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• 1 Описание
• 2 Где купить RadioLink AT9
• 3 Комплектация RadioLink AT9
• 4 Особенности RadioLink AT9
• 5 Характеристики RadioLink AT9
• 6 Достоинства
• 7 Недостатки
• 8 Батарея
• 9 Внутренности RadioLink AT9
• 10 FAQ
  • 10.1 Как называется разъём тренерского порта
  • 10.2 Как включить сигнализацию о плохом сигнале
• 11 Обзоры
• 12 Отзывы
• 13 Инструкции
  • 13.1 Видео
    • 13.1.1 Настройка
    • 13.1.2 Модернизация
• 14 Прошивки
  • 14.1 Прошивка 1.2.6
• 15 Тюнинг
• 16 Где купить RadioLink AT9
• 17 Ссылки

Introduction of AT9S Pro

Note that in the text of this manual, beginning at this point, any time we are using a feature’s specialized name or abbreviation as seen on the screen of the AT9S Pro, that name, feature, or abbreviation will be exactly as seen on the radio’s screen, including capitalization and shown in a DIFFERENT TYPE STYLE for clarity, Any time we mention a specific control on the radio itself, such as moving SWITCH A, KNOB VR(B), or the THROTTLE STICK, those words will be displayed as they are here.

AT9S Pro System

Transmitter Functions

Aero basic

•V tail                                      •Twin Aileron Servos

•Elev-flap mix                          •Twin Elevator Servos

•air brake                                •Snap roll

•Gyro mixing

Glider (3 wing model: 1A+1F/2A+2F/1A+2F)

•V tail                                  •Twin Ailerons

•Elevon                                •Butterfly

•Offset                  

•5 flight conditions (normal, start, speed, distance, landing)

•IDLE- DOWN (ACRO), THR-CUT (ACRO HELI) (engine shut off), and MOTOR CUT (GLID) setups to allow precise engine/motor control for taxi and landings.

•15 model type memory

•New stick design with improved feel, adjustable length and tension.

•Triple rates available by setting dual rates to 3-position switches.

•Eight SWITCHES, 3 DIALS and 2 SLIDERS; completely assignable in most applications.

•Trainer system includes the “functional” (FUNC) setting, which allows the student to use the AT9’s mixing, helicopter, and other programming functions even with a 4-channel buddy box. (Optional trainer cord required.)

•AT9S Pro transmitter features airplane friendly switch layout, with the trainer switch at the left hand (Mode 2), and a notched throttle to minimize throttle changes with rudder input. Defaults to ACRO model type.

•AT9S Pro transmitter features helicopter-friendly switch layout, with idle-up and throttle hold switches at the left hand, and a smooth, ratchet-less (unsprung) throttle for perfect hovering. Defaults to HELI (H-1 swash plate type) model type

 Helicopter (8 swashplate types, including CCPM)

• 3 Idle Ups                                • Throttle and Pitch Curves per Condition

• Revo. Mixing                            • Gyro Mixing including Separate Settings per Condition

• Delay                                        • Governor Mixing

MULTIROTOR:

• ATTITUDE (Normal, attitude, GPS, hover, F/S, Aux)

• Throttle curve

• Mix programmable

Transmitter

1．Earth Pole

2．Null

3．Voltage Input: 7.4-18V

4．Output: PPM/SBUS/CRSF

5．Input: RSSI

SWITCH ASSIGNMENT TABLE

• The factory default functions activated by the switches and knobs for a AT9S Pro transmitter are shown below.

• Most AT9S Pro functions may be reassigned to non-default positions quickly and easily. Always check that you have the desired switch assignment for each function during set up.

Compatible Receivers

AT9S Pro is a 12 channels transmitter, support 2.4G DSSS and FHSS dual hybrid spread spectrum, 16 channels pseudo random frequency hopping.

AT9S Pro sells with receiver R9DS.

R9DS is a 9 channels receiver when working with PWM signal(red LED), it will a 10 channels receiver when working with S-BUS signal(purple/blue LED).

Besides R9DS, AT9S Pro is also compatible with Radiolink R6DS, R10DS, R12DS and super mini 10 channels receiver R6DSM and 12 channels mini dual antenna receiver R12DSM.

R6DS, is a 6 channels receiver when working with PWM signal while it is a 10 channels receiver when working with SBUS or PPM signal.

R12DS, is a 11 channels receiver when working with PWM signal while it is a 12 channels receiver when working with SBUS signal.

Note AT9S Pro is default 10 channels, you can upgrade it to 12 channels with USB cable. You have to setup AT9S Pro to 12 channels first if you use 12 channels receivers R12DS or R12DSM while you have to setup AT9S Pro back to 10 channels when you use 10 channels receiver R6DS, R6DSM and R10DS.

To setup to 12 channels: power on your AT9S Pro—Press Mode button one second into BASIC MENU—into SYSTEM menu—change CH-SELECT from 10CH to 12CH.

Since Radiolink radio control systems are not open source, that Radiolink transmitters just compatible with Radiolink receivers and vice versa.

Connect to TBS Crossfire TX

• Power on the transmitter- Long press the Mode key to enter the BASIC MENU->Rotate the Scroll Dial to highlight the SYSTEM option and depress the Enter key->Select the OUT and change the output as CRSF

Note There are totally three signal output SBUS/PPM/CRSF

• Connect the TBS Crossfire transmitter to the AT9S Pro with the cable(packed inside the box)

The detailed steps please refer to the video tutorial https://youtu.be/g_mfHdeEQCo

Note The compatibility function with TBS Crossfire TX is only available in AT9S Pro, which CANNOT be upgraded from AT9S Pro directly.

RSSI testing

Power on transmitter and receiver, keep transmitter apart from receiver about 30 centimeters and both antennas straight.

Enter the parameter setup menu by press MODE one second, you can check the RSSI in RECEIVE.

The RSSI is 0 to 30dBm is normal when the transmitter is apart about 30 centimeters from the receiver, the signal is more better the RSSI data is more close to 0.

