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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 SECTION I RD6000 Super Radio Control System RD6000 Super Transmitter/Receiver Specifications Academy of Model Aeronautics Initial Preparation RD6000 Super Transmitter Features NiCd Battery Charging Airborne System Connections Airborne Components Connectors Audio Low Voltage Alarm Transmitter Battery Removal Control Stick Length Adjustment Throttle High Warning Transmitter Stick Tension Adjustment Trainer System Using the RD6000 Super Micro-
SECTION IV HELICOPTER Page # 45 7 46 47 49 52 54 55 56 22 56 57 60 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 27 28 29 35 37 40 58 66 67 68 69 69 71 RD6000 Super User Manual - Helicopter Airborne System Connections Helicopter Menu Structure Programming for Helicopter (Type) Pitch Curves Throttle Curves Revolution Mixing Gyro Adjustment Trim Memory Exponential Dual Rate Dynamic Trim Memory (DTM) Changing Flight Mode 1 and 2 Switch Locations Implementation of Control Function Servo Reversing Control Centering Data R
SECTION I RD6000 SPORT RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM Thank you for selecting the Airtronics RD6000 Super Radio System. In designing the RD6000 Super we have made every effort to provide you with a radio that will allow you to extract the maximum performance from your powered aircraft, sailplane, or helicopter, while at the same time simplifying the task of setting up and adjusting your model. These instructions are written in great detail to help you understand what all of you RD6000 Super capabilities are.
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie, Indiana 47302 The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is a national organization representing modelers in the United States. We urge you to examine the benefits of membership, including liability protection in the event of certain injuries.
RD6000 SUPER TRANSMITTERS FEATURES The RD6000 Super narrow band PPM/FM computer radio control system is designed for the use by power model, sailplane, and helicopter pilots who demand a quality product. The RD6000 Super is packed with all of the capabilities that the beginner as well as the more advanced modelers demand for all three types of flying. It has the features available to get the most out of any type of model.
AIRBORNE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS NiCd Battery AERO HELI Flap Collective Pitch Retract Gear Gyro Rudder Rudder (Tail Rotor) Throttle Throttle Aileron Aileron (L/R Cyclic) Elevator Elevator (F/A Cyclic) Switch Harness Charge Connector 92777 Receiver BA ND 92777/72 FM Dual Conversion BY Narrow Band Receiver 24 7/B 6 5 4 3 2 1 The above diagram shows how to connect the components of your RD6000 Sport system together. At this point your objective is to get the system operating on your workbench.
AIRBORNE COMPONENTS While your systems batteries are charging, you can familiarize yourself with the airborne portion of your radio. The airborne portion of the radio refers to any components which are mounted in your plane or helicopter and carried aloft when you fly.
TRANSMITTER BATTERY REMOVAL The NiCd battery in your RD6000 Super transmitter can easily be removed and replaced with a fully charged pack to extend operating time. Additional packs are sold separately as an accessory item under the Airtronics part number 95010. To remove the pack, push down on the two ears of the battery door located on the rear of the transmitter. The door can then be removed and the NiCd battery pack can now be removed and unplugged. Reverse the procedure to install a new pack.
TRANSMITTER STICK TENSION ADJUSTMENT To adjust the spring tension of the transmitter sticks you need to remove the back of the transmitter case. First remove the antenna and the NiCd battery pack from the transmitter. Now remove the eight screws that hold the case back in place, four in the main case, two in the LCD back cover and two on the handle. Once the screws are removed swing the back of the case away from the transmitter being careful of the trainer plug wiring.
TRAINER SYSTEM The Trainer system in the RD6000 Super transmitter allows you to connect any two Airtronics RD6000 Super together for the purpose of training a new pilot. You can also connect the RD6000 Super to either an RD6000 Super, RD6000, RD6000 Sport, VG 400, VG 600, Radiant or Vanguard PPM unit. The Trainer cord to use is the ATX Part # 97100. The RD6000 Super is NOT compatible with Infinity 660 or Quasar units.
USING THE RD6000 Super MICROPROCESSOR Airtronics has invested a large amount of design effort to ensure that the powerful capabilities of the RD6000 Super are as simple as possible to use. This manual has been written to offer the user complete instructions for either fixed wing aircraft or helicopter models. The manual is divided into three sections. One for introduction and another for aircraft (both powered and sailplane), and one for helicopters.
