Planet T5 User Manual

WARNING!
Model aircraft flying is a potentially hazardous sport
which has the potential to endanger life, cause injury
or damage property.
When you see this symbol in this manual, your
attention is being drawn to a potential hazard and you
should take particular note.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
For a period of one year from time of purchase, J. Perkins
Distribution Ltd will repair or replace, at it’s discretion, any
items showing manufacturing or assembly defects that has
been found faulty by our service department. This does not
affect your statutory rights.
J Perkins Distribution Ltd does not accept any liability for any
injury, damage or consequential damage arising as a result
of failure to observe the procedures and precautions outlined
in this manual. J Perkins Distribution Ltd does not accept any
liability that may arise from any misuse or modification of this
equipment, Please note that, whilst every effort is made to
ensure the accuracy of instructions and materials included
with this product, mistakes can occur and neither J. Perkins
Distribution Ltd nor it’s distributors will be held liable for any
loss or damage arising from the use of this system or for any
loss or damage arising from omissions or inaccuracies in the
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included or referred to with this product.
We reserve the right to modify the design of this product, the
box contents and manual without prior notification. E&OE
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EU REGULATIONS
J Perkins Distribution Ltd declares that this remote control
system is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC on Radio
equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment. A
copy of the declaration(s) of conformity can be obtained from
J Perkins Distribution Ltd, Ashford rd, Lenham, Kent. UK ME17
2DL. This system complies with the EU directive on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Do not dispose of this
product in household waste. At the end of the products’ life,
dispose of it at a designated collection point for the recycling
of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Please contact your supplier for any advice required on
disposal.
Contents
Warranty conditions ............................................ii
EU regulations .......................................................ii
Introduction ........................................................... 1
Safety information ................................................ 1
UK Air Law, BMFA & safety ................................ 1
New to Radio Control?.........................................1
Not what you expected? ..................................... 1
Transmitter features ............................................. 2
Control trims ...................................................... 2
Channel 5 switch .............................................. 2
Battery status LCD ........................................... 2
Reversing switches ......................................... 2
Battery fitting .................................................... 3
Charging socket ............................................... 3
Simulator lead socket ...................................... 3
Stick tension adjustment ................................ 4
Stick height adjustment .................................. 4
R6M receiver ......................................................... 5
R6M deployment .............................................. 5
Receiver connections ..................................... 5
R6M Specifications .......................................... 6
Servos ..................................................................... 6
Battery and switch ............................................... 6
Binding transmitter to receiver..........................6
Transmitter usage ................................................. 7
Transmitter aerial positioning ........................ 7
Range and power check ................................. 7
Battery status LCD ........................................... 8
Mode change switch ....................................... 8
Planet 5 Failsafe ............................................... 8
Throttle left (mode 2) layout ........................... 9
Throttle right (Mode 1) .................................... 9
Flight controls - Examples ................................ 10
Helicopter Mode 2 ......................................... 10
Aircraft mode 2 ............................................... 11
Helicopter mode 1 .......................................... 12
Aircraft mode 1 ............................................... 13

Planet T5 Specifications

General

Brand	Planet
Model	T5
Category	Remote Control
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Safety

Introduction

Overview of the Planet T5 2.4GHz radio control system.

Safety Information

Essential safety precautions and warnings for operating the R/C system.

UK Air Law, BMFA & Safety

Guidance on UK air law, BMFA rules, and general safety for model aircraft.

New to Radio Control?

Advice for beginners on learning R/C model aircraft operation.

Transmitter Features

Control Trims

Used to fine trim the position of the servos.

Channel 5 Switch

Operates a servo at normal or slow rate for deployment of spoilers, undercarriage or flaps.

Battery Status LCD

Provides a digital readout of Transmitter voltage. Warning: Stop flying if voltage falls to 4.4V.

Reversing Switches

Used to reverse the direction of aileron, elevator, throttle and rudder functions.

Transmitter Power and Connectivity

Battery Fitting

Details how to install 4 AA alkaline batteries into the transmitter compartment.

Charging Socket

Explains the use of the charging socket for rechargeable batteries.

Simulator Lead Socket

For optional simulator lead connection.

Transmitter Adjustments

Stick Tension Adjustment

Adjusts spring tension on primary flying controls by removing rear case screws.

Stick Height Adjustment

Uses an allen key to slacken the stick end and adjust desired height.

R6M Receiver

R6M Deployment

Securing and mounting the receiver in protective foam, aerial placement.

Receiver Connections

Details pin assignments (negative, positive, signal) for servo and battery connections.

R6M Specifications

Lists operation voltage, idle current, and warnings for receiver.

Binding Transmitter to Receiver

How to Recognize Receiver Not Bound

Identifies an unbound receiver by a slow flashing LED, regardless of transmitter status.

How to Bind Receiver and Transmitter

Step-by-step guide to bind the transmitter and receiver using microswitch and LED.

Transmitter Usage

Transmitter Aerial Positioning

Guides on angling the transmitter aerial for optimal signal transmission during operation.

Range and Power Check

Instructions for checking transmitter operation and battery voltage at a safe range.

Transmitter Configuration

Mode Change Switch

Explains how to switch between throttle left (Mode 2) and throttle right (Mode 1) layouts.

Planet 5 Failsafe

Details the programmable failsafe system for throttle and other channels.

Flight Control Layouts

Throttle Left (Mode 2) Layout

Illustrates the transmitter layout with throttle/rudder on the left stick.

Throttle Right (Mode 1) Layout

Illustrates the transmitter layout with throttle/aileron on the right stick.

Helicopter Mode 2 Controls

Helicopter Mode 2 Operation

Explains helicopter control functions for Mode 2, cyclic and yaw.

Aircraft Mode 2 Controls

Aircraft Mode 2 Operation

Explains aircraft control functions for Mode 2, elevator, aileron, throttle, rudder.

Helicopter Mode 1 Controls

Helicopter Mode 1 Operation

Explains helicopter control functions for Mode 1, throttle, roll, yaw.

Aircraft Mode 1 Controls

Aircraft Mode 1 Operation

Explains aircraft control functions for Mode 1, throttle, aileron, elevator, rudder.