FUTABA 3PRKA Instruction Manual

FUTABA 3PRKA Instruction Manual

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3PRKA
3-channel, FHSS
Radio control system
for Car
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NSTRUCTION
ANUAL
1M23N25002
Digital Proportional R/C System
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  • Page 1 3PRKA 3-channel, FHSS Radio control system for Car NSTRUCTION ANUAL 1M23N25002 Digital Proportional R/C System...
  • Page 2 DSSURSULDWH JRYHUQPHQW DXWKRULWLHV PD\ EH UHTXLUHG ,I \RX KDYH SXUFKDVHG WKLV SURGXFW IURP DQ H[SRUWHU outside your country, and not the authorized Futaba distributor in your country, please contact the seller immediately to determine if such export regulations have been met.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to Link Transmitter and Receiver ....... 14 Assembly / How to Open Front Cover ............ 14 Adjustment Transmitter Set-Up Procedures .......... 15 3PRKA-2.4G Functions ..... 16 Steering Trim ............... 16 Throttle Trim ................ 16 3PRKA-2.4G Steering Dual Rates (D/R) ..........17 Functions Steering Servo Reversing ..........
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions For your safety as well as that of others, please read this manual thoroughly prior to installation and operation of your digital proportional R/C system. 'HÀQLWLRQ RI 6\PEROV 7KH IROORZLQJ GH¿QHV WKH V\PEROV XVHG LQ WKLV PDQXDO Explanation of Symbols DANGER WARNING CAUTION...
  • Page 5: Operation Precautions

    Operation Precautions WARNING [Range Test Procedure] (Turning on the power switches) (Turning off the power switches) Safety Precautions...
  • Page 6: Storage And Disposal Safety Precautions

    (Fail safe function) Check Method: Setting example: CAUTION Storage and Disposal Safety Precautions WARNING Safety Precautions...
  • Page 7: Other Safety Precautions

    CAUTION <Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Recycling> $ XVHG 1L&G1L0+ EDWWHU\ LV YDOXDEOH UHVRXUFH ,QVXODWH WKH EDWWHU\ WHUPLQDOV DQG GLVSRVH RI WKH EDWWHU\ by taking it to a battery recycling center. Other Safety Precautions CAUTION <Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Electrolyte> 7KH HOHFWURO\WH LQ 1L&G1L0+ EDWWHULHV LV D VWURQJ DONDOL 6KRXOG \RX JHW HYHQ WKH VPDOOHVW DPRXQW RI WKH HOHFWURO\WH LQ \RXU H\HV '2 127 58% :DVK LPPHGLDWHO\ ZLWK ZDWHU DQG VHHN PHGLFDO DWWHQWLRQ DW RQFH 7KH HOHFWURO\WH FDQ FDXVH EOLQGQHVV ,I HOHFWURO\WH FRPHV LQ FRQWDFW ZLWK \RXU VNLQ RU FORWKHV ZDVK ZLWK water immediately.
  • Page 8: Before Operation

    Before Operation System Contents After opening the container, check the contents for the following items. The contents will vary with the system purchased. 3PRKA-2.4GHz System Contents T3PRKA-2.4G (x1) R203GF (x1) ----- S3003 (x2) S3003 (x1) S3050 (x1) MC230CR or -----...
  • Page 9: Nomenclature / Handling

    Nomenclature / Handling WARNING Transmitter T3PRKA-2.4G Throttle Trim Steering Trim Steering Ser vo Reversing Switch Antenna (Built-in) Front cover T h r o t t l e S e r vo Reversing Switch LED Light Power Switch Steering Wheel T h r o t t l e E n d P o i n t Throttle Trigger Adjustment (EPA-CH2) CH3 Switch...
  • Page 10 Battery Replacement Method CAUTION (4 AA size batteries) Check: Turn the power switch on the transmitter to the ON position. Check the battery YROWDJH GLVSOD\ RQ WKH /(' OLJKW ,I WKH YROWDJH LV ORZ FKHFN WKH EDWWHULHV for insufficient contact in the case or incorrect battery polarity.
  • Page 11 E.S.C. MC230CR / MC330CR Applicable motors (Number of turns is criteria.) •Use the MC230CR with a motor with 20T or more turns. •Use the MC330CR with a motor with 13T or more turns. *If a motor with a number of turns smaller than the above is used, the heat protector and overcurrent protection circuit may operate.
  • Page 12: Assembly / Adjustment

    Assembly / Adjustment Receiver and Servo Connection As you connect the receiver, servos and other components, do so in accordance with the "Assembly Precautions". Connections when a E.S.C. MC230CR or MC330CR are used. Connects to Motor Connects to Battery Power Switch E.S.C.
  • Page 13: Assembly Precautions

    Assembly Precautions WARNING (Electric Cars and Boats) (Gas Powered Cars and Boats) CAUTION Assembly / Adjustment...
  • Page 14: How To Link Transmitter And Receiver

