Futaba 8UHFS, 8UHPS User Manual

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7 Specifications and ratings are subject to change without notice. • 8UA Transmitter, including RF module • R148DP/DF Receiver, R138DP/DF, or R149D

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Before you decide to have your system repaired, if there is no apparent physical damage, read this instruction manual again and check to be sure tha

8 Dust cap(optional memory module plugs in here)CH8 knobFlap trim controlThis controls CH6, and if flaperon mixing is activated controls the flap tr

9 NOTE: If you need to remove or replace the transmitter battery, do not pull on its wires to remove it. Instead, gently pull on the connector’s pl

10 1. Connect the transmitter charging jack and airborne Ni-Cd batteries to the transmitter and receiver connectors of the charger. 2. Plug the cha

11 You may adjust the stick tension of your sticks to provide the “feel” that you like for flying. To adjust your springs, you’ll have to remove

12 Receiver output channel Aircraft (ACRO) Glider (GLID1FLP /GLID2FLP) Helicopter (HELI) 1 Right aileron (combined R. flap + aileron*) Right ailer

13 While you are installing the battery, receiver, and servos into your model’s fuselage, please pay attention to the following guidelines: Wo

14 The following frequencies and channel numbers may be used for flying aircraft in the United States: 72 MHz band 50 MHz Band (Amateur license re

15 When you first turn on your transmitter, a confirmation beep sounds, and the screen shown below appears. Before flying, or even starting the

16 An alarm or error indication may appear on the display of your transmitter for several reasons, including when the transmitter power switch is tu

Thank you for purchasing a Futaba® 8Usuper series digital proportional R/C system. This system is extremely versatile and may be used by beginne

17 This warning appears when an [optional] CAMPac memory module is used in the transmitter for the first time. When the Plus (+) DATA INPUT key

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19 *Pages 19 to 40 describe the Basic Menu functions for fixed-wing aircraft. Please note that all of these Basic Menu functions are the same fo

20 Screen at StartupDATA RSETPARAATLPARAPARAEG/STYPEACROPARAMODPARAAIL2ATV-D/R-EXP-IDL-DNF/SREVERSPARANEXTSELCOPYNAMENAMETRIMRSETTRM-AISTEPTRM-ELST

21 Go to the Special Mix Menu by pressing both these keyssimultaneously.Return to Startup screen by pressing the RETURN keyssimultaneously.ACRO Adv

22 AIRCRAFT SETUP INSTRUCTIONS (GENERAL 120 CLASS STUNT PLANE) The aircraft setup procedure presented below uses a F3A-class model as an example. Yo

23 Rudder setting: adjust the rudder travel to roughly 45 degrees in the left and right directions with the ATV function. 7. Dual Rate setting (

24 The following chart may be used to systematically set up and trim a model for straight flight and aerobatic maneuvers. Please note that for be

25 To test for _ Test Procedure Observations Adjustments 9. Aileron differential Method 1: fly model toward you & pull into a vertical clim

26 The ATV function is used to set the travel of each servo in both directions. At a 100% setting, the throw of the servo is approximately 40° f

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27 Setting Dual Rate Values and Switches Channel display: AI = Aileron,EL = Elevator, RU = RudderTo EXPfunctionTo ATV functionRange: 30 - 140%.Initi

28 Exponential settings may be used to change the response curve of the servos to make flying more pleasant. You can make the servo movement less

29 The Idle Down function lowers the engine idling speed when either the airbrake switch (SW C) or landing gear switch (SW G) is activated. This

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30 Setting the Failsafe Function Channeldisplay"NORM" orFailsafe position(NORM shown)*The blinking item is what isbeing set.Channel displa

31 The parameter function includes a number of submenus that are used to input basic model data settings. This is best understood by viewing the

32 The Engine Start function activate a switch which turns the (on-board) engine starter on and off with switch H. The engine starter and snap ro

33 HELI SR-3 Type If the servo inputs match the figure, use SR-3 Mixing. Aileron(Pitch)Pitch(Aileron)FrontElevator120120120 With Aileron inputs, the

34 The Modulation menu is used to select the PCM or PPM mode of transmission, to match the receiver being used (PCM = Pulse Code Modulation, and PPM

