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  • Page 1 ’ ’ ’ ’ Illustration shows expanded version of the transmitter, fitted with optional accessories. L’illustration présente l’émetteur pourvu d’extensions et équipé de divers accessoires. FM 35 MHz NC No. F 4090 FM 35 MHz NiMH No. F 4095 FM 40 MHz NC No.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Screen and keypad ..............12 Model helicopters (HELI) ..........40 Selecting a Home menu ............12 10.1 Helicopter program menu structure ........40 FX-18 menu structure (flow chart) ........13 10.2 Switch and mix trimmer assignment (HELI)......40 Base settings (BASC)..........14 10.3 Swashplate setting (SWSH) ............41 Menu structure of base functions ........14...

  • Page 3: Safety Requirements

    Always use products which were immediately and directly involved in the genuine robbe-Futaba connectors and original robbe-Futaba plug- event which caused the damage. in crystals.

  • Page 4: Set Contents

    F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 1. Set contents Operating the FX-18 computer RC system is not difficult, and a range of convenient mixer functions can be activated simply by pressing a button. The program structure has been carefully desi- gned and structured to ensure that you quickly become familiar with the transmitter’s wide-ranging facilities.

  • Page 5: R147F Receiver

    F4095 - F4096 - F4097 In addition to its comprehensive hardware facilities, the software of the FX-18 includes features which go well beyond the standard for this class of equipment.The programming is based on flight modes, making it even easier to set up the mixer functions. The user-...

  • Page 6: Transmitter

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 4. FX-18 transmitter 4.1 External transmitter features Front slider channels with centre detent Left option well for mixer or Aerial channel switches Front option wells for external switches and trimmers...

  • Page 7: Throttle Ratchet Function

    Throttle right Throttle left The CAMPac module is now ready for use in the FX-18. The CAMPac module is formatted using the FX-18 format. - First undo the two screws (A) and remove the ratchet plate.

  • Page 8: Changing The Transmitter Battery

    4.6 Changing the transmitter battery The FX-18 radio control system is available with two different types of transmitter battery: 1. NC sets (No. F 4090 to F 4092) with 8-cell nickel-cadmium (NC) battery, capacity 750 mAh;...
  • Page 9 Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 There are two alternatives for installing controls in the inner option wells: 1. Cut a hole in the aluminium panel at the switch symbol position, using a hand-held 6 mm Ø drill bit, or 2.

  • Page 10: Voltage Display

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 Connecting the option modules to the circuit board 1. Connector for channel switches and linear sliders, chan- nels 5 to 8 2. Connector for 8 external mixer switches 3.

  • Page 11: Trainer Mode

    Trainer button and resumes control of the model. This method provides a very easy way for beginners If the FX-18 system is to be used as the Trainer transmitter, you will to learn the art of model control in easy stages, without having to also need to install a Trainer transfer switch, e.g.

  • Page 12: Dsc Mode / Use With Flight Simulator

    Note: to prevent Radio Frequency transmission the transmitter crystal must be removed. The user controls the software of the FX-18 radio control system by programming and "conversing" with it, and the means of this dialo- gue is the large LCD screen, the input buttons Select (S) and Home (H), and the multi-function 3-D hotkey.

  • Page 13: Menu Structure (Flow Chart)

    If you now rotate the 3-D hotkey (to left or right), you will find 6.3 The FX-18 menu structure four different Home menus. The software of the FX-18 makes available comprehensive set-up Home menu 1 facilities for the various types of radio-controlled models.The FX-18...

  • Page 14: Base Settings (Basc)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 7. Basic functions menu structure (BASC) under the menu point "TYPE" (see Section 7.3). The specific mixers The basic transmitter settings are grouped together in the (BASC) are described in detail in Sections 8, 9 and 10. menu.

