page 25: Verify Failsafe Programing
Please do not spill or empty fuel to the ground. The JetCat engine can use deodorized kerosene, 1-K kerosene or Jet-A1 for fuel. Fuel must be mixed with 5% synthetic turbine oil. Example formula: 1 quart of oil in 5 gallons of fuel. -
Page 26: Prime The Pump And System (Not Needed For The Rxi)
After each flying session, defuel the tanks before storing. WARNING! In case of a mishap, fire extinguishers should be on hand at all times. JetCat recommends the CO/2 variety. Powdered extinguishers will corrode the precision components inside the turbine and void your warranty. -
Page 27: Starting And Stopping The Turbine
Starting and stopping the turbine Prepare to start by completing the startup checklist. Single Channel Mode start/stop procedure. To start the turbine, place the throttle stick and trim to their minimum positions. Next, move the trim to its maximum position. Finally, move the throttle stick to its maximum position. When the throttle stick is set to the maximum position, the ECU will begin a fully automatic starting sequence. -
Page 28: Gsu (Run Menu Default) Display Symbols
Two channel control only: ATTENTION! In unsafe situations (e.g.: a model fire), the automatic cooling process may contribute additional oxygen. To immediately discontinue the cooling process, bring the throttle stick to idle, throttle trim to the minimum position and the AUX switch to Off. GSU (Run menu default) display symbols Initial default display screen after power up Turbine RPM... - Page 29 Last Off Condition, Flashing -E-, EGT Low RPM shut-off sensor defective from previous run PAGE 29 of 54...
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Page 30: Turbine Starting Display Screen
Turbine Running States The JetCat turbine progresses through several operating states, from ignition to the cool down process. The transitions of these states are automatically controlled by the ECU and by user commands. The current value is always displayed on the GSU screen in the STATE selection in the RUN menu. When the turbine is starting, the GSU will also display the current state on the bottom line of the display. -
Page 31: Explanation Of The Turbine States
Explanation of the Turbine States Table 1 Value Explanation -OFF- AUX switch in the Off position and/or the throttle trim in the Off position. All LEDs are off. Turbine is off (preventing starting). Standby / AUX switch positioned to the Start / Standby position, throttle trim at START maximum and throttle stick at idle. - Page 32 Table 2 Code Value Explanation R/C Off AUX switched to Off position or throttle stick and throttle trim moved to the minimum position. OverTemp Turbine running over temperature. Exceeded high temperature parameter and time out. IgnTimOut Turbine did not ignite within programmed time interval. AccTimOut Turbine achieved ignition, but did not accelerate within programmed time interval.
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
This is an extremely rare event but automatic glow plug test may not the turbine must be returned to detect a failed igniter! JetCat. It may be possible on some engine types to use a temporary external plug. Call JetCat for information. -
Page 34: Reason For An Unexpected Shut-Down
Reason for an unexpected Shut-Down There are three ways to diagnose why the engine flamed out. 1. In the info menu the "LAST OFF-COND" variable will tell you why. For example, low RPM, high temp, fail-safe etc. This parameter is non-volatile and will be available until the engine is run again. -
Page 35: Manual Advanced Section
Input for an optional airspeed sensor for measurement, control and limiting of the model’s airspeed. Global Position System (GPS) interface for the optional JetCat GPS receiver. A highly accurate measurement and display of maximum ground speed, route distance, maximum altitude, maximum flight radius and maximum G-force of the model, etc. -
Page 36: Smoker Valve
Injekt the smokefluid rear the thrust tube to avoid flash fire of unburned fuel. Each JetCat Bus-pump can be switched between fuel – and smoke pump, factory setting is fuel pump. To change the setting switch off receiver, connect only the pump you want to adjust ( RXi, disconnect the... - Page 37 The smoke flow can be set up by the Limits Menu – Smoke Flow. Press the Change Value key and change the value by pressing the “-“ and “+” key PAGE 37 of 54...
- Page 38 Connection Diagram of the Smoke System PAGE 38 of 54...
- Page 39 Overview of Pumps Pumpe, Type Engine P20 SE/SX P140RX/P180RX/P200RX P300RX/P400RX Smokerpumpe PRO The Smokerpumpe PRO can’t be switched because it’s no Bus- Pump, further it is impossible to set up the flow by GSU. Proceed according the Smokepump PRO manual. PAGE 39 of 54...
