WFT08S RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM PCMS4096 INSTRUCTION MANUAL NOTICE Read the instructions before operation!
WFT08S INSTRUCTION Thank you for purchasing a WFLY product! WFT08S SERVICE 1. Please visit one of our retail shops for servicing your radio. Our retail shops will service you for free during the first half year after buying the radio. (apart from user damages) 2. WFLY retail shops will always accept your radio for servicing.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION CATALOGUE Contents-------------------------------------------------------------------- 01 WFT08S Spare parts------------------------------------------------------ 02 Transmitter front----------------------------------------------------------- 03 Transmitter back----------------------------------------------------------- 04 Receiver---------------------------------------------------------------------05 Trainer function------------------------------------------------------------ 06 Flying
WFT08S INSTRUCTION 5. Sub trim---------------------------------------------------------------- 28 6. Swash param setting------------------------------------------------ 29 7. Auxiliary channels setting------------------------------------------ 30 8. Throttle curve setting------------------------------------------------ 31 9. Pitch curve setting--------------------------------------------------- 33 10. Revolution mixing--------------------------------------------------- 35 11.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION AIRPLANE SYS SETTING 1.MODEL SELECTING---------------------------------------------------58 2.MODEL NAME-----------------------------------------------------------59 3.MODEL SETTING-------------------------------------------------------60 4.ATL------------------------------------------------------------------------ 61 5.AIL-2---------------------------------------------------------------------- 62 6.MODULATION SETTING---------------------------------------------- 63 7.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION 13.THROTTLE CUT SETTING----------------------------------------- 82 14.IDLE DOWN----------------------------------------------------------- 83 15.FAIL SAFE------------------------------------------------------------- 84 16.TIMER------------------------------------------------------------------ 85 17.ADVANCED------------------------------------------------------------86 18.LANGUAGE------------------------------------------------------------87 ADVANCED 1.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION Contents Thank you for your attention and support for WFLY radios! WFLY promises every WFT08S radio control system include the following contents: 1. WFT08S transmitter 2. WFTRFS module 3. Battery holder for transmitter 4.WFR07S, WFR09S 9 PCMS receiver 5. Neckstrap 6. Simulator cable 7.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION WFT08S Spare Parts 1. Transmitter 4. Neckstrap 2. RF module 5. Simulator cable 7.Manual 02 3. Transmitter battery holder 6.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION TRANSMITTER FRONT MODEL NO.: WFT08S MODULATION: PCMS/PPM OUTPUT POWER: ≤100mW POWER SUPPLY: 9.6-12v CURRENT DRAIN: 200mA Band: 2.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION TRANSMITTER BACK Handle RF module DSC Charge hole Battery cover 04
WFT08S INSTRUCTION RECEIVER MODEL NO.: WFR09S TYPE: 9 CH PCMS/PPM POWER SUPPLY: 4.8-6V CURRENT DRAIN: 30mA BAND: 2.4GHz WFR09S 9 Channels Receiver The receiver is used for WFT09S/WFT08S/WFT06X transmitter.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION Trainer function Two WFT08S transmitters can transfer data between each other or act as trainer. Setting Method: 1).Data transfer function: use Trainer/Data transfer cable to interconnect two WFT08S transmitters. Select “Send data/receive data” in SYS setting to transfer the data. 2).Trainer function: use Trainer/Data transfer cable to connect two WFT08S transmitters. Insert RF module to the trainer transmitter, student transmitter doesn’t insert the RF module.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION FLYING SAFETY WARNINGS Special Symbol Instruction To use the product safely, please pay attention to the instructions as follows. Please pay special attention to the symbol as follows: Dangers：If you use it without proper operation, it is possible that you burt yourself or others seriously or may even cause death. Warnings:If you use it without proper operation, it may cause harm to you and others as well as it could cause damage to third party property.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION FEATURES Computerized transmitter. 132 x 64 FSTN LCD, easy operating keys. Metal slab shell. Adjustable antenna base. Tightness and length of the control stick can be adjusted freely. Excellent feeling on the stick. Full digital trim. Dully exchangeable RF modules. Trainer function. 3 independent timer, all can be set to count down or increment. PPM and PCM modulation supported. Multi-mixing function. All curves have up to 8 adjustable points. User-defined switches and knobs.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION Keys MENU Menu key brings you to the function list of the transmitter. EXIT Exit key brings you back to the previous menu or exit edit. + This key will increase values. If you long press, the increasing speed will be faster. This key decreases values. If you long press, the decreasing speed will be faster. Cursor keys Move the cursor. OK The key in the center of the direction keys is the OK key. It has following functions: Enter the function list. Enter the edit function.