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FUTABA 4PLS Manual
FUTABA 4PLS Manual

FUTABA 4PLS Manual

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4
(Cycle speed adjustment)
Select setting item "CYCL" by
the (JOG) button up or down
operation. Use the (+) or (-)
bu t t o n t o a d j u s t t h e p u l s e
speed (cycle).
- The smaller the set value, the faster the pulse speed.
5
(Trigger point setup)
Select setting item "TG.P" by
the (JOG) button up or down
operation. Use the (+) or (-) but-
ton to adjust the operation point.
- Sets the throttle trigger position at which the A.B.S. function is performed.
The number is the % display with the full brake position made 100.
6
(Cycle duty ratio setup)
Select setting item "DUTY" bby
the (JOG) button up or down
operation. Use the (+) or (-)
button to adjust the duty ratio.
"LOW" :Brake application time becomes shortest. (Brakes lock with difficulty)
"HIGH" :Brake application time becomes longest (Brakes lock easily)
(Remark) For low grip, set at the LOW side and for high grip, set at the
HIGH side.
7
When ending, return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the
(JOG) button.
Dial / Trim Setting
The brake return amount (AB.P), delay amount (DELY) and cycle (CYCL) can be con-
trolled with digital dial or digital trim, with the function switch dial function. (See
page 65)
Switch setting
Use SW1or SW2 to switch the A.B.S. function ON/OFF.
See the function select switch dial function (See page 65).
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CYCL
CYCL (Cycle)
TG.P
TG.P
(Trigger point)
Brake side
TGP
Neutral
DUTY
Y: (Brake return time)
X: (Brake
application time)
DUTY (duty): X and Y ratio
A.B.S. Function "TH A.B.S"
Cycle speed (CYCL)
1 ~ 30
Initial value: 10
Adjustment buttons
- Use the (+) and (-) buttons to
make adjustments.
- Return to the initial value by
pressing the (+) and (-) but-
tons simultaneously (approx.
1 sec).
Trigger point (TG.P)
10 ~ 100
Initial value: 30
Adjustment buttons
- Use the (+) and (-) buttons to
make adjustments.
- Return to the initial value by
pressing the (+) and (-) but-
tons simultaneously (approx.
1 sec).
Duty ratio (DUTY)
LOW - MID - HIGH
Initial value: MID
Adjustment buttons
- Use the (+) and (-) buttons to
make adjustments.
- Return to the initial value by
pressing the (+) and (-) but-
tons simultaneously (approx.
1 sec).
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  • Page 1 (See page 65) Switch setting Use SW1or SW2 to switch the A.B.S. function ON/OFF. See the function select switch dial function (See page 65). A.B.S. Function "TH A.B.S" 4PLS-Eng-08-1-Function-P39-64.indd 2013/04/07 12:41:03...
  • Page 2 Fail Safe Unit When the T4PLS is used with the Futaba fail safe unit (FSU), it will operate as de- scribed below. However, FSU-1 cannot be used at the high speed mode. - When the FSU is connected to the throttle channel, and the A.B.S. function has been that the FSU responds to sudden data changes caused by A.B.S.
  • Page 3 - Adjust with the (+) and (-) but- tons. - Return to the initial value When ending, return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the "100" by pressing the (+) and (-) buttons simultaneously for (JOG) button. about 1 second. Channel3/4 "CH3/CH4" 4PLS-Eng-08-1-Function-P39-64.indd 2013/04/07 12:41:04...
  • Page 4 - Return to the initial value "100" When ending, return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the by pressing the (+) and (-) but- tons simultaneously for about 1 (JOG) button. second. Steering Dual Rate/ Throttle ATL "D/R ATL" 4PLS-Eng-08-1-Function-P39-64.indd 2013/04/07 12:41:05...
  • Page 5 - Return to the initial value "2" by pressing the (+) and (-) dial the direction. buttons simultaneously for about 1 second. When ending, return to the MENU1 screen by pressing the (JOG) button. Function Select Trim Dial “TRIM DIAL” 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:09...
  • Page 6 3 is 200 GYRO Gyro mixing (Gain rate) clicks. For "100", the total operating with is 2 clicks and 2P is operated by 1 click. Not used Function Select Trim Dial "TRIM DIAL" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:09...
  • Page 7 NT-BRK Neutral brake function ON/OFF A.B.S function ON/OFF IDLE Idle up function ON/OFF PRGMIX Program mixing function ON/OFF TH-OFF Throttle off (engine cut) function ON/OFF channel 3 channel 4 Not used Function Select Trim Dial "TRIM DIAL" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:10...
