Futaba T2PSK2-24G Radio Control User Manual 1009

Futaba Corporation Radio Control 1009

User Manual-1009

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Digital Proportional R/C System
2PSK
2-channel, FHSS
Radio control system
for Car
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Futaba FHSS 2PSK 2.4GHz system.
This system is based on the combination of the newly developed 2.4GHz transmitter and
its corresponding receiver. Before using your 2PSK 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 2PSK 2.4GHz system
•Frequencychannelsettingunnecessary:Shiftingthechannelswithinthe2.4GHzbandautomatically,this
system minimizes the interference from other 2.4GHz systems.
•FHSS(FrequencyHoppingSpreadSpectrum)minimizesinterferencefromother2.4GHzsystems.This
system is not compatible with FASST.
Application, Export, and Modication
1. 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government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replacementofparts:Futabaisnotresponsibleforunauthorized
modication,adjustment,andreplacementofpartsonT2PSK.Anysuchchangesmayvoidthewarranty.
4.Changesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidthe
user’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Compliance Information Statement (for U.S.A.)
This device, trade name Futaba Corporation of America, model number T2PSK-2.4G, 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.
(3) This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwithminimumdistance20cmbetweentheradiatorand
your body.
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-BATTERYforinformationonNi-Cdbatteryrecyclinginyourarea.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.
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Safety Precautions ............................. 4
Definition of Symbols ............................................................ 4
2.4GHz System Precautions ................................................. 4
Operation Precautions .......................................................... 5
Storage and Disposal Safety Precautions ........................... 6
Other Safety Precautions ...................................................... 7
Before Operation ................................ 8
System Contents .................................................................... 8
Nomenclature / Handling ....................................................... 9
Assembly / Adjustment ..................... 12
Receiver and Servo Connection ......................................... 12
Receiver Antenna Installation ............................................. 12
Assembly Precautions ........................................................ 13
How to Link Transmitter and Receiver ............................... 14
Fail Safe Function (F/S) ....................................................... 14
Transmitter Set-Up Procedures .......................................... 15
2PSK-2.4G Functions ........................ 16
Steering Trim ....................................................................... 16
Throttle Trim ........................................................................ 16
Steering Dual Rates (D/R) .................................................. 17
Steering Servo Reversing .................................................. 17
Throttle Servo Reversing ................................................... 17
MC231CR/MC331CR ............................................................ 18
Reference .......................................... 19
Ratings .................................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 20
Error Displays ...................................................................... 21
When Requesting Repair ..................................................... 21
Table of Contens
Warning: 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
Precautions
Before
Operation
Assembly /
Adjustment
2PSK-2.4G
Functions
Reference
4Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
2.4GHz System Precautions
󾛽WARNING
󾙍Donotcover/holdthebuilt-inantennapartofT2PSK-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while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R202GF4.8V~7.4VrechargeablebatteryorregulatedoutputfromESC.
Usingdrycellbatteriesmaycausethesystemtomalfunction.
WhenusinganESC,besurethattheregulatedoutputcapacitymeetsyourusagecondi-
tion.
󾛹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 Symbols
The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.
󾛽WARNING
Procedures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.
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Safety Precautions
Operation Precautions
󾛽WARNING
󾛹When using a Ni-Cd/Ni-MH 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Ni-Cd/Ni-MH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-Cd/Ni-MHbatteryintoare.Donotdisassembleorattempttorepaira
Ni-Cd/Ni-MH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-Cd/Ni-MH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immedi-
ately.
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Safety Precautions
Other 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.
󾛹Alwaysuse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-Cd/Ni-MH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.
<Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Electrolyte>
TheelectrolyteinNi-Cd/Ni-MH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.
󾙍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andinjuries.Ni-Cd/
Ni-MH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condensation
Storing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.
<Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Recycling>
AusedNi-Cd/Ni-MHbatteryisvaluableresource.Insulatethebatteryterminalsanddisposeofthebattery
by taking it to a battery recycling center.
8Before Operation
Before Operation
System Contents
After opening the container, check the contents for the following items. The contents will
vary with the system purchased.
