Futaba GY601 - Manual (Page 2)

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Thank you for buying a GY601 AVCS gyro.
Before using your new gyro, please read this manual thoroughly and use the
gyro properly and safely. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place.
•No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission.
•The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
•This manual has been carefully written. Please write to Futaba if you feel that any
corrections or clarifications should be made.
Warning: This product contains a chemical known to cause cancer and
birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
FOREWORD
The GY601 gyro is an AVCS (Angular Vector Control System) rate gyro
developed for model helicopter competition.
[GY601 Features]
•Super narrow pulse (760
µ
s) drive system substantially improves servo
reresponse. An S9251 digital servo is used.
•Microcomputer high-speed arithmetic processing substantially improves
gyro response.
•High resolution 12-bit A/D accurately converts the sensor output to a
digital signal.
•Newest SMM (Silicon Micro Machine) and low-back aeroform case
improve vivibration resistance and neutral characteristic.
•Amp mounts an LCD that allows accurate data setting.
[S9251]
•Special servo for the GY601. Compatible with super narrow pulse (760
µ
s)
drive.
•Operation speed 0.07sec/60º. High response realized.
•Alumite case w/heat sink effectively cools the motor heat.
Always use the special S9251 servo with the GY601.
The GY601 cannot operate with servos other than the S9251.
The servo may be destroyed.