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1. 57 Function which adjusts the movement characteristic from the throttle neutral position A B S Function TH A B S Leed 59 Pulse brake Channel 3 4 CH3 CHA4 i enunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnner 63 Channel 3 4 Position Steering Dual Rate Throttle ATL D R ATL 63 Steering D R Throttle ATL Rate For Your Safety As Well As That Of Others Before Using Installation Initial Set Up Function Map Reference Select Switch Dial Function SW DIAL 65 Selection of functions operated by dial digital trim and switch Brake Mixing BRAKE MIX eere 68 Front and rear independent brake control for 1 5GP car etc Programmable Mixing PROG MIX 70 Programmable mixing between arbitrary channels AWS rir Mr ii i e 72 Special mixing used with Crawler and other 4WS type vehicles Dual ESC Mixing DUAL ESC 74 Special mixing used with Crawler and other 4WD type vehicles Gyro Mixing GYRO MIX i eervnnnnvernnnnnvnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnneennnnnnr 76 Can be setting the Futaba car rate gyro CPS Mixing CPS MIX Lusssssmesmemmmj nnsnsjmnd nn 78 Controls the Futaba CPS 1 channel power switch Throttle Mode TH MODE ssosceisii ERA RUD E EUM M Eni EE RN E GR MU EARN IH a
2. DOPE TH z 16r Note If the battery type is changed to the wrong setting the MENU ENG low battery alarm wa be generated immediately after the DISP TLMTR change and operation will become impossible When the low battery alarm was generated turn off the power and replace the bat tery with a fully charged battery or a new dry cell battery and then reset the battery type Note If used with the incorrect setting a normal low battery alarm will not be gen erated and the system may stop before the battery alarm is generated The usage time may also become extremely short N5 L2 Futaba LiFe type battery FT2F1700B 2100B N5 L2 Futaba MiMH type battery HT5F1800B DRY4 Dry cell battery alkaline battery recommended 4 batteries Mow 1 6 fy MODEL bBB81 MODEL 86898681 TFH HhF ig Til TFH HhF ga Til Voltage display a D R 100 ATL i00 When BATT is set to dry cell D R 100 ATL i00 flare SET M i HOME screen changes SET I i CHE H h EHE H CHI H EHI i i 3 CHY H CHY H ak TLMTRY E 4 TLMTRY ER DRY4 LiFe2 NiMH5 When ending return to the menu screen by pressing the JOG button Tl 5 Adjusting the buzzer tone Oo H 1 I Li o Select the setting item BUZZER by the JOG SYSTEM 3 button and use the and buttons to adjust E Buzzer tone BUZZER the tone i OFF 1 100 Decide by referring to the tone at adjustment When ending return to the
3. Transmitter TAPLS Nomenclature Antenna mee scien q Digital Trim1 DT1 gt default steering trim P Displ th e a a a TO Digital Dial 1 DL1 default CH4 Edit buttons OG iml DNG LED PO D D le c Steering wheel Digital Trim 2 DT2 default throttle trim Push switch SW1 Slide switch SW2 default CH3 Digital Trim 3 DT3 default dual rate O E o Bs O u to Digital Trim 4 DT4 default ATL Grip Handle Wheel tension adjusting screw Trigger slide adjusting screw Mechanical ATL adjusting screw Battery cover Trigger tension adjusting screw The switches dial and trimmers in the figure are shown in the initial setting position 15 Battery Replacement Method 4 AA Size Batteries Load the four batteries 1n accordance with the po Battery cover larity markings on the battery holder Battery Replacement Method 1 Remove the battery cover from the transmitter by sliding it in the direction of the arrow in the figure 2 Remove the used batteries 3 Load the new AA size batteries Pay very close attention to the polarity markings and reinsert accordingly 4 Slide the battery cover back onto the case WwW D h O D C o gt e 16 Check Turn the power switch on the transmitter to the ON position Check the battery voltage display on the LCD screen If
4. In addition it may cause servo trouble Futaba will not be responsible for damage etc caused by combination with the products of other companies In addition the FSU Fail Safe Unit cannot be used because the system is different Use the fail safe function of the trans mitter Q When using analog servos always switch the TAPLS servo response to the NORM mode Transmitter mode T FHSS NORM T FHSS NORM and FHSS mode See p 29 for setting method Receiver s battery Matched to the ratings of the receiver and connected servo dry cell battery cannot be used The set cannot operate in the HIGH mode Operation in this mode will cause trouble with the servo and other equipment Digital servos including BLS Series brushless servos can also be used in the NORM mode Q c Oo S Q E D tc 115 JJ D D D gt D 100 Warning Displays Backup Error LCD screen If the data is lost for an unknown reason an audible T KJT LiFe alarm will sound and MEMORY BACK UP ERROR MEMORY i BEI EHE will be displayed on the LCD screen ERROR Audible alarm Tone will sound 9 times then repeat INITIALIZE mn dix A Warning Q When a backup error is generated immediately stop using the system and request repair from the Futaba Service Center If you continue to use the system the transmitter may malfunction and cause loss of control Low Battery Alarm LCD screen If the trans
5. Tl c O E o Servo Speed SPEED Steering system This function 1s used to change the servo speed Display to SPEED screen by the following method MENU 2 screen MENU 1 screen l SPEED screen HOME m E E TET MENU 1 x A i SPEED NOBEL 660i lt gt J gt T IX v mim T A BDUL i ESTR Q gt PGYRO MIX EE DTH MODE KTH d Ba P TURNI 188 ma ume 5 DbSU DIAGL ETH ACCE Select OSS jeum ume PTIMER um BEHD Fol u u FETH 188 FRE VERSE POR ATL THE BFAIL SAFE Press KCH3 CHd lt TURN 188 MODEL FMOL MAME Press Press Setting item STR TURN Steering turn side STR RETN Steering return side THR TURN Throttle turn side STR Steering Speed Quick steering operation will cause momentary understeering loss of speed or spinning This function is effective in such cases Spin Smooth cornering Understeering Without SPEED With SPEED Operation This function limits the maximum speed of the steering servo Delay function The steering speed when the steering wheel is operated TURN direction and returned RETN direction can be inde pendently set If the steering wheel is turned slower than the set speed the steering servo is not affected Servo Speed SPEED Steering Speed adjustment Preparation On the SPEED screen make the following adjustments 1 TURN direction adjustment On the S
6. Make this adjustment when you want to decrease the stroke of the brake back side of the throttle trigger for operation feel Adjustment 1 Using a 2 5mm hex wrench adjust the trigger brake reverse stroke The screw moves the throttle trig ger stopper e When the screw is turned clockwise the stroke becomes nar rower Adjust the stroke while watching the screw Mechanical ATL adjusting screw Note Once you have changed the mechanical stroke on the brake side be sure to adjust the scale of the throttle channel accordingly by using the Adjuster Function WwW D h O D C o gt e 22 page 105 Due to this change you also need to adjust 1n most cases the travel of the throttle servo by using End point Adjuster Wheel amp Trigger Tension Adjustment Make this adjustment when you want to change the wheel or trigger spring s tension Adjustment 1 Using a 1 5mm hex wrench adjust the m wheel spring tension by turning the screw NER oe inside the adjusting hole in the arrow di rection ed is set to the weakest tension at the pr cq X NE TS AS Vd I X e When the adjusting screw is turned clockwise D LZ BES a the spring tension increases Padi A TAI 2 Wheel tension Trigger tension adjusting screw adjusting screw Note The adjustment range is up to 7 to 8 turns from the fully tightened strongest po sition If turned
7. 4508 LAP LIST S68 PSD TAL l l Press KTIMER PD JUSTER Press Lar LIST RT ig m Total time display Lap memory No display LAF i asas B asas 3 asas l u asan 3 Lap time display 5 asas B aia 1 Baa B asas g asas 10 asas Using the lap memory 1 Lap memory check When the JOG button is pressed the list is scrolled every 10 laps and each lap time can be checked Tl c O E o 2 Lap memory total data reset Reset bution Press the and buttons simultaneously for approximate Reset by pressing the and ly 1 second A beeping sound is generated and all the data is here deca oe tor reset 3 When ending return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the JOG button 1 00 Lap List LAP LIST System Functions SYSTEM The graphic liquid crystal screen display mode buzzer sound and menu character mode etc can be set CONTRA Liquid crystal screen contrast adjustment 20 steps BK LHT Liquid crystal screen backlighting display mode setup OFF ON at button operation normally ON LHT TM Setting of ON time 1 30 secs when ON at button operation was selected above LHT PM Liquid crystal screen backlighting brghtness adjustment 30 steps BATT Battery type setting LiFe2 NiIMH5 DRY4 The T4PLS can use an optional rechargeable battery However the battery alarm setting is dif ferent from that of the dry cell batter
8. TG P Trigger point A ONNES WI Trigger operation A B S Function TH A B S Nn Brake return time AB P Amount of brake return ji CYCL Cycle 59 60 Tl c O E o DELY Delay Sets the delay from brake operation to ABS operation When set to 0 the ABS func tion is activated without any delay At 50 the ABS function is activated after a delay of approximately second and at 100 the ABS function is activated after a delay of approximately 2 seconds CYCL Cycle speed Sets the pulse speed cycle The smaller the set value the faster the pulse cycle TG P Trigger point Sets the trigger point at which the ABS function begins to operate at brake operation DUTY Cycle duty ratio Sets the proportion of the time the brakes are applied and the time the brakes are re leased by pulse operation The ratio can be set to HIGH MID or LOW MODE Function ON OFF ABS function ON OFF setting When using the ABS function set to ACT ON A B S function adjustment 1 Function ON OFF Select the setting item MODE by the JOG button up or down operation Set the function to the active state by pressing the or button INH OFF Function OFF ACT ON Function ON ACT OFF Switch OFF when setting switches 2 Brake return amount adjustment Select the setting item AB P by the JOG button up or down operation Use the
9. Throttle acceleration adjustment Preparation On the TH ACCEL screen make the following adjustments 1 Forward acceleration amount adjustment Select the setting item FWD RATE by the TH AE JOG button up or down operation and use yeup the and buttons to adjust the accelera sare tion amount FERF RATE B Or No acceleration 100 Maximum acceleration Approximately 1 2 of the forward side throttle angle 2 Brake side acceleration amount adjustment Select the setting item BRK RATE by the JOG button up or down operation and use rup the and buttons to adjust the accelera tion amount TH ACCEL RT o No acceleration 100 Maximum acceleration Brake side maximum throttle angle 4 When ending return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the JOG button Dial Trim Setting Forward acceleration amount FWD 0 100 Initial value 0 Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons Return to the initial value 0 by pressing the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 sec ond Brake side acceleration amount BRK 0 100 Initial value O Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons Return to the initial value 0 by pressing the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 sec ond Throttle Acceleration TH ACCEL A B S Function TH A B S Throttle system When the brakes are applied while cornering with a 4 Wheel Drive
10. button LINK EXEC LINK EXEC When using an FHSS R603GF R2004F etc or S FHSS SFH system R2104GF R204GF E etc receiver after the end of setting up to here set the transmitter power switch to OFF and go to Receivers other than T FHSS on P32 Bring the transmitter and receiver to within 50cm of each other do not allow the antennae to touch and turn on the receiver power Move the cursor to LINK EXE by transmitter T4PLS button up or down operation MO LINK When the JOG button is pressed TYPE TEH for approximately 1 second PUSH RX LINK SW appears on the TELEMETRY screen and 20 seconds countdown begins Countdown can be canceled LINK EEE at any time by button up down or left right operation R304SB During 20 seconds countdown push up the receiver side tact switch for approximately 2 sec onds The LED will begin to blink red After the receiver LED switches from blinking red to green gt red steady light the T4PLS generates an electronic uz BT eTii beeping sound and LINK OK jan LINES aa feu and COMPLETE appear on type r EH TYPE T FH TYPE T FH the screen reading of the mu NE ibo ener tual IDs ends and the memo TELEMETRY TELEMETRY TELEMETRY rized receiver ID number ap pan pears on the T4PLS screen If PET LIME eee an error screen was displayed LINK Sl COMPLETE TIME OUT linking failed Retry linking
11. 6 0 0 6 06 0 6 6 0 0 6 06 0 6 06 0 o 6 0 0 6 6 O0 6 6 6 0 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 9 6 0 0 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 56 Steering adjustment Preparation On the ADJUSTER screen select the setting item WHEEL by the JOG button and pressing the JOG button 1 Steering neutral adjustment In the neutral setup screen fig 1 state lightly pull the steer ing wheel and then press the JOG button in the state in which the wheel is not being touched 2 Steering throw adjustment In the throw setup screen state fig 2 lightly turn the wheel fully to the left or right and when button mark fig 3 is dis played pressing the JOG button Internal check is performed automatically When each adjust ment point is within a fixed range correction is performed and COMPLETE fig 4 is displayed If an adjustment point is not within a fixed range correction is not performed and the correction data is not updated When button mark is not displayed even though correction was performed again please contact a Futaba Radio Control Customer Center 3 When ending return to the MENU screen by pressing the JOQ button Adjuster ADJUSTER ADJUSTER t TRIGGER Press Press AC JUSTER STEERIHG gt KMELIT LL CHL H CANCEL gt 7 Few AC JUSTER STEERING gt HEUT FRIGHT LEFT CHL H CANCEL gt 7 Fey fig 2 AC JUSTER STEERING gt HEUT RIGHT amp LEFT COMPLETE CHL mh CANCEL g
12. Because the low battery alarm voltage of a dry cell battery 1s different from that of a rechargeable battery pack genuine Futaba option the type of power source used must be set by system setting P101 A Warning Q When a low battery alarm is generated cease operation immediately and re trieve the model If the battery goes dead while in operation you will lose control of the model Power amp Display Switch The power switch and display switch of the TAPLS are integrated In the PWR ON mode radio waves are transmitted and in the DISP mode model data settings can be checked without transmitting radio waves In addition some setting menus may only be displayed in the DISP mode fog 1 Bay MODEL AAA1 TFH HElag Fil DISP MENU FEURC MEM BT WH 0 TH eE 1 D R 100 ATL 100 Fee MODE BMC LINK CHI m bRMDL TRANS CHY m E TLMTR Y ER T DISP PWR ON Radio waves are not being transmitted Radio waves are being transmitted 2 a Precautions when turning the power switch on and off When the data is changed using the edit keys or trim levers wait at least two seconds before turning off the power If the power is turned off within two seconds after the data is changed the new data will not be written to memory If the power switch is quickly switched from the DISP mode to the PW ON mode or vice versa the switch error shown at the right may be gener ated If this occurs cycle th
13. Error screen If the transmitter and receiver are linked normally set the power switch to the OFF posi tion and then return it to the PWR ON position If the receiver LED lights green linking was successful Actually check servo operation The TAPLS and a telemetry type T FHSS receiver R304SB etc mutually memorize the combined ID linked last at each model memory Since the TAPLS can memorize only 1 receiver ID at each model memory multiple T FHSS receivers cannot be used with the same model memory Besides when changing the receiver at the same model memory re link the previously linked receiver When using multiple telemetry type T FHSS receivers link and combine them with each T4PLS model memory However multiple receivers cannot be linked to multiple model memories The telemetry function communications status can be checked at the T4PLS HOME Screen Initial Set Up 31 dn 19s seu 32 The telemetry ON OFF and communication status can be checked at the HOME screen The reception strength MODELS MODEL abai TFH HFREZI Tl High iuri T D R 100 ATL 100 UST Low D R 100 ATL 100 No signal reception CHi H CHL H EHE HH Receiver gt Transmitter EHE H 4 CHI H CHI Hh CHY mh The reception strength is shown cyy LLL a CHY mh TLMTRY ER TLMTRY ER Sak TLMTRY ER Telemetry function ON Telemetry function ON Telemetry function OFF Receiver ID setting complete R
14. JOG button Use Adjust with the and but TT tons the and buttons to set the preset position of the throt Return to the initial value by tlle servo pressing the and buttons simultaneously approx 1 sec Tl c O E o 2 When ending return to the MENU screen by moving the cur Preset position THOFF sor to the positions other than SW DIAL and pressing the 0 B100 Initial value 0 JOG button A Caution Always operate carefully before using this function While switch with preset function set is in the ON state the servo motor controller is locked in the preset posi tion and does not operate even if the throttle trigger is operated If the servo was operated at the wrong setting you may lose control of the car boat Throttle Mode TH MODE 83 64 Tl cC O E o ESC Link Function MC LINK This is a special function which lets you set the contents of the Link software which performs Futaba speed controller ESC MC960CR MC940CR MC950CR MC5851C MC602C MC402CR etc variable frequency and other data changes at the TAPLS transmitter However some data changes require a PC and Link soft ware This function is used by connecting ESC directly to the transmitter The T4PLS power switch is used at the display side Use the various optional servo ex tension cords according to the distance between the transmitter and ESC The last data read from ESC to T
15. When the setting is not determined or the characteristics of the model are unknown start with 0 When EXP is set to 0 servo movement is linear Steering EXP adjustment Preparation On the EXP screen Select the setting item STR by the JOG button 1 When you want to quicken steering operation use the button to adjust the side When you want to make steering operation milder use the button to adjust the side 2 When ending return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the JOG button Exponential Adjustment EXP Quick Positive side mH Wheel operation TEE i Mild Negative side AAC OAIBS mH Wheel operation mE Adjustment range 100 0 100 Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons Return to the initial value O by pressing the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 sec ond Vertical cursor moves in step with steering wheel operation Tl c O E o FWD Throttle Forward SideEXP BRK Throttle Brake Side EXP This function makes the throttle forward side and brake side direction servo operation quicker or milder It has no effect on the servo maximum operation amount Advice When the course conditions are good and the surface has good grip set each curve to the side quick side When the road surface is slippery and the drive wheels do not grip it set each curve to the minus mild side Throttle forward side
16. and buttons to make adjustments Return to the initial value by pressing the and but tons simultaneously approx 1 sec Mixing mode MXMD OFF ON Initial value OFF Select button Select with the or but tons Trim mode TRIM OFF ON Initial value OFF Select button Select with the or but tons As this function drives 2 separate motor controllers simultaneously a mutual load 1s applied Use this function carefully so that the motor controllers are not damaged Fut aba will not be responsible for motor controller motor and other vehicle trouble due to use of this function Dual ESC mixing DUAL ESC Tl c O o 75 Gyro mixing GYRO MIX Steering system This function is a remote gain function which adjusts the sensitivity of the Futaba car rate gyro at the T4PLS side and is mixing that uses the 3rd CH to adjust the gyro sensi tivity When using the TAPLS by switching the AVCS and normal modes use SWI with the function select switch function p 65 For a description of the car rate gyro mounting method and handling refer to the rate gyro instruction manual Setting Special mixings When the 3rd CH was set to ACT at Brake Mixing p 68 or when 4WS Mixing p 72 is used Gyro mixing cannot be used Dial Trim pad HOME screen Mose 1 screen MENU 2 screen GYRO MIX screen nd ow eX me n ee PERAKE RIS d S
17. suemeesneesiduenmieskevitoeidebkuimnin 21 Grip Lever Operation rnrrnnnrrnnnnnnrrnnnnnnnvnvnnnnnrnnnnnnnrnvrnnnrennnn 21 Mechanical ATL Adjustment rrrranvrrrnnrrvvnnrevnnnrvnnnerennnnnennnnnene 22 Wheel amp Trigger Tension Adjustment 22 Trigger Slide Adjustment cocco acra tenter tana hdrkes cocina etum Edo Ren RekvRo 23 About Transmitter Antenna And Receiver 23 About The Transmitter Antenna eese 23 Receiver Terminology Lavere seeren 24 Receiver Installation EE 24 Installation c A 25 Receiver And Servo Connections 25 Installation Safety Precautions 26 Initial Set Up ssrnnnennnnrnnnennnnnnnnennnennnnennnennnnennnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnr 29 Preparations Transmitter 29 Receiver Type Check RX MODE eese 29 Receiver Type Change amp How To Link 30 Throttle Mode Checkuscinsccescissietersroirhaibanpeequba Sicca patacnebbastulbanswte 33 Trims Initial Set Up sees 33 FUNCOM Map ur 35 Operation Of Screen ua 35 Calling the menu screen rrrrrrrnnnnnneverernnnnnrrnenennanenevnenennnneser 35 Selecting items on the menu screen sese
18. 06 O0 6 9 6 O0 0 9 6 O 9 6 6 O 6 6 O0 0 6 6 0 0 5 6 O0 6 9 6 O0 6 6 06 0 6 6 0 0 6 6 06 6 6 6 PPR MI D R 100 ATL 100 e side CBZ ujEay TREG MUN a D gt E KTH B 5 ETH ACCEL gt FENCE POIMT FSUBTRIM FREWERSE E ATL FAIL SAFE RCH3 CHA Select KHODEL C MIX PTH MODE CHi i i CHS eoe aoi t S TLMTRY D Press KDL MAME Press Dual rate adjustment 1 Dual rate adjustment Select the setting item ST D R RATE by JOG button up or down operation Adjust the servo travel with the and buttons 2 When ending return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the JOQ button ATL function adjustment 1 Brake amount adjustment Select the setting item TH ATL RATE by JOG button up or down operation Adjust the servo travel with the and buttons 2 When ending return to the MENU screen by pressing the JOG button Steering Dual Rate Throttle ATL D R ATL D R ATL screen b k ATL P K5T D R RATE 186 Press TH ATL RATE 188 D R rate RATE 0 100 Initial value 100 Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons Return to the initial value 100 by pressing the and but tons simultaneously for about 1 second ATL rate RATE 0 100 Initial value 100 Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons Return to the initial value 100 by pressing the and but tons simultaneously for about 1 seco
19. 2 4GHz System Precautions A Warning Special attention should be paid before turning on the system while other cars are running or other airplanes are flying because the 2 4GHz RC system could potentially affect them Be sure to set the Fail Safe function Receiver Mode Precautions A Caution Q When using the TAPLS in the T FHSS HIGH and S FHSS HIGH mode always use it under the following conditions Servos Futaba digital servo including BLS Series brushless servos Receiver s battery Matched to the ratings of the receiver and connected digital servo dry cell battery cannot be used Transmitter mode RX MODE See p 29 for setting method Under other conditions the set will not operate or the specified performance will not be displayed even if it operates In addition it may cause servo trouble Futaba will not be responsible for damage etc caused by combination with the products of other companies Tl O o c Ww D FA lt gt o e gt o gt t9 Fe O O Fe gt D o In addition the FSU Fail Safe Unit cannot be used because the system is different Use the fail safe function of the trans mitter Q When using analog servos always switch the TAPLS servo response to the NORM mode Transmitter mode T FHSS NORM T FHSS NORM and FHSS mode See p 29 for setting method Receiver s battery Matched to the ratings of the receiver and connected servo dry cel
20. B S uus S NTIFS BS 00 SPEND POINT REVERSE PAS MTBERE ae ee I RRATL SAFE CUAL ESC TT Deo am Pr ss THOFF PMODEL gt bPMDL NAME IDLLP Press TH MODE lt b5hH DI amp L bAD ILUSTER Press Press Setup items SXNT Throttle servo neutral position NTBRK Neutral brake rate IDLUP Idle Up rate THOFF Throttle off engine cut position Throttle servo neutral position SXNT This function allows selection of the forward side and brake reverse side operation ra tio from 7 3 or 5 5 by changing the neutral position of the throttle servo Forward side side Forward side 55 7 3 Selecting the throttle servo neutral position 1 Mode selection Select the setting item SXNT by JOG button Select F5 Brake side Mode selection SXNT F5 B5 F7 B3 B5 or F7 B3 by or button Select button F5 B5 Forward 50 Back50 Select with the or but EZB3 Forward 70 Back30 tons 2 When ending return to the MENU screen by moving the cur sor to the positions other than SW DIAL and pressing the JOG button Throttle Mode TH MODE Idle Up IDLUP This is a function select switch dial function The idle up ON OFF switch must be set P65 This function is used to improve engine starting performance by raising the idling speed when starting the engine of a gasoline car boat It 1s also effective when you want to prevent the braking when the
