LGCII User`s manual (English)
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1. Landing Gear Controller Il Thomson N Automation Adjustable Speed And Direction 7 Operating Modes inc P 51 7 Servo Output Channels Input Futaba Output Pin Headers Output For Landing Lights Input For Wheels up Switch PC Interface drage m E E lool ataa L NY 2 ff SSeS See a o 0 Z a oa ere O IoC LULU UUL 2 zo AeA AOE ce 5 Z O 3 z 0 _ a oO a a ao o0 o0 0 0 p Oet OGO Setola tatao tad f Input From Receiver a a P Table Of Contents INtPOCGUCTION ccccccccccecceeeceecseeessssseccceeeeeeetecaueaeussssseeceeeecereeeaeauaaunesssceeceeeeeeteeesuuansannsececeeetans 2 Connecting ThE MOCUIC siisii errioa addini niiata 4 5Cell NiCd NiMh 4 8V 6 0V systems Above 6 0V systems Wheels up Sensors Landing LiQKtS 3 is isast ana aaa Multi functional pushbuttons 0 0ceeee PC programming MOdC cceceeeteeeeeeeees Pushbutton programming mode 0eee PUSNDUTOR sciinta PUSMDUUON ciscccccescitvcesscicsccartesses ctasevesdsecsess SETE oloa PAO EEA A O E S Programming SettingS ecceeeecceeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeneeeeeneeeeeeeeseaeeeteeeeseeeeeseeeeseniaeeeeeeeeeeneeeeaaa 4 ING tes irota LEDS E E E E EE 4 Wheels p SOMSONS encena a p a a E cages 4 LAM GING i Mo nee A E TE 5 Setting door and w2. The input is a standard servo control signal and is used in normal operation to select gear up or gear down In case you forget to set your transmitter channel to Gear Down before you power up the module it will not respond to commands until Gear Down is commanded for 2 seconds After the power on safeties are satisfied a change in the input channel initiates gear cycles The seven servo output channels are sequentially driven at user programmed speeds to the user programmed positions All settings are stored in permanent memory Channels 1 7 are used for programmed servo motions and channel 8 is connected directly to the receiver input for use as a Y harness Modules can be coupled together for longer sequences or more control channels Receiver channel expansion is possible through using different switching threshold settings in parallel connected modules A PC interface and software are available for easier programming and more options The PC serial interface adapter must be purchased separately Connecting the module 4 5Cell NiCd NiMh 4 8V 6 0V systems If everything is connected to one 4 8 to 6 volt power source simply plug the servos directly into the module and the control cable into the receiver as in the connection diagram A y harness can be used to connect 2 or more servos to one output channel To provide landing gear power from a secondary battery disconnect the or middle wire in the receiver cable by cutting it
3. 1 Select setting 8 or 9 for doors or wheels speed Push to decrease the speed or to increase the speed Count the flashes and use the formula below to determine the traverse time Pushing and together sets the speed to 25 Pushing and S together sets the speed to 50 Pushing and S together sets the speed to 10 DARON When using two pushbuttons together to set min max or mid range always push or first to avoid selecting the next setting Door and wheels speed settings will be applied to all door and wheels servos For separate setting of speeds for each servo channel use the LGCII Manager software and the needed communication adapters After the setting is changed push S to store the new setting in permanent memory otherwise it will not be retained The F LED will flash to indicate that the values have been stored The F LED will flash 3 times for each door channel storage and 3 times for wheels speed storage Finding cycle times 4 number of sequence steps 2 or 3 LED flashes Check for the latest version of this manual at http www thomson automation com Page 5 11 13 2013 user s manual rev 2 0 Settings 8 and 9 result in a motion speed setting for the corresponding servos Traverse times will therefore vary depending on the speed setting as well as the total travel and also on the speed of the servo To calculate the approximate travel time divide 4 seconds per servo motion
4. 5 position pushing sets the door 5 closed position 6 For setting 6 Door 6 position pushing sets the door 6 closed position 7 For setting 7 Wheels position pushing sets the wheels up position 8 For setting 8 Door speed pushing increases the door 1 speed 9 For setting 9 Wheels speed pushing increases the wheels speed 10 For setting 10 Wheels delay pushing increases the after doors delay 0 1 sec 11 For setting 11 Doors delay pushing increases the after wheels delay 0 1 sec 12 For setting 12 Switching set point pushing stores the new set point 13 For setting 13 Operating mode pushing increases the operating mode number by 1 Check for the latest version of this manual at Page 3 11 13 2013 http www thomson automation com user s manual rev 2 0 14 For setting 14 Wheels Switch Activation pushing activates the wheels switch LED on 15 For setting 15 Starting position pushing sets wheels down as the starting position During power up holding the pushbutton causes the module to enter the pushbutton programming mode New position settings new switching setpoint and wheels up switch activation setting are stored immediately in permanent memory For other settings speeds delays and operating mode select always press S after making changes These settings are stored in permanent memory only after S is pressed S Pushbutton The S pushbutton is used for selecting the set
