Futaba 9CPS Manual de usuario

9CAP super / 9CAF super9CHP super / 9CHF super9CP super9 CHANNEL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMINSTRUCTION MANUALTechnical updates and additional programming ex

10The following additional accessories are available from your dealer. Refer to a Futaba catalog for more information:• CAMPac Memory module - the opt

100GLOSSARY3D: Common name for certain types of aerobatic maneuvers. Aircraft: flying below the model’s stall speed, such astorque rolls. Helicopters

ATL: Adjustable Travel Limited. Standard type of trim used for throttle, where the trim is effective only in the idle portion of theTHROTTLE STICK POS

Copy model: see MODEL COPY.Crow: see BUTTERFLY (GLID) and AIRBRAKE (ACRO).Cursor: See SELECT BUTTONS.Curve Mix: a mix that does not have the same reac

Elevator-to-pitch mix: (HELI) used to adjust pitch to counter the loss of angle of attack when elevator input is given. Nota preprogrammed mix. See Pr

GOVERNOR: (HELI) programming which eases the setup of the GV-1 governor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 GV-1: part numb

Linear Mix: a mix that maintains the same relationship of master to slave throughout the whole range. Ex: a mix fromone flap servo to another flap ser

Ni-Cd: Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery. Typically used to power transmitter and receiver. See Battery care and charging.NiMH: Nickel Metal Hydride

Rudder-to-throttle mix: (HELI) adds throttle to counter the added load from increasing pitch of the tail blades,maintaining a constant head-speed with

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VR(A-C) are knobs; VR(D-E) are sliders on the case sides.V-tail model Mix: (ACRO / GLID) programming used to control a V-tail model’s tail surfaces, w

11This figure shows the default switch assignments for a 9CA super Mode 2 system as supplied by the factory.You can change many of the switch position

12This figure shows the default switch assignments for a 9CH super Mode 2 system as supplied by the factory.You can change many of the switch position

13NOTE: If you need to remove or replace the transmitterbattery, do not pull on its wires to remove it. Instead,gently pull on the connector's pl

14RECEIVER AND SERVO CONNECTIONSReceiverOutput andChannelAircraft (ACRO)Glider (GLID1FLAP/GLID2FLAP/GLID2FL-C)Helicopter (HELI)1 ailerons/right ailero

15Stick tip A Locking piece BAdjusting the length of the non-slip control sticksYou may change the length of the control sticks to make your transmit

16RADIO INSTALLATIONWhile you are installing the battery, receiver, switch harness and servos into your model’s fuselage, please pay attention tothe f

17Range Testing Your R/C SystemPlease note that different systems demonstrate different range checks and the same system will range check differently

18TRANSMITTER DISPLAYS & BUTTONSWhen you first turn on your transmitter, a confirmation double beep sounds, and the screen shown below appears. Be

19WARNING & ERROR DISPLAYSAn alarm or error indication may appear on the display of your transmitter for several reasons, including when the trans

2TABLE OF CONTENTSTHROTTLE-NEEDLE... 58THROTTLE DELAY ...

20AIRCRAFT (ACRO) MENU FUNCTIONSPlease note that all BASIC menu functions are the same for airplanes (ACRO), sailplanes (GLID1FLAP/2FLAP/2FL-C), andhe

21MAP OF ACRO BASIC FUNCTIONSACRO Basic MenuEndMode/PageTo enter the Basic Menu, press theMode key for one second.( for one second)(Startup screen)(Ba

A QUICK GUIDE: GETTING STARTED WITH A BASIC 4-CHANNEL AIRCRAFTThis guide is intended to help you get acquainted with the radio, to give you a jump sta

With digital trims you don’t shut the engine off with THROTTLE TRIM. Let's set up IDLE-DOWN and “throttle cut” (THR-CUT) now.GOALS of EXAMPLE STE

GOALS of EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS for EXAMPLE24Where next?Set the second (low) rate throws andexponential.Optional: change dual rate switchassignment. Ex:

25A LOOK AT THE RADIO'S FUNCTIONS STEP BY STEPMODEL submenu: includes three functions that manage model memory: MODEL SELECT, MODEL COPY and MODE

MODEL COPY: copies the current model data into another model memory (in the transmitter or the optional DP-16KCAMPac). The name of the model memory yo

MODEL NAME: assigns a name to the current model memory. By giving each model a name that is immediatelyrecognizable, you can quickly select the correc

PARAMETER submenu: sets those parameters you would likely set once, and then not disturb again.Once you have selected the correct model you wish to wo

MODEL TYPE: sets the type of programming used for this model.The 9C super has 12 model memories, which can each support:• one powered aircraft (ACRO)

3INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing a Futaba® 9C super series digital proportional R/C system. This system is extremely versatileand may be used by

Modulation select (MODUL): sets the type of modulation transmitted.The modulation of your receiver will determine whether you utilize PPM or PCM setti

Adjustable travel limit (ATL): makes the channel 3 TRIM LEVER (THROTTLE TRIM) effective only at low throttle, disabling the trimat high throttle. This

End Point of servo travel adjustment (END POINT, also called EPA): the most flexible version of travel adjustmentavailable. It independently adjusts

Engine idle management: IDLE-DOWN and THR-CUT: functions which work with the digital THROTTLE TRIM to provide asimple, consistent means of engine oper

Throttle cut (THR-CUT) (ACRO/HELI): provides an easy way to stop the engine by flipping a switch (with THROTTLE STICKat idle). The movement is largest

35Dual/triple rates and exponential (D/R,EXP): assigns adjusted rates and exponential.Dual/Triple Rates: reduce/increase the servo travel by flipping

Adjustability:•More sensitive around neutral. (positive exponential, see example)•Less sensitive around neutral. (negative exponential, see example)•A

GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:37Set up aileron triple rates on SWITCH Cwith travel settings of 75% (normal),25% (slow roll) and 140% (extremeaerobati

TIMERsubmenu (stopwatch functions): controls three electronic clocks used to keep track of time remaining in a competition timeallowed, flying time on

Auxiliary channel function (including channel 9 controls)(AUX-CH): defines the relationship between the transmittercontrols and the receiver output fo

4Application, Export, and Modification1. This product may be used for model airplane or surface (boat, car, robot) use, if on the correct frequency. I

TRAINER: for training novice pilots with optional trainer cord connecting 2 transmitters. The instructor has several levelsof controllability. Adjusta

TRIM submenu: resets and adjust effectiveness of digital trims.The 9CA super has digital trims which are different from conventional mechanical trim s

SUB-TRIM: makes small changes or corrections to the neutral position of each servo. Range is -120 to +120, with 0 setting,the default, being no SUB-TR

FailSafe (loss of clean signal and low receiver battery) submenu (PCM mode only) (F/S): sets responses in case of lossof signal or low Rx battery.Fail

ACRO ADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS:Aircraft wing types (ACRO/GLID):There are 3 basic wing types in aircraft models:• Simple. Model uses one aileron servo (or

Using FLAPERON (ACRO/GLID):The FLAPERON mixing function uses one servo on each of the two ailerons, anduses them for both aileron and flap function. F

Using FLAP-TRIM (camber) to adjust flaperons: (ACRO/GLID)FLAP-TRIM assigns the primary flaperon control [defaults to VR(A)] to allow trimming inflight

Using Aileron Differential (AIL-DIFF)(ACRO/GLID):Aileron differential is primarily used on 3 or 4-servowings, with one servo(s) operating inboard flap

Using Twin Aileron Servos with a 5-channel receiver, AAIL-2(ACRO/GLID):Aircraft tail types (ACRO/GLID):48Adjust the second aileron servo outputfrom CH

There are 4 basic tail types in aircraft models:Simple. Model uses one elevator servo and one rudder servo (or multiple servos on a Y-harness). This i

5Meaning of Special MarkingsPay special attention to safety where indicated by the following marks:DANGER - Procedures which may lead to dangerous con

Dual Elevator Servos (with a rudder) (AILEVATOR) (ACRO/GLID): Many models use two elevator servos, plugged in separatereceiver channels. (Flying wings

Using V-TAIL (ACRO/GLID):V-TAIL mixing is used with v-tail aircraft so that both elevator and rudder functionsare combined for the two tail surfaces.