  • Page 15: Parameter Menu (Para)

    Throttle right (G) Rudder left (S) A PCM receiver requires PCM mode (C). In PCM mode you can only use genuine robbe-Futaba and Futaba receivers. Do not expect other makes of PCM receiver to be compatible. MODE 2: Aileron right (Q)

  • Page 16: Throttle Reverse (Trev)

    7.1.7 Language select (ENG) This function is used to determine whether the trim for the throttle The FX-18 software is present in three languages as standard; the function is to be effective over the full arc of travel, or only at the languages available are German, English and French.

  • Page 17: Low Voltage Alarm (Volt)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 7.1.10 Model memory reset (REST) 7.1.8 Low voltage alarm (VOLT) In this menu point you can adjust the voltage at which the trans- mitter’s low voltage alarm is triggered. The range of adjustment is from 8.5 to 9.5 Volts in 0.1 Volt increments.

  • Page 18: Model Memory Copy (Copy)

    This function is used to copy the contents of a model memory. This FX-18 transmitter provides a wealth of is a very useful function when you wish to program a model which pre-programmed functions (mixer is similar to an existing one.

  • Page 19: Servo Centre Offset (Strm)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 7.6 Servo travel adjustment (ATV) This function provides the means to adjust servo travel separately for each side of centre. The range of adjustment is 0 to +/- 0-125% 0-125% 125% of the total servo travel, including...

  • Page 20: Dual Rates (D/R)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 This means that two different transmitter controls with different The graph shows the characteristic curve of the different control tra- mixer values can influence a single servo. vels. Note that the response is linear in both cases.When Dual Rates is selected, the servo travel at full stick deflection is only 60%.

  • Page 21: Linking Mixers (Vmx1-3)

    This setting provides fine control of the model around the centre The software of the FX-18 includes three linking mixers, with a position of each function, without having to forfeit full travel at the dummy function and an offset function. These mixers can be used end-points of stick travel.
  • Page 22 If you install an external mix trimmer, the convenient linking mixer facility of the FX-18 allows you to use it to override the pre-set per- centage value by +/- 25% This makes it easy to determine the opti- mum value with the model in flight.

  • Page 23: Dual Mixers (Xmix)

    Initially the % display flashes, and on The FX-18 transmitter is equipped with a digital trim function. This the screen at top left you see "MAS". modern type of trim offers the important advantage that the The arrow above the number, e.g.

  • Page 24: 1Trim Parameters (Trim)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 After the 6th trim increment the dis- 7.13 Motor cut (TCUT) play reaches the top limit of the The purpose of this option is to ena- screen. At this point the display chan- ble you to cut the motor without ges to a single arrow, which indicates adjusting the idle trim.

  • Page 25: External Mix Trimmers (Volm)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 Since we have programmed a count- up timer, the stopwatch starts at 0:00 and runs up to the pre-set time. The beeper emits the following signals to keep you informed of - Move to the Select menu "ST-W".

  • Page 26: Fail-Safe Settings (F/S)

    (see Section 7.1.1, Parameter menu). The model must be fitted with a robbe-Futaba PCM receiver. - Move to the Select menu "F/S". - Press the 3-D hotkey briefly to move to the Setup menu.

  • Page 27: Powered Model Aircraft (Acro)

    8.3 Combi-mixer (AI-R) - Turn the 3-D hotkey to the left, the display switches to "ON", the The software of the FX-18 includes a pre-programmed aileron - mixer is activated; it can be switched "OFF" by means of an external switch.

  • Page 28: Flaperon Mixer (Wing)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 - Press the "S" button again; "%" flashes. - Turn the 3-D hotkey, and you can set the mixer value you wish to use; 50% is a good starting point. - Check that the rudder moves to the right when you give a "right aileron"...
  • Page 29 Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 Setting flap travel (flaperon) (FLTR) Offset position Provided that you have selected channel 6 as the second aileron channel, you can now press the "S" button to move on to a further sub-menu in which you can set the travels for the flaperon option (flaps).

  • Page 30: Delta Mixer (Elvn)

    The pilot usually has to compensate for this with an elevator command. The FX-18 also provides a mixer to solve this problem, i.e. it automatically provides the corrective elevator movement.