21. CH4 DWN by the JOG but ton up or down operation and set the 3rd or 4th channel dial fully to the up side side and use the or buttons to adjust the servo angle 3 When ending return to the MENU screen by pressing the JOG button End Point Adjuster END POINT Mo 1l Bay MODEL AAA1 TFH HEmlai Fil CHL m RGT 188 BRE 168 Clit 188 Clit 188 Adjust button Use the and buttons to make adjustments Return to the initial value 100 by pressing the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 second Throttle EPA THR FWD 0 120 THR BRK 0 120 Initial value 100 EMD POINT ET EST 168 BRE 188 Clit 188 Bu 148 Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons Return to the initial value 100 by pressing the and but tons simultaneously for about 1 second 3rd amp 4th channel EPA CH3 CH4 UP 0 120 CH3 CH4 DWN 0 120 Initial value 100 Fail Safe Function FAIL SAFE All channel Fail Safe Mode F S This function moves each servo to a preset position when the receiver cannot receive the signals from the transmitter for some reason When the condition set at FHSS is Rx type P29 fail safe F S can be set only for throttle TH Other channels are set to the normal mode The fail safe data is transferred from the transmitter to the receiver 10 seconds after the transmitter power was turned on The data is transferred eve
22. CPS MIX This function controls the Futaba CPS 1 channel power switch Normally when using the CPS 1 unit to light the vehicle dress up and other illumina tion LED the CPS 1 unit with LED connected 1s connected to a vacant switch channel and the LEDs are turned on and off by switch while the vehicle is running However when the CPS 1 mixing CPS MIX function is used the LED can be turned on and off and flashed in step with steering and throttle operation as well as being turned on and off by switch The flashing speed cycle can also be set For instance the LED can be flashed as a brake light by throttle brake side operation Setting Special mixings RT bH A B S PERAKE MIS QY gt penere RPROG MIX Y PREVERSE bill NECS ee PEAIL SAFE BREDAL ESC rr 1 MHSzcHa fun BSYRO MIX STLNTRY D gt 10 bPMODEL BMDL NAME KTH MODE pSl PIAL FT IMER FLAP LIST SYSTEM FAbJIUSTER Setup items MODE Function ON OFF control mode POSI ON OFF position TYPE ON OFF type TCYCL Flashing speed Tl c O E o CPS mixing adjustment Preparation EPOR SU Connect the CPS 1 to the 4th CH of the receiver CHA When the LEDs are turned on and off by switch use the function select switch dial function P 65 to set the switch to be used 78 Gyro mixing CPS MIX 1 Control system setup Function selection MODE Operate the JOG button up and down and select the sett
23. CYCL operation point TG P and duty ratio DUTY can be set in common with the CH2 side ABS function CH3 and CH4 brake return AB P is fixed at 50 Display SW DIAL screen by the following method HOME screen BRAKE MIX RT CH3 2 No 1 bau v MODEL 6661 TFH NF amp I Fil R ATL PE Bib SAFE bCHS CH4 lt PMODEL BMDL NAME ues aper CHI I 1 3 CHY i i STLMTRY D Hell I EE R 100 ATL 10 PTH A B S au gt RT gei MIH H PLL ESC BGYRO MIX FCPS MIX Press ETH MODE Select b3lU DIauL bTIMER BRAKE MIX lt BLAF LIST SYSTEM Press Fab JUSTER P ess Press Setup item lt CH3 gt lt CH4 gt lt CH2 gt MODE Brake function ON OFF MODE Brake function ON OFF DELY Delay amount RATE Brake rate RATE Brake rate DELY Delay amount DELY Delay amount ABS ABS function ON OFF ABS ABS function ON OFF Brake Mixing BRAKE Brake mixing adjustment 1 Brake mixing function ON OFF Using the JOG button select MODE of lt CH3 gt for CH3 brake and MODE of CH4 for CH 4 brake Use the or key and set the function to the ACT state INH Function OFF ACT Function ON When 4WS gt OFF is displayed below lt CH3 gt ABS the CH3 brake cannot be used if the 4WS function is not set to ACT When ESC gt INH is displayed under lt CH4 gt ABS the CH4 brake cannot be used if the dual ESC function is not se
24. ESC BUAL ESC BUAL ESC MODE RATE ACT 16 F MxMDI OFF R TRIM OFF lt F FSC IAL MODE ACT lum F OFF lt r MODE ACT 186 8 OFF R ORF R k bl PIAL eee RATE HMHE a RATE MxXMC TRIM OFF lt P TRIM k bl PIAL Midas 2 Rear side travel adjustment Select the setting item RATE the JOG button up or down operation Use when applying a rotation difference to the front and rear wheels by adjusting the rear CH4 motor con troller travel with the or button 3 Mix mode setting Select the setting item MXMD the JOG button up or down operation Set the mix mode with the or button OFF ON CH2 EXP function and other settings are not mixed CH2 EXP function and other settings are mixed 4 Trim mode setting Select the setting item TRIM the JOG button up or down operation Set the trim mode with the or button OFF ON Front side CH2 trim data is not included Front side CH2 trim data is included 5 When ending return to the MENU screen by moving the cur sor to the positions other than SW DIAL and pressing the JOQ button Dial Trim Setting The function select dial function can control the 4th channel s ESC Rear side rate RATE with digital dial or digital trim using the function select switch dial function See page 65 Note Rear rate RATE 0 120 Initial value 100 Adjustment buttons Use the
25. Fil OT WHF l TH et j CHI h HY mH TLMTE Ar Throttle trim Throttle trim DT2 Initial Set Up 33 34 dn 19s jer Steering dual rate DT3 check At initial set up steering dual rate D R is assigned to the DT3 lever at the grip of the transmitter Operate the DT3 and check if the D R value displayed on the screen chang es After checking D R set the steering dual rate to 100 Throttle ATL DT4 check At initial setting throttle ATL ATL is assigned to to the DT4 lever below the DT3 Operate the DT4 and check if the ATL value displayed on the screen changes After checking ATL set throttle ATL to 10096 Steering dual rate fog 1 Bay MODEL AAA1 TFH HMRR Fil BT we O O F 100 ATL 100 CHI THY H LTLMTR E Throttle ATL gt Steering dual rate lever DT3 NN i SEAN gt Throttle ATL lever DT4 Set Up Procedure When Installed In a Car When installing the servos in a car performing function set up in the following order is recommended 1 Perform step 1 to Trims Initial Set Up of Preparations on the preceding page 2 Set the servo direction of operation using the Reverse function p 44 The servo installation method and linkage direction depend on the kit Therefore the servo operation direction may have to be reversed relative to transmitter operation Before install ing the servo check the operating direction and set it using the Revers
26. ID No is memorized at the receiver so that signals from other transmitters will not be received The telemetry type T FHSS also simultaneously memorizes the ID No of the receiver at the transmitter so that data from other receivers will not be received The RX type setting and transmitter and button receiver linking methods are described here Refer to the figure at the right for the edit buttons used 1 Set the transmitter power switch to DISP Se lect RX Setting by JOG button up or down operation and display the RX MODE screen by pressing the JOG button 2 Move the cursor to TYPE by JOG but ton up or down operation and select the RX type with the button or button DISP MENU KFLPMC MENU Select RX MODE by JOG button nes FMC LINE FMGL TRANS Push JOG button Ep MODE Mel AT T FH WORT MO LINE I TYPE MORMN I TELEMETRTY LINK EXEC When the JOG button is pressed for approximately 1 second an electronic sound is generated and setting ends Select TYPE with the or but RE Cur HA1 CET Hai T FH WORT Rx tur ET T FH NORM RX tu mei RT T FH HIGH MO LINE MO LINE on TYPE EE A TYPE IEZ Press the JOG buttons TYPE IPEN simultaneously for approxi mately 1 second CHOR I HIGH HIGH BLS DIGI TELEMETRY BLS DIGI TELEMETRY TELEMETRY E 00 gt Select RX type with the or
27. MODE mj i Su ETR BLAR LI ST a mtp Press EU ES EE rHE NI ee PT cHs BM BFAIL Select Press BCHS T REVERSE E HCHd4 m HMODEL i RMDL HAME Press Press 6 6 6 6 9 0 0 6 9 0 0 9 06 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 O 9 06 O0 6 9 0 0 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 9 0 O 0 0 6 6 6 06 0 0 6 0 O 0 06 O o 9 6 6 9 5 56 Setting item STR Steering 1st channel THR Throttle 2nd channel CH3 3rd channel Servo Reverse Function Setting CH4 4th channel Preparation Select the channel to be set by the JOG button up or down operation 1 Servo reverse setting E E Use the or button to reverse the servo 1 operation direction H F NOR REV can also be set by JOG button left eret Giger ation THE BI Each channel can be set similarly Tl c O E o button REVUS ME Select button cHs BM gt Move the cursor to STR THR cua BM CH3 and CH4 with the JOG Select with the or but tons 2 When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button and return to the MENU screen by pressing the JOG but ton 44 Servo Reverse REV Subtrim SUBTRIM All channel Use this function to adjust the neutral position of the steering throttle channel 3 and channel 4 servos Subtrim adjusts the entire range of the servo in the set direction Display to REVERSE screen by the following method 6 9 6 06
28. OPE WARN OPERATED FOR LONG TIME Digital Trim Operation Initial settings DT1 Steering trim DT2 Throttle trim Operating by the lever Push the lever to the left or right up or down The current posi tion 1s displayed on the LCD screen DT1 Mo 1l Bay MODEL AAA1 TFH HMRR Fil DL 1 ST Ss Steering trim display TH E 0 ud E Boo 5 4 uu Lp eau Throttle trim display H H ILPMTEY Zr O E o S O u to 21 e Each step is indicated by a tone e When the trim exceeds the maximum trim adjustment range the beep will change and the servo will not move any farther e Trim lever adjustments have no effect on the maximum servo travel This prevents the linkages from binding when adjustments are made Trim Operation With the center trim feature trim adjustments have no effect on the maximum servo travel This prevents the linkages from binding when adjustments are made Grip Lever Operation Initial setting DT3 Steering D R DT4 ATL Operate the dials by turning them The current set value is displayed on the LCD screen ho 1 Bay MODEL AAA1 TRE Steering D R sT x 1 display D R 1U0D ATL 100 uio ATL display LTLMTR E e Each step is indicated by a tone e When the trim exceeds the maximum trim adjustment range the tone will change pitch and the servo will not move any farther Mechanical ATL Adjustment
29. Q Always check to be sure your batteries have been charged prior to operating the model Should the battery go dead while the model is operating loss of control will occur and create a very dangerous situation Q To recharge the transmitter battery use the special charger made for this purpose Overcharging could cause the battery to overheat leak or explode This may lead to fire burns loss of sight and many other types of injuries A Caution Q Do not use commercial AA size NiCd and NiMH batteries Quick charging may cause the battery contacts to overheat and damage the battery holder O Do not short circuit the battery terminals A short circuit across the battery terminals may cause abnormal heating fire and burns O Do not drop the battery or expose it to strong shocks or vibrations The battery may short circuit and overheat electrolyte may leak out and cause burns or chemical damage Q When the model is not being used always remove or disconnect the battery Leaving the battery connected could create a dangerous situation if someone accidentally turns on the receiver power switch Loss of control could occur Q Always keep the charger disconnected from the outlet while it is not in use Storage and Disposal Precautions A Warning Q Do not leave the radio system or models within the reach of small children A small child may accidentally operate the system This could cause a dangerous situation and injuries
30. RHD 5n NTE O FHE 28 Setup item MIn PWM FREC MIN LD 100Hz 10000Hz 10kHz MC950CR 500Hz 30000Hz 30kHz Same as Link software PWM frequency at Min load Min sets the 0 A PWM frequency at minimum load MC LINK RT MODE WRITE MAX PWM FREC MAX LD 100Hz 10000Hz 10kHz EEC TE MC950CR 500Hz 30000Hz 30kHz IMCAB2Ck Same as Link software PWM frequency at Max load HIn 3 0 CLH 300 MAX sets the PWM frequency at maximum load at the output cur 4 m g 5 rTH 3n rent limit value set by Current Limiter ERk BPH CLT O DER 15 EHD 100 LEP 3 D RHD 50 nTE O FHE 28 BRK PWM FREC BRK LD nORM 2000Hz HIGH 1000Hz SAPHI 500Hz MC950CR 500Hz 30000Hz 30kHz Same as Link software Brake PWM at frequency This setting can set the brake PWM frequency nTB NEUTRAL BRAKE O9e OFF 10096 Same as Link software Neutral Brake Make this setting when you want to use the brakes at the neutral throttle OFF position by throttle operation The larger this value the greater the braking force When you want to use the neutral brake set this value to 096 Tl c O CLM CURRENT LIMIT 50A 300A MC950CR 50A 300A OFF Same as Link software Current Limiter Current Limiter sets the current value at maximum load here Since setting of the MAX is based on the output current limit value set by Current Limiter Current Limiter does not have to be turned OFF except when a current exceeding 30
31. RISHT 166 se S HBP ane RCPS MIX KTH MODE MST STR pill PIAL SLU CHS Press KTIMER eJ FLAP LIST MEMD OFF BS STEM bAD ILUSTER TRIM OFF Press Press Setup items MODE Function ON OFF SLV Slave channel LEFT Mixing rate Left side MXMD Mix mode RGHT Mixing rate Right side TRIM Trim mode MST Master channel Program mixing adjustment Preparation Function SW PROGMIX When PROG MIX is turned ON and OFF by switch set the switch by select switch dial function P65 Mixing function ON OFF Select the setting item MODE by the JOG button up or down operation Use the or and set the function to the ON or OFF state INH Function OFF ON Function ON When the switch is OFF OFF is displayed Programmable Mix PROG MIX Function ON OFF MODE INH ON OFF Select button Select with the or but tons 2 Master channel Select setup item MST y the JOG button up or down operation and select the master channel by pressing the or button PROG MIX MODE IH LEFT 188 RGAT 188 These setup items are different de pending on the master channel MST STR SLV a CHS Upper side LEFT FWRD UP M MD OFF Lower side RGHT BRAK DOWN TRIM OFF Program mixing function 3 Slave channel Select setup item SLV by the JOG button up or down op eration and select the slave channel by pressing the or button 4
32. Support TEL 217 398 0007 or E mail service futaba rc com Service 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 Q Q c Oo tS e D tc 103 To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons This device must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or trans mitter Copyright 2010 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice While this manual has been carefully written there may be inadvertent errors or omissions Please contact our service center if you feel that any corrections or clarifications should be made FUTABA CORPORATION Phone 81 475 32 6982 Facsimile 81 475 32 6983 1080 Yabutsuka Chosei mura Chosei gun Chiba 299 4395 Japan 1M23N24105 OFUTABA CORPORATION 2013 04 1 aud ul Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Qa p Digital Proportional Saon R C System T FHSS for Use with Surface Models
33. as well as improper installation in a model could cause loss of control Simple range test method Have a friend hold the model or clamp it down or place it where the wheels or prop cannot come in contact with any object Walk away and check to see if the servos follow the movement of the controls on the transmitter Should you notice any abnormal operation do not operate the model Also check to be sure the model memory matches the model in use Q Turning on the power switches Always check the throttle trigger on the transmitter to be sure it is at the neutral position 1 Turn on the transmitter power switch 2 Turn on the receiver or speed control power switch Turning off the power switches Always be sure the engine is not running or the motor is stopped 1 Turn off the receiver or speed control power switch 2 Then turn off the transmitter power switch If the power switches are turned off in the opposite order the model may unexpectedly run out of control and cause a very dangerous situation Q When making adjustments to the model do so with the engine not running or the motor discon nected You may unexpectedly lose control and create a dangerous situation o Be Kan pr O u O E t o t o o t P al eS o BS o gt Bb O LL Tl O o c Ww Q D Fr lt gt o e gt o Q Fe O O Fe gt D o 10 A Caution Fail s
34. brake FETs The white ring must always face the positive side Schottky diode side Other Noise Suppression Methods O Be sure there are no metal parts in your model which under vibration can come in contact with other metal parts Metal to metal contacts under vibration will emit a high frequency noise that will affect the receiver s performance You could experience erratic operation and reduced range as well as loss of control Initial Set Up Preparations Transmitter Before setting the Transmitter functions check and set items 1 to 4 below Display when power switch turned on When the power switch is turned on the currently selected model number is displayed Check if this number 1s the model number you want to set up To change the model number use the Model Select function See page 39 Turn on the transmitter power y p che battery voltage is Mo 1 5 7 displayed MODEL 88681 TFH HhFERE T OT Lm a1 TH et O P 100 ATL i00 The model number is displayed CHL H CHY Hm SE TLMTRY Z9 MOME screen 1 Receiver Type Check RX MODE This mode sets the RX type of the transmitter to match the receiver and servos used The T4PLS transmitter uses the telemetry type T FHSS TFH system It can also use the conventional FHSS and S FHSS SFH systems Because the R304SB receiver supplied with the T4PLS uses the telemetry type T FHSS TFH sys tem its RX type must be set to the T
35. farther than this the adjusting screw may fall out Trigger Slide Adjustment The throttle trigger position can be moved forward and backward Adjustment 1 Using a 2 5mm hex wrench loosen the trigger slide mounting screw by turning it slightly coun terclockwise 2 Using a 2 5mm hex wrench turn the trigger jos so ane DOMO Trigger slide mark does not exceed mounting screw slide adjusting screw and adjust the trigger the top marking line g slide position within the marked range When the adjusting screw is turned clockwise the trig ger slide moves away from the grip handle 3 Retighten the mounting screw loosened at step 1 and fasten the trigger slide D o 2 o O Trigger slide adjusting screw E 23 About Transmitter Antenna and Receiver About The Transmitter Antenna Adjust the antenna vertically Antenna to the ground A B Antenna Moving Range A Warning Adjust the antenna vertically to the ground Otherwise the operating range may become shorter Never hold only the antenna Hold the grip handle Otherwise the antenna may be damaged Q The antenna position can be changed in the range as shown in figures A and B However please do not apply unnecessary force or shock The internal cable may be damaged thus transmitting distance decreases and it may cause malfunction Receiver Terminology Tactile switch LED Antenna Coaxia
36. model copy function Display the MODEL screen by referring to P39 1 Selection of model copy Move the cursor to COPY by the JOG Wo Al button up or down operation wy DiS 00008 SELECT Ai COPY 61 ERR gt Move the cursor to COPY RESET EYE with the JOG button 2 Model No selection Model select the copy destination model number Tn 01 40 with the or button 01 40 are dis iis ETE played MODEL 88a2 SELECT Al ort Ai EA The copy destination model RESET EXE with the or button 3 Model copy execution Press the JOG buttons for about 1 second A beeping sound is generated and the model is selected MOCEL See1 gt Model name is also copied I 130100008 MODEL 8881 SELECT Ai COPY 61 ER RESET EXE COMPLETE gt COMPLELE is displayed Copying is complete when COMPLETE is displayed on the screen Tl c O E o 4 When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button and return to the MENU1 MENU 1 screen by pressing the JOG button KTH 4 6 5 KTH ACCEL KREMD POINT FSUBTRIM FREWVERSE PC E ATL FFAIL SAFE FCHS CH4 FMHOCEL FMGL MAME Model MODEL 41 Model Reset RESET This function resets and initializes the contents of the currently selected model data However the adjuster function ADJUSTER system setting SYSTEM and type of receiver mode TYPE are not initialize
37. operated up or down the list is scrolled 10 counts and each log data can be checked up to 200 counts 2 When ending return to the HOME screen by pressing the JOQ button 1 1 4 Telemetry TELEMETRY Reference Specifications and ratings are subject to change without prior notice Communication method One way operation system Maximum operating range 100m Optimum condition For safety F S B F S ID Transmitter TAPLS 2 4G T FHSS S FHSS FHSS system wheel type 4 channels Transmitting frequency 2 4GHz band Power requirement Dry cell battery Penlight x 4 6V Current drain 150mA or less Transmission antenna 1 2X di pole Receiver R304SB T FHSS system 4 channels Power requirement 4 8V 7 4V battery 3 5 8 4V useable Dry cell battery cannot be used Receiving frequency 2 4GHz band System T FHSS system auto detection Size 1 38x0 91x0 33 35 1x23 2x8 5mm excluding a projection part Weight 0 230z 6 6g A Caution Q When using the TAPLS in the T FHSS HIGH and S FHSS HIGH mode always use it under the following conditions Servos Futaba digital servo including BLS Series brushless servos Receiver s battery Matched to the ratings of the receiver and connected digital servo dry cell battery cannot be used Transmitter mode RX MODE See p 29 for setting method Under other conditions the set will not operate or the specified performance will not be displayed even if it operates
38. operating the LCD returns to MENU2 screen 3 Timer reset operation Select a status display RUN STP or RDY by the JOG button and press the TIMER and buttons simultaneously for approxi RT mately 1 second A beep is generated and nd RST appears on the status display and the ne em timer resets EA A MODE CAm gt Status display RST Reset state RDY Throttle trigger operation wait RUN Timer running STP Timer stopped Tl c O E o Timer Function TIMER 97 Using the fuel down timer Preparation Adjustment buttons T Use the and buttons to Select the setting item TYPE by the JOG button make adjustments Press the or button and select DOWN Press the and buttons si multaneously approx 1 sec to return to the HOME screen 1 Alarm time setting TIMER select the setting item ALRM by the JOG RT button and set the alarm time with the or ER BLRM S gt Alarm time ALRM OFF 1 99m AR A Initial value 5 m MODE REST 2 Alarm start restart operation When the switch TIMER set by function select switch Switches function is pressed the timer starts When the same switch Mimer statt testari TIMER is pressed while the timer is operating the timer is reset and simultaneously restarted Restart TIMER RT Linking only start to the throttle trigger FAE PEUN S
39. or button to adjust the re turn amount CD D m lt 5 lt o No return 50 Return to the 50 position of the brake operation amount 100 Return to the neutral position 3 Delay amount setup Select the setting item DELY by the JOG button up or down operation Use the or button to adjust the de lay amount o A B S function performed without any delay 50 A B S function performed after an approximate 1 sec delay 100 A B S function performed after an approximate 2 secs delay A B S Function TH A B S Select button Select with the or but tons Function ON OFF MODE INH OFF ACT ON OFF Brake return amount AB P 0 50 100 Initial value 50 Brake return amount AB P is influenced by the EXP rate on the brake side Adjustment buttons Use the 4 and buttons to make adjustments Return to the initial value by pressing the and but tons simultaneously approx 1 sec Delay amount DELY 0 100 Initial value O Adjustment buttons Use the and buttons to make adjustments Return to the initial value by pressing the and but tons simultaneously approx 1 sec 4 Cycle speed adjustment the JOG button up or down operation Use the or button to adjust the pulse speed cycle CD D EST lt O mE ped lt The smaller the set value the faster the pulse s
40. or other type of vehicle understeer may occur The genera tion of understeer can be eliminated and corners can be smoothly cleared by using this function Operation When the brakes are applied the throttle servo will pulse intermittently This will have the same effect as pumping the brakes in a full size car Without A B S The brake return amount delay amount pulse cycle and brake duty can be adjusted Operation display During ABS operation the LED blinks Display TH A B S screen by the following method With A B S TH A B S screen HOME screen Nosi 6 7 MENU 2 SEE lt K gt I gt DBRAKE MIX T vyv a irte ins AD PGYRO MIX Ww TH MODE a Lac 4 Press 3 err e Mae Rip EEE Select Lu BEVSTEN RSUETRIh TH A B S n PREWERSE FOR ATL FAIL SAFE Press pCHSCH4 lt lt MODEL PHELL MAME Press Press Setup items MODE Function ON Off CYCL Cycle speed AB P Brake return amount TG P Trigger point DELY Delay amount DUTY Cycle duty ratio AB P Amount of brake return Sets the rate at which the servo returns versus trigger opera DUTY duty X and Y ratio Tl c O i o tion for brake release When set to 0 the ABS function is not performed When set to 50 the servo returns 50 1 2 of the trigger operation amount and when set to 100 the ser vo returns to the neutral posi tion X Brake application time
