GRAUPNER mz-12PRO HoTT User manual

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Manual
Copyright © Graupner/SJ GmbH
Part 2
mz-12 PRO
No. S1002.PRO
12 channel HoTT 2,4 GHz transmitter

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Index
Introduction .............................................................................. 9
Service center............................................................................ 9
Intended use ........................................................................... 10
Target group..................................................................................10
Package content ...................................................................... 10
Symbol description .................................................................. 11
Safety notes............................................................................. 11
Foreword................................................................................. 12
Short-Cuts................................................................................ 13
CLEAR ............................................................................................13
"Servo display"..............................................................................13
"Telemetry" menu.........................................................................13
Graphic display of "telemetry" data .............................................13
"HIDDEN MODE"...........................................................................13
Key lock .........................................................................................13
Definition of terms .................................................................. 14
Control function............................................................................14
Controls.........................................................................................14
Control channel.............................................................................14
Mixer .............................................................................................14
Switch............................................................................................14
Meaning of the warnings......................................................... 15
Receiver assignation ................................................................ 16
Fixed-wing models ........................................................................16
Motor-powered airplanes and glider models ...........................16
Delta/flying-wing models with and without motor...................17
Helicopter models........................................................................18
Land and water models ................................................................19
Copter ...........................................................................................19
Control, switch and control switch assignment ........................ 20
Controls assignment .....................................................................20
Switch assignment ........................................................................20
Deleting switches.......................................................................20
Control switch...............................................................................20
Digital trim / Throttle switch-off trim....................................... 21
Menu description
Model memory........................................................................ 22
Model selection ............................................................................22
Model name..................................................................................23

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Delete model ................................................................................23
Copy Mod=>Mod..........................................................................24
Model types/Phase.................................................................. 25
Model type (Air, land and water models).....................................25
Motor on CH1 ............................................................................25
Throttle Cut................................................................................26
Tail plane ....................................................................................27
Ailerons/Flaps ............................................................................28
Model type (helicopter)................................................................29
Swashplate type.........................................................................29
Throttle Cut................................................................................30
Rotor direction...........................................................................32
Pitch min ....................................................................................32
Autorotation...............................................................................32
Phase setting (Air, land and water models)..................................33
Phase setting (helicopter).............................................................34
Phase trim (airplane) ....................................................................35
Motor OFF+timer..................................................................... 35
Thr.HOLD .......................................................................................35
Min.thr. min ..................................................................................37
Timers ...........................................................................................37
Race Timer ....................................................................................38
Servo/channel setting.............................................................. 39
Column 1....................................................................................39
Column 2 "Rev"..........................................................................39
Column 3 "Centre".....................................................................39
Column 4 "– Trv +" .....................................................................40
Control setting......................................................................... 41
Column "Control".......................................................................41
Column "– Trv +" ........................................................................42
Helicopter specific settings...........................................................42
Throttle ......................................................................................42
Gyro............................................................................................42
Lim..............................................................................................43
Dual Rate / Expo...................................................................... 43
Transmitter setting .................................................................. 45
System menu- Control mode........................................................45
Timers ...........................................................................................47
Receiver output ............................................................................47
Bound receiver (binding) ..............................................................48
Range test .....................................................................................49
RF module.....................................................................................50
Binding type..................................................................................51

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Throttle curve.......................................................................... 52
Wing Mix................................................................................. 53
Aile diff. .........................................................................................53
FLAP diff. .......................................................................................53
AI => RU ........................................................................................54
AI => FL..........................................................................................54
C1 => EL.........................................................................................54
C1 => FL.........................................................................................55
C1 => AI .........................................................................................55
EL => FL .........................................................................................55
EL => AI..........................................................................................55
FL => EL .........................................................................................55
FL => AI..........................................................................................56
Differentiation reduction..............................................................56
Helicopter mixer ...................................................................... 57
Pitch ..............................................................................................57
C1 => Thr.......................................................................................58
C1 => Tail.......................................................................................58
Tail => Thr......................................................................................59
Roll => Thr / Nick => Thr ...............................................................59
Gyro suppression ..........................................................................59
Gyro...............................................................................................60
SP limit ..........................................................................................60
Speed controller on CH8...............................................................60
Speed controller setting ...............................................................61
Phase....................................................................................... 61
Phase setting (copter)...................................................................61
Phase trim (copter).......................................................................62
Free mixers.............................................................................. 63
General settings....................................................................... 66
Battery alarm threshold................................................................67
Keys reaction.................................................................................67
Contrast.........................................................................................67
Display light...................................................................................67
RF Region ......................................................................................67
Voice volume.................................................................................67
Signal volume................................................................................67
Rear socket....................................................................................68
DATA select....................................................................................68
DSC socket.....................................................................................68
USB joystick...................................................................................68
Fail-Safe................................................................................... 69
Teacher/Pupil .......................................................................... 70

