FlySky Paladin PL18, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual User Manual Copyright 2022 Flysky Technology co ltd This product is only for 15 years old or above...

Page 2: ...l safety as well as the safety of your equipment If you encounter any problems during using please refer to this manual first If the problem is still not resolved please contact the local dealer direc...

Page 3: ...6 7 8 2 Setting VRA trim 27 7 9 Sensors 28 7 9 1 Displaying Sensors 28 7 9 2 Sensors setup 29 7 10 Timers 33 7 10 1 Timer 1 2 33 7 10 2 Engine timer 33 7 10 3 Model timer 33 7 11 RF setting 34 7 11 1...

Page 4: ...tion Setting 75 9 1 Display servos 75 9 2 Condition 75 9 3 Func Rate AFR 75 9 4 DR setup 75 9 5 Channel offset 75 9 6 Pro Mixes 75 9 7 Servo speed 75 9 8 Throttle curve 76 9 9 Pitch curve 76 9 10 Thro...

Page 5: ...ight timeout 92 14 2 2 Backlight brightness 92 14 2 3 Standby timeout 92 14 2 4 Autoshut down 93 14 3 Qucik access setting 93 14 4 Switches setup 94 14 4 Stick calibration 94 14 5 Range test 94 14 6 H...

Page 6: ...ers do not operate in the following places Near any site where other radio control activity may occur Near high voltage power lines or communication broadcasting antennas Near water with passenger boa...

Page 7: ...h fire or explode WARNING WARNING Do not charge batteries that show any evidence of damage aging leakage or exposure to liquids Do not expose the battery to liquids Do not use a damp battery Keep your...

Page 8: ...sion module is built into RF system which can realize data transmission via transmitter and transparent transmission It can be used for data transmission of flight control Intelligent RF configuration...

Page 9: ...VRA Knob 24 Neck Strap Hook 5 SWB Position Switch 15 VRB Knob 25 Right Stick 6 VRD Knob 16 Power Switch 26 TR4 Trim 7 TR1 Trim 17 SWD Position Switch 27 TR6 Trim 8 SWA Button 18 SWH Position Switch 2...

Page 10: ...d to tear apart the grip to find it To press it by using a long thin tool such as a smaller screwdriver In case of the transmitter can not be powered off by pressing the two Power Switches please rese...

Page 11: ...39 Press to release FRM301 33 FRM301 Button 40 FRM301 RF Module 34 Gimble Tension Adjustment 41 Gimbal Tension Adjustment 35 Grip 42 Grip 36 Micro USB interface 43 Screw holes for fixing RF Module ada...

Page 12: ...state of the transmitter and its working state The LED lights up in three states gradual light flashing and solid on The LED is off indicating that the transmitter is powered off When the screen is of...

Page 13: ...ion 2 Adjust the screw clockwise to strengthen or reduce the frictional strength 3 If you need to adjust the strength of the return adjust screw change the strength of return to the median position an...

Page 14: ...e 2 To prolong the service life of the battery properly discharge if you want to store it for a long time that is not fully charged In addition you need to charge it regularly to prevent damage due to...

Page 15: ...ectrical noise 2 2 Keep the receivers antenna away from conductive materials such as carbon or metal To ensure normal Keep the receivers antenna away from conductive materials such as carbon or metal...

Page 16: ...rent between these two versions Note Flysky AFHDS 3 classic version receiver models FTr10 FGr4 FGr4s FGr4p FTr4 FTr16S Other Flysky AFHDS 3 receivers are enhanced version receivers Note When you choos...

Page 17: ...des 12 channels with super anti interference and moderate communication distance Note Routine 18ch Lora 12ch and Fast 8ch can only be bound with enhanced receivers Provides 8 channels fast communicati...

Page 18: ...ABS Preview of all trim value Home1 Home2 The voltage of transmitter and receiver The area of entering the Basic function screen The area of entering the System function screen The icon of entering th...

Page 19: ...ickly access the Sensor interface Signal strength This icon won t be displayed if a receiver connects the transmitter in one way mode The RF moudle is ennable but the receiver is not connected The ico...

Page 20: ...ase the value To decrease the value For all conditions For the current condition Assign Switches Tap this area to quickly access the Sensor 1 6 interface Tap this area to quickly access the Timer inte...

