JR PCM9X II User manual

Sailplane – GLID Mode
PCM9X II Transmitter Features (Front)
Antenna
Neckstrap Attachment
Flap Trim/Hover Pitch Trim
Aux Trim/
Hover Throttle Trim
Throttle Hold/
Mix/Butterfly Switch
Handle
Rudder D/R / AUX4 Switch
Trainer/Timer Switch
Elevator D/R
Flight Mode/
AUX4/AUX2 Switch
Flap/AUX2 Switch
Flap Lever/
Pitch Trim Lever
Aileron D/R
AUX3 Lever
Rudder/Elevator Stick
Gear/Motor Switch
Elevator Trim
Aileron/Spoiler Stick
Rudder Trim
Spoiler Trim
Power Switch
Aileron Trim
Menu Buttons
Rolling Selector
LCD Display
Transmitter shown with stick mode 1 selected
and switch labels relevant to Glider mode highlighted on multi-function switches
Switch Labels
RUDD D/R / AUX4
T.HOLD / MIX
ELEV D/R
FLAP / AUX2
GEAR
AILE D/R
F.MODE / AUX4 / AUX2
(Spoiler Stick)
TRN / SN ROLL
(Menu Button)
(Left Side Lever)
(Right Side Lever)
Airplane Menus
RUD D/R
MIX SW
ELE D/R
FLAP SW
GEAR SW
AIL D/R
AUX2 SW
Sailplane Menus
RUD D/R
BTFL SW
ELE D/R
AUX4 SW
MOTO S/W
AIL D/R
FMOD SW
SPOI ST
TIME SW
TIM KEY
FLAP LV
AUX3 LV
SNAP SW
FLAP LV
AUX3 LV
Heli Menus
RUD D/R
HOLD SW
ELE D/R
AUX2 SW
GEAR SW
AIL D/R
FMOD SW
Pit.T LEV
AUX3 LEV
Switch Naming in the Menus
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Sailplane Section
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Contents – Glider Section
PCM9X II Transmitter Features (Front)
Sailplane- GLID Mode
System Mode GLID Features
Function Mode GLID Features
System Mode – Functions Specific to GLID mode
Device Select
Flight Modes
Device Select - Activating and Assigning Flight Modes
Activating and Assigning Flight Modes (continued)
Motor Function
Flap and AUX Functions
Wing Type
Trim Step
Function Mode
D/R & EXP – Dual Rate and Exponential
REV.SW – Servo Reversing
SUB TRIM
TRVL. ADJ – Travel Adjust
Elevator-to-Flap Mix
Aileron-to-Flap Mix
Differential
Flight Mode Delay Adjust
Flaperon Mix
Aileron-to-Rudder Mix
Butterfly Mix (Landing Flaps)
Flap Rate
Motor Hold
PROG MIX – Programmable Mixers
Multi-Point Programmable Mixer
Master Channel - (Multi-Point Mixer)
Standard Programmable Mixer - (Std. Prog Mixer)
PROG MIX - Programmable Mixers (continued)
PROG MIX - Programmable Mixers (continued)
Timer
Servo Monitor
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Sailplane- GLID Mode
The GLID mode is intended for multi-function
sailplanes. The program software was developed by
some of the world’s leading sailplane pilots and offers a
level of sophistication not found in any other sailplane
system.
Up to 5 flight modes are available, each allowing
virtually every parameter to be individually adjusted.
Active flight mode digital trims allow in-flight
adjustments of camber, elevator, rudder and aileron.
Trim settings are automatically stored and recalled in
each individual flight mode. Following is a list of
sailplane specific programming menus and their
primary functions:
System Mode GLID Features
System mode contains the foundational
programming. System mode screens include model
name, model reset, modulation, data transfer, etc.—
functions that are typically set once and then are
seldom changed or adjusted.
• Trim Step–Allows the trim authority to be adjusted
or even turned off.
• Device Select–Flight modes, switch and lever
locations and functions are programmed in this
menu.
• Wing Type–Allows the selection of V-tail and dual
or single flap servos.
Function Mode GLID Features
Programs found in the function mode are more
frequently used. Not only are these functions used
during initial setup, but many of these are
commonly adjusted at the field to change/optimize
the flight characteristics and response of an aircraft.
• Elevator-to-Flap–Allows two values of elevator-toflap mixing with independent up and down
adjustments. Offset allows snap flaps to be
programmed and the mix can be automatically
selected in any desired flight mode or via several
switch options.
• Aileron-to-Flap–Allows two values of aileron-toflap mixing with independent right and left
adjustment. This mix can be automatically
selected in any desired flight mode or via several
switch options.
• Aileron and Flap Differential–Separate differential
values (5) are available in each flight mode
including reverse differential (for landing). Aileron
and flap differentials are independently
adjustable.
• Flight Mode Delay adjust –A delay of up to 2
seconds can be programmed for each individual
flight mode such that when switching flight
modes, the camber and elevator presets
transition smoothly. A break-off delay allows an
elevator stick position to be used to override the
delay, useful during launch when switching from
launch to cruise mode for a zoom launch.
• Flaperon Mix–Allows individual up and down
flaperon and elevator values for each of the 5
flight modes to be adjusted via the side lever.
• Aileron-to-Rudder Mix–Features separate right
and left mix values for each of the 5 available
flight modes.
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• The Butterfly Menu–Provides 2 settings for flaps,
flaperons and elevator values operated using the
spoiler stick. Each value can be selected via flight
modes or several available switches.
• Flap Rate–Allows the flap camber up and down to
be adjusted independently in each of the 5 flight
modes via the side lever(s).
• Programmable Mix 1–Spoiler-to-elevator curve
mix allows non-linear elevator compensation
when landing flap (butterfly/ crow) is deployed. A
6-point adjustable curve allows precise elevator
input throughout flap travel avoiding unwanted
pitching during landings.
• 2 Timers–Are available and can be programmed
as count up or down, and are assignable to
various switches and buttons.
