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  • Page 1 U s e r M a n u a l U s e r M a n u a l Touching Infinity Copyright ©2025 Flysky Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 2 If you encounter any problems during using, please refer to this manual first. If the problem is still not resolved, please contact the local dealer directly or contact the customer service staff via the website below: http://www.flysky-cn.com...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 1. Safety ............1 7.3.8 Copy Model .................32 1.1 Safety Icons ...............1 7.3.9 Import or Export Model .............32 1.2 Safety Guide ..............1 7.4 RX Setup ................33 2. Battery Safety Instructions ......2 7.4.1 Bind Setting ................33 3. Product Description .........3 7.4.2 Custom Port Protocol ............33 3.1 System Features ..............3 7.4.3 Failsafe .................35...
  • Page 4 7.22 Logic Switches ..............69 7.26.6 Backlight Brightness ............85 7.23 Digital Switch(DS) ............70 7.26.7 Standby Timeout ............86 7.23.1 S1~S8 Digital Switches (3-position DS) ......70 7.26.8 Power Saving Time ............86 7.23.2 S1~S22 Digital Switches (2-position DS） ....72 7.26.9 Power Saving Set .............87 7.24 RF Setup ................74 7.26.10 Auto Shutdown .............88 7.24.1 Transmit ................74...
  • Page 5 1. Safety 1.1 Safety Icons Pay attention to the following icons and their meanings. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in equipment damage or personal injury. WARNING • Not following these instructions may lead to minor injuries. CAUTION • Not following these instructions may lead to major injuries.
  • Page 6 2. Battery Safety Instructions Danger Danger This products battery is rechargeable Do not charge batteries that show and non-removable. Do not remove any evidence of damage, aging, the battery from the product. leakage or exposure to liquids. Do not expose the battery to liquids. Do not touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery together.
  • Page 7 3. Product Description The PL18EV is a transmitter specifically designed for RC engineering vehicles, providing 18 PWM channels and the ability to expand the number of channels through Digital Switch (DS) functions. It features a 2.4GHz AFHDS 3 (third- generation automatic frequency hopping digital system), supports installation of the FRM303 RF module, includes a trainer function, can convert PWM output to power switch signals, and supports shared model binding modes.
  • Page 8 3.2 Transmitter Overview Front View [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [10] [28] [11] [29] [30] [12] [31] [13] [32] [14] [33] [15] [34] [16] [17] [35] [18] [36] [19] TR3 Trim SWC Self-locking button Antenna [13] [25] Screen TR5 Trim Transmitter Status Indicator...
  • Page 9 Back View [37] [44] [38] [45] [39] [46] [40] [41] [47] [48] [42] [43] [49] [50] [37] Carry Handle [44] Micro USB Port [38] Bluetooth Module Connector [45] DSC 3.5mm Trainer Jack (PPM) [39] FRM301 Status Indicator [46] Press to Release FRM301 [40] FRM301 Button [47]...
  • Page 10 Reset button Reset button The reset button is on the lower part of the transmitter as shown above. You need to tear apart the grip to find it. To press it by using a long thin tool, such as a smaller screwdriver. In case of the transmitter can not be powered off by pressing the two Power Switches, please reset the transmitter with the Reset button.
  • Page 11 states: gradual light, flashing, and solid on. When the screen is on: • If RF is enabled without connecting the receiver (one-way binding with the receiver), the blue indicator is solid on. • If RF is disabled, the yellow indicator is solid on. •...
  • Page 12 Setup: By adjusting the tension screws on the back of the transmitter, gimbal stick can be either self-centering or non- self-centering, as well as changing stick tension preference. To change the gimbal sticks self-centering or non self- To change vertical tension strength of Available options: ①...
  • Page 13 3.3 Receiver Overview(Take FGr12B as an example） CH9(NPD) CH8-CH2 PPM/CH1 VCC/BVD -（Power Cathode） +（Power Anode） Antenna S（Signal Pin） Bind button -（Power Cathode） Bind Button +（Power Anode） (CH12/NPA) CH11(NPB) CH10(NPC) 3.3.1 Receiver Antenna The FGr12B uses AFHDS 3 (third generation automatic frequency hopping digital system), which enables bi- directional transmission.
