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1. D T EBM ae 18 CHANNEL COMPUTER SYSTEM LE cD FASS Test el Extend System Telemetry Futaba Corporation 00s one oe 00 0007 pe etre Yen Rx 0 0V_ 0 o GF 10 Modell a Ext 0 0V ant 00 26 20 System Menu Linkage Menu Model Menu Return System Linkage 11 11 11 15 36 52 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Futa ba Digital Proportional R C System C 0682 1M23N26403 aN 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION esseeecssseecsssseccoscecsoseecssseeosoe 4 BASIC OPERATION cccccocsssssccccsssscccccsssces 34 eSupport and Service ccccccsssscccccseccseeeeees 4 Battery Charging sssssssisssissscisiivisoisisisisoitsitioia 34 e Application Export and Modification 5 e How to turn ON OFF the transmitter 35 Definitions of SyMbols c csesccssessesssssessesseeees 6 When turning ON ss 2csasasineensnnentntnatiasencetenaiierte 35 eSafety Precautions do not operate without When turning Off ooicsesciecsdesssccuendsdedecersetessesensncns 35 PACS ENEE T E A E E A 6 HOW to reset ssssssseisesieeerierreerrreerreerrrerreerrrerreeen 36 e Registration of the user s NaMe 0008 36 BEFORE USE k 10 OH OME SCLCOCM sss cissescesevensavassersecrseoniasdarescesansasaves 37 Features Of 18M Zoccecececccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccee 10 Home 2 screen ccccccossesccssesccssesccssesccscesccscescess 38 e Contents and Technical Specifications nae 12
2. LIN mode Mode used with functions which hold the operating position of the throttle and switch channel etc 3 Touch the In Soeed button and set the servo speed Initial value O Setting range 0 27 4 Touch the Out Speed button and set the Servo speed Initial setting O Setting range 0 27 5 Touch the Start Delay button and set the delay time from switch ON to the start of function operation Initial setting 0 0 sec setting range 0 4 secs 6 Touch the Stop Delay button and set the delay time from switch OFF to the start of function operation Initial setting O Setting range 0 4 secs At master mode Set desired in and out speed 2 Select the master channel to any toggle switch 3 The slave channel s servo traces the setting curve as the master toggle switch is moved Below the case AUX servo traces an EXP curve as the SW F is operated m g a ooo Prog Mixes 1 Modeli i Condition 1 93 parate POS 0 0 RATE 0 0 ON ON Speed piso EXPI Se Rate A Rate B Master Slave f i TT 100 100 0 100 0 Aileron Elevator EXP A EXP B 50 p Trim ELLSAL Display 100 0 100 0 OFF OFF Single Offset 0 0 0 100 0 150 aN 7 Pn Curve setting operation This section describes the setting procedure of curves which are used with the AFR function and each mixing function Curve type selection When th
3. How to register user s name 1 Turn on the power of the transmitter 2 Push the area of the user s name shown on the home screen or the user s name in the linkage menu Then the User s Name Set screen will DOP Up To Futaba Corporation 0000 3 Push the user s name Then the keyboard will pop up You can use up to 32 characters as a users name Use the keyboard on the screen to enter user s name 4 Push Return key to return to the previous screen after entering the user s name If you want to protect the user s name If you don t want anybody else to change your user s name set your ID in the following way Please be aware that you will not able to change user s name if you forget your password 1 Make sure that the security mode is User s name and then push the User ID button 2 Enter your password using keyboard on the screen You will need to enter your password for changing the user s name the next time you turn on the power Even if you enter the same character your password will be identified differently depending on whether you are using Transform mode or Direct mode for inputting Home screen Oo This is the Home screen and descriptions of it s menus Use your finger or included stylus pen to operate the touch screen 1 Timer If one of two timer displays is pushed you will enter the Timer screen of a Linkage menu 2 Menu Button e System Linka
4. eReturn to Linkage Menu Condition 1 LT n Function New model 1i CH Function Aileron Ji Ti i J3 T3 D Elevator 1 3 Throttle J mT 9 4 Rudder J4 T4 10 5 6 Gear SG Air Brake RST Control Trim CH NULL 11 NULL 12 99 Control Trim NULL Function Auxiliary5 NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL Auxiliary4 Auxiliary3 Auxiliary Auxiliary1 Auxiliary1 The display screen is an example The screen depends on the model type CH ction Control Trim Fun 13 Auxiliaryl 14 Auxiliaryi 15 Auxiliary1 16 Auxiliaryi Function change 1 Touch the function button of the channel you want to change to call the function list 2 Select the function you want to change 3 Touch Yes The display returns to the original screen When you want to cancel function change touch No Maultiple channels can be assigned to 1 function Multiprop 2 is an optional object for Multiprop decoders lt CH which can be Multiprop set up gt FASSTest 18CH 1 12CH FASStTest 12CH not set FASST MULTI 11 12CH FASST 7CH _ not set S FHSS not set 80 lt Linkage Menu gt Condition 1 CH Control Operation control change 1 Touch the control button of the channel you want to change A Control select screen stick switch knob trim lever etc is displayed 2 Select the control you want to operate 3 Touch Close The display returns to
5. Call the Swash setup Swash details screen Pitch slow side and high side linkage correction is also possible Adjust so that pitch operation causes the swash plate to move up and down in the horizontal state 5 Throttle curve setting This function adjusts the pitch operation curve in relation to the movement of the throttle stick for each condition THR Curve Modeli Normal POS 100 0 RATE oe E 125 Rate A Rate B 100 100 0 100 0 Offset X offset 0 0 0 0 17 points curve The pitch curve can be freely selected from linear Operation curve to smooth curve and adjusted to match the curve you want by means of the T18MZ s powerful Curve Edit Function 6 types of curves can be selected Up to 17 points can be set for linear or curve types However when using the 3 points or 5 points specified to create a curve a simple and smooth curve can be created by selecting the curve type and reducing the number of input points to 3 or 5 and then entering the specified value at the corresponding points that you created lt Setting example gt Call the throttle curve of each condition with the condition select switch eNormal curve adjustment Normal curve uses Normal Linear tyoe and creates a basic pitch curve centered near hovering This curve is adjusted together with the Throttle Curve Normal so that the engine speed is constant and up down control is easiest eldie up curve adjustment Th
6. Servo holding force becomes stronger Note When this parameter is large the current consumption increases e Buzzer When the power supply of a servo is previously turned on at the time of a power supply injection without taking transmit of a transmitter the buzzer sound of about 2 5 Hz continues sounding from a servo Even when the transmit of a transmitter is taken out previously a buzzer becomes until the signal of a servo is outputted normally but it is not unusual The transmitter has been turned OFF ahead of a servo power supply The buzzer sound of about 1 25 Hz continues sounding as servo power supply end failure alarm Do not insert or remove the servo connector while the receiver power is ON A buzzer may sound by incorrect recognition x Buzzer sound is generated by vibrating the motor of a servo Since current is consumed and a servo generates heat please do not operate the number more than needed or do not continue sounding a buzzer for a long time 54 lt System Menu gt f e The program version CF card USB memory data and product ID are displayed Information The language used by the system can also be changed The Information screen displays the T18MZ When an SD card and USB memory are not inserted their system program version information T18MZ aOR AON not displayed SD card and USB memory memory size vacant capacity number of model data and number of music files information and
7. Using the S Bus2 port an impressive array of telemetry sensors may be utilized S BUS2 TABLE Receiver connector S BUS Servo telemetr sensor S BUS Gyro 7 X Don t connect S BUS Servo S BUS Gyro to BUS2 connector S BUS device setting S BUS servos or a telemetry sensor can be connected directly to the T18MZ Channel setting and other data can be entered for the S BUS servos or sensors 1 Connect the S BUS device and battery you want to set with a 3 way hub or 2 way cord as shown in the figure 2 Turn on the transmitter power 3 Call the setup screen Servo System Menu gt S BUS Servo Sensor Linkage Menu Sensor 4 Perform setting in accordance with each screen 5 This sets the channel and other data for each S BUS servo or telemetry device to be used with the S BUS device or receiver en cs VW w g ot T RJ sk R 3 K 4 st my FH S e DiE Ei a or 218 iis Eze so gene 1 Seis aQis eels lt i oid S BUS device Receivers B S BUS Servo S telemetry sensor 32 lt Before Use gt Oo o Telemetry System The R7008SB receiver features bi directional communication with a FASSTest Futaba transmitter using the S Bus2 port Using the S Bus2 port an impressive array of telemetry sensors may be utilized It also includes both standard PWM output ports and S Bus output ports Telemetry is available only in the FASSTest 18CH mode
8. e Touch the Camber FLP to ELE button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below The display screen is an example The actual screen depends on the model type eReturn to Model Menu CamberFLP to ELE oO oo iF e Fine tuning VR setting eCurve display mode switching Single Fine tuning All Cond eElevator rate adjustment Setting method e Touch the ACT button and set the function to ACT ON e When setting a switch touch the switch button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and set its ON direction Always ON at ON setting e Touch the elevator servos left and right buttons and adjust the mixing rate with the adjustment buttons displayed on the screen When the mixing direction is reversed due to linkage setup adjustments can be made by changing the rate value from to positive to negative e When setting a VR touch the Fine tuning NULL button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then 122 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt ELEVATOR ELEVATOR 2 e Group single mode switching Gr Sngl e Overall adjustment by Rate A ket and Rate B e Mixing curve setting select the VR The VR operation mode can be selected e A mixing curve can be set eThe curve operation mode can be changed Single Displays only the mixing curve Fine Tuning Displays the adjustment rate of the fine tuning VR All Cond Displays the mixing curve
9. 12CH mode displays only Receiver battery voltage and Extra battery voltage The telemetry function requires the corresponding receiver R7008SB Telemetry display only T18MZ ID of R7008SB was remembered to be Telemetry sensor sold separately Your aircrafts data can be checked in the transmitter by connecting various telemetry sensors to the S BUS2 connector of the receiver Drive battery voltage is displayed at the transmitter Battery voltage is displayed at the transmitter ee a a oo an oo SD D D amp Temperature ciot i Sensor WU RK _Sensor_______ Sloe S BUS2 Switch HUB E ERE ETE Connector Altitude l Slot3 i OSCE O N l Terminal box Altitude Slot Cenon Atitude TTT MMR Sensor pan HUB Sensor Slot6 Slot No Sean ae Servos are classified by channel but sensors CE TITER ini OR l are classified by slot Since the initial slot enn eee a No of the TI8MZ is preset at each sensor Nm _Yf _ a the sensors can be used as is by connecting Mg 1 S BUS2 Tool Slot8 them There are 1 31 slots HUB aaa ares lt Before Use gt 33 aN 7 BASIC OPERATION Battery Charging Before charging batteries read the Cautions for handling battery and battery charger in the section For your safety Charging the transmitter LT2F3500XH lithium polymer battery N Danger O The LT2F3500XH lthium polymer batter
10. Airplane glider general on the mixing curve When the memory mode is exited the memorized points are automatically reflected on the curve When the memory function is used Line type curve is automatically selected e Linking can be set Links this mixing to other mixings e The mixing rate can be fine tune by setting a VR AIL1 RUDDER AIL 2 eReturn to Model Menu RUD to AIL 100 50 vec iat E 50 150 e Fine tuning VR setting 25 Tree Rate B e Mixing curve setting e When set to ON by touching INH the memory items are displayed Setting method e Touch the INH button and set the function to ACT ON e When setting a switch touch the ON button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and set its ON direction Always ON at ON setting e When setting a VR touch the Fine tuning NULL button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the VR The adjustment rate and adjustment direction can be set The VR operation mode can also be set e A mixing curve can be set e The curve display mode can be changed Single Displays the mixing curve only Fine tuning Displays the adjustment rate of the fine tuning VR All Cond Displays the mixing curve of all the conditions When conditions are set e When linking Touch the Link button and set it to ON 118 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt Memory function usage method Example
11. MODEL MENU AIRPLANE GLIDER FUNCTIONS These are the menus usable when either airplane glider or EP glider model type have been selected are displayed in the Model Menu screen First use the Model Type function of the Linkage Menu to select your model type wing type and tail type Changing these later will reset any data set in this menu These dedicated mixings can be set for each flight condition as required When you want to use the system by switching the settings for each condition by switch or stick position use the Condition Select function to add flight conditions Up to 8 conditions can be used Note The T18MZ is designed so that the airplane and glider including EP glider model types can handle fuselages of the same wing type The functions common to airplanes and gliders except for a few specific functions are shown below Items may be different depending on the number of servos etc and according to the wing type used However reread them The setup screens in the instruction manual are typical examples e Touch the Model Menu button of the Home screen to call this Model Menu e When the button of the function you want to set is touched a setup screen appears Model Menu Servo Monitor Model Menu screen example eReturn to Home screen PNE T0 next page Sem e Wem ere re The Model Menu screen depends on the model type This screen is for model type Airplane Wing Type
12. Note Always set Act and Trim to NULL for Governor and Governor 2 of the Function menu The subtrim of Governor is made 0 Make the reverse direction normal e When the Mode buttonon the Governor screenis pressed the display mode is switched 2000 2000rom mode 2500 2500rom mode e The 2500rom mode and 2000rpm mode are different when the rate is 50 0 2500rom or greater At rates below 50 0 the rom displayis the same for both modes e When the 2500rom mode is set 100 0 2500rom The maximum value is 110 0 2700rom e When the 2000rom mode is set 100 0 200rpm The maximum value isl110 0 2100rpm Conventional specifications e There is no change in the transmitter output even when the 2500rpm mode and 2000rpm mode are switched Calibration must be performed at the governor side Also this mixing and the governor side speed setting must be matched beforehand by the following method e Set so that when the governor side is placed in the speed setting item state and 2000rem of Set GOV of the screen above is touched the governor speed is set to 2000 when the 1500rpm button is touched the governor speed is set to 1500 and when the 1000rom button is touched the governor speed is set to 1000 e When you want to read the speed directly press the button and display rom e The speed can be witched by setting a switch Also when OFF is set instead of speed settin
13. O Mounting the Servo T Wood screw a Rubber grommet ao 2 3 2 6mm nut washer Rubber gt grommet J Brass eyelet J Brass eyelet DQ sss Servo mount Servo mount 2 3 2 6mm screw Airplane Glider Helicopter Servo lead wires To prevent the servo lead cable from being broken by vibration during flight provide a little slack in the cable and fasten it at suitable points Periodically check the cable during daily maintenance D from the servo outlet so D that the lead wire is neat D Mounting the power switch When mounting a power switch to an airframe make a rectangular hole that is a little larger than the total stroke of the switch so that you can turn the switch ON OFF without binding Avoid mounting the switch where it can be covered by engine oil and dust In general it is recommended to mount the power switch on the side of the fuselage that is opposite the muffler Safety precautions when you install receiver and servos N Warning ao Connecting connectors Qe sure to insert the connector until it stops at the deepest point How to protect the receiver from vibration and water O Wrap the receiver with something soft such as foam rubber to avoid vibration If there is a chance of getting wet put the receiver in a waterproof bag or balloon to avoid water Receiver s antenna Never cut the receiver s antenna Do not bind the receiver s antenna with the cables for Se
14. TSE Rate A Rate B Hooo 100 0 A Offset EGA offset e Operation curve setting Fuel Mixture New model i Trim Acceleration Setting method CTRM mode Maximum change near center by center trim operation Does not change at end of the stick movement When the adjustment range Range value is made small trim is active only near the center NORM mode Normal trim linear operation When the adjustment range value is decreased trim is active only near the center Needle high trim works as high trim based on the center This operation is similar to reverse ATL trim 1 An acceleration function can be set This is used when the mixture is either too rich or too lean which can be caused by sudden operation of the throttle stick 2 The return time after operation Dump can For a description of the setting method see the description at the back of this manual Condition 1 Hold Pos be set for both settings Acceleration High 3 A needle throttle cut function can be set 4 This operation can be linked with the throttle hold functions Cut and Idle Throttle Cut function and Idle Down 5 The needle side cut position can be set Set it to the fuel side full open position When MIX mode is selected the throttle curve setting becomes the master In the UNMIX mode the throttle stick position becomes the master lt Model Menu Common Functions gt 109 ae aN ed
15. To exit setting touch the Swash button Speed compensation setting procedure Mixing rate setting procedure l HR 3 is described as an example The mixing applied in other swash modes is different but the setting procedure is the same 1 Set the throttle stick to the set neutral point Adjust the length of the linkage rod so that the swash plate is horizontal at this position A little adjustment using sub trim should be OK Adjust so that pitch operation when the pitch curve is straight is maximum 2 Adjust the AIL gt PIT amount so there is no interference in the elevator or pitch direction when the aileron stick is moved to the left and right Adjust the left and right sides separately 3 Adjust the ELE gt AIL and ELE gt PIT amounts so there is not interference in the aileron or pitch direction when the elevator stick is moved up and down Adjust the up and down sides separately 4 Adjust the PIT gt AIL and PIT gt ELE amounts so that the swash plate is horizontal when the throttle stick is set to maximum slow and full high Adjust the slow and high sides separately To exit setting touch the Swash Details button 90 lt Linkage Menu gt i Set the throttle stick to the neutral point position Move the elevator stick quickly and adjust the soeed Compensation amount so that the interference in the pitch direction is minimal To exit setting touch the Swash Details button Notes If the l
16. V TAIL 130 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt ae Ailevator Corresponding model type Airplane glider V Tail Effective only when 2 servos used at the elevators This function improves the operating performance of the roll axis by operating the elevators as ailerons Ailevator is where each elevator in a standard conventional or v tail moves independently like ailerons on a wing In addition to each elevator side moving up and down together each side moves in opposite directions when moving as an Ailevator On a V tail this is also known as a Ruddervator as they can serve the same purpose Typically both Ailevator and ailerons are coupled together to maximize roll performance especially on larger wingspan planes Note Select Ailevator as the Model Type at the Model Type screen This changes the output channel Check the Function menu e Touch the AIL button in the Model Menu to e Group single mode switching call the setup screen shown below Gr Sngl eReturn to Model Menu 0 0 lt p llc o 0 0 100 Aileron function e When the elevators are used as ailerons aileron travel of the left and right elevators can be adjusted Elevator function e The up and down rate of the left and right elevators when the elevator stick is manipulated can be individually adjusted AILERON 1 AILERON 2 X n AA ELEVATOR ELEVATOR 2 AILERON 6 lt Model Men
17. When the mixing direction is reversed due to linkage setup adjustments can be made by changing the rate value from to positive to negative 114 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt ae e Left right overall adjustment at Rate A and Rate B e Mixing curve setting For a description of the curve setting method see the description at the back of this manual e A mixing curve can be set For a description of the mixing curve setting method see the description at the back of this manual e To set linking touch the Link button and set it to ON f i AIL to Brake FLP Corresponding model type Airolane glider 4 flaps or more This mixing operates the brake flaps FLP3 4 in the aileron mode When the aileron stick is manipulated the aileron and brake flaps perform the aileron operation simultaneously and the performance of the roll axis is improved e The aileron left and right mixing rates can be FLP 3 RS 4 adjusted for each flap servo Ait Brake Flap Brake Flap i e A mixing curve can be set Main Alaran Main Aileron e Mixing during flight can be turned ON OFF by Chip Alleron setting a stick Always ON at ON setting e Linking can be set Links this mixing to other mixings AIL 4 Chip Aileron e Touch the AIL to Brake FLP button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below The display screen is an example The actual screen depends on
18. Initial value 0 0 i EXP1 curve Separate Rate B EXP A EXP B 100 0 100 0 Offset e Using the EXP curve ts helpful in smoothening starting of the ailerons elevators rudder etc EXP2 curve 0 0 RATE a 0 0 76 5 EXP Rate A Rate B 100 0 100 0 EXP 99 5 Offset e Using the EXP2 curve is helpful in engine rise and other engine control VTR Curve RATE EERS __ 0 0 VTR Separate ST A S B a Pos A eee Pos B P Rate A P Rate B Offset e Setting is fast if left right up and down are first decided in the Combined mode and the mode is then switched to the Separate mode When this curve is used when the operating rudder angle is large such as with acrobatic models switching from normal flight to acrobatic rudder angle is performed without switch operation lt Data gt 157 Line and spline curve adjustment Line curve Line curves or spline curves of up to 17 points Toe can be used Initial value 7 9 points The set me a points can be freely increased decreased and 100 0 145 0 offset Curves which are symmetrical to the left and right of center can also be set Setting modes Separate mode Normal setting Combined mode Creates a left and right symmetrical curve Adjusting the rate of each point 1 Use the move between points buttons lt lt or gt gt to select the point The pin
19. Modeli Condition 1 Logic Logic Logic Logic In the above case the two switches in the left are calculated by AND logic Next the 160 lt Data gt oO Switch selection When the switch selection button in switch mode selection screen or the logic switch setting screen is touched the screen below is shown Switch selection screen example Modeli lt AIL to RUD gt When switch is selected Switch ON OFF setting is possible at each position e Alternate Alternate switching mode is available depending on mixing function 1 When the ON position switch is touched after the switch was selected the screen shown below appears lt ON OFF Point gt When the button of each position is touched it toggles between ON and OFF 2 Touch the button and set to the ON position 3 Close the screen by touching Close When stick trim lever or VR is selected When a stick trim lever or VR is used as a switch the following 4 modes can be selected eMode Lin Sym eType Hysteresis Hys box Box 1 When the ON position button is touched after stick etc was selected the screen shown below appears 2 Select the mode you want to use and set it as described below 3 Close the screen by touching Close lt Data gt 161 oO Operation modes The operation modes when stick trim lever or VR are selected are described below Change the operation
20. You can always monitor trim positions graphics on the screen To change the trim rate you must activate this through the function menu within the linkage menu Touch the trim button and you will access another screen which enables you to change the trim 2o ae Note The trim positions you have set will be stored in the non volatile memory and will remain there Touch Panel Rotary Key Direct Key ee 10 00 UP 00 es 10 00 UP 00 eanas a eRotary Key eLCD Display Touch Panel eDirect Key S1 S4 Touch panel rotary keys and direct keys are used for entering data Touch Panel Touch the panel with your finger or the attached stylus pen which is also used as a toolbox to enter data Caution O Touch softly the Touch Panel with the stylus pen or your fingertips or Plastic film is attached to the touch panel Please be careful so that you don t scratch the touch panel with anything hard such as a metal object Don t push the touch panel with excessive force or drop anything on the panel Although you may find some air bubbles under the plastic panel due to environmental changes such as temperature it is not a defect and will cause no problems Rotary key In addition to touch panel you can select items by rotating the rotary keys to the left or to the right There is a function which cannot be accessed by the Rotary Key Direct key You can directly call your
21. and the receiver ID code Is displayed 6 If linking fails an error message Is displayed Bring the transmitter closer to the receiver and repeat the procedure above from Step 2 e Touch the Link button in the System Type Do not perform the linking operation when the drive motor is connected or the engine is running When you use two receivers please be sure to setup a primary and secondary in the dual mode Since two sets of receivers cannot be individually recognized without using a primary and secondary setup it is impossible to receive telemetry data correctly You must link one receiver at a time If both power supplies to the receivers are switched on simultaneously data is received incorrectly by the transmitter If a dual receiver function is used in order to receive sensor information correctly by both sets telemetry data will be slower compared to a single receiver setup You cannot link three sets of receivers e Battery fail safe voltage setup only FASSTest mode Menu to call the setup screen shown below B F S Voltage Z WARNING Do not perform the linking operation when the drive motor is connected and the engine was started W Inadvertent rotation of the motor or acceleration of the engine is extremely dangerous Once the link operation is complete please check that your receiver can be operated with the linked transmitter 78 lt Linkage Menu gt eReturn to
22. e Adjustment range 0 27 steps 3 Repeat the procedure above for each rate 3 Repeat this procedure for each channel Limit point adjustment To close this screen touch the End Point 1 Touch the Limit button of the channel you ATV button want to set 2 Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the limit point elnitial value 135 eAdjustment range 0 155 3 Repeat this procedure for each limit point lt Linkage Menu gt 85 i Throttle Cut Throttle cut provides an easy way to stop the engine by flipping a switch with the throttle stick at idle The action is not functional at high throttle to avoid accidental dead sticks The switch s location and direction must be chosen as it defaults to NULL e Touch the Throttle Cut button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below Condition 5 mem Condition 3 Condition 1 Condition 8 Condition 7 Condition 4 mnm Condition 2 mem Condition 6 f INH Switch Stops the engine safely and easily airolane and helicopter only Note When conditions are set at Throttle cut setup can be performed for each condition Throttle cut can only be activated in a specific condition if you have selected and set up this function within the condition When using throttle cut in a specific condition and ON or active If you change to another condition throttle cut is canceled and no longer active in the first condition as
23. gt Model Condition 1 eSwitch selection button eLogic mode button 1 The logic selection dialogue appears when two switches in the right are calculated as you push the logic mode button The 3 types same way Finally the first case and 2nd case of logic either AND OR or EX OR can be are calculated by OR logic selected lt Prog Mix gt Modeli Condition 1 Caution oa 1 The maximum number of the logic switch is 10 for the flight ea condition select and 8 for the mixing on off selection on each Ir AND OR EcOR Close flight condition The error message will appear when the 3 exceeded logic switch is going to be selected In this case delete the unused logic switch first then select the new logic switch lt Prog Mix gt Modeli Condition 1 x No usable logic switch Release other logic switch Close 2 The mixing on off switch modes are automatically assigned by single mode not supported the group mode 2 The left and right side of the switch mode Assigned to single mode can be set to the logic switch mode as well AIL to RUD xf Model Condition 1 In this case a maximum of 4 switches can ma rr ee be assigned to the logic switch The left and switch TON 100 0 6 100 0 right logic are calulated first then the center Diepty Stage a freee roe of the logic is calculated Finally switch on alaa so off status determined by the 4 switches sec usta T combination lt Prog Mix gt
24. ms Ween rouse pre a mTOR Sen Usystem menu Untage Meni Foa Wen oana Servo Monitor ji Condition Hold function ON OFF button For a detailed description see P 101 Condition Hold function Model Menu functions helicopter list PIT Curve Adjusts response in different flight conditions THR Curve Throttle curve and hovering trim adjustment Acceleration Counteracts torque due to sudden throttle and pitch commands Throttle Hold Moves the throttle to idle during autorotation Swash Mix Compensates for each control response Throttle Mix Compensates for power loss when cyclic applied Pit to Needle Adjusts response curve in different flight conditions Pit to RUD Handles torque changes from pitch angle inputs Fuel Mixture Commands a second servo to adjust the fuel mixture at the carburetor Gyro Used to switch Futaba GY series gyro sensitivity Governor Used to switch RPM of the helicopter s head Throttle Limiter Limits the high range of the throttle movement by any slider or trimmer 138 lt Model Menu Helicopter Functions gt Ses oO PIT Curve Pitch Trim PIT Curve This function adjusts the pitch operation curve for each flight condition for the optimal flight response relative to movement of the throttle stick The pitch curve can be freely selected from linear operation curve to smooth curve and adjusted to match the curve you want by means of the T18MZ s p
25. touch the Fine tuning NULL button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the VR The adjustment rate and direction can be set The VR operation mode can also be set e A mixing curve can be set e The curve display mode can be set Single Displays the mixing curve only Fine tuning Displays the adjustment rate of the fine tuning VR All Cond Displays the mixing curve of all the conditions When conditions are set AIRBRAKE ELEVATOR ELEVATOR 2 V TAIL ELEVATOR ELEVATOR 2 e Left right overall adjustment by Rate A and Rate B e Mixing curve setting lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt 117 ae RUD to AIL D This function is used when you want to mix the ailerons with rudder operation It is used when rudder is applied during roll maneuvers knife edge etc of stunt planes It can be used to bank scale models large models etc like a full size plane e A mixing curve can be set e Mixing during flight can be turned ON OFF by setting a switch Always ON at ON setting e The rate of rudder correction can be memorized by using the memory function This is convenient when setting a mixing curve When memory operation switch operation is performed in memory mode with the rudder correction the switch operation position at that time is displayed e Touch the RUD to AIL button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below Corresponding model type
26. Delete Rename is chosen from a right display 4 Next it chooses in Yes and No In Rename name is inputted into the keyboard which appeared and finally it pushes Enter Display pictures at the model data 1 Call Camera from the System Menu 2 Make the save destination the same place as model data If an SD card or USB memory is not connected the TI8MZ becomes the initial state 3 Take the picture you want to display with the T18MZ Position the picture inside the frame 4 Select the model whose picture you want to paste beforehand 5 Press Thumbnail and then press the picture you took earlier 6 Press Entry 7 The message Sure is displayed Press Yes Copy to 18MZ Copy to SD Card Copy to US Memory Ee Delete lt System Menu gt 51 D S BUS Servo S BUS servo setting An S BUS servo can memorize the channel and various settings itself Servo setting can be performed on the T18MZ screen by wiring the servo as shown in the figure e Servo ID number Individual ID numbers are memorized for your S BUS servos in your T1I8MZ When a servo is used as shown at the right the servo ID number is automatically read by the transmitter If you use multiple S BUS servos and do not want to change the settings on all that are mounted in a fuselage only the desired servo in the group can be set by entering the ID of that specific servo S BUS servo S9070SB cannot be
27. Elevator ELE to Camber ACT INH On ACT INH gt zi n ste Up Down ie Up Down to ie ape Tes T Active Pos 50 50 100 Active Pos 50 100 e Elevator Acceleration e ELE to Camber Acceleration e Return to Model Menu Acceleration Modeli Condition 1 AIL to RUD Switch J L ON Left Right A R Active Pos 50 50 100 e AIL to RUD Acceleration lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt 137 ae aN ed MODEL MENU HELICOPTER This section contains information on the commands that apply to helicopters only For instructions on Airplanes and Sailplanes refer to the sections pertaining to those aircraft Each of these functions can be set independently for different flight conditions To get to these settings touch the desired function button to be entered Use the Model Type function in the Linkage Menu to select the swash type matched to the fuselage beforehand If you later change model types all settings will be lost Also add flight conditions at the Condition Select screen before setting the model data at each function Up to 8 conditions can be used The AFR function fuel mixture and other functions common to all model types are described in a separate section e Touch the Model Menu button of the Home screen to call the menu shown below Touch the button of the function you want to set to call the setup screen eReturn to Home screen
