Order Numbers
F4090 - F4091 - F4092
F4095 - F4096 - F4097
- Install the Trainer transfer switch in the Trainer transmitter,and
connect it to the appropriate socket.
- Move the "TRAI-STUD" switch to the appropriate position.
- The Student transmitter must be set to the same modula
tion (PPM or PCM) as the Trainer transmitter.
- The channel sequence of both transmitters must be the same,
any mixers in use must be the same,and the throttle function
must be on the same stick.If the settings are different,you must
change the stick mode in the Parameter menu (MODE) on the
Student transmitter.
- Connect the Trainer and Student transmitters using the Trainer
lead.
- Switch on both transmitters.
- Check that all functions work correctly,then operate the Trainer
switch and check that the Student transmitter has full control.
- Check that the Trainer transmitter regains control when you
switch back.
- The model aircraft is launched with the Trainer at the controls,
and taken to a safe height.At this point the Trainer transfers con
trol to the Student.In critical or difficult situations the tutor
releases the Trainer switch,regains control,and rescues the
model.
4.12 DSC mode / use with a flight simulator
A DSC lead (Direct Servo Control) can be connected to the barrel
socket on the transmitter front panel.This provides a direct means
of controlling the receiver and the servos connected to it,without
the transmitter radiating an RF signal.This can be very useful, for
example, if you want to carry out adjustments on your model, but
"your" spot frequency is in use by another modeller.To complete
the connection you will need the FX DSC lead (Order No.8335).
Note: to prevent Radio Frequency transmission the transmitter
crystal must be removed.
The "TRAI-STUD" switch must be at the "STUD" position.
DSC mode can only be carried out in conjunction with a receiver
which features a DSC socket (marked "C"), e.g.R-118F receivers. Set
the appropriate modulation (PPM/PCM) to match the receiver.
To connect the transmitter to a flight simulator you require the
adaptor lead,No.8383,and the transmitter must be set to PPM (FM)
modulation.The "TRAI-STUD" switch must also be set to the "STUD"
position.
4.13 Data transfer to a PC
The FX-18 transmitter is equipped
internally with a PC interface socket.
This socket is marked "DATA", and is
located on the right-hand side of the
circuit board.
Special software is in preparation
which allows you to call up, store and
print out model data stored on the PC.
5.Connecting the servos
The sequence of servo connections at the receiver is pre-defined,as
many mixer functions in the model type menus Glider,Power and
Heli are pre-programmed.These mixers are described in the appro-
priate section.
If you have not activated any mixers, the servo sequence can be
chosen at will, but we recommend that you set up and adhere to
your own standard sequence, or keep to the pre-set assignment,
otherwise you will end up with models which require different
arrangements, and this can easily lead to potentially dangerous
confusion.
Servo assignment in the Basic menu:
Channel 1: Aileron
Channel 2: Elevator
Channel 3: Throttle / airbrakes / landing flaps
Channel 4: Rudder
Channel 5: Auxiliary channel
Channel 6: Auxiliary channel
Channel 7: Auxiliary channel
Channel 8: Auxiliary channel
Please refer also to Section 7.1.2, Transmitter stick mode
(MODE),with regard to servo assignments.
6.Using the transmitter for the first time
6.1 Screen and keypad
The user controls the software of the FX-18 radio control system by
programming and "conversing" with it,and the means of this dialo-
gue is the large LCD screen,the input buttons Select (S) and Home
(H),and the multi-function 3-D hotkey.
The 3-D hotkey, with its convenient handling, is an important part
of the system, as it provides a fast method of moving through the
individual menus and a quick,simple method of setting the appro-
priate mixer values.
Section 6.3, "Summary of the menu structure", describes the
method of finding your way through the menus using the controls
provided.
If necessary, choose the function “Language select” now (see
section 7.1.7).
6.2 Selecting a Home menu
When you first switch on the transmitter you initially see the "FX-
18" name displayed briefly,which is replaced
by the name of the model (model memory)
you last used;in this case EASY.The name flas-
hes.
Press the 3-D hotkey briefly to confirm the
model memory.
If you have not assigned a model name, the
memory number (M-01) appears as the name.
In the top right-hand corner the screen displays the spot number of
the selected model memory.
This process is intended to ensure that the user is deliberately
made aware of the model memory he has selected.
However,the selected model memory remains active even if
you do not confirm it.
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