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This equipment has been tested in accordance with the
requirements contained in the appropriate Commission
regulations. To the best of our knowledge, these tests were
performed using measurement procedures consistent with
industry or Commission standards and demonstrate that the
equipment complies with the appropriate standards. Each
unit manufactured, imported or marketed, as defined in
the Commission's regulations, will comform to the sample(s)
tested within the variations that can be expected due to
quality production and testing on a statistical basis.
We further certify that the necessary measurments were
made by Kansai Electronic Industry Development Center,
Ikoma Emission Measrement Station, 10830, Takayama-
Cho, Ikoma-City, Nara, 630-01 Japan.
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- Page 1 This equipment has been tested in accordance with the requirements contained in the appropriate Commission regulations. To the best of our knowledge, these tests were performed using measurement procedures consistent with industry or Commission standards and demonstrate that the equipment complies with the appropriate standards. Each unit manufactured, imported or marketed, as defined in the Commission’s regulations, will comform to the sample(s) tested within the variations that can be expected due to...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I INTRODUCTION Page # RD6000 Sport Radio Control System RD6000 Sport Transmitter/Receiver Specifications Academy of Model Aeronautics Initial Preparation NiCd Battery Charging RD6000 Sport Transmitter Features Airborne System Connections Airborne Components Connectors Audio Low Voltage Alarm... - Page 3 Helicopter Menu Structure Programming for Helicopter (Type) Pitch Curves Throttle Curves Revolution Mixing Gyro Adjustment Trim Memory Exponential Dual Rate Dynamic Trim Memory (DTM) Changing Flight Mode 1 and 2 Switch Locations APPEND I RD6000 Sport Aircraft and Helicopter Setup pages...
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Page 4: Rd6000 Sport Radio Control System
These instructions are written in great detail to help you understand what all of you RD6000 Sport capabilities are. Because of the many features of the RD6000 Sport, this manual is quite long. Don’t be intimidated! To actually use the system, you may only need to read the INTRODUCTION section, the Common Functions section, and study the section that applies to your type of aircraft. -
Page 5: Academy Of Model Aeronautics
INITIAL PREPARATION PACKAGING: The packaging of your Airtronics RD6000 Sport Radio Control System has been especially designed for the safe transportation and storage of the radio’s components. After unpacking your radio, DO NOT DISCARD THE CONTAINERS! You should set the packaging aside for use if you ever need to send your radio in for... - Page 6 NiCd BATTERY CHARGING INFORMATION: In order to protect the charging circuit in your RD6000 Sport transmitter, a diode has been installed to protect it from some of the high discharge rate “cycler’s” on the market. We recommend that you charge the transmitter battery (while installed) with the supplied ATX charger, Part # 95033.
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Page 7: Nicd Battery Charging
Elevator (F/A Cyclic) The above diagram shows how to connect the components of your RD6000 Sport system together. At this point your objective is to get the system operating on your workbench. Once connected you must then refer to the corresponding diagram for your system, i.e., either AERO or HELI showing the transmitter control... -
Page 8: Airborne Components
CONNECTORS Your RD6000 Sport unit is equipped the new universal AIRTRONICS “Z” connectors which are color coded blue, and are electrically compatible with the receivers of other radio control system manufacturers. The connectors are rugged but should be handled with care. Note that these connectors are not compatible with older AIRTRONICS R/C equipment unless Adapter p/n 99399Z is used! “Z”... -
Page 9: Transmitter Battery Removal
THROTTLE HIGH WARNING The RD6000 Sport has a built in warning feature that will not allow you to use the transmitter if the throttle stick is not in the lowest position when you turn on the transmitter. If the throttle stick is not in the low position, when you turn it on, you will hear a continuous beeping sound and the display will read TH-HI! Pull the throttle stick down to the full low position. -
Page 10: Transmitter Stick Tension Adjustment
Be careful to line the battery charging port pins when replacing the back cover. WARNING: Any other modifications made to the transmitter other than adjusting stick tension will void any and all warranties covered be Airtronics Inc. -
Page 11: Trainer System
The Trainer system in the RD6000 Sport transmitter allows you to connect any two Airtronics RD6000 Sport together for the purpose of training a new pilot. You can also connect the RD6000 Sport to either an RD6000 Super, RD6000, VG 400, VG 600, Radiant or Vanguard PPM unit. The Trainer cord to use is the ATX Part # 97100. -
Page 12: Using The Rd6000 Sport Microprocessor
Airtronics has invested a large amount of design effort to ensure that the powerful capabilities of the RD6000 Sport are as simple as possible to use. This manual has been written to offer the user complete instructions for either fixed wing aircraft or helicopter models. The manual is divided into three sections. - Page 13 RD6000 SPORT AERO FEATURES DESCRIPTION FEATURES Used as a stopwatch or to countdown to a preset time. STW (Stopwatch) Reverses the servo operating direction. REV (Reverse) Adjusts servo throw. Available on Elev and Ail. D/R (Dual Rate) Changes servo neutral position.