  • Page 14 4. Pre-operation Setup Follow the instructions and guidelines in this chapter before use. 4.1 Receiver and Servo Installation Make sure that the receiver is mounted in an appropriate location within the model, to ensure a stable signal, maximum range and to mitigate external interference, follow these guidelines: Pay attention to the following when installing the receiver: 1.
  • Page 15 5. Operation Guidelines Follow these guidelines to set up the transmitter and the receiver. 5.1 Power On Note: This function was updated in version 1.0.30. Note: After the transmitter firmware is updated, the system will automatically power on and the wizard interface will appear. Follow the Tap to change the system language.
  • Page 16 Entry for Binding Classic Edition Receiver Entry for Binding Enhanced Edition Receiver Note: Flysky AFHDS 3 classic edition receiver models: FTr10/FGr4/FGr4s/FGr4p/FTr4/FTr16S. Other Flysky AFHDS 3 receivers are enhanced edition receivers. Enhanced Edition Receiver Return to the previous interface...
  • Page 17 Selecting Other means the corresponding RF system is Routine 18CH. You can choose to bind 1 receiver, 2 receivers or multiple receivers. Corresponding to RF system is Routine 18ch, and check the options for Two way and Mul RX, do not check the option for S-Tele, and the primary receiver's starting channel is set to 1.
  • Page 18 5.2.2 Binding Setting In the Binding Wizard Interface, click Bind Setting >> to enter the Binding settings interface. RF System: Routine 18ch The Routine 18ch system is designed to bind with enhanced edition receivers, offering 18-channel communication. It supports both one-way and two-way binding and is capable of binding with 1, 2, or multiple receivers to accommodate various application needs.
  • Page 19 Steps for binding one receiver: Setup: (on Home interface)> RX setup > Bind setting to enter the menu. Select Two way communication according to the receiver and communication requirements if needed. If checked, it is two-way communication; and then set the appropriate starting channel.
  • Page 20 Steps for binding more than two receivers: Setup: Tick Two way and Mul RX, and do not tick the S-Tele. Refer to step 2 of " Steps for binding two receivers" to finish the binding between the transmitter and the Primary receiver.
  • Page 21 RF System: R. 18CH-DS Bind an enhanced edition receiver that has DS functionality, such as the FGr12B receiver (firmware version V1.0.22 and later). This RF system is for two-way communication and supports binding one or two receivers (1 primary and 1 secondary).
  • Page 22 Steps as following (take enhanced version receiver as example): Setup: Tap Shared model, and set sharing model to Sharing ID1. Tap Bind to put the transmitter 1 into binding state. Put the receiver into binding state, when the LED of the receiver stops flashing and is solid on, indicating that the binding process is finished.
  • Page 23 5.3 Pre-operation Checks Always perform the following steps before each operating: 1. Inspect the entire system to make sure that everything is working as expected. 2. Perform a range test as outlined in the Range Test section of this manual. DANGER •...
  • Page 24 6. System Interface Note: This function was updated in version 1.0.30. This is an introduction to the transmitter's Home Interface. 6.1 Home Overview The home interface displays information related to the model such as sensor information and function status. Home1 Display signal strength, the receiver is not Status Bar connected,or the RF is disabled.
  • Page 25 Home2 Display the sensor name, sensor number, and the current value of the sensor; Select Sensor entry. Home3 Display Timer Tap Reset to reset the timer. Home4 Display the real-time values of each channel. Swipe up and down to view.
  • Page 26 Home5 Home 5 is displayed only when the R. 18CH-DS of RF system is selected, which is used to display the digital switch status. The RF system is set to R. 18CH-DS and the "Digital Switch Mode" is set to 3-position DS. Display digital switch status (S1~S8) Swipe up and down to view all switch states.
  • Page 27 6.2 Menu Interface This section is a quick introduction on how to use the function icons. 6.2.1 Function Icons Screen/Function is locked. You can only swipe left or right to switch home Screen/Function is unlocked. interfaces. Function is disabled. Function is activated. Restore to the default setting.
  • Page 28 7. Function Settings This chapter introduces the default functions in the function menu. Tap on the home screen to enter the function menu, swipe left or right to switch between function menus. Three dots indicate there are three pages, the prominent dot signifies the current page, and swiping left or right on the screen displays the corresponding page.
