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Futaba FP-7UAP/FP-7UAF Manual

1. keys are pressed simultaneous ly 100 is set Set for a different CH and direction by re peatingsteps 1 to 3 TE i As To D R one SELECT Function Display Data setting 17 1 CH selection 412 4 as ie 4 Select the CH for which D R is 2 42 Ta PCM wor i a to be set with the CURSOR The rate can be switched with the a keys DIR SWITCH TI FT 1 mir 4 5 pau II D R can be set for CH1 aileron AS EA J 2 D R switch direction selection CH2 elevator and CH4 rud der L Switch to the direction for D R can be set for each direction which the D SWITCH is to of the D A SWITCH Y be set With this feature you can select AIL D R which switch position you want for high rate and low rate Hi 3 Rate setting The rate setting range is 30 to cHI2 4 110 Set the rate with the DATA PCM f a 2 INPUT keys When the and Related function COMBINATION Ti 1 l iit ne keys are pressed simultaneous SWITCH FE 4 Li Fi Livi ly 100 is set DIR SWITCH Set for a different CH and D A Switch direction by repeating steps I to 3 KAIIEH AAA gt Function EXP EXPONENTIAL This function modifies the operat ing curve so that operation is easy when the movement of the servos becomes sluggish or sensitive near the neutral position EXP can be set for CH1 aileron CH2 elevator CH3 throttle and CH4 rudder Th
2. function turned on last has priori rr ty 3 CH7 servo direction of operation setting N P e 1 2 u CN Hei as long as the aileron TT La fe Zl mir t r STICK is at the left IA REY i i D _ Set the direction of operation I swith the DATA INPUT keys OL Normal a Reversedirection 4 CH1 servo throw setting 4 gt rr Set the flashing display to m ec with the CURSOR keys 2 G Held as long as the aileron STICK is at the right N Py 3 2 Set the rate with the DATA Po e INPUT keys emn When the and keys are ma Jpressed simultaneously 100 is set I 5 CH7 servo throw setting amp N Held as long as the aileron y STE K is at the left 2 Set the rate with the DATA u ass NPI UT keys I when the and keys are __ Seam pressed simultaneously 100 is set i Im To FLPR seme Bos Function FLPR FLAPERON This is a mixing function which gives the ailerons a flap function The ailerons can be raised and lowered simultaneously Aileron operation is also performed The operating channels are CH1 and CH6 Ailerons can be rais ed and lowered sim ultaneously AIL DIFF and FLAPERON can not be on simultaneously The function set last has priority e FUNCTION AND DATA SETTING To end the ete mode 7 z 3 TA press the MODE SELECT 7 Te normal display mode 1
3. FLAP gt ELEVATOR MIXING Use this mixing when an air brake is necessary when landing or diving etc during flight The operating position of the elevator and flap servos can be set ON OFF SWITCH OFF side 2 6 A Yy ON side 6r2 MIX Ted the etn made 1 EJ press the MODE SELECT IE To normal display mode j Data setting j 1 Activate inhibit mode setting cu 2 6 P Set the mode with the DATA INe INPUT keys PCH a a gt a E a Ja N u A Inhibit pet uj INH Inhibit state Ac tivate state OFF Non MIX SWITCH OFF MTX SWITCH ON 2 Elevator servo throw setting gm gt Set the flashing display to the channel 2 a with the DATA Co Ca om INPUT keys Set the rate with the DATA ike INPUT keys 5 a When the and keys are sea pressed simultaneously 0 is set I 3 Flap servo throw setting 1 6 Set the flashing display to chan coc EZ nel 6 a with the CURSOR on PCH a keys ie pa Bu J Lu LS MN 2 Set the throw with the DATA ba pp SEUD keys esc When the and keys are PA pressed simultaneously 0 is set SNP SNAP ROLL Avalanche and other snap rolls can be performed by switch Four snap roll directions can be set j R U R D L U L D Right up snap Right down snap Left up s
4. Fo end the edit made ie FR press the MODE SELECT To normal display mode Ca Ss a Desa wating FLTR E a 1 Trim normal mode setting _ Set the mode with the DATA FLAP TRIM INK ar FLAP TRIM CH6 lever operation lo POM lt gt normal operation switching is T T possible For operation when FLAPERON SINKT Normal operation is used see the FLAPERON func Ca ee INPUT keys Trim mode Normal mode I 2 Trim rate setting 1 gt 1 Set the flashing display to de as J T T LE with the CURSOR keys tion item ON Trim operation cae withthe g id keys r Ei 2 Set the rate with the IDATA FLAP TRIM LEVER nt m NEUT keys e es When the and keys are A i C sA pressed simultaneously 30 is s No o POM amp a i gt a Er oF D m Lam 3u CH6 FLAP TRIM i a a bees To STRM RER Funzien AE a STRM 1 CH selection SUB TRIM cul 234 fp 7 Select the channel with the sa IRS The stick channel CH1 4 trim SCH i Gas CURSOR keys lever operating position can be L ri adjusted T hi a 2 i One notch of the trim lever cor B d LI 2 Operating position setting ad tosa SUD a a Set the operating position with E the DATA INPUT keys ema When the and keys are Sass pressed simultaneously 0 is set Mi iie t L To