41. pus Temperature sensor ply voltage setting setting EXT VOLT th Fati ALRNM OFF RATIO VOLT 1 684 Sp SENSZ External power RPM sensor setting supply Voltage sensor setting SEMS1 Page Page2 Setting method Setting of each item Alarm ON OFF Setting the receiver power supply voltage alarm MODE ON OFF Display page 1 by JOG button left or right Select with the or but operation ana tons Select ALRM of the RX VOLT setting ee gt voltage alarm items by JOG button up or down operation 3 8V 8 0V Initial value 5V and set alarm ON OFF with the button or ee Adjust button button a NT Adjust with the and but H i tons c SENSE US Return to the initial value 0 by B OFF Alarm OFF pressing the and buttons ON Alarm ON by a voltage drop below the specified voltage simultaneously for about 1 sec ond Select VOLT of the RX VOLT setting items by JOG but ton up or down operation and set the voltage at which the alarm begins to sound with the button or button The number of digits can be shifted by JOG button left or right operation When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button and return to the HOME screen by pressing the JOG but ton twice 1 1 0 Telemetry TELEMETRY Setting external power supply voltage alarm Display page 1 by JOG button left or right operation
42. switch dial to select the switch p 65 Return to the initial value 0 by e ee pressing the and buttons 1 Idle Up rate simultaneously for about 1 sec 2 ond Select the setting item IDLUP by the JOG button Use the Idle Up rate IDLUP and buttons to set the Idle Up rate D50 D1 0 U1 U50 2 When ending return to the MENU screen by moving the cur Initial value 0 sor to the positions other than SW DIAL and pressing the D Brake side U Forward side JOG button Dial Trim Setting The function select dial function can control the Idle up rate with digital dial or digital Throttle Mode TH MODE 81 Neutral brake NTBRK This is a function select switch dial function The neutral brake function ON OFF switch must be set P65 The neutral brake which applies the brakes at the neutral position of the throttle trigger can be set However when using the MC950CR MC851C MC602C MC402CR or oth er Futaba MC Motor Controller confirm that the MC is in the neutral position and the set 1s in the operation mode before setting the neutral brake function switch to ON the same as the idle up function P81 In addition when the idle up function or throttle off function P83 is set this function has a higher priority than the neutral brake function Reference The ESC neutral brake function and T4PLS neutral brake function can be used simul taneously However when setting is difficult to understa
43. the cursor to STR THR CH3 and CH4 with the JOG button Tl c O r o 45 Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons Return to the initial value O by pressing the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 second Subtrim ST L100 R100 TH B100 F100 CH3 100 100 CHA 100 100 Initial value 0 End Point Adjuster END POINT All channel Use this when performing left and right end point adjustments throttle high side brake side operation amount adjustment channel 3 and channel 4 servo up side down side operation amount adjustment during linkage Correct the maximum steering angle for left and right steering angles when there is a difference in the turning radius due to the characteristics etc of the vehicle Maximum steering angle The EPA function basically determines the maximum steering angle of each channel The functions shown below may have been adjusted or the operating range set by EPA function may be exceeded Check the linkage each time the following functions are ad justed Sub trim all channels Program mixing slave side all channels Idle up throttle Throttle dff Engine Cut throttle Throttle acceration throttle ATL trim ATL trim allows adjustment of the brake side operation amount during operation Therefore when the operating angle is adjusted with throttle EPA ATL trim must also be taken into account Caution A h
44. the receiving sensitivity will drop the running sailing range will decrease and you may lose control of the model Noise 1s transmitted through metal carbon and other conductive material so keep the receiver antenna wire away from such parts Install the receiver as far away as possible from the battery motor controller motor silicon cord and other noise sources Keep it away from the antenna wire in particular egen Receiver vibration proofing waterproofing Car Q Vibration proof the receiver by wrapping it in foam rubber or other vibration absorbing material and mount it with thick double sided tape Q When using the receiver holder supplied with the model kit mount the holder to the chassis through a rubber grommet Boat Vibration proof the receiver by wrapping it in foam rubber or other vibration absorbing material Also waterproof the receiver by sealing it in a plastic bag If the receiver is exposed to strong vibration and shock it will operate erroneously due to the invasion of water drops and you may lose control of the model Foam rubber etc Screw Mechanical plate Damper Wrap the receiver in foam rubber or oth er vibration absorbing material Do not use hard material Hard material does not have a vibration proofing effect o Nut as required Receiver holder Mechanical plate Thick double When using the receiver holder sup a plied with the ki
45. this ON time be comes effective When ending return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the JOG button S STEM RT CONTRA B LHT TM 163 LHT FIL 15 BATT CRi 4 BUZZER 65 OPE TM 1810 HENOU ENG D ISP TLHMTE S STEM RT CONTRA 8 BE LHT HEESV LHT TH LHT PFlJz 15 BATT DEYA BUZZER BS PE TH 16810 MEMI ENG D ISP TLHMTE Setting liquid crystal backlighting brightness Select the setting item LHT PW by the JOG button and use the and buttons to set the ON time If too bright the battery will be consumed When ending return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the JOG button S STEM RT COMTRA 8 BE LHT KEY LHT TH 185 LHT Fl ERE BATT CRi 4 BUZZER 65 PE TH 1810 MENU ENG LISP TLATE System Functions SYSTEM 10 0 10 Initial value 0 BE LHT air gt Backlight mode BK LHT KEY ALL OFF Backlighting time LHT TM 1 30 Initial value 10 Backlighting brightness LHT PW 1 30 Initial value 15 Setting the battery type Select the setting item BATT by the JOG button and select the mode by pressing the SEMI or button When changing the battery EG type press the JOG button after thorough BK LHT KEY gate ve BATT TH LAS 4 N5 L2 ly checking whether or not the mistake was ioii ig made again An electronic beeping sound is gap mgr generated and the setting is changed BUZZER 65
46. 0A is generated Min which sets the frequency when the load is small is set to the high frequency side large value when extension is desired after straight aways and curves MAX which sets the frequency when the load is large is set to the high frequency side large value when you want to suppress the rise from low speed and when motor heating and commutator roughness are sensed When the rise from low speed is poor and becomes bad even when MAX is set to the low frequency side use the log data to check if there was a momentary voltage drop When you want to suppress the overall power lengthen the run time and otherwise improve efficiency set both MAX and Min to the high frequency side When you want to set a fixed PWM frequency at full range regardless of the load current set PWM frequency at Max load and PWM frequency at Min load to the same value 86 ESC Link Function MC LNK LBP LOW BATTERY VOLT 2 5V 6V DBA DEAD BAND 2us 50us 2 5V 7 5V for MC950CR Same as Link software Dead Band Same as Link software Low Bat Protection This sets the range neutral point range over which the This setting cuts off the output to the motor when ESC does not respond to transmitter throttle operation the running battery voltage drops to the set volt The larger the set value the wider this range age to prevent the receiver from stopping operation when the supply of voltage to the receiver becomes in sufficient while run
47. 36 Value of each function and changing the set value 36 Basic menu Japanese Katakana character display 37 Function LISU uses rwexx m Current u n wirlaaa 38 Functions EEE 39 Model MODEL icio aa isi eens Mer ai idi codd aUud 39 Model Menu DISD IAY T 39 Model Selection SELECT ccccecnseccess cunecbecnetauieserdsonnsectesedcess 40 Model memory call Model Copy COPY cccccsssecccceeeecceaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeseeeeeeeeas 41 Model memory copy Model Reset RESET ccccccccsssecceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeessaeeeees 42 Model memory reset Model Name MDL NAME reser rere nennen nnn 43 Model memory name amp User name set modify Servo Reverse REVERSE nnnennnnnnvevnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnneennnnnnr 44 Servo operation reversing Subtrim SUBTRIM iiioscsexnzanuruwnu Kai uli RR itu Uu hn a 45 Servo center position fine adjustment End Point Adjuster END POINT 46 End point adjustment Fail Safe Function FAIL SAFE se 49 Fail safe battery fail safe function Exponential Adjustment EXP ees 51 Steering operation curve Throttle curve adjustment Servo Speed SPEED isuicaveaccsundudsws iau wipe raus advusaw dicuu dca 54 Steering Throttle servo delay adjustment Throttle Acceleration TH ACCEL
48. 3h 20m 3 hours RT Select the ALRM setting item by JOG NE STATE The maximum recordable time button up or down operation To sound an set by CYCL is displayed auto electronic beep at each log count set ALRM MODE INH matically to ON with the button or button CYCLE 1 85 Alarm ON OFF EMD TIME ON OFF Bh SMZ S Select with the or but OFF Alarm OFF el Cae ae ine ON Alarm ON at each log count When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button and return to the HOME screen by pressing the JOG but ton twice Log function start stop operation 1 Log start operation Start by switch SW1 dE T F i When the switch SW1 set by SW dial func im GREC Status display NM RDY Throttle trigger operation wait tion p 65 is pressed data logging starts MODE ACT STA Logger running Starting by throttle trigger CYCL 1 685 STP Logger stopped EMD TIME Display the log setting LOG MODE screen ahasmzaes and select the STATE setting item by JOG aLrm OFF button up or down operation and press the JOG button for approximately 1 second LOG MODE RT An electronic beeping sound is generated and the STATE display switches from RST to blinking RDY and the logger enters the trigger operation wait state When the trig ger is operated in the forward direction data logging begins STATE display STA When the end time arrives an electronic beep sounds an
49. 4PLS or the last data written from T4PLS to ESC is saved to the T4PLS Since the data for each model memory can be saved the data of up to 40 models can be saved When the T4PLS battery voltage drops the display switches to low battery display Therefore use this function when there is ample battery capacity remaining Also connect the battery at the ESC side Note Do not read to the T4PLS an MC940 960CR whose speed was set to over 99990rpm by Link software side Boost An gle rpm setting Connection diagram Communication port ESC receiver connector Connecting ESC receiver connector to the transmitter Communication port SISP MENU screen MC LINK screen DISP MENU MC LINK er EH MC LINK MC LIMK MC Link MC LINK M sicci EEC SMEM EEC BEREN EEC BESE EEC EXE gin pid MCAODCRI MCOO2E MESIE MCSSOCRT ee TUBE HIn 3 0 GLH 300 HIn 3 0 GLH OFF HIn 3 0 GLH 300 HRS 2 5 CTH 300 HRS 1 5 CTH 300 RA 2 5 CTH 300 5 MC LINK press ERk SPH CLT 0 HIL ELT D ERk HIL DLT D ai Emm mes uum BME LINK nTE O FHE 28 BD FHE 4 nTE O FHE O RFMDL TRANS MC402CR MC602C MC851C MC950CR eee MC LINK ME LINK Using the ESC Link function MOLE PEAD MODE READ P tion MCSGOCR MCS4ECR I reparation p HIn 5 HIn 5 e HRS 3 HAH 3 Connect the TAPLS and ESC in accordance with the connection ss xs emm ers 1 diagram and connect the battery to ESC MED D
50. 6 6 06 0 6 6 6 0 6 6 6 O0 6 9 0 O0 6 0 6 O0 6 6 6 0 5 0 0 6 6 O0 6 9 6 O 6 0 6 0 6 6 0 9 6 0 0 9 6 0 6 6 6 0 6 e o 6 N o 90 pl Use to adjust the neutral position HOME screen MENU 2 screen MENU 1 screen SUBTRIM screen ET Ur SUBTRIM FN Oe Xe E T d n MI RET SLIBTEIIE gt pais o FEXP gt Sg Zones J Ps reves nis RSPEED Y AM PTH A B S THR pex gt bsu DIA KTH ACCEL MILI MINER fn REMD POINT Press CH3 a STLMTRY gt PSY STEM SUBTRIM REVERSE CH4 a FOR eT l KFAIL Select TRIM Subtrim Press BCH3 C SUBTRIM lt STR 4 KMODEL THE a KMDL MAME Press Steering and throttle center trim When assigning DT1 DT2 or other digital trim ming to another function make adjustments at this screen Subtrim adjustment Preparation Set the steering and throttle digital trims to the neutral 0 posi tion Set CH3 to the center O position 1 Subtrim adjustment SUBTRIM Use the or button to adjust the center SLBTRIM STR THE CH3 Each channel can be set similarly CH4 TREIM STR THE 2 When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button and return to the MENU screen by pressing the JOG but ton Subtrim SUBTR Setting item STR Steering 1st channel THR Throttle 2nd channel CH3 3rd channel CHA 4th channel Move
51. 62020206020602062020209006020292429092020282920202902060290202902020202902060202922920602082209202029202029600602020202060202902920602090299292929995 Setting item selection Steering and Throttle direction The direction STR LFT and STR RGT linked with the steering wheel is switched The direction THR FWD and THR BRK linked with the throttle trigger is switched Setting item channel and direction Ma i Bowe STRLFT Steering left side Legs STR RGT Steering right side THR FWD Throttle foward side THR BRK Throttle brake side 100 CH3 CH4 UP 3rd or 4th channel up side CH3 CH4 DWN 3rd or 4th channel down side mee F en CHI H CHE CHI m CHY H TLMTR Y ER HOME screen Steering END POINT adjustment Preparation Before setup of the steering end point adjustment END POINT set the steering D R rever initial setup DT3 to the an ESTIS maximum steering angle position 100 RT Select the setting item RGT by the JOG button up down left or right operation and make the following adjustments EE Clit 188 1 Steering left side adjustment DIN 188 Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and use the or buttons to adjust the steer ing angle Tl c O E o Adjust button Adjust with the and 2 Steering right side adjustment ed Me Turn the steering wheel fully to the right and e 100 by pressing the and
52. 64 ally measure and the gear ratio of the motor ius Horst just butt and engine with the button or button pude Adjust with the and but There is no alarm function tons Return to the initial value 0 by When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button Pressing ues ene net l simultaneously for about 1 sec and return to the HOME screen by pressing the JOG but ond ton twice Log Setting Start Stop The data from a telemetry sensor can be saved to the T4PLS as a data log Since the data is sequentially updated when data logging is performed the old data is erased Only 1 data is saved The interval at which the data is acquired can be selected from a minimum 0 1 second to a maximum 60 seconds Because the maximum count is 200 1f the count is made 200 counts at 0 1 second intervals 20 seconds worth of data is acquired and 1f the count is made 200 counts at 60 second intervals 3 hours 20 minutes worth of data is acquired Data logging is started and stopped by setting SW1 set by SW Dial function p 65 to LOGGER and by switch SW1 If the switch SWI is not set data logging is started by throttle trigger from the log setting screen Data logging can also be started by throttle trigger from this screen and stopped by switch SW1 set by SW dial function p 65 Refer to the map on page 108 for the log setting LOG MODE screen display SENS MODE SEMS1 Log setting method P
53. AP Lap timer 2 When ending return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the JOG button 96 Timer Function TIMER Using the up timer Preparation Adjustment buttons T l Use the and buttons to Select the setting item TYPE by the JOG button make adjustments Press the and buttons si multaneously approx 1 sec to return to the HOME screen Press the or button and select UP 1 Alarm time setting Select the setting item ALRM by the JOG button and set the alarm time with the or button TIMER RT TYFE BIZ amp LRM 5m Alarm time ALRM OFF 1 99m AA AA AR Initial value 5 m MODE RST 2 Timer start stop operation Swiiches Start the timer by pressing the switch TIMER set by func Time start stop tion select switch function Stop the timer with the same switch TIMER as start Linking only start to the throttle trigger TIMER Select the setting item RST by the JOG RT button and press the and buttons simul TvPE UF taneously for approximately 1 second When ALEM m the set beeps and the status display switches from RST to blinking RDY the system en Bn Ws D ters the trigger operation ready state When PE EER ee eie the trigger is operated at the forward side the RDY Da NE E timer starts Status display RUN RUN Timer running STP Timer stopped If the JOG button is pressed while the timer is
54. APLS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum a p M P T FHSS Telemetry System INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1M23N28302 C Futa D en Digital Proportional R C System Thank you for purchasing a Futaba APLS 2 4GHz system Before using your 4PLS 2 4GHz system read this manual carefully in order to use your R C set safely After reading this manual store it in a safe place Application Export and Modification 1 This product may be used for models only It is not intended for use in any application other than the control of models for hobby and recreational 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 for devices that emit radio frequencies 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 3 Modification adjustment and replacement of parts Futaba is not responsible for un authoriz
55. Adjuster ADJUSTER Telemetry TELEMETRY With the telemetry system the running status can be displayed at the transmitter and al so recorded as a data log by mounting various sensor units to the chassis The telemetry related screens are only displayed when the T4PLS power switch is in the PWR ON position When the power switch is in the DISP position the telemetry related screens are not displayed HOME screen The T4PLS displays four kinds of information on the HOME screen re Not Bey ceiver power source battery voltage external power supply drive bat TFH nriuzrT l tery voltage speed and temperature Te The telemetry function is compatible with only the T FHSS system The telemetry function requires a corresponding receiver R304SB Only T4PLS with R304SB ID registered have a telemetry display Multiple sensors of the same type cannot be used EHE mp DH3 H CHH The sensor data can be checked at the transmitter by connecting STLMTRY E the telemetry sensor sold separately to the S BUS2 connector of Telemetry info the R304SB receiver The figure is an example of connection of a telemetry sensor The data of up to the fol lowing 3 types of sensors and the receiver power supply voltage can be transmitted by using the 3 way extension cord or double extension cord sold separately The receiver power supply can also be connected to the S BUS2 connector or each of CH1 4 A receiver power supply voltage se
56. E and A B C D E BA A B C D E BOOST ANGLE relationship is shown on the graphs below Graph A shows the relationship when the same value is set at points A B C D E BA A B C D E BOOST ANGLE of A and B and the LA LEAD ANGLE was set to 0 and graph B shows the relationship when a value other than 0 was set at LA LEAD ANGLE As shown in the graphs B is added to the A B C D E BA A B C D E BOOST ANGLE set lead an gle and A is added to the LA LEAD ANGLE set lead angle For example if 3 is set at ABA and LA of B is set to 2 the actual ABA becomes 3 2 5 deg Since LA of A is 0 the actual ABA also becomes 34 023 deg Lead Angle deg A LA 0 Lead Angle deg B LA gt 0 P rmm rpm RPM A RPM B RPM C RPM D RPM E RPM A RPM B RPM C RPM D RPM E When using in races in which the lead angle setting function is inhibited by the ESC set LAU LEAD ANGLE USE to OFF The LAU setting has priority over TBM TURBO MODE If LAU is set to OFF the lead angle setting function can be turned off even if TBM is set to LV1 or LV2 The MC940 960CR shows that the lead angle setting function is OFF O timing by blinking a LED ESC Link Function MC LNK Tl c O E o 91 Data Transfer MDL TRANS This function copies the model memory data of one T4PLS to another T4PLS Connect the
57. E C 80 Throttle Servo Neutral Position SXNT esseeusss 80 Throttle servo forward and brake operation proportion setting EU BL VE 81 Idle up at engine start Neutral brake NTBRK rrannonnnennanennnnrnnnrennnrnnnnrnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 82 Neutral brake function Throttle Off Engine Cut THORP iceccnctcsbcieass inne tnde tenis 83 Engine cut off by switch ESC Link Function MC LINK Lesmeempemvnmmmmnednendebnubn 84 Special function Futaba ESC MC940CR MC960CR MC950CR MC851C MC602C MC402CR etc Data Transfer MDL TRANS ennennnnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnnnnnnnennn 92 The TAPLS model memory data to another T4PLS Amer r nctlon TIMER sisses 86 Up Fuel down or lap timer Lap List CAP BIST aiia 92 Lap timer data check System Functions SYSTEM c esee eene 93 Liquid crystal screen contrast adjustment Liquid crystal screen backlighting display mode setup Backlight display time setup Backlight brghtness setup Battery type setting Buzzer sound tone adjustment The power off forgotten alarm setting Item which displays the basic menu screen in katakana characters for Japanese use HOME screen display mode setting Adjuster ADJUSTER serssrsvensenvensenvensenrensenrenentententeneententenenne 97 Steering wheel and throttle trigger correction Telemetry TELEMETRY nennnernnvrnnnennnvvnnvennvennnennnvennvennnennnernne 107 Telemetry
58. E Or fo TIMER D BEND POINT 2 2S PSYSTEM KSUBTRIM Press vesen REVERSE 5123456759 BOR ATL Gale GBCDEFIGHI I BFAIL SAF Clec ELMNOPORST Press McH3 CH4 MDL NAME IULII T gt Character abcde ahi i KMODEL klmnagarst MEL HAME ET 0 i Press RIO EEA Sr ETTE i ALISS eV TELS RYT ANE cursor position RT ABCDEFGHLI Cal PF Sp SKEMMOPORST 2 1 1 gt 7ATAP ple RICA UL gt DM She o 9564x 0P1 39 Press abodefshid rie J D SLO GLa K1mnorabst eR LAM Se Se RU ais Blz3455754 FATA TAs Move the cursor to the char When JOG button left or right operation is performed from both the left acter you want to change by and right ends of the character list the page all 3 pages is changed or button and the character set is selected KATAKANA of the 3rd page is displayed when KANA is set by the SYSTEM function MENU MEL MAME RT amp MODEL gt Setting the model name and user name 1 Move the cursor to the character you want to change AL25456759 Select the model name character you want to set or change ABCDEFGHI I ELMMOPORST by moving the cursor by the or button The selected Ls character blinks abcdetahi i klmnmnaorarzt LIU 2 Selecting the character to be used dose character by utton Select the character to be used from the character list at un der side of the screen by the JOG button up
59. EXP adjustment Preparation On the EXP screen make the following adjustments 1 Select the setting item FWD by the JOG button up or down operation Use the p button to adjust for a faster throttle response or Adjustment range use the button for a slower or milder throttle response 0 1 Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons Return to the initial value 0 by pressing the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 sec ond G eJ OAIOS Vertical cursor moves in step with throttle trigger operation Trigger operation Tl c O E o 2 When ending return to the MENU screen by pressing the JOG button 52 Exponential Adjustment EXP Throttle brake side EXP adjustment Preparation On the EXP screen make the following adjustments 1 Select the setting item BRK by the JOG button up or down operation l Adjustment range Use the button to adjust for a faster throttle response or 100 0 100 use the button for a slower or milder throttle response Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons Return to the initial value 0 by pressing the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 sec ond G eJ OAJOS Vertical cursor moves in step with throttle trigger operation ia Trigger operation 2 When ending return to the MENU screen by pressing the JOQ button uonounJ Exponential Adjustment EXP 53 54
60. FHSS high speed mode TFH HI or the T FHSS normal mode TFH NR Never use analog servos when the RX type was set to the T FHSS TFH 2 4GHZ system high speed mode TFH HI or the S FHSS SFH high speed mode SFH HI The servos may be damaged For example if analog servos are used with a telemetry type T FHSS receiver R304SB etc the RX type must be set to TFH NR and if analog servos are used with an S FHSS receiver R2104GF R204FG E etc the RX type must be set to S FHSS SFH NR system normal mode or FHSS FHSS system When using digital servos including BLS Series brushless servos any RX type can be used When a dedicated FHSS receiver R603GF R2004GF is used it will not operate if the RX type is not set to FHSS Initial Set Up 29 dn 19s seu If the receiver used and the RX type settings are different change the RX type using the RX MODE function Which RX type is set can be checked at the HOME screen ho 1 Bay MODEL AAA1 TFH MR MG T i TFH H T iuis Till BT et O TH e j CHI m BT we TH LE O F 100 ATL 100 CHI m H H an TLMTRY Zr T FHSS High speed T FH HIGH H H ILPMTEY Zr T FHSS Normal speed T FH NORM Receiver type change amp How to Link D R O ATL i00 S FHSS Normal speed S FHSS High speed S FH NORM S FH HIGH The first operation described below sets the RX type Next the transmitter and receiver are linked and the transmitter