- Page 14 RD6000 SPORT HELI FEATURES FEATURES DESCRIPTION STW (Stopwatch) Used as a stopwatch or to countdown to a preset time. REV (Reverse) Reverses the servo operating direction. D/R (Dual Rate) Adjusts servo throw. On Elev, Ail and (Rud in Heli Mode) CNT (Center) Changes servo neutral position.
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Page 15: Common Functions
REV (SERVO REVERSING) The RD6000 Sport allows you to electronically REVERSE the direction of rotation for each of the servos in use. This allows you to hook up your control linkages and pushrods in the most mechanically desirable manner without regard to the direction of servo movement. -
Page 16: Control Centering
CNT (CONTROL CENTERING) Your RD6000 Sport allows you to fine-tune the CENTER or neutral position of all flight control servos. After hooking up your controls and mechanically centering all linkages to the approximate positions, press the FUNCTION down key to arrive at the following screen for the Elevator control. -
Page 17: Data Reset
RST (DATA RESET) If you want to “UNDO” all of your programmed parameters at one time, you can use the RST function. However, be certain that is what you want to do, since this function will reset all settings to the factory default settings. -
Page 18: Model Selection
HOW TO SELECT MODEL SET-UPS: M-SL (Model Select) The RD6000 Sport has built in memory to store four model setups in any combination of model types. To use or modify one of the model setups you first must select M-SL in the etc menu. - Page 19 STW (STOPWATCH) The RD6000 Sport offers a built-in timer and allows the pilot to use the stopwatch function in either elapsed time mode or in a countdown mode of operation. To use the stopwatch, press either the (CH -) or the (CH +) key to select “etc”...
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Page 20: Stop Watch
INT (INTEGRAL TIMER) The Integral Timer function of the RD6000 Sport is activated each time the transmitter power switch is turned on, and continues to time up to 99 hours and 59 seconds at all times when the transmitter is turned on. This time will give an excellent indication of how many hours of actual use you RD6000 transmitter has accrued. - Page 21 NAM (NAMING YOUR MODEL) The RD6000 Sport provides the capability for you to designate each of the four models you have programmed by use of a 3 digit name. Use the (CH +) key to select the “etc” screen. Press the FUNCTION down key twice to select the NAM screen.
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Page 22: Exponential
EXP (EXPONENTIAL) The RD6000 Sport allows the pilot to choose two settings for Exponential throw for each of the primary flight channels, Elevator, Aileron (and Rudder in helicopter mode). Exponential throw is primarily used to “soften” or decrease the control stick sensitivity of a control around the neutral point. - Page 23 As an example, to set Exponential for elevator, access “EL” in the Channel area by using the (CH+) key. Now press the FUNCTION down key to select the EXP display for the Elevator Channel as shown below. This screen tells you the present Exponential status of the elevator channel and when a Dual Rate Exponential switch is set to ON position, the Exponential setting for that control function.