2PSK-2.4GHz System Contents
Transmitter T2PSK-2.4G (x1)
Receiver R202GF (x1)
Servo ----- S3003 (x2) S3003 (x1) S3050 (x1)
E.S.C. ----- ----- MC231CR or
MC331CR (x1) MC331CR (x1)
Switch SSW-GS (x1) ----- -----
Miscellaneous MiniScrewdriver
*Servomountinghardwareandservohorns(onlyw/servoset)
Receiver R202GF Servo S3003/S3050
Connectors
"2":ThrottleServo(CH2)
"1":SteeringServo(CH1)
"B":Powerconnector
Link SwitchLED
Servo Horn
Mounting
Flange
NOTE: Futaba FHSS system,T2PSK-2.4G transmitter and R202GF receiver, does
notworkwithcurrentFutabaFASSTsystems.PleaseuseT2PSK-2.4GandR202GF
inpairs.FutabaFASSTsystemandFHSSsystemarenotcompatibleeachother.
9
Before Operation
TH.
ON
REV.
ST.
NOR.
ST.
TH.
TRIM
ST. D/R
Transmitter T2PSK-2.4G
Nomenclature / Handling
󾛽WARNING
󾙍Donotcover/holdthebuilt-inantennapartof
T2PSK-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
󾛹Aswithallradiofrequency
transmissions,thestrongestareaof
signaltransmissionisfromthesides
oftheantenna(built-in).Assuch,the
antenna(arrow direction) should not be
pointeddirectlyatthemodel.
Grip Handle
Throttle Trigger
Steering Dual Rate
Dial (D/R)
Antenna (Built-in)
Throttle Servo
Reversing Switch
Steering Servo
Reversing Switch
Steering Wheel
Power Switch
Whenslidupward,
thepoweristurnedon.
LED Light
ItblinksatLowBattery.
Controlthespeedofthemodelandmovement
forwardandbackward.
T2PSKisplacedasshowninagure.
Adjustthesteering
sensitivityacross
theentirerange.
Theantennaisinsidethispart.
Steering Trim
Adjuststhesteeringinsmall
incrementsso
themodelwillrunstraight.
Throttle Trim
Adjuststhethrottleinsmallincrementssothe
modelwillnotmoveatneutral.
Turnmodeltoleftorright.
TH.
ON
REV.
ST.
NOR.
ST.
TH.
TRIM
ST. D/R
10 Before Operation
Battery Replacement Method
(4 AA size batteries)
1 Removethebatterycoverfrom
the transmitter by sliding it to the
directionofthearrowinthegure.
2 Removetheusedbatteries.
3 PreparethenewAAsizebatteries.
Payverycloseattentiontothe
polaritymarkingsandinsert
accordingly.
4 Slide the battery cover back onto
thecase.
󾛽CAUTION
󾛹Alwaysbesureyoureinsertthe
batteriesinthecorrectpolarityorder.
Ifthebatteriesareloadedincorrectly,the
transmittermaybedamaged.
󾛹When the transmitter will not be used
foranyshortorlongperiodoftime,
alwaysremovethebatteries.
Ifthebatteriesdohappentoleak,clean
thebatterycaseandcontactsthorough-
ly.Makesurethecontactsarefreeof
corrosion.
Check:
Turn the power switch of 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.
Push
Slide
The battery of
4 AA sizes
are put in.
11
Before Operation
E.S.C. MC231CR / MC331CR
Motor connector
Connects to the motor.
(Orange) is positive. (Blue) is negative.
If the motor rotates in the wrong
direction, interchange the connections of
this connector.
Ni-cd/Ni-MH battery connector
Connects to the running Ni-cd/Ni-MH battery.
(Red) is positive. (Black) is negative.
Receiver connector
Connects to the receiver throttle channel.
Miniature screwdriver
Accessory. Use to press the
pushbutton switch.
Checker LED
Power switch
Pushbutton
switch
MC231CR/MC331CR
(Orange)
(Blue)
(Black)
(Red)
Applicable motors (Number of turns is criteria.)
•Use the MC231CR with a motor with 20T or more turns.
•Use the MC331CR 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 only one criteria. Depending on the running conditions, the
protection circuit may operate even if the condition above is satisfied.
