Futaba 4PLS 2.4GHz FHSS Manual de usuario

INSTRUCTION MANUALRDigital Proportional1M23N28302R/C System

󾛽Caution󾛽Warning󾛽Caution10For Your Safety As Well As That Of Others (Only when NiMH/NiCd batteries are used)NiMH / NiCd Battery Handling PrecautionsN

Reset button- Reset by pressing the (+) and (-) buttons simultaneously for about 1 second.Lap memory No. displayTotal time displayLap time displayPres

Display "SYSTEM" screen by the following method:PressPressPressPressSelect "LAP LIST"(HOME screen)(MENU 1 screen)(TH MODE screen)(

Contrast (CONTRA) -10~0~+10 Initial value: 0Backlight mode (BK-LHT) KEY, ALL, OFFBacklighting time (LHT-TM) 1~30 Initial value: 10Backlighting brig

Battery Type (BATT) DRY4, N5/L2Buzzer tone (BUZZER) OFF, 1~100 Initial value: 85Voltage display When BATT is set to dry cell use DRY4 or LiFe2/NiMH

USERTIMERTLMTRThe power off forgotten alarm (OPE-TM) 10m, OFFMenu charactre (MENU) ENG, HOME screen mode (DISP) ENG, 104FunctionSystem Functions &quo

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Telemetry info(HOME screen)107FunctionInfoInfoInfoInfoSignalInfoTemperature SensorRPMSensorVoltage Sensor Battery voltage is displayed at the transmi

108FunctionTelemetry "TELEMETRY"(Sensor Set Screen)(Log Set Screen)(Telemetry Function ON/OFF Screen)(HOME screen)PressPressPressPressPressP

Function ON/OFF (MODE) INH, ACTSelect button- Select with the (+) or (-) but-tons.Telemetry function :OFF- Telemetry function :ON- Receiver ID before

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Alarm ON/OFF ON, OFF- Select with the (+) or (-) but-tons.Voltage alarm 3.8V~8.0V Initial value: 5VAdjust button- Adjust with the (+) and (-) but-ton

Alarm ON/OFF ON, OFF- Select with the (+) or (-) but-tons.Voltage alarm 0.0V~90.0V Initial value: 5VAdjust button- Adjust with the (+) and (-) but-t

Function ON/OFF (MODE) INH, ACT- Select with the (+) or (-) but-tons.112FunctionTelemetry "TELEMETRY"Gear ratio (moderating ratio) 0.001~64

Log recording cycle0.1~60s(sec) 0.1~10s(sec)0.1s step 10s~60s(sec)1s step Initial value: 1.0secAdjust button- Adjust with the (+) and (-) but-tons.-

114FunctionTelemetry "TELEMETRY"Displays the log data elapsed time.Displays the type of log data.Displays the dataReceiver power supply volt

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12Before Using-Telemetry systemThe T4PLS transmitter has adopted the newly developed bidirectional communication sys-tem "T-FHSS"-2.4GHzSS (

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13Before UsingThe lap timer can record 100 lap times and total time. The timer can also be started auto-matically by trigger operation. The race time

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Battery coverSlide battery cover while pressing here.16Before UsingBattery Replacement Method1Remove the battery cover from the transmitter by sliding

AC outletChargerTransmitter charging LED To transmitter charging jack To receiver Ni-Cd battery󾛽Caution￸When closing the battery cover, be careful th

󾛽Warning󾛽Caution18Before UsingNever plug it into an outlet of other than the indicated voltage.Plugging the charger into the wrong outlet could resu

OFFDISPRadio waves are not being transmittedPWR ONRadio waves are being transmitted 19Before UsingPower & Display SwitchThe power switch and displ

2Thank you for purchasing a Futaba 4PLS-2.4GHz system.Before using your 4PLS-2.4GHz system, read this manual carefully in order to use your R/C set sa

Battery voltage displayST :Steering trim displayTH :Throttle trim displayD/R :Steering D/R displayATL :Throttle ATL displayPower switch turned on%

DT3DT4ATL displaySteering D/R displayDT2DT1Steering trim displayThrottle trim display21Before UsingTrim OperationDigital Trim Operation (Initial sett

Mechanical ATL adjusting screw22Before UsingAdjustment1 Using a 2.5mm hex wrench, adjust the trigger brake (reverse) stroke. (The screw moves the thro

23Before UsingTrigger Slide AdjustmentThe throttle trigger position can be moved forward and backward.Adjustment1Using a 2.5mm hex wrench, loosen the