61. H ATL 100 Press DHi L L 3 CHE LLLL L CHI He CHI H fm TLMTRY AE Telemetry Function ON OFF Screen Pres TELEMETRY p 109 MD T i MODE ON The cursor on RT iD ianminnung Press tE VOLT The cursor on RT FEAT VOLT Ta M Sensor Set Screen SENS MODE p 110 SENS MODE ri VOLT TEMP ALEM OFF UMIT C VOLT U ALE OM TEMP 188 TYPE SBS A1T FEXT VOLT E P ALEM OFF RATIO WOLT 1 888 M SEMSZ SEMS1 Press Log Data Screen Rx UDLT TEMP EXT VOLT 01 20 01 20 CHS LH o3 00 00 02 6 50 ID 000 In 00 00 0 gt A A 00 00 17 6 50 00 nn 00 00 00 15 A A 00 00 27 6 5 00 nn 00 00 00 27 6 60 00 00 37 amp 50 00 000 lI 00 00 3 gt A AL 00 00 47 amp 50 00 000 In 00 00 47 A AL 00 00 57 6 50 In 000 In 00 00 57 A AL 00 00 67 6 50 In 000 00 Y 00 00 67 A 60 00 00 17 amp Sw Dn nu Dn 00 00 77 A ew 00 00 82 6 zu ID nn In 00 00 8 gt A A 00 00 97 6 50 00 nn 00 00 00 9 gt 6 60 O0 01 0 gt 6 5 Jn nn nn O0 01 0 gt A AL Tl c O E o T TIHE TYPES T TIHE TYPE T TIHE TYPES T TIHE TYPES A Log Set Screen LOG MODE STATE Press Press MODE IWH CYCL 1 85 EMD TIME Bhasmzas ALR OFF Press 1 08 Telemetry TELEMETRY Telemetry Function ON OFF The telemetry data can be viewed at the HOME screen and telemetr
62. IE preset engine cut or neutral brake function switch is on MIX WARN an audible alarm will sound and MIX WARN will be displayed on the LCD When that function switch is turned off the alarm will stop IDLE LIP oF Audible alarm ar Tone sounds 7 times and stops repeated MELITEAL BRAKE OMKWaming 000000000 LCD screen If the power switch is quickly switched from the DISP mode to the PW ON mode or vice versa the switch er ror shown at the left may be generated If this occurs POWER 54 cycle the power ERROR gt gt PLEASE CYCLE POWER Audible alarm Tone sounds 7 times and stops repeated LCD screen If the T4PL is not operated for 10 minutes an audible WARRING alarm is sounded and OPE WARN is displayed on the screen The audible alarm stops when the steering wheel throttle trigger and any dial switch or edit but MOT ton is operated If you are not going to use the trans OPERATED mitter turn the power off Setting can be reset at the FOR system menu on page 93 LOHE TIME OPE WARN Q c Oo s oe D am 101 Audible alarm Tone sounds 7 times and stops repeated JJ D D D gt D 102 Optional Parts The following parts are available as 4PLS options Purchase them to match your appli cation For other optional parts refer to our catalog Transmitter Battery When purchasing a transmitter battery use the followin
63. JOG button When setting fail safe set the servo position by the following method Fail safe function setup 1 Servo position setup When the fail safe function operates select the setting item POSI by the JOG button The steering wheel the throttle trigger or 3rd 4th channel dial remains in the desired opera tion position When the JOG button is pressed for about 1 second the servo position is displayed and you can confirm that the function was set Each channel can be set similarly 2 When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button and return to the MENU screen by pressing the JOG but ton Battery fail safe function ON OFF Preparation Select the setting item by the JOG button For Battery F S function ON OF select OFF or ACT of B FS For voltage setting select RX v 1 Battery fail safe function ACT OFF BATT F S function ACT OFF and voltage set ting which activates the B F S function can be switched by or button FAIL SAFE RT T FH STR MODE OFF FOST1 FREE THE BES ACT VOLT 3 84 CH3 CHd 2 When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button and return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the JOG but ton Fail Safe Function FAIL SAFE FAIL SAFE screen FAIL SAFE T FH CH3 MODE EF POSIT ICFREE gt CH4 MOLE OFF POST i CFREES STRATHR F S mode OFF HOLD F S F S mode selection Select with the or bu
64. Left forward or up side mixing amount adjustment Select the setting item LEFT FWRD or UP by the JOG button up or down operation Use the or button and adjust the left forward or up side mixing amount 5 Right brake or down side mixing amount adjustment Select the setting item RGHT BRAK or DOWN by the JOG button up or down operation Use the or button and adjust the right brake or down side mixing amount 6 Mixing mode setup Select setup item MXMD by the JOG button up or down operation and use the or button to select the mixing mode OFF Mixing proportional to master channel operation MIX Mixing by master channel another function considered 7 Trim mode setup Select setup item TRIM by the JOG button up or down operation and use the or button to select the mixing mode OFF Trim is removed ON Trim is added 8 When ending return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the JOG button Switch Dial Trim Setting Channel selection MST STR THR CH3 CH4 Initial value STR Select button Select with the or but tons Channel selection SLV STR THR CH3 CH4 Initial value CH3 Select button Select with the or but tons Mixing amount 120 0 120 Initial value 100 Adjust button Use the and buttons to make adjustments Return to the initial value 100 by pressing the and buttons si
65. Log Screen Map vx isiinniainvremaarnsnastencimitoneeaeiiaint 108 For Your Safety Telemetry Function ON OFF eroe atn t eoru oen eue 109 As Well As Telemetry Sensor Setting sseeeeesseseeeess 110 Log Setting SENT SOP ERR rannen nenene 112 That Of Others oo Da Ec e NE n 114 Before Reference anrannannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnunvannnnvannannnnnnnnnvnnvnnne Using ET 0 EE EE NE OE NE Warning DISDIAVS vjyumvnieineomnmeedevvddndnusenee 100 Optional Parts Lene 102 When requesting repair errnnnnvvnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnvennnnnnen 102 Installation Initial Set Up Function Map Reference For Your Safety As Well As That Of Others Use this product in a safe manner Please observe the following safety precautions at all times Explanation of Symbols The parts of this manual indicated by the following symbols are extremely important and must be observed Symbols Explanation A Dan er Indicates a procedure which could lead to a dangerous situation and may g cause death or serious injury if ignored and not performed properly Indicates procedures which may lead to dangerous situations and could A Warn ng cause death or serious injury as well as superficial injury and physical damage A Caution Indicates procedures that may not cause serious injury but could lead to physical damage Symbols O Prohibited Mandatory
66. MODE INH ama gt ud pais n FeS MAIL AFE lt gt gt FOUAL ESC 4 Pi Sume PHODE RCPS MIX Select MODEL PMDL NAME ETH MODE GYRO MIX b3u DIA5L Press KTIMEFE lt lt BLAF LIST BEYSTEN FODIUSTER Press Press AVCS NORMAL Modes The gyro has 2 operating modes NORMAL mode and AVCS mode In the AVCS mode the angle is con trolled simultaneously with NORMAL mode rate control swing speed The AVCS mode increases straight running stability more than that of the NORMAL mode Because the feel of operation is different choose your favorite mode Tl c O E o Outsid NORMAL ORE 4 Countersteers against out side force but cannot cor rect the skid direction Corrects the skidding direc tion and forcefully main tains the heading 76 Gyro mixing GYRO MIX Gyro mixing adjustment Setup items MODE Gyro mode Preparation NORM Normal mode gain Refer to the gyro instruction manual and connect the gyro NE needs gan to the receiver When using remote gain connect gyro sensi tivity adjustment to the 3rd CH of the receiver When using gyro mixing by switching between the NORM Function SW normal and AVCS modes use the function select switch di GYRO al function p 65 to set the switch to be used SW type ALT 1 Gyro mixing setting Select the setting item MODE by the JOG button up or Function selection MODE down operation Set the function by pre
67. Ni Cd batteries can be very dangerous when mishandled and cause chemical damage O Do not throw NiMH NiCd batteries into a fire Do not expose batteries to extreme heat Also do not disassemble or modify a battery pack Overheating and breakage will cause the electrolyte to leak from the cells and cause skin burns loss of sight and other injuries Q When the system will not be used for any length of time store the system with HT5F1700B batteries in a discharged state Be sure to recharge the batteries prior to the next time the system is used If the batteries are repeatedly recharged in a slightly discharged state the memory effect of the Ni MH Ni Cd battery may considerably reduce the capacity A reduction in operating time will occur even when the batteries are charged for the recommended time After discharge to 1cell E V 1V lt NiMH NiCd Battery Electrolyte gt The electrolyte in NiCd NiMH batteries is a strong alkali Should you get even the smallest amount of the electrolyte in your eyes DO NOT RUB Wash immediately with water and seek medical attention at once The electrolyte can cause blindness If electrolyte comes in contact with your skin or clothes wash with water immediately A Warning Q Do not store your R C system in the following places Q If the system will not be used Where it is extremely hot or cold for a long period of time re Where the system will be exposed to direct sunlight move the batteri
68. ODEL screen by referring to P39 1 Selection of model select Move the cursor to SELECT by the JOG us ai CFT MODEL mi ia i button up or down operation I 130100008 SELECT EM Move the cursor to select mod COP Y 81 2551 el with the JOG button RESET EXE 2 Model No selection MODEL n Model Select the model number with the or Jie a4 01 40 button 01 40 are displayed S MODEL Baadaa MO LINE 1 SELECT 1 EB gt Select model with the or COPY 1461 button RESET EXE 3 Model select execution Press the JOG buttons simultaneously for 1 second A beeping sound is generated and the model is selected Mo AZ MODEL AAR gt Modified model and model MO LINE name SELECT ER COPY 5224802 RESET EXE COMPLETE gt COMPLELE is displayed Model change is complete when the model No and model name on the screen change and COMPLETE is displayed 4 When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button and return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the JOG button Tl c O E o MENU 1 KTH ACCEL ENO POINT FSUBTRIM FREWVERSE FOR ATL KFAIL SAFE RCHS CH4 FMOCEL KDL MAME When the model changed use after turning the transmitter power off and on 40 Model MODEL Model Copy COPY The contents of the currently selected model data can be copied to another model Using the
69. PEED screen Select the setting item STR TURN by the JOG button up or down operation and use the or Adjustment range buttons to adjust the delay amount 1 100 each direction At 100 there is no delay SPEED 196 10096 ET n m M ESTR Servo operation is delayed TURN REEN Adjust button eee Adjust with the and but THR Sus Return to the initial value 100 TURN 188 by pressing the and but tons simultaneously for about 1 second 2 RETN direction adjustment Select the setting item STR RETN by the JOG button up or down operation and use the or buttons to adjust the Adjustment range delay amount 1 100 each direction At 100 there is no delay SPEED nL j RT gt S3TR Servo operation is delayed TURN 188 Adjust button RETMIEEEN adjust with the and but THE one T Return to the initial value 100 TURN 1868 by pressing the and but tons simultaneously for about 1 second 3 When ending return to the MENU screen by pressing the JOQ button Tl c O E o Setting example Steering servo BLS451 BLS351 Setting criteria Onroad TURN side Approx 50 8096 RETURN side Approx 60 100 Offroad TURN side Approx 70 100 RETURN side Approx 80 100 Servo Speed SPEED 55 THR Throttle Speed sudden throttle trigger operation on a slippery road only causes the wheels to spin and the ve hicl
70. R Disply TIMER TIMER TIMER RT CRET RT Dm TYFE HEH ALEM Sr ut LIK EIR MODE REST TYFE I ALEM Br Ain Ed E MODE REST TYPE ALEM Sm MODE REST UP TIMER FUEL DOWN TIMER LAP TIMER UP TIMER function Up timer function This function can be used to count the time between start and stop etc The timer repeatedly starts and stops each time the switch is pressed and accumulates the time between each start and stop When the count reach es 99 minutes 99 seconds the count returns to 00 minutes 00 seconds and is repeated The first start operation can be linked to the throttle trigger The passage of time 1s announced by sounding of a buzzer beep each minute after starting Alarm Beep sounds at the set time minute ut Hk EIR au Hel AG MODE REST TIMER RT TYPE ALEM Sr au el AG MODE EST Prealarm Alarm advance announcement sound Beeping begins 5 seconds before the alarm beeps After starting the timer continues to count and can be stopped by switch even when the LCD switches to another screen Timer Function TIMER FUEL DOWN TIMER function Fuel down timer function This function is primarily used to check the refueling time of a gasoline car The remaining time is displayed cr TYFE I ALEM Br Each time the switch is pressed the timer is restarted and the set time is reset The start time becomes
71. ROG MIX uL AWS MIX PT DUAL ESC P74 GYRO ESC PTE CPS ESC The CPS 1 of Futaba LED controller can be adjusted P 78 dey uonounJ Throttle servo forward side and brake side operation rate setting Neutral brake Idle TH MODE up at engine start engine cut off by switch db LCD contrast backlight Battery type buzzer power off forgotten alarm Basic menu character i SYSTEM display HOME screen display mode P 101 ADJUSTR Steering wheel and throttle trigger correction P 105 Displays the status during running from each sensor unit at the transmitter and records the status 38 Function Model MODEL Forty model data data for 40 R C cars can be saved in the T4PLS transmitter This menu selects the model copies data between models Model Menu Display The MENU I screen is displayed by JOG button up down left or right operation at the HOME screen The display can be switched to the MODEL screen by selecting MODEL and perform ing JOG button up or down operation The display can be switched to the HOME screen by switching from the MODEL menu screen to the MENU 1 screen by pressing the JOG button and then pressing the but ton at the MENU 1 screen When the JOG button is pressed from the MODEL menu screen the display switches to the MENUI screen and can then be switched to the HOME screen by pressing the button from the MENUI screen HOME screen MENU 2 screen MENU 1 screen MODEL
72. SE BTH MOCE E L_ 8084 RD R ATL Hi H FEGIL SAFE RSL IOL EHE _ 4 FCH3 CH4 FT IMER FLOP LIST CHY HH FMODEL FSS TEM EZ TLMTRY ER FMDL NAME J FAD JUSTER HOME screen MENU 1 screen MENU 2 screen DISP MENU screen Fee MODE FMC LIME KDL TRANS On the DISP MENU screen move the cur sor to FUNC MENU by JOG button up or down operation and press the button 35 dey uonounJ 36 Selecting items on the menu screen The item indicated by the reverse displayed cursor on the screen is selected The cursor is moved by JOG button up or down operation The cursor movement fig ure shown below is an example of the MENU 1 screen However movement of the cur sor 1s the same at all the screens For instance if the JOG button is pressed when the cursor is at the end point EPA on the MENU 1 screen the end point END POINT function setting screen appears Move the cursor PEL MAME I a Q JOG button down operation On the MENU1 screen move the MENU 1 RT FEXP SPEED KTH 4 6 5 KTH ACCEL REMC POINT FSUBTRIM FREWVERSE PC E ATL FFAIL SAFE FCHS CH4 FMOCEL KHDL MAME cursor to END POINT JOG button up operation END POINT ET RGT 188 BREF D gt 188 Bu 166 Press UP CHH 166 188 END POINT screen Value of each function and changing the set value Values settings and other data on all the function se
73. Select ALRM of the EXT VOLT setting items by JOG button up or down operation and set alarm ON OFF with the button or button SEHNS MODE FRA VOLT ALM OFF VOLT u EXT VOLT ALR OFF VOLT SEMS2 OFF Alarm OFF ON Alarm ON by a voltage drop below the specified voltage Select VOLT of the EXT VOLT setting items by JOG button up or down operation and set the voltage at which the alarm begins to sound with the button or button The number of digits can be shifted by JOG button left or right operation When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button and return to the HOME screen by pressing the JOG but ton twice Setting the temperature alarm Display page 2 by JOG button left or right operation Select UNIT of the TEMP setting items by JOG button up or down operation and select Celsius or Fahrenheit tem perature display with the button or button C Celsius display SEEMS eS CF Fahrenheit RE TEMP IIMIT PC Select ALRM of the TEMP setting items ERME ONS by JOG button up or down operation and eses erT set alarm ON OFF with the button or g pP n RATIO button 1 8 OFF Alarm OFF SENS1 ON Alarm ON at the specified temperature Select TEMP of the TEMP setting items by JOG but ton up or down operation and set the temperature at which the alarm begins to sound with the button or bu
74. TL i00 CHI h CHE He CHI He CHY HH TLMTRY Se HOME screen MENU 2 ET KERAKE MIX BPROG MIX bill CUAL ESC BSYRO MIX FCPS MIX FTH MODE b3U DIaL FT IMER RSS TEM EAD JUSTER MENU 2 screen ET bo b MIS RPROG MIX balls br iTLbESC bL n4 OMT RCPS MIX KTHE H RSL 9 4 Bib pro 7d MENU 2 screen SYSTEM E CONTRA 8 BE LHT KEY LHT TH i1 amp 8z LHT FU 15 BATT CRi 4 BUZZER 65 OPE TM 181 MEMI D ISP TEMTE ET KERAKE MIX PROG MI balls CUAL ESC KSYRO MIX RCPS MIX KTH MODE FSW O TAL FT TIMER FLAP LIST SYSTEM KAD JUSTER LET RT CONTRA 8 BK LHT KEY LHT TH 185 LHT Pu 15 BATT LiFez D ISP TEMTE SYSTEM screen Function Map Call the MENU2 screen from the HOME screen by the JOG but ton up down left or right opera tion and press the 4 button On the MENU2 screen move the cursor to SYSTEM by the JOG button up or down op eration and press the button On the SYSTEM screen select MENU by pressing the JOG button and select ENG or JF by pressing the or button After changing the setting return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the JOG button or return to the HOME screen by se lecting RT and pressing the JOG button 37 ofrene U amp I o A Z TH A B S Pumping brake P 59 CH3 CH4 Channel 3 amp 4 servos operation position set check P 63 O ER DIR ATL SWIDIAL PS et SOMME P
75. Temperature Sensor info CHI H Voltage Sensor info CHY H Sek TLMTRY ER FEXT VOLT y gt Voltage Sensor info Telemetry function ON OFF Preparation On the HOME screen open the TELEMETRY ON OFF screen by pressing the button 1 Select the setting item MODE by the JOG TELEMETRY iua T button up or down operation Set the function W nEr N T gt Function ON OFF MODE IPC 130100008 by pressing the or button RY UDLT INH ACT Select button Select with the or but tons Tl c O r o OFF Function OFF ON Function ON FEXT VOLT Ta M 2 When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button and return to the HOME screen by pressing the JOG but ton Telemetry TELEMETRY 1 09 Telemetry Sensor Setting An audible alarm can be generated by the TAPLS from the data from a telemetry sensor This setting sets alarm ON OFF and the alarm conditions Refer to the map on page 108 for the sensor setting SENS MODE screen display There are receiver power source battery voltage and external power source drive bat tery voltage settings on page of the sensor setting screen and temperature and speed settings on page 2 Pages 1 and 2 are switched by JOG button left or right operation SENS MODE KR VOLT lt Q gt SENS MODE TEMP ALRM OFF UMIT AC UL T Ll ALEM OF TEMP 188 Receiver power sup
76. adjusts the whole throttle movement into a curve throttle acceleration simply jumps away from neutral and then leaves the remaining response linear Operation Operation near the throt tle trigger neutral position becomes a sharp rise The forward and brake sides can be set separately A jane onos BENE When the brake mixing function p 72 is set the CH3 CH4 brake can also be set weee eee Set value The standard value 100 point of this setup affects the operation amount set by throttle EPA function Convenient usage method For gasoline engine cars the linkage must have a Clearance clearance because one servo controls the engine carburetor and brake Thus there is a noticeable time delay at both the forward and brake sides Sharp response comparable to that of electric mo tor cars is obtained by reducing this clearance at the transmitter side MENU 2 screen MENU 1 screen TH ACCEL screen e 5 No 1 6 7v k MENU 2 TH ACCEL MODEL 0601 lt p gt p o er PPROG MIX RT x Oo e e I es FD 5 BGYRO MI P PCPS MIX Sila SEHEN Press cd IM ot e BEND POINT lt a Po PEUBETRI Select BRE FOR TH ACCEL FAIL SAFE Press pkCH5 CHd4 FMOCEL KDL MAME Press Setup item FWR RATE Forward side acceleration BRA RATE Brake side acceleration Throttle Acceleration TH ACCEL 57 58 Tl c O E o
77. afe function Q Before running cruising check the fail safe function Check Method Before starting the engine check the fail safe function as follows 1 Turn on the transmitter and receiver power switches 2 Wait at least one minute then turn off the transmitter power switch The transmitter automatically transfers the fail safe data to the receiver every minute 3 Check if the fail safe function moves the servos to the preset position when reception fails The fail safe function is a safety feature that minimizes set damage by moving the servos to a preset position when reception fails However if set to a dangerous position it has the opposite effect When the reverse function was used to change the operating direction of a servo the fail safe function must be reset Setting example Throttle idle or brake position NiMH NiCd Battery Handling Precautions Only when NiMH NiCd batteries are used A Warning Never plug the charger into an outlet of other than the indicated voltage Plugging the charger into the wrong outlet could result in an explosion or fire Q Never insert or remove the charger while your hands are wet You may get an electric shock Q Do not use the transmitter s battery HT5F1700B as the receiver s battery Since the transmitter s battery has an overload protection circuit the output power will be shut down when the high cur rent load is applied This may result in runaway or fatal crash
78. ainst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is 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 ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re ceiver 1s connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Compliance Information Statement for U S A This device trade name Futaba Corporation of America model number R304SB com plies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two condi tions 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 for the compliance of this device 1s Futaba Service Center 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 U S A TEL 217 398 8970 or E mail support afutaba rc com
79. and buttons to make adjustments Return to the initial value by pressing the and buttons simultaneously approx 1 sec MC LINK MC LINK RT RT The cursor positions EXEC MODE READ EXEC ia MCS46CR J MODE READ EXEC ia MCO46CR J To right side on Page2 L HIn 5 0 ELH DFF LAU OFF LA Q Har 3 0 REU ERK CANG GRP ERk 1 5 EHD Hi DER B RHD LEP 2 8 Ek5 nTE D BED B TO TEH Fz To left side on Paget Setup item Min PWM FREC MIN LD 1kHz 1000Hz 30kHz 30000Hz Page Same as Link software PWM frequency at Min load Min sets the 0 A PWM frequency at minimum load MC LINK RT MODE READ EXEC NETZ MCOABCR MAX PWM FREC MAX LD 1kHz 1000Hz 30kHz 30000Hz Same as Link software PWM frequency at Max load MAX sets the PWM frequency at maximum load at the output cur HIn 5 0 GLA OFF HAS 3 0 REU ERE ERE 1 5 EHD 100 rent limit value set by Current Limiter DER B PHD iD LEP 2 8 Ek5 O nTE O EEC 6 0 TEH OFF P2 BRK PWM FREC BRK LD 1kHz 1000Hz 30kHz 30000Hz Same as Link software Brake PWM at frequency This setting can set the brake PWM frequency nTB NEUTRAL BRAKE O9e OFF 10096 Same as Link software Neutral Brake Make this setting when you want to use the brakes at the neutral throttle OFF position by throttle operation The larger this value the greater th
80. and the 4th CH to control the rear motor controller Front drive only rear drive only or both front and rear drive can be selected using any programmed DT digital trim button Setting Special mixings ESC c E Zion PERAKE MIS INH D esubTRIM SETTET n i PEATL SAFE lt u x T O FF F Some mop RCPS MIX E KTH MODE OFF lt R pSL PIAL pSL PIAL ETIMER FLAP LIST SYSTEM KAD JUSTER PMODEL gt PMOL NAME 6 6 6 6 06 6 6 0 0 6 6 0 O 9 6 0 O 6 6 0 0 6 0 0 6 6 O0 0 0 06 0 6 9 06 GO 6 0 O0 6 0 0 0 6 0 0 9 0 0 6 9 6 9 6 6 9 6 6 56 Setup items MODE Function ON OFF RATE 4ch rate Rear side MXMD Mix mode TRIM Trim mode Dual ESC mixing adjustment Preparation This function is used to switch between front drive AWD rear drive using one of the dial trim Set the desired dial trim for this func tion using the SW DIAL screen P65 Function SW ESC MD The function select switch FWP IAL gt screen P65 can be dis played from this screen 1 Dual ESC setting Select the setting item MODE by the JOG button up or Function ON OFF MODE down operation Set the function by pressing the or ed Select button button Select with the or but tons INH Function OFF ACT Function ON Dual ESC mixing DUAL ESC The programmed DT button is used to select the drive type as shown in the figure below DUAL
