Channel-3 Installation and User`s Manual
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1. Once you are satisfied with the Input 2 Threshold position move Switch 4 to the Off position The LED will stop flashing If you made adjustments to your transmitter travel limits return them to their original settings Output 2 Speed and Delay Settings Since the pots on the Channel 3 controller are used to set the speed and delay for Output 1 the speed and delay values for Output 2 must be stored in memory In the Output 2 Speed and Delay setting mode Output 2 will continuously cycle back and forth with delays at each end While cycling you can adjust the potentiometers to achieve the desired speed and delay settings Turning the speed and delay pots clockwise increases the speed and delay Once you have achieved the desired speed and delay values move Switch 4 configure to the Off position The LED will stop flashing This completes the configuration of Output 2 Turn off the Channel 3 controller Return Switch 1 and Switch 4 to the Off position and return Switch 2 to the correct position for reversing Output 1 that you noted earlier Output 1 Speed and Delay Settings Output 1 travel speed is controlled by the Travel Speed Pot see Fig 1 Turning this pot clockwise increases the travel speed The activation of Output 1 can also be delayed by up to approximately 30 seconds after the qualifying conditions have been met by adjusting the Delay Pot see Fig 1 Turning the Delay Pot clockwise increases the delay2. Output 2 Move switch 1 to the On position if you want an Above setting for Input 1 Move switch 1 to the Off position if you want a Below setting for Input 1 Now move Switch 4 Configure to the Off position Note that Off is toward the outer edge of the controller board The LED will stop flashing Input 2 Qualified Above or Below Move Switch 4 Configure to the On position You will notice that the LED flashes twice and then pauses This indicates that Channel 3 is ready to accept the Input 2 Qualified Above or Below setting for Output 2 Move Switch 1 to the On position if you want an Above setting for Input 2 Move Switch 1 to the Off position if you want a Below setting for Input 2 Now move Switch 4 Configure to the Off position The LED will stop flashing Output 2 Continuous Cycle Move Switch 4 Configure to the On position The LED will flashes three times pause and then repeat This indicates that Channel 3 is ready to accept the Output 2 Continuous Cycle setting Continuous cycling will cause Output 2 to travel from one endpoint limit to the other endpoint limit continuously until an input moves to a disqualified position This can be used to rotate a turret back and forth create a bomb release ratchet or even make a pilot wave his arm Move Switch 1 to the On position if you want to enable continuous cycling otherwise leave it in t
3. These adjustments can be accomplished by activating the output and then adjusting the pots for the desired result It may Oregon Scale Aviation Inc Beaverton Oregon 97007 Page 5 take several activate deactivate cycles to achieve the desired results Installing in Your Aircraft Wrap the Channel 3 controller in vibration damping foam the same kind used for mounting the receiver and secure it in a convenient location in the aircraft It is best to keep the controller a reasonable distance from the receiver and antenna As with the installation of any new equipment in you aircraft always perform a ground range check before initial flight Installing the Connectors To attach your wiring to the supplied pins simply strip the wire back approximately 1 8 and crimp the wire into the supplied pin using a crimping tool or needle nosed pliers Be sure the wires are firmly crimped in place and insert all 3 leads into the supplied housing until the retention fingers snap into the housing slot Test your installation by gently pulling on the leads to insure they are firmly seated Plug your receiver outputs into the Input 1 and Input 2 connectors and the output servos into the Output 1 and Output 2 connectors see Figure 1 If you need buffered versions of the input channels they are available on the Buffered Out 1 and Buffered Out 2 connectors Retention Slots Retention Be D F
4. you want an Above setting for Input 2 Move Switch 1 to the Off position if you want a Below setting for Input 2 If you want Channel 3 to be a simple delay or rate controller for Input 1 and do not want Input 2 to interact with output 1 you can exclude input 2 by simply setting it to Above and then setting its threshold to a value below its normal travel range In this way Input 2 is always Above its threshold Now move Switch 4 Configure to the Off position The LED will stop flashing Output 1 Upper Travel Limit Move Switch 4 Configure to the On position You will notice that the LED flashes three times and then pauses This indicates that Channel 3 is ready to accept the Output 1 Upper Travel Limit setting The Output 1 servo can now be controlled by the channel connected to Input 1 Move the transmitter stick or knob lever for Input 1 to the up position and observe the direction that Output 1 travels If it travels in the wrong direction reverse Output 1 by moving Switch 2 to the On position Adjust Input 1 on the transmitter until Output 1 is in the desired full Up position This for example would be the canopy closed position As a reminder Output 1 goes to its down position when both Input 1 and Input 2 meet the qualifying conditions i e Flaps below 75 down and Landing Gear below 50 down Once you are satisfied with the Output 1 upper travel limit positi