• Active Digital Flight Trims–Allow presets of
elevator, camber, rudder and aileron to be
adjusted in flight and are automatically stored
and recalled in each of the 5 flight modes.
Note: The following section contains in-depth
details regarding each of the available
programming functions. If you’re just getting
started, you’ll likely find it easier (and we
recommend) using the programming guide for 6
servo sailplanes following the glider section of this
manual. This step-by-step guide leads you through
a typical 6-servo sailplane and even gives the keystrokes necessary to set up a sailplane, including
flight modes, butterfly and side lever camber
adjustment. We recommend referring to the section
below when a more in-depth understanding of a
specific programming feature is desired.
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System Mode – Functions Specific to GLID mode
System mode contains the foundational programming.
System mode screens include model name, model
reset, modulation, data transfer, etc.—functions that are
typically set once and then are seldom changed or
adjusted. This section describes system functions that
are specific to the glider mode. The system functions
that are common to all 3 model types are described in
the common section at the front of this manual.
To enter System Mode–
Press ENT and hold while turning on the transmitter.
The screen should appear as follows.
System mode contains the following Glider specific screens:
Device Select Pg. 5
Wing Type Pg 10
Trim Step Pg 11
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Device Select
The device select screen is used to select the following:
• To assign/activate flight modes to a variety of
switches
• To assign the motor function to the spoiler stick,
levers or switches
• To program the digital aileron and rudder trims so
that they are common or separate in each flight
mode
• To assign the flap (camber) adjustment to one of
the two available side levers
• To assign the aux 2, 3 and 4 channels to various
levers, switches or sticks
• To activate or inhibit the motor, flap, aux 2, aux 3
and/or aux 4 channels
Flight Modes
adjustment of the side lever is programmed to
give proportional camber changes to allow for
last minute adjustments based on wind and
winch conditions.
• Aileron differential is set at 50%.
All these (and many more) programming parameters
can be selected by simply moving one switch. At the
top of the launch you prepare to zoom by switching to
the cruise mode. A single flip of the switch neutralizes
the trailing edge while giving the correct elevator trim
for cruise. Rudder-to-elevator and elevator-to-flap
mixes automatically turn on the programmed values
and the aileron differential is now at a much higher 75%
for more coordinated thermal turns. At the flip of a
single switch you’re ready for a zoom launch and for
hunting thermals! And remember there are 3 more flight
modes available. Once you start using flight modes,
you’ll wonder how you ever flew without them.
Flight modes allow nearly all of the parameters (i.e.
dual rates, camber adjust values, preset trims, all types
of mixing, etc.) to be programmed and then selected in
flight via a switch(es). The PCM9X II offers up to 5 flight
modes that include Launch, Land, Cruise, Speed and
Thermal. Flight modes allow a sailplane’s programming
to be optimized for up to five tasks.
As an example, typically in launch mode:
• The flaps and flaperons are preset with positive
camber to give more lift.
• An elevator preset trim position that gives the best
climb is programmed.
• A high rudder rate with reduced exponential to
give authoritative steering control on launch is
desired, while the elevator and aileron rates are
set to give a medium response.
• Aileron-to-rudder mix is turned off, as are landing
flaps and elevator-to-flap mix while camber
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Device Select - Activating and Assigning Flight Modes
In the factory default setting, all flight modes are
inhibited. Flight modes are activated and assigned to
the desired switch position using the SPEED and LAUN
functions in the Device SEL screen.
In system mode list rotate the Selector until Device
SEL is highlighted. Press the Selector to access the
Device Select screen.
To activate the launch, cruise, and land mode, rotate
the Selector until LAUN is highlighted and then press
the Selector. The following screen will appear:
At this point, you must decide which 2- or 3-position
switch you prefer to assign the launch/land flight modes
to. If a 2-position switch is selected, launch and cruise
will be active. If a 3-position switch is selected, the
launch, cruise and land will be activated. We
recommend starting with the Flap (left 3 position)
switch, as this is a convenient place. Rotate the
Selector until the desired switch is highlighted and
press to select.
Trims may be selected to be either common (COM) or
individual for each flight mode. Refer to the TRIM:COM
function in the ACRO section of this manual for a full
description.
AIL D/R
ELE D/R
RUD D/R
BTFL SW
FMOD SW
AUX4 SW
MOTO SW
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Aileron dual rate switch
Elevator dual rate switch
Rudder dual rate switch
Butterfly switch (labelled Gear)
Right 3-position
Flight Mode switch
Left 3-position Flap switch
Mix switch
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Activating and Assigning Flight Modes (continued)
To activate the speed and thermal flight modes,
highlight SPEED and press the Selector to select the
desired switch position.
Important: When the speed and thermal flight modes
are activated, launch mode always has priority. Any
time launch is selected it will override speed, thermal or
cruise. To access speed or thermal, the launch switch
Switch A
Land
Cruise
Launch(Has Priority)
must be in the cruise position. Try selecting the various
flight modes several times while looking at the main info
screen and you’ll quickly become familiar with the
switch priority.
Note: On the main info screen, the flight mode that is
activated will be displayed on the top center of the
screen.
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At this point, you must decide which 3-position switch
you prefer to assign the speed and thermal flight modes
to. We recommend starting with the Flight Mode (right 3
position) switch, as this is a convenient place. Rotate
the Selector until the desired switch is highlighted and
press to select.
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Switch B
Speed
Cruise
Thermal
FMOD SW
AUX4 SW
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Right 3-position
Flight Mode switch
Left 3-position Flap switch
Motor Function
The motor function can be assigned to operate from
several different switches, buttons or the throttle stick.
In device select, highlight MOTO and press the Selector
to access the available switches that can be
programmed to operate the motor.
Select the desired switch by highlighting it and press
the Selector.
Note: If dual flaps are activated in Wing Type in system
mode, the motor function is not assigned to a channel.
It will be necessary to use a programmable mix to mix
MOTO to any open auxiliary channel in order to operate
the throttle when dual flaps are activated. Also see
Motor Hold on page 21 for more details.
