Manual
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• This manual has been carefully written. Please write to Futaba if you feel
that any corrections or clarications should be made.
IMPORTANT: Since the 2.4GHz have different characteristics than
that of the conventional 27MHz and 72MHz frequencies, please read
this manual carefully to enjoy safe flight with the 2.4GHz system.
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Contents and Technical Specications
Your 2.4GHz system includes the following components;
[Specication]
TM-7 RF Module:
• Communication system: One-way communication
• Antenna: 1/2 wavelength di-pole.
• Current consumption: 150mA max.
• Setting switch for F/S setting and range check
• Monitor LED for indication of operation status
R607FS Receiver:
• Diversity antenna
• Power requirement: 4.8V or 6.0V battery or regulated out put from ESC, etc.
• When using NiCd or NiMH, the 4-cell is recommended as it makes effective use
of the battery f/s function. (Never use Dry batteries as it cause malfunctions)
• F/S and Battery F/S function for throttle CH. (3rd Ch.)
• Size: 1.64x1.08x0.36 in. (41.6x27.5x9.2 mm)
• Weight: 0.34 oz. (9.8 g)
TM-7 RF Module
TM-7 RF Module
and
R607FS Receiver
Thank you for purchasing the TM-7 2.4G FASST RF-module and R607FS
FASST 7ch-receiver. The system can be utilized with Futaba transmitters
of listed below. In order to use the TM-7, just replace it with the
conventional RF- module. The receiver R607FS can output up to 7ch of
servo control signal. Installation of the receiver needs special attention and
please follow our guideline to enjoy safe ight with TM-7 and R607FS
with your transmitter!
Features
2.4GHz Spread Spectrum radio communication system
Exclusive ID code for avoiding a jamming from other FASST system.
Fail Safe(F/S) function(for throttle Ch.)---F/S, Battery F/S
Diversity antenna(R607FS)
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Applicable system;
T7U, T8U, T9C, T9Z, FC-18 Plus
or FC-28 Transmitter
R607FS Receiver
Mini screwdriver
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Repair Service
Before requesting repair, read this instruction manual again and recheck your
system. Should the problem continue, request repair service as follows:
Describe the problem in as much detail as possible and send it with a detailed
packing list together with the parts that require service.
•
Symptom (Including when the problem occurred)
• System(Transmitter, Receiver, Servo's and model numbers)
• Model (Model name)
• Model Numbers and Quantity
• Your Name, Address, and Telephone Number.
If you have any questions regarding this product, please consult your local
hobby dealer or contact the Futaba Service Center.
FUTABA CORPORATION Phone: (043) 296-5118 Facsimile: (043) 296-5124
Makuhari Techno Garden Bldg., B6F 1-3 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba 261-8555, Japan
©FUTABA CORPORATION 2007, 05 (1)
Special Markings;
Pay special attention to the safety at
the parts of this manual that are
indicated by the following marks.
[Symbol] ; Prohibited ; Mandatory
Mark Meaning
Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition and cause
death or serious injury to the user if not carried out properly.
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 superficial injury or physical damage is high.
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.
Range Check the Radio
1 Turn on the transmitter. Wait until the RF signal
becomes stable.(LED is solid green or blink)
2 Press and hold the function switch on the TM-7 then
the RF power is reduced so the range test can be
performed. While RF power is being reduced, the red LED
on the TM-7 becomes blinking.
Note: Please be careful that if press and hold the switch
before turn on the transmitter then the F/S status
is changed. To avoid this situation, please wait
for while after turn on the transmitter then start
ground range check.
3 Walk away from the model while simultaneously
operating the controls. Have an assistant stand
by the model and signal what the controls are doing to
confirm that they operate correctly. You should be able to
walk approximately 30 - 50 paces from the model without
losing control.
4 If everything operates correctly, return to the model.
Set the transmitter in a safe, yet accessible location
so it will be within reach after starting the engine. Be
certain the throttle stick is all the way down, then start the
engine. Perform another range check with your assistant
holding the plane and the engine running at various
speeds. If the servos jitter or move inadvertently, there
may be a problem. Do not fly the plane! Look for loose
servo connections or binding pushrods. Also be certain
that the battery has been fully charged.
5 NEVER press and hold the function switch when
flying as it cause loss of total control!
Other precautions
1 When utilizing the trainer function of the transmitter
as a instructor, please do not switch to the student's
control until the RF starts output after turn on the power.
Otherwise it may cause malfunction.
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
1. If there is a special regulation for using 2.4GHz radio systems at your
flying site, please obey all regulations to enjoy safe flying with your
2.4GHz system.
2. 2.4GHz is very different than the frequencies we currently use. Please
keep the model in sight at all times as large objects can block the RF
signal. Please keep in mind that objects such as wire fences and wire
mesh will also cause loss of signal.
3. NEVER grip the transmitter antenna when flying as this degrades RF
quality and cause loss of control.
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Attachment of the Module
CAUTION
Be sure to turn off the power of the transmitter before
you install or replace the module.
1 Install the module with care so that the connector
pins of the transmitter won't be damaged.
Receiver's Antenna Installation
The R607FS has two antennas. These antennas have a diversity
function to decrease the chance of a receiving error.