5. 1 and Below start Output 1 movement 3 Output 2 If set output 2 will Continuous continuously cycle back and Cycle forth until an input is disqualified 1 Output 2 Sets upper travel limit for Upper Output 2 Travel Limit 2 Output 2 Sets lower travel limit for Lower Output 2 Travel Limit 3 Input 1 Sets Input 1 position at which Threshold Output 2 is qualified and will start moving 4 Input 2 Sets Input 2 position at which Threshold Output 2 is qualified and will start moving 5 Output 2 Stores Output 2 Speed and Speed and Delay settings in memory Delay To enter Output 2 Configuration Mode turn off the receiver and controller and move Switch 4 Configure to the On position All other switches should be in the Off position Insure that the receiver is still connected to the Channel 3 controller and that the LED module is plugged into the Buffered Out 1 connector as shown in Fig 2 Plug the Output 2 servo into the Output 2 connector see Fig 1 insuring correct polarity Remove the Output 1 servo from the Output 1 connector if it is installed Turn on the transmitter and the receiver and wait approximately 15 seconds for receiver and transmitter to link up Oregon Scale Aviation Inc Beaverton Oregon 97007 Page 4 Input 1 Qualified Above or Below You will notice that the LED flashes once and then pauses This indicates that Channel 3 is ready to accept the Input 1 Qualified Above or Below setting for
6. Channel 3 s Installation and User s y Oregon Scale Aviation Channel 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Oregon Scale Aviation Inc Channel 3 servo controller This solid state controller has been designed by scale aviation enthusiasts with the utmost concern for reliability and usability Channel 3 performs automatically permitting the pilot to do other tasks like flying the plane Ground Blk Brn 5V Red Red p Signal Yel Or Input 1 gt y Buffered gt lt Buffered Out 1 Out 2 5 lt Delay Reverse Input gt Pot Rey Output 1 P Rev Output 2 lt Speed Configure gt q Pot Output 1 Output 2 Figure 1 Signal Yel Or a 5V Red Red Ground BIk Brn Channel 3 operates an output servo based on the positions of up to two input channels from your radio s receiver Through user defined settings such as output servo delay speed and input channel threshold points exciting control functions can be created For example you may decide to open the canopy in a slow and realistic manner when the landing gear are deployed and the flaps are below 80 down Channel 3 can easily create this and in addition can delay the opening of the canopy The latest Channel 3 can now create 2 output channels with completely separate threshold points travel rates and delays The second output channel can even be made to continuously oscillate This can be used to make a pilots hand wave or for cycling a
7. gle input it must be connected to Input 1 Before using the Channel 3 controller you must complete some initial configuration settings and adjustments There are 3 configuration modes Each mode is entered by setting the switches to a unique position and then powering on the unit Perform all steps in the order indicated Input Setup Mode The Input Setup Mode is used to configure the input signal direction The controller can accommodate reversed outputs from your transmitter but you must configure the controller for this reversing Make sure the receiver is connected to the Channel 3 controller and that the receiver is off If you will use two input channels i e landing gear and flaps make sure both are connected to the controller Move Switch 4 Configure and Switch 3 Rev Output 2 to the On position Plug the supplied LED module into the Buffered Out 1 connector as shown in Figure 2 No servos should be plugged in at this time Turn on the receiver and transmitter and wait at least 15 seconds for Figure 2 the transmitter and receiver to link up Move the transmitter control for Input 1 to the Down position For example if you have the flaps connected to Input 1 move the transmitter flap knob lever or switch to the position that fully lowers the flaps If the input is configured correctly the LED will flash If it does not flash move Switch 1 Reverse Input to the On position Once the LED is flash
