FS-l6 Digital Proportional Radio Control System INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Proportional Radio Control System Copyright ©2013-2017 Flysky RC model technology co.
Thank you for purchasing our product, an ideal radio system for beginners or experienced users alike. Read this manual carefully before operation in order to ensure your safety, and the safety of others or the safe operation of your system. If you encounter any problem during use, refer to this manual first. If the problem persists, contact your local dealer or visit our service and support website for help: http://www.flysky-cn.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System FS-l6 Table of Contents 1. Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................4 1.1 Safety Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................................4 1.2 Safety Guide...............................................................................
7.6 Trainer Mode .................................................................................................................................................................. 21 7.7 Student Mode.................................................................................................................................................................. 22 7.8 Sticks mode....................................................................................................................................
Digital Proportional Radio Control System FS-l6 1. Safety 1.1 Safety Symbols Pay close attention to the following symbols and their meanings. Failure to follow these warnings could cause damage, injury or death. Danger • Not following these instructions may lead to serious injuries or death. Warning • Not following these instructions may lead to major injuries. Attention • Not following these instructions may lead to minor injuries. 1.
• Misuse of this product may lead to serious injury or death. To ensure the safety of you and your equipment, read this manual and follow the instructions. • Make sure the product is properly installed in your model. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. • Make sure to disconnect the receiver battery before turning off the transmitter. Failure to do so may lead to unintended operation and cause an accident. • Ensure that all motors operate in the correct direction.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System FS-l6 2. Introduction The FS-i6X transmitter and FS-iA6 receiver constitute a 6-channel 2.4GHz AFHDS 2A digital proportional computerized R/C system. It is compatible with fixed-wing and helicopters. 2.1 System Features The AFHDS 2A (Automatic Frequency Hopping Digital System Second Generation) developed and patented by FLYSKY is specially developed for all radio control models.
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Digital Proportional Radio Control System FS-l6 2.2.1 Transmitter Antenna Warning Danger • For best signal quality, make sure that the antenna is at about a 90 degree angle to the model. Do not point the antenna directly at the receiver. • Never grip the transmitter antenna during operation. It significantly degrades the RF signal quality and strength and may cause loss of control. 2.2.2 Battery Indicator The status indicator is used to indicate the power and status of the transmitter and receiver.
2.3.2 Connectors The connectors are used to connect the parts of model and the receiver. • • CH1 to CH6: used to connect the servos, power or other parts. B/VCC: used to connect the bind cable for binding, and the power cable during normal operation.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System FS-l6 3. Getting Started Before operation, install the battery and connect the system as instructed below. 3.1 Transmitter Battery Installation Danger • Only use specified battery. Danger • Do not open, disassemble, or attempt to repair the battery. Danger • Do not crush/puncture the battery, or short the external contacts. Danger • Do not expose to excessive heat or liquids. Danger • Do not drop the battery or expose to strong shocks or vibrations.
4. Operation Instructions After setting up, follow the instructions below to operate the system. 4.1 Power On Follow the steps below to turn on the system: 1. 2. 3. Check the system and make sure that: • The batteries are fully charged and installed properly. • The receiver is off and correctly installed. Toggle the power switch to its upward position. Connect the receiver power supply to the B/VCC port on the receiver. The system is now powered on. Operate with caution,or serious injury could result.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System FS-l6 4.3 Pre-use Check Before operation, perform the following steps to check the system: 1. 2. Check to make sure that all servos and motors are working as expected. Check operating distance: one operator holds the transmitter, and another one moves the model away from the transmitter. Check the model and mark the distance from where the model starts to lose control. Danger • Stop operation if any abnormal activity is observed.
When switching between modes one and two it is nessesary to reverse the gimbals positions to ensure that throttle is on the correct side. To switch the sticks: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Take the battery out from the transmitter, Loosen the four screws that hold the rear cover shown in green on left . Carefully take the back off the transmitter and disconnect the cables connected to it. Unscrew the screws around the gimbals, marked in green in the picture on right. Switch the gimbals to the opposite side.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System FS-l6 5. Function Descriptions 5.1 Flight Controls (Default Mode 2) The sticks are used for controlling the aircraft, each stick has 2 functions. The right stick controls pitch and roll, the left stick controls throttle and yaw.
Throttle (Left Stick Up/Down) THROTTLE UP THROTTLE DOWN 5.2 Reverse Function The reverse function changes a channels direction of movement in relation to its input. For example, if a servo has to be mounted upside down due to space restrictions within a model, this function can be used to correct its movement so that it matches up with the user controls. Setup: 1. To change between normal and press the "OK" key until the desired channel is selected, then use the "UP" and "DOWN" keys to change setting.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System FS-l6 5.4 Display This function displays the model's channel output in real time. • Make sure the model engine is powered off while the test function is activated. If powered on, it will rev up and cause unexpected results. • Make sure the model does not go out of range. Warning Danger Setup: 1. Hold the "OK" key to enable channel scrub mode. In this mode the channels will sweep though their entire range of motion. 2. Press "CANCEL" key to exit. 5.
rudder will move 2.5cm, so at 100% there is a direct, linear relationship of stick movement and surface movement. If a setting of 50% is entered then moving the stick all the way in one direction will only give 1/2 of the surface movement and 1/2 stick movement will only produce 1/4 surface movement, this has the effect of reducing how responsive the rudder is when the stick is moved, effectively reducing the range of movement available to the servo.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System 5. Set the positive and negative mix, this setting controls how much the slave channel will move in relation to the masters movement, if set to 50% the slave will move half the amount of the master. 6. Set the offset, the offset changes the center of the slave channel in relation to the master. 7. Hold the "CANCEL" key to save and return to the previous menu. 8. To return a setting to default, press and hold the "OK" key for 3 seconds.