Page 21: ...an access Basic function interface via Home1 Basic Two dots indicate that Basic function interface consists of two pages If the dot is black indicating that the page is the current page Swipe the inte...

Page 22: ...to start When test mode is active all channels will slowly move through their entire range of motion 2 Click to return to the previous interface DANGER When the mode of testing all chanenl is enabled...

Page 23: ...at the right of the interface to searching for the receiver 4 After the searching process is completed the red dot will move to the model which is corresponding to the receiver And the transmitter has...

Page 24: ...ne in the list 7 2 3 New model To create a new model Function setup 1 Enter Select model interface 2 Tap New and click Yes on the pop up interface to create a new model Afterwards click to return to t...

Page 25: ...n selected Note For Airplane Glider Tap the area to enter Wing and Tail setting interface For Car Robot to enter move setup interface and for Helicopter to enter Swash plate setting interface While fo...

Page 26: ...matically 4 Click the appropriate function item according to the actual model Afterwards click to return to the previous interface Note The optional function items vary with different model types For...

Page 27: ...Reverse Indicates that the channel s direction has been reversed Notes 1 If a new model is connected make sure the corresponding channel of the servo is correct 2 Move the stick switch or knob relate...

Page 28: ...can adjust the maximum servo movement of 18 channels respectively Click a channel to enter the next setting interface corresponding to this channel The green bar is the current position of the contro...

Page 29: ...he setting is for the current condition Set the specific trim button for this function If the small triangle at the bottom right of the function box is cyan the setting is for all conditions If it is...

Page 30: ...hen click to return to the previous interface Note You can click to choose to set only for the current condition or set for all conditions For switches named after SW characters you can set Normal or...

Page 31: ...up and call setting for TR1 trim button Sets backup value for TR1 trim button In the trim mode you can select Normal Cen Max center MAX H Max high end MAX and L Max low end MAX Normal means normal tri...

Page 32: ...trim adjustment for TR1 trim button 1 Tap TR1 to enter the setting interface 2 Click Trim adjustment and click Yes to adjust the condition Then click to return to the previous interface Note When for...

Page 33: ...eceiver Signal strength To display the signal strength between the transmitter and the receiver It is calculated by using SNR The signal strength will be displayed as a value between 0 and 100 In the...

Page 34: ...lick 1 TX voltage 0 to enter the setting interface 2 To change the sensor displayed here click Please choose TX voltage 0 to enter the setting interface Select the sensor to be displayed Click to retu...

Page 35: ...receiver 3 Turn on the transmitter and enter Home1 Basic Sensor Try to turn the gear around if the RPM SP value changes then the installation is successful otherwise repeat the above steps Note RPM S...

Page 36: ...and perpendicular to the sensor and the distance between the sensor and the sticker is moderate 2 Connect the FS CPD02 sensor to the SENS interface of the FTr10 receiver 3 Turn on the transmitter and...

Page 37: ...lays Height PR data then installation is complete Otherwise repeat the above steps Note Height PR means the sensor is testing the altitude 14m is the actual measured height value The function setting...

Page 38: ...Timer 2 is set to remind the system will send out a reminder when it reaches a minute sharp It will also send out a countdown reminder 30 seconds before the end of this time 7 10 2 Engine timer To ca...

Page 39: ...ou need to use it enable the transmit function via this interface Used to select an appropriate RF type as per the communication protocol of the receiver to bind to the transmitter FRM301 classic rece...

Page 40: ...ire low level for valid signal Set the signal polarity to negative and low level represents valid signal Number of channels To set the number of channels in one PPM signal By default each PPM signal c...

Page 41: ...o enter the port protocol setting menu for primary RX Tap to select the signal type for newport PWM PPM S NUS i BUS IN i BUS OUT or i BUS2 Tap to select the signal type for i BUS Servo or CH1 Tap to t...

Page 42: ...e the setting interfae of the corresponding channel Set i BUS out PPM to no output This item is for i BUS and PPM signals After the Set i BUS out PPM to no output is enabled regardless of the setting...

Page 43: ...equency You may need to take into account the servo s performance when doing such settings The interface of this function may vary with bind modes For enhanced receivers the PWM frequency of each chan...

