T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 12.TIMER (TRACK TIMERS) PROGRAM Starting the Interval Timer: 1) In the default configuration, Push-Button Switch Sw2 controls the Interval Timer. Press and HOLD the Push-Button Switch for 3 seconds. An audible double-tone will sound and INT will flash on the Top Screen indicating the Interval Timer is in Stand-by. To start the Interval Timer, press the Push-Button Switch a second time or pull the Throttle Trigger.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 13.LAP (LAP TIMES) PROGRAM The Lap Times menu displays a total of up to 99 laps that are recorded using the Lap Timer function. Each Lap Time is displayed along with the Best Lap Time and the Total (Cumulative) Lap Time. Viewing Lap Times: 1) From the Top Screen, press the ENTER key to open the Programming Menu list. 2) Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the LAP menu, then press the ENTER key.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 14.F /S (FAIL SAFE) PROGRAM 5) To program a Fail Safe percentage value, move the control the amount you want the servo to move to when the Fail Safe function Activates and HOLD it in that position, then press and HOLD the ENTER key until an audible tone sounds. The percentage and direction the servo will travel will be displayed.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 15.LOGGER (TELEMETRY LOG) PROGRAM IMPORTANT: Full telemetry support requires the use of an Airtronics 2.4GHz FH4T telemetry-capable surface receiver, such as the RX-461 or RX-462, along with Airtronics Temperature and RPM Sensors (available separately).
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE SYSTEM SYSTEM MENUS OVERVIEW The different System Menus allow you to program options related directly to the use and setup of the 90478 transmitter. From changing the Modulation Type, to adjusting LCD properties and changing Key Assignments to suit your specific setup, it's all here. 1) To access the various System Menus, turn the transmitter ON, then press the ENTER key (Push-Button Rotary Dial) to open the Programming Menu list.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 01.MODEL (MODEL SELECT, NAMING, COPY AND CLEAR) SYSTEM 4) Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the model you would like to select, then press the ENTER key. Select this model? NO/YES will be displayed. 5) Scroll DOWN to highlight YES, then press the ENTER key. The model that you just selected will be displayed above the Model Select List and that model's Programming Data will be loaded.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 01.MODEL (MODEL SELECT, NAMING, COPY AND CLEAR) SYSTEM MODEL COPY (Model Programming Data Copy) The Model Copy function allows you to copy the Programming Data from one model to another model. For example, if you have two models that are similar, you can copy the Programming Data from the first model to the second model to use as a base to start fine-tuning the programming for the second model.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 02.BIND (BINDING, MODULATION TYPE AND SERVO OPERATING MODE) SYSTEM The Binding function allows you to Bind the transmitter and receiver pair. When new, it is necessary to pair the transmitter and receiver to prevent interference from transmitters operated by other users. This operation is referred to as Binding. Once the Binding process is complete, the setting is remembered even when the transmitter and receiver are turned OFF.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 02.BIND (BINDING, MODULATION TYPE AND SERVO OPERATING MODE) SYSTEM 1) From within the BIND menu, scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the desired channel you would like to change the Servo Operating Mode for. Choose from either [ST]:NOR (Steering), [TH]:NOR (Throttle), [A1]:NOR (Auxiliary 1) or [A2]:NOR (Auxiliary 2). 2) Press the ENTER key, then scroll UP or DOWN to choose the desired Servo Operating Mode option for that channel.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 03.KEY ASSIGN (KEY ASSIGNMENTS) SYSTEM SWITCH (Push-Button Switch Key Assignments) The Key Assignments function allows you to assign the ON/OFF control of various functions to Push-Button Switches Sw1 and Sw2. This allows you to use the Push-Button Switches to turn functions OFF and ON during use. One function can be assigned to each Push-Button switch, although both Push-Button Switches can be OFF or ON at the same time.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 03.KEY ASSIGN (KEY ASSIGNMENTS) SYSTEM 4) Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the function you would like to change for either SW1 or SW2. 5) Press the ENTER key, then scroll UP or DOWN to choose the desired function for either SW1 or SW2. A list of functions that can be assigned to the Push-Button Switches is shown in the table on the previous page. Changing the Switch Mode: Some functions allow you to change how the Push-Button Switch operates.
