FUTABA T18SZ User manual

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T18SZ Model Data Converter
The T18SZ Model Data Converter is a software that converts model data of T18MZ or T14SG to
that for T18SZ. The software cannot convert model data that made by other transmitters such as
T14MZ etc. Thus please still use the existing converter - Futaba Model Data Converter Ver.1.0.4, if
you want to convert model data of T14MZ/FX-40/T12Z/T12FG/FX-30 on your T18SZ.
Prior to using the Model Data Converter software, please ensure that your transmitter is utilizing
the latest update for the respective transmitter (T18SZ V1.7~). Also, be sure to select the desired
conversion data in transmitter after it has been updated.
Important: Check the operation of the model prior to ight.
1. Preparation ......................................................................................P2
2. Select the Source of the Data .........................................................P3
3. Select the Intended Location for the Converted Data ................P4
4. Detailed setting ...............................................................................P5
5. Data conversion ...............................................................................P7
6. Precautions and warnings .............................................................P8
7. Error Message ................................................................................P11
T18SZ Model Data Converter (from T18MZ/T14SG to T18SZ only)
1M23Z04904
T14SG
T18SZ
T18MZ
Ver.2
Original data of T14SG
could be used now.
Distribution & exemption of liability
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and
other countries.
• Futaba Corporation shall not be responsible for any damage caused by use of this software without
regard to legal foundation. Use this software based on agreement to this.
• The copyright of this software and document resides with Futaba Corporation. Redistribution without
the approval of the copyright holder is prohibited.
• Reverse engineering and modification of this software is strictly prohibited.

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T18SZ Model Data Converter
1. Preparation
1.1. Please make sure that a card reader is attached to a PC prior to inserting a memory
card.
1.2. After ensuring that the memory card of the original transmitter contains the model
to be converted, place the memory card in the card reader which is attached to
your PC. You can utilize the same memory card to save the data.
1.3.Please run the Model Data Converter. To do so, click the Model Data Converter
executable.
SD
card
SD
card
T18SZ SD card,
insert to your PC
T14SG or T18MZ SD card,
insert to your PC
Data
conversion is
done by your PC
T18SZ Model Data Converter
Install
http://www.futabarc.com/software-updates.html

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T18SZ Model Data Converter
2. Select the Source of the Data
2.1.Click the " ▼" button in the "Convert from" group box, select the transmitter
T18MZ or T14SG.
2.2. Click the "…" button in the "Convert from" group box.
2.3.The "Browse for Folder" dialog, as shown below, will appear. Please select the
directory and/or folder in which the model data is saved and click the "OK" button.

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3. Select the Intended Location for the Converted Data
3.1. Click the "…" button of the "Convert to" group box and select the respective folder
or directory designation. Once you are satisfied with the selection, click the "OK"
button.
2.4. The list of the saved model data from this card will be displayed in the Transmitter,
Model Name, Model Type and Date columns in the "Convert from" group box.
Select the desired conversion data from this list.
(Note) If the "Model name" text box in the "Convert to" block is blank, the selected model data
name is input into this "Model name" text box automatically.
(Note) If a name is already input into the text box, it will be changed to reect the model data
name which has been selected in the "Convert from" group box.

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3.2. Click on the "Model name" text box. Using the PC’s keyboard, enter a new name
for the model. Please note: this will be the name displayed in the "Model name"
columns of the "Convert to" group box when the data is converted.
4. Detailed setting
It is possible to change the "condition name", "dual rate name", and "hardware
assignment" during the data conversion.
If you do not desire to make these changes, it is not necessary to follow the steps in this
section.
4.1. Click the "Detail" button in the "Convert to" group box.

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4.2. Click the "OK" button after you have read the information in the dialog box which
appears.
4.3. The "Detail" dialogue is displayed. If you are satisfied with the detailed settings,
click the "OK" button. To make refinements to this information, please refer to
the information below contained in the Condition Name, Dual rate Name and
Substitute Hardware function sections.
[Condition Name]
* Please input the new condition name into the text box of the respective editing
condition.
* If you click the "Reset" button of the "Condition name" block, and select "Yes" in
the confirmation dialog, the condition names are initialized using the name of the
conditions from the original data.
* If you click the "Set to default" button of the "Condition name" block, and select "Yes"
in the conrmation dialog, the condition names are initialized in an abbreviated form
with only eight (8) characters. For example, "CONDIT1" rather than "Condition 1".

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[Substitute hardware function]
* The Futaba Model Data Converter can substitute hardware if the intended transmitter is
not equipped with the same items. For example, if the source code transmitter utilized
an "RST" designation, the converted data may be replaced by "RS" if the destination
transmitter does not utilize the "RST " designation but uses "RS" instead.
* If the intended transmitter does not utilize the same hardware, the initial value of the
hardware is set to NULL.
* The substitution of switch hardware and the linear hardware is not possible.
- Switch hardware …SW-A, SW-B, SW-C, SW-D, SW-E, SW-F, SW-G, SW-H
- Linear hardware …LD, RD, LS, RS, J1, J2, J3, J4, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6
5. Data conversion
5.1. Click the "Convert" button.
5.2.If successful a dialog box, as shown below, will appear. Please click the "OK"
button.