Radio Installation

Mount the Servos, Receiver and Battery

• Make certain the alignment tab on the battery, switch and servo connectors is orient correctly and ‘key’ into the corresponding notch in the receiver or connectors before plugging them in .When unplugging connectors, never pull on the wires. Always pull on the plastic connector instead.

• Receiver’s Antenna: In generally receiver’s antenna is longer than remote control, don’t break or retract it, otherwise shorten the control distance. The antenna must be kept away from conductive materials, such as metal. Please make distance test before flying.

• If your aileron servos are too far away to plug into the receiver, use an aileron extension cord to extend the length. Avoid plugging multiple extensions together to obtain your desired length. If the distance is greater than 50cm or high current draw servos are being used, use heavy servo extensions.

• Receiver Vibration and Waterproofing: the receiver contains precision electronic part. Be sure to avoid vibration, shock, and temperature extremes. For protection, wrap the receiver in foam rubber or other vibration-absorbing materials. It is also a good idea to waterproof the receiver by placing it in a plastic bag and securing the open end of the bag with a rubber band before wrapping it with foam rubber. If you accidentally get moisture or fuel inside the receiver, you may experience intermittent operation or a crash. If in doubt, please contact Radiolink aftercares or distributors for service.

• Always mount the servos with the supplied rubber grommets. Don’t over tighten the screws. No part of the servo casing should contact the mounting rails, servo tray or any part of structure. Otherwise vibration will be transmitted to the servo causing damage of servo. Note the small numbers (1, 2, 3, and 4) molded into each arm on the servo arms. The number indicate how many degrees each arm is ‘off’ from 90 degrees to correct for minute manufacturing deviations from servo to servo.

• To center the servos, connect them to receiver and turn on the transmitter and receiver. Center the trims on the transmitter, then find the arm that will be perpendicular to the pushrod when placed on the servo.

•After the servos are installed, operate each servo over its full travel and check that the pushrods and servo arms don’t bind or contact each other. Also make sure the controls do not require excess force to operate. If there is an objectionable buzzing sound coming from a servo, there is probably too much resistance in the control. Find and correct the problem. Even is there is no servo damage, excess battery drain will result.

• Use the mounting plate from the receiver on/off switch as a template for the cutout and screw holes, mount the switch on the side of the fuselage opposite the engine exhaust, and where it won’t be inadvertently turned on or off during handling or storage. Be certain the switch moves without restriction and ‘snaps’ from ON to OFF, and that the cutout allows full motion of the switch in both directions.

• When install the switch harness to the helicopter please use the switch cover. Generally sandwich the frame between the switch and switch cover and securely tighten the screws, Different models might require different installations. If so, please follow the model’s instruction manual.

• To prevent the servo lead wires from being broken by vibration during flight, provide a slight amount of slack or extra so that the wire sticks out slightly and fasten it at suitable points. In addition, periodically check the wire during daily maintenance. 

Receiver and Servo Connections

(1) Acrobasic servo connection

（2）Glider/Sailplane servo connection

 （3）Helicopter servo connection

The above listed receiver and channels is referred to the channel 1~9 of the receiver R9DS, connect the receiver with the related servo, you can control the servos by the correspondent switch.

To be clear, the servo connected with the receiver channel 1 is controlled by the radio aileron lever; servo connected with channel 2 is controlled by elevator lever; servo connected with channel 3 is controlled by throttle stick; servo connected with channel 4 is controlled by the rudder lever. Channel 5~9 can be self-set with the related switches by the menu AUX-CH, and the sub menu. For channel 9, the LED indicator on the receiver flashes blue for S-BUS signal and red for PWM.

Installment of Antenna

Installment of antenna

1. Receiver Antenna Installment

• Keep antennas as straight as possible, or the effective control range will reduce.
• Big models may contain metal parts that influence signal emission. In this case, antennas should be positioned at both sides of the model to ensure the best signal status in all circumstances.
• Antennas should be kept away from metal conductor and carbon fiber at least half inch away and no over bending.
• Keep antennas away from motor, ESC or other possible interference sources.
• Press and hold the ID SET for more than one second and receivers will start to work with the RED LED on.

Note Receiver contains some electronic components of high-precision. Be careful to avoid strong vibration and high temperature.

When all the above steps are complete, please turn off the transmitter and repower on to test if the receiver is correctly connected with it.

1. Transmitter Antenna Installment

• The transmitter antenna is adjustable so please make sure that the antenna never points directly at the model when flying as this may possibly decrease the receiver signal.
• Keep the antenna perpendicular to the transmitter to optimize the receiver performance. It also depends on how you hold the transmitter. But in most cases, adjusting the antenna with perpendicular position to the transmitter surface will achieve the best result. Please adjust the transmitter antenna according to the way you hold the transmitter.
• Never grip the antenna when flying as this degrades= effective control range..

Radio Basic Setting

Basic Setting of Transmitter

1. Display language: can be selected the display language of the function name, etc. in each function menu. The screen reads «LANGUAGE». Change this to the desired language.
2. Stick Mode: The screen reads «STK-MODE». Change this to the correct mode. Note that this will NOT change the throttle and elevator ratchets, etc. Those are mechanical changes that must be done by a service center.
3. RF Mode: the LED indicator will become solid green when RF Mode is active.
4. Adjusting Display Contrast: To adjust the display contrast, from the home menu press and hold the END BUTTON. Turn the DIAL while still holding the END BUTTON: clockwise to brighten and counterclockwise to darken the display.
5. User name setting: user name can be set by DIAL and PUSH with letters and numbers.
6. Alarming voltage:

Transmitter: preset 8.6V, can be self-set

Receiver: preset 4.0V, can be self-set

Ext: preset 10.1V, can be self-set

Model Type

 Under basic menu, use DIAL to select MODEL TYPE and enter by pressing PUSH. There are 6 different type included in the system, HELICOPTER, AEROBASIC, GLID(1A+1F), GLID(2A+1F), GLID(2A+2F), and MULTIROTOR, after model type is selected, press and hold PUSH for 1 second, when the word “are you sure to change” displayed, model type is changed.

