Futaba T2POK-24G Radio Control User Manual User s Manual

Futaba Corporation Radio Control User s Manual

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User's Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Futaba FHSS 3PRKA 2.4GHz system. This system is based on the combination of the newly developed 2.4GHz transmitter and its correspondent receiver. Before using your 3PRKA 2.4GHz system, read this manual carefully and use your R/C set safely. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place.FHSS 3PRKA 2.4GHz system•2.4GHzSS(SpreadSpectrum)radiocommunicationsystem•Frequencychannelsettingunnecessary:Siftingthechannelswithinthe2.4GHzbandautomatically,thissystem minimizes the interference from other 2.4GHz system.•AcceptsnounwantedsignalsbyusingIDcode•Built-inantenna(T3PRKA-2.4Gtransmitter)Application, Export, and Modication1.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.2.Exportationprecautions:(a)Whenthisproductisexportedfromthecountryofmanufacture,itsuseistobeapprovedbythelawsgoverningthecountry ofdestinationwhich governdevicesthat emit radiofrequencies. If thisproduct isthenre-exportedtoothercountries,itmaybesubjecttorestrictionsonsuchexport.Priorapprovaloftheappropriategoverment authorities maybe required. Ifyou havepurchased this productfrom an exporteroutside your country, and not the authorized Futaba distributor in your country, please contact the seller immediately to determine if such export regulations have been met.(b)UseofthisproductwithotherthanmodelsmayberestrictedbyExportandTradeControlRegulations,and an application for export approval must be submitted.3.Modification,adjustment,andreplacementofparts:Futabaisnotresponsibleforunauthorizedmodification,adjustment,andreplacementofpartsonthisproduct.Anysuchchangesmayvoidthewarranty.Compliance Information Statement (for U.S.A.) This device, trade name Futaba Corporation of America, model number R203GF, complies with part 15 of theFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.*This module meets the requirements for a mobile device that may be used at separation distances of more than 20cm from the human body. To meet the RF exposure requirements of the FCC this device shall not be co-located with another transmitting device. The responsible party of this device compliance is; 3002NApolloDriveSuite1,Champaign,IL61822U.S.A. TEL(217)398-8970orE-mail:support@futaba-rc.com(Support) TEL(217)398-0007orE-mail:service@futaba-rc.com(Service)Battery Recycling (for U.S.A.)The RBRCTM SEAL on the (easily removable) nickel-cadmium battery contained in Futabaproducts indicates that Futaba Corporation of America is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States.The RBRCTM program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste system, which isillegal in some areas. You may contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the spent battery. Please call1-800-8-BATTERYforinformationonNi-Cdbatteryrecyclinginyourarea.FutabaCorporationof America's involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.RBRCTM is a trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
3Safety Precautions ............................. 4Definition of Symbols ............................................................ 42.4GHz System Precautions ................................................. 4Operation Precautions .......................................................... 5Storage and Disposal Safety Precautions ........................... 6Other Safety Precautions ...................................................... 7Before Operation ................................ 8System Contents .................................................................... 8Nomenclature / Handling ....................................................... 9Assembly / Adjustment ..................... 12Receiver and Servo Connection ......................................... 12Receiver antenna Installation ............................................. 12Assembly Precautions ........................................................ 13How to link transmitter and receiver .................................. 14How to open front cover ...................................................... 14Transmitter Set-Up Procedures .......................................... 153PRKA-2.4G Functions ..................... 16Steering Trim ....................................................................... 16Throttle Trim ........................................................................ 16Steering Dual Rates (D/R) .................................................. 17Steering Servo Reversing .................................................. 17Throttle Servo Reversing ................................................... 17Throttle End Point Adjustment (EPA-CH2) ........................ 18CH3 Function ........................................................................ 18Fail Safe Function (F/S) ....................................................... 18MC230CR/MC330CR ............................................................ 