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Ko Propo EX-10 Helios Instruction Manual

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  • Page 3 IRST Read First Thank you for purchasing the EX-10 Helios. Read this manual carefully in order to obtain maximum performance from the unit. Keep this manual handy. How to fi nd information in this manual Please understand the basic uses of "How to use the transmitter".
  • Page 4 ONTENTS Read first Contents 04 05 Notes on safe usage 06 07 08 Usage of the transmitter Names of parts of the transmitter LCD Screen table Main menu LCD Screen table F u n c t i o n m e n u How to insert batteries and such 12 13 How to use transmitter...
  • Page 5 ONTENTS Function Menu Model select ET Position auto display Sub trim A.B.S (Acrive Brake System) 35 36 37 38 Throttle speed Throttle punch Throttle curve Throttle brake Throttle high point Throttle preset 44 45 Throttle acceleration Steering speed 46 47 Steering punch Steering curve Steering balance...
  • Page 6 Meaning of picture indications Warning Meaning of picture indications Be certain to use only KO Propo genuine crystal sets (transmitter and receiver). Warning! Other crystals may vary in frequency, which could lead to misoperation or loss of control.
  • Page 7 Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the transmitter and the receiver. Caution! Reverse polarity could damage the unit. Be sure to use genuine KO Propo products e.g. transmitter, receiver, ESC and Caution! other optional parts. We cannot assume any responsibility for the use of other companies’...
  • Page 8 Never incinerate the batteries. Danger! It is very dangerous because they may explode. Be sure to use KO Propo charger and to use correct charging current. (1A) Danger! Avoid over charging the battery. Over charging does not only damage the battery, but can cause excess heat build-up and possibly fire, which results in serious accidents.
  • Page 9 AMES OF ARTS OF THE RANSMITTER Antenna Throttle A.B.S. indicator Throttle acceleration indicator Hook ET1 Lever Throttle speed indicator (-) Minus key Steering Wheel (+)Plus key Jog Dial 12x4 LCD Display Et3 Lever Enter Key Power indicator ET2 Lever Back key Power Switch Mode Change Switch Throttle trigger...
  • Page 10 CREEN ABLE These screens are displayed when the main menu is opened. Please see each reference page about a detailed operation method after each screen is opened. Initial screen Plus Key Minus Key Jog Dial Enter Key Change menu Back Key Add menu The menu is displayed when ’Enter’...
  • Page 11 CREEN ABLE UNCTION These screens are displayed when the function menu is opened. Please see each reference page about a detailed operation method, after each screen is opened. The function menu opens when Jog Dial or (+), (-) keys are operated Model Select ET Position from an initial screen.
  • Page 12 Please attach included sponge to the battery lid when the battery pack is used. About Charging (only for battery packs) Connect AC Mains charger or DC 12V charger (KO Propo products) as shown in figure. The charging time from flat condition is 14-16 hrs for AC Mains charger.
  • Page 13 When changing the crystals, be sure to use genuine FM-type transceiver crystals from KO Propo. Crystals from other manufacturers may operate at slightly different frequencies, resulting in loss of control. Only the RF Module for EX-10 Helios can be used.
  • Page 14 How to Use Transmitter-1 Preparation Insert dry cells or battery pack into the transmitter (P12) Be sure to charge battery pack before use. advice The battery will last longer if the crystal is pulled out or the RF module is detached when only the transmitter is operated.Moreover, when there is no management of the bands at a particular course etc.
  • Page 15 How to Use Transmitter-2 Operation concerning memory. Reset a specific model memory to factory default setting. Select MEM.RESET from the function menu and press enter. (Current model memory will be initialized.) Reference page Transferring model memory setting to other model memory. Select MODEL.COPY from the function menu and press enter.
  • Page 16 SCREEN BOUT THE OPERATION OF THE In this machine, assume most settings to be an operation system. That is using the Jogdial and the "Enter", "Back" key to enable an intuitive operation. Moreover, the newly adopted change menu system can be efficiently used for more set screens. Name of key Names on Initial Screen Plus Key...
  • Page 17 Change Menu In this unit there are a lot of functions. Hence, the newly developed Change Menu System was installed. This system was made to be able to quickly call up the more commonly used operations by switching the Menu List in the register. About Change Menu By registering the contents into CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, the menu becomes a very easily managable system.
