FUTABA 9ZAP - PART2 User manual

Airplane Section
SAMPLE AIRPLANE SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
The following example shows how the PCM
1024Z may be programmed for a pattern airplane.
The settings presented here are for a typical
model. Your model's settings are likely to vary
from these, but the procedures given will still be
applicable.
1. Model Selection
Use the Model Select function MSL to select a
vacant model memory (or one you don't mind erasing)
and choose the AIRPLANE Setup using the Type
TYP function from Model menu.
2. Name The New Model
Rename the model using the Model Name MNA
function in the model menu. Switch to the Condition
menu CND and name the default flight condition
(we recommend NORM L). Later you may add other
flight conditions, which may also be named to make
them easier to identify.
3. Activate Special Mixing
Activate Flaperon
FPN or Aileron Diferential
ADF if you desire these functions (you may only
choose one; both require two aileron servos). FPN is
suggested since it can accommodate differential
through end point adjustments, and has Flap mixing.
The Flap mixing is used to have the ailerons behave as
flaps as well, which can be used to make tighter loops
and squarer corners in maneuvers. Use ALV to get
elevators that act as ailerons (two servos are required
for ALV function). You need not adjust the throws
and mixing ratios at this time.
4. Reset Control Order
If necessary, reset the Control Order using the
Function Control
FNC in the model menu. Here you
may choose what sticks and sliders control the dif-
ferent functions. If you use the ALV function, move
the retract operation to another switch, perhaps CH7
orCH8.
5. Connect Servos
Plug Servos into Correct Channel Numbers
1. AIL Aileron (Ail 1 if FPN or ADF on)
2. ELE Elevator
3. THR Throttle
4. RUD Rudder
5. GEA Landing Gear (Elev 2 if ALV on)
6. FLP Flap (Ail 2 if FPN activated)
7. AU1 Spoiler (Ail 2 if ADF is used)
8. AU2 Collective Pitch
9. CH9 Channel 9
6. Set Neutral Points
Use the Subtrim function STM to move each
servo to its neutral position. If the amount of subtrim
is large, you should reset the subtrim to zero and move
the splined servo arm to a position that is as close to
the desired neutral as possible. Then use the subtrim
to get the neutral position "right on." Repeat with the
remaining channels.
7. Adjust Servo Throws
Check the proper direction of throw for each
servo. Use Reversing Function REV in the Model
menu to set proper throw directions for each servo.
Double check that each servo moves the proper direc-
tion.
8. Limit Servo Throws
Now use the ATV function to limit servo throws.
The travel of the ailerons should be limited to roughly
10—12° maximum in both directions with the ATV
function. Repeat for elevator. Adjust rudder lateral
motion to about ±45°. Be sure that no servo "bottoms
out" at maximum control throw. After setting maxi-
mum throws, ATV is rarely used. Instead use AFR in
the different flight modes.
9. Changing The Control Feel
If you would like to soften the control feel for
ailerons, use the AFR menu. Press the
NXT key,
then the EX1 key to get exponential curve. Set a
rate of -15% to -25%. EX2 is used for throttle only.
Change to Elevator using the Channel key. Use the
AFR to get slightly more up than down travel, and use
EX1 with a -10% setting.
Change to Rudder with the Channel key, and set
EX1
for-10%.
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10. Set Flaperon Throws
Now go back to the FPN (Flaperon) menu. Set
differential by limiting the down aileron throws on
both sides. The down throw should be set between
70% and 95% of the up throw. This setting depends on
the individual model and its particular flight character-
istics, so make changes after flight testing. Be sure
that the flap mixing settings are the same (default is
±100%).
Move to the E->F menu to set up how much the
ailerons move due to elevator. Approximately 10-
30% up and down mixing should be used (be sure that
up elevator causes the ailerons to drop, and down
elevator raises the ailerons up). The amount of aileron
droop at neutral elevator may be set with the A knob.
You may adjust this travel by adjusting the trim rate —
it can be set to zero to prevent accidental changes (be
sure this knob is zeroed before resetting subtrims).
Using the
SWT button, you can also define a switch
to turn the elevator-flaperon mixing on and off.
11. Setting Up Airbrakes
To make landings easier, you may set a switch to
move both the elevators and flaps to a preset position
for an airbrake effect. Normally, the ailerons are raised
5—10° and the elevator is offset to cancel any trim
change.
Call the Airbrake ABK function from the con-
dition menu. Select the Manual mode by pressing the
MAN key. Auto is available.
This system should normally be used in manual
mode. To select the operating switch, press the
SWT
key. The display shows that the default airbrake con-
trol switch is the C switch, ON in the lower position.
You may choose another switch or direction at this
time. Verify proper operation of the switch by activat-
ing it and watching the servos move.
Press the
PRE key to get back to the preceding
key. If you have spoilers, they may be actuated also.
Read the section on ABK for more details.
12. Snap Roll Setup
You may have any switch activate the Snap Roll
function (the spring-loaded switch is strongly recom-
mended!). Call the Snap Roll function
SNP form
the Condition menu. Activate it with the
ACT key.
Set the deflection for each switch position: ailerons
±100-110%, elevator ±80-100%, rudder ±70-80%.
Be sure to choose the correct directions with the
For safety, you may also turn on the safety switch
using the O button. This safety inhibits the activation
of snap roll if the landing gear are down. Check to
make sure the switch is set for the correct direction.
13. Setting Up Differential Elevator
Your PCM 1024Z system has a unique function
called ALV for "Ailevators," or differential elevators.
This function provides roll control whenever the
propeller slipstream is acting on the tail, and is effec-
tive at low airspeeds.