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Page 40: Menu Structure
Menu Structure All similar data and running parameters are grouped in separate menus. Menus can be displayed and their values modified (where accessible), by using the GSU. Menu Selections RUN menu MIN/MAX menu RC-Check menu INFO menu ... -
Page 41: The Min/Max Menu
The Min/Max Menu The Min/Max menu is used primarily for diagnostics purposes. All of the following variables may be sampled manually by pressing the Change Value/Item button on the GSU. Value Explanation Upump-Max Maximum pump voltage. Upump-Min Minimum pump voltage. MaxTemp Maximum EGT. -
Page 42: The Info Menu
The INFO Menu Info menu displays the following information: Value Explanation Rest Fuel Remaining fuel in tank. Tank size can be entered using the LIMITs menu. Value is reset every time the ECU is switched on (or can be reset manually by pressing the Change Value/Item button on the GSU). -
Page 43: The Statistic-Menu
Battery Type Kind of connected Battery: NiCd LiPo 2Cell/7.4V LiPo 3Cell/11.1V LiFePo 3Cell/9,9V (recommend by JetCat) Barom.Auto Tune Enables the ECU to align the control system according the barometric pressure. The possible settings are: Disabled: No auto tuning by ECU... - Page 44 The ECU can directly control a smoke valve or a Smoke pump for injection of smoke fluid into the exhaust blast to generate smoke. You can use the shut off valve (Part# 61106-00) as smoke valve. For smoke pump you can use any Jetcat Smokerpump AUX-channel programming for smoke function ( 3-step switch) Settings: DISABLED Smoke solenoid is not used →...
- Page 45 ENABLESmokePmp: Enables signal for smoke pump only if turbine is running. That is to say the pump can’t run without a running turbine (only useful by operate a JetCat Smoke pump) High-Temp. The valve will be pulse in case of excessive exhaust temperature.
- Page 46 THROTTLE MAX: Throttle trim and throttle stick to maximum. Turbine starts if the AUX-switch is set to center. By Single Channel Mode (devoid of AUX switch) the turbine starts by move the throttle more than 95% of maximum IMMEDIATE: The turbine starts direct by move the throttle stick to maximum and set the AUX- switch to center.
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Page 47: Airspeed Sensor
Airspeed Sensor The optional Airspeed Sensor consists of a pitot tube and a precision, differential pressure sensor. By sampling the ambient air temperature, the current flight speed of the model is calculated by the ECU, from the measured difference in static versus dynamic pressure. When the ECU is used without the Airspeed Sensor, it is set in thrust control (normal) mode. - Page 48 Connection diagram for the Airspeed Sensor: flight direction Static pressure Airspeed Sensor Dynamic pressure Pitot tube ECU connection cable Connect the air lines from the pitot tube to the airspeed sensor, using the 1/16 inch ID vinyl tubing provided. 1 = Dynamic pressure input 2 = Static pressure input Note: Tubing length and/or cross sectional area has no influence on measurement precision Connect the Airspeed Sensor cable to the appropriate socket, where indicated on the ECU.
- Page 49 SpeedRegVal-P Regulator coefficient (proportional) Default > 500 Under normal circumstances, does not require alteration. SpeedRegVal-D Regulator coefficient (differential) Default = 50 Under normal circumstances, does not require alteration. SPDCTRL SW0 ACT With the Airspeed Sensor connected to the ECU – by moving the AUX switch to the Off (SW0) position, while maintaining a model air speed >...
- Page 50 If the throttle stick is set at less than half throttle and the AUX switch is momentarily placed in the SW0 position, the current flight speed is assigned and recorded as the Min.AirSpeed parameter. If the throttle stick is set at greater than half throttle and the AUX switch is momentarily placed in the SW0 position, the current flight speed is assigned and recorded as the Max.AirSpeed parameter.
- Page 51 In this configuration, the pitot tube should stand off from the fuselage, by at least two (2) inches. Because each model installation is different, JetCAT will have additional mounting information for review, as auxiliary data becomes available.
- Page 52 Calibration of the Air Speed Sensor The characteristic curves of the differential pressure sensor can be calibrated to obtain a maximum of measuring accuracy. Additional necessary facility for calibration: 50 – 60cm silicone tube a plenty of water Ruler or folding meter stick How to proceed: 1.
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Page 53: Special Function
Special Function Temperatur adjustment After a replace of a temperature sensor it need be necessary to run a temperature calibration How to manage: The turbine must be at ambient temperature (ca. 21°C) !!! Press and hold the „Select Menu“ key on GSU, then swictch on ECU (receiver). Instead of „Select Menu“... -
Page 54: Reset To Default Value
Reset to Default Value The Ecu can be reseted to default values by following descrption: Press and keep presses the „Select Menu“ key on the GSU, switch ond the ECU (receiver). Insted of „Select Menu“ Taste auf der GSU, its also possible to press the little key of the LED-board.
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