RD6000 Super AERO FEATURES FEATURES DESCRIPTION FEATURES DESCRIPTION STW (Stopwatch) Used as a stopwatch or to countdown to a preset time. T-CUT (Throttle Cut) You can set the point where the throttle can be cut using the throttle cut-off button. REV (Reverse) Reverses the servo operating direction. C-MIX (Compensation Mixing) Ability to mix a master channel to another slave channel with a CMix Switch. E>F (Elevator to Flap Mixing) Ability to mix Elevator to Flap.
RD6000 Super HELI FEATURES FEATURES DESCRIPTION STW (Stopwatch) Used as a stopwatch or to countdown to a preset time. REV (Reverse) Reverses the servo operating direction. D/R (Dual Rate) Adjusts servo throw. On Elev, Ail and (Rud in Heli Mode) CNT (Center) Changes servo neutral position. TRM (Trim) The LCD provides an indicator of the value, as well as the direction of the trim. EXP (Exponential) Changes the linear movement of the servo to the relation of the stick movement.
SECTION II COMMON FUNCTIONS The following functions are common and are applicable to both Aircraft and Helicopter sections of this manual. The Liquid Crystal Display shows an Aero model selected; however, a similar screen will be displayed when a Helicopter type model is selected. NOTE: Switches labeled with red lettering are for aircraft and white lettering is used for helicopter.
CNT (CONTROL CENTERING) Your RD6000 Super allows you to fine-tune the CENTER or neutral position of all flight control servos. After hooking up your controls and mechanically centering all linkages to the approximate positions, press the FUNCTION down key to arrive at the following screen for the Elevator control. (Note that the Aileron, Throttle, Rudder and Flap centering operates in the same manner when you select that channel on the upper part of the screen.
RST (DATA RESET) If you want to “UNDO” all of your programmed parameters at one time, you can use the RST function. However, be certain that is what you want to do, since this function will reset all settings to the factory default settings. The RST function will only affect the specific model that you have selected. ALL OTHER Models in memory are unaffected by the RST function. Press the END key to select the initial AR 1 screen that indicates the Transmitter NiCd pack battery voltage.
HOW TO SELECT MODEL SET-UPS: M-SL (Model Select) The RD6000 Super has built in memory to store four model setups in any combination of model types. To use or modify one of the model setups you first must select M-SL in the etc menu. Assume that you want to select a second model. To do so, press the END key to bring up the initial screen that indicates transmitter voltage and model number. Press the (CH +) key to scroll to “etc”. Use the FUNCTION down key to select MSL.
STW (STOPWATCH) The RD6000 Super offers a built-in timer and allows the pilot to use the stopwatch function in either elapsed time mode or in a countdown mode of operation. To use the stopwatch, press either the (CH -) or the (CH +) key to select “etc” on the Channel indicator display. etc Now press the FUNCTION down key to scroll through the various screen’s until you find the STW screen with the flashing >indicator. This is where you can set your stopwatch countdown time.
INT (INTEGRAL TIMER) The Integral Timer function of the RD6000 Super is activated each time the transmitter power switch is turned on, and continues to time up to 99 hours and 59 seconds at all times when the transmitter is turned on. This time will give an excellent indication of how many hours of actual use you RD6000 transmitter has accrued. Or, you may wish to reset the timer to zero at certain intervals, for instance, each time you charge the transmitter NiCd battery pack.
NAM (NAMING YOUR MODEL) The RD6000 Super provides the capability for you to designate each of the four models you have programmed by use of a 3 digit name. Use the (CH +) key to select the “etc” screen. Press the FUNCTION down key twice to select the NAM screen. Now press the (CH +) key to select the screen for model number one. The first charater will be flashing to indicate you can change that letter.
EXP (EXPONENTIAL) The RD6000 Super allows the pilot to choose two settings for Exponential throw for each of the primary flight channels, Elevator, Aileron (and Rudder in helicopter mode). Exponential throw is primarily used to “soften” or decrease the control stick sensitivity of a control around the neutral point. With Exponential disabled, a control funtion servo will move in an amount proportional to the amount of control stick deflection, i.e.