5. Select the channel to be set with 2 E the DATA INPUT keys FR Mixing servo direction of operation setting 4 P_ Set the flashing display to E E or with the CURSOR Sse keys NY Held as long as the master chan pa nel stick VR or switch is in the R U or L D direction _ Set the direction of operation Coy Eg With the DATA INPUT keys Normal direction Reverse N Set another direction by repeat ing steps and 2 5 Mixing rate setting 1 4 gt Ei o se Set the flashing display to with CURSOR keys I Set the same as 4 2 mhaise Set the mixing rate with the DATA INPUT keys When the and keys are SENT pressed simultaneously 50 is set 4 Set the same as 4 4 i To PMX2 e FUNCTION AND DATA SETTING Function PMX2 PROGRAMMABLE MIXING 2 This mixing is useful in correcting bad tendencies of the aircraft and in making operation more pleasant e Mixing of any two channels is possible The left and right up and down mixing rate can be set independ ently ON OFF switch OFF x a ON mo i Press the MODE SELEGTI L gt To normal display mode Data setting 1 Mixing activate inhibit mode setting 01234567 SLV R Set the mode with the DATA MEN w Sa aa Activate Com in Em V er 2 Master channel selection INH Inhibit state 1 Set the flashing display to the
6. 6 TR133 15 139668 7 VR drive plate S02753 8 Motor S91239 9 Motor pinion S02461 10 Motor mounting screw J50002 11 1st gear S02490 12 2nd gear S02491 13 3rd gear S03266 14 Final gear S02752 15 Intermediate shaft S02495 16 2nd shaft S02494 17 Splined horn 0 S0 1239 18 Horn mounting screw J55178 19 AMP AS1157 20 S148 3P8SWRB300C AT2453 21 Grommet S90045 22 Case mounting screw S50360 23 Nameplale S60099 23 No Part Name Part No 1 Upper case S06100 2 Middle case S06005 3 Bottom case S06006 4 Metal bearing inner S04137 5 Metal bearing outer S04136 6 TR133 15 139668 7 VR drive plate S02753 8 Motor S91239 9 Motor pinion S02461 10 Motor mounting screw J50002 1 1st gear S02490 12 2nd gear S02491 13 3rd gear S03266 14 Final gear S02752 15 Intermediate shaft S02495 16 2ndshaft S02494 17 Bearing L 1060 S04130 18 Splined horn D SO 1239 19 Horn mounting screw J55178 20 AMP AS1341 21 3PB SWRB300C AT2453 22 Grommet S90045 23 Case mounting screw S50085 24 Nameplate S60189 FUTABA ORFPORATION OF AMERICA 4 Studebaker Irvine California 92718 USA Phone 714 5 9888 Facsimile 714 455 9699 FUTABA europe Gmbii Am Seestern 24 D 4000 Du dort 11 W G MA Phone 0211 5287 0 Facsimile 0211 593133 FUTABA corroraron Tokyo Office Inagaki Bido 3F 1 21 3 Kanda Suda cho Chiyo
7. 4 The shift to the right is 90 14 4 x 6 3 6 To shift by the same angle in the opposite direction use the oppo site arm number The following splined horns are optional a A HA Coe N Jef NS la lol jo 4 HORN A HORN B FSH6X FSH 6 son le ls e O H E HORN D HORN E FSH 6W For a six arm horn turn the arm counterclockwise and set arm 2 to the position of arm 1 The ad justable angle is 60 14 4 x 4 2 49 Arm 3 shift 4 8 to the right arm 6 shifts 2 4 to the left and arm 4 shifts 7 2 to the right and left HORN F USING THE ACCESSORIES Digital Proportional Frequencies FOR U S A The frequency of Futaba digital proportional sets can be changed within their own band There are 2 different bands for you to choose from 27 MHz and 75 MHz Please see chart listed below for specific frequency and its intended use Please note there are specific frequencies allocated for aircraft only and surface only use The frequency can be changed within the same BAND by using a precisely matched pair of Futaba crystals However Futaba recommends that you return your system to our factory service department for frequency changing as tuning may be necessary for proper operation Changing frequency from one band to another is NOT possible Always change frequency flag when frequency is changed The frequency flag is to be attached to the top of antenna and the
8. RF module so a AA AA AK HK 16 17 Elevator trim lever MODE II Chargingjack Trainer jack Throttle trim lever MODE w dust cap w dustcap Power switch Batt Throttle trim lever MODE II alery cover Elevator trim lever MODE i la le k I TTrainer switch IMODE II TP20 mre Snap roll switch MODE I Jrs 2 Elevator stick MODE II In Snap roll switch MODE II P15 Throttle stick MODE 1 Trainer switch MODE I P20 Throttle stick MODE II Programmable mixing switch MODE II p11 12 Elevator stick MODE I Landing gear switch MODE 1 ers 4 Rudder stick LEN Rudder dual rate exponential switch P8 9 Landing gear switch SCH MODE II P15 i S Programmable mixing switch MODE I p11 12 1 Elevator dual rate exponential switch ross 6 Flap knob flap trim lever CH6 P17 18 15 Edit key P6 19 7 AUX knob CH7 I Snap roll direction switch P18 8 Aileron dual rate exponential switch P8 9 1T Snap role direction switch P15 912 6 MIX switch 6 gt 2 MIX switch p13 14 22 _ e SERVO EXPLODED VIEW FP S148 FP S3001 No Part Name Part No 1 Upper case S06015 2 Middle case S06005 3 Bottom case S06006 4 Metal bearing inner S04137 5 Metal bearing outer S04136