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Preparing for training mode .........................................................70
Trainer mode with DSC cable .......................................................72
Wireless HoTT system...................................................................72
Announce ................................................................................ 73
Info display.............................................................................. 74
RFID...............................................................................................74
Firmware version ..........................................................................74
Default setting...............................................................................75
Telemetry ................................................................................ 76
SETTING & DATA VIEW..................................................................77
RX DATAVIEW .............................................................................77
RX SERVO....................................................................................80
RX FAIL SAFE...............................................................................82
RX FREE MIXER...........................................................................87
RX CURVE ...................................................................................89
RX SERVO TEST...........................................................................91
SETTINGS & DISPLAYS sensor(s) ................................................96
SENSOR .........................................................................................97
Display of RF status.......................................................................97
SELECT ANNOUNCE ......................................................................98
REPEAT .......................................................................................98
NEXT ANNOUNCE ......................................................................98
VARIO .........................................................................................99
Transmitter ................................................................................99
RECEIVER....................................................................................99
"Sensors"....................................................................................99
Telemetry data display........................................................... 100
RECEIVER.....................................................................................101
General module ..........................................................................102
Microcopter display ................................................................103
Battery and consumption display ............................................103
SENSOR 1 and SENSOR 2 .........................................................103
RPM sensor ..............................................................................103
Vario .........................................................................................104
Speed display ...........................................................................104
Air pressure display..................................................................104
"lowest cell" .............................................................................104
ELECTRIC AIR MODULE ...............................................................104
Microcopter display ................................................................105
BAT ...........................................................................................106
SENSOR 1 and SENSOR 2 .........................................................106
Vario .........................................................................................106
Speed display ...........................................................................106
"lowest cell" .............................................................................106

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VARIO ..........................................................................................107
Microcopter display ................................................................107
Vario .........................................................................................108
Text displays .............................................................................108
GPS ..............................................................................................108
Microcopter display ................................................................109
GPS ...........................................................................................109
Vario .........................................................................................109
Speed display ...........................................................................110
AIR ESC .....................................................................................110
Rpm indicator...........................................................................110
Current and consumption display ...........................................111
Tension, current, RPM and temperature display.....................111
Appendix
Firmware update ................................................................... 112
Transmitter software update......................................................112
Restoring the transmitter software............................................113
SIMPLIFIED DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .......................... 114
Notes on environmental protection ....................................... 115
Care and maintenance ........................................................... 115
Warranty certificate............................................................... 115

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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing a Graupner transmitter.
The transmitter manual is composed by two parts: Part 1, the printed
short-manual, is included in the package. Part 2, the programming
manual, can be found in its last version on www.graupner.de by the
related page of the transmitter.
Read the manual carefully to use the transmitter optimally and first
of all to safely control your models. If you experience any trouble
during operation, take the instructions to help or ask your dealer or
Graupner Service Centre.
Due to technical changes, the information may be changed in this
manual without prior notice. Be always updated by checking period-
ically on our website, www.graupner.de to be always uptodate with
the products and firmwares.
This product complies with national and European legal require-
ments.
To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must
read and follow this user manual and all the safety notes before
using the product and you have to respect those notes also for future
use!
Note
This manual is part of that product. It contains important informa-
tion concerning operation and handling. Keep these instructions for
future reference and give it to third person in case you gave the
product.
Service center
Graupner Central Service
Graupner/SJ GmbH
Henriettenstraße 96
D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck
Servicehotline
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(+49) (0)7021/722-130
Monday- Thursday:
9:15 am- 4:00 pm
Friday:
9:15 am- 1:00 pm
[e-mail]
Graupner USA
3941 Park Dr Suite 20-571
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Website: www.graupnerusa.com
Phone: [phone]
Email:ser[email protected]om
Graupner in Internet For the service centers outside Germany please refer to our web site
www.graupner.de.