Press the ALV key to enter the menu. Activate
with the
ACT key, then adjust the rates given by the
A-3 and A-4 settings. We recommend starting out with
small deflections at first. Be sure that the settings for
ELE are 100% to get full elevator authority.
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14. Flight Conditions Switching
If you like, you may set up the system to call up
more than one function or switch to a new set of trims
or control settings simultaneously by moving a single
switch. You can have different subtrims, coupling,
differential, exponentials, and throwvolumes. In fact
you may change EVERY parameter between flight
modes.
We recommend that you fly the model and adjust
trims and control responses to your liking before
defining another flight condition. Any bad tendencies
may be corrected with custom programmable mix
settings PMX .Then, copy the set of adjustments to
a new flight condition, where they may be modified
for the new desired conditions. After copying you
may add new functions as necessary.
Use the Condition Select CSL button in the
Model Menu. This function allocates the necessary
number of flight conditions to the model memory.
Note the condition number next to the D (default) in
the display. This is the set of conditions that will be
copied into a new condition and modified. Also note
the number after the next display. You will copy to
this condition.
Use the Copy Condition
CPC from the System
menu. This function copies the contents of one condi-
tion into another. Choose the default flight condition
number, press the SET button, then choose the second
condition number in the lower box "TO CONDI-
TION." Give the command to copy.
15. Volume Setting
Some functions can have their mixing ratio vary
with the motion of another slider or knob: use the
VOL key O to get to this choice (for example, see
ADF). Move the selected control to determine how it
affects the mix. You can also add a time delay on
many of the menus: look for a DELAY setting.
16. Programmable Mixers
Up to five mixers are available in all flight condi-
tions. These may be used to enhance flight capabilities
or to correct bad tendencies by adjusting mixing from
one control to another. For example, you may use
Elevator->Flap coupling to tighten up the corners on
square loops, Throttle->Rudder coupling to correct
for torque tendencies, etc. There is no limit to the
number of corrections that can be made.
Your PCM 1024Z system is filled with powerful,
predefined mixing functions. Be sure to browse through
the various function menus in the Aircraft section follow-
ing this example.
The switch that calls the flight conditions should
be selected. Return to the Condition Select
CSL
function, press the desired flight condition number,
and use the SWT button to choose the desired switch
location. Once you have selected a condition, use the
CNA (Condition NAme) button to label the new con-
dition (you may have to flip the chosen switch to the
correct position to get the desired condition). Now,
you may go through the Condition menu items to get
the desired settings in the new mode. Read the condi-
tion name after the model name to be sure you are
changing the condition you want.
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AlLERON DIFFERENTIAL (ADF)
This function uses two separate aileron servos
to independently correct yaw tendencies during
rolls. It is possible to adjust each aileron's positive
and negative deflection angles. When this function
is activated, receiver outputs CH1 and CH7 are
used for the two aileron channels. This function
may not be used if Flaperon (FPN) is chosen. If
desired, the amount of down aileron deflection
may be trimmed in flight with a knob or trimmer.
Setting Up Aileron Differential
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the ADF key to get the
AIL DIFF menu shown below. Use the A ( ) key to
activate mode setting, then press the
ACT or INH
keys ( F and G ) to activate or inhibit the aileron dif-
ferential function.
Mode setting
Aileron 1
Left Side rate
Aileron 2
Left Side rate
Aileron 1
Right Side Rate
Aileron2
RightSide Rate
Trimming volume
Setting
Return to
Condition screen
Mode selection Values in ( ) are the mixing rate, including the trim volume.
Aileron 1 Travel Setting
You now set the amount of servo throw for Aileron 1.
Press the B key to activate travel setting for the Left
direction and set the throw with the numeric keys. The
number keys 0 through 100 input the value directly.
The + and - keys increase or decrease the value by 1.
The +/- key may be used to reverse the throw direc-
tion.
If you are not sure what you are changing, hold the
stick to one side and press different keys — if there is no
effect, move the aileron stick to the other side and con-
tinue. Your setting may vary from -120 to +120%, the
initial value is+100%.
Now set the travel for the Right throw on Aileron 1.
Press the Q key to activate travel setting for the Right
direction and set the throw with the numeric keys as
before.
Aileron 2 Travel Setting
The setting process given above is repeated for Aileron
2. Press the C key to activate travel setting for the Left
direction and set the throw with the numeric keys.
Finally, set the travel for the Right throw on Aileron
2. Press the P key to activate travel setting for the Right
direction and
set the throw with the numeric keys as
before.
Trim volume setting
You may set up the Aileron Differential function so
that its effect may be changed in flight by moving a trim
control. The trim control adjusts the volume within ±25%
of the set differential rate. This option is not activated at
initial setup.
Call the volume setting screen by pressing the VOL
O key, and select the desired control using the screen
menus (for a description of the volume setting method,
seepage 37).
Use the END (N) key to leave this menu.
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RUDDER COUPLING (A->R)
This function is used to mix rudder operation
with aileron operation automatically, to make
realistic, coordinated turns. It is especially effec-
tive when turning and banking scale models or
large models that resemble full-sized aircraft. This
mixing keeps the fuselage aligned into the wind
and helps to make what is called "coordinated
turns."
The function allows you to set up the left and
right mixing rates independently. Furthermore,
mixing can be turned on and off during flight by
setting a switch, or it may be set to stay on all the
Setting Up Rudder Coupling
Activationofcommand
In the Condition Menu, press the
A->R key to get the
AIL TO RUD menu, as shown below. Use the A
key to activate mode setting, then press the ACT or
INH keys ( F and G ) to activate or inhibit rudder
coupling.
time if the function is activated (ACT) without
setting an ON/OFF switch. Also, it is possible to
adjust the amount of rudder coupling in-flight, by
setting a volume control.