9. channel designation to the base See Drawing It is illegal to change crystals on 75 MHz bands in the U S A e ANTENNA FREQUENCY FLAG The flag can be attached to and removed from the antenna with one touch Attach the frequency flag to the flag holder as shown in the figure Frequency Channel No Flag Color FOR U S A 26 27 MHz Aircraft car boat 72 MHz Aircraft only Color 72 030 12 72 470 34 26 995 Brown 72 070 14 72 550 38 27 045 Red 72 110 16 72 590 40 27 095 Orange 72 150 18 72 630 42 27 145 Yellow 72 190 20 72 670 44 27 195 Green 72 230 22 72 710 46 27 255 Blue 72 270 24 72 750 48 72 310 26 72 790 50 50 53 MHz Aircraft car boat 72 350 28 72 830 52 Fcc Amature License required 72 390 30 72 870 54 2 and 3 channels not produced on 72 430 32 72 910 56 these frequencies 75 MHz Car Boat only Channel No 50 800 ACOO 75 470 0 76 790 80 50 840 RC02 75 510 66 75 830 82 50 880 RC04 75 550 68 75 870 84 50 920 ACOS 75 590 70 75 910 86 50 960 RCOS E 75 630 72 75 950 88 Color 75 670 74 75 990 90 53 100 Black Brown 75 710 76 3 200 Black Red 53 300 Black Orange 53 400 Black Yellow 53 500 Black Green 53 600 Black Blue 53 700 Black Violet 53 800 Black Gray Effective JAN 1 1988 b Lx 21 Liguid crystal panel hiad Rudder trim lever NOMENCLATURE Antenna Carrying bar Neck strap hook Aileron trim lever
10. the instructor transmitter modulation mode and student transmitter modulation mode is different Set to the same mode before using Setting method P 19 Always turn off the student transmitter power switch Do not operate the trainer switch either Use the functions of the other two transmitters with the same setting L_ _ 2 Operating at the instructor side Operation is possible by turning on the instructor transmitter power switch At this time turn off the trainer switch 3 Operating at the student side Operation is possible at the student transmitter while the trainer switch at the instructor side is held in the ON state SPLINED HORNS This horn permits shifting of the b servo neutral position at the servo Effect horn Setting and shifting the 1 Baseline A neutral position In a Angle divisions y A Zn p st n wur Frau gt a a Ge Gy a SE SA amp Es To shift the holes center line to Lo tad the right clockwise relative to 1 The splined horn has 25 seg ments The amount of change per segment is 360 25 14 4 2 The minimum adjustable angle is determined by the number of arms or number of the holes For four arms the minimum adjust able angle is 25 x 4 360 Number of divisions baseline A shift arm 2 to the po sition of arm 1 and set it to the position closest to baseline A Example For a four arm horn the angular shift per segment is 14
11. 0mAh 3 2 Dimensions 51x58x1 5mm 3 peered Weight 95g 3 350z Charger Receiver switch Servo horn m dis Si Servo tray g e Tx hook band s t a Frequency flag a e Extension cord 200mm or ribbon es a 5 A J FM crystal set Transmitter and Receiver However use the following crystal types for dual conversion receiver R129DP R128DF E 72MHz band SOMHz band 40MHz band 35MHz band Remarks Si Receiver TYPE 72 10 TYPE 50 10 TYPE 40 10 TYPE 35 10 Dual conversion crystal type ss 4 2 The set does not include the following E Trainer cable 6 conductor Ea 5 Bn a 125 amp Charging the transmitter and receiver Nicd battery Charger LED Power plug 1 AI EII KK KINIA N gt o FP 7UAPor FP 7UAF 15 N L NT 8LP inside Remove the charging cap and connect the charger e Receiver y Nicd battery NR 4J Factory setting of transmitter modulation system The transmitter modulation system PCM PPM mode is switched by data setting For the setting method see P19 However it is set as follows at the factory FP T7UAP Refer to only the necessary items of the items enclosed in mg Changing the transmitter Nicd battery pack PCM mode 1 Remove the battery cover gt side cont 2 Change the Nicd battery act FP T7UAF Battery cover PPM mode 7 frequen
