Orbit JETRONIC-BOX User manual

JETRONIC®-BOX
R/C Controller
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Orbit JETRONIC-BOX – Manual 1.2
Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................
Schematic Overview .......................................................................................................... 4
EDT Display Unit (Engine Data Terminal)........................................................................ 5
JETRONIC-BOX – Firmware Setup................................................................................... 6
1:BOX-SETUP Menu........................................................................................................... 7
2:RC-CONTROL Menu...................................................................................................... 10
/4/5: RC- /4/5-CONTROL Menu...................................................................................... 1
6:TEST-DEVICES Menu ................................................................................................... 16
Example Settings: "Door Sequencer"............................................................................ 18
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Introduction
The Orbit JETRONIC-BOX is a universal R/C processor for use in ediu -sized and large odel
aircraft. Two R/C inputs can be progra ed to control up to three R/C outputs, for exa ple to
i ple ent a landing gear with door control or a cockpit with open/close and lock functions, where
even an R/C trans itter with icroprocessor control is not sufficient. Since such odel functions
are often realised using pneu atic syste s with an air tank and a pneu atic cylinder, the
JETRONIC-BOX also features an air pressure easure ent and display function as well as the
corresponding adjustable pressure onitoring function.
To read the current operating data and to adjust settings, a suitable display and progra ing unit
(Engine Data Ter inal) is required. The following devices are supported:
Orbit JETRONIC-EDT, no.: 0830
Orbit ONBOARD-EDT, no.: 0832
Graupner BOOSTER-EDT no.: 6813.10
Graupner ONBOARD-EDT no.: 6813.7
These units are equipped with an illu inated alphanu eric display and can be connected and
disconnected while the syste is running, or they can be per anently installed in the odel
(ONBOARD-EDT).
Besides the current operating para eters, such as the battery voltage, it is also possible to display
additional infor ation, such as air pressure or R/C inputs and outputs. All display and adjust ent
functions are accessible via a enu-controlled plain text dialog. The JETRONIC-BOX is connected
to the R/C receiver via RC-1 nor ally, but RC-2 can be used as well (additional function).
Using a USB cable (type Orbit Jetronic-SIO2USB), the JETRONIC-BOX can be updated via the
Internet, aking it possible to install new functions or extensions. To do so, use the JetLog PC
software shipped with the Jetronic-SIO2USB cable.
This akes the JETRONIC-BOX suitable for future odel projects, too – for exa ple, flashing
position lights, warning lights or special control functions are possible.
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Schematic Overview
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EDT Display Unit (Engine Data Terminal)
EDT-LEFT and EDT-RIGHT are configurable function displays for operating para eters. In the
BOX-SETUP enu, you can choose what should be displayed in the LEFT and RIGHT areas.
In the BOX-SETUP enu under 12:EDT→LEFT and 13:EDT→RIGHT, you can choose either to
display one of the R/C ports (RC1 to RC5) or an air pressure value [bar or psi].
In the lower line of the display, the voltage of the receiver syste is shown as a bar graph that also
has a e ory function for the ini u value (voltage under load). The easure ent range can
be adapted to the battery type used in the BOX-SETUP enu under 10:R/C-BATTERY.
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JETRONIC-BOX – Firmware Setup
SETUP Menu
To activate the SETUP enu for changing the fir ware configuration, first press the SET key, then
use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available ite s.
To leave the SETUP enu and to return to the BOX status display, press the SET key for ore
than 2 seconds (ESC). In the following, the individual sub enus of the SETUP enu are
described.
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1:BOX-SETUP Menu
To activate the 1:BOX-SETUP enu, first press the SET key, then use the Up/Down keys to switch
between the available ite s.
To leave the 1:BOX-SETUP enu and to return to the SETUP enu, press the SET key for ore
than 2 seconds (ESC).
Pressing the SET key for ore than 2 seconds again will return you to the operating status display
(>>> changes to <<<, ESC).
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1:BOX-SETUP – Basic Settings for the Box
10:R/C-BATTERY
Specifies the type of battery used (required for a correct voltage display).
Ni = NiCd or NiMh, Li = lithiu ion
Default setting: Ni4 (4.8V)
11:INFO-LED
Specifies the display function for the info LED on the top side of the device.
OFF: No info LED function
RC1: Status of the RC1 re ote control input: ON / OFF / NO signal => LED flashes.
RC2: Status of the RC2 re ote control input: ON / OFF / NO signal => LED flashes.
Or display of the position switches if 20:RC2-MODE is set to POS.-SWITCH.
AIR: Air pressure display via odulated flashing of the LED between 14:AIR-FAIL (LED => OFF)
and 15:AIR-NOMINAL (LED => ON).
ON: Info LED always on
Default setting: RC1
12:EDT~LEFT
13:EDT~RIGHT
Selects the display function for the left or right display area on the EDT.
RC1: Re ote control input RC1 – range: ON / OFF / NO
A ! arks the signal as FAIL signal, controlled by 14:AIR-FAIL and 24:@AIR-FAIL.
A * arks the signal as preset-defined, configured by 21:RC1-PRESET.