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6. Precautions and warnings
5.3. Depending upon the source and destination transmitter models, a warning dialog
might appear. Read the information in the dialog box prior to clicking the "OK"
button. Additionally, we suggest that you check the operation of the model prior to
flight.
1. Telemetry setting data are not converted by the converter.
2. The Box/Hysteresis setting of the hardware is canceled.
3. The nested logic switch is set to NULL.
4. All logic switches except the "Condition Select" are set to NULL.
5. The Linear/VTR/Spline curve is changed to a point curve.
6. The combination setting is set to Single mode unless it is set in all Condition to Group.
7. The setting of "Fuel Mixture" and "Multi Engine" are initialized.
Data Conversion from T18MZ Data

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T18SZ Model Data Converter
1. If original data whose system type is "FASSTest-14CH", it will be converted to "FASSTest-
18CH".
2. From 12th to 16th channels will be assigned "Auxiliary1" function.
3. "VPP" function will be converted to "Auxiliary7" function.
4. The function of STICK ALARM will be converted to "Throttle" function.
5. If "Vibes" types are set to "TYPE4", they will be converted to "Type1".
6. No data of telemetry settings will be converted.
7. The vibrator setting of CONDITION SELECT will be not converted.
8. If condition name contain Japanese special characters " ﾌﾟ " or " ﾄﾞ ", they will be converted to "
プ" or " ド".
9. DUAL RATE 1st rate of each function will be converted to AFR of T18SZ. If function whose
Switch mode is set to "COND", 2nd D/R to 5th D/R will be converted AFR of from 2nd Condition
to 5th Condition. If function whose Switch mode is set to "SW", 2nd D/R and 3th D/R of only
AILERON, ELEVATOR and RUDDER will be converted D/R of T18SZ.
D/R converted results in "COND" mode
Original data of T14SG Converted result of T18SZ
1st D/R AFR of 1st Condition
2nd D/R AFR of 2nd Condition
3rd D/R AFR of 3rd Condition
4th D/R AFR of 4th Condition
5th D/R AFR of 5th Condition
D/R converted results in "SW" mode
Original data of T14SG Converted result of T18SZ
1st AILERON D/R Aileron AFR of 1st to 5th Conditions
2nd AILERON D/R D/R 1 of 1st to 5th Conditions
3rd AILERON D/R D/R 2 of 1st to 5th Conditions
4th AILERON D/R Not converted
5th AILERON D/R Not converted
1st ELEVATOR D/R Elevator AFR of 1st to 5th Conditions
2nd ELEVATOR D/R D/R 3 of 1st to 5th Conditions
3rd ELEVATOR D/R D/R 4 of 1st to 5th Conditions
4th ELEVATOR D/R Not converted
5th ELEVATOR D/R Not converted
1st RUDDER D/R Rudder AFR of 1st to 5th Conditions
2nd RUDDER D/R D/R 5 of 1st to 5th Conditions
3rd RUDDER D/R D/R 6 of 1st to 5th Conditions
4th RUDDER D/R Not converted
5th RUDDER D/R Not converted
1st D/R of other functions. Related function's AFR of 1st to 5th Conditions
2nd D/R of other functions. Not converted
3rd D/R of other functions. Not converted
4th D/R of other functions. Not converted
5th D/R of other functions. Not converted
Data Conversion from T14SG Data

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10. If data of model type is AIRPLANE, GLIDER or MULTICOPTER, THR CURVE and THR
DELAY will be converted to Throttle AFR of T18SZ.
11. If data of model type is AIRPLANE, PIT CURVE will be not converted.
12. Buttery Adjust of AIL DIFF. will be not converted.
13. Throttle limiter function will be not converted.
14. FUEL MIX will be not converted.
15. User Menu function will be not converted.
16. 2nd Home screen (large size timer) will be not converted.
17. Display unit selection of T1-T4 SET. and Trim memory function will be not converted.
18. Though the converter converts value of ne tuning VR settings, actual tuning range of converted
data is different from that of original data because of difference of behavior about fine tuning
between T14SG and T18SZ.
19. If MODE of CMBFLP to ELE is set to "MODE B", it will be not converted.
20. If data of model type is AIRPLANE or MULTICOPTER, ne tuning VR setting of GYRO will
not converted.
21. START SW function and TRIM function of MOTOR will be not converted.
22. If data of model type is HELICOPTER, ne tuning VR setting of GYRO will not converted.
23. Individually adjust the Throttle Cut activation setting for each condition will be not converted.
24. If switch mode is set to "SW" in GYRO or GOVERNOR mixing, only 1st to 3rd rates will be
converted.

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T18SZ Model Data Converter
7. Error Message
Message 
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Explanation 󱐯
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What to do 
Message 
Explanation 
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What to do 
Message 
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Explanation 
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What to do 
Message 
Explanation 
What to do
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Message 
Explanation 

What to do 


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T18SZ Model Data Converter
Message 

Explanation 󱐯󱆱

What to do 

Message 
Explanation 󱐯

What to do 

Message 
Explanation 
What to do 
Message



Explanation 
What to do 
Message 

Explanation 

What to do



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