Futaba FP2L Owner Manual

| Thank you for buying a Futaba digital
e proporional radio control set.
Please read this manual carefully before
DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL using your new set.
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FEATURES OF FP-2L : - SET CONTENTS AND RATINGS
(Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.)
TRANSMITTER FP-T2L
e New stick mechanism. The teft-nand stick changes the neutral FP.
position in 5 steps by moving the netral lever and is extremely FP.R
easy to use.
e Level meter tells the state of the battery voltage at a glance.
e Can be easily modified for NiCd battery use.
holder, etc.
e All channel survo reverse switches, are very convenient when- TRANSMITTER FP-T2L
ever reversing is necessary. Operating system: 2 stick {neutral free setting
Transmitting frequency: 27MHz band
Modulation system: AM {amplitude modulation)
RECEIVER FP-R2GS Power requirement: 10.5V, AA penlight battery x 7
e Miniature type, light weight, rugged construction. Current drain: 100mA
e Crystal is replaceable from the outside. (Except ”J” Series)
e 3? mini-connectors are compatible with existing sets. RECEIVER FP-R 2GS
Receiving frequency: 27MHz band
Intermediate frequency: 455kHz
SERVO FP-S28 Selectivity: 3kHz/—3d8
eNew indirect drive/completely sealed potentiometer sub- Range: 500m on the ground, 1000m in
stantially improves vibration and shock resistance, and neutral the air with FP-T2L
accuracy. Power requirement: 4.0 —6.6V, flashlight battery x 4,
e Unique Futaba power-saving custom IC provides high starting shared with servo
torque narrow dead band, and exceilent trackability. Current drain: 6V 10mA
® Fiberglass PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) servo case is Dimensions: 37 x 53.5 x 19mm
mechanically strong and is invulnerable to glow fuel. Weight: 38g
e Strong polyacetyi resin precision servo gear featuring smooth
operation, accurate neutral, and minimal backiash. SERVO FP-528
® Fiberglass epoxy PC board with THRU-THE-HOLE plating im- Control system: +puise width control °
proves the servo amp vibration and shock resistance. Operating angle: Rotary system oneside 45° or
e Thick film gold plated connector pins eliminate the problem of greater (including trim)
faulty contact, improve reliability against shock and vibration. Power requirement: 4.8 or 6.0V
e Special pad grommets simplify mounting of the servo, and are (shared with receiver)
extremely vibration-resistant. Current drain: 6.0V, 8mA (at : dle)
e Four kind of special adjustable horn are available. Output torque: 48.70z-in (3.5kg-em)
e High 48.70z.in (3.5 kg-cm) output torque is perfect for almost Operating Speed: 0.24 sec/60
all modeis. Dimensions: 1.59 x 0.79 x 1.59 inch
(40.5 x 20 x 40 5mm)
Weight: 1.8702 (539)
* Subject to change without notice.
HANDLING THE TRANSMITTER FP-T2L
eThe below figures show the names of each part of the | Antenna
transmitter. Memorize the names and functions before us- — J Handle
ing your set. | у Level meter
e Remove the battery cover on the rear of the set and load Neutral lever maz
the 7 penlight batteries as shown in the figure, being sure Elavator trim =
that the polarities are correct. (Throttle trim) > | o
® Extend the antenna fully and set the power switch to ON. = |
The pointer of the level meter should deflect to the green (eva stick © : | | Rudder stick
zone. If it does not deflect, or deflects very little, check rottle stick =], MI Auader wim
the batteries and their connections and polarity. ') E очен |
elf the level meter pointer deflects to the red zone, the
receiving range will be short. Therefore, replace the bat-
teries whenever the pointer drops to the boundary be-
tween the red and green zones.
e The trim lever fine adjusts the rudder. Use it for neutral N Rear cover screws
adjustment and to correct the flying posture after mount- :
ing of the mechanism. After test flight, keep the trim lever
in the neutral position as much as possible and adjust
pushrod linkage for correction.
e The neutral position of the left-hand elevator stick {engine
control stick) can be selected in 5 steps by shifting the
neutral lever as shown in the figure. Adjust it to match the
particular spplications.
e Replace the crystal by removing the crystal holder at a. ae
the rear of the transmitter. AM, crystal, transmitter (T), Modification from self-neutral to ratchet
= Remove the sliding plate.
receiver (R). 7 > и |
e The elevator stick is a self-neutral type. To change it to a a Pry out with needie
Power switch
Remove the cover by pushing
here and sliding down.
insert 3 batteries at the left.
ratchet type, remove th sliding plate as illustrated in the Remove the spring =. nosed pliers.