8. gun turret back and forth Oregon Scale Aviation Inc Beaverton Oregon 97007 Page 1 Manual This controller can also be used as a delay or rate controller for a single input channel It can create 2 completely independent delay or rate controllers based on two separate inputs Output travel endpoints are independently adjustable All endpoint and configuration settings are stored in non volatile memory making it a true turn it on and fly controller No field adjustments or unique pre flight stick movements are required Each input has a buffered output eliminating the need for Y connectors and each output is reversible Channel 3 Operation Example Let s say you want your plane s canopy to open 15 seconds after you enter a landing configuration gear and flaps down This can be accomplished by connecting your radio receiver landing gear and flap channels to the controller inputs and your sliding canopy servo to one of the controller outputs Connect the Landing gear servos to the buffered output of the Landing Gear input and connect the Flap servos to the buffered output of the Flap input Channel 3 will automatically open the cockpit canopy 15 seconds after the landing gear and flaps are lowered The flap down position at which the canopy opens is fully adjustable Other exciting uses of Channel 3 are left to your imagination Channel 3 Installation Before installing your Channel 3 controller you mu
9. he Off position Now move Switch 4 Configure to the Off position The LED will stop flashing Output 2 Upper Travel Limit Move Switch 4 Configure to the On position You will notice that the LED flashes once and then pauses This indicates that Channel 3 is ready to accept the Output 2 Upper Travel Limit setting The Output 2 servo can now be controlled by Input 1 Move the transmitter stick or knob lever for Input 1 to the up position Output 2 should move in the direction desired for an Up output If it does not reverse Output 2 by moving Switch 3 to the On position Now make fine adjustments of the transmitter until Output 2 is in the desired full up position This for example would be the canopy closed position As a reminder Output 2 goes to its down position when both Input 1 and Input 2 meet the qualifying conditions ie Flaps below 75 down and Landing Gear below 50 down Once you are satisfied with the Output 2 upper travel limit position move Switch 4 to the Off position The LED will stop flashing Output 2 Lower Travel Limit Move Switch 4 Configure to the On position The LED will flash twice pause and then repeat This indicates that Channel 3 is ready to accept the Output 2 Lower Travel Limit setting Move the transmitter stick or knob lever for Input 1 until Output 2 is in the desired full down position Once you are satisfied with the Output 2 lower travel li
10. igure 3 Channel 3 Installation and User s Manual Doc 1004106 Channel 3 Features Channel 3 Specifications e Outputs activated based on positions of 2 input Voltage Range cecececceeee eee ene eeee 4 5V 8 5V channels Current Consumption lt 10ma 4 5V 5 5V a a le PENO one erase 30 Input Signal Siac sss cates a ane Max ndividually adjustable output delays up to Operating Temp sseesseesesssssresreesens 0 C 70 C seconds Individually adjustable output travel rates Individually adjustable output travel limits All outputs reversible Buffered outputs eliminating need for Y connectors Can delay and or slow 2 separate channels e Included LED module assists in configuration amp setup e Designed and manufactured in the USA Warranty OSA warrants the Channel 3 controller to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase If your controller is defective return to OSA with proof of purchase and we will repair or replace the controller as deemed appropriate by OSA This warranty does not include damage due to accidents misuse improper installation tampering radio interference unauthorized repair or acts of God OSA will not be responsible or pay for loss of time loss of use inconvenience incidental consequential or property damages due to the use of this product Oregon Scale Aviation Inc Channel 3 Ins
11. ing move Switch 4 Configure to the Off position Input 1 is now configured for correct polarity Repeat the process for Input 2 by moving Switch 4 Configure to the On position Move the transmitter control for Input 2 to the Down position For example if Oregon Scale Aviation Inc Beaverton Oregon 97007 Page 2 you have the Landing Gear connected to Input 2 move the transmitter landing gear knob lever or switch to the position that fully lowers the gear If the input is configured correctly the LED will flash If it does not flash change the position of Switch 1 Reverse Input Once the LED is flashing move Switch 4 Configure to the Off position and turn off the receiver Return all switches to the Off position This completes the Input Setup Mode programming The setup values are stored in permanent memory and this step will not need to be repeated unless you reverse these channels on the transmitter Output 1 Configuration Mode Output 1 Configuration mode is used to set all thresholds travel limits and input conditions for Output 1 The following table indicates the sequence of the settings and LED flashes that occur while setting a threshold limit or input condition Once in the Output 1 Configuration mode all settings must be completed in the order indicated in the table and all settings must be finished in order for the settings to be stored in memory If you turn off the control