  • Page 8 : Brake function ON/OFF MODE : Brake function ON/OFF DELY : Delay amount RATE : Brake rate RATE : Brake rate DELY : Delay amount DELY : Delay amount : ABS. function ON/OFF : ABS. function ON/OFF Brake Mixing "BRAKE" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:12...
  • Page 9 Dial / Trim Setting The function select switch dial function can control the 3rd/4th channels. Brake rate (RATE) can be controlled with digital dial or digital trim, using the function select di- al function. (See page 65) Brake Mixing "BRAKE" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:12...
  • Page 10 Use the (+) or (-) and set the function to the Select button "ON" or "OFF" state. - Select with the (+) or (-) but- tons. “INH” : Function OFF “ON” : Function ON. When the switch is OFF, “OFF” is displayed. Programmable Mix "PROG MIX" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:12...
  • Page 11 Select the program mixing function ON/OFF switch with the function select switch di- al function. Mixing rate (RATE) can be controlled with digital dial or digital trim, us- ing the function select switch dial function. (See page 65) Programmable Mix "PROG MIX" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:13...
  • Page 12 RATE :3ch rate (Rear side) MXMD :Mix mode Since this function is used by switching the type of 4WS with a switch, the switch used by the function select switch dial Function SW function (page 65) is set. 4WS Mixes “4WS” 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:13...
  • Page 13 Select button When ending, return to the MENU screen by moving the cur- - Select with the (+) or (-) but- tons. sor to the positions other than SW/DIAL and pressing the (JOG) button. 4WS Mixes “4WS” 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:14...
  • Page 14 INH, ACT down operation. Set the function by pressing the (+) or (-) Select button button. - Select with the (+) or (-) but- tons. "INH" : Function OFF "ACT" : Function ON Dual ESC mixing "DUAL ESC" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:14...
  • Page 15 Use this function carefully so that the motor controllers are not damaged. Fut- aba will not be responsible for motor controller, motor, and other vehicle trouble due to use of this function. Dual ESC mixing "DUAL ESC" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:15...
  • Page 16 Gyro Mixing "GYRO MIX" (Steering system) This function is a remote gain function which adjusts the sensitivity of the Futaba car rate gyro at the T4PLS side, and is mixing that uses the 3rd CH to adjust the gyro sensi- tivity.
  • Page 17 When ending, return to the MENU screen by moving the cur- - Return to the initial value by sor to the positions other than SW/DIAL and pressing the pressing the (+) and (-) but- tons simultaneously for about (JOG) button. 1 second. Gyro mixing "GYRO MIX" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:16...
  • Page 18 CPS Mixing "CPS MIX" This function controls the Futaba CPS-1 channel power switch. Normally, when using the CPS-1 unit to light the vehicle dress-up and other illumina- tion (LED) the CPS-1 unit with LED connected is connected to a vacant switch channel and the LEDs are turned on and off by switch while the vehicle is running.
  • Page 19 Select the setting item "CYCL" by the (JOG) button up or down operation. Use the (+) or (-) button and select the flash- ing speed (cycle). When ending, return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the (JOG) button. Gyro mixing "CPS MIX" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:17...
  • Page 20 =Forward 50% : Back50% tons. "F7/B3" =Forward 70% : Back30% When ending, return to the MENU screen by moving the cur- sor to the positions other than SW/DIAL and pressing the (JOG) button Throttle Mode "TH MODE" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:18...
  • Page 21 SW/DIAL and pressing the "U": Forward side (JOG) button Dial / Trim Setting The function select dial function can control the Idle-up rate with digital dial or digital trim. (See page 65) Throttle Mode "TH MODE" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:18...
  • Page 22 SW/DIAL and pressing the (JOG) button Effect of set value of other functions on neutral brake Throttle side EPA function, or ATL function setting, also affects neutral brake side operation. Throttle Mode "TH MODE" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:18...
  • Page 23 While switch with preset function set is in the ON state, the servo (motor controller) is locked in the preset posi- tion and does not operate even if the throttle trigger is operated. If the servo was operated at the wrong setting, you may lose control of the car (boat). Throttle Mode "TH MODE" 4PLS-Eng-08-2-Function-P65-83.indd 2013/04/07 12:48:18...
  • Page 24 ESC Link Function "MC LINK" This is a special function which lets you set the contents of the Link software which performs Futaba speed controller (ESC), MC960CR, MC940CR, MC950CR, MC851C, MC602C, MC402CR, etc. variable frequency and other data changes at the T4PLS transmitter.
