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Thisequipmenthasbeentestedinaccordancewiththe

requirementscontainedintheappropriateCommission

regulations.Tothebestofourknowledge,thesetestswere

performedusingmeasurementproceduresconsistentwith

industryorCommissionstandardsanddemonstratethatthe

equipmentcomplieswiththeappropriatestandards.Each

unitmanufactured,importedormarketed,asdefinedin

theCommission

sregulations,willconformtothesample(s)

testedwithinthevariationsthatcanbeexpecteddueto

qualityproductionandtestingonastatisticalbasis.

Wefurthercertifythatthenecessarymeasurementswere

madebyKansaiElectronicIndustryDevelopmentCenter,

IkomaEmissionMeasurementStation,10830,Takayama-

Cho,Ikoma-City,Nara,630-01Japan.

SECTIONIINTRODUCTION

RDS8000RadioControlSystem

2.4GHzsystem

RDS8000 Transmitter/Receiver Specifications

Initial Preparation

RDS8000 Transmitter Features

Airborne System Connections

NiCdBatteryCharging

Airborne Components

Connectors

AudioLowVoltageAlarm

Transmitter Battery Removal

Throttle High Warning

Transmitter Stick LengthAdjustment

Transmitter StickTension Adjustment

Trainer System

UsingtheRDS8000Micro-Processor

Failsafe

SECTIONIIAIRPLANE

Implementation of Control Function

ServoReversing

Control Centering

DataReset

ModelSelect

Stop Watch

Integral Timer

Naming Your Model

Exponential

DataCopy

SwitchReverse

Click

Throttle Cut

RDS8000 Transmitter - Aircraft

AircraftMenuStructure

Programming for Aircraft (Model Type)

DualRate

End Point Adjustments

LandingGearEndPoints

Trim Memory

3-PositionFlapSwitch

Flaperons

Alarms

Delta(Elevons)

AilerontoRudderMix

V-Tail(RuddertoElevatorMix)

ThrottletoElevatorMix

CompensationMixers(C-Mix)

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Academy of Model  Aeronautics6

FCC Compliance Statement6

Transmitter Features and functions8

Precautions for use:

Transmitter/Receiver

General precautions for use13

Precautions on using the 2.4  GHz band

RangeCheckMode18

Pairing (Binding)16

BarGraphVoltageIndicator

AEROFeaturesDescription

HELIFeaturesDescription21

Page#

Elev-Flap Mixing

Rud-Aileron Mixing

Rud-Elevator Mixing

Flap-Elevator Mixing

Spoileron

Aileron Differential

Landing Differential

CrowLeftAileron

CrowRightAileron

OptionMenuScreen

TrimStep

BasicMenu

DualElevatorMixing

AUX-1andAUX-262

Summary of content (20 pages)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS This equipment has been tested in accordance with the requirements contained in the appropriate Commission regulations. To the best of our knowledge, these tests were performed using measurement procedures consistent with industry or Commission standards and demonstrate that the equipment complies with the appropriate standards.
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SECTION I RDS8000 RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM SECTION III HELICOPTER Page # 63 9 62 65 67 70 72 73 74 29 74 75 76 77 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 34 35 36 42 44 47 52 60 61 61 RDS8000 Transmitter - Helicopter Airborne System Connections Helicopter Menu Structure Programming for Helicopter (Type) Pitch Curves Throttle Curves Revolution Mixing Gyro Adjustment Trim Memory Exponential Dual Rate Dynamic Trim Memory (DTM) Swash Plate Type (CCPM) Changing Flight Mode 1 and 2 Switch Locations Implementation of Contr
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ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 5161 East Memorial Drive Muncie, Indiana 47302 The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is a national organization representing modelers in the United States. We urge you to examine the benefits of membership, including liability protection in the event of certain injuries.
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AIRBORNE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS RDS8000 Transmitter - AIRCRAFT/HELICOPTER HELI : Digital Hover Pitch INC / DEC Carrying Handle Antenna C-MIX 1, 2 AUX-1 HELI : AUX-1 AERO AERO HELI Liquid Crystal Display NiCd Battery HELI: Digital Hover Throttle INC / DEC AUX-2 AERO: Elevator Dual Rate Switch HELI : Gyro AERO: Aileron Dual Rate Switch HELI: C-Mix 1, 2 Trainer Switch Throttle Cut Switch Neck Strap Hook Throttle (U/D) Rudder (L/R) Elevator (U/D) Aileron (L/R) AUX
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AIRBORNE COMPONENTS TRANSMITTER BATTERY REMOVAL While your system's batteries are charging, you can familiarize yourself with the airborne portion of your radio. The airborne portion of the radio refers to any components which are mounted in your plane or helicopter and carried aloft when you fly.
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TRANSMITTER STICK TENSION ADJUSTMENT Precautions on using the 2.4 GHz band To adjust the spring tension of the transmitter sticks you need to remove the back of the transmitter case. First remove the antenna and the NiCd battery pack from the transmitter. Now remove the eight screws that hold the case back in place, four in the main case, two in the LCD back cover and two on the handle.
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TRAINER SYSTEM 2. The receiver antenna wires are delicate, therefore handle with care. In particular, do not pull on them with force or push them into the case. 3. Do not cut or extend the receiver antenna wires. 4. The thick portion of the receiver's antenna is the coaxial cable. Do not use the unit with this part of the antenna bent acutely. In addition, do not repeatedly bend this part to an acute angle because this can cause the antenna core to break.
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USING THE RDS8000 MICROPROCESSOR Airtronics has invested a large amount of design effort to ensure that the powerful capabilities of the RDS8000 are as simple as possible to use. This manual has been written to offer the user complete instructions for either fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter models. The manual is divided into three sections: Introduction, Aircraft (both powered and sailplane), and Helicopters. You only need to read the introduction section and the one that applies to your type of model.
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Failsafe Failsafe sets the servo to a predetermined position in the event the signal from the transmitter is interrupted for some reason and the aircraft cannot be controlled. Set failsafe to a position that is conceivably safe should control be lost during flight, such as to drop the throttle to LOW. Failsafe is not factory-set and, the servo is free (not powered) if the signal is interrupted.
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RDS8000 AERO FEATURES FEATURES DESCRIPTION STW (Stopwatch) Used as a stopwatch or to countdown to a preset time. REV (Reverse) Reverses the servo operating direction. D/R (Dual Rate) Adjusts servo throw. Available on Elev and Ail. CNT (Center) Changes servo neutral position. TRM (Trim) The LCD provides an indicator of the value, as well as the direction of the trim. EXP (Exponential) EPA (End Point Adjustment) Changes the linear movement of the servo to the relation of the stick movement.
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SECTION II COMMON FUNCTIONS CNT (CONTROL CENTERING) The following functions are common and applicable to both Aircraft and Helicopter programming. The Liquid Crystal Display shows an AERO model selected. However, a similar screen will be displayed when a Helicopter type model is selected. Your RDS8000 allows you to fine-tune the CENTER or neutral position of the servos.
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RST (DATA RESET) HOW TO SELECT MODEL SET-UPS: M-SL (Model Select) If you want to “UNDO” all of your programmed parameters at one time, you can use the RST function. However, be certain that is what you want to do, since this function will reset all settings to the factory default settings. The RST function will only affect the specific model that you have selected. All other models in memory are unaffected by the RST function.
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STW (STOPWATCH) INT (INTEGRAL TIMER) The RDS8000 offers a built-in timer and allows the pilot to use the stopwatch function in either elapsed time or countdown mode. The Integral Timer function of the RDS8000 is activated each time the transmitter power switch is turned on, and counts up to 99 hours and 59 seconds at all times when the transmitter is turned on. This indicates how many hours of actual use you RDS8000 transmitter has operated.
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NAM (NAMING YOUR MODEL) EXP (EXPONENTIAL) The RDS8000 provides the capability to designate each of the 10 models you have programmed by use of a 3 digit name. Use the (CH +) key to select the “etc” screen. Press the FUNCTION down key twice to select the NAM screen. The RDS8000 allows the pilot to choose two settings for Exponential throw for each of Elevator, Aileron (and Rudder in helicopter mode).
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As an example, to set Exponential for elevator, access “EL” in the Channel area by using the (CH+) key. Now press the FUNCTION down key to select the EXP display for the Elevator Channel as shown below. In the above example, we set Exponential #2 to be 20% of the maximum for the Elevator channel. This is a good starting point for determining the suitability of Exponential throw for your aircraft and flying style. You can actually have two different Exponential settings if you desire.
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CPY (DATA COPY) A valuable feature of the RDS8000 is the Data Copy Function. With this function, the entire set of control parameters for one aircraft can be ‘copied’ from one model set-up into another. For instance, if you have your aircraft program in Model #1 and nothing in Model #3, you can copy the Model #1 program into Model #3 with the copy function. On the previous screen, the destination has been set to Model #3.
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SW-R (SWITCH REVERSE) CLK (CLICK) The SW-R Function allows you to reverse the action of the six toggle switches located on your RDS8000 transmitter. The default of the SW-R Function is the NOR (normal) position. CAUTION! The switch reversal function is not individually selective.
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T-CUT (THROTTLE-CUT) Another useful function provided by the RDS8000 for engine-powered models is T-CUT, (Throttle Cut). Normally you set your throttle stick in the extreme low position and use EPA and the digital trim to obtain a steady engine idle speed. However, to stop the engine at the end of the flight you would have to use the throttle digital trim and later re-trim for proper idle.
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PROGRAMMING FOR AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT BASIC MENU STRUCTURE (Rx Channel) CH EL AL TH RU G P/F 7 8 etc STW REV D/R CNT EPA STW REV D/R CNT EPA STW REV CNT EPA STW REV CNT EPA STW REV EPA STW REV CNT EPA STW REV CNT EPA STW REV CNT EPA STW M-SL TYP RST BASIC CH The RDS8000 transmitter is factory-programmed for fixed-wing aircraft models and helicopter models as follows: Model #1 Model #2 Model #3 Model #4 is setup AERO is setup HELI is setup AERO is setup HELI Model #5 Model #6 Model #7 Mod
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Press the INC+YES key until the screen reads HL2 (HELI model 2). Now press the END key. The screen will show model number two, which is a helicopter setup. However, since you are a fixed wing aircraft pilot, you want all of the transmitter setups to be fixed wing aircraft, the TYP (type) of aircraft must be changed from HELI to AERO.