28. Functions gt e Return to Model Menu reducing the number of points of to 5 and entering the specified value at the corresponding points Normal POS RATE O Rate A Rate B Offset X offset Operation precautions Z WARNING O when actually starting the engine and flying always set the idle up condition switch to OFF and start the engine in the idling mode All Cond Displays the throttle curve of all the conditions The curve of the condition currently in use Is indicated by a bold line PIT amp THR The pitch curve of the condition currently in use is also displayed e The pitch curve setup screen can be called with one touch This is convenient when alternately adjusting these curves with the pitch curve e The servo speed can be set Adjust the throttle speed when the throttle is too sensitive ae Curve setting examples The curves shown below were created by using actually creating a curve enter the data specified the Line mode and inputting the data of the 5 points per the fuselage or the reference value 0 low side 25 50 center 75 100 high side at each condition They were created by reducing the number points of the line to 5 When eThrottle Curve Example Normal Curve Idle up 1 Curve Idle up 2 Curve HRE ane Throttle Hover trim The Throttle Hover trim setup screen can be called from the THR Curve setup screen e Return to Model Menu Throttle Hove
29. Group single mode switching Gr Sngl For more information see the description at the back Return to Model Menu of this manual e Direction switches e Rate adjustment of each rudder Snap Roll e Adjustment of the servo speed of each rudder lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt 135 ae Multi Engine Corresponding model type Airplane general This function lets you adjust the throttle when The idle down offset rate set at this screen is effective using a multi engine airplane with up to 4 engines e Operation can be fixed at the engine speed The Throttle Cut function Idle Down function cients selec le angle o n nO Ne 3 a channel with the Hold Position function The hold Throttle Hold function High Trim and Idle Trim position can be changed can be adjusted by throttle channel THR THR2 e High side trim and idle trim can be set for each THR3 THR4 channel Operation acts as high trim or idle trim Tnitial setting assigns only one throttle channel THR pase On ANE ce liek When using this function the number of throttle channels must be assigned beforehand at the Function menu of the Linkage Menu e The throttle cut position can be set for each throttle channel Throttle cut operation is linked to the switch set with the Throttle Cut function of the Linkage Menu The throttle cut position set at this screen is effective e The throttle down offset rate can be set for each throttl
30. Menu lt Linkage Menu gt 83 Fail Safe D The Failsafe function is used to set up positions that the servos will move to in the case of radio interference Defines servo position when signals are lost and when receiver battery voltage becomes low You may set either of two positions for each channel Hold where the servo maintains its last commanded position or fail safe where each servo moves to a predetermined position You may choose either mode for each channel The T18MZ system also provides you with an advanced battery monitoring function that warns you when the receiver battery has only a little power remaining In this case each servo is moved to the defined failsafe position The battery failsafe may be released by operating a predefined control on the transmitter default is throttle Do not continue to fly land as soon as possible Remember if the predefined control suddenly e Touch the Fail Safe button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below CH Function Mode 1 Aileron 2 Elevator 3 Throttle 4 Rudder Gear 6 Air Brake eReturn to Linkage Menu Fail Safe eN MOARI 99 Release B F S Posi CH 7 Auxiliary5 Sets the servos operating position when transmitter signals can no longer be received or when the receiver battery voltage drops moves to a position you did not command land at once and check your receiver battery Do not continue to fly land as soon
31. Micro rectangular type cord plug Both Micro to Micro and Micro to round plug style trainer cords are available e Neckstrap a neckstrap may be connected to your T18MZ system to make it easier to handle and improve your flying precision since your hands won t need to support the transmitter s weight e Y harnesses servo extensions etc Genuine Futaba extensions and Y harnesses including a heavy duty version with heavier wire are available to aid in your larger model and other installations e Gyros a variety of genuine Futaba gyros are available for your aircraft or helicopter needs e Governor for helicopter use Automatically adjusts throttle servo position to maintain a constant head speed regardless of blade pitch load weather etc e Receivers various models of Futaba receivers may be purchased for use in other models Receivers for 2 4GHz types are available e Servos there are various kinds of servos Please choose from the servos of Futaba what suited the model and the purpose of using you lt Before Use gt 13 Transmitter controls eAntenna eCarrying Handle LD CD RD eVolume eSpeaker e Microphone eSwitch Block SA SB SE SF eSwitch Block SC SD SG SH eSlide Lever eSlide Lever RST RS LS LST eStick eStick J2 4 IBD e Digital Trim T1 T6 ePower Switch e Hook dP D ED D D D D D D D D D D D D
32. Point button 2 Move the stick etc to the point you want to shift and touch the Enter button The boundary points change Also shift other points as required UPDATING Your Futaba T18MZ transmitter programming can be updated easily and at no cost online When functions are added or improved the update file can be downloaded from our website Copy the update files to the SD card and then use the following procedure to update the program Check our web site for the FAQ regarding updating for more information Updating procedure Note If the battery fully discharges during program updating updating will fail When the remaining battery capacity is 50 or less always recharge the battery before Updating Note The model data in the transmitter can be used unchanged after updating but to be safe back up the model data before Updating ie j G 0 A 1 Insert the SD card containing the update file into the card slot 2 Use tweezers to switch the slide switch update switch at the side of the card slot in the up direction 3 Turn on the transmitter power An update screen is displayed Rotary key or the arbitrary direct keys are pressed T18MZ SOFTWARE UPDATE i the edit dial or any direct key to start the update 4 When updating is complete the screen shown below appears T18MZ SOFTWARE UPDATE The update of the
33. Using the memory function with an F3A airplane knife edge correction When call switch SW A and memory switch gt SW H were set Memory function operation 1 Memory function mode Manual gt Memory 2 When the memory switch SW H was set to ON while performing aileron correction when rudder was applied at knife edge the point position at that time is memorized Perform memorization while changing the left and right stick positions 3 To recall the memorized positions set SW A to ON The memorized correction rate is reflected on the curve and operation is simultaneously set Note When memorized from manual before flight be sure that the memory SW is not accidentally set to ON and incorrect mixing setting is not applied when taxiing starting the engine etc ae eOvera adjustment by Rate A and P i Camber Mix Corresponding model type Airplane glider 2 ailerons or more This function adjusts the AFR D R rate e Mixing during flight can be turned ON OFF by of camber operation which operates the wing setting a switch Always ON at ON setting e A delay can be set for each condition A cut camber ailerons camber flaps brake flaps in switch which can turn OFF the delay function can the negative and positive directions The aileron be set flap and elevator rates can also be adjusted e The speed of the aileron flap and elevator servos independently by curve and attitude c
34. ae aN ed AIL to Camber FLP or More This mixing operates the camber flaps FLP1 2 in the aileron mode When the aileron stick is manipulated the ailerons and camber flaps move in aileron operation simultaneously and the roll axis is improved e The aileron left right mixing rate of each flap servo can be fine tuned e A mixing curve can be set e An ON OFF switch can be set e Linking to other mixes is possible AIL Chip Aileron Corresponding model type Airolane glider 2 ailerons 2 flaps AIL1 Camber Flap 3 Main Aileron Main Aileron AIL 4 Chip Aileron e Touch the AIL to Camber FLP button in the Mode Menu to call the setup screen shown below The display screen is an example The actual screen depends on the model type eReturn to Model Menu AIL to CamberFLP r e e Adjustment of each flap Servo eGroup single mode setting Gr Sngl For more information see the description at the back of this manual Setting method e Touch the ACT button and set the function to ACT ON e When setting a switch touch the ON button of the switch to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and set its ON direction Always ON at ON setting For a description of the switch selection method see the description at the back of this manual e Touch the left or right button of each flap servo and adjust the mixing rate with the adjustment buttons
35. arranged by T18MZ With S BUS servos of use there are a function which can be used and an impossible function and a display screen changes Only the function which can be used by a servo is displayed e Call the following setting screen by pressing the S BUS Servo button in the System Menu eReturn to System Menu S BUS Servo Modeli EC 100 Left Right Laws 100 0 100 0 Servo Reverse Type NORM Speed Control Smoother Boost 158 6us Soft Start INH Damper 0 00Deg Factor Stretcher Gain 23 04 Deg Neutral Offset Dead Band Stop Mode 0 16Deg Procedure for changing S BUS servo setting 1 Select S BUS Servo of the System Menu 2 Wire the servo as shown in the figure above 3 Press Recall The ID and current setting of that servo are displayed 4 When multiple servos are connected change INH at the right side of the ID number on the screen to ACT and enter the ID of the servo you want to set 5 Set each item Please see the next page 6 Press Write The settings are changed 52 lt System Menu gt i Receiver Battery S BUS Servo Description of function of each parameter There are a function which can be used according to the kind of servo and an impossible function e ID Displays the ID of the servo whose parameters are to be read It cannot be changed e Channel Channel of the S BUS system assigned to the servo Always assign a channel b
36. as possible Defines servo position when signals are lost and when receiver battery voltage becomes low WARNIN G For safety always set the fail safe functions eEspecially set the throttle channel fail safe function so that the servo moves to the maximum slow side for airplanes and to the slow side from the hovering position for helicopters Crashing of the model at full high when normal radio waves cannot be received due to interference etc is very dangerous elf fail safe is reset by throttle stick movement the fail safe may be mistaken as an engine malfunction and will be reset at low throttle and the model will continue to fly If you have any doubts immediately land elo lt Switch gt Function Mode ate Pee screen 8 Auxiliary4 9 Auxiliary3 10 Auxiliary 11 Auxiliaryi 1 Auxiliary1 The display screen is an example The screen depends on the model type Fail safe setting procedure Decide which channels you want to go to preset positions and which ones you want to maintain their last commanded position To select the fail safe mode you wish to set use the F S button This button toggles between the two modes Hold F S F S mode setting 1 Touch the F S button of the channel you want to set and set that channel to the F S mode 2 Hold the corresponding stick Control slider or other control in the position you want the servo to move to when the fail safe function is activated and to
37. battery is connected with 2S side of the charger 2S sids Charger LBC 4E5 1 Connect the power cable of the charger to the wall socket AC outlet 2 Connect the connector to the Li Fe battery Confirm that the charging indicator red LED lights 3 Remove the battery after the LED light turns green After completing the charge remove the battery from the charger and remove the charger from the wall outlet N Warning O The transmitter battery cannot be charged with the receiver charger Conversely the receiver battery cannot be charged with the transmitter charger i D How to turn ON OFF the power of the transmitter Windows CE is installed as a built in operating system in the T18MZ transmitter Compared to the conventional system the T18MZ takes extra time for internal processing when it is turned on off When turning on the power of the transmitter 1 Place the throttle stick below 1 3 closed 2 Turn on the power switch After initialization of the transmitter is complete the LED monitor turns Purple If your throttle stick is not at 1 3 closed or fully closed a warning will sound If you move the throttle to 1 3 closed or fully closed the warning will stop and will become a Transmit screen If you push the button NO then the transmitter will not emit radio waves If you push the button Yes then the transmitter will emit radio waves If a battery is r
38. beep the target time and keep counting upwards until shut down e t An alarm sounds every minute of the elapsed time from timer start Conventional mode J An alarm sounds every minute of the remaining time up to the alarm time e Memory is turned ON the power OFF and a model change will not be reset timer either lt Lap time list gt Split Time meee EEE eRetum to Timer Up timer Down timer Hour selection 1 Touch the mode button and select the type of timer 2 Timer time setting Touch the Mode minutes or seconds button Adjustment buttons appear on the screen Use these buttons to set the timer time Start SWtop switch setting 1 Touch the Start Stop SW NULL button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and its ON direction For a detailed description of the selection method see Switch Setting Method at the back of this manual The timer switches can be set for each condition Lap time switch selection 1 Touch the Lap SW NULL button to call the Prog Mix screen and then select the switch and its ON direction For a detailed description of the switch setting method see Switch Setting Method at the back of this manual The timer switches can be set for each condition screen Timer operation e Timer 1 and Timer 2 are started and stopped by your choice of switch e To count the lap time select the lap time switch Each time this switch is o
39. curve you want to use is possible by using the 18MZ s powerful Curve Edit Function Up to 17 curve points can be set however when the 5 points and other point data is used a smooth curve can be easily created by e Touch the THR Curve button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below THR Curve New model i 125 100 75 50 Display Single a 0 Normal curve adjustment e Normal curve creates a basic curve centered around hovering Use it along with the normal pitch curve and adjust so that up down control at a constant engine speed is easiest Idle up curve adjustment e Set a normal up curve that maintains a constant speed at all times even when operation which reduces the pitch was performed in flight Create a curve matched to loop roll 3D or other purposes and the idle up curve according to the performance Setting method e Group button When you also want to enter the data to all other conditions enter the data in the group mode GRP When doing so the same settings are input to all the other conditions When you want to set date into each condition independently select the single SNGL mode e The curve graph display mode can be selected This is convenient when checking curves other than the one being set Sngl Displays only the curve being set Fine Tuning When Throttle Hover trim is used a curve with trim adjustment added is also displayed 142 lt Model Menu Helicopter
40. favorite functions or menu screens The default setting at the factory S1 System menu 2 Linkage menu S3 Model menu S4 Return How to change assignment of the direct key 1 Open the screen you want to call Then push S1 and S4 keys simultaneously You will see the direct key setting screen 2 Select the direct key 3 The Enter key is pressed 4 The Yes key is pressed N Danger Othe T18MZ s touch screen is very sensitive To avoid accidently activating it during a flight it is suggested that it be locked Due to the new sensitive type touch screen if a neck strap hook servo extension or even your hand during a flight touches the screen it could be dangerous Please use the touch panel lock for added safety during flight eDirect Key eDirect Key S2 S3 S2 S3 paranana i i igs e aeeeaeeae The touch panel locked by The touch panel unlocked by 2 and S3 pushed S2 and S3 pushed again Locking the LCD touch screen Maintain a touch panel lock irrespective of ON OFF of a transmitter lt Before Use gt 17 ae D _ Stick Adjustment How to adjust the Stick length Adjustment of the stick lever angle 1 Hold the lever head B and turn the lever You can make fine adjustments to the angle of head A counier lt loeuce he bock wiibe a stick lever either inwards or outwards from the released center stick position 2 Adjust the stick lever to the desired len
41. is always the boost ON When quick operation is hope e Damper The characteristic when the servo is stopped can be set When smaller than the standard value the characteristic becomes an overshoot characteristic If the value is larger than the standard value the brake is applied before the stop position Especially when a large load is applied overshoot etc are suppressed by inertia and hunting may occur depending on the conditions If hunting phenomena which cause the servo to oscillate occurs even though the Dead Band Stretcher Boost and other parameters are suitable adjust this parameter to a value larger than the initial value Relationship between damper set value and servo operation Small When you want to overshoot Set so that hunting does not occur Large When you want to operate so that braking is not applied However it will feel like the servo response has worsened Note If used in the hunting state not only will the current consumption increase but the life of the servo will also be shortened e Stretcher The servo hold characteristic can be set The torque which attempts to return the servo to the target position when the current servo position has deviated from the target position can be adjusted This is used when stopping hunting etc but the holding characteristic changes as shown below Relationship between stretcher and servo operation Small Servo holding force becomes weaker Large
42. lt Linkage Menu gt ae f Sensor Various telemetry sensors setting The telemetry sensor slot No and which sensor is used in each slot can be changed in this screen Since the sensor in each slot is determined at initialization and the same slot No is memorized even for sensors sold separately sensors can be used by simply connecting them to S BUS2 When customizing the sensors yourself perform the settings in this screen Three slots of altitude sensor are used e Touch the Sensor button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below What is a slot Servos are classified by CH but sensors are classified in units called slot There are slots from No 1 to No 31 Altitude sensors and other data sensor units may use multiple slots By the sensor which uses two or more slots the required number of slots is automatically assigned by setting up a start slot When 2 or more of the same kind of sensor are used the sensors themselves must allocate unused slots and memorize that slot eReturn to Linkage Menu Sensor Modell Sensor Slot Sensor Temperature Fi Inhibit Altitude 9 Inhibit Altitude 10 Inhibit Altitude 1i Inhibit DoS 6 12 Inhibit lt Sensor gt Modell lt Sensor gt Slot Procedure for changing the sensor of each slot No 1 Select Sensor from the Linkage Menu 2 Select the sensor of the slot No to be changed 3 Select the type of display
43. memory setting data reset by item This function is designed to allow you to reset selected portions or all of the settings saved in the active model memory You may individually choose to reset the following sets of data T1 T6 CD Reset the digital trim setting All the conditions or the condition currently being displayed the entire group for group setting can be selected Direct key Resets direct key assignment to call the setup screen shown below Data Resetting 1 Touch the desired button to reset the data 2 Perform the data reset according to the instructions disolayed on a screen When complete touch the Data Reset button to exit 100 lt Linkage Menu gt Model menu setting Resets all the functions in the Model Menu except Condition Select All model setting Resets all Linkage and Model Menu functions except for System Type Model Select and Model Type Function Name A function name is reset e Touch the Data Reset button in the Linkage Menu eReturn to Linkage Menu T1 T6 CD Direct Key Model Menu Setting All Model Setting Default setting of the motor channel will be reversed once a reset is complete i Y m Condition Hold Condition hold function Helicopter only This function may be used to limit the maximum To activate deactivate Condition hold speed of the engine so that you may adjust flight conditions when the engine is running An alarm in
44. of the T18MZ is different from that of our existing systems Note that even for the same airplane model when the wing type and tail type are different the channel assignment have been optimized and may be different The channel assigned to each function can be checked in the Function menu of the Linkage Menu Function Condition 1 Function Control Trim n CH _ Function __ Control Trim m i 7 Auxiliaryi NULL 8 Auxiliary2 NULL re Throttle 9 Auxiliary3 NULL p Rudder 10 Auxiliary4 Air Brake 11 Auxiliary5 12 Auxiliary6 NULL e When the direction of the linkage is reversed adjust the direction with the Servo Reverse function in the Linkage Menu eserves cores e ea 100 CH Function Setting CH Function ing CH Function 1 Aileron NORM 7 Auxiliary 13 Auxiliary1 2 Elevator NORM 8 Auxiliary4 14 Auxiliary1 3 Throttle 9 Auxiliary3 15 Auxiliary1 4 Rudder 10 Auxiliary2 16 Auxiliary1 DG1 NORM 5 Gear 11 Auxiliary1 6 Air Brake 12 Auxiliary1 DG2 NORM e Connect the throttle linkage so the carburetor is open at full trim and full open so that the throttle can be cut e Adjust the neutral position and rudder angle with the linkage and fine tune them with the Sub Trim and End Point functions rudder angle adjustment To protect the linkage a limit position can also be set with the End Point function The End Point function can adjust the amount of up down and left right m
45. on the right In changing the setting from airplane to helicopter or heli to airplane 1 Turn the screw counter clockwise until the throttle stick moves freely and turn the screw clockwise to adjust it to the tension you prefer This transmitter has two ratchet plates one for airplane and the other one for helicopter If you tighten both screws you won t able to achieve the adjustment that you need because of the overlap of those two adjustments If you want to change the setting from airplane to helicopter or from helicopter to airplane turn the ratchet screw clockwise until the throttle stick moves freely Then turn the screw for the helicopter until you get the tension you like Battery exchange Note Detaching the battery while the power is One can cause data you have recently edited to be lost How to remove battery LT2F3500XH 1 Using the tabs at the side of the transmitter open the side door to the rear as shown in the figure 2 Open the battery cover inside the transmitter by sliding it upward as shown in the figure lt Before Use gt 19 f 3 Pull up on the lip of the black connector slider How to install battery LT2F3500XH to remove the battery connector 1 Insert the battery into the transmitter 2 Insert the battery with the battery connector facing the direction shown in the figure Push the battery housing not the battery wiring Remove the
46. place your transmitter on the ground be sure that the wind won t tip it over If it is knocked over the throttle stick may be accidentally moved causing the engine to speed up Also damage to your transmitter may occur In order to maintain complete control of your aircraft it is important that it remains visible at all times Flying behind large objects such as buildings grain bins etc is not suggested Doing so may result in the reduction of the quality of the radio frequency link to the model Do not grasp the transmitter s antenna during flight Doing so may degrade the quality of the radio frequency transmission As with all radio frequency transmissions the strongest area of signal transmission is from the sides of the transmitter s antenna As such the antenna should not be pointed directly at the model If your flying style creates this situation easily move the antenna to correct this situation As with all radio frequency transmissions the strongest area of signal transmission is from the sides of the transmitter s antenna As such the antenna should not be pointed directly at the model If your flying style creates this situation easily move the antenna to correct this situation lt Introduction gt 9 aN 7 BEFORE USE FEATURES FASStTest system The T18MZ transmitter adopted the newly developed bidirectional communication system FASSTest Data from the receiver can be checked in your tra
47. point use other compensation functions to make further adjustments To exit the setting touch the Swash button Swash AFR setting procedure Adjust so that the specified operation amount is obtained by aileron elevator and pitch operation 1 Touch the button of the AFR rate to be adjusted Adjustment buttons appear on the screen 2 Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the AFR rate Initial value 50 Adjustment range 100 100 or The direction of operation changes Set the linkage Compensation after setting the mixing rate This function compensates for elevator interference by aileron operation or aileron interference by elevator operation at Low pitch and Hi pitch at collective pitch HR3 etc control 1 Set the throttle stick to the maximum slow position Move the aileron stick to the left and right and adjust the aileron compensation amount so that interference in the elevator or pitch direction at that time is minimal The left and right sides can be adjusted separately lf the interference increases when the compensation amount is increased make the compensation direction 2 Adjust the elevator compensation amount so that the interference in the aileron or pitch direction when the elevator stick was moved Up and down is minimal 3 Perform aileron and elevator compensation similarly for the throttle stick full high side To exit setting touch the Swash Details button
48. product ID e Touch the Information button at the System Menu to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to System Menu Information New model i 100 Transmitter ID Internal memory SD Card USB Memory 113000036 Memory Size 9 MB 121 MB Case Free Space 51 MB 98 MB America Model data 400 models 702 models 0 model Language Version English WindowsCE Ver 6 0 0 gt Editor Ver 1 100 0 Encoder Ver 1 100 lt System Menu gt 55 D _ Before a flight ground range check Range Check The range check mode reduces the transmission range of the radio waves to allow for a ground range check N Warning Odo not fly in the range check mode Since the range of the radio waves is short if the model is too far from the transmitter control will be lost and the model will crash The range check mode when activated will continue for90 seconds unless the user exits this mode early When the progress bar reaches 90 second mark the RF transmission automatically returns to the normal operating power e Pushing S4 Key is continued Turn ON the transmitter s power switch gt S4 Key will be released if the screen of Transmit comes out Futaba Corporation Modell 18ch ASST HELICOP TE T 183 MZ Transmit NO is pushed e Touch the Range Check button at the System Menu to call the setup screen shown below Range Check p Transmitter outp
49. screen shown below nal to Linkage Menu __ 0 Rate button Activate button Swash ring setting procedure 1 Push the Swash ring button on the linkage menu 2 Push ACT INH button to activate The movement area monitor shows the current aileron and elevator values and limit ranges by the yellow circle 3 Adjust the rate to the maximum amount of swash plate decline The swash movement is limited within the circle Adjustment range 50 200 88 lt Linkage Menu gt Swash P Swash operation linkage correction function This swash setup screen does not appear for swash type H 1 Neutral Point On your linkages if the servo horn deviates from perpendicular at neutral the linkage compensation functions may not work effectively This neutral point setting reads the linkage compensation neutral position However this adjustment only changes the reference point of the compensation function on the swash details screen and does not affect the neutral position of other functions Before using the compensation function set the neutral point Swash AFR The swash AFR function adjusts increases decreases reverse the rate travel of the aileron elevator and pitch functions Mixing Rate Normally the default value is used This mixing rate is used for minor correction to the swash plate so that it moves in the correct direction for aileron elevator and pitch operation Compen
50. to call the setup screen shown below The display screen is an example The actual screen depends on the model type The screen shown below is for 4 ailerons and 4 flaps e Touch the ACT button and set the function to ACT ON e When setting a switch touch the Switch button to call the lt Switch gt screen and 4 then select the switch and set its ON direction Always ON at ON setting e Group single mode switching e When using a fine tuning VR touch this Gr Sngl button to call the lt Switch gt screen eReturn to Model Menu Airorake setup screen 1 2 e Ailerons flaps an elevators servo e Condition delay setting for a speed setting description of the setting method For a description of the setting method see the see the description at the back of description at the back of this manual this manual and cut switch setting eManual Auto mode selection Manual Switches the function ON OFF by switch Auto Trim mix function call can be linked to a stick etc A stick switch etc separate from the function ON OFF switch is set lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt 127 ae f P i e The aileron flap and elevator offset rates can be adjusted Touch the corresponding button and adjust the rate with the adjustment buttons displayed on the screen eReturn to Model Menu Airbrake 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ea e When a fine tuning VR Is set on the next sc
51. transmitting at full power After exiting the Range Check mode the function cannot be selected again To select the Range Check mode again you must cycle the transmitter power switch aN ed Airplane glider basic setting procedure 1 Model addition and call Initial setting assigns one model to the T18MZ transmitter The Model Select function of the Linkage Menu is used to add models and to select models which have already been set Mode Select Modeli Total 1 Location i amled md S a La Modeli 2000 1 1 0 00 00 Order Date This is convenient when calling a model after its name has been registered Data can also be saved to the accessory SD card and USB memory The currently called model name is displayed at the top of the screen Before flying and before changing any settings always confirm the model name When a new model was added the Model type select screen System Type Receiver link automatically appear Please be aware that the transmitter will stop transmitting when you change the model OT 100 Model Type Modeli Model Type Wing Type 1 AILERON Tail Type NORMAL f ELE AIRPLANE AIL Rup ELE System Type Modeli System FASSTest FASSTest 18CH Receiver Single a FASSTest 12CH 1 E e Ae es FASST MULT link A FASST 7CH Telemetry ACT m SFHSS D L Interval 1 0 se 2 Model type selection Select the model type matched to the fuselage with th
52. which controls the motor first change Function of the Linkage Menu Note When using this function always check initial operation with the propeller removed Note A warning message appears when this mix is on at the time of power up e Move the cursor by set switch or VR e Operation Touch the button and set the function to ON e When you want to set the One time mode touch the button and set the mode to ON e Speed to 2 The Speed 1 and Speed 2 region boundary can be changed e Operation soeed adjustment The speed when Speed 1 and Speed 2 are ON In and OFF Out can be adjusted e First decide the motor OFF point and then set the soeed When you want to reset the motor OFF point also reset the speed e We recommend that Motor OFF be set in combination with F S e Set the basic operation direction with the Reverse function to match the amp used e Always set the Motor OFF position lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt 133 ae f i Corresponding model type Airplane general RUD to ELE convenient at mixing curve setting When memory operation switch operation is performed with correction rudder applied in the Memory Mode the stick position at that time is displayed on the mixing curve The point is automatically reflected in the curve When the Memory function is used This function is used when you want to mix elevator operation with rudder operati
53. 2AIL 4FLAP 4AIL 2FLAP 4AIL 4FLAP SSH4I S HZ LSSW4 HIZL ISPLSSV4 Flap2 Flap2 o Rup2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 Flap Fiap3 Flaps Sw Output channels differ by each system of a table When using a system with few channels there is a wing type which cannot be used It cannot be used when there is a function required out of the range of the arrow of a figure lt Model Basic Setting Procedure gt 67 ae Helicopter eFASSTest 18CH FASST MULTI FASST 7CH S FHSS H 4lH 4X Swash All Other Wwia shs SSHI S PPP 40 HD HSL Iselssyi dyno aus HDZ LSsv4 Elevator GYRO2 GYRO2 12 Neede AUXS Ee a au R eee AUX2 eFASSTest 12CH wa sks y gt e JO HD nd no ayL Aileron H 4lH 4X Swash All Other _ HZL SPLSSV4 Elevator Elevator Throttle Throttle Elevator2 Rudder Gyro Governor Governor Rudder Governor2 GYRO2 GYRO3 lt Ly 68 lt Model Basic Setting Procedure gt i P _ Y FUNCTIONS OF LINKAGE MENU The Linkage Menu has all of the functions you The functions which can be selected depend on will need to perform model addition model type which model type you are using A typical menu selection frequency setting end point setting and screen is shown below other model basic settings e When you touch the Linkage Menu button on the Home screen the menu shown below is called up Touch the button
54. 4AIL 4FLP Model Menu functions list eAIL Differential This function adjusts the left and right ailerons Roll axis correction and fine tuning with a VR are also possible This is convenient when making settings during flight Airplane glider 2 ailerons or more eFlap Setting The flaps can be adjusted independently For a 4 flaps model the camber flaps can be mixed with the brake flaps Airplane glider 2 flaps or more AIL to Camber FLP This mixing operates the camber flaps in the aileron mode It improves the operation characteristic of the roll axis Airplane glider 2 ailerons 2 flaps or more eAIL to Brake FLP This mixing operates the brake flaps in 110 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt the aileron mode It improves the operation characteristic of the roll axis Airplane glider 4 flaps or more eAIL to RUD This mixing is used when you want to operate the rudder with aileron operation Banking at a shallow bank angle is possible Airplane glider 2 ailerons 2 flaps or more Airbrake to ELE This mixing is used to correct operation of the airbrakes spoilers when landing Airplane glider general eRUD to AIL This mixing is used to correct roll maneuvers knife edge etc of stunt planes Airplane glider general ae f eCamber Mix This mixing adjusts the camber and corrects the elevators Airolane glider 2 ailerons or more eEKLE to
55. ARNING Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition or cause death or serious injury to the user if not carried out properly or procedures where the probability of superficial injury or physical damage is high A CAUTION Procedures where the possibility of serious injury to the user is small but there is a danger of injury or physical damage if not carried out properly Prohibited Mandatory Warning Always keep electrical components away from small children FLYING SAFETY A WARNING To ensure the safety of yourself and others please observe the following precautions Have regular maintenance performed Although your 18MZ protects the model memories with non volatile EEPROM memory which does not require periodic replacement and not a battery the transmitter still should have regular checkups for wear and tear We recommend sending your system to the Futaba Service Center annually during your non flying season for a complete checkup and service 6 lt Introduction gt ae Cc Battery Charge the batteries See Charging the batteries for details Always recharge the transmitter and receiver batteries before each flying session A low battery will soon die potentially causing loss of control and a crash When you begin your flying session reset your T18MZ s built in timer and during the session pay attention to the duration of usage Stop flying long before your batteries become l