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Page 24: Modulation
MOD (MODULATION) An extremely versatile feature of the RD6000 Sport transmitter is the capability to select two different types of modula- tion. These are PPM/FM for standard FM receivers and PM/FM-Reverse for “other brand” receivers. To access the Modulation screen, press either the (CH –) or (CH +) key to select the “etc” screen. -
Page 25: Data Copy
CPY (DATA COPY) A valuable feature of the RD6000 Sport is the Data Copy Function. With this function the entire set of control parameters for one aircraft can be ‘copied’ from one model set-up into another. (For instance, if you have your aircraft program in Model #1 and nothing in Model #3, you can copy the Model #1 program into Model #3 with the copy function. - Page 26 On the previous screen, the destination has been set to Model #3. MAKE CERTAIN that this model setup is not one you wish to save, because when you copy the Model #1 set-up into Model #3, all data that was in Model #3 is replaced with the Model #1 data! At this point Model #3 data is still intact, so if you wish to change the destination for the copied data, do so before proceeding.
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Page 27: Switch Reverse
SW-R (SWITCH REVERSE) The SW-R Function allows you to reverse the action of the five toggle switches located on your RD6000 Sport transmitter. The default of the SW-R Function is in the NOR (normal) position. CAUTION! The switch reversal function is not selective. If you change it from NOR (normal) to REV (reverse), all switches will be reversed in their action! To access the SW-R Function, select “etc”... -
Page 28: Click
CLK (CLICK) The RD6000 Sport transmitter normally is set to emit an audio tone when ever the programming keys are pressed, when values are changed and when the stop watch function is started, stopped or reaches the final ten seconds of count-down. - Page 29 T-CUT (THROTTLE-CUT) Another useful function provided by the RD6000 Sport for engine powered models is T-CUT, Throttle Cut. Normally you set your throttle stick in the extreme low position and use EPA and the digital trim to obtain a steady low engine idle speed.
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Page 30: Throttle Cut
SECTION III RD6000 Sport USERS MANUAL - AIRCRAFT Liquid Crystal Display Elevator Dual Rate Switch Aileron Dual Rate Switch Trainer Switch Throttle Cut Switch Throttle (U/D Elevator (U/D) Rudder (L/R) Aileron (L/R) Elevator Digital Trim Throttle Digital Trim Aileron Digital Trim... -
Page 31: Aircraft Menu Structure
AIRCRAFT MENU STRUCTURE (Rx Channel) M-SL MAS-1 T>E E>E T-CUT MAS-2 A>R E>E STW set INT set SW-R FLAPE DELTA V-TAIL D/R-A Use the four center buttons in the function panel to navagate through the menu’s. (UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT) -
Page 32: Programming For Aircraft (Model Type)
PROGRAMMING FOR AIRCRAFT INITiAL SET-UP OF TYP (MODEL TYPE) When you receive your RD6000 Sport unit the transmitter is preprogrammed for both fixed wing aircraft model’s as well as for helicopter models as follows: Model #1 is setup with AERO featuers (AR1) - Page 33 Next, press the INC+YES key until the screen reads HL2 (heli model 2). Now press the END key and the screen will show that you have selected model number two which is a helicopter setup. However, since you are a fixed wing aircraft pilot, you want all of the transmitter setups to be fixed wing aircraft.
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Page 34: Dual Rate
Rate settings, only the amount of total throw available. The RD6000 Sport allows Dual Rate settings for Aileron and Elevator. To access the Dual Rate setting for Elevator when you are on the STW or REV screen, press the FUNCTION down key to reach this screen. -
Page 35: End Point Adjustments
EPA (END POINT ADJUSTMENT) The RD6000 Sport allows you to adjust the “End Points”, or travel limits, for all flight channels. In general, it is best to use as close to 100% servo throw as possible. This allows for the best possible resolution and centering of all control surfaces. -
Page 36: Landing Gear End Points
Airtronics now offers a high Torque PROPORTIONAL retract servo, p/n 94739. With this servo and the RD6000 Sport transmitters, End Point Adjustments for the retract servo are possible, independently setting the “Down” and “UP”... -
Page 37: Trim Memory
TRM (TRIM MEMORY) The RD6000 Sport offers the Trim Memory Function on all four of the flight control channels. Trim Memory for Elevator, Aileron, Throttle, and Rudder is input by the Digital Trim keys set when you use the INC +/YES or DEC -/NO keys to input trim. -
Page 38: Flaperons
FLAPE (FLAPERONS) The Flaperon function can be used to just obtain two separate aileron channels with a servo in each wing. It can also be used so that the strip ailerons act as flaps and deploy in a downward direction to create both lift and drag. In the following example, the ailerons will be programmed to act as flaps that are controlled by the Flap/FL-EL switch. - Page 39 Press the (CH –) key to select p-f on the CHannel indicator. Use the FUNCTION down key to scroll down to FLAP EPA (endpoint adjust). Note that the default setting is –100%. Range of adjustment is from -150% to +150%. Press either the INC +/YES or the DEC -/NO key to change the value an/or polarity of the function.
