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Contents 

 

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General Section 4 – 7

 

Codes of the PROFI-ULTRASOFT-MODULE 4 
General Information 5 
Selection of Model Type 6 – 7 
Mode of Operation – Code Menu 7 
Analogue Adjustment of Values 7 

Fixed-wing model section 8 – 56 

Control Connections, Receiver Outlets 8 – 9 
Model Type Block Diagrams 10 – 16 
Code Chart – Model Types 1 – 5 17 
Description of Options – Model Types 1 – 5 18 – 35 
Code Chart – F3B Models - Types 6 – 7 36 
Description of Options – F3B Models 38 – 43 

Fixed-wing Programming Examples 

I. Basic Settings 

1. Preparations 44 
2. Executing a Reset 44 – 45 
3. Selection of Model Memory 45 
4. Input Name of Model 45 
5. Allocation of Control Sticks 46 
6. Determining the Type of Model 46 – 47 
7. Determining the Idle Trim 47 
8. Copying the Settings 48 
9. Determining the Modulation Mode 48 – 49 

10. Adjusting the Direction of Servo Travel 49 
11. Adjusting Servo Throw 50 – 51 

II. Supplementary Adjustments 

1. Limiting Servo Throw 52 
2. Coordination of Throttle Characteristics 52 – 53 
3. Storage of Trim Data 35 

III. Examples of Copying 

Single Model Memory 54 
All Models Memory 55 
Internal Copying 56 

Helicopter Section 57 – 118 

Receiver Outlets 57 
Control Connections 58 
Code Chart – Helicopter – Type 8 59 
Description of Options – Helicopter Type 8 60 – 87 
Description of Options – Helicopter Type 9 87 

Helicopter Programming Examples 

I. Basic Settings 

1. Preparations 88 
2. Executing a Reset 88 – 89 
3. Selection of Model Memory 89 
4. Input Name of Model 89 
5. Allocation of Control Sticks 90 
6. Determining the Type of Model 90 – 91 
7. Direction of Throttle / Pitch Control Stick 91 
8. Allocation of Switches 92 
9. Copying the Settings 92 – 93 

10. Determining the Modulation Mode 93 
11. Type of Swashplate 94 
12. Direction of Torque Compensation 94 – 95 
13. Switching Activation of Auto-rotation 95 
14. Adjusting Servo & Rotor Mixer Direction 96 – 97 
15. Pitch Adjustments 97 – 99 
16. Adjusting Torque Compensation 99 
17. Adjusting Carburettor Actuation 100 – 101 

II. Upgrading for Advanced Pilots 

1. Throttle Preset 102 

a. By Slider Control 102 – 103 
b. By Switch 103 

c. By Switch and Slider Control 103 

2. Complementing Auto-Rotation Settings 104 

a. Maximum Pitch 104 – 105 
b. Minimum Pitch 105 

c. Tail Rotor Centre Position in Auto-Rot’n 106 

3. Compensating for Tail Rotor Load 106 – 107 

III. Further Upgrading for Expert Pilots 

1. PROFITRIM Module 108 

a. Test Flying with PROFITRIM 108 
b. PROFITRIM for Competition Use 109 

2. Changeover from Hover to Aerobatics 110 

a. Normal Adjustments for Aerobatics 110 
b. Alternative Adjustments for Hover 111 – 115 

3. Changeover to Auto-Rotation 116 
4. Flare Compensation 117 – 118 

Appendix 

Changes from the MULTISOFT-Module 118 – 119 

Summary of Contents for mc-18

Page 1: ...1...

Page 2: ...flexibility of adaptability to individual requirements or demands of the operator necessitate the provision of specific allocations before calling and setting up the options depending on them Thus th...

Page 3: ...icopter Type 8 60 87 Description of Options Helicopter Type 9 87 Helicopter Programming Examples I Basic Settings 1 Preparations 88 2 Executing a Reset 88 89 3 Selection of Model Memory 89 4 Input Nam...

Page 4: ...39 53 FLAP TRIM ASS Flap Trim Assignment 39 54 DIFF REDUCT Reduction of Aileron Differential 43 56 56 56 56 MODEL SELECT Select Model 18 60 Model Type Display Reads Meaning Described on Code Fixed Win...

Page 5: ...en programming a new model This step determines which of the options will be available in the course of the programming process 1 TX of series 89 and later are designed for 30 model memories Basic Pro...