56. AVCS NOkR and sensitivity of the 3 axes Gyro Gyro2 Gyro3 can be set e Three rates Rate 1 Rate 2 Rate 3 can be used e Touch the ACT button of the rate to be used and set the function to ACT ON or OFF e When a Futaba gyro is used when GY type is s elected the sensitivity set value is directly read in both the AVCS and NOR modes e When setting a switch touch the switch button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and set its ON direction lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt 129 ae V tail Corresponding model type Airplane glider V tail This function let s you adjust for left and right rudder angle changes at elevator and rudder operation of a V tail airplane V tail is when 2 servos are used together to control rudder movement as Elevators In addition to each rudder side moving up and down together each side moves in opposite directions when moving as Elevators On a V tail this is also known as a Ruddervator as they can serve the same purpose e Touch the V tail button in the Model Menu e Group single mode switching to call the setup screen shown below Gr Sngl eReturn to Model Menu 50 pee 50 50 50 50 E 50 50 50 RUdder function Left and right travel adjustment at rudder operation Elevator function Up and down travel adjustment at elevator operation ELEVATOR RUDDER 2 RUDDER ELEVATOR 2
57. Camber This mixing is used when you want to the mix camber flaps with elevator operation Lift can be increased with raised elevators Airolane glider 2 ailerons or more eCamber FLP to ELE This mixing is used to correct for attitude changes when the camber flaps are being used Airolane glider 2 ailerons 1 flap or more e Butterfly Crow This function is used when powerful brake operation is necessary Glider 2 ailerons or more eTrim Mix 1 2 The ailerons elevators and flaps trim offset rate can be utilized by a switch or condition selection Glider 2 ailerons or more e Airbrake This function is used when airbrakes are necessary when landing or when diving during flight Airplane general eGyro This is dedicated mixing when a gyro is used Airolane glider general eV tail This function adjusts the elevators and rudder of V tail models Airolane glider V tail soecifications e Ailevator This function adjusts the elevators and ailerons of models with elevator specifications Airolane glider elevator specifications eWinglet This function adjusts the left and right rudders of winglet models Airplane glider winglet specifications e Motor The operation soeed when the motor of F5B and other EP gliders is started by switch can be set EP glider general eRUD to ELE This function is used to correct roll maneuvers knife edge etc of stunt planes Airolane general eSnap roll This func
58. GD eDirect Key eRotary Key eLCD Display Touch Panel S1 S4 Cautions on handling antenna Z WARNING Do not touch the antenna during operation There is the danger of erroneous operation causing a crash Do not carry the transmitter by the antenna There is the danger that the antenna wire will break and operation will become impossible Do not pull the antenna forcefully There is the danger that the antenna wire will break and operation will become impossible 14 lt Before Use gt ae f i Rotating antenna LED monitor The antenna can be rotated 90 degrees and angled The status of the transmitter is displayed by 90 degrees Forcing the antenna further than this changing the MONITOR section LED can damage it The antenna is not removable LED Display FASSTest mode gt Light Blue light FASST mode Green light S FHSS mode gt yellow green light RF OFF gt Violet light Starting gt Red light Trainer Student Blue light Switch reallocation You can reallocate the toggle switches on the shoulders of the transmitter as you like Default settings e SA 3 positions Alternate Short lever eSB 3 positions Alternate Long lever e SC 3 positions Alternate Long lever e SD 3 positions Alternate Short lever e SE 3 positions Alternate Short lever e SF 2 positions Alternate Long lever e SG 2 p
59. HELICOPTER Modell Rename 2000 1 1 0 00 00 M Order Date This is convenient when calling a model after registering the model names in advance Data can also be saved to the accessory SD card and USB memory The currently called model is displayed at the top of the screen Before flying and before changing any settings always confirm the model name Please be aware that the transmitter will stop transmitting when you change the model When a new model was added the Model type select screen System mode Receiver link automatically appear Please be aware that the transmitter will stop transmitting when you change the model Model Type Model Type Swash Type H 1 D Pure function HELICOPTER System Type Modeli System FASSTest FASSTest 18CH Single Link FASST 7CH Telemetry ACT S FHSS D L Interval 1 0 Sec 2 Model type and swash type selection Receiver s FASSTest 12CH ID FASST MULT When a separate model type is already selected select helicopter with the Model Type function of the Linkage Menu and then select the swash type matched to the fuselage Model Type Model Type Swash Type HELICOPTER Model Type Modeli Please select a swash type H 2 ie PIT 3 AIL ie HR3 120 HN3 120 DAELE H 3 PIT AIL H 4X ELE AIL PIT ELE2 ELE EEL s 3 Flight condition addition The transmitter can install up to eight flight conditions per model You can as
60. Knob and Lever Position display LD RD LS LST RS RST The Dial Monitor displays the current position and last operating position of each knob and lever Although neither knob nor lever can hold the last operation position as they are analog type the position data during the last operation is memorized in the model memory By moving the knob and lever to the position displayed on the monitor the last operation position is recalled 92 lt Linkage Menu gt f e Trim changes from the step to display eDigital trim step amount Recalling Dial Position LST LS LD RD RS RST The dial position data at the last operation is displayed for each knob and lever in this monitor Green arrow 1 Move the black arrow current position to the green arrow position by operating the desired knob or lever to recall the last operating position Function Name Function Names can be changed in this menu The setup screen will display function names in both 10 and 4 characters e Touch the Function Name button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to Linkage Menu Function Name Pe foe ee pe ee pe Ea i Rename Procedure for changing the functions name 1 Select Function Name from the Linkage Menu 2 Select the function whose name you want to change 3 Press the Rename button and enter the name in 10 characters and 4 characters each from the di
61. MZ packaged with a S BUS receiver includes the following components e T18MZ Transmitter e R7008SB Receiver e LT2F3500XH Lithtum polymer battery amp AC adaptor e Switch harness e Tool Box includes special jig for adjustment e Neck strap e Transmitter case The set contents depend on the type of set Transmitter TI8SMZ Operating system 2 stick 18 channels 2 4GHz FASSTest FASST S FHSS system Transmitting frequency 2 4 GHz Power supply 7 4V LT2F3500 Li polymer battery Current drain 1 ampere maximum RF power on and back light on 700mA average Receiver R7008SB FASSTest S BUS2 Diversity Receiving frequency 2 4 GHz FASSTest system Power requirement 6 6 V Li Fe battery Current drain 75 mA Size 24 9x47 3x14 3 mm Weight 10 9 g 12 lt Before Use gt aN 7 The following additional accessories are available from your dealer Refer to a Futaba catalog for more information e LT2F3500XH Transmitter battery pack the 3500mAh transmitter Lithium polymer battery pack may be easily exchanged with a fresh one to provide enough capacity for extended flying sessions e Trainer cord the optional training cord may be used to help a beginning pilot learn to fly easily by placing the instructor on a separate transmitter Note that the T18MZ transmitter may be connected to another T18MZ system as well as to any other models of Futaba transmitters The T18MZ transmitter uses the newer
62. Model Basic Setting Procedure gt The gyro sensitivity and mode switching function is dedicated gyro mixing of the Model Menu and can be set for each condition Modeli 1 J W Fine Tuning sae Switch CTRL a FOUP OO Gyro RUD 100 ACT Type ON GY INH GY eNormal condition hovering Gyro sensitivity maximum eldie up l Idle up 2 Throttle hold Gyro sensitivity minimum eHowever at auto rotation of a tail driven helicopter this function may not have any affect at high gyro sensitivity 11 Throttle cut setting Throttle cut provides an easy way to stop the engine by flipping a switch with the throttle stick at idle The action is not functional at high throttle to avoid accidental dead sticks The switch s location and direction must be chosen as it defaults to NULL we CO Condition 1 100 Cut Position Cut Position Throttle Cut Modeli Condition 1 INH 17 100 H Setting Range a o ML With throttle stick at idle adjust the cut position until the engine consistently shuts off but throttle linkage 1s not binding When finished touch the Throttle Cut button to exit 12 Other special mixings ePitch to Needle mixing This mixing is used with engines with a construction which allows needle control during flight fuel air mixture adjustment A needle curve can be set The needle servo rise characteristics at throttle stick acceleration deceleration operatio
63. System Type Menu Check operation sufficiently before flying after linking W If the same receiver is sending in the vicinity there is the danger that the transmitter may be linked with that receiver Z CAUTIONS Always turn on the transmitter power after linking is complete When pairing with the transmitter be sure that a previously linked transmitter is not transmitting f i The example for choosing System Type 3 A Tz zae U onea Want to use an miniature receiver a Ro yeten Response speed has Want to use a i miniature receiver priority over number previously used for indoor planes of channels receiver as is Telemetry requires only the current receiver battery S FHSS Want to use more channels FASST CH Want to use a large number of telemetry functions FASST MULTI R2006GS R617FS R2106GF FASSTest 12CH RCOSTE R6004FF R2008SB R616FFM casstest sch L70888 fretoese RerOoHF est iznese feraro R6014HS R7 B 008S R6014FS R6203SBE R6203SB R6202SBW Cp R6203SBE R6202SBW Usable receivers The time of December 2011 System Type E FASSTest 18CH FASSTest system receiver mode Applicable with the telemetry sensor unit Up to 18 channels linear 16 ON OFF2 can be used i FASSTest 12CH FASSTest system receiver mode Applicable with receiver voltage display Up to 12 channels linear10 ON OFF2 can be used Telemetry Sensor cannot be used b
64. Trainer Cords Student mode 1 Set Teacher Student button to Student 2 Change ACT INH button from INH to OFF or ON 3 Set the CH mode to 16CH 12CH or 8CH see the above chart for the trainer mode 40 lt System Menu gt settings Note In student mode only the teacher side can turn on and off the power of the student s transmitter Keep the power switch always at off position ae P elhe setup screen for the instructor mode is shown below eReturn to System Menu Teacher 8CH Trainer INH Teacher 8CH Teacher mode Set Teacher Student button to Teacher 2 Change ACT INH button from INH to OFF or ON 3 Set the CH mode to 16CH 12CH or 8CH see the above mentioned chart for the trainer mode settings 4 Call up the Switch Setting screen by touching Switch Then set the desired switch and on off direction 5 Select the switch mode If you select NORM the trainer function will be turned on or off by a switch position If you select ALT ON and OFF of the trainer function switches alternatively every time the switch is turned on This means the student side can be operated without holding the switch lever ane e Student rate FUNC mode Function mode Student has control of all mixes and rate settings of Teachers radio Set the switches and rates of each channel Switch to the details setup scree
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66. User Menu eseseososossososossosssosossosssossseseseososoo 38 ACC E E E E E E E E T 13 e Transmitter controls seesceoossssssseceseossossse 14 FUNCTIONS OF SYSTEM MENU 0004 39 Cautions on handling ANCONA OOOO 14 PIC EIEE AEE P 40 LED MONItODL uana 15 Display E E cedar tadmewmicenszacad 43 Switch reallocation S A SH eae ae ee 15 Date amp TIME esti sn chashciacwstainonnicwiastatnacathosstasevexnets 44 Volume LD CD RD secere 16 User Nime ea a A A O 45 Slide Lever LST LS RS RST 16 Sh e ree eer eee E eee eee 46 Digital trim TSG cecsaisiccasenisentanearansarenuaiusean os 17 a E e E E A NEE 47 Touch panel Rotary key Direct key 17 pond VOE serigserourpiagen iata 49 Stick Adjustment acs3cas2ecasienvsdondosunsiasncpnerassaanies 18 PEACE noame A 50 Battery exchange siiiiiisseimiieirnirarinitn 19 CA e A ntene 51 Baek Hd ae oes cseteceseceaccactaceseceveneesorientaseminatexes 21 IBS SOLVO secceancectanestdacascenstaccesicatecczteeantsaias 52 Connector PIUZ accssccsenscanetentectonsnvasavsatonsiorsatec 22 PATO BN AO Ble pesoisccnestencieuneneetaveaenicteen iiaia 55 SD card USB port csscssssoncsasaceisnssanscicnn cachaeventos 2a Range CHOCK sessies ai 56 Camera TG HON sociscienca idis 24 e Receiver R7008SB nomenclature c00 25 MODEL BASIC SETTING PROCEDURE 57 4 CONNEC COD scsssanidseciasiassnesnaaiedtadivnsnceatianamatcbeanans 25 Airplan elider basic setting Procedi Cs 57 S B
67. X5 AUX5 Gear AUX6 2 E i i py __2AIL 4FLAP 4AIL 2FLAP CH wa shs y gt e JO HD nd no aul L 4FLAP SSH4I S s HZL S LSSV4 HZ 1SSW4 HD81 S LSSV4 LINW Lssv4 Flap2 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4 Flap Flap Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Butterfly 16 Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber G2 lt Model Basic Setting Procedure gt 65 ae eTailless wing Rx wia sKs yore JO HD nd no ay SSH4 S HZ 1SSV4 HIZL 3SPLSSV4 HD81 3S9LSSV4 LINW Lssv4 AUX Auxa aux aux2 AUX3 Auxa AUX3 auxi auxi auxt Auxa AUx2 Auxa Auxa auxe Auxa s 6 KRlwlrm o oe 2AIL 4FLAP 4AIL 2FLAP 4AIL 4FLAP wa shs y gt e JO HD ynd no aul SSH4 S HDZ 1LSSW4 HZL ISPLSSV4 HD8L 3SPLSSV4 LINW Lssv4 Flap4 Flap4 ip2 ied 3 oO D O o 3 oO D O ied f o D O ied 3 oO D O ied 3 oO D O ied 3 oO D O ied 3 oO D O ie 3 oO D O ied 3 oO D 15 Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber n o pu 8 66 lt Model Basic Setting Procedure gt i eTailless wing Winglet 2Rudder ma 2AIL 2AIL 1FLAP 2AIL 2FLAP wa sKs yreo JO HD nd no ay SSH4 S HDZ LSsv4 HIZL 3SPLSSV4 8 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX6 AUX6 wa sks y gt e JO HD ynd no ay
68. a stereo headphone to this plug you can enjoy music files stored in the SD card Connector for battery charger CHG You cannot use the charger that was included with the transmitter without using the AC adapter that comes with this N Danger Do not connect any other chargers The charger for the receiver battery cannot be used for the transmitter USB port mini B This is for factory use only lt Before Use gt 23 Ses Camera function This transmitter has a digital camera function A picture of your favorite model and other pictures _ 0 03M megapixels can be allocated to transmitter model data Kt Futaba LS N Warning Do not use the camera function during flight and when starting the engine t is dangerous to look away from or have your model out of your line of sight while flying 24 lt Before Use gt Receiver nomenclature Before using the receiver be sure to read the precautions listed in the following pages Receiver R7008SB Connector 1 through 6 outputs for the channels 1 through 6 7 B outputs of 7 channels and power 8 SB outputs of 8 channels or S BUS port S BUS Sevo S BUS Gyro S BUS2 outputs of S BUS2 port Telemetry Sensor When using 9 or more channels use an S Bus function or use a second R7008SB and link both to your transmitter Connector insertion Firmly insert the connector in the direction shown i
69. accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there 1s no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION To assure continued FCC compliance Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons This device must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Meaning of Special Markings Pay special attention to safety where indicated by the following marks A DANGER Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause death serious injury if not carried out properly A W
70. ain Aileron Chip Aileron The display screen is an example The actual screen depends on the e Calls the AFR screen directly Model Type when adjusting aileron eReturn to Model Menu operation AFR AIL Differential eae 284 Tree Sere gt e Aileron left right e Fine tuning curve setting adjustment For a description of the setting method see the description at the end the manual The display is reversed by mixing with aileron operation e Fine tuning VR setting The graph is operated by setting a VR etc e Group single mode switching Gr Sngl For more information refer to the description at the back of this manual Setting method e Touch the aileron AIL 1 4 left or right button and adjust the aileron angles when the stick is moved to the left or right end The aileron AFR screen can be directly called from the AIL Differential setup screen Master button e When setting the fine tuning VR touch the NULL button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the fine tuning VR e The fine tuning rate can be set by curve 112 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt ae Overall adjustment by Rate A and Rate B Flap Setting Corresponding model type Airplane glider 2 flaps or more The up down travel of each flap camber flaps FLP1 2 brake flaps FLP3 4 can be adjusted independently at each servo according to the wing type e The operation re
71. amber Ailerons and flaps rate adjustment screen Setting method e A mixing curve can also be set e Touch the ACT button and set the function to e The curve display mode can be changed ACT ON Single Displays the mixing curve only e When setting a switch touch the ON button of Fine tuning Displays the fine tuning VR adjustment the switch to call the lt Switch gt screen and then rate _ 7 select the switch and set its ON direction Always All Cond Displays the mixing curve of all the ON at ON setting conditions When conditions are set e When setting a VR touch the Fine tuning NULL button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the VR The adjustment rate and adjustment direction can be set The VR operation mode can also be selected lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt 121 ae f Camber FLP to ELE Corresponding model type Airplane glider 2 ailerons 1 flap or more This mixing is used to correct changes elevator direction generated when the camber flaps speed flaps are used e The elevator servo rates can be adjusted When the mix cause the servo direction to be reversed adjustments can be made by changing the mixing rates at fo negative to positive e A mixing curve can be set e Mixing during flight can be turned ON OFF by aes ban setting a switch Always ON at ON setting FLP 2 e The mixing rate can be fine tuned by setting a VR Camber Flap
72. and set its ON direction e Group single mode switching Gr Sngl e When offsetting the butterfly operation reference point operate to the point you want to change and then touch the Offset button The reference point displays O When Yes is touched the reference point is changed Then is Initialized elevator curve is heard it chooses in which eReturn to Model Menu a elouch the Mixing Rate AIL and FLP buttons and adjust the mixing rates a 7 Butterfly AFR ELE Setting e Aileron and flap servos soeed setting e Differential rate adjustment e To elevator correction setup screen It is not displayed ina flyingwing e Condition delay setting and cut switch setting e Calls the Butterfly AFR D R setup screen lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt 123 ae Ee e Touch the ELE correction rate buttons and adjust the rates with the adjustment buttons displayed on the screen ELE Setup screen Butterfly Lo Return e Servo speed setting e Mixing curve setting AIL 3 Chip Aileron AIL1 Main Aileron Camber er A aps DS Sf Brake Flap ELEVATOR Jee a FLP 4 ___ Brake Flap ELEVATOR 2 FLP 2 at AILEVATOR Camber Flap AIL 2 Main Aileron L4 Chip Aileron seven ELEVATOR 2 at V TAIL 124 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt ae Trim Mix 1 2 The amount of ailerons eleva
73. ard reader of option marketing is sdcard org connected to the personal computer of a aR As of December 2011 stock and CF card is inserted in a card reader AOE anne 3 SD card is connected to the personal computer AN Caution 4 With the personal computer the model data of CF card is copied to SD card 5 The SD card is inserted in T1I8MZ and it copies to T18MZ from SD card by the Linkage menu and Model select used O After the completion of a data copy should fully perform a check of operation on the model to be O check well all the directions of operation and all the operation switches FUTABA CORPORATION 1080 Yabutsuka Chosei mura Chosei gun Chiba ken 299 4395 Japan Phone 81 475 32 6982 Facsimile 81 475 32 6983 164 lt Data gt 2011 12 1 ae
74. are set e When setting Link touch the Link button and set it to ON 134 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt eReturn to Model Menu e When INH is touched the memory e Group single mode switching Gr Sngl s Overall adjustment by Rate A and Rate B e Mixing curve setting Memory function usage method Example Using the memory function with an F3A airplane knife edge correction When call switch gt SW A and memory switch SW H were set Memory function operation 1 Memory function mode Manual gt Memory 2 When the memory switch SW H is set fo ON while performing elevator correction when rudder was applied at knife edge the point position at that time is memorized Memorization is performed while changing the left and right stick positions To recall the memorized positions set SW A to ON The memorized correction rate is reflected on the curve and operation is simultaneously set Note When memorized from manual before flight be sure that the memory SW is not accidentally set to ON and incorrect mixing setting is not applied when taxiing starting the engine etc i Snap Roll Corresponding model type Airplane general Example Setting example for F3A This function selects the switch and Example 8 p rate adjustment of each rudder ailerons Mode Master elevators or flaps when a snap roll is Safety SW SW G Safety mea
75. ation mode is the AVCS speed changes at pitch operation Adjust so that the mode the neutral position will change nose does not move in the rudder direction An acceleration function which temporarily increases the correction rate at throttle stick acceleration deceleration operation can be set The mixing rate at acceleration deceleration can be set However when a GY Series or other heading hold gyro is used since correction is performed by e Touch the PIT to RUD button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below e Return to Model Menu PIT to RUD e Normally use Line type Bee rate 225 Tear Separate Setting method e When using this function touch the INH button and display ON or OFF e When you want to set the same settings to other conditions select the group mode Gr When you want to add settings to the selected condition only select the single mode Sngl e A mixing curve is set lt Normal condition mixing curve gt The mixing curve rate starts from a small value For a rotor with a clockwise operation direction polarity when pitch was operated at the plus side set so that mixing is in the clockwise direction First trim at hovering and then adjust the neutral position Adjustment between slow and hovering Repeatedly hover from take off and land from hovering at a constant rate matched to your own rhythm and adjust the pitch so the nose does not deflect wh
76. ation operation can be adjusted e Touch the PIT to Needle button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below e Normally use Line type e Return to Model Menu PIT to Needle Setting method eWhen using this function touch the INH button and display ON or OFF eWhen you want to set the same settings to other conditions select the group mode Gr When you want to add settings to the selected condition only select the single mode Sngl eA needle curve can be set eA switch can be set When ON is set the function is operated by merely selecting the condition When setting and ON OFF switch touch the ON button and set the switch and its ON direction at the lt Switch gt screen 148 lt Model Menu Helicopter Functions gt am 224 rear Ser Return lt Acceleration function setting gt eAcceleration can be set at both setting at acceleration High and setting at deceleration Low elhe acceleration rate Rate and the return time after operation DUmp can be set eAn operation point Operation Point at acceleration and deceleration can be set When an operation point was exceeded acceleration operation is performed i aN ed PIT to RUD Mixing Revolution Mixing Use this mixing when you want to suppress the the gyro this mixing is not used If this function is reaction torque generated by main rotor pitch and used when the gyro oper
77. can be suppressed The delay can be set for each channel When setting the delay function at the switching destination condition the related function changes after a delay corresponding to the set amount e When multiple conditions are set their operation priority can be freely changed e The condition name can be changed The selected condition name is displayed on the screen When a condition has been added give it a name which can be easily confirmed e Touch the Condition Select button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below Condition Select o ale Lido p mam i e Return to Model Menu Currently selected condition name H Conditions List eCondition delay setting Condition Renaming Priority change 1 Select the condition by touching the condition you want to rename in Conditions List 1 Touch the condition whose priority you want to change in Conditions For a description of List the setting method see the next page 2 Change the priority with the priority A or V button The last condition has the highest priority The initial setting condition cannot be moved It has the lowest priority Condition Addition 1 When the Add button is touched the Condition Select screen appears Only the number of buttons corresponding to the conditions which can be added are displayed 2 Select the desired conditions by touching the bu
78. ch connect the AUX ON OFF connector of the governor to Governor2 and set the switch to Governor2 at the Function menu of the Linkage Menu e Touch the Governor button of the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below m Return to Model Menu oon orr Nut 0 oon orr Nutt 0 gt oon or nor e oa Setting method e Touch the INH button of the rate to be used and display ON e When you want to set the same settings to other conditions select the group mode Gr When you want to add settings to the selected condition only select the single mode Sngl e Three speeds rates can be set for each condition Rate 1 Rate 2 Rate 3 e End point initialization The governor output channel end point ATV travel and limit are now initialized when the governor setting Operate button was pressed e When switched from INH to ON or OFF travel is initialized to 100 and limit is initialized to 155 e When Operate of rates 1 2 and 3 is switched to INH under all conditions travel is initialized to 100 and limit is initialized to 135 When using the Fuel Mixture function the mixture servo is controlled from the governor When transmitting the mixture curve data from the transmitter to the governor the governor AUX m trm connector must be connected to Governor2 function and governor side setting performed See the governor instruction manual
79. conditions When conditions are set Mixing rate 0 at right end of VR When the VR is turned the mixing rate increases When the VR is turned to the left or right of the neutral position the mixing rate increases 116 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt ae aN ed Airbrake to ELE Corresponding model type Airplane glider general This mixing is used when you want to mix the elevators with airbrake spoiler operation It raises the elevators to correct for drooping of the nose during airbrake operation This function does not operate when airbrake is not assigned e Rate 1 side Rate 2 side mixing rate of the elevator servos can be adjusted e A mixing curve can be set e Mixing during flight can be turned ON OFF by setting a switch Always ON at ON setting e The mixing rate can be fine tuned by setting a VR e Touch the Airbrake to ELE button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to Model Menu Airbrake to ELE ae oF 50 i 50 100 150 e Fine tuning VR setting eCurve display mode switching Single Fine tuning All Cond eGroup single mode switch Gr Sng Setting method e Touch the INH button and set the function to ACT ON e When setting a switch touch the ON button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and set its ON direction Always ON at ON setting e When setting a VR
80. connector by pulling up on the lip ofthe slider not the wiring 4 Pull out the battery A the battery wiring as shown in the igure 20 lt Before Use gt f P i Back lid 4 Close the battery cover so that the wiring is J not pinched and lock the cover by pushing The charging connector earphone jack and S BUS downward setting connector charge LED are accessed by opening the transmitter rear cover as shown in the figure Jes C Gia YZ l J N JHL Dia O How to open back lid 1 Open the transmitter rear cover as shown in the figure N Warning Ore careful to not drop the battery Never take out the battery from the T18MZ 2 House the rear cover by pushing it into the transmitter while the LED monitor is blinking transmitter Internal settings and memories can be destroyed Do not use the transmitter if a Backup Error warning oc curs Send it to the Futaba Service Center to be checked Don t pull battery wiring When it short circuits there is danger of explosion ignition lt Before Use gt 21 Charge LED S BUS setting connector Connector Plug 1 The back of transmitter 3 When not using the connector pull out and close the rear cover i di a TED Theor t A HE I Update Switch 7 i i 22 lt Before Use gt T dh T aN 7 SD Card sold se
81. creen shown below eReturn to System Menu User Name User name registration 1 When the User Name box is touched a keyboard appears on the screen 2 Enter the user name from this keyboard A user name of up to 32 characters can be entered The set user name is displayed on the Home screen For a detailed description of the input method see User Name Registration Character Input Method in the Basic Operation section User name or set data protection 1 Touch the Security Mode button and select the mode The mode is switched each time the button is touched User Name Select when you want to protect the user name only System Select when you want to protect all the set data 2 When the user ID button is touched a PIN input screen appears Inout a PIN of up to 4 digits Bee Futaba Corporation 001010 3 When the Return key is touched the display returns to the preceding screen 4 When the transmitter power is turned off the set security mode becomes active When a PIN is set for the user name it must be entered the each time the User Name screen is opened When a System PIN is set a button displaying a key icon appears on the Home screen When you want to change any settings touch this button and enter the PIN If you want to nullify your current password set the password to 0000 default value lt System Menu gt 45 P If you modify the location of
82. d is displayed 2 Select the audio file you want to play back from the list of audio files Since the audio files are played back when the audio file names in the list are touched the file contents can be checked before assignment 3 Touch the File button to assign the files 4 Switches are also selected for No 3 24 Touch the NULL button to call the Switch select screen 5 Select the switch and its ON direction at the Mode button Playing back registered file only once Playing back registered file repeatedly Sequentially playing back registered file each time operated by 1 switch wi wt SRE EES ES Py Sequentially playing back registered file each time operated by 1 switch This is used when calling the order of maneuvers etc Setting method 1 After selecting the switch press the gt button The button display thereafter is switched as shown in the screen above 2 Assign the audio files in the order in which you want to play them back The audio files are played back each time the switch selected by the above setting is turned on 76 lt Linkage Menu gt aN ed System Type System mode setting Receiver link System Type selection The T18MZ is for 2 4GHz only The system can be changed from among 5 choices FASSTest 18CH FASSTest 12CH FASST MULTI FASST 7CH S FHSS Select the system matched to the type of receiver you are us
83. d torques below the maximum torque However note that the maximum speed will not be exceed what the servo is capable of even if the servos operating voltage is increased e Dead band The dead band angle at stopping can be specified Relationship between dead band set value and servo operation Small Dead band angle is small and the servo is immediately operated by a small signal change Large Dead band angle is large and the servo does not operate at small signal changes Note If the dead band angle is too small the servo will operate continuously and the current consumption will increase and the life of the servo will be shortened e Travel Adjust The left and right travels centered about the neutral position can be set independently e Boost The minimum current applied to the internal motor when starting the servo can be set Since a small travel does not start the motor it essentially feels like the dead band was expanded The motor can be immediately started by adjusting the minimum current which can start the motor Relationship between boost set value and servo operation Small Motor reacts to a minute current and operation becomes smooth Large Initial response improves and output torque increases However if the torque is too large operation will become rough lt System Menu gt 53 D e Boost ON OFF OFF It is the boost ON at the time of low speed operation In the case of usual ON It
84. ddition deletion copy condition renaming and condition delay can be set e AFR D R Sets the rudder angle and curve of all the operation functions A D R curve which can be switched with a switch etc can also be added 102 lt Model Menu Common Functions gt e Prog Mixes Program mixing which can be freely customized Up to 10 mixes can be used for each condition e Fuel Mixture Mixing used in needle adjustment of engines which use a fuel mixture control carburetor Airplane helicopter i Condition Select The functions in the Model Menu can be used by switching the settings of up to 8 flight conditions by using the Condition Select function to add flight conditions Add conditions as required When you do not want to use the Condition Select function this setting is unnecessary In this case use the flight conditions Condition 1 assigned at initial setting e Since switching by stick and lever position in addition to ordinary toggle switch is possible as the flight condition selector switch this function can be linked with other operations e A Condition Delay function can be set Unnecessary fuselage motion generated Flight conditions addition deletion copy condition renaming and condition delay can be set All model types when there are sudden changes in the servo positions and when there are variations in the operating time between channels during condition switching
85. de before setting e Set the function to ACT ON e Select the adjustment knob Selection example LD or T6 e The trim operation mode Mode CTRM NORM can be selected CTRM mode Maximum change near center by center trim operation Does not change at end of the stick movement NORM mode Normal trim linear operation The advantage of using this mode is that the hovering pitch can be adjusted without changing the curve e Trim adjustment range Range setting When this value is made small trim can only be used near the center e The trim rate can be adjusted and the operation direction can be changed High Pitch Low Pitch Trim High Pitch Low Pitch Trim is the pitch servo high side and low side trim function Setting method e When setting the adjustment knobs common to all the conditions set them in the group mode e Set the function to ACT ON e Select the adjustment knobs Selection example LST high side RST low side e The trim rate can be adjusted and the operation direction can be changed e Trim acts as high side or low side trim with the center as the standard lt Model Menu Helicopter Functions gt 141 ae D THR Curve Throttle Hover trim THR Curve This function adjusts the throttle operation curve for each condition for optimum the engine speed to throttle stick movement A throttle curve from linear operation to smooth curve can be set Adjustment to the