Mode setting
Mixing i—— Left side
rate
setting I—— Rightside
ON/OFF switch
setting
Trimming volume
setting
Return to
Conditionscreen
Mode Selection Values in ( ) are the mixing rate, including the trim volume.
Setting the Mixing Ratio — Left and Right
You now set the amount of mixing for left aileron
command. Press the C key to activate mixing ratio for
the Left direction and set the value with the numeric keys
F to M . The number keys 0 through
100 input the
value directly. The + and - keys increase or decrease
the value by 1. The +/- key may be used to reverse the
throw direction.
If you are not sure what you are changing, hold the
stick to one side and press different keys — if there is no
effect, move the aileron stick to the other side and con-
tinue. Your setting may vary from -100 to +100%. the
initial value is+50%.
Now set the amount of mixing for the Right aileron
command. Press the D key to activate mixing ratio for
the Right direction and set the throw with the numeric
keys as before.
On/Off Switch Setting
On initial setting, an activation switch for rudder
coupling is not set. meaning that once activated, it is on
all the time. If you would like to set a switch to turn it on
and off, call the Switch Setting screen by pressing the
SWT P key. Then use the keys to choose the desired
switch location and on direction. For more information
on the switch setting method, see page 37).
Trim Volume setting
You may set up the Rudder coupling function so that
its effect may be changed in flight by moving a trim con-
trol. The trim control adjusts the volume within ±25% of
the set mixing rate. This option is not activated at initial
setup.
Call the volume setting screen by pressing the
VOL
O
key, and select the desired control using the screen
menus (for a description of the volume setting method,
see page 37).
Use the END (N) key to leave this menu.
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V-TAIL (VTL)
This function automatically sets up the PCM
1024Z to control a V-tail airplane with combined
elevator and rudder functions. It requires two
servos, one hooked up to receiver output CH2
(elevator 2/rudder) and the second plugged into
CH4 (elevator 2/rudder 1). The elevator and rud-
der deflection can be adjusted independently.
Setting Up V-Tail Mixing
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the
VTL key to get the
V-TAIL Mixing menu shown below. Use the A key
to activate mode setting, then press the ACT or INH
keys ( F and G) to activate or inhibit V-Tail Mixing.
Mode setting
Elevator 1
deflection angle
Rudder 1
deflection angle
Elevator 2
deflection angle
Rudder 2
deflection angle
Return to
condition screen
Mode selection
Setting the Elevator Rates - 1 and 2
You now set the rate for Elevator 1. Press the B key
to activate rate setting for Elevator 1 and set the rate with
the numeric keys E to M . The number keys 0 through
100 input the value directly. The + and - keys in-
crease or decrease the value by 1. The +/- key may be
used to reverse the throwdirection.
If you are not sure what you are changing, hold the
stick to one side and press different keys — if there is no
effect, move the elevator stick to the other side and con-
tinue. Your setting may vary from —100 to +100%, the
initial value is +50%.
Now set the rate for Elevator 2. Press the Q key to
activate Elevator 2 rate setting and set the rate with the
numeric keys as before.
Setting the Rudder Rates - 1 and 2
You now set the rate for Rudder 1. Press the C key to
activate rate setting for Rudder 1 and set the rate with the
numeric keys E to M as before.
If you are not sure what you are changing, hold the
rudder stick to one side and press different keys — if there
is no effect, move the rudder stick to the other side and
continue. The initial value is +50%, but your setting may
vary from -100 to +100%.
Now set the rate for Rudder 2. Press the P key to
activate Rudder 2 rate setting and set the rate with the
numeric keys as before.
Checking Your Work
After you have set up the V-Tail rates, be sure that
they move the correct directions. For up elevator com-
mand, both V-tails should move upward. For right rudder
command, the trailing edge of both surfaces should move
to the right. If they do not, use the +/- to reverse the
directionasneeded.
Use the
END ( N) key to leave this menu.
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RUDDER—AILERON (R->A)
Rudder to aileron coupling may be used for
correcting unwanted tendencies with aerobatic
planes. For example, this mixing can be used to
cancel out any rolling that occurs during knife
edge flight. The rates for left and right rudder
travel can be set independently. Mixing can be set
to be turned on and off during flight by setting a
switch (if no ON/OFF switch is set, mixing re-
mains on all the time).
Setting Up Rudder-Aileron Mixing
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the A->R key to get the
RUD TO AIL mixing menu shown below. Use the A
key to activate mode setting, then press the ACT
or INH
keys ( F and G ) to activate or inhibit rudder-
to-aileroncoupling.
Mode setting
Mixing rate
setting
ON/OFF switch
setting
Return to
Condition screen
Left
Right
Mode selection
Setting the Mixing Ratio - Left and Right
You now set the amount of mixing for Left rudder
command. Press the C key to activate mixing ratio for
the Left direction and set the value with the numeric keys
E to M The number keys 0 through 100 input the
value directly. The + and - keys increase or decrease
the value by 1. The +/- key may be used to reverse the
throw direction.
If you are not sure what you are changing, hold the
stick to one side and press different keys — if there is no
effect, move the rudder stick to the other side and con-
tinue. Your setting may vary from -100 to +100%, the
initialvalue is-50%.
Now set the amount of mixing for the Right rudder
command. Press the D key to activate mixing ratio for
the Right direction and set the throw with the numeric
keys as before.