12. Activate inhibitmodesetting Set the mode with the DATA INH DO A FL PR HILLI INH Inhibit state ON Activate state 3 INPUT keys i Cara Activate il Inhibit I 2 Set the CH1 servo direction of operation 1 Set the flashing display to E Foor nn with the CURSOR sean keys 2 c Held as long as the aileron ir z T STICK is at the right e UP Channel 1 side selected 3 4 Set the direction of operation r p gt 3 with the DATA INPUT keys f Normal en Reversedirection I pa a rey 3 CH6 servo direction of operation setting Held as long as the aileron STICK is at the left 4 _ Set the direction of operation pas e with the DATA INPUT keys Normal on Reversedirection de pars meu F CH1 servo throw setting 1 4 gt E E Set the flashing display to so Caza with the CURSOR keys Held as long as the aileron OLSTIER is at the right Set the rate with the DATA ib INPUT keys E E when the and keys are pressed simultaneously 100 is set l 5 CH6 servo throw setting Held as STICK long as the aileron is at the left 2 Set the rate with the IDATA INPUT keys E Ca When the and keys are mise pressed simultaneously 100 is set To FLTR e FUNCTION AND DATA SETTING
13. COMB me Fonction T Data senin COMB a u Mode setting COMBINATION SWITCH 12 4 i a s se e Set the mode with the DATA FCH TTT INPUT keys Other D R switch functions can be RR aa combined by aileron D R switch m Mu I Lusi C Three modes can be set E Displays the channel j Mode D R switch to be No of the D R EN combined to be combined 1 AIL only Displays the mode f No 2 AlL ELV 1 Mode 1 3 AIL ELV RUD 2 Mode 2 3 Mode 3 FUNCTION AND DATA SETTING OTHER FUNCTIONS Ta ond the edt modo Ed press the MODE SELECT To normal display mode Function Data setting MOD 1 Modeselection MODULATION a 1 Select the mode with the r POH aaa DATA INPUT keys The modulation can be switched hart TI i PCM lt gt PPM mode ILI ul L i i When the mode was switched the transmit Select the PCM mode for the FP ter power switch is turned off and transmit 7UAP and the PPM mode for the C PCM output is obtained the next time the trans FP 7UAF F PPM J mitter power switch is turned on When using the trainer function When the mode is changed the select the same mode at the in display flashes structor side and student side The actual transmit output at transmitters that time is the mode before the change 2 t ToATV Stick lever tension adjustment Non slip
14. Futaba DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL RADIO CONTROL FP 7UAP PCM 1024 SYSTEM FP 7UAF FM SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL FP 7UAP FP 7UAF FOR AIRCRAFT PCM FM 7 CHANNELS 4 SERVOS FUTABA CORPORATION OF AMERICA FUTABA EUROPE GMbH FUTABA oorrorarion D60460 Thank you for purchasing a Futaba digital proportional radio control set Please read this manual carefully before using your set The last page of this manual is a double foldout showing the name of each part of the transmitter Please open it when reading this manual foldout E F Z Be FEATURES High resolution and fast response PCM 1024 system FP 7UAP FM system FP 7UAF 7 channels system Dual rate switch w combination function Normal display mode Error display mode Edit display mode RF module Liguid crystal panel displays all the information necessary in each display mode Six edit keys provide for easy data setting Set data is not lost even when the battery is changed Complete mixing functions e Trainer system Snap roll 4 ch l Elevator gt fl ixi Trainer cable optional Snap ro channels evator gt flap mixing Flaperon amp aileron differential Programmable mixing 2 separate systems Flap gt elevator mixing TABLE OF CONTENTS SET CONTENTS 232 222 Tair a a ee 2 BEFORE USING ocio canastas ee anne 3 5 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS NORMAL DISPLAY MODE ccoo 6 ERROR D
15. ISPLAY MODE Ls 7 EDIT DISPLAY MODE 4 eee ed Bee aa 7 FUNCTIONS AND DATA SETTING ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL VOLUME 8 DUAL RATE Nass 4a Ders ra as 8 EXPONENTIAL ae een 9 REVERSE 2 2 22 2a ea Ce eas cae 9 FAIL SAFE nr He er ri ee 10 PROGRAMMABLE MIXING 1 iais 11 PROGRAMMABLE MIXING 2 ee eee eee eee 12 ELEVATOR gt FLAP MIXING a 13 FLAP gt ELEVATOR MIXING 22 222 222 men nn 14 SNAP ROLLS das een RM rl 15 AILERON DIFFERENTIAL iii ie Ni AN ie eee eee ee a k are ers 16 FLAPERON 2 48 ee green Pes 17 FLAP TRIM ice a asta ae re a a un rn 18 SUB TER Miri se riesen rare 18 COMBINATION SWITCH 2000002 nennen 18 MODULATION 003 teks Ea ee ee dee ee 19 OTHER FUNCTIONS paika 19 20 USING THE ACCESSORIES 0 000 nennen eee 20 21 NOMENCLATURE DOUBLE FOLDOUT 520005 22 SERVO EXPLODED VIEW Ladakas 23 ABBREVIATIONS ATV ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL FLPR FLAPERON VOLUME FLTR FLAP TRIM D R DUAL RATE STRM SUB TRIM EXP EXPONENTIAL COMB COMBINATION SWITCH REV REVERSE MOD MODULATION F S FAILSAFE AUX AUXILIARY PMX PROGRAMMABLE MIXING PCM PULSE CODE MODULATI 2 gt 6 ELEVATOR FLAP MIXING PPM PULSE POSITION 6 gt 2 FLAP gt ELEVATOR MIXING MODULATION SNP SNAP ROLL B F S BATTERY FAIL SAFE DIFF AILERONDIFFERENTIAL SET CONTENTS Specifications are subject to change without prior notice FP 7UAP FP 7UAF Rating FP T7UAP X1 FP T7UAF X1 2 st