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Intended use
This transmitter system must only be used for the purpose specified
by the manufacturer for operation of remote control models with-
out passengers. Any other type of use is impermissible and may
cause significant property damage and/or personal injury. No war-
ranty or liability is therefore offered for any improper use not cov-
ered by these provisions.
In addition, it is explicitly pointed out that you must inform yourself
about the laws and regulations applicable at your respective starting
point before starting the remote control operation. Such conditions
may differ from state to state, but this must be followed in every
case.
Note
Read through this entire manual before you attempt to install or use
the transmitter.
Target group
The item is not a toy. It is not suitable for children under 14. The
operation of the transmitter must be performed by experienced
modelers. If you do not have sufficient knowledge about dealing
with radio-controlled models, please contact an experienced mod-
eler or a model club.
Package content
• Transmitter mz-12 Pro HoTT
• 
• Transmitter strap
• Optional receiver
• Manual part 1
• Receiver manual (optional)
Note
Graupner constantly works on the development of all products; we
reserve the right to change the item, its technology and equipment.

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Symbol description
Always observe the information indicated by these warning signs.
Particularly those which are additionally marked with the words
CAUTION or WARNING.
!
The signal word WARNING indicates the potential for serious injury,
the signal word CAUTION indicates possibility of lighter injuries.
The signal word Note indicates potential malfunctions.
Attention indicates potential damages to objects.
Safety notes
!
These safety instructions are intended not only to protect the prod-
uct, but also for your own and other people’s safety. Therefore please
read this section very carefully before using the product!
• Do not leave the packaging material lying around, this could be
a dangerous toy for children.
• Persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, or not
capable to use safely the transmitter must not use the trans-
mitter without supervision or instruction by a responsible per-
son.
• Operation and use of radio-controlled models needs to be
learnt! If you have never operated a model of this type before,
start carefully and make yourself familiar with the model's
reactions to the remote control commands. Proceed always
responsibly.
• Protect all equipment from dust, dirt, moisture. All equipment
must be protected from vibration as well as excessive heat or
cold. The models may only be operated remotely in normal
outside temperatures such as from -10°C to +55°C.
• Always use all your HoTT components only with the latest
firmware version.
• If you have questions which cannot be answered by the oper-
ating manual, please contact us or another expert in the field.

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Foreword
The manual of this transmitter is made of two parts: The one named
Part 1 quick guide is included in the package of the transmitter and
this Part 2 in form of programming manual is always updated and is
available as download in the web page of the related item on
www.graupner.de.
Read both manuals carefully to use the transmitter optimally und
first of all to safely control your models. If you experience any trou-
ble during operation, take the instructions to help or ask your dealer
or Graupner Service Centre.
To make the research of important information easier, the following
paragraphs in this manual are marked with the related model type
symbols. All five symbols in a row always mean "common property".
Otherwise, only the symbols suitable for the particular model type
are represented.

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Short-Cuts
The following key combinations can be used to call up certain menus
and options:
CLEAR
Simultaneous touch of the left and the right keys of the left four way
keypad will restore the active entry field's changed parameter value
back to its default value.
"Servo display"
Brief activation of the VIEW key of the right four-way keys will cause
a jump from the transmitter's base screen or from almost any menu
position to the "Servo display" menu, (Pushing the ESC key of the
right four-way keys you turn back to the related output point.)
"Telemetry" menu
Brief activation of the TLM key of the right four-way keys will cause
a jump from the transmitter's base screen or from almost any menu
position to the "Telemetry" menu, (Pushing the ESC key of the right
four-way keys you turn back to the related output point.)
Graphic display of "telemetry" data
Pressing any of the selection buttons switches from the basic display
to the "Telemetry data display" and from this display you can use the
upper or lower selection buttons to call up the list of selectable sen-
sors. Touching the ESC or ENT key will cause a return back to the base
screen.
"HIDDEN MODE"
Simultaneously pressing the left, right, and bottom selection buttons
of the left four-way keypad switches from the basic display of the
transmitter and from almost any menu position to the "Hidden
mode" menu, see manual Part 1.
Key lock
The four-way button fields and thus the access to any setting options
can be blocked against accidental actuation. Press the TLM and VIEW
buttons in the transmitter's base display for about one second. The
lock symbol appears in the display. Press the TLM and VIEW buttons
at the same time again for about two second to release the lock. The
lock symbol is open in the display.

