FUTABA WSC-1 User manual

LINK
USB
Wireless
Simulator
Control
Wireless Simulator Control
WARNING
Do not disassemble the WSC-1. Do not open
the 1WSC-1 case.
•Opening the case may damage the PC board. In this case,
PC assembly replacement or repair will become impossible.
There is also the danger of re and electric shock.
Do not expose the WSC-1 to water or other
liquids. Do not touch the WSC-1 with your
hands are wet.
•Water droplets entering the WSC-1 may cause trouble. There
is also the danger of re and electric shock.
CAUTION
Do not drop or expose the WSC-1 to strong
shock. Do not set anything on top of the
WSC-1.
•It may cause trouble.
Do not touch the connectors with your hands.
Also, do not connect a dusty or dirty connector.
•It may cause trouble.
Handle the PC and peripheral devices in
accordance with the instruction manual and
cautions and warnings given in the instruction
manual of each product.
2.4GHz System Precautions
Please refrain from using it in places where the magnetic eld, static electricity, or radio
interference occurs from other companies' wireless devices that use 2.4 GHz or devices
such as microwave ovens. (Radio waves may not reach depending on the environment.)
WSC-1 Specifications
(Specifications and ratings are subject to change without
prior notice accompanying technological developments.)
• Applicable OS: Windows ®10/8.1
• USB connector: USB Series A connector
• Operating voltage: 5.0V ±0.2V (USB bus power)
• Current drain 20mA
• Operating environment: Temperature -10℃+45℃
• Dimensions: 0.716 x 2.22 x 0.36 in (18.2 x 56.5 x 9.0 mm)
• Weight: 0.268 oz (7.6 g)
• Maximum operating range: About 32.8 ft (10m) without
obstacles (Optimum condition)
*The PC must have a USB port (Type A).
*Real Flight that can use WSC-1 as a USB interface is RF8
(update required for the nal version) or later. It cannot be
used with earlier products.
1M23N36802
Usage precautionUsage precaution
Connecting the WSC-1Connecting the WSC-1
*Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and other countries.
Compliance Information Statement (for U.S.A.)
Compliance Information Statement (for Canada)
Compliance Information Statement (for EU)
* Futaba S-FHSS system does not work with Futaba FASST/
FASSTest/T-FHSS system. Futaba FASST/FASSTest/
T-FHSS system and S-FHSS system are not compatible to
each other.
Special Markings
Prohibited Mandatory
WARNING
Procedures which may lead to
a dangerous condition or cause
death or serious injury to the
user if not carried out properly or
procedures where the probability
of superficial injury or physical
damage is high.
CAUTION
Procedures where the possibility
of serious injury to the user is
small, but there is a danger of
injury, or physical damage, if not
carried out properly.
Pay special attention to safety
where indicated by the following
marks:
LED USB plug
USB port
PC
WSC-1
Link button
Turn on the power of the PC and connect
the WSC-1 to the USB port of the PC. A setup complete message will be
displayed and automatically recognized.
Use the link button to link with the transmitter of the
S-FHSS 2.4GHz system to be used.
* When operating the link, bring the transmitter within 8 inches.
About WSC-1 link operation
Hold down the Link button on
the WSC-1
Transmitter power ON status
Release in 2
seconds or more
0 seconds 2 seconds
SW
Link operation(Not linked)
1Bring the transmitter and the receiver close
to each other, within 8 inches (0.2 meter).
2Turn on the transmitter.
3Check the LED display on the WSC-1.
* The LED flashes green.
* If the LED lights up in green at this point,
the link operation has already been
completed, so the following operation is
not necessary.
4Press the link switch of WSC-1 with the
attached mini screwdriver, and release it
when the LED changes to blink red. Reading
is complete when the LED turns green.
* When operating the link, bring the transmitter within 8 inches.
* If another S-FHSS 2.4GHz system is used around you when operating
the link, it may link with one of those transmitters. Therefore, be sure
to check the operation after the link operation is completed.
Checking WSC-1 on WindowsChecking WSC-1 on Windows®®
• For Windows 10
Click the "Start"button -->"Windows System"-->"Control Panel (icon display)"-->"Devices and Printers"to display the
"Devices and Printers"screen.
• For Windows 8.1
Right-click the "Start"button --> click "Control Panel (icon display)"-->"Devices and Printers"to display the "Devices and
Printers"screen.
LED Indication
Green Red Status
Off Solid No signal reception
Solid Off Receiving signals
Off Blink When the link button is pressed
Blink Off Receiving signals but ID is unmatched
Alternate blink Unrecoverable error (Memory, etc.)
Right-click the game controller icon
(WSC-1) and click "Game Controller
Settings" in the displayed menu.
