Included in this manual are in-depth instructions detailing End-Point (Travel) Adjustment all the steps and procedures needed to correctly program Adjustment Position each of the XR3i's features. Quick Start covers the basic ST = Steering programming information necessary to get you to the TH = Throttle...
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 4 Direct Trim Access Servo Trim Adjustment Steering 1. With the transmitter power switch on, move the digital steering trim lever in the desired position to be adjusted. T R I M...
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 6 System Specifications Components R-135 Receiver Transmitter XR3i Model number NER-135 Receiver R-135 Type 3-channel/FM Servos Z590M x 1 ABC&W circuitry Z270 x 1 Frequency 27MHz/75MHz Accessories BEC switch harness with Sensitivity...
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 7 Control Identification and Location Antenna Electronic Digital Steering Wheel Throttle Trim Lever Dot Matrix Electronic Digital Multi- Data Steering Trim Lever LCD Display Power Switch Three-Character Name Input Digital Voltage Reading...
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 8 R/C Safety Precautions For safe and reliable performance of your R/C model, please 5. Before operating your model, make sure your frequency is carefully read and follow the guidelines below. clear. If someone else is operating on the same frequency, both models will go out of control, possibly causing 1.
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 10 Receiver/Servo Connections and Installation Your R-135 receiver is equipped with Battery Eliminator You may use a separate receiver battery to power the receiver Circuitry (BEC). The receiver gets its power from the model’s (such as for some electric boats or in gas-powered vehicles).
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 11 Operating Your Model It’s important to learn the proper sequence for switching After Operation on/off your radio system. Switch off the receiver, then the transmitter. This ensures that you will always have a signal to the receiver and that...
! 8. 9V 10. 2V Lithium Battery Your XR3i radio system is equipped with a five-year lithium battery backup system. This system is designed to protect and retain all radio programming in the event that the Up-Timer transmitter batteries drop below the required 9.0 volts, or...
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 13 Accessing the System Mode To enter the System mode, press both the Scroll and Channel keys at the same time while turning on the Frame Rate (page 15) transmitter power switch. By pressing the Scroll key, you can...
Model Name Entry (System Mode) (System Mode) The XR3i has memory for four models. This feature allows The XR3i allows a three-character name to be input for for four different models to be operated with the same trans- each of the four models available. The current model with mitter (additional receivers and servos must be purchased name will then be displayed in the Normal display screen.
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 15 Frame Rate Select (System Mode) The Frame Rate function allows you to select one of two Accessing the Frame Rate Function transmitter frame rates available: Normal "N" - the default or Press and hold the Fast "F".
12:14 PM Page 16 Auxiliary Channel 3 Function Select (System Mode) The Auxiliary Channel 3 function of the XR3i allows you to = The 2P or 2 position Servo Travel function is designed 2 2 P P select from two different types of Channel 3 servo travel to be used as a transmission gear shift channel.
12:14 PM Page 17 Grip Button C Function Select (System Mode) The Grip Button C function of the XR3i allows you to select = The Eb or Emergency Steering Button function is E E B B from 3 different functions available. Use the information...
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4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 18 Accessing the Grip Button C Function 1. Press the Scroll and Channel keys at the same time and hold. 2. Turn on the transmitter power switch to enter Press and hold the Scroll and Channel System mode.
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 19 Data Reset (System Mode) The Data Reset function allows you to reset all the program- Accessing the Data Reset Function ming in the selected model (1, 2, 3 or 4) to the factory default Press and hold the Scroll settings.
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 20 Copy Model Data (System Mode) The Copy Model Data function allows you to copy the Accessing the Copy Model current model data into the model memory of the blinking Data Function model selected.
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 21 Accessing the Function Mode To enter the Function mode, it is necessary to first turn on to select the appropriate channel (if applicable). To adjust the transmitter's power switch. Next, press the Scroll key the values of the function, simply press the Increase (+) or until a beep is heard.
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 22 Throttle Deadband (Function Mode) The throttle deadband feature is used to reduce/eliminate the Accessing the Throttle dead throttle area that exists at neutral to the starting point of Deadband function throttle and from neutral to the starting point of braking. This area is sometime known as deadband.
7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 23 Exponential (Function Mode) The Exponential feature of the XR3i allows you to alter Accessing the Exponential function the response rate of the steering or throttle control around Press the Scroll key neutral without affecting the maximum amount of steering ENTER until "EXP"...