. . : and swing arm. Rood
figure, then remove the spring and swing arm. TA
HANDLING THE FP-R2GS RECEIVER
AND FP-S28 SERVO Rudder servo
reverse switch How to use servo reversing switches
e Load the four penlight batteries into the battery holder in All the switches shown are in
the correct polarity, and tighten the cover coin screw. normal positions at upper side of
eConnect the servo and switch securely as illustrated in the — switch. Each servo reverse switch
figure. Then extend the transmitter and receiver antenna is to reverse direction of servo.
fully.
eSet the transmitter power switch to ON; then set the
receiver switch to ON.
¡———]!!
J
J
Throttle servo reverse switch
After completion of assembly, if
. i servo moves to opposite direction
The servo stops near the neutral position.
. . I LT against transmitter stick move-
Operate the transmitter sticks and check that the servos | Lr > ment, apply servo reversing switch.
faithfully follow movement of the sticks. _
eSet the pushrod at each servo horn and check that the di-
rection of operation of each rudder coincides with that of
the transmitter controls.
eOperate each servo horn over its operating range, being
sure that the pushrods do not bind or bend.
Applying unreasonable force to the servo horn will ad-
versely affect the servo and quickly drain the batteries.
Neutral lever operation
The neutral position of the stick
lever can be adjusted in 5 steps
as illustrated in the figure by moving
the neutral lever.
Be sure the operating range of the rudder is larger than the
fully stroke {including the trim component) of the servo
travel, Mount servos so that the servo horns of each servo :
move smoothly and do not interfere with each other even |
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Receiver Elavator (Throttle)
FP-R2GS FE Crystal
when the trim lever and stick lever are operated in the
same direction simultaneously.
® Pay careful attention to noise.
Intermittent contact of metal parts due to engine vibra- |
tion, etc. will generate noise and cause the receiver servos
to operate erroneously,
We recommend the use of noiseless parts. |
eWhen installing the switch harness, drill a rectangular hole !
somewhat larger than the full stroke of the switch knob |
and mount the switch so that it can be turned ON and |
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Rudder servo
OFF smoothly and positively. This also applies when the
switch is mounted in the fuselage and turned ON and OFF
from the outside with wire, etc. Mount the switch where
it will not come into direct contact with engine oil, dust,
etc.
e Never cut the receiver antenna; even though it may seem
too long.
eWhen using the receiver and servos in a boat or automobile,
waterproof and dustproof the radio compartment. After
use, open the radio compartment to prevent condensation.
т
Wood screw
=
Rubber bushing
Grommet
® After mounting and checking each part, range check the
system by extending the transmitter to its shortest length
and the receiver antenna to its full length. The model
should operate at a distance of 20 ~ 30m. The rudders
(servos) should faithfully follow the operations performed
at the transmitter.
e The crystal can be changed from outside the receiver case.
Always use Futaba pair crystals.
® Install the servos securely. Use servo trays for easy and
convenient installation of servo. When installing the servo
directly to wood, use an eyelet and flat washers as illus-
trated in the figure.
ФА spare horn is supplied with the set. Use it as needed.
ePack the receiver in sponge rubber and wrap the rubber
with rubber bands.
Mount the receiver at the center where it will not be af-
fected by engine vibrations and will not directly touch the
fuselage.
elf the receiver is to be used near water, such as in a boat
or seaplane, waterproof it by placing it in a plastic bag and
sealing the mouth of the bag with rubber bands. After use,
immediately remove the receiver from the bag to prevent
condensation.
® Also pack the receiver and servo batteries in sponge rubber
and wrap the sponge with rubber bands. When used in an
airplane, shifting of the batteries will change the center of
gravity of the plane. After positioning the batteries, fasten
them securely. Waterproof the connectors in the same
manner as the receiver.
® Fasten the servo and switch leads with the same rubber
bands used to wrap the receiver,
® Futaba three-wire servos can be used with any Futaba
transmitter and receiver combination. (Except “J” series)
® After mounting and checking all the parts, take your set
to your hobby dealers, or an experienced radio control
enthusiast, and ask them to inspect it and explain the
handling and precautions for radio control modeis.
®To enjoy your radio control model to the fullest, always
follow the instructions of an experienced radio control
enthusiast and strictly obey all safety regulations.
and servo power supply without any modification.
e Be sure the polarity is correct when soidering
this wire to the switch.
Dummy battery
Handling the nickel-cadmium battery
MODIFICATION TO NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY
e Using the Futaba FBPK-4 (L Series NiCd battery charger set),
modify the transmitter power suppiy as shown in the figure.
ФА nickel-cadmium battery (NR4C) can be used as the receiver
e Remove the transmitter rear
cover screws and install and
connect the prewired jack.
¢ Remove the dummy, cut off the ribbon, and insert the
Nicad battery, being sure that the polarity is correct.