86. del type Model list Model call 1 Touch the Location icon and select the location to which the desired model is to be saved Transmitter icon Transmitter memory SD card icon SD card USB memory icon USB memory 2 Touch the desired model in the model list 3 Touch the Select button 4 Touch Yes to call the model When you want to cancel model call press No Model addition 1 Touch the New button 2 Touch Yes to add the model When you want to cancel model addition touch No When a new model is added the Model Type screen is automatically displayed Check or change the model If there are no changes touch the Model Type icons The added model is displayed in the model list Model deletion 1 Touch the Location icon or the model you want to delete in the model list The model currently selected cannot be deleted 2 Touch the Delete button 3 Touch Yes When you want to stop model deletion touch No eReturn to Linkage Menu Location 100 PN Selected 1 Location ead Delete Rename elt can sort in order ort of the date ora name Model name change 1 Select the model by touching the Location icon or the desired model in the model list 2 When Rename is touched a keyboard appears on the screen 3 Enter the model name from this keyboard Up to 32 characters can be input at the model name Model copy 1 Select a model to copy from the
87. dicates that the function is operating It will 1 Set the throttle stick lower than the 1 3 point prevent the engine from racing dangerously when 2 Push the direct key S4 Cond Hold to adjusting the Idle Up settings activate the condition hold function While this function is active the throttle servo When this function is active Condition Hold is active position is fixed at the point that you have indicated appears on the screen when the function is activated You must deactivate LINKAGE menu MODEL menu this function when you are through making Home screen 1 Set the throttle stick lower than the 1 3 point EE 2 Push the INH or the direct key 4 button to The system will not allow you to activate activate the condition hold function deactivate this function in either of the following Operation is displayed at the bottom of the menu States Function ON ON is displayed e When any of the flight condition switches Function OFF INH is displayed are on e When the throttle stick is higher than the 1 3 point lt Linkage Menu gt 101 aN ed This section describes the AFR program mixing and other functions common to all model types Before setting the model data use the Model Type function of the Linkage Menu to select the model type matched to the fuselage When another model type is selected thereafter the AFR program mixing and other setting data are reset The functions in t
88. djustment at curve setting For angle input if the high side low side and center angles are input beforehand the rate can be set by reading the angle directly standard e The curve graph display mode can be selected This is convenient when checking curves other than the curve currently being set Sngl Displays only the curve currently being set Fine Tuning When pitch trim is Used a curve with pitch trim adjustment added is also displayed Curve setting examples The screens shown below are curves created by entering the pitch angle at low center and high side 3 points or 5 points at each condition They were created by reducing the number of points to the 3 points of low side center and high side When actually creating a curve input the angle specified ePitch Curve Example Normal Curve Idle up 1 Curve Idle up 2 Curve All Cond Displays the pitch curve of all the conditions The curve of the condition currently in use Is indicated by a bold line PIT amp THR The throttle hold curve of the condition currently in use is also displayed e The Throttle Curve setup screen can be called with one touch which is convenient when making adjustments alternately with the throttle curve e The servo operation soeed can be set When adjusted when the pitch is too sensitive the pitch operation feeling can be changed When increasing the number of points on your curve use the cursor keys lt gt and mov
89. don t worry Our support teams are available Monday through Friday 8 5 Central time to assist you FOR SERVICE ONLY FOR SUPPORT Futaba Service Center PROGRAMMING AND USER QUESTIONS 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Please start here for answers to most questions Champaign IL 61822 www tutaba rc com faq Phone 217 398 0007 Fax 217 398 7721 www futaba rc com service html Phone 217 398 8970 option 2 Email service futaba rc com OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA Please contact your Futaba importer in your region of the world to assist you with any questions problems or service needs Please recognize that all information in this manual and all support availability is based upon the systems sold in North America only Products purchased elsewhere may vary Always contact your region s support center for assistance 4 lt Introduction gt T 4h T D Application Export and Modification 1 This product may be used for model airplane or surface boat car robot use It is not intended for use in any application other than the control of models for hobby and recreational purposes The product is subject to regulations of the Ministry of Radio Telecommunications and is restricted under Japanese law to such purposes 2 Exportation precautions a When this product is exported from the country of manufacture its use is to be approved by the laws governing the country of destination which govern devices that emit radio f
90. e 2 Reverse the H W by touching Yes When you want to stop operation touch No Normal Normal operation direction Reverse Reverses the operation direction lt System Menu gt 47 i aN ed e Touch the Stick Setting button at the H W Setting Menu to call the setup screen shown below m eReturn to H W Setting Menu Stick Setting e Group single mode switching Gr Sngl For more information see the description at the back of this manual Response adjustment 1 Touch the setting button corresponding to the stick whose response you want to adjust Adjustment buttons appear on the right hand side of the stick setup screen 2 Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the response Initial value 4 Adjustment range 1 16 When the adjustment value is large the response becomes slow Hysteresis adjustment 1 Touch the setting button corresponding to the stick whose hysteresis you want to adjust Adjustment buttons appear on the right hand side of the stick setup screen 2 Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the hysteresis Initial value 1 Adjustment range 0 32 When the adjustment value is large the hysteresis value becomes large e Touch the Calibration button at the H W Setting Menu to call the setup screen shown below m eReturn to H W Setting Menu Calibration Modeli How to Calibrate 1 Choose the stick to calibrate right and left 2 The stick
91. e Model Type select function of the Linkage Menu For an airplane select the model type from among the 3 types airplane glider and motor glider When the Wing type select screen is displayed and the wing type is selected when selecting the model type the Tail type select screen is displayed Select the tail type matched to the fuselage There are 13 wing types and 3 tail types for airplane glider and motor glider MODEL BASIC SETTING PROCEDURE Model Type Modeli 75 2 AIL 1 FLP 2 AIL 2 FLP AIL FLP FLP2 AIL2 AIL AIL2 AIL AIL2 4 AIL 2 FLP 4AIL 4 Please select a wing type 2 AILERON 2 AIL 4 FLP FLP Lpp FLP4 AIL2 FLP3 Fi AIL3 FLP AIL2 AIL FLP3 FLP2 AIL4 LP2 Model Type Model1 75 2 2 Return Flying Wing 2AIL 2FLP AIL FLPYFLP2 AI Please select a wing type Flying Wing 2AIL AIL AIL2 Flying Wing 4AIL 2FLP AIL AIL2 Flying Wing 2AIL 1FLP AIL AIL2 Flying Wing 4AIL 4FLP r2 p L2 AIL3 AIL FLP3 FLP4 AjL4 Flying Wing 2AIL 4FLP FLP FLP2 AIL FLP3 FLP4 L2 Aia FLP FLP2 L4 Model Type Modeli 74 Please select a tail type NORMAL oN AILVATOR a ELE ja A Rup ELE RUD ELE Rup ELE2 3 Fuselage linkage Link the ailerons elevators throttle rudder etc in accordance with the model s instruction manual For a description of the connection method see the Receiver and Servos Connection Note The channel assignment
92. e channel Idle down operation is linked to the switch set with the Idle Down function of the Linkage Menu e Touch the Multi Engine button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below The number of engines 1 4 assigned by Function menu in the Linkage Menu setup screen is displayed ae e Return to Model Menu Multi Engine e Throttle cut position setting for each engine eldile down offset rate setting for each engine eThrottle hold position setting Multi Engine Lon e High Trim setting for each engine e idle Trim setting for each engine 136 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt ae f Accelerration Corresponding model type EP glider glider Acceleration setting can be performed at elevator e Function ON OFF switch setting is performed for AIL ELE to Camber and AIL to RUD Glider and EP to RUD setting only e AIL fo RUD setting is acceleration glider only function setting for AIL to RUD mixing It is not performed when AIL to RUD mixing is INH e This setting is divided into elevator setting and camber setting The setting method is the same e Camber setting sets the acceleration function for ELE to Camber mixing Setting is not performed when ELE to Camber mixing is INH eThe acceleration function can be set for both the Up side and Down side e Return to Model Menu Acceleration Modell Condition 1 1 2
93. e curve type select button on the mixing function screen or other screen is touched the setup screen shown below is called eReturn to original setup screen of original function Jm AFR D arate Aileron B P Ae Mops Line Spline Curve type selection 1 Touch the button of the curve type you want to use The curve type changes and the display returns to the original screen When curve type is changed retrieved from the previous setting data when The curve shape is inherited when the curve changing the curve type type is changed Example Changes from EXP1 to Line curve Weed At the curve type changes the dialogue AFR D R Modelt 1 Loree box asks whether the current curve is reset or he a T ee l inherited The default curve is used when selecting hm som soma SPA PB the Yes button on the confirmation dialogue 100 0 Reset 0 0 v wy AFR D R Modeli Condition 1 Spline POS 0 0 RATE 0 0 wal ee ee eon tt cpa z int 0 0 0 0 Kii 0 0 lt lt Changed to line or spline mode the curve is retrieved as 17 points curve The Rate A and Rate B are inherited on the linear EXP1 EXP2 and VTR Other data except Rate A and Rate B are lt Data gt 155 Ses oO Setting by curve type When the curve type is selected as described above adjustment buttons corresponding to the curve type appear on the original screen Ad
94. e high side pitch curve sets the maximum pitch regardless of the engine load The low side pitch curve creates a curve matched for aerobatics loop roll 3D etc Note When the curve type is changed the data is reset aN 7 eThrottle hold curve adjustment The throttle hold curve is used when performing auto rotation dives Confirm that the rate of the slowest position 0 of the stick is 0 initial setting Be sure that when set to high side 100 the curve of any condition does not exceed 100 Example of pitch curve setting 1 Call the pitch curve of each condition with the condition select switch Pitch curve graph display can be switched to pitch angle direct reading display A Pitch curve Normal Make the pitch at hovering approximately 5 6 Set the pitch at hovering with the stick position at the 50 point as the standard Stability at hovering may be connected to the throttle curve Adjustment is easy by using the hovering throttle function and hovering pitch function together B Pitch curve Idle up 1 The idle up 1 pitch curve function creates a curve matched to airborne flight Set to 7 12 as standard C Pitch curve Idle up 2 The high side pitch setting is less than idle up 1 The standard is 8 D Pitch curve Hold At auto rotation use the maximum pitch at both the high and low sides Pitch angle setting example Throttle hold 7 12 6 Throttle h
95. e motion generated when there are sudden changes in the servo position and variations in the operating time between channels at condition switching can be suppressed When the delay function is set at the switching destination condition a delay corresponding to that amount is applied and the related functions change smoothly Setting method 1 Switch to the condition you want to set 2 Touch the Delay button 3 Use the adjustment buttons to set the delay Initial value O Adjustment range 0 27 maximum delay Operations related to VR tuning Fine tuning VR setting e VR selection re Rate adjustment m Fine Tuning e Operation mode selection L e Adjustment direction Displayed at VR setting setting Operation modes Mixing rate 0 at center of VR When the VR is turned counterclockwise and clockwise the mixing rate increases and decreases respectively Mixing rate 0 at left end of VR When the VR is turned the mixing rate increases Mixing rate 0 at right end of VR When the VR is turned the mixing rate increases When the VR is turned to the left or right of the neutral position the mixing rate increases lt Data gt 153 f Operations related to servo speed Servo speed setting 1 The speed during operation including flight condition switching can be adjusted The servos operate smoothly at a constant speed corresponding to the speed set for them The opera
96. e servos to match the fuselage used lt Model Basic Setting Procedure gt 63 ae P b Servo connection by model type The T18MZ transmitter channels are automatically assigned for optimal combination according to the type selected with the Model Type function of the Linkage Menu The channel assignment initial setting for each model type is shown below Connect the receiver and servos to match the type used The set channels can be checked at the Function screen of the Linkage Menu The channel assignments can also be changed For more information read the description of the Function menu Airplane glider motor glider e Airplane and V tail n 1AIL 2AIL 2AIL 1FLAP CH wa sks y gt e JO HD ynd no aul L 2FLAP SSH4I S HIZL ISPLSSV4 HDZ 1SSW4 HD8L 3S LSSV4 LINW Lssv4 UXA AUXA AUX4 AUXS AUX AUXG 10 12 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX2 Camber RX ZAIL 4FLAP 4AIL 2FLAP 4AIL 4FLAP Wwa shs y gt e JO HD ynd no aul SSH4 S HIZL S LSSV4 HZ ISSV 8 Fiap2 Fiap Flap4 Aerona Fiap2 Fiap2 Flap2 o Flaps Motor AUX7 Fiap Motor AUx7 Fep Flap Flap3 Flapd DG2 64 lt Model Basic Setting Procedure gt ae e Ailevator 1AIL 2AIL 2AIL 1FLAP 2AIL 2FLAP CH wa sKs y gt e JO HD nd no ay SSH4 S a HZL 3SPLSSV4 HDZ LSsv4 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX5 AU
97. e the cursor to the soot where you want to enter a new curve point m then touch the Rate button A new point is created at the fuselage or the reference value For a description of the curve setting method see the description at the back of this manual Hold Curve AAA Pitch Trim Hovering pitch high pitch low pitch The hovering pitch low pitch and high pitch trim setup screen can be called from the PIT Curve setup screen ACT INH Mode ACT TNH Rate Rate 0 100 NULL e Hovering pitch trim setting Range Control Control NULL 140 lt Model Menu Helicopter Functions gt ae e Return to Model Menu ee Sc New model 1 Normal Low Pitch High Pitch Low Pitch jr High Pitch 7 0 O 100 0 NULL e Adjusts the adjusting dial Low High pitch trim Continued on next page aN 7 Hovering pitch trim The Hovering Pitch function trims the pitch near the hovering point Normally it is used with the hovering condition The hovering pitch can be fine tuned for changes in rotor speed accompanying changes in temperature humidity and other flight conditions Adjust the hovering pitch so that rotor speed is constant This function can be used together with the Hovering Throttle Trim function for more delicate operation Setting method e When using only the hovering normal condition switch the group button to the single mo
98. eae iid ee ee 100 OY O EET E AT EE EA E 150 Codition Hold CHeliGopter oi eian 101 OVS OR ieseni 151 Throttle LIniieT soseri 152 FUNCTIONS OF MODEL MENU 102 Servo Montor Linkage Men 7 E a Condition SElECE i 5 schsisonsestaaetssiessess lt esutsaviesneis 103 PoE RR essniciseicasdicantdebsdtontiammtseniponisersiestets 105 Prog MIXES u n 107 UPDATING icai rE 163 Foel VIRTUE C oronssiresissnnnasiea a 109 e Airplane Glider EP Glider Functions 110 T14MZ gt T18MZ MODEL DATA AIL Differential 2250s aencensatintacvstataGeeceneeonsteness 112 CONVERSION occcssssssssssssscsssssnssnssssoocssennnnnseees 164 Flap SAND eain oe 113 AIL to Camber FLP eeeeeeeeeereerrerrrrrrrreeseee 114 AIL to Brake FLP ossiesississsernieissiriennsisiis 115 AIL to RUD eein 116 Airbrake to ELE 23 02 lt csicsanidinetosadeosnseonsiesontonnnes 117 FUD GA e 118 CAMEL MiX a aenteaavarantenassssansacaaseapesconteetnneateens 119 ELE t Camber ereenn 121 Camber FLP to EL Ec cssscacassassscsssssesasonrisusnesaient 122 EILUN EE h E E ENEE E E E E 123 lt TABLE OF CONTENTS gt 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Futaba FASSTest 2 4GHz 18MZ series digital proportional R C system This system is extremely versatile and may be used by beginners and pros alike In order for you to make the best use of your system and to fly safely please read this manual carefully If you have any difficulties while using yo
99. ections are possible e Display of the maximum and minimum ranges for voltage Clear To reset 94 lt Linkage Menu gt Temperature Display e f the temperature reaches higher than the temperature set up here the alarm will operate e Temperature Display eReturn to Telemetry Temperature New apes 1 Alert Threshold Vibration Temperature 0 a INH 100 Home Min Max e lf is display change from Centigrade C to Fahrenheit F e t is selection of the sensor displayed on e Press to setup vibration alerts home 2 screen 4 types of vibration selections are possible e Press to setup an alarm type alert e Display of the maximum and minimum ranges for temperature gt Clear To reset RPM Display e f RPM goes higher than the RPM set here the alarm will operate e RPM Display eReturn to Telemetry 99 New Tap Alert Threshold Vibration e Select the Orpm fm oom or re Type Gear Rhtio optical sensor or magnetic sensor In an optical sensor the number of fins is entered In an magnet sensor the gear ratio is entered Home Maximum L Press to setup an alarm Type alert e It is of the sensor displayed on e Press to setup vibration alerts home 2 screen 4 types of vibration selections are possible e Display of the maximum and minimum ranges for RPM Clear To reset lt Linkage Menu gt 95 f A
100. ed e When setting a condition delay touch the Condition Delay button and set the delay with the adjustment buttons which appear on the screen The VR operation mode can also be set e Camber AFR D R screen call Touch the Camber AFR button to call the setup screen T ne FLP 3 Brake Flap FLP 1 Camber Flap AIL1 Main Aileron AIL 3 Chip Aileron Brake FI N Brake Flap FLP 2 Camber Flap AIL 2 Main Aileron AIL 4 Chip Aileron ELEVATOR ELEVATOR 2 at AILEVATOR at V TAIL z ELEVATOR ELEVATOR 2 120 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt ae f P i ELE to Camber Corresponding model type Airplane glider 2 ailerons or more This function is used when you want to mix e A mixing curve can be set the camber flaps with elevator operation When e Mixing during flight can be turned ON OFF by oh eck setting a switch Always ON at ON setting A used sa that the flaps are lowered by up e The mixing rate can be fine tuned by setting a VR elevator lift can be increased e Touch the ELE to Camber button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below e Group single mode switching e Curve display mode switching Gr Sngl Single Fine tuning All Cond e Overall adjustment by Rate A and Rate B e Return to Model Menu ELE to Camber E _ 0 0 __ 0 0 cs 0 0 e Fine tuning VR setting e Mixing curve setting ELE to C
101. ed from channels 1 8 to channels 9 16 If you only desire to use it as an 8 channel receiver without S Bus it can be used without any setting changes The T18MZ has the ability to link to two R7008SB receivers One of them outputting channels 1 8 and the other outputting channels 9 16 giving you 16 PWM channels Instructions for this configuration and S Bus operation follow Oo How to change the R7008SB Channel mode Press and hold down the Link Mode button on the R7008SB receiver Turn the receiver on while holding down the Link Mode button when the LED begins to blink green red the button may be released The LED should now be blinking red in one of the patterns described by the chart below Each press of the Mode Link button advances the receiver to the next mode When you reach the mode that you wish to operate in press and hold the Mode Link button for more than 2 seconds Once locked into the correct mode the LED will change to a solid color Please cycle the receiver s power off and back on again after changing the Channel Mode R7008SB CH MODE TABLE Mode C Mode D 9 16CH 9 15CH 26 lt Before Use gt Servo Option Toolbox Toolbox eRubber Cap Servo Option Purchase servos appropriate for their intended use Analog servos may not be used when operating in the amp FASSTest 12CH mode When operating in the FASSTest12Ch mode u
102. ed sensor 4 When the Yes key is pressed the type of sensor is changed In the case of a sensor which uses more than one slot you may be unable to reassign LI 99 1 2 Slot Sensor 13 Inhibit ia is 6 17 C 99 Inhibit Altitude lt Linkage Menu gt 97 i D _ Procedure for changing the slot No of each sensor unit 1 Select Sensor on page 2 of the Linkage Menu 2 Call page 2 by pressing 1 2 and press Change Slot 3 Connect the receiver battery and the sensor unit to the S I F connector behind the rear cover of the transmitter using a 3 way hub or 2 way cord 4 Press the Read key The current slot No is displayed 5 When a number is pressed the A V AA and VV keys appear Now change the desired No 6 When the Write key is pressed the desired No is written to the sensor eCall this screen by switching to page 2 by Receiver battery pressing the 1 2 button on the Sensor screen and then pressing Change Slot F eThe slot No is written to the sensor OT lt Change Slot gt Sensor Information Sensor Type Start Slot Number Slot Length eWhen pressed the Current slof No Is L eReturns TO MWe sensor screen displayed 98 lt Linkage Menu gt Warning Setting of warning sound and vibration A warning upon powering up your transmitter Ifa throttle stick turns on a power power supply can be set up for the followin
103. een to call the Condition Delay screen shown below e Return to Condition Select screen Currently selected condition name Condition Delay Modeli 1 Normal T Function Delay Ch Function Delay Ch Function Delay Aileron 7 Governor 13 Auxiliary Elevator Eo Lu 8 Governor gaus L 14 Auxiliary3 Throttle 9 Gyro AIL bebe Bi 15 Auxiliary4 Rudder Gyro3 ELE 16 AunxiliaryS Gyro RUD 0 Needle Pitch Auxiliary1 Condition delay setting 1 Switch to the condition you want to set 2 Touch the Delay button of the channel you want to set 3 Use the adjustment buttons to set the delay elnitial value O eAdjustment range 0 27 maximum delay eGroup single mode switching Gr Sngl For a description of the operation method see the description at the back of this manual 104 lt Model Menu Common Functions gt AFR D R The rudder angle and curve of each which can be switched by switch etc AFR function is used to adjust the throw and Se operation curve of the stick lever and switch functions CH1 to CH16 for each flight condition This is normally used after End Point ATV has defined the maximum throw directions End Point acts on ALL flight condition settings When mixing is applied from one channel to another channel both channels can be adjusted at the same operation function can be set A D R curve can also be added All model types tting method Operation cur
104. efore use e Reverse The direction in which the servo rotates can be changed e Servo type When Retractable is selected and the servo has been continuously stopped for 30 seconds the dead band expands and unnecessary hold current due to external force is eliminated When a new control signal enters normal operation is resumed When using the servo as a landing gear servo select Retractable Also adjust the servo travel to match the landing gear movement range e Soft Start Restricts operation in the specified direction the instant the power is turned on By using this setting the first initial movement when the power is turned on slowly moves the servo to the specified position e Stop Mode The state of the servo when the servo input signal is lost can be specified The Hold mode setting holds the servo in its last commanded position even if using AM or FM system e Smoother This function changes smoothness of the servo operation relative to stick movement changes Smooth setting is used for normal flight Select the OFF mode when quick operation is necessary such as 3D e Neutral Offset The neutral position can be changed When the neutral offset is large value the servo s range of travel is restricted gt on one side e Speed Control Speeds can be matched by specifying the operating speed The speed of multiple servos can be matched without being affected by motor fluctuations This is effective for loa
105. emoved and it re connects please switch on a power supply after 3 seconds or more pass Start up time The time required to initialize the internal circuit of the transmitter varies between the previous time you turned the power off and then restarted the transmitter There are two start up modes for your transmitter see below Cold start If you turn on the transmitter more than four hours after you last turned it off the mode is Cold start Cold start is normal for the first initial power up of the day It will take about 30 seconds to be ready for use as it takes time to initialize the internal circuit of the transmitter Hot start If you turn on the transmitter less than four hours after you last turned it off the mode is Hot start Since initialization has been partly completed the transmitter will be ready to use in several seconds Hot start takes place usually at a second flight or later flight in the day N Warning once you turn on the power never shut off the power switch until the power becomes stable or until the first screen shows up If you turn off the power switch while the transmitter is going through the initialization process the data could be damaged Note The start up time may be a little bit slower when the SD card is installed compared to when the card is not How to stop the transmitter Turn off the power switch of the transmitter The internal circuit of
106. en the throttle is raised and lowered 2 Throttle high side up to climbing from hovering and diving hovering Repeat climbing and diving from hovering at a constant rate matched to your own rhythm and adjust the pitch so that the nose does not deflect when the throttle is raised and lowered ae lt Idle up condition mixing curve gt Set the mixing rate so that the rudder direction at high speed flight is straight ahead Adjust for each condition used lt Acceleration function setting gt e An acceleration function can be set This is used when the mixture is either too rich or too lean which can be caused by sudden operation of the throttle stick e Acceleration rate setting Rate e The return time after operation Dump can be set for both settings Acceleration High and Deceleration Low e An Operation Point during acceleration and deceleration can be set independently When this point is exceeded acceleration operation is performed lt Model Menu Helicopter Functions gt 149 f Gyro Mixing It is mixing only for a Gyro in the case of using a Futaba GY series Gyro Sensitivity and operational mode Normal mode GY mode can be set up for three Gyros for each condition respectively Note Always set both ACT and Trim for the Gyro function Setting example e Normally if is convenient to preset high sensitivity Rate 1 and low sensitivity Rate 2 when eit
107. enu gt 81 ae Sub Trim Setting of neutral position of each servo The Sub Trim function is used to set the servo neutral position and may be used to make fine adjustments to the control surface after linkages and pushrods are hooked up When you begin to set up a model be sure that the digital trims are set to their center position e Touch the Sub Trim button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to Linkage Menu Sub Trim The display screen is an example The screen depends on the model type Sub trim adjustment 1 Touch the trim display part of the channel you want to adjust Adjustment buttons appears on the Sub Trim menu screen 2 Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the sub trim elnitial value O eAdjustment range 240 240 steps See above 3 Repeat this step for each channel 82 lt Linkage Menu gt aN ed Servo Reverse Use to reverse the servo throw direction Servo Reverse changes the direction of an individual servo s response to a control stick movement For CCPM helicopters be sure to read the section on Swash AFR before reversing any servos With CCPM helicopters always complete your servo reversing prior to any other programming If you use pre built Airplane Sailplane functions that control multiple servos it may be confusing to tell whether the servo needs to be reversed or a setting in the function needs to be reversed See t
108. f the pasted picture is displayed Picture Current File File List 01 IMGOOO0O Preview Thumbnail Pasting a picture Important Picture data is set to the model memory currently in use Before reading data from the PC insert the You can choose to use a picture that is saved in these places SD card USB memory into the transmitter and TLIMA pD gard USB memory turn on the power The following folders are l Select the picture from the File List by automatically written To read a file from the PC touching the desired picture data copy the file to a folder by file type Before selection touch the scroll button at the top or bottom eBMP Picture file eWAV Audio file of the Thumbnail and confirm the contents of the picture to eWMaA Music file eMODEL Model data be saved by the preview screen 2 To paste the picture touch Yes When you want to cancel pasting touch No Copy Delete Release Rename of picture Copy to TIEMZ 1 Select the picture from the Thumbnail by touching the desired picture data Copy to SD Card 2 To paste the picture touch this screen is displayed gt eee Copy to USB Memory 3 Copy TI8MZ SD card USB memory Delete meann Release Rename or selection Delete Release It loses from Current File Delete Picture data is deleted Release If the data which is not pasted is chosen from a thumbnail the Entry button will appear and if it is pushed it can Rename pasted and d
109. ference point of each flap can be offset FLP 3 The camber flaps of a 4 flap model can be 7 _FLP 1___ _ Brake Flap i Camber Flap Brake Flap FLP 2 mixed with the brake flaps Brake FLP to camber Camber Flap FLP e An ON OFF switch can be set e Touch the Flap Setting button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below e Group single mode switching Gr Sngl lt Wing type 4 flaps screen gt For more information see the description The display screen is an example The actual screen depends on the anne ARE eae anenual I model type eReturn to Model Menu E E 100 100 100 100 100 i eOperation reference point offset eUp side Down side adjustment Setting method e Touch the flap FLP 1 4 Up or Down button according to the wing type and adjust the travel independently e To offset the operation reference point of each flap touch the corresponding Offset button Use the adjustment buttons displayed on the screen to offset the reference point e When using Brake FLP to Camber FLP mixing touch the ACT button and set the function to ACT ON When setting a switch touch the ON button of the switch to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and set its ON direction Always ON at ON setting For a description of the switch selection method see the description at the back of this manual lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt 113
110. function lets you set the operation speed when the motor of a F5B or other EP glider is started by switch The operation speed can be set in 2 ranges of slow speed flight and high speed flight Speed 1 Speed 2 This function can also be operated as a safety function by setting 2 switches e The In side and Out side operating soeeds can be adjusted independently in 2 ranges Speed 1 Speed 2 e The boundary between the 2 ranges can be set From Speed 1 to Speed 2 e The set operation soeed operation can be activated at initial operation only 1 time operation However operation can be repeated e Touch the Motor button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below e Operation Touch the button and set the function to ON e Group single mode switching Gr Sngl e Switch A switch that turns the function itself ON OFF can be selected e Motor off Yes and No are displayed by touching the Motor Off button when SW G Mode SW E Mode2 Initial setting is in the motor OFF position When Yes is touched the direction of the motor switch is memorized The screen graph display ON direction also changes Notes eReturn to Model Menu by setting the switch to OFF before operation is finished When you want to reset 1 time operation set the ACT button to INH and then reset it to ON e The motor is controlled by SW G Mode1 SW E Mode2 Initial setting When changing the switch or stick
111. g the governor can be turned ON OFF without setting a separate ON OFF switch e A speed fine tuning VR can be set VR selection adjustment width and adjustment direction can be set lt Model Menu Helicopter Functions gt 151 ae Throttle Limiter This function limits the high range of the throttle movement by any slider or trimmer The adjustment range of the high and low end can be set e Touch the Throttle Limiter button of the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below e Return to Model Menu THR Limiter Modeli Normal ACT INH POS 100 0 RATE 0 0 Switch Control E 00 Hi Range lt 50 jon om i 25 Center Position Eon E o l 25 Control selection B Range gauge Rate adjust button button Setting method lt e Activate the mixing and select the on off switch eSelect the control for adjustment of the high limit eSet the high range The range gauge shows the setting position eSet the low range same as high range setting THR Limiter Modell Normal ACT INH 100 POS 100 0 RATE 0 0 Switch Control 100 ON NULL ie Hi Range Low Range or 50 25 Center Position ACT 50 0 0 a 25 The limit value at the operation hardware neutralposition can now be adjusted using the throttlelimiter 1 Set Center position on the throttle limiter screen to Operate 2 When the Center position rate is changed the limit value at the operatio
112. g functions at full throttle as in the case of the electric Default setting is ON Leave ON any function craft it may begin to turn to the prop at high in which it seems that you feel is dangerous upon rotation suddenly and this is very dangerous We power up recommend you set the throttle position warning The alarm is stopped at power up if the function to ON is changed to OFF e Touch the Warning button in the Linkage Menu 2 2 to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to Linkage Menu Warning Modeli 100 ON OFF Vibration ON OFF Vibration Tx Battery Airbrake ON Condition Snap Roll ON OFF Throttle Cut Idle Down Throttle Motor Posi Motor on Leif this is turned On the alarm will be a vibration in the transmitter when you power on the radio elf this is changed to OFF alarm will not sound during powering up of your transmitter elf a throttle stick is above low throttle when you power on your transmitter the next screen will appear and an alarm will sound You should never power up your transmitter with the throttle stick above fully closed for safety s sake 18ch CSST T1sem2 00 Futaba Corporation Modell Warning Continue Yes Throttle Motor Position elf you lower your throttle stick when you see this warning the confirmation screen will appear and ask if you would like to Transmit If you wish to transmit press YES lt Linkage Menu gt 99 f P Data Reset Model
