Instructions Contents 1. 2. 3. 3.1. 3.2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 7.1. 7.2. 7.3. 7.4. Contents Introduction Safety notes General safety notes Range checking Liability exclusion / Compensation Guarantee Specification The transmitter Front face of transmitter Rear face of transmitter Inside the transmitter Mechanical details 7.4.1. 7.4.2. 7.4.3. 7.4.4. 7.4.5. 7.4.6. 7.4.7. 7.4.8. 7.4.9. 7.4.10. 7.4.11. 8. 8.1. 8.1.1. 8.1.2. 8.1.3. 8.2. 8.3. 8.4. 8.5. 8.6. 9. 9.1. 9.2. 9.2.1. 9.2.2. 9.2.3. 9.3. 9.3.1. 9.3.2. 9.4. 9.
ROYAL evo 13. 13.1. Main menu „Setup“ L Sub-menu „Transmitter“ 13.1.1. 13.1.2. 13.1.3. 13.1.4. 13.1.5. 13.1.6. 13.1.7. Parameter „Trim graphics“ Parameter „Sounds“ Parameter „Battery alarm“ Parameter „Battery charge“ Parameter „Contrast“ Parameter „ Check throttle “ Parameter “Check RF” 13.2. Sub-menu “Define mixer” 13.2.1. 13.2.2. 13.2.3. How the freely definable mixers work Defining mixers The mixer options 13.3. Sub-menu “Assignment” 13.3.1. 13.3.2. 13.3.3. 13.3.4. 13.3.5.
Instructions 2. Introduction 3. Safety notes We are delighted that you have decided to purchase the MULTIPLEX ROYALevo radio control system. The ROYALevo was introduced early in 2002, and constitutes a modern digital radio control system, which represents a further milestone in the development of radio control systems by MULTIPLEX. In the overall design, development and production of this system we have invested all our experience of several generations of radio control equipment.
ROYAL evo ! We recommend that you have your radio con- trol system transmitters and receivers checked at regular intervals (every 2 to 3 years) by an authorised MULTIPLEX Service Centre. ! If any electrical device gets damp or wet, cease operations immediately and disconnect the power supply from it. Open the case if possible and allow the unit to dry out thoroughly - preferably for several days. After this carry out a very careful check of all the functions.
Instructions x x ! If you detect any irregularity or problem, abort the flight. Seek out the cause of the error, eliminate it, and then check everything again. When operating your model: x If you have little or no experience flying radiocontrolled models, it makes sense to ask an experienced model pilot to help you initially. The use of a Teacher/Pupil (Trainer) system is strongly recommended, especially for the initial phase of learning to fly. x Operate the model only at suitable approved sites.
ROYAL evo If you are unable to effect an improvement, try removing the complete system from the model and checking the equipment on its own. This enables you to determine whether the fault is in the system, or in the installation conditions in the model. 4. Liability exclusion / Compensation As manufacturers, we at MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG are not able to ensure that you observe these instructions when assembling and installing this equipment.
. l All switches and buttons (apart from installation wells “K” and “P”Î 7.4.11arranged as standard in easily accessible positions. They cannot be re-positioned or swapped over. The designations of the switches and buttons are neutral (“G”, “H”, “I”, ... “O”, “P”). They can be defined in any way to provide channel functions and/or switched functions (transmitter controls or switches Î 13.3.4. and 13.3.5.), i.e. the designations serve only to identify them. k k The transmitter 7.1.
ROYAL evo 7.3. Inside the transmitter e 7.4. Mechanical details 7.4.1. Opening and closing the transmitter case ! Be sure to switch the transmitter OFF before d c The rechargeable transmitter battery c is installed as standard. It consists of 6 environmentally friendly highcapacity AA-size NiMH cells (Nickel-Metal-Hydride). For safety reasons the individual cells are spot-welded to ensure constant contact, and the pack is protected by a heat-shrink sleeve.