¢ Remove the transmitter rear cover blind plate and
install the cover with the screws.
® Normally, charge the battery for about 15 hours. If the
battery has not been used for a long time, charge it
for 20 hours.
ACTOV a 1
“220V -240V) Y
1 to 2 months.
wise the surfaces may rust.
Since the battery contact may be fauity when the battery cannot be charged, or discharges quickly, remove the battery from the
battery hoider and wipe the (+) and (—) contact surfaces shown in the figure with a dry cloth {do not use an organic solvent, etc.).
To prevent malfunctions due to fauity battery contact, it is suggested that the battery be removed and cieaned about once every
(Note) Because the battery contact surfaces are made of nickel plated iron, do not clean them with a file, sandpaper, etc.; other-
GUARANTEE
Your NEW FUTABA Digital Proportional R/C system is guaran-
teed against defects in workmanship and material for 180 days
from the date of purchase when the attached registration card is
returned:to us within ten days of purchase.
This Guarantee is null and void if the R/C system has been im-
properly handled, damaged in a crash, or tampered with and
does not cover the replacement of plastic housings or electronic
components damaged due to the use of improper voltages.
‘When service is required, please take your equipment to your
local authorized service station or ship it directly to us. All
postage, shipping, and insurance charges must be paid by the user.
Futaba Digital Proportional Frequencies (FOR U.S.A.)
Frequency Channel No. Flag Color FOR OTHER MARKETS, FOLLOWING
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squency FREQUENCIES ARE AVAILABLE.
26-27MHz - Aircraft/Car/Boat 75MHz - Car & Boat only
26 995 - Brown 75.430 Slue-Red (Top Flag/Ribbon-Bottom
27.045 _ Red Flag/Ribbon} FP-2L
27 095 po Orange 75470 64 Biue-Yeilow
27.145 — Yellow 75510 66 Blue-Blue 27MHz
27.195 — Green 75550 68 Blue-Gray
27.255 - Blue 75.590 70 Purple Black 29MHz Band
756 rpie-Yeitow ere
72/75MHz - Aircraft only *Shared 75.710 76 Purple-Biue Hz Band
12 Brown-Red [Top Flag/Ribbon-Bortom 75,750 78 Purple Grey Hz Band
Flag/Ribbon) 75.790 80 Grey-Biack Hz
72.080 — White/Brown 75.830 82 Grey-Red
72.160" — White/Blue 75.870 84 Grey -Yeliow Zz
72.240 — White/Red
72.320" — White/Purple S3MHz - Aircraft/Car/Bost - FCC Amatuer License Required ‚ | .
72.400 - White/Orange 53.1 Black/Brown The authorized frequencies on each countries
72 550 38 Qrange-Grey 53.200 — Black/Red .
72580 40 Yellow-Black 53.300 - Black/Orange are as follows:
72630 42 Yellow-Red 53.400 - Black/Yetlow
72.670 44 Y ellow-Y eliow 53.500 - Black/Green England . ......27 & 35MHz AM and FM
72.710 46 Yeliow-Blue EEE Sweden. . .. . . . .27 &35MHz AM and FM
72.750 48 Ysitow-Grey , : . a .
22.790 50 Green-Black 53.600 i Black/flue Scandinavian countries. . .27, 35 and 40MHz
7230 52 ответ че 53.700 - Black/Purnpie } Not generally in use AM/FM
72870 54 reen-Yellow 53.800 Black/Gre .
72310 56 Green-Blue r Y Australia * + * - . - - - - . a * * - + + a 29MHz
72 960° _ White/yetlow U.S.A. . ..o. oe... 27 & 72MHz (amonly)
75 640 — White/Green
. т - vg. USING THE ANTENNA FREQUENCY FLAG
e The frequency of Futaba digital propor- frequency flag is intended for identifica- ~ rt the isaac
tional sets can be changed among bands (1) tion purposes. \ e a flag into the flag
~ (6) on the 27MH2 band only. ® Also change the frequency flag when fre- X a >. > bd hen
e However, a 27MHZ band set cannot be quency is changed. DTO FE e
changed to 72MHZ band, and vice versa. e Futaba paired crystals are precisely matchad.
e Therefore, always attach the correct fre- Always use a Futaba crystal set {transmitter, Sy. _ dE te ~ -
quency flag to the end of the transmitter receiver) when changing the frequency. E. | hd
antenna, Each frequency band has its own © it is illegal то change crystals of transmitter Le aa — Stacie o sive
designated color, as stated in the left. The on the 72-75MHz bands in the U.S.A. The flag can be attached | Second | [wm cyano-
10 and removed from the | —_ digit ! acrylate ribbon
end of re antenna with here.
