Receiver and servo connections, Function, Charging the ni-cd batteries – Futaba 4EXA User Manual

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Receiver

Switch

Harness

To Battery

(Red)

Charging

Jack

(Black)

Aileron Servo

(CH1)

Elevator Servo

(CH2)

Throttle Servo

(CH3)

Rudder Servo

(CH4)

7
6

5
4

3
2

1
B

Dual Conversion

FP-R127DF

FM

7CHANNEL

RECIVER

(CH1)

(CH4)

(CH2)

RECEIVER AND SERVO CONNECTIONS

RECEIVER AND SERVO CONNECTIONS

Connect the servos to the receiver to perform the functions indicated:

Connect the servos to the receiver to perform the functions indicated:

Receiver

Receiver

output

output

channel

channel

Function

Function

11

22

33

44

55

66

77

B

B

Aileron -

or

or-left elevon (for tailless models)

Elevator -

or

or-left ruddervator (for V-tail models) -or

or-right elevon (for tailless models)

Throttle

Rudder -or-right ruddervator (for V-tail models)

(Not used)

(Not used)

(Not used)

Receiver on/off switch (the plug colored red goes into the receiver)

The diagram shown is for aircraft models only. Additional servos may have to be purchased separately.

CHARGING THE Ni-Cd BATTERIES

CHARGING THE Ni-Cd BATTERIES

The transmitter and receiver batteries included with your 4EX system are rechargeable, Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium, pronounced

ni-kad) batteries. Ni-Cd batteries require special care and charging.

Read the charging instructions carefully.

Read the charging instructions carefully.

NOTE:

NOTE: The batteries are partially charged, but will require a full, overnight charge before the model may be flown.

1. Connect the

transmitter charging cord

transmitter charging cord coming from the A/C wall charger to the charge jack in the right side of the

transmitter case. The

receiver charging cord

receiver charging cord may be connected to the batteries two different ways: The charge cord

may be connected directly to the battery pack, or to the vacant charge connector (black) coming from the on/off switch in

the model. Charging

through the switch

is preferred as there will be no need to disconnect the battery.

2. Plug the A/C wall charger into a wall outlet.

Note:

Note: If the wall outlet can be turned off by a switch in the room, be certain

the switch remains on after leaving the room. Otherwise, the batteries will not be charged!

3. The LEDs (light-emitting diodes) should light red, indicating that current is flowing and the batteries are being charged.

Discharged batteries will take about 15 hours to fully charge. If using an aftermarket fast charger,

be certain to follow

be certain to follow

the manufacturer

the manufacturer’’s instructions provided with the charger

s instructions provided with the charger

so you do not overcharge the batteries.

NEVER

NEVER

charge

the batteries at a rate higher than 1,000mA. The batteries should also be discharged periodically to prevent a condition

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