󾛽WARNING󾛽CautionAntennatubeAntennaCoaxialcableR304SB24Before Using￸ Always use R304SB under the following conditions:Battery :Power requirement Rated

B/CCH3CH2CH1CH4ReceiverSwitchTo BatterySteering servoThrottle servoCH3 servoCH4 servo25InstallationConnect the receiver and servos as shown below. Con

Installation Safety Precautions󾛽Warning26InstallationReceiver (receiver antenna)Receiver vibration-proofing / waterproofing Do not cut or bundle the re

󾛽Warning27InstallationConnector ConnectionsServo Installation￸ Be sure the receiver, servo, battery and connectors are fully and firmly connected.If vi

󾛽Warning28InstallationElectronic Speed ControlMotor Noise Suppression￸Install the heat sinks where they will not come in contact with aluminum, carbon

29Initial Set-UpBefore setting the Transmitter functions, check and set items 1 to 4 below.Initial Set-UpPreparations (Transmitter)(Display when power

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FHSS T-FHSS Normal speedT-FH (NORM) S-FHSS Normal speedS-FH (NORM) T-FHSS High speedT-FH (HIGH) S-FHSS High speedS-FH (HIGH)Push Select "RX MODE

R304SB(Error screen)31Initial Set-Up*When using an FHSS (R603GF/R2004F, etc.) or S-FHSS(SFH) system (R2104GF, R204GF-E, etc.) receiver, after the end

Telemetry function :OFF- Telemetry function :ON- Receiver ID before setting or ID mis-match- When the receiver ID is set, before ID check in the recei

Throttle trim (DT2)Steering trim (DT1)Steering trimThrottle trimF5/B5 or F7/B35 : 57 : 3F5/B5 F7/B3Forward side Brake side Forward side Brake side33In

Throttle ATLSteering dual rateSteering dual rate lever DT3Throttle ATL lever DT434Initial Set-Up(Set-Up Procedure When Installed In a Car) When instal

(+) button is pressPress (-) button is pressPress (JOG) button is press (+) button (-) button (JOG) buttonPress(JOG)button up(JOG)button down(JOG)

Example: Select the chan-nel to be changed at the REVERSE screen by (JOG) button up or down operation, and set the servo direction by selecting "

"KATAKANA" charactersAlphabetic charactersEXPEXPスピードSPEEDTH A.B.STH A.B.SアクセレーションTH ACCELエンドポイントEND POINTトリムTRIMリバースREVERSE D/R ATLD/R ATLフ

38Function MapFunction abbreviationDescription of functionPage NoRX MODEReceiver type selection/linking with telemetry type T-FHSS system receiverP-29

Current model # and model nameID of T-HSS receiver linked last at this modelModel copy function.Model reset function.Model selection function.When a T

4Table Of ContentsFor Your Safety As Well As That Of Others ...8Explanation of Symbols ...

Move the cursor to select mod-el # with the (JOG) button. Model #. 01~40 Select model # with the (+) or (-) button. Modified model # and model na

Model name is also copied. "COMPLELE!" is displayed. Move the cursor to "COPY" with the (JOG) button. The copy destination m

Move the cursor to "RESET" with the (JOG) button. "COMPLELE!" is displayed.The set RX type and T-FHSS receiver ID remain even i

Move the cursor to the char-acter you want to change by (+) or (-) button. Select the character by (JOG) button. Move the cursor to "RE-SET&q

Setting itemSTR :Steering (1st channel)THR :Throttle (2nd channel)CH3 :3rd channelCH4 :4th channel Move the cursor to "STR, THR, CH3 and CH4&q

90°Use to adjust the neutral position Move the cursor to "STR, THR, CH3 and CH4" with the (JOG) button.Setting itemSTR :Steering (1st cha

46Function󾛽WarningEnd Point Adjuster "END POINT" (All channel)Use this when performing left and right end point adjustments, throttle high

Setting item selection (Steering and Throttle direction) - The direction (STR LFT and STR RGT) linked with the steering wheel is switched.- The direc

(HOME screen)10048FunctionEnd Point Adjuster "END POINT"(Preparation)- Before setting the throttle end point adjustment (END POINT), set th

PressPressPressSelect "FAIL SAFE"Press(HOME screen)(MENU 2 screen) (FAIL SAFE screen)(MENU 1 screen)cursor position [RT]Setting item MODE

5BeforeUsingFunctionMapFunctionsFor Your SafetyAs Well AsThat Of OthersInstallationReferenceInitialSet-UpFunction Map ...