5.13 Throttle Hold This function is used with gas powered models in order to stop stalls when not in use. Setup: 1. Use the "OK" key to change between settings. 2. Use the "UP" and "DOWN" keys to turn the function on or off and increase and decrease the hold percentage. 3. To return a setting to default, press and hold the "OK" key for 3 seconds. Press and hold the "CANCEL" key to save. Note • This function must be assigned to a switch in the Switches assign funciton.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System FS-l6 6. Helicopter Functions 6.1 Pitch Curve The pitch curve function is for programing the response of the helicopters blades collective pitch, which controls the amount of lift the helicopter has. This functions output is shown on the graph, with points along the bottom (L,1,2,3,H), and collective pitch up the side (0-100%). When the throttle stick is moved its position will be shown in real time. Setup: 1. Use the "OK" key to cycle between points. 2.
7. System 7.1 Model Select Use this function to select stored models, use the "UP" and "DOWN" keys to choose a model and press and hold the "CANCEL" key to save and exit. The system can store up to 20 models. 7.2 Model Name This function renames the currently selected model. Setup: 1. Use the "UP" and "DOWN" keys to select a letter or number, then press the "OK" key to confirm. 2. To save press and hold the "CANCEL" key.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System FS-l6 7.7 Student Mode Student mode is used when another system is connected as a master (Trainer), when this mode is active all settings will be bypassed and the system will only function through the master. Setup: 1. To enable the function press "OK" then select Yes, The system will return to the previous menu. 2. To exit student mode repeat this process. 7.8 Sticks Mode There are 4 available stick modes, each stick mode changes the stick functions.
7.13 Aux Switches This function both activates and deactivates switches/knobs as well as changing the amount of active channels the system will use. This is usually done when a new switch or knob has been. Setup: 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the "OK" key to cycle through the selection of switches and knobs. Use the "UP" and "DOWN" keys to turn the selected switch/knob on or off. Keep pressing the "OK" key until "Ch" is selected.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System FS-l6 8 RX Setup 8.1 RF Standard This menu allows you to change the communication protocol for the transmitter. The available protocols are: RF Protocol AFHDS AFHDS 2A Receiver R9B,R6B,R6C,GR3E,GR3F A3, A6,X6, iA4B, iA6, iA6B, iA10, iA10B To Switching Between AFHDS 2A and AFHDS: 1. First navagate to the system menu by pressing and holding the "OK" key until the main menu opens, select "System Setup" by pressing the "OK" key again. 2.
1. Use the "UP" and "DOWN" to choose a channel and press "OK" to enter its failsafe settings. 2. 3. Use the "UP" and "DOWN" to turn the failsafe on or off. Move the channels control surface to the desired position and hold the "CANCEL" key to confirm and exit. 4. To return to default settings press and hold the "OK" key for 3 seconds,use the "UP" and "DOWN" keys to select Yes. press and hold the "CANCLE" key to save.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System FS-l6 8.8 ASL Pressure The set ASL (Above Sea Level) function is used to calibrate an altitude sensor. When an altitude sensor is connected, change the [Air pressure] setting until the altitude is at 0m. Setup: 1. Make sure that your TX and RX are bound and turned on. 2. Set your model on the ground. 3. Use the “UP”and “DOWN” keys to change the hPa value. If the system is showing a positive altitude, reduce the hPa value until the altitude reaches 0m.
9. System Customization The FS-i6X's switches and knobs can be moved to other channels. Or if using receivers with more channels, the system can be expanded with extra switches or knobs. 6 5 7 8 9 10 By default, from left to right, the switches and knobs are channels 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. FS-A6/FS-iA6B FS-iA10B 6CH 6-10CH 9.1 Switching Channel Assignments To change a switch or knobs channel, the system must be taken apart. The first step is taking the back cover off. 1. 2.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System Note Note 5. 6. Make sure that the wires are fitted along beside each of the gimbals as show right. • Make sure that all switches are installed with the correct orientation shown right. On the circuit board each channel is labled, making it easy to find the correct channel. Follow the cables leading from each connector to identify which switch or knob goes to each channel. Carefully remove the desired connectors from the board. • Note 7. 8. 9.
Removing a knob: Remove the pot cover by slowly pulling on it, it should come off without much effort. 1. Remove the 4 screws located on the back of the system and remove the back cover. 2. Follow the knobs wire and disconnect it form the board. 3. Gently remove the knob cap by pulling it up. 4. Remove the nut holding the knob in place. 5. Remove knob. 9.2 Activate Switch/Knob Open the system menu, navigate to "Aux Switches" and press the "OK" key.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System 10.Package Contents 4-10 Channel 2.4GHz Transmitter (FS-i6X) 2.
11 Product Specification 11.1 Transmitter specification (FS-i6X) Channels 6-10 (Default 6) Model Type Fixed-Wing/Glider/HElicopter RF Range 2.408-2.475GHz RF power < 20dBm RF Channel 135 Bandwidth 500KHz 2.4GHz System AFHDS 2A / AFDHS Modulation Type GFSK Stick Resolution 4096 Low Voltage Warning < 4.2V DSC port PS/2 Port PPM Chargeable No Antenna Length 26mm(Dual Antenna) Weight 392 g Power 6V DC 1.
Digital Proportional Radio Control System FS-l6 Appendix 1 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of theFCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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