Futaba 14SG Instruction Manual

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TM TM Technical updates and additional programming examples available at: http://www.futaba-rc.com/faq Entire Contents © 2012 ...

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2 <Table of Contents> INTRODUCTION............................................... 4  ......................................... 4 �...

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3 <Table of Contents>  ............................................................. 73  .......................................................... 76  .............................

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4 <Introduction> INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Futaba ® FASSTest-2.4GHz * 14SG series digital proportional R/C system. This system is extremely versatile and may be used by beginners and pros alike. In order for you to make the �...

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5 <Introduction>  �...

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6 <Introduction> Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement (for U.S.A.) �...

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7 <Introduction> NiMH/NiCd Battery Charge the batteries!�...

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8 <Introduction> NiMH/NiCd Battery Safety and Handling instructions IMPORTANT! Use only the Futaba special charger included with this set or other chargers approved by Futaba to charge the NiMH batteries in the T14SG transmitter included with ...

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9 <Introduction>        �...

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10 <Before Use> BEFORE USE Features FASSTest system The T14SG transmitter has adopted the newly developed bidirectional communication system "FASSTest" Data from the receiver can be checked in your transmitter. FASSTest is a maximu...

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11 <Before Use>  �...

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12 <Before Use> ...

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13 <Before Use> Antenna Monitor LED Neck Strap Attachment Switch Switch Slide Lever Slide Lever Digital Trim Power Switch Volume Stick Stick Digital Trim U.MENU/MON. ࠉButton HOME/EXIT Button SensorTouch TM (J1) (J2) (J4) (J3) Transmitter...

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14 <Before Use> Transmitter's Antenna: As with all radio frequency transmissions, the strongest area of signal transmission is from the sides of the transmitter's antenna. As such, the antenna should not be pointed directly at the ...

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15 <Before Use> Switch (SA-SH)     �...

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16 <Before Use> SensorTouch™ operation Condition Working s3HORTgTAPg S1 If the screen has more than one page. (Ex. P-MIX screen) The cursor moves to the top of next page. If the screen have only one (1) page. The cursor moves to the...

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17 <Before Use> Note:  the RTN button. The sensors may mis-read...

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18 <Before Use>   �...

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19 <Before Use> SD Card (Secure Digital memory card) (Not included) The T14SG transmitter model data can be stored by using any commonly found SD card. When T14SG transmitter update software is released, the software is updated using an SD ...

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20 <Before Use> [Inserting the card]   �...

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21 <Before Use> Connector/Plug Connector for trainer function When you use the trainer function, connect the optional trainer cable between the transmitters for teacher and student. ...

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22 <Before Use> Installation and Removal of the HT5F1800B Transmitter Battery Attachment of the battery  ...

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23 <Before Use> When exchanging for the LiFe battery (FT2F2100B/FT2F1700B) of an option. Attachment of the battery  �...

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24 <Before Use> Link/Mode Switch Use the small plastic screw driver that was included with your receiver. The Link/Mode Switch is also used for the CH mode selection. Extra Voltage Connector Use this connector when using a voltage telemetr...

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25 <Before Use> R7008SB CH Mode  unit. It has 8 PWM outputs, S.BUS and S.BUS2 outputs. Additionally the PWM outputs ca...

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26 <Before Use> Receiver's Antenna Installation �...

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27 <Before Use> Rubber grommet Brass eyelet Wood screw Servo mount 2.3-2.6mm nut washer Rubber grommet Brass eyelet Servo mount 2.3-2.6mm screw (Helicopter) (Airplane/Glider) Servo lead wires To prevent the servo lead ...

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28 <Before Use> S.BUS/S.BUS2 Installation �...

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29 <Before Use> S.BUS Wiring example %DWWHU\ %DWWHU\ *< ([WHQVLRQ FRUG 6ZLWFK 6ZLWFK 7HUPLQDOER[ +8% +8% +8% +8% +8% +8% +8% ق$QRWKHUSRZHUVXSSO\ك +8% 6%866HUYR 6%866HUYR Since the channel number is memoriz...

