Sidus F1Q Manuale di servizio

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Sidus F1Q

Quick Reference Manual

Revision 1.2 – August 2010 - © M.U. 2009/2010

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The

Sidus F1Q

Sidus F1QSidus F1Q

Sidus F1Q

e-timer has all the features to control an F1Q class model. It drives the

electric motor through a standard ESC and can handle up to 3 separate servos. It is

possible to use only one servo to step a disc that releases levers at fixed angles, or

directly connect the servos to the moving surfaces (rudder, tail plane, wing). Power is

drawn from the ESC (BEC type). The timer is controlled by only one button and has on-

board beeper and led light lamp. It is fully programmable through a wireless handheld

programmer and has built-in radio DT and radio motor cutoff.

Getting started

Refer to the pictures below to recognize the system components.

•Locate the plugs, the IR sensor, the red led, the buzzer and the RDT antenna socket

on the Timer control board 

•Follow the diagram below and connect the Timer control board to the ESC, to the

micro servo of the 6 function mechanical assembly (1 servo version) or to the servos (3

servos version) and to the start switch

•Switch on the Programmer . The buzzer beeps and the display becomes active. The

switch is accessible by removing the slide cover on the bottom of the case

IR sensor & red led

RDT antenna

socket



ROGRAMMER



IMER

ONTROL

OARD

start switch

Bu er

ESC (top)

Servo1 (bottom)



HARGER

IR sensor

aperture

LCD display

RDT tx antenna

keyboard

12Vdc

Servo2 (top)

Servo3 (bottom)

3 Servos version

OPTION

RDT antenna

plug

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Timer

Duration and resolution of the functions

The motor stop and each of the 7 available functions (FUNC1 to FUNC7) have a

programmable time. The range for the motor stop and FUNC1 to FUNC6 is 0.1 to 99.9

sec. The range for FUNC7 (DT) is 1 to 720 sec. The Timer can store up to 5 separate

timing sequences to quickly save/recall different model setups.

Using the Timer

The red led, the buzzer and the position of the disc/servos indicate the current state of the

Timer. Starting from a discharged Timer (led ON, all arms released or servos at end of

their travel) the functions are:

Arming the timer:just press the start switch to have all the servos moving to the start

position

Launching the model:press the start switch and hold it down. The led remains ON and

the buzzer emits 3 beeps, then the motor is started and kept at about 30% of power. After

about 3 seconds the red led starts blinking fast and the buzzer beeps. From this moment

the model can be dropped: at start switch release the motor will run at full power and the

timing sequence will begin.

Canceling the start:the motor can be stopped by releasing the start switch before the led

starts blinking. In this case the timer remains armed and ready for a new start

Terminating the timing:after the start switch has been released, the timing sequence in

progress can be terminated (stepped until DT) by pressing and holding the start switch

Motor Safety Start Lock: after completing a timing sequence and reaching DT, a

new motor start is disabled. It is re-enabled only through the Programmer or by

disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. The behavior complies with the F1Q

class rules and is intended to prevent inadvertent motor start, for example during retrieval.

Automatic switch off of the Timer

The Timer goes to “sleep” if inactive for about 2 minutes. While sleeping, the state of the

Timer and all the internal data are retained. The Timer wakes up by pressing the start

switch.

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Programmer

The Programmer is needed to change the timing sequence and dethermalize the model. It

also allows to accurately adjust the servo(s) positioning and change other settings.

The possible options are displayed at the corners of a rectangle: a choice is selected by

pressing the key that corresponds to the same corner in the rectangle made up of the 4

keys named T1, T2, T3, T4 (see drawing).

A long or a short button pressure may be required according to the following rule:

choices displayed in upper case (e.g. READ, UNLOCK,..) require a long pressure

(press and hold), choices displayed in lower case (e.g. Exit, Servo,..) require a

short pressure (press and release).

Every time the Programmer has to communicate with the Timer, make sure the

Timer is ON (if sleeping, just wake it up by pressing the start switch) and keep the

Timer and the Programmer closer than 20 cm. with the IR sensors mutually visible.

In case of communication failure, the message “

ERROR

” is displayed.

Timing visualization

For each function the Programmer displays the programmed activation time of each

function and the current timing memory number:

Motor stop time and DT time are displayed explicitly:

All the displayed time values are absolute, i.e. referred to time zero.