35 The Trainer function is used to train novice pilots using an optional trainer cord connecting two transmitters. The instructor may choose that

1 To ensure the safety of yourself and others, please observe the following precautions: Ni-cd Battery Charge the Batteries! Don't

36 The Model function includes a number of submenus that are used to manage the model memory. This may be better understood by viewing the menu s

37 Copying from one model memory to another To TRIM functionTo TRAINR functionSource to copyFROM (currentmodel settingsin memory #1)MODEL DATA COPYS

38 The FP-8UAP has digital trims which are different from conventional mechanical trim sliders. Each trim control is actually a two-direction switch

39 The DISP function swaps the black and white displays in the graphic trim position display shown on the screen. We suggest you try both setting

40 The Throttle Cut function provides you an easy way to stop the engine by simply flipping a switch with the throttle stick at idle, which commands

41 be turned on and off with the keys. Using the 8UA Timer Function To ATVfunctionTo TH-CUT functionTimer'sminute settingData input keysThe

42 AIRCRAFT (ACRO) ADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS The next section of this manual, pages 43 to 51, describe how to use the functions in the ADVANCE MENU wi

43 Your 8UA system contains seven separate programmable mixers with unique mixing capabilities. You may use mixing to correct bad tendencies of t

44 5. Link function setting Turn the Link function ON or OFFwith the (+)/(-) keys. When the Linkfunction is ON, ">" is displayedaf

45 The Flaperon mixing function uses two servos to individually control two ailerons, combining the aileron function with the flap function. For a

2 movement of the sticks. If a servo operates abnormally, don’t attempt to fly until you determine the cause of the problem. Finally, bef

46 The Flap Trim function is used to specify the amount of flap travel (or camber, if on a sailplane setup). If flaperon (FLPRON) mixing is activ

47 The ABRAKE function simultaneously drops the flaps and moves the elevator, and may be used to make steep descents or limit airspeed in dives.

48 →Elevator-to-flap mixing makes the flaps drop or rise whenever the elevator stick is moved. It is most commonly used to make tighter “pylon” t

49 The Elevon function should be used with delta wings, flying wings, and other tailless aircraft whose layouts combine the aileron and elevator fun

50 Setting up dual elevator servos 1. Turn the ALVATR function ON by pressing the (+)key ("ON" displayed). Turn off (INH) the functi

51 The Throttle Delay function is used to delay the response of the throttle servo to simulate the slow response of a turbojet engine to throttle co

52 The pages in the glider section describe the additional special mixing functions that only are available when the two glider (GLID1FLP, GLID2

53 The Advanced Menus for the GLID1FLP and GLID2FLP are shown below. The Basic Menu for both of these model types is identical to that shown for

54 GLID-2FLP SETUP INSTRUCTIONS (TWO AILERON & TWO FLAP SERVOS) 1. Before you begin, be sure that all of your aileron and flap servos are plugg

55 Reverse any of CH1, 5, 6, and 7 by moving to the appropriate channel number with the right or left keys, then pressing the minus (–) or Plus (+)

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56 CH 7 (left) aileron: Left aileron up travel Left aileron down travel 12. Set up the butterfly (also referred to as “crow”) function for g

57 ON or OFF indicatesStart-Speedswitchposition.OFFONSwitch G15. You can add aileron-rudder coupling (1-4 mixing is set up in PMIX-1, p. 43) for co

58 SAILPLANE TRIMMING CHART ©1995 by Don Edberg (all rights reserved) To test for _ Test Procedure Observations Adjustments 1. Model Control Neu

59 BFLY — Butterfly Mixing (“Crow”) The Butterfly mixing function – sometimes called “crow” – is used for glide path control for landing or for limi

60 → →Flap→aileron mixing is used to change the camber (the angle of the ailerons and flaps) over the entire wing, which produces less drag than jus

61 → → Aileron-to-flap mixing is used to improve the roll rate and to reduce the wing’s induced drag during rolls and banking maneuvers by operating

62 The Start function is used to offset the aileron, elevator, and flap servos to the position that provides maximum lift during launch. Normally

63 The Speed function is used to offset the aileron, elevator, and flap servos to the position that provides maximum drag for cruise and high-speed

64 The following section (pages 65 – 75) describes how to use the helicopter-specific Basic Menu functions for helicopters (model types HELISWH1, H