81. are Brake Max Duty This setting can set the braking force between the neutral point and Max brake point The larger this value the greater the braking force When set pg to 096 the brakes are not effective RMD REVERSE MAX DUTY w back only 096 10096 Same as Link software Reverse Max Duty 0 This setting can set the reverse power between the neutral point and Max EN reverse point The larger this value the greater the reverse power When Brake Reverse operation JOMOd 9SJ9A9H 92J0J Burjeig uonoun J set to 096 the reverses are not effective O MC950CR only setup item REV REV CANCEL BRk REV Same as Link software Reverse Cancel HIn 5 H DLH DFF When set to BRk reverse operation is not performed Wiik LA LEAD ANGLE 0 1500 Same as Link software Lead Angle pis E ELE The lead angle of the motor can be set at the MC950CR side However we recommend that it NTE alrub E normally be set to 0 Since this setting is premised on setting by referring to the speed log by the Link software independent use of the MC LINK function of the T4PLS is recommended ESC Link Function MC LNK 87 88 uonounJ ESC function setup MC940CR MC960CR 1 Select the setting item by the JOG button Setup item selection Select by the JOG button Set the value by and button Operate the following JOG button and switch between Adjustment buttons Page1 and Page of the setup screen Use the
82. ating width of channel 3 is 200 clicks For 100 the total operating with is 2 clicks and 2P is operated by 1 click Function Select Trim Dial TRIM DIAL DT1 DL1 DT3 Set table functions SW1 Abbreviation used on setup screen NT BRK ABS 4WS MIX TIMER Timer function start stop LOGGER Telemetry log start stop GYRO Switching GYRO mode OFF Tl c O E o Program mixing function ON OFF Throttle off engine cut function ON OFF Function Select Trim Dial TRIM DIAL 67 68 Tl c O E o Brake Mixing BRAKE MIX Throttle 3rd 4th channel system This function is used when the front and rear brakes must be adjusted independently such as a 1 5 scale GP car This mixing uses the 2nd CH for the rear brakes and the 3rd or 4th CH for the front brakes or controls the front brakes with the 3rd CH and 4th CH servos or controls the 2nd CH by independent throttle and controls the rear and front brakes with the 3rd CH and 4th CH m ae 3CH Front Brake g r o 2cH Giga gt Rear Brake NENNT L 4CH Operation When braking mixing is applied to 2nd CH gt 3rd CH 4th CH 3rd CH and 4th CH brake amount 2nd CH 3rd CH and 4th CH brake delay and 3rd CH and 4th CH brake ABS can be set CH3 4 brake ABS function The ABS function can be used independently at the CH3 and CH4 sides even when the CH2 side ABS function is OFF The amount of pumping speed
83. ation D o of x 5 7 m U O O o 0 D Tl c O o BKS BRAKE SLOPE 0 300 Only when used TBM LEV2 Same as Link software Brake Slope MC LINK RT MODE READ EXEC EE MCadacR This function adjusts the braking effect when the throttle was returned throttle off It cancels operation like that called engine brake of actual vehicles HIn 5 0 CLH OFF NAA 3 0 FEU ERK BEC BEC VOLT 6 0V 7 4V EBL 1 5 EAD 100 DER B FHD 100 Same as Link software BEC Volt 2 B Ek O RTE i BEL 6 D The receiver BEC voltage can be selected from 60V and TEH OFF 74V Match the voltage to the rating of the servo connected P2 to the same receiver This BEC voltage cannot output a Page voltage higher than the input voltage ESC Link Function MC LNK 89 90 Tl c O E o MC LINK RT MODE READ EXEC ia MCI46CR J HIn 5 0 CLA OFF AA 3 0 PEW ERE ERE 1 5 EHD 100 DER RHD 1n LEP 2 8 Ek5 O nTE EEG 6 0 TEH OFF Po TBM TURBO MODE OFF LEV1 LEV2 Same as Link software Turbo Mode This function sets the turbo mode More power can be displayed by using the turbo mode Depending on the setting the motor and ESC may be damaged so make this setting carefully Note When LAU LEAD ANGLE USE is off lead angle setting will not operate even if set to LEV1 or LEV2 Turbo mode disabled TBM OFF OFF mode No Lead Angle mode Lead a
84. communication port of both T4PLS with the optional DSC cord for T4PK Use with this function with the T4PLS power switch at the display side Note If the T4PLS battery voltage drops the display switches to low battery display Therefore use this function when there is ample battery capacity remaining Note Since the receiving side writes the new contents of the currently selected model memory always check the model number before executing this function Data is not interchangeable with another type of transmitter Communication port Connect the communication port of both T4PLS with the optional DSC cord a Le DSC cord for T4PK option a Display MDL TRANS screen by with the TAPLS power switch at the display side and following method Tl c O E o Using the Data Transfer function Preparation Connect the communication port of both transmitters with the optional DSC cord for TAPK 1 Set the power switch of both transmitters to the display DISP side Use the JOG button and button to display the MDL TRN at both transmitter 92 Data Transfer MDL TRANS 2 Select the setting item MODE by the JOG button up or down op eration and select the transfer side and re ceive side by or button TRAN Data transfer side RECV Data receive side 3 Data transfer execution Select the setting item EXEC by JOG but ton up or down operation of both tra
85. d Using the model reset function Display the MODEL screen by referring to P39 1 Selection of model reset Move the cursor to RESET by the JOG Wo Ai button up or down operation E Anank SELECT Al COPY 61 41 RESET ER Move the cursor to RESET with the JOG button 2 Model reset execution Press the JOG buttons for about 1 second MN A beeping sound is generated and the model MO E is selected Resetting is complete when COMPLETE is displayed on the screen SELECT 81 COP 801281 RESET ea COMPLETE gt COMPLELE is displayed 3 When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button and return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the JOG button MENU 1 Tl c O E o FCHS CH4 FMOCEL FMHOL MAME The set RX type and T FHSS receiver ID remain even if the model is reset The same receiver can be used as is without re linking 42 Model MODEL Model Name MDL NAME This function allows you to assign a ten character name to each model memory and user name Display to MDL NAME screen by the following method eeoeeseee cee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee sees eeee eee eee eee ee ee HOME screen No 1 6 7 MODEL 6661 TFH hNR amp I Til TH WH o D R 100 ATL 100 C 8 8oo E 4 CHL LLL 1 3 CPS MIX PTH MODE OS Sa KTH ACCEL CHe min PSWvPTAL PN JEILITT mFMTLILoI CUTS DY EES E
86. d d d WZ WZ WZ WZ RT RT RT RT MOCE EG MODE EG MODE EG MODE EN RATE i186 RATE i186 RATE 186 RATE 186 Haea OFF RSM 9 4 Tub E5475 4 Tub b54 757 4 Tub b54 757 4 Tub RUD S WE Mis ELG ELG AL XA AL XA A is A Ris 4TYP Front side only reverse phase same phase and rear side only switching Rear rate RATE 2 Rear side travel adjustment 0 100 Select setting item RATE by the JOG button up or down Initial value 100 operation Adjust the rear side travel with the or but Adjustment buttons o ton Use the and buttons to make adjustments 5 3 Return to the initial value by Mix mode setting pressing the and but Select setting item MXMD by the JOG button up or down tons simultaneously approx 1 sec operation Set the mix mode with the or button Mixing mode MXMD OFF The EXP function of the 1st CH and other settings are not mixed OFF ON ON The EXP function o the 1st CH and other settings are mixed Initial value OFF Hr SS oo Select button 4 When ending return to the MENU screen by moving the cur Select with the or but sor to the positions other than SW DIAL and pressing the fons JOG button 4WS Mixes 4WS 73 74 Tl c O E o Dual ESC mixing DUAL ESC Throttle system This function is mixing used with crawlers and other 4WD type vehicles and uses the 2nd CH to control the front motor controller
87. d data logging stops To return to the HOME screen during data logging move the cursor to RT by JOG button up or down operation and press the JOG button or button Tl c O E o 2 Log forced end To abort logging press the switch SW1 the same as starting or display the log setting LOG MODE screen and select the STATE setting item by JOG button up or down operation and press the JOG button for approximately 1 second An electronic beeping sound is generated and logging is stopped Telemetry TELEMETRY 1 1 3 Log Data List The log data list can be called when checking the log data memorized by logging opera tion P112 The maximum log data is up to 200 counts Refer to the map on page 108 for the log list screen Example Receiver power supply voltage log list screen Displays the log data elapsed time Receiver power supply voltage meme mc e m 5 T4 TIHE TYPES Receiver power supply voltage log Refer to the below map for the display method of each log list screen Y EXT VOLT B Dn B eu B Du B B Dn a B Dn A 5 nu B 5 o00 B B Du B B Dn B B Dn B B Dn a B Du a e T RTIHE TVPES T RTIHE TVPES T RTIHE TVPES T RTIHE TVPES B Heceiver power supply External power Temperature sensor log HPM sensor log voltage log supply voltag log O 3 Log list check method 1 Log memory check Each time the JOG button is
88. digital servo including BLS Series brushless servos Receiver s battery Matched to the ratings of the receiver and connected digital servo dry cell battery cannot be used Transmitter mode RX MODE See p 29 for setting method Under other conditions the set will not operate or the specified performance will not be displayed even if it operates In addition it may cause servo trouble Futaba will not be responsible for damage etc caused by combination with the products of other companies In addition the FSU Fail Safe Unit cannot be used because the system is different Use the fail safe function of the trans mitter Q When using analog servos always switch the TAPLS servo response to the NORM mode Transmitter mode T FHSS NORM T FHSS NORM and FHSS mode See p 29 for setting method Receiver s battery Matched to the ratings of the receiver and connected servo dry cell battery cannot be used The set cannot operate in the HIGH mode Operation in this mode will cause trouble with the servo and other equipment Digital servos including BLS Series brushless servos can also be used in the NORM mode Always use only genuine Futaba transmitters receivers servos ESCs electronic speed con trols NIMH NiCd Li ion batteries and other optional accessories Futaba will not be responsible for problems caused by the use of other than Futaba genuine parts Use the parts speci fied in the instruction manual and catalog
89. down left or c right operation The selected character blinks After selecting MEL MAME Oo the character to be used press the JOG button The char MopELS 7 o MODEL 88581 acter is entered and the model name or user name character row moves to the right Also move the cursor to RESET by the JOG button up CERES ABCDEFISHI I down left or right operation and press the buttons for about ELMMOPORST WW 1 second A beeping sound is generated and the model abcdefshi i MEUM E lmnorarzt name is initialized to the factory setting LIUM 3 When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button Move the cursor to RE SET by the JOG button and return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the JOG but up or down operation ton Model Name MOE NAME 43 Servo Reverse REVERSE All channel This function reverses the direction of operation of the servos related to transmitter steering throttle and channel 3 4 operation However when the position set by trim or subtrim shifts from the center the center becomes the opposite side Display to REVERSE screen by the following method 0 6 9 9 0 06 0 6 0 O 9 06 0 O 0 0 O 9 0 0 0 9 0 GO 0 0 09 O0 9 6 0 O 9 9 06 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 06 O 9 9 9 O0 9 9 0 0 0 6 6 9 6 6 HOME screen MENU 2 screen MENU 1 screen REVERSE screen EOS ET rT REVERSE Tras lt gt A V PBRAKE MIX LT 2 4 Q Q gt YRO MI I X T PTH
90. e braking force When you want to use the neutral brake set this value to 0 CLM CURRENT LIMIT 50A 500A Same as Link software Current Limiter Current Limiter sets the current value at maximum load here Since setting of the MAX is based on the output current limit value set by Current Limiter Current Limiter does not have to be turned OFF except when a current exceeding 300A is generated ESC Link Function MC LNK Min which sets the frequency when the load is small is set to the high frequency side large value when extension is desired after straight aways and curves MAX which sets the frequency when the load is large is set to the high frequency side large value when you want to suppress the rise from low speed and when motor heating and commutator roughness are sensed When the rise from low speed is poor and becomes bad even when MAX is set to the low frequency side use the log data to check if there was a momentary voltage drop When you want to suppress the overall power lengthen the run time and otherwise improve efficiency set both MAX and Min to the high frequency side When you want to set a fixed PWM frequency at full range regardless of the load current set PWM frequency at Max load and PWM frequency at Min load to the same value LBP LOW BATTERY VOLT 2 5V 7 5V Same as Link software Low Bat Protection This setting cuts off the output to the motor when the running battery voltage drops
91. e cannot accelerate smoothly Setting the With SPEED Quick start without skidding throttle speed function reduces wasteful battery consumption while at the same time permitting smooth ej oyable ii RON Without SPEED Slow start due to skidding Operation Throttle servo ESC operation is delayed so that the drive wheels will not spin even if the trottle trigger is operated more than necessary This delay function is not performed when the throttle trig ger is returned and at brake operation neutral Throttle Speed adjustment Preparation Adjustment range On the SPEED screen make the following adjustments 1 100 TT MM At 10096 there is no delay 1 Delay adjustment 196 100 On the SPEED screen Select the setting item Servo operation is delayed THR TURN by the JOG button up or down TF operation and use the or buttons to ad nop indi Adjust button just the delay amount Ts in A ENE Adjust with the and but THE sd Return to the initial value 100 TURM ELTE by pressing the and but tons simultaneously for about 1 second 2 When ending return to the MENU screen by pressing the JOQ button Tl c O E o Dial Trim Setting 56 Servo Speed SPEED Throttle Acceleration TH ACCEL Throttle system The servo will jump to the input position at its maximum possible speed Unlike expo nential which
92. e function 3 Set the subtrim and adjust the servo neutral point p 45 4 Set the trigger travel by adjusting the throttle trigger mechanical ATL to your liking p 22 When the stroke was adjusted compensate the throttle by adjuster function See page105 5 Set EPA of each channel and adjust the servo throw travel p 46 Function Map Operation of screen In this instruction manual Edit Buttons are represented by the symbols shown below The JOG button can be operated in the 4 directions up down left and right J JOG button left z Les L swe ON 3 button HH es Hu QD JOG button right b m 9 JOG button up Q JOG button down o JOG button o Press Press Press button is press button is press JOG button is press lt gt JOG button up down left or right Calling the menu screen Refer to the below map for the method of displaying the function setting menu screen from the PWR ON initial screen or DISP display screen and the method of returning from the menu screen to the PWR ON initial screen or DISP display screen On the MENU1 or 2 screen move the cursor to RT by JOG button up or Press down operation and press the button Function Map DISP MENU FAUN MEM Mo i 5 7 MENU 1 Qs MENU 2 MODEL aa81 TFH HFE EG Til RESP BERAKE MIX SPEED FROG MI BTH 4 6 5 balls D R i00 ATL 100 BTH ACCEL FOUGL ESC Men ra NN eee REVER
93. e power POWER SW ERROR gt PLEASE CYCLE POWER 19 QU D h O D C o gt e 20 Display when power switch is turned on Power switch turned on PED dl pied Telemetry function ON OFF Receiver Transmitter The reception strength is shown Model TH fo 1 Ea 7 MODEL mBiad1i TFH HhNE liim T uar Td ST Steering trim display The current receiver mode is 2 X DER TH Throttle trim display D R Steering D R display displayed D R 100 ATL 100 ATL Throttle ATL display CHL H CHE H Servo operation of each ani H channel can be checked k fo TLATEY dr Beep confirmation sound is generated and the HOME screen shown below appears LCD Screen Contrast The LCD screen contrast can be adjusted For more information see page 101 Model name 10 rei ik Telemetry data Caution Do not adjust the contrast so that the LCD is too bright or too dark When the display cannot be read due to a temperature change data cannot be set Power Off Forgotten Alarm When the steering wheel throttle trigger push switch or edit button are not operated for 10 minutes default an alarm sounds and NOT OPERATED FOR A mI LONG TIME is displayed on the LCD screen When the steering wheel throttle trigger push switch or edit button are operated the alarm is reset If the system is not to be used turn off the MOT power The function can be deactivated at the system menu p 101
94. eceiver ID before setting or ID mis Data receiving sensitivity display match Gita shows that data cannot be re When the receiver ID is set before ceived because it is outside the data re ID check in the receiver power OFF ceiving range or because of the effects stat of an obstruction or the receiver power is OFF after receiver ID check Receivers other than T FHSS 1 Bring the transmitter and the receiver close to each other within 20 inches half meter 2 Turn on the transmitter 3 Turn on the receiver 4 Push the tactile switch of the receiver When the link is complete the LED in the receiver changes to solid green Precaution If there are many Futaba S FHSS FHSS systems turned on in close proximity to the R2104GF your re ceiver might not link to your transmitter In this case even if the receiver s LED stays solid green unfor tunately the receiver might have established a link to one of other transmitters This is very dangerous if you do not notice this situation In order to avoid the problem we strongly recommend you to double check whether your receiver is really under control by your transmitter by giving the stick input and then checking the servo response Please refer to the table below for LED status vs receiver s condition LED status vs receiver s condition No signal reception Receiving signals Receiving signals but ID is unmatched Green Blink 1 LED c
95. ects mmis 1 Set the transmitter power switch to the display side DISP MC960CR MC940CR Display the MC LINK function screen in the above manner 2 ESC read Execute this function to read the connected ESC type and the data currently set at the amp To save the ESC data to the T4PLS rewrite the read data When you want to write the data saved in the TAPLS to an ESC of the same type exe cute the following WRITE write without executing READ read ESC Link Function MC LNK A Select the setting item MODE by the JOG button and select READ by or button MC LINK RT D Select the setting item EXEC by the JOG button and MEL D press the and buttons simultaneously for 1 second or longer COMPLETE blinks on the screen and the ESC type and currently set con tents are read If LINK ERROR blinks on the screen communication with the amp is not being performed normally Check the TAPLS and ESC connection and the battery connection to ESC and the ESC power switch and repeat steps ab MC LINK RT MC LINK RT MODE READ EXEC EE MCAG2CR I COMPLETE MODE READ EXEC EEE NO DATA LINK ERROR HIn 3 D ELH 3DU 3 Writing to ESC HRK B 5 CT aD ERE BPH ELT O0 DER 15 EHD 100 LEP 3 D RHD 50 Execute this function to write the setting data to ESC See ATE O FHE 28 pages 84 85 for the setting data contents A Select the setting item MODE by the JOG butt
96. ed modification adjustment and replacement of parts on this product Any such changes may void the warranty Battery Recycling for U S A SARA The RBRC SEAL on the easily removable nickel cadmium battery e m and nickel metal hydride battery contained in Futaba products indicates P m O 0 922 5 that Futaba Corporation of America is voluntarily participating in an in dustry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives when taken out of service within the United States The RBRCTM pro gram provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel cadmium batteries and nickel metal hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste system which is il legal in some areas You may contact your local recycling center for 1nformation on where to return the spent battery Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on NiCd NiMH battery recycling in your area Futaba Corporation of America s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural re SOUICCS NOTE Our instruction manuals encourage our customers to return spent batteries to a local recycling center 1n order to keep a healthy environment RBRC is a trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice This ma
97. elect the setting item RST by the JOG re button and press the and buttons simul B5 AA taneously for about 1 second When the set beeps and the status display switches from RST to blinking RDY the system enters the trigger operation ready state MODE HA gt Status display RST Reset state RDY Throttle trigger operation wait RUN Timer running STP Timer stopped When the trigger is operated at the forward side the timer starts Status display RUN If the JOG button is pressed while the timer is operating the LCD returns to MENU2 screen Tl c O E o 3 Timer reset operation TIMER Select a status display RUN by the JOG CRT button and press the and buttons simul TYPE DOWN taneously for approximately 1 second A beep ALEM 9m ing sound is generated and RST appears on ls 4 25 00 02 the status display and the timer resets MODE EE gt Status display RST Reset state RDY Throttle trigger operation wait RUN Timer running STP Timer stopped 98 Timer Function TIMER Using the Lap timer Adjustment buttons Use the and buttons to Preparation make adjustments Select the setting item TYPE by the JOG button EE any Duona Si multaneously approx 1 sec to Press the or button and select LAP return to the HOME screen Alarm time settin 1 l Ing TIMER Select the setting item ALRM by the JOG RT TYPE butto
98. es from the Where the humidity is high transmitter and model and Where vibration is prevalent NNN Where dust is prevalent If the batteries are left in the trans mitter electrolyte may leak and dam Where the system would be exposed to steam and condensation age the transmitter This applies to Storing your R C system under adverse conditions could cause deforma the model also Remove the batteries tion and numerous problems with operation from it also to prevent damage o BS am jud O u O C 9 t 9 t gt eS o uS o gt B O LL lt NiMH NiCd Li ion Battery Recycling A used battery is a valuable resource Insulate the battery terminals and dispose of the battery by taking it to a battery recycling center Other Precautions A Caution Q Do not expose plastic parts to fuel motor spray waste oil or exhaust The fuel motor spray waste oil and exhaust will penetrate and damage the plastic Always use only genuine Futaba transmitters receivers servos ESCs electronic speed con trols NIMH NiCd batteries and other optional accessories Futaba will not be responsible for problems caused by the use of other than genuine Futaba parts Use the parts speci fied in the instruction manual and catalog 11 APLS GH Before Using elemetry System Telemetry system The T4PLS transmitter has adopted the newly developed bidirectional communication s
99. etc receiver only It cannot be used with the R603GF and R2004FG and other FHSS type Display to FAIL SAFE screen by the following method HOME screen MENU 2 screen MENU 1 screen Ned S T Mr MENU 1 Do FAIL SAFE FAIL SAFE WIEN l lt gt 3 RPROG MIX RT P gt r FH TEH Q r TINGET hep FEF Ww x d TE P3 go mis KSPEED CH3 o Ede PTH A B 8 OEF 3 the te psuvpzaL Boc eX Press FREE s FREED ne eia uritur d STLMTRY E RURTEM b Select FAIL SAFE OFF DEF ME FREE 1 FREE 1 Ly E bSYSTEM ADJUSTER Press KHODEL KDL MAME Press SEERNE ETEN Setting item b o MODE F S mode selection cursor position RT POSI F S positon set B FS B FS set throttle only Press cCcH3 CHda STRATHR 0 6 0 0 6 9 6 0 9 0 0 0 O 9 9 O0 0 0 0 0 9 O 0 0 O 0 0 0 9 09 O 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 6 0 9 O0 9 0 0 0 9 9 9 9 0 9 6 6 VOLT B FS voltage set throttle only Fail Safe Function FAIL SAFE 49 50 Tl c O E o Fail safe mode selection Preparation Select the channels MODE to be set by the JOG button up down left or right operation FAIL SAFE T FH OFF FREE 1 Mode selection Select the mode by or button OFF a CFREE 3 Each channel can be individually set cCcH3 CHd 2 When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button and return to the MENU1 screen by press ing the