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION Editing mode and function introduction 1. Start up Screen When turn on the power switch, the LCD displays as follows. Voltage Timer A Start time Idle Model type Timer B Throttle trim display Timer C Elevator trim display Rudder trim display Aileron trim display The starting up screen displays the voltage, timer, model, aileron, throttle, elevator and rudder state. Note: Press EXIT, the screen shows you the model name. Model name 2.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION B. SYS SETTING When pressing Menu and turning on the power switch, the LCD displays the following. Setting method: 1. Use direction keys to edit, or use up/down keys to browse the functions. Left/right direction keys to switch pages. 2. Press OK key to enter submenu. The submenu function is described in the next chapter. 1. MODEL SELECTING 2. MODEL NAME 3. MODEL SETTING 4. ATL 3. Press EXIT key to go back to previous 5. MODULATION SETTING menu, parameters are saved automatically. 6.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION HELICOPTER Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter SYS SETTING. Select MODEL SETTING, press OK key to select the model type. Restart the transmitter after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION SYS SETTING 1.Model selecting There are 8 helicopter models. You can select any one to set. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING”. Use up/down keys to select “Model selecting”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use up/down direction keys to select the model. 2. Press OK to select. 3. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 2. Model name This function is to make new names by users. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down button to select “Model name”, OK key to enter editing. Steps: 1. You can edit the underlined letter. 2. Press OK key to choose the word you like. 3. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 3. Model setting You can select the model type. There are two types: HELI, ACRO. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down key to select “Model setting”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use up/down key to select the model type. 2. Press OK to confirm. 3. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 4. ATL The adjustable travel limit (ATL) makes throttle trim effective only at low throttle, disabling the trim at high throttle. This prevents pushrod jamming due to idling trim changes. This function is ON by defaults. If you are not using channel 3 for throttle, you may want trim operation the same as on all other channels. To do so, set ATL to OFF.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 5.Modulation setting Because of the different receiver modulation, PPM/PCM, the transmitter has to be set in accordance with the receiver modulation. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING”. Use up/down key to select “Modulation setting”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select the editing part. 2. Press OK to confirm. Restart the transmitter and it works.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 6.Swash select There are 6 kinds of swash. You can select the swash you preferred. If you use a 120 degree CCPM helicopter, the servos will realize mix function automatically. Please select the swash according to your helicopter swash type. 1 servo (not CCPM, normal helicopter) 2 servos (180 degree) 3 servos (90, 120, 140 degree) 4 servos (90 degree) Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING”.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 7.Stick setting There are 4 kinds of model, you can use up/down direction key to select the model you prefer. 1-aileron 2-elevator 3-throttle 4-rudder Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down button to select “Stick setting”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select the editing part. 2. Press up/down keys to choose Stick mode. 3. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 8.Rest setting This function resets your transmitter to default. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING”. Use up/down keys to select “Rest setting”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select the editing part. 2. Press +/- keys to back default. 3. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 9. Send data Two transmitters (WFT08) can copy data using the trainer/data transfer cable. This function and the next one “Receive data” can be used to copy data between transmitters. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down keys to select “Send data”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Select the model data you want to send out. 2. Press OK to send.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 10.Receive data Two transmitters (WFT08) can copy data by a trainer/data transfer cable. This function and the next one “Send data” can be used to copy data between transmitters. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING”. Use up/down keys to select “Receive data”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Press OK to receive data. 2. Restart the transmitter after receiving the data and it works.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 11.Contrast setting This function is to adjust the LCD brightness by increasing or decreasing the contrast value. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING”. Use up/down keys to select “CONTRAST SETTING”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use +/- keys to increase or decrease the value. 2. Long press OK to back default. 3. Press EXIT after setting. 14.