Ine touch.
a | FP-S28 у — 17 No. ; Part Name i Part No.
| Splined Hom 1: Upper case
2 Middle case ; FCS-28
3 - Borromcase ’
This horn permits shiftingof theservo To shift the holes center line to the 4 _Metat bearing 504134
neutral position at the servo horn. right (clockwise) relative to baseline 5 _ Potentiorneter 139995
Setting and shifting the neutral posi- A, shift arm 2 to the position of arm 1 +. | 6 VA drive piate : 502753
tion and set it to the position ciosest to Goo Ls |? Motor 891292 |
> n° ¿ 8 Motor pinion 502461
al Angle divisions baseline A. va | 9 Motor mountingscrew 2x3 J 50002 |
(Example] For a four arm horn, the . To
1 . . o | | 9 10 Tst gear FGS-28
DE anguiar shift per segment is 144. horn A с! NET Fos
+ a 5 The shift to the right is 90 — (14.4 x {FSHBX) 15 | | . 12 3rd gear - FGS-28
(2000 ® > 6} = 36” i _ A. Final gear FGS-28
EZ To shift by the same angle in the op- ` intermediate shaft : 502495
| Ze posite direction, use the opposite arm И 2nd shaft ‚ 502494
: number RE > Servo horn О ! FSH &W
L- - TE N © Horn mounting screw 2.6x8 FSk-4i
1} The splined horn has 25 segments. Da 5 Printed wiring board : AS1202
The amount of change per seg- =} ‹ 528... with 3PC cord : FPC-3M
ment is; 360 + 25 = 14.4” horn B 2 Ledwire packing 590045 |
2) The minimum adjustable angle is (FSH-6S) C2 mounting screwy Е
determined by the number of arms | Nameplate : 580700
or number of the hotes,
For four arms, the minimum ad- For a six arm horn, turn the arm
justabie angie is: counterciockwise and set arm 7 to
о. (24 ха) . the position of arm 1, The adjustable
0 +-—— = angie | 9 — = o
36 Number of divisions 36 nae is 60 (14.4 x 4) 24 1117 FES 1 IRS МЫ em -
Arm 3 shift 48° 10 the right, arm 6 19
b) Effect shifts 2.4” to the left, and arm 4 shifts
7.2” to the right and left.
$) Ве Baseline А м À
fei fi, '
; + 1 "E - i
— y: 7 o 3
CAN
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: м horn D 21
(FSH-6W)
REPAIR SERVICE
WORLD SALES & SERVICE FACILITIES:
®When requesting repair of trouble that has occurred sud-
denly of from long use, describe the trouble symptoms in
as much detail as possible.
This will facilitate detection of the trouble point and
shorten the repair period greatly.
Australis: FUTABA SALES AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.
MELBOUANE TEL: 211-4788
Argentine: MODELISMO AERONAUTICO DEGA SR.
BUENOS AIRES TEL: 393-2299
Lebanon: KHAIRALLAH MODELCRAFT, BEIRUT
TEL: 326-681
New Zealand: AMALGAMATED WIRELESS (AUSTRALIA)
NZ LTD, WELLINGTON TEL: 58-079
Canada: UDISCO LTC, MONTREAL TEL: 481-8109 Norway: MODEL HOBBY A/S, OSLO TEL: 442015
Chile: HOBBY LANDA, SANTIAGO TEL. 743957 Singapore: SINGAPORE HOBBY SUPPLIES TEL: 430337
. a Denmark: FUTABA IMPORT DENMARK. COPENHAGEN — South Africa: REDIPAK (PTY ) LTD., JOHANNESBURG
eDefects caused by faulty materials or workmanship will TEL. 02-91-01 O1 TEL. 21.1511
England: RIPMAX LIMITED, LONDON TEL. 01-8048272 Spain: HOBBY & TOY INTERNATIONAL, LAS PALMAS
be corrected free of charge. Finland: NORES OY HELSINKI TEL: 90620311 TEL 21.6030
Greece: C.AG. MACAIYIANNIS CO., PIRAEUS
Sweden: RADIO CONTROL CENTER, JONKOPING
TEL: 0214176191
TEL 036-145360
Hong Kong: RADAR CO. LTD, TEL: 3.680507 USA: FUTABA CORPORATION OF AMÉRICA,
ems ; А italy: R.CS. RADIO £ONTROL SYSTEM, CREMONA CALIFORNIA TEL. 213-537-9610
e This limited warranty is null and void if the set has been TEL: 0372-20588 W. Germany: 30BBE MODE LLSPORT GMBH. GREBENHAIN
tampered with or disassembled. TEL. 06644-7041
Refer to warranty statement for details. |
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