FUTABA T8J-2.4G - FailSafe (F;S) Settings; FailSafe for Signal Loss and Low Battery; Battery FailSafe Feature

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FailSafe (loss of clean signal and low receiver battery) submenu (
F/S
): sets responses in case of loss of signal or low Rx
battery.
FailSafe (
F/S
): instructs a 2.4G receiver what to do in the event radio interference is received.
Adjustability:
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(normal) setting holds the servo in its last commanded position.
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also applies to the Battery
F/S
(see below).
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also applies to the Battery
F/S
(see
below)
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F/S
setting is used in certain competitions to prevent the aircraft from flying away and doing potential damage
elsewhere. Conversely, the
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long enough to regain control.
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from and recover from the radio interference and minimize damage if crashed.
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is typically the safest choice.
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F/S
function for safety reasons.
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F/S
Settings: If you specify a
F/S
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move to the settings that you chose.
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switch) to a preset position.
NOTE: This is one of several
functions for which the radio requires
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Open
F/S
function.
for 1 second.
to
F/S
.
Choose Channel to change. (ex: Ch. 8)
to Ch 8.
Set and FRQ¿UP fail safe command.
that controls channel 8 to desired
OFF
position.
for 1 second to store.
Repeat as desired.
Close.
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Adjust
END POINTs
to gain proper
F/S
responses if needed: see p. 36.
Adjust
SUB-TRIM
to gain proper
F/S
responses if needed: see p. 46.
Battery FailSafe (
F/S
): a second battery low warning feature (separate from the transmitter low voltage warning). When
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F/S
function moves the throttle
to a predetermined position. When the Battery
F/S
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position) or a preset position. You should immediately land. You may temporarily reset the Battery
F/S
function by moving
the THROTTLE STICK to idle. You will have about 30 seconds of throttle control before the battery function reactivates.
Adjustability:
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setting for throttle results in Battery
F/S
going to the servo position reached by moving THROTTLE STICK to
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F/S
position setting for throttle results in Battery
F/S
also going to the same throttle servo position as the regular
F/S
.
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