AIL D/R
ELE D/R
RUD D/R
BTFL SW
FMOD SW
AUX4 SW
MOTO SW
TIME SW
SPOI ST
Aileron dual rate switch
Elevator dual rate switch
Rudder dual rate switch
Mix (Butterfly) switch
Right 3-position
Flight Mode switch
Left 3-position Flap switch
Gear (Motor) switch
Trainer/Snap Roll/Timer switch
Spoiler stick
Flap and AUX Functions
The Flap and Auxiliary functions can be assigned to
operate from several different switches, levers or the
throttle stick. In device select, highlight the desired flap
or aux function and press the Selector to access the
available switches that can be programmed to operate
each function.
Select the desired switch by highlighting it and press
the Selector.
Refer to the table under Motor Function above for a
mapping of menu switch names to the actual switch
labels.
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Highlight the desired ACT/INH below the appropriate
channel. Press the Selector to inhibit or activate the
channel.
Activating / Inhibiting Channels
Channels 6–9 can be inhibited, allowing them to be
used as slave channels, in programmable mixes.
Wing Type
This screen allows the selection of V-tail, dual flap and,
when dual flaps are activated, aileron-to-flap trim.
To access Wing type in System mode list, rotate the
Selector to highlight Wing TYPE. Press the Selector to
access the wing type screen.
If your sailplane has a V-tail, activate the V-tail function
by highlighting INH and pressing the Selector.
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If your sailplane has dual flaps, activate the dual flap
function by highlighting INH and pressing the Selector.
Making dual flaps active also activates the
AILEFLAP trim function in the function menu, which
allows aileron trim to also affect the flaps.
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Trim Step
Use a fairly coarse setting such as 4–6 when test flying
an aircraft in order to be able to trim the aircraft quickly,
and then use a finer setting such as 3–1 for final
precision trimming.
1. Highlight and select TRIM STEP in the Device SEL
display of the SYSTEM Menu to acquire the TRIM
STEP display.
2. Highlight and select the trim that is to be changed
and use the Selector to set a value of 1–10
(1 = finest, 10 = coarsest).
3. Repeat for other trims as desired.
The Trim Step function provides for adjusting the
sensitivity of the trim levers. It is useful during and after
initial trimming of the aircraft, in order to trim the aircraft
quickly at first and then to make very precise
adjustments to aircraft trim. When adjusting the digital
trims (SPOI, AILE, ELEV, RUDD), the total trim travel
does not change—only the number of increments
(beeps) changes, which makes for finer or coarser trim
movements. The digital trims may have a setting of 0–
10 with 10 being the coarsest adjustment. When the
value is set to 10, there are only 10 trim increments
from center to each end. When set to 5, there are 20
trim increments from center to each end. When set to 4
there are 25 increments. When set to 3 there are 34
increments and when set to 1 there are 100 trim
increments. When set to 0 the trim levers cease to
function and can no longer be used to change the trim
of the aircraft.
When adjusting the analog spoiler trim, however, the
total trim travel is actually reduced when set to less
than 100%.
4. Select the type of trim required. On a normal trim,
adjustment of the trim will affect the end points. On
L.S.T (Limit Stroke Trim), the end points will NOT be
affected by the trim, this prevents the trim from
overdriving the servos.
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Function Mode
Programs found in the function mode are more
frequently used. Not only are these functions used
during initial setup, but many of these are commonly
adjusted at the field to change/optimize the flight
characteristics and response of an aircraft. Note that
the Fail Safe and Trainer functions are covered in the
general section at the front of this manual.
To enter function modes, turn on the transmitter then
press the ENT button. To enter the function list mode,
press the list mode after the function mode has been
selected.
Note: The Aileron to Flap Mix option is only displayed if
the Dual Flaps option has been enabled in the Wing
TYPE setup in the System Menu.
Similarly, the Motor Hold option is only displayed if the
motor function has been assigned in the System Menu.
The Fail Safe function is available only when SPCM
has been selected as the Modulation Type in the
System Menu.
Function mode contains the following screens:
Dual Rate and Exponential Pg. 14
Elevator-to-Flap Mix Pg. 16
Reversing Switch Pg. 14
Aileron-to-Flap Mix Pg. 16
Sub Trim Pg. 15
Differential Pg. 17
Travel Adjust Pg. 16
Flight mode delay adjust Pg. 18
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Flaperon Mix Pg. 19
Programmable Curve Mix Pg. 22
Aileron-to-Rudder Mix Pg. 20
Programmable Mix Pg. 25
Butterfly Mix Pg. 20
Timer Pg. 28
Flap Rate Pg. 21
Servo Monitor Pg. 29
Motor Hold Pg. 21
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Sailplane Section
D/R & EXP – Dual Rate and Exponential
Three dual and exponential rates are available and are
selectable via flight modes or selected switches. Dual
and Expo rates are independently adjustable in each
direction by moving the appropriate stick in the desired
direction. For an in-depth description of D/R and
Exponential, please refer to the Dual Rates and
Exponential Curves article in the General Section of this
manual.
1. Highlight and select D/R & EXP in te
FUNC.LIST to obtain the D/R & EXP display. If
Flight Modes were activated earlier in the
Devic.SEL function and D/R was set to FM in
the same function, there will be 3 sets of
values displayed for each channel – Aileron,
Elevator and Rudder.
2. Use the Selector to change between Aileron,
Elevator and Rudder. Then use it to set dual
rate and exponential values.
3. You may also assign a dual rate setting to a
flight mode using the automatic switching
function, which is accessed by scrolling the
cursor to the right.
REV.SW – Servo Reversing
The servo reverse screen allow the direction of each
servo to be selected.
1. Highlight and select REV.SW in the FUNC.LIST to
obtain the servo reversing display.
2. Use the Selector to highlight and select those
channels that need to be reversed. Pressing the
Selector toggles the channel between Normal and
Reverse.