RC2: Re ote control input RC2 – range: ON / OFF / NO
A ! arks the signal as FAIL signal, controlled by 14:AIR-FAIL and 24:@AIR-FAIL.
A * arks the signal as preset-defined, configured by 23:RC2-PRESET.
AIR[bar]: Air pressure display in bar (kg/c 2) – range: 0.0 – 10.0 bar
A ! arks the signal as FAIL signal, i.e. pressure dopped below 14:AIR-FAIL.
AIR[psi]: Air pressure display in psi (lb/inch2) – range: 0 – 145 psi
A ! arks the signal as FAIL signal, i.e. pressure dopped below 14:AIR-FAIL.
RC /4/5: Output RC3/4/5 as servo travel in % – range: ±150 %
Default setting: RC1 und AIR[bar]
14:AIR-FAIL
Specifies the ini u air pressure for the LED display (11:INFO-LED) as well as the safety
setting (24:@AIR-FAIL).
This para eter should be set to the ini u pressure value where the landing gear is still able to
extend and lock safely.
Range: 0.0 bar – 15:AIR-NOMINAL
Default setting: 5.0 bar
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15:AIR-NOMINAL
Specifies the no inal air pressure for the LED display (11:INFO-LED).
This para eter should be set to the pressure value no inally required for the odel to take off.
Range: 14:AIR-FAIL – 10 bar
Default setting: 8.0 bar
16:RESET-ALL
Resets all JETRONIC-BOX settings to their default values.
The RESET ust be confir ed with the SET key.
Default setting: NO
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2:RC-CONTROL Menu
To activate the 2:RC-CONTROL enu, first press the SET key, then use the Up/Down keys to
switch between the available ite s.
To leave the 2:RC2-CONTROL enu and to return to the SETUP enu, press the SET key for
ore than 2 seconds (ESC).
Pressing the SET key for ore than 2 seconds again will return you to the operating status display
(>>> changes to <<<, ESC).
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2:RC-CONTROL – Settings for the Inputs RC1 and RC2
20:RC1-MODE
Specifies the input function for the re ote control input RC1.
NORMAL: Standard re ote control input, ON ≥ 1.65 s, OFF ≤ 1.25 s
REVERSE: Inverted re ote control input, OFF ≥ 1.65 s, ON ≤ 1.25 s
Default setting: NORMAL
21:RC1-PRESET
Specifies the power-on setting for the re ote control input RC1.
Use this to avoid accidental retraction of the landing gear when turning on the receiver or
trans itter. On the display, this is indicated by a * at the RC1 status.
ON: The re ote control signal / the switch ust first be set to ON.
OFF: The re ote control signal / the switch ust first be set to OFF.
Default setting: ON
22:RC2-MODE
Specifies the input function for the re ote control input RC2.
OFF: Re ote control input RC2 disabled
NORMAL: Standard re ote control input, ON ≥ 1.65 s, OFF ≤ 1.25 s
REVERSE: Inverted re ote control input, OFF ≥ 1.65 s, ON ≤ 1.25 s
POS.-SWITCH: Position switch input for the position "gear retracted" active
ANALOG-IN: Measure ent of a voltage between 0 and 2.5 V (additional function)
The two outer ost pins (-) and (pulse) are used.
Default setting: OFF
23:RC2-PRESET
Specifies the power-on setting for the re ote control input RC2.
Use this to avoid accidental retraction of the landing gear when turning on the receiver or
trans itter. On the display, this is indicated by a * at the RC2 status.
ON: The re ote control signal / the switch ust first be set to ON.
OFF: The re ote control signal / the switch ust first be set to OFF.
Default setting: OFF
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24: AIR~FAIL
Specifies the failsafe function that is activated when the air pressure falls below the ini u value
specified with 14:AIR-FAIL.
Typically, the failsafe function activates an ON signal at RC1 (=> extend gear). On the display, this
is indicated by a -! at the RC1 or RC2 status.
OFF: No air pressure failsafe function
OFF→RC1: Input RC1 is switched to OFF.
ON→RC1: Input RC1 is switched to ON.
OFF→RC2: Input RC2 is switched to OFF.
ON→RC2: Input RC2 is switched to ON.
Default setting: OFF
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/4/5: RC- /4/5-CONTROL Menu
To activate the 3/4/5:RC3/4/5-CONTROL enu, first press the SET key, then use the Up/Down
keys to switch between the available para eters.
To change a para eter, first press the SET key, then use the Up/Down keys to switch between the
available values. A ? arks the value to be set. Pressing the SET key finishes the procedure and
saves the new value.
To leave the 3:RC3/4/5-CONTROL enu and to return to the SETUP enu, press the SET key for
ore than 2 seconds (ESC).
Pressing the SET key for ore than 2 seconds again will return you to the operating status display
(>>> changes to <<<, ESC).
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/4/5:RC /4/5-CONTROL – Settings for the Outputs RC , RC4 and RC5
30:RC3-MODE
Specifies the basic function for the re ote control output RC3.
OFF: The output is switched off and disabled.