19Reference .......................................... 20Ratings .................................................................................. 20Troubleshooting ................................................................... 21Error Displays ...................................................................... 22When Requesting Repair .................................................... 22Table of ContensWarning: This product contains a chemical known to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).•Nopartofthismanualmaybereproducedinanyformwithoutpriorpermission.•Thecontentsofthismanualaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.•This manual has been carefully written. Please write to Futaba if you feel that any corrections orclaricationsshouldbemade.•Futabaisnotresponsiblefortheuseofthisproduct.Safety PrecautionsBeforeOperationAssembly / Adjustment3PRKA-2.4G FunctionsReference
4Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions2.4GHz System Precautions󾙈WARNING󾛻Donotcover/holdthebuilt-in antennapartofT3PRKA-2.4Gtransmitter byyourhandduringrunning.Donotputanyconductiveplate/stickerontheantennapart.Otherwise,theoperatingrangemaybecomeshorter.󾛻Donotperformthelinkingprocedurewithmotor'smainwireisconnectedortheengineisoperatingasitmayresultinseriousinjury.󾙊Whilethelinkingisdone,pleasecyclereceiverpowerandcheckifthereceivertobelinkedisreallyunderthecontrolbythetransmittertobelinked.󾙊AlwaysuseR203GF4.8V~7.4VrechargeablebatteryorregulatedoutputfromESC.Ifusingdrycellbatteries,itmaycausemalfunction.BesurethatwhenusingESC'sregulatedoutputthecapacityoftheESCmustmeetyourusagecondition.󾙊Inordertomaintaincompletecontrolofyourcar/boatitisimportantthatitremainsvisibleat all times. Running behind large objects is not suggested. Doing so may result in thereductionofthequalityoftheradiofrequencylinktothemodel.For your safety as well as that of others, please read this manual thoroughly prior to installation and operation of your digital proportional R/C system. Denition of SymbolsThefollowingdenesthesymbolsusedinthismanual.Explanation of Symbols󾙈DANGER Procedureswhichmayleadtoadangerousconditionandcausedeathorseriousinjurytotheuserifnotcarriedoutproperly.󾙈WARNINGProcedureswhichmayleadtoadangerousconditionorcausedeathorseriousinjurytotheuserifnotcarriedoutproperly,orprocedureswheretheprobabilityofsupercialinjuryorphysicaldamageishigh.󾙈CAUTION Procedureswherethepossibilityofseriousinjurytotheuserissmall,butthereisadangerofinjury,orphysicaldamage,ifnotcarriedoutproperly.Explanation of Graphic Symbols󾙈Indicatesanoperationthatpromptsawarning(includingCaution).󾛻Indicatesanoperationthatmustnotbeperformed.󾙊Indicatesanoperationthatalwaysmustbeperformed.
5Safety PrecautionsOperation Precautions󾙈WARNING󾙊When using a NiCd battery to power your system, always charge and check the batteryvoltagepriortooperation.Shouldthebatterydischargebelowtheminimumvoltagelevel,controlwillbelost.󾙊Prior to operationalwaysperform a rangetest. Evenone abnormality in the R/Csystemmaycauselossofcontrol.[Range Test Procedure]Haveafriendholdthemodel,orplaceonastandwherethewheelsorpropcannotcomeincontactwithanyobject.Operatefromadistanceofabout100feet.Besuretocheckthemovementofeachservotomakesureitfollowsthemovementofthesteeringwheelandthrottletrigger.Iftheservosdonotfollowthecommandsfromthetransmitteroranytypeofinterferenceisdetected,DoNotoperatethemodel.󾛻Neveroperateintherainorrunthroughpuddles.The transmitter, receiver, batteries and most servos, and speed controls are not water-proof.Contactwithanytypeofmoistureorimmersioninwaterorsnowwillcausedamagealong with possible loss of control. Should any type of moisture enter any component ofthesystem,immediatelystopusingtheR/Csystemandreturnittoourservicecenterforinspection.󾛻Donotoperatewhenvisibilityislimited.Shouldyoulosesightofthemodel,acollisionorotherdangeroussituationmayoccur.󾛻Donotoperatenearpeopleorroads.Donotoperateonanypondwhenboatsarepresent.Donotoperatenearhightensionpowerlinesorcommunicationbroadcastingantennas.Priortotheoperationofanymodelbesuretheareayouplantouseissafe.Beawareofallobjectsthatmaybeinthepathofyourmodel.Donotoperatethemodelwherepeopleoranytypeofmoveableobjectcouldstrayinthepathofyourmodel.Controllossduetointer-ference,componentfailure,lossofsightorlowbatteryvoltagecouldresultinseriousinjurytoyourselfandothersaswellasdamagetoyourmodel.󾛻Do not operate when you are tired, not feeling well or under the inuence of alcohol ordrugs.Yourjudgmentisimpairedandcouldresultinadangeroussituationthatmaycauseseriousinjurytoyourselfandothers.󾙊(Turning on the power switches)Alwayscheckthethrottletriggeronthetransmittertobesureitisattheneutralposition.1.Turnonthetransmitterpowerswitch.2.Turnonthereceiverorspeedcontrolpowerswitch.(Turning off the power switches)Alwaysbesuretheengineisnotrunningorthemotorisstopped.1.Turnoffthereceiverorspeedcontrolpowerswitch.2.Thenturnoffthetransmitterpowerswitch.Ifthepowerswitchesareturnedoffintheoppositeorderthemodelmayunexpectedlyrunoutofcontrolandcauseaverydangeroussituation.