    How to link the transmitter and the receiver (DFK WUDQVPLWWHU KDV DQ LQGLYLGXDOO\ DVVLJQHG XQLTXH ,' FRGH ,Q RUGHU WR VWDUW RSHUDWLRQ WKH UHFHLYHU PXVW EH OLQNHG ZLWK WKH ,' FRGH RI WKH WUDQVPLWWHU ZLWK ZKLFK LW LV EHLQJ SDLUHG 2QFH WKH OLQN LV PDGH WKH ,' FRGH LV VWRUHG LQ WKH UHFHLYHU DQG QR IXUWKHU OLQNLQJ LV QHFHVVDU\ XQOHVV WKH UHFHLYHU QHHGV WR EH XVHG ZLWK DQ RWKHU WUDQVPLWWHU )RU 75 VHW WKH OLQN LV DOUHDG\ GRQH DW IDFWRU\ Link procedure...
  • Page 15: Transmitter Set-Up Procedures

    Transmitter Set-Up Procedures :KHQ PDNLQJ WKHVH VHWWLQJV DGMXVWPHQWV GR VR ZLWK WKH PRWRU GLVFRQQHFWHG RU the engine not running. Servo Horn Installation Instructions *Both servos will move to the neutral position. Reversing The Servo Operation Direction Steering Servo Reversing Normal POWER Reverse Throttle Servo...
  • Page 16: 3Prka-2.4G Functions

    3PRKA-2.4G Functions Steering Trim 6WHHULQJ QHXWUDO DGMXVWPHQWV FDQ EH PDGH E\ Steering Trim moving the Steering trim knob to the left or right. Racers Tip :KHQ \RX LQVWDOO D VHUYR DOZD\V FKHFN WR EH VXUH WKH VHUYR LV DW LWV QHXWUDO SRVLWLRQ $GMXVW WKH VHUYR KRUQ...
  • Page 17: Steering Dual Rates (D/R)

    This function reverses the rotation direction Throttle Servo Reverse Throttle Servo Reversing (REV-CH2) of the throttle servo. Nor: Normal :KHQ WKH WULP SRVLWLRQ GHYLDWHV IURP POWER the center, the deviation will be on the opposite side when the servo is reversed. Rev: Reverse 3PRKA Functions...
  • Page 18: Throttle End Point Adjustment (Epa-Ch2)

    The throttle position at the link receiver at braking position. RSHUDWLRQ LV PHPRUL]HG 3 (Receiver Power switch) (Link switch operation) Release of Fail Safe Function While pressing set the power switch to ON. the link button switch, 3PRKA Functions...
  • Page 19: Mc230Cr/Mc330Cr

    When the transmitter power *Not used with PCM receivers. *When the transmitter is OFF, this function is was turned off first. not performed in environments such that the servo operates erroneously. * Confirmation beep only sounds when the motor was connected. 3PRKA Functions...
  • Page 20: Reference

    Reference Ratings Communication method: Servo S3050 2QHZD\ RSHUDWLRQ V\VWHP 6WDQGDUG GLJLWDO VHUYR Maximum operating range: Power requirement: P 2SWLPXP FRQGLWLRQ 9 FRPPRQ ZLWK UHFHLYHU For safety: Current drain: )6 7KURWWOH  ,' $ERXW  ELOOLRQ ZD\V RI SDLU P$ DW 9  ,GOH LGHQWL¿FDWLRQV Output torque: NJFP R]LQ DW 9...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ,I \RXU V\VWHP IDLOV WR RSHUDWH RU \RX H[SHULHQFH D VKRUW UDQJH SUREOHP RU HUUDWLF FRQWURO FKHFN WKH WDEOH EHORZ IRU SRVVLEOH FDXVHV ,I DIWHU \RX KDYH IROORZHG WKH VXJJHVWLRQV listed the problem is not corrected, return the system to our service department for inspection and repair.
  • Page 22: Error Displays

    Error Displays Low Battery :KHQ WKH /(' VWDUWV EOLQNLQJ UHSODFH WKH EDWWHULHV LPPHGLDWHO\ LED light: WARNING When requesting repair %HIRUH UHTXHVWLQJ UHSDLU UHDG WKLV LQVWUXFWLRQ DJDLQ DQG UHFKHFN \RXU V\VWHP 6KRXOG WKH SUREOHPV FRQWLQXH UHTXHVW DV IROORZV (Information needed for repair) 'HVFULEH WKH SUREOHP LQ DV PXFK GHWDLO DV SRVVLEOH DQG VHQG WKH OHWWHU DORQJ ZLWK WKH V\VWHP LQ TXHVWLRQ ‡...
  • Page 23 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT (for U.S.A.) 7KLV HTXLSPHQW KDV EHHQ WHVWHG DQG IRXQG WR FRPSO\ ZLWK WKH OLPLWV IRU D &ODVV % GLJLWDO device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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