If it is recognized normally, "WSC-1" is
displayed on the controller (it may be displayed
as 8-axis 0 button), and the status is displayed
as "OK".
Thank you for purchasing the WSC-1 Wireless Simulator
Control for S-FHSS 2.4GHz System. This WSC-1 is a USB
interface that enables the S-FHSS 2.4GHz system Futaba
transmitter to be used wirelessly as a controller for Real Flight
RF8 / 9 or later. (The S-FHSS 2.4GHz system Futaba transmitter
can also be used as a game controller for Windows®.)
Mini screwdriver
Instruction Manual
Link to the transmitterLink to the transmitter
LINK
USB
Wireless
Simulator
Control
LINK
USB
Wireless
Simulator
Control
LINK
USB
Wireless
Simulator
Control
This device, trade name Futaba Corporation, model number
WSC-1, complies with part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The responsible party of this device compliance is:
FUTABA Corporation of America
2681 Wall Triana Hwy Huntsville, AL 35824, U.S.A.
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in 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.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Futaba Corporation declares that the radio
equipment type WSC-1 is in compliance with Directive
2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://www.rc.futaba.co.jp/english/dl/declarations.html
低功率射頻器材技術規範 3.8.2 警語
取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、
商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更
原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法
通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至
無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通
信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及
醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

Controller settingsController settings
Controller dead band settingController dead band setting
Click Settings ...
1. Click the mark
3. Click [Edit] button
Displayed as WSC-1 (Active)
2. Click the Futaba
Click Select Controller...
When using the S-FHSS 2.4GHz system Futaba transmitter with WSC-1 as a
controller for the RealFlight application, set the Deadband Percentage (%) value of
the Controller option of the RealFlight application to "0"to eliminate dead bands.
As needed.
To use it as a real ight controller, register the Futaba transmitter by following the steps below.
1Start the Real Flight application.
2Select "Settings ..." from the Simulation menu to display the
settings screen.
3 Click Controller on the Settings screen to display the settings
menu on the right side of the screen.
4 Set the Deadband Percentage (%) value to "0".
Transmitter settingsTransmitter settings
S-FHSS 2.4GHz system When using the Futaba transmitter
as a substitute for the real ight InterLink Controller, set the
SW / VR functions of the transmitter after CH5 as shown in
the gure.
Click Controller
Set the Deadband Percentage (%)
number to "0".
2 or 3 pos SW
CH5
3 pos SW
CH8
2 or 3 pos SW
CH7
VR
CH6
Example For T6K
Set SW / VR with the AUX CH (AUX channel) function.
T6K AUX CH function screen
* For details on how to set SW / VR, read the instruction manual of the
transmitter you are using.
FUTABA CORPORATION
Hobby Radio Control Business Center Sales & Marketing Department
1080 Yabutsuka, Chosei-mura, Chosei-gun, Chiba-ken, 299-4395, Japan
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
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Save As...
After making changes to your controller prole, you will want to save all modications. Note that you cannot make changes to
stock proles that are included with RealFlight. Click the [Save As] button to save the prole under a dierent name.
Input (Example Mode change: Mode 2 to Mode 1)
When changing the stick movement from mode 2 to mode 1, rst change the operating
axis of the elevator channel. Channel 2 -Elevator Click Input at the far right of the display.
The Input Detection screen will be displayed. Operate the elevator stick in mode 2 of the
transmitter. When the elevator settings are complete, you will be returned to the Edit Prole
screen. Then perform the same operation on the throttle side. This completes the mode
change.
If you use mixing, dual rate, expo programmed on your radio.
Enable Software Radio Mixes ------OFF
Enable Software Radio Dual Rates and Expo ------OFF
*In this case, SW / VR is not set using the AUX CH (AUX channel) function of the transmitter.
*For detailed explanation, please read the instruction manual of RF8 / 9.
Reverse
If you need to change the direction of operation by operating a stick, switch, etc., click
the check box of Reverse to add or remove the mark.
Calibration
It is necessary to calibrate the stick neutral position and operating range of the transmitter with [Calibration]. For details,
please read the instruction manual of RF8 / 9.
1. Click the [Save As...] button.
Uncheck
For RF9 and later versions, do not click
Input for channels after Channel 7. If you
click it, either the smoke ON / OFF switch
or the throttle hold switch will not operate.
If you click it, do not save it, close the
screen, and try again.
Throttle
Elevator
Mode 1
Input Detection screen
RF8 Edit ProfileRF9 Edit Profile
Reverse:Change the operating direction
Input: Change of operation stick, switch, etc.
2. Enter a new name.
3. Click the [OK] button.
Reread manual before requesting a repair. If the problem continues, contact your local Futaba dealer.
<When requesting repair>