6Safety Precautions󾙊Makeall adjustments to theradio controlsystem with enginenot running,or the electricmotordisconnected.Iftheengineisrunningorthemotorisconnectedwhileadjustmentsaremade,themodelmayrunoutofcontrol.󾙊Removethe mainbattery source fromelectricpoweredmodels whentheyare not beingused.Shouldyouaccidentallyleavethereceiverswitchon,themodelcouldrunoutofcontrol.󾙊(Fail safe function)Beforerunning(cruising),checkthefailsafefunction.Check Method:Beforestartingtheengine,checkthefailsafefunctionasfollows:1.Turnonthetransmitterandreceiverpowerswitches.2.Turnoffthetransmitterpowerswitch.3.Checkifthefailsafefunctionmovestheservostothepresetpositionwhenreceptionfails.Thefailsafefunctionisasafetyfeaturethatminimizessetdamagebymovingtheservostoapresetpositionwhenreceptionfails.However,ifsettoadangerousposition,ithastheoppositeeffect.Setting example:Throttleidleorbrakeposition󾙈CAUTION 󾛻Donottouchtheengine,motor,speedcontroloranypartofthemodelthatwillgenerateheatwhilerunning.Touchinghotpartswillresultinseriousburns.󾙊Whenthechargerisnot inuse,disconnectitfromtheoutlet.Thiswill preventaccidents,overheatingandshortcircuits.Storage and Disposal Safety Precautions 󾙈WARNING󾙊Attheendofaday'soperation,storethesystemwithNiCdbatterydischarged.Besuretorechargethesystembeforeitisusedagain.Youshouldfullydischargeyoursystem'sbatteriesperiodicallytopreventaconditioncalled"memory".Forexample,if youonly maketworunsin adayoryouregularlyuse asmallamountofbattery'scapacity,thememoryeffectcanreducetheactualcapacityevenifthebatteryischargedfortherecommendedamountoftime.󾛻DonotthrowaNi-cadbatteryintoare.DonotdisassembleorattempttorepairaNi-cadbatterypack.Overheating,damageandacidleakagemayleadtoburns,lossofeyesightaswellasnu-merousothertypesofinjuries.TheelectrolyteinNi-cadbatteriesisastrongalkali.Shouldyougeteventhesmallestamountoftheelectrolyteinyoureyes,DoNotrub,washimmedi-atelywithwater,andseekmedicalattentionatonce.Theelectrolytecancauseblindness.Ifelectrolytecomesincontactwithyourskinorclothes,washwithwaterimmediately.󾛻Donotleavetheradiosystemormodelswithinthereachofsmallchildren.Asmallchildmayaccidentallyoperatethesystem.Thiscouldcauseadangeroussituation
7Safety PrecautionsOther Safety Precautions󾙈CAUTION󾙊Whenoperatingtwoormoremodelsatthesametime,haveathirdpersonactasaspotter.Theywillbeinchargeofsafetyandyoushouldfollowtheirinstructions.󾙊Beginnersshouldreceiveinstructionsregardingsafetyandoperationfromanexperiencedmodeler.󾙊AlwaysuseonlygenuineFutaba transmitter,receivers,servos, andelectronicspeedcontrols,alongwithotheroptionalpartsandcomponents.Futaba will not be held responsible for damages caused by other than genuine Futabaparts and components. Use only genuine Futaba parts and components listed in the in-structionmanualandcatalog.󾛻DonotshortcircuittheNi-cadbatteryterminals.Short circuiting the terminals will lead to sparks and overheating and could cause a reandburnsaswell.󾛻Donotexposeplasticpartstofuel,motorspray,wasteoilorexhaust.Thefuel,motorspray,wasteoilandexhaustwillpenetrateanddamagetheplastic.<NiCd Battery Electrolyte>The electrolyte in NiCd batteries is a strong alkali. Should you get even the smallest amount of the electrolyteinyoureyes,DONOTRUB.Washimmediatelywithwaterandseekmedicalattentionatonce.Theelectrolytecancauseblindness.Ifelectrolytecomesincontact with your skinorclothes,washwithwater immediately.andinjuries.NiCdbatteriescanbeverydangerouswhenmishandledandcausechemicaldamage.󾙈CAUTION 󾛻DonotstoreyourR/Csystemwhereitwillbeexposedtothefollowingconditions.•Extremeheatorcoldness•Exposedtodirectsunlight•Wherehumidityishigh•Wherevibrationisprevalent•Wheredustisprevalent•WherethereissteamandcondensationStoringyourR/Csystemunderadverseconditionscouldcausedeformationandnumerousotherproblemswithoperation.󾙊Ifthesystemwillnotbeusedforalongperiodoftime,removethebatteriesfromthemodelandstoreinacool,dryplace.Ifthebatteriesareleftinthemodel,electrolytemayleakanddamagethemodel.<NiCd Battery Recycling>AusedNiCdbatteryisvaluableresource.Insulatethebatteryterminalsanddisposeofthebatterybytakingit to a battery recycling center.
