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
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• 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.