 Binding

Each transmitter has an individually assigned, unique ID code. Receiver should bind to  transmitter before starting operation. Once binding is complete, the ID code will be stored in the receiver and no further binding is necessary unless the receiver is used with another transmitter. When you purchase a new R9DS, this procedure is necessary; otherwise the receiver will not work.

1. Put the transmitter and the receiver close to each other about 50 centimeters.

2. Power on AT9S Pro and receiver R9DS. The RED LED will be on.

3. Turn on AT9S Pro and it will automatically bind with the closest receiver.

4. There is a black binding button (ID SET) on the side of receiver. Press the button for more than 1 second and release, the RED (by default, could be Purple for SBUS&PWM signal output) LED will flash, meaning binding process is ongoing.

5. When the LED stops flashing and is always on , binding is complete.

6. Make sure servos connected with the receiver can be operated by the transmitter.

Working Modes of R9DS

There are two signal working modes, PWM and SBUS&PWM signal output. Short press ID SET twice within 1s, the working mode will change.The RED led indicates the PWM output and BLUE/PURPLE led indicates SBUS signal.

(1) PWM signal output working mode：RED led indicates PWM signal output, 9 channels totally

(2) SBUS&PWM dual signal output working mode: blue/purple LED indicates SBUS&PWM signal output at the same time with 10 channels totally. CH9 outputs SBUS signal while the original CH1 outputs CH3 PWM signal and original CH2 to CH6 output CH6 to CH10 PWM signal at the same time.

Transmitter Displays & Buttons

When you first turn on your transmitter, a confirmation double beep sounds, and the screen shown below appears. Before flying, or even starting the engine, be sure that the model type and name appearing on the display matches the model that you are about to fly! If you are in the wrong model memory, servos may be reversed, and travels and trims will be wrong, leading to an immediate crash.

Total timer: Shows the cumulated ON times. (Hours: minutes)

T1/T2：T1/T2 timer display.(minutes: seconds)

MT：Model timer display Shows the cumulated ON time for each model.(hours: minutes)

Button instruction

MODE BUTTON

Press and hold MODE BUTTON for one second to open programming menus. Press MODE BUTTON to switch between BASIC and ADVANCE. Press MODE BUTTON to scroll between conditions in certain functions.

END BUTTON:

Press END BUTTON to return to previous screen. Closes functions back to menus, closes menus to start-up screen.

PUSH BUTTON:

Press PUSH BUTTON to select a function.

Turn DIAL:

Turn DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to scroll through choices within an option of a function

Warning and error display

When the transmitter is powered on, warning or error may happen by the following probability

1. Battery low voltage alarming

Lithium battery 2S-4S can fit for the transmitter, warning voltage can be self-set according to different battery.

Setting step: power on the transmitter, press and hold MODE one second to enter basic menu, and press PUSH to enter PARAMETER. Choose TX ALARM by DIAL and PUSH to change relative data. Suggested min voltage is not less than 7.4V.

When the transmitter voltage is less than the setting voltage, it will beep till the transmitter is powered off. Most important thing is to land your model plane when the transmitter alarms.

2. Mixing alarm

When the transmitter alarms mixing, it means at least one mixed switch is active. And when it is inactive, warning will stop then. When the transmitter is powered on, in different model type, mixing switch is shown as below:

  ACRO: throttle cut, idle down, snap roll, air brake

  GLID: butterfly, condition

  HELI: throttle cut, throttle lock, speed up

If the warning continues even the related switch is set OFF, probably it is because some programs mixed by one switch and status OFF reversed. Now you need to set mixing alarm again by DIAL.

Basic Function of Airplane

Pay attention that the (BASIC) menu is suitable for all type models (airplane, helicopter, glider, MULTIROTOR, cars and boats). The motor cut will be introduced in Glider (Basic) Menu, except Idle down &Throttle cut. Helicopter Basic Menu include some extra function (swashplate tilting, throttle and pitch curves and the tail rotor anti torque mixing under normal flight model) will be discussed in Helicopter section.

Acro Basic Menu

Basic 4-channel Airplane

This guide is intended to help you acquainted with the radio, to give you some ideas and direction on how to do. We give you a big picture overview of what we accomplish; a ‘by name’ description of what we’re doing to help you with the radio; then a step-by-step instruction to leave out the mystery when setting up your model.

For additional details on each function, see that function’s section in this manual.

With digital trims you don’t shut the engine off with THROTTLE TRIM. Let’s set up IDLE-DOWN and ‘throttle cut’

Airplane Basic Function

Model Select

Model submenu: includes three function that manage model memory: MODEL SELECT,MODELCOPY and MODEL NAME. Since these functions are related, and all basic features are used with most models, they are together in the Model submenu.

MODEL SELECT

   Totally there are 15 models stored in the system, followed by model name and plane type to use on tap, thus you don’t need to set every time for different plane. MODEL NAME, MODEL TYPE and transmitter voltage. Make sure that MODEL TYPE is accomplished with your plane type before flight. Or it will cause error in servo and rudder.

COPY

   Save the present data as another model type, it will be displayed by shadow area to differ from. When this copy start, the object data will be fully covered including name, type and module type, and cannot recover.

 Caution: when you save the present model type as another, all related data will be copied including the original model name. Accordingly, if you want to change the model type, the whole data need to reset, also for model name. The first thing to copy is to change the model type or delete the original name and rename a new model to avoid confusion.

Model Name

   This is used to set the present model name. Name all model to identify each other, and fast select the model type and reduce possible crash by wrong model type using.

   Format to name a model:

•the name can be more than 9 characters

•every character can be letter, number, blank or special characters

•factory setting name MODEL-XXXX will be shown as (example model 1 display MODEL-0001)

Sub-menu select: All parameters need one time setting. After the model type selected, you need to set the related data for it.

•what is the model type

•whether the throttle channel 3 is right for the selected model type? Or you need to make sure channel 3 is of full range adjustable (glider only). Also to different model, you can set by throttle reverse correspondingly.

Initialize the original data first, and set new data for the selected model type

Model reset: model reset is available in factory only. If you want to delete a new set model type, you need to delete one by one.