8Before OperationBefore Operation System Contents After opening the container, check the contents for the following items. The contents will vary with the system purchased. 3PRKA-2.4GHz System ContentsTransmitter T3PRKA-2.4G (x1)Receiver R203GF (x1)Servo ----- S3003 (x2) S3003 (x1) S3050 (x1)E.S.C. ----- ----- MC230CR or MC330CR (x1) MC330CR (x1)Switch SSW-GS (x1) ----- -----Miscellaneous MiniScrewdriver*Servomountinghardwareandservohorns(onlyw/servoset)Receiver R203GF Servo S3003/S3050Connectors "3":CH3Servo"2":ThrottleServo(CH2)"1":SteeringServo(CH1)"B":PowerconnectorLink Switch LEDServo HornMountingFlangeNOTE:FutabaFHSSsystem,T3PRKA-2.4GtransmitterandR203GFreceiver,doesnotworkwithcurrentFutabaFASSTsystem.PleaseuseT3PRKA-2.4GandR203GFinpairs.FutabaFASSTsystemandFHSSsystemarenotcompatibleeachother.
9Before OperationTransmitter T3PRKA-2.4GNomenclature / Handling󾙈WARNING󾛻Donotcover/holdthebuilt-in antennapartofT3PRKA-2.4Gtransmitterbyyourhandduringrunning.Donotputanyconductiveplate/stickerontheantennapart.Otherwise,theoperatingrangemaybecomeshorter.󾙈WARNING󾙊Aswithallradiofrequencytransmissions,thestrongestareaofsignaltransmission isfromthesidesoftheantenna(built-in).Assuch,theantenna(arrow direction) should not bepointeddirectlyatthemodel.Grip HandleCH3 SwitchThrottle TriggerSteering Dual Rate Dial (D/R)Antenna (Built-in)Throttle Servo Reversing SwitchSteering Servo Reversing SwitchSteering WheelPower SwitchWhenslidupward,thepoweristurnedon.LED LightItblinksatLowBattery.Controlthespeedofthemodelandmovementforwardandbackward.Adjustthesteeringsensitivityacrosstheentirerange.Thereisantennainsideofthispart.Steering Trim Adjuststhesteeringinsmallincrementssothemodelwillrunstraight.Throttle TrimAdjuststhethrottleinsmallincrementssothemodelwillnotmoveatneutral.Front coverOpenthe coverbysliding ittowardleftuntil'click'.Throttle End Point Adjustment (EPA-CH2)Thisfunction isusedto adjusttheforwardandbrakesideservotravel.Turnmodeltoleftorright.
10 Before OperationBattery Replacement Method(4 AA size batteries)1 Removethebatterycoverfromthe transmitter by sliding it in thedirectionofthearrowinthegure.2 Removetheusedbatteries.3 Loadthenew AAsize batteries.Payverycloseattentiontothepolaritymarkingsandreinsertaccordingly.4 Slide the battery cover back ontothecase.󾙈CAUTION 󾙊Alwaysbesureyoureinsertthebatteriesinthecorrectpolarityorder.If the batteries are loaded incorrectly ,thetransmittermaybedamaged.󾙊When the transmitter will not be usedforanyshortorlongperiodoftime,alwaysremovethebatteries.Ifthebatteriesdohappentoleak,cleanthebatterycaseandcontactsthorough-ly. Make surethecontactsarefreeofcorrosion.Check:Turn the power switch on the transmitter to the ON position. Check the battery voltagedisplayontheLEDlight.Ifthe voltageislow,checkthebatteriesfor insufficient contact in the case or incorrect battery polarity. Low Battery :WhentheLEDstartsblinking,Changethebatteries immediately.The low battery alarm is meant to be a safetyfeatureonly.DoNOToperateyourradio below low battery. Always shut your radio off as soon as possible after the low battery warning tone to avoid loss of control.