Note: Channel labels may vary due to channel
assignments, eg. RUD = RFL and MOT = LFL
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SUB TRIM
Use Sub Trims to fine-tune the alignment of servo
arms.
1. Highlight and select Sub Trim in the FUNC.LIST to
obtain the Sub Trim Display.
2. Highlight and select the channels where the sub
trims must be adjusted. Once a channel is selected,
rotate the Selector until the servo arm is in the
desired position. Note that channel names may vary
depending on channel assignments.
Note: Typical flap geometry requires that the sub trim
be significantly offset to provide adequate down flap
throw. This issue exists because flaps typically have a
large travel down (80 to 90 degrees) but very little travel
up (less than 15 degrees). To achieve proper flap
travel, it is necessary that the right flap sub trim be set
at 225 down and the left flap sub trim be set at 225 up
as a starting point. Then when attaching the flap servo
arms be sure the spoiler stick is in the up position and
camber lever is in the middle position. Install the flap
servo horns such that they are angled approximately
30˚ toward the trailing edge, then adjust the flap linkage
such that the flaps are level.
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TRVL. ADJ – Travel Adjust
Travel Adjust allows from 0-150% (0 degrees to 60
degrees) independent adjustment of servo travel for
each direction of servo travel. For more information on
Servo Travel and Mechanical Advantage please refer to
the Sub Trim Usage and Mechanical Advantage article
contained in the General Section.
1. Highlight and select TRVL ADJ. in the FUNC.LIST to
obtain the Travel Adjust display.
2. Use the Selector to highlight and select each channel
and adjust the travel in each direction by rotating the
Selector. The direction of travel is changed by
moving the stick/switch/lever back and forth.
Elevator-to-Flap Mix
menu. Note that two elevator-to-flap mix values are
available, Pos0 and Pos1 and the elevator-to-flap
values can be independently adjusted up and down.
Also the offset (the stick position where the mixing
changes from up to down) can be adjusted. This offset
allows the programming of snap-flaps, a common
sailplane function that gives greater full up elevator
pitch authority for tighter turns. If you choose to
program snap-flaps, the offset adjustment range is -200
to +200. Negative values move the offset in the up
elevator direction. Switches are available at the bottom
of the screen that allow the selection of Pos0 or Pos1.
Note: Position 1 always has priority over position 0.
Press the LIST button to return to the Function Mode
screen.
Elevator-to-flap mix is normally used to give several
degrees of down flap when up elevator is applied. This
gives more pitch authority than would elevator alone,
and is commonly used for slope racers to improve highspeed turns and in thermal sailplanes to allow
increased maneuverability for tight thermal turns. An
offset is available that allows the programming of snapflaps. With snap-flaps, no flap mixing occurs during
small to medium up elevator inputs, but at about 80%
up elevator, the flaps are mixed to give down flaps,
causing greater up pitch authority. For more detail on
setting up snap-flaps, see step #25 in the glider setup
guide following the glider section of this manual.
To access Elevator-to-flap mix, in Function Mode list,
rotate the Selector until ELEFLP M is highlighted.
Press the Selector to access the Elevator-to-Flap mix
BTF
MOT
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Mix (Butterfly) switch
Gear (Motor) switch
Aileron-to-Flap Mix
Aileron-to-flap mix causes the flaps to move in unison
with the ailerons. This function gives added roll
response by mixing ailerons to flaps such that the entire
trailing edge functions as an aileron.
To access aileron-to-flap mix, in FUNC.LIST rotate the
Selector until AILFLP M is highlighted. Press the
Selector to access the Aileron-to-Flap mix.
Note: Two aileron-to-flap mix values are available—
Pos0 and Pos1. Switches are available at the bottom of
the screen that allow the selection of Pos0 or Pos1.
Note that position 1 always has priority over position 0.
The Aileron to Flap Mix option is only displayed if dual
flaps have been enabled in the Wing TYPE setup in the
System Menu. Press the LIST button to return to the
Function Mode screen.
Differential
Differential (typically more up aileron travel than down)
is utilized to reduce adverse yaw and to improve the
turning/ handling characteristics. Aileron and flap
differentials can be adjusted for each of the 5 flight
modes.
To access Differential, in FUNC.LIST rotate the
Selector until DIFFEREN. is highlighted. Press the
Selector to access the Aileron differential menu. Rotate
the Selector to highlight the desired flight mode and
aileron or flap value, and then press the Selector to
access that value. With the flight mode switch in the
corresponding mode, give a full right aileron command
and rotate the Selector to achieve the desired aileron or
flap differential. Pressing the Selector will store the
value. Press the LIST button to return to the Function
Mode screen.
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Flight Mode Delay Adjust
Device Select Pg. 6 and Servo Monitor pg. 29 for more
details.
The flight mode delay adjust screen allows a delay of
up to 2 seconds to be programmed to each of the 5
flight modes. This delay affects the flap, flaperon and
elevator (and rudder and aileron if activated) presets
such that when switching from one flight mode to
another the servos don’t rapidly change to their
intended preset position. A break-off function is
available for each flight mode that bypasses the delay
at a given programmed elevator stick position. This is
useful during launch when you my wish to switch from
the launch flight mode to cruise for zoom and need the
delay to be overridden. In this case, the break-off can
be set for slight down elevator in the cruise mode.
Note: In order for the flight mode delay adjustment to
operate, flight modes must be programmed in device
select and each must have different trim presets. See
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To access flight mode delay adjust, in FUNC.LIST
rotate the Selector until FM Delay is highlighted. Press
the Selector to access the flight mode delay adjust
menu. Rotate the Selector to highlight the launch delay
value, and then press the Selector to access this value.
Rotate the Selector to adjust the value. Values from
inhibit to 2 seconds are available. To access the breakoff value, rotate the Selector to highlight the desired
break-off flight mode then press the Selector to access
this value. To access the elevator stick position, rotate
the Selector to highlight ELEV Stick then press the
Selector to access this value. Press the Selector to
store the value. Press the LIST button to return to the
Function Mode screen.