  • Page 18 Indicator warning About the display of each indicator. Throttle Speed Indicator Throttle A.B.S Indicator Throttle Acceleration When Throttle Speed (P37) is activated, it Indicator flashes. Also, if the function On/Off of the Throttle Speed Throttle Speed is allocated in the ET and a Indicator button, it will flash.
  • Page 19 Movement mode (Response mode) In this unit, the response of the signal can be switched to three stages. The operation mode switch can be set with the mode switch setting in the back of RF module compartment and the selected number of channels at CH.SELECT setting.
  • Page 20 About D.S.C(Direct Servo Control) Because the DSC function is installed in this unit, the setting can be confirmed without putting out the electric wave. A D.S.C. cable (optional) is necessary to use this function. Turn off the power switch of the transmitter and connect the DSC cable to the DSC terminal.
  • Page 21 Multi Access Port The multi access port offers a new method of installing, exchanging and the editing of new settings information.Obtaining the Data Pack and the communications adaptor can be used for the multi access port. Data Pack (optional) Please refer to ‘about Data Pack’ P22. Optional Data Pack is connected with the multi access port.
  • Page 22 Data Pack In this unit, 9 car model memory is standard. However, it is possible to add another 16 car model memory by using a Data Pack (option). The Data Pack can be attached to the Multi Access Port. Using Data Pack The power switch of main unit should be Off when detaching or attaching the Data Pack.
  • Page 23 How to use the Trim and Sub Trim When the procedure for setting center is mistaken, the setting may become rather complicated. The Sub Trim is a convenient function for this. Please refer the Sub Trim on P34 about the method of operating Sub Trim (method of call up). Purpose of Sub Trim Normally the servo is installed after it has been connected with the receiver and the neutral is confirmed on the transmitter.
  • Page 24 Steering Tension and Earphone Jack Adjustment of Steering Tension S t r e n g t h o f t h e s p r i n g o f t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l c a n b e adjusted.Each direction doesn't turn on constancy.
  • Page 25 Response Mode Compatibility Table Response Mode Compatibility Table Compatible Advanced High Normal Super High Speed Incompatible Speed Receiver KR-297FZ (Discontinued) KR-301F KR-302F Analog Servo PS-401 PS-712FET PS-713FET PS-2173FET PS-2174FET PS-2113FET Digital Servo PDS-947FET PDS-2123FET PDS-2143FET PDS-2144FET PDS-2343FET PDS-2344FET EZ-1000 KSC-1000FR KSC-1100FR KSC-1200F VFS-2000...
  • Page 26 Main menu (1) Back Key Back Key Enter Key Enter Key This is the menu displayed when "Enter" is pushed from the initial screen. JogDial JogDial +/- Key +/- Key Reset Reset Change menu system The first screen of the main menu becomes a selection of the change menu system.
  • Page 27 Main menu(2) Back Key Enter Key This is the menu displayed when "Enter" is pushed from the initial screen. JogDial +/- Key Reset Delete Menu Delete the function from the menu list. CUSTOM1 and CUSTOM2 can be deleted.(It is not possible to delete contents of MASTER) Select list name Select the added list name.
  • Page 28 MAIN MENU (3) Back Key Back Key Enter Key Enter Key This is the menu displayed when "Enter" is pushed from the initial screen JogDial JogDial +/- Key +/- Key Reset Reset Power Alarm Set the power alarm. If nothing is operated, the alarm sounds after a set time. Alarm Setting Change the setting with Jog Dial or the +.- keys.
  • Page 29 MAIN MENU (4) Back Key Enter Key JogDial This is the menu displayed when "Enter" is pushed from the initial screen. +/- Key Reset CONTRAST (LCD Contrast) Adjust contrast of LCD display. Use "Jog dial" key or "+,-" keys. to adjust contrast of LCD display. You can adjust contrast at 8 stages.
  • Page 30 MAIN MENU (5) Back Key Enter Key JogDial +/- Key Custom tone editor Reset Move the cursor to the custom(1 to 6), using Jog Dial or "+,-" keys. In this example there is no data yet. Back to select number Change data pointing cursor Return to Select...
  • Page 31 MAIN MENU (6) Back Key Enter Key JogDial This is the menu displayed when "Enter" is pushed from the initial screen. +/- Key Reset BACK LIGHT Set the lighting method of the backlight. Can choose from "AUTO" and "OFF". AUTO: lighting the display until key function is done.
