Operational Manual 5 Model Memory and 3 Pre-set Mixes 3 Model Flight Modes and Auto Save Feature 4/5 Channel Programmable Radio Control System
Table of contents I. Introduction II. Features and Specifications 1. Transmitter 2. Receiver 3. Battery Use in The Flash System X III. System Layout 1. Channel Assignment 2. Mode 1 and 2 Information 3. Switch Assignment 4. Digital Trims 5. System Overview and Menu Defaults IV. Programming Your System X Radio 1. Model Selection 2. Initial Mode Programming a. Aircraft Model Change b. Stick Mode Change c. Countdown Timer Feature d. Mixing Functions, Elevon and V-tail e. Data Reset Feature f.
I. Introduction While computerized radios are now a common sight at most flying fields around the country, until now they have all been 6 to 9 channel versions loaded with exotic mixing functions and programs. They also had an equally exotic price tag. With the introduction of the Hitec Flash System X series of computer controlled radios, that has now been changed.
Flash 4 and 5 System X - 4/5 channel Microprocessor design In-flight timer and alarm Low battery warning All channel servo reversing Data reset to defaults Auto engine cut switch - 5 model memory Mode I or Mode II capable End point adjustments for all channels Exponential rates on channels 1, 2 and 4 Trainer jack 3 pre-set mixes, Ail-Rud, Elevon, V-tail Flash 5 System X Only - Flaperon capable Channel 5 retract switch Dual rates on channel 1 and 2 Electric motor controller 3 position switch - 3 flight
III. System Layout 1. Channel Assignment Channel 1: Channel 2: Channel 3: Channel 4: Channel 5: Aileron Elevator Throttle or Flap Rudder Gear or Aileron/Elevon or Flap/Flaperon function. (Flash 5 System X model only) 2. Mode 1 and 2 Information As shipped from the factory, your radio was set up to operate in either Mode I or Mode II configuration.
BATTERY (600mA 8 CELL NICDS) TX CHARGING PLUG TRAINER JACK SPARE X-TAL STORAGE BATTERY COVER RX CHARGING PLUG CHARGING PLUG SWITCH HARNESS AILERON ELEVATO RECEIVER ANTENNA THROTTL RUDDER RETRACT LANDING GEAR RECEIVER 6
3. Switch Assignment The Flash 5 System X is capable of three different flight modes and the switches have different functions in the different flight modes. Mode & Switch Function Channels ACRO Mode Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Elevator Dual and Exponential rates.
The System X has two main menu programs to select from when setting up your model(s) with each menu having separate methods of access to a particular menu. This prevents the accidental editing or changing of programs in the incorrect mode . The first menu you will access is called the INITIAL MODE menu and is comprised of the following menu choices: 1. Aircraft Mode 2. Stick Mode Configuration (Mode I or Mode II) 3. Flight Timer settings 4.
IV. Programming your System X Radio 1. Model Selection The System X offers the modeler the ability to store the flight settings for up to five (5) separate models into non-volatile memory. Even if the main battery pack is removed from the System X transmitter, all memory settings will be retained safely. As a safety feature, the System X has a separate access procedure to allow you to select each model as you wish for programming or flying. To make a model selection, perform the following procedure: 1.
In the GLIDACRO mode, ELEVON mixing is not available to you, however V-TAIL mixing is available, as is SW # 3 as a threeposition function switch for mixing Ailerons (CH 1 and CH 5), and Elevator (CH 2). All three channels may be mixed in this mode to accomplish a number of functions. For example, a sport acrobatic plane may display adverse nose pitching when flaps are deployed. By mixing elevator with the flap command, the pilot will automatically correct the plane, requiring less work.
Your conversion from Mode II to Mode I is now complete. Do the reverse of this procedure to change from Mode I to Mode II style, if necessary. C. Countdown Timer Feature Your System X radio is equipped with a built-in timer to alert you to any number of situations, such as low fuel, low receiver battery or even task completion time. The factory default for the timer is set for ten minutes, (10:0). You may change this to a maximum timed amount of thirty (30) minutes or a minimum time of one (1) minute.