11Before OperationE.S.C. MC230CR / MC330CRMotor connectorConnects to the motor.(Orange) is positive. (Blue) is negative.If the motor rotates in the wrong direction, interchange the connections of this connector.Nicd battery connectorConnects to the running Nicd battery.(Red) is positive. (Black) is negative.Receiver connectorConnects to the receiver throttle channel.Miniature screwdriverAccessory. Use to press the pushbutton switch.Checker LEDPower switchPushbuttonswitchMC230CR/MC330CR(Orange)(Blue)(Black)(Red)Applicable motors (Number of turns is criteria.)•Use the MC230CR with a motor with 20T or more turns.•Use the MC330CR with a motor with 13T or more turns.*If a motor with a number of turns smaller than the above is used, the heat protector and overcurrent protection circuit may operate. The number of turns of the motor is a criteria only. Depending on the running conditions, the protection circuit may operate even if the condition above is satisfied.Nicd battery 6~7 cells (7.2~8.4V)
12 Assembly / AdjustmentAssembly / Adjustment Receiver and Servo Connection As you connect the receiver, servos and other components, do so in accordance with the "Assembly Precautions". Connections when a E.S.C. MC230CR or MC330CR are used.Steering ServoThrottle ServoReceiverReceiverPower SwitchTo Receiver BatterySteering ServoE.S.C.Power SwitchConnects to MotorConnects to BatteryGas Powered ModelReceiver Antenna InstallationInstalltheR203GFreceiveronthecarasfollows:Note: The operating range may become shorter, depending on where the receiver and the antenna are mounted.󾙈WARNING 󾙊Installtheantennainthehigherplaceasshowninthegure.Keepthe antenna asforaway fromthe motor,ESC and othernoisesourcesaspossible.Puttheantennaintheantennatubetoprotectit.󾛻Donotcuttheantenna.Donotbendthecoaxialcable.Doingsocausesdamage.AntennatubeAntennaCoaxialcableR203GF
13Assembly / AdjustmentAssembly Precautions󾙈WARNING 󾙊Checkthereceiver,servos,andbatteryconnectors,tobesuretheyarermlyconnected.Ifaconnectorisnotfullyinserted,vibrationmaycausetheconnectortoworkloosewhilethemodelisoperating.Thiswillresultinlossofcontrol.󾙊Operateeachservohornoveritsfullstrokeandchecktoseethatthelinkagedoesnotbindorisnottooloose.Excessiveforceappliedtotheservohornbybindingorpoorinstallationmayleadtoservoproblemsandresultinlossofcontrol.󾙊Electric Cars and Boats)Isolatethereceiverfromvibrationbyattachingtothechassisormountingplatewiththickdoublesidedtape.(Gas Powered Cars and Boats)Isolatethereceiverfromvibrationbywrappingitinfoamrubberorsimilartypecushioningmaterial.Protecttheunitfromwaterdamagebyplacingitinaplasticbagorwaterproofra-diobox.Thereceivercontainsprecisionelectronicparts.Thesepartsarevulnerabletovibrationandshock.Anycontactwithmoisture(waterorcondensation)maycausereceivermalfunctionandlossofcontrol.󾙊Keep all devises that omit high frequency noise, such as motors, batteries, and  wiringthathandlesheavycurrentloads,atleast1/2inchawayfromthereceiverandthereceiverantenna.High frequency noise will cause a decrease in operating range and could cause loss ofcontrol.󾙊Installelectronicspeedcontrolheatsinksaswellasothercomponentsthatconductelectricitysotheycannotcomeincontactwithaluminum,carbonberorothermaterialsthatconductelectricity.If,forexample,thespeedcontrolcameloosewhilethemodelwasrunningandtouchedanaluminumchassis,a short circuitmayoccur thatwould causeirreparabledamageto thesystemaswellaslossofcontrol.󾙊Noisesuppressioncapacitorsshouldbeinstalledonalmostallmotors.Ifthepropercapacitorsarenotinstalled,highfrequencynoisewillreducerangeandcauselossofcontrolalongwithvariousotherproblems.󾙊Inspectalllinkageinstallationsandanypointwheremetalcouldcomeincontactwithothermetalparts.Makesurethesepartsdonottouchothermetalpartsundervibration.Shouldalinkageorothermetalpartscomeincontactwithothermetalpartsundervibra-tion,the high frequencynoise generatedbythis contact willcause interferenceand pos-siblelossofcontrol.󾙈CAUTION 󾛻DoNotdisassembleanypartofthissystemthatisnotspeciedintheinstructionmanual.Futabawillnotberesponsibleforanydamageduetoimproperdisassemblyofanypartoftheradiocontrolsystem.