Model type select

•ACRO basic:

 Drive ACRO basic type (multi airfoil. Detail in Twin Aileron Servos, Twin Elevator Servos, ELEV-FLAP mix and V-tail)

•glider:

 Different tail type (detail in glider type)

•helicopter:

 8 swash plate types (detail in helicopter type)

 Caution: decide a model type for the model plane. To most fixed wing plane, aero basic is better, because it has some function glider doesn’t have. While sometimes, glider (2A+1F) is better.

•functions specially for aero basic:

   •snap roll

   •ELEV-flap mix (twin Elevator Servos support)

   •oil power plane: idle down、throttle shut、throttle needle mix etc.

•functions aero basic doesn’t have:

   5 individual flight conditions (normal, start, speed, distance, landing)

   If the model type selected for glider or helicopter, please go to the related chapter for setting. After model type changed, all parameters need to reset, including name.

Model Type(Airplane)

Data reset

   All set data can be reset to factory setting. This function will not delete all model type set in the radio.

   Setup step:

Enter the basic menu for MODEL TYPE, use dial to choose a proper type and press PUSH for one second, when the screen displays “are you sure”, press PUSH and the radio will beep, and it is set to factory data.

• Caution: don’t power the radio off before setting is finished, or the setting is invalid.

Model Select

Second aileron AILE-2) (ACROGLID1A+1FGLID2A+1F only): change the default choice for dual aileron servos from channels 6(FLAPERON) to channels 5 and 6, or channel 3 and 6, or channel 7(AIL-DIF) to channels 5 and 7. This allows you to utilize these 2 great functions while utilizing 5-channel receiver.

Caution: Changing AILE-2 only tells the system which servos to utilize if FLAPERON or AIL-DIF is activated. You still must activate that function and complete its setup for details on twin aileron servos, including using AILE-2.

(Only for glider 1A+1F) if the channel 3 is set as the second aileron, the receiver F/S will become invalid.

Adjustable travel limit (ATL)

 Make the channel 3 TRIM LEVER (THROTTLE TRIM) effective only at low throttle, and disabling the trim at high throttle. This prevents pushrod jamming due to idling trim changes. This function defaults to ON. If you are not using channel 3 for throttle, you may want trim operation the same as on all other channels. To do so, set ATL to OFF. If you need the ATL to be effective at the top of the stick instead of the bottom, reverse the THR-REV setting. Note that this affects all models in the radio, not just the model you are currently editing.

Home screen display

  As shown below, home screen will display plane type and throttle pitch:

ILLUST: displays the illustration of helicopter in the home screen. (Default)

THR/PIT: displays the current throttle and pitch position in the home screen.

Step to change plane type image to THR/PIT: under model type helicopter, enter basic menu, choose MODEL TYPE, and enter HOME DISP, press PUSH, then DIAL to THR/PIT, then press PUSH.

END POINT(EPA)

The most flexible version of travel adjustment is available. It independently adjusts each end of each individual servo’s travel, rather than one setting for the servo affecting both directions. Again, for CCPM helicopters, be sure to see SWASH AFR prior to adjusting end points.

Adjustability:

• Can set each direction independently.

• Ranges from 0% (no servo movement at all) to 140%. At a 100% setting, the

Throw of the servo is approximately 40°for channels 1-4 and approximately 55°for channels 5-8.

• Reducing the percentage settings reduces the total servo throw in that direction.

Examples:

• Adjust the throttle high end to avoid binding at the carburetor, and low end to allow for proper carburetor closure.

• END POINT may be adjusted to 0 to keep a servo from moving one direction, such as flaps not intended to also operate as spoilers.

• Retract servos are not proportional. Changing END POINT will not adjust the servo.

END POINT adjusts only the individual servo. It will have no effect on any other servo that is operated in conjunction with this servo via mix or preset programming such as FLAPERON, AILEVATOR, etc. This is so that each individual servo can be carefully fine-turn to avoid binding and other conflicts. To adjust the total travel of a function such as FLAPERON, make the adjustments in that function’s controls. For CCPM helicopters, adjust the total travel of the function, such as collective pitch, in SWASH AFR. Adjust the linkage or the END POINT? It is nearly always best to adjust your linkages to get as close as possible prior to utilizing END POINT. The higher the END POINT setting, the better position accuracy and the more servo power available at nearly any position (except if using digital servos). Higher END POINT values also mean longer travel time to reach the desired position, as you are utilizing more of the servo’s total travel. (For example, using 50% END POINT would give you only half the steps of servo travel, meaning every click of trim has twice the effect and the servo gets there in half the time). End point (and moving the linkage) = torque, accuracy, but transit time to get there.

• END POINT (instead of adjusting linkages) = travel time, but torque, accuracy.

Engine idle management: IDLE-DOWN and THR-CUT: functions which work with the digital THROTTLE TRIM to provide a simple, consistent means of engine operation. No more fussing with getting trim in just the right spot for landings or take offs! For additional engine adjustments, see THROTTLE-NEEDLE and THROTTLE DELAY.

Trim

TRIM submenu: resets and adjust effectiveness of digital trims.

The AT9 has digital trims which are different from conventional mechanical trim sliders. Each TRIM LEVER is actually a two-direction switch. Each time the TRIM LEVER is pressed, the trim is changed a selected amount. When you hold the TRIM LEVER, the trim speed will increase. The current trim position is graphically displayed on the start up screen. The TRIM submenu includes two functions that are used to manage the trim options.

1. Trim reset (RESET): Electronically centers the trims to their default values. Note that the SUB-TRIM settings and the trim STEP rate are not reset by this command.
2. Trim step (STEP): changes the rate at which the trim moves when the TRIM LEVER is activated. It may be set from 1 to 40 units, depending on the characteristics of the MULTIROTOR. Most ordinary MULTIROTOR do well at about 2 to 10 units. Generally larger trim steps are for models with large control throws or for first flights to ensure sufficient trim to properly correct the model. Smaller trim steps are later used to allow very fine adjustments in flight.

HELI models only: OFFSET is available in the idle ups. If OFFSET is inhibited, adjustment of the TRIM LEVERS will adjust the trims for all flight conditions. If OFFSET is active, then moving the trims within any one condition will affect only that condition.