100. functions to 2 switches The operating direction can also be set ESC Link function MC LINK This is a dedicated function which allows setting of the contents of the Link software which makes possible Futaba speed controller ESC MC950CR MC850C MC851C MC602C MC402CR etc variable frequency and other data changes by T4PLS Trigger position can be changed The position of the throttle trigger can be moved forward and backward Tension adjustment function The tension of the steering wheel amp throttle trigger springs can be adjusted from the outside Mechanical ATL Adjustment Make this adjustment when you want to decrease the total travel of the brake push side of the throttle trigger Display switch Display switch allows function setup without transmitting O E o S O u to 13 UU D h O D C gt e 14 Set Contents After opening the box first check if the contents conform to the following The contents depend on the set as shown below Transmitter T4PLS Receiver R304SB Dry battery holder Installed in transmitter Receiver switch Mini screwdriver It is used for R304SB Miscellaneous Instruction manual If any of the set contents are missing or you have any questions please contact your dealer A Caution Q When using the T4PLS in the T FHSS HIGH and S FHSS HIGH mode always use it under the following conditions Servos Futaba
101. g Part name HT5F1800B 6V 1800mAh Ni MH battery FT2F1700 2100B 6 4V 2100mAh Li Fe battery Please do not use the transmitter batteries HTSF1800B and FT2F1700 2100B as the receiv er s battery Since the transmitter s battery has an overload protection circuit the output power will be shut down when the high current load 1s applied This may result in runaway or fatal crash Temperature Sensor SBS 0IT RPM Sensor SBS 01RM Voltage Sensor SBS 01V When requesting repair Before requesting repair read this instruction again and recheck your system Should the problems continue request as follows Information needed for repair Describe the problem in as much detail as possible and send the letter along with the system in question Symptom Including the conditions and when the problem occurred R C System Send transmitter receiver and servos Model Type of model brand name and model number or kit name Detailed packing list Make a list of all items sent in for repair Your name address and telephone number Warranty Read the Warranty card When requesting warranty service send the card or some type of dated proof pur chase 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 rea sonable protection ag
102. gle can be set LAU LAU OF Fee LAU On LA n CAND ANG CRPH32 MC LINK RT D E The BOOST ANGLE and BOOST Oo C ANGLE RPM which can set the oe lead angle of 5 points relative to the speed Page2 ESC Link Function MC LNK LAU LEAD ANGLE USE ON OFF Same as Link software Lead Angle Use This function is effective when TBM Turbo Mode is LEV1 or LEV2 and sets whether or not lead angle is used This setting has priority over the TURBO MODE setting When using in races in which the lead angle func tion is inhibited by the ESC set this function to OFF OFF Lead angle function not used ON Lead angle used MC LINE RT LA LEAD ANGLE 0 59deg Same as Link software Lead Angle When LAU LEAD ANGLE USE is turned on the motor lead angle can be set at the MC960CR The lead angle can be set up to 59 degrees in 1 degree increments MC 3amcE I LEAD AnGLE USE LAU On LR D LANG RPH n A B C D E BA A B C D E BOOST ANGLE 0 59deg Same as Link software Boost Angle A B C D E RPM A B C D E BOOST ANGLE RPM 0 99990rpm Same as Link software Boost Angle rom When LAU LEAD ANGLE USE is turned on the lead angle versus motor speed of the 5 points A to E can be set The lead angle can be set up to 59 degrees in 1 degree increments Note Do not read to the T4PLS an MC940 960CR whose speed was set to over 99990rpm by Link software side Boost Angle rpm setting The LA LEAD ANGL
103. ing P78 must be set to INH Dial Trim Setting The function select switch dial function can control the 3rd 4th channels Brake rate RATE can be controlled with digital dial or digital trim using the function select di al function See page 65 Brake Mixing BRAKE 69 70 Tl c O E o Programmable Mix PROG MIX All channels This function allows you to apply mixing between the steering throttle channel 3 and channel 4 Additional Functions When the steering or throttle channel is the master channel channel that applies mix ing trim data can be added Trim mode The mixing mode selection Master mixing mode Relating function steering EPA STR EXP D R SPEED 4WS MIX throttle CH3 CH4 EPA BRAKE MIX 4WS MIX EPA BRAKE MIX ESC MIX Movement of the slave channel side EPA THR EXP ATL ABS SPEED BRAKE MIX NT BRK ESC MIX ACCFW BK The movement of the master channel side will be added to the movement of the slave channel side Display PROG MIX screen by the following method MENU 1 screen MENU 2 screen HOME screen ere JM MENU 1 No l 6 7v MODEL 6661 TFH NR D Til PROG MIX screen PROG MIX ae PEXP n RT gt gt PTH A B S PERAKE MIX MODE IMH i PEND POINT PREUERSE bill LEFT 1868 E BRATL SAFE PoUAL Esc Select X eee emne eme PCH37C lt FEYRO MIX PROG MIX
104. ing INH CH4 FUNG STR NTR i u STR END THR NT THR FWD item CTRL Use the or button and select the function THR BRK TH NT BK Select button CH4 FUNC ON OFF by switch set at the 4th CH tons STR NT ON at steering neutral STR END ON at both sides of steering THR NT ON at throttle neutral THR FWD ON at throttle forward side THR BRK ON at throttle back brake side TH NT BK ON at throttle neutral and back brake sides 2 ON OFF switching position selection Select the setting item POSI by the JOG button up or down operation Use the or button and select the ON OFF position Since sasr mg gt ON OFF Position POSI the ON OFF state is displayed at the right pg pi zu EO side of the setting item CTRL setting can be cyc sa Initial value 50 confirmed while operating the function to be controlled for example throttle CPS MIX r CTRL 0M1 Shows the ON OFF state STR MT 3 ONOFF type setup 40 72 Function selection TYPE NORMAL FLASH Select the setting item TYPE by the JOG button up or Select butt down operation Use the or button and select the type elect button Select with the or but of LED lighting Normal ON Off type or flashing can be se tons lected NORMAL Normal ON OFF type Flashing cycle CYCL FLASH Flashing display 1 100 Initial value 50 Adjust button Use the and butto
105. is function is used by switching the type of 4WS with a switch the switch used by the function select switch dial function page 65 is set 72 4WS Mixes AWS Press 4WS screen dis MODE IH RATE 1868 MMC OFF pbl PIL F XR Front side only 4WS OFF Setup items MODE 4WS Type RATE 3ch rate Rear side MXMD Mix mode Function SW AWS 1 4WS type selection Select the setting item MODE by the JOG allo lt NO SW gt If function s ON OFF LET button up or down operation Use the or nena switch is not selected RATE 1686 NO SW is displayed and set the function to the ON or OFF MMMD OFF state FSW 4 PIL The function select switch screen P65 can be dis played from this screen INH Function OFF front only 2TYP Front side only reverse phase switching Function ON OFF MODE STYP Front side only reverse phase and same phase switching OFF 2TYP 3TYP ATYP ATYP Front side only reverse phase same phase and rear side only switching j i Select button Select with the or but tons Switched in the order shown in the figure below by set SW al au 5 5 RT RT MODE ERE MODE BERG RATE 16968 RATE 1668 MMD OFF M MD OFF b l 4 tb baw 4 tb RU S WE Mis 2TYP Front side only and reverse phase switching 3TYP Front side only reverse phase and same phase switching d
106. iting to receive data When ending return to the DISP MENU screen by pressing the JOG button Data Transfer MDL TRANS COMPLELE is displayed MEL TRANS RT MODE RECU Ez COMPLETE Fog 1 Surel GF 1 MEL TRANS ET MODE REC BHA RCW ERROR gt RCV ERROR is displayed Mo 1 MODEL A861 Tl c O r o 93 MEL TRANS RT MODE RECU HEG CANCEL M2 1 gt CANCEL is displayed 94 Tl c O E o Timer Function TIMER Use the timer by selecting one of the three timers UP TIMER DOWN TIMER and LAP TIMER Display PTIMER screen by the following method 0092092062092920620620909206206062062962062020 6020620 6020929022929092 929602962062020602062060206029062062020260292920262062920296062020602006020292920209029292929299909 MENU 2 screen MENU 1 screen lt lt gt gt HOME screen No 1 6 7v k MENU 1 t MENU 2 MODEL 6661 TFH NR amp I Til ST o LRT TH et o D R 100 RTL 100 CHL i i DH8 ma CH3 H _ 4 STLMTRY D ET KERAKE MIX FFROG MIX bill FOUAL EC biuERD MIX EI GEE am TIMER PTH A B S 5 PTH ACCEL a b BEND POINT PSUBTRIM o BRE bD a g Press PMODEL PMOL NAME pSL PIAL LAB IMER FLAP LIST SYSTEM KAD JUSTER Press pa Press Press Ce ererereeerreerrererrererrerreeereeererererereereeereeenene TIME
107. l battery cannot be used The set cannot operate in the HIGH mode Operation in this mode will cause trouble with the servo and other equipment Digital servos including BLS Series brushless servos can also be used in the NORM mode Operation Precautions A Warning Q Do not operate outdoors on rainy days run through puddles of water or use when visibility is limited Should any type of moisture water or snow enter any component of the system erratic operation and loss of control may occur G Do not operate in the following places Near other sites where other radio control activity may occur Near people or roads On any pond when passenger boats are present Near high tension power lines or communication broadcasting antennas Interference could cause loss of control Improper installation of your Radio Control System in your model could result in serious injury Q Do not operate this R C system when you are tired not feeling well or under the influence of al cohol or drugs Your judgment is impaired and could result in a dangerous situation that may cause serious injury to yourself as well as others Q Do not touch the engine motor speed control or any part of the model that will generate heat while the model is operating or immediately after its use These parts may be very hot and can cause serious burns Q Always perform an operating range check prior to use Problems with the radio control system
108. l cable Connectors m 4 CH4 servo CH4 gledet Saba P 3 CH3 servo CH3 mss EAN 2 Throttle servo CH2 1 Steering servo CH1 S BUS2 Power S BUS2 connector Receiver Installation Install the R304SBreceiver on the car as follows The operating range may become shorter depending on where the receiver and the an tenna are mounted A WARNING Antenna Ww OD h O OD cC o tube 24 Antenna Coaxial cable Wrap the receiver with something soft such as foam rubber to avoid vibration If there is a chance of getting wet put the receiver R304SB in a waterproof bag or balloon A Caution Q Always use R304SB under the following conditions Battery Power requirement Rated voltage 4 8 7 4V dry cell battery cannot be used 3 5 to 8 4V useable Matched to the ratings of the receiver and connected servo RX MODE T FHSS HIGH or T FHSS NORM See p 29 for setting method Transmitter mode T FHSS HIGH mode Futaba digital servo Transmitter mode T FHSS NORM mode Futaba all servo Under other conditions the set will not operate or the specified performance will not be displayed even if it operates In addition it may cause trouble with servos and other equipment Futaba will not be responsible for damage etc caused by combination with the products of other companies Transmitter mode setting Set the transmitter to the T FHSS HIGH mode or T FHSS NORM mode See
109. menu screen by pressing the JOG button System Functions SYSTEM BE LHT KEY LHT TH i1 amp 8Bz LHT PIJ 15 Initial value 85 BATT DE A BUZZER BEES PE TH 16810 MEMI ENG DISP TLATR 103 Tl c O E o 104 Changing the power off forgotten alarm setting Select the setting item OPE TM by the JOG button and use the and buttons to select the power off forgotten alarm mode 10m If an operation is not performed within 10 min utes while the power is on an audible alarm sounds OFF Power off forgotten alarm setting OFF S S TEM RT CONTRA 8 BR LHT KEY LHT TM 185 LHT FIL 15 OPE TM 10m OFF BATT CRi 4 BUZZER 65 OPE TH MEMO ENG DISP TLATE When ending return to the menu screen by pressing the JOG button Changing the menu character display Select the setting item MENU by the JOG button and set the basic menu character dis play with the or button See page 37 ENG Basic menu displayed in Alphabetic character HF Basic menu displayed in katakana character SYSTEM RT CONTRA 8 BE LHT KEY LHT TH i1 amp 8z LHT FIL 15 BATT DEYA BUZZER 65 O PE TEH 186 MEMU DISP iTLHMTE Menu charactre MENU ENG AF When ending return to the menu screen by pressing the JOG button Changing the HOME screen display mode Select the setting item DISP by the JOG button and set the HOME
110. mitter battery voltage drops to 4 1 V when us ing Futaba rechargeable type battery 4 9V or less an 5 7 audible alarm will sound and BATTERY LOW VOLT BATTERY AGE will be displayed on the LCD screen Low VOLTAGE Audible alarm Continuous tone A Warning Q When a low battery alarm is generated cease operation immediately and retrieve the model If the battery goes dead while in operation you will lose control Power supply and low battery alarm The TAPLS can use an optional rechargeable battery However the battery alarm setting is different from that of the dry cell battery alkaline battery recommended Therefore always set the battery type to match the power source used Always set the battery type to N5 L2 especially when using a Futaba rechargeable type battery If the set is used at DRY4 setting the time from low battery alarm to system stopping will become ex tremely short See page 93 for a detailed description of the battery types LCD screen If the data in the transmitter is not transferred normally when the power is turned on an audible alarm will EE sound and MAIN MEMORY ACCESS ERROR will MAIN be displayed on the LCD MEMORY To stop the alarm turn off the power Turn the power back on If the alarm is not generated again there ACCESS is no problem ERROR Audible alarm Tone sounds 7 times and stops repeated LCD screen When the power switch is turned on while the idle up
111. multaneously for about 1 second Mixing amount 120 0 120 Initial value 100 Mixing mode MXD OFF ON Initial value OFF Select button Select with the or but tons Trim mode TRIM OFF ON Initial value OFF Select button Select with the or but tons Tl c O E o Select the program mixing function ON OFF switch with the function select switch di al function Mixing rate RATE can be controlled with digital dial or digital trim us ing the function select switch dial function See page 65 Programmable Mix PROG MIX 71 AWS Mixes AWS Steering 3rd channel system This function can be used with crawlers and other 4WS type vehicles It is mixing which uses the Ist CH to control the front side steering and the 3rd CH to control the rear side steering OFF front side only reverse phase same phase rear side only and other 4WS type switching is used by selecting SW1 with the function select switch function P65 If not selected NO SW is displayed Therefore select SWI Setting Special mixings EEE RT BTH A B S KERAKE MIX BEND POINT BPROG MIX re EINE PREUERSE OE tHe HH PEAIL SAFE FOUAL ESC 283 Hs PCHS CH4 ER al FTH MODE bSU DIaL FT IMER FLAP LIST SYSTEM KAD JUSTER PMODEL bPMDL NAME Tl c O E o Reverse phase Same phase Rear side only 4WS mixing adjustment Preparation Since th
112. n and set the alarm time with the and buttons ALRM Sr Alarm time ALRM OFF 1 99m AA Hi AA Initial value 5 m MODE RST 2 Timer start lap count stop operation Switches When the switch TIMER set by function select switch func Timer start Lap count tion is pressed the timer starts At timer operation the same switch becomes the lap switch and when the set time elaps es the timer is stopped by the same switch TIMER Linking only start to the throttle trigger Select the setting item RST by the JOG T pr button and press the and buttons simul Tyee Lap taneously for about 1 second When the set aLkm sm beeps and the status display switches from RST to blinking RDY the system enters n D B the trigger operation ready state When the MOCe Elulit Status display trigger is operated at the forward side the tim RST Reset state i RDY Throttle trigger operation wait er starts Status display RUN RUN Timer running GOAL Timer stopped When the switch TIMER is pressed after the time set by alarm has elapsed the timer stops and the lap time and total time are memorized The status display becomes GOAL If the JOG button is pressed while the timer is operating the LCD returns to MENU2 screen 3 Timer reset operation Select a status display GOAL by the JOG button and press the and buttons simul taneously for approximately 1 second A bee
113. n using the FT2F1700B 2100B with the special charger 1 A LiFebattery is removed from T4PLS 2 2P connector is removed from T4PLS 3 Balance charge is carried out from the charger on ly for LiFe Charge the optional FT2F1700B 2100B LiFe battery with the special charger in accordance with the instruction manual supplied A Warning O Never plug it into an outlet of other than the indicated voltage Plugging the charger into the wrong outlet could result in an explosion or fire UU D h O o c o gt e 18 Q Do not insert and remove the charger when your hands are wet It may cause an electric shock Q Always use the special charger or a quick charger for digital proportional R C sets to charge a digital proportional R C set Ni MH battery Overcharging a Ni MH battery can result in burns fire injuries or loss of sight due to overheating breakage or electro lyte leakage A Caution Q When the charger is not in use disconnect it from the AC outlet Do this to prevent accidents and to avoid overheating Low Battery Alarm If the transmitter battery voltage drops below the usable range an audible alarm will sound and BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE will be displayed on 5 7 the LCD screen If the battery goes dead while running cruising you will BarrERv lose control of the vehicle boat Therefore retrieve the vehicle boat im Low mediately and cease operation VOLTAGE
114. nctions Changing the SW1operation system Select DIR of lt SW1 gt by the JOG button up or down opera tion Select ALT or NOR with the or button 3 When ending return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the JOG button Set table functions DL1 DT1 DT2 DT3 Abbreviation used on setup Function name etc screen Sub trim CH4 Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons SW1 function selection Direction of operation set ting BW DIAL RT DL1 CcH4 MOR 541 OFE NN MOR ahi CHS UF nT Dun DIGI TRIM aM DIAL ET DL1 cH4 MOR Sui OFF MOR 22 edd OFF OFF On FOIGI TRIM SW2 function selection ON OFF position is dis played Relationship between set value and step amount Setting range 1 10 20 30 40 50 100 2P Steering trim throttle trim When set to the minimum 1 the total trim operating width is 200 clicks For 100 the total operating width is 2 clicks and for 2P the total operating width is 1 click Rate etc setting This is the value which is operated by 1 click relative to the set value of each rate Since the total operating width of functions having a rate of 100 0 100 is 200 when set to 100 the total op erating width is 2 clicks Since the total operating width of functions with a 0 100 rate is 100 100 and 2P are operated by 1 click Channel 3 4 When set to the minimum 1 the to tal oper
115. nd Select Switch Dial Function SW DIAL Selection of the function to be performed by digital trim DT1 DT2 DT3 DT4 di al DLI and switch SWI PS2 The functions that can be assigned to dial digital trim and switch are listed on the next page The dial and digital trim are step amount can be adjusted The relationship between set value and step amount is shown in the table on the next page The direction of operation of the servos can be reversed NOR REV SWI alternate operation operation which switches between ON and OFF each time the switch is pressed is possible NOR Normal ON only while pressed OFF when released ALT Alternate Switched between ON and OFF each time pressed Display SW DIAL screen by the following method MENU 1 screen MENU 2 screen HOME screen fre lt p MENU 2 Mo 1 6 7v MENU 1 TFH NRED T ERT BSPEED BTH A B S FERAKE MIX gt reb POINT BPROG MIX REVERSE bili Di H M 5 UAL BR HE BCH37CH4 STLMTRY D gt An eg lt gt FEY RO Select PMDL NAME Press a Press FCPS F ol Function select dial trim setting 1 Setting dial trim selection Select the dial or trim you want to set by the JOG button up or down operation 2 Function setting Select the function with the or button Refer to the list on the next page for the abbreviations of the function
116. nd we recommend that only one neutral brake function be used Dial Trim Setting When the neutral brake function is ON the neutral brake rate adjustment is auto matically assigned to the throttle trim DT1 2 3 4 or DLI Operation display An LED blinks while the neutral brake function 1s active TH MODE RT If the power switch is frem turned on while the neu F tral brake switch 1s on PEE ME an audible alarm will be E heard Immediately set or the neutral brake switch Brake to OFF Warning display lt NO SW gt If function s ON OFF switch is not selected NO SW gt is displayed SAMT FEBS MTEFF EE THOFF Be IDLLP Be CMO Sb screen P65 can be dis ysuzprar played from this screen The function select switch Neutral Brake function adjustment Adjust button Adjust with the 4 and but 7 Preparation MM 2 Use the function select switch dial to select the switch p 65 Return to the initial value 0 by o IL HMM CN pressing the and buttons o 1 Neutral brake rate simultaneously for about 1 sec ond Select the setting item NTBRK by the JOG button Use Brake rate NTBRK the and buttons to set the neutral brake rate Aga A Initial value 0 2 When ending return to the MENU screen by moving the cur sor to the positions other than SW DIAL and pressing the JOG button Effect of set value of other functions on
117. ness BATT Battery type HERUM BUZZER Buzzertone BUZZER 65 OPE TM Power off forgotten alarm Seat Eun MENU Menu screen character DISP HOME screen display mode DISP TLHMTE System Functions SYSTEM 101 Tl c O E o 102 System function setup 1 Setting of each item Adjusting the liquid crystal contrast Select the setting item CONTRA by the JOG button and use the and buttons to adjust the screen contrast Adjust to an easy to see contrast When ending return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the JOG button SYSTEM RT Adjustment buttons Use the and buttons to make adjustments Press the and buttons si multaneously approx 1 sec to return to the initial value CONTRA MEL gt Contrast CONTRA BE LHT KEY LHT TM 185 LHT FW 15 BATT CRi 4 BUZZER 65 PE TH 1810 MEMO ENG D ISP TLHMTE Setting the liquid crystal backlighting mode Select the setting item BK LHT by the JOG button and select the mode by pressing the or button KEY Fixed time backlighting ON after button operated ALL Backlighting always ON OFF Backlighting OFF When ending return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the JOG button Setting liquid crystal backlighting time Select the setting item LHT TM by the JOG button and use the and buttons to set the ON time When KEY is set at the preceding item
118. neutral brake Throttle side EPA function or ATL function setting also affects neutral brake side operation 82 Throttle Mode TH MODE Throttle off engine cut THOFF This is a function select switch dial function The throttle off function ON OFF switch must be set The engine cut function stops the engine of a boat etc by operating the throttle servo to the slow side by switch regardless of the position of the throttle trigger and the setting of other functions reverse function setting is effective Dial Trim Setting The function select dial function can control the throttle off position can be controlled with digital dial or digital trim See page 65 Operation display An LED blinks while the neutral brake function 1s active TH MODE RT If the power switch is mmeamua turned on while the MIX WARN throttle off switch 1s on IDLE UP oF an audible alarm will be lt NO SW gt If function s ON OFF switch is not selected NO SW is displayed SAMT FS BS MTBERE Be THOFF EE IDLLP B CMO 35 heard Immediately set or MELITE AL The function select switch the neutral brake switch BRAKE screen P62 can be dis lt SUL TAL played from this screen to OFF Warning display Engine Cut function adjustment Preparation Use the function select switch dial to select the switch p 65 1 Preset position setup Adjust button Select the setting item THOFF by the
119. ng of the battery lead wires may lead to fire and abnormal heating and cause 3 Insert the connector of the new battery and load burns or fire disaster the new battery into the transmitter O E o bs O vu co 17 4 Finish by installing the battery cover When exchanging for the optional battery Charge of a NiMH battery 7 N AC outlet Example When using the HTSF1800B with the special charger 1 Plug the transmitter cord of the special charger in Charger to the charging jack on the rear of the transmitter 2 Plug the charger into an AC outlet Transmitter 3 Check that the charging LED lights charging LED The charging time when charging the HTSF1800B battery with the optional special charger is approximately 15 hours However when the battery has not been used for some time To receiver To trans mitter repeat charging 2 or 3 times to activate the battery Ni Cd battery charging jack When using Futaba CR 2000 The HT5F1700B 1800B is 5 cells so when charging the HT 5F1700B battery with Futaba CR 2000 charger you have to use the RX output side Over current protection The transmitter charging circuit is equipped with an over cur rent protection circuit 1 0A If the battery is charged with a quick charger for other than digital proportional R C sets it may not be fully charged Charging jack Charge of a LiFe battery Example Whe