  • Page 29 7.1 Disp servos To display the real-time output value of each individual channel, and activate the mode of testing all 18 channels. Display Servos Setup: 1. Tap Disp servos to enter the display servos menu. 2. Toggle the control corresponding to the channel. 3.
  • Page 30 Assigning Function Items To assign trim buttons corresponding to each channel. Setup: 1. Tap the function that needs to be set and enter the menu. 2. Tap an appropriate function. 3. If you want to create a auxiliary channel for the control, tap Custom:(AUX.1) and enter an appropriate name on the pop-up munu using the soft keyboard.
  • Page 31 conversely for Low. • For SW kind switches, you can set Normal or Reverse. Normal means the control ratio is -100% when the control position is in the low position and 100% when the control position is in the high position (the neutral position control ratio in the three-level switch is 0%).
  • Page 32 reduces to 0 at the lowest position. Low max means when the function control is at the lowest position, the trim adjustment is at its maximum; as the control approaches the higher end, the adjustment gradually decreases until it reduces to 0 at the highest position.
  • Page 33 7.3.2 Switch Model This function allows you to switch models. The system can store up to 20 groups of model data, including all setting data except system settings. Setup: You can directly select the model to be used in the list, and select Yes in the pop-up dialog box to switch the model.
  • Page 34 7.3.4 Set as Race Mode Note: This function was added in version 1.0.32. This function is used to quickly disable the Low signal alarm and Telemetry loss alarm, effectively turning off the related signal alarms. It is recommended to use this function to disable the Low signal alarm and Telemetry loss before the race;...
  • Page 35 7.3.5 Model Combination This function enables you to select multiple models to create a model combination and assign a switch for it. When the model combination includes the current model, the combined model can be switched using the preset switch. Please note that only a 3-position switch can be assigned: the model switches when the switch is in the up or down position, with the middle position being invalid.
  • Page 36 7.3.9 Import or Export Model To import or export the model. Setup: Click to import/export the model. You need to log in to the FLYSKY official website to download the firmware (Flysky Assistant V3.0) and then operate it on a PC.
  • Page 37 7.4 RX Setup This section is an introduction to receiver functions. 7.4.1 Bind Setting Used to let the transmitter into binding state, so as to bind with the receiver. For specific binding instructions, please refer to 5.2 Binding. 7.4.2 Custom Port Protocol Note: This function was updated in version 1.0.30.
  • Page 38 • For Shared model, when the sharing mode is set to Shared ID1, the port signal types are the same as under Routine 18ch; when the sharing mode is set to Shared ID2, the port signal types are the same as under Classic 18ch.
  • Page 39 7.4.3 Failsafe Note: This function was updated in version 1.0.30. The Paladin PL18 EV transmitter offers several failsafe function settings: • To set failsafe judgment time. The system supports setting the failsafe judgment time. • Set to disable the signal output of i-BUS-out and PPM protocol interfaces in case of out-of-control, i.e., no...
  • Page 40 Set i-BUS-out & PPM to No Output After the Set i-BUS-out&PPM to no output is enabled, regardless of the setting of the failsafe, these two types of signals are always no output. Setup: If the check box next to option is not ticked ( ), it indicates that the function is disabled.
  • Page 41 If the i-BUS-out & PPM No Output option is enabled, the PPM1-DS (Nautic futaba) and PPM2-DS (Nautic graupner) connectors will have no output in case of out-of-control. Setting All Fixed Value Channels Used to set the output value of all channels that have been set to a fixed value after out-of-control.
  • Page 42 7.4.5 PWM Frequency Note: This function was updated in version 1.0.30. The receiver's output frequency of PWM signals can be regulated. Theoretically, the higher the frequency, the faster the signal is refreshed, and the faster the servo responds to the signal change.
  • Page 43 set respectively. The setup steps are the same as before. For setting of Set all channels, please refer to the description above. PWM Frequency-Classic Edition Receiver Set PWM frequency after the transmitter is bound to the classic edition receivers. Setup: 1.
  • Page 44 7.4.6 Low Voltage Voice Alarm Note: This function was updated in version 1.0.30. Set the voltage alarm, the battery type, and the low voltage alarm value as well as the ultra-low voltage alarm value. Once these settings are configured, the transmitter will trigger a voice alarm if the battery voltage of the relevant device falls below the set alarm voltage, alerting the user to low voltage or ultra-low voltage conditions.