RC1-DIRECT for gears and doors that re ain open (bistable function)
The re ote control signal OFF/ON at the RC1 input switches the output
between the positions 34:RC3-LOW and 36:RC3-HIGH.
RC1-TRIGGER for doors that close again auto atically ( onostable function)
An OFF→ON change of the re ote control signal at the RC1 input switches the
output to the position 36:RC3-HIGH for the ti es specified with 31:RC3-WAIT-ON
(RC1=ON).
An ON→OFF change of the re ote control signal at the RC1 input switches the
output to the position 36:RC3-HIGH for the ti es specified with 32:RC3-WAIT-
OFF (RC1=OFF).
After this ti e, the output returns to the position 34:RC3-LOW.
RC1-DIR.&POS. works like RC1-DIRECT, but is logical AND'ed with the retracts position-switch.
To this 20:RC2-MODE ust be set to POS.-SWITCH.
RC1-TRIG.&POS. works like RC1-TRIGGER, but is logical AND'ed with the retracts position-
switch. To this 20:RC2-MODE ust be set to POS.-SWITCH.
RC1-PROP: The output follows the re ote control signal at the RC1 input proportional.
Default setting: OFF
31:RC3-WAIT~ON
Specifies the ON delay.
Range: 0 – 20 seconds
Default setting: 0.0 sec
32:RC3-WAIT~OFF
Specifies the OFF delay.
Range: 0 – 20 seconds
Default setting: 0.0 sec
33:RC3-DIRECTION
Specifies the direction of rotation: NORMAL or REVERSE.
Default setting: NORMAL
34:RC3-LOW
Specifies the lower end position (LOW).
Range: +-150 %
Default setting: -100 %
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35:RC3-MID
Specifies the iddle position (MID)
Range: +-150 %
Default setting: +0 %
36:RC3-HIGH
Specifies the upper end position (HIGH).
Range: +-150 %
Default setting: +100 %
37:RC3-DELAY
Additional rotation delay between the positions 34:RC3-LOW and 36:RC3-HIGH
Range: 0 – 20 seconds
Default setting: 0.0 sec
These settings can be applied in the same way to the outputs RC4 and RC5.
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6:TEST-DEVICES Menu
To activate the 6:TEST-DEVICES enu, first press the SET key, then use the Up/Down keys to
switch between the available test functions.
To activate a test function, first press the SET key, then use the Up/Down keys to test the
respective syste setting. A ? arks the setting to be applied. Press the SET key again to finish a
test.
To leave the 6:TEST-DEVICES enu and to return to the SETUP enu, press the SET key for
ore than 2 seconds (ESC).
Pressing the SET key for ore than 2 seconds again will return you to the operating status display
(>>> changes to <<<, ESC).
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6:TEST-DEVICES – Testing the System Settings without Remote Control
60:RC1-SIM
Si ulates an ON/OFF signal at the RC1 input, as if you would use the switch on the trans itter.
Range: ON (high) / OFF (low)
Default setting: value of 21:RC1-PRESET
61:RC2-SIM
Si ulates an ON/OFF signal at the RC2 input, as if you would use the switch on the trans itter.
Range: ON (high) / OFF (low)
Default setting: value of 23:RC2-PRESET
62:AIR-FAIL~SIM
Si ulates a pressure loss at the air connector, as if the air pressure would drop below the value
14:AIR-FAIL (BOX-SETUP).
Range: NOMINAL / FAIL
Default setting: NOMINAL
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Example Settings: "Door Sequencer"
Landing Gear with Door Control
Door 1 re ains open and closes after a delay of 8 seconds (gear retracted).
Door 2 closes auto atically after a delay of 5 seconds (gear extended) or after a delay of 8
seconds (gear retracted).
RC1 input: gear switch ON – extended / OFF – retracted
20:RC1-MODE: NORMAL
21:RC1-PRESET: ON
RC output: gear valve or servo
30:RC3-MODE: RC1-DIRECT
31:RC3-WAIT-ON: 0.5 seconds
32:RC3-WAIT-OFF: 0.0 seconds
33:RC3-DIRECTION: any \
34:RC3-LOW: any |
35:RC3-MID: any > depending on the servo or valve
36:RC3-HIGH: any |
37:RC3-DELAY: any /
RC4 output: door 1, valve or servo
40:RC4-MODE: RC1-DIRECT
41:RC4-WAIT-ON: 0.0 seconds
42:RC4-WAIT-OFF: 8.0 seconds
43:RC4-DIRECTION: any \
44:RC4-LOW: any |
45:RC4-MID: any > depending on the servo or valve
46:RC4-HIGH: any |
47:RC4-DELAY: any /
RC5 output: door 2, valve or servo
50:RC5-MODE: RC1-TRIGGER
51:RC5-WAIT-ON: 5.0 seconds
52:RC5-WAIT-OFF: 8.0 seconds
53:RC5-DIRECTION: any \
54:RC5-LOW: any |
55:RC5-MID: any > depending on the servo or valve
56:RC5-HIGH: any |
57:RC5-DELAY: any /
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