 SUB TRIM

SUB-TRIM: makes small changes or corrections to the neutral position of each servo. Range is -120 to +120, with 0 setting, the default, being no SUB-TRIM.

We recommend that you center the digital trims before making SUB-TRIM changes, and that you try to keep all of the SUB-TRIM values as small as possible. Otherwise, when the SUB-TRIM is of large values, the servo’s range of travel is restricted on one side.

The recommended procedure is as follows:

• Measure and record the desired surface position;

• Zero out both the trims (TRIM RESET menu) and the SUB-TRIM (this menu);

• Mount servo arms and linkages so that the control surface’s neutral is as correct as possible; and

• use a small amount of SUB-TRIM to make fine corrections.

Servo Reversing(REVERSE)

Changes the direction an individual servo responds to a CONTROL STICK motion.

 Caution： Since channel 9 and 10 are switch only, its servo REVERSE is in the AUX-CH control screen with its switch assignment. Be sure to read the section on SWASH AFR before reversing any servos.

Except with CCPM helicopters, always complete your servo reversing prior to any other programming. If you use pre-built ACRO/ GLID functions that control multiple servos, such as FLAPERON or V-TAIL, it may be confusing to tell whether the servo needs to be reversed or a setting in the function needs to be reversed. See the instructions for each specialized function for further details.

Always check servo direction prior to every flight as an additional precaution to confirm proper model memory, hook ups, and radio functions.

Servo reversing

Dual/Triple Rates and Exponential(D/R,EXP)

Dual/Triple Rates: reduce/increase the servo travel by flipping a switch, or (ACRO􀀒GLID) they can be engaged by any stick position. Dual rates affect the control listed, such as aileron, not just a single (ex: channel 1) servo. For example, adjusting aileron dual rate will affect both aileron servos when using FLAPERON or AIL-DIF, and both aileron and elevator servos’ travel when using AILEVATOR or ELEVON or a CCPM helicopter.

Activation:

• Any SWITCH, A-H. If you choose a 3-position switch, then that dual rate instantly becomes a triple rate.

• The glider programming offers you the choice of Condition. This option allows you to have a separate rate for each of condition. (GLID)

• Stick position (ACRO􀀒GLID). (Ex: On rudder you normally use only the center 3/4 of the stick movement except for extreme maneuvers such as snaps/spins/stalls. As long as your RUDDER STICK does not exceed 90% (ie. stall turn), the rudder goes to high rate’s 90%, which is a MUCH higher amount of travel than your low rate at 89%)

Adjustability:

• Range: 0 — 140% (0 setting would deactivate the control completely.) Initial value=100%

• Adjustable for each direction (ACRO/ GLID)

(i.e. Up/down, left/right) (Ex: Most models fly upright without any elevator trim, but require some down elevator when inverted just to maintain level flight. By increasing the down travel by the amount required to hold the model inverted, the model now has equal travel available from level upright or level inverted.

Only if any stick is chosen by the item of «SW1», a switch can also be chosen by the item of «SW2.» When operated simultaneously, the switch operation has priority over the stick operation. (ACRO)

Exponential:

Change the response curve of the servos relative to the stick position to make fly more pleasant. You can make the servo movement less or more sensitive around neutral for rudder, aileron, elevator, and throttle (except HELI type use THROTTLE CURVE instead). (ACRO type throttle EXP and THROTTLE CURVE can not be activated simultaneously). Many models require a large amount of travel to perform their best tricks.

However, without exponential, they are touchy around neutral, making them unpleasant to fly and making small corrections very difficult. Additionally, by setting different exponentials for each rate, you can make the effectiveness of small corrections similar in each rate, as in our example below:

The best way to understand exponential is to try it:

• Having made no changes yet in the D/R, EXP screen, move SWITCH D to DOWN (toward the AILERON STICK).

• Move SWITCH D up. Hold the AILERON STICK at 1/4 sticks and moves SWITCH D down.

• Notice how much less travel there is.

• Go to 3/4 stick and repeat. Notice how the travel is much closer, if not identical.

Adjustability:

• More sensitive around neutral. (Positive exponential)

• Less sensitive around neutral. (Negative exponential)

• Adjustable for each direction. (ACRO/GLID)

For throttle, exponential is applied at the low end to help nitro and gasoline engines have a linear throttle response, so that each 1/4 stick increases engine RPM 25% of the available range. (In most engines this ranges from 5-60%)

 Special note for helicopters: Helicopter model types have just a single rate for each switch position rather than a rate for each side of the servo’s travel per switch position. Additionally, setting the D/R, EXP for each switch position requires cursor back to the No. setting and changing the switch position here. Just flipping the switch does not affect the screen setting, allowing dual rates to be assigned with idle-up and other features on certain switches, and does not require putting the model in that condition to make modifications.

Special note for conditions: The helicopter and glider programming offers you the choice of COND. This option allows you to have a separate rate for each of the 3 controls automatically selected when changing conditions, for a total of FIVE rates available. Simply change the switch choice to COND. and then:

(HELI) press the CURSOR LEVER to toggle through the 5 conditions while setting the rates.

(GLID) activate the corresponding condition to edit the rates.

Throttle Cut

AEROBASIC

Throttle cut (THR-CUT) (ACRO0/HELI): provides an easy way to stop the engine by flipping a switch (with THROTTLE STICK at idle). The movement is largest at idle and disappears at high throttle to avoid accidental dead sticks. In HELI, there is an additional setting.

The switch’s location and direction must be chosen. It defaults to NULL to avoid accidentally assigning it to a switch, which might result in an unintentional dead stick in flight.

* Also LOGIC SW(Lsw1 to 3) may be assigned.

** Normally, a setting of 10-20% is sufficient. Viewing the carburetor barrel until it fully closes is adequate to get an approximate setting; then test with engine running to confirm.

GLIDER

Provides an easy way to stop the engine by flipping a switch no matter where the air brake stick is. The movement of servo will be -30%. Now you must select switch position and direction. Factory setting the position is NULL to avoid an accident setting on a switch to cause glitches during flight.

Adjustability:

• Range: -30% to +30%. Movement of servo is 0%, air brake stick is on its min and -30% on the max.