Battery fail safe function OFF, ACT Initial value: OFFFAIL SAFE screenB-F/S Voltage 3.8, 4.0, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 5.0, 5.3, 5.6, 5.9, 6.2, 6.5, 6.8,

+1 ~ +100-1 ~ -100Wheel operationMild(Negative side)Quick(Positive side)Wheel operationServo travelPressPressPressPressSelect "EXP"(HOME scr

0Normal+1 ~ +100Trigger operationQuick-1 ~ -100MildServo travel Vertical cursor moves in step with throttle trigger operation.52FunctionExponential A

0Normal+1 ~ +100Trigger operationQuick-1 ~ -100MildServo travel Vertical cursor moves in step with throttle trigger operation.53FunctionExponential A

Without "SPEED" With "SPEED"UndersteeringSmooth corneringSpin(HOME screen)(MENU 2 screen)(SPEED screen)(MENU 1 screen)PressPressPr

TURNTURNRETNRETN55Function(Preparation)- On the SPEED screen make the following adjustments:1"TURN" direction adjustmentOn the SPEED screen,

highneutralWith "SPEED": Quick start without skiddingWithout "SPEED": Slow start due to skidding56FunctionServo Speed "SPEED

(HOME screen)(MENU 2 screen) (TH ACCEL screen)(MENU 1 screen)PressPressPressPressSelect "TH ACCEL"57FunctionThrottle Acceleration "TH

58FunctionThrottle Acceleration "TH ACCEL"(Preparation)- On the TH ACCEL screen make the following adjustments:1(Forward acceleration amoun

(HOME screen)(MENU 2 screen) (TH A.B.S screen)(MENU 1 screen)PressPressPressPressSelect "TH A.B.S"59FunctionServo travelTrigger operationAB.

6Select Switch Dial Function "SW/ DIAL" ...65Selection of functions operated by dial, digital trim and swit

60FunctionAB.P(Amount of brake return)AB.PServo travelA.B.S. Function "TH A.B.S"- DELY : DelaySets the delay from brake operation to ABS op

DUTYServo travelDUTY (duty): X and Y ratioX: (Brake application time)Y: (Brake return timeTG.PServo travelTG.P (Trigger point)TGPBrake sideNeutralCYCL

62FunctionA.B.S. Function "TH A.B.S"When the T4PLS is used with the Futaba fail safe unit (FSU), it will operate as de-scribed below. Howev

PressPress(HOME screen)(MENU 2 screen)(CH3/CH4 screen)Press(MENU 1 screen)PressSelect "CH3/CH4"Display when CH3/4 is as-signed to a switch

PressPress(HOME screen)(MENU 2 screen)(D/R ATL screen)Press(MENU 1 screen)PressSelect "D/R ATL"64FunctionSteering Dual Rate/ Throttle ATL &

PressPressPressPressSelect "SW/DIAL"(HOME screen)(MENU 1 screen)(SW/DIAL screen)(MENU 2 screen)65FunctionFunction Select Trim Dial “TRIM D

Adjust button Adjust with the (+) and (-) but-tons.SW1 function selectionDirection of operation set-tingSW2 function selectionON/OFF position is dis-

67FunctionFunction Select Trim Dial "TRIM DIAL"SW1SW2DT2DT1DT3DT4DL1Abbreviation used on setup screenFunction name, etcNT-BRK Neutral brake

PressPressPressPressSelect "BRAKE MIX"(HOME screen)(MENU 1 screen)(BRAKE MIX screen)(MENU 2 screen)Setup item<CH3>MODE : Brake functi

69FunctionBrake Mixing "BRAKE"1 (Brake mixing function ON/OFF)Using the (JOG) button, select "MODE" of <CH3> for CH3 brake

7BeforeUsingFunctionMapFunctionsFor Your SafetyAs Well AsThat Of OthersInstallationReferenceInitialSet-UpReference ...

