User manual FUTABA 3PDF

[. . . ] 3PDF Instruction Manual 1M23N02102 Thank you for purchasing the Futaba 3PDF. Prior to operating your 3PDF, please read this manual thoroughly and use your system in a safe manner. See the glossary on page (P36) for the definition's of the special terms used in this manual. Application, Export and Reconstruction 1. The product described in this manual is subject to regulations of the Ministry of Radio/Telecommunications and is restricted under Japanese law to such purposes. [. . . ] The information may not be retained by the memory. Prior to operation Warning 3PDF Assembly Receiver and Servo Connections Connect and install the receiver and servos in accordance with the "Assembly Safety Precautions" on the next page. When a E. S. C. is used (MC210CB) Connect to motor Connect to battery OFF MC 210CB E. S. C. (Electronic speed control) 1CH FP-R113F FM Power Switch 1 2 3 B/C (2CH) Steering Servo Receiver Gas Powered Model 1CH ON Assembly Steering Servo Throttle Servo Channel 3 Servo FP-R113F FM 1 2 3 B/C (2CH) Receiver Connect to receiver battery (B) (3CH) Power Switch Assembly Safety Precautions Warning Connector Connections Be sure the receiver, servo and battery connectors are fully and firmly connected. If vibration from the model cause a connector to work loose while the model is in operation. You may lose control . Electronic speed control Install the heat sinks where they will not come in contact with aluminum, carbon fiber or other parts that conduct electricity. If the FET Amp (Electronic speed control) heat sinks touch other materials that conduct electricity a short circuit could occur. This could result in loss of control and damage to the system. Receiver Vibration Damping and Waterproofing (Car) Dampen the vibration to the receiver by mounting to the chassis or mounting plate with thick double sided tape in electric powered models. In gas powered models wrap the receiver in foam and mount it where the vibration is the least prevalent. Waterproof by placing it in plastic bag or watertight radio box in model. If the receiver is subjected to strong vibration or shock erratic or loss of control may occur. If any moisture comes in contact the receiver and servos you may expertise the same result as well as damage to the system. Servo Throw Operate each servo over its full stroke and be sure the linkage does not bind or is loose. The continuous application of unreasonable force to a servo may cause damage and excessive battery drain. Servo Installation When you install the servos always use the rubber grommets provided in servo hardware bags. Mount the servos so they do not directly come in contact with the mount. If the servo case comes in direct contact with the mount vibration will be directly transmitted to the servo. If this condition continues for a long time the servo may be damaged and control will be lost. Receiver Antenna Do not cut or bundle the receiver antenna Do not bundle the receiver antenna together with the servo lead wires Keep the receiver antenna at least 1 inch away from the motor and battery and wires that handle heavy current loads. . Cutting, bundling or routing the receiver antenna near any devise that produce noise will reduce the operating range of the system and result in loss of control. *Also route the receiver antenna away from metal, carbon fiber and other parts that conduct electricity. These parts can transmit high frequency noise. Motor Noise Suppression Always install capacitors to suppress noise when electric motors are used. If capacitors are not properly installed you could experience erratic operation and reduced range as well as loss of control. Other Noise Suppression Methods Be sure there are no metal parts in your model which under vibration can come in contact with other metal parts. Metal to metal contacts under vibration will omit a high frequency noise that will effect the receivers performance. You could experience erratic operation and reduced range as well as loss of control. Assembly Preparations Prior to Setting Transmitter Prior to making any setting on the transmitter check the following items. 1Steering Trim Lever TRIM. Pos ST 0 2 Throttle Trim Lever TRIM. Pos TH 0 Assembly 3 Lever A D/R . Pos L100R100 4 Lever B ATL . Pos 100 Preparations Prior to Setting Transmitter 1 To set the steering trim to neutral, push the channel 1 trim lever to the left or right. This will be the neutral position. . 2 To set the throttle trim to neutral, push the channel 2 trim lever up or down. 3 To set Grip Dial A to maximum, push the upper lever to the left or right. The maximum setting will be L100 R100. 4 To set Grip Dial B to maximum, push the lower lever to the left or right. MC210CB Adjustment *Use the accessory mini screwdriver to make adjustments. Preparation 1Set the transmitter servo reversing switch to the normal position. 