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FUTABA T26SZ Short Manual
FUTABA T26SZ Short Manual

FUTABA T26SZ Short Manual

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SHORT MANUAL
This manual is a simplified version. Details of the function are not described.
Refer to country distributor WEB for detailed function explanation.
https://www.futabausa.com
https://www.rc.futaba.co.jp
1M23N40202

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  • Page 1 SHORT MANUAL This manual is a simplified version. Details of the function are not described. Refer to country distributor WEB for detailed function explanation. https://www.futabausa.com https://www.rc.futaba.co.jp 1M23N40202...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents ●Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 ●In North America ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 ●Outside North America ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3 ●Application, Export, and Modification ������������������������������������������������������ 3 ●Compliance Information Statement (For U.S.A) �������������������������������������� 3 ●Compliance Information Statement (For Canada) ���������������������������������� 3 ●Declaration of Conformity (for EU) ����������������������������������������������������������� 3 ●Support and Service ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    French: Cet appareil radio est conforme au CNR d’Industrie Canada. L’utilisation Please contact your Futaba importer in your region of the world to assist de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux deux conditions suivantes : you with any questions, problems or service needs. Please recognize that (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif...
  • Page 4: Flying Safety

    Center. as the presence and location of spectators, the wind direction, and Futaba is not responsible for the use of this product by the customer. any obstacles on the field. Be very careful flying in areas near power Company and product names in this manual are trademarks or lines, tall buildings, or communication facilities as there may be radio registered trademarks of the respective company.
  • Page 5 Do not touch the engine, motor, or ESC during and immedi- Before turning on the transmitter: ately after use. 1. Always move the transmitter throttle stick position to the minimum (idle) position. These items may become hot during use. For safety, fly so that the aircraft is visible at all times. 2.
  • Page 6: Storage And Disposal Precautions

    If left in such an environment, the plastic may be damaged. Futaba is not responsible for damage sustained by combination with parts other than Futaba Genuine Parts. Use the parts specified in the Since the metal parts of the case may corrode, always keep them clean.
  • Page 7: Features

    Note: This set does not include a charger. Use a commercially available USB charger AC adapter (USB-A type 5 V-2 A) or the Futaba optional USB AC adapter. Note: The battery in the T26SZ transmitter does not arrive already attached to the battery connector. Please connect the battery connector before use.
  • Page 8: Transmitter Controls

    Transmitter controls Antenna Charge/PC Port USB type-C The transmitter can be used as a game controller b y c o n n e c t i n g i t t o a computer with a USB cable. (Some games cannot be used.) Monitor LED SUB Display...
  • Page 9 Stick tension adjustment port Back Right Slider Left Slider Right Slider Left Slider S.BUS (S.I/F) Earphone Jack connector Trainer connector Battery cover Bottom micro SD Slot Battery port The LCD displays shown in this manual may vary from your own, depending upon your model type.
  • Page 10: Transmitter's Antenna

    Transmitter's antenna As with all radio frequency transmissions, the strongest area of signal transmission is from the sides of the transmitter's antenna. As such, the antenna should not be pointed directly at the model. If your flying style creates this situation, easily move the antenna to correct this situation. Rotating antenna If you fly with your transmitter facing the...
  • Page 11: Transmitter Lipo Battery Lt2F2000B

    Transmitter LiPo battery LT2F2000B Installing/removing the LT2F2000B Connect the battery Press the OPEN connector part of the battery cover. Remove the battery cover Close the battery cover completely Battery cover Be careful not to pinch the wiring Install the battery into the transmitter This connector connects to the transmitter.
  • Page 12: Charging A Battery

    Do not charge batteries other than the dedicated battery. When charging the battery by removing it from the transmitter, charge from the USB side. Do not charge from the 3-wire side. The T26SZ has a Lipo charging circuit, so it can be charged from the 3-wire side.
  • Page 13: How To Turn Transmitter Power On/Off

    How to turn transmitter power ON/OFF When turning on the power, the T26SZ transmitter will begin emitting RF automatically after it confirms the surrounding RF conditions. The status of the transmitter is displayed by LED at the upper part of the front of a T26SZ.
  • Page 14: Touch Display