14 Assembly / AdjustmentHow to link the transmitter and the receiverEachtransmitterhasanindividuallyassigned,uniqueIDcode.Inordertostartoperation,the receiver must be linked with the ID code of the transmitter with which it is beingpaired.Oncethelinkismade,theIDcodeisstoredinthereceiverandnofurtherlinkingisnecessaryunlessthereceiverneedstobeusedwithanothertransmitter.(ForT/Rset,thelinkisalreadydoneatfactory.)Link procedure1Bring the transmitter and the receiver closetoeachother,withinonemeter.2Turnonthetransmitterandthereceiver.Link Switch LED3PushandholdtheLinkSwitchofthereceiver.4When the link is complete, the LED in thereceiverchangestosolidgreen.*PleasereferthetablebelowforLEDstatusvsreceiver'scondition.LED status vs receiver's condition:Nosignalreception OFFReceivingsignals OnReceivingsignals,butIDisunmatched. BlinkReceivingsignals,whenF/Sisset. It is an fast blink for the first one second. How to open front coverTheswitchandthetrimmerwhichadjustsitareinthefrontcover.Open the cover by sliding it toward left until 'click'. 󾛻Donotopenforcely the cover90°ormore.'Click'
15Assembly / AdjustmentTransmitter Set-Up Procedures*Whenmakingthesesettingsadjustments,dosowiththemotordisconnectedorthe engine not running. NEUTRAL, HIGH, AND BRAKE MAX POINTS SETTINGSBefore setting each point, set the transmitter throttle channel trim to neutral.Turn on the power in transmitter -> amp order.12Transmitter throttle operation･Neutral state ･Press the pushbutton switch. (0.5 secs or longer)(Confirmation beep sounds)･Continuous single blinkMC230CR /MC330CR(Pushbutton switch operation) (Checker LED)NNFull HighFull brakeNNeutral point setting3･Full high state ･Press the pushbutton switch. (Confirmation beep sounds)･Continuous double blink･Continuous rapid blinkHigh point setting4･Full brake state ･Press the pushbutton switch. (Confirmation beep sounds.)･If the LED goes out, setting is complete.Brake MAX point setting* Since the data is read at the end of setting of all points, the points cannot be set independently.* If the amp power was turned off during setting, the setting points cannot be memorized. (The previous settings are retained.)* The confirmation beep sounds only when the motor was connected.If the LED does not go off but blinks rapidly, setting was not performed normally. Repeat setting from "Neutral point setting".Set the steering angle adjustment function (ATV) to 100% and the ABS function and acceleration function to OFF using the transmitter throttle channel function.If the steering angle is too large or the ABS and acceleration functions are on, erroneous operation may occur.*When using the ABS function, after setting up the MC230CR / MC330CR, stop the reverse function, then turn on the ABS function. If the ABS function is on, the MC231CR / MC331CR cannot be set up correctly.Servo Horn Installation Instructions1 Connect the receiver, servos, and other components andthenturnonthepowerswitchestotransmitterandreceiver.*Both servos will move to the neutral position. 2 Atthistimeinstalltheservohorninthemannerdescribedintheinstructionmanualprovidedwiththemodelthissystemwillbeusedin.Reversing The Servo Operation Direction Shouldtheservooperateintheoppositedirection requiredfor your application, reversethedirectionwiththeservoreversing.E.S.C. MC230CR / MC330CRThrottle Servo ReversingSteering Servo ReversingNor: NormalRev: Reverse
16 3PRKA Functions3PRKA-2.4G FunctionsSteering Trim Throttleneutraladjustmentscanbemademoving the throttle trim to the left or right. Racers Tip Whenusinganelectronicspeedcontrol,setthethrottletrimtoneutralandmakeadjustmentstothespeedcontrol. On a gas powered model, set the trim to neutral and adjust the linkage to the point where thecarburetor is fully closed in accordance with the engine instruction manual. Trim Operation and Travel Trim adjustments will affect the overall servo travel.Checkthebrakeside(backward)movementwhenchanges are made. When trim movement is extreme Ifyouusemostofthetrimmovementtogettheservoto the neutral position , recenter the servo horn closer to the neutral position and inspect your throttle linkage. Throttle Trim Steeringneutraladjustmentscanbemadebymoving the Steering trim knob to the left or right. Racers Tip When you install a servo, always check to be sure theservoisatitsneutralposition.Adjusttheservohornhole position and linkage so both are parallel.When aservo saver is used, place it as close to center position as possible. Be sure the steering trim on the transmitter is at the neutral position. Trim Operation And Maximum Travel Changingthetrimcan affecttheoverallsettings.Whenadjustmentsaremadewiththetrims,recheckyourinstallationformaximumtravel.(SteeringD/R).When Trim usage is extreme Ifittakesmostofyourtrimmovementtogetaservoto the neutral position, reposition the servo horn or servo saver on the servo and inspect your linkage installation. (Drum Type)(Slide Type)Carburetor Fully ClosedSteering Trim90°90°ParallelServo SaverDirect Servo Saver HornThrottle Trim