On/Off Switch Setting
On initial setting, an activation switch for rudder to
aileron coupling is not set, meaning that once activated, it
is on all the time. If you would like to set a switch to turn
it on and off, call the Switch Setting screen by pressing
the
SWT P key. Then use the keys to choose the
desired switch location and on direction. For more infor-
mation on the switch setting method, see page 37).
Use the END (N ) key to leave this menu.
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ELEVONS (EVN)
This function may be used to set up the con-
trols for delta wings, flying wings, and other tail-
less aircraft which need combined aileron and
elevator functions. Receiver CH1 and CH2 are
made the operating channels for the two elevons,
and differential operation is possible.
The elevator deflection angle and operating
direction can be set for each servo. For conve-
nience, the elevon deflection angles can be trim-
med in flight when a volume-setting lever is acti-
vated (this setting is performed by the aileron
differential ADF function on page 125).
Setting Up Elevon Mixing
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu. press the
EVN key to get
the ELEVON Mixing menu as shown below. Use the
A
key to activate mode setting, then press the ACT
or INH keys ( F and G ) to activate or inhibit Elevon
Mixing.
Delta-Wing Aircraft
Elevons
Mode setting
Aileron 1 left
side rate
Aileron 2 left
side rate
Elevator 2 rate
Aileron 1 right
side rate
Aileron 2 right
side rate
Elevator 1
rate
Return to
condition menu
Mode Activation
Setting the Aileron 1 Rates
You now
set the left-side rate for Aileron 1. Press the
B key to activate left rate setting for Aileron 1 and set
the rate with the numeric keys E to M . The number
keys 0 through
100 input the value directly. The +
and - keys increase or decrease the value by 1. The
+/- key may be used to reverse the throw direction.
If you are not sure what you are changing, hold the
stick to one side and press different keys — if there is no
effect, move the aileron stick to the other side and con-
tinue. Your setting may vary from —120 to +120%, the
initial value is +100%.
Now
set the right-side rate for Aileron 1. Press theQ
key to activate Aileron 1 right rate setting and set the rate
with the numeric keys as before.
Setting the Aileron 2 Rates
This procedure is repeated for Aileron 2. Press theC
key to activate left rate setting for Aileron 2 and set the
rate with the numeric keys E to M as before.
Now set the right-side rate for Aileron 2. Press the
P key to activate Aileron 2 right rate setting and set the
rate as before.
Setting the Elevator Rates — 1 and 2
You now set the rate for Elevator 2. Press the D key
to activate rate setting for Elevator 2 and set the rate with
the numeric keys E toM .
Now set the rate for Elevator 1. Press the O key to
activate Elevator 1 rate setting and set its rate with the
numeric keys.
Checking Your Work
After you have set up the Elevon rates, be sure that
they move the correct directions. For up elevator com-
mand, both elevons should move upward. For right
aileron command, the trailing edge of the right-hand
surface should move up, and the trailing edge of the left-
hand surface should move down. If they do not, use the
+/- to reverse the direction as needed.
Use the END ( N ) key to leave this menu.
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ELEVATOR-FLAP(E-F)
This mixing is used to droop the flaps whenever
an up elevator command is given (and may be set
up for down elevator as well, helpful during
'outside' maneuvers). It helps to eliminate 'buck-
ing,' and makes tight, square corners in maneuvers
for acrobatic aircraft.
Elevator-to-flap mixing can be set up to be
turned on and off during flight by a switch (if no
switch is activated, this mixing remains on all the
time). You can also set the flap trim rate in this
function. If the flaperon function is activated, the
elevators are mixed with the ailerons, otherwise,
the mixing is with the flaps only.
Setting Up Elevator-to-Flap Mixing
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the
E->F key to get the
ELE TO FPR menu shown below. Use the A key
to activate mode setting, then press the ACT or INH
keys ( F and G) to activate or inhibit Elevator-to-Flap.
ON/OFF switch
setting
Return to
Condition screen
Mode setting
Flap trim rate
Down side
Up side
Mixing
rate
setting
Mode Selection
Setting the Mixing Ratio — Down and Up Side
You now set the amount of mixing for down elevator
command. Press the C key to activate mixing ratio for
the Down direction and set the value with the numeric
keys E to
M The number keys 0 through 100 input
the value directly. The + and - keys increase or de-
crease the value by 1. The +/- key may be used to
reverse the throw direction. Your setting may vary from
-100 to +100%, the initial value is set to +50%.
Now set the amount of mixing for the up elevator
command. Press the D key to activate mixing ratio for
the Up direction and set the throw with the numeric keys
as before.
Flap Trim Rate Setting
You may choose any value for the Flap Trim Rate.
Knob (A) is used to trim the position of the flap servo,
and the trim value controls the authority of the knob.
The authority may be set anywhere from 0% to 100%,
and the initial setting is 30%.
Call the flap trim setting screen by pressing the TRIM
RATE B key, and select the desired trim rate using the
screen menus. You may want a small number for this rate,
so that an accidental movement of the knob doesn't give a
large flap deflection.
On/Off Switch Setting
On initial setting, the activation switch for Elevator-to-
Flap mixing is set as SW (C) on at the upper position. If
you would like to change the switch or turn mixing on all
the time, call the Switch Setting screen by pressing the
SWT P key. Then use the keys to choose the desired
switch location and on direction. For more information
on theswitch setting method, see page 37).
Use the
END ( N ) key to leave this menu.
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FLAP-ELEVATOR Mix (F-E)
This function is used to compensate for trim
changes when flaps are deployed for show flight or
landing by mixing in a small movement of elevator.
The elevator should be adjusted to move only a
small deflection amount: too much elevator can
make the model difficult to control.
