Safety These instructions are intended to asquaint you with the many unique feachures of the state of the art equipment. Please read them carefully so that you may obtain maximum success and enjoyment from its operation. SO REMEMBER: We ask that yo pay particular attention to the design of the transmitter. Notice that it has been human engineered for the most natrual and precise control of your choice of operating cars, tucks and boats.
Contents Topic Page Safety 2 Before using the M11 4-5 NiCd Batteries 6 Changing Bands 7 Transmitter Features and Controls 8-9 Key Pad menu buttons 10 Function Pages F1, F2, F3 11 Battery / Operation Timer BATT 12 Dual Rate Steering D-RATE 13 End Point Adjustment EPA 14-15-16-17 Exponential EXP 18-19 Adjustable Rate Control ARC 20-21 Speed SPEED 22-23 Anti-Lock Braking ALB 24 Traction Control TR-CTL 25-26 Model MODEL 27-28 Sub Trim SUB-T 29 Timer TIMER 30-31-3
Before Using the M11 Driving Position Adjustments Every effort has been made to provide optimum transmitter weight balance on your M11. The wheel and trigger are placed on the same axis, permitting you to focus on steering and throttle control. The driving position and steering/throttle tension are adjustable to maximize driving precision. Steering Wheel Tension The steering spring tension can be adjusted using a 1.5 mm hex wrench as shown in the photo.
Trim Position Trim position may be adjusted (5 positions) by rotating the trimmer unit. 1. Remove the 4mm hex socket head cap screws on each side of the transmitter by using 3mm hex wrench. 2. Detach the grip downward from the upper transmitter unit. Be careful to avoid damaging the lead wires that are connected on both units. 3. Remove the three hex socket head cap screws (M2.6) from the backside of the trimmer unit (i.e. behind the steering wheel as shown on the photo.) 4.
NiCd Batteries Safety Precautions When Charging A Nicd Battery. (Optional part) CAUTION! * Please read the charging procedures listed below to ensure safe and correct use of your NiCd battery. * The battery is not charged when purchased. It is necessary to charge the battery before operation. * Before charging NiCd batteries, double check power switches are in the off position on the transmitter and/or receiver. Charging the Transmitter/Receiver NiCd Batteries. 1.
Changing Bands * List of Bands and Frequencies Used Channel # WARNING 27 MHz band Use only genuine Airtronics FM Crystals. Use of crystals, other than specified, may result in frequency errors and possible runaway operation. Replacing the Transmitter Crystal 1. Remove the crystal cap from the TX module, pull out the crystal, and insert the crystal for the desired frequency. 2. Replacement of the TX module is necessary in order to switch between the 27 MHz and 75 MHz bands. 3.
Transmitter Features and Controls Display Switch Antenna Display Panel Key-Lock Switch Power Indicator Light Dial Knob Power Switch Push Button Switch (SW1) Trim Control (TRM3) Steering Wheel Trim Control (TRM1) Trim Control (TRM2) Charging Jack Steering Wheel Power Switch Charging Jack Page
* How to use the band plate S TX Module 03 27.025MHz Affix the band plate to the reverse side in the same manner.
Key Pad Menu Buttons Using the Key Pad Menu Buttons The M11 has 6 keys for menu operations. You will find the use of the 6 keys summarized below. Function Page Model Number Menu Function Information Area Programming Area HELP Display Area Key Pad Key Name Function select Key (Left) Function select Key (Right) Function Page select Key sequence é Scroll Key Moves the Menu Function cursor right to the next (forward) menu function.
Function Pages Menu Function Pages / Information Area The functions of the M11 span three pages, F1 to F3, and can be selected directly using just the < and > keys. The first function on successive pages can be easily displayed in the sequence F1 > F2 > F3 > F1 . . . by pressing the < and > keys at the same time. Function Menu Page 1 Function Menu Page 2 Function Menu Page 3 A constant display area is provided on the right side of the screen.
