2/3 CHANNELS FOR AIRCRAFT 2FR/3FR 1M23N09002
Thank you for purchasing a Futaba SKYSPORT SS2/SS3. Before using your SKYSPORT SS2/SS3, read this manual carefully and use your R/C set safely. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place. See the glossary page 16 for a definition of the special terms used in this manual. APPLICATION, EXPORT, AND RECONSTRUCTION 1. This product may be used for model airplane use if on the correct frequency.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SAFETY ................................................................................... 2 MEANING OF SPECIAL MARKINGS ................................................................................ 2 PRECAUTIONS DURING FLIGHT .................................................................................... 2 NICD BATTERY CHARGING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................... 4 STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS ........................................
FOR SAFETY To ensure safe use, observe the following precautions. MEANING OF SPECIAL MARKINGS FOR SAFETY Pay special attention to the safety at the parts of this manual that are indicated by the following marks. Mark Meaning DANGER Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition and cause death or serious injury to the user if not carried out properly.
Always test the digital proportional R/C set before use. Extend the antenna to its full length. Extend to full length Any abnormality in the digital proportional R/C set, or model, may cause a crash. *Before starting the engine, check that the direction of operation of each servo matches the operation of its control stick. If a servo does not move in the proper direction, or operation is abnormal, do not fly the plane.
NI-CD BATTERY CHARGING PRECAUTIONS (If using a Ni-cd battery) WARNING FOR SAFETY Always charge the nicd battery before each flight. If the battery goes dead during flight, the plane may crash. Charge the digital proportional R/C nicd battery with the special charger, or digital proportional R/C quick charger, sold separately. Overcharging may cause burns, fire, injury, blindness, etc. due to overheating, breakage, electrolyte leakage, etc. CAUTION Do not use commercial nicd penlight batteries.
When not flying the model, store the digital proportional R/C set with the nicd battery in the discharged state. Recharge the nicd battery before the next flight. (If using a Nicd battery) FOR SAFETY If a partially discharged nicd battery is recharged many times, its memory effect will reduce the flight time substantially and may cause a crash, even if the battery is recharged. Nicd battery electrolyte The electrolyte in the nicd battery is a strong alkali and can cause blindness if it gets in the eyes.
BEFORE USE SET CONTENTS After opening the carton, first check if the following items are provided. The set contents depend on the type of set.
Antenna Channel 2 stick Channel 1 stick Channel 2 trim lever BEFORE USE Channel 3 lever (T3FR only) Channel 1 trim lever Battery level indicator Two LED display to indicate battery voltage level. If the Red LED flashes, replace batteries. Servo reversing switches (CH.1, CH.2) Switches that reverse the direction of operation of the servos. The lower position (NOR) is the normal side and the upper position (REV) is the reverse side. Power switch In the upper position, the power is turned on.
RECEIVER R132JE Output / Battery connector "CH.2": Channel 2 connector "CH.
TRANSMITTER OPERATION AND MOVEMENT OF EACH SERVO Before making any adjustments, learn the operation of the transmitter and the movement of each servo. CHANNEL 1 RUDDER OPERATION When the rudder stick is moved to the right, the rudder moves to the right and the nose points to the right, relative to the direction of flight. When the rudder stick is moved to the left, the rudder moves to the left and the nose points to the left and the direction of travel of the plane changes.
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT This section describes the installation method and adjustment method after installation when installing the receiver, servos, etc. to the plane. CONNECTIONS Connection example is shown below.
WARNING If vibration, etc. causes a connector to work loose during flight, the plane may crash. RECEIVER VIBRATIONPROOFING / WATERPROOFING Vibrationproof the receiver by wrapping it in sponge rubber or some such material. If the receiver may get wet, waterproof it by placing it in a plastic bag. If the receiver is subjected to strong vibration and shock, or gets wet, it may operate erroneously and cause a crash.
ADJUSTMENTS The operating direction, neutral position, and steering angle of each servo are adjusted. CAUTION The basic linkage and adjustments of the fuselage conform to the fuselage design drawings and kit instruction manual. Be sure that the center of gravity is at the prescribed position. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT 12 Before making any adjustments, set the channel 1 and 2 Servo Reversing switches and MIX switch on the front of the transmitter to the lower (NOR/OFF) position.
USING OTHER FUNCTIONS NON-SLIP ADJUSTABLE LEVER HEAD The length of the stick lever head can be adjusted. 2 Set the stick to the most 1 Unlock lever heads A and B by turning them in the arrow directions. comfortable length and lock the lever heads by turning them in the opposite direction of the arrows. CHARGING THE NI-CD BATTERY (If using a Ni-cd battery) Use the special charger, or digital proportional R/C quick charger, sold separately to charge the digital proportional R/C ni-cd battery.
REFERENCE RATINGS *Specifications and ratings are subject to change without prior notice. TRANSMITTER T2FR/T3FR (1 stick, 2/3 channels) •Transmitting frequency: 27, 35, 40, 41, 72 MHz •Modulation method: AM or FM •Power requirement: 12V (penlight battery x8) or 9.6V ni-cd battery (NT8F600B) •Current drain: 180mA RECEIVER R132JE (2 channels, AM receiver) •Receiving frequency: 27, 29, 40, 41, 50, 72, 75 MHz •Intermediate frequency: 455kHz •Power requirement: 4.8 - 8.4V •Current drain: 30mA (4.
TROUBLESHOOTING Check point Check item Action Transmitter/receiver battery Dead battery. Replace the battery. Charge the nicd battery. Reload the batteries in the correct polarity. If the contact spring is deformed, correct it. Wipe with a dry cloth. Incorrect loading. Faulty contact connection. Dirty contacts. Transmitter antenna Loose. Not extended to full length. Screw in. Extend fully. Crystal Disconnected. Wrong band. Different from specification. Push in. Match transmitter/receiver band.
GLOSSARY The following defines the symbols and terms used in this instruction manual. Aileron Control surface at the left and right sides of the main wing of an aircraft. It usually controls turning of the aircraft. Channel Represents the number of control systems. It can also represent the number of servos that are operated. Down Means down elevator. It is the direction in which the trailing edge of the elevator is pointing down.