Ni-cd/Ni-MH battery 6~7 cells (7.2~8.4V)
TH.
ON
REV.
ST.
NOR.
ST. D/R
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.
Low Battery :
WhentheLEDstarts
blinking, change the batteries
immediately.
12 Assembly / Adjustment
Assembly / 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. MC231CR or MC331CR are used.
Steering Servo
Throttle Servo
Receiver
Receiver
Power Switch
To Receiver
Battery
Steering Servo
E.S.C.
Power Switch
Connects to Motor
Connects to Battery
Gas Powered Model
Receiver Antenna Installation
InstalltheR202GF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 far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.
Antenna
tube
Antenna
Coaxial
cable
R202GF
13
Assembly / Adjustment
Assembly 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.
󾛹ＵUsetheservohornscrew.
Whentheservohorncomesoff,itbecomeslossofcontrol.
󾛹Keep all devices that emit 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.
󾛹Installelectronicspeedcontrolheatsinksaswellas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 / Adjustment
How to link the transmitter and the receiver
Each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 procedure
1Bring the transmitter and the receiver close
toeachother,withinonemeter.
2Turnonthetransmitterandthereceiver.
3PushandholdtheLinkSwitchofthe
receiver.
4When 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 OFF
Receivingsignals On
Receivingsignals,butIDisunmatched. Blink
Receivingsignals,whenF/Sisset. It is turns on and a fast blink for the first one
second.
Fail Safe Function (F/S)
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.
This function moves the throttle
servo to a preset position when the
receiver cannot receive the signal
from the transmitter for some
reason.
Whenthesignalfromthe
transmitter can be received again,
this function automatically resets.
The throttle position at the link
operation is memorized.
Link SwitchLED
15
Assembly / Adjustment
Transmitter Set-Up Procedures
*Whenmakingthesesettingsadjustments,dosowiththemotordisconnectedor
the engine not running.
NEUTRAL, HIGH, AND BRAKE MAX POINT SETTINGS
Before setting each point, set the transmitter throttle channel trim to neutral.
Turn on the power in transmitter -> amp order.
1
2
Transmitter throttle operation
･Neutral state ･Press the pushbutton switch.
(0.5 secs or longer)
(Confirmation beep sounds)
･Continuous single blink
MC231CR /MC331CR
(Pushbutton switch operation) (Checker LED)
N
N
Full High
Full brake
N
Neutral point
setting
3
･Full high state ･Press the pushbutton switch.
(Confirmation beep sounds)
･Continuous double blink
･Continuous rapid blink
High point
setting
4
･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 MC231CR / MC331CR, 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 Instructions
1 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
Shouldtheservooperateintheopposite
directionrequiredfor yourapplication,reverse
thedirectionwiththeservoreversing.
E.S.C. MC231CR / MC331CR
TH.
REV.
ST.
NOR.
Throttle Servo Reversing
Steering Servo Reversing
TH.
REV.
ST.
NOR.
Nor: Normal Rev: Reverse
16 2PSK Functions
2PSK-2.4G Functions
Steering 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.
Checkthebrakeside(backward)movementwhen
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 Closed
90°
90°
Parallel
Servo Saver
Direct Servo Saver Horn
Steering Trim
ST.
TH.
TRIM
ST. D/R
ST.
TH.
REV.
NOR.
ST.
TH.
TRIM
ST. D/R
TH.
Throttle Trim
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2PSK Functions
Usethisfunctiontoadjustthesteeringtravelof
your model. If the model understeers (push) while
cornering,addsteeringbyturningC,WoftheD/
R button.When the model oversteers (loose), take
awaysteeringbyturningC,C,WoftheD/Rbutton.
This function reverses the
rotation direction of the
Steering servo.
Whenthetrimpositiondeviatesfrom
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.
Whenthetrimpositiondeviatesfrom
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 Rates
Steering Servo Reversing
Throttle Servo Reversing
TH.
ON
REV.
ST.
NOR.
ST. D/R
Steering Dual Rates
ST. D/R
TH.
ON
REV.
ST.
NOR.
ST. D/R
Steering Servo Reversing
Nor: Normal Rev: Reverse
ST.