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Flaperon Mix
pilots prefer the neutral position to be in the lever up
position. (Offset +170)
To access flaperon mix, in FUNC.LIST rotate the
Selector until Flaprn MX is highlighted. Press the
Selector to access the Flaperon Mix menu. Rotate the
Selector to highlight the desired value then press the
Selector to access this value. With the flight mode
switch in the corresponding mode, move the
programmed side lever to the appropriate position and
adjust the value to the desired position. Press the
Selector to store the value. Repeat the process for all
flight modes. Press the LIST button to return to the
Function Mode screen.
Note: The Offset value determines the point at which
the side lever changes from the up value to the down
value. If the desired lever neutral position is in the
middle a 0 value is needed. This will allow up and down
FPRN and ELEV values to the programmed. If an up
lever position is desired then the offset value of +170 is
used. This will allow only the down values to be
operational.
Important: Flaperon mix values are based on a
percentage of the value programmed in Flap Rate (see
page 21). If no values are programmed in flap rate
(default setting) then flaperon mix values will have no
effect. It’s recommended that the flap rate values be
programmed first before programming camber or reflex
mix values. Also be aware that whenever changing flap
rate values, the travel of these camber or reflex mix
settings will also be affected.
Flaperon mix allows the independent adjustment of
flaperon (ailerons up and down) and elevator with the
lever that camber mix is assigned to (flap lever on the
left or Aux 3 lever on the right) in Device Select (pg. 5)
for each of the flight modes. An offset is provided that
allows pilots to choose the neutral position for the side
lever. Some pilots prefer the lever’s neutral position be
in the center position when the trailing edge is at neutral
(offset at 0). This offers the advantages of being able to
add camber (trailing edge down) or reflex (trailing edge
up) in each flight mode using the side lever. Some
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Aileron-to-Rudder Mix
Aileron-to-rudder mix causes the rudder to move in
unison with ailerons. It is utilized to reduce adverse yaw
and to improve the turning/ handling characteristics.
Aileron-to-rudder mix values can be independently
adjusted right and left for each of the 5 flight modes.
To access Aileron-to-Rudder mix, in FUNC.LIST rotate
the Selector until AILRUD M is highlighted. Press the
Selector to access the aileron-to-rudder mix menu.
Rotate the Selector to highlight the desired value
corresponding to the flight mode and desired direction
and then press the Selector to access that value. With
the flight mode switch in the corresponding mode, give
an aileron command and rotate the Selector to achieve
the desired rudder value. Pressing the Selector will
store the value. Press the LIST button to return to the
Function Mode screen.
Butterfly Mix (Landing Flaps)
setting is the BTF or butterfly switch. To access the
various values, rotate the Selector to highlight them
then depress the Selector to access the value. Move
the spoiler stick to the full down position and adjust the
value by rotating the Selector until the desired position
is achieved. Press the Selector to store the value. You
may wish to adjust the SPOIELEV, however, there is
a curve mix in P-mix 1 that will allow several points on a
curve to be adjusted for flap-to-elevator mixing that we
will be covering in programmable mix 1. Press the LIST
button to return to the Function Mode screen.
The Butterfly Mix is the landing program that mixes the
flaps, flaperons (ailerons as flaps) and elevator to the
spoiler (throttle) stick. Two values are available, Pos0
and Pos1, and each can be assigned to several
different switches or flight modes. An offset is provided
to allow the user’s preference for the neutral position
(normally stick up).
Note: The default setting for offset is at +170%.
With this setting, the flap’s neutral position (trailing edge
level) occurs when the spoiler stick is in the full up
position. If you choose to locate the neutral position in
the down position, the value would be –170%. Rotate
the Selector to highlight SW select and press the
Selector to access the available switches. The default
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Flap Rate
Flap Rate allows the independent up and down
adjustment of flaps with the lever that camber mix is
assigned to (flap lever on the left or Aux. 3 lever on the
right) in Device Select (pg. 5) for each of the flight
modes. The lever-offset position is established in
Flaperon Mix above, allowing pilots to choose the
neutral position for the side lever and this offset is in
effect in the flap rate menu (see Flaperon Mix for more
details). It’s important to first program these values
before proceeding to the Flaperon (camber) mix menu,
as the camber mix values are based on a percentage of
the flap values.
To access Flap Rate in FUNC.LIST rotate the Selector
until FLAP RATE is highlighted. Press the Selector to
access the Flap Rate menu. Rotate the Selector to
highlight the desired value then press the Selector to
access this value. With the flight mode switches in the
corresponding flight mode, move the left side lever to
the appropriate position and adjust the value to the
desired flap position. Repeat this for all desired flight
modes and flap positions. Press the LIST button to
return to the Function Mode screen.
Motor Hold
program holds the throttle in the desired position
(usually motor off).
To access Motor Hold in FUNC.LIST rotate the Selector
until MOTO. HOLD is highlighted. Press the Selector to
access the Motor Hold menu. Rotate the Selector to
highlight desired flight mode or switch, and then press
the Selector to access on or off. Adjust the motor value
to achieve the desired throttle position for that flight
mode or switch. Press the LIST button to return to the
Function Mode screen.
Note: This function is only available when the motor is
programmed to the spoiler stick in the device select
menu. See Device Select Pg. 6.
The Motor Hold feature allows the spoiler stick to be
used for multiple functions. In one mode (launch mode,
for example) it can be used as a proportional throttle for
an electric motor and switching to another mode
(landing) the spoiler can be used as landing flaps. The
motor hold function is used in conjunction with a
programmable mix by mixing motor to an AUX channel.
When the motor hold mix is on, the throttle hold
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PROG MIX – Programmable Mixers
The PCM9X II System provides 2 Multi-Point
programmable mixers (PROG.MIX1 & PROG.MIX2)
and 4 Standard programmable mixers (PROG.MIX3 PROG.MIX6). Programmable mixers are used
whenever the pilot wants a channel to react or move as
a result of providing input to another channel, or to
simply cause a channel to move by moving a switch or
lever.
