User manual FUTUBA FX10

[. . . ] Clear canopies expose the radio compartment to direct sunlight which results in additional heat in the model interior. This causes no problems during flight, but makes shading your model on the ground very important. Cover the canopy with a white towel; or better yet, park your airplanes in the shade. This will help keep the electronic components cool. [. . . ] Be certain the throttle stick is in the low throttle position, then start the engine or motor. Perform another range check with your assistant holding the aircraft with the engine running at various speeds. If the servos jitter or move inadvertently, there may be a problem. We would strongly suggest you do not fly until the source of the difficulty has been determined. Look for loose servo connections or binding pushrods. Also, be certain that the battery has been fully charged. FASST Air System TM-8 RF Module and FX10 Receiver Thank you for purchasing the TM-8 2. 4GHz FASST transmitter module and FX10 receiver. This system is designed for use only with the Futaba transmitters indicated elsewhere in this manual. In order to use the TM-8 transmitter module, you will need to carefully remove the existing transmitter module and replace it with the TM-8 transmitter module. The receiver FX10, as the model number indicates, is capable of controlling models up to eight channels. Please note: The installation of the FX10 differs slightly from that of a typical receiver. Please pay special attention nformation contained within this manual in order to have a pleasant re res: WARNING Please make sure that you do not push and hold the F/S, Range switch when flying as this reduces the power output of the transmitter and reduces the overall range of your transmitter. After the radio frequency link has been established (as indicated by either a solid green LED or a blinking green LED), press and hold the "F/S, Range" switch located on the rear of the TM-8 transmitter module. Please contact our service center if you feel that any corrections or Special Markings; Pay special attention to the safety at the parts of this manual that are indicated by the following marks. [Symbol] ; Prohibited ; Mandatory FUTABA CORPORATION Phone: (043) 296-5118 Facsimile: (043) 296-5124 Makuhari Techno Garden Bldg. , B6F 1-3 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba 261-8555, Japan ©FUTABA CORPORATION 2008, 01 (1) -4- -1- Installing the TM-8 Module and FX10 Receiver Attachment of the Module CAUTION Be sure to turn off the power of the transmitter before you install or replace the module. After the TM-8 module has been installed into the transmitter, using the aforementioned steps, turn on the transmitter. The green LED, located on the rear of the TM-8 transmitter module, should begin to blink. If not, power down the transmitter and turn it on once again. 2 3 4 If the fuselage is made of conductive materials such as metal and carbon, the antennas part MUST be positioned so that they exit the fuselage. Additionally, do not attach the antenna itself to this fuselage. 6 De-activating the F/S (Failsafe) As noted above, it is also possible to de-activate the failsafe setting of the receiver. Depress the F/S button on the rear of the transmitter while turning the transmitter's power on. Continue holding the button until the green LED begins to glow solidly and the red LED blinks. * For example, there are many types of gliders which use carbon fuselage. When install the receiver into such models, it is imperative that the antenna precautions are adhered to strictly. 1 2 3 Ensure that the transmitter is set to the PPM (pulse position modulation) mode. Please consult the respective owner's manual for your particular transmitter for information on how to do so. While it is unlikely that the existing transmitter antenna will interfere with the radio frequency transmission of the TM-8, we suggest removing it from the transmitter if possible as a precaution. Next, with the transmitter's power o f f, r e m ove t h e ex i s t i n g transmitter module and install the TM-8 module with care so that the connector pins of the transmitter won't be damaged. With the transmitter on, and the green LED blinking, turn on the receiver. WARNING Be very careful when handling the receiver antennas. Repeated bending and flexing of the antennas or excessive force could weaken or compromise the internal antenna connections. [. . . ] The green LED, located on the rear of the TM-8 transmitter module, should begin to blink. If not, power down the transmitter and turn it on once again. With the transmitter on, and the green LED blinking, turn on the receiver. Press and hold the Easy Link button, located on the receiver, for approximately one second. [. . . ]