The amount of correction can be adjusted sepa-
rately for both positive and negative flap inputs,
and the neutral mixing position can be offset from
the flap neutral position. Flap-to-elevator mixing
can be turned on and off during flight by setting a
switch, but if an ON/OFF switch is not set, it
remains on all the time. The amount of mixing can
be changed by setting a volume control.
Setting Up Flap-to-Elevator Mixing
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the
F-E key to get the
FLP TO ELE menu shown below.
Mode setting
Offset amount setting
Mixing
rate
setting
U
ON/OFF switch
setting
Trimming volume
setting
Return to Condition
screen
Down side
Up side
Mode Selection Rate including volume adjustment
Use the A ( ) key to activate mode setting, then press
the ACT or INH
keys (F and G) to activate or
inhibitflap-to-elevatorcoupling.
Offset Position Setting
Use the B key to activate offset setting mode.
Then set the flap control to the offset position, and
press the SET key F to store the desired position in
memory.
Setting the Mixing Ratio — Down and Up Side
You now set the amount of mixing for down flap com-
mand. Press the C key to activate mixing ratio for the
down direction and set the value with the numeric keys
E to M . The number keys 0 through 100 input the
value directly. The + and - keys increase or decrease
the value by 1. The +/- key may be used to reverse the
throw direction. Your setting may vary from —100 to
+100%, the initial value is set to +50%.
Now set the amount of mixing for the up elevator
command. Press the D key to activate mixing ratio for
the Up direction and set the throw with the numeric keys
asbefore.
On/Off Switch Setting
Initially an activation switch for is not set, meaning
that once activated, this function is on all the time. If you
would like to set a switch to turn it on and off, call the
Switch Setting screen by pressing the SWT P key.
Then use the keys to choose the desired switch location
and on direction. For more information on the switch
settingmethod, seepage37.
Trim volume setting
You may set up the Flap-to-Elevator mixing so that its
effect may be changed in flight by moving a trim control.
The trim control allows you to adjust the volume within
±25% of the set mixing rate, which can be handy for
getting the best value while flying the model. This option
is not activated at initial setup.
Call the volume setting screen by pressing the VOL
O key, and select the desired control using the screen
menus (for a description of the volume setting method,
see page 37).
Use the END N key to leave this menu.
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COLLECTIVEPITCH FUNCTION(CPT)
(DIVING AIR BRAKE, HIGH PITCH TRIM)
Airplane Section
This function allows diving airbrake ("minus
pitch") adjustment at low throttle and high pitch
adjustment at high throttle for consistent model
speed during vertical aerobatics. This mixing can
be turned on and off during flight with a switch.
Air brake, engine idle-up trim, and the high-side
pitch control trim can be set independently. The
mixing switching point (minus pitch/high pitch
switching point) can be set at a selected throttle
stick position, and each trim rate can be adjusted.
The throttle delay when switching from minus
pitch to high pitch and the pitch delay when
switching from high pitch to minus pitch can also
be adjusted independently.
Setting Up Collective Pitch Function
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the
CPT key to get the
COL PITCH menu shown below. Use the
A
key to activate mode setting, then press the ACT or
INH keys ( F and G ) to activate or inhibit the func-
tion.
Modesetting
Idle-up
High pitch
Trim Rate setting
ON/OFF switch
setting
Trimming volume
setting
Throttle delay
setting
Pitch delay
setting
Return to
Condition screen
Mixing operation
point setting
Mode selection
Switch Point Setting
Press the B key to enter the throttle position setting
function. Then set the throttle stick to the desired switch
point, and press the
SET (F) key.
Idle-up Trim and Delay Setting
Press the C key to enter the Idle-Up Trim rate setting
function, and set the rate with the numeric keys F to
M. The range may be set from 0 to 100%, and the initial
value is set to 0%.
Next, press the P key to enter the Throttle delay
setting function, and set the delay with the numeric keys.
The setting range is 0 to 100%, and the initial value is set
to0%.
Pitch Control Trim Rate and Delay Setting
Press the D key to enter the Pitch Trim Rate setting
function. Set the desired rate with the numeric keys F to
M. The range may be set from 0 to 100%, and the initial
value is set to 50%.
Press the O key to activate the Pitch Delay setting
menu, and set the delay with the numeric keys
F to M .
The range may be set from 0 to 100% (initial setting is
0%).
On/Off Switch Setting
On initial setting, the activation switch for the Collec-
tive Pitch function is set as SW (E) ON at the lower posi-
tion. If you would like to change the switch or turn
mixing on all the time, call the Switch Setting screen by
pressing the SWT ( R) key. Then use the keys to
choose the desired switch location and on direction. For
more information on the switch setting method, see page
37).
Idle-Up Trim/Pitch Control Trim Setting
You may set up the Collective Pitch function so that
its effect may be changed in flight by moving a trim con-
trol. The trim control allows you to adjust the volume by
moving a slider. At initial setting, the left-side lever is set
for idle-up trim and the right-side lever is set for pitch
control trim.
Call the volume setting screen by pressing the VOL
O key, and select the desired control using the screen
menus (for a description of the volume setting method,
see page 37).
Use the END (N) key to leave this menu.
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Airplane Section
AlLEVATORS/COMBINED AlLERONS & ELEVATORS (ALV)
This function allows you to hook up the eleva-
tor surface on each side of the airplane independ-
ently, so that they operate together (elevator
mode) and differentially (aileron mode). This
function, sometimes called "ailevators" (ALV) will
give aileron control even at low speeds, because
the propeller wash is always passing over the tail
surfaces and may be used for rolling commands.