When you select the V-TAIL option, and you desire to have the V-tail work from the right side aileron stick, it is necessary to use the Aileron to Rudder mixing function. Otherwise, the V-tail will work from the rudder stick for turning and the elevator stick for pitch movement e. Data Reset Feature The final option available in the INITIAL MODE menu is called DATA RESET. The message on the LCD screen will show as, RST AL .
followed quickly by complete stoppage, your receiver battery may need to be charged. If so, please charge the receiver battery with the system AC charger for a period of at least 16 hours before proceeding. Now that you have movement of the servos to the transmitter commands, we will check that you have the correct stick mode programmed into the transmitter. Move the LEFT stick up and down, and verify that the CHANNEL 3 servo operates with your command.
setup extremely sensitive control surfaces for the expert pilot by extending the servo travel range. Adjustment of any one channel can be adjusted from 0% (no servo movement) to 125% of normal servo travel. Normal servo travel is considered to be 30 degrees each side of center for a total servo range of 60 degrees. The factory default setting for each of the available EPA s is 100% of normal servo travel. You may program up to 125% of normal servo travel under EPA.
The LCD screen should display the EPA function screen, as well as all 5-channel numbers. Channel 1 should be flashing on the screen and this tells you that you are ready to adjust the Aileron (channel 1) end points. Now, turn ON your receiver with servos connected so that you can watch the effect of your adjustment. To decrease or increase the travel of the aileron servo, move the aileron control stick to the right and hold it there.
adjust the travel by depressing Channel 1 trim key, either right to increase the travel, or left to decrease the travel. Do this now, and watch as the display value shown on the transmitter increases in value and the servo begins to move a longer distance from center. By decreasing the value shown, the servo should decrease the travel distance from center.
sensitive control response and when you need milder control response. Most pilots need mild response around neutral. The Channel 1 trim key will adjust the amount of exponential control response to either more sensitive at neutral or less sensitive at neutral. We do this by placing a value to the PLUS (+) side for increased control response or MINUS (-) value for decreased control response around neutral. Repeat this process for all remaining controls that you wish to use exponential rates with.
programming this feature. By toggling back and forth you can see the results of your programming on the servo movement. MODE ACRO and GLIDACRO MODE GLID MODE FUNCTION Elevator Aileron Elevator and Ailerons SWITCH & POSITION SW # 1 full UP SW # 4 full UP SW # 4 full UP Special Note for Flash 4 System X Owners: Because the programming routines are identical between the Flash 4 System X and Flash 5 System X, the Dual Rate function will appear in the MAIN EDIT MODE menu of the Flash 4 System X radio.
If in GLIDACRO: 1. Depress both the UP and DN/TIMER keys simultaneously, the LCD display should change to the MAIN EDIT MODE menu. 2. Press the UP key to scroll to the FLP 1 screen. 3. With SW # 3 UP , program your percentages as described below, 4. Use the Channel 4 trim key to select the desired channel to program. 5. Use the Channel 1 trim key to input a percentage. 6. The SW # 3 middle position is neutral and non-programmable. 7.
The LCD screen will show you the aircraft mode you are in,(ACRO, GLID, Etc), as well as the AIL RUD mix message in the lower left of the LCD screen. The RUD message will be seen flashing in the lower left corner with an OFF message directly above it. Depress the Channel 4 (Rudder) trim key on the left side only and the OFF message will begin to flash. Now, press the CUT/SAVE key and the message will now read ON . This means you have activated the Aileron/Rudder mix function.
match Channel 1 at 50%. What you just did was program both ailerons to move downward 50% of their travel, the flaps to move 50% and the elevator to 25% of its travel. Now by moving the SW # 3 switch to the middle position and programming channel 1,2 and 5 as we did previously we will get a proportional flaperon mix that can be adjusted with the throttle stick. Now, move the three-position switch to the upper position. We will now program in new values of 90% aileron, 45% elevator and 90% Channel 5.
