Summary of Contents for PowerBox Systems Royal SR2
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 10/2021 PowErBox royAl sr2...
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Expert settings is available to allow the pilot to fine-tune the gyro effect to suit his unique individual preferences. Naturally a GPS III sensor can also be connected to the PowerBox Royal SR2. This PowerBox-Systems − World Leaders in RC Power Supply Systems...
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The PowerBox Royal SR2’s 26 outputs are provided with an ample power supply, and they can also be assigned individually to various functions. All outputs can be allocated direct and gyro channels as well as door sequencer functions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INITIAL INSTALLATION: GENERAL SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS ........7 INSTALLATION, CONNECTIONS ..................7 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ....................10 MAIN MENU ........................12 GENERAL SETTINGS .....................13 SETUP ASSISTENT .......................14 SERVO MATCHING ......................19 DOORSEQUENZER ......................23 OUTPUT MAPPING .......................29 P² SERVOBUS ........................30 INPUT MAPPING ......................33 IGYRO ...........................34 GYRO SETTINGS - BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT .............37 SPECIFICATION ......................39...
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FEATURES + 26 channels + High-performance battery backer with high continuous load capacity + Four P2-BUS outputs with full telemetry support for servos + 2.4” TFT-screen, legible in sunlight + Bi-lingual menu system + Consistent duplication of all power electronics + Redundant electronic switch + Servo matching for all 26 outputs + Auto matching function...
When installing the unit it is important to keep to the standard sequence described below, and adhere to the subsequent setup stages, as this ensures that your ins- tallation of the Royal SR2 will be swift and problem-free. The individual points are explained in full in the remainder of these instructions:...
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PowerBox. b) Receivers Once you have installed the PowerBox Royal SR2, the screen and the switch, it is time to connect the receivers. In principle all SRS PowerBox systems are totally reliable when used with a single receiver. However, in view of the low cost of a second receiver compared with the value of the model, we always recommend installing a second receiver.
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• Spektrum SRXL 2 Connect one or two SPM4651T satellites to the Royal SR2 using the optional adapter lead set (#9192). If only one receiver is to be used, it must be connected to RX1 to provide telemetry transmission. At the transmitter you will now see the battery data displayed under PowerBox Sensor.
It is possible to use 2S LiPo, 2S LiIon, 2S LiFePo or 5S NiMH batteries with the Royal SR2. We recommend that you use our PowerPaks, which feature integral charge electronics. The fundamental rule regarding battery size is that one bat- tery on its own should be capable of powering the model reliably.
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The TFT screen now displays the following image: Analogue battery voltage display, with recorded minimum value. The momen- tary value is indicated by the red line, while the grey line indicates the minimum voltage which occurred during the flight. The scale of the analogue display is automatically adjusted to suit the battery type you have selected.
4. MAIN MENU To access the menu you need to hold the SET button pressed in for about 2 - 3 seconds, after which you can select the desired menu using buttons I and II. Within the individual menus the selected menu point is always displayed in red. Press the SET button once you have selected a menu point.
• Input The transmitter channels are assigned to the iGyro or sequencer here. • General This menu is used to alter fundamental settings such as the language or frame rate. • Assistent Always use the Setup Assistant when you are preparing a new model for its first flight.
• Regulator output Here you can select your preferred output voltage: you can choose between 6.0V, 7.4V, 7.8V and unregulated output. We recommend the 7.8V option even for HV servos, as this setting ensures that your servos operate with constant torque and transit speed for a long period after switching on.
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FastTrack on the Royal SR2. If you are also using a GPS III as tele- metry sensor (and for gyro speed compensation), this should also be connected to the FastTrack input using a Y-lead.
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You will now see further screen displays which vary according to the data you have already entered. The following illustrations show the aileron channel as an example, based on the above data: The left-hand picture shows the empty display. Now move the aileron stick at the transmitter: the PowerBox checks the input: in this example four channels should move.
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You need to assign a channel with +/-100% travel to a rotary control at the transmit- ter. Even if you have not connected an iGyroSAT, this action is recommended as it will make it easier to retro-fit the gyro. If you have selected a thrust vector function, you will see a second query regarding the sensitivity of the thrust vector control system.
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This is accomplished by moving the model in the directions shown in the graphic display: first move the tail of the model up and down two or three times. You will see that the elevators follow this movement every time - the direction of effect is not important at this stage.
In this menu the system learns the aileron, elevator and rudder sticks as you hold each stick in the direction shown on the screen, and press the SET button. The Setup Assistant is now finished, but you can still assign additional outputs ma- nually, carry out the Door Sequencer Assistant, or match multiple servos.
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Select this menu point if you want to adjust the travel of the selected servo ma- nually using five points. The Royal SR2 switches to this display: The procedure is very simple: use buttons I and II to select the point on the curve which you wish to change, then press the SET button.
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How does auto matching work? The Royal SR2 is fitted with the latest generation of micro-controller which is capable of measuring the current drawn from both batteries extremely quickly and precisely. The values for measured current are used to match two or three mechanically linked servos to each other.
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Now select Auto Matching. At this moment all the Royal SR2’s other outputs are switched off, and you will see this message: Now connect the second and - if present - the third servo to the appropriate out- puts, and complete the mechanical linkages. Now use buttons I and II to move the cursor to the sockets to which the servos are connected, and press the SET button.