Page 44: ...ated With this function checked the LED of the transmitter flashes and gives the voice alarm of Low signal when the RSSI of the receiver is lower than or equal to 40 Tap to enter the interface of sett...

Page 45: ...alibration factor by the current value and the sensor measured value and the result will be sent to the receiver to calibrate the BVD detection function Notes 1 This function is applicable to enhanced...

Page 46: ...ly The displayed information varies with devices For example for the PWM converter Device List displays the converter name and Device Information displays the device name and the number of interfaces...

Page 47: ...he enhanced receiver custom interface protocol is set to i BUS2 so as to establish a connection with the transmitter 3 If the i BUS2 device interface has already connected to another device the i BUS2...

Page 48: ...et the output PWM signal frequency of the converter interface Set the channel of the output To set the channel of converter output interface UTC selecting To set UTC Function setup Tap Keep up the cha...

Page 49: ...l marks the current orientation of the aircraft from the starting point The center of the azimuth angle indicates the starting point By default the starting point is the power on position Hg zero Tap...

Page 50: ...e channel assignment is successful a pop up window will appear If the channel assignment is successful channel number and interface number will be displayed 6 Repeat the steps above for setting more c...

Page 51: ...bove Function setup 1 The transmitter and the receiver has bound normally 2 Tap Receiver Update to enter and select the receiver you want to update 3 Click Update then click Yes in the pop up window t...

Page 52: ...ase make sure that the wireless trainer unit is connected correctly in normal communication 3 The PL18 transmitter s trainer port can be adaptive to recognize the input PPM signal Most of the devices...

Page 53: ...authority needs to be switched For details of application scenarios see the later section Refer to RF setting section for the description of function setup Function setup 1 Tap Binding with WTM01 to...

Page 54: ...re superimposed and output Note that controls are in the neutral positions for the transmitter which is not involved in control Note Under normal circumstances the trainer uses the trainer mode to tea...

Page 55: ...in the training students can set their transmitters as trainer mode and assign the corresponding channels of trainer control signals The trainer control switch is kept normally OFF The trainer sets hi...

Page 56: ...n settings of Airplane Gilder mainly in default condition After you can set the related model parameters via Basic Models then you can access Model to set the related functions of model via Home1 Mode...

Page 57: ...tting To rename the Condition and set a switch to switch among the conditions 8 2 1 Editing Rename the condition To rename the selected condition Function setup 1 Tap Edit to enter edit setting interf...

Page 58: ...ty and the number 4 is the next highest priority The system works in this way according to this sequence Function setup 1 Tap to select a condition 2 Click to move the selected condition forward Click...

Page 59: ...the curve type is EXP1 EXP1 can not be adjusted separately although it distinguishes between A and B When the curve type is EXP2 SYMM symmetric the rate and curve are divided into A and B A and B need...

Page 60: ...click to return to the previous interface 3 Tap the function box corresponding to the DR below the Switch and set a switch to the function Then click to return to the previous interface 4 Tap the func...

Page 61: ...tion trim mode enabled or disabled and curve mixing rate and mixing delay can be set separately for each group of Mix Switches which turn on off the Mixes The interface shows below when the Master is...

Page 62: ...the trim is set to On Master trim changes will also affect Slave When it is set to Off Master trim changes will not affect Slave Master Link Slave link The link can be set for the master and slave whe...

Page 63: ...e you can set the mix through the aileron flap and elevation mix function when the mixes are required for aileron elevation and flap 8 7 Servo speed Introduces the settings of the Servo speed function...

Page 64: ...interface Tap to enter the corresponding speed setting interface The red bar shows the set input value the green shows the output value Tap to select In speed the shorter time is the faster speed is...

Page 65: ...k to return to the previous interface 8 8 Throttle curve This function allows the throttle control lever to respond to engine speed changes more as expected to achieve the best results in the control...

Page 66: ...the idle speed is enabled for the subsequent operation throttle curve When the throttle cut is enabled the throttle hold and this function are not valid In multi engine model the idle switch is recog...