2Turn the high point trim fully clockwise. Neutral Adjustment MC210CB Fully Clockwise 1Have the throttle trigger at neutral. 2Set the neutral trim to the point where the monitor - The point where the monitor lamp changes from a rapidly flashing light to off is the neutral point. MC210CB Point at which monitor lamp goes off. High Point Adjustment 1Set the throttle trigger to just a little before full throttle. 2Set the high point trim to the point where the monitor lamp is a steady light. - The point where the monitor lamp changes from a rapidly flashing to a steady light is full throttle. MC210CB Point where the monitor lamp is a steady light. Monitor Lamp Assembly lamp goes off. 3PDF Function Map When the MODE key and the SELECT key are pressed simultaneously at the initial screen. , this will call the SYSTEM MODE. When the Mode key is pressed from the initial screen where the voltage is displayed , this will call the FUNCTION MODE. P12 1: 10. 5V Initial Screen Pressed Simultaneously SELECT Select key pressed first SELECT Pressed Simultaneously SELECT MODE MODE MODE MODE FUNCTION MODE Function Mode SYSTEM MODE System Mode MODE Each different function screen can be sequentially called by pressing the MODE key. P29 MODE P22 Each different function screen can be sequentially called by pressing the MODE key. Function Map MDL. SEL Model Select MODE REVERSE Servo Reverse P28 MODE P30 TH. EXP MODE MDL. NAME MODE Throttle Exp P23 Model Name P32 ST. ATV Steering ATV MODE AUX. SEL Channel 3 Select Function P24 MODE P31 TH. ATV MODE GD. SELCT MODE Throttle ATV P27 Dial Function Select ST. EXP Steering Exp MODE Function Mode Group System Mode Group When a lever is operated from an arbitrary screen, that screen is displayed for about 5 seconds. * However, when the system mode setup screen is displayed, the direct mode screen is not displayed even if a lever is operated. P20 TRIM. Pos ST Steering Trim Position *Initial Setting: Channel 3 P21 P33 TRIM. Pos TH Throttle Trim Position P25 CH3 . Pos Lever C Position D/R . Pos Lever A Position *Initial Setting: Steering D/R P26 ATL . Pos Lever B Position *Initial Setting: Throttle ATL Direct Mode Group Function Map 3PDF Description of Functions Steering Trim The steering neutral position can be adjusted by moving the steering trim lever to left or right. Use this function to make your model run in a straight line. Steering Trim Lever 1At the initial screen where the Model number and Voltage are displayed the Steering Trim setting can be viewed by pressing the Trim lever to the left or right. If the Steering trim is not operated for 5 seconds the display will return to the initial screen. -When the SYSTEM MODE GROUP is displayed the steering trim position will be displayed. Racers Tip Adjust the servo horn and linkage so they are parallel. If you are using a servo saver be sure the Steering trim is as close to neutral as possible. [. . . ] 4P: lever operation moves the servo to four positions: servo position (P1) servo position (P2) servo position (P3) and servo position (P4). Lin: lever operation moves the servo from the R (right side) to L (left side) in steps This is convenient when FET Amp MC510CB with current control Is used. 1: 10. 5V Initial Screen Select key pressed first SELECT MODE SYSTEM MODE MODE REVERSE MODE MDL. NAME MODE AUX. SEL MODE GD. SELCT MODE 1 Access the System Mode by pressing the Mode and Select key simultaneously. SELECT MODE System Mode Group (Setup Screen Selection) 2 Access the channel 3 function by pressing the Mode key two times. MODE Description of Functions (Function Selection) 3 Select the desired function with + or - key. Travel and Servo Position Setting Set the LIN type maximum travel and the 1P~4P type servo position at the CH 4 position display screen Position Movement Direction When 1P~4P type is selected the direction of the movement by lever operation can be changed with the servo reversing function CH3 Position Setting (Description is with the CH3 lever position in the initial setting) * Before using this function to select the servo position to used with each function. (When LIN Type is Set) The maximum travel can be set When used with MC510CB -Screen Display + 100~140A -Screen Display -100~10A First set to +100 with the CH3 lever and drive the car. If the car is difficult to drive decrease the displayed value by moving the lever to the - side. CH3 Lever MODE RESET SELECT (When 1P~4P Type is set) the servo operation position for each position can be set by calling the setup screen for each position by operating the CH3 lever. 1 When the initial screen or a function mode setup screen is displayed. [. . . ]