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- Page 1 Futaba DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL RADIO CONTROL SINGLE STICK PULSE CODE MODULATION SYSTEM...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Futaba digital proportional radio control set Please read this manual carefully before using your set. The names and functions of the transmitter controls can be easily understood by reading this section with the three-fold page at the end of this manual unfolded.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX FOR TRIMMER PANEL FUNCTIONS Switch or Description Ref. Page GENERAL INFORMATION Trimmer Features ......2~3 Number Contents and Ratings... -
Page 4: Features
•FEATURES The FP-8SSAP was specially developed to use PCM (pulse code modulation) for FAI RC aerobatics F3A aircraft. It is an extremely noise and dead-point resistant digital proportional RC set with a microprocessor in the transmitter and the receiver. Please read this manual before using your set. - Page 5 • Futaba low-power custom 1C provides high start- •Thick gold plated connector pins ensure positive ing torque, narrow dead band, and excellent contact and improve reliability against shock and vibration.
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Page 6: Contents And Ratings
•CONTENTS AND RATINGS Ratings and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. FP-8SSAP Model Transmitter FP-T8SSAP x 1 with module FP-TF-FM FP-R118GPx 1 Receiver Servos FP-S130x4 Switch SWH-5x 1 (R4-SWJx1» Nicd battery N R - 4 J x 1... -
Page 7: Glossary Of Terms
This can be done by conveniently od makes many of the sophisticated functions of the FP-8SSAP possible, as well as providing far flipping a switch on the trimmer panel. Servo superior immunity to noise and interference than travel and neutral position are not affected. -
Page 8: Basic Transmitter Controls
PROGRAMMED MIXING FAIL SAFE Unidirectional mixing of any two channels desired The Fail Safe function moves servos to a pre-set is possible using the pin board and jumper con- position if the transmitter signal is lost or inter- nectors on the transmitter back panel. Either chan- rupted by strong interferrence. - Page 9 22 Monitor Lamps IMPORTANT: In all instructions on control functions. Items designated by a number inside a circle (For example 10 ) are transmitter controls normally accessable and operated in flight. Items designated by a number within a box (For example 10 ) are adjustment functions not operated while in flight.
- Page 10 32 Transmitter RF module 34 Snap roll direction switch (R/L) • Change this module when switching frequen- 35 Snap roll direction switch (UP/DOWN) cy bands (50, 53, 72, and 75MHz). •These switches control the direction of the snap roll when the Snap roll switch 13 is used. While pushing this tab to the A temperature rise 36 Fail safe set button...
- Page 11 40 Trainer switch Pull on/self-off switch. The transmitter connected by the trainer cord (M-TC) operates and when it is OFF, your-own transmitter only operates. • Trainer Connect the transmitters with the trainer cord (M-TC-FM, purchased separately) as shown in Fig.5. When the switch is in the ON (pull) posi- Fig.
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Page 12: Batteries And Charging Instructions
•BATTERIES AND CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS AC-120V Battery charger FBC-8B (2) Antenna Female Install the accessory Receiver DSC.CHG cord (connector with tab) to the side of the aircraft fuselage to use the charging/DSC socket. Female DSC.CHG cord R4-SWJ Female Female Male Male Fig. - Page 13 •The Direct Servo Controller system connects the signals from the transmitter directly to terminal C of the receiver through a wire and controls the servos without radiating radio- waves. It is extremely convenient when flying on the same band or during meets, etc. •...