Multi-Point Mixing provides the ability to define a
customized “curve” of travel that the Slave channel will
follow as it reacts to the Master channel. It is different
from Normal Mixing in the sense that Normal Mixing
results in a linear movement of the Slave channel in
relation to the Master. With Multi-Point Mixing there are
7 points (including end points) along the travel of the
Master channel that can be adjusted to control the
action of the Slave channel (more or less travel in the
same/opposite direction) providing the ability to deviate
from a linear mixing action.
The channel that receives the original input from the
pilot is called the Master channel, while the channel that
reacts to the Master is called the Slave channel. Mixing
occurs when the pilot provides an input to the Master
channel by moving a stick, switch, or lever. The
transmitter automatically generates an input for the
Slave channel based on the pilot’s input to the Master
channel and the parameters defined in the
programmable mixer.
Mixes are programmable, allowing any of the 9
channels to be Master, Slave or both. Other mixing
parameters are also programmable and include the
direction of travel of the Slave channel; the amount of
travel for the Slave channel; the Offset (where the mix
starts and changes direction) and the
switches/levers/sticks that are used to turn a mixer on
and off. All of these elements are adjustable in
Programmable Mixers.
Note: Programmable Mix 1 is defaulted to
SpoilerElevator mix. This program when used in
conjunction with Butterfly allows for pitch compensation
during landings. Programmable Mix 1 can be changed
to use any master or slave channel if so desired.
Multi-Point Programmable Mixer
There are 2 Multi-Point Programmable Mixers in the
GLID system. They are Prog.Mix1 and Prog.Mix2. They
differ from the standard mixers in that they allow a nonlinear mix response from the Master to the Slave. This
is possible because the mixer uses 7 points to define
how the slave channel moves as the Master is moved.
As the Master comes across each point, the Slave
response can be defined in terms of deflection and
direction independent of other point settings. This
results in extreme flexibility in the movement of the
Slave channel relative to the Master channel.
TO INHIBIT A MIXER (TURN IT OFF
ENTIRELY)
Highlight either the Master or Slave and press the CLR
button to completely disable a mixer.
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Master Channel - (Multi-Point Mixer)
This is the Master channel that receives input from the
pilot. The Master channel is selected by highlighting
and selecting this parameter to obtain a list of channels
and then selecting the Master channel from the list.
There are 4 channels that appear more than once.
They are Flap, Aileron, Elevator and Rudder. Since
these channels can be influenced by Dual Rate,
Exponential, and Throttle Curve settings, they are
included in the list twice - once where the D/R and EXP
settings are in effect and again where the D/R and EXP
settings are ignored. The second time they are listed,
there is a special designator to indicate that these
channels can also be used as a Master while bypassing
any Dual Rate and Exponential settings that may be
associated with them. They are designated by a “#”
(hash) in front of the name - #FLP, #AIL, #ELE, and
#RUD. When one of these channels is selected as the
Master, all D/R, EXP and Curve settings associated
with the Master are ignored during the mixing operation.
Instead, the mixer reads only the physical position of
the stick to perform mixing.
A (+) behind the channel indicates a trim include
function. By selecting a channel with the (+) the trim
lever effects both the master and slave channels.
BTF
Mix (Butterfly) switch
MOT
Gear (Motor) switch
deflection in the other direction. A value of 0 indicates
the Slave’s center or neutral position. The overall travel
of the slave channel is determined by the Travel
settings described earlier in the TRVL ADJ. function.
A point value of INH can also be set for points 1, 2, 4,
and 5. When set to INH the point takes on a value
represented by the intersection of the cursor and the
Curve/Line between the 2 adjacent points. For instance,
if Point-1 is set to -67, Point-2 is set to INH and Point-3
is set to 0, then Point-2, which is inhibited, takes on a
value of -34, which is midway between points 1 and 3.
The value for a point can be changed by highlighting
and selecting the Point Name to the left of the point
value and then dialing-in the desired value.
Pressing the CLR button when a point value is
highlighted resets the point to original settings. The
original settings are:
Point-0
-100
Point-1
INH
Point-2
INH
Point-3
0
Point-4
INH
Point-5
INH
Point-6
+100
Slave Channel - (Multi-Point Mixer)
This is the Slave channel that will move according to
the program mix in relation to the Master channel.
The Slave channel is selected by highlighting and
selecting this parameter to obtain a list of channels and
then selecting the Slave channel from the list. The list
contains each of the 9 channels in the system.
Point Names/Numbers - (Multi-Point
Mixer)
The points that can be adjusted are listed vertically by
name and are also displayed by number along the
bottom of the graph.
Change the value of a point by highlighting and
selecting the point name and dialing-in the desired
percentage.
Current Point Setting - (Multi-Point
Mixer)
This list shows the setting for each of the 7 adjustable
points (Point-0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). The value of each point
determines where the point is positioned vertically on
the graph, which dictates the Slave servo position. The
point values can be set from -100 to +100 with -100
being full deflection in one direction and +100 being full
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Master Channel - (Multi-Point Mixer) continued
Cursor - (Multi-Point Mixer)
Slave Channel Position - (Multi-Point
Mixer)
The cursor shows the current Master channel position.
When the Master channel is deflected fully in one
direction, the cursor is to the extreme left over Point-0,
when it is at neutral it is in the center over Point-3 and
when it is fully deflected in the other direction the cursor
is at the extreme right of the graph over Point-6.
The cursor moves across the 7 points as the Master is
moved from one extreme to the other. Where the cursor
intersects the Curve/Line over a given point defines the
amount of Slave servo deflection, which is equal to the
value assigned to the point. For example, if Point-2 is
set to 30% then the servo will deflect 30% from neutral
when the Master is advanced so the cursor is over that
point.
The Slave servo position next to OUT at the bottom left
of the display is expressed in values from -100 to +100,
with 0 being neutral or center. It represents the servo
travel that corresponds to the present Master Channel
position.