Fig. 4 Fig. 2: 7.4.2. Adjusting the transmitter aerial, fitting a new aerial The transmitter aerial is a permanent fitting in the case. For transport it can be collapsed completely and recessed into the case. For adjustments and programming the aerial can be left in this position without damaging the RF section. 7.4.3. Installing and removing the RF module The two RF modules (HFM-4 and HFM-S) for the ROYALevo are not fitted in protective cases.
ROYAL evo 7.4.4. Changing the transmitter crystal (HFM-4 module only) First switch the transmitter OFF and remove the RF module. The crystal should be pulled out of the RF module by its plastic tag. When fitting a crystal ensure that it is not mechanically stressed, and that the crystal pins are not bent. Use only MULTIPLEX transmitter crystals, designed for the same frequency band as your RF module. We cannot guarantee reliable operation otherwise.
Instructions 1. 2. Loosen the 3 TORX screws of the stick unit you wish to swivel, using the TORX screwdriver (in a clip below the aerial guide sleeve, close to the screen) until the unit can be rotated (Fig. 1). Swivel the stick unit to your choice of angle, then tighten the screws again. Take care not to overtighten them, or you may strip the threads (Fig. 2). Fig. 2: 7.4.10.
ROYAL evo 4. Connect the bare wire ends to the appropriate screw-terminals on the main circuit board; you will need a small slot-head screwdriver for this. It does not matter which way round the wires are connected. Fig. 1: Fig. 1: Fig. 2: Fig. 2: Advice for stick button/switch alignment If a stick handle with button/switch is installed fort the first time in the transmitter the alignment is done automatically. Re-alignment is necessary, if the stick handle is exchanged.
8. The transmitter battery The ROYALevo is powered by a high-quality readymade battery pack consisting of 6 NiMH cells (NickelMetal-Hydride) of the AA size. NiMH cells offer a much higher energy density (capacity : weight) than NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) cells, and therefore provide longer operating times for the same weight. They do require slightly different handling and greater care, especially when charging. 8.1. Battery management in the ROYALevo 8.1.1.
ROYAL evo x x If these batteries are mistreated, there is a danger of fire, explosion, burns and chemical burns. Suitable extinguishing agents: water, CO2, sand. Escaped electrolyte is corrosive! Do not allow it to contact your skin or eyes. In an emergency wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek the help of a doctor immediately. 8.4.
Instructions 8.6. Recycling Unlike NiCd cells, NiMH cells contain no cadmium, which is a toxic heavy metal. Nevertheless, exhausted cells should not just be thrown in the domestic rubbish. Take the cells to your local specialist recycling centre. The cells must first be discharged completely and made safe against short-circuit (wrap in plastic film). 9. 9.2.2. Switching ON with the HFM-S synthesizer RF module After the power-on info screen (Î 9.1.
ROYAL evo 9.3. Security queries when switching ON 9.3.1. Throttle check If in the menu L Transmitter the parameter Check thr. is ON (Î 13.1.6.), the following can appear: The transmitter does not start until the throttle control is in idle position. The symbol below the text reminds you of the control, used for throttle. The figure above shows the stick symbol. If Throttle-Cut is active the transmitter immediately starts operation and the following message appears for 4 sec.
Instructions 9.6. The status displays There are four different status displays available in total. You can switch between the individual status displays at any time (provided that you are at one of the other status displays, i.e. not in a menu) using the „V“ or „W“ buttons, depending on the information you wish to see. When you switch the transmitter on, the last used status display will always appear.
ROYAL evo 10. The basic operating philosophy The ROYALevo features a new, very simple operating philosophy which is easy and fast to learn. Proven elements of the operating systems used in our other renowned radio control systems are combined here. The system is operated by means of a keypad, although one or both 3-D digi-adjustors can be used optionally for making adjustments and for navigating within the menus.
10.2. The 3-D digi-adjustors The transmitter is fitted with two 3-D digi-adjustors as standard, and these are used for programming and setting up the system 10.2.1. Programming using the 3-D digiadjustors At the programming stage, both 3-D digi-adjustors operate in parallel with the “ENTER” button when pressed, and in parallel with the „V“ (UP) and „W“ (DOWN) buttons when rotated. You will soon find that you naturally use one or other by default. 10.2.2.