Battery / Operation Timer Page F3 (BATT) The transmitter battery voltage can be seen in two separate windows and measures 0.01 of a volt. 1. BATT Menu 2. Information Menu Battery voltage indicator } NOTE: This area of the information screen is not programmable and will stay on all the time. M11 Screen In the BATT menu, you can press the ENTER key to switch between the user and M11 screens. Will start blinking if battery reaches 9.1 volts or below.
Dual Rate Steering Page F1 (D-RATE) Dual Rate is used to change the amount of servo movement compared to the amount of movement with the steering wheel. Increasing the amount of dual rate will make the steering more sensitive or feel faster and decreasing the dual rate will make the steering more insensitive or feel slower. When setting up a new car or truck, follow the directions below to properly setup your steering dual rate. 1. Set the digital steering trim to “0” by using (Trm 1).
End Point Adjustment Page F1 (EPA) End point adjustment is used to adjust the proper amount of servo movement on the model’s steering angle to steer left and right and/or adjust the carburetor throttle arm stroke, the high point of an ESC and brake stroke. While the M11 is set for 4 channels, this EPA function is also adjustable for 3rd BRAKE or AUX Channel) and for 4th channel of brake.
[TH] Throttle End Point Adjustment Throttle end point adjustment is used to adjust the carburetor stroke, high point of an ESC, or the brake stroke. 1. Press the function select key and move the cursor to [TH] in EPA. 2. To adjust the high end of throttle movement on a gas -powered car, pull the throttle trigger all the way to the high side and adjust by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. To adjust the brake side, push the throttle trigger all the way to the brake side and adjust by pressing the Inc.
With 4-channel setting [3ch] AUX End Point Adjustment ( with 3ch - BRAKE INH ) NOTE: I order to set any functions for AUX 3 and AUX 4, you must first set the channel setting from 2 to 4 channel. To change from 2 to 4 channel, go to the F3 page on the transmitter, move the function menu cursor to SET-Up and change the channel number in the programming area on the transmitter screen. The AUX channel can be used for functions such as needle control or for other uses.
[4ch] 4CH - BRAKE End Point Adjustment The 4th channel is exclusively for braking purpose only. When using the 4th channel as the additional BRAKE channel, end point adjustment can be separately set from the other BRAKE channel. 1. Be sure that the channel 4 is selected in the set-up menu. It is essential to set this function in order to activate this set up menu. 2. Press the function select key and move the cursor to [4ch] in EPA.
Exponential Page F1 (EXP) Normal 0% Mild (-1% to 100%) Amount of steering wheel operation on the L side (amount of throttle trigger operation on the H side) [ST] Amount of servo operation Quick (1% to 100%) Amount of servo operation This function varies the amount of servo action with respect to manipulation of the steering wheel or throttle trigger based from the neutral position. Increasing the numeric value makes action quicker, while reducing it makes action slower.
4. INH/ACT setting of EXP In order to activate the EXP function, select ACT; to deactivate, select INH. Using the ENTER key, move > to the right side of EXP. Select INH or ACT by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. [TH Throttle Exponential Throttle exponential can be adjusted from Mild, Linear and Quick. Generally, reduce the numeric value on a slippery track or with models that have powerful response. Increase the numeric value on a high-grip track or with power units that have lower torque.
Adjustable Rate Control Page F1 (ARC) Quick (1% to 100%) Mild (-1% to to -100%) 100%) (-1% Amount of steering operation on the L side (amount of operation on the throttle H side) [ST] Amount of servo operation Normal 0% Amount of servo operation This function varies the amount of servo action with respect to manipulation of the steering wheel or throttle trigger. Increasing the rate setting makes action quicker, while reducing it makes action milder.
[TH] Throttle Adjustable Rate Control Throttle characteristic can be variably adjusted from mild through linear or to quick. In general, reduce the numeric value on slippery track or with models that have powerful response, and increase it on high-grip track or with power units that have lower torque. The high side and brake side can be set independently. 1. Press the function select key and move the cursor to [TH] in ARC. RATE SETTING 2. Be sure that the arrow appears below RATE.