As an example, to set Exponential for elevator, access “EL” in the Channel area by using the (CH+) key. Now press the FUNCTION down key to select the EXP display for the Elevator Channel as shown below. This screen tells you the present Exponential status of the elevator channel and when a Dual Rate Exponential switch is set to ON position, the Exponential setting for that control function. The possibilble range for Exponential settings is from -100% to +100%. Note that 0% is linear.
MOD (MODULATION) An extremely versatile feature of the RD6000 Super transmitter is the capability to select 4 different types of modulation. These are PPM/FM for standard FM receivers and PM/FM-Reverse for “other brand” receivers, PCM1 and PCM2 for Airtronics PCM Receivers. To access the Modulation screen, press either the (CH –) or (CH +) key to select the “etc” screen. etc Next, press the FUNCTION down key to select the MOD (modulation) screen. It will show PP indicating the present selection is PPM/FM.
CPY (DATA COPY) A valuable feature of the RD6000 Super is the Data Copy Function. With this function the entire set of control parameters for one aircraft can be ‘copied’ from one model set-up into another. (For instance, if you have your aircraft program in Model #1 and nothing in Model #3, you can copy the Model #1 program into Model #3 with the copy function. Having copied your control set-up, you can now use MSL (Model Select) to access the Model #3 program and then make control changes to that set-up.
On the previous screen, the destination has been set to Model #3. MAKE CERTAIN that this model setup is not one you wish to save, because when you copy the Model #1 set-up into Model #3, all data that was in Model #3 is replaced with the Model #1 data! At this point Model #3 data is still intact, so if you wish to change the destination for the copied data, do so before proceeding.
SW-R (SWITCH REVERSE) The SW-R Function allows you to reverse the action of the five toggle switches located on your RD6000 Super transmitter. The default of the SW-R Function is in the NOR (normal) position. CAUTION! The switch reversal function is not selective. If you change it from NOR (normal) to REV (reverse), all switches will be reversed in their action! To access the SW-R Function, select “etc” on the Channel indicator using either the (CH -) or the (CH +) key.
CLK (CLICK) The RD6000 Super transmitter normally is set to emit an audio tone when ever the programming keys are pressed, when values are changed and when the stop watch function is started, stopped or reaches the final ten seconds of count-down. It is possible to disable the “Click” or audio tone, using software settings. When the “Click” tone is disabled, ONLY the stop watch count-down will still cause an audio tone to be emitted.
T-CUT (THROTTLE-CUT) Another useful function provided by the RD6000 Super for engine powered models is T-CUT, Throttle Cut. Normally you set your throttle stick in the extreme low position and use EPA and the digital trim to obtain a steady low engine idle speed. However, if you want to stop the engine at the end of the flight you would have to use the throttle digital trim and later re-trim for proper idle.
SECTION III RD6000 Super USERS MANUAL - AIRCRAFT C-MIX 1, 2 Liquid Crystal Display Elevator Dual Rate Switch Aileron Dual Rate Switch Trainer Switch Throttle Cut Switch Throttle (U/D Rudder (L/R) Elevator (U/D) Aileron (L/R) Throttle Digital Trim Elevator Digital Trim Rudder Digital Trim Aileron Digital Trim Panel Input Keys Main Power Switch Retract Switch Flap Switch 92777 Receiver Channel Assignments Receiver Plug Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7/B Plug in Servo For: Elevator Aileron Throttle Rudder G
AIRCRAFT BASIC MENU STRUCTURE (Rx Channel) CH EL STW REV D/R CNT AL STW REV D/R CNT TH STW REV CNT EPA RU STW REV CNT EPA G STW REV EPA P/F STW REV CNT EPA etc STW M-SL TYP RST Basic ON P/F STW TRM REV CNT EPA F>E FAIL etc STW M-SL NAM MAS-1 SLV E>E MAS-2 SLV E>E STW set INT set STEP TYP SW-R CPY RST MOD CLK B-F-S FLAPE SPOIR DELTA V-TAIL AI-DIF L-DIF CR-LA CR-RA D/R-A BASIC OFF OPT AIRCRAFT ADVANCED MENU STRUCTURE (Rx Channel) CH EL STW TRM REV D/R EXP CNT EPA E>F FAIL AL STW TRM REV D/R EXP
PROGRAMMING FOR AIRCRAFT INITiAL SET-UP OF TYP (MODEL TYPE) When you receive your RD6000 Super unit the transmitter is preprogrammed for both fixed wing aircraft model’s as well as for helicopter models as follows: Model #1 Model #2 Model #4 Model #3 is setup AERO is setup HELI is setup AERO is setup HELI Model #5 Model #6 Model #7 Model #8 is setup AERO is setup HELI is setup AERO is setup HELI If you fly only fixed wing model aircraft, you can change both model’s 2 and 3 to aircraft.