173PRKA FunctionsUsethisfunctiontoadjustthesteeringtravelofyourmodel.Ifthemodelundersteers(push)whilecornering, add steering by pressing the upper side of the D/R button. When the model oversteers (loose),take away steering by pressing the lower side of the D/Rbutton.This function reverses the rotation direction of the Steering servo. Whenthetrimpositiondeviatesfromthe center, the deviation will be on the opposite side when the servo is reversed. Throttle Servo Reversing (REV-CH2) This function reverses the rotation direction of the throttle servo. Whenthetrimpositiondeviatesfromthe center, the deviation will be on the opposite side when the servo is reversed. 󾙈WARNING󾙊Besure thatthe steeringlinkage doesnot bind orcome incontact with anysuspensionpartsor arms.Ifunreasonableforceis applied tothe servo,the servomaybedamagedandresultinlossofcontrol.Steering Dual RatesSteering Servo ReversingThrottle Servo ReversingSteering Dual RatesSteering Servo ReverseNor: NormalRev: ReverseThrottle Servo ReverseNor: NormalRev: Reverse
18 3PRKA Functions󾙈WARNING󾙊Besurethatthesteeringlinkagedoesnotbindorcomeincontactwithanysuspensionpartsorarms.Ifunreasonableforceisappliedtotheservo,theservomaybedamagedandresultinlossofcontrol.󾙈WARNING󾙊Besurethatyourthrottlelinkagedoesnotapplyexcessiveforcetotheservo.If your linkage installation causes an unreasonable amount of force to beappliedtotheservo,theservomaybedamagedandresultinlossofcontrol.Throttle End Point Adjustment(EPA)Steering End Point Adjustment(EPA) : onry U.S.ACH3 FunctionFail Safe Function (F/S)Thrittle EPAHight: Forward sideLow: Brake sideSteering EPAHight: Left sideLow: Right sideWhenESCisusedwithan electric car, two EPA trimmers are right fully turned beforehand. CH3 cannot operate EPA function and servo linearly.Foranelectriccar(E.C.Suse),link the transmitter and the receiver at neutral position.For the engine car,link the transmitter and the receiver at braking position.CH3 SwitchOne another Channel can be used besides the steering wheel and the throttle operation. Right and left operation of two actions can be done by using the servo.ON-OFFtheheadlightetc.canbeoperatedbyusing"CPS-1"ofsalesseparately.This function moves the throttle servo to a preset position when the receiver cannot receive the signal from the transmitter for some reason.Whenthesignalfromthetransmitter can be received again, this function automatically resets.The throttle position at the link operationismemorized.(P.14)This function is used to adjust the forward and brake sideservotravel.Eachdirectioncanbeadjustedindependentofeachother.Usethisfeaturetosetthethrottleservotravel.Usethisfunctiontolimittheservomovementtotheleftorright. The servo travel to each side can be independently adjusted.Thisfeaturewillcompensate for any differencein right or left turning angles or radius due to the characteristics of your model.
193PRKA FunctionsMC230CR/MC330CRBRAKE/REVERSE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSOperation can be switched to reverse operation by returning the throttle trigger (or throttle stick) from the brake position to the neutral position.CANCELLING THE REVERSE FUNCTIONThe amp reverse function can be cancelled by the following method so that the model can be used even in races that prohibit reverse running. (Brake operation only)While pressing the pushbutton switch, set the power switch to ON.ONMC230CR / MC330CR(Pushbutton switch operation) (Power switch)1Reverse function cancellation* When desired, you can enable the cancelled reverse function by repeating the operation shown at the left. (The reverse function is switched alternately.)CHECKER LED DISPLAYThe amp operates linearly in proportion to the amount of forward, reverse, and brake operation. The amp operating state can be checked with the checker LED as shown below.PROTECTION CIRCUIT OPERATIONThe following protection circuits are built into the MC230CR / MC330CR. When a protection circuit operates, remove the cause before operating the model again.OperationAmp power ONChecker LED display(Reverse operation set)Single blink (Single confirmation beep)(Only brake operation set)OffOnOnOffOffDouble blink (Two confirmation beeps)Blinks. (Confirmation beep also sounds.)* Confirmation beep only sounds when the motor was connected.High pointNeutral pointBrake MAX point*Becomes brighter nearer the high point.*Becomes brighter nearer the brake MAX point.*Not used with PCM receivers.*When the transmitter is OFF, this function is not performed in environments such that the servo operates erroneously. Not sure what this is supposed to mean in yellow.When an overcurrent flows due to an output short circuit, etc., the overcurrent protection circuit automatically limits the current to protect the FET.Remove the cause of the short circuit, etc. before operating the model again.