Note: When the mixer is switched OFF, the out
value will change to OFF instead of displaying the
Slave position. This is how to determine if the
mixer is ON or OFF.
Master Channel Position - (Multi-Point
Mixer)
The Curve/Line is the line that results from connecting
all of the points together based upon their point values.
The Master channel position is shown on the bottom
line of the display next to IN and is expressed in values
from 0 to 100 with 50 being the center or neutral
position. It represents the present Master channel
position.
Graph - (Multi-Point Mixer)
Select Switch - (Multi-Point Mixer)
The graph illustrates the mixing curve. The X-Axis
(horizontal plane) represents Master channel
movement. The Y-Axis (vertical plane) represents the
Slave servo movement where the bottom 1/2 of the
graph is one direction from neutral and the top portion
of the graph is the other direction.
There are 2 switches that can be always used to switch
between the Pos0 and Pos1 settings (if the upper and
lower settings for Pos0 or Pos1 are left at 0% the mixer
can be turned on and off with the switch). They are the
Butterfly switch and the Motor switch. In addition, if
Flight Modes are activated in the Devic.SEL function,
then 5 more switch positions may be selected: Cruise,
Speed, Thermal, Launch and Land, which correspond
to the various flight modes.
To select a switch that will switch between the Pos0
and Pos1 values, highlight and select the switch name
and it will toggle between pos0 and pos1. Set the
desired switch(es) to pos1.
Curve/Line - (Multi-Point Mixer)
Points That Can Be Adjusted - (MultiPoint Mixer)
The points that can be adjusted are listed vertically by
name and are also displayed by number along the
bottom of the graph. Use the numbers along the bottom
of the graph to determine which point(s) need
adjustment.
Change the value of a point by highlighting and
selecting the Point Name and dialing-in the desired
percentage.
CLR Button - (Multi-Point Mixer)
Pressing the CLR button while a modifiable parameter
is selected will reset the parameter to its default value.
Note: Pressing the CLR button when either the
Master or Slave is highlighted inhibits the entire
mixer and it is no longer functional.
Exponential - (Multi-Point Mixer)
This parameter smoothes the Curve/Line between all of
the points on the graph to provide a smoother mixing
response. The default value is OFF. To turn it on and
smooth the mixing curve, highlight and select OFF and
it will toggle to ON.
LIST Button - (Multi-Point Mixer)
Press the LIST button to return to the FUNCTION List,
or rotate the rotary selector until LST appears next to
LIST and select it to return to the SYSTEM Menu.
ENT Button - (Multi-Point Mixer)
Pressing the ENT button returns to the Main Display.
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Standard Programmable Mixer - (Std. Prog Mixer)
The PCM9X II has 4 standard programmable mixers
that allow for linear mixing of a Master channel to a
Slave channel. The standard mixers are PROG.Mix 3,
4, 5 and 6.
The mixer provides for 2 sets of mixing values named
Pos0 and Pos1. If one set of values is set to 0% then
the mixer can be turned On and Off with a stick, switch
or lever. Each set of mixing values is comprised of 2
percentages to accommodate movement of the Master
channel in both directions. This is shown in the
illustration below where there is an upper and lower
percentage for both Pos0 and Pos1.
A mixer can be made to always be on by setting Pos0
values only and not selecting any switches to switch
between the Pos0 and Pos1 values.
BTF
MOT
Mix (Butterfly) switch
Gear (Motor) switch
reads only the physical position of the stick to perform
mixing.
A (+) behind the channel indicates a trim include
function. By selecting a channel with the (+) the trim
lever effects both the master and slave channels.
Master Channel - (Std. Prog Mixer)
This is the Master channel that receives input from the
pilot. The default for both the Master and the Slave
channel is FPRN. The Master channel is selected by
highlighting and selecting this parameter to obtain a list
of channels and then selecting the Master channel from
the list.
There are 4 channels that appear more than once.
They are Flap, Aileron, Elevator and Rudder. Since
these channels can be influenced by Dual Rate and
Exponential settings, they are included in the list twice once where the D/R and EXP settings are in effect and
again where the D/R and EXP settings are ignored. The
second time they are listed, there is a special
designator to indicate that these channels can also be
used as a Master while bypassing any Dual Rate and
Exponential settings that may be associated with them.
They are designated by a “#” (hash) in front of the
name - #FLP, #AIL, #ELE, and #RUD. When one of
these channels is selected as the Master, all D/R, EXP
and Curve settings associated with the Master are
ignored during the mixing operation. Instead, the mixer
Slave Channel - (Std. Prog Mixer)
This is the Slave channel that will move according to
the program mix in relation to the Master channel. The
default for both the Master the Slave channel is FPRN.
The Slave channel is selected by highlighting and
selecting this parameter to obtain a list of channels and
then selecting the Slave channel from the list. The list
contains each of the 9 channels in the system.
Current Switch Position - (Std. Prog
Mixer)
Indicates the current switch position of the switch (if
any) that controls the mixer.
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the solid bar moves between the top and bottom line. If
for example, the switch is set so that Pos0 percentages
are in effect and the master channel is moved below
the Offset, the solid bar will be on the lower line which
means the lower percentage associated with Pos0 is in
effect. When the master is moved above the Offset, the
solid bar moves to the top line indicating that the upper
percentage for Pos0 is in effect.
The Direction Indicator works the same way when the
Pos1 values are selected, indicating the upper or lower
value of Pos1 as the Master is moved in both directions
from the Offset.
Direction - (Std. Prog Mixer)
Each standard programmable mixer has two positions Pos0 and Pos1 and each position has 2 percentages
(upper and lower) to accommodate mixing when the
Master is moved in both directions.
The direction indicator consists of a dotted and solid
line next to the switch position on the top line of the
display. The solid line indicates whether the upper or
lower percentage is in effect for either Pos0 or Pos1,
depending on which Position is currently selected.