Snap Rolls at the flick of a switch (SNAP-ROLL) (ACRO/GLID):This function allows you to execute snap rolls by flipping a switch, providing thesame inp

GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:53Activate SNAP-ROLL.Adjust elevatortravel to 55%, rudder travel to 120%inthe right/up snap. Activate SAFE-MODso snaps

MIXES: the backbone of nearly every functionMixes are special programs within the radio that command one or more channels to act together with input f

ELEV-FLAP mixing (ACRO/GLID):ELEV-FLAP mixing is the first pre-programmed mix weíll cover. This mixmakes theflaps drop or rise whenever the ELEVATOR S

AIRBRAKE/BUTTERFLY(crow) mixing (ACRO/GLID):Like FLAPERON and AILEVATOR, AIRBRAKE is one function that is really made up of a series of pre-programmed

GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:57Activate AIRBRAKE on a FLAPERON.model. Adjust the flaperon travel to 75%,with negative elevator (push) of 25%.Where

THROTTLE-NEEDLE mixing (ACRO/HELI):THROTTLE-NEEDLE is a pre-programmed mix that automatically moves an in-flightmixture servo (CH8) in response to the

THROTTLE DELAY (ACRO):The THROTTLE DELAY function is used to slow the response of the throttle servoto simulate the slow response of a turbine engine.

6Always pay particular attention to the flying field’s rules, as well as the presence and location of spectators, thewind direction, and any obstacles

LINEAR PROGRAMMABLE MIXES (PROG.MIX1-5):Your 9C super contains five separate linear programmable mixes (ACRO and GLID. HELI has 2). (Note that mixer #

• Dial as master: To directly effect one servo’s position by moving a dial, set the master as the desired dial. (Ex: create a second throttle trim on

GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:Other Examples:• RUD-THR (HELI) mix: When right rudder is applied, additional torque is needed from the motor to drive

CURVE PROGRAMMABLE MIXES (PROG.MIX6, PROG.MIX7):Your 9C super’s ACRO/GLID programs contain two separate curve programmable mixes. HELI contains one. T

GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:64Set up a RUDD-ELEV curve mix on amodel that pitches down severely atfull rudder and not at all with minimalrudder inp

GYA gyro mixingAdjustability:65GYA series gyros are a high performance, compact, and light weight AVCS gyro developed for model airplane. Integratedse

Special Additions, Functions, And Added Equipment Commonly Used On Powered AircraftGyros: Just as torque rotates an aircraft on the runway during take

GLIDER MODEL FUNCTIONS Note that in all cases where ACRO programming labels channel 3 as throttle, GLID programming labels channel 3 as ARB(airbrake),

GETTING STARTED WITH A BASIC 4-CHANNEL (Aileron/Flap/Rudder/Elevator) GLIDERThis guideline is intended to help you get acquainted with the radio, to g

GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:69Adjust travels as needed to matchmodel’s recommended throws (usuallylisted as high rates).P. 32.Set up dual/triple ra

7A QUICK INTRODUCTION TO THE 9C super SYSTEMNote that in the text of this manual, beginning at this point, any time we are using a feature’s specializ

A LOOK AT THE RADIO'S GLID-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS STEP BY STEP. Those functions which are identical tothe ACRO setups are referred directly to those

GLIDER ADVANCE MENUVaried wing types and tail types (twin aileron servos, twin elevator servos, elevon, v-tail, etc). See p. 44-51 for basic informati

Adjustability: RATE range of -100 to +100. Negative setting would result in opposite aileron action from flaps. SWITCH A-H fully assignable. POSI