(Amp power left on alarm)When the transmitter powerwas turned off first.ForwardReverse/brakeOvercurrent protectionWhen abnormal heating of the FET due to an overload, etc. is detected, the heat protector operates so that the speed is gradually reduced.When the FET temperature drops, the heat protector automatically resets. However, remove the cause of the overheating before operating the model again.Heat protectorWhen the Nicd battery voltage drops, this function limits the motor output current and ensures steering operation.After the speed drops, immediately recover the vehicle.Low voltage operation
20 ReferenceReferenceRatings Communication method:One-wayoperationsystemMaximum operating range:80m(Optimumcondition)For safety: F/S (Throttle), ID (About 4 billion ways of pairidentications)Transmitter T3PRKA(FHSSsystem,wheeltype,3channels)Transmitting frequency: 2.4GHz bandPower requirement: (Drycellbattery)Penlightx4(6V)Current drain: 100mA or lessTransmission antenna: 1/2λdi-pole(Built-in)Receiver R203GF:(FHSS/S-FHSSsystem,3channels)Power requirement: 4.8V～ 7.4VRechargeablebatterySize: 26x39x10mm(excludingaprojectionpart)Weight: 8gServo S3003 (Standardservo)Power requirement: 6V(commonwithreceiver)Current drain: 8mA(at6V/Idle)Output torque: 4.1kg-cm(57in.-oz.)at6VOperating speed: 0.19sec/60degreeat6VSize: 40.4x19.8x36mm(1.59x0.78x1.42in.)Weight: 37.2g(1.31oz.)Servo S3050 (Standarddigitalservo)Power requirement: 6V(commonwithreceiver)Current drain: 8mA(at6V/Idle)Output torque: 6.5kg-cm(90.3oz.-in.)at6VOperating speed: 0.16sec/60degreeat6VSize: 40.0x20.0x38.1mm(1.57x0.79x1.50in.)Weight: 49g(1.72oz.)E.S.C. MC230CR / MC330CR(Electronicspeedcontrol)Operating system: Forward, reverse, and brake operations are all linear.Power requirement: Nicdbattery6-7cells(7.2to8.4V)PWM frequency: 1.5kHz(xed)Setting: One-touchinputbypushbuttonswitch.Setdataissavedtobuilt-inEEPROM.Current capacity (FET rating):Forward=90A/200A,reverse=45A/100ASize: 27.1x33.3x12.8mm(1.07x1.31x0.50in.)(excludingprotrudingparts)Silicon cord gauge size:AWG16/AWG14equivalentWeight: 44/45g(1.55/1.59oz.)(includingconnectorsandswitches)BEC voltage: 6.0V*Specicationsandratingsaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.NOTE: Futaba FHSS system,T3PRKA transmitter and R203GF receiver, doesnotworkwithcurrentFutabaFASSTsystem.PleaseuseT3PRKAandR203GFinpairs.FutabaFASSTsystemandFHSSsystemarenotcompatibleeachother.
21ReferenceIfyoursystemfailstooperateoryouexperienceashortrangeproblemorerraticcontrol,check the table below for possible causes. If after you have followed the suggestionslisted the problem is not corrected, return the system to our service department for inspection and repair.(Item Check)Troubleshooting TransmitterBatteryDeadbattery Changethebatteries.Batteriesinsertedincorrectly. ReloadthebatteriesinaccordancewiththepolaritymarkingsFaultycontact ChecktoseeifthecontactsarebentandnotmakinggoodcontactDirtycontacts Cleanthecontactsandcheckforcorrosion.ReceiverBatteryDeadbattery ReplaceorrechargeWrongpolarity CheckconnectionsAntennaNearotherwiring MoveawayfromwiringWasantennacut RequestrepairIstheantennainstalledcorrectly Refertothereceiverinstallation.Monitor LEDChecktheLEDofthereceiver.Refertothe"Howtolinkthetransmitterandthereceiver".Connector connectionsWiringincorrect InsertallconnectorsrmlyLooseconnections PushtheconnectorinrmlyLinkageBindingorloose AdjustthelinkageinmodelIsmovementstiff AdjustlinkageinmodelMotor (Electric powered)Noiseproblems Installcapacitorsonmotor
22 ReferenceLow Battery WhentheLEDstartsblinking,Changethebatteriesimmediately.LED light:Error Displays 󾙈WARNING󾙊Whenalowbatteryalarmisgenerated,ceaseoperationimmediately and retrieve the model. If the battery goes deadwhileinoperation,youwilllosecontrol.Beforerequestingrepair,readthisinstructionagainandrecheckyoursystem.Shouldtheproblemscontinue,requestasfollows.(Information needed for repair)Describe the problem in as much detail as possible and send the letter along with thesysteminquestion.•Symptom(Includingtheconditionsandwhentheproblemoccurred)•R/CSystem(Sendtransmitter,receiverandservos)•Model(Typeofmodel,brandnameandmodelnumberorkitname)•Detailedpackinglist(Makealistofallitemssentinforrepair)•Yourname,addressandtelephonenumber.(Warranty)ReadtheWarrantycard.•Whenrequestingwarrantyservice,sendthecardorsometypeofdatedproofofpurchase.Hobby Services (U.S. only)3002N.ApolloDrive,Suite1Champaign,IL61822U.S.A.Phone:(217)398-0007www.hobbyservices.comFUTABACORPORATIONPhone:+81475326982,Facsimile:+814753269831080Yabutsuka,Chosei-mura,Chosei-gun,Chiba-ken,299-4395,Japan ©FUTABACORPORATION2011,03(1)When requesting repair

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