ROYAL evo 10.3. Working with the keypad and 3-D digi-adjustor -the fundamental operating philosophy These instructions have already described how to switch the transmitter on, the type of status display, and the information and method of operating the status displays (Î 9.1. / Î Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden..).
Instructions 10.3.3. Changing values Switching the display language is used as an example. Starting from the status display you must proceed as follows: 1. Press the L button This opens the menu Setup. You can now select the sub menu User using the UP/DOWN buttons V W or alternatively one of the two 3-D digiadjustors. To move to the sub-menu press ENTER (or). 2. Now select the parameter “Sprache” (German word for language)with the UP/DOWN buttons V W (or one of the 3-D digi adjustors).
ROYAL evo 11. 11.3. The cruciform digital trim assembly Digital trims 11.1. Introduction The ROYALevo features modern digital trims for the 4 primary control axes (stick functions). The trims of the ROYALevo operate on the “Centre Trim” principle, i.e. trim corrections only affect the range around the centre of the stick travel, and not the endpoints.
Instructions Creating a new model 12.1. Basic information With the ROYALevo you create a new model by selecting a model template. A total of eight model templates, or sample models, are available, sub-divided into fixedwing and helicopters (detailed description of model templates Î from 12.4. on): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. BASIC ACRO HOTLINER DELTA GLIDER 4 FLAPS 7. HELImech 8. HELIccpm The values defined by the template serve as starting points, and have to be adjusted to suit your model.
ROYAL evo Step t HELImech Model with mechanical rotor head mixing Heliccpm Model with electronic rotor head mixing (CCPM); at this stage the type of swashplate (e.g. 3-point 120°, 3point 90°, 4-point 90°, ...) does not matter. Setting up the appropriate swashplate is carried out later. By default the HELIccpm model template assumes a 3-point 120° swashplate with the “pitch-axis servo” arranged at the rear in flight direction.
Instructions If you wish to connect devices (servos, speed controllers, ...) designed for different signal formats, you can change this parameter separately for each channel in the menu K Servo/Assignment (Î 16.2.). TIP: In the same menu you can also change the assignment of the receiver outputs if necessary (in sequence and/or function). Step q Switch on transmitter and receiver ! Note the correct sequence when switching on! Always switch on the transmitter first, and only then the receiver.
ROYAL evo u Step Setting up the throttle curve The throttle curve is set up in the menu H Control, Throttle (Î 14.2.10). The purpose of setting up a throttle curve is to obtain constant system rotational speed over the full range of collective pitch. Stable flight handling can only be achieved if this is the case. Fine-tuning can only be carried out during actual test-flying.
Instructions Throttle limiter We strongly recommend the use of the throttle limiter. This is slider F in the model templates. Helicopter throttle Throttle TIP: Changing the assignment If you wish to re-assign the throttle limiter (and also the idle setting: idle forward/back) you can change it at any time. (Î 13.3 L Setup, Assignment) Helicopter throttle curve Programmed throttle curve Throttle Range blocked by throttle limiter +50% min. max.
ROYAL evo Assign the function Mixture to the receiver output to which the mixture adjustment servo is to be connected, and select 5P (Î 16.2.3) for the servo calibration. The mixture can now be adjusted accurately in the menu K Servo, Calibrate, Mixture (Î 16.1) , so that it suits all positions of the throttle servo. 12.4. Model templates in detail The following sections contain detailed descriptions of all the model templates which are present in your ROYALevo.
Instructions 12.6. Template: ACRO 12.7. Template: HOTLINER suitable for: Power models such as F3A (formerly RC1), F3AX Fun-fly models Typical models: Sky Cat (fig. 12.5.2.) suitable for: Typical models: 12.6.1. Assigned transmitter controls and switches Assignment used: POWER not used: Spoiler (E), Flap (F) 12.7.1.