    Touch display Tapping the settings buttons for Tap the panel with your finger to navigate. each value on the settings screen will cause value input buttons to *Plastic film is attached to the Touch Display. Please be careful so that you don't scratch the Touch appear at the top of the panel.
  • Page 15: Lock Display

    Lock display Temporarily activating this function makes it impossible to change data by accidental input during flight. How to lock With the home screen displayed. Press the EXIT button for about 1 second. "Key Icon" is displayed and the keys will be disabled. Lock Display EXIT Press and hold How to unlock...
  • Page 16: Stick Adjustment

    Stick adjustment Adjustment of the lever length You can adjust the length of stick levers, if you like. It is recommended to adjust the length of the sticks in line with your hand size. Lever head A Lever head B How to adjust the Stick length.
  • Page 17 Adjustment of Stick Lever Tension You can adjust the tension of stick-levers. The rubber cover in the back is removed ●Retaining Force (J2) first. ●Stick Tension (J3) (Mode 1/3) (Mode 1/3) ●Retaining Force (J3) (Mode 2/4) ●Stick Tension (J1) ●Stick Tension (J4) ●Stick Tension (J2) (Mode 2/4)
  • Page 18: Back Side

    Release of spring tension The spring tension can be released by tightening the screw in the figure below. e.g. Stick mode 2 → Stick mode 1 Back side Loosen this screw and add Tighten this screw to release spring tension. the spring tension.
  • Page 19: Digital Trims T1-T6

    Digital trims T1-T6 This transmitter is equipped with 6 digital trims. Each time you press a trim button, the trim position moves one step. If you continue pressing it, the trim position starts to move faster. In addition, when the trim position returns to the center, the tone will change.
  • Page 20: Inserting/Removing The Micro Sd Card

    SD card. When T26SZ update software is released, the software is updated using an micro SD card. The T26SZ is capable of using SD and SDHC cards (SD:32MB-2GB SDHC:4GB-32GB). micro SD card reader/writer Stored data...
  • Page 21: Connector

    -When a micro SD card is installed in the T26SZ CAUTION transmitter, a folder called "Futaba" is created. Folders called "LOG" and "MODEL" are created Be sure to turn off the power to in this folder. The "MODEL" folder stores the the transmitter before inserting or model data and the "LOG"...
  • Page 22: Receiver Nomenclature

    Receiver nomenclature (Typical installation) Servo for conventional If all of the receiver's input/output ports are occupied system by servos, etc., use an optional terminal box, etc., and connect the battery while paying attention to the S.BUS Servo servo's current consumption. S.BUS Gyro Battery Switch...
  • Page 23: Changing Receiver Settings

    Changing receiver settings By connecting the receiver to the T26SZ using the receiver setting/update cable (included), can change the following three receiver settings. 2. Dual Rx Link System 1. Channel Modes By installing two receivers in one aircraft, if one...
  • Page 24 Turn on the power switch while pressing the U.MENU button on the transmitter. And turn on *For safety reasons, receiver settings U.MENU cannot be made while radio waves are Keep pressing and… being transmitted. *When using the receiver after setting the receiver, turn the transmitter power off and on again.
  • Page 25: Servo (Option)

    Servos other than those listed here can be used as mode and link secondary Updating requires a PC that can connect to the Internet and Futaba CIU-3. Refer to Futaba homepage for update software and Turn on the sub update method. receiver and link *In the case of FASSTest 26CH, it is possible to link with three receivers.
  • Page 26: Home Screen

    Home screen This is the Home screen and descriptions of its menus. Use your finger to operate the touch screen. Battery voltage for receivers Condition name Battery Indicator • In FASSTest/T-FHSS AIR mode, • The condition name • When battery is low, the alarm this data displayed.
  • Page 27: Picture Display On The Home Screen And Model Select Screen

    ● File format : Windows bitmap file (24-bit color) ● Size : 160×80 pixels Use your PC. Insert the picture file into the T26SZ once, connect the formatted microSD card to your PC, and save it to the “FUTABA\PICTURE” folder on the microSD card.
  • Page 28: Sub-Display