TH.
ON
REV.
ST.
NOR.
ST. D/R
Nor: Normal Rev: Reverse
TH.
Throttle Servo Reversing
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MC231CR/MC331CR
BRAKE/REVERSE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operation 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 FUNCTION
The 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.
ON
MC231CR / MC331CR
(Pushbutton switch operation) (Power switch)
1
Reverse
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 DISPLAY
The 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 OPERATION
The following protection circuits are built into the MC231CR / MC331CR. When a protection circuit operates,
remove the cause before operating the model again.
Operation
Amp power ON
Checker LED display
(Reverse operation set)
Single blink
(Single confirmation beep)
(Only brake operation set)
Off
On
On
Off
Off
Double blink
(Two confirmation beeps)
Blinks. (Confirmation
beep also sounds.)
* Confirmation beep only sounds when the motor was connected.
High point
Neutral point
Brake 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.
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 power
was turned off first.
Forward
Reverse
/brake
Overcurrent
protection
When 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 protector
When 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
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2PSK Functions
Reference
Ratings
Communication method:
One-way operation system
Maximum operating range:
200m(Optimumcondition)
For safety:
F/S (Throttle), ID (About 4 billion ways of pair
identications)
Transmitter T2PSK
(FHSSsystem,wheeltype,2channels)
Transmitting frequency:
2.4GHz band
Power requirement:
(Drycellbattery)Penlightx4(6V)
Current drain:
100mA
Transmission antenna:
1/2λdi-pole(Built-in)
Receiver R202GF:
(FHSS/S-FHSSsystem,2channels)
Power requirement:
4.8V～ 7.4VRechargeablebattery
Size:
23x35x9mm(excludingaprojectionpart)
Weight:
6g
Servo 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6V
Size:
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6V
Size:
40.0x20.0x38.1mm(1.57x0.79x1.50in.)
Weight:
49g(1.72oz.)
E.S.C. MC231CR / MC331CR
(Electronicspeedcontrol)
Operating system:
Forward, reverse, and brake operations are all
linear.
Power requirement:
Ni-cd/Ni-MH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/100A
Size:
27.1x33.3x12.8mm(1.07x1.31x0.50in.)
(excludingprotrudingparts)
Silicon cord gauge size:
AWG16/AWG14equivalent
Weight:
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,T2PSKtransmitterandR202GFreceiver,doesnotworkwithcur-
rent Futaba FASST system. Please useT2PSK and R202GF in pairs. Futaba FASST system
andFHSSsystemarenotcompatibleeachother.
20 Reference
If 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
Transmitter
Battery
Deadbattery Changethebatteries.
Batteriesinsertedincorrectly. Reloadthebatteriesinaccordancewiththe
polaritymarkings
Faultycontact Checktoseeifthecontactsarebentandnotmakinggood
contact
Dirtycontacts Cleanthecontactsandcheckforcorrosion.
Receiver
Battery
Deadbattery Replaceorrecharge
Wrongpolarity Checkconnections
Antenna
Nearotherwiring Moveawayfromwiring
Wasantennacut Requestrepair
Istheantennainstalledcorrectly Refertothereceiverinstallation.
Monitor LED
ChecktheLEDofthereceiver.
Refertothe"Howtolinkthetransmitterandthereceiver".
Connector connections
Wiringincorrect Insertallconnectorsrmly
Looseconnections Pushtheconnectorinrmly
Linkage
Bindingorloose Adjustthelinkageinmodel
Ismovementstiff Adjustlinkageinmodel
Motor (Electric powered)
Noiseproblems Installcapacitorsonmotor
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Reference
Low Battery
WhentheLEDstartsblinking,replacethebatteriesimmediately.
LED light:
TH.
ON
REV.
ST.
NOR.
ST. D/R
Error Displays
󾛽WARNING
󾛹Whenalowbatteryalarmisgenerated,ceaseoperation
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.
•Whenrequestingwarrantyservice,sendthecardorsometypeofdatedproofof
purchase.
Hobby Services (U.S. only)
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Champaign,IL61822U.S.A.
Phone:(217)398-0007
www.hobbyservices.com
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Error Displays

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