16. SOR a keys 2 The channel STICK VR or SWITCH for which the F S function was selected is held in the desired position Press the DATA INPUT keys simultaneously The servo oper C3 E ating position is set At the same Cem time data is automatically sent to the receiver i To PMX1 Function PMX1 PROGRAMMABLE MIXING 1 This mixing is useful in correcting bad tendencies of the aircraft and in making operation more pleasant Mixing of any two channels is possible The left and right up and down mixing rate can be set independ ently Setting range 0 100 mixing maximum ONJOFF switch OFF pe ON e FUNCTION AND DATA SETTING ond the edit mote N J Tonormal display mode ES PA press the MODE 7 Data setting 1 Mixing activate inhibit mode setting INH Inhibit state on state ON imag Ov F OFF P MIX switch OF R U Right or up L D Left or down MAS Y su cH 234 567 1 Set the mode with the DATA gt INP w siil aa Mu Is Lil CEE Inhibit IIA I LI o o 2 Master channel selection Set the flashing display to the e mark with the CURSOR 2 Coto Cae Select the channel to be set with the DATA INPUT keys 3 Slave channel selection gt Set the flashing display to the Eta mark with the CURSOR keys
17. adjustable lever head adjustment f W ma gt u 4 1 Remove the transmitter back cover The length of the lever head can be changed Remove the four screws and remove the back cover Lever head Lever head B Unlock lever heads and by turning them in opposite directions as shown by the arrows and adjust the stick to the most comfortable length Receiver B F S function When the receiver battery voltage drops below a certain value the throttle servo moves to a preset position B F S mode 4 P A A A 2 Adjust the spring strength At this time reset the B F S mode and immedi ately land the aircraft Set to the desired spring Strength by turning the 1 B F S mode position settin Elevator screw of each stick P 9 Aileron Set the throttle channel CH3 to the F S i function i il 8 Setting method P 10 gt y The set position should be close to maxi mum slow u re Zr A gt gt Rudder 2 B F S mode resetting method Throttle stick When the throttle stick is set to the maximun slow position the B F S Use a small Phillips ha mode is reset screwdriver i OTHER FUNCTIONS USING THE ACCESSORIES Trainer function Trainer cable optional 7 1 Connection to transmitter Trainer switch LT I Student transmitter Instructor transmitter Trainer cable 6 conductor Operation is impossible if
18. ao CH5 with the Cake 2 GEARCHS Set the CHS SWITCH to the direction for which snap roll is to be turned off direction in which landing gear is down 3 CO Press the side of the DATA NP keys Capa EE key F SAFETY mode released ES 7 o 5L SAFETY mode set and 7 SAFETY mode release CHS SWITCH ON 1 ao 5F SAFETY mode set and at po set the sa to CH5 with the CHS SWITCH OFF CURSOR keys Press the side of the DATA INPUT keys FUNCTION AND DATA SETTING A Pressthe MODE SELECT To normal display mode keys simultaneously y DIFF E LL 1 Activate inhibit mode setting AILERON DIFFERENTIAL Set the mode with the DATA teli a TP F gt INPUT keys PCM R U Al ng A left and right differential can be TIT nm u Inhibit applied to the ailerons This is ef UL Fr LiL fective in roll axis correction Left and right aileron servos are neces 2 Set the CH1 servo direction of operation sary a INH Inhibit state va s Set the flashing display to The operating channels are CH1 tess or with the CURSOR and CH7 TE keys Held as long as the aileron he STICK is at the right Mk ya Channel 1 side selected Set the direction of operation i Les with the DATA INPUT keys be Normal g AIL DIFF AND FLAPERON can ON Activate state 2 Reverse direction not be on simultaneously The
19. circular maneuvers with stunt aircraft smoother e The elevator up side and down side mixing rate can be set in dependently ON OFF SWITCH ON side OFF side E En 01630 a Data setting 1 Mixing activate inhibit mode setting MS Y SLY cal 334557 Set the mode with the DATA NA ty pun INPUT keys y PCH ms E Activate a Inhibit 2 Mixing servo direction of operation setting in Pr BR Set the flashing display to Le ll I or with the DATA IN Cu JPUTI keys INH Inhibit state 2 key ww Held as long as the elevator i STICK is in the R U or L D 1 direction 3 Set the direction of operation gt TX SWITCH Orr Ea glee with the DATA INPUT keys OFF MIX SW H OFF A fess Normal direction ON MIXSWIICH ON MH I NN Reversedirection r MAS H Se 4 Set for another direction of the STICK i cH 234567 elevator STICK by repeating SLY a steps 2 and 3 era SET o ECH wo un 3 Mixing rate setting mo the flashing display to TEM with the CURSOR keys R U Right or up Held as long as the elevator DE EEE SON o STICK is in the R U or UD direction la Set the mixing rate with the gt m DATA INPUT keys den hen the and keys are Bm pressed simultaneously 50 is set 4 Set a different elevator STICK direction by repeating steps 2 and 3 e FUNCTION AND DATA SETTING Function 6 2
