VG6000 This equipment has been tested in accordance with the requirements contained in the appropriate Commission regulations. To the best of our knowledge, these tests were performed using measurement procedures consistent with industry or Commission standards and demonstrate that the equipment complies with the appropriate standards.
VG6000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Table of Contents Radio Control System and Specifications Academy of Model Aeronautics / Initial Preparation Transmitter Features Airborne System Connections / NiCd Charging Infomation Airborne Components / Warning Alarms Transmitter Battery Removal / Stick Length Adjustment Transmitter Stick Tension Adjustment Trainer System Microprocessor / Bar Graph Voltage Indicator Features Descriptions Stick and Switch Functio
VG6000 RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM Thank you for selecting the Airtronics VG6000 Radio System. In designing the VG6000 we have made every effort to provide you with a radio that will allow you to extract the maximum performance from your powered aircraft, or sailplane, 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 your VG6000 capabilities are.
VG6000 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 5161 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.
VG6000 VG6000 TRANSMITTERS FEATURES The VG6000 narrow band PPM/FM computer radio control system is designed for the use of power models and sailplanes for pilots who demand a quality product. The VG6000 is packed with all of the capabilities that the beginner as well as the more advanced modelers demand. It has the features available to get the most out of any type of model.
VG6000 AIRBORNE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS NiCd Battery Ch 6 Flap Switch Harness Ch 5 Gear Ch 4 Rudder Charge Connector Ch 3 Throttle Ch 2 Aileron BAND 92777/72 FM Dual Conversion BY Narrow Band Receiver 24 Ch 1 Elevator 7/B 6 5 4 3 2 1 92777Z Receiver The above diagram shows how to connect the components of your VG6000 system together. At this point your objective is to get the system operating on your workbench.
VG6000 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 airplane and carried aloft when you fly. The airborne components consist of the receiver, which receives the signals from the transmitter, decodes them, and relays the commands to the servos.
VG6000 TRANSMITTER BATTERY REMOVAL The NiCd battery in your VG6000 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 (600Mah) or 95052 (1100Mah) battery packs. 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.
VG6000 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.
VG6000 TRAINER SYSTEM The Trainer system in the VG6000 transmitter allows you to connect any two Airtronics RD series transmitters together for the purpose of training a new pilot. You can also connect the VG6000 to either VG 400, VG 600, Radiant or Vanguard PPM unit. The Trainer cord to use is the ATX Part # 97100. The VG6000 is NOT compatible with Infinity 660 or Quasar units. In actual use, one of the two transmitters will serve as the Master and the second transmitter will serve as the Trainer.
VG6000 USING THE VG6000 MICROPROCESSOR Airtronics has invested a large amount of design effort to ensure that the powerful capabilities of the VG6000 are as simple as possible to use. This manual has been written to offer the user complete instructions for fixed wing aircraft models. You only need to read the introduction section and the one that applies to your type of model. In most cases all of the programming of a setup is accomplished through the use of the input keys on the VG6000 transmitter.
VG6000 FEATURES DESCRIPTIONS Screen Display EL Elevator Channel AL Aileron Channel CH Servo Channel 1~6 D/R Dual Rate EXP Exponential EPA End Point Adjustment CENT Servo Centering REV Servo Reversing V-TAIL Rudder and Elevator Mixing DELTA Elevons FLPRN Flaperons DIFF Aileron Differential FL-EL Flap to Elevator Mixing AL-RU Aileron to Rudder Mixing M-SEL Model Select 1~4 EL-FL Elevator to Flap Mixing T-CUT Throttle Cut TIMER Count Down Timer CLICK Click sound on or off BATT Ba
VG6000 STICK AND SWITCH FUNCTIONS LCD Display Carrying Handle Aileron Dual Rate Dual Rate Elevator CH 6 Flaps CH 5 Retract Trainer Throttle Cut N 1 2 RETRACT GE AR EL FL FL EL 2 2 TRAINER 1 DIGITAL MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY [ D/R EXP] 1 [ D/R EXP] THROTTLE CUT High LT Down RT LT Low RT Up Throttle / Rudder Stick Aileron / Elevator Stick Power Switch Crystal Cover Front Panel Page 13
VG6000 DUAL RATE AILERON AND ELEVATOR ( D/R ) This feature allows you to set a minimum and maximum control rate for ailerons and elevator with the use of a dual rate switch. Move the cursor to high-lite the EL D/R. By moving the Dual Rate Elevator switch you can see the 1 and 2 turn off and on in conjunction with the switch location 1 or 2. Depending on how you like to use your dual rates will depend on the switch direction you want the fast rate to be.
VG6000 END POINT ADJUSTMENT ( EPA ) EPA will allow you to increase or decrease the total amount of travel the servo has. EPA is available on all channels and should only be used to fine tune maximum servo movement. All of your linkages and control surfaces should be as close as possible to the model specifications before decreasing or increasing EPA.
VG6000 SERVO REVERSING ( REV ) After setting up your aircraft you find that the control surface is moving in the wrong direction, you can use the REV to reverse the direction that the servo operates. REV is available on all channels. To use REV, move the cursor to the REV using the FUNCTION keys. Next use the CH/TIMER key to change to the channel you want to change the REV. Next press either the INC+ or DEC- to change from NOR to REV.
VG6000 DELTA WING ( DELTA ) The Delta feature is used when your aircraft is a flying wing. You will use two servos on two seprate channels to mix both ailerons and elevator together using only the left and right wing controls. You will use channel 1 for the left wing and channel 2 for the right wing. Mount the servos as shown in the drawing below.
VG6000 FLAPERONS ( FLPRN ) CONTINUED Lt Wing Channel 2 Rt Wing Channel 6 Flaperon setup DIFFERENTIAL ( DIFF ) By turning on your flaperon feature you can now use differential. What differential does is actually change the amount of aileron movement percentage between the aileron being in the up position compared to the down position. Example: If you had a Piper Cub for an aircraft, you would know that it really does not roll very well.
VG6000 FLAP TO ELEVATOR MIXING ( FL-EL ) When you lower your flaps on just about any aircraft, it will tend to raise the nose or start to climb. By using the Flap to Elevator mix, you can change the way the aircraft reacts when the flaps are lowered by adding a small amount of down elevator. Flaps are mainly used to create more lift so the aircraft can land at a slower speed. To use FL-EL, move the cursor to the FL-EL using the FUNCTION keys.
VG6000 MODEL SELECT ( M-SEL ) The VG6000 computer radio system comes with 4 model memory. This allows you to have 4 completely separate models using one transmitter. To change models, move the cursor to the M-SEL using the FUNCTION keys. Next use the INC+ or DEC- keys to select models 1~4. All settings are saved automatically on all models. All trims, mixes, servo directions, etc. are saved as you set them. The VG6000 will not lose any memory even if you were to remove the main battery.
VG6000 THROTTLE CUT ( T-CUT ) After you have landed and taxied back, you can shoot your engine off by simply pushing a button. The throttle cut feature will do just that. To set you throttle cut first you must make sure the throttle is working properly and it will come to a low idle. No more need to use the trim to shoot your engine off. To use T-CUT, move the cursor to the T-CUT using the FUNCTION keys. Next use the INC+ or DEC- keys to change the percentage of throttle cut needed.
VG6000 SOUND CLICK ( CLICK ) This feature will allow you to turn off or on the beep sound you hear when you do any adjustments to the transmitter programming. In the off position it will turn off the beep you hear when you do any adjustments to the digital trims. To change the CLICK settings, move the cursor to the CLICK using the FUNCTION keys. Next use the INC+ or DECkeys to change it from on to off.
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