User manual FUTABA 3PKS

[. . . ] R Thank you for purchasing a Futaba 3PKS. Before using your 3PKS, read this manual carefully and use your R/C set safely. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place. Application, Export, and Modification 1. This product may be used for models only. [. . . ] Adjustment range LOW :1~100 HIGH :1~100 At 100%, there is no delay. TGP1 :1~100 1 ("LOW", "MID", and "HIGH" delay adjustment) Select the setting item "LOW", "MID", or "HIGH" by (JOG) button up or down operation. 2 (Speed switching point adjustment) When you want to change the "LOW", "MID", and "HIGH" switching point, select setting item "TGP1" or "TGP2" by (JOG) button up or down operation. Adjust button - Adjust with the (+) and (-) buttons. - Return to the initial value by pressing the (+) and (-) buttons simultaneously (approx. Initial value LOW, MID, HIGH :"100" TGP1 :30 TGP2 :60 3 When ending setting, return to the initial screen by pressing the (END) button twice (for direct selection, press the (END) button once). Dial / Trim Setting Switch setting Use SW1, SW2, SW3 to switch the throttle speed function ON/OFF. See the function select switch function (See page 79). Throttle Speed "THSPD" Function The steering speed adujustment "LOW", "MID", "HIGH" can be controlled with digital dial DL1, DL2, DL3 or digital trim DT3 etc. (See page 80) 61 Start Function, Engine Cut "START" (Throttle system) When the throttle trigger is set to full throttle simultaneously with starting when the track is slippery, the car wheels will spin and the car will not accelerate smoothly. When the Start function is activated, merely operating the throttle trigger slowly causes the throttle servo to automatically switch from the set throttle position to a preset point so that the tires do no loose their grip and the car accelerates smoothly. With Start function Tires grip the track firmly- Car accelerates Without Start function Start Function Operation Wheels spin- Car does not accelerate - When the throttle trigger is moved to the preset position (trigger position: TG. P), the throttle servo moves to the preset position. - When the throttle trigger is operated slowly so that the wheels will not spin, the car automatically accelerates to the set speed. - This function is effective only for the first throttle trigger operation at starting. This function has to be activated before every start. - When the throttle trigger is returned slightly, the Start function is automatically deactivated and the set returns to normal throttle trigger operation. Engine Cut Function When the switch is pressed, the throttle servo will move to the preset position without regard to the throttle trigger position. This is convenient when used to cut the engine of boats, etc. See page 79) Calling the setup screen *Calling from menu screen (Opening Screen) Menu screen call by button MENU 1 ·Select the setting item by button * blinks at the current setup item. 62 Function MENU1/2 selection by button MENU 2 Function selection Select the function by button First, select the function at the "MODE" item. "AT&SW" :Strart function "SW" :Engine Cut function button Press the * When the direct call button is set, the setup screen is also called by the following method: (Opening Screen) Press the DIRECT SEL button Press the button set at this function. Start Function, Engine Cut "START" Start function adjustment (Preparation) - Select the setting item "MODE" by (JOG) button up or down operation. Press the (+) or (-) button and select "AT&SW". - Select setup item "TG. P" and make the following adjustments. Setup items ATS : READY setting TG. P : Throttle position PRST : Preset position MODE : Function selection Setup item selection - Select by (JOG) button up or down operation. Setup item selection - Select by (JOG) button up or down operation. 1 (Throttle position setup) Set the throttle position by pressing the (+) or (-) button. Adjust button - Adjust with the (+) and (-) buttons. - Return to the initial value by pressing the (+) and (-) buttons simultaneously (approx. 1 sec). 2 (Preset position setup) Select the setting item "PRST" by (JOG) button up or down operation, and use the (+) and (-) buttons to set the preset position of the throttlle servo. "B100" ~ "B1" : Brake side "0" : neutral "F1" ~ "F100" : Forward side Trigger position (TG. P) 5 ~ 95 Initial value: 5 Preset position (PRST) B100 ~ B1, 0, F1 ~ F100 Initial value: 0 Setting Example: (When amp used with an electric car) Set the preset position to F75% at EPA100%. 3 ("READY" setting) Select the setting item "ATS" by (JOG) button up or down operation, and press the (+) and (-) buttons simultaneously for about 1 second. "READY" blinks on the screen and the system enters the READY state. Trottle trigger operation starts the function. READY setting (ATS) OFF : off state READY: Ready state ACT : on state the (END) button twice (for direct selection, press the (END) button once). -If the throttle trigger is moved to the set position while "READY" is flashing, the throttle servo will move to the set position. [. . . ] If the voltage does not rise, check for faulty contact or incorrect polarity. <Processing the Dry Cell Batteries> The method of processing used dry cell batteries depends on the area in which you reside. Process the batteries in accordance with the processing method for your area. Insert the batteries in the correct polarity. If the polarity is incorrect, the transmitter may be damaged. When the transmitter is not in use, remove the batteries. If the battery electrolyte leaks, wipe off the case and contacts. CAMPac-16K When the CAMPac-16K is used, the model data for ten model can be saved, in addition to the ten model memories provided with the transmitter. Since the CAMPac-16K can be freely carried as a separate unit, the saved data can also be used with other T3PKS transmitters. [. . . ]