• SWA-H and logic switch Ls1-3 is selectable

• All position is available for logic switch including NULL (usually MIX OFF), you can set MIX by different position of a switch (UP & CEN, CEN & DN) and also NORM, REV.

HELICOPTER

This function is used to stop engine after flight is finished. You can set engine powered on/ off, without shifting trim stick to power off and set again every time before flight. Throttle shut for helicopter includes THR ON/ OFF (position above idle down). Before resetting throttle cut, throttle stick must keep below setting point to avoid a sudden speeding up.

 Notification: trigger point setting step: under the menu THR CUT, choose THRO by DIAL, and press PUSH and move the throttle stick to trigger point, then press and hold PUSH one second to save. This function only when the throttle stick moves below trigger point.

IDLE DOWN(ACRO only)

Lowers the engine idle for: set for sitting on the runway prior to take off, stalls and spins, and landings. The normal idle setting is a little higher for easier starts and safe flights with less risk of dead sticks.

Important note: The IDLE-DOWN function is not normally used when starting the engine, and its accidental operation may keep your engine from starting. The AT9 warns that IDLE-DOWN is on when the transmitter is turned on. Be sure to turn off the function, or override the warning by pressing CURSOR lever if you intended the function to be on.

This may be assigned to any switch/position. Some modelers accidentally assign IDLE-DOWN to one side of a switch and THR-CUT to the other. There is no «normal» setting to start the engine. By default IDLE-DOWN is get to SWITCH C center and down. This works well with THR-CUT also on SWITCH C down. The SWITCH C up is normal flight/starting, center for slower maneuvers/landing, and down to cut the engine. If you assign IDLE-DOWN or THR-CUT to the spring-loaded TRAINER SWITCH H or F, then use the trainer function, you may risk loss of throttle control or dead stick for your student.

*Normally a value of 10- 20%. Secure the fuselage, engine running. Set the THROTTLE STICK to idle. Adjust the IDLE-DOWN switch ON and OFF until the desired idle is achieved. Be sure to throttle up periodically to allow the engine to “clean out” and idle reliably.

*Also LOGIC SW (Lsw1 to 3) may be assigned.

Fail Safe(F/S)

(loss of clean signal and low receiver battery) submenu (F/S): sets responses in case of loss of signal or low Rx Battery.

Adjustability:

•Each channel may be set independently.

• The NOR (normal) setting holds the servo in its last commanded position.

• The F/S (Failsafe) function moves each servo to a predetermined position.

• NOTE: the setting of the throttle’s F/S also applies to the Battery F/S.

• The F/S is used in certain competitions to spin the MULTIROTOR to the ground prior to flying away and doing potential damage elsewhere. Conversely, may also be used to go to neutral on all servos, hopefully keeping the plane flying as long as possible.

• Competition modelers often maintain the NOR function so that brief interference will not affect their model’s maneuver.

• Set the throttle channel so that the engine idles when there is interference (ACRO). This may give enough time to fly away from and recover from the radio interference and minimize damage if crashed.

• For helicopters, NOR is typically the safest choice.

•We also recommend setting a gasoline engine’s electronic kill switch to the OFF position in the F/S function for safety reasons.

If you specify a F/S setting, the Failsafe data is automatically transmitted once each two minutes. (PCM) When you choose the F/S mode, check that your settings are as desired by turning off the transmitter power switch and verifying that the servos move to the settings that you chose. Be sure to wait at least two minutes after changing the setting and turning on the receiver power before turning off the transmitter to confirm your changes have been transmitted.

Auxiliary Channel Function

•Auxiliary channel: The auxiliary channel switch is used to do some auxiliary functions, such as opening or closing the throwing chamber, opening or closing the control machine that releases smoke, etc. Each auxiliary channel can be customized with any switch, slider or knob to control (The slider knob is usually used in the pan/tilt camera), or multiple channels can be set on the same switch, slider or knob, and the setting effect can be viewed on the’rudder amount display’ interface of the remote control.

Vehicle and ship models generally have 2 basic channels, and airplane models generally have 4 basic channels. All channels except for the basic channels of the remote control are auxiliary channels.

AT9S Pro can not only customize the auxiliary channels, but also customize the 4 basic channels to meet the personalized needs of model friends to a greater extent. The specific setting methods are as follows:

Long press the Mode button for 1 second to enter the basic menu, turn the PUSH button to select’System Settings’, tap the Push button for 1 second to enter the’System Settings’ menu, then select the’Joystick Mode’ to «—», tap End once Key to return to the basic menu interface, and then use the PISH key to select «auxiliary channel» to see the following interface.

Related channels:

GYRO SENSE (ACRO): CH5, 7, or 8

GYRO SENSE (HELI): CH5

GOVERNOR (HELI): CH7, or CH7 and 8

THR-NEEDLE (ACRO􀀒HELI): CH8

 Remember that if you assign primary control of a channel to a switch which you later use for other functions (like dual/triple rates or airbrakes), every time you use that other function you will also be moving the auxiliary channel.

GOVERNOR (HELI): CH7, or CH7 and 8

THR-NEEDLE (ACRO􀀒HELI): ch. 8

 Remember that if you assign primary control of a channel to a switch which you later use for other functions (like dual/triple rates or airbrakes), every time you use that other function you will also be moving the auxiliary channel.

TIMER Submenu

Controls three electronic clocks used to keep track of time remaining in a competition time allowed, flying time on a tank of fuel, amount of time on a battery, etc.

Adjustability:

• Count down timer: starts from the chosen time, displays time remaining. If the time is exceeded, it continues to count below 0.

• Count up timer: starts at 0 and displays the elapsed time up to 99 minutes 59 seconds.

• Count down timer (Stop type): starts from the chosen time, displays time remaining, and stops at 0.

• Model timer: cumulates ON time up to 99 hours 59 minutes each model. Once Model timer function is turned off, the cumulate time will also be reset to «0:00».

• Independent to each model, and automatically updates with model change.