This function requires two elevator servos con-
nected to receiver output channels 2 and 5. In this
manual (see diagram), the rear control surfaces are
referred to as Aileron 3 and Aileron 4. With this
function, all control deflections — left and right
ailerons, and elevator on both sides — can be
adjusted. You may even add differential to the rear
ailerons.
Setting Up Differential Elevators
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the ALV key to get the
AILVATOR menu shown below. Use the A key to
activate mode setting, then press the ACT or INH
keys (F and G) to activate or inhibit the function.
Mode setting
Aileron 3 Left.
SideRate
Aileron 4 Left
Side Rate
Elevator 1 Rate
Setting
Aileron 3 Right
Side Rate
Aileron 4 Right
Side Rate
Elevator2Rate
Setting
Return to
condition menu
Mode Activation
Setting the Aileron 3 Rates
You now set the left-side travel for Aileron 3. Press the
Bkey to activate left rate setting for Aileron 3 and set
the rate with the numeric keys E to M . The number
keys 0 through 100 input the value directly. The +
and - keys increase or decrease the value by 1. The
+/- key may be used to reverse the throw direction.
Your setting may vary from -100 to +100%,the initial
value is-50%.
Now set the right-side rate for Aileron 3. Press the Q
key to activate Aileron 3 right rate setting and set the rate
with the numeric keys as before.
Setting the Aileron 4 Rates
This procedure
is repeated for Aileron 4. Press the C
key to activate left rate setting for Aileron 4 and set the
rate with the numeric keys E to M as before. The max
values and initial setting are the same as for Aileron 3.
Now set the right-side rate for Aileron 4. Press the 13
key to activate Aileron 4 right rate setting and set the rate
as before.
Setting the Elevator Rates - 1 and 2
You now set the rate for Elevator 1. press the D key
to activate rate setting for Elevator 1 and set the rate with
the numeric keys E to M . The initial rate is 100%, but
you may varyyoursetting between -100 and +100%.
Now set the rate for Elevator 2. Press the O key to
activate Elevator 2 rate setting and set its rate with the
numeric keys. Settings have the same range as Elevator 1.
Checking Your Work
After you have set up the Ailevator rates, be sure that
they move the correct directions. For up elevator com-
mand, both elevators should move upward. For right
aileron command, the trailing edge of the right-hand
surface should move up. and the trailing edge of the left-
hand surface should move down. If they do not, use the
+/- to reverse the direction as needed. Adjust the
travels on either side to get the differential effect, if you
wish.
Exiting
Use the END ( N )key to leave this menu.
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Airplane Section
FLAPERONS (FPN)
This function allows you to program the
ailerons to work in the same direction, giving a
flap response as well as aileron control (see figure).
For good square maneuvers, and landing, both
ailerons can be raised and lowered simultaneously.
While this function is on, regular aileron operation
is always present.
The Flaperon function requires two separate
channels: Receiver CH1 (aileron 1/flap 2) and CH6
(aileron 2/flap 1) are the operating channels. The
Aileron 1 and Aileron 2 left and right deflection
angles can be adjusted independently, making it
easy to apply differential to the ailerons. With
differential, the up side travel is set to around 5%
larger than the down travel.
You may also adjust the Flap 1 and Flap 2
throws independently, and you can set the flap
trim rate as large or small as you like. Also, the
flap trim offset can be adjusted, allowing you to
freely change the flap neutral angle.
Aileron operation
Flap operation
Setting Up Flaperons
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the
FLP key to get the
FLAPERON menu as shown below. Use the A key
to activate mode setting, then press the
ACT or INH
keys (F and G) to activate or inhibit the function.
Mode setting
Aileron 1 Left
Side Travel
Aileron 2 Left
Side Travel
Flap 2 Travel
Setting
To Next Screen
Aileron1 Right
Side Travel
Aileron 2 Right
Side Travel
Flap 1 Travel
Setting
Return to
condition menu
Mode Selection
SettingtheAileron 1 Travel
You now set the left-side travel for Aileron 1. Press the
B key to activate left travel setting for Aileron 1 and set
the travel with the numeric keys E to M . The number
keys 0 through 100 input the value directly. The +
and - keys increase or decrease the value by 1. The
+/- key may be used to reverse the throw direction.
If you are not sure what you are changing, hold the
stick to one side and press different keys — if there is no
effect, move the aileron stick to the other side and con-
tinue. Your setting may vary from —120 to +120%, with
an initial value of +100%.
Now set the right-side travel for Aileron 1. Press the
Q key to activate Aileron 1 right travel setting and set
the travel with the numeric keys as before.
Setting the Aileron 2 Travels
This procedure
is repeated for Aileron 2. Press theC
key to activate left travel setting for Aileron 2 and set the
travel with the numeric keys Eto M as before.
Now set the right-side travel for Aileron 2. Press the
P key to activate Aileron 2 right travel setting and set
the travel as before.
Setting the Flap Travels — 1 and 2
You now
set the travel for Flap 2. Press the D key to
activate travel setting for Flap 2 and set the travel with
the numeric keys E to M . Your setting may vary from
-100 to +100%, with an initial value of +100%.
Now set the travel for Flap 1. Press the
O key to
activate Flap 1 travel setting and set its travel with the
numeric keys. Its initial value is -100%.
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Airplane Section
Flap Trim Authority Setting
In the Flaperon mode. Flap Trim moves both ailerons
upwards or downwards together. To input the Flap Trim
Authority, move to the next screen by pressing the
NXT
R key. Then press the D key and set the rate with the
numeric keys F to M. You may choose any value from
0% to 100% for the Flap Trim Authority. The initial
setting is 30%, but a smaller number is recommended.