Page 67: ...eron Airfoil Flap Airfoil Flap2 Brake Flap3 Brake Flap4 Aileron 3 Aileron 4 Rudder 2 Rudder Aileron 2 Tap to select Offset Tap to enter switch assigned interface set the appropriate value Click to ret...

Page 68: ...ate value Then click to return to the previous interface 8 12 3 Aileron camber flap This mixes function is used to set the linkage between the camber flap and the aileron so that the flap can work tog...

Page 69: ...r surfaces and even the aileron surfaces in case of a tailless aircraft Take the setting of Low as an example Function setup 1 Tap the item corresponding to Low you want to set The currently selected...

Page 70: ...previous interface For the setting of High refer to the setting of Low Note For settings of switch refer to the descriptions in chapter 16 8 13 1 Flap setting This function is used to set the high an...

Page 71: ...en the airfoil flap is operated to slow down Note For normal tail V tail double elevator tails the function item is only Elevator Elevator 2 For those having aileron but without tail There is no eleva...

Page 72: ...nterface of setting Brake rate Tap to enter switch assignment interface of enabling disabling the Airbrake Tap to enter switch assignment interface of switching bwtween Offset1 and Offset2 Note This f...

Page 73: ...brake the currently selected function item is highlighted in light green 2 Click or to set the appropriate value Then click to return to the previous interface 8 14 2 Brake rate Sets the offsets of A...

Page 74: ...dition To set in another condition you need to switch the condition first Notes 1 Due to the different model structures for example different number of ailerons and flaps the corresponding function me...

Page 75: ...xes function is used to set the linkage between the elevator and wing flap When this function is enabled the elevator aileron 2 master control of the model will affect the wing flap proportionally thu...

Page 76: ...ameter settings of this function are for the current condition To set in another condition you need to switch the condition first Notes Due to the different model structures for example different numb...

Page 77: ...riate value 3 Set a switch to enable this function Tap the box next to Start switch to enter switch assigning interface Then click to return to the previous interface 8 17 3 Rudd to Aileron This mixes...

Page 78: ...ction is implemented the two control surfaces move in the same direction This interface allows you to set the elevator rate and rudder rate i e the rate of the elevator is for realizing the elevator f...

Page 79: ...nition and state 5 Toggle the switches to make sure everything is working as expected Notes 1 The setting of a logic switch makes sense only if it is composed of 2 other different switches 2 The syste...

Page 80: ...ferent based on different model configurations 9 1 Display servos 9 2 Condition 9 3 Func Rate AFR 9 4 DR setup 9 5 Channel offset 9 6 Pro Mixes 9 7 Servo speed Please refer to 7 1 Display Servos for t...

Page 81: ...cut switch is on When the throttle hold is on the mixes of the throttle from other functions is invalid The throttle function is output after channel operations Travel Range Normal and Reverse and cha...

Page 82: ...licopter s swashplate angle exceeds the limit of the mechanical structure the helicopter might be seriously damaged Therefore this function can protect the helicopter s mechanical structure This is a...

Page 83: ...o set for throttle control or turn the physial knob on the transmitter Then click to return to the previous interface 5 Tap Pitch control to enterthe control assign interface Click a knob you want to...

Page 84: ...rameter setting is for the current condition To set in another condition you need to switch the condition first Function setup 1 Tap Gyroscope to enter 2 Tap to enter then assign a switch to control t...

Page 85: ...rent based on different model configurations 10 1 Display servos 10 2 Condition 10 3 Func Rate AFR 10 4 DR setup 10 5 Channel offset 10 6 Pro Mixes 10 7 Servo speed Please refer to 7 1 Display Servos...

Page 86: ...by the comno switch 3 Change the names of the presets by taping the dark green function box you want to change A pop up menu comes along with it you can tap the appropriate charater then click Enter t...

Page 87: ...functions of model via Home1 Model 11 1 Display servos 11 2 Condition 11 3 Func Rate AFR 11 4 DR setup 11 5 Channel offset 11 6 Pro Mixes 11 7 Servo speed Please refer to 7 1 Display Servos for this f...

Page 88: ...red When the value is set to 100 the delay is 2S 11 8 Throttle curve 11 9 ABS Please refer to 8 8 Throttle curve for this function This function can be used to set pulse braking namely the brakes are...