PressPressPress(HOME screen)(MENU 1 screen)(PROG MIX screen)(MENU 2 screen)PressSelect "PROG MIX "70FunctionProgrammable Mix "PROG MI

These setup items are different de-pending on the master channel. Upper side : LEFT/FWRD/UP Lower side : RGHT/BRAK/DOWNProgram mixing function 71

Front side only（4WS OFF）Same phase Reverse phase Rear side onlyPressPressPress(HOME screen)(MENU 1 screen)(4WS screen)(MENU 2 screen)PressSelect &quo

The function select switch screen (P65) can be dis-played from this screen.< NO SW >If function’s ON/OFF switch is not selected, <NO SW> i

PressPressPress(HOME screen)(MENU 1 screen)(DUAL ESC screen)(MENU 2 screen)PressSelect "DUAL ESC "The function select switch screen (P65) c

75FunctionDual ESC mixing "DUAL ESC"The programmed DT button is used to select the drive type as shown in the figure below.The function selec

AVCS / NORMAL Modes The gyro has 2 operating modes: NORMAL mode and AVCS mode. In the AVCS mode, the angle is con-trolled simultaneously with NORMAL

The function select switch screen (P65) can be dis-played from this screen.77FunctionGyro mixing "GYRO MIX"(Preparation)- Refer to the gyro

PressPressPress(HOME screen)(MENU 1 screen)(CPS MIX screen)(MENU 2 screen)PressSelect "CPS MIX"78FunctionGyro mixing "CPS MIX"Dis

ON/OFF Position (POSI) 5 ~ 95 Initial value: 50Shows the ON/OFF state79FunctionGyro mixing "CPS MIX"1 (Control system setup)Operate the (J

󾛽Warning󾛽Caution￸ When using the T4PLS in the T-FHSS (HIGH) and S-FHSS (HIGH) mode, always use it under the following conditions:Servos :Futaba digita

5 : 57 : 3F5/B5 F7/B3Forward side Brake side Forward side Brake sidePressPressPress(HOME screen)(MENU 1 screen)(TH MODE screen)(MENU 2 screen)PressSel

Warning displayThe function select switch dial screen (P65) can be displayed from this screen.< NO SW >If function’s ON/OFF switch is not select

Warning displayThe function select switch screen (P65) can be dis-played from this screen.< NO SW >If function’s ON/OFF switch is not selected,

Warning displayThe function select switch screen (P62) can be dis-played from this screen.< NO SW >If function’s ON/OFF switch is not selected,

Communication portESC receiver connectorConnecting ESC receiver connector to the transmitter Communication port Connection diagram84Function(Preparati

85FunctionESC Link Function "MC LNK"a-Select the setting item "MODE" by the (JOG) button, and select "READ" by (+) or (

The currently set item is displayed here. The item indicated by the reverse displayed cursor is selected.Adjustment buttons- Use the (+) and (-) bu

87FunctionLBP-(LOW BATTERY VOLT) 2.5V~6V2.5V~7.5V for MC950CRSame as Link software Low Bat ProtectionThis setting cuts off the output to the motor whe

Adjustment buttons- Use the (+) and (-) buttons to make adjustments.- Return to the initial value by pressing the (+) and (-) buttons simultaneously (

89FunctionESC Link Function "MC LNK""MIn" which sets the frequency when the load is small, is set to the high frequency side (lar

󾛽Warning9For Your Safety As Well As That Of OthersDo not operate outdoors on rainy days, run through puddles of water or use when visibility is limit

90FunctionPage1TBM-(TURBO MODE) OFF /LEV1 /LEV2Same as Link software Turbo ModeThis function sets the turbo mode. More power can be displayed by using

91FunctionLAU-(LEAD ANGLE USE) ON /OFFSame as Link software Lead Angle UseThis function is effective when TBM (Turbo Mode) is LEV1 or LEV2 and sets w

Connect the communication port of both T4PLS with the optional DSC cord.Communication port DSC cord for T4PK (option)92FunctionData Transfer "MD

30 seconds wait is displayed on the receive side screen.Transfer execution button- (+) and (-) buttons pressed simultaneously for about 1 second.Mode

UP TIMER FUEL DOWN TIMER LAP TIMERTIMER DisplyPressPressPressPressSelect "TIMER"(HOME screen)(MENU 1 screen)(TH MODE screen)(MENU 2 screen)

95FunctionFUEL DOWN TIMER functionFuel down timer function- This function is primarily used to check the refueling time of a gasoline car. (The remain

Status display RST :Reset state RDY :Throttle trigger operation wait RUN :Timer running STP : Timer stopped96FunctionTimer selection First, select th

Alarm time (ALRM) OFF, 1 ~ 99 m Initial value: 5 mStatus display RST :Reset state RDY :Throttle trigger operation wait RUN :Timer running STP : Time

Alarm time (ALRM) OFF, 1 ~ 99 m Initial value: 5 mStatus display RST :Reset state RDY :Throttle trigger operation wait RUN :Timer running STP : Time

Status display RST :Reset state RDY :Throttle trigger operation wait RUN :Timer running GOAL: Timer stoppedStatus display RST :Reset state RDY :Thrott