  • Page 45 7.4.7 Low Signal Alarm Note: This function was updated in version 1.0.32. This function is used to set up the alarm feature for signal strength when the transmitter and receiver communicate in two-way mode. You can set the type of alarm sound; specify the alarm signal strength value, as well as whether to enable repeated alarms and set the time interval for repeated alarms.
  • Page 46 7.4.8 Telemetry loss Alarm Note: This function was added in version 1.0.32. Used to set up the alarm function for telemetry loss when the transmitter and receiver communicate in two-way mode. Alarm Sound Entry Alarm Switch Used to indicate how long after telemetry loss the alarm should be activated.
  • Page 47 7.4.9 BVD Voltage Calibration Note: This function is available for version 1.0.28 or above. There may be a voltage difference between the voltage detected by the receiver and the actual voltage of the battery. Use this function to set a calibration coefficient for the receiver to make the voltage displayed on the interface is equal to the battery voltage, namely, the sum of the detection voltage and the calibration coefficient is...
  • Page 48 7.4.10 Config RX as a PWM Converter Note: This function was updated in version 1.0.30. Set the receiver to function as a PWM converter to achieve PWM channel expansion. Once the setting is successful, the receiver will operate as a PWM converter, with the connect outputting PWM signals.
  • Page 49 7.4.11 i-BUS2 Device Settings Note: This function was added in version 1.0.30. Preview and set up the i-BUS2 devices detected by the transmitter (in the two-way binding state between the transmitter and the enhanced edition receiver), allowing you to view the names, connection connectors, and numbering information of each i-BUS2 device.
  • Page 50 devices. For example, "- OUT1: iBH07 HUB" indicates that the HUB is connected to the connector 3 of the first-level HUB; "- -OUT1: Temperature" indicates that the temperature sensor is connected to the connector 1 of the second-level HUB. Interface for Connecting Multiple i-BUS2 When the receiver has two or more connectors set to the Devices to Multiple Newports i-BUS2 protocol, the signal has already been expanded...
  • Page 51 i-BUS2 PWM Converter Setting Set up the i-BUS2 PWM converter's related functions, allowing you to configure the PWM converter as an i-BUS2 expander, set the PWM frequency for the converter connector, and define the channels for output on the converter connector. To set as i-BUS2 HUB To set the PWM frequency for the PWM converter channel.
  • Page 52 i-BUS2 Current and Volatge Sensor Setting Used for resetting and calibrating current and voltage sensor-related information. • Make sure to refer to the "Installation and Cable Connecting" section of the FS-iBC01 user Warning manual for correct wiring. Otherwise, there may be an explosion or fire. Check the box to automatically clear recorded data after powering on;...
  • Page 53 i-BUS2 Hydraulic Sensor Setting Used for resetting and calibrating hydraulic sensor-related information. Note: Refer to the FS-iBP01 hydraulic sensor manual for correct sensor connection. Hydraulic Cal Entry Notes: Refer to the hydraulic value detected by the pressure gauge for calibration. The hydraulic sensor must detect a hydraulic value greater than 0.5 MPa to perform the calibration function.
  • Page 54 i-BUS2 GPS Sensor Setting When the transmitter detects a GPS module with the i-BUS2 protocol, you can use this feature to set the standard time zone, perform gyroscope calibration, and view the GPS parameter display interface to obtain related information. Note: Refer to the GPS sensor manual for correct FS-iBG01...
  • Page 55 Time Zone Selection To set time zone. Setup: to enter the GPS settings menu. Tap UTC select to enter UTC selecting menu. Click an appropriate time zone, then click to return. Calibrating the Gyroscrope To calibrate the gyroscope. Before calibration, please ensure that the GPS sensor is correctly connected to the device and that the device is placed horizontally.
  • Page 56 7.4.12 i-BUS Setting You can set up external devices with the i-BUS protocol, including the i-BUS serial bus receiver (FS-CEV04). When using external devices with the i-BUS protocol, ensure they are powered separately to prevent insufficient power supply from causing the servos to malfunction. Setup: 1.
  • Page 57 7.4.14 Receiver Update Note: This function was updated in version 1.0.30. To update the firmware of the receiver. PL18 EV transmitter includes the firmware for receivers FGr12B, FGr8B, FTr10 and FTr16S. Updates can also be performed using FlyskyAssistant. Please note that this function is only available for FlyskyAssistant firmware versions 3.0 and later.