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Page 14: Tachometer/Timer Operation
•TACHOMETER/TIMER OPERATION NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Fig. 10 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY REV. RANGE SW Do not press the keys too quickly. Switches the range when used as a Press them at a speed of about once tachometer. LOW -100 to 30,000 rpm. per second. -
Page 15: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.Tachometer Set the tachometer/times POWER switch to ON. appears on the display. Next, press the MODE SEL key switch at the upper-right corner three times. The display changes to the tachometer mode is selected. Hold the sensor about 20 to 30 cm from the rotating propeller (two blade). -
Page 16: Alarm Setting
Note do not expose the liquid crystal display to direct sunlight for a long time. Selects the tachometer/ Switches the range when timer mode. used as a tachometer. This switch sets the alarm time. Tachometer/timer Memorize, start, stop, wer switch. and clear switch. -
Page 17: Receiver And Servos
•RECEIVER AND SERVOS 8SSAP 4 Servos Receiver, Servo Switch, and Aileron servo Battery Connections Elevator servo Throttle servo Rudder servo Extension cord AEC-3 Landing gear servo Antenna wire Landing gear servo PCM receiver Landing gear adaptor Flap servo FP-R118GP AEC-A Spoiler servo Pitch... -
Page 18: Adjustments And Flight Techniques
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •BASIC LINKAGES AND INSTALLATION The FP-8SSAP has a servo reversing switch and ATV (Adjustable Travel Volume) for each channel. Mount the servos without regard to their direction. Select and link servo horns somewhat larger than those specified by the model manufacturer. -
Page 19: Using Atv (Adjustable Travel Volume)
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •USING ATV (ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL VOLUME) GENERAL - ATV (Adjustable Travel Volume) deflection). Other aircraft may require slightly allows independent adjustment of servo maximum different RIGHT or LEFT aileron or rudder throw in each direction (without affecting the deflection to give equal response in each direction neutral position). - Page 20 ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES (48] Relationship among channel select switch CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH • This switch 48 selects the channel when setting number, servo and reset. FS and HOLD functions. It also acts as the chan- At switch [49] FS SELECT, At switch [49] nel select switch for SERVO TEST function.
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Page 21: 2Nd Atv (Conventional)
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •2ND ATV (CONVENTIONAL) When the ATV trimmer is turned clockwise, the 2ND ATV is available on the aileron and elevator steering angle increases. When the ATV trimmer is channels. This is the conventional type ATV and is turned counterclockwise, the steering angle de- set using trimmers [34], [35), [36], and [37] on the... -
Page 22: Using Dual Rate (Aileron, Elevator, And Rudder)
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •USING DUAL RATE (AILERON, ELEVATOR, AND RUDDER) Dual rate functions allow the flyer to alter the tings). At D/R ON, servo deflection is reduced by maximum servo travel (and therefore control sensi- a percentage set with the D/R trimmers. Dual rate tivity) during flight by using the appropriate rate adjustments always effect both directions of servo switch. -
Page 23: Automatic Dual Rate On Rudder
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •AUTOMATIC DUAL RATE ON RUDDER • This function automatically switches rudder D/R to ON as the throttle lever is moved from LOW to HIGH position. This allows a smaller rudder throw for precise inputs during rolling maneuvers (at HIGH throt- tle) and increased throw (at LOW throttle) during stall turns, taxing, etc. -
Page 24: Suggestions On Atv, D/R, And Vtr
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •SUGGESTIONS ON ATV, D/R, AND VTR POINTS TO REMEMBER (ATV, D/R. VTR) • Servo maximum deflection is always determined by ATV. If no ATV is set, maximum travel is governed by the servo itself and is approximately 45 degrees in each direction from neutral. -
Page 25: Using Atl (Adjustable Throttle Limit)
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •USING ATL (ADJUSTABLE THROTTLE LIMIT) The Throttle Trim Lever 19 affects the servo po- sition only when the throttle control lever is in the LOW (IDLE) position. HIGH throttle position HIGH SLOW remains unchanged. Adjustment of the throttle linkage is therefore very convenient. -
Page 26: Fs (Fail Safe) And Hold Functions
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •FS (FAIL SAFE) AND HOLD FUNCTIONS HOW TO USE FS (FAIL SAFE) (THROTTLE CHANNEL AS AN EXAMPLE.) 1 Set Function Select Switch 49 to FS SELECT. 7 Fail Safe for all channels selected can be set 2 Set transmitter and receiver power switches to with one touch by moving the sticks and switches of all the channels to the desired posi-... -
Page 27: Bfs (Battery Fail Safe) And Bfs Memory