12. ition This will insure that noise wont accidentally activate the output Once you are satisfied with the Input 1 Threshold position move Switch 4 to the Off position The LED will stop flashing Be sure to reset your flap travel limit on the Tx to its original setting Input 2 Threshold Move Switch 4 Configure to the On position You will notice that the LED flashes six times and then pauses This indicates that Channel 3 is ready to accept the Input 2 Threshold setting This threshold is the transmitter stick or knob position for input 2 at which you want to activate Output 1 For example if you want the canopy to open when the Throttle is at 15 and the throttle is connected to Input 2 then you will program the Input 2 threshold for the 15 throttle position If you have a transmitter switch for Input 2 ie landing gear switch then use the transmitter travel limit adjustment to nudge this input a little bit away from the 100 travel point for the switch 75 travel adjustment is a safe position This will insure that noise won t accidentally activate the output Once you are satisfied with the Input 2 Threshold position move Switch 4 to the Off position The LED will stop flashing If you made adjustments to your transmitter travel limits return them to their original settings This completes the configuration of Output 1 If you intend to configure Output 2 at this time then note the position of the Outp
13. ler anytime during the sequence none of the settings will be stored in memory If at anytime during the Output 1 or Output 2 Configuration Mode the LED blinks 10 times rapidly pauses and then repeats it indicates that an upper travel limit has been set that is lower than the lower travel limit If this occurs power down the controller and carefully repeat the Input Setup Mode and Output 1 Configuration programming LED Flashes Function Comments 1 Input 1 Determines if Input 1 must be Qualified above or below threshold in Above or order to qualify Output 1 and Below start output 1 movement 2 Input 2 Determines if Input 2 must be Qualified above or below threshold in Above or order to qualify Output 1 and Below start Output 1 movement 3 Output 1 Sets upper travel limit for Upper Output 1 Travel Limit 4 Output 1 Sets lower travel limit for Lower Output 1 Travel Limit 5 Input 1 Sets Input 1 position at which Threshold Output 1 is qualified and will start moving 6 Input 2 Sets Input 2 position at which Threshold Output 1 is qualified and will start moving To enter Output 1 Configuration Mode turn off the receiver controller and move both Switch 4 Configure and Switch 2 Rev Output 1 to the On position All Channel 3 Installation and User s Manual Doc 1004106 other switches must be in the Off position Insure that the receiver is still connected to the Cha
14. mit position Channel 3 Installation and User s Manual Doc 1004106 move Switch 4 to the Off position The LED will stop flashing Input 1 Threshold Move Switch 4 Configure to the On position The LED will flash three times pause and then repeat This indicates that Channel 3 is ready to accept the Input 1 Threshold setting for Output 2 This threshold is the transmitter stick or knob position for Input 1 at which you want to activate Output 2 For example if you want the canopy to open when flaps are 75 down and flaps are connected to Input 1 then you will program the Input 1 threshold for the 75 flap position If you have a transmitter switch for controlling the channel connected to Input 1 ie landing gear switch then use the transmitter travel limit adjustment to nudge this input a little bit away from the 100 travel point for the switch 75 travel adjustment is a safe position This will insure that noise won t accidentally activate the output Once you are satisfied with the Input 1 Threshold position move Switch 4 to the Off position The LED will stop flashing Input 2 Threshold Move Switch 4 Configure to the On position The LED will flash four times pause and then repeat This indicates that Channel 3 is ready to accept the Input 2 Threshold setting for Output 2 This threshold is the transmitter stick or knob position for Input 2 at which you want to activate Output 2