Flap Trim Offset Setting
Flap trim offset sets the flap position from which
motion occurs. To input the flap trim offset amount
setting, press the B key, then set the flap trimmer to the
position to be set and press the
SET F key. The offset
can be anywhere between ±(trim authority setting).
Checking Your Work
After you have set up everything, be sure the controls
move the correct directions. If they do not, use the +/-
to reverse the direction as needed.
Use the
END ( N) key to leave this menu, or hit PRE
to get to the previous menu.
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Airplane Section
AIRBRAKE (ABK)
Airbrake presets are used to set up preset
deflections of the elevators, flaps, and (optionally)
spoilers for landing precision or for constant speed
during vertical flight maneuvers. Airbrake presets
can be turned on and off during flight by ON/OFF
switch, or you may define an AUTO mode where
mixing is turned on and off automatically by
throttle stick position.
The AUTO mode, if used, may be turned on
and off with a switch. However, a command on
the air brake has priority and is followed regardless
of the position of the AUTO mode ON/OFF
switch.
Suggested settings for the Airbrake function are
a flap deflection of +50%. The elevators will need
to be set to about -20 to 23%. Of course, the
elevators should be adjusted so that the model
maintains level flight when the Airbrake function
is operated.
Setting Up The Airbrake Presets
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the
ABK key to get the
AIR BRAKE menu as shown below.
Mode setting
Flap Preset
Position Setting
Elevator Preset
PositionSetting
Flap Trim Rate
Setting
Spoiler Setting
Air brake ON/OFF
Switch Setting
Return to
condition menu
Airbrake Mode Selection
Use the A key to activate mode setting, and
press the ACT F key to activate the function. Now
you must decide on Manual or Auto operation. Select the
manual mode by pressing the MAN ( G) key. Select the
auto mode by pressing the
AUT H key.
Throttle Position Setting (Auto Mode Only)
For the Auto mode, you need to input the position at
which the function will take effect. Press the B key, then
move the throttle stick to the desired position, and press
the
SET ( F ) key to memorize the position.
Flap Preset Position Setting
To set the position that the flaps will move to, press
the C key and use the rate setting keys
E to M . This
setting may vary from -100 to 100%, and is initially set
to 50%.
Elevator Preset Position Setting
To set the position that the elevators will move to,
press the D key and use the rate setting keys E to M .
This setting may vary from -100 to 100%, and is initially
set to -30% by the system.
Flap Trim Authority Setting
Flap Trim moves both ailerons upwards or downwards
together. To input the Flap Trim Authority, press the
NXT R key. Then set the rate with the numeric keys
E to M. You may choose any value from 0% to 100%
for the Flap Trim Authority. The initial setting is 30%,
but a smaller number is recommended. If you input a
number here, it will override whatever value was input in
the Flaperon menu.
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AirplaneSection
Spoiler setting: Press the SPO Q key to get to the
menu below.
Spoiler Activate
Spoiler Preset
Setting
To Preceding
Screen
Spoiler Mode Selection
Use the A () key to activate mode setting, then
press the ACT or INH keys ( F and G) to activate
or inhibit the function. Press the B key and set the rate
with the numeric keys E to M . The initial spoiler preset
is 50%, but you may set it between -100 and +100%.
Return to preceding screen by pressing the Q key.
Airbrake ON/OFF Switch Definition
SW (C) is turned ON at the lower position at initial
setting. If you'd like another switch, call the switch
setting menu by pressing the SWT P key. For a de-
scription of the switch setting method, see page 37.
Caution: if the ON/OFF switch is disabled with NUL, the
Airbrake function remains on all the time.
Auto ON/OFF Airbrake Switch Definition (AUTO mode
only)
At first setting, the automatic airbrake control switch
is defined as SW (E), ON at the lower position. To change
this, call the switch setting menu by pressing the
SWT
O key. For a description of the switch setting method,
seepage37.
Use the END N key to exit this menu.
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Airplane Section
SNAP ROLL (SIMP)
Your PCM 1024Z system may be programmed
to perform snap rolls by flipping a switch. Four
snap roll directions can be defined, and the preset
positions of the aileron, elevator, and rudder
servos can be set for each one.
You may activate a safety switch to ensure that
snap rolls are not accidentally commanded while
the landing gear is down, even if the snap roll
switch is turned on accidentally.
Setting Up The Snap Roll Presets
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the
SNP key to get the
SNAP ROLL menu as shown below.
Snap Roll Directions Direction Switches
(Note: These snap roll direction setting switches are only present on the T9ZAP systems, not on the T9ZHP)
Mode setting
Rate
setting
-Throw setting
ON/OFF switch
setting
Safetyswitch setting
Return to condition
menu
Mode selection
Use the
A key to activate mode setting, then
press the ACT or INH keys ( F and G ) to activate
or inhibit the function.
Inputting the Snap Roll Preset Control Positions
We'll start with the 1-2 direction (Right/Up) snap
roll setting. Press the R key to get to the setting menu,
then press the
1-2 F key.
To
set the Aileron servo throw setting, press theB
key. Use the numeric keys E to M to input the desired
preset condition. The default is +100%, but you may use
anything between -110 and +110%.
Now we'll set the Elevator servo preset. Press the C
key. and set the preset with the numeric keys E to M .
This also has a default of +100%, but you may use any-
thing between -110 and +110%.
The last part of the setting is for the rudder position.
Press the D key, and enter the rate that you want the
rudder to move with the numeric keys E to M. This
setting also has a default of +100%, and may be set any-
where between -110 and +110%.