Speed Page F1 (SPEED) This function slows down the steering servo speed during steering. Speed can be set separately for steering movement say from neutral to certain point and return directions. But note that actual steering operation is slower than in its set speed of the servo, this function does not affect any.
[TH] Throttle Servo Speed This function slows down the throttle servo during throttle operation. This setting affects only the FORWARD side of the brake. The SPEED setting does not affect throttle operation when the throttle trigger positioning is located within the shaded areas outside the POINT. (Only affect from the neutral to the point set at.
Anti-Lock Braking (For Gas powered model only) Anti-lock braking makes it possible to achieve stable braking even on a slippery track. With stable braking, the model vehicle may be able to trace an exact line as desired for corners. This function also enables you to set the different Braking characteristics depending on the model vehicle for on road racing or the off road buggy . 1. Using the function select keys, move the cursor to ALB. POINT SETTING 2.
Traction Control Page F1 (TR-CTL) Traction control helps assure faster, smoother starts even when the trigger is applied abruptly by not having wheel spins. Even the model vehicle is on the forward motion, it contributes the stability during acceleration, providing smoother running. Ideal smoothness can be further refined by adjusting for intermittent locking in addition to normal servo speed delay adjustment.
POINT SETTING 4. Move the arrow to the right of POINT with the ENTER key, and then set the POINT value by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. Setting range 5% to 100% (Default setting 50%) Traction control applies only in the range from neutral to the set point. NOTE The point referred to here is the operational output point, not the trigger operation point.. 4. INH/ACT setting for TR-CTL To activate the traction control function, select ACT, and to deactivate, select INH.
Model Page F1 (MODEL) This menu enables you to make settings related to model select (SELECT), model name (NAME), and model copy/model clear (COPY/CLEAR) functions. Data for up to 30 models, M01 to M30, can be stored in the M11’s high capacity, built-in EEPROM memory. [SELECT] Model Select Data can be easily stored for any models M01 to M30. Since the previous model memorys are stored automatically, there is no risk for accidental erasing. 1.
[COPY/CLEAR] Model Copy / Model Clear This function enables you to copy data from the currently selected model to another, or to copy another model’s data into the model currently selected. Data can be cleared (initialize) on the current model that being selected. COPY MODEL DATA 1. Using the function select keys, move the cursor to [COPY/CLEAR] in MODEL. 2.
Sub-Trim Page F2 (SUB-T) Corrects trim neutral for steering and throttle, making it possible to use the main trim from the center position. When adjusting linkages, this sub-trim allows to fix the position in accurate center position. * This can also be used for brake sub-trim when using 4 channels. In this case, channels 3 and 4 can be set independently. Steering Throttle (Factory Default Trim Locations) Steering Throttle Brake (Set on 4 Channel) 1.
Timer Page F2 (TIMER) Three types of timers are provided for measuring lap, interval, and down (or up) times, and these three timers can be used simultaneously. A high degree of freedom and convenience is provided by the ability to use the key assign switch to perform simultaneous or independent operation. Separate tones can be assigned to each of the timers, making it easy to distinguish between them during simultaneous operation.
ENDING MEASUREMENT 6. End measurement can be set in three different ways. By pressing the switch after the goal time is reached. By pressing the switch after the goal time is reached. By pressing and holding the switch for 3 seconds. VERIFYING MEASUREMENT RESULTS 7. Measurement results can be checked using the star key in the TIMER [LAP] menu while the timer is stopped. The display shows times for 9 laps at a time, Pages can be flip by using the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. Pressing Inc.+ and Dec.
[INT] Interval Timer The interval timer notifies when a set interval elapses while you are driving, giving you an idea how close you are to your target time. Interval timers are provided separately for minutes and seconds, and both can be used simultaneously. Timer tone can be also set separately for each two timers. 1. Using the function select keys, move the cursor to [INT] in TIMER. 2. Turning the interval timer ON/OFF Make sure that the arrow appears below LAP, and then press Inc.+ or Dec.