The motor stop time is freely programmable between start and DT. All the other

functions are strictly sequential (FUNC1 > FUNC2 >,.., DT) and their activation time

is programmable in a range between the activation time of the previous and

following functions. Example: if FUNC1 = 11.8s and FUNC3 = 13.6s then FUNC2 can

range from 11.9s to 13.5s

Automatic switch off of the Programmer

The Programmer goes to “sleep” if inactive for about 2 minutes and wakes up by pressing

any key. If the battery needs to be recharged the message “

Battery low!

” is displayed.

READ

READREAD

READ R

R R

RDT

DTDT

UNLOCK

UNLOCKUNLOCK

UNLOCK

SET

SETSET

SET

FUFU

FUNC4 t=16.8s

NC4 t=16.8sNC4 t=16.8s

NC4 t=16.8s

Exit

ExitExit

Exit tm1

tm1 tm1

tm1

function nr.

e.g. FUNC4 is activated 16.8s after start

MOTOR t=14.9s

MOTOR t=14.9sMOTOR t=14.9s

MOTOR t=14.9s

Exit

ExitExit

Exit tm1

tm1 tm1

tm1

DT t=180s

DT t=180sDT t=180s

DT t=180s

Exit

ExitExit

Exit tm1

tm1 tm1

tm1

current timing memory nr.

activation time

MAIN MENU

TIMING MENU

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Timer Programming

Each function has its own activation time and is associated to a pattern of servo positions.

The motor is started at timer start and has its own stop time.

During timing the servo position pattern associated to a function will be kept until the

activation of the next function. By "programming" we distinguish two different activities:

timing sequence modification and servo position pattern modification:

Timing sequence modification

Before modifying the timing sequence it must be read from the Timer

1. From the MAIN menu press and hold T1 (READ) until the screen for FUNC1 is

displayed. Note: If the motor stop time is shorter than FUNC1, it will be displayed first

2. Freely scroll the display with T3/T4 to show the screens related to the other functions,

motor stop time and DT time. Reach the function which activation time must be

modified

3. Press and hold T1 until a ‘w’ (write) symbol appears close to the activation time

4. Press and release T3/T4 to increase/decrease the time of one step or hold T3/T4

pressed to have faster increments/decrements until reaching the wished value

5. Press and release T2 (Exit) once and repeat the steps above to modify the time of

another function, or press and release T2 (Exit) again to exit

6. If one or more time values are modified, they must be written onto the Timer for

permanent storing. Double check that the Timer is still ON, then press and hold T2

(WRITE) until “Writin

WritinWritin

Writin …” is displayed. If the writing fails, it may be repeated with T2

(WRITE) or cancelled with T4 (Exit). To cancel the modifications without updating the

Timer just make the writing fail (write timing by pointing the Programmer away of the

Timer) then choose T4 (Exit).

Motor start unlocking

For safety reasons and F1Q class rules compliance, after completing a timing sequence

and reaching DT a new motor start is locked. To unlock it through the Programmer (make

sure the Timer is ON and the IR sensors mutually visible) press and hold T2 (UNLOCK)

until the following screen is displayed:

FUNC1 t=09.5s

FUNC1 t=09.5sFUNC1 t=09.5s

FUNC1 t=09.5s

Exit

ExitExit

Exit

ts1

ts1 ts1

ts1

Unlockin

UnlockinUnlockin

Unlockin …

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Servo 1

position

function

Current timing memory nr.

Servo 2

position

Servo 3

position

Timing memory selection

The Timer has 5 “timing memories” (tm1 to tm5) to store up to 5 different timing

sequences.

1. From the MAIN press and hold T4 (SET) [over 3 seconds] until the SET menu is

entered

2. Press and release T1 (TMemory) to enter the TMemory menu: the current timing

memory is displayed

3. Press and release T3/T4 to increase/decrease the wished timing memory number

4. Press and release T2 (Exit)

5. If the timing sequence number has changed, it must be written onto the Timer for

permanent storing. Press and hold T2 (WRITE) until “Writin

WritinWritin

Writin …” is displayed. If the

writing fails, it may be repeated with T2 (WRITE) or cancelled with T4 (Exit). To cancel

the modifications without updating the Timer just make the writing fail (write timing by

pointing the Programmer away of the Timer) then choose T4 (Exit).

Servo position pattern modification

This setting is intended to modify the pattern of the servo(s) position(s) associated to each

function.