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION Curve setting 1. Setting introduction Curve setting is one of the functions of WFT08.Here you will find detailed description. You can refer to this detail description for the other functions which relate to the curve setting. There are two kinds of curve setting mode: normal setting and advanced setting. Normal setting: 7 points curve setting. You can set the curve by set the 7 points value. Advanced setting: you can add or delete the curve point.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION NORMAL SETTING(helicopter) 1. MONITOR Monitor shows the stick/switch/knob movements in real time. Monitor describes the 8 channels output and the channel mixing. 3ch and 6ch is mixing. Setting Method: Press menu button, enter system setting, the first function is the monitor.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 2. DUAL RATE & EXPONENTIAL SETTING (1). AIL Servo Switch Curve picture (please refer to Page 23) Dual rate Exponential Curve point (3). RUD (2). ELE Dual rate is to adjust aileron, elevator and rudder travel range. The range is between 0%-120%. Exponential setting is to adjust aileron, elevator and rudder sensitivity when the sticks are around the middle. The range is between -100% to +100%. Setting Method: 1.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 3. SERVO REVERSE Direction (Rev-reverse, Nor-normal) Channel This function changes the direction of the servos. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select “Servo reverse”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keyss to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys or OK to switch the servo movement direction. 3. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 4. END POINT Channel Side Value It is to adjust the end of individual servo’s travel. The range is from 0% to 120%. Setting Method: Use up or down keys to select End point, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys to set the travel value. Long press OK to back default. 3. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 5. SUB TRIM Channel Value High/Low Sub trim makes small changes or corrections to the neutral position of each servo. Range is -120 to +120, default setting is 0. We recommend that you center the digital trims before making Sub trim changes, and that you try to keep all of the Sub trim values as small as possible. Otherwise, when the Sub trims are large values, the servo’s range of travel is restricted on one side.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 6. SWASH PARAM SETTING Effection direction Value This function is to adjust the aileron, elevator and pitch travel range of swash plate mixing mode. Setting Method: Use up or down keys to select Swash param setting, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys to set the travel. Long press OK is back to default(60%). 3. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 7. AUXILIARY CHANNELS SETTING Channel Switch Direction This function is for CH 5 to CH 8 function setting. Setting Method: Use up or down keys to select Swash param setting, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys to set the switches or knobs. The switches can be set from A to F, the knobs can be set as VA, VB, VC or none(-). 3. Use direction keys to select, and +/- keys to set normal/reverse direction of every channel. 4.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 8. THROTTLE CURVE SETTING Current flight mode Flight mode Dual rate Curve picture (Please refer to Page 23) Curve point Throttle curve, together with the throttle stick, can be adjusted properly to maximize engine performance at a particular pitch setting. There are two kinds of curve settings, normal (7 points curve), advanced (2-10 points curve), the range is between 0%-120%. The transmitter can set the following curves: NORM, IDLE1, IDLE2, IDLE3.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select Throttle curve setting, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Flight(NORM IDLE1 IDLE2 IDLE3) Use direction keys to select editing part. Use +/- keys to select one curve. 2. Set Dual rate Use direction keys to select “D/R” and edit (one or two values can be set separately or together). Press +/- keys can increase or delete the value. Long press OK is back to default. 3.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 9. PITCH CURVE SETTING Flight mode Dual rate Curve picture (Please refer to Page 23) Curve point Pitch curve, together with the throttle stick, can be adjusted properly to maximize engine performance at a particular pitch setting. There are two kinds of curve setting, normal (7 points curve), advanced (2-10 points curve), the range is between 0%-120%. The transmitter can set the following curves: NORM, IDLE1, IDLE2, IDLE3.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select PITCH CURVE SETTING, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Flight(NORM IDLE1 IDLE2 IDLE3) Use direction keys to select editing part. Use +/- keys to select one curve. 2. Set Dual rate Use direction keys to select “D/R” and edit (one or two values can be set separately or together).Press +/- keys can increase or delete the value. Long press OK is back to default. 3. Curve point setting(Normal/Advanced) The below pane shows the points curve.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 10. REVOLUTION MIXING This curve mix adds opposite rudder input to counteract the changes in torque when the speed and collective pitch of the blades is changed. Setting Method: Use +/- keys to select Revolution mixing, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Flight(NORM IDLE1 IDLE2 IDLE3) Use direction keys to select editing part. Use +/- key to select one curve. 2. Set Dual rate Use direction keys to select “D/R” and edit (one or two values can be set separately or together).
