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3. Programming and Operation
3.1. Introduction to the programming
The ORBIS has four different operating modes. You must choose one and program this mode into the
Dirk Merbold controller.
Operating Mode 1 A:
‘Speed Automatic On’ and ‘tow release off’ on the Merbold controller.
This is the
default and recommended mode
for several reasons:
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The
‘Speed Automatic On’ mode will always make sure that you have the right acceleration
rate and will give you also the programmable power for ground take off.
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You will mainly fly with full throttle and thereby disburden the Jeti MEZON 135 Opto brushless
controller.
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The ‘tow release off’ mode gives you the opportunity to check the ORBIS in the extended
position without the motor starting to run.
Operating Mode 1 B:
‘Speed Automatic Off’ and ‘tow release off’ on the Merbold Controller.
Operating Mode 2 A:
‘Speed Automatic On’ and ‘tow release on’ on the Merbold Controller.
Operating Mode 2 B:
‘Speed Automatic Off’ and ‘tow release on’ on the Merbold Controller.
3.2. Programming of the radio transmitter
For all operation modes the ORBIS needs a
3-way-switch
which is assigned to a separate channel
on the radio transmitter.
In the ‘‘Speed Automatic On’ you will actually only need the
3-way-switch
to
control the entire ORBIS.
The 3-way-switch has pre-defined values for each switch position.
These values are reached, when the
3-way-switch
switches the appropriate channel to the following
servo positions:
- 100% with position 1 (back)
1100 ms impulse length
0% with position 2 (centre)
1500 ms impulse length
+100% with position 3 (in front)
1900 ms impulse length
Important note for Jeti systems
Please make the servo pulse length of the Jetisystem is set to 20ms. A smaller or larger pulse length
may results in malfunction of the Merbold controller.
In the ‘Speed Automatic Off’ mode you will need a
second continuous channel
for the throttle
signal.
