Instruction Manual Teleconverter
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The PowerBox Teleconverter provides a means of connecting any PowerBox with a telemetry output to a Futaba S-BUS2 telemetry system. All you have to do is register the Teleconverter at the transmitter, like a standard sensor. 2. REGISTERING THE TELECONVERTER AT THE TRANSMITTER The Teleconverter does not need to be registered to Futaba transmitters. Simply select the „PowerBox“ sensor for Slot 8 in the Sensor menu. By default the Teleconverter occupies slots 8 – 23.
. CONNECTING THE TELECONVERTER PowerBox The Teleconverter is connectedTeleconverter to the PowerBox as shown below: PowerBox -> S.Bus2 Note: when the receiver is connected, please ensure that the Telemetry function is activated at the transmitter! www.powerbox-systems.
. SETTING THE MODE, SOFTWARE UPDATES This requires the use of PowerBox Terminal, which can be downloaded from our website: www.powerbox-systems.com/downloads/powerbox-terminal.html Install the program on your PC and connect the USB Interface Adapter (Order No. 9020) as shown below: Teleconverter PowerBox PowerBox -> S.Bus2 Start the program, select the Teleconverter tab at the top of the window, then click on Continue. Wait for Terminal to connect to the Teleconverter; this takes ten seconds.
If configured as PowerBox sensor, the following data can be transmitted: - Battery voltage, battery 1 and battery 2 - Residual capacity, battery 1 and battery 2 - Number of Fades, RX1 and RX2 - Number of Lost Frames - Number of Fail-Safe events If the Teleconverter is plugged into a Royal SRS with GPS, the following GPS data can also be received: - 3D speed - Altitude - 3D distance - Distance covered - GPS positional data For software updates you also need to start by selecting the Teleconverter tab; after
. SERVICE NOTE We make every effort to provide a good service to our customers, and have now established a Support Forum which covers all queries relating to our products. This helps us considerably, as we no longer have to answer frequently asked questions again and again. At the same time it gives you the opportunity to obtain assistance all round the clock, and even at weekends. The answers come from the PowerBox team, which guarantees that the answers are correct.
The guarantee does not cover damage caused by incorrect usage, e.g. reverse polarity, excessive vibration, excessive voltage, damp, fuel, and short-circuits. The same applies to defects due to severe wear. We accept no liability for transit damage or loss of your shipment.
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