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 11. TRIM STEP SETTING This function is to change the rate at which the trim moves when the TRIM LEVER is activated. The range is from 0 to 250. Generally larger trim steps are for models with larger control throws or for first flights to ensure sufficient trim to properly correct the model. Smaller trim steps are later used to allow very fine adjustments in flight. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select Trim step setting, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 12. THROTTLE CUT SETTING This function is to shut off the engine at the end of a flight. The engine can be stopped with one touch of any switch, eliminating the need to move the trim to kill the engine and then readjust prior to each flight. The helicopter THR CUT includes an ON/OFF throttle position (normally a little above idle). You must move the THROTTLE STICK back below the set point before the THR-CUT function can be reset, to avoid sudden engine acceleration.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 13. FLY MODEL SWITCH Fly mode Switch Fly mode statue This function is to select the flight mode. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select Fly model switch, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys to set ON/OFF of each fly model. 3. Use +/- keys to set each fly model OFF/DISABLE position. 4. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 14. THROTTLE HOLDING SETTING This function can make the throttle servo operating at a low speed position at the end of a flight. The range is between -75% and +75%. User can set the mix function with rudder under the throttle holding state and the mix rate (offset). This function switch can be found in “Fly model switch”. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select Throttle holding setting, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 15. FAIL SAFE This function is to set responses in case of loss of signal or low RX battery. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select Fail safe, OK key to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys to select “hold” or “0.0%” 3. Press OK to confirm the current parameter. 4. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 16. TIMER The flight time of every helicopter is different according to the different tank of fuel, engine, ESC, etc. Timer function can alarm you to land before the fuel lacks. The transmitter can set 3 timers (A, B, C). The longest time can be set as MM99SS59. The countdown timer can alarm user before 10 minutes. The alarm will become 2S/1S from 1S/1S in the last 10 seconds. When the countdown timer is 0, the time will add up. The timer can be seen in the opening screen.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 18. LANGUAGE This function is to select the language, Simplified Chinese and English can be selected. Setting Method: 1.Use up/down keys to select Language in the SYS Setting menu. 2 .Press Ok key to enter editing. 3 . Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION 17. ADVANCED To realize an idea fly, there are 17 advanced function in More setting. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select ADVANCED, OK to enter editing. +/- keys can switch between pages. please read the following pages for more about advanced functions .
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION ADVANCED FUNCTION INTRODUCTION (1). GYRO SENS SETTING User can adjust the gyro sensitivity by transmitter,AVCS gyro (GY) and normal gyro (STD). Gyro sensitivity switch plug should plug in the fifth channel of receiver. The auxiliary channel CH 5 won’t have any function now. User can set sensitivity switch from switch A to F, and also fly model (NORM, IDLE1,2,3). Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select GYRO sens setting, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION (2). THROTTLE HOVERING SETTING Throttle hovering setting is fine-tuning adjustments for the throttle, affecting performance only around the center point and only in the normal condition. This function can set knob VA/VB/VC to control, turn right the rotor speed becomes faster, turn left the rotor speed becomes slower. Rotor speed changes caused by temperature, humidity, altitude or other changes in flying conditions are easily accommodated.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION (3). PITCH HOVERING SETTING Pitch hovering setting is fine-tuning adjustments for the pitch, affecting performance only around the center point and only in the normal condition. This function can set knob VA/VB/VC/VR/VL to control, turn right the rotor speed becomes faster, turn left the rotor speed becomes slower. Rotor speed changes caused by temperature, humidity, altitude or other changes in flying conditions are easily accommodated.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION (4). HI/LO PIT SETTING This function is to set the high and low pitch position at different flying modes. This function can set knob VA/VB/VC to control or controlled by user ”CTRL MAN”. IF “CTRL MAN”, the pitch is set by “Rate”, the range is between 60%-100%. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select HI/LO PIT setting, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/-keys to select “MODEL”.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION (5). TRIM OFFSET SETTING This function is to adjust the servo trim at hovering state. This function is used to automatically change the trim of a helicopter, for example, when transitioned from hover to flying at high speed. A clockwise-rotation rotor helicopter tends to drift to the right at high speed, so an aileron offset may be applied to offset the helicopter to the left.