As the Master channel is moved above and below the
Offset (where the mix turns on or changes direction),
Master channel control in the other direction and set its
value.
Pos0 Settings - (Std. Prog Mixer)
Each standard Programmable mixer can have two sets
of mixing values - Pos0 and Pos1. Each set can have 2
percentages which control movement of the slave when
the master is moved in both directions. A switch can be
selected to switch between the Pos0 and Pos1
percentages.
The Pos0 settings determine how far, and in which
direction, the slave channel moves when the master is
moved above and below the Offset (the Master moving
in both directions) when the switch is in a position to
select the Pos0 values.
To enter Pos0 values, highlight and select Pos0, move
the Master channel control (stick, lever or switch) in one
direction and set the percentage and then move the
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Pos1 Settings - (Std. Prog Mixer)
The Pos1 settings are identical to the Pos0 settings
and determine how far, and in which direction, the slave
channel moves when the master is moved above and
below the offset (the Master moving in both directions)
when the switch is in a position to select the Pos1
values.
To enter Pos1 values, highlight and select Pos1, move
the Master channel control (stick, lever or switch) in one
direction and set the percentage and then move the
Master channel control in the other direction and set its
value.
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percentages for Pos0 and the upper and lower
percentages of Pos1. The amount of mix and actual
direction that the slave moves is determined by the
Pos0/Pos1 values. The Offset applies to both Pos0 and
Pos1 settings.
The Offset may be changed by highlighting and
selecting Offset and adjusting either a positive (+) or
negative (-) value. A positive percentage moves the
offset in one direction from center while a negative
percentage moves the Offset in the other direction from
center.
Offset - (Std. Prog Mixer)
The Offset parameter defines the position of the Master
where the mixer changes directions. The Offset
automatically defaults to a channel’s center position or
0 (zero). For example, if the Rudder is the Master, the
Offset will automatically default to the center stick
position (no rudder input). Since the Offset is at the
center, moving the rudder stick to the left of center
causes a mix in one direction while moving the rudder
stick to the right of center causes a mix in the other
direction. Directions correspond to the upper and lower
or Slave is highlighted Inhibits the entire mixer and it is
no longer functional.
Available Switches - (Std. Prog Mixer)
There are 3 switches that can be always used to switch
between the Pos0 and Pos1 settings (if the upper and
lower settings for Pos0 or Pos1 are left at 0% the mixer
can be turned on and off with the switch). They include
the Butterfly switch, Motor switch and the Rudder D/R
switch. In addition, if Flight Modes are activated in the
Devic.SEL function, then 5 more switche positions may
be selected: Cruise, Speed, Thermal, Launch and
Land, which correspond to the various flight modes.
To select a switch that will switch between the Pos0
and Pos1 values, highlight and select the switch name
and it will toggle between pos0 and pos1. Set the
desired switch(es) to pos1.
LIST Button - (Std. Prog Mixer)
Press the LIST button to return to the FUNCTION List,
or rotate the rotary selector until LST appears next to
LIST and select it to return to the SYSTEM Menu.
ENT Button - (Std. Prog Mixer)
Pressing the ENT button returns to the Main Display.
TO INHIBIT A MIXER (TURN IT OFF
ENTIRELY)
Highlight either the Master or Slave and press the CLR
button to completely disable a mixer.
CLR Button - (Std. Prog Mixer)
Pressing the CLR button while a modifiable parameter
is selected will reset the parameter to its default value.
NOTE: Pressing the CLR button when either the Master
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Timer
The PCM9X II contains a Timer System that contains
three timers. One is an integrated timer that keeps track
of total TX-on time for the model and it is displayed on
the Main display. The other timers can be configured as
Countdown timers or as Stopwatches. These timers
also appear on the Main display when active and can
be started, stopped and reset from the Main display.
1. To Reset the Integrated Timer, highlight and select
the time under INTEG-T and Push [CLR]=0:00
appears on the display. Press the CLR button to the
left of the display to reset the integrated timer.
2. To configure a timer as a Countdown timer, highlight
and select Timer in the FUNCTION LIST to obtain
the Timer display. Highlight and select INH under
TIMER1 or TIMER2 and then select DOWN-T. Use
the Selector to set the countdown start time. The
timers can be programmed to several different
buttons or switches. Use the Selector to highlight the
desired button or switch to operate the timer. Press
the Selector to confirm the selection.
3. If TIM KEY has been selected to operate a timer,
TIM will appear on the Main display in the lower left
corner. Pressing the button next to TIM on the Main
display starts and stops the timer while pressing the
button next to CLR resets the timer to the
programmed value
4. Pressing the button next to CLR resets the timer to
the programmed value. Note that if both timers have
been programmed, the CLR button cannot be used to
reset the timers. It is necessary to clear them in the
Timer menu by scrolling to each timer and pressing the
Selector twice.
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Servo Monitor
Sophisticated internal programming allows preset trim
positions for the elevator, flaps and flaperons (and the
aileron and rudder). The system can remain active in
flight, allowing you to fine trim presets in each flight
mode or can be locked in so they cannot be altered in
flight. Flight mode presets are automatically selected
via the flight mode switch and are adjusted with the
digital elevator trim, the digital flap trim and the digital
auxiliary trim (flaperon). While the presets are adjusted
via the digital trims, their positions are recorded in the
servo monitor.
To access the servo monitor, in FUNC.LIST rotate the
Selector until MONITOR is highlighted. Press the
Selector to access the Monitor menu then press the
Selector again to access the camber digital preset
screen. To adjust the presets, move the flight mode
switch to the launch mode (up) position. Adjust the
preset positions via the flap trim, auxiliary trim and
elevator trims on the transmitter. The values will be
displayed in the screen and then will be memorized for
that flight mode. If you wish to have these preset values
be fixed (not active in flight), once the values are
established return to the Trim Step screen in the
system mode and reduce the value of the desired
channel to 0. The preset values for all flight modes will
be stored and no longer accessible with the digital
trims.
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