Futaba 10CG 2.4GHz - Manual (Page 50)

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FailSafe (loss of clean signal and low receiver battery) submenu (F/S): sets responses in case of loss of signal or low Rx
battery.
FailSafe (F/S): instructs a 2.4G receiver what to do in the event radio interference is received.
Adjustability:
• Each channel may be set independently. (2.4G-7CH mode: ch3 only)
• The NOR (normal) setting holds the servo in its last commanded position.
• The F/S (FailSafe) function moves each servo to a predetermined position.
• NOTE: the setting of the throttle's F/S also applies to the Battery F/S (see
below).
Examples:
• The F/S setting is used in certain competitions to prevent the aircraft from flying away and doing potential damage
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long enough to regain control.
• Competition modelers often maintain the NOR function so that brief interference will not affect their model's maneuver.
• Set the throttle channel so that the engine idles when there is interference (ACRO
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from and recover from the radio interference and minimize damage if crashed.
• For helicopters, NOR is typically the safest choice.
• We also recommend setting a gasoline engine's electronic kill switch to the OFF position in the F/S function for safety reasons.
Updating F/S Settings: If you specify a F/S setting, the FailSafe data is automatically transmitted. When you choose the
F/S
mode, check that your settings are as desired by turning off the transmitter power switch and verifying that the servos
move to the settings that you chose.
GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:
Change the receiver FailSafe command
for channel 8 (gasoline engine kill
switch) to a preset position.
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Open the BASIC menu, then open F/S
function. for 1 second. (If ADVANCE, again.)
C to F/S.
Choose Channel to change. (ex: Ch. 8) C to Ch 8.
Set and FRQ¿UP fail safe command. that controls channel 8 to desired
OFF position.
for 1 second to store.
Repeat as desired.
Close.
Where next? Read below for information on Battery FailSafe.
Adjust END POINTs to gain proper F/S responses if needed: see p. 39.
Adjust SUB-TRIM to gain proper F/S responses if needed: see p. 49.
Battery FailSafe (F/S): a second battery low warning feature (separate from the transmitter low voltage warning). When
the airborne battery voltage drops below approximately 3.8V, the 2.4G receiver’s battery F/S function moves the throttle
to a predetermined position. When the Battery F/S function is activated, your engine will move to idle (if you haven't set a
position) or a preset position. You should immediately land. You may temporarily reset the Battery F/S function by moving
the THROTTLE STICK to idle. You will have about 30 seconds of throttle control before the battery function reactivates.
Adjustability:
• NOR F/S setting for throttle results in Battery F/S going to the servo position reached by moving THROTTLE STICK to
the bottom with TRIM LEVER centered;
• F/S position setting for throttle results in Battery F/S also going to the same throttle servo position as the regular F/S.
If using a 6V (5-cell) receiver battery, it is very likely that your battery will be rapidly running out of charge before
battery FailSafe takes over. It is not a good idea to count on battery FailSafe to protect your model at any time. This is
especially true when using a 5-cell battery.