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Page 40: Alarms
If you wish, you can turn off the Dual Rate alarm by pressing either the INC +/YES or the DEC -/NO key to change D/ R-A to INHibit. Note that the High Throttle Stick alarm is always active. NOTE: The RD6000 Sport transmitter will also sound an alarm if the power switch is left on for a period of time that exceeds 15 minutes. -
Page 41: Delta (Elevons)
DELTA (ELEVONS) DELTA mix can be used in a flying wing type model to provide ELEVON control, where the elevator and aileron functions are combined. To access the DELTA function, use either the (CH –) or the (CH +) key to select the STW screen. Press the FUNCTION down key to scroll down to the DELTA screen. - Page 42 A>R (AILERON-RUDDER MIX) The RD6000 Sport provides you with the capability to program your aircraft so that Aileron stick deflection will also cause the rudder servo to respond in the same direction, (right aileron=right rudder). This automatic coordination of rudder with aileron is useful in many high wing/scale models that suffer from adverse yaw with aileron application.
- Page 43 V-TAIL (RUDDER-ELEVATOR MIX) The RD6000 Sport transmitter has the ability to control sailplanes or powered models that utilize a V-Tail control system. In these aircraft the two tail controls perform both as elevators and as rudders. Two servos and two chan- nels (receiver channels #1 and #4 are required for V-Tail operation).
- Page 44 T>E (THROTTLE-ELEVATOR MIX) The RD6000 Sport allows for automatic adjustment of Elevator trim as you advance or retard the throttle stick. This is a valuable option as most sailplanes will need a change in pitch trim when ever flaps are deployed. By making this adjustment with an electronic mixer, the pilot does not have to alter the elevator digital trims each time flaps are used, and thus does not have to re-trim the elevators for normal flight.
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Page 45: Rd6000 Sport User Manual - Helicopter
SECTION IV RD6000 Sport USERS MANUAL - HELICOPTER Liquid Crystal Display Digital Hover Pitch INC / DEC Digital Hover Throttle INC / DEC Trainer Switch Throttle Cut Switch Throttle (U/D Rudder (L/R) Elevator (U/D) Aileron (L/R) Elevator Digital Trim Throttle Digital Trim... -
Page 46: Helicopter Menu Structure
HELICOPTER MENU STRUCTURE (Rx Channel) M-SL CV-PH CV-PH CV-P2 CV-P2 CV-PL SW-R CV-PL RV-H T-CUT RV-M RV-L NOTE: Use the (CH-) and (CH+) keys to move horizontally within the same function. Use the FUNCTION UP and FUNCTION DOWN keys to move vertically within the menu. The small trianges to the left of the function that shows on the LCD screen indicates the direction that you can move horizontally and vertically in the menu. -
Page 47: Programming For Helicopter (Type)
PROGRAMMING FOR HELICOPTER INITIAL SET-UP OF TYP (MODEL TYPE) When you receive your RD6000 Sport unit the transmitter is preprogrammed for both fixed wing aircraft model’s as well as for helicopter models as follows: Model #1 is setup with AERO featuers (AR1) - Page 48 Note that one of the small triangular indicators will be blinking to show that you should press the (CH+) key. Therefore, press the (CH+) key and the screen will change to read HELI with a flashing YES. AERO h e l i To confirm the change of aircraft type, press the INC+/YES key.
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Page 49: Pitch Curves
PITCH CURVES (FLIGHT MODES) The RD6000 Sport allows you to customize three distinct flight modes for each helicopter model. The three pitch curves (flight modes) available for each helicopter model are: N…………………………..NORMAL 1…………………………...Select Curve One – IDLE UP 2…………………………...Select Curve Two – THROTTLE HOLD Selecting a pitch curve is done by activating the two FLIGHT MODE switches located on the top of the transmitter as shown below. - Page 50 The pitch curve for each flight mode has three points that can be adjusted to suit your specific needs. Within each pitch curve these points are referred to as PH (high pitch), P2, and PL (low pitch). The range of values and default settings for each is shown below.