ENDING MEASUREMENT 6. End of measurement can be deactivated in two different ways. From the menu, by simultaneously pressing the Inc.+ and Dec.- key. By pressing and holding the switch for 3 seconds. IMPORTANT When measurement ends, the timer’s ON/OFF status changes to OFF. To re-start the timer, turn in ON as described in step 2). About the timer switch The timer switch can be freely assigned to another switch using the key assign function. Set the switch to the position that is most suitable.
Timer / Servo Reversing Page F2 (REV) With the standard configuration, the down timer switch is set to SW3. Pressing SW3 starts measurement. Each time you press SW3, the interval timer is restored to its preset value, and the countdown re-starts from that setting. 6. ENDING MEASUREMENT End of measurement can be deactivated in two different ways. From the menu, by simultaneously pressing the Inc.+ and Dec.- key. By pressing and holding the switch for 3 seconds.
Start Position Page F2 (S-POS) With engine-powered models, by revving the idling a little, it makes easier to start up the engine. When using a channel other than 2CH for braking, a certain degree of braking can be applied independently of trigger operation, making it possible to obtain safer engine starts. (This works when the S-POS switch is ON. Trigger operation starts at the point determined by the S-POS setting.
Throttle Hold Page F2 (TH-HLD) * This function enabled to stop the engine by pressing the button switch for the models such as RC boats. (As known as “ENGINE CUT”) * This can be used as an emergency brake while driving a model vehicle by pressing the switch, trigger is disabled as long as the switch is depressed. * With engine-powered models, “THROTTLE HOLD” function enabled to set the throttle slightly open to hold the steady engine idling.
Brake Mix Page F2 (BR-MIX) * This function makes it possible to adjust servo mixing with models which requires two servos for braking, such as 1/5-scale engine-powered models. * REV, EPA, SUB-T, and delay can be set independently for each channel, providing flexibility for adjustment of different model types. * Brake trim is provided separately from throttle trim. * If intended not to use the brake on 2nd channel, (2CH), brake side can be disabled.
4) Setting INH/ACT setting for TH-BRAKE CUT. Move u to the right of TH-BRAKE CUT with the ENTER key, and then select INH or ACT by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. * If intended not to use brake side of the throttle channel (2CH), servo operation can be disabled on the brake side by selecting ACT. This reduces the time lag of servo operation compared to that when using the throttle channel (2CH) for braking. IMPORTANT - Do not use the TH-BRK CUT function when 2CH is selected.
C-Mix Page F2 (C-MIX) * This function allows you to mix channels and to apply mixing to the channels themselves. * On the master channel, you can select from between direct data, and data that includes calculations and trim. * There are two groups of C-MIX settings, and you can use the two simultaneously. * Using the offset function, you can move the origin for master mixing. * You can easily turn the C-MIX function ON or OFF while driving (with the key assign switch).
3) Setting the mixing level Move u to the right of L (or H) with the ENTER key, and then set the mixing level by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. Move u to the right of R (or B or L) with the ENTER key, and then set the mixing level by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. Slave is vertical axis H Graph display for L side setting (55%) Mixing level bar graph for slave (Mixing level varies as indicated according to slope of graph.
H SLAVE (2) Adjusting the master mixing origin so that that no mixing occurs when the dial (AUX) is turned fully to the left, but maximum mixing occurs when it is turned fully to the right. H -150 -100 H L 50% 0% L -50 50 100 150 This is set to 0% because no operation results on the L side with an offset. MASTER 0 0 MAX B Since no operation occurs beyond 100 when the master channel is AUX1, this can be set to 100.
Servo Page F2 (SERVO) * This function displays the output levels of the various channels in bar graph form, allowing you to monitor model operation in a virtual manner. * Using this feature while making function setting can make it easier to understand adjustments. * The graph can be displayed in the constant display area, allowing it to be viewed while making settings of other features. (Some menus cannot be displayed.) 1) Using the function select keys, move the cursor to SERVO.