ROYAL evo 12.8. Template: DELTA 12.9. Template: GLIDER suitable for: Deltas and flying wings powered or glider, Model Jets Typical models: PiCOJet, TWIN-JET (fig. 12.7.2.), Stuntman suitable for: Gliders with two wing flaps (i.e. ailerons only), with electric power, with V-tail Typical models: Flamingo, Kranich, Alpha 21/27 12.9.1. Assigned transmitter controls / switches Assignment used: GLIDER+ not used: Flap (F) 12.8.1.
Instructions 12.10. Template: 4-Flaps 12.11. suitable for: F3B, F3J, Glider with four wing flaps, with electric power, with V-tail Typical models: DG 600, ASW 27, Milan, EURO/ELEKTRO-MASTER, Alpina (fig. below), ASH 26 12.10.1. Assigned transmitter controls and switches Assignment used: GLIDER+ 12.11.1. Assigned transmitter controls and switches Assignment used: HELI A : Sum timer ´ controlled by THR.
ROYAL evo 12.12. Template: HELIccpm suitable for: Main rotor control systems with electronic mixers CCPM (Cyclic-Collective-Pitch-Mixing) with 3 or 4 servos, 90° to 150° Typical models: ECO 8, Logo, Fury, Three Dee NT, Uni-Expert 12.12.1. Assigned transmitter controls / switches Assignment used: HELI A : Sum timer ´ controlled by THR.LIMITER (F) Dual-Rates Direct Main TrottleA/E/R Throttle phase Cut OFF OFF OFF 13.
Instructions ! The transmitter switches itself off automatically at around 6.3 V! TIP ! When you reach the alarm threshold that you prefer (first audible alarm), set the threshold to 6.5 V. The transmitter will then only emit an alarm when the battery falls to the minimum threshold. That tells you how long you have to land your model. Don’t forget to set “your” threshold again afterwards. global effect Is set to 0 mAh if the battery voltage drops below 6.5 V.
ROYAL evo We can see that the aileron servo is to be controlled by 4 transmitter controls. The “AILERON+” mixer therefore has 4 inputs (up to 5 inputs are possible). The mixer adds together the value of the signals generated by the individual inputs (hence also the sum symbol £) and passes the result to the aileron servo or servos.
Instructions 13.3. Sub-menu “Assignment” „Single-sided with curve“ Neutral position of control: two parameters: Servo travel 100% Pt1 -100% End-point Point1 and point2 The transmitter control generates a linear movement of the servo Pt2 from the servo centre, with variable travel in Control one direction.
ROYAL evo If you attempt to change one of these “standard mixers” the following on-screen note appears: 13.3.4. Parameter „Assignment - Controls“ Affects active assignment only (Î13.3.2.) /RPM 13.3.1. Parameter „Mode“ I Affects active model only The transmitter controls for the primary control axes (sticks) aileron / elevator / rudder or roll-axis / pitch-axis / yaw are governed by the “Mode” (stick mode) parameter, rather than by assignment lists. All 4 possible control modes are available.
Instructions The following switch functions are available: Switch function Note Dual-Rates for aileron or roll DR-ai (Î 14.2.4.) Dual-Rates for elevator or pitch axis DR-el (Î14.2.4.) Dual-Rates for rudder or yaw DR-ru (Î14.2.4.) Fixed wing models: CombiSwitch ON/OFF switch for combi-switch mixer (Î15.1.) Model helicopters: Aktivates direct throttle Activates Throttle-Cut function Throttle-cut (Î 13.2.2.) Activates slot timer µ slot (Î17.2.) Activates sum timer ´ sum (Î17.3.
ROYAL evo Repeat steps 4. and 5. until all desired channels are assigned. Now you can return to the status display and start the training. ! Be careful when assigning throttle if your engine is running or the model is electrically powered! Make sure not to endanger other modellers, spectators or models by your engine bursting into life. 13.4.3. The ROYALevo as pupils transmitter Important: If the ROYALevo works as pupols transmitter, the trims are not operative (the teacher will trim the model). 1.