Launch (Start) Offset (START OFS) (GLID1FLAP/GLID2FLAP only): The Start function is used to offset the aileron, elevator, and flap servos to the pos

SPEED OFS (GLID1FLAP/GLID2FLAP only): The Speed function is used to offset the aileron, elevator, and flap servos for minimum drag in cruise and hig

75OFFSETS (GLID2FL-C only): additional flight conditions available specifically for sailplanes. These additional flight conditions contain different o

76BUTTERFLY (crow) mixing (GLID2FL-C):BUTTERFLY (often called "crow" - see GLID, p. 71 for details) simultaneously moves the flap, twin aile

GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:77Where next?Activate the function.Close menu.to BUTTERFLY. Switch A in up position.to OFF. View additional model setup

HELICOPTER MODEL FUNCTIONS Helicopter Setup Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GETTING STARTED WITH A BASIC HELICOPTERThis guideline is intended to help you set up a basic (SWH1) heli, to get acquainted with the radio, to give yo

8MODULE: TP72-FM• Module may be easily removed and a module on a different channel (or even band) reinserted to change the frequency onwhich the 9C su

80Reverse servos as needed for propercontrol operation. Ex: LEFT RUDDERSTICK results in leading edge of tailrotor blades moving left. Reverse tooperat

1Periodically move the throttle stick to full and back down to ensure proper servo settings.2It is critical that dials A and C be centered when the pi

HELI-SPECIFIC BASIC MENU FUNCTIONSMODEL TYPE: This function of the PARAMETER submenu is used to select the type of model programming to be used.Before

GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:1Radio emits a repeating “beep” and shows progress on screen as the model memory is being copied. Note that if the powe

Swashplate function rate settings (SWASH AFR) reduce/increase/reverse the rate (travel)of the aileron, elevator (except SWH2 ) and collective pitch fu

85Swash to Throttle Mixing (SWASH-THR):This function can be set for each flight condition, and is used to correct the tendency of the model to change

Setting up the Normal Flight Condition: The Normal flight condition is typically utilized for hovering. The throttle andcollective pitch curves are ad

GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:THROTTLE CUT: The THR-CUT function is used to kill the engine at the end of a flight. The engine can be stopped withone

HELI-SPECIFIC ADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS THR-HOLD: This function holds the engine in the idling position and disengages it from the THROTTLE STICK when SW

THR-CURVE and PIT-CURVE: These 5-point curves are utilized to best match the blade collective pitch to the engine RPM forconsistent load on the engine

9CONTENTS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS(Specifications and ratings are subject to change without notice.)Your 9CAP super or 9CHP super (packaged with

Revo. mixing rates are 5-point curves. For a clockwise-turning rotor, the rudder is mixed in the clockwise directionwhen collective pitch is increas

OFFSET: Optional separate trims in addition to those for the normal condition. This function is used to automatically changethe trim of a helicopter,

DELAY: The Delay function provides a smooth transition between the trim positions whenever OFFSET, REVO. MIXING, orTHROTTLE HOLD functions are turned

HOVERING ADJUSTMENTS (HOV-THR and HOV-PIT): Hovering throttle and hovering pitch are fine-tuning adjustments for the throttle and collective pitch cur

This function may be used to adjust the curves high and low side individually for each flight condition (normal, idle-up 1,idle-up 2, idle-up 3, throt

GYROS and GOVERNORS: Using electronics to take some of the complexity out of setups and flight.What is a gyro? A gyroscope is an electronic unit that

Gain Example for AVCS/Heading-hold Gyros (GY)GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:0%-100% +100%"Heading Hold Mode""Normal Mode"100% NOR

GOVERNORS:What is a governor? A governor is made up of a set of sensors which read the RPM of the helicopter’s head, and a controlunit that automatica

• Speed switching and governor ON/OFF may be together using one switch or ON/OFF switching may be performedusing an independent switch/channel. • When

GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:99Set up a GV1 governor to use bothchannels into the receiver and switchbetween the governor settingsautomatically when