65 Hovering PitchGyro mixingHovering ThrottleProgrammable Mixer #2DelayOffset 2Offset ivHELI Advanced MenuThrottle CurveNormal(Advanced Menu initial

4 Safety Precautions (DO NOT operate without reading)...1 Introduction to the 8UA System...

66 HELICOPTER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS The following example shows how the T8U may be programmed for a contest helicopter model. The settings presented

67 positions (if these functions are activated in the Advance Menu, the knobs may be moved in flight to make adjustments). Next, input pitch curve

68 14. Throttle Curve Setting: move to the TH-CRV IDL2 menu and activate with the (+) key. Input the trial throttle curve points as shown below: P

69 for aileron, elevator, and rudder. The delays you set apply to all flight conditions. We recommend trying very small values for the initial s

70 The throttle curve normal function is used to input the normal (NORM) throttle curve, which is usually not a linear response to throttle stick mo

71 The Normal pitch curve function contained in the Basic Menu sets the normal (NORM) curve. The Normal pitch curve is the basic pitch curve for

72 The Normal revolution function mixes pitch commands into rudder in order to suppress the torque generated by changes in the main rotor’s pitch an

73 You can use Swash AFR rate settings to reduce (or increase) the function rate when SWH2, SWH4, SR-3, or SN-3 is selected as the swash type. The f

74 The Invert function is used to make inverted flight easier. Instead of having to learn to reverse controls mentally, when switch H is moved fo

75 The TH-CUT function is used to kill the engine at the end of a flight. The engine can be stopped with one touch with switch F (the momentary t

5 ELE→FL... Elevator→Flap mixing...48 V-TAIL... V-tail

76 Pages 77 to 90 describe the Advance menu functions for both helicopter model types (HELISWH1, HELISWH2, HELISWH4, HELISR-3, HELISN-3). Helicop

77 You can use Throttle Curve menus to program a five-point curve so that the engine speed responds the way you like relative to movement of the th

78 Inputting the Throttle Curve in Normal, Idle-up 1, and Idle-up 2 CAUTIONBefore actually starting the engine, be sure that idle-up switches 1 and

79 The Throttle Hold function holds the engine throttle in the idling position and disengages it from the throttle stick, whenever switch E is activ

80 The Offset 1, Offset 2,and Offset iv functions are used to offset (change the neutral position) of the aileron, elevator, and rudder when switch

81 Setting Delays To PMIX-1functionTo OFST-2functionDelay amountRange: 0 - 100%(Initial value: 0%)Data input keysThese keys are used to movethrough

82 To PMIX-2functionTo TH-NDLfunctionData input keysThese keys are used to movearound in the PMIX-1 menu5. Link function setting Turn the Link fun

83 The Hovering Throttle function may be used to trim the throttle near hover without affecting pitch. Its position can be memorized so that when

84 The gyro mixing function is used to adjust the gyro sensitivity from the transmitter. Use this function by connecting the gyro sensitivity adjust

85 Caution: The relationship of the governor speed setting rS1~rS3 and the switch positions conforms to the table above. Since the governor mixing f

6 The versatile FP-T8UAFS/T8UAPS PCM1024 multi-function 8-channel transmitter may be used with any Futaba PCM1024 receiver! In addition, your sy

86 → →The Throttle→Needle mixing function is used to control the engine’s mixture using a 5-point curve relative to throttle stick movement . The

87 The inverted cross position function sets the point at which low-side pitch is crossed when switching between forward and inverted. It is comm

88 +100%+50%0%-50%-100%← Servo Response →Revolution IDL1 Curve Example+100%+50%0%-50%-100%← Servo Response →Revolution IDL2 Curve ExampleLOW ← thr

89 The pitch curve is defined by a 5-point curve so that you may set the best pitch motion relative to throttle stick movement. Each point on the

90 SETTING METHOD CAUTIONBefore actually starting the engine, be sure that idle-up switches 1 and 2 are off, and thethrottle is set near engine idle

91 The setting data for 8 models can be saved in the T8UAPS transmitter itself and the setting data for 8 more models can be saved in the DP-16K CAM

92 The abbreviations used with the 8UA are defined below alphabetically. Related pages are given in parenthesis following the definition (). → →→

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