• In either TIMER mode, during the last twenty seconds, there’s a beep each second. During the last ten seconds, there’s two beeps each second. A long tone is emitted when the time selected is reached. (UP/DOWN TIMER)

• To Reset, choose the desired timer with the CURSOR lever (while at the startup screen), then press and hold DIAL for 1 second.

• Activation by either direction of SWITCH A-H, by THROTTLE STICK (STK-THR) (Using the THROTTLE STICK is convenient if you are keeping track of fuel remaining, or for an electric, how much battery is left), by LOGIC SWITCH Lsw1-Lsw3 or by the power SWITCH (PWR SW).

• Also the reset switch can be assigned (SWITCH A-H or LOGIC SWITCH Lsw1-Lsw3)

TRAINER

For training novice pilots with optional trainer cord connecting 2 transmitters. The instructor has several levels of control.

Adjustability:

• NORM: When the TRAINER SWITCH is ON, the channel set to this mode can be controlled by the student. The set channel is controlled according to any programming set at the student’s transmitter.

• FUNC: When the TRAINER SWITCH is ON, the channel set to this mode can be controlled by the student, controlled according to any mixing set at the instructor’s transmitter.

• MIX: When the TRAINER SWITCH is ON, the channel set to this mode can be controlled by both the student and the instructor, controlled according to any mixing set at the instructor’s transmitter. And the student’s mixing rate is adjustable. (Default 30%)

[Note] However, it becomes invalid even if it sets up the channel which is not in a student’s transmitter. The channel serves as operation by the instructor’s transmitter automatically.

• OFF: The channel set to this mode cannot be controlled by the student even when the TRAINER SWITCH is ON. The set channel is controlled by the instructor only, even when the TRAINER SWITCH is ON.

• SWITCH: controlled by spring-loaded SWITCH H only. Not assignable.

• Compatibility: The AT9S Pro may be master or student with any Radiolink transmitter compatible with the cord. Simply plug the optional trainer cord (For AT9S Pro series, sold separately) into the trainer connection on each transmitter, and follow the guidelines below.

EXAMPLES:

•When throttle/collective is set to FUNG, 5-channel helicopter practice is possible with a 4-channel transmitter.

• Set up the model in a second transmitter, use NORM mode to quickly and safely check proper operation of all functions, and then allow the student radio to fully fly the model.

• Using NORM mode, set lower throws, different exponentials, even different auxiliary channel settings on the student radio (if it has these features).

• To ease the learning curve, elevator and aileron may be set to the NORM or FUNC mode, with the other channels set to OFF and controlled by the instructor.

 NOTE:

• NEVER turn on the student transmitter power.

•ALWAYS set the student transmitter modulation mode to PPM.

• BE SURE that the student and instructor transmitters have identical trim settings and control motions. Verify by switching back and forth while moving the control sticks.

• FULLY extend the instructor’s antenna. Collapse the student’s antenna. (Except 2.4GHz)

• When the TRAINER function is active, the snap roll function is deactivated. Other functions, such as IDLE-DOWN and THR-CUT, which have been assigned to the same switch, are not deactivated. Always double check your function assignments prior to utilizing the TRAINER function.

•When you select a different model, the TRAINER function is deactivated in the current model for safety reasons.

Logic Switch Selection(LOGIC SW)

The various functions in the AT9S Pro can be selected by switch..

The Logic switch can be assigned to the functions as following: THR-CUT, IDLE DOWN, AUX-CH, TIMER, PROG. MIX, AIRBRAKE, ELEV-FLAP, and AILE-FLAP. The logic switch can activate functions by two switches combination. The 2 types of logic, either AND or OR, can be selected. 

Adjustability:

• Three logic switches can be used. (LSW1, LSW2, and LSW3 )

• SW (1): Any SWICH A-H or THRSTKS, SW (2): Any SWICH A-H

• Switch position (POSI)

• Logic mode: AND or OR (MODE)

SERVO Display and Cycle Submenu

Displays radio’s output to channels 1-12(defualt 10 channels, you can upgrade firmware to 12 channels)

The servo submenu includes two features:

• Real-time bar-graph display to demonstrate exactly what commands the transmitter is sending to the servos. (This can be particularly handy in setting up models with complicated mixing functions, because the results of each stick, lever, knob, switch input and delay circuit may be immediately seen.)

• Servo cycle function to help locate servo problems prior to in-flight failures. (Channels 1-8)

TELEMETRY

Signal strength and receiver voltage integrated into the radio transmitter. It is displayed as the following configure, also it is in the sub menu RECEIVE.

Receiver voltage is shown as RX,

External voltage is shown as EXTY.

Find telemetry information: under BASIC MENU, select RECEIVE, presses PUSH to enter, you can find the telemetry info, shown as below. RX is receiver voltage, EXT is external voltage. Also temperature and engine speed (EXT, TEMPERATURE, RPM, and GPS all need telemetry sensor).

RSSI is signal strength, NULL is for no signal, and 0 is for max.

Connection of telemetry sensor: sensor of EXT, TEMPERATURE, RPM, GPS can connect one by one with the receiver port DATA.

Connection between R9DS and telemetry module PRM-01(picture below on left)

Connection between R9DS and OSD telemetry module PRM-03 with PIXHAWK (picture below on right)

ACRO Advance Functions

Airplane Wing Types(ACRO/GLID)

There are 3 basic wing types in MULTIROTOR models:

• Simple. Model uses one aileron servo (or multiple servos on a Y-harness into a single receiver channel) and has a tail. This is the default setup and requires no specialized wing programming.

• Twin Aileron Servos. Model uses 2 aileron servos and has a tail. See TWIN AILERON SERVOS.

• Tail-less models (flying wing). Model uses 2 wing servos working together to create both roll and pitch control. See ELEVON.

Twin Aileron Servos (with a tail) (ACRO/GLID): Many current generation models use two aileron servos, plugged into two aileron servos, plugged into two separate receiver channels. (If your model is a flying wing without separate elevators, see ELEVON)

ADVANTAGE:

• Ability to adjust each servo’s center and end points for perfectly matched travel.

• Redundancy, for example in case of a servo failure or mid-air collision.

• Ease of assembly and more torque per surface by not requiring torque rods for a single servo to drive 2 surfaces.