  • Page 25 ESC and the ESC power switch, and repeat steps a b. In addition, when (NO DATA) is displayed on the T4PLS screen "RESET" cannot be selected because there is no write initial data. ESC Link Function "MC LNK" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:18...
  • Page 26 "MAX" and "MIn" to the high frequency side. When you want to set a fixed PWM frequency at full range regardless of the load current, set PWM frequency (at Max. load) and PWM frequency (at Min. load) to the same value. ESC Link Function "MC LNK" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:19...
  • Page 27 "0". Since this setting is premised on setting by referring to the speed log by the Link software, independent use of the MC LINK function of the T4PLS is recommended. ESC Link Function "MC LNK" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:20...
  • Page 28 Since setting of the MAX is based on the output current limit value set by Current Limiter, Current Limiter does not have to be turned OFF except when a current exceeding 300A is generated. ESC Link Function "MC LNK" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:21...
  • Page 29 The receiver BEC voltage can be selected from 60V and 74V. Match the voltage to the rating of the servo connected to the same receiver. This BEC voltage cannot output a voltage higher than the input voltage. Page1 ESC Link Function "MC LNK" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:21...
  • Page 30 "LAU" turned on The BOOST ANGLE and BOOST ANGLE RPM which can set the lead angle of 5 points relative to the speed. Page2 Page2 ESC Link Function "MC LNK" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:21...
  • Page 31 "OFF", the lead angle setting function can be turned off even if TBM is set to "LV1" or "LV2". The MC940,960CR shows that the lead angle setting function is OFF ("0" timing) by blinking a LED. ESC Link Function "MC LNK" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:22...
  • Page 32 - Connect the communication port of both transmitters with the optional DSC cord for T4PK. Set the power switch of both transmitters to the display (DISP) side. Use the (JOG) button and (+) button to display the "MDL- TRN" at both transmitter. Data Transfer "MDL TRANS" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:23...
  • Page 33 (JOG) button at a T4PLS that is waiting to receive data. "CANCEL" is displayed. When ending, return to the DISP MENU screen by pressing the (JOG) button. Data Transfer "MDL TRANS" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:23...
  • Page 34 - Prealarm :Alarm advance announcement sound. Beeping begins 5 seconds before the alarm.(beeps) - After starting, the timer continues to count and can be stopped by switch even when the LCD switches to another screen. Timer Function "TIMER" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:24...
  • Page 35: Lap Timer

    - TIME: For the first 3 seconds, the preceding lap time is displayed. After that the current lap time is displayed. Timer Function "TIMER" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:24...
  • Page 36 Timer selection (TYPE) - Use the (+) and (-) buttons to : Up timer make adjustments. DOWN : Down timer : Lap timer When ending, return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the (JOG) button. Timer Function "TIMER" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:25...
  • Page 37 1 second. A beep is generated and "RST" appears on the status display and the timer resets. Status display RST :Reset state RDY :Throttle trigger operation wait RUN :Timer running STP : Timer stopped Timer Function "TIMER" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:25...
  • Page 38 1 second. A beep- ing sound is generated and "RST" appears on the status display and the timer resets. Status display RST :Reset state RDY :Throttle trigger operation wait RUN :Timer running STP : Timer stopped Timer Function "TIMER" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:25...
  • Page 39 RDY :Throttle trigger operation wait - The lap memory data can be checked with the lap list RUN :Timer running (P98) screen. GOAL: Timer stopped Timer Function "TIMER" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:25...
  • Page 40 (-) buttons simultaneously for ly 1 second. A beeping sound is generated and all the data is about 1 second. reset. When ending, return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the (JOG) button. Lap List "LAP LIST" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:26...
  • Page 41 "SYSTEM" Setup items CONTRA :Contrast BK-LHT :Backlighting mode LHT-TM :Backlighting time LHT-PW :Backlighting brightness BATT :Battery type BUZZER :Buzzer tone OPE-TM :Power off forgotten alarm MENU :Menu screen character DISP :HOME screen display mode System Functions "SYSTEM" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:27...
  • Page 42 (+) and (-) buttons to set the Backlighting brightness ON time. (LHT-PW) -If too bright, the battery will be consumed. 1~30 Initial value: 15 When ending, return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the (JOG) button. System Functions "SYSTEM" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:27...
  • Page 43 Note: If used with the incorrect setting, a normal low battery alarm will not be gen- erated and the system may stop before the battery alarm is generated. The usage time may also become extremely short. "N5/L2" :Futaba LiFe type battery (FT2F1700B/2100B) "N5/L2" :Futaba MiMH type battery (HT5F1800B) "DRY4"...