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T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 03.KEY ASSIGN (KEY ASSIGNMENTS) SYSTEM Changing the Trim Switch Direction of Travel: The direction that the Trim Switches move the servos can be changed from Normal to Reverse. In Normal mode, the Trim Switches will move the servos toward the High Side when the Trim Switches are pushed Forward. In Reverse mode, the Trim Switches will move the servos toward the Low Side (the opposite direction) when the Trim Switches are pushed Forward.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 03.KEY ASSIGN (KEY ASSIGNMENTS) SYSTEM Changing the Auxiliary Lever Function: In general, the Auxiliary Lever is used to control Auxiliary 1 Channel 3 or Auxiliary 2 Channel 4. Adjusting the High and Low Tweak values determines how far and in which direction the Auxiliary servo travels when the Auxiliary Lever is moved Up and Down.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 04.TRIM TYPE (TRIM TYPE) SYSTEM The Trim Type function allows you choose the way servo Trim and servo End Point Adjustments interact with each other. When you apply Trim to a servo, the Neutral Point of the servo shifts toward the High Side or the Low Side. When you do this, the servo travels less in one direction and more in the other direction because the servo End Points are stationary.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 05.AUX TYPE (AUXILIARY TYPE) SYSTEM 2) Press the ENTER key. The AUX TYPE menu will be displayed and AUX1:STEP AUX will be highlighted. 3) Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the desired channel you would like to change the Auxiliary function for, either AUX1 [TYPE] (Auxiliary 1) or AUX 2 [TYPE] (Auxiliary 2). 4) Press the ENTER key, then scroll UP or DOWN to choose the desired Auxiliary function to be controlled by that channel.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 07.BUZZER (AUDIBLE KEY TONE) SYSTEM The Audible Key Tone function allows you to change the Volume and Tone of the audible sounds that are made when you use the Trim Switches, Rotary Dial, Auxiliary Lever, Push-Button Rotary Dial and the Timer function. The Volume can be Increased or Decreased (or Muted) and the Tone can be changed to suit your preference.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 08.BATTERY (VOLTAGE ALARM) SYSTEM 1) From within the SYSTEM menu, scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the BATTERY menu. 2) Press the ENTER key. The BATTERY menu will be displayed and ALERT VOLT 4.6v will be highlighted. 3) Press the ENTER key, then scroll UP or DOWN to choose the desired Low Voltage Alert alarm value.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 09.LCD (LCD CONTRAST AND BACKLIGHT OPTIONS) SYSTEM 2) Press the ENTER key. The LCD menu will be displayed and CONTRAST 15 will be highlighted. 3) Press the ENTER key, then scroll UP or DOWN to choose the desired LCD Contrast value. Increasing the LCD Contrast value will increase the Contrast of the LCD screen and decreasing the LCD Contrast value will decrease the Contrast of the LCD screen. LCD CONTRAST setting range is 0 to 30. The default setting is 15.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 10.TELEMETRY (TELEMETRY DISPLAY OPTIONS) SYSTEM This section covers both the TEMP1 and TEMP2 menus, since programming each of them is exactly the same. Choose either the TEMP1 or the TEMP2 menu depending on which of the two Temperature Sensor Ports you want to make changes to. Changing the Temperature Unit Value: If desired, the Temperature Unit value can be changed from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 10.TELEMETRY (TELEMETRY DISPLAY OPTIONS) SYSTEM 1) From within the TEMP1 or TEMP2 menu, scroll UP or DOWN to highlight ALERT TEMP 212ºF (or 100ºC). 2) Press the ENTER key, then scroll UP or DOWN to change the Alert Temperature value. The Alert Temperature value is the temperature that the Temperature Alert alarm will sound at. TELEMETRY ALERT TEMP setting range is 68ºF to 302ºF (0ºC to 150ºC). The default setting is 212ºF (100ºC).
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 10.TELEMETRY (TELEMETRY DISPLAY OPTIONS) SYSTEM 3) Press the ENTER key, then scroll UP or DOWN to change the Maximum Voltage value. The Voltage Display Monitor on the Telemetry Screen will not display receiver battery Voltage values above the Maximum Voltage value programmed. TELEMETRY MAX VOLT setting range is 3.0v to 9.0v. The default setting is 9.0v. The Maximum Voltage value cannot be set lower than the Alert Voltage value.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 10.TELEMETRY (TELEMETRY DISPLAY OPTIONS) SYSTEM 1) From within the RPM menu, scroll UP or DOWN to highlight MAX RPM 30000 (or MAX SPEED 34mph or MAX SPEED 54km/h). 2) Press the ENTER key, then scroll UP or DOWN to change the Maximum RPM or Maximum Speed value. The RPM Gauge on the Telemetry Screen will not display RPM or Speed values above the Maximum value programmed. TELEMETRY MAX RPM setting range is 500 to 127500. The default setting is 30000.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 10.TELEMETRY (TELEMETRY DISPLAY OPTIONS) SYSTEM 3) Press the ENTER key, then scroll UP or DOWN to change the Telemetry ON/OFF value. When ON is selected, the Telemetry System is turned ON. When OFF is selected, the Telemetry System is turned OFF. TELEMETRY SETTING ON/OFF setting range is ON or OFF. The default setting is ON.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE 11.VR ADJUST (VARIABLE RATE ADJUSTMENT) SYSTEM 4) With the Steering Wheel, Throttle Trigger or Auxiliary Lever in the Neutral position, press the ENTER key. [NEUT] POS <-----> will be displayed. The Auxiliary Lever features a detent to indicate its Neutral position. 5) Press the ENTER key a second time. A menu with several position indicators will be displayed. 6) Move the Steering Wheel, Throttle Trigger or Auxiliary Lever all the way in one direction.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE REFERENCE TELEMETRY CONNECTIONS AND MOUNTING IMPORTANT: If the Sensor Wires are not long enough for your specific application, you can carefully splice in extra wire of similar gauge to extend the Sensor Wires to the desired length. Make sure to solder the splices securely together and protect the splices using heat-shrink tubing.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This troubleshooting guide can help you diagnose and solve some of the more common problems that you might encounter with your radio control system. If you cannot solve the problem using this troubleshooting guide, please contact Airtronics Customer Service using the information in the Service and Support section on page 3.