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Definition of terms
Control function
A control function is understood as the signal for a specific control
function. The signal of a control function can be transmitted directly
into one control channel or through a mixer to several control chan-
nels. The control function includes the influence of the mechanical
control path on the corresponding servo. This can be spread or con-
centrated and modified from linear to highly exponential.
Controls
As "control" are meant the function elements that the pilot can actu-
ate directly in the transmitter. Through the controls the connected
servos, ESC etc. will be controlled by the receiver.
Control channel
If a signal contains all control information necessary for a particular
servo, whether directly from the control or indirectly via a mixer,
then the term control channel is used.
Mixer
The transmitter software contains a variety of mixing functions.
These allow a control function to influence several control channels
and several servos. It is also possible to let several control function
influence control channel (one servo).
Switch
The series of toggle switches can be included in the control program-
ming. The switches are however generally also intended to switch
program options such as to start and stop the timers, turn mixers on
and off, as trainer switches etc. Each of the switches can be assigned
any number of functions.

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Meaning of the warnings
Battery
must be
charged !! Transmitter voltage too low
BIND?
OK
Bind?
No receiver is bound to the actually active model memory. By
tapping the ENT button you can accede the related option.
CAN‘T
RECEIVE
ANY DATA
OK
No bound receiver in range.
RF ON/OFF?
OFF
ON
Should the RF transmission be switched "ON" or "OFF"?
It appears only after switching the transmitter on with already
bound receiver in active model memory.
SWITCH
RF
OFF
OK
Request to switch the RF transmission off
Fail-Safe
setting! Fail Safe setting not performed yet
T h r ottle
too
high!
Throttle or pitch control stick position or throttle limit for helicop-
ters too high
No
pupil
Signal Connection between teacher and pupil transmitter disturbed
Switch-on warning
is active!!!
The transmitter has not been used within the last 10 minutes. In the
display it appears the warning, the red Graupner logo LED blinks and
an acoustic signal is emitted. If the transmitter is still not being used
it will autonomously switch off after about three minutes.
Impossible now
low voltage
In case of too low battery voltage a model change is not possible
for safety reasons. In the display appears a related message:
Please select
Trainer mode?
ON OFF
Should the "Wireless Teacher/pupil connection" used before the
last switch off of the transmitter be continued (CONTINUE) or
interrupted (INTERRUPT)?

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Receiver assignation
The servos must be connected to the receiver in the indicated
sequence. Not assigned outputs remain free.
Details about the receiver power supply can be found in the related
receiver system manual.
Fixed-wing models
Motor-powered airplanes and glider models
with up to 2 aileron servos and 2 flap servos
Tail type "normal" or with "2 EL servos"
receiver power supply
free or AILERON2 left or special function
free or AILERON2 right or special function
rudder
AILERON or AILERON left
elevator or elevator1
free or 2nd elevator or special function
receiver power supply
Airbrake or engine servo or electric drive controller
AILERON right or special function
FLAP of FLAP left
FLAP right or free or special function
free or FLAP2 left or special function
free or FLAP2 right or special function
Tail type "V tail
receiver power supply
free or special function
free or special function
AILERON or AILERON left
free or special function
receiver power supply
airbrake or engine servo or electric drive controller
AILERON right or special function
FLAP or FLAP left
FLAP right or free or special function
free or FLAP2 left or special function
free or FLAP2 right or special function
elevator/rudder left
elevator/rudder right