  • Page 31: V-Tail Mixer (Vtal)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 8.7 V-tail mixer (VTAL) This mixer combines the signals of the rudder and elevator in order to control a V-tail on a model aircraft. It works in the same way as the XMIX - Move to the Select menu "FL>E"...

  • Page 32: Snap-Roll Function (Snap)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 8.8 Snap-roll function (SNAP) 8.9 Landing pre-sets (LAND) Snap-rolls are violent rolling manoe- With this option you can determine uvres. This function allows you to the servo position of the landing flaps determine stick positions which result or spoilers and the elevator for the in a particular manoeuvre when a...

  • Page 33: Gliders (Glid)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 9. Model gliders (GLID) These menus are integrated into the rotation loop, and can be found The mixer program for model gliders provides a range of special before the Parameter menu (PARA) when you have already selected menus for this type of model aircraft, in addition to the basic func- the corresponding model type in the TYPE menu.

  • Page 34: Switch And Mix Trimmer Assignment (Glid)

    9.3 Assignment of external switches and mix trimmers (GLID) 9.5 Wing mixers (WING) The assignment of the external mixer switches and mix trimmers The software of the FX-18 includes a very convenient wing flap varies according to the selected model type. mixer.
  • Page 35 Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 9.5.2 Flaperon mixer (FLPN) / Aileron differential (DIFF) 9.5.4 Setting flap travel, Flap Trim (FLTR) - Move to the Select menu "FLPN". You can now press the "S" button to move on to a further sub-menu The default setting is a mixer to the in which you can set the travels for the flaperons (flaps) option.

  • Page 36: Aileron -> Flap Mixer (Ai-F)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 9.6 Aileron -> camber-changing flap mixer (AI>F) Offset position (2nd aileron output = channel 7) With this mixer you can achieve improved roll response from a model glider, because the flaps follow the aileron movements, giving a more powerful rolling moment.

  • Page 37: Flap -> Elevator Mixer (Fl>E)

    (nose up or down). Normally the pilot has to correct this with the elevator stick. Once again the FX-18 software includes a tailor-made mixer which carries out this compensation automatically. The following example assumes that the ailerons are programmed to deflect up by about 45º...

  • Page 38: Butterfly -> Elevator Mixer (Bu-E)

    The pilot usually has to function 2 (elevator). compensate for this with the elevator stick.The FX-18 also provides - Rotate the 3-D hotkey to set the servo travel in the form of a a mixer to solve this problem, i.e.

  • Page 39: Trim Program 1 And 2 (Trm1/Trm2)

    - Holding the 3-D hotkey pressed in for 1 second resets the . default value of 0%. The software of the FX-18 transmitter - Enter the settings for the other control functions in the same provides two trim menus to cater for manner.

  • Page 40: Model Helicopters (Heli)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 10. Model helicopters (HELI) These menus are integrated into the rotation loop, and can be found The mixer program for model helicopters provides a range of special before the Parameter menu (PARA) when you have already selected menus for this type of model aircraft, in addition to the basic the corresponding model type in the TYPE menu.

  • Page 41: Swashplate Setting (Swsh)

    2. A bridge is required to the pitch- when you select the appropriate swashplate type. axis control system in the helicopter, as only The software of the FX-18 transmitter caters for all four of the most the collective pitch and roll servos are mixed. important swashplate types.

  • Page 42: Revolution Mixer (Revo)

    10.5 Idle-up Normal (NORM) ning of the mixed swashplate functions using servo reverse and transmitter control travel rate adjustment; this is carried out in the The software of the FX-18 transmitter offers a total of four different SWSH menu. flight mode mixers: At this stage set the maximum possible swashplate travel.

  • Page 43: Idle-Up 1 (Idl-1)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 T-LO = Throttle minimum (idle) - The screen also shows the symbol "Mix" to indicate that a mixer T-NT = Throttle neutral setting (hover point) is switched on. T-HI = Throttle maximum (full-throttle position) Switch the IDL-1 function ON.