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION (6). DELAY This function is to delay the aerobatics or throttle cut when the helicopter is in the air so that to avoid the big trim change. The Delay function provides a smooth transition between the trim positions whenever OFFSET, REVO. MIXING, or THROTTLE HOLD functions are turned on and off. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select DELAY, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys to set this function.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION (7). GOVERNOR MIXING This function is to set the governor. The Governor mixing function is used to adjust the Governor speed settings from the transmitter. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select Governor mixing, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys to on/off “Mix”. 3. Use +/- keys to set the mix rate “Rate”. Long press OK can back default. 4. Use +/- keys to set the control switch “CTRL“. 5.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION (8). SWASH AND THR MIXING This function is to adjust throttle and pitch mix function. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select Swash and THR mixing, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys to on/off “Mix”. 3. Use +/- keys to set value of Mix, long press to back default. 4.Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION (9). CURVE SETTING There are 2 kinds of setting, Normal and Advanced. . Setting Method St eps: 1. Us e direction keys to select Use up/down keys to select curve editing part. setting. OK to enter editing. 2. Us e OK to enter. 3. Pr ess EX IT after setting.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION (10). PROG. NOR. MIX1-5 The mix program is to adjust the flying pose. There are 5 series programs with the same setting method. You can set one mix and one mix with another one mix. Setting Method Use up/down keys to select PROG. NOR. MIX, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part and +/- keys to select channel. Set any two channels mix. 2. Use +/- keys to active or inhibit “Mix”. 3. Use +/- keys to active or inhibit “Link” and “TRIM”. 4.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION (11). PROG. CUR. MIX1-2 There are 2 curve mix program, the curve is made up by 2 to 10 point. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select PROG. CUR. MIX1-2, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part and +/- keys to select any channel. Set any two channels mix. 2. Use +/- keys to active or inhibit “Mix”. 3. Use +/- keys to active or inhibit “Link” and “TRIM”. 4. Use +/- keys to active or inhibit “CTRL“. 5.
WFT08S HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION (12). THROTTLE NEEDLE MIXING Use throttle needle to adjust proportion of mixing gas.The th rottle stick has 2- 10 points, and adjust NORM and IDLE1, 2, 3 seperately. Setting Method Use up/down keys to select Throttle needle mixing, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use +/- keys to active or inhibit this function when it shows ON/INH on screen. 2. Select fly model(NORM, IDLE1, IDLE2, IDLE3.) Use +/- keys to select one curve. 3.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION AIRPLANE Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter SYS SETTING. Select MODEL SETTING, press OK button to select the model type Airplane. Restart the transmitter after setting. Introduction This is for Airplane function. Long press Menu key, then turn on the radio to enter SYS SETTING. Use +/- keys to select Model Setting, press OK to enter the setting menu. Choose ACRO model, then reset radio. Enter the function of airplane.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION Editing mode and function introduction 1. Opening Screen Turn on the power switch, the LCD displays as follows. Voltage Timer A Start time Idle Model type Timer B Throttle trim display Timer C Elevator trim display Rudder trim display Aileron trim display The start up screen displays the voltage, timer, model, aileron, throttle, elevator and rudder trim state. Note: Press EXIT you can see the model name. Model name 2.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION B. SYS SETTING Press Menu and turn on the power switch, the LCD displays the following: Setting method: 1. Use direction keys to select the editing part, use up/down keys to select function item. Left/right direction keys to switch pages. 1. MODEL SELECTING 2. MODEL NAME 3. MODEL SETTING 4. ATL 5. AIL-2 6. MODULATION SETTING 7. STICK SETTING 8. REST SETTING 9. SEND DATA 10. RECEIVE DATA 11. CONTRAST SETTING 12. ENGINEER MODEL 13. ABOUT 14. LANGUAGE 2.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION SYS SETTING 1.MODEL SELECTTING There are 8 airplane models. You can select any one to set. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down keys to select “MODEL SELECTING”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use up/down direction keys to select the model. 2. Use OK key to select. 3. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 2. MODEL NAME This function is to make new names by users. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down keys to select “MODEL NAME”, OK button to enter editing. Steps: 1. You can edit the underlined letter. 2. Use OK key to choose the word you like. 3. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 3. MODEL SETTING You can select the model type. There are two type: HELI, ACRO. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down keys to select “MODEL SETTING”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use up/down direction keys to select the model type. Press OK key to confirm. 2. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 4. ATL Adjustable travel limit (ATL) makes throttle trim effective only at low throttle, disabling the trim at high throttle. This prevents pushrod jamming due to idling trim changes. This function defaults to ON. If you are not using channel 3 for throttle, you may want trim operation the same as on all other channels. To do so, set ATL to OFF.