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T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE GLOSSARY OF TERMS REFERENCE Battery Compartment: Houses the four 'AA' Alkaline cells that power the transmitter. Alternatively, the transmitter can be powered using four 'AA' NiCd or NiMH rechargeable batteries or a 2S LiPo or 2S LiFe battery pack. Binding: The act of pairing the transmitter and receiver to prevent interference from transmitters operated by other users. The transmitter and receiver must be paired so that the two can 'talk' to each other.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE GLOSSARY OF TERMS REFERENCE FH3 Modulation: Frequency Hopping 3rd generation FHSS technology. FH3 Modulation is used in new-generation Airtronics radio control systems, such as the M11X and MX-3X. FH4T Modulation: Frequency Hopping 4th generation FHSS technology. FH4T Modulation is the latest Airtronics 2.4GHz frequency modulation and supports Telemetry. FHSS: Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE GLOSSARY OF TERMS REFERENCE Motor on Axle Mixing: Used to control either the Front and Rear throttles together or independently, giving you Dig and Burn functions. These functions are mostly used in Rock Crawling. MPH: Miles Per Hour. Operating Voltage: The safe voltage that the transmitter or receiver can operate within. Exceeding the minimum operating voltage can result in loss of power to the device(s).
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE GLOSSARY OF TERMS REFERENCE Step Value: A preset amount that the servo will travel when a Trim Switch is pressed once. The step value can be adjusted so that the servo either moves more or moves less when the Trim Switch is pressed. Stroke: Determines the amount of Brake that's applied automatically when the Anti-Lock Braking function Activates.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE GLOSSARY OF TERMS REFERENCE Voltage Alert Indicator: Indicates the currently programmed Voltage value on the Telemetry Screen that the receiver Voltage Alert alarm will sound at. Voltage Display Monitor: Displays the current receiver battery voltage on the Telemetry Screen in bar graph format. Wrist Strap Anchor Slot: Used to attach the wrist strap anchor to the transmitter. Z-Connector: The type of servo and battery connector used by Airtronics.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE REFERENCE INDEX B Battery Compartment, Definition of 9, 73 Battery Compartment, Diagram of 6 Battery Installation. See Transmitter, Battery Installation Battery Options, Transmitter 5, 11 Battery Plug - Transmitter, Diagram of 11 Battery - Receiver, Installation 8 Bind Button, Definition of 9, 73 Bind Button, Diagram of 8 Binding.
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T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE REFERENCE INDEX I Interval Timer, Setting the Alarm (Goal Time) 44 Interval Timer, Setting the Interval Timer (Target Time) 44 Interval Timer, Starting the Interval Timer 45 Interval Timer, Stopping the Interval Timer 45 K Key Assignments. See Push-Button Switch Key Assignments See Auxiliary Lever Key Assignments See Rotary Dial Key Assignments See Trim Switch Key Assignments Key Assignments, Diagram of Default Key Assignments 53 Key Tone.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE REFERENCE INDEX M Modulation Type, Overview 52 Motor on Axle Mixing, Changing Motor on Axle Power Distribution Options 30, 37 Motor on Axle Mixing, Choosing the Motor on Axle Mixing Function 30, 37 Motor on Axle Mixing, Controlling 31, 38 Motor on Axle Mixing, Definition of 75 Motor on Axle Mixing, Overview 30, 37 MPH, Acronym 75 N Nominal Input Voltage, Receiver Specification 5 Nominal Input Voltage, Transmitter Specification 5 O Offset.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE REFERENCE INDEX R Receiver Specifications 5 Receiver, Using 7.
T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE REFERENCE INDEX S Suppression Capacitor, Definition of 76 System Features 5 System Menus, Overview with System Menus Table 49 T REFERENCE Tandem Steering. See Four Wheel Steering Mixing, Choosing Four Wheel Steering Mixing Options Tandem Steering, Definition of 76 Telemetry, Calibrating the RPM Sensor 67 Telemetry Clear Function, Overview and Using 68 Telemetry Data.
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T 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE REFERENCE REFERENCE NOTES 85 MT-4S User's Guide.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE REFERENCE NOTES 86 MT-4S User's Guide.
T NOTES REFERENCE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY INFORMATION REFERENCE Airtronics guarantees this product to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the time of purchase. Global Services will repair or replace at our discretion, equipment determined to be defective, otherwise, the user is responsible for any charges for the repair or replacement of the equipment in question.
T R 90478 2.4GHZ FH4T RADIO SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE Airtronics is Imported Exclusively in North America by: Global Hobby Distributors 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Telephone: (714) 963-0329 Fax: (714) 964-6236 Email: service@airtronics.net http://globalservices.globalhobby.com http://www.airtronics.net Features and Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice. All contents © 2013 Airtronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Revision 1 01.13.2014 670A14482A 88 MT-4S User's Guide.