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •BFS (BATTERY FAIL SAFE) AND BFS MEMORY •BFS (Battery Fail Safe) is a warning function 1 Set Function Select Switch 49 to BFS MEMO which moves only the throttle servo to the same SET and set Channel Select Switch 48 to Pos. position as set for FS when there is only a small 3 (Throttle). -
Page 28: Aircraft With Variable Pitch Prop
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •AIRCRAFT WITH VARIABLE PITCH PROP ADVANTAGES OF VARIABLE PITCH PROPELLEJB The variable pitch propeller offers such advantages as: 1. The desired speed and pull can be adjusted. 2. Speed matched to the engine is obtained. 3. Low noise. 4. -
Page 29: Throttle Delay Trimmer
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES Pitch zero does not have an air braking affect. If the engine is running at a speed of 3000 ~ 4000 Pitch 11 Pitch 8-9 (maximum) rpm, the air braking effect will not appear if the propeller diameter is too small. -
Page 30: Throttle Position Trimmer
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT •THROTTLE POSITION TRIMMER 8 B Throttle -> pitch control mixing This is the start position setting © trimmer when (M) rudder auto dual and (N) air brake are used. Fig. 45 The start position of functions (B), (M), and (N) can be set between throttle lever slow and medium slow with trimmer 8 . -
Page 31: Aircraft With Flaps
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •AIRCRAFT WITH FLAPS Connect the flap servo to channel 6 of the receiver. • Wide throw is often best for normal landing flaps and airbrake operations. • Flaps are normally controlled by the CH6 Knob Narrow (Trim) throw allows Flaps or Flprons on the transmitter front. -
Page 32: Flap/Elevator Mixing (Pro-Set Flaps And Etev. Trim)
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •FLAP/ELEVATOR MIXING (PRE-SET FLAPS AND ELEV. TRIM) FLAP-> ELEVATOR MIXING (ELEVATOR DOWN MIXING) ADJUSTMENT • This is a pre-set or switch-activated type of mix- 1 . Set Airbrake Switch [32] (6, 7 -> 2 MIX) to ON. ing and is ideal for landing approaches with Monitor Lamp (C) comes ON. -
Page 33: Flap Trim Function
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •FLAP TRIM FUNCTION FLAP TRIM 18] Knob 6 throw selector. In the NORM position, wide throw selected and in the TRIM position, narrow throw is selected. Fig. 52 • Flap Neutral can be adjusted during flight using the CH6 Flap Knob 6 NORM position •This is helpful in making pitch axis trim adjust-... -
Page 34: Snap Roll Switch
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •SNAP ROLL SWITCH (TIMER IS OPTIONAL) •When this function is used, snap rolls can be SNAP ROLL TIMER (OPTION) performed by pushing the Snap Switch 13 . Snap roll directions can be set using Control Switches These are the snap roll time setting 34 and 35 . -
Page 35: 12 Programmable Mixing Rate Trimmers
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES EXAMPLE 1. Pig. 58. AILERON -> RUDDER MIXING • This function is sometimes referred to as"CAR" (Coupled Ailerons and Rudder) and is useful on sailplanes and certain scale models where aileron and rudder must be used together for coordinated turns. 1.Connector 14 designates the Master channel and is set vertically at the CH1 (Aileron) posi- tion. -
Page 36: Mutual (Bi-Directional) Mixing (Flpron, Elevn, V-Tail, Diff)
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES •MUTUAL (BI-DIRECTIONAL) MIXING (FLPRON. ELEVN, V-TAIL, DIFF) Aileron + flap (FLPRON), aileron + elevator (ELEVN), rudder + elevator (V.TAIL), and aileron differential (DIF) mixing can be selected with a switch. FLPRON (AILERON + FLAP) •This function allows the use of flaps on aircraft •The Flap function can be operated by using the with full length "strip"... -
Page 37: Elevn/V. Tail Mixing Switch
ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES ELEVN (AILERON + ELEVATOR) • This type of mixing can be used with tailless and delta wing aircraft and flying discs. • Install and connect the servos as shown in Fig. 64. Always connect the Right side servo to CH1 (Aileron). - Page 38 ADJUSTMENTS AND FLIGHT TECHNIQUES INDEPENDENT AILERON DIFFERENTIAL OPERATION • Adjustment of the Aileron Differential can help Connect to Connect to reduce sideslip in turns and eliminate unwanted receiver channel 7. receiver channel 1 Yaw movements in rolling maneuvers. • Install and connect the servos as shown in Fig. 71.
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Page 39: Fp-S130And Fp-S130G Exploded Views
•FP-S130 AND FP-S130G EXPLODED VIEWS Fig. 76... -
Page 40: Transmitter Controls
•TRANSMITTER CONTROLS... - Page 41 •TRANSMITTER CONTROLS...
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Page 42: Splined Horns
•Also change the frequency flag when frequency is changed. •Futaba paired crystals are precisely matched. Always use a Futaba crystal set (transmitter, receiver) when changing the frequency. •It is illegal to change crystals of transmitter on the 72-75MHz bands in the U.S.A. -
Page 43: Factory Repair Service
7. Include a packing list of all items being returned, and double check to make sure that all items are packed. 8. Upon receipt of your equipment at the Futaba factory, an estimate of the cost of repair (over $25.00 only) will be sent to you. Your equipment will then be repaired and returned to you upon receipt of payment or C.O.D, (cash). - Page 44 Printed in Japan/860410CC...