Instructions 14.2. Sub-menus for individual controls 14.2.1. Control settings for the primary axes Aileron, Elevator, Rudder Transmitter controls for helicopters This menu always displays the transmitter control switches (Î 14.1.) and the transmitter controls Aileron (ROLL), Elepator (PITCH-AXIS), Rudder (YAW), COLLECTIVE PITCH and THROTTLE. The other optional transmitter controls - retracts, gyro, tow release, brake and AUXx - only appear if they are assigned to the active model.
ROYAL evo 14.2.4. Parameter „D/R“ (Dual-Rates) F can be assigned to a 3-D digi-adjustor 10% to 100% Dual Rates enable the user to change the control sensitivity of the model. For example, if the Dual Rate parameter is set to 50%, you can reduce the model’s control surface travels to half of normal by operating the assigned switch. 14.2.5. Parameter „Trvl“ This parameter is used to determine the percentage of full servo travel which can be obtained using the associated transmitter control. 14.2.6.
Example 2: Coll. pitch curve phase Cruise (linear, symmetrical coll. pitch curve for identical reactions during climb and descend) Example 2: Throttle curve, phase Acro (symmetrical, V-shaped throttle curve to increase throttle in normal and reversed flight) The ROYALevo offers a 6-point coll. pitch curve. The advantage of such a curve is: Not too many points to adjust. “Flat“ curve for hovering in normal and reversed flight possible.
ROYAL evo 14.2.12. Parameter „RPM“ for speed regulators Control signal for speed regulators I affects the active model only a fixed value for each flight phase F The fixed value can be assigned to a 3-D digi- adjustor for modifications during the flight (Î 10.2.2) With RPM a predefined number of rotations per minute (RPM) can be set. This works also if no control is assigned to FLAP/RPM. If you assign a control to this function, the regulator can be switched off if you move the control to idle. 15.
Instructions Note : Aileron stabilisation For fixed-wing model aircraft we assume that the gyro system is intended to stabilise the model’s longitudinal axis (aileron). Note : Yaw stabilisation (tail rotor) For model helicopters we assume that the gyro system is intended to stabilise the model’s vertical axis (yaw / tail rotor). The following table shows the characteristics of the two gyro systems which are in common use today.
ROYAL evo x The static tail rotor compensation (Î 15.4) is switched off. Application: Fixed-wing models and helicopters fitted with a heading-lock gyro. Gyro suppression is possible (Î 15.3.3). However, this is only effective if the gyro is operated in Damping mode (gyro gain 0 .. +100% => Damping). 15.3.2. Parameter „Heading / Damping“ (Gyro gain) In the gyro mode Control: Gyro gain can only be adjusted manually using the transmitter control Gyro (Î 15.3.1 Mode Æ Control).
Instructions 15.4.1. Parameter „Collective Pitch+ and -“ I affects the active model memory 15.5. Sub-menu „Rotor head“ (electronic swashplate mixer/CCPM) Separate value for each flight phase Range -100 ... +100% F can be assigned to 3-D digi-adjustor The parameters Collective pitch+ / Collective pitch- are used to set the mixing ratio for collective pitch -> tail rotor for climb and descent. These values can be set separately for each flight phase: Collp.+ Æ Correction for climb Collp.
ROYAL evo Example 2: 4-point 90° swashplate Geometry -90q Rotation Lever 15.5.3. Parameter „Lever +/-“ I affects active model memory Range -100 ... +100% Default 0% The parameter “Lever +/-“ is only needed if your model has a 3-point swashplate whose design dictates that the actuation points are not equi-distant from the rotor shaft axis.
Instructions In the mixer „Rotor head“ set geometry to 90°. This causes the servos „HEAD le“ an „HEAD ri“ to be controlled by Roll (Aileron) and Pitch (Elevator) only. 15.6. Sub-menu „Throttle compensation“ I affects the active model memory Range 0% to 100% Default OFF F Each value can be assigned to a 3-D digi-adjustor for in-flight adjustment (Î 10.2.2) The purpose of the throttle compensation mixer is to maintain constant system rotational speed in model helicopters.
ROYAL evo Column 1 (über Misch-Anteil) Column 2+3 Column 4 Shows the mixer option assigned to the mixer input in the form of a symbol (Î 13.2.3) Show the type and effect of the mixer values.