113. ge 3 System Selection e FASSTest 18CH e FASST MULTI e FASSTest 12CH e FASST ZCH S FHSS 8CH 4 System timer Reset e This shows the total accumulated time used for the transmitter This can be reset Hour Minute Second Push this area to reset the timer 5 Voltage of Rx Ext battery Information from the receiver is disolayed when using a bidirectional system FASSTest Only 6 Direct buttons Select and press one of the direct buttons to enter the menu 7 Home2 A timer and Telemetry data change to Homez2 screen by which it was indicated by expansion RF Indicator ON AIR or RF OFF 9 Digital trim T1 to T6 CD Push this area to enter the Dial Monitor screen 9 00 00 0 00 0 Rx See 0 gt M 4 03 24 33 System Menu 0 Linkage Menu User s name Push this area to enter the User s Name Setting screen 41 Condition The condition name that is currently used is displayed here e Push this area to enter the Condition Select screen 2 Battery Indicator eWhen the remaining battery reaches 30 the alarm will beep Land your aircraft immediately 43 Menu Button e Model Model Name The model name that is currently used is displayed here e Push this area to enter the Model Select screen 45 Clock This shows the today s date and the current time e Push this area for the Date amp Time Setting screen N War
114. gers approved by Futaba to charge the Li po batteries in the T18MZ transmitter included with this set It is important to understand the operating characteristics of Li po batteries Always read the specifications printed on the label of your Li po battery and charger prior to use Failure to follow the proceeding precautions can quickly result in severe permanent damage to the batteries and its surroundings and possibly result in a FIRE IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS O Do not attempt to disassemble Li po packs or cells O Do not allow Li po cells to come in contact with moisture or water at any time Always provide adequate ventilation around Li po batteries during charge discharge while in use and during storage O Do not leave a Li po battery unattended at any time while being charged or discharged Do not attempt to charge Li po batteries with a charger that is NOT designed for Li po batteries as permanent damage to the battery and charger could result Always charge Li po batteries in a fireproof location Do not charge or discharge Li po batteries on carpet a cluttered workbench near paper plastic vinyl leather or wood or inside an R C model or full sized automobile Monitor the charge area with a smoke or fire alarm O Do not charge Li po batteries at currents greater than the 1C rating of the battery C equals the rated capacity of the battery O Do not allow Li po cells to overheat at any time Cells which
115. gth by turning lever head A i 3 Securely lock the stick lever by holding lever head A and turning lever head B counterclockwise Use the attached 1 5mm hexagonal wrench inside stylus to turn the screw clockwise to adjust the stick outwards or counter clockwise to tilt it inward Note Be careful not to turn the screw too far Adjustment of Stick Lever Tension counterclockwise as it could fall out You can adjust the tension of stick levers The rubber cover in the back is removed first Adjustment of the lever length You can adjust the length of stick levers as you like It is recommended to adjust the length of the sticks in line with your hand size 18 lt Before Use gt Oo eStick Tension J3 Mode 1 3 Force J3 Mode 2 4 ED A Stick Tension J4 eStick Tension J2 Mode 2 4 O 4 I n the Mode 1 3 arrangement of a screw is opposite f Adjustment of tension Adjustment of Throttle Stick Ratchet System You can choose either airplane ratchet system or helicopter touch 1 Open the dust protection cap on the back of the transmitter that is covering the hole for throttle stick adjustment 2 Use the attached 1 5mm hexagonal wrench inside stylus to turn the adjustment screw and set it as you prefer Turning the screw clockwise increases the tension For airplanes Adjust the screw on the left For helicopters Adjust the screw
116. hanges can be set IN side OUT side caused by camber operation can be corrected Tnitial setting assigns camber operation to side lever RST Stick Mode 2 LST Stick Mode 1 e The direction of the aileron flap and elevator servos can be adjusted by a curve When direction is reversed at the linkage by this mix you can reverse it by change the rates to either or positive or negative e Touch the Camber Mix button in the Model Menu fo call the setup screen shown below The display screen is an example The actual screen depends on the model type eReturn to Model Menu Camber AFR eCondition delay cut switch e Camber AFR D R setup screen call eCondition delay setting eGroup single mode switch Gr Sng eAileron rate adjustment Curve rate setup screen Camber AIL ES aes adjustmen ate by Rate A and Rate B e Servo speed setting e Mixing curve setting lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt 1419 ae Setting method e Touch the INH button and set the function to ACT Curve rate setup screen ON e The curve and rate are adjusted by calling the e When setting a switch touch the ON button to aileron flap and elevator curve rate screens call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the The rate and curve of each servo can be set by switch and set its ON direction Always ON at calling each screen The servo speed can also be ON setting adjust
117. he SD card USB memory into the transmitter and turn on the power The following folders are automatically written When reading a file from the PC copy it to a holder by file type eWAV Audio file eMODEL Model data eBMP Picture file eWMA Music file e Touch the file button Copy Delete Entry Rename is made lt is the same procedure as the picture of the preceding clause Entry Rename Close eS EEEEEEEEEE_ ___E_ _E_ _ _ _ _ _____ Saved sound file Voice Recording 1 Touch any REC button to call up the SOUND RECORDER screen 2 Touch the REC button to start recording Recording time 3 seconds 3 Record your voice as you are facing the transmitter s microphone Speak loudly and clearly 4 To finish press CLOSE Also sound files created by your PC may be played back by assigned switches File types wav file only A voice file is saved automatically to the location of the model you are currently using Whether in the transmitter SD card or USB memory A file name is displayed on the file button corresponding to a recording button lt Linkage Menu gt 75 ae f Assignment of audio files to switches Switch select screen aae e ee doad For a detailed description of the selection method see Switch setting method at the back of this 1 Touch the file button of the No you want to manual set A list of the files store
118. he instructions for each specialized function for further details Always check servo direction prior to every e Touch the Servo Reverse button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below CH Function Aileron Setting CH NORM 7 Auxiliary5 Elevator 8 Auxiliary4 Throttle 9 Auxiliary3 Rudder 10 Auxiliary Gear 11 Auxiliary1 Air Brake 1 Auxiliary1 eReturn to Linkage Menu Function flight as an additional precaution to confirm proper model memory hook ups and radio function Z WARNING O Before a flight it always check that your models servo operation the direction of control surfaces and switch setup are correct Q default setting of the motor channel is always reverse 70 Function Setting Setting CH 13 Auxiliary1 14 Aunxiliary1 15 Aunxiliary1 16 Auxiliary1 The display screen is an example The screen depends on the model type Servo reversing procedure After setting up a new model be sure to define all special menus Be sure that all servos are plugged into the proper receiver channels Now determine whether you need to reverse any channels by moving each stick and observing the corresponding movement in the model s controls 1 Touch the desired channel s Setting button to choose the proper direction for the servo 2 Touch Yes in the next screen 3 Repeat for each servo needing reversal When done touch Servo Reverse to return to the Linkage
119. he AFR screen by answering Yes Fundtion Switch To name D RI touch the D R1 button A keyboard appears on the screen Enter the desired name from this keyboard and register it by touching the keyboard Return key To cancel input and close the screen touch the ESC key Since the functions shown below are used in special types of setups AFR D R cannot be chosen Aileron2 Aileron3 Aileron4 Flap2 Flap4 Rudder2 Throttle Only helicopter rien Camber Gyro RUD Gyro2 AIL Gyro3 ELE Governor Mixture Elevator2 AFR D R can be set up according Butterfly to a wing type Boo o ope ee ee Se See See Se See Se Se SSeS Se Se Se SSS 106 lt Model Menu Common Functions gt Switch setting 1 Touch the NULL button The lt Switch gt screen appears 2 Select confirm the switch and its ON direction Setting example Rudder ON OFF by switch When D R is used by using the condition with the same switch another rudder angle can be set Prog Mixes D Programmable mixing may be used to correct undesired tendencies of the aircraft and it may also be used for unusual control configurations Mixing means that the motion of a command channel called the master 1s added to the motion of the mixed channel called slave You may choose to have the Masters trim added to the Slave channel response if you desire Trim setting The mixing curve can be cha
120. he D R function the screen display mode For a description of the setting method can be changed Each time the button is touched the mode see the description at the back of this 1s switched oe Sngl initial setting Only the currently operating eD R function setting curve is displayed The AFR and D R curves set at the currently operating condition are displayed TAIl Con d The AFR curve set at all conditions is displayed Selected AFR The selected function is displayed ae lt Model Menu Common Functions gt 105 aN 7 Dual Rate setting Up to 6 dual rates can be set for each condition D R Dual Rate is set for each condition and is not reflected at other conditions D R Dual Rate at the top of the D R list has priority Close Start D R1 e To start D R1 touch the INH button eAt the end of each setting touch the Close button Naming D R1 Setting method e Touch the D R button from the AFR D R screen of the function ailerons elevators etc whose dual rate you want to set The D R list screen shown below is displayed Touch the function button of the dual rate number to be assigned That rate is automatically assigned to that function e Next select the switch and its ON OFF directions Function change e When the aileron button is touched the system asks for a Yes or No To change the function switch to the function selected at t
121. he Model Menu can be set for each flight condition When you want to use the system by switching the settings for each condition by switch stick position etc use the Condition Select function to add flight conditions Up to 8 conditions can be used MODEL MENU COMMON FUNCTIONS Note The T18MZ is designed so that the airplane and glider including EP glider model types are compatible with fuselages of similar type wings This section outlines the relationship between the functions common to airplanes and gliders except some dedicated functions and model type The setting items depend on the number of servos and other differences according to the wing type used but reread them The setup screens in the instruction manual are typical examples e Touch the Model Menu button of the Home screen to call the Model Menu e When the button of the function you want to set is touched a setup screen appears Servo Monitor AIL Differential Flap Setting AIL to RUD Airbrake to ELE CamberFLP to ELE RUD to AIL Model Menu screen example eReturn to Home screen EE eTo next page The Model Menu screen depends on the model type This screen is for model type Airplane Wing Type 4AIL 4FLP Model Menu functions Common list eServo Monitor Servo test and servo position display For a description of its functions see the Linkage Menu section eCondition Select Flight conditions a
122. he Model RUDDER 2 Menu to call the setup screen shown below The display screen is an example The actual screen depends e Left right overall adjustment by eReturn to Model Menu Rate A and Rate B on the model AIL to RUD e Fine tuning VR setting e Mixing curve setting eGroup single mode setting Gr Sngl eCurve display mode selection Single Fine tuning All Cond Setting method Fine tuning VR setting e Touch the ACT button and set the function to ACT e VR selection e Rate adjustmen ON e When setting a switch touch the ON button of the switch to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and set its ON direction Always ON at ON setting e When setting a VR touch the Fine Tuning NULL e Operation mode selection L e Adjustment direction button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then Displayed at VR setting setting select the VR The adjustment rate and direction can be set The VR operation mode can also be Operation modes selected Mixing rate 0 at center of VR e A mixing curve can be set When the VR is turned counterclockwise e The curve display mode can be changed and clockwise the mixing rate increases Single Displays the mixing curve only and decreases respectively Fine tuning Displays the mixing rate of the fine Mixing rate 0 at left end of VR tuning VR N When the VR is turned the mixing rate All Cond Displays the mixing curve of all the increases
123. he switch including when stick trim lever or VR are used as a switch setting method is common to all functions Switch mode selection Single switch Logic switch When the switch select button in a mixing function screen or other screen is touched the switch mode selection screen shown below is called Single mode or logic mode can be selected Logic switch The Logic switch can activate functions by the use of other switch combinations Up to 4 switch combinations can be set The Logic switch can be assigned to the mixing function as well as the flight condition select except for Snap roll function on airplane mode Switch mode selection screen example lt Prog Mix gt Model Condition 1 In case of the flight condition select the top of the switch on off status display is not shown eSswitch selection button pre eMode selection button If using the single switch If using the logic switch 1 Push the switch selection button 1 The switch mode display is changed by The switch selection screen appears pushing the mode selection button And then push the Yes button The logic mode setting screen appears For a description of the logic mode setting method see the section Logic switch below lt Data gt 159 Logic switch In the Logic screen the switch selection buttons appear on both the left and right side of the display Logic switch setting screen lt Prog Mix
124. he transmitter is inactive reaches the set time the power is turned off automatically This time can be set up to 1 hour in 10 minutes increments The auto power off function can also be deactivated An audible alarm is sounded and an alarm screen is displayed from 3 minutes before auto power off and the time remaining until auto power off is displayed When a stick or switch is operated while the alarm screen 1s being displayed the alarm is cleared and the display is returned to the home screen Backlighting brightness adjustment 1 Adjust the backlighting brightness with the left and right side buttons When the right side button is touched the backlighting becomes brighter When the left side button is touched the backlighting becomes darker Backlight decrease brightness adjustment 1 Adjust the backlight decrease brightness with the left and right side buttons When the right side button is touched the backlighting becomes brighter When the left side button is touched the backlighting becomes darker It cannot be made brighter than Backlighting brightness adjustment Bees a Backlight decrease time You can set a time period to decrease the LCD backlight This function counts the period that the touch panel has been not operated This time can be set by ten second steps You can also turn off the backlight decrease if you like The backlight consumes a large amount of power We recommend you to tur
125. hen the Angle button is touched the pitch angle input screen is displayed Input the maximum pitch center and low pitch Normal curve adjustment e For normal curve usually use Line tyoe and create a basic pitch curve centered about hovering Use this function together with the THR Curve Normal function and adjust the curve so that up down control is best at a constant engine speed Idle up curve adjustment For the high side pitch curve set the maximum pitch which does not apply a load to the engine For the low side pitch curve create curves matched fo loop roll 3D and other purposes and use the idle up curves according to the performance Note If you chance the curve type all data will be reset Throttle hold curve adjustment e The throttle hold curve is used when executing auto rotation dives ae Operation precautions N WARNING QO when actually starting the engine and flying always set the idle up condition switch to OFF and start the engine in the idling state lt Model Menu Helicopter Functions gt 139 oO Setting method e Group button When you also want to enter the data to all other conditions enter the data in the group mode GRP When doing so the same settings are input to all the other conditions When you want to set date into each condition independently select the single SNGL mode e Normal input or angle input can be selected at rate a
126. her the AVCS mode or Normal mode is used e Touch the Gyro button in the Model Menu e A setup of the mode of 3 Gyros and Rete to call the setup screen shown below can be performed on this screen e Return to Model Menu ld A Gyro Modeli 1 Normal as Gyro RUD Gyro AIL Gyro3 ELE AVCS 0 AVCS 0 0 ON 0 AVCS 0 0 0 0 0 0 e A detailed setup of each Gyro can be Cp performed on this screen e Return to Gyro Menu Gyro RUD Modeli 1 Normal p Fine Tuning ACT Type Rate Switch CTRL Rate Group ON GY AVCS o NULL 0 100 eSelects the selector switch e Adjusts the gyro sensitivity by rate eSelects AVCS or Nor eSelect the type of gyro used Setting method e Touch the INH button of the rate to be used and display ON e When you want to set the same settings to other conditions select the group mode Gr When you want to add settings to the selected condition only select the single mode Sngl e Three rates can be switched for each condition Rate 1 Rate 2 Rate 3 e A fine tuning VR can be set 150 lt Model Menu Helicopter Functions gt i Governor Mixing This is used to switch the RPM of the helicopters head Up to 3 rates can be set for each condition The governor is used by connecting the governor speed setting channel to governor function When using an independent governor ON OFF swit
127. his case 1 The two antennas must be kept as straight as possible Otherwise it will reduce the effective Aa the antennas should be placed at both 2 The two antennas should be placed at 70 sides of the model Then the best RF signal degrees to each other condition is obtained at any flying attitude 20 3 The antennas must be kept away from conductive materials such as metal carbon and fuel tank by at least a half inch The coaxial part of the antennas does not need to follow these guidelines but do not bend it in a tight radius 4 Keep the antennas away from the motor ESC and other noise sources as much as possible cn ka ss yy 7 J The two antennas should be placed at 90 degrees to each other The Illustration demonstrates how the antenna should be placed Receiver Vibration and Waterproofing The receiver contains precision electronic parts Be sure to avoid vibration shock and temperature extremes For protection wrap the receiver in foam rubber or other vibration absorbing materials It is also a good idea to waterproof the receiver by placing it in a plastic bag and securing the open end of the bag with a rubber band before wrapping it with foam rubber If you accidentally get moisture or fuel inside the receiver you may experience intermittent operation or a crash If in doubt return the receiver to our service center for service 28 lt Before Use gt ae P
128. ilerons 1 flap 2 ailerons 2 flaps 2 ailerons 4flaps 4 ailerons 2 flaps 4 ailerons 4 flaps Wing type 2 2 Tailless wing Selection from among e Tail type selection 2 ailerons 2 ailerons flap ERAEN Model Type Model1 100 Please select a tail type 2 ailerons 2 flaps 2 ailerons 4 flaps 4 ailerons 2 flaps 4 ailerons 4 flaps For tailless wing the rudder type can be selected NORMAL Ny AILVATOR pi ELE a ELE ELE Rup ELE RUD Rup ELE2 from normal rudder and winglet Tail type Select from normal V tail and elevator lt Linkage Menu gt 73 P i Picture A picture on the home screen can be set for each model Simplifies identification of the model data during screen operation A photograph of the model taken with a TI8MZ camera digital camera or other file can be pasted When a picture is pasted it is displayed as a as the screen display data for each model This is screen image in the following screens convenient in identifying models with the same eModel Select screen eHome screen model name eStartup screen The picture files which can be displayed on the screen are size 168 x 80 pixels file type bmp bit map picture and JPEG files If a file larger than 168x80 is used the picture displayed will be reduced e Touch the Picture button in the Linkage Menu fo call the setup screen shown below eReturn to Linkage Menu The name o
129. ines idle by flipping a switch with the throttle stick at idle The action is not functional at high throttle to avoid accidental dead sticks The switch s location and direction must be chosen as it defaults to NULL e Touch the Idle Down button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to Linkage Menu AET On Throttle CH Offset H The display screen is an example The screen depends on the model type Idle down setting procedure 1 Touch the INH button to activate the Idle Down function 2 Idle Down function switch setting Touch the NULL button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and its ON direction For a detailed description of the selection method see Switch Setting Method at the back of this manual 3 Offset rate setting Touch the Offset Rate button Adjustment buttons appear on the screen Use these buttons to adjust the offset rate elnitial value 0 e Adjustment range 100 100 becomes an idle up To exit the setting touch the Idle Down button lt Linkage Menu gt 87 ae P Limits the swash travel within a fixed range to prevent linkage damage Swash Ring Helicopter only This function limits the travel of the swash plate to prevent linkage damage as the aileron and elevator operation is used It is useful for 3D heli setting elouch the Swash ring button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup
130. ing Even if it changes a System Type other model data is not reset If a system type is changed in the case of a helicopter It can choose out of two channel orders Yes Selection sets the channel order suitable for System Type We recommend here No The present channel order is maintained After change should operate a model and should fully check a direction and a motion Receiver linking The receiver will only be controlled without being affected by other transmitters by the transmitter it is linked to When using a receiver other than one purchased as a set linking is necessary Dual receiver function only FASSTest 18CH mode Dual receivers can be linked with the T18MZ Two receivers are recognized individually by ID numbers For example in R7008SB CH output setting function is used by setting the first as as 1 8CH and setting the second as 9 16CH two sets of receivers can be used as a set in the model allowing you 16 channels If a Dual receiver function is used the following function can set up individually e Battery fail safe voltage setup e Telemetry function ON OFF e Sensor setup e Touch the System Type button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below Telemetry function FASSTest mode only To use the telemetry function set Telemetry to ON D L Interval FASSTest mode only When a telemetry function is enabled the receiving interval do
131. inkage is too long or short correct compensation will not be applied Correct this before continuing The pitch angle changes after any adjustment Reset the pitch angle when actually flying after compensation processing Timer Timer setting and lap time display The Timer function may be set for any desired time i e engine run time specified times for competitions etc Two independent timers are provided for your use The timers are stored independently with each model meaning that when you switch between model setups the timer associated with the new model is brought up automatically The timers may be set to start and stop from the motion of any switch or stick You may set the ON and OFF directions freely Each timer has a capacity of up to 59 minutes 59 seconds e Touch the Timer button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to Linkage Menu Each timer may be set for count down or count up operation with your choice of a target time Also Split Time may be set up and counted If a target time is set and the timer reaches this point a buzzer will sound for each count is generated Countdown timers sound one short beep during the last twenty seconds and two short beeps during the last ten seconds before reaching the target then a long tone at the target time and continue counting with displaying a minus sign Count up timers also beep the last twenty and ten seconds
132. irections End Point acts on ALL flight condition settings When mixing is applied from one channel to another channel both channels can be adjusted at the same time by adjusting the operation rate through the AFR function AFR D R Modeli Condition 1 83 AFR 150 Rate A Rate B ispla X offset Offset 50 0 0 0 Speed TIN OUT D R 0 0 u ___ 100 150 7 Airbrake This function is used when an air brake is necessary when taking off or diving etc 58 lt Model Basic Setting Procedure gt The preset elevators and flaps camber flap brake flap offset amount can be activated by a switch The offset amount of the aileron elevator and flap servos can be adjusted as needed Also the speed of the aileron elevator and flap servos can be adjusted IN side OUT side A delay can be set for each condition and a Cut switch which will turn OFF the delay can be 0 0 0 choses Model Condition 1 E ting a AIL AIL2 ELE VR Offset 0 0 0 ll link Airbr Tuning 0 0 stick 8 Addition of flight conditions The transmitter can install up to eight flight conditions per model You can assign all switches including sticks switches trim levers and trim switches as flight condition selection switches You can also add delayed mixing to these functions in order to avoid sudden changes Moreover you can set priority order for flight conditions when you set more than one co
133. is set at neutral and the neutral button is pushed 3 The stick is held at full right and full bottom diagonal the Right Bottom button is pushed 4 The stick is held at full left and full top diagonal the Left Top button is pushed 48 lt System Menu gt Please do not press the stick too firmly in any direction when doing the calibration Check after calibration to make sure that neutral is 0 and bottom right side will be 100 and the top left side is become 100 Ses Sound Volume Sound Volume setting This function can set the volume of Key Operation Error Warning Trim amp Center Click Timer Event respectively If you have set the PIN try not to forget it When a system PIN is set if you forget the PIN none of the settings can be changed or entered In this case the system must be reset by the Futaba Service Center e Touch the Sound Volume button in the System Menu to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to System Menu Sound Volume e Ma Sound Volume Setting method 1 When the Sound Volume box is touched the above screen will appear 2 You can change the sound volume by touching the button of four items If you touch the volume will increase If you touch the the volume will decrease lt System Menu gt 49 f P i Music playback The T18MZ transmitter can play back wma music files stored in your SD card a
134. it up to memory using the copying functions the factory e Touch the Model Type button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to Linkage Menu Model Type Wing Type 1 AILERON Tail Type NORMAL i ELE rup ELE Aa kKrayce The display screen is an example The screen depends on the model type Model type selection Date changes after a swash type change Data that has been set may change if the swash type of your helicopter is changed Refer to the following table When data is changed the swash setting screen is initialized After 1 Set the Model type Wing type Tail type or Swash type by using the appropriate button 2 Set the type you choose by touching Yes at the confirmation screen When you want to cancel model type selection touch No Before Data pos over H 1 H 2 HE3 H 1 H 2 HE3 HR3 HN3 H 3 HR3 HN3 H 3 H 4 H aX H 4 H 4X H 1 H 2 HE3 ue FINE Bea DP es H 1 H 2 HE3 a e e When a data change will occur the confirmation screen of data initialization menu will be displayed A push on yes will initialize data and allow changes A push on no will stop data changes Model Type Modeli Check change Model Type Initialize all data Sure 72 lt Linkage Menu gt Oo eModel type selection OT Model Type Modeli 100 Model type Please select a model type Select the model type from amo
135. just each curve as described below Linear curve adjustment Rate A and Rate B can be adjusted separately or simultaneously Setting modes Separate mode Rates are adjusted separately Combined mode Rates are adjusted simultaneously Setting method 1 Select the setting mode 2 Touch the Rate A or Rate B button 3 Use the adjustment buttons to set the rate Initial value 100 0 Adjustment range 200 0 200 0 The curve can also be offset horizontally in the vertical direction and the rate reference point can be offset to the left or right Offsetting the curve horizontally in the vertical direction 1 Touch the Offset button 2 Use the adjustment buttons to move the curve horizontally up and down Initial value 0 0 Offsetting the rate reference point to the left or right 1 Touch the X Offset button 2 Use the adjustment buttons to move the reference point to the left or right Initial value 0 0 156 lt Data gt Linear curve POS RATE i ros__ 0 0 __ 0 0 Linear Separate Rate A Rate B 100 100 0 100 0 Offset X offset Rate adjustment buttons eReturn to initial value Let Oo EXP1 curve adjustment Rate A and Rate B can be adjusted separately or simultaneously The EXP curves rate EXP A EXP B can also be adjusted separately or simultaneously Setting modes Separate mode Rates are adjusted separately Combined
136. k point is Spline curve the selected point 0 0 RATE o 5 Spline Separate 2 Touch the Rate button dren Rate 3 Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the 75 0 0 15 0 rate Offset Point addition method Ea adit 1 After touching the point button move the stick etc to the point you want to add and press the Move button An outlined point appears on the graph Or move the stick etc to the position you want to add and press the Move button An outlined point appears on the graph 2 Use the move buttons lt or gt to fine adjust the position 3 Touch the Insert button A new point is created Point deletion 1 Use the move between points button lt lt or gt gt and select the point The pink point is the selected point 2 Because Rate is pushed and Delete Is displayed touch the Delete button The selected point becomes an outlined point 3 Touch the move between point button lt lt or gt gt The point is deleted Rate adjustment buttons The curve can also be offset horizontally in the vertical direction Offsetting the curve horizontally in the vertical direction 1 Touch the Offset button 2 Use the adjustment buttons to move the curve horizontally up and down Initial value 0 0 158 lt Data gt aN Y Switch selection method The various functions used in the T18MZ can be selected by switch T
137. key for 2 seconds 2 Touch here to select your first choice 3 Once pressed 4 pages of choices will be displayed ane aii Condition Hold Model Menu Cond Hold e Return to home screen User Menu Modeli Normal 4 Make your selection press your choice PIT Curve THR Curve and the first of your User Menu will be entered Any change made to data entered from the User Menu or from the normal method of use are the same Changes made in either e To erase a selection from your User Menu highlight the desired way are saved into the transmitter memory menu and press Release This will remove it from your personal User Menu but not from the basic menu You can always go back at a later date and re enter this info your User Menu 38 lt Basic Operation gt f i SYSTEM MENU The System Menu sets up functions of the transmitter this does not set up any model data e When the System Menu button is touched the menu shown below is called up Touch the function button that you want to enter eReturn to Home screen System Menu Modeli Normal 1 1 Linkage Menu Model Menu Cond Hold System Menu functions table Trainer Starts and sets the trainer system Display Display adjustment and auto power off setting Date amp Time Sets the date and time system clock setting and resets the timer User Name User name registration and ID Pin number Switch Toggle switch type setting Set
138. l Menu e Mode selection AIL to THR Essa a Return Setting method lt Acceleration function setting gt e When using this function touch the INH button e Acceleration can be set for both settings and display ON or OFF l High and Low at maximum correction e When you want to set the same settings to other rate conditions select the group mode Gr When you want to add settings to the selected condition e Acceleration rate setting Rate only select the single mode Sngl e The return time Dump after operation can e The correction rate can be set by curve be set e A switch can be set e The operation point when the correction When ON is set the function is operated by rate is increased and decreased can be merely selecting the condition set independently When an operation When setting an ON OFF switch touch the point is exceeded acceleration operation ON button and then set the switch and its ON is performed direction at the lt Switch gt screen lt Model Menu Helicopter Functions gt 147 ae PIT to Needle Mixing This mixing is used when the engine is equipped with needle control or other fuel air mixture adjustment A needle curve can be set The Acceleration function which can temporarily increase needle operation during throttle acceleration deceleration operation can be set The rise characteristic of the needle servo during acceleration and deceler
139. l Menu to call the setup screen shown below The display screen is an example The actual screen depends on the model type The screen shown below is for 4 ailerons and 4 flaps Touch the 1 2 button to switch to page 2 e Touch the ACT button and set the function to ACT ON e When setting a switch touch the Switch button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and set its ON direction Always ON at ON setting e Group single mode switching Gr Sngl e Ailerons flaps an elevators servo speed setting eManual Auto mode selection Manual Switches the function ON OFF by switch Auto Trim mix function call can be linked to a stick etc A stick switch etc separate from the function ON OFF switch is set eReturn to Model Menu e When using a fine tuning VR touch this button to call the lt Switch gt screen Trim mix setup page 1 2 e Condition delay setting and cut switch setting lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt 125 ae e The ailerons flaps and elevators offset rate can be adjusted Touch the corresponding button and adjust the rate with the adjustment buttons displayed on the screen eReturn to Model Menu Trim Mix 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pg e When a fine tuning VR is set on the next page 1 2 the ailerons and flaps trim rates can be adjusted Touch the corresponding button and adjust the rate wi