20. cr gt mark with the CURSOR CARAC keys i os Select the channel to be set with the DATA INPUT keys A A 3 Slave channel selection 2 Activate state ON PRIX switch ON OFF PATS Switch OFF Set the flashing display to the user ee c5 mark with the CURSOR C ema keys Select the channel to be set with DATA INPUT keys Data PUT 4 Mixing servo direction of operation setting Set the flashing display to with the CURSOR Held as long as the master chan nel stick VR or switch is in the R U or L D direction Set the direction of operation with the DATA INPUT keys ar P un Sate MAN A Reverse direction 4 Set another direction by repeat ing steps and 3 ny R U Right or up L D Left or dow 5 Mixing rate setting E m ph se the flashing display to L with CURSOR keys 2 Set the same as 4 2 Set the mixing rate with the DATA INPUT keys I I When the and keys are 7 pressed simultaneously 50 is set 4 Set the same as 4 4 i Ed To 2 6 FUNCTION AND DATA SETTING To and the ada mode EI 77 pressthe MODE SELECT To normal display mode 2 6 ELEVATOR gt FLAP MIXING This is used to apply mixing from elevator to flap Mixing is usually used so that the flaps are lowered when the elevator is raised It makes
21. cy band BEFORE USING Use the special Futaba charger The charging time is 15 hours r However when the battery was not used for some time charge and discharge it 2 3 times Otherwise the battery will not be charged even after the specified charging time A fully charged transmitter battery can be used for about 10 flights of 10 minutes each The airborne NR 4J Nicd battery pack can be used for about 6 flights when 6 servos are used Notes PBC 8B 1 First connect to TX Nicad and red lamp goes on Then connect to RX Nicad after connecting L E D changes color from red to greenish red orange which indicates that both TX and RX Nicads are being charged In case of separate charging L E D color will be RX Nicad Green TXNicad Red nn nn nn u a all 2 Changing the RF module to change the 1 Remove the RF module 4 f LE side contact the direction of the contacts EB Load the battery while paying careful attention to 1 Nicd battery Only the NT 8LP can be used Pull the RF module forward while pressing these tabs to the inside Push in the new module while being careful not to bend the pins until the tabs at both sides lock into place with a click Use the special FP TP FM RF module for the FP 7UAP and 7UAF Other RF modules cannot be used When the transmitter frequency band is changed the Sc as receiver fr
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23. e Futaba trans mitter receiver matched crystal set to change the band The receiver that is used with the 7UAP and 7UAF is a dual conversion receiver This re ceivers requires a special crystal so please order the correct crystal set Spare servo horns are supplied Use them as needed Use extension cords matched to the model Wrap the receiver in sponge rubber Place it inside a waterproof plastic bag and secure the end of the bag with a rubber band Do the same with the airborne battery pack Use the rubber bands wrapped around the re ceiver to hold the servo and switch leads After installation and checking are complete perform a range check by collapsing the trans mitter antenna and extending the receiver antenna to its full length and operating the transmitter from a distance of 20 to 30 meters from the receiver The servos should operate normally at this distance Differs with the weather and surroundings Servohornscrews Horn Dimen mounting Applicable servo Type sions Horn Horn screw size m m 2 6x6 S133 S143 series B 5 7 promt Sn 4 S 129 series A 7 9 ASA ER N S130 series 9101 S5101 A 7 9 US N S128 series B 11 9 NTN 2 6x8 132 series B 7 3 2 SL S135 series S9601 B 8 7 S136G A 9 0 S138 series B 9 9 S148 series B 10 5 2 6x10 a series S9201 59301 y 90 Waterproof type A Non waterproof type B 2 6x12 8134 series 83301 A 11 3 Notes The sc
24. e rate can be set for each direc tion of the D R SWITCH However there is no D A SWITCH for the throttle The rate setting range is 100 slow side to 100 quick side in 4 steps Display FUNCTION AND DATA SETTING To end the edit mode R I ED press the MODE SELECT E To normal display mode Data setting 1 CH selection 1 Select the CH to which EXP is E E to be applied with the TURZ Case SOR keys bis 2 D R switch direction selection i Switch to the direction to which I the D R SWITCH is to be set AA EXP L 3 Rate setting _ Set the rate with the DATA Ca INPUT keys When the and Cama keys are pressed simultaneous ly 0 is set Set for a different CH and EXP SWITCH EXP SWITCH direction by repeating steps 1 to 3 0 a Note At initial flight test at EXP 0 Ad gt justment as desired in accordance with flight ELV EX RUD EXP AIL EXP is recommended Function f amp Normal RA R Reverse side Data setting REV REVERSE 1 CH selection Used when modifying servo direc tion of operation 4 Select the CH for which REV is e s to be set with the CURSOR asa keys CH NO flashes Can be set for each channel 2 Direction of operation setting _ Set the direction with the A 73 WATAINPON keys CET Normal Reverse Set for another chann