Next, press the INC+YES key until the screen reads HL2 (heli model 2). Now press the END key and the screen will show that you have selected model number two which is a helicopter setup. However, since you are a fixed wing aircraft pilot, you want all of the transmitter setups to be fixed wing aircraft. The TYP (type) of aircraft must be changed from Heli to Aero. TYP (Type of Model) To change the type of model, press the FUNCTION down key to select the TYP (model type) screen.
D/R (DUAL RATE) Dual Rate adjustments allow you to switch from your “standard “ control deflection to a reduced amount of throw by simply flipping a switch. The Actual speed of signal processing and servo movement are not affected by the Dual Rate settings, only the amount of total throw available. The RD6000 Super allows Dual Rate settings for Aileron and Elevator. To access the Dual Rate setting for Elevator when you are on the STW or REV screen, press the FUNCTION down key to reach this screen.
EPA (END POINT ADJUSTMENT) The RD6000 Super allows you to adjust the “End Points”, or travel limits, for all flight channels. In general, it is best to use as close to 100% servo throw as possible. This allows for the best possible resolution and centering of all control surfaces.
G (Landing Gear End Points) In most cases, (almost all cases in the past) the total servo throw for the landing gear function could not be set by the transmitter, because most retract servos are SWITCHED (non-proportional) servos. With these servos, mechanical adjustment is the only method available to ensure proper operation of the retracts. Airtronics now offers a high Torque PROPORTIONAL retract servo, p/n 94739.
TRM (TRIM MEMORY) The RD6000 Super offers the Trim Memory Function on all four of the flight control channels. Trim Memory for Elevator, Aileron, Throttle, and Rudder is input by the Digital Trim keys set when you use the INC +/YES or DEC -/NO keys to input trim. Any trim that you set while your model is in flight by use of the Digital Trim keys will automatically be stored in memory for that specific channel and model.
FLAPE (FLAPERONS) The Flaperon function can be used to just obtain two separate aileron channels with a servo in each wing. It can also be used so that the strip ailerons act as flaps and deploy in a downward direction to create both lift and drag. In the following example, the ailerons will be programmed to act as flaps that are controlled by the Flap/FL-EL switch. Press the (CH –) or the (CH+) key to select “etc” on the CHannel indicator.
Press the (CH –) key to select p-f on the CHannel indicator. 1 etc Use the FUNCTION down key to scroll down to FLAP EPA (endpoint adjust). Note that the default setting is –100%. Range of adjustment is from -150% to +150%. Press either the INC +/YES or the DEC -/NO key to change the value an/or polarity of the function. The FLAP/FL-EL switch located on the top-right of the transmitter activates the Flaperons. To disable the Flap switch, set the Flap EPA at 0%.
ALARMS D/R-A(DUAL RATE ALARM) THROTTLE STICK HIGH The RD6000 Super offers an “ALARM” function to warn you if you turn your transmitter on while a Dual Rate Switch is activated, and another to warn you if you turn the transmitter on while the Throttle Stick is in any position other than Full-Low throttle. TH-Hi! Will be displayed on the LCD screen until you place the Throttle stick in the full-low position.
DELTA (ELEVONS) DELTA mix can be used in a flying wing type model to provide ELEVON control, where the elevator and aileron functions are combined. To access the DELTA function, use either the (CH –) or the (CH +) key to select the STW screen. 41 etc Press the FUNCTION down key to scroll down to the DELTA screen. Now press the INC + /YES key to change the display to ACT(Active). Note that you cannot have FLAPE (Flaperon) Active when DELTA is Active and vice versa.