140. l the setup screen shown below eReturn to System Menu po it pushes a timer will reset Date and Time August 2011 x M T W T FS 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 9418 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 00 17 48 eTotal Regardless of a model addition time in case a power supply is ON is displayed Model The addition time when the power supply was set to ON is displayed for every model Date setting 1 Touch the Year Month or Day button and set the date by touching the or button The date can also be set by pressing the date on the calendar shown at the left Time setting 1 Touch the Hour or Minute button and set the time by touching the or button 2 When the Second button is touched the timer is set to OO seconds Integrating timer reset The integrating timer shows the total time that has elapsed since the last reset 1 When the System Timer button is touched the timer is reset 44 lt System Menu gt i User Name This function registers the T18MZ user name A PIN can also be set to protect the set data or user name User name registration and PIN setting Set the PIN carefully When a system PIN is set if you forget the PIN none of the settings can be changed In this case the system must be reset by the Futaba Service Center e Touch the User Name button in the System Menu to call the setup s
141. lected mode is connected and the engine was started E Inadvertent rotation of the motor or acceleration of the engine is extremely dangerous 70 lt Linkage Menu gt Model Select D This function is used to load the settings of the desired model into the T18MZ s memory The settings may be selected from either the transmitter s built in memory or a SD card USB memory The name of the model stored in the transmitter and the SD card USB memory may be changed This can be very useful to tell different models settings apart Each model name can be as long as 32 characters and The Model Selection function performs model addition selection deletion copy and model name setting the model name always appears in the display screen The Copy function is used to copy one set of model data into a second memory within the transmitter and the SD card USB memory It may be used for getting a head start on setting up models with almost the same settings only differences need to be modified instead of entering the complete model from scratch Also this function may be used to make a backup copy of a model setup before any changes are made e Touch the Model Select button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below eCheck mark Model Select Modell 1 Modell Ae Lan ee Modeli 1 2011 10 78 15 04 32 EA Order Name The display screen is an example The screen depends on the mo
142. levator Pitch 50 High Pitch Low Pitch e Adjust the direction of operation of the gyro Gyro side function e Connect the throttle linkage so that the carburetor becomes full open aft full trim throttle cut is possible e Adjust the neutral position andrudder angle at the linkage side and fine tune with the Sub Trim function and End Point function rudder angle adjustment To protect the linkage a limit position can also be set with the End Point function Sub Trim Modeli m 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14CH15 CH16 AIL ELE THR RUD GYR PIT GOV GOV2 NDL GYR2 GYR3 AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 AUX5 F OH _ End Point ATV Modeli 100 CH Function Limit Travel eft J gt Travel Limit Speed 1 Aileron 135 100 4 Rudder 100 5 Gyro RUD 135 100 6 Pitch 100 2 Elevator 3 Throttle 60 lt Model Basic Setting Procedure gt e Swash plate correction Except H 1 mode Operation of the swash plate near the hovering point can be corrected by swash AFR function correction mixing Use this when pitch aileron and elevator operation causes the swash plate to deviate from the normal direction Swash Detail Modeli Mixing Rate Mixing etn PIT to AIL 100 Linkage Compensation Low Pitch Function Dir PIT to ELE 100 Aileron 0 Elevator Speed Compensation AIL to PIT 100 ELE to AIL 50 ELE to PIT 50
143. list 2 Check mark is attached to the model and a Copy button is disolayed on the right 3 Touch the Copy button and Touch the Destination button and select the copy storage destination Transmitter or SD card USB memory Touch the center Copy button When Yes is touched copying is executed When you want to cancel copying touch No If there is no model with the same name in the copy destination the name of the copied model is saved If there is a model of the same name a number is added at the end of the model name and the model is copied You can change the name later On A When the model data is copied the model dateis reset to the date that the copy was done lt Linkage Menu gt 71 i Model Type aN ed helicopter and glider Seven types of main wings and three types of tail wings are available for airplanes Eight swash types are available for helicopters Seven types of main wings and three types of tail wings are available for gliders Functions and mixing necessary for each model type are set in advance at This function allows you to select the model type from among airplane Note The Model Type function automatically selects the optimal output channels control functions and mixing functions for the chosen model tyoe When the Model Type Selection is accessed alll of settings in the active model are cleared Be sure that you don t mind losing this data or back
144. long as the second condition does not have throttle cut active eReturn to Linkage Menu Throttle Cut Modeli Condition 1 23 Cut Position Cut Position 100 _ H 30 Setting Range The display screen is an example The screen depends on the model type Throttle cut setting procedure 1 To set up Throttle cut in Conditions select the Condition number and touch the INH button 2 Throttle cut function switch setting Touch the NULL button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and its ON direction For a detailed description of the selection method see Switch Setting Method at the back of this manual 3 Throttle cut position setting Set the throttle stick to maximum slow and touch the Cut Position button Adjustment buttons appear At the same time the numerical value of the current maximum 86 lt Linkage Menu gt slow side is displayed at Cut Position Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the servo travel when the throttle cut function is activated elnitial value 17 e Adjustment range 0 50 With throttle stick at idle adjust the rate until the engine consistently shuts off but throttle linkage is not binding When finished touch the Throttle Cut button to exit To exit the setting touch the Throttle Cut button P Idle Down Lowers the engine idling speed airplane and helicopter only The Idle Down function lowers the eng
145. ltitude Display Atmospheric pressure is measured by a sensor The il actual altitude is measured in regards to the difference between the ground and atmospheric pressure Atmospheric pressure when the power supply of the altitude sensor is set to ON is displayed as a standard 0 m Reset Push the button to re set to a standard altitude What altitude is it e Variometer Display How many meter rise descent in 1 second e Atmospheric pressure Display e Press to setup an alarm type alert e Altitude Display e If Altitude becomes higher than the Altitude set here the alarm will operate eReturn to Telemetry Altitude New ma i ITE Alert Threshold Vibration Altitude Om m oom oe PENE Reference Altitude vibration alerts 4 types of Pressure 0 0hPa Preset V l b i tion selections are possible Variometer Om s Home 2 Min Max e f Preset is pushed the present e It is selection of the atmospheric pressure altitude sensor displayed on of Om home 2 screen e Display of the maximum and minimum ranges for Altitude Clear To reset Home2 Display Three telemetry data can be displayed on Home2 screen The item to display can be set up Receiver Balia lt Home 2 gt Display Slot Sensor Type Receiver ON Temperature e It is disolayed by ON The slot number of the telemetry data displayed Undisplayed is carried out in OFF on Home screen is set up 96
146. main program Now Writing a y T18MZ SOFTWARE UPDATE fing o eSa y T18MZ SOFTWARE UPDATE The sub program update Now Writing y T18MZ SOFTWARE UPDATE e update has been completed Please turn off the power switch y 5 Turn off the power switch After the monitor LED goes off switch the update switch in the down direction If a problem occurs an error message will appear and the update will not be complete After the updating above has been completed turn on the power and then check the system program version at the system menu information screen lt Data gt 103 T14MZ T18MZ MODEL DATA CONVERSION The model data only latest version of T14MZ can be copied to T18MZ The card reader of a personal computer SD card and CF card is required The model data of T18MZ cannot be copied to T14MZ l l CF card is connected to a Model data is copied to CF card personal computer with a card reader CFDP32M A Data Pack Card Reader E The model data of SD card is used by T18MZ Model data is copied to SD card as it is with a personal computer Model data conversion method ad m ae e en Card Cannot be recognized 1t May be aole to De usea IT 1 1 The data which T14MZ wants to copy is put into reformats by SD formatter offered from SD Association CF card SD formatter is downloadable from SD Association https www 2 The c
147. mode Rates are adjusted simultaneously Setting method 1 Select the setting mode 2 Touch the button of the rate or EXP curve rate your want to set 3 Use the adjustment buttons to set the rate Initial value 100 0 rate 0 0 EXP rate The curve can also be horizontally offset in the vertical direction Offsetting the curve horizontally in the vertical direction 1 Touch the Offset button 2 Use the adjustment buttons to move the curve horizontally up or down Initial value 0 0 VTR curve adjustment Rate A and Rate B can be adjusted separately or simultaneously The VTR curve point positions P Pos A P Pos B and rates P Rate A P Rate B can also be adjusted separately or simultaneously Setting modes Separate mode Positions and rates are adjusted separately Combined mode Positions and rates are adjusted simultaneously Setting method 1 Select the setting mode 2 Touch the button of the rate or VIR curve point position or rate you want to set 3 Use the adjustment buttons to set the VTR curve point position or rate Initial values 100 0 Rate 50 0 P Pos A 50 0 P Pos B 0 0 P Rate The curve can also be offset horizontally in the vertical direction Offsetting the curve horizontally in the vertical direction 1 Touch the Offset button 2 Use the adjustment buttons to move the curve horizontally up and down with the adjustment buttons
148. mode by touching the Mode and Type buttons Linear hysteresis mode This setting method selects function ON OFF based on the set point Hysteresis dead band can be set between ON and OFF The ON and OFF positions can be reversed with the Reverse button lt ON OFF Point gt Mode Linear 5 Symmetrical hysteresis mode Operation is the same as the linear hysteresis mode but left and right up and down operations are symmetrical about the neutral position For example when you want to switch DR1 with the aileron stick when the stick 1s moved to the left or right DR1 can be turned ON at the same left and right position lt ON OFF Point gt Linear box mode This mode turns on the switch within a range of 2 points Each point can be set The ON and OFF positions can be reversed with the Reverse switch lt ON OFF Point gt Symmetrical box mode Operation is the same as the linear box mode but left and right up and down operation is symmetrical about the neutral position lt ON OFF Point gt Mode Symm 162 lt Data gt When shifting the ON OFF point The ON OFF and hysteresis dead band boundary point there are 2 points top and bottom position can be shifted ON OFF is possible at a free position Top point Bottom point lt ON OFF Point gt Mode Linear Hys Type Enter yp m 1 PTS ON OFF Setting method 1 Select the top and bottom boundary points with the
149. mory devices so that the data stored in those will not be destroyed even without a backup battery The clock for the transmitter depends on the Lithium battery Update Switch When using an SD card to update the T18MZ software set this switch to the up position Then input the software to be updated to the SD card from the Futaba importers homepage and update the software in accordance with the updating procedure The following functions can be used with USB connector e USB Mouse When a mouse is connected a cursor will appear on the screen and the mouse can be used instead of the touch panel e USB Keybord When a keyboard is connected the model name and other data can be input by keyboard e USB Memory All model data etc can be saved to an optional USB Memory stick Connector for trainer function TRAINER When you use trainer function connect the optional trainer cable between the transmitters for teacher and student You can set the trainer function on the Trainer Function screen in the system menu Connector for DSC function DSC You can operate the transmitter without transmitting radio waves by connecting the transmitter and the receiver to the DSC cable Please refer to the section Connection between Receiver Servo S BUS connector S I F When setting an S BUS servo and telemetry sensor connect them both here Supply power by 3 way hub or 2 way cord Audio plug PHONE Connecting
150. n Elevator Throttle OJO EE vll Q ae 09 Rudder Aileron CH5 Gear Aileron2 Aileron2 Gear CH8 Aux5 Aux5 CH8 Aux4 Aux3 Aux2 Aux Aux4 Aux3 Aux2 Aux A H9 CH10 Galil CHIZ 2 a5 Ne Q I B Q O N Trainer INH i FUNC NULL Teacher MIX NULL 8CH Student channel setting 1 Open the System Menu trainer screen 2 Select Teacher 3 When FUNC MIX NORM is selected as the mode of the channel to be set the Student CH setting button is displayed When OFF Student CH setting is not performed 4 When the Student CH button Is pressed the Channel Select screen is displayed Select the channel 16CH mode 1 16CH 12CH mode 1 12CH 8CH mode 1 8CH 42 lt System Menu gt Display The following LCD screen adjustments and auto power off setting are possible e Auto power off time setting e Backlighting brightness adjustment e Background color change e Touch panel screen calibration correction e Touch the Display button in the System Menu to call the setup screen shown below LCD screen adjustment and auto power off setting eReturn to System Menu Display sr Auto power off time setting The function to prevent a battery from discharging by failure of the power supply of a transmitter to erase 1 Adjust the auto power off time with the left and right side buttons When the time t
151. n by touching the page switching button 1 2 at the top right hand corner of the screen Student operation for each channel can be set here Switch The switches that can be operated by the student can be set SW A SWH SS1 and SS3 can be selected Rate Servo travel versus student operation can be set This can only be used in the FUNC MIX NORM modes 6 The Instructor side selects The channel Note In teacher mode the trainer function for control Three operating modes are available NORM mode Normal mode The student will have none of the settings from the Teachers radio MIX mode Student has full advantage of all mixes and settings in Teachers radio Plus the Teacher has the ability to override the student while the switch is activated won t show that is is activated unless the Instructors transmitter receives signals from the student s transmitter via the trainer cord Be sure to confirm this after connecting your trainer cable lt System Menu gt 41 ae Trainer student channel setting function lt Example of student CH setting gt The channel function can be selected and re arranged for the Instructor side student transmitter when using either FUNC MIX NORM in the Trainer function of the transmitter This makes trainer connection easy even when the instructor and students channel assignment are different iia ATH Elevator CH2 Rudder CH4 Throttle CH3 Ailero
152. n can be adjusted Acceleration function eFuel mixture function This mixing is used in needle adjustment of engines which use a fuel mixture control carburetor eGovernor mixing This mixing is dedicated governor mixing when a governor is used Up to 3 rates soeeds can be switched for each condition aoe f P boo Receiver and servos connection Connect the receiver and servos in accordance with the connection diagram shown below Always read Precautions when mounting the receiver and servos and Before using When mounting the receiver and servos to the fuselage connect the necessary points in accordance with the kit instruction manual Receiver and servos connection diagram e Always connect the necessary number of servos e The receiver channel assignment depends on the model type See the Servo connection by model type tables R7008SB output connector section Receiver connectors e1 6 Output for conventional system CH1 6 ssauaunuuuuuun e B Output for conventional system CH7 Power supply e8 SB Output for conventional system CH8 or S BUS port S BUS2 S BUS2 port Telemetry sensor etc eMonitor EoD eee anes ee S BUS not using it CH1 8 In S BUS SE SSS SS use XQ SS rrr 8 SB SSE WED SS ANANDAN LALANDI Receiver battery Charging port Receiver switch Servos eThe Servo connection by model type tables are shown on the following pages Connect th
153. n hardware neutral position can be adjusted eThe limit value at the operation hardware neutral position when Center position was changed to INH at conventional operation is the center value between High side range and Low side range eWhen Center position was switched from INH to Operate the Center position rate is reset to the center value between High side range and Low side range elThe Center position rate can be set between High side range and Low side range 152 lt Model Menu Helicopter Functions gt ae f COMMON OPERATIONS USED IN FUNCTION SETUP SCREEN This section describes the functions often used at the function setup screen Refer to it when setting each function Operations related to flight conditions Group single mode switching Gr Sngl When setting multiple flight conditions linking the setting contents ox J with other conditions Gr or setting independently Sngl can be selected When the button is touched it toggles between Gr and Sngl Group mode Gr initial setting The same setting contents are set to all the flight conditions in the group mode Single mode Sngl Select this mode when the setting contents are not linked with other conditions Selecting the single Sngl mode at each condition after presetting in the group mode Gr is convenient Condition delay setting Unnecessary fuselag
154. n off the backlight by setting the backlight power off time to about one minute Background color 1 Touch the button of the color you want to change There are five background colors Touch screen calibration This function adjusts the location of touch panel Touch Calibration button and then press Yes the calibration screen will pop Up Touch the center of the cross hair cursor on the screen with the stylus pen As soon as the system recognizes the position the cursor will move on to the next position Repeat this procedure as long as the cursor moves to next position You will do this five times Calibration will be carried out based on the five positions Disappearance of the cross hair cursor means the calibration has been completed Touch any point on the screen to return to the previous screen In ordinary operation this calibration is not necessary If you notice the touch panel is not functioning correctly after long use we recommend you to carry out this calibration lt System Menu gt 43 P Date and Time Date and time setting system clock setting and integrating timer resetting This function adjusts the system clock of the T18MZ transmitter Perform this setting when you purchase the set and when adjustment is necessary The integrating timer can also be reset The integrating timer is displayed on the Home screen e Touch the Date and Time button in the System Menu to cal
155. n the figure Insert the S BUS2 by turning it 90 degrees N Warning S BUS2 connectors Don t connect an S BUS servo gyro to BUS2 connector LED Monitor This monitor is used to check the CH mode of the receiver Oo Link Mode Link Mode Switch Use the small plastic screw driver that was included with your receiver The Link Mode Switch is also used for the CH mode selection The button is not used to link the transmitter and receiver together Extra Voltage Connector Use this connector when using a voltage telemetry device to send the battery voltage DCO 70V from the receiver to the transmitter Please use an option is External voltage input cable Wire in an extra connector to you drive batteries that mates with the extra voltage connector N Danger Don t touch wiring There is a danger of receiving an electric shock Do not short circuit the battery terminals A short circuit across the battery terminals may cause abnormal heating fire and burns O Please double check your polarity and when hooking up your connectors If and of wiring are mistaken it will damage ignite and explode S Don t connection to Extra Voltage before turning on a receiver power supply lt Before Use gt 25 ae R7008SB CH Mode The R7008SB receiver is a very versatile unit It has 8 PWM outputs S Bus and S Bus2 outputs Additionally the PWM outputs can be chang
156. naseass 125 Telemetry function ccccccecceeeccceeeeceeeeeceeeees 77 PAM OG 2577 saestbucatactasestassusestosasasassmneunccueents 127 D L Mitervalssgetens n 77 TV TIO sas estat caalsebbe scien staat A E TT 129 Battery fail safe voltage setup llnan TI 2S 2 E E E E E A E ET 130 Linking method T18MZ lt gt R7008SB 004 78 PINON ANON one EN 131 The example for choosing System Type 005 79 Wing l ben neiro r 132 FONCION o5 iis cise cateneeaceensneeesteenascacastuanpdeneiensnvins 80 WOE ecetes n ean 133 PUB e a 82 RUD to ELE ON 134 Servo REVETSE sssssssssreesssrersssresstreesrrreessreersseeens 83 ea OR ON EE E E E E 135 Pa a eea E EE 84 Multi Engine sssini 136 End Point ATV secssessseessseecsnessneeseneeteneeen 85 PRC CONST A OMe gtedeccce earth ogc cote ae 137 POE EAN Cas aaa A anny anaes a e Helicopter Functions sccssscssececeeesees 138 oe ma eee en recs a PIT CUIV Eeee AA 139 iiao eae TCO DiC EOI patois tate i THRA UNO eserine E 142 ia T PETO a ad Acceleration een ee 144 T T aise ae cansapemacnnsacissaconnnessarans navesaneeassanseousananaes 91 Dial Momnitor cccecccecesccssesscescescessssseeeeseseens 92 o oid EE ses Function Name 93 Swash ae A EE sone seen seuss eksaaes cases 146 DSS a NOA N E 94 S ci aca a E Ea OF ste EE E A E E E 97 A tre ea reece cesar me Warning soicccsecaasacosedenoiiaeceddsesadanadtordareiarigaddeiens 99 Pee iD nee eagen cs event
157. nd USB memory You can listen to them through the built in speaker or through the headphone jack with your own headphones Important notice Before downloading files from your PC into the SD card insert the SD card into the transmitter and turn on the power of the transmitter Then the following folders will be automatically created in the SD card When you download files from you PC copy and paste the files into their corresponding files e BMP picture files e WMA music files e WAV sound files e Push the Music Playback button on the home e MODEL model data files screen to call the following set up screen e Button to select either One time Return to the home screen Playback or Repeat Playback Player T Maw Button to select either One Music Playback or Multiple Music Playback e SW selection button STC select screen and choose the e You can playback any music Music playback switch files listed on the right side of the screen Refer fo the description in the end of this manual e If you adjust the volume here it Playback file list adjusts not only music playback but also other applications To playback e All the music files saved in the T18MZ SD Copy Delete Rename card USB memory will be shown here 1 Push the file name to select the music file you want to hear 1 Data is chosen from Playback File 2 selected data is pushed 2 Use the buttons on the lef
158. ndition In addition you can copy conditions and or change names of conditions This command may also be used to define what switches and or controls are used to activate each flight condition The Condition Select function automatically allocates the Condition 1 for each model type Condition 1 is the default condition also referred to as Normal and is the only one active when a new model type is defined This condition is always on and remains on until other conditions are activated by switches The Condition Delay can be programmed for each channel The Condition Delay is used to change the servo throw smoothly when switching conditions Condition Select Modeli Condition 1 Condition List 1 Condition 1 Priority Add When a new condition is added Conditionl data is automatically copied Delay Copy Rename Select the condition switch and set the new condition data with the switch in the ON position However if the group mode Gr was selected in advance the same data will be input to all new conditions Select the single mode Sngl and adjust the condition you want to change aoe aN e pooo Helicopter basic setting procedure 1 Model addition and call Default settings assign one model to the T18MZ transmitter To add new models or select previously setup models use the Model Select function in the Linkage Menu ORG Model Select Modeli 100 Ea a Total 1 Location Eg i New
159. ng airplane MoTo AIRPLANE HELICOPTER SLIDER lt Airplane Helicopter Glider EP Glider helicopter glider and motor glider Airplane glider Helicopter Model Type Modeli m Model Type Model1 Model Type Wing Type Tail Type Model Type Swash Type 1 AILERON NORMAL f AIRPLANE ELE HELICOPTER AIL Rup ELE eWing type selection 1 2 eSwash type selection Model Type Modeli Model Type Modeli Please select a wing type 1 2 2 AILERON 2 AIL 1 FLP 2 AIL 2 FLP AIL AIL2 AIL yg AM2 AIL FLp FLp2 AIL2 2 AIL 4 FLP 4 AIL 2 FLP 4 AIL 4 Please select a swash type i A PIT 1 gt AIL HR3 120 HN3 120 FA ELE ELE a ee Helicopter swash type Select from among H 1 H 2 H 4 HE3 HR3 HN3 H 3 and H 4X Leip FLp4 AIL2 L FLP2 AIL4 AIL3 FLP FLP4 AIL2 FLP3 FLP2 AIL3 FLP AIL2 AIL FLP3 FLP2 AIL4 eWing type selection 2 2 Model Type Modeli Please select a wing type 2 2 Flying Wing Flying Wing Flying Wing C 2AIL 2AIL 1FLP 2AIL 2FLP d p sN AIL AIL2 AIL AIL2 AIL FLPVFLPZ AIS Flying Wing Flying Wing Flying Wing FLP2 2AIL 4FLP 4AIL 2FLP a 4AIL 4FLP FLP FLP2 AIL ang FR ATL2 AIL FLP3 FLP4 aiid ara FLP FLP2 arig AIL FLP3 FLP4 aria eRudder type selection CH Model Type Modeli 100 Please select a Rudder type Normal Rudder Winglet L 4 my lt RUD RUD RUD2 Wing type 1 2 Normal Select from among 1 aileron 2 ailerons 2 a
160. ng function touch the NULL button of the Fine Tuning item to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the lever VR etc you want to use For a description of the fine tuning trim setting method see the description at the back of this manual eServo speed setting 1 When setting the servo speed touch the speed button The Servo Speed setup screen is displayed For a description of the servo speed setting method see the description at the back of this manual Offset mixing changes the speed Use the Speed In and Speed Out buttons to readjust the speed The mixing switch can set a delay with a different rate at starting and stopping This function is inactive when a mixing switch is not set elThe programmable mixing in mixing mode STK to STK mixing function can be used even when the Master function is controlled by a stick or other hardware D Fuel Mixture This function is dedicated mixing used in needle adjustment of an engine that uses a fuel mixture control carburetor Dedicated mixing used in needle adjustment of engines which use a fuel mixture control carburetor Airolane helicopter The needle channel is assigned to CH9 as a default e Touch the Fuel Mixture button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below ACT INH 100 0 Group MIX UNMIX 50 Trim Acceleration e Return to Model Menu Fuel Mixture New model i Pa SA ee eee Condition 1 1 2
161. nged so that the undesired tendencies can be corrected effectively by setting the LINEAR1 LINEAR2 EXP1 EXP2 VTR LINE SPLINE modes The Delay function can be programmed for each rate The Delay is used to change the rate smoothly when switching You may define Mixing ON OFF switch control or you may choose to Program mixing which can be freely customized Up to 10 mixings can be used for each condition All model types have mixing remaining on all the time Offset type mixing applies a fixed offset or preset to the programmed channel servo operation and may control up to four circuits simultaneously The Programmable mixing includes a powerful link function which allows Programmable mixing to be linked with the special mixing functions or with other programmable mixing functions The link function can be set up for Master and Slave channel individually The slave channel AFR mode STK STK mode may be selected where the slave channel AFR and D R settings are observed when Link function is set The knob for fine tuning can be set up for every mixing circuit Fine tune function e Touch the Prog Mixes button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below e Return to Model Menu Prog Mixes New model 1 Mode Mixing 1 Inhibit o te s i s s Condition 1 100 Mixing Mode Inhibit Inhibit Inhibit Inhibit CI CI CI d H Inhibit Mixing buttons SORENE iac PETINTA For more informati
162. ning Ose sure to confirm the model name before flying your aircraft O check the remaining battery as often as possible and try to charge the battery regularly If the battery alarm sounds and its warning symbol is displayed land your aircraft immediately E A a Futaba Corpd ration Condition 1 43 Ale PryL_L_AnNe 0 New model i 11 11 23 A 14 23 33 Model Menu Return lt Basic Operation gt 37 ae Oo Home 2 screen If Home2 is pushed it will become the display to which the timer and the Telemetry data were expanded e Return to home screen New model i Normal Y tom Receiver External 0 0V_ 0 0 1 Temperature 0 C a 00 E 00 0 2 RPM Magnet Timer m Orpm If one of two timer displays is pushed you will enter the elhree telemetry data can be displayed Timer screen of a If three either is pushed it will move to a telemetry screen Linkage menu Three displays can be changed on a telemetry screen User Menu T18MZ has a menu for each of the following System Linkage and Model Also you can create a personalized User Menu that can include een IR Stick Pos 0 O r 0 0 0 100 0 on HELICOPTER Salem all of the menus that you use most often lt a ee od a Ge in 0 0V System Menu g The User menu can be created by pressing the Rotary Key How to make a User Menu 1 From the home screen press the Rotary
163. nsmitter FASSTest is a maximum 18 channels linear 16 channels switch 2 channels 2 4GHz dedicated system S BUS2 system By using the S BUS2 system multiple servos gyros and telemetry sensors are easily installed with a minimum amount of cables Windows CE T18MZ utilizes the world famous Microsoft Windows CE which offers outstanding dependability and valuable resources Color LCD T18MZ has a HVGA 640x240 pixels full color Backlight LCD touchscreen The screen is manufactured of a transflective construction which enables both indoor and outdoor visibility Music Play T18MZ can playback WMA Windows Media Audio files on a SD Card You can enjoy music by the internal speaker or stereo headphones from the earphone jack A switch can be assigned to start stop your music Voice Recording You can record your own voice using the internal microphone and then play back commands assigned to certain switches Recording time is 3 seconds maximum and 24 voice files can be stored Camera function picture paste function The transmitter has a 0 03M megapixels digital camera function Picture files can be inserted as pictures of each model and shown on the home screen Identification during model selection is easy and convenient File type bmp JPEG picture size 158x80 pixels Secure Data SD Model data music files voice files and picture files can be stored on optional SD card The SD card is also used when updating the sof
164. o 4 Next it chooses in Yes and No In Rename name is inoutted into the keyboard which appeared and finally it pushes Enter Close 74 lt Linkage Menu gt ae aN ed Sound Sound recording and playback Sounds recorded with the microphone built into the transmitter or any audio files wav can be set to the power switch or any preset switch that you choose Only a wav file saved in the same storage place T18MZ SD card a USB memory as the current model can be chosen The maximum recording time from the microphone is 3 seconds Twenty four audio files can be saved The only audio file type which can be recorded is wav Only the sounds recorded with the built in microphone or an audio file saved from your PC to an SD card can be played back Setup screens No 3 to 24 can be individually e Touch the Sound button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to Linkage Menu Modeli No Switch Mode File Start up lt Sound gt No Switch Mode 1 Start up Power off Rec No Switch Mode assigned to audio file switches etc The playback files can be switched each time the same switch is operated This can be used when playing back the name of maneuvers etc Sound starting No 1 When transmitter power switch turned on No 2 When transmitter power switch turned off No 3 24 Switch can be set Important Before reading data from a PC insert t
165. o insert the SD card in the correct to strong static electricity or magnetic fields direction Do not expose the SD card to direct sunlight excessive humidity or corrosive environments 8 lt Introduction gt ae D At the flying field To prevent possible damage to your radio gear turn the power switches on and off in the proper sequence Pull throttle stick to idle position or otherwise disarm your motor engine Turn on the transmitter power and allow your transmitter to reach its home screen Confirm the proper model memory has been selected Turn on your receiver power a A U N e Test all controls If a servo operates abnormally don t attempt to fly until you determine the cause of the problem Test to ensure that the FailSafe settings are correct after adjusting them Turn the transmitter off and confirm the proper surface throttle movements Turn the transmitter back on 6 Start your engine 7 Complete a full range check 8 After flying bring your throttle stick to idle position engage any kill switches or otherwise disarm your motor engine 9 Turn off receiver power 10 Turn off transmitter power If you do not turn on your system in this order you may damage your servos or control surfaces flood your engine or in the case of electric powered or gasoline powered models the engine may unexpectedly turn on and cause a severe injury While you are getting ready to fly if you
166. of all the conditions when conditions are set ae P Butterfly Corresponding model type Glider 2 ailerons or more This function allows powerful brake operation by simultaneously raising the left and right ailerons and lowering the flaps camber flap brake flap Butterfly Crow produces an extremely efficient landing configuration by accomplishing the following 1 Slow the aircraft s velocity 2 Provide washout at the wing tips to reduce e Mixing during flight can be turned ON OFF by setting a switch Always ON at ON setting e The ailerons flaps and elevators operation soeed can be adjusted IN side OUT side e A delay can be set for each condition A cut switch which can turn OFF the delay function can also be set e The differential rate can be adjusted When servo binding occurs when setting the ailerons and flaps in butterfly mixing use the AFR function to adjust the rudder angle the tendency to tip stall 3 Create more lift toward the center of the wing allowing it to fly at a slower speed e Touch the Butterfly button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below The display screen is an example The actual screen depends on the model type The screen shown below is for 4 ailerons and 4 flaps e Touch the ACT button and set the function to ACT ON e When setting a switch touch the SWITCH ON button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch
167. of the function you want to set eReturn to Home screen Ei e a S mee e e OINA Condition Hold function ON OFF button For a detailed description see p 101 Condition Hold function gt Linkage Menu functions table Servo Monitor Displays the servo test and operation position Model Select Model addition call deletion copy model name setting Model Type Model type wing type switch type etc selection Picture Picture selection and setting for each model Sound Sound recording and playback System Type System selection receiver link telemetry Function Channel assignment of each function can be changed Sub Trim Adjusts the neutral position of each servo Servo Reverse Servo direction reversal Fail Safe Fail safe function and battery fail safe function setting End Point ATV Servo basic rudder adjustment and limit setting Throttle Cut Stops the engine safely and easily airplane and helicopter only Idle Down Lowers the idle speed of the engine airplane and helicopter only Swash Ring Limits the swash travel within a fixed range to prevent linkage damage helicopter only Swash Swash AFR and linkage correction function helicopter only Timer Timer setting and lap time display Dial Monitor Dial slider and digital trim position display and setting Function Name Function Name can be changed Telemetry Displays various data sent from