Since the wavelength of the 2.4GHz is much shorter than that
of the conventional frequencies 27MHz and 72MHz, it is very
susceptible to loss of signal which results in a receiving error.
In order to avoid this phenomenon, the R607FS adopted a
diversity antenna system.
Antenna
*Must be kept as straight as possible.
Coaxial cable
R607FS Receiver
To obtain the best results of the diversity function, please refer
to the following instructions:
WARNING
The two antennas must be kept as straight as possible.
* Otherwise it will reduce the effective range.
The two antennas should be placed at 90 degrees to
each other.
Note: This is not a critical figure, but the most important
thing is to keep the antennas away from each
other as much as possible.
Note: Larger models can have large metal objects
that can attenuate the RF signal.In this case
the antennas should be placed at both sides of
the model. Then the best RF signal condition is
obtained at any flying attitude.
The antennas must be kept away from conductive ma-
terials, such as metal and carbon by at least a half inch.
* The coaxial part of the antennas does not need to follow these
guidelines, but do not bend it in a small radius.
Keep the antennas away from the motor, ESC, and
other noise sources as much as possible.
Antenna
Antenna
*The main purpose of the photo demonstrates how the antenna
should be placed. For actual installation the receiver must be
wrapped with a sponge or placed with oating material to protect it
from vibration.
* The receiver contains precision electronic parts. It is the most deli-
cate radio component on-board the model and should be protected
from vibration, shock and temperature extremes.
* If moisture enters the receiver, intermittent operation or a failure
may result. Wrapping the receiver in a plastic bag also protects it
from fuel and exhaust residue which, in some models, can work its
way into the fuselage.
Area select
Normally please set at "GENERAL". In case of in France,
please set at "FRANCE"
WARNING
If using this system in France, always use it to set the
switch to "FRANCE".
* In other countries, both "GENERAL" and "FRANCE" are available.
Operation of the TM7
1
Set the transmitter's modulation as "PPM"
Note: When changing from "PCM", the power must be
cycled in order the change to be effective.
LED indication
Green Red Status F/S
solid solid Initializing(When power-up) ---
alternate blink Check RF condition nearby ---
solid off RF power on off
solid blink RF power on(Power downed for ground range check) off
blink off RF power on on
blink blink RF power on(Power downed for ground range check) on
F/S operation
Normally using the F/S function is recommended for safety
reason. In case of, however, not using the F/S, TM-7 can cancel
the F/S operation. In order to change the opertion status, please
follow the procedure shown below;
1
Press and hold the function switch on the TM-7 while
turning on the power.
*The F/S status is changed from previous status. Unless
performing this procedure, the TM-7 keep same status of
the F/S operation.
Battery F/S function
The F/S function also provide the Battery F/S function. When
the voltage of the airborne battery down to approximately
3.8V, the throttle servo move to a predetermined position.
If this happens, you should immediately land! If you need
to increase throttle for your landing approach, you may
temporarily reset the failsafe function by moving the throttle
stick to the predetermined position, after which you’ll have
about 30 seconds of throttle control before the battery function
reactivates.
Link and F/S position setting Pro-
cedure
Each TM-7 has an individually assigned unique ID code. In
order to start operation, the receiver must bind with the TM-
7's ID code. Once the bind is done, the ID code is stored in the
receiver and the re-bind is not necessary unless the receiver
is to be used with another TM-7. (For ight set of TM-7 and
R607FS, the bind is already done at factory. For the reason of
F/S setting that is mentioned below, however, please perform
the linking again to conrm if the F/S operatin is OK.) When
you purchased another R607FS, this procedure is necessary;
otherwise the receiver will not work.
As to F/S position, the throttle position of the transimitter is
stored in the receiver while linking as a F/S position. So please
set the throttle stick at desired F/S position.
1 Place the transmitter and the receiver close to each
other within one (1) meter
2 Turn on the transmitter. (The throttle stick must be
set at desired F/S position)
3 Check the LED that is placed on the TM-7 to see if
the RF signal is active. When the green LED is ON
solid, the RF signal is being sent.
4 Turn on the receiver.
5 Press down the "Easy Link" switch for more than
one second, and release the switch. The receiver
starts the linking operation.
6 When the linking is complete, the LED in the
receiver will change to solid green. Please confirm
that the servos will now operate by your transmitter.
7 Turn off the transmitter and check if the throttle
servo move to the predetermined F/S position.
*Provided that the TM-7's F/S operation status is ON.
8 If the F/S position need to be changed, please
perform the linking procedure again.
Please refer to the table below for the LED status of the
receiver's condition.
Green Red Status
off solid No signal reception
solid off Receiving signals
blink off Receiving signals, but ID is unmatched.
alternate blink Unrecoverable failure (EEPROM, etc.)
Antenna of TM-7
1 The antenna is adjustable so please make sure that
the antenna is never pointed directly at the model
when flying as this creates a weak signal for the receiver.
2 NEVER grip the antenna when flying as this
degrades RF quality.
Installing the TM-7/R607FS
Install and adjust the TM-7 module and R607FS receiver as described below.
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INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which it found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet other than the receiver’s
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
CAUTION:
To assure continued FCC compliance:
(1) Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Label Compliance Statement:
This device 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.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at
least 20cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This
device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.