  • Page 44 :Telemetry data is displayed "TIMER" :Timer is displayed "USER" :User name is displayed HOME screen mode (DISP) ENG, Only the T-FHSS system can display telemetry data. Nothing is displayed with an S-FHSS/FHSS system. TLMTR TIMER USER System Functions "SYSTEM" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:29...
  • Page 45 If an adjustment point is not within a fixed range, correction is not performed and the correction data is not updated. When button mark is not displayed even though correction was performed again, please contact a Futaba Radio Control fig-4 Customer Center.
  • Page 46 If an adjustment point is not within a fixed range, correction is not performed and the correction data is not updated. When button mark is not displayed even though correction was performed again, please contact a Futaba Radio Control Customer Center. fig-4 When ending, return to the MENU2 screen by pressing the (JOG) button.
  • Page 47 (SBS-01T) Temperature Sensor (SBS-01RM) RPM Sensor (SBS-01V) Voltage Sensor Voltage Sensor Transmitter Info Temperature Sensor Signal Info Info RPM Sensor Switch Info T-FHSS Receiver Battery voltage is displayed Connect to S.BUS2 Connector at the transmitter. Telemetry "TELEMETRY" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:30...
  • Page 48 (HOME screen) Press (Telemetry Function ON/OFF Screen) Press p.109 Press The cursor on [RT] The cursor on [RT] Press Press (Sensor Set Screen) p.110 Press Press (Log Data Screen) (Log Set Screen) p.112 Press Press Press Telemetry "TELEMETRY" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:32...
  • Page 49 - Select with the (+) or (-) but- "OFF" : Function OFF tons. "ON" : Function ON When ending, move the cursor to [RT] by the (JOG) button, and return to the HOME screen by pressing the (JOG) but- ton. Telemetry "TELEMETRY" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:32...
  • Page 50 (JOG) button left or right operation. When ending, move the cursor to [RT] by the (JOG) button, and return to the HOME screen by pressing the (JOG) but- ton twice. Telemetry "TELEMETRY" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:32...
  • Page 51 "SBS-01T" : Option sensor "Temp 125" : Option sensor for Europ When ending, move the cursor to [RT] by the (JOG) button, and return to the HOME screen by pressing the (JOG) but- ton twice. Telemetry "TELEMETRY" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:32...
  • Page 52 "ACT" by pressing the (+) button or (-) button. If "MODE" is not set to "ACT", the log function will not be performed even is the switch, etc. is operated. "INH" : Function OFF "ACT" : Function ON Telemetry "TELEMETRY" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:32...
  • Page 53 (LOG MODE) screen and select the "STATE" setting item by (JOG) button up or down operation and press the (JOG) button for approximately 1 second. An electronic beeping sound is generated and logging is stopped. Telemetry "TELEMETRY" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:33...
  • Page 54 Each time the (JOG) button is operated up or down the list is scrolled 10 counts and each log data can be checked up to 200 counts. When ending, return to the HOME screen by pressing the (JOG) button. Telemetry "TELEMETRY" 4PLS-Eng-08-3-Function-P84-114.indd 2013/04/08 9:10:33...
  • Page 55 Under other conditions, the set will not operate, or the specified performance will not be displayed even if it operates. In addition, it may cause servo trouble. Futaba will not be responsible for damage, etc. caused by combination with the products of other companies.
  • Page 56: Warning Displays

    Tone will sound (9 times), then repeat. Warning When a backup error is generated, immediately stop using the system and request repair from the Futaba Service Center. If you continue to use the system, the transmitter may malfunction and cause loss of control Low Battery Alarm...
  • Page 57 Audible alarm: Tone sounds (7 times) and stops (repeated) MIX Warning LCD screen: Audible alarm: Tone sounds (7 times) and stops (repeated) Power off forgotten warning LCD screen: Audible alarm: Tone sounds (7 times) and stops (repeated) 4PLS-Eng-09-Reference-115-120.indd 2013/04/08 8:36:48...
  • Page 58: Optional Parts

    Optional Parts Transmitter Battery Part name When requesting repair (Information needed for repair) (Warranty) 4PLS-Eng-09-Reference-115-120.indd 2013/04/08 8:36:48...
  • Page 59 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement (for U.S.A.) Compliance Information Statement (for U.S.A.) T4PLS CAUTION: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation 4PLS-Eng-09-Reference-115-120.indd 2013/04/08 8:36:49...
  • Page 60 While this manual has been carefully written, there may be inadvertent errors or omissions. Please contact our service center if you feel that any corrections or clarifications should be made. 1M23N28302 ©FUTABA CORPORATION 2013, 04 4PLS-Eng-09-Reference-115-120.indd...