  • Page 58 7.5 Sensors Note: This function was updated in version 1.0.30. This function allows you to make settings related to the data returned by the transmitter itself, the internal and external i-BUS or i-BUS2 protocol sensors of the receiver. Display sensors Entry Choose sensors Entry Air pressure sensor Setting Entry 7.5.1 Display Sensor...
  • Page 59 7.5.2 Choose Sensors Support the setup of 4 sensor groups, which will be displayed on Home 2. After enabling the sensors, alarm threshold values can be set. Note: The sensors that support the setting of alarm thresholds include: • The i-BUS series, which consists of FS-CVT01 (voltage), FS- CTM01 (temperature), FS-CPD01 (speed/magnetic), and FS-CPD02 (speed/opto);...
  • Page 60 FS-CPD01: Magnetic Speed Module Used to measure the speed of the motor. Connect it to the NPA connector of the receiver directly. Then view the real- time information via Dispaly sensors function. Setup: Sensor 1. Place the sensor next to the magnet, which is fixed to the spinning part of a model such as the blades of a plane rotor.
  • Page 61 Setup: 1. Use soft double-sided tape to attach the FS-CTM01 to element you want to measure (e.g., motor, battery). Make sure the sensor is pressed against the surface snugly. 2. Connect the FS-CTM01 sensor to the NPA connector of the receiver.
  • Page 62 7.5.3 Air Pressure Sensor This function is used to calibrate ground atmospheric pressure. Setup: 1. Connect the FS-CAT01 sensor to the NPA connector of the receiver, then place the model on the ground. Use + or – to adjust the altitude value.
  • Page 63 7.8 Endpoints Set the motion ratio and motion limits for the servos on each channel. End is used to set the motion ratio for the servo's left and right movement. Range is used to set the motion limits for the servo's left and right movement. After setting these, even if functions like mixing control increase the servo's motion, the servo's motion will not exceed this range, thus serving to protect the servo.
  • Page 64 7.10 Conditions The conditions include two types: Move Mode and Work Mode. These two modes allow for different settings to achieve varying effects under the same operation. If it is necessary for the same stick to control movement or the arm simultaneously, this function can be used to assign different control methods under the two conditions.
  • Page 65 7.12 Dead Zone Note: This function was added in version 1.0.30. You can set the dead zone range for each function's control near the 0 point. Within this area, the function will always output the median value, meaning that the control channel value will not change when the control is moved.
  • Page 66 Setup: 1. Tap the function you want to set. 2. Click EXP2, LINE . 3. Tap the function item you want to set. 4. Click + / - to change to an appropriate value. Tap return. 7.14 DR Setup Note: This function is available for version 1.0.28 or above. Set the DR function and switch, as well as the activation mode.
  • Page 67 7.16 Channels Delay This function is generally used to reduce the instantaneous large speed of the servo. Setup: 1. Click the channel you want to set. 2. Click + / - to change the delay time to an appropriate point, then click to return.
  • Page 68 Setting Master Used to set related settings of Master. You can set one control or function as the Master. Setup: 1. Tap the function box next to Master to enter. 2. Tap Stick or Knob to enter if you want to set Master to a control.
  • Page 69 Curve Used to set the mix rate for the channel in current condition. If the Curve needs to be set for other conditions, switch to other conditions prior to settings. Setup: 1. Enter Curve setting menu. 2. Click Line type to set the appropriate line type. 3.
  • Page 70 pressure by 60% from each pulse in real-time when braking is triggered. Setup: 1. Tap Return. 2. Click + / - to change to an appropriate value. Delay To set the time from trigger the pulse brake to actually pulse brake between 0% to 100%. The default value is 0%. The higher the value, the slower the pluse brake function will take effect.
  • Page 71 Duty Used to set the braking to release cycle length in pulse braking between -4 and +4. The default valus is 0. When the value is changed, the peak and trough lengths of the brake pulse's square wave change accordingly. You can adjust the rate between braking and release.
  • Page 72 7.20.2 Model Timer Used to calculate total working time of the model. Setup: 1. Tap Model timer to enter, then tap to activate the function. 2. To reset the accumulated time, click Reset to reset the timer. 7.20.3 Sound Prompt This function can be selected according to the needs of the voice prompt Timers 1 or Timers 2.