  • Page 32 MODEL SELECT Back Key Back Key Enter Key Enter Key Select model memory JogDial JogDial +/- Key +/- Key You can save the settings for 9 cars. Reset Reset [How to open the screen] Use Jog dial or "+,-" keys to select MODEL SELECT at function menu.
  • Page 33 ET POSITION Back Key Enter Key JogDial Confirm Position of ET lever. +/- Key Can confi rm the function name and value of setup Reset Can not adjust the setup from this function. [How to open the screen] From initial screen. use "Jog dial" key or "+,-" keys. to open Function menu.
  • Page 34 SUB TRIM Back Key Back Key Enter Key Enter Key Adjust the steering and throttle JogDial JogDial +/- Key +/- Key Can't set the center point of neutral position of the servo, only when using the linkage in the car. Reset Reset [How to open the set-up screen.]...
  • Page 35 A.B.S (Active Brake controll System) 1 Back Key Enter Key Pumping brake will activate,when using brake at throttle. JogDial +/- Key Locking the brakes using a pumping action is effective when brakes begin to fade. Reset As a result, cornering becomes possiblily smoother. [How to open the set-up screen.] From initial screen, use "Jog dial"...
  • Page 36 A.B.S (Active Brake controll System) 2 Back Key Back Key Enter Key Enter Key JogDial JogDial ABS width and position +/- Key +/- Key Reset Reset Set pumping ABS movement will change with volume of throttle trigger and position of width. Based on Position of Time Brake Max throttle trigger when width is 100.
  • Page 37 TH SPEED (Throttle speed) 1 Back Key Enter Key Reaction velocity of a throttle is made late. JogDial +/- Key To slow the change of the signal, to make it easier to control the car. Reset [How to open the set-up screen.] Function menu Initial screen TH SPEED...
  • Page 38 TH SPEED (Throttle speed) 2 Back Key Back Key Enter Key Enter Key JogDial JogDial Throttle speed +/- Key +/- Key Reset Reset When controling the throttle quickly, the car might be out of control. Use this function to limit the throttle speed. In this function you can set the Speed, Position, and Mode.
  • Page 39 TH PUNCH (Throttle punch) Back Key Enter Key To adjust only an initial reaction of throttle. JogDial +/- Key When move the throttle to forward or to brakes you can skip the first field. Reset [How to open the set-up screen.] When Push "Enter"...
  • Page 40 TH CURVE (Thorottle curve) Back Key Back Key Enter Key Enter Key Put the curve on actual servo operation to the trigger operation of the throttle. JogDial JogDial +/- Key +/- Key The throttle operation can be made quick or mild by hanging a curve to a signal. Also, can Reset Reset make the brakes quick or mild by hanging a curve.
  • Page 41 TH BRAKE (Throttle Brake) Back Key Enter Key Adjust only the brake of throttle. JogDial +/- Key Adjust only the brake of throttle. maximum brake will change. Reset [How to open the set-up screen.] To Adjust the movement of servo, of the time that push the trigger.
  • Page 42 TH HIPOINT (Throttle high points) Back Key Enter Key Sets only the value of forward movement, on the throttle. JogDial +/- Key Sets only the value of forward movement on the throttle. Electric car uses the highest point of Reset ESC.
  • Page 43 TH PRESET (Throttle Preset) Back Key Enter Key Move the throttle servo to set point, using by ET or BT button. JogDial +/- Key Use this function to set at ET or BT button. Reset Can move to a point you set when control the button assigned. [How to open the set-up screen.] In initial screen there is no assigned button, so...
  • Page 44 TH ACCEL (Throttle Acceleration) 1 Back Key Enter Key Set a swing at forward part of throttle. JogDial The expert driver using a delicate throttle work. +/- Key In this function you can automatically have faster cornering with the car. Reset [How to open the set-up screen.] Push enter at each item...
  • Page 45 TH ACCEL (Throttle Acceleration) 2 Back Key Enter Key JogDial +/- Key Setting Item Reset WIDTH(Width) Set the swing width POS.LOW(Low Position) Set the lower part of throttle trigger for swing action POS.HIGH(High Position) Set the upper part of throttle trigger for swing action CYCLE(Cycle) Set the cycele of swing action Range of setting value...
