Fail Safe And Battery Failsafe ( F/S ) - FUTABA 10CAP Instruction Manual

FailSafe (loss of clean signal and low receiver battery) submenu ( PCM 2.4G mode only) ( F/S ): sets responses in case of
loss of signal or low Rx battery.
FailSafe ( F/S
Examples:
• The F/S
as possible.
• Competition modelers often maintain the NOR function so that brief interference will not affect their model's maneuver.
• Set the throttle channel so that the engine idles when there is interference ( ACRO
from and recover from the radio interference and minimize damage if crashed.
• For helicopters, NOR is typically the safest choice.
• We also recommend setting a gasoline engine's electronic kill switch to the OFF position in the F/S function for safety reasons.
Updating F/S Settings: If you specify a F/S setting, the FailSafe data is automatically transmitted once each two minutes.
( PCM ) When you choose the F/S mode, check that your settings are as desired by turning off the transmitter power switch
and verifying that the servos move to the settings that you chose. Be sure to wait at least two minutes after changing the
GOAL of EXAMPLE:
Change the receiver FailSafe command
for channel 8 (gasoline engine kill
switch) to a preset position.
N O T E : T h i s i s o n e o f s e v e r a l
functions for which the radio requires
Where next?
Battery FailSafe ( F/S ): a second battery low warning feature (separate from the transmitter low voltage warning). When
throttle to a predetermined position. When the Battery F/S function is activated, your engine will move to idle (if you
haven't set a position) or a preset position. You should immediately land. You may temporarily reset the Battery F/S
function by moving the THROTTLE STICK to idle. You will have about 30 seconds of throttle control before the battery
function reactivates.
Adjustability:
• NOR F/S setting for throttle results in Battery F/S going to the servo position reached by moving THROTTLE STICK to
the bottom with TRIM LEVER centered;
• F/S position setting for throttle results in Battery F/S also going to the same throttle servo position as the regular F/S .
If using a 6V (5-cell) receiver battery, it is very likely that your battery will be rapidly running out of charge before
battery FailSafe takes over. It is not a good idea to count on battery FailSafe to protect your model at any time, but
especially when using a 5-cell battery.
Adjustability:
• Each channel may be set independently. ( 2.4G-7CH mode: ch3 only)
• The NOR (normal) setting holds the servo in its last commanded position.
• The F/S (FailSafe) function moves each servo to a predetermined position.
• NOTE: the setting of the throttle's F/S also applies to the Battery F/S (see
below).
STEPS:
Open the BASIC menu, then open F/S
function.
Choose Channel to change. (ex: Ch. 8)
Set and fail safe command.
Repeat as desired.
Close.
Read below for information on Battery FailSafe.
Adjust END POINTs to gain proper F/S responses if needed: see p. 39.
Adjust SUB-TRIM to gain proper F/S responses if needed: see p. 49.
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INPUTS:
for 1 second.
to F/S .
C
C to Ch 8.
that controls channel 8 to desired
OFF position.
for 1 second to store.
F/S settings as described above.
(If ADVANCE , again.)
F/S function moves the