168. old setting Call the Throttle Hold function from the Model Menu and switch to the throttle hold condition with the condition select switch Throttle Hold Modeli Normal Throttle Hold Cut INH INH Manual i Manual Throttle Hold Idle Note At initial setting the setting mode is the group mode Since this function is not used at other conditions switch to the single mode before setting eSetting to the state which activates the function The throttle hold function allows setting for throttle cut and switching of the function fixed at the idle position by switch for training Either one or both functions can be performed eHold position setting This function sets the servo operation position at throttle hold Throttle cut and idle positions e Other settings When you want to link operation with stick manipulation the Auto mode can be set When you want to adjust the servo speed adjust Speed 7 Pitch to RUD mixing setting Use this function when you want to suppress the torque generated by the changes in the pitch and speed of the main rotor during pitch operation Adjust it so that the nose does not swing in the rudder direction However when using a heading hold gyro like those shown below do not use Pitch to RUD mixing Note When using a GY701 GY601 GY502 GY401 or other heading hold gyro this Pitch to RUD mixing should not be used The reaction torque is corrected at the gyro side When ope
169. on It is used to correct undesirable tendencies when rudder is applied in roll maneuvers knife edge etc of stunt planes e A mixing curve can be set e Mixing during flight can be turned ON OFF by setting a switch Always ON at ON setting e The amount of correction rudder can be memorized by using the Memory function This is Line is automatically selected as the curve type e Link can be set Links this mixing to other mixings e The mixing rate can be fine tuned by setting a VR Fine tuning e Touch the RUD to ELE button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below RUD to ELE em e Fine tuning VR setting items are displayed Setting method e Touch the INH button and set the function to ACT ON e When setting a switch touch the ON button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and set its ON direction Always ON at ON setting For a description of the switch setting method see the description at the back of this manual e When setting a VR touch the Fine Tuning NULL button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the VR The fine tuning rate and adjustment direction can be set The VR operation mode can also be set e The curve display mode can be changed Single Displays the mixing curve only Fine Tuning Displays the fine tuning rate of the fine tuning VR All Cond Displays the mixing curve of all the conditions When conditions
170. on see the description at the back of this manual After this function is activated the Mixing m han tton master and slave function names or i g mode change butto offset mixing are displayed Curve type mixing Offset type mixing eSwitch selection eServo speed setting rm mode g L111 Condition 1 100 a Linear Separate eed 150 a J Rate A Rate B 100 0 0 0 0 Aileron Elevator been ie hos 50 Offset X offset lt Single 0 New model i New model i Condition 1 POS 0 0 Prog Mixe Offset Fine Speed Slave mddelon OFF I H W Mode Rate fin 1 Aileron 0 0 0 0 NULL Ka 0 p 2 Aileron J 0 0 0 0 NULL 3 Aileron 0 0 0 0 NULL 4 Aileron 0 0 0 0 NULL ON Swi ON tch OFF OFF eas Fine Tuning al 50 0 100 0 150 SrA eOperation curve setting eFine tuning trim setting Timer mode The on time start stop time can be set up to 9 seconds It is useful for landing gear control of the jet or scale plane etc lt Model Menu Common Functions gt 107 ae Oo Setting methods eGroup single mode selection Activating functions for only the selected conditions 1 Touch the Group button and switch to the Sngl mode Each time the button is touched it toggles between the Gr and Sngl modes e Mixing mode selection Using the offset mode 1 Touch the Mode butt
171. on and switch to the Offset mode Each time the button is touched it toggles between the Mix and Offset modes e Mixing setup screen selection 1 Touch the button of the mixing you want to set The mixing setup screen is displayed Activate the function 2 Activate the function by touching the INH button Each time this button is touched it toggles between INH and ON OFF eMixing ON OFF switch setting and ON OFF direction switching An ON OFF switch is not set even when the function is activated 1 When you want fo turn mixing ON OFF by switch touch the NULL button to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and its ON direction For a description of the selection method see Switch Setting Method at the back of this manual eMaster channel setting except offset type mixing 1 Touch the Master button to call the Function menu and select the master channel 2 To link this mixing with other mixing touch the button at the left of the master channel and select link Each time the button is touched it toggles between mixing direction and and No display no link Master channel control can be set to stick VR and other simple travels which do not include ATV AFR D R mixing setting etc In this case display the lt Switch gt screen by touching the H W button and then select master channel side control eSlave channel setting 1 Touch the Slave button to call
172. ort TEL 217 398 0007 or E mail service futaba rc com Service A The RBRC SEAL on the nickel cadmium battery contained in Futaba products indicates that S Futaba Corporation of America is voluntarily participating in an industry wide program to collect My and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives when taken out of service within the ES United States The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste system which is illegal in some areas RBRG for USA You may contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the spent battery Please call 1 800 8BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling in your area Futaba Corporation of America s involvement in this program 1s part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources RBRC is a trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation lt Introduction gt 5 Cc Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement for U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
173. ositions Alternate Short lever e SH 2 positions Momentary Long lever eAngle adjustment of the antenna You can choose the Switch and the On Off position in the Switch Selection menu of your mix The antenna rotation and angle can be adjusted x The antenna features weak radio waves in the When you change switches forward direction and strong radio waves in the sideways directions Adjust the antenna angle to match your flying style Low power High power To relocate switches 1 Make sure your transmitter is off and use the attached 2 5mm hexagonal wrench included to turn the screw counter clockwise on the switch block and detach the block Remove the screw holding the switch block Pull up on the switch block to remove it 2 Disconnect the connectors of switches you want to change lt Before Use gt 15 aN 7 3 Use the attached jig inside stylus to turn the face nuts counterclockwise this will detach the switches 4 To re attach use the face nuts to attach switches from other positions or optional switches to the switch block 5 Connect your connectors 6 Insert the switch block so reconnect the connectors that it fits correctly into the body of the transmitter as shown in the picture and use the hexagonal wrench to tighten the screws Volume Pushing down on either the LD or RD volume control
174. otation The priority is throttle hold idle up 2 idle up 1 normal Throttle hold has the highest priority Add other conditions as required lt Model Basic Setting Procedure gt 59 ae 4 Fuselage linkage Connect the throttle rudder ailerons elevators pitch and other rudder linkages in accordance with the kit instruction manual For a description of the connection method see Receiver and Servos Connection The channel assignment of the T18MZ is different from that of our existing systems The channel assigned to each function can be checked at the Function menu of the Linkage Menu Function Modeli Normal Function a CH Function Control Trim CH meee R Governor Aileron Ti Z Lc me 8 Governor2 NULL Throttle T2 9 Needle Rudder T4 10 Gyro2 AIL Gyro RUD NULL NULL 11 Gyro3 ELE NULL 12 Auxiliaryi Elevator e When the direction of the linkage is reversed use the Reverse function of the Linkage Menu Also use the swash AFR function in any swash set up other than the H 1 mode CO Servo Reverse Modeli re CH Function Setting CH Function ing CH Function Aileron NORM 7 Governor 13 Auxiliary2 Elevator 8 Governor2 14 Auxiliary3 Throttle NORM 9 Needle 15 Auxiliary4 Rudder NORM 10 Gyro2 AIL 16 Auxiliary5 Gyro RUD NORM 11 Gyro3 ELE DG1 NORM Pitch 12 Auxiliary1 DG2 NORM Swash Detail Neutral Point Swash AFR 100 g H Aileron 50 E
175. ovement limit and servo soeed of each channel lt Model Basic Setting Procedure gt 57 ae aN 7 4 Throttle cut setting Throttle cut can be performed with one touch by a switch without changing the throttle trim position Set throttle cut with the Throttle Cut function of the Linkage Menu After activating the throttle cut function and selecting the switch adjust the throttle position so that the carburetor becomes full open For safety the throttle cut function operates the throttle stick in the slow position a CO ThrotteCut Modeli Condition 1 100 Cut Position Cut Position 17 100 H Condition 1 INH Setting Range o SL 5 Idle down setting The idling speed can be lowered with one touch by a switch without changing the throttle trim position Perform this setting with the Idle Down function of the Linkage Menu After activating the Idle Down function and selecting the switch adjust the idle down speed For safety the idle down function acts only when the throttle stick is in the slow position While the Throttle Cut function is in operation the Idle Down function does not work Idle Down Modeli ACT INH Throttle CH Offset H Switch 6 AFR D R AFR function is used to adjust the throw and operation curve of the stick lever and switch functions for each flight condition This is normally used after End Point ATV has defined the maximum throw d
176. ow on charge Do not rely on your radio s low battery warning systems intended only as a precaution to tell you when to recharge Always check your transmitter and receiver batteries prior to each flight Where to Fly We recommend that you fly at a recognized model airplane flying field You can find model clubs and fields by asking your nearest hobby dealer or in the US by contacting the Academy of Model Aeronautics You can also contact the national Academy of Model Aeronautics AMA which has more than 2 500 chartered clubs across the country Through any one of them instructor training programs and insured newcomer training are available Contact the AMA at the address or toll free phone number below a Academy of Model Aeronautics a 4 5161 East Memorial Drive N se Muncie IN 47302 Sla Tele 800 435 9262 AM Fax 765 289 4248 SINCE 1936 or via the Internet at http www modelaircraft org Always pay particular attention to the flying field s rules as well as the presence and location of spectators the wind direction and any obstacles on the field Be very careful flying in areas near power lines tall buildings or communication facilities as there may be radio interference in their vicinity lt Introduction gt 7 4h T Cc Lithium polymer Li po Battery Safety and Handling instructions IMPORTANT Use only the Futaba special charger included with this set or other char
177. owerful Curve Edit Function 6 types of curves can be selected Up to 17 points can be set for linear or curve types However when using the 3 points or 5 points specified to create a curve a simple and smooth curve can be created by selecting the curve type and reducing the number of input points to 3 or 5 and then entering the specified value at the corresponding points that you created a curve a simple and smooth curve can be created by selecting the curve type and reducing the number of input points to 3 or 5 and then entering the specified value at the corresponding points that you created e Touch the PIT Curve button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below displayed on one screen PIT Curve New model i Pitch 100 50 e Trim can be used as hovering pitch and pitch trim The high and low side pitch can be fine tuned e There are 4 types of display The curve of all the conditions or the pitch and throttle curves can be e Return to Model Menu Normal POS 100 0 RATE 100 0 e Linear type is 9 points but for simple use 4 5 points are sufficient Ea Normally use Separate Rate A Rate B X offset e Units can be selected from and Deg When Deg Is selected the rotor pitch angle is displayed and becomes the setting standard When Deg was selected the high center and low pitch angles are enterd e Can be copied to the pitch trim adjustment position e W
178. parately USB port The SD card can store various files such as model data music sound files and pictures Any SD card on the market can be used with the T18MZ The card is locked when it is pushed in all the way in To remove the card push in on the card again it will pop up allowing you to remove it N Warning Qe sure to turn off the power to the transmitter before inserting or removing the SD card Oas the SD card is a precision device do not use excessive force when inserting Or model data generated by a new software version transmitter is copied to an old software version transmitter the transmitter may operate erroneously Copy the model data after updating the copy destination transmitter to the new software version Read data from a PC Saving music and image files edited by a PC into the SD card you can use those files on your T18MZ transmitter Equipment for reading and writing SD cards are available at most electronics Stores Stored data The life of the SD card is limited due to the use of Flash memory If you have a problem saving or reading data such as picture data after a long period of use you may need to purchase a new SD card We are not responsible for and cannot compensate for any failure to the data stored in the memory card for any reason Be sure to keep a backup of your models and data in your SD card No necessity for backup T18MZ transmitters and SD cards are using nonvolatile me
179. pe H W Setting D This function is for adjusting the sticks switches and trim characteristics It is not unless necessary H W Reverse This function reverses the operation signal of the sticks switches trimmer levers and knobs Note This setting reverses the actual operation signal but does not change the display of the indicators on the display Use the Normal mode as long as there is no special reason to use the Reverse mode Stick switch trim lever and knob operation direction reversal Hardware reverse Stick response and hysterisis adjustment Stick Setting Calibration Stick Setting This function sets the servo response and hysteresis for stick operation for each condition The control feeling of the stick can be adjusted to match the aerobatics Calibration Usually this calibration is unnecessary Please perform this calibration only if a change at the center of a stick should arise after prolonged use e Touch the H W Setting button at the System Menu to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to System Menu Modeli H W Setting e Touch the H W Reverse button at the H W Setting Menu to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to H W Setting Menu Modeli setting H W Reverse H W Setting H W Ji NORM Ti CORA cone com coe com Operation direction reversal method 1 Touch the setting button corresponding to the H W Hardware you want to revers
180. perated the lap time is stored To display the lap time touch the respective List button e To reset a timer touch the respective Reset button To exit the setting touch the Timer button Hour mode An HOUR mode which counts up to 99 hours 50 minutes has been added to the timer modes e This mode is convenient when used at engine maintenance period and other long term measurements e When the HOUR mode is set xx hour xx minute is disolayed on the count time display Seconds are not displayed e When the HOUR mode is set blinks each second during timer operation e When the HOUR mode is set the alarm function lap time measurement function are inhibited lt Linkage Menu gt 91 ae Dial Monitor Digital trim position display T1 T6 CD The Dial Monitor displays the current position and step amount of each Digital Trim The trim step can be set directly on the dial monitor VR and slide lever position display LST LS LD RD RS RST Displays the current position black and last operating position green of the VRs and slider levers LDisplays the position of the dials slider levers and digital trim Digital trim step amount T1 T6 CD The trim step of the T1 T6 and CD can be set directly on the dial monitor menu e Touch the Dial Monitor button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to Linkage Menu Dial Monitor
181. proper linkage settings Note The indicators on the screen display actual servo throw of the each channel The center position of the indicator is based on the Sub Trim settings Therefore the Sub Trim The Travel rate normal full stick movement at adjustment changes the Limit point display of the indicator high rates can be varied from 30 to 140 in The Servo Speed setting is used to set the servo delay for each direction on channels 1 to 16 Also the Limit each channel from channel to channel 16 The system uses l 2 th d speed delay to slow d iti point how far the servo travels when a mix 1s eee ee oe ee changes The Servo Speed setting can be varied from 0 to 27 involved where servo throw stops may be varied from 0 to 155 in each channel e Touch the End Point ATV button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below eReturn to Linkage Menu CH Function Limit Travel T gt t 4 Travel Limit 1 Aileron 100 2 Elevator 3 Throttle 4 Rudder 6 Air Brake The display screen is an example The screen depends on the model type Servo travel adjustment Servo speed setting 1 Touch the Travel button of the channel you 1 Touch the Speed button of the channel you want to set Adjustment buttons appear on want to set the screen 2 Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the 2 Use these buttons to adjust the rate servo speed elnitial value 100 elnitial value O eAdjustment range 30 140
182. r New model i Normal Hover Po Sets the dial used Sets Throttle Hover trim The Throttle Hover function trims the throttle can be selected near the hovering point Normally use it with CTRM mode Maximum change near center by hovering conditions Changes in rotor speed center trim operation Does not change at end of the stick movement accompanying changes in the temperature NORM mode Normal trim linear operation The humidity and other flight conditions can be advantage of using this mode is that hovering trimmed Adjust the throttle so that rotor rotation is throttle can be adjusted without changing the most stable More delicate trimming is also possible ae by using this function along with the Hover Pitch oe eae eo ne When the value is made small trim acts only near the center e The trim rate can be adjusted and the operation direction can be set function Setting method e When using the hovering normal condition only switch the Gr group button mode to the Sngl single mode and make the settings e Set the function to ACT ON e Select the adjustment knob Selection example RD e The trim operation mode Mode CTRM NORM lt Model Menu Helicopter Functions gt 143 ae Acceleration Mixing An acceleration function can be set This is used to adjust the pitch and throttle settings when the mixture is either too rich or too lean which can be caused by sudden opera
183. rating the gyro in the AVCS mode the mixed signal will cause neutral deviation symptoms and the gyro will not operate normally Call the Pitch to RUD mixing function from the Model Menu and set the curve for each condition At initial setting this function is in the INH state To use it set it to the ON state CO PIT to RUD Modeli Normal 100 POS 4 RATE 2 p La _ 0 0 Linear Separate 150 Rate A Rate B 100 0 0 50 0 Acceleration 50 Offset X offset Low i 0 0 0 0 a 17 points curve Curve setting of up to 17 points is possible However in the following setting example a simple curve can be adjusted by using the Linear curve type Note At initial setting the setting mode is the group mode In this mode the same contents are set at in all conditions When you want to set the selected condition only switch to the single mode lt Setting example gt Call the mixing curve of each condition with the condition select switch lt Model Basic Setting Procedure gt 61 ae aN 7 1 A curve setting example is shown below A Pitch to RUD mixing curve Normal Use the hovering system and set this curve to match take off and landing and vertical climb at a constant speed For this curve use the initial setting Linear curve type and adjust the left and right rates in the Separate mode B Pitch to RUD mixing Idle up 1 Use this curve in stall tu
184. reach greater than 140 degrees Fahrenheit 60 C should be placed in a fireproof location Li po cells will not charge fully when too cold or show full charge It is normal for the batteries to become warm during charging but if the charger or battery becomes excessively hot disconnect the battery from the charger immediately Always inspect a battery which has previously overheated for potential damage and do not re use if you suspect it has been damaged in any way O Do not use a Li po battery if you suspect physical damage has occurred to the pack Carefully inspect the battery for even the smallest of dents cracks splits punctures or damage to the wiring and connectors DO NOT allow the battery s internal electrolyte to get into eyes or on skin wash affected areas immediately if they come in contact with the electrolyte If in doubt place the battery in a fire proof location for at least 30 minutes O Do not store batteries near an open flame or heater O Do not discharge Li po batteries at currents which exceed the discharge current rating of the battery Always store Li po cells packs in a secure location away from children Secure Digital SD Memory Card Handling Instructions SD card is not included with this set O Never remove the SD card or turn off power while O Do not expose the SD card to dirt moisture water entering data or fluids of any kind Never store the SD card where it may be subject Be certain t
185. reen 1 2 the aileron and flap trim rates can be adjusted Touch the corresponding button and adjust the rates with the adjustment buttons displayed on the screen FLP 4 Brake Flap FLP 3 Brake Flap FLP 1 P2 Camber Flap Camber Flap AIL1 Main Aileron Main Aileron AIL3 L4 Chip Aileron Chip Aileron ELEVATOR ELEVATOR 2 at V TAIL at AILEVATOR ELEVATOR ELEVATOR 2 128 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt ae Gyro Corresponding model type Airplane glider general This function is used when a gyro is used to Function menu of the Linkage Menu to assign the sensitivity stabilize the fuselage attitude The sensitivity and chamne STO y FOO gion SG yne2 Used Lola yacan anie beforehand operation mode Normal mode GYmode can be aan Set ACT and Trim other than Function to NULL switched with a switch e Three rates Rate 1 Rate 2 Rate 3 can be switched e Up to 3 axes Gyro Gyro 2 Gyro 3 can be simultaneously controlled Initial setting does not assign a sensitivity channel Use the e Group single mode switching Gr Sngl For more information see the description at the back of this manual e Touch the Gyro button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below Return to Model Menu INH GY INH GY INH GY AVCS 0 AVCS 0 AVCS 0 AVCS AVCS 0 AVCS 0 AVCS AVCS 0 AVCS 0 e The operation mode
186. requencies If this product is then re exported to other countries it may be subject to restrictions on such export Prior approval of the appropriate government authorities may be required If you have purchased this product from an exporter outside your country and not the authorized Futaba distributor in your country please contact the seller immediately to determine if such export regulations have been met b Use of this product with other than models may be restricted by Export and Trade Control Regulations and an application for export approval must be submitted This equipment must not be utilized to operate equipment other than radio controlled models 3 Modification adjustment and replacement of parts Futaba is not responsible for unauthorized modification adjustment and replacement of parts on this product Any such changes may void the warranty Compliance Information Statement for U S A This device trade name Futaba Corporation of America model number R7008SB complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The responsible party of this device compliance is Futaba Service Center 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 U S A TEL 217 398 8970 or E mail support futaba rc com Supp
187. rn loop and adjust it so the fuselage is facing straight ahead when heading into the wind For this curve Linear curve type can be used and the entire curve can be lowered with the Offset button C Pitch to RUD mixing Hold This function is set so that the fuselage Is facing straight ahead during straight line auto rotation The pitch of the tail rotor becomes nearly 0 For this curve Linear curve type can be used and the entire curve can be lowered with the Offset button eOther settings The mixing rise characteristic of pitch operation can be adjusted An acceleration ACLR function which temporarily increases and decreases the mixing amount can be set 8 Swash Mix corrects aileron elevator and pitch interaction The swash mix function is used to correct the swash plate in the aileron roll direction and elevator cyclic pitch corresponding to each operation of each condition Swash Mix Modeli Normal Mixing ACT Switch AIL to ELE INH fe ELE to AIL PIT to AIL PIT to ELE 9 Throttle mixing setting RPM loss caused by swash operation of aileron or elevator can be corrected with the Throttle Mix function in the Model Menu The effects of clockwise and counterclockwise torque is applied when pirouetting can also be corrected Throttle Mix Modeli Normal 100 Mixing ACT Switch Mode Group AIL to THR INH ON CTRM ELE to THR RUD to THR 10 Gyro sensitivity and mode switching 62 lt
188. rvos O Locate the receiver s antenna as far as possible from metals or carbon fiber components such as frames cables etc Cutting or binding the receiver s antenna will reduce the ra dio reception sensitivity and range and may cause a crash Servo throw O Adjust your system so that pushrods will not bind or sag when operating the servos to the full extent If excessive force is continuously applied to a servo the servo could be damaged due to force on the gear train and or power consumption causing rapid battery drain Mounting servos Ouse a vibration proof rubber such as rubber grommet under a servo when mounting the servo on a servo mount And be sure that the servo cases do not touch directly to the metal parts such as servo mount If the servo case contacts the airframe directly vibration will travel to and possibly damage the servo lt Before Use gt 29 S BUS Installation This set uses the S BUS system The wiring is as simplified and clean mounting as possible even with models that use a large number of servos In addition the wings can be quickly installed to the fuselage without any erroneous wiring by the use of only one simple wire even when there are a large number of servos used e When using S BUS special settings and mixes in your transmitter may be unnecessary eThe S BUS servos and S BUS gyros memorize the number of channels themselves Settable with the T18MZ eThe S BUS sys
189. s gt 145 ae P i Swash Mixing The swash mix function is used to correct the Example of use swash plate in the aileron roll direction and sA an example use swash mixing to correct elevator cyclic pitch corresponding to each Undesirable tendencies in the roll direction operation of each condition e For a condition which uses AIL to ELE set this Adjustment by independent curve for aileron function to ON When raising the nose at a elevator and pitch operations is possible The operation can be smoothly adjusted by calling up right roll when the Rate B side is input and the right aileron is operated the elevator moves to the down side Tune by adjusting the Curve setup screen by touching the button the Rate For right roll adjust to the Rate A that corresponds to the mixing and direction which side needs correction e Touch the Swash Mix button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below e Return to Model Menu Mixing ACT Switch AIL to ELE ELE to AIL PIT to ELE O 100 POS O RATE H AIL to ELE 150 Rate A j 50 Offset Return Swash Mix New model i Normal ACT Switch 0 Trim 50 Setting method When setting an ON OFF switch touch the ON e When using this function touch the INH button button button and set the switch and its ON position at and display ON or OFF the lt Switch gt screen e When you want to set the same set
190. sation mixing is shown below PIT gt AIL PIT gt ELE AIL gt PIT ELE gt AIL ELE gt PIT Use the corresponding compensation mixing and adjust so that the swash plate moves in the correct direction Linkage Compensation This compensation mixing is used to adjust for interference when the ailerons or elevators are operated when the throttle stick was in the low or high position Speed Compensation This speed compensation function make adjustments for interference when the travel of each servo is different due to swash plate operation For HR 3 it compensates the speed by dropping the operating speed of the aileron and pitch servos during elevator operation elouch the Swash button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below eas to Linkage Menu Swash Detail tO AY gt 100 100 100 100 elo Swash Details screen Swash Detail 50 eReturn to Linkage Menu arouses T swash AFR screen lt Linkage Menu gt 89 f Neutral point setting procedure Linkage correction setting procedure Becomes the compensation reference point Adjusting the servo horn so that the neutral point position is near the 50 position makes the mixing amount small Hold the servo horn at a right angle to the linkage rod and then touch the Enter button and read the actual neutral point The neutral point is displayed on the screen After reading this neutral
191. se digital servos this includes all brushless and S Bus servos L eHex Wrench 1 5mm and 2 5mm e Tool for removing S l decoration nuts il A special toolbox is included with your T18MZ This allows you to make off of the mechanical adjustments that may be needed Hexagonal wrench 1 5mm and 2 5mm These wrenches are for adjustment of sticks replacement of the switches Tool for removing switch nuts This is used when changing or replacing P switches Stylus pen A rubber cap is attached to the stylus pen toolbox You may use this stylus with rubber cap when operating the touch panel The stylus allows more precise operation than fingers without fear of damaging the panels surface eYou may use this tool as a stylus pen lt Before Use gt 27 Receiver s Antenna Installation The R7008SB has two antennas In order to maximize signal reception and promote safe modeling Futaba has adopted a diversity antenna system This allows the receiver to obtain RF signals on both antennas and fly problem free Must be kept as straight as possible Antenna M Coaxial cable R7008SB Receiver To obtain the best results of the diversity This is not a critical figure but the most function please refer to the following instructions important thing is to keep the antennas away from each other as much as possible Larger models can have large metal objects that can attenuate the RF signal In t
192. sign all switches including sticks switches trim levers and trim switches as flight condition selection switches You can also add delayed mixing to these functions in order to avoid sudden changes Moreover you can set priority order for flight conditions when you set more than one condition In addition you can copy conditions and or change names of conditions This command may also be used to define what switches and or controls are used to activate each flight condition The Condition Select function automatically allocates the default Condition 0 Normal for each model type Condition 0 Normal is the only one active when a new model type is defined This condition is always on and remains on until other conditions are activated by switches The Condition Delay can be programmed for each channel The Condition Delay is used to change the servo throw smoothly when switching conditions Condition 1 Condition List Condition Select Modeli 1 Condition 1 Priority Add Delay Copy Rename General flight condition setting example e Normal Use initial setting conditions operate when switch OFF Use from engine starting to hovering e Idle up 1 Switch setting example Operate at SW E center Use in stall turn loop and other maneuvers e Idle up 2 Switch setting example Operate at SW E forward side Use in rolls e Throttle hold Switch setting example Operate at SW G forward side Use in auto r
193. splayed keyboard After the characters are entered press the Return key 4 When the Reset key is pressed the function name is reset its original name lt Linkage Menu gt 93 aN ed Telemetry Displaying data from the receiver This screen displays your choice of data from the A Warning receiver l Odo not watch the transmitter Also warnings can be activated regarding the i screen during flight data For example if the receiver voltage drops the user can be warned by an alarm You may loose sight of the aircraft during flight and this is extremely dangerous Have an assistant on hand to check the screen for you A pilot should NEVER take his eyes off his aircraft e Call the following setting screen by pressing the Telemetry button of the Linkage Menu n eReceiving state R 008SB T18MZ eReturn to Linkage Menu Telemetry Modeli 2 RPM Magnet Orpm Receiver Battery Display e If voltage falls further than the voltage e External Input voltage set up here the alarm will operate Extra Voltage connector eReturn to Telemetry 99590 Alert Threshold Vibration Receiver Battery 5 9V 5 0V 6 4V External Input O OV INH 0 0V 0 0V Receiver Battery New mofiel 1 ERED Home Min Max L Press to setup an alarm type alert It is selection of the sensor displayed on home 2 screen e Press to setup vibration alerts 4 types of vibration sel
194. stopping the engine Note When throttle hold is set to ON in the normal condition throttle hold acts and the throttle servo is deactivated Always set throttle hold to ON in the hold condition e Touch the Throttle Hold button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below L eSelect the SW to be used eSet to the engine stop position Setting method e Operation mode selection Manual mode The throttle hold function is operated by switch operation only Auto mode The throttle hold function operation is linked to the throttle stick position Auto position setting When the Auto mode was selected the throttle position auto position can be selected Move the throttle stick to the position you want fo set and touch the auto position button e Hold position adjustment Throttle Hold Cut sets the throttle cut position Adjust it so that the carburetor is full open Throttle Hold Idle Make this adjustment to maintain idling for training Adjustments can be made based on the throttle curve idle position e The throttle servo operating soeed can be adjusted Speed e The Hold switch can be used to change between the Throttle cut or Training function e Return to Model Menu a L eSet to the idling position Operation precautions WARNING Owen starting the engine confirm that the idle up condition and throttle hold condition are OFF lt Model Menu Helicopter Function
195. sure performed e Master SW SW H Main switch for executing snap roll e Four snap roll directions can be set Right e Direction switches up right down left up left down The snap roll up side left and right and down side left and right direction switches e Operation mode When Master mode are selected here is selected the Snap Roll function is Right Up OFF SW D Right Down OFF SW D Left Up OFF SW A turned ON OFF by master switch in the Left Down OFF SW A state in which the direction switch was switched to the direction in which you e Speed adjustment Screen 2 2 want to snap roll When Single mode is The operation speed of each control surface when selected snap roll in each direction can the snap switch is ON can be changed and snap roll be executed by means of independent executed by stick while there is switch operation can be switches performed e A safety switch can be set As a safety measure the switch can be set so that snap roll is not executed when for instance the landing gear is lowered even if the switch is turned on accidentally The snap roll switch is ELEVATOR activated only when the safety switch is ON e The operation speed of the aileron elevator and flap servos can be adjusted for each snap roll direction In side Out ELEVATOR 2 side Page 2 2 at AILEVATOR RUDDER e Curve display mode switching Single Fine tuning All Cond Snap Roll Master e