  • Page 73 7.22 Logic Switches A logical switch is a virtual switch composed of two physical switches and mathematical logical relationships. If there is a mathematical logical relationship between the control of some switches and the control of two other switches, this function can be used to represent this logic as a logical switch for control implementation. Logical switches can be selected in any menu where switches can be assigned.
  • Page 74 7.23 Digital Switch(DS) Note: This function was added in version 1.0.30. When it is necessary to control models with more than 18 channels simultaneously, or when needing to be compatible with devices using the PPM1-DS (Nautic futaba), PPM2-DS (Nautic graupner), or S.BUS-DS (Truck modified) protocols, the digital switch function can be used.
  • Page 75 Enter the digital switch function interface ( Home > Digital Switch (DS))； • Use the Digital Switch function to assign controls, name, and set the switch touch type for S1-S8 digital switches. Details are as follows: 3-position digital switch status Output value is 1500 Output value is 1100 Output value is 1900...
  • Page 76 switches with assigned controls cannot have their S1 and S2 have assigned controls: touch type set. Tap the corresponding function box to switch • between Normal or Hold; if set to Normal, clicking on the screen switch status area will toggle the switch state;...
  • Page 77 1. Display the names and other information of S1 to S22 switch statuses. The S1 to S22 digital switches can be controlled by physical controls or virtual switches. • If a switch has not been assigned a control, it is controlled by a virtual switch, and taping the switch status area can change its state.
  • Page 78 7.24 RF Setup Used to set and display some parameters and information related to RF, such as RF type, RF module firmware update, RF module version information related content. 7.24.1 Transmit Checking this option will enable RF functionality. If you do not need to use the transmission function, such as when the transmitter is used as a USB simulator, you can turn off the transmission function through this function.
  • Page 79 7.24.4 RF Type Note: This function was updated in version 1.0.30. Used to select an appropriate RF type as per the communication protocol of the receiver which is bound with the transmitter. FRM301 and FRM303 both are compatible with AFHDS 3 protocol; PPM is for RF module using PPM protocol, and CRSF for RF module using CRSF protocol.
  • Page 80 7.24.5 Buzzer Alarm Note: This function was added in version 1.0.30. Enable or disable the buzzer alarm function. The RF module's alarm function will be triggered when the temperature of the RF module is too high, the signal is too low, or the external supply voltage is too low. Setup: Tap Buzza alarm, when checked, it means the function is enabled.
  • Page 81 7.24.7 PPM Setup If the RF type is set to PPM, the RF settings interface will display PPM setup options for configuring PPM signal- related parameters. Signal polarity: Defaults to positive, meaning a high voltage level is considered an effective signal. If some devices recognize a low voltage level as an effective signal, the signal polarity can be set to negative, meaning a low voltage level is considered an effective signal.
  • Page 82 7.24.8 RF Firmware Updating To upgrade the RF firmware . It is only available when the RF type is set to FRM301. Setup: 1. Click RF firmware updating. 2. Tap Yes in the pop-up window to enter the updating state, the system will exit updating state when the updating is finished.
  • Page 83 Tap to switch between Student and Trainer modes. Click to enter the Switch assign interface. Click to enter the PPM setup interface. Click to enter the Bind setting interface. Tap to switch between Student and Trainer modes. Click to enter the Switch assign interface. Click to enter the input channel setting interface.
  • Page 84 Student Control Toggle the switch for whether the student accepts control. This switch is usually effective only when Trainer control is set to off in trainer mode. Setup: Click to enter the Switch assign menu, and then tap the appropriate control on the menu. Click to return.
  • Page 85 The wireless trainer unit enters binding mode as soon as it is powered on. Once the binding is successful, the LED of the wireless trainer unit will be solid on. Notes: After switching models, it is necessary to re-bind the wireless trainer unit;...
  • Page 86 The Input Channel setting Assign the channel signals from the student transmitter to correspond to the functions of controlling the model. Setup: Tap Input Channel of Input CH1~18 to enter the settings interface; Tap Control object to enter the control object settings interface;...
  • Page 87 Instructions for trainer-assisted training usage: This transmitter supports the assignment of switches to control whether the student's radio control signals are sent to the trainer mode transmitter when set to student mode. Additionally, the trainer mode transmitter can automatically switch to trainer control based on anomalies in the student's radio control signals (such as signal loss).