- Page 51 Now use the F-MODE switch to select the specific flight mode that you want to adjust. As an example, if you wanted to adjust CV-P2 in Normal flight mode, press the FUNCTION down key to select CV-P2. The default value for the Normal flight mode of 55% will be shown.
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Page 52: Throttle Curves
THROTTLE CURVES (FLIGHT MODES) The throttle curve for each flight mode has three points that can be adjusted to suit your specific needs. Within each throttle curve these points are referred to as PH (high pitch) P2, and PL (low pitch). The range of values and default settings for each is shown below. - Page 53 Press the F-MODE (flight mode) switch to toggle through modes 1, 2 and Normal. Now use the F-MODE switch to select the specific flight mode that you want to adjust. As an example, if you wanted to adjust CV-P2 in Normal flight mode, press the FUNCTION down key to select CV-P2. The default value for the Normal flight mode of 50% will be shown.
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Page 54: Revolution Mixing
REVOLUTION MIXING The RD6000 Sport provides for setting Revolution Mixing for each of the three Flight Modes. Each Flight Mode has its own curve for adjusting tail rotor position in response to the throttle/collective stick movements. The default settings for RV.H (Revolution Mixing High Point), RV.M (Revolution Mixing Mid Point), and RV.L (Revolution Mixing... -
Page 55: Gyro Adjustment
GYRO ADJUSTMENT The RD6000 Sport allows you to set the Gyro sensitivity of your helicopter’s gyro if it has that capability. The gain of the gyro can therefor be adjusted for all of the three Flight Modes. In this manner the pilot can adjust the gyro for a suitable level of sensitivity (gain) for one flight mode (for instance hover), and by changing to a different flight mode alter the sensitivity for either more or less stabilization. -
Page 56: Trim Memory
TRM (TRIM MEMORY) The RD6000 Sport offers the Trim Memory Function on all four of the flight control channels. Trim Memory for Elevator, Aileron, Throttle, and Rudder is input by the Digital Trim keys set when you use the INC +/YES or DEC -/NO keys to input trim. -
Page 57: Dynamic Trim Memory (Dtm)
DTM (DYNAMIC TRIM MEMORY) Dynamic Trim Memory (DTM) is an advanced function that can be used in conjunction with the Flight Mode OP- TIONS. When activated Dynamic Trim Memory allows you to make trim changes while in any flight mode WITHOUT affecting any other flight mode or model. - Page 58 COMPENSATION MIXERS (C-Mix) The RD6000 Sport has two compensation mixers available to handle advanced mixing needs. These are in addition to the predefined mixers. Compensation mixers C-Mix 1 and C-Mix 2 are only available in the Aircraft mode of operation and do not have any switch to turn them on or off when activated.
- Page 59 Now use the FUNCTION down key until you reach the (MAS 1:) screen. Next use the INC or DEC keys untill the RU (rudder) is selected. This will be your Master channel. Next press the FUNCTION down key ones to select (SLV 1:) screen. Now use the INC or DEC keys untill you reach EL (elevator).
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Page 60: Changing Flight Mode 1 And 2 Switch Locations
FLIGHT - MODE 1 FLIGHT - MODE 2 THROTTLE TRAINER AI D/R EL D/R WARNING: Any other modifications made to the transmitter other than changing the flight mode switch locations will void any and all warranties covered be Airtronics Inc. - Page 62 RD6000 SPORT / TYPE: AERO MODULATION PPM / PPM-R MODEL #................MODEL NAME............ NORMAL DELTA WING TYPE V-TAIL FLAPERON FLAPERON & V-TAIL (2) AL (4) RU (5) G (1) EL (3) TH (6) F NOR / REV NOR / REV NOR / REV...
- Page 63 RD6000 SPORT / TYPE: HELI MODULATION PPM / PPM-R MODEL #................MODEL NAME............ (2) AL (4) RU (5) GY (1) EL (3) TH (6) PI NOR / REV NOR / REV NOR / REV NOR / REV NOR / REV NOR / REV...