Instructions Adjusting the travels of several servos to match each other. This avoids the risk of mutual stalling, i.e. when two (or more) servos are actuating the same control surface. x Compensating for mechanical differences in the control surface linkage For example, if the flaps of a multi-flap wing do not move through exactly the same deflections, the travels can be matched to each other by adjusting the intermediate points P2 and P4.
ROYAL evo Col. 3 Col. 4 16.2.1. Servo signal format A format (MPX / UNI) has already been selected when you initially set up your new model (Î18.6.). If not all the servos (or other devices) connected to the receiver are designed to work with this signal format, you can make the appropriate change at this point. Servo calibration points Here you define how many calibration points are to be available in the Servo calibration menu (Î 16.1.). 2P 2 points (e.g. for throttle, tow release) 3P 3 points (e.g.
Instructions 16.3. Sub-menu „Monitor“ The servo monitor acts as a substitute for a receiving system with servos connected. It enables you check the function / response of speed controllers, gyro systems, speed regulators etc., and helps to locate errors. Two forms of display are available: graphical, with the output signals displayed in bar graph form, and numerical, with the signals displayed in % values.
ROYAL evo Alarm sequence: x 10 seconds before the set alarm time: short beep every second (È) x When the alarm time is reached: long beep (È --- ) 17.3. Timer „´ Sum“ I affects active model only Range = 3 h 30 min Press REV/CLR button in status display 3 (or in menu) to erase This timer acts cumulatively, i.e. it sums the times. Once started, it can be stopped again using the same switch, then re-started by operating the switch once more.
Instructions If you wish to overwrite the existing model data, press the REV/CLR button. When the copy process is finished, the software calls up the previously active model again. 18.3. Sub-menu „Erase“ When you have selected the memory you wish to erase, press the 3-D digi-adjustor or the ENTER button. The screen displays the security query “Erase selected model?”. x If you do not want to erase the data: Press ENTER or the 3-D digi-adjustor.
ROYAL evo 18.6. Sub-menu „New model“ 19. When you open this sub-menu the following display appears: 19.1. Scanner (with HFM-S RF module) Accessories A scanner module can expand the Synthesizer RF module HFM-S of the ROYALevo. The scanner can do two „jobs“: The transmitter tells you which memory number will be used: it is always the first vacant memory. You cannot change the memory number. The template determines which basic settings are accepted into the memory (Î 12.4.).
Instructions 19.3.1. Overview Article Transmitter carrying bag Transmitter carrying case Scanner 35 MHz 36 MHz 40/41 MHz 72 MHz Transmitter tray Space-Box ROYALevo BASIC Space-Box weather protection Transmitter carrying belt Kreuzgurt Gurtpolster Switch 2-position Stick top button/switch (Î 7.4.10.) Order No.
ROYAL evo 19.6. PC interface 21. The multi-function socket on the back panel of the ROYALevo provides the functions Charge, Teacher/Pupil (Trainer) and diagnosis mode, and also works as a serial interface for connection to a PC. Two functions are possible via this interface: x Access to transmitter data x Use of transmitter to control model flying simulators We have tried to make these instructions helping you to find answers to your questions quickly and easily.
Instructions Appendix 1: Factory Settings 1. Assignment of controls and switches The table shows the factory settings of the assignment lists 1, 2 and 3 for controls and switches. List 4 and 5 are not predefined. All 5 lists can be modified freely. When modification is carried out a warning message appears in the display: „Standard list! Please note: changes affect all models and templates using this list!“ 1. MOTOR SEGLER Throttle (Idle)* Spoiler Flap/RPM L. gear Tow rel.
ROYAL evo 2. Mixer definition The helicopter mixers can not be modified. In the mixer menu G only the values for the particular inputs can be set. The table below shows the assignment of the five predefined mixers. Mixers 6 to 14 are not predefined. If you modify mixer a warning appears in the display: “ATTENTION! Modifications affect all models using this mixer! Save changes?” Pressing the ENTER button confirms the changes. Pressing REV/CLR restores the previous settings.