120. ngle No When used in races in which the lead angle setting function is inhibited by ESC set to this mode The lead angle function is disabled the same as if LAU LEAD ANGLE USE was turned off When the lead angle function was disabled by the method described above the MC960CR shows that the lead angle function is off by blinking a blue LED at an ON 0 1 second OFF 0 9 second cycle at the neutral point LEV1 turbo mode Lead Angle mode Lead angle Yes The output can be increased by setting a lead angle Depending on the set value the motor may be damaged so increase the lead angle value in steps from a small value while observing the conditions Turn on LAU Lead Angle Use and adjust the lead angle by LA LEAD ANGLE and A B C D E BA A B C D E BOOST ANGLE value LEV2 power mode Power Mode Lead angle Yes Displays still more power than a turbo However since even a motor applies a large load on the ESC make the lead angle larger in steps from a small value while observing the conditions Turn on LAU LEAD ANGLE USE and adjust the lead angle by LA LEAD ANGLE and A B C D E BA A B C D E BOOST ANGLE value When LAU LEAD ANGLE USE is turned on LA LEAD ANGLE is the lead angle can be set In addition the BOOST ANGLE and BOOST ANGLE RPM can be set MC LINK RT MODE READ MODE READ EXEC T MC94 CR I SR LA LEAD ANGLE is displayed LEAD ANGLE USE LEAD ANGLE USE and the lead an
121. ning due to a drop in the pow er supply voltage When the power supply voltage recovers power is supplied to the motor once more M Band 2 ced Position at P SEM Point at which brakes motor starts to X 7 V J start taking effect run Throttle neutral position eel ITE CTM C L TIME LIMIT 50A 300A CLT C L TIMER Osec OFF 240sec MC IB EP 7 except MC950CR Same as Link software Current Limiter Time Limit Current Limit timer nn e ETHER The output current can be limited up to the set time lapse from the start of run ERE 5PH ELT ning This is effective in preventing the motor from outputting wasted energy I i se when the voltage is high immediately after the power battery was recharged NTE D FHE CTM Time Limit sets the maximum output current within the time the out put current is limited CLT sets the time the output current is limited This function is disabled when set to 0 sec Since the Current Limit Timer starts when the throttle is operated to the for ward side and current is output to the motor this function begins to operate when the motor is run during trim adjustment etc 8 FWB FORWARD BOOST 0 100 except MC850C Same as Link software Forward Boost GEA Operation near the throttle trigger stick neu tral position becomes a sharp rise FWB 50 esuodsai y FWB 0 0 BMD BRAKE MAX DUTY 0 100 100964 Same as Link softw
122. ns simultaneously for approximate ly 1 second COMPLETE blinks on the screen and the initial data is written to the ESC If LINK ERROR blinks communication with the amp was not performed normally Check the T4PLS and ESC connection and the battery connection to ESC and the ESC power switch and repeat steps a b In addition when NO DATA is displayed on the T4PLS screen RESET cannot be selected because there is no write initial data ESC Link Function MC LNK MC LINK RT MODE RESET EXEC dn MC4E2CR I COMPLETE HIn 3 0 CLH 300 HAS 2 S CTH 300 ERE BPH ELT O0 DER 15 EHD 100 LEP 3 D RHD 50 nTE D FHE 28 MC LINE RT MODE RESET EXEC ies MC4E2CR I LIME ERROR 3 1 DLH 3nn B h ETH 3DD BPH ELT O0 IS5jEHD 100 3 n RHD 50 D FHE BH Tl c O r o ESC function setup MC601 602 850 851C 401 402 950CR 1 Select the setting item by the JOG button Setup item selection Select by the JOG button Set the value by and button elect by the JOG button The currently set item is Adjustment buttons MC LINK displayed here Use the and buttons to make adjustments MODE READ Return to the initial value by EXEC MC ezcR I pressing the and buttons PHH FRED HIn kHz simultaneously approx 1 sec CLH 300 The item indicated by the HAR 2 S CTH 300 EBI ERATE ER reverse displayed cursor DER i5 EHD iDI is selected LEP 3 O
123. ns to 4 Flashing cycle setting make adjustments g Cy g Return to the initial value by When flashing type FLASH was selected at the setting item pressing the and but 7 u tons simultaneously for about TYPE the flashing speed cycle can be set ed Select the setting item CYCL by the JOG button up or down operation Use the or button and select the flash ing speed cycle Tl c O E o 5 When ending return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the JOG button Gyro mixing CPS MIX 79 80 Tl c O E o Throttle Mode TH MODE Throttle system This menu has the following 4 functions Servo neutral mode which sets the throttle neutral ratio to 7 3 or 5 5 Idle up which raises the idling speed when starting the engine to improve engine start ing performance of a gasoline car boat Neutral brake which applies the brakes at the neutral position of the throttle trigger Throttle off engine cut which stops the engine of a boat etc by operating the throttle servo to the low side regardless of the position of the throttle trigger Display TH MODE screen by the following method 0 6 9 06 6 6 0 0 0 9 9 0 6 9 0 GO 9 06 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 9 0 0 0 9 O0 GO 9 0 O 9 0 0 9 9 0 9 9 0 0 9 9 0 0 06 0 0 6 TH MODE screen HOME screen To BUE No l 6 7 MENU 1 sin vu Dh TH PSPEED RT C p x LESE lt gt I BTH A
124. nsmitter First press the receive side RECV trans mitter and buttons simultaneously The message RCV WAIT appears and count down begins MEL Trans MODE TRAN Mode selection TRANSFER RECEIVE Setup item selection Select by JOG button up or Maad down operation MODEL 8881 Mode change button Use the and buttons to make adjustments MOL TRANS RT MODE RECU 38s HH gt Transfer execution button and buttons pressed simultaneously for about 1 second 30 seconds wait is displayed on the receive side screen ECL DATT aa howd MODEL AAA1 Within 30 seconds press the transfer side TRANS trans mitter and buttons simultaneously If data transfer is not executed within 30 seconds an error will be displayed at the receive side HECV transmitter MEL TRAMs COMPLETE is displayed dida on the screen of the receive side RECV transmitter and data transfer is ended MODE TRAM Ez COMPLETE Mo 1 MODEL 88681 If RCV ERROR is displayed on the screen of the receive side RECEIVE transmitter da ta transfer was not performed normally Check the connection and repeat steps 1 3 Since the transfer side TRANS transmitter only sends COMPLETE is displayed even when data transfer was not performed normally Data transfer can also be canceled before the end of transfer by operating the JOG button at a T4PLS that is wa
125. nsor is unnecessary The S BUS2 system exerts control by connecting multiple gyros servos and other devices corresponding to one S BUS2 connector Each device is separately controlled by setting the channel No or slot No individually for each device A slot No is also set for telemetry sensors With the T4PLS system each slot No of a telemetry sensor must be set to its ini tial value Since the slot No can be changed for other aircraft type transmitters T18MZ etc sensors with changed slot No will not operate if not returned to their initial slot No When using a sensor that is used with transmitters other than a T4PL whether or not the slot No is set to the initial value given in the sensor instruction manual must be checked at the changed transmitter T18MZ etc With the T4PLS the set slot No cannot be checked or changed voltage Power battery voltage is displayed at the transmitter Connection diagram Temperature Sensor SBS 01T RPM Sensor SBS 01RM Voltage Sensor SBS 01V led ensor Transmitter f Sic EE Tl c O r o TI i Temperature D d se Ae j HUB Signal Info C RPM 0 m EE Switch 2789 1570 D HUB lt n Eg T FHSS Receiver Battery voltage is displayed Connect to S BUS2 Connector at the transmitter Telemetry TELEMETRY 107 Telemetry Log Screen Map HOME screen how 1 Ba Fu MoObEL see1 TFH HhHE ge Tal ST E o TH Ei j D R inB
126. nual has been carefully written Please write to Futaba if you feel that any corrections or clarifica tions should be made Futaba is not responsible for the use of this product T FHSS Telemetry Syste m 2 4GHz System Precautions eere 8 Receiver Mode Precautions 1 eee 8 Operation PrecautiOnsS rnannnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnnnnnnnnennnnnr 9 Ni MH Ni Cd Battery Handling Precautions 10 Storage And Disposal Precautions 11 Other Precautions Jade 11 Before USIN e 12 xcrcudlgll qe ccc EE 12 SELEN 2uaasseicduieavatucsitDn caca erue Uind xvid M NEN OSEE EF UNE NAE IUE ED 14 Issa Dt 15 Nomenclature 19 Battery Replacement Method cccssccecseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeens 16 When using the optional battery seeseeeesssseess 17 When exchanging for the optional battery 17 LOW Battery AGENT EE 18 Power amp Display SWIC sioe ttn nitrate r tasto citra atiende taces 19 Display When Power Switch Is Turned On 20 LED Screen GOMUAS Eons innnacaneecsdencsesastoceumeseaeadesdesenecandencsionecsie 20 Power Off Forgotten Alarm urannnnnnunnavnnnnnnnanvenenennunnnernennnne 20 Digital Trim Operation
127. on and select WRITE by or button Mc LINE CRT b Select the setting item EXEC by the JOG button and press the and buttons simultaneously for 1 second or ongar eee ERE BPH ELT O0 DER i15 EHD inU COMPLETE blinks on the screen and the setting data is written to ESC Es If LINK ERROR blinks on the screen communication with the amp is not being performed normally Check the TAPLS and ESC connection and the battery connection to ESC and the ESC power switch and repeat steps a b In addition if NO DATA is displayed on the TAPLS screen WRITE cannot be selected because there is no setting data to be written AE ee Different type ESC data cannot be written If writing is attempted TYPE Baan Gm ERROR will link on the screen to show that the ESC type is wrong MOCE WRITE EC oie MC4H2CR COMPLETE MC LINK MC LINK RT RT MODE WRITE MEC MER MCA4E2CR 1 TYPE ERROR 3 1 DLH 3nu d h ETH 3DD BPH ELT O 15h EHD i1DU LIME ERROR HIn 3 0 CLH 300 HAS 2 S CTH 300 ERE BPH ELT O0 DER 15 EHD 100 LEP 3 4 Initialization nTE This function writes the MC setting data set at the factory to the connected MC and T4PLS Perform READ before per forming initialization A Select the setting item MODE by the JOG button and select RESET with the or button b Select the setting item EXEC by the JOG button and press the and butto
128. ould be change to red during intermittently during data processing A Warning After the linking is done please cycle receiver power and check if the receiver to be linked is re ally under the control of your transmitter Do not perform the linking procedure with motor s main wire connected or the engine operating as it may result in serious injury Throttle Mode Check The throttle servo travel can be set to 5 5 or 7 3 for throttle trigger operation as required by the throttle mode function page 80 TH MODE SXMT FS5 B 5 MTBERE e THOFF B IDLLP e Forward side 5 5 Brake side Forward side 7 93 Brake side b3u DIaX L F5 B5 or F7 B3 Trims Initial Set Up Steering trim DT1 check On the initial set up steering trim is assigned to the DTI trim lever above the steering wheel Operate the lever and make sure the marker moves on the ST graph If default has been changed test steering trim in its new location After checking the trim set the trim display to the center N position Throttle trim DT2 check On the initial set up throttle trim 1s assigned to the DT2 trim lever on the left side of the steering wheel Operate the lever and make sure the marker moves on the TH graph If the default has been changed test the throttle trim 1n its new location After checking the trim set the trim display to the center N position Steering trim DT1 Steering trim ho 1 Bay MODEL AAA1 TFH HElE
129. owling noise indicates that the steering servo is improperly set A Warning Operate each servo over its full stroke and be sure the linkage does not bind or is not loose The continuous application of unreasonable force to a servo may cause damage and excessive battery drain TI c O E o Decide the EPA value at the contact point Adjust the steering servo so that unreason able force is not applied to the servo by the chassis at maximum servo travel un Adjust the throttle servo so that unreasonable force is not applied when the engine carburetor is ful ly open fully closed and the brakes are applied fully If the brakes overheat while running their ability to function properly decreases Before running adjust the suitable maximum servo travel so that unreasonable force is not applied even when the servo travel is increased while running 46 End Point Adjuster END POINT Display to END POINT screen by the following method HOME screen MENU 2 screen MENU 1 screen END POINT screen Neri 6 7 e MENU 2 3 MENU 1 reed Qe E RORE MIX PPRO MIX 5 bas PDOUAL ES 4 p bGYRO MIS bCPS M ST LLL RT 13 RET 188 O R 100 ATL 100 bTH MO DE a m me on PSW DIA TH ACCEL BRE ae TIMER n Press 166 a PAD JUSTER Select aiias UEM DWN END POINT jaa Press kCH3 CH4 lt lt Pb 1568 KMODEL RMDL MAME Press Press 0620620
130. p ing sound is generated and RST appears on Bh BE d6 the status display and the timer resets TIMER RT TYPE LAP ALEM Sr MODE EDBIEIE Status display When reset operation was performed before the ALARM pgac 5 RST Reset state set time had elapsed the total time is not memorized RDY Throttle trigger operation wait The lap memory data can be checked with the lap list RUN Timer running P98 screen GOAL Timer stopped Timer Function TIMER Tl c O E o Lap List LAP LIST The lap list is displayed when checking the lap memory data lap times memorized by lap timer P99 operation After the lap timer starts the lap times are memorized sequentially each time the switch is operated f the timer is stopped after the set ALRM time has elapsed the final lap time is mem orized and the total time after the last lap is automatically written When the timer was stopped before the set ALRM time has elapsed the total time is not memorized Display LAP LIST screen by the following method HOME screen MENU 1 screen MENU 2 screen Me 6 79 ET ET MENU 2 LAP LIST ee at D xm lt Q gt ers 3 T A kes RERAKE MIX A asa gt PTH ACCEL ene J gt BEND POINT FPROG MIX LAF pd o balls A AA joues PRA SAFE CUAL ESC Bana re ert D PCHS CHs BEYRO MIX Bana STLMTRY D gt PMODEL e Sel zm RTH MODE velect
131. p list Up to 10 lap times are memorized beginning from lap list 1 After lap memory No 100 op eration returns to lap memory No 1 and the lap memories are overwritten The lap time data memorized in the lap memories can be checked with the lap list screen p 92 The entire lap list data is cleared the next time the lap timer is started TIME For the first 3 seconds the preceding lap time is displayed After that the current lap time is displayed Timer Function TIMER 95 Timer screen Timer selection First select the type of timer at the TYPE item The setup TYPE BENZ gt screen varies depending on the type of timer This figure shows the UP TIMER setup screen TIMER RT ALEM SM Time display Minute display m Second display s Alm a a5 1 100 second display MODE EST 4 u RT TYPE UP ALEME Sm AA Ais ae Status display RST Reset state RDY Throttle trigger operation wait RUN Timer running STP Timer stopped Racing timer type selection Preparation Assign the TIMER switch using the function select switch p 65 1 Racing timer type selection Setup item selection Select the setting item TYPE by the JOG button Use the Select by the JOG button m or button and set the racing timer type gt o Adjustment buttons o Timer selection TYPE Use the and buttons to UP Up timer make adjustments DOWN Down timer L
132. page 29 for a description of the setting method Note However digital servos including BLS Series brushless servo can only be used in the T FHSS HIGH mode GEZ Installation Telemetry Syste m Receiver and Servo Connections Connect the receiver and servos as shown below Connect and install the receiver and servos in accordance with Installation Safety Precautions on the next page The figure shown below is an example The method of connecting the motor controller to the motor and battery depends on the motor controller used Purchase the motor con troller and servos separately The receiver also depends on the set Installation When An Electronic Speed Control Is Used cC Q i amp a oc o eo Battery Receiver CH1 Ke Steering servo Installation For Gas Powered Models Steering servo Throttle servo CH3 servo Receiver To Battery Switch XE CH4 servo 25 5 T m m D O 5 26 Installation Safety Precautions A Warning Receiver receiver antenna Q Do not cut or bundle the receiver antenna wire Do not bundle the receiver antenna wire together with the motor controller lead wire Q Keep the receiver antenna wire at least 1cm away from motor battery and other wiring carrying heavy current Q Install the receiver antenna holder as closely as possible to the receiver If the antenna wire is cut bundled or routed near a noise source
133. peed 5 Trigger point setup oelect setting item TG P by the JOG button up or down operation Use the or but ton to adjust the operation point mene ones Brake side TGP Neutral Sets the throttle trigger position at which the A B S function is performed The number is the display with the full brake position made 100 6 Cycle duty ratio setup Select setting item DUTY bby m the JOG button up or down operation Use the or button to adjust the duty ratio Bee X Brake application time f DUTY duty X and Y ratio CD D gt lt O mE ped lt LOW Brake application time becomes shortest Brakes lock with difficulty HIGH Brake application time becomes longest Brakes lock easily Remark For low grip set at the LOW side and for high grip set at the HIGH side 7 When ending return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the JOQ button Dial Trim Setting The brake return amount AB P delay amount DELY and cycle CYCL can be con trolled with digital dial or digital trim with the function switch dial function See page 65 Switch setting Use SW lor SW2 to switch the A B S function ON OFF See the function select switch dial function See page 65 Cycle speed CYCL 1 30 Initial value 10 Adjustment buttons Use the and buttons to make adjustments Return to the initial value by pressing the and bu
134. power was turned off during running due to the effect of your gear ratio setting and choice of motor when operating an electric car However considering safety and to prevent the motor from rotating instantly when the power was turned on the MC950CR MC851C MC602C MC402CR and other Futaba MC Motor Controllers will not enter the operation mode if the neutral position is not confirmed When using the MC950CR MC851C MC602C MC402CR or other Futaba MC con firm that the MC is in the neutral position and the set is in the operation mode before setting the idle up function switch to ON Operation The throttle neutral position is offset to the forward side or brake side There is no link age locking etc because there 1s no change near the maximum operation angle even when the neutral position 1s offset by this function Operation Display While this function is ON the LED blinks TH MODE r4 If the power switch is mea i HI WARM If function s ON OFF switch SMT F565 turned on while the is not selected NO SW MTBRE idle up switch is on an IDLE UP is displayed f oF THOFF audible alarm will be Dc IDLUP amp 8 heard Immediately set or The function select switch CMO S the Idle Up switch to BARE dial screen P65 can be BSED TL displayed from this screen OFF Warning display Idle Up function adjustment Adjust button Adjust with th d but Preparation Henn c Use the function select
135. reparation When using a switch SW1 to start and stop data logging set SW1 to LOGGER by SW dial function p 65 On the HOME screen open the LOG MODE screen by pressing the button 1 Log function ON OFF Tl c O E o mE LOG MODE Move the cursor to the MODE setting item Function ON OFF MODE by JOG button up or down operation and STATE AP Fer E turn on the log function by setting MODE to vg tons ACT by pressing the button or button ewes 4 as If MODE is not set to ACT the log function END TIME will not be performed even is the switch etc is operated ALEM OFF INH Function OFF ACT Function ON 1 1 2 Telemetry TELEMETRY Log recording cycle LOG MODE i 0 1 60s sec 0 1 10s sec 0 1s step 10s 60s sec 1s step Initial value 1 0sec 2 Recording cycle setting Select the CYCL setting item by JOG but ton up or down operation and set the data ac quisition interval from a minimum 0 1 second MobE IMH Ferrer E just button to a maximum 60 seconds with the button C CLC 1 85 s Adustwit fe Wand bte or button END TIME tons Bhae3meas Return to the initial value O by The maximum recordable time set by CYCL is nLgw OFF pressing the G and butions displayed at END TIME shown below STATE simultaneously for about 1 sec ond ee amp Log recording time 3 Count alarm ON OFF LOE MODE 20s seconds
136. ry 5 seconds after that Be careful because normally the transmitter power is turned on first and the receiver power is turned on next and the data is transferred for approximately 10 seconds after the receiver power is turned on For gasoline engine cars for safety we recommend that this fail safe function be used to set the throttle channel in the direc tion in which the brakes are applied Hold mode HOLD This function holds the receiver in its position 1mmediately before reception was lost It is the T FHSS typ R304SB etc and the S FHSS type R2104GF etc receiver only function When the receiver used is the R603GF R2004GF and other FHSS type this function cannot be used because the receiver type is set to FHSS by Rx type setting Off mode OFF This function stops output of signals to the servos and places the servos into the free state when the receiver cannot receive The F S HOLD and OFF modes are automatically reset when signals from the trans mitter can be received again Battery fail safe function BFS If the receiver battery voltage drops below a certain value when this function 1s enabled the throttle servo moves to the position set by fail safe function When the battery volt age recovers the battery fail safe function 1s automatically reset This function cannot be used when the throttle TH 1s not set to fail safe F S This function is for the T FHSS typ R304SB etc and the S FHSS type R2104GF
137. s Step amount setting Select the step amount you want to set by the JOG button up or down operation Use the or button to set the step amount Refer to the next page for the relationship between set value and step amount Changing the direction of operation Select the Direction of operation you want to set by the JOG button up or down operation Use the or button to trim dial the direction 3 When ending return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the JOG button Function Select Trim Dial TRIM DIAL DT1 3T TRHM DT2 TH TRM QY WOR DT3 b4R MOR DT4 ATL Tsu gt DIAL SW DIAL screen CIGI TRIM SW DIAL ET DL1 CH4 2 MOR Si OFF MOR Sula CHS UF nt Dun FOIGI TRIM Press Function selection Step amount setting Direction of operation setting CIGI TRIM RT DT 1 Ely J des MOR D Tz TH TEHM MOR DT3iDb R 2 MOR CTA ATL 2 Tl c O E o 65 MOR 2M DIAL Adjust button Adjust with the and buttons Return to the initial value 2 by pressing the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 second Tl c O E o Function select switch setting 1 Setting SW selection Select the SW you want to set by the JOG button up or down operation 2 Function setting Select the function with the or button Refer to the list for the abbreviations of the fu
138. s Throttle acceleration ACCFW ACCBK Gasoline engine cars have a time lag before the clutch and brakes become effective The throttle acceleration function reduces this time lag Throttle speed SPEED Sudden trigger operation on a slippery road surface will only cause the tires to spin and the model to not accelerate smoothly By setting the throttle speed function operation can be performed smoothly and easily It also suppresses battery consumption Steering speed SPEED When you sense that the steering servo is too fast etc the servo operating speed direction that suppresses the maximum speed can be adjusted Racing timer TIMER The lap timer can record 100 lap times and total time The timer can also be started auto matically by trigger operation The race time and audible alarm can be set Re fueling time are indicated by an audible alarm An up timer is also provided Digital trim The current trim position is displayed on the LCD screen The operating amount of 1 step can also be adjusted Trim operation has no effect on the maximum travel of the steering and throttle servos Function select trim dial function TRIM DIAL This function assigns functions to dials digital trim digital dial The step amount and operating direction can also be adjusted Trim positioning at each model call is unnecessary because all the dials are digital Function select switch function SWTCH This function assigns