5. or down depending on the direction of the input change Check for the latest version of this manual at http www thomson automation com Page 7 11 13 2013 user s manual rev 2 0 Start up Power up All servos immediately go to the gear down position In the 3 step modes this means that doors are closed and wheels are down In all other modes Doors are open and wheels down Always lower your landing gear before powering down the module During power up turn on and the module will only respond to an input servo signal after the 5 second power on delay The LEDs and the landing lights will only turn on after Gear Down in commanded for 2 seconds After this 2 second Gear Down command the module will respond to all servo input commands 1 Step Sequence Operating mode 5 All servos operate together 1 Step Gear down sequence Operating mode 5 1 Agear down command is received from the receiver channel 2 All servos run to the programmed gear down position 1 Step Gear up sequence Operating mode 5 1 Agear up command is received from the receiver channel 2 All servos run to the programmed gear up position 2 Step Sequence Operating mode 1 Normal landing gear cycle with 6 door servos and 1 wheels servo 2 Step Gear down sequence Operating mode 1 1 A gear down command is received from the receiver channel 3 The doors open Channels 1 6 4 Time delay 5 The wheels are lowered Channel 7 2 Step Gear up sequ
6. or removing it from the connector shell and use a Y harness on any of the servo output connectors to connect the secondary battery Always turn on the receiver before the LGC module or together with it Above 6 0V systems For systems with more than 6 Volts a reduced voltage must be supplied to the module Wheels up Sensors Switches for wheels up sensing are connected to the Wheels Up connector If the sensors are used they must be enabled by turning setting 14 on Make sure that the S pushbutton is not pushed while the unit is in operation This pushbutton is connected in parallel with the Wheels Up connector Landing Lights A signal for controlling landing lights is available at the R and F pins on the REMOTE connector See the connection diagrams for more information The maximum current is 150ma If LED s are used for landing lights no external current limiting resistor is needed Connect the 2 landing lights between Check for the latest version of this manual at http www thomson automation com Page 2 11 13 2013 user s manual rev 2 0 the R G and F G pins on the Remote Control connector G is R and F are If you are using our 1098 Landing Lights a splitter cable is available for a plug and play connection Multi functional pushbuttons There are three programming pushbuttons on the module These are labeled S and Each pushbutton performs various functions depending on which setting is being
7. product Connections For Landing Lights LEDs can be connected directly for use as landing lights 150Ma Max See http www thomson automaiton com for information on our landing light products Port Landing Light To R Remote G Connector F Starboard Landing Light Connections For Wheels up Switches To Wheels Up Red Switch Connector wis gt Port Wheel Switch Nose Tail Wheel Switch C3 Starboard Wheel Switch Check for the latest version of this manual at http www thomson automation com Page 11 11 13 2013 user s manual rev 2 0 Connections For Servos Senoi CJ Seno2 Co Seno3 C4 Senos CJ Senos CJ Seno CJ Seno C input From Recewer Input Follower C Check for the latest version of this manual at http Awww thomson automation com Page 12 11 13 2013 user s manual rev 2 0
8. 3 open position pushing sets the door 4 open position pushing sets the door 5 open position pushing sets the door 6 open position pushing sets the wheels down position pushing decreases the door speed pushing decreases the wheels speed pushing decreases the after doors delay 0 1 sec pushing decreases the after wheels delay 0 1 sec pushing stores the new set point pushing decreases the operating mode number by 1 pushing deactivates the wheels switch LED off pushing sets wheels up as the starting position For setting 5 Door 5 position For setting 6 Door 6 position For setting 7 Wheels position For setting 8 Door speed For setting 9 Wheels speed 10 For setting 10 Wheels delay 11 For setting 11 Doors delay 12 For setting 12 Switching set point 13 For setting 13 Operating mode OBNAARONS 14 For setting 14 Wheels Switch Activation 15 For setting 15 Starting Position During power up holding the pushbutton causes the module to enter the PC programming mode Pushbutton The pushbutton is used for the following functions For setting 1 Door 1 position pushing sets the door 1 closed position 2 For setting 2 Door 2 position pushing sets the door 2 closed position 3 For setting 3 Door 3 position pushing sets the door 3 closed position 4 For setting 4 Door 4 position pushing sets the door 4 closed position 5 For setting 5 Door
9. al at http www thomson automation com Page 1 11 13 2013 user s manual rev 2 0 2 Step Sequence Operating mode 2 Normal landing gear cycle with 4 door servos and 3 wheels SG ee Oca a o i a Sequence Operating mode 4 Double acting doors P 51 with 4 door servos and 3 wheels 7 Step Sequence Operating mode 6 Servos operate one at a time with delays between 1 7 7 1 7 Step Sequence Operating mode 7 Servos operate one at a time with delays between 1 7 1 7 10 SPECICATION cesessts scetsctessvsestaaascensctancestnnenseient E E 10 Connections For Landing Lights ciscicsssssecasceedesstatesseentenesdhdeseeeedeenensones satan desscanpiensesdiereeiernenseleee 11 Connections For Wheels Up SWitCheS cceeceeeseeeeeneeeeeneeeseeeeseneeeseneeessnaaeeeeeeeeeeeseeneaaaees 12 Connections For Servos ccccccccceceeeeceeeeceeeeeneeeeeeeecaeeeeeseceaaeeeeeeccaeeeeeseeeaeeeeeeenueeesesseeeeeeeeees 13 User s Guide Introduction The Thomson Automation 7 channel landing gear controller is a light weight automation controller suitable for use in radio controlled airplanes and other model vehicles using standard radio control servos It can be used in either a 1 2 3 or 7 step sequence for controlling landing gear as well as other types of sequential servo controlled mechanisms Operating modes 3 and 4 are used for double acting landing gear doors such as the in the P 51 where the doors close again after the wheels are lowered