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30 <Before Use> S.BUS2 System When using the S.BUS2 port, an impressive array of telemetry sensors may be utilized. S.BUS2 TABLE Don't connect S.BUS Servo, S.BUS Gyro to S.BUS2 connector. 6%86 3RUW 6%86 3RUW 6% +X...

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31 <Before Use> S.BUS/S.BUS2 device setting S.BUS/S.BUS2 servos or a telemetry sensor can be connected directly to the T14SG. Channel setting and other data can be entered for the S.BUS/S.BUS2 servos or sensors. ...

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32 <Before Use> Telemetry System �...

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33 <Basic Operation> BASIC OPERATION How to charge the NiMH battery HT5F1800B for the transmitter Danger The NiMH battery HT5F1800B is only for your T14SG. Do not use this battery for other equipment. Be sure to use the attached special char...

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34 <Basic Operation> How to turn transmitter power ON/OFF When turning on the power, the T14SG transmitter will begin emmiting RF automatically �...

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35 <Basic Operation> Up/Down timer (ST1, ST2)  Touch the RTN button at the [xx]:[xx. xx] item to start/stop the timer.  �...

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36 <Basic Operation> Warning   Check the battery voltage as ofte...

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37 <Basic Operation> Link procedure (T14SG/R7008SB) �...

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38 <Basic Operation> 11. When a telemetry function is enabled, the receiving interval (down-link interval) of sensor data can be changed. If a DL interval is increased, the response of the sensor data display becomes slower, but stick resp...

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39 <Basic Operation> Range Testing Your R/C System It is extremely important to range check your models prior to each flying session. This enables you to �...

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40 <Receiver and Servo Installation> RECEIVER AND SERVO INSTALLATION Receiver switch Receiver battery Charging port Servos R7008SB (output connector section) sCH1~6: Output connectors 1~6 s"/UTPUTCONNECTORSAND0OW...

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41 <Receiver and Servo Installation> Servo connection by model type The T14SG transmitter channels are automatically assigned for optimal combination according to the type selected with the Model Type function of the Linkage Menu. The channel ...

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42 <Receiver and Servo Installation> Flying wing, Delta wing (Winglet 2 Rudder) Flying wing, Delta wing * Output channels differ by each system of a table. When using a system with few channels, there is a wing type which cannot be used. It ca...

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43 <Receiver and Servo Installation> All Other H-4, H4X Swash All Other H-4, H4X Swash Helicopter �...

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44 <Model Basic Setting Procedure> MODEL BASIC SETTING PROCEDURE 1. Model addition and selection Initially, the T14SG assigns the first model to model-01 in the transmitter. The Model Select function of the Linkage Menu is used to add models...

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45 <Model Basic Setting Procedure> throttle stick in the 1/3 or less (slow side) position. 5. Idle down setting (Airplane) The idling speed can be lowered with one touch by a switch without changing the throttle trim position. Perform this se...

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46 <Model Basic Setting Procedure> 1. Model addition and selection Initially, the T14SG assigns the first model to model-01 in the transmitter. To add new models or to select a model already programmed, use the Model Select function of the L...

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47 <Model Basic Setting Procedure> 5. Throttle/Pitch curve setting This function adjusts the throttle or pitch operation curve in relation to the movement of the throttle stick for each condition. ...

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48 <Model Basic Setting Procedure> function from the Model Menu, and set the curve for each condition. (At initial setting, this function is in the "INH" state. To use it, set it to the "ON" state.) �...

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49 <Model Basic Setting Procedure>  *If throttle mixing is necessary for a compensation for slowing of engine speed caused by swash plate operation during ailero...

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50 <Functions of System Menu> SYSTEM MENU System Menu functions table [TRAINER]: Starts and sets the trainer system. [DISPLAY]: LCD and back-light adjustment [USER NAME]: User name registration [SOUND]: Turns off the buzzer. [H/W SET]: H/W reve...

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51 <Functions of System Menu> TRAINER  T14SG trainer system makes it possible for the instructor to chose which channels and operation mo...

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52 <Functions of System Menu>   �...

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53 <Functions of System Menu>  ...

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54 <Functions of System Menu>   �...

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55 <Functions of System Menu>   �...

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56 <Functions of System Menu>   �...

[Page 58] FUTABA 14SG

57 <Functions of System Menu>   �...