8.DOORSEQUENZER The Royal SR2 incorporates two independent, fully programmable door sequen- cers. For example, Sequencer A can be set up to control the undercarriage and wheel doors, while Sequencer B could be used to implement an opening canopy with latch.
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This means: the Assistant renames the doors in accordance with your own data, and this makes it simpler to make adjustments later. More on this below. Regarding the individual menu points: • Sequenzer Select the sequencer you want to set up: Sequencer A or Sequencer B. •...
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After this, the Assistant assembles these positions in accordance with your selected mode (1-2-3 - see next page) in a timed sequence. We recommend that you always use the Setup Assistant – it will save you a great deal of adjustment work, and any non-standard movements can subsequently be added at any time using Manual Setup.
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Royal SR2. Starting with A the Assistant searches for outputs which have no special functions – i.e. Direct xy outputs, which are not assigned to a gyro or other sequencer function.
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Note: it is important to keep to the standard sequence when installing the Royal SR2 for the first time: Setup Assistant (basic setup) –> Sequencer Assistant –> manual output as- signment of all other functions. If you ignore this, the Sequencer Assistant could overwrite Direct functions which are already assigned.
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b) Manual Setup You will find an overall view of the sequence for the selected function in the main Sequencer menu. The upper line shows the sequence in the forward direction (extension), the lower line the reverse sequence (retraction). In Manual Setup you can set seven travel points in time and position for each function;...
This is shown in the example above, where the three right-hand points on the upper line are at the same position. As a basic rule the time can only be entered between the two points at left and right. If you want to shorten the entire sequence, you must move all the points.
P²-ServoBus via telemetry, enabling the user to detect mechanical or electronic defects at an early stage. The Royal SR2 now features an integral P²-BUS menu for setting up the P²-ServoB- ridge. This gives you access to the settings of the P²-ServoBridge, or servos with integral P²-BUS interface, without recourse to the Core or Atom transmitter, and without a...
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Here is an example: if a P²-ServoBridge is set to channel 7(G) and connected to the bus output, you must select output G in servo matching at the Royal SR2 in order to adjust this servo. The servo with the ServoBridge address 7(G) therefore receives the same data as if the servo were connected directly to socket G on the battery backer.
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Press the SET button to select the output. On the next screen you can now define the output: • Function type Three different function types are available: -Direkt Selecting a Direct channel assigns a transmitter channel directly to the selected output without modification (except for servo matching).
If you are using a CORE system, the Failsafe settings are adopted from the trans- mitter; this overwrites any Failsafe settings which you select at the PowerBox Royal SR2. 11. INPUT MAPPING The Input Mapping menu is used to assign the channels coming from the transmitter to functions such as Gyro, Sequencer or capacity reset.
The iGyro menu requires an iGyroSAT connected to the FastTrack input of the Royal SR2 as sensor unit. An optional GPS III - also connected to FastTrack - can be used to provide speed compensation for gyro gain. It is important to carry out the Setup Assistant before you make any changes to the iGyro settings, as all the channel assignments will then be correct.
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• Range Two ranges are available, each of which can be adjusted separately for each axis: range A and range B. Range A applies to values of the gain control (or gain switch, once set up) between 0% and +100%, while range B runs from 0% to -100%. At 0% the iGyro is completely disabled.
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The airspeed factor should be increased if the model displays good gyro respon- se at low to medium speed, but tends to oscillate at high speeds. Over the years the default value of 4 has proved ideal for all kinds of model. •...
• Learning the transmitter stick end-points This setting is very important, and should always be carried out if you alter the centre or end-points of the aileron, elevator or rudder gyro functions. Follow the instructions on the screen to learn the stick end-points. Please note that you must select the stick you wish to learn, and hold it at its end-point while you press the SET button.
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Gyro gain for thrust vector control generally requires a value higher than 100%. Since the Royal SR2 features integral gain con- trols for each individual gyro function, it is possible to implement different flight modes at the transmitter with no great effort.
115 g Weight, Sensor-Switch 15 g Temperature range -30 °C to +75 °C 15. SET CONTENTS - PowerBox Royal SR2 - TFT-Display - SensorSwitch - 2 patch-leads - 8 retaining screws - 4 rubber grommets and brass sleeves - 4 bracket for P² bus - Operating instructions www.powerbox-systems.com...
17. ACCESSORIES - PowerBox iGyro SAT Order No.: 3610 Features: + Extremely accurate triple-axis MEMS sensor + Special regulatory algorithm designed for fixed-wing model aircraft + Outputs the new FastTrack serial bus + Plug and Play with all PowerBox receivers + Installed orientation can be selected + 16-bit processor for fast, high-resolution signal processing...
They are guaranteed “Made in Germany”! That is why we are able to grant a 24 month guarantee on our Royal SR2 from the initial date of purchase. The guarantee covers proven material faults, which will be corrected by us at no charge to you.
For this reason we deny liability for loss, damage or costs which arise due to the use or operation of the PowerBox Royal SR2, or which are connected with such use in any way. Regardless of the legal arguments employed, our obligation to pay damages is limited to the invoice total of our products which were involved in the event, insofar as this is deemed legally permissible.
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