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 5. AIL-2 AIL-2 is another channel for aileron. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down keys to select “AIL-2”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select model. 2. Press OK key to confirm. 3. Data is set automatically.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 6. MODULATION SETTING Because of the different receiver modulation PPM/PCM, the transmitter should be accordance with the receiver modulation. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down keys to select “Modulation setting”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select the editing part. 2. Press OK key to confirm, then press right key to confirm. Restart the transmitter and it works.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 7.STICK SETTING There are 4 kinds of mode, you can use up/down direction keys to select the mode you preferred. 1-aileron 2-elevator 3-throttle 4-rudder Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down keys to select “STICK SETTING”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select the editing part. 2. Press up/down keys to choose Stick mode. 3. Press EXIT after setting , the data is set automatically.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 8.REST SETTING This function is to back default. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down keys to select “REST SETTING”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select the editing part. 2. Press OK key to confirm. 3. Restart the transmitter and it works. 4. The default language is English.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 9. SEND DATA Two transmitters (WFT08) can copy data by a trainer/data transfer cable. This function and the next function “Receive data” can be realized between transmitters. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down keys to select “SEND DATA”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Select the model data you want to send out. 2. Press OK to send.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 10.RECEIVE DATA Two transmitters (WFT08) can copy data by a trainer cable/data transfer cable. This function and the previous function “Send data” can be realized between transmitters. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down keys to select “RECEIVE DATA”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Press OK to receive data. 2. Restart the transmitter after receiving the data and it works.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 11.CONTRAST SETTING This function is to adjust the LCD brightness by increasing or decreasing the contrast value. Setting Method: Press Menu and turn on the transmitter to enter “SYS SETTING” Use up/down keys to select “RECEIVE DATA”, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use +/- keys to increase or decrease the value. 2. Long press OK to go back to default. 3. Press EXIT after setting. 14.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION NORMAL SETTING(AIRPLANE) 1. MONITOR Monitor shows the stick/switch/knob movement. For PCM, this function is to describe the 8 channels output. Setting Method: Press menu key, enter system setting, the first function is the monitor.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 2. DUAL RATE & EXPONENTIAL SETTING (1). AIL Servo Switch Curve picture (please refer to Page 23) Dual rate Exponential Curve point (3). RUD (2). ELE Dual rate is to adjust aileron, elevator and rudder travel range. The range is between 0%-120%. Exponential setting is to adjust aileron, elevator and rudder sensitivity when the sticks are around the middle. The range is between -100% to +100%. Setting Method: 1.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 3. SERVO REVERSE Direction (Rev-reverse, Nor-normal) Channel This function is to change the direction of the servos movement. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select SERVO REVERSE, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys or OK key to switch the servo movement direction. 3. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 4. END POINT Channel Side Value It is to adjust the end of individual servo’s travel. The range is from 0% to 120%. Setting Method: Use up or down keys to select END POINT, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys to set the travel value. Long press OK is back to default. 3. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION AIRPLANE 5. SUB TRIM Channel Value High/Low Sub trim makes small changes or corrections to the neutral position of each servo. Range is -120 to +120, default setting is 0. We recommend that you center the digital trims before making Sub trim changes, and that you tryto keep all of the Sub trim values as small as possible. Otherwise, when the Sub trims are large values, the servo’s range of travel is restricted on one side.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION AIRPLANE 6. AUXILIARY CHANNELS SETTING Channel Switch Direction This function is for channel 5 to channel 8 function setting. Setting Method: Use up or down keys to select AUXILIARY CHANNELS SETTING, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys to set Switch or knob of each channel. The switch can be set from A to F, the knobs can be set as VA, VB,VC or none(-). 3.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 7. THROTTLE CURVE SETTING Current flight mode Flight mode Dual rate Curve picture (Please refer to Page 23) Curve point Throttle curve, together with the throttle stick, can be adjusted properly to maximize engine performance at a particular pitch setting. There are two kinds of curve setting, normal (7 points curve), advanced (2-10 points curve), the range is between 0%-120%. The transmitter can set the following curves: NORM, IDLE1, IDLE2, IDLE3.