1. From the MAIN menu press and hold T4 (SET) until the SET menu is entered

2. Press and release T4 (Servos) to enter the Servo menu:

3. Press and release T3 or T4 to move through the patterns associated to each position

(START, POS1, POS2, POS3, POS4, POS5, POS6, DT). The servo(s) move

START 000 000

START 000 000START 000 000

START 000 000

000

000 000

000

TMemory Buzz

TMemory BuzzTMemory Buzz

TMemory Buzz

Exit Servos

Exit ServosExit Servos

Exit Servos

SET MENU

TMemory

Memory Memory

Memory Buzz

Buzz Buzz

Buzz

Exit Servos

Exit ServosExit Servos

Exit Servos

TMemory = 1 +

TMemory = 1 +TMemory = 1 +

TMemory = 1 +

Exit

Exit Exit

Exit -

TMEMORY MENU

SET MENU

SERVO

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accordingly and the current setting is displayed (positions range from 000 to 130) for

each of them. Reach the wished position (e.g. POS2)

4. Press and release T1 to have an ‘*’ (asterisk) appearing in turn close to one of the

displayed positions. Reach the position to be changed and press and hold T1 until the

‘*’ turns into ‘w’ (write).

Now press and release T3 or T4 to adjust the servo position for the current step: the servo

moves accordingly. The new positions are permanently stored.

Radio motor cutoff and radio DT

Press and hold T3 (RDT) (for over 1 sec) while the timing is in progress to instantly cut the

motor off (RMC) and/or dethermalize the model (RDT). The following screen is displayed:

The effect of the command depends on the function that is currently being

executed:

•If the motor is running, holding T3 pressed causes the motor cutoff and the timer

jumps to the function following the programmed motor stop. By pressing and holding

T3 again the timer jumps to DT function and dethermalizes the model. The

programmed DT time is not affected by RDT or RMC

•If the motor is not running, holding T3 pressed causes the timer jumping to DT function

and dethermalizes the model

Other Timer Settings

Enable or Disable the Programmer buzzer

1. From the Set menu press and release T3 (Buzz) to enter the Buzz menu:

2. Press and release T3 (On) to enable the buzzer. Press and release T4 (Off) to disable

the buzzer

Buzz = * On

Buzz = * OnBuzz = * On

Buzz = * On

Exit Off

Exit OffExit Off

Exit Off

POS2 *000 000

POS2 *000 000POS2 *000 000

POS2 *000 000

000

000 000

000

POS2 w000 000

POS2 w000 000POS2 w000 000

POS2 w000 000

000

000 000

000

RDT

DTDT

DT/R

/R/R

/RMC

MCMC

Transmittin

TransmittinTransmittin

Transmittin …

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3. When finished press and release T2 (Exit) to go back to the SET menu and press and

release again T2 (Exit) to end modifications

Charging the Programmer battery

A micro LiPo battery field Charger is supplied with the system to charge the Programmer

LiPo battery. The red / black cable must be connected to any 9-12 Vdc power source (for

example to the car lighter socket). Full recharge of a battery will take about 2 hours.

Use only the battery charger supplied with the system. Discard a LiPo battery if it

shows bulges or scratches. Never leave a LiPo battery unattended while charging.

Charge must take place in a safe place and always far from flammable materials.

Status of the charger leds

•9-12Vdc power connected, no LiPo battery connected: Green ON, Red ON

•Charge in progress: Red ON, Green OFF

•Charge complete: Red OFF, Green ON

Connect the charger 3-pin plug to the Programmer recharge

socket, accessible by removing the slide cover on the bottom of the

case. The battery remains connected to the Programmer.

Recommendations

Control board

Place the control board with the optics (IR sensor and led) close to the fuselage

side to have them clearly visible through a small transparent plastic window.

The control board must not touch carbon surfaces that get hot under direct sun

exposure.

Battery and recharge connector

The Programmer battery ensures about 200 DT’s. Do not recharge the battery too

frequently. If you are not going to fly the model in a few weeks it is a good idea to

switch off the Programmer.

RDT antenna

Ideally the RDT antenna (the thin green twisted steel wire supplied) must be fastened

vertically to the top of the fuselage. It must be electrically insulated from carbon or

aluminum parts through a plastic spacer. Solder the pre-tinned end of the green wire

directly or through a wire to the RDT antenna plug (see picture at page 2) supplied and

connect this plug to the RDT antenna socket placed on the Timer control board . Failure

to follow the above will result in a poor range of the whole RDT system.

recharge socket

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