Page 6: ...rface being controlled by an independent servo and with the correct mixture of aileron and elevator control provided for already All other options are available with restrictions including the nine fr...

Page 7: ...ssing key LIST DM then pressing INC to go forwards and DEC to go backwards Aster the desired code number has been found the program in question can be selected using the ENTER key The value can then b...

Page 8: ...order no 4160 22 is connected for example to switch aileron differential code 22 the two plugs must be plugged into horizontally adjacent stations only e g 4 and 8 never one above the other e g 3 and...

Page 9: ...or Switches 9 The switch allocation is freely programmable that is any switch can be programmed for any desired function These practical examples of switch allocations are meant to simplify programmin...

Page 10: ...Block Diagram NORMAL 10...

Page 11: ...Block Diagram NORMAL DIFF 11...

Page 12: ...Block Diagram DELTA DIFF 12...

Page 13: ...Block Diagram UNIFLY DIFF 13...

Page 14: ...Block Diagram Quadro Flap 14...

Page 15: ...Block Diagram F3B 3 wing servos 15...

Page 16: ...Block Diagram F3B 4 wing servos 16...

Page 17: ...ow Adjustments 22 19 THROW LIMIT Servo Throw Reduct ion 22 79 SERVO SLOW D Servo Slow Set up 23 Further Adjustments 16 TRACE RATE Adjust Effect of Operating Stick 23 31 THR BRK MIDP Set Channel 1 Mid...

Page 18: ...tivated by ENTER If the CLEAR key is pressed instead of ENTER complete deletion of the selected model data can be initiated This process is be performed by the ENTER key and aborted by any other key I...

Page 19: ...model programs which can be stored in the transmitter at the same time it will not be easy to remember the number of a model the data of which have been stored in memory For this reason the name of a...

Page 20: ...an be shown at the same time on the display the latter can be moved window style over the two lines showing the allocations When the arrow points to the outermost right function the next function will...

Page 21: ...ch a manner that in the case of the elevator both control surfaces are moved up and down in the same direction but in opposite directions one up one down the case of rudder Unlike mechanical solutions...

Page 22: ...selected servo will be indicated with a prefix or indicating the side For adjustment and display the operating element control stick slider rotary control or switch has to be moved to the end station...

Page 23: ...Control travel resulting from actuating an operating element on function inputs 6 8 is adjusted by code 16 The range of adjustments amounts to 0 150 of the normal range Unlike code 12 servo travel ad...

Page 24: ...range for each of the two switch positions The switched must have been allocated beforehand using code 34 Dual rate refers directly to the corresponding stick function independent of whether it affec...

Page 25: ...of the trim levers as a deviation from the neutral position With the aid of the display the trim levers are then shifted to the neutral position a step which does not change the trim positions of the...

Page 26: ...copied has been entered this name will also be transferred to the copy but with a symbol added to the last letter of the name to distinguish it from the original For safety s sake model memories that...

Page 27: ...ons is operated by a separate servo permitting the ailerons servo to be installed in the wing ensuring slop free and reproducible adjustments even with 2 piece wings The ratio of differential can be a...

Page 28: ...letter is pressed down and hold Programmed mix functions if any having their inlets at one of channels 1 4 will react as if the stick concerned had been moved to the programmed position Channel trim r...

Page 29: ...by turning on the correspondingly programmed misers flaps can be lowered when throttling the engine and the elevator re trimmed Auto Landing or dual rates may be switched to increase control surface...

Page 30: ...s which determine how strongly the inlet signal affects the control channel wired to the outlet of the mixer They also set the direction of the mixed signal and the neutral point of the mixer that is...

Page 31: ...lower line and then entering the desired switch number the polarity of which can be reversed by pressing the DEC key first The phantom switch 9 can be used in which case the mixer remains permanently...

Page 32: ...its operation via the keyboard Stopwatch with normal display The stopwatch with normal display may be programmed by allocating a switch to function CLK using code 23 A prerequisite is that the alarm...

Page 33: ...tored in the receiver In this manner interference of short duration will be eliminated In the case of longer lasting disturbance of the transmissions the operator may choose between two options 1 HOLD...

Page 34: ...els is not possible Activation of the keyboard lock is performed using code 88 and entering an optional 3 figure combination using keys 1 9 followed by the ENTER key The lock becomes effective by turn...