10. by the number of flashes of the LED For a 3 step gear sequence at the minimum speed this will result in around 12 seconds total cycle time For operation of air valves by the servos the speed is normally set to a high value gt 200 Setting delays after door and wheel motions Settings 10 amp 11 For systems that use servo operated air valves a delay is required after the servo motion is complete to allow time for the air cylinders to move To change the delay setting 1 Select setting 10 or 11 for door or wheels delay Push to decrease the delay or to increase the delay Count the flashes Each flash 0 1 sec delay Pushing and together sets the delay to 1 5 seconds Pushing and S together sets the delay to 3 seconds Pushing and S together sets the delay to 0 1second AARON It is possible to set the delays to a maximum value of 5 seconds by pressing the pushbutton Door and wheels delay settings will be applied to all door and wheels servos For separate setting of delays for each servo channel use the LGCII Manager software and the needed communication adapters After the setting is changed push S to store the new setting in permanent memory otherwise it will not be retained The F LED will flash to indicate that the values have been stored Setting the switching set point Setting 12 For these pushbutton mode settings the receiver connection must be connected to a receiver with an active tra
11. changed The F LED will flash to indicate which setting is active and to give new settings values PC programming mode A servo tester or receiver signal is not needed for PC programming You can connect the LGCII directly to a power source if desired To enter the PC programming mode for use with the LGCII manager software hold the pushbutton while powering up the module or click on Connect after the module is powered up When starting the module in the PC mode all doors will go immediately to the open position and the wheels to the down position If the LGCII is operating in a 3 step landing gear mode doors will close and wheels will go to the down position Always lower the wheels before powering down the module Pushbutton programming mode A servo tester or receiver is necessary for pushbutton programming To enter the pushbutton programming mode hold the pushbutton while powering up the module When starting the module in the pushbutton mode there may be motion in the first servo channel depending on the input signal As other programming functions are selected motion will occur in the corresponding servo channels Pushbutton The pushbutton is used for the following functions For setting 1 Door 1 position For setting 2 Door 2 position For setting 3 Door 3 position For setting 4 Door 4 position pushing sets the door 1 open position pushing sets the door 2 open position pushing sets the door
12. ence Operating mode 1 1 A gear up command is received from the receiver channel 2 The wheels are raised Channel 7 3 Time delay And wheels up switch if activated 4 The doors close Channels 1 6 2 Step Sequence Operating mode 2 Normal landing gear cycle with 4 door servos and 3 wheels servos 2 Step Gear down sequence Operating mode 2 1 A gear down command is received from the receiver channel 6 The doors open Channels 1 4 7 Time delay 8 The wheels are lowered Channel 5 7 2 Step Gear up sequence Operating mode 2 5 A gear up command is received from the receiver channel 6 The wheels are raised Channel 5 7 7 Time delay And wheels up switch if activated 8 The doors close Channels 1 4 3 Step Sequence Operating mode 3 Double acting doors P 51 with 6 door servos and 1 wheels servo P 51 Gear down sequence Operating mode 3 A gear down command is received from the receiver channel The doors open Channels 1 6 Time delay The wheels are lowered Channels 7 Time delay aRwoNn gt Check for the latest version of this manual at http www thomson automation com Page 8 11 13 2013 user s manual rev 2 0 6 The doors close Channels 1 6 P 51 ga sequence Operating mode 3 O OB Go N A gear up command is received from the receiver channel The doors open Channels 1 6 Time delay The wheels are raised Channel 7 Time delay And wheels up switch if activated The doors c
13. heel positions Settings 1 7 eeesceeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeseaeeeeeeeseeeenaaaeeeees 5 Setting speeds of motions Settings 8 amp 9 ee eeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeneeeeseeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeaeeeees 5 FIN GING CV CIC TIM OS sistance eare alent tab ccat bogus EE E eE A Ee a Ea iiaa hava Ea AEE EEANN 5 Setting delays after door and wheel motions Settings 10 amp 11 6 Setting the switching set point Setting 12 eee ee eeneeeeteeeeeeeeeetaeeeenaeeeeeneeeeeteteennaaeeeees 6 Selecting the operating mode Setting 13 ee eeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeteeeeteaeeeeeeeeeseennsaaeeeees 6 Setting activation of the wheels up switch Setting 14 eeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeennaaeeees 7 Setting the starting position Setting 15 eee sees eeeneeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennaaaeeeees 7 Editing the Program c cccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaaeeeeececