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Multiplex Royal Evo User Manual

Multiplex Royal Evo
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Instructions

Table of Contents

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Multiplex Royal Evo Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeTransmitter
Channels12
ModulationPPM, PCM
DisplayLCD
Battery TypeNiMH
Battery Capacity2000 mAh

Summary

2. Introduction

3. Safety notes

Read these safety notes!

Crucial instruction to read safety notes carefully before use.

Warning!

Highlights hazards associated with RC models and user responsibility.

3.1. General safety notes

When building the model

Guidelines for safe installation of control surfaces and linkages.

Protecting RC Components

Advice on protecting electronic components from vibration and damage.

Cable Management

Best practices for handling and securing cables.

3.2. Range checking

Pre-flight checks

Essential checks before flying, including channel availability and system function.

Operating your model

Advice for safe operation, including pilot experience and site selection.

Caution: static charges!

Warning about static discharge and recommended countermeasures.

4. Liability / Compensation

5. Guarantee

6. Specification

7. The transmitter

7.1. Front face of transmitter

Describes the controls and displays on the front of the transmitter.

7.2. Rear face of transmitter

Details the rear panel features like handles and connectors.

7.3. Inside the transmitter

7.4. Mechanical details

7.4.1. Opening and closing the transmitter case

Instructions on how to open and close the transmitter casing.

7.4.2. Adjusting the transmitter aerial, fitting a new aerial

7.4.3. Installing and removing the RF module

7.4.4. Changing the transmitter crystal

7.4.5. Changing the transmitter battery

7.4.6. Disabling stick neutralisation, installing spring

7.4.7. Adjust the neutralising force

7.4.8. Swivelling the stick units

7.4.9. Adjusting and replacing the stick tops

7.4.10. Stick top with buttons

7.4.11. Installing optional switches "P" and "K"

8. The transmitter battery

8.1. Battery management in the ROYALevo

Monitors transmitter battery charge status during operation and charging.

8.3. Safety notes

Crucial safety information regarding the transmitter battery and charging.

8.4. Charging the transmitter battery

Detailed instructions on how to charge the transmitter battery correctly.

8.5. Maintaining and storing the transmitter battery

Guidelines for proper maintenance and storage of the transmitter battery.

9. Using the transmitter

9.1. Switching on for the first time

Initial setup for language selection and transmitter power-on.

9.2. The power-ON procedure

Explains the power-on information screen and RF module status.

9.2.1. Switching ON with HFM-4 RF module

9.2.2. Switching ON with HFM-S synthesizer RF module

9.2.3. Switching on without transmitting RF signal

9.3. Security queries when switching ON

9.3.1. Throttle check

Safety check for throttle position upon power-on.

9.3.2. RF Check with synthesizer module

Safety check for RF signal activation with synthesizer modules.

9.4. Selecting channel with HFM-S synthesizer RF module

9.5. The RF status display (red LED)

9.6. The status displays

Status display 1

Shows digi-adjustor, model memory, voltage, version, and trims.

Status display 2 (flight phases)

Shows digi-adjustor, model memory, voltage, flight mode switch.

Status display 3 (Timers)

Displays timers with assigned switches and trim positions.

Status display 4 (system)

Shows transmitter variant, software, RF module, battery status.

10. The basic operating philosophy

10.1. The keypad

Explains the function of the keypad buttons for menu access and operation.

10.1.1. Direct menu access buttons (row 1)

10.1.2. Task buttons (row 2)

10.1.3. Text input

10.2. The 3-D digi-adjustors

10.2.1. Programming using the 3-D digi-adjustors

How digi-adjustors are used for programming and navigation.

10.2.2. Making adjustments using the 3-D digi-adjustors

Assigning parameters to digi-adjustors for in-flight adjustments.

10.3. Working with keypad and 3-D digi-adjustor

10.3.1. Calling up main menus

How to access the main menus using direct access buttons.

10.3.2. Opening sub-menus

10.3.3. Changing values

10.3.4. Returning from whence you came

11. Digital trims

11.1. Introduction

Explains the "Centre Trim" principle and its advantages.

11.2. Advantages of digital trims

Highlights benefits like stored settings and flight phase trims.

11.3. The cruciform digital trim assembly

11.4. On-screen trim display

12. Creating a new model

12.1. Basic information

Introduces model templates for fixed-wing and helicopters.

12.2. A new fixed-wing model

Guides the user through creating a new model for fixed-wing aircraft, covering memory, template, and controls.

12.3. A new helicopter

Guides helicopter model creation: template selection, servo config, control mode, assignments.

12.4. Model templates in detail

12.5. Template: BASIC

Details the BASIC template for simple power models.

12.6. Template: ACRO

12.6.1. Assigned transmitter controls and switches

Lists transmitter controls assigned for the ACRO template.

12.6.2. Assigned servos / receiver outputs

Shows servo connections for the ACRO template.

12.6.3. Fine-tuning

Fine-tuning adjustments for the ACRO template.

12.7. Template: HOTLINER

12.7.1. Assigned transmitter controls and switches

Lists transmitter controls assigned for the HOTLINER template.

12.7.2. Assigned servos / receiver outputs

Shows servo connections for the HOTLINER template.

12.7.3. Fine-tuning

Fine-tuning adjustments for the HOTLINER template.

12.8. Template: DELTA

12.8.1. Assigned transmitter controls and switches

Lists transmitter controls assigned for the DELTA template.

12.8.2. Assigned servos / receiver outputs

Shows servo connections for the DELTA template.

12.8.3. Fine-tuning

Fine-tuning adjustments for the DELTA template.

12.9. Template: GLIDER

12.9.1. Assigned transmitter controls and switches

Lists transmitter controls assigned for the GLIDER template.

12.9.2. Assigned servos / receiver outputs

Shows servo connections for the GLIDER template.

12.9.3. Fine-tuning

Fine-tuning adjustments for the GLIDER template.

12.10. Template: 4-Flaps

12.10.1. Assigned transmitter controls and switches

Lists transmitter controls assigned for the 4-Flaps template.

12.10.2. Assigned servos / receiver outputs

Shows servo connections for the 4-Flaps template.

12.10.3. Fine-tuning

Fine-tuning adjustments for the 4-Flaps template.

12.11. Template: HELImech

12.11.1. Assigned transmitter controls and switches

Lists transmitter controls assigned for the HELImech template.

12.11.2. Assigned servos / receiver outputs

Shows servo connections for the HELImech template.

12.11.3. Fine-tuning

Fine-tuning adjustments for the HELImech template.

12.12. Template: HELIccpm

12.12.1. Assigned transmitter controls and switches

Lists transmitter controls assigned for the HELIccpm template.

12.12.2. Assigned servos / receiver outputs

Shows servo connections for the HELIccpm template.

12.12.3. Fine-tuning

Fine-tuning adjustments for the HELIccpm template.

13. Main menu "Setup"

13.1. Sub-menu "Transmitter"

Configures global transmitter settings like trim display, sounds, and battery alarm.

13.1.4. Parameter "Battery charge"

13.1.5. Parameter "Contrast"

13.1.6. Parameter "Check throttle "

13.1.7. Parameter "Check RF"

13.2. Sub-menu "Define mixer"

13.2.1. How the freely definable mixers work

Explains the concept and application of freely definable mixers.

13.2.2. Defining mixers

Steps to define custom mixers by assigning inputs and options.

13.2.3. The mixer options

13.3. Sub-menu “Assignment"

What are transmitter controls?

Defines transmitter controls used for servo operation.

What are switches?

Defines physical controls used for switching functions.

13.3.1. Parameter „Mode"

13.3.2. Parameter „Assignment"

13.3.3. Parameter „Assignment - Name"

13.3.4. Parameter „Assignment - Controls"

Assigning using Quick-Select

Method for assigning controls to functions using Quick-Select.

13.3.5. Parameter „Assignment - Switches"

The following switch functions are available

Lists available switch functions like DR, CombiSwitch, Throttle-cut.

13.4. Sub-menu "Training"

13.4.1. Teacher/pupil operation

Explains teacher/pupil control modes and capabilities.

13.4.2. The ROYALevo as Teacher transmitter

Details connecting and setting up the ROYALevo as a teacher unit.

13.4.3. The ROYALevo as pupils transmitter

13.5. Sub-menu "User"

13.5.1. Parameter "PIN"

Functionality and usage of the PIN for transmitter protection.

13.5.2. Parameter "Language"

How to select the display language and install new ones.

13.5.3. Parameter "Name"

Setting a custom name for the transmitter display.

14. Main menu "Controls“

14.1. Sub-menu "Control switch"

Configures settings related to transmitter control switches.

14.2. Sub-menus for individual controls

Details parameters for individual transmitter controls.

14.2.1. Control settings for the primary axes

14.2.2. Parameter "Trim"

14.2.3. Parameter "Step" (trim increment)

14.2.4. Parameter "D/R" (Dual-Rates)

14.2.5. Parameter "Trvl"

14.2.6. Parameter "Expo"

14.2.7. Parameter "Fixed value"

14.2.8. Parameter "Run time" (Slow)

14.2.9. Parameter "Idle" (idle trim)

14.2.10.Parameter "Collective pitch" (Coll. pitch curve)

14.2.11.Parameter "Throttle" (Throttle curve)

14.2.12.Parameter "RPM" speed regulators

15. Main menu "Mixers“ Σ

15.1. Sub-menu "Combi-Switch"

Couples aileron and rudder for smoother turns.

15.2. Sub-menu "A-Diff" (aileron differential)

Adjusts aileron deflection to reduce adverse yaw.

15.2.1. Parameter "Mode"

15.2.2. Parameter "Diff."

15.3. Submenu "Gyro"

Note: Aileron stabilisation

Gyro system intended for longitudinal axis stabilization.

Note: Yaw stabilisation (tail rotor)

Gyro system intended for vertical axis (yaw) stabilization.

15.3.1. Parameter "Mode"

15.3.2. Parameter "Heading / Damping" (Gyro gain)

15.3.3. Parameter "Suppression"

15.4. Sub-menu "Tail rotor" (static tail rotor compensation/Revo-Mix)

15.4.1. Parameter "Collective Pitch+ and -

15.4.2. Parameter "Yaw diff."

15.4.3. Parameter "Offset"

15.4.4. Parameter "Zero point" and Coll.Pitch display

15.5. Sub-menu "Rotor head" (electronic swashplate mixer/CCPM)

15.5.1. Parameter "Geometry"

15.5.2. Parameter "Rotation"

15.5.3. Parameter "Lever +/-

15.5.4. Helicopters HEIM mechanics

15.6. Sub-menu "Throttle compensation"

15.6.1. Parameter "Rudder" (Yaw)

Adjusts throttle for yaw control commands.

15.6.2. Parameter "Aileron" (Roll)

Adjusts throttle for roll control commands.

15.6.3. Parameter "Elevator" (Pitch axis)

Adjusts throttle for pitch control commands.

15.7. Setting up "free mixers"

16. Main menu "Servo“

16.1. Sub-menu "Calibrate"

Adjusts servo travels, centres, and intermediate points.

16.1.1. Parameter "REV/TRM"

Sets servo reverse direction and neutral trim.

16.1.2. Parameter "P1... P5"

Adjusts servo calibration points for travel and symmetry.

16.2. Sub-Menu "Assignment"

16.2.1. Special: MULTInaut IV

Details the MULTInaut IV function for controlling loads and servos.

16.2.2. Assigning servos for fixed wing models

Lists available transmitter controls/mixers for fixed-wing models.

16.2.3. Assigning servos for helicopters

Lists available controls/mixers for helicopter models.

16.2.2. Assigning servos for fixed wing models

Model type "fixed wing"

Lists available transmitter controls/mixers for fixed-wing models.

16.2.3. Assigning servos for helicopters

Model type "Helicopter"

Lists available controls/mixers for helicopter models.

16.3. Sub-menu "Monitor"

16.4. Sub-menu "Test run"

17. Main menu "Timer"

17.1. Sub-menu "Model"

Records operating time for each model memory.

17.2. Sub-menu "Slot"

Timer that starts with a switch but can only be stopped after the slot time.

17.3. Timer, Sum"

Cumulative timer that sums operating times.

17.4. Sub-menu "Interval"

Timer that runs backward from a set alarm time.

18. Main menu "Memory“

18.1. Sub-menu "Select model" (change memory)

Lists and allows selection of different model memories.

18.2. Sub-menu "Copy“

Process for copying model data between memories.

18.3. Sub-menu "Erase"

Procedure for erasing model memories.

18.4. Sub-menu "Flight phases"

Manages up to four flight phases per model.

18.4.1. Selecting flight phase names

18.4.2. Block / release flight phase

18.4.3. Copying the active flight phase

18.5. Sub-menu "Properties"

18.6. Sub-menu "New model"

19. Accessories

19.1. Scanner (with HFM-S RF module)

Adds scanning capability for frequencies/channels.

19.1.1. Scan all frequencies/channels in the band

Function to scan the entire band for detected signals.

19.1.2. Channel-Check at power-ON

Checks if the selected channel is occupied at power-on.

19.1.3. Installation of the scanner module

Instructions for installing the scanner module.

19.2. Channel-Check (with the RF module HFM-4)

Checks channel occupation for HFM-4 module models.

19.2.1. Installation of the Channel-Check module

19.2.2. Operating Channel-Check

19.3. Other accessories/spar parts

19.4. Using MULTInaut IV

19.5. Diagnosis lead

19.6. PC interface

19.6.1. Accessing transmitter data

Backing up data and updating software via PC.

19.6.2. Flight simulator operation

Connecting the transmitter to a PC for flight simulators.

20. Care and maintenance

21. Service and Support

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