25. e switching The display mode is switched by pres sing the MODE SE LECT keys simul direction taneously L o o u a J Error generation m Display mode at error generation Switched automatically from other modes LOW BATTER Y error display N vrrrrvr got 234567 The characters flash and a buzzer sounds PH Charge or change the battery I UT Charging method Pa generation LO i Ic ae 1 BACK UP error display N EFT v vv qa 234567 Characters flash and a buzzer sounds POH Turn off the power switch and then turn on TWh IF ar Lir FUNCTION AND DATA SETTING a To end the ett mado E3 22 pressthe MODE SELECT N To normal display mod J Function Display Data setting ATV pa ar AS 1 CH selection ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL 1234567 VOLUME e ee i AZ Select the CH to which ATV is PCM a ba bo to be applied with the CUR rt A gt EZ 350R keys This function adjusts the servo left ri T 1 HH and right throws and is used in ik linkage correction _ y J 2 Direction selection The rate can be set for each chan N Select the_ Direction with the nel R U Right or up i a STICK VR or SWITCH The left and right up down rate L D Left or down The rate described below is set can be set The rate setting range is 30 to L 110 3 Rate setting _ Set the rate with the DATA me INPUT keys When the and
26. el by repeating steps 1 and 2 Note Be especially careful in the aileron direction e FUNCTION AND DATA SETTING Function F S FAIL SAFE HD vrrvrry E S c41 234567 F S and HOLD functions lt SET F S and HOLD can be set for all PCM channels The F S and HOLD functions can be selected for each channel FHLD HOLD function FIS F S function HOLD function setting When interference makes reception impossible the servos are stopped in position just before erroneous operation is performed When the interference ceases the HOLD mode is released F S function setting When interference makes reception impossible the servos move to the position set at the transmitter When the interference ceases the F S function is reset The F S set data is automatically sent every minute The PPM mode does not have an F S function FP 7UAF When using the B F S function set the throttle channel F S func tion ca a Press the MODE SELECT m To normal display mode L Data setting 1 CH selection Select the CH which is to be gt Ci oo set to F S or HOLD with the keys CH NO 2 Function selection Select the function with the DATA INPUT keys 1 HOLD T A F Sfunction Select the function for another channel by repeating steps and 2 3 F S function selected CH servo operating position setting 1 gt Set the flashing display to ca SET with the CUR
27. equency band must be changed also BEFORE USING RECEIVER AND SERVO CONNECTIONS Q A al CH7 AUX K CH6 Flap servo Option 4 4 Th sold separately E CH5 A pl Landing gear servo 4 7 Pay careful attention to the polarity of the connector a Antenna wire Au gt A Rudder servo s E l 4 PCM receiver i P FP R129DP FP R137GPor hrotti FM receiver FP R 128DF gt Taree Four servos a are supplied CH2 as standard ail Elevator R Za Extension cord SS la abe SA a CH1 a i M Aileron ao 4 servo Receiver switch Receiver connector arrangement FP R137GP FP R129DP FP R128DF Charging jack GCL ee 1 Gs ru E Nicd battery pack gs Gees NR 4J Sa EA mese Ges AA 2 PRECAUTIONS Connect the receiver servos switches and bat Connect the pushrods to the servos and check tery as shown in the figure Extend the trans that the direction of travel of each servo mitter and receiver antennas to their full matches the direction of movement of its con length trol stick If a servo does not move in the prop Turn on the transmitter power switch then er direction switch its direction with the servo turn on the receiver power switch reversing function The servos will go to their neutral position Operate each servo horn over its full stroke and M