    Sub-Display The sub-display can display timer or telemetry data. (The sub display is not a touch panel. The setting operation is performed on the main display.) Telemetry receiving status Receiver Voltage Extra Voltage Transmitter Voltage Timer 1 Timer 2 Adjust the contrast of the LCD How to display telemetry information screen in the “Display”...
  • Page 29: Link Procedure

    Link procedure (T26SZ and R7208SB /R7308SB) Each transmitter has an individually assigned, unique ID code. In order to start operation, the receiver must be linked with the ID code of the transmitter to which it is being paired. Once the link is made, the ID code is stored in the receiver and no further linking is necessary unless the receiver is to be used with another transmitter.
  • Page 30: Model Id

    Model ID FASSTest, T-FHSS AIR For the sake of safety, this function does not operate the receiver if the model data of the model program settings that does not match the aircraft is used by mistake. Conventional system Model ID Rx 1 Rx 1 Operation...
  • Page 31: Range Testing Your R/C System

    It is extremely important to range check your models prior to each flying session. This enables you to ensure that everything is functioning as it should and to obtain maximum enjoyment from your time flying. The T26SZ transmitter incorporates a system that reduces its power output and allows you to perform such a range check.
  • Page 32: Wireless Trainer System

    *The wireless trainer function is for using the T26SZ as a teacher. When using the T26SZ as a student, the teacher must have a transmitter compatible with the wireless trainer. *When using the wireless trainer function, the student transmitter must be compatible with T-FHSS AIR.
  • Page 33 On the student side, “Link completed” is displayed on the link status display screen. Turn on the T26SZ trainer master switch and the “operation” display changes to “ON”. The wireless trainer ID and software version are displayed at the bottom of the T26SZ information screen. ● System menu → Information...
  • Page 34: Servo Connection By Model Type

    Servo connection by model type The T26SZ transmitter channels are automatically assigned for optimal combination according to the type selected with the Model type function of the Linkage menu. The channel assignment (initial setting) for each model type is shown below. Connect the receiver and servos to match the type used.
  • Page 35 Airplane/glider ●Ailevator 1AIL 2AIL 2AIL+1FLAP 2AIL+2FLAP 2AIL+4FLAP 4AIL+2FLAP 4AIL+4FLAP The output CH of each Airplane Glider Airplane Glider Airplane Glider Airplane Glider Airplane Glider Airplane Glider Airplane Glider system Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron...
  • Page 36 Airplane/glider ●Tailless wing 2AIL 2AIL+1FLAP 2AIL+2FLAP 2AIL+4FLAP 4AIL+2FLAP 4AIL+4FLAP The output CH of each Airplane Glider Airplane Glider Airplane Glider Airplane Glider Airplane Glider Airplane Glider system Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4...
  • Page 37 Airplane/glider ●Tailless wing Winglet 2 Rudder 2AIL 2AIL+1FLAP 2AIL+2FLAP 2AIL+4FLAP 4AIL+2FLAP 4AIL+4FLAP The output CH of each Airplane Glider Airplane Glider Airplane Glider Airplane Glider Airplane Glider Airplane Glider system Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Rudder2 Rudder2 Rudder2 Rudder2 Rudder2 Rudder2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Throttle Motor...
  • Page 38: Helicopter

    Helicopter ●FASSTest 26CH / FASSTest 18CH / ●FASSTest 12CH T-FHSS AIR / S-FHSS The output The output CH of each CH of each H-4/H-4X Swash All other H-4/H-4X Swash All other system system Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Throttle Throttle...
  • Page 39 This manual is a simplified version. Details of the function are not described. Refer to country distributor WEB for detailed function explanation. https://www.futabausa.com ( https://www.rc.futaba.co.jp) 無人機警告 一 . 機場四周禁止施放有礙飛航安全物體 ( 含空拍機及遙控無人機 ) 為維護飛航安全,在機場四周之一定距離範圍內,禁止施放有礙飛航安全物體 ( 含空拍 機及遙控無人機 ),違者處以新臺幣 30 萬元以上 150 萬元以下罰緩。...