A>R (AILERON-RUDDER MIX) The RD6000 Super provides you with the capability to program your aircraft so that Aileron stick deflection will also cause the rudder servo to respond in the same direction, (right aileron=right rudder). This automatic coordination of rudder with aileron is useful in many high wing/scale models that suffer from adverse yaw with aileron application. (Note that the rudder servo will still respond to rudder stick movement as well as with aileron stick movement).
V-TAIL (RUDDER-ELEVATOR MIX) The RD6000 Super transmitter has the ability to control sailplanes or powered models that utilize a V-Tail control system. In these aircraft the two tail controls perform both as elevators and as rudders. Two servos and two channels (receiver channels #1 and #4 are required for V-Tail operation). To select the V-Tail operation, first press either the < CH - or the CH + > key to access the “etc” channel indicator.
T>E (THROTTLE-ELEVATOR MIX) The RD6000 Super allows for automatic adjustment of Elevator trim as you advance or retard the throttle stick. This is a valuable option as most sailplanes will need a change in pitch trim when ever flaps are deployed. By making this adjustment with an electronic mixer, the pilot does not have to alter the elevator digital trims each time flaps are used, and thus does not have to re-trim the elevators for normal flight.
SECTION IV RD6000 Super USERS MANUAL - HELICOPTER Liquid Crystal Display Digital Hover Pitch INC / DEC Digital Hover Throttle INC / DEC C-Mix 1 C-Mix 2 Trainer Switch Throttle Cut Switch Throttle (U/D Rudder (L/R) Elevator (U/D) Aileron (L/R) Throttle Digital Trim Elevator Digital Trim Rudder Digital Trim Aileron Digital Trim Main Power Switch Panel Input Keys Flight Mode Selector Flight Mode 3 Flight Mode N,1,2 (See Page 60 to change F.M. switch locations) (See Page 60 to change F.M.
HELICOPTER BASIC MENU STRUCTURE (Rx Channel) CH EL STW REV D/R CNT EPA AL STW REV D/R CNT EPA TH STW REV CNT EPA CV-PH CV-P3 CV-P2 CV-P1 CV-PL RU STW REV D/R CNT EPA RV.H RV.M RV.
PROGRAMMING FOR HELICOPTER INITIAL SET-UP OF TYP (MODEL TYPE) When you receive your RD6000 Super unit the transmitter is preprogrammed for both fixed wing aircraft model’s as well as for helicopter models. If you fly only helicopter model aircraft, you can change model’s 1,3,5 and 7 to helicopter. Turn the transmitter power ON and press the END key until you come to the default main screen. The inital screen will show AR1 which indicates the aircraft type as well as showing the NiCd battery voltage.
Note that one of the small triangular indicators will be blinking to show that you should press the (CH+) key. Therefore, press the (CH+) key and the screen will change to read HELI with a flashing YES. i AERO heli To confirm the change of aircraft type, press the INC+/YES key. The screen will then change to read OK! As shown on screen below to indicate the model type has been changed to AERO from model #2. Press the END key twice to return to the STW screen.
PITCH CURVES (FLIGHT MODES) The RD6000 Super allows you to customize four distinct flight modes for each helicopter model. The four pitch curves (flight modes) available for each helicopter model are: N…………………………..Select Curve N -- NORMAL 1…………………………...Select Curve One – IDLE UP 1 2…………………………...Select Curve Two – IDLE UP 2 3........................................
The pitch curve for each flight mode has five points that can be adjusted to suit your specific needs. Within each pitch curve these points are referred to as PH (high pitch), P3, P2, P1 and PL (low pitch). The range of values and default settings for each is shown below. To activate P3 and P1, press the YES key when in P3 or P1 screens. To set back to default, press both the YES and NO keys at the same time.
Now use the F-MODE switch to select the specific flight mode that you want to adjust. As an example, if you wanted to adjust CV-P2 in Normal flight mode, press the FUNCTION down key to select CV-P2. The default value for the Normal flight mode of 55% will be shown. Press the INC+/YES key to set an increase in value or press the DEC-/NO key to set a lesser value. Press both INC+/ YES and DEC-/NO keys simultaneously to return to the default value.