This procedure should be repeated for the
1-1
direction (Rright/Down) snap roll setting, 2-2 direction
(Left/Up) snap roll setting, and 2-1 direction (Left/
Down) snap roll setting.
Snap Roll Switch ON/OFF Definition
SW (H) is defined to be the Snap Roll switch, and is
turned ON at the forward position at initial setting. If
you'd like another switch, call the switch setting menu by
pressing the SWT P key. For a description of the
switch setting method, see page 37. Caution: if you define
a switch that doesn't have a spring return, the Snap Roll
function will remain on all the time!
Snap Roll Safety switch setting
A safety switch should be used to prevent accidental
operation of the snap roll function. To examine the snap
rollsafetyswitchsettings,calluptheswitch settingscreen
by pressing the SWT
O key. The function initially
defines SW (F) for Mode I, (G) for Mode II to be the
safety switch. You should set the ON direction of the
safety switch to match the landing gear switch position
when the landing gear is down. When this switch is ON,
the snap roll function is inhibited.
Use the
END N key to exit this menu.
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Airplane Section
THROTTLE CURVE ADJ. (TCV)
This function programs throttle curves for dif-
ferent flight modes. The throttle curve sets the
servo response over full stroke of the throttle stick
by a 13-point curve. The low side rate can be ad-
justed with a volume control (point 7 is the refer-
Setting Up The Throttle Curve Function
Throttle Curve Inputting
In the Condition Menu, press the
TCV key to get
the THR CURVE menu shown in the figure below.
ence). The servo delay at flight condition switching
can also be programmed. You need to activate the
Model menu throttle curve [THR] function (page
53) to allow the Throttle curve function to work
properly.
Curve setting
Low Side
Rate Setting
Point Movement
Trim Volume
Setting
Return To
Condition Menu
Low Side Rate Set Value, Including Trim Volume
Setting Point Selection (Points 1 to 13)
Press the Bkey to turn on the curve inputting
function. Use the movement keys Q and R to select the
point whose value is to be set. The PT-> key increases
the point number by one, and the <-PT key reduces the
point number by one. The active point on the curve is
shown as a black dot.
Once you have selected the desired point on the curve,
you may input the rate with the rate setting keys Eto
M. The number keys 0 through 100 input the value
directly. The
+ and - keys increase or decrease the
value by 0.5 with each button pressing (so it takes two
hits to see a number change because of numeric round-
ing).
You may set or reset each point on the curve by
repeating these steps for each point.
Low-Side Volume Control Assignment
No volume controller is defined when TCV is first
activated. To set the control and direction of the volume
adjuster, call the volume setting screen by pressing the
VOL O key. Use the buttons to select the control and
direction you desire. For a description of the volume
settingmethod,see page 37.
Use the
PRE N key to return to the previous menu,
or use the END
N key to leave this menu and return
to the Condition menu.
Curve Setting Note
If you change Point 7 after setting the low side rate,
other points in the throttle curve also change, because
Point 7 is the reference point for the curve.
Low-Side Rate Adjustment
Press the D key and you may input the rate with the
numeric keys E to M . You may set anywhere in the
range from 0 to 110% (initially the rate is set to 100%).
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Helicopter Section
HELICOPTER SECTION
This section contains information on the commands that apply to
helicopters only. Each of these functions can be set independently for
different flight conditions.
To get to these settings, press the MDL key from any menu in a
Helicopter setup. To select one, first select the line containing the
desired function with the B , C, or D keys. Then use the F to
L keys to select the function to be entered.
For conditions that apply to all models (ATV, AFR, D/R, PMX,
STM, TOF, CNA, and TRM functions), refer to the Common Condi-
tions section. For instructions on Airplanes and Sailplanes, refer to
the sections pertaining to those aircraft.
Select Desired
Line With
These Keys
To Home Screen
To System Menu
To Model Menu
Function Selection Keys Activates Condition Hold Function
Helicopter Section Table of Contents
Helicopter Transmitter Controls and Functions. ................ 96
Helicopter Receiver and Servo Connections. .................. 98
Helicopter Setup Example. ............................ 99
Specific Control Setup Definitions
PCV. . . .Pitch Curve .......... .Adjusts response in different . . . 104
flight conditions
PHV . . .Hovering Pitch. ........ .Used to trim pitch response . . . . 105
around hover
PTM
. . .Pitch Trim ........... .Allows pitch trim offset ...... 106
without changing curve
TCV . . .Throttle Curve. ........ .Program the shape of the. ..... 107
throttle response
THV . . .Hovering Throttle. ...... .Can adjust throttle response. . . . 108
around hover
HOF
. . .Hovering Offset. ....... .Programs pitch mix hovering ... 109
point
HLD . . .Throttle Hold ...... .Moves the throttle to idle ..... 110
during autorotation
SWP. . . .Swashplate Type ....... .Compensates for power loss when 111
cyclic applied
P->R
. . .Pitch-> Rudder ........ .Handles torque changes from . . . 112
pitch angle inputs
R->T
. . .Rudder -> Throttle ...... .Accounts for power change due. . . .113
to rudder
GYR . . .Gyro Sensitivity. ....... .Used to switch gyro sensitivity . . 114
ACC .
. .Acceleration. ......... .Cancels torque due to sudden . . . 116
throttle commands
INV . . . .Inverted Pitch . ...... Sets pitch rates for inverted .... 117
flight
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Helicopter Section
HELICOPTER TRANSMITTER CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Functions and locations given in this drawing are
the factory default positions, which occur upon
startup. Each setting can be easily changed as the
owner desires. The Function Change menu [FNC]
may be used for this purpose.
Helicopter Section, Page 96