139. screen CUTE EUN gt Gerda MENU 1 MODEL E lt gt RT T 0 alc elis ET J Mo AL D R 100 ATL 00 gt c Eac FEF OMEN MODEL eu81 PGYRG MIX RSPEED I 130100008 pA KTH A B 5 er et KTH ACCEL A p ger err BLAP LI T lt gt BEND POINT PSYSTEM o RSUBTEIM Select Press RREUERSE I SELECT 81 FOR ATL MODEL FFAIL SAFE COPY 814 61 Press kCH3 CH4 ee J RESET EXE FMODEL FMGL MAME Press Press 6 6 06 6 6 6 0 6 6 6 O0 6 0 6 O 0 6 0 O0 9 6 0 0 6 6 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 06 0 0 6 0 0 6 6 0 O 6 0 O 0 6 0 O0 6 6 6 6 9 6 0 6 6 6 6 eee Setting item SELECT Model selection COPY Model copy RESET Model reset MODEL RT Mo Si MODEL a8881 gt Current model and model name ee ID of T HSS receiver linked last at this model SELECT 81 Model selection function COP 81381 Model copy function ork B 1 Mao Al RESET EXE Model reset function MODEL maa 1 1 MO LINE When a T FHSS receiver is not linked with a model whose RX tH ai type is set to T FHSS NO LINK is displayed When RX type is set to S FHSS or FHSS other than T FHSS nothing is displayed here Model MODEL Tl c O E o 39 Model Selection SELECT Forty model data model data for 40 R C cars can be saved in the 4PLS transmitter and used when the relevant model data 1s called Using the model select function Display the M
140. screen display mode with the or button TLMTR Telemetry data is displayed TIMER Timer is displayed USER User name is displayed Only the T FHSS system can display telemetry data meni ene Nothing is displayed with an S FHSS FHSS system fo 1 Bay howd I MODEL AAA1 MODEL AAA1 TFH HEmli Fil TFH HElEB Fil BT we TH 3 D R iUD ATL 100 D R iUn ATL 100 am Bl AA CHL HH S STEM RT CONTRA 8 BE LHT KEY LHT TM 185 LHT FUL 15 BATT DEYA BUZZER 65 PE TH 16810 HOME screen mode DISP ENG At CISP go fog 1 Bay MODEL AAA1 TFH HEml Fil BT we TH F 3 O F 100 ATL 100 Futaba 4PL SUPER System Functions SYSTEM The power off forgotten alarm Adjuster ADJUSTER Steering wheel and throttle trigger neutral position and servo operating angle correction can be applied This is used when a mechanical offset has occurred for some reason However when correction was applied the set value of all the setting functions must be rechecked Display the adjuster screen from the system menu No 1 6 7 i MODEL 6e61 MENU 1 H ux T i TFH HNHFR amp E Til i dd Ts ATL 100 SPEED z ke FT Q a gt BEND POINT FROG MIX w PREUEESE Als STLNThY gt PRACEM E BGYRO FI FCPS MIX PMODEL PMDL NAME FTH MODE pSL PIAL FT TIMER FLAP LIST FSS TEM FOC JUSTER Press Press ADJUSTER 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 0 06
141. ssing the or INH NORM AVCS SEL button Select button Select with the or but tons INH Function OFF NORM NORMAL mode gain AVCS AVCS mode gain SEL Switching Normal mode and AVCS mode Displayed NO SW when the Gyro Mode SW is not used GYRO MIX GYRO MIX GYRO MIX Shows the gyro mode se RT RT RT lect switch mode MODE eg MODE INE MODE JERN C OMJ C OM C OM NORM 36 NORM NORM 26 Displayed when the Cyro Mode SW is not used ACSI nuca ACS 484 GYRO MIX CET SMO i MODE iam OFF kSl PIAL NORM 36 auci 38 NORM mode AVCS mode SELE mode pS ll PIAL 2 NORMAL side gain adjustment Select the setting item NORM by the JOG button up or The ale down operation Adjust the NORMAL side gain with the AG or button NORMAL AVCS gain AVCS side gain adjustment NORM AVCS select the setting item AVCS by the JOG button up or 0 120 Initial value down operation Adjust the AVCS side gain with the or A button Adjustment buttons Use the and buttons to make adjustments Return to the initial value by TI c O r o played from this screen 3 When ending return to the MENU screen by moving the cur sor to the positions other than SW DIAL and pressing the pressing the and but JOG button tons simultaneously for about 1 second Gyro mixing GYRO MIX 77 CPS mixing
142. t 7 Few AL JUSTER STEERIHG gt HEUT FRGHT LEFT iu JE CHL H CANCEL gt 7 keg Tl c O E o 105 Throttle adjustment Preparation On the ADJUSTER screen select the setting item THROT TLE by the JOG button and pressing the JOG button AC JUSTER ZTHEDOTTLE 1 Throttle neutral adjustment Pneu In the neutral setup screen fig 1 state lightly sen pull the throttle trigger and then press the JOG button in ET CANCEL gt 7 Kew the state in which the trigger is not being touched AP JUSTER AP JUSTER 2 Throttle throw adjustment THROTTLE THROTTLE In the throw setup screen state fig 2 lightly operate the wd biai trigger fully to the brake side and the forward side and when dadas ai button mark fig 3 is displayed pressing the JOG button d P Internal check is performed automatically When each adjust Eri ven Key ment point is within a fixed range correction is performed and COMPLETE fig 4 is displayed ADJUSTER If an adjustment point is not within a fixed range correction M is not performed and the correction data is not updated BRAK s When button mark is not displayed even though correction es was performed again please contact a Futaba Radio Control HE IL CANCEL gt 7 keg Customer Center 3 When ending return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the JOQ button Tl c O E o 1 06
143. t tons F S position setup button The JOG buttons is pressed for about 1 second FAIL SAFE RT T FH EE FSTR MODE OFF POST FREE T He VOLT CH3 CH4 Battery fail safe function OFF ACT Initial value OFF B F S Voltage 3 8 4 0 4 2 4 4 4 6 4 8 5 0 5 3 5 6 5 9 6 2 6 5 6 8 7 1 7 4 V Initial value 3 8v Example Ni MH Ni Cd 4cell 3 8V Ni MH Ni Cd 6cell 4 4V LiFe 2cell 4 8V Li Po 2cell 5 6V Steering Throttle system Exponential Adjustment EXP This function 1s used to change the sensitivity of the servo around the neutral position Display to EXP screen by the following method MENU 2 screen MENU 1 screen MENU 1 lt gt ET RSPEED KTH E 3 KTH ACCEL FEHD POINT FSUBTRIM FREWERSE PC k ATL n n BAIL sare Select EXP CHS CH4 FMOCEL KDL MAME HOME screen No l 6 7v MODEL 9881 TFH NR D Til MENU 2 BBRAKE MIX M AE BPROG MIX LIS TH Hs o D R 100 ATL 100 ESC ea JY gt BPS MI MIX 5 MIX BTH MODE ee gt H STLMTRY E gt SYSTEM B D JUSTER Press EXP screen Press Press Setting item STR Steering FWD Throttle forward side BRK STR Steering EXP Throttle brake reverse side This function is used to change the sensitivity of the steering servo and around the neutral position It has no effect on the maximum servo travel Racers Tip
144. t tons simultaneously approx 1 sec Trigger point TG P 10 100 Initial value 30 Adjustment buttons Use the and buttons to make adjustments Return to the initial value by pressing the and but tons simultaneously approx 1 sec Duty ratio DUTY LOW MID HIGH Initial value MID Adjustment buttons Use the and buttons to make adjustments Return to the initial value by pressing the and but tons simultaneously approx 1 sec Tl c O E o A B S Function TH A B S 61 Fail Safe Unit When the T4PLS is used with the Futaba fail safe unit FSU it will operate as de scribed below However FSU 1 cannot be used at the high speed mode When the FSU is connected to the throttle channel and the A B S function has been activated the FSU LED will flash each time the servo operates The reason for this is that the FSU responds to sudden data changes caused by A B S function pumping op eration It does not mean that the fail safe function is activated The servo will not be affected Example of A B S function setting when BLS351 BLS352 used There will be a slight difference depending on the state of the linkage Basic setting A B P Approx 30 If this value is too high the braking distance will increase CYCL 5 7 DUTY When grip is low LOW side when grip is high HIGH side DELY 10 1590 TG P Approx 70 When the
145. t install the receiver N sided tape EODD et DCOTSIRON When mounting the receiver with double sided tape do not use a stiff tape Stiff tape does not have a vibra tion proofing effect A Warning Connector Connections Be sure the receiver servo battery and connectors are fully and firmly connected If vibration from the model causes a connector to work loose while the model is in operation you may lose control Servo Installation Q When you install the servos always use the rubber grommets provided in servo hardware bags Mount the servos so they do not directly come in contact with the mount If the servo case comes in direct contact with the mount vibration will be directly transmitted to the servo If this condition continues for a long time the servo may be damaged and control will be lost Screw J Em or gt Mechanical plate Nut as Ain When installing the servo always install the accessory rubber grommet and grommet flush against the servo c 2 amp a oc o 27 A vibration damping effect is not obtained even if the rubber grommet and grommet are not in stalled correctly Servo Throw Operate each servo over its full stroke and be sure the linkage does not bind or is loose The continuous application of unreasonable force to a servo may cause damage and excessive battery drain Caution A howling noise indicates that the steering servo is improperly set Adjust
146. t adjust the CH3 4 via the screen CH4 FOSI USED Rate position adjustment on channel menu screen 1 Function selection On each CH3 CH4 screen select CH3 POSI or CH4 POST by the JOG button up or down operation Tl c O r o Channel 3 position POSI Qn n Ch I 4 position POSI 2 Position setting rate adjustment Sea position POSI Use the and buttons to adjust the channel 3 or chan Initial value 0 nel 4 position Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons l Return to the initial value 3 When ending return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the 100 by pressing the and JOG button buttons simultaneously for about 1 second Channel3 4 CH3 CH4 63 64 Tl c O E o Steering Dual Rate Throttle ATL D R ATL D R Steering dual rate The steering left and right servo travels are adjusted simultaneously This setting is linked to transmitter grip dial DT3 When DT3 is assigned another function dual rate can be adjusted with this screen ATL Throttle ATL This function decreases the set value when the braking effect 1s strong and increas es the set value when the braking effect is weak This function is linked to transmit ter grip dial DT4 When DT4 is assigned nother function this function can be set with this screen Display D R ATL screen by the following method 6 9 6 6 6 6 6 6 06 9 6 6 0 9 6 O0 0
147. t to INH 2 Brake rate Using the JOG button select RATE of CH3 for CH3 brake and RATE of lt CH4 gt for CH 4 brake and use the and buttons to adjust the Brake rate amount 3 Delay amount setup Using the JOG button select DELY of lt CH3 gt for CH3 brake DELY of CH4 for CH 4 brake and DELY of CH2 for CH 2 brake Use the and buttons to adjust the delay amount o No delay 100 Maximum delay amount 4 3rd amp 4th channels brake A B S ON OFF Using the JOG button select ABS of lt CH3 gt for CH3 brake and ABS of lt CH4 gt for CH 4 brake Use the or key and set the function to the ACT state 5 When ending return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the JOG button Setting the 4WS mixing dual ESC function To use CH3 of the brake mixing function AWS mixing P72 must be set to INH Function ON OFF MODE INH ACT Select button Select with the or but tons Brake rate RATE 0 100 Initial value 100 Adjustment buttons Use the and buttons to make adjustments Return to the initial value by pressing the and but tons simultaneously for about 1 second Delay amount DELY CH3 0 100 CH4 0 100 CH2 0 100 Initial value 0 Function ON OFF ABS INH ACT Select button Select with the or but tons Tl c O E o To use CH4 of the dual ESC function P74 and CPS mix
148. the alarm set time When counted down to 00 minute 00 second the down timer becomes an up timer AE AA AA The down timer can be initially started by throttle trigger MDDE RST The passing of time is indicated by sounding of a buzzer beep each minute after starting Alarm A beep sounds at the set time minute Prealarm Alarm advance announcement sound Beeping begins 5 seconds before the alarm beeps After starting the timer continues to count even 1f the LCD switches to another screen LAP TIMER Lap timer function Each lap time can be memorized by switch operation 100 laps The race time can be set Switch operation after the time set by alarm um has elapsed automatically stops the timer The passing of time 1s indicat RT ed by sounding of a buzzer beep each minute after starting TYPE Alarm Beep sounds at the set time ALRM Sm Prealarm Alarm advance announcement sound Sounding begins 5 seconds before the alarm beeps Eia ik ap MODE EST The lap timer can be initially started by throttle trigger LAP TIMER operation n c 5 o The lap timer 1s started by switch or throttle trigger o Number of laps LAP After starting the timer is counted up and the lap time blinks for 3 seconds each time the switch is pressed To prevent erroneous counting switch operation is not accepted during this period When 1 lap exceeds 10 minutes counting is repeated from O La
149. the throttle servo so that unreasonable force is not applied when the engine carburetor is fully open fully closed and the brakes are applied fully mida i value at the If the brakes overheat while running their ability to pone function properly decreases Before running adjust the Adjust the steering servo so that unreason suitable maximum servo travel so that unreasonable able force is not applied to the servo by the force is not applied even when the servo travel is in chassis at maximum servo travel creased while running 5 T FA m D o 3 28 A Warning Electronic Speed Control Q Install the heat sinks where they will not come in contact with aluminum carbon fiber or other parts that conduct electricity If the FET Amp Electronic speed control heat sinks touch other materials that conduct electricity a short circuit could occur This could result in loss of control and damage to the system Motor Noise Suppression Always install capacitors to suppress noise when electric motors are used If capacitors are not properly installed you could experience erratic operation and reduced range as well as loss of con trol Motors with no suppressor capacitors or inade quate suppression may cause the receiver to mal function Always solder the capacitors supplied to your motor The Schottky diode improves the efficiency of the speed control motor combination and provides extra protection to the
150. the voltage is low check the batteries for in sufficient contact in the case or incorrect battery polarity Disposal of the Dry Cell Batteries The method to dispose of used dry cell batteries depends on the area in which you reside Dispose of the batteries in accordance with the regulations for your area A Caution Q Never try to recharge a dry cell battery The transmitter may be damaged or the battery electrolyte may leak or the battery may break Q Insert the batteries in the correct polarity If the polarity is incorrect the transmitter may be damaged When the transmitter is not in use remove the batteries If the battery electrolyte leaks wipe off the case and contacts Do not use commercial AA size NiCd and NiMH batteries Quick charging may cause the battery contacts to overheat and damage the bat tery holder When using the optional battery When using an optional rechargeable battery replace the battery as described below Always use the optional HTSF1700B or FT2F2100B rechargeable battery When the transmitter will not be used for a long time remove the battery Battery Replacement Method 1 Hefer to the previous description and remove the transmitter battery cover AN Ca uti O n 2 After removing the dry cell battery box from the Q When closing the battery cover be careful that the battery cover does not pinch the battery lead wires transmitter disconnect the connector Shorti
151. to the set voltage to pre vent the receiver from stopping operation when the supply of voltage to the receiver becomes in sufficient while running due to a drop in the power supply voltage When the power supply voltage recovers power is supplied to the motor once more DBA DEAD BAND 2us 50us Same as Link software Dead Band This sets the range neutral point range over which the ESC does not respond to transmitter throttle operation The larger the set value the wider this range CMC p46CR I HIn 5 D CLH OFF HAN 4 0 REU EBE ERL 1 5 EHD 100 DER B PHD 1UD LEP 2 8 Ek5 O of nTE O BEC 6 0 Position at which NS TEH OFF y Point at which brakes P2 motor starts to start taking effect run Throttle neutral position REV REV CANCEL BRk REV Same as Link software Reverse Cancel When set to BRk reverse operation is not performed BMD BRAKE MAX DUTY 0 100 Same as Link software Brake Max Duty This setting can set the braking force between the neutral point and Max brake point The larger this value the greater the braking force When set to 096 the brakes are not effective RMD REVERSE MAX DUTY w back only 0 100 Same as Link software Reverse Max Duty This setting can set the reverse power between the neutral point and Max 9 reverse point The larger this value the greater the reverse power When Kx ke IR set to 096 the reverses are not effective rake Reverse oper
152. tting screens are changed with the and buttons E E J L RH EO UR 1 Hj gt THE CH3 CHd REWS HOR E Example Select the chan nel to be changed at the REVERSE screen by JOG button up or down operation and set the servo direction by selecting NOR or REV with the button or but ton EMD POINT FSTR LET RGT 1468 BRE 188 Clit 188 Bu 148 RT When this is displayed the setting can also be changed by JOG button left or right operation Example When changing the left side travel of the steering servo at the END POINT screen select LFT of the STR setting item by JOG but ton up down left or right operation and set the steering servo counterclock wise travel with the or button Basic menu Japanese Katakana character display On the system menu the basic menu screen shown below can be displayed in Japanese katakana characters KATAKANA characters Alphabetic characters E Xl1 1 t MENU 1 ET FEXP RSPEELD PTH 4 6 5 ETH ACCEL KREMD POINT FSUBTRIM FREWVERSE PC E ATL KFAIL SAFE bCH3S CH4Ad KHODEL FAGCL MAME JE K THABS I 77ev rar paC p KTH 4 6 5 br7tL L3a RIL th ik PEE aws ms MENU 1 screen t xli 2 RT MENU 2 2Y79Ak SYSTEM PYPAY ADJUSTER Changing the character howl Bay MODEL AAA1 TFH HElagi Fil D R 100 A
153. tton Select TYPE of the TEMP setting items by JOG button up or down operation and set the type of sensor with the button or button SBS 01T Option sensor Temp 125 Option sensor for Europ When ending move the cursor to RT by the JOG button and return to the HOME screen by pressing the JOG but ton twice Telemetry TELEMETRY Alarm ON OFF ON OFF Select with the or but tons LI L Voltage alarm 0 0V 90 0V Initial value 5V Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons Return to the initial value O by pressing the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 sec ond Display type C F Select with the or but tons Alarm ON OFF ON OFF Select with the or but tons Temperature alarm 20 200 C 4 392 F Initial value 200 C 212 F Adjust button Adjust with the and but tons Return to the initial value O by pressing the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 sec ond Sensor type SBS 01T Temp 125 Select button Select with the or but tons Tl c O E o 111 Setting the gear ratio Display page 2 by JOG button left or right operation Select RATIO of the R P M set ENE ap ting items by JOG button up or down opera G ar railo moderatingratid tion and set the location the sensor is to actu EE air 0 001
154. use the 4 or buttons to adjust the steer JA bros rm d ing angle Steering EPA STR LFT 0 120 STR RGT 0 120 Initial value 100 3 When ending return to the MENU screen by pressing the JOQ button End Point Adjuster END POINT 47 48 Tl c O E o Throttle END POINT adjustment Preparation Before setting the throttle end point adjustment END POINT set the throttle ATL lever initial setup DT4 to the maximum throttle angle position 100 Select the setting item FWD by the JOG button up or down operation and make the following adjustments 1 Throttle forward side adjustment Pull the throttle trigger fully to the high side and use the 4 or buttons to adjust the throttle angle However when using an FET amp set to 100 2 Throttle brake side reverse side adjustment Move the throttle trigger fully to the brake side and use the or buttons to adjust the throttle angle However when using an ESC set to 100 3 When ending return to the MENU screen by pressing the JOG button 3rd amp 4th channel servo END POINT adjustment 1 3rd 4th channel servo up side adjustment Select the setting item CH3 or CH4 UP by the JOG but ton up or down operation and set the 3rd or 4th channel dial fully to the up side side and use the or buttons to adjust the servo angle 2 ard Ath channel servo down side adjustment Select the setting item CH3 or
155. wheels lock or the car spins when the brakes are applied fully A B P Increase from 30 DUTY Shift to LOW side DELY Reduce the delay When the braking effect is poor and the braking distance is long when the brakes are applied fully AB P Decrease from 30 DUTY Shift to HIGH side DELY Increase the delay 1 5 scale car and other independent brakes and ABS ABS can be independently set for the brakes which are controlled by the 3rd CH and 4th CH by using the brake mixing BRAKE MIX function described on page 68 For uonounJ more information read the brake mixing BRAKE MIX item 62 A B S Function TH A B S Channel3 4 CH3 CH4 3 4 channel The channel 3 4 servo position can be set from the transmitter When CH3 is as signed to a dial by the switch dial function p 65 this setting 1s linked to that dial When CH3 4 is not assigned to a dial it can be set with this screen When CH3 4 is assigned to a switch by the switch dial function p 65 you cannot adjust the CH3 4 via the screen Display CH3 CH4 screen by the following method k MENU 2 Ku lt gt BBRAKE MIX PROG MIX KTH 4 6 5 KTH ACCEL KREMD POINT FSUBTRIM FREWERSE PC E ATL FAIL SAFE d Press Press FMOCEL Select FHMEL h CH3 CH4 Press Press CH2 CH4 FLHS POST USED 3M 1 Display when CH3 4 is as signed to a switch by the switch dial functiondialt Canno
156. y alkaline battery recommended Therefore always set the battery type to match the power source used If used with the incorrect setting the normal low battery alarm function will not work and the sys tem may stop before a battery alarm is generated The usage time may also become extremely short BUZZER Buzzer sound tone adjustment OFF 100 steps OPE TM The power off forgotten alarm setting OFF 10 m MENU Item which displays the basic menu screen in katakana characters for Japanese use DISP HOME screen display mode setting Telemetry data Timer Users name Display SYSTEM screen by the following method 6 6 6 6 6 06 6 6 6 0 0 6 0 O0 6 9 06 O0 6 0 6 9 6 0 0 6 06 O0 0 9 06 0 6 9 6 O0 6 6 0 6 0 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 6 6 0 6 9 6 0 9 6 6 MENU 2 screen HOME screen MENU 1 screen MENU 2 TERES K MENU 1 SYSTEM em om D _ O gt PTH A B S PERAKE MIX p CONTRA e amp Bee 6 4u F DENE POINT FPROG HI ELM Fnac balls F BK LHT KEN E Zr p BOUGL ESC A LHT TH 165 oa poste glee GE GYRO MIX LHT PWI15 STLMTRY gt PHODEL ur FS MI Select Press PTH MODE BATT BRY TEST ELE BUZZER 65 Tl l Press TIMER E OPE TM 18m BLAP LIST MENU ENG BS STEM O HAD JUSTER DISP TLMTR Press SYSTEM i Setup items CONTRA Contrast ED S BK LHT Backlighting mode BE LHT KEY LHT TM Backlighting time pu cii LHT PW Backlighting bright
157. y ON OFF screen The telemetry function can also be turned on and off at the telemetry ON OFF screen The telemetry ON OFF and communication status can be checked at the HOME screen Moet B Tv The reception strength Mo i1 6 2v MODCEL AAA1 MOCEL AAA1 TFH HF RET High TFH NREBED ana gr c 3 l TH TH L cE Low No signal reception CHI mH CHI m CHI m EHE H n Receiver gt Transmitter CHE H n EHE H EHI HH EHI L2 3 EHI HH thy mp The reception strength is shown guy mm PHY H ILMTRE EE TLMTRY 27 TLMTR Y E Telemetry function ON Telemetry function ON Telemetry function OFF Receiver ID setting complete Receiver ID before setting or ID mis Data receiving sensitivity display match ligg shows that data cannot be received be When the receiver ID is set before cause it is outside the data receiving range or ID check in the receiver power OFF because of the effects of an obstruction or the stat receiver power is OFF after receiver ID check Refer to the map on page 108 for the telemetry ON OFF telemetry screen display HOME screen TELEMETRY ON OFF screen Mo l1 Baru TELEMETRY MODEL GEB1 iud Fil TFH HFREZIT il MODE ON I 130100008 th VOLT RPM Sensor info Receiver voltage info 5 Bu gt Receiver voltage info D R iUD ATL 100 t j P mee o4 T3 ew m T E t M Temperature Sensor info CHi _ _ rr RPM Sensor info CHE H
158. ys tem T FHSS 2 4GHZSS Spread Spectrum radio communication system Frequency channel setting is unnecessary Channel shifting takes place within the 2 4GHz band automatically This system minimizes the interference from other 2 4GHz systems Model memory for 40 models Model names can use up to 10 letters numbers and symbols so that logical names may be used A model memory with different setups can be created by using the model copy func tion Menu Selection The setup screens are called from menu screens The menu screen can be selected from among 2 levels LEVELI LEV EL2 UU D h O D C on gt e 12 Brake mixing for large cars BRAKE Brake mixing of the front and rear wheels of 1 5GP and other large cars can be adjusted independently 4WS mixing for crawlers and other 4WS type 4WS MIX This function can be used with crawlers and other 4WS type vehicles Dual ESCs mixing for crawlers cars DUAL ESC ESC at the front and rear are controlled independently Gyro mixing GYRO MIX The sensitivity of Futaba car rate gyros can be adjusted from the T4PKSR CPS 1 mixing CPS MIX LED lighting and flashing control using our CPS 1 channel power switch can be matched to steering and throttle operation by switch only Anti skid braking system A B S This function applies the brakes so that the tires of gasoline engine cars etc do not lose their grip on the road even when braking at corner

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