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Delta/flying-wing models with and without motor
with up to 2 aileron/elevator servos and 2 flap/eleva-
tor servos
receiver power supply
free or special function
free or special function
aile/elev left
aile/elev right
free or special function
receiver power supply
Airbrake or motor servo
or ESC for electric models
free or special function
fre or flap / elev left
free or flap / elev right
free or special function or flap 2 / elev left
free or special function or flap 2 / elev right
free or rudder
Due to the different installation of the servos and rudder linkages in
the model, the direction for certain servos can be reversed.
V-Tail:
Servo with wrong direction of
rotation
Solution
Reversed rudder and elevator Change servo 3 + 4 direction
The rudder is correct and the
elevator is reversed
Switch servos 3 + 4 on the
receiver
Elevator correct, rudder reversed Change servo 3 + 4 direction
and switch them in the
receiver
Delta or flying wing models:
Servo with wrong direction of
rotation
Solution
The elevator and aileron are
reversed
Change servo 2 + 3 direction
The elevator is correct and the
aileron is reversed
Change servo 2 + 3 direction
and switch them in the
receiver
The aileron is correct and the
elevator is reversed
Switch servos 2 + 3 on the
receiver

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Helicopter models
with 1 to 3 swashplate servos
servo Pitch or Roll 2
or Nick 2
gyro action
Throttle servo or governor
tail servo (gyro system)
servo 1 Roll
servo 1 Nick
free or special function
free or speed controller
receiver power supply
receiver power supply
with 4 swashplate servos
servo Roll 2
gyro action
throttle servo or governor
tail servo (gyro system)
servo Roll 1
servo Nick 1
servo Nick 2
free or speed controller
receiver power supply
receiver power supply
Note
Completely independent from the "classic" receiver configuration
shown here, the connection notes in the installation instructions for
the RC components involved must always be observed. Modern fly-
barless systems, for example, often now have a sum signal input for
PPM (SUMO for Graupner HoTT receivers) or SUMD (digital sum
signal), so that a single connection cable is sufficient to establish a
connection. However, the desired sum signal must be selected in
the receiver as described at the end of the "Setting & data view"
section of the "Telemetry" menu.

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Land and water models
Motor servo or ESC
(forward/backward)
free or special function
free or special function
free or special function
steering (left/right)
free or special function
free or special function
free or special function
free or special function
receiver power supply
Copter
Motor/Pitch (climb/sink)
free or special function
free or special function
Yaw
Roll
Nick
free or special function
free or special function
receiver power supply
receiver power supply
Note
Completely independent from the "classic" receiver configuration
shown here, the connection notes in the installation instructions for
the RC components involved must always be observed. Modern fly-
ght control of copters, for example, often now have a sum signal
input for PPM (SUMO for Graupner HoTT receivers) or SUMD (dig-
ital sum signal), so that a single connection cable is sufficient to
establish a connection. However, the desired sum signal must be
selected in the receiver as described at the end of the "Setting &
data view" section of the "Telemetry" menu.

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Control, switch and control switch assignment
Controls assignment
In the"Ctl setting" menu, it is possible to assign to the transmit-
ter-side inputs E5 to E12 or E5, Throttle, Gyr, E8 to E11 and Lim pro-
portional rotary knobs as well as any of the 2 or 3 position switches
mounted on the transmitter to control any servo.
Programming step-by-step
1. Move to the related column with the selection keys.
2. Move the desired switch or control to the OFF position.
3. Push the ENT key.
A notification window will appear.
4. Move the desired switch or control from the OFF to the ON posi-
tion.
In the value field will appear the related denomination.
This concludes the assignment.
Switch assignment
In the program points where a switch can be assigned, a switch sym-
bol appears in the lower display line:
Programming step-by-step
1. Move to the related column with the selection keys.
2. Move the desired switch to the OFF position.
3. Push the ENT key.
A notification window will appear.
4. Set the desired switch from the OFF to the ON position.
This concludes the assignment.
Deleting switches
After activating the switch assignment, as described above, simulta-
neously press the left and right selection buttons of the left four-way
button (CLEAR).
Control switch
In the program of the transmitter mz-12 Pro HoTT, two so-called
control switches are available on the CH1 control stick: A "G1" at
approx. +90% and a "G2" at approx.-90% of the control course.
The assignment is performed as previously described under switch
assignment. Only, instead of a switch, the CH1 control sticks is moved
from the OFF position to the ON position.
Move the desired
switch or control
Desired switch
in ON position