196. t to playback or 3 Copy Delete Rename is chosen from a stop the music right display 4 Next it chooses in Yes and No In Rename name is inoutted into the keyboard which appeared and finally it pushes Enter 50 lt System Menu gt i Camera P Pictures can be easily taken with the camera in the T18MZ The picture can be saved to the T18MZ SD card and USB memory Your favorite model photographed by you can be displayed on the Home screen Start screen and Model Select screen e Call the following setting screen by pressing the Camera button in the System Menu Camera photography and picture storage TRAINER Camera eReturn to System Menu T Modell Camera the thumbnail screen to view all pictures ePicture data save destination T18MZ SD card USB memory Shooting method 1 Turn on the transmitter and call Camera from the System Menu 2 Select the picture save destination T18MZ SD card USB memory Only when an SD card and USB memory are used will an icon be displayed and this choice can be selected 3 Point the camera at the back of the transmitter toward the subject and press the shutter button 4 The picture can be checked with the Thumbnail button A picture can be copied and deleted by pressing It Copy Delete Rename 1 Thumbnail button is pushed 2 Data is chosen from Thumbnail 3 Copy
197. tem and conventional system receiver conventional CH used can be mixed S BUS Glider Usage example _e 7 1 Receiver R7008SB Servo 3171SB X9 Optional a o o at HUB X 4 Optional a S BUS Aerobatic Airplane Usage example Rudder Servo BLS175HV X 1 Optional ee 4 Elevator servo BLS171HV X 2 Optional 30 lt Before Use gt S BUS Wiring example Receiver S BUS KSERA Battery Port BaB mL Switch GY520 Extension cord Terminal box S Another power supply S BUS Servo HUB e inserted Three connectors can be S BUS Servo Since the channel number is memorized by the S BUS itself any connector can be used When the SBD 1 sold separately is used ordinary servos can be used with the S BUS system Terminal box dam Four connectors can be inserted N Warning Power supply Please make sure that you use a battery that can deliver enough capacity for the number and kind of servos used Alkaline batteries cannot be used When separate power supply used When a large number of servos are used or when high current servos are used the servos can be driven by a separate power supply by using a separate Power Supply 3 way Hub Another power supply Used when using a separate power supply battery lt Before Use gt 31 i O _ Pe S BUS2 System
198. th the adjustment buttons displayed on the screen mali l FLP 4 y Fiap Brake Flap Camber Flap ERRER AIL1 Main Aileron Main Aileron R AlL 4 A AIL 3 ip Aileron Rapaien roma Stim ELEVATOR ELEVATOR 2 at AILEVATOR at V TAIL z ELEVATOR ELEVATOR 2 126 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt ae Airbrake Corresponding model type Airplane general This function is used when an air brake is Setting example for F3A and other flaperon necessary when landing or diving etc specifications The preset elevators and flaps camber flap When 2 ailerons model type selected brake flap offset amount can be activated by a Page 2 2 switch Offset rate The offset amount of the aileron elevator and AlL 35 45 AIL2 35 45 ELE 5 7 flap servos can be adjusted as needed Also the speed of the aileron elevator and flap servos can Note The input numerics are examples Adjust the travel to match the be adjusted IN side OUT side A delay can be set fuselage for each condition and a Cut switch which will Page 1 2 turn OFF the delay can be chosen Trim amounts ACT ON SiR can be fine tuned by setting a VR You can also Group Sngl at AILEVATOR ELEVATOR set the Auto Mode which will link Airbrake to a Switch SC C stick switch or dial A separate stick switch or Mode Manual dial can also be set as the ON OFF switch Le e Touch the Airorake button in the Model Menu
199. the e Left right overall model type adjustment by Rate A and Rate B eReturn to Model Menu AIL to Brake FLP tear O a A e Adjustment of each flap e Mixing curve setting servo eGroup single mode setting Gr Sngl eSetting method e Touch the ACT button and set the function to ACT ON e When setting a switch touch the ON button of the switch to call the lt Switch gt screen and then select the switch and set its ON direction Always ON at ON setting e Touch the left or right button of each flap servo and adjust the mixing rate with the adjustment buttons When the mixing direction is reversed due to linkage setup adjustments can be made by changing the rate value from to positive to negative e A mixing curve can be set e To set linking touch the Link button and set it to ON lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt 115 ae f AIL to RUD Corresponding model type Airplane glider general Use this mixing when you want to mix the rudders with aileron operation y AIL 2 e A mixing curve can be set Main Aileron Main Aileron e Mixing during flight can be turned ON OFF by AIL 3 Chip Aileron setting a switch Always ON at ON setting Chip Aileron e The mixing rate can be fine tuned by setting a VR RUDDER at Flying wing S RUDDER 1 7 RUDDER AIL4 at V TAIL A RUDDER 2 AL e Touch the AIL to RUD button in t
200. the preceding screen The same control can be assigned to multiple channels Ses Oo SWAP If SWAP is pushed it will call up the following screen You can easily change two separate functions keeping the data that was set for each channel 1 Touch the Trim button two channels to change Is pushed 2 If OK is pushed two channels will interchange It can choose only to two Ch Function Ch Function Aileron i Aileron4 Elevator 8 Flap 9 Flap 10 Hlap3 1i Flap4 1 Gear Trim change 1 Touch the Trim button to call the Trim setup screen 2 The following items can be set at the Trim setup screen e Hardware setting Selection of switch etc which controls trim The select screen is called by touching the H W Select button e Rate setting e Operation step setting e Trim mode setting Normal mode Normal trim linear operation lt Function gt Modeli 1 Ch Function Auxiliary1 14 Auxiliary 15 Auxiliary3 16 Camber ATL mode ATL operation mode Works at only one end of operation Reverse is also possible CTRM mode Maximum change near center by center trim operation Does not change at end of the stick movement e Separate combination mode Trim data can be set to different flight conditions Separate mode Trim adjustment for each separate flight condition Condition 1 The display screen is an example The screen depends on the model type lt Linkage M
201. the Function menu and select the slave channel 2 To link this mixing with other mixing touch the button at the right hand side of the slave channel and select link Each time the button is pressed it toggles between mixing direction and and No display no link 108 lt Model Menu Common Functions gt elrim mode ON OFF setting 1 To turn the trim mode ON OFF touch the Trim button on the screen When mixing includes master side trim set the Trim button to ON When mixing does not include master side trim set the Trim button to OFF Each time this button is pressed it toggles between ON and OFF This is effective when the master channel is set by Function eSlave channel AFR mode STK STK 1 When Link is set at the slave side and you want to add AFR D R to the mixing rate select ON When you do not want to add AFR D R to the mixing rate select OFF Each time this button is pressed it toggles between ON and OFF This is effective when making corrections when the fuselage is the same but the rudder angles are substantially different e Mixing curve type selection 1 Touch the curve type selection button of the curve type you want to use to display the selection screen and then select the curve you want to use For a description of the curve setting method see the description at the back of this manual eFine tuning trim setting 1 When using the curve fine tuni
202. the receiver Sensor Various telemetry sensors setting Warning Warning sound and vibration setting Data Reset Model memory data reset by various item lt Linkage Menu gt 69 ae aN ed Servo Monitor Servo Test amp Graph Display Displays servo positions This is used for testing servo movement Touch move from Moving Test to Neutral Test Moving Test repetition mode or Neutral automatically Next touch the Test on off button Test fixed position mode depending on which to start testing your servos The Neutral test is one shows on the screen To get from one to the good for finding the neutral position of a servo other simply touch the field again and you will horn e Touch the Servo Monitor button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below ee to Linkage Menu ee Monitor Normal Test Off Moving bhi THR RUD GYR PIT GOV GOV GYR GYR3 NDL AUX AUX AUXS AUX4 AUX 3 G2 CH6 CH CHB CH9 CH10 CH11 CH1 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 eal ail J2 Ri NULL NULL NULL LST NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL PA ae eee 0 40 450 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Control name l Function name Servo test operation WARNING 1 Select a test mode Moving or Neutral Don t set a servo test mode when the drive motor Repeat Each servo repeats operation Neutral Each servo is locked in the neutral position 2 When the Test Off button is touched testing begins in the se
203. the student has control of the aircraft if MIX in the Linkage Menu when connecting it FUNC NORM mode is turned on the Instructor with other than a T18MZ can make corrections while the student has control 2 Be sure that all channels work correctly in When the switch is released the Instructor regains both transmitters before flying control This is very useful if the student gets the aircraft into an undesirable situation Corresponding types of transmitters and trainer mode settings Instructor s transmitter settings Freq setting Trainer setting Student s transmitter settings Freq setting Trainer setting Trainer Cords Instructor Student Mod mode CH mode Mod mode CH mode Mod mode T18MZ T18MZ Arbitrary 16CH Arbitrary 16CH T14MZ FX 40 T122 T12FG oN FX 30 Types of transmitters TI8MZ Arbitrary 12CH 12CH 12FG 9C Trainer 2 4G Cords FASST MLT2 FASST MULT TI onem T8FG FX 20 LOC 7G T18MZ T7C T6EX Arbitrary 8CH 12FG Trainer Cords T4EX TI8MZ TIOCG T7CG __ Arbitrary Arbitrary 1 12FG Trainer Cords T18MZ T8J T6J Arbitrary Arbitrary T14MZ FX 40 T127 T12FG T18MZ Arbitrary Arbitrary 12CH FX 30 12CH T8FG FX 20 T18MZ Arbitrary 12CH Arbitrary 12CH T10C T10CG TIGIZ T18MZ Arbitrary Arbitrary 8CH 17CG 18J e Touch the Trainer button in the System Menu to call the setup screen The setup screen for the Teacher Student mode Is shown below eReturn to System Menu Arbitrary 2FG 9C
204. the switches on the right and left top of the transmitter you should be sure to re assign functions to the switches for proper operation A Lock is included to prevent settings from being modified by mistake When you need to change settings unlock this by pressing Lock it will then read Unlock and you can make changes as required Switch Toggle switch type setting Setting when the switch was replaced e Touch the Switch button in the System Menu to call up the setup screen shown below eReturn to System Menu Tae Lever 2Posi Lever Lever Switch selection 1 Select the switch type by touching the Type button corresponding to the switch to be replaced Lever Toggle switch Button Pushbutton Dial Knob eSetting for toggle switch is shown above 2 3 position selection 1 Touch the Posi button corresponding to the switch and select the position type 2 Posi 2 position 3 Posi 3 position 46 lt System Menu gt CAE Lever Alt Mom mode selection 1 Select the operation mode by touching the Alt Mom button corresponding to the switch Alt Alternate type Mom Self return type e Selection of the Mom mode with a 3 position type switch is shown above 3P Mom mode selection 1 Select the operation mode by touching the 3P Mom button corresponding to the switch Single One side self return type Dual Both directions self return ty
205. the transmitter starts the shut down process including saving the set up data It will turn off by pushing both pieces simultaneously It will turn it off by pushing one side for a length of time OY Once you turn off the power never operate the power switch until the power shutdown process is fully completed If you turn on the power switch again while the transmitter is still in the process of power shutdown the data could be damaged As the internal circuit of the transmitter stays on the standby mode for 4 hours after turning lt Basic Operation gt 35 ae P off the power some part of the circuit is consuming current When you turn on the power during this period the power starts in Hot mode But if more than four hours pass after shutting down the power the power supply will completely shut down the internal circuit When you turn on the power after this point the power starts in Cold start mode How to reset software If the screen freezes for some reason and you cannot edit the transmitter power supply is not fully off even if you turn OFF the power switch You will need to remove the battery and reinsert it again In this case the power restarts in Cold mode Even though the screen freezes all the other functions for radio control operation remain operative 30 lt Basic Operation gt O Registration of the user s name T18MZ transmitter can register user s name
206. tings to other e Trim on off setting ae conditions select the group mode Gr When You can select mixing characteristics either with you want to add settings to the selected condition trim or without trim only select the single mode Sngl e The correction rate can be set by curve e Aswitch can be set When ON is set the swash mixing function Is operated by merely selecting the condition 146 lt Model Menu Helicopter Functions gt i Throttle Mixing This function corrects slowing of the engine e CTRM mode The mixing rate is reduced by speed caused by swash plate operation during the throttle stick high and low position aileron or elevator operation The method of LINEAR mode Constant mixing rate to all the applying clockwise or counterclockwise torque throttle stick ranges when pirouetting can also be corrected An acceleration function which temporarily increases the throttle side correction rate relative to rapid stick operation can also be set e AIL to THR applies a load to the engine and When correction is necessary touch the mixing i To i H P een corresponding to the mixing that needs correction racing can be adjusted independently at to call the curve setup screen and then correct the the right aileron and left aileron by Rates A slowing and B Setting example e Touch the Throttle Mix button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below _ e Return to Mode
207. tion of the throttle stick e Touch the Acceleration button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below Pitch ACT INH Low Rate o Rate 0 0 L Dumping 9 BPa Active Pos 25 i e Pitch setting ACT INH Dumping e Return to Model Menu New model i Normal Throttle INH Close Open de rome T yey te PR e Throttle setting eOperation point setting Setting method e Acceleration can be set at both setting at acceleration high and setting at deceleration low The operation point is disolayed on a graph e Acceleration rate setting Rate e The return time after operation Dumping can be set e The operation point at acceleration and deceleration can be set When an operation point is exceeded acceleration is performed Note When using the Acceleration funtion since the pitch stroke is large make your settings so there is no binding of your linkage 144 lt Model Menu Helicopter Functions gt ae f P Throttle Hold This function sets the throttle cut position during an auto rotation dive The throttle position can also be set to an idling position separate from the throttle cut position Setting of these 2 positions can be selected by switch This allows use for switching during training Example of use e Since Throttle Hold has 2 modes Cut and Idle it is convenient to use it in the Idle mode during training and in the Cut mode when
208. tion selects the snap roll switch and adjusts the steering angle of each rudder Servo speed can also be adjusted Airplane general e Multi Engine This function adjusts the throttles independently when using a multi engine model Maximum 4 engines Airolane general AIR BRAKE Eze on a nn me FLP 3 Brake Flap FLP 1 Camber Flap Main Aileron RUDDER AIL 3 Chip Aileron ELEVATOR AILERON 5 at AILEVATOR V TAIL ELEVATOR OOR RUDDER 2 ELEVATOR 2 a S ELEVATOR 2 AILERON 6 FLP 4 Brake Flap Camber Flap AIL 2 Main Aileron AIL 4 Chip Aileron at Flying wing RUDDER 2 Winglet RUDDER 1 at Flying wing Winglet at Flying wing lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt 111 ae f AIL Differentia Aitelane glider 2 ailerons or more The left and right ailerons differential can be adjusted independently The differential rate can also be adjusted according to the flying state by setting a fine tuning VR eA fine tuning curve can be set L1 Note Aileron up down setting reset is 100 Main Aileron when reset when setting is and 100 when reset AIL 3 when setting is Left and right mixing causes and Chip Alleron to change Before flying confirm the direction of operation e Touch the AIL Differential button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below lt Wing type 4 ailerons screen gt AIL 2 M
209. tion speed In Speed and the return speed Out Speed can be set individually Switch the operation mode according to the set function When the button is touched it toggles between LIN and SYM SYM mode Mode used with ailerons and other self neutral functions LIN mode Mode used with functions which hold the operation position of the throttle and switch channel etc Setting method 1 Select the function LIN or SYM matched to the master channel Each time the button is touched it toggles between LIN and SYM Touch the In or Out Speed button and set the servo speed Initial value O Setting range 0 27 Servo speed setting 2 Prog Mix only Servo Speed In Speed Out Speed Start Delay Stop Delay Speed mode Slave Master The speed mode can be selected Slave mode The speed at programmable mixing switching can be adjusted The servos operate smoothly at a constant 154 lt Data gt speed corresponding to the set speed Master mode The servo movement is traced by the setting curve The trace speed Is adjusted by in and out speed Setting method 1 When setting the servo soeed touch the speed button The Servo Speed setup screen shown above is displayed 2 Select the function LIN or SYM matched to the master channel Each time the button is touched it toggles between LIN and SYM SYM mode Mode used with ailerons and other self neutral functions
210. tor and flaps camber flap brake flap trim offset can be set to a switch As an example Trim Mix 1 can be set up for launching with speed flaps and ailerons dropped and a slight amount of up elevator Trim mix 2 can be used for high speed flying with both ailerons and speed flaps reflexed slightly and a bit of down elevator The trim functions can be activated during flight by setting a switch To prevent sudden trim changes when switching flight conditions a delay can be set to provide a smooth transition between the two Corresoonding model type Glider 2 ailerons or more Example 1 Touch the ACT button and set the trim mix function to ON When separating the settings for each condition touch the group mode button and set it to Sngl 2 Select the ON OFF switch 3 Select the Manual or Auto mode In the Auto mode also select an auto SW This switch can be linked to a stick etc lt Speed gt In The operation speed at switch ON can be set Out The return speed at switch OFF can be set lt Fine Tuning gt The offset rate can be varied in the Fine Tuning numeric range set at screen 2 2 by VR etc selection lt Condition Delay gt When flight conditions are set the operation soeed can be set for each condition Condition delay operation can be interrupted and each rudder quickly returned to its original position by selecting a cut switch e Touch the Trim Mix 1 button in the Mode
211. ttons The selected conditions are added to Conditions List 3 Touch the NULL button to call the lt Switch gt screen 4 Select the switch to be used in condition switching For a description of the switch selection method see next page 5 The Condition 1 data for the added conditions is copied Condition Reset Select the condition by touching the condition you want to reset in Conditions List 2 Touch the Reset button 3 When the Yes button is touched the condition is reset To abort resetting touch the No button 2 Touch the Rename button 3 Enter the new name from the keyboard which appears on the screen 4 When the keyboard Return key is touched the new name is registered To abort registration touch the ESC key Condition Copy 1 Touch the Copy button The Copy screen appears 2 Select the condition by touching the button of the copy source conditions 3 Next select the condition by touching the copy destination condition 4 Touch the COPY button 5 When the Yes button is touched the data is copied To abort copying touch the No button lt Model Menu Common Functions gt 103 ae D Condition switch setting and ON OFF direction switching For a description of the selection method see Switch Setting Method at the back of this manual e Touch the Delay button on the Condition Select scr
212. tware features of the T18MZ High capacity lithium polymer battery 3500mAH The high capacity Lithium Polymer battery gives you extended flight time USB connection A USB connector is built in A commercial PC mouse and keyboard can be used The model data can also be stored in a USB memory flash drive 10 lt Before Use gt i Oo Editing The touch panel and rotary encoder editing system allows you to edit your model in the manner that is easiest for you Functions The internal dual processors operate the many 18MZ functions and optimize the response time Most of the mixing functions are operated by curves which give you very precise settings Stick Each axis is supported by dual ball bearings This allows for finer and more precise operation the new potentiometers also offer a very long lifespan Replaceable switches You can replace 8 of the toggle switches on the right and left shoulder with optional switches two position three position and momentary etc Vibration function Low voltage and other alarms are generated by a vibration motor Alarms or vibrations to be used can be selected by the owner R7008SB The system comes with the R7008SB S BUS2 Dual Antenna Diversity receiver featuring bi directional communication lt Before Use gt 11 aN ed PC Contents and Technical Specifications Specifications and ratings are subject to change without notice Your 18
213. u Airplane Glider Functions gt 131 ae P This function adjusts the rubber left and right rudder angle of winglet specifications fuselages Winglets are used to improve the efficiency of aircraft lowering the lift induced drag caused by wingtip vortices The winglet is a vertical or angled extension at the tips of each wing Winglets work by increasing the effective aspect ratio wing without adding greatly to the structural stress and hence necessary weight of its structure an extension of wing span would also permit lowering of induced drag though it would cause parasitic drag and would require boosting the strength of the wing and hence its weight there would come a point at which no overall useful saving would be made A winglet helps to solve this by effectively increasing the aspect ratio without adding to the span of the wing e Touch the Winglet button in the Model Menu to call the setup screen shown below Winglet Corresponding model type Airolane glider winglet X RUDDER 2 Winglet at Flying wing RUDDER 1 Winglet at Flying wing e Group single mode switching Gr Sngl eReturn to Model Menu Winglet 100 0 0 0 RUdder 1 2 e The travel at rudder stick left and right operation can be individually set 132 lt Model Menu Airplane Glider Functions gt ae f P Motor Corresponding model type EP glider Airplane general This
214. uch the F S position button That position is displayed in percentage When you want to return that channel to the Hold mode touch the F S button again Battery fail safe setting procedure To select the B F S mode touch the B F S button Each time the button is touched it toggles 84 lt Linkage Menu gt between OFF and B F S B F S setting 1 Touch the B F S button of the desired channel to set it to the B F S mode 2 Hold the corresponding stick VR slider or other control in the position you want the servo to move to when the battery fail safe function Is activated and touch the F S position button This position is displayed in percentage When you want to return that channel to OFF touch the B F S button again Battery Fail safe Release Function This function releases the predefined control from it s held position after indicating that your receiver battery is low 1 Enter the control setting screen by touching the Battery F S Release button Now you may choose whether moving the throttle resets the condition or select a stick or switch to deactivate it To set a desired throttle release position move the throttle stick to the point at which you wish the B F S to be released ae aN ed End Point ATV Sets the travel limit point and soeed of each servo The End Point function adjusts the left and right servo throws generates differential throws and will correct im
215. ur system please consult the manual our online Frequently Asked Questions on the web pages referenced below your hobby dealer or the Futaba Service Center Due to unforeseen changes in production procedures the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Support and Service It is recommended to have your Futaba equipment serviced annually during your hobby s off season to ensure safe operation IN NORTH AMERICA Please feel free to contact the Futaba Service Center for assistance in operation use and programming Please be sure to regularly visit the 18MZ Frequently Asked Questions web site at www futaba rc com faq This page includes extensive programming use set up and safety information on the 18MZ radio system and is updated regularly Any technical updates and US manual corrections will be available on this web page If you do not find the answers to your questions there please see the end of our F A Q area for information on contacting us via email for the most rapid and convenient response Don t have Internet access Internet access 1s available at no charge at most public libraries schools and other public resources We find internet support to be a fabulous reference for many modelers as items can be printed and saved for future reference and can be accessed at any hour of the day night weekend or holiday If you do not wish to access the internet for information however
216. ut the response speed is a faster than that of the 18CH mode Mi FASST MULTI FASST MULTI system receiver mode Up to 18 channels linear 16 ON OFF2 can be used E FASST 7CH FASST 7CH system receiver mode Up to 7 channels can be used E S FHSS S FHSS system receiver mode Up to 8 channels can be used lt Linkage Menu gt 79 aN ed Function Channel assignment for each function can be changed to suit your needs When you select model and wing swash types you will find that the optimized combinations of servo output channels and functions have been already preset If you would like on the function setting screen of the linkage menu you can freely change combinations of servo output channels functions aileron elevator etc and input controllers sticks switches trim levers and trim switches You can also assign the same function to multiple servo output channels such as assigning elevator function to CH2 and CH3 e Touch the Function button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below DG1 DG2 switch channels These two channels can be used as switch On Off channels You can freely change combinations between servo output channels and input controllers sticks switches trim levers and trim switches Channel restrictions by a System Type FASSTest 18CH 16 CH 2 Switch FASSTest 12CH 10 CH 2 Switch FASST MULTI 16 CH 2 Switch FASST 7CH 7 CH S FHSS 8 CH
217. uts a weaker signal Perform a range check e Yes is pushed Please note upon expiration of the 90 seconds or when Exit is selected the transmitter will automatically return to the normal RF operation as noted on the display Rotation Range Check method 1 Pushing S4 Key is continued Turn ON the transmitter s power switch Select No For safety the RANGE CHECK mode can not be selected while the RF transmission is active Once the 18MZ is transmitting at full power it is not possible to enter the Range Check mode without first switching the transmitter Off and back On This has been In the system menu choose the Range Check selection from the menu options The Range Check screen is displayed To activate the Range Check mode press the Yes button During the Range Check period the RF power is reduced to allow the ground range fests to be performed The Range Check function automatically exits after the 90 second time limit has expired The progress bar is displayed on the transmitter s screen Should you complete the range check before the 90 seconds has pressed press the Exit button When the RESTART botton is pressed the range check mode timer is returned to 0 50 lt System Menu gt i designed to prevent a modeler from inadvertently flying in the Range Check mode When the Exit button is pressed the Range Check mode is disabled and the 18MZ will begin
218. ve adjustment Six types of curves linear EXP1 EXP2 VTR line and spline can be selected A maximum 17 points curve can be used for the line and spline curve types Initial setting 9 points The number of points can also be increased and decreased and curves from complex curves to simple curves can be used time by adjusting the operation rate through the e Operation speed adjustment The operation AFR function e Touch the AFR D R button in the Model Menu to the setup screen shown below speed of each function when the function is operated including at flight condition switching can be adjusted The function operates smoothly at a constant speed corresponding to the set speed call Function selection 1 When the function select button is touched a selection screen appears 2 Select the function you want to set at the selection screen eGroup single mode switch Gr Sngl 150 100 Currently selected rate name AFR D R1 6 gt reReturn to Model Menu iti New model i Co For more information see the description at the back of this manual C selected condition name ndition 1 a Rate A B 400 0 100 0 A Offset EGN ration curve setting Total number of AFR i and D R curves set in eOpe the currently selected For a description of the setting method see the description at the condition back of this manual Screen mode switching eServo speed setting When setting t
219. when the switch is replaced H W Setting Hardware reverse Stick setting Calibration Sund Volume Adjust the volume of Key Operation Error Warning Trim amp Center Click Timer Event Player Reproduction of music file Camera Built in 0 3 megapixel camera S BUS Servo S BUS servo setting Information Displays the program version SD card information and product ID Range Check The output of the transmitter is lowered for Range checking lt System Menu gt 39 Ses Trainer Trainer system set up and use T18MZ trainer system makes it possible for the instructor to chose which channels and operation modes that can be used in the students transmitter The function and rate of each channel can be set the training method can also be matched to e Setting data are stored to model data e Student rate can be adjusted at MIX FUNC NORM mode e Activated student channels can be selected by switches the student s skill level Two transmitters must be connected by an optional Trainer Cord and the Instructors transmitter should be programmed for 1 trainer operation as described below NOTE This trainer system can be used in the following manner In the T18MZ including FX 40 T12Z and T12FG transmitter and a conventional transmitter if the channel order is different When the Instructor activates the trainer switch A It is necessary to match the channel order
220. will lock it in the down position Pushing the volume control again will release it so that it can adjusted Volume LD CD and RD If you push the volume button in it will be locked in place To release the volume button push it in lightly once more This volume is digital type rotary encoder This volume works as both a volume and a push switch T18MZ beeps when the volume knob reaches center You can check the volume position on the Dial Monitor screen in the Linkage menu You can use each setting screen of the mixing functions to select volumes and define the direction of its movement 16 lt Before Use gt Slide Lever Lever LS back and forth movement linked operation Lever LST independent operation LST Left RST right Outside levers LS Left RS right Inside levers Each lever has two ends one at the front and the other at the back of the transmitter It will beep when the lever is set to the center You can check the lever position on the dial monitor screen in the linkage menu You can select a slide lever and set the movement direction on the setting screen of mixing functions Digital trim This transmitter 1s equipped with digital trims Each time you press a trim button the trim position moves one step If you continue pressing it the trim position starts to move faster In addition when the trim position returns to the center the tone will change
221. wn link interval of sensor data can be changed If a D L interval is increased the response of the sensor data display becomes slower but stick response will improve Battery fail safe voltage setup only FASSTest mode The voltage which battery fail safe activates can be set when you link 3 5 8 4V The receiver memorizes the setting as it was at link Suggested setting voltages are as follows e 4 cells NiCd or NiMH Normal 4 8v 3 8 v e 2 cells LiFe Normal 6 6 v 6 0 6 2 v e 2 cells LiPo Normal 7 4 v 7 2 7 4 v It is a rough reference value Since it changes with servos carried in the condition and the model of a battery please set to your own model in a battery consumption current eReturn to Linkage Menu System Type Modeli i System FASSTest 18CH FASSTest 12CH ID FASST MULT FASST CH 5 FHSS Receiver Telemetry FASS Test 114300035 ACT lt Linkage Menu gt 77 Oo Linking method T18MZ lt R7008SB 1 Bring the receiver to be linked to within 50cm of the transmitter 2 Press the Link button in the Link box of System Type 3 The transmitter emits a chime sound and enters the link mode 4 The receiver power is immediately turned on About 2 seconds after the power is turned on the receiver enters the linking state Receiver linking time is about 1 second 5 If linking is successful the receiver LED changes from red to green the link mode ends
222. y is for the T18MZ transmitter only Do not use it with other devices QO aways use the accessory AC adapter to charge the battery The charging circuit is built into the T18MZ Method of charging battery AC100V Charge lamp 1 Turn off the transmitter power 2 Connect the power plug of the AC adapter to an 110V outlet Don t connect AC plug to the T18MZ without connecting with a 110V outlet 3 Open the back lid of the transmitter and insert the plug of the AC adapter into the CHG port 4 The charging monitor of the transmitter lights red The LCD screen will come on for several seconds and then go off It may take several seconds for charging to start after the AC adapter is connected 5 When the battery is fully charged the transmitter monitor will light green Remove the charge plug and AC adaptor After using the AC adapter always disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet The time to charge a completely discharged battery pack is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes However the actual charging time may vary depending on temperature and state 34 lt Basic Operation gt of the battery If the battery is improperly installed or is faulty the transmitter monitor will not light and the battery will not charge How to charge the Li Fe battery FR2F1800 Option for the receiver Use the battery charger that is included in the set Method of charging battery The connector of the

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