  • Page 44: Auto-Rotation (T-Ho)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 Throttle and collective pitch curve for the flight mode "Idle-up 2" for 3-D flying Throttle - collective pitch curve, Idle-up 2 (IDL-2) 3-D flying Throttle The set-up procedure is essentially the same as for the "Normal" and "Idle-up 1"...

  • Page 45: Gyro Gain (Gyro)

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 When you activate the flight mode switch for Idle-up 2, a second Check carefully that the auto-rotation switch is set to "OFF" gyro gain setting becomes active (Rate 3 or 4). Once again, the rea- before you attempt to start the motor, otherwise the motor will son for this lies in the flight dynamics of a helicopter: the airflow over refuse to start.

  • Page 46: Installing Channel Expansion Modules (Mult)

    F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 11. Installing channel expansion modules The FX-18 transmitter can be expanded by installing channel expansion modules (Multi-modules) to provide extra switched and proportional channels. These additional channels are primarily needed for multi-function model trucks and boats. Assigning one or two of the system’s proportional channels to Multi-modules...
  • Page 47 Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 The choice of physical controls on the transmitter must match the Multi-decoder which is in use; alternatively the Multi-decoder type must be selected to match the physical controls which are present. The following types of Multi-decoder are available: - Multi-Switch-Prop 12+2 decoder memory No.

  • Page 48: Fx Multi-Switch Module Lighting Set

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 The switch controls are arranged in such a way that all the func- 11.3 FX Multi-Switch module lighting set No. 8372 tions of both sound modules can be controlled conveniently, with the Multi-module controlling the Multi-decoder which is an inte- gral part of the sound module.

  • Page 49: Connecting The Receiving System, Tips

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 12. Connecting the receiving system, tips on installation Servo leads should not just be left dangling inside the fuselage; it is far better to attach the leads neatly to, say, the fuselage side or the Connecting the receiver chassis using adhesive tape or cable ties.

  • Page 50: Installing Mechanical Linkages

    (short-circuit), servos. as robbe-Futaba servos still work down to 3.6V, albeit at slightly lower speed and with less power. This is very important in Winter, Ensure that all mechanical linkages are free-moving, and that the when ambient temperatures are very low, otherwise any servo is not obstructed in its travel.

  • Page 51: Guarantee

    S.A.V. MESSE application form for this licence is supplied with the RC system; ple- LEICESTERSHIRE, LE10-1UB 02100 ESPOO ROBBE / FUTABA Tel.: 0044-1455-63 71 51 Tel.: 0035-89-45 51 13 3 BP 12 ase refer to the form for further details.

  • Page 52: Accessories

    Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 17. Accessories FX transmitter tray No. 8373 FX carry handle No. 8375 A modern transmitter tray with A practical carry handle is handrests, moulded in carbon available for pilots who prefer a fibre-look material.
  • Page 53 Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 Short 3-position switched 2-position stick switch channel No. 8343 No. F 1500 For operating mixer, channel or Multi Expands the FX transmitter by functions. one 3-position switched channel. Also expands Multi-modules by one proportional channel.
  • Page 54 FX-Serie F-Serie No. F 1576 Adaptor for connecting the FX-18 in conjunction with F-series transmitters with integral Trainer Trainer lead, No. 8362, to trainer module 1 or 3, also hand-held transmitters with DIN 6-pin socket. transmitters with Trainer module Requires trainer lead No. 8362 and adaptor lead No. F 1581.
  • Page 55 Order Numbers F4090 - F4091 - F4092 F4095 - F4096 - F4097 FX Multi-Switch Prop module No. 8380 Multi-Switch-Prop 12+2 decoder memory No. 8370 Expansion module for switching auxiliary working functions. Multi-decoder required to decode Multi-module signals. The Expands 2 proportional channels of an FX transmitter to provide up decoder takes up only one servo channel, and directly controls 12 to 32 switched channels.
  • Page 56 robbe Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG Errors and omissions excepted. Metzloserstr. 36 Modifications reserved. D-36355 Grebenhain Copyright robbe-Modellsport 2002 Germany Copying and re-printing, in whole or in part, only with Telephone: 0049-6644-870 prior written approval of robbe-Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG...

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