Page 35: ...an endless loop until interrupted by pressing the ENTER key In this way the receiver can be checked over a longer period S E R V O P O S p u s h c h k e y 1 10 The actual position of each servo can be...

Page 36: ...hese requirements the models of this contest normally feature plain flaps so they can be adapted to the flight tasks of duration distance and speed as well as the launch phase In addition they also se...

Page 37: ...with optional storing of adjustment data etc simplify handling of a model for the demanding contest flyer and assist him in his endeavour to achieve optimum performance The two F3B programs differ on...

Page 38: ...e INC and DEC key respectively As not all of the available functions can be shown at the same time on the display the latter can be moved window style over the two lines showing the allocations When t...

Page 39: ...nal generator of channel 6 or 7 or by neither of these For example you may actuate the flaps for the duration phase by slider type control 6 for distance flight by a switch module providing three swit...

Page 40: ...by an external switch set with code 23 After calling code 42 the mix quota can be adjusted using the INC and DEC keys in 1 steps and the 6 or 8 key in 10 steps and set to 0 by pressing the CLEAR key w...

Page 41: ...tion with their neutral positions corresponding to the programmed settings On deactivation of the trimmers the adjusted value will be stored It if thus possible to establish optimum settings in flight...

Page 42: ...ht with flaps at neutral position To this end the operating element concerned is set accordingly and then the STORE key is pressed The offset from the neutral position is shown on the lower line of th...

Page 43: ...quota having been set to 0 they are effectively inactive Code 44 Spoilers Elevator Code 45 Spoilers Flaps Code 46 Spoilers Ailerons To activate them input the corresponding code number whereupon the a...

Page 44: ...You have installed the module into the transmitter as per the instructions Close the case of the transmitter again and turned the transmitter on The display will read m c 1 8 E M O D E L 1 9 6 V P C...

Page 45: ...s Using the TURN key changes between uppercase and lowercase letters If you have entered an incorrect letter you can backspace using the CLEAR key and the correct it Having entered the complete name i...

Page 46: ...e accordingly Terminate the input by pressing the ENTER key and you are once again back in command mode T A X I C U P 1 F U N C T I O N 5 7 ENTER T A X I C U P 1 M O D E 1 2 T A X I C U P 1 M O D E 2...

Page 47: ...stick to increase engine power To this end input 1 8 ENTER The display then reads IDLE R TRIM OFF Using the INC and DEC keys you may now switch to and fro between and means pushing for full throttle...

Page 48: ...e remaining models by 9 4 ENTER 1 ENTER 3 ENTER ENTER 9 4 ENTER 1 ENTER 4 ENTER ENTER 9 4 ENTER 1 ENTER 7 ENTER ENTER 9 4 ENTER 1 ENTER 3 0 ENTER ENTER T A X I C U P 1 F U N C T I O N 9 4 ENTER C O P...

Page 49: ...nsmitter and receiver on now and check the function of the control surfaces Most likely one or other of the servos will be found to rotate in the wrong direction it would be matter of sheer luck if no...

Page 50: ...t case a lot of obtainable control precision will be lost This of course is not limited to the control surfaces but also applies to the throttle as well Here again the linkage should be attached to th...

Page 51: ...are deluxe options with the aid of which problems encountered when flying certain models can be solved Flying certain manoeuvres can be made easier and or advantages can be gained over other contestan...

Page 52: ...plain flaps and flaperons of large sailplane models Here the threshold action can be set just short of a point where otherwise linkages or hinges would flex or deform T A X I C U P 1 F U N C T I O N...

Page 53: ...im adjustment even after a change of models To store the in flight established trim data input 5 9 ENTER STORE The display now indicates in it s lower line the trim lever offset you had set from the n...

Page 54: ...ENTER key Important Always trigger the copy process by the ENTER key on the receiving unit first m c 1 8 E M O D E L 6 F U N C T I O N 9 4 ENTER C O P Y F R O M M O D E L K E Y 1 7 O R DEC C O P Y F R...

Page 55: ...nit ready to transmit copy Trigger copying process with the ENTER key Important Always trigger the copy process by the ENTER key on the receiving unit first m c 1 8 E M O D E L 6 F U N C T I O N 9 4 E...

Page 56: ...keys 1 9 or INC and DEC Call the model memory to be copied into using the keys 1 9 or INC and DEC such as memory 3 Terminate the copy program selection using the ENTER key Transmitter ready to copy Tr...

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