[Page 59] FUTABA 14SG

58 <Functions of System Menu> Stick calibration method *J3 and J4 correction is described below. J1 and J2 corrections are performed using the same procedure. �...

[Page 60] FUTABA 14SG

59 <Functions of System Menu>   �...

[Page 61] FUTABA 14SG

60 <Functions of System Menu> Assigning models to the sensor buttons: There are four sensors/buttons that correspond with the SensorTouch: Link (LNK), Model (MDL) System (SYS) and S1. As such, it is possible to offer up to four models avai...

[Page 62] FUTABA 14SG

61 <Functions of System Menu> SensorTouch to move to the activation setting options. Model (MDL) is the default setting. Press the Return (RTN) button to bring forth the options, then scroll to the ALWAYS setting using the SensorTouch pad...

[Page 63] FUTABA 14SG

62 <Functions of System Menu>   �...

[Page 64] FUTABA 14SG

63 <Functions of System Menu>   �...

[Page 65] FUTABA 14SG

64 <Functions of System Menu>   �...

[Page 66] FUTABA 14SG

65 <Functions of System Menu> S.BUS Servo Description of function of each parameter *There are a function which can be used according to the kind of servo, and an impossible function.  Displays the ID of the servo whose parameters ...

[Page 67] FUTABA 14SG

66 <Functions of System Menu> "#$$ OFF : It is the boost ON at the time of low-speed operation.(In the case of usual) ON : It is always the boost ON.(When quick operation is hope)  The ...

[Page 68] FUTABA 14SG

67 <Functions of Linkage Menu> FUNCTIONS OF LINKAGE MENU The Linkage Menu is made up of functions which perform model addition, model type selection, system type, end point setting, and other model basic settings. The functions which can be ...

[Page 69] FUTABA 14SG

68 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 70] FUTABA 14SG

69 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 71] FUTABA 14SG

70 <Functions of Linkage Menu> Model deletion *The model stored in the transmitter memory or an SD card can be deleted. *The current model can not be deleted. ...

[Page 72] FUTABA 14SG

71 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 73] FUTABA 14SG

72 <Functions of Linkage Menu> Model type selection (Airplane, Glider)   ...

[Page 74] FUTABA 14SG

73 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 75] FUTABA 14SG

74 <Functions of Linkage Menu> Telemetry function (FASSTest mode only) To use the telemetry function, set “Telemetry” to “ACT”. DL Interval (FASSTest mode only) When a telemetry function is enabled, the receiving interval (down-link i...

[Page 76] FUTABA 14SG

75 <Functions of Linkage Menu> s!NALOGSERVOSCANNOTBEUSEDWITHTHE23"INTHE&!334EST#(MODE R608FS R6008HS R6108SB R6208SB R6014HS R6014FS R6203SB R6203SBE R6202SBW R6303SB R6303SBE...

[Page 77] FUTABA 14SG

76 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 78] FUTABA 14SG

77 <Functions of Linkage Menu>  �...

[Page 79] FUTABA 14SG

78 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 80] FUTABA 14SG

79 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 81] FUTABA 14SG

80 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 82] FUTABA 14SG

81 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 83] FUTABA 14SG

82 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 84] FUTABA 14SG

83 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 85] FUTABA 14SG

84 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 86] FUTABA 14SG

85 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 87] FUTABA 14SG

86 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 88] FUTABA 14SG

87 <Functions of Linkage Menu> Mixing rate setting procedure The HR3 swash-plate type will be used as an example to describe mixing rate setting. The mixing used in other swash modes may be different, however, the setting procedure is the sa...

[Page 89] FUTABA 14SG

88 <Functions of Linkage Menu> Subtrim setting procedure Subtrim can be set on the last page of the swash setting screen. *The sub-trim value set here is reflected at sub-trim of the linkage menu. Pitch adjustment procedure The pitch adjustme...

[Page 90] FUTABA 14SG

89 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 91] FUTABA 14SG

90 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 92] FUTABA 14SG

91 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 93] FUTABA 14SG

92 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 94] FUTABA 14SG

93 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 95] FUTABA 14SG

94 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 96] FUTABA 14SG

95 <Functions of Linkage Menu>   �...

[Page 97] FUTABA 14SG

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