• Ease of assembly and more torque per surface by not requiring torque rods for a single servo to drive 2 surfaces.

• Having more up aileron travel than down travel for straighter rolls, aileron differential. (See glossary for definition.)

• Set a negative percentage to reverse the operation of one of the servos.

Options:

• 5-channel receiver. Set up AILE-2 prior to continuing with FLAPERON or AIL-DIFF.

• FLAPERON:

•Uses CH6 for the second servo

• Allows flap action as well as aileron action from the ailerons.

• Provides FLAP-TRIM function to adjust the neutral point of the FLAPERON for level flight.

• Also allows aileron differential in its own programming (instead of activating AIL-DIFF).

• Uses CH7 for the 2nd servo (see AIL-2 use CH5)

• Leaves CH5 & CH6 free for flap operation, such as FLAPERON and flap action together, in AIRBRAKE.

• Allows for more up aileron travel than down for straighter rolls. You will need to choose which of FLAPERON or AIL-DIFF is better for your model’s setup. If you need the ailerons to also operate as flaps, you most likely want to use FLAPRON. If your model has 2 aileron servos and flaps, then AIL-DIFF is probably the easiest choice.

NOTE: Only one of the three wing-type functions (FLAPERON, AIL-DIFF, and ELEVON) can be used at a time. All three functions cannot be activated simultaneously. To activate a different wing type, the first must be deactivated.

Twin Aileron Servos

AILE-2 allows FLAPERON and AIL-DIFF with a 5-channel receiver. AILE-2 only tells the radio that you are using CH5 and CH6 (FLAPERON), or CH5 and CH7 (AILDIFF), not CH6 or CH7, as the second servo in FLAPERON or AILE-DIFF. You still must activate and set up the FLAPERON/AILE-DIFF function.

 Note that selecting CH6&5 or CH7&5 does NOT free up CH6 or CH7 to be used for other functions when using a receiver with more than 5 channels. Both 5 and 6 (FLAPERON/AILE-DIFF) are dedicated to the FLAPERON or AILE-DIFF programming. [This is beneficial with four aileron servos that need to have their end points or sub-trims set separately. CH1, CH5 and CH6 are already fully set up to operate as ailerons. Mix the CH7 or CH8 (the second aileron servo on the other side) into ailerons to function properly.

There are 4 basic tail types in MULTIROTOR models:

• Simple. Model uses one elevator servo and one rudder servo (or multiple servos on a Y-harness). This is the default.

• Dual Elevator servos. Model uses 2 elevator servos.

• Tail-less models. Model uses 2 wing servos together to create roll and pitch control. See ELEVON (ACRO/ GLID 1A+1F).

• V-TAIL. Model uses 2 surfaces, at an angle, together to create yaw and pitch control. see V-TAIL (ACRO/ GLID).

 Note: Only one of the three tail-type functions (AILEVATOR, V-TAIL, and ELEVON) can be used at a time. The radio provides a warming and will not allow the activation of another tail type until the first is deactivated. An error message of OTHER WING MIXING IS ON will display.

Using ELEVON (ACRO/GLID 1A+1F): it is used with delta wings, flying wings, and other tailless MULTIROTOR that combine aileron and elevator functions, using two servos, each one on the ELEVON. The aileron/elevator responses of each servo can be adjusted independently. This is also popular for ground model use, such as tanks, which drive two motors together for forward, and one motor forward/ one backward for turning.

ACRO Advance Menu

Mixes are special programs within the radio that command one or more channels to act together with input from only one source, such as a stick, slider or knob.

There are a variety of types of mixes:

TYPE:

• Linear: Most mixes are linear. A 100% linear mix tells the slave servo to do exactly what the master servo is doing, using 100% of the slave channel’s range to do so. An example is FLAPERON, when aileron stick is moved, the flap servo is told to move exactly the same amount. A 50% linear mix would tell the slave servo, for example, to move to 50% of its range when the master’s control is moved 100%.

• Offset: An OFFSET mix is a special type of linear mix. When the mix is turned on (usually a flip of a switch), the slave servo is moved a set percent of its range. An example of this is AIRBRAKE, moving flaps, FLAPERON, and elevator all to a set position at the flip of a switch.

• Curve: Curve mixes are mostly used in helicopters, but may also be used in airplanes and gliders. An example is THROTTLE-NEEDLE mixing, where the in-flight needle’s servo is moved, changing the mixture, as the throttle servo is moved.

• Delay: Delay mixes are part of a few very special functions that make the servo move to its desired range more slowly.

THROTTLE DELAY (simulates turbine engines) and the elevator delays in AIRBRAKE are two examples of this. DELAY in HELI is another example that slows the servo movement to the trim settings for the other conditions.

Essentially every feature in the radio’s programming is really a mix, with all assignments/programming set up and ready to use. Additionally, the AT9 ACRO and GLID programs both provide 4 linear and 4 curve fully-programmable mixes ( HELI provides 4 linear and 2 curve) that allow you to set up special mixes to resolve flight difficulties, activate additional functions, etc.

Let’s look quickly at a few examples that are features we’ve already covered. This may help to clarify the mix types and the importance of mixes:

Additional example:

• Exponential is a preprogrammed curve mix that makes the servos’ response more (+) or less (-) sensitive around center stick (works in conjunction with dual rate, a linear mix that adjusts the total range). see D/R,EXP,

• IDLE-DOWN and THR-CUT are two OFFSET pre-programmed mixes. These tell the throttle servo, when below a certain point, to move toward idle an additional set percentage to help close the carburetor.

• ELEV-TO-FLAP mixing is a pre-programmed linear mix to move the flaps proportionally to elevator control, helping the model loop even tighter than it can on elevator alone.

• THROTTLE-NEEDLE mixing is a curve mix (like PROG.MIX 5 to for proper in-flight needle setup.

• THROTTLE DELAY mixing is a pre-programmed delay mix that slows down the response of the CH3 servo.

Next, we’ll get an in-depth look at some pre-programmed mixes (mixes whose channels are predefined for simplicity) we’ve not covered yet, and last, look at the fully-programmable mix types.