Futaba GY520 Manual de usuario

1M23N21902INSTRUCTION MANUALYAW-AXIS STABILIZER FOR MODEL HELICOPTER(RATE GYRO)Y520 Mnl.indd 1Y520 Mnl.indd 1 4/7/2009 7:54:59 AM4/7/2009 7:54

10FUNCTIONS & CONNECTIONSButtonLED IndicatorGain ChannelTail Rotor ChannelTail Rotor ServoY520 Mnl.indd 10Y520 Mnl.indd 10 4/7/2009 7:55:02

11LED INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONInitialization Slow Red Flash No Receiver Pulse or Sensor ErrorSlow Blue Flash Warm-UpFast Blue Flash Sensor Initialization

1212MECHANICS PREPARATIONSWARNING!• Newer high end servos and other radio equipment are capable of placing large demands on the power systems in use

13GY520 INSTALLATIONThe gyro should be mounted on a rigid platform, at least 6in [152mm] away from a Nitro Engine. It is not necessary to mount the gy

14GY520 INSTALLATION2mm or 3mmMounting PadsGyro MountDamping and Shield PlateRecommended Installation for Larger Electric Helicoptersand All Nitro Hel

15CONNECTING THE GY520 TO YOUR RECEIVERRed: Gain ChannelTail Rotor ServoBlack:Tail Rotor ChannelConnect the supplied extensions to the GY520 connecter

16GY520 PROGRAMMINGEntering Programming ModePress and hold the button on the side of the GY520. After 3 seconds the LED indicator will momentarily cha

17GY520 PROGRAMMING* Default Setting1. Servo Selection3. Servo Limits6. Data Reset4. Flight Mode5. Response2. Gyro Compensation DirectionDigital 15

Select the appropriate setting for the servo you are using.18GY520 PROGRAMMINGParameter 1: Servo Type [1 FLASH]WARNING!The servo type parameter within

19GY520 PROGRAMMINGParameter 2: Gyro Compensation Direction [2 FLASHES]This parameter controls which direction the gyro will compensate when the helic

2TABLE OF CONTENTSTechnical updates and additional programming examples can be found at: www.futaba-rc.com/faq• Precautions --------------------------

20GY520 PROGRAMMINGParameter 3: Servo Limits [3 FLASHES]Red, 3 FlashesBlue, 3 FlashesLimit Testing ModeSet limit using tail rotor stick.LED INDICATOR

21GY520 PROGRAMMINGWARNING!If one of the servo limits is set to a position less than 50% of the total throw, the LED on the gyro will turn red. When t

22GY520 PROGRAMMINGParameter 4: Flight Mode [4 FLASHES]Blue, 4 FlashesF3C Flight Mode*Red, 4 Flashes3D Flight Mode450 deg/sec pirouette rate at 100% D

23GY520 PROGRAMMINGParameter 5: Gyro Response Rate [5 FLASHES]Blue, 5 FlashesRed, 5 FlashesViolet, 5 FlashesStandard Response*Fast ResponseSlow Respon

24GY520 PROGRAMMINGParameter 6: Data Reset [6 FLASHES]1. Servo Type Digital 1520μS2. Gyro Compensation Direction Normal3. Servo Limits 100% / 100%4. F

25TAIL ROTOR SERVO INSTALLATION AND SETUPFollowing your transmitter instructions, program your transmitter as follows: ❏ Enable the gyro function wit

26TAIL ROTOR SERVO INSTALLATION AND SETUP ❏ Install the tail rotor servo into the mechanics and connect the servo to the gyro. Remove the servo arm

27TAIL ROTOR SERVO INSTALLATION AND SETUP7.5mmSmaller Electric Helis(250, 300, 450 and 500)Larger Electric andAll Nitro Helis13.5mm ❏ Follow the ins

28BEFORE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ❏ Transmitter and Receiver batteries are fully charged. ❏ The gyro mounting pads are in good condition. ❏ The gyro wiring

29ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE TEST FLIGHTThe Tail Rotor AFR or D/R function within the transmitter is used to adjust the pirouette rate of the helicopter.

3PRECAUTIONSWARNING! Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself and others.• Read through the entire manual be

30USING GY520 NORMAL MODEMost pilots today are using AVCS Mode. If you are just starting out, it is recommended that you use AVCS Mode exclusively fro

31SETTING THE GAINMost modern computer transmitters will have a gyro function built into them. If this is the case, please refer to your transmitter’s

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4PRECAUTIONS• Only use the GY520 with a 2.4GHz system such as the Futaba FASST™ system, or a PCM system. Use with a FM system is strongly discouraged

5PRECAUTIONS• When operating the gyro in AVCS Mode, all tail rotor compensation and revolution mixing must be disabled and any tail rotor offsets for

6WARRANTY & REPAIR SERVICE (IN U.S.A.)If any diffi culties are encountered while setting up or operating your GY520, please consult the instruction

7CONTENTSMounting Pads2mm Thick (two)3mm Thick (two)Adjustment ScrewdriverGY520 GyroGY520 GyroDamping and Shield PlateExtensionsTail Rotor Extension (

8SPECIFICATIONS Width: 0.79in [20mm] Length: 0.79in [20mm] Height: 0.39in [10mm] Weight: 0.243oz [6.9g] Maximum* Operating Voltage: 3.8V to 6.0V D

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