Page 89: ...g interface 2 Click or to set the appropriate value Click to return to the previous interface Function setup 1 Tap Cycle to enter the setting interface 2 Click or to set the appropriate value Click to...

Page 90: ...left and right The forward backward left and right rates can be set in the function menu Note This function is available for track model Note This function is available for version 1 0 65 or above Fun...

Page 91: ...nel offset 12 6 Pro Mixes 12 7 Servo speed Please refer to 7 1 Display Servos for this function Please refer to 8 2 Condition for this function Please refer to 8 3 Func Rate AFR for this function Plea...

Page 92: ...k 13 1 Display servos 13 2 Condition 13 3 Func Rate AFR 13 4 DR setup 13 5 Channel offset 13 6 Pro Mixes 13 7 Servo speed Please refer to 7 1 Display Servos for this function Please refer to 8 2 Condi...

Page 93: ...88 13 9 Track mixing 13 10 Logic switches Please refer to 11 10 Track mixing for this function Please refer to 8 20 Logic switches for this function...

Page 94: ...General function via Home1 System General 14 1 1 Language setting You can choose the language from English and Chinese 14 1 2 Units Choose what units to use for length and temperature Length can sele...

Page 95: ...ou want to set 3 Click the item you desired Then click to return Tap repeatedly to toggle between on and off This function enables or disables vibration for various actions When the Power on auto sear...

Page 96: ...y default mode Function setup 1 Download the latest firmware then open it 2 Connect the PC and PL18 transmitter via micro USB cable 3 Tap TX firmware update via System General a pop up screen appears...

Page 97: ...he time of the Standby timeout Function setup 1 Tap Backlight timeout to enter 2 Tap an appropriate item you want to set Then click to return Function setup 1 Tap Backlight brightness to enter 2 Click...

Page 98: ...ted to a receiver and is not in use Note When you slide the main interface please slide from the area as close to the boders of the main interface as possible For example slide from the right slide of...

Page 99: ...ard backward to the maximum or minimum travel 4 Turn all knobs VRA VRE clockwise counterclockwise to maximum or minimum travel 5 After turning the sticks and the knobs to the maximum and minimum trave...

Page 100: ...unts listed on the interface and the other person holds the transmitter and gradually moves away to 30 40 meters and walks around with this distance as a radius centered on this model 4 Make sure that...

Page 101: ...color is selected Click Move up or Move down to change its order in the list Function items area tap it appears and it means that the function is displayed does not appear it means that the function...

Page 102: ...for example SWD 3 Tap Open or Close of any gear position to set the appropriate on or off status of this position Note Action switch does not support the setting of Normal ON or Normal OFF On such swi...

Page 103: ...point as the reference You can switch the ON or OFF position by Posit Positive or Reve Reverse Hysteresis Box mode Hys means the setting of border for ON or OFF only You can set the hysteresis interv...

Page 104: ...t interface 2 Click LSW and a pop up screen appears Click the logic switch you want to set then tap the area to enter the setting interface Then you can set a new logic switch Function setup 1 Click L...

Page 105: ...d output in the order shown according to the setup function Func Rate AFR DR setup Set by function Mixes Reverse Channel End Channel Range Set by channel Notes 1 The Mixes includes the function mixing...

Page 106: ...tance 3500m Air distance Resolution 4096 Battery Lipo Battery 1S 3 7V 4300mAh Built in Charging Jack Micro USB Wireless Charging Charging Time 4h 5V 2A 7h 5V 2A Wireless charging Battery Life 8h Low V...

Page 107: ...CPD02 Speed Optical sensitive sensor FS CVT01 Voltage FS CTM01 Temperature and FS CGPS01 GPS 1 12 Wireless Charging Base 1 13 FRM302 RF Module 1 14 FS RM003 AFHDS 2A RF Module 1 15 JR RF Module Adpat...

Page 108: ...d void the user s authority to operate this equipment Example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules...

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Page 110: ...echnology co ltd http www flysky cn com Publication Date 2022 02 24 CE FCC ID N4ZFT1800 Manufacturer ShenZhenFLYSKYTechnologyCo Ltd Address 16F HuafengBuilding 6006ShennanRoad FutianDistrict Shenzhen...