  • Page 88 7.26 System The system menu content is mainly used to set various functions of the transmitter, such as screen settings, sound settings, and so on. 7.26.1 Language You can choose the appropriate language between English and Chinese. Setup: 1. Enter Language setting menu. 2.
  • Page 89 7.26.4 Vibration This function enables or disables vibration for various actions. Setup: 1. Enter Vibration setting menu. 2. Tap the item you want to set to enter. 3. Tap an appropriate item, then click to return. 7.26.5 Using the Bind setting guide Note: This function was added in version 1.0.30.
  • Page 90 7.26.7 Standby Timeout This function can be used to set the idle alarm time of the transmitter. If the transmitter does not bind the receiver and the transmitter does not operate at all, an alarm will be sent within 3 minutes by default. Select "None" to disable this function.
  • Page 91 7.26.9 Power Saving Set Note: This feature was added in version 1.0.35 Configure the transmitter screen status, RF status, and standby timeout function activation when entering power-saving mode. Setup: 1. Tap [Power saving set] to enter the settings interface. ⑴ 2.
  • Page 92 7.26.10 Auto Shutdown You can enable or disable the auto shutdown feature. Select None to turn off this feature. Note: When the transmitter and receiver are bound in one-way mode, this function is unseen; once the feature is enabled, if there is no operation on the transmitter within the set time and no two- way binding with the receiver, the transmitter will automatically shut off.
  • Page 93 7.26.12 Calibration Used to calibrate the joysticks and knobs. You can calibrate the sticks, 5 knobs (VRA~VRC, VRF, VRG), and 2 levers (VRD/ VRE). Setup: 1. Enter Calibration setting menu. 2. According to the prompt in screen, toggle the sticks, knobs or the lever to their Max/Min travel range.
  • Page 94 7.26.14 TX Firmware Update Used tp put the transmitter into firmware updating state. In case of updating the firmware of the transmitter, use this function to put the transmitter into updating state first, then upgrade thetransmitter's firmware. Setup: 1. Download the latest firmware. 2.
  • Page 95 8. Product Specifications This section describes the PL18 EV transmitter and FGr12B receiver. 8.1 Transmitter Specifications (PL18 EV) Product Model PL 18 EV Product Name Paladin EV 18; 26 (R. 18CH-DS 3-position DS mode); 38 (R. 18CH-DS 2-position DS Number of Channels mode) Compatible Receivers All receivers with AFHDS 3 protocol...
  • Page 96 8.2 Receiver Specifications (FGr12B） Product Model FGr12B Number of PWM Channels 2.4GHz ISM RF Protocol AFHDS 3 Distance ≥ 300m （Ground Distance without Interference） Antenna Single Antenna Operating Voltage 3.5 ~ 9V/DC RSSI i-BUS2, i-BUS, S.BUS, PPM, PWM, PPM1-DS （Nautic futaba） , PPM2-DS Data Output （Nautic graupner）...
  • Page 97 9. Package Contents Number Name Quantity Configuration Remarks PL18 EV Transmitter Standard QUICK START GUIDE Standard FGr12B Receiver Standard FRM301 RF Module Standard Thin Grip Standard Slim Plate for Fixing RF Module Standard Standard LOGO Sticker 1 Standard LOGO Sticker 2 Standard Fuselage Stickers for PL18 EV Standard...
  • Page 98 10. Certification 10.1 DoC Hereby, [ShenZhen FLYSKY Technology Co., Ltd.] declares that the radio equipment type [Paladin(PL18 EV), FT18 EV] is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.flyskytech.com/info_detail/10.html...
  • Page 99 10.4 Environmentally friendly disposal Old electrical appliances must not be disposed of together with the residual waste, but have to be disposed of separately. The disposal at the communal collecting point via private persons is for free. The owner of old appliances is responsible to bring the appliances to these collecting points or to similar collection points.
  • Page 100 Copyright ©2025 Flysky Technology Co., Ltd. Release date: 2025-03-07 CE， FCC ID： N4ZFT1800 Manufacturer: ShenZhen FLYSKY Technology Co., Ltd. Address: 16F, Huafeng Building, No. 6006 Shennan Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China...