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION Setting Method: Use up/down button to select THROTTLE CURVE SETTING, OK button is to enter editing. Steps: 1. Set Dual rate Use direction keys to select “D/R” and edit (one or two values can be set separately or together). Press +/- keys can increase or delete the value. Long press OK is to back default. 2 . Curve point setting(Normal/Advanced) The below pane shows the points curve. Select “Advanced setting” in “Data setting”, press OK to choose the curve.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 8. TRIM STEP SETTING This function is to change the rate at which the trim moves when the TRIM LEVER is activated. The range is from 0 to 250. Generally larger trim steps are for models with larger control throws or for first flights to ensure sufficient trim to properly correct the model. Smaller trim steps are later used to allow very fine adjustments in flight. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select TRIM STEP SETTING, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 9. FLAPERON FLAPERON mixing function uses on servo on each of the two ailerons, and uses them for both aileron and flap function. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select FLAPERON, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part, use+/- keys to select on/disable. 2. Use direction keys to select editing part. 3.Use +/- keys to set value. Long press OK is back to default. 4. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 10. FLAP TRIM FLAP TRIM assigns the primary flaperon control to allow trimming in flight of the flap action of flaperons. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select FLAP TRIM, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part, use+/- keys to select on/disable. 2. Use direction keys to select editing part. 3.Use +/- keys to set value. Long press OK is back to default. 4. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 11. AIL-DIFF Aileron differential(AIL-DIFF) is primarily used on 3-servo wings, with one servo operating inboard flap(s) on Ch6, and AIL-DIFF controlling proper aileron operation of 2 aileron servos, plugged into Ch1 and Ch7. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select AIL-DIFF, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part, use+/- keys to select on/disable. 2. Use direction keys to select editing part. 3.Use +/- keys to set value.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 12. ELEV-FLAP ELEV-FLAP mixing is the first pre-programmed mix we’ll cover. This mix makes the flaps drop or rise whenever the elevator stick is moved. It is most commonly used to make tighter pylon turns or squarer corners in maneuvers. In most cases, the flaps droop (are lowered) when up elevator is commanded. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select ELEV-FLAP, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part, use+/- keys to select on/disable. 2.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 13. THROTTLE CUT SETTING This function is to shut off the engine at the end of a flight. The engine can be stopped with one touch of any switch, eliminating the need to move the trim to kill the engine and then readjust prior to each flight. The helicopter THR CUT includes an ON/OFF throttle position (normally a little above idle). You must move the THROTTLE STICK back below the set point before the THR-CUT function can be reset, to avoid sudden engine acceleration.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 14. IDLE DOWN This function is to lowers the engine idle for: sitting on the runway prior to take off, stalls and spins, and landings. The normal idle setting is a little higher for easier starts and safe flights with less risk of dead sticks. The idle down function is not normally used when starting the engine, and its accidental operation may keep your engine from starting. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select IDLE DOWN, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 15. FAIL SAFE This function is to set responses in case of loss of signal or low RX battery. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select FAIL SAFE, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys to set “adjust”/ “hold” . 3. Press OK key to confirm the current parameter. 4. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 16. TIMER The flight time of every airplane is different according to the different tank of fuel, engine, ESC, etc. Timer function can alarm you to land before the fuel lacks. The transmitter can set 3 timers (A, B, C). The longest time can be set as MM99SS59. The countdown timer can alarm user before 10 minutes. The alarm will become 2S/1S from 1S/1S in the last 10 seconds. When the countdown timer is 0, the time will add up. The timer can be seen in the opening screen.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 17. ADVANCED To realize an idea fly, there are 17 advanced function in ADVANCED. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select ADVANCED, OK to enter editing. +/- button can switch pages. About each advanced functions please read the following pages.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 18. Language This function is to select the language, Simplified Chinese and English can be selected. Setting Method: 1.Use up/down keys to select Language in the SYS Setting menu. 2 .Press Ok key to enter editing. 3 . Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION ADVANCED function introduction 1. CURVE SETTING There are 2 kinds of setting, Normal and Advanced. Please refer to page 23.