15. nnel 3 controller and that the LED module is plugged into the Buffered Out 1 connector as shown in Fig 2 Plug the Output 1 servo into the Output 1 connector see Fig 1 insuring correct polarity Turn on the transmitter and the receiver and wait approximately 15 seconds for receiver and transmitter to link up Input 1 Qualified Above or Below You will notice that the LED flashes once and then pauses This indicates that Channel 3 is ready to accept the Input 1 Qualified Above or Below setting For example if you want the canopy to open when the Flaps are below 75 down and flaps are on Input 1 then you would select Below The Below name refers to any flap position physically below 75 down If you wanted Output 1 to activate when the throttle was above 50 and throttle was connected to Input 1 then you would select Above Move switch 1 to the On position if you want an Above setting for Input 1 Move switch 1 to the Off position if you want a Below setting for Input 1 Now move Switch 4 Configure to the Off position A switch is Off when it is moved towards the outer edge of the controller board Input 2 Qualified Above or Below Move Switch 4 Configure to the On position You will notice that the LED flashes twice and then pauses This indicates that Channel 3 is ready to accept the Input 2 Qualified Above or Below setting Move Switch 1 to the On position if
16. on move Switch 4 to the Off position The LED will stop flashing Output 1 Lower Travel Limit Move Switch 4 Configure to the On position You will notice that the Oregon Scale Aviation Inc Beaverton Oregon 97007 Page 3 LED flashes four times and then pauses This indicates that Channel 3 is ready to accept the Output 1 Lower Travel Limit setting Move the transmitter stick or knob lever for Input 1 until Output 1 is in the desired full down position This for example would be the canopy open position Once you are satisfied with the Output 1 lower travel limit position move Switch 4 to the Off position The LED will stop flashing Input 1 Threshold Move Switch 4 Configure to the On position You will notice that the LED flashes five times and then pauses This indicates that Channel 3 is ready to accept the Input 1 Threshold setting This threshold is the transmitter stick or knob position for Input 1 at which you want to activate Output 1 For example if you want the canopy to open when flaps are 75 down and flaps are connected to Input 1 then you will program the Input 1 threshold for the 75 flap position If you have a switch connected to Input 1 ie landing gear switch then move the switch to the full down position and use the travel limit adjustment on the transmitter to nudge this input a little bit away from the 100 travel point for the switch 75 travel adjustment is a safe pos
17. st make the appropriate connections to the receiver and output servos If you are using a JR Airtronics or Futaba radio system your servos will connect directly to the output pins of the Channel 3 controller see Fig 1 for correct polarities Note that all ground connections are towards the outer edge of the Channel 3 controller for all connectors This makes it easy to quickly scan for correct connections before powering on the controller WARNING Please insure that the power and ground leads are properly connected to the Channel 3 controller before applying power to the system Reversing power and ground may damage the controller and void your warranty Connections to your receiver can easily be made with a female to female cable If you cannot purchase a female to female cable for your radio system you can create one using the supplied connectors and standard aileron extender cables This approach removes the male connectors from the aileron extenders and replaces them with female connectors Channel 3 Installation and User s Manual Doc 1004106 For instructions on attaching the included connectors please refer to the Installing the Connectors section at the end of this document Installation and Setup Using female to female connectors connect the receiver outputs for the radio channels you want to use to the Input 1 and Input 2 connectors see Fig 1 on the Channel 3 controller If you plan to use only a sin
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19. ut 1 Reversing switch and return all switches to the Off position If you are not going to configure Output 2 then proceed to the Output 1 Speed and Delay Settings section Output 2 Configuration Mode Output 2 Configuration Mode is used to set all thresholds travel limits and input conditions for Output 2 The following table indicates the sequence of the settings and Channel 3 Installation and User s Manual Doc 1004106 LED flashes that occur while setting a threshold limit or input condition Once in the Output 2 Configuration mode all settings must be completed in the order indicated in the table and all settings must be finished in order for the settings to be stored in memory If you turn off the controller anytime during the sequence none of the settings will be stored in memory If at anytime during the Output 2 Configuration Mode the LED blinks 10 times rapidly pauses and then repeats it indicates an upper travel limit has been set that is lower than the lower travel limit If this occurs power down the controller and repeat the Input Setup Mode and Output 2 Configuration programming LED Flashes Function Comments 1 Input 1 Determines if Input 1 must be Qualified above or below threshold in Above or order to qualify Output and Below start Output 1 movement 2 Input 2 Determines if Input 2 must be Qualified above or below threshold in Above or order to qualify Output
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