28. icks 7 channels PCM or FM transmitter E FP TP FM X1 Transmitting frequency 72MHz 50MHz 35 36MHz 40 41 MHz or 29MHz band Modulation FM PCM PPM Selectable Power requirement 9 6V Nicd battery pack Current drain 200mA Transmitter and RF module 2 FP R129DP X1 FP R128DF X1 Receiving frequency 72MHz 50MHz Dual Conversion Type Dual Conversion Type 35 36MHz 40 41 MHz or 29MHz band or FP R137GP X1 Intermediate frequency 1st IF 10 7MHz 2nd IF 455kHz R129DP R128DF 455kHz R137GP Power requirement 4 8V Nicd battery pack shared with servo Current drain 35mA R129DP 26mA R128DF 25mA R137GP Dimensions 63 0x37 8x24 1mm R129DP 63 8x35 4x20 3mm R128DF excluding protruding parts 57x42x24mm R137GP Weight 45g R129DP 40g R128DF 459 R137GP Receiving range 500m on the ground 1000m in the air range differs with the surroundings Receiver Control system pulse width control Operating angle Rotary system one side 45 f or greater including trim Power requirement 4 8V or 6 0V shared with receiver Current drain 8mA at 6V at idle Output torque 3kg cm FP S148 X4 or FP S3001 X4 Servo Operating speed 0 22sec 60 hor Dimensions 40 4x1 9 8x36mm Tas Weight 44 4g 1 560z S148 45 19 1 590z S3001 NT 8LP X1 Voltage 9 6V e Capacity 800mAh E k 2 NR 4J XI Dai Voltage 4 8V 5 gt Capacity 50
29. nap Left down snap The throw of the channel 1 ail eron channel 2 elevator and channel 4 rudder servos can be set The SAFETY mode can be set Mode in which operation is not performed when the landing gear is down even if the switch is turn ed on by mistake ON OFF SWITCH 2 S DIRECTION SWITCH UP EN RIGHT 4 DOWN LEFT SNAP ROLL e FUNCTION AND DATA SETTING we Press the MODE SELECT To normal display mode 1 Activate inhibit mode setting Set the mode with the DATA E Oo INPUT keys Cm Activate gt Inhibit ann FILIS oN 2 Select the direction INH Inhibit state gt RIGHT Switch the DIRECTION SWITCH to the combination Leer Of directions to be set UP DOWN Activate state 3 Aileron servo throw setting OFF ON OFF SWITCH OFF y CO ON ON OFF SWITCH ON Set the flashing display to CH1 with the DATA INPUT keys Set the rate with the DATA INPUT keys ca EZ When the and keys are Suse pressed simultaneously 100 is set 4 Elevator servo throw setting Set the same as 3 1 to 4 is displayed according to the DIRECTION SWITCH position 5 Rudder servo throw setting j 1 R U ii 2 R D Set the same as 3 3 L U 4 L D Set for each direction of the DIRECTION SWITCH by repeating steps 2 to 6 SAFETY mode setting L 4 ES CURSOR
30. ove the transmitter sticks one at a time to check that the pushrod does not bind or is not check that each servo follows its control stick too loose Unreasonable force applied to the movement servo horn will adversely affect the servo and E drain the battery pack very guickly Make the travel of each control mechanism somewhat larger than the full stroke including trim of the servo horn Adjust the servo horns so that they move smoothly even when the trim lever and stick are operated simultaneously in the same direction Be alert for noise This set is noise resistant but not completely immune to noise The use of noiseless parts is recommended When installing the switch harness cut a rec tangular hole slightly larger than the full stroke of the switch and install the switch so that it moves smoothly from ON to OFF Also do this when the switch is installed inside the fuselage and is turned on and off from the outside with a piece of wire Install the switch where it will not be exposed to engine oil or dust and dirt Although the antenna appears to be too long do not cut it or fold it back Install the servos securely Tighten the mount ing screws until the rubber damper is crushed slightly Ifthe screws are too tight the cushion ing effect will be adversely effected SERVO HORN MOUNTING SCREW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING The crystal can be changed from the outside of the receiver case Always use th
31. rews are 2 6m m tapping screws If screws longer than necessary are used the final gear may be broken or the potentiometer may be damaged or may fall out e DISPLAY FUNCTION Liquid crystal panel F F IL urn LI a hol ae El 2 x 0 Used in display mode switching Used in setting function selection Used at data setting Normal display mode Display mode at normal use Mode which is displayed when the power switch is turned on Ve Display Display Reverse function display N Normal R Reverse 144444448 PCM PPM mode display pel 234567 PCM PCM mode PPM PPM mode g ATH M Integrated time display 0 199 minutes VARAL Displays the integrated time after reset Clock reset EN El Reset by pressing the DATA INPUT keys Battery voltage simultaneously display Flashes at a 1 second period Error F S data transfer display FP 7UAP only Lights momentarily each minute L RF indicator Lights when radiowaves are transmitted L e Mixing indicator Flashes when snap roll mixing or 6 gt 2 mixing is ON AS ug DISPLAY FUNCTION r Edit display mode Function data setting display mode oe Display Function name Function setting parameters Sr See the individual function setting items Set function recall The function is selected by MODE SELECT key mod

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