  • Page 46 ST SPEED (Steering speed) 1 Back Key Enter Key Altering the Speed of the steering servo. JogDial +/- Key Limiting the max speed of the steering servo. You can separately set the Turn and Return. Dividing Reset between the center of neutral and maximum rudder angle, it is possible to set each angle. (2 WAY) [How to open the set-up screen.] From initial screen.
  • Page 47 ST SPEED (Steering Speed) 2 Back Key Enter Key JogDial +/- Key Reset Time Maximum Operating Operating Wheel Wheel Turning Returning Neutral Time Maximum Speed changing Servo Servo point movement movement Speed Neutral Setting Neutral Neutral Display contents at "1 way" and "2 way" are different by setting item of MODE. 1WAY: Turning is the same speed in whole area.
  • Page 48 ST PUNCH (Steering Punch) Back Key Enter Key Only an initial response of a steering is made quick. JogDial +/- Key Skip the first field of response when you begin to cut the steering. Reset [How to open the set-up screen.] From initial screen, use “Jog dial”...
  • Page 49 ST CURVE (Steering Curve) Back Key Enter Key Adjusting the steering servo turning angle with the wheel operation. JogDial +/- Key Put a curve in the servo movement according to the steering operation. Reset You are able to set a quick curve or a mild curve. [How to open the set-up screen.] From initial screen, use "Jog dial"...
  • Page 50 ST BALANCE (Steering Balance) Back Key Enter Key Adjusting the steering servo turning angle in the left and JogDial right directions independently. (Steering Balance) +/- Key Reset Adjust the steering servo turning angle in the left and right directions independently when turnig the wheel fully.
  • Page 51 ST TRAVEL(Steering Travel) Back Key Enter Key Adjust the total movement of steering. JogDial +/- Key Adjust the movement of steering servo when you move the steering wheel. Reset [How to open the set-up screen.] From initial screen, use "Jog dial" key or "+,-" keys to open Function menu. Use "Jog dial"...
  • Page 52 AUTO START Back Key Enter Key Throttle volume is set automatically from a starting postion. JogDial +/- Key When this function is set up properly at a starting fixed position, the throttle can be set at a Reset position where the throttle will be pulled. If a throttle is returned once, setting is removed and normal throttle control becomes possible once again.
  • Page 53 MODEL.COPY Back Key Enter Key Copying data in Model memory to another Model memory. JogDial +/- Key Save the current Model memory to other Model memory. Reset You can select setup a match to the condition of the track. It would be wise to be copy the memory before changing settings. [How to open the set-up screen.] "No"...
  • Page 54 MODEL.NAME(Model Name) Back Key Enter Key Putting a name in the Model memory. JogDial +/- Key Adding a name for an Identified model memory. Reset [How to open the set-up screen.] The cursor advances when ’Enter’ is pressed. Press ’Back’ key to finish MODEL.NAME.
  • Page 55 MEM.RESET(Memory reset) Back Key Enter Key Format the model memory to factory settings. JogDial +/- Key Model memory will be reset back to the factory settings. Reset This will Format all data of model memory. [How to open the set-up screen.] When "NO": End at push "ENTER"...
  • Page 56 ADJUST VR(Adjust variable resister) Back Key Enter Key Recalibrating the information system to a used VR . JogDial +/- Key Reset [How to open setup screen] Done Do ADJUST VR Procedure of Setup ADJUST VR Control Steering Control Trigger Pull the Trigger to Full Turn to left full foward Cancel...
  • Page 57 CH.SELECT(Channel Select) Back Key Enter Key Set the number of channels to use. JogDial +/- Key The response mode for a system is set up here. Reset Select 2 Channel or 3 channel.Also select the switch behind the module. When the switch is in High response mode: 2channel : Advanced High Speed Response 3channel : Super High Speed Response [How to open the set-up screen.]...
  • Page 58 REVERSE (Reverse Switch) Back Key Enter Key Set the direction of movement for each channel. JogDial +/- Key You can set the direction of movement for each channel. Reset Use this function when the turing direction of servo is opposite to the wheel/trigger operation. [How to open the set-up screen.] Can change selected Channel Push Enter or Back key to...
  • Page 59 TRIM RATE (Trim Rate) Back Key Enter Key Adjust the movement volume of one step of Trim. JogDial +/- Key Total steps of Trim are 100. Adjust the movement volume of one step of Trim. Reset [How to open the set-up screen.] Initial value Minimum Maximum...