7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 24 End-Point Adjustment (Function Mode) The End-Point Adjustment feature of the XR3i allows the maximum travel of both the steering, throttle and Auxiliary Forward Throttle Channel 3 (optional) servos to be increased or decreased in End-Point Adjustment E P A each direction to achieve the exact servo movement needed.
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4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 25 Accessing The End-Point 5. Move the steering wheel, trigger or Grip Button C in the desired direction for adjustment (left/right, forward/reverse Adjustment Function or brake). Press the Increase or Decrease key to achieve the desired amount of travel.
JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 26 Programmable Mixing (Function Mode) The XR3i offers two different mixing adjustments that allows Accessing The Mixing for mixing one channel to another channel. The mixes Adjustment Function available are Steering-to-Auxiliary Channel Mixing and Throttle-to-Auxiliary Channel Mixing.
12:14 PM Page 27 Lap-Timer (Function Mode) The Lap-Timer function of the XR3i allows the recording of Accessing The Lap-Timer Function individual lap times based on a 999 second up-timer. Up to 50 laps and times from 3.0 to 99.9 seconds can be stored in Press the Scroll key until "LAP"...
7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 28 Sub-Trim (Function Mode) The Sub-Trim function of the XR3i is an electronic trimming Accessing the Sub-Trim Function feature that allows the neutral position of the servo on either Press the Scroll key Press the Channel key the steering, throttle or auxiliary channel (optional) to be until "TRIM"...
7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 29 Servo Reversing (Function Mode) The Servo Reversing feature of the XR3i is a very convenient Accessing the Servo feature when setting up a new model. The purpose of the Reversing Function servo reversing function is to change the direction of the servo rotation in relation to the wheel/trigger movement.
12:14 PM Page 30 Accessing the Direct Trim Mode The Direct Mode function of the XR3i is accessible through To access the Direct Trim Mode function, turn on the the use of the electronic throttle or steering trim levers, as transmitter power switch.
12:14 PM Page 31 Steering Trim (STC) The XR3i electronic Steering Trim lever, located just above To adjust the steering trim servo position, move the the steering wheel, allows the center position of the servo electronic Steering Trim lever either to the left or the right.
12:14 PM Page 32 Throttle Trim (THC) The XR3i's electronic Throttle Trim lever, located to the left Each click will provide 0.3° of trim to the throttle servo with a of the steering wheel, allows the center position of the servo maximum of 24°...
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 33 Grip Lever B: Steering Dual-Rate Trim Adjustment (STG) The Steering Dual-Rate adjustment, located at Grip Lever B, If the Emergency Steering button function (page 17) is allows the Dual-Rate value (maximum servo travel) to be...
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 34 Grip Lever A: Brake End-Point Adjustment BRK/Auxiliary Channel 3 Access Brake End-Point Adjustment Note: If Grip Lever A is assigned an Auxiliary Channel 3 function by selecting "LN" or "2P" The Brake End-Point Adjustment, located at Grip Lever A,...
When the 2P Auxiliary Channel function is selected, the Grip When selected, Grip Lever A can be used to access the Auxiliary Channel 3 function of the XR3i for use as a fuel Lever A can be used to move the Auxiliary 3 Channel servo mixture channel.
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 36 XR3i Data Sheet System Mode MODEL NUMBER MODEL NAME FRAME RATE AUX FUNCTION O/2P/LN GRIP BUTTON C O/Eb/LA Function Mode STEERING THROTTLE THROTTLE DEADBAND F__________% B__________% EXPONENTIAL __________% F__________% B__________% END-POINT ADJUSTMENT...
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4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 37 XR3i Data Sheet System Mode MODEL NUMBER MODEL NAME FRAME RATE AUX FUNCTION O/2P/LN GRIP BUTTON C O/Eb/LA Function Mode STEERING THROTTLE THROTTLE DEADBAND F__________% B__________% EXPONENTIAL __________% F__________% B__________% END-POINT ADJUSTMENT...
4680 JR XR3i manual 7/17/02 12:14 PM Page 39 Warranty and Service Information Note: Be sure to keep your original dated sales 4. Include detailed information explaining your operation receipt in a safe place as you will be required to of the system and problem(s) encountered.
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