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 2.PROG. NOR. MIX1-5 The mix program is to adjust the flying pose. There are 5 series programs with the same setting method. You can set one mix and one mix with another one mix. Setting Method Use up/down keys to select PROG. NOR. MIX, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. Set any two channels mix( 1-5) . 2. Use +/- keys to active or inhibit “Mix” . 3. Use +/- keys to active or inhibit “Link” and “TRIM”. 4.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 3.PROG. CUR. MIX1-2 There are 2 curve mix program, the curve is made up by 2 to 10 point. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select PROG. CUR. MIX, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. Set any two channels mix(1-2) . 2. Use +/- keys to active or inhibit “Mix”. 3. Use +/- keys to active or inhibit “Link” and “TRIM”. 4. Use +/- keys to active or inhibit “CTRL“. 5. Use +/- keys to set the control switch position. 6. Set the curve point.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 4. AIR BRAKE AIR BRAKE simultaneously moves the flaps, twin ailerons and elevators, and is usually used to make steep descents or to limit increases in airspeed in dives. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select AIR BRAKE, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2. Use +/- keys to off/disable “Mix”. 3. Use +/- keys to set Swit, POSI. 4. Use +/- keys to set CTRL (MAN/ THR). 5. Use +/- keys to set delay value.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 5. ELEVON This function used with delta wings, flying wings, and other tailless aircraft that combine aileron and elevator functions, using two servos, one on each elevon. The aileron/elevator responses of each servo can be adjusted independently. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select ELEVON, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1.Use +/- keys to select on/disable. 2.Use direction keys to select editing part. 3.Use +/- keys to set value. Long press OK is back to default. 4.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 6. AILVATOR AILEVATOR mixing function uses one servo on each of the two elevators, and combines the elevator function with the aileron function(unless aileron travel is set to 0). Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select AILVATOR, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1.Use+/- keys to select on/disable. 2.Use direction keys to select editing part. 3.Use +/- keys to set value. Long press OK is back to default. 4. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 7. V-TAIL V-TAIL mixing is used with v-tail aircraft so that both elevator and rudder functions are combined for the two tail surfaces. Both elevator and rudder travel can be adjusted independently on each surface. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select V-TAIL, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1.Use+/- keys to select on/disable. 2.Use direction keys to select editing part. 3.Use +/- keys to set value. Long press OK is back to default. 4. Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 8. SNAP-ROLL This function allows you to execute snap rolls by flipping a switch, providing the same input every time. It also removes the need to change dual rates on the 3 channels prior to performing a snap, as snap-roll always takes the servos to the same position, regardless of dual rates, inputs held during the snap, etc. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select SNAP-ROLL, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1.Use+/- keys to select off/disable. 2.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 9. DELAY DELAY function is used to slow the response of the throttle servo to simulate the slow response of a turbine engine. Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select DELAY, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1.Use +/- keys to select on/disable. 2 .Use direction keys to select editing part. 3 .Use +/- keys to set value. Long press OK is back to default. 4 . Press EXIT after setting.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 10. THROTTLE NEEDLE MIXING Throttle needle is a pre-programmed mix that automatically moves an in-flight mixture servo in response to the Throttle Stick imputs for perfect engine tuning at all throttle settings. This function is particularly popular with contest pilots who fly in a large variety of locations, needing regular engine tuning adjustments, and requiring perfect engine response at all times and in all maneuvers.
WFT08S AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION 11. GYRO SENS SETTING User can adjust the gyro sensitivity by transmitter, AVCS gyro (GY) and normal gyro (STD). Gyro sensitivity switch plug should plug in the fifth channel of receiver. The auxiliary channel CH 5 won’t have any function now. User can set sensitivity switch from switch A to F, and also fly model (NORM, IDLE1,2,3). Setting Method: Use up/down keys to select GYRO sens setting, OK to enter editing. Steps: 1. Use direction keys to select editing part. 2.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION W F LY 2 . 4 G 4 0 9 6 P C M S O p e rati o n i ns t r u ctio n s 2.4G system can automatically recognize WFLY PCM s and PPM. 1 . Code mat c h i n g A . P r e s s S et to start the receiver. The o range L ED f lashes, i ndicating t h e r e c e i v e r w aits for the code matching signal. Flash B. Pre s s Power to s t a r t the transmitter. P ress Power again to enter the code match i n g f u n c t i o n . T h e o r a n g e L E D o f t h e r e ceiver lights up.
WFT08S INSTRUCTION TO THE PILOT WFT08S is the first version which includes helicopter and airplane function. Thank you for using the radio systems. Welcome your valuable advice and we will continue developing the radio. Welcome to contact us! www.wflysz.com sales@wflysz.
