User manual FUTABA 3PM

[. . . ] Before using your 3PM, 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. It is not intended for use in any application other than the control of models for hobby and recreational purposes. [. . . ] After checking the trim, set the trim value to the center (0) position. Steering trim position - Throttle trim (DT2) check At initial set-up, throttle trim is assigned to digital trim DT2 at the left side of the steering wheel. Operate the DT2 lever and check if the throttle trim value on the screen changes. After checking the trim, set the trim value to the center (0) position. Throttle trim position DT1 DT2 Initial Set-Up 25 - Steering dual rate (DT3) check At initial set-up, steering dual rate is assigned to grip lever DT3 (upper) at the grip of the transmitter. Operate the DT3 lever and check if the D/R value displayed on the screen changes. After checking D/R, set the steering dual rate to 100%. Steering D/R value - Throttle ATL (DT4) check At initial setting, throttle ATL is assigned to grip lever DT4 (lower) at the grip of the transmitter. Operate the DT4 lever and check if the ATL value displayed on the screen changes. After checking ATL, set throttle ATL to 100%. Throttle ATL position DT3 DT4 26 Initial Set-Up (Set-Up Procedure When Installed In a Car) When installing the servos in a car, performing function set-up in the following order is recommended. Set the servo direction of operation using the Reverse function. (Page47) The servo installation method and linkage direction depend on the kit. Therefore, the servo operation direction may have to be reversed relative to transmitter operation. Before installing the servo, check the operating direction and set it using the Reverse function. Set the subtrim and adjust the servo neutral point. Set the trigger travel by adjusting the throttle trigger mechanical ATL to your liking. Set EPA of each channel and adjust the servo throw (travel). (Pages30) Initial Set-Up 27 Function Map Power switch turned on (T3PM-FM) (T3PM-FS) Press "SEL" key to select the desired function screen. Press it for one second or more to scroll to the opposite direction. (Initial Screen) The current modulation mode and frequency (T3PM-FS) are displayed for about one second. Press "CH" key to select the next set-up screen. End Point Adjuster Timer Steering Speed Model Select Steering EXP/Throttle EXP Channel Reverse ABS Function Subtrim Throttle Acceleration Channel 3 Position Brake mixing ATL Function 28 Function Map Programmable Mixing Steering D/R Fail Safe Function (HRS system only) Trim Digital trim DT1 - DT4 display The current position is displayed on the LCD screen for about two seconds when each digital trim is operated. System Functions Turn on the power switch while pressing "SEL" key. Press "SEL" key to select the desired function screen. Press it for one second or more to scroll to the opposite direction. Frequency Selection (T3PM-FS only) LED Mode Selection Model Copy Condition 2 Selection Model Reset Function Select Lever Model Name Function Select Switch (displayed for about one second) HRS/PPM Select Press "CH" key to select the next set-up screen. Function Map 29 Functions End point adjuster/EPA Use this when performing left and right steering angle adjustments, throttle high side/ brake side operation amount adjustment, and channel 3 servo up side/down side operation amount adjustment during linkage. - Corrects the maximum steering angle and left and right steering angles when there is a difference in the turning radius due to the characteristics, etc. Maximum steering angle The EPA function basically determines the maximum steering angle of each channel. The functions shown below may have been adjusted, or the operating range set by EPA function may be exceeded. [. . . ] When the switch (SW1) is operated, Condition 2 on/off state changes by turn. When this function is turned on, the beep sounds and the pilot lamp blinks. Related functions: Steering speed Steering EXP Throttle EXP ABS return amount Brake mixing rate Programmable mixing Steering trim Throttle trim Steering D/R Throttle ATL Calling the setup screen 1. Turn on the power switch while pressing "SEL" key. Next, use "SEL" key to select the desired function screen. Condition 2 selection 1 Use the (+) or (-) buttons to select the on/off state. [. . . ]