Set-up Page F3 (SET-UP) * This section explains how to adjust the LCD contrast (darkness and lightness), turn the vibrator ON/OFF, and select between 2CH/4CH, backlight ON/OFF/Auto OFF, backlight color set as blue or white. 1) Using the function select keys, move the cursor to SET-UP. 2) CONTRAST setting Move u to the right of CONTRAST with the ENTER key or H key, and then adjust LCD contrast (darkness) by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key.
Audio Signal Sound Page F3 (SIGNL) * This function allows you to set the key operation tone and alarm tones to be set independently in different tonal scale. * Tonal scale of the each key operation or alarm can be set differently on two parts. Meaning, Tonal scale can be set separately for the first half and last half tones. * Tone can be selectable among 10 tones, providing a total of 100 pattern combinations for the first half and last half of signals.
5) Making interval minute alarm (INT) tone settings Move u to the right of INT-MIN with the ENTER key or H key, and then set the tone for the first half of the signal by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. Next, move u one position to the right with the ENTER key, and then set the tone for the last half of the signal by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key.
Switch / Trim Assignment Page F3 ( -ASGN) * Functions and trim settings (adjustments to function settings) can be freely assigned to SW1-SW3, trimmers TRM1-TRM5, and the dial control on the transmitter.
1) Using the function select keys, move the cursor to [SW] in -ASGN. 2) Using the H key or the ENTER keys, move u to the switch to be assigned, and then assign functions to the switch by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key.
1) Using the function select keys, move the cursor to [TRIM] in -ASGN. 2) Function selection Using the H key or the ENTER keys, move u to the trimmer function to be selected, and then select a function by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. 3) Setting the number of steps Using the H key or the ENTER keys, move u to the STEP for the trimmer you want to adjust, and then set the number of steps by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key.
User Name Page F3 ( USER) You can put a user name in the M11. Up to 12 letters, numbers and or symbols. The user name will stay in the transmitter even if you reset model memory. 1) Using the function select keys, move the cursor to USER. 2) Using the H key or the ENTER key, move the cursor (“_”) to the point when you want to enter text. 3) Select a character by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.key. * Setting range A – Z, a – z, 0 – 9, symbols, space 4) Repeat steps 2) and 3) for each subsequent character.
Direct Servo Controller DSC Cord In order to check the model vehicle’s Linkage during the race or at the situation when the radio transmission is prohibited, such setting arrangement can be done by using the DSC cable. Using the DSC cable with DSC switch harness equipped on Gas powered type models 1) Connect the supplied DSC cable to the DSC jack at the opposite side of the wheel of the M11. * The display appears. (* Prevent from possible risk from other radio transmission, remove the receiver crystal.
Receiver Connection and Installation Connector Locations on the receiver B/DSC AUX1 TH ST Battery / Direct Servo Controller Channel 3 Channel 2 (Throttle) Channel 1 (Steering) 92837Z FM 3 Ch (27 MHz) 92827Z FM 3 Ch (75 MHz) B/DSC AUX2 AUX1 TH ST Battery / Direct Servo Controller Channel 4 Channel 3 Channel 2 (Throttle) Channel 1 (Steering) 92847Z FM 3 Ch (27 MHz) 92846Z FM 3 Ch (75 MHz) (3 Channel Receiver) (4 Channel Receiver) CAUTION Use only genuine Airtronics FM Crystals.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Does not Transmit Batteries low or not fully charged. Replace or charge batteries Power sometimes goes off Intermittent connector contact. Contact Airtronics for service. Alarm gives off a series of beeps. Battery voltage low. Replace or charge transmitter batteries. Alarm gives off continuous double beep. S-POS switch is in the ON position. Turn S-POS switch to the OFF position. Alarm gives off a periodic double beep. The interval timer is ON.
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