  • Page 60 SET UP Back Key Enter Key Assign a function to an ET, or a BT JogDial +/- Key You can assign various functions to an ET or to a BT. Reset Some of functions are assigned in the factory settings, but they can be customized. [How to open the set-up screen.] Indication contents of each function.
  • Page 61 UP TIMER Back Key Enter Key Setup the uses of the UP timer. JogDial +/- Key "UP TIMER" is a Simple Timer that adds time, but you can also set the LAP navigation function. Reset [How to open the setup menu] They don’t have an allotment with an initial situation, a setup If you assign it to BT1.
  • Page 62 DOWN TIMER Back Key Enter Key Set Down timer JogDial +/- Key This is a timer that subtracts from time that you set up. Reset Use this when you need to time your refueling for a gas car. [How to open the set-up screen.] They don’t have an allotment with an initial situation, a setup If assign to BT2...
  • Page 63 LAP TIMER Back Key Enter Key You can count every lap by using Lap timer. JogDial +/- Key Set the Lap timer function and measurement point to record the lap. Reset There is no established key at an initial factory setting. [How to open the set-up screen.] They don’t have an allotment with an initial situation, a setup screen is displayed.
  • Page 64 Connecting the Receiver Connecting the receiver Be certain to use only KO Propo Crystal Warning! genuine FM crystal sets(transmitter replacement and receiver). Never use crystals KR-302F produced by other companies since Antenna Lead such crystals may vary in frequency, which could lead to misoperation or out of control use.
  • Page 65 Connecting the Receiver KR-297FZ KR-301F Antenna Lead Antenna Lead Steering Servo BATT ESC or Throttle Servo BATT Switch Harness Switch Harness Steering Servo ESC or Throttle Servo With different models of receivers being used, the secquence of each channel and a battery channel changes. Please KR-302F connect a connectors after a checking the display.
  • Page 66 Notes on installing-1 The Source of Noise and Electromagnetic Induction (Electric-powered car) Assume that all areas where large currents are flowing generating noise! Locate antenna wires and receivers as far away from the motor, ESC, nicad batteries,and silicone wire as possible.
  • Page 67 Notes on installing-2 Notes on Installing the Receiver Notes on Installing Position (Do not install near the reciever.) The installation position should be as far as possible from the motor, ESC, nicad batteries, silicone wires or other noise sources.Especially, do not route the silicone wires next to the receiver. (Must not be near to the crystal) FET servo blue wire (7.2V wire) and switches can also generate noise, position them as far away as possible from the receiver and the antenna.
  • Page 68 Notes on installing-3 Notes on Installing the Receiver (Gasoline-powered car) Do not secure the receiver on the chassis or the "mechanical deck". Vibrations will cause the receiver to misfunction and may even cause internal damage to the receiver. Either use the bracket (receiver holder) provided with the kit or else, cushion the receiver with a sponge like material.
  • Page 69 Main Spefcifications Main Specifications Transmitter KT-303H Operation method Wheel+ Triger Number of channels 3 Channnels Transmission Frequency Any Band by changing crystals within the frequency range Neutral pulse 1.5msec Memory EEPROM Supply Voltage 8x AA size dry cel or 8 cells Nicad Current consumpion Less than 250mA RF Module RF-501F for KT-303H...
  • Page 70 The Servo that a motor becomes the other power supply. By a KO PROPO original system, it is expected that a power supply is taken out of a power supply for power (7.2V) in the case of an electric car...
  • Page 71 Description Fast Charger The Charger which charges a nickel-cadmium battery and a nickel metal hydride battery by a short time. Fail safe adaptor When it receives an interference electric wave, it is the device which it fixes Servo Horne at the position that a computer set up beforehand, and prevent reckless driving.
  • Page 72 An index A page to refer to Control contents ●Setting of steering control Sub Trim 23,24 Set Neutral Trim Rate Set the Movement volume of Trim Steering Speed 46,47 Make it slower the movement speed Steering Punch It makes only the movement start quick. Steering Curve Set the Curve Steering Balance...
  • Page 73 An index A page to refer to Control contents ●Setting of Display and L.C.D 10,11,16 Control and list of screens of L.C.D A list of a name and indication of L.C.D. Adjust the contrast of L.C.D Adjust the contrast Set the Backlight of L.C.D Set up for Backlight ●Setting of Sounds and Buzzer Tone...