THROTTLE CURVES (FLIGHT MODES) The throttle curve for each flight mode has five points that can be adjusted to suit your specific needs. Within each throttle curve these points are referred to as PH (high pitch) P3, P2, P1 and PL (low pitch). The range of values and default settings for each is shown below. To activate P3 and P1, press the YES key when in P3 or P1 screens. To set back to default, press both the YES and NO keys at the same time.
Press the F-MODE (flight mode) switch to toggle through modes 1, 2, 3 and Normal. Now use the F-MODE switch to select the specific flight mode that you want to adjust. As an example, if you wanted to adjust CV-P2 in Normal flight mode, press the FUNCTION down key to select CV-P2. The default value for the Normal flight mode of 50% will be shown. Press the INC+/YES key to set an increase in value or press the DEC-/NO key to set a lesser value.
REVOLUTION MIXING The RD6000 Super provides for setting Revolution Mixing for each of the four Flight Modes. Each Flight Mode has its own curve for adjusting tail rotor position in response to the throttle/collective stick movements. The default settings for RV.H (Revolution Mixing High Point), RV.M (Revolution Mixing Mid Point), and RV.L (Revolution Mixing Low Point) are as follows: FLIGHT MODE RV.H RV.M RV.L Normal F. Mode #1 F.Mode #2 F.
GYRO ADJUSTMENT The RD6000 Super allows you to set the Gyro sensitivity of your helicopter’s gyro if it has that capability. The gain of the gyro can therefor be adjusted for all of the four Flight Modes. In this manner the pilot can adjust the gyro for a suitable level of sensitivity (gain) for one flight mode (for instance hover), and by changing to a different flight mode alter the sensitivity for either more or less stabilization.
TRM (TRIM MEMORY) The RD6000 Super offers the Trim Memory Function on all four of the flight control channels. Trim Memory for Elevator, Aileron, Throttle, and Rudder is input by the Digital Trim keys set when you use the INC +/YES or DEC -/NO keys to input trim. Any trim that you set while your model is in flight by use of the Digital Trim keys will automatically be stored in memory for that specific channel and model.
DTM (DYNAMIC TRIM MEMORY) Dynamic Trim Memory (DTM) is an advanced function that can be used in conjunction with the Flight Mode OPTIONS. When activated Dynamic Trim Memory allows you to make trim changes while in any flight mode WITHOUT affecting any other flight mode or model. Flight Modes are used to allow activation of the DTM function. The four flight modes are: NORMAL F.M. #1………….IDLE-UP 1 F.M. #2………….IDLE-UP 2 F.M. #3...............
COMPENSATION MIXERS (C-Mix) The RD6000 Super has two compensation mixers available to handle advanced mixing needs. These are in addition to the predefined mixers. The purpose of a Compensation Mixer is to allow one transmitter control input to affect two flight functions. A common mix would be Aileron to Rudder to achieve coordinated turns without moving the rudder stick. However, the RD6000 Super provides a predefined mixer for this function.
Now use the FUNCTION down key until you reach the (MAS 1:) screen. Next use the INC or DEC keys untill the RU (rudder) is selected. This will be your Master channel. Next press the FUNCTION down key ones to select (SLV 1:) screen. Now use the INC or DEC keys untill you reach EL (elevator). This will be your Slave channel. Next press the FUNCTION down key ones to select (R>E 1:) screen.
ELEVATOR-FLAP MIXING When you use this function you can cause the flaps to deploy when the elevator control stick is moved up or down. It can be used with a separete flap servo with an output on the receivers channel #6 or as flaperons with two aileron servos on channel #2 and #6. This function is most commonly used for aerobatic models where deploying flaps (or flaperons), with elevator control can make for tighter corners on maneuvers such as the square loop.
RUDDER-AILERON MIXING When you use this function you can cause the ailerons to move left and right when the rudder control stick is moved left or right. The purpose of this mixer is to allow onw transmitter control input to affect flight functions. A common use would be in knife edge flight where you need a small correction in aileron to prevent roll coupleing. To set-up such a mix, use the CH+ key to select RU on the CH indicator. Next press the FUNCTION down key until you reach R>A 0% screen.
FLAP-ELEVATOR MIXING This feature is used when you deploy the flaps. Normally when you drop the flaps on a aircraft it will start to climb. Adding some down elevator will help reduce it. Adjustment is from (100)~(-100)%. NOTE 1: Basic must be turned OFF before this feature will operate see page 70. From the Main screen, press the CH+ key until the P-F displays in the CH screen area. Now use the FUNCTION down key to select the F>E screen. Use the INC/YES or DEC/NO keys to set the persentages.
AL-DIF (AILERON DIFFERENTIAL) The RD6000 Super has the ability to control several aircraft ‘wing’ types, including conventional single aileron servo, dual aileron servos on individual channels with electronic differential adjustment and delta (or “flying wing”) configurations with Elevons. It is only possible to electronically adjust differential when using TWO CHANNELS for ailerons, with one servo on each side of the wing driving that wing’s aileron.
L-DIF (LANDING DIFFERENTIAL) The L-DIF (landing differential) function enables the ailerons of a sailplane to be effective whenever both the left and right ailerons are raised when CROW or SPOIRON are used in landing. Typical thermal sailplanes require about twice as much of up travel than down travel of their ailerons in order to produce a coordinated turn. The RD6000 Super allows you to set the amount of differential aileron travel during the landing mode.
CR:LA (CROW LEFT AILERON) CR:RA (CROW RIGHT AILERON) In a sailplanes landing mode, the flaps provide a large amount of both lift and drag. This causes the plane to fly very slowly and descend gently. On very light sailplanes the rate of descent may be so slow that the plane tends to “float right past” the landing spot. CROW (both ailerons up) adds quite a bit of drag while decreasing lift. This increases the rate of descent (steepens the glide slope) and improves controllability.
OPTION MENU SCREEN In the advanced programming you have the ability to turn off unused programming screens with the OPTION MENU SCREEN. This is vary useful and vary conveneant when one of your models only requires some features. For example one aircraft is used as a triainer and you do not need to use any C-MIX, CROW, AI-DIF, DELTA, V-TAIL, you can go to the OPT screen and turn them off so they will not display in the normal programming screens.
STEP (TRIM STEP) Any trim that you set while your model is in flight by use of the Digital Trim keys will automatically be stored in memory for that specific channel and model; providing that TRM was previously turned OFF in the OPTIONS section of the program. The Trim value in % that you set during flight is shown on the TRM screen for each Channel.
FAIL (FAIL SAFE) The RD6000 Super transmitter provides the capability to program Fail Safe for all six channels. However, Fail Safe is ONLY available when you are using a PCM receiver and transmitting in the PCM 1 or PCM 2 Modulation mode. If you are transmitting PPM/FM or PPM/FM-Reverse, you will not be able to enable the FAIL SAFE function. The Airtronics PCM receivers have the capability to be programmed to respond to RF signal interference by momentarily holding the last known good command.
B-F-S (BATTERY FAIL SAFE) Your RD6000 Super offers a Fail Safe function to warn you of a low voltage condition in your receiver’s battery pack. This function is only operable when using the AIRTRONICS PCM receivers. You first must select either PCM 1 or PCM 2 modulation. See page 24. To activate the Battery Fail Safe program, select “etc” on the Channel indicator by using either the (CH –) or the (CH +) keys.
CHANEGING FLIGHT MODE 1 and 2 Switch Locations From the factory flight mode 1 switch is on the right top toggle and flight mode 2 is on the left top toggle switch. Some fliers perfer on having flight mode 1 switch on the left top and flight mode 2 on the right top switch. The following will be on how to change flight mode 1 and 2 switch locations. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Remove the NiCd battery cover and NiCd battery pack. Remove the antena by unscerwing it counter clockwise.
SWH (SWASH PLATE TYPE) Your RD6000 Super allows you to select the SWH (Swash) mode of operating the main rotor pitch which is controlled by the Swash Plate moving up or down. When the Swash Mode is selected, the outputs of the Elevator, Aileron and Pitch servos are mixed to control the pitch of the helicopters main rotor. Cyclic, Collective, Pitch Mixing (CCPM) can only be used on a helicopter that is designed for CCPM.
RD6000 Super / TYPE: AERO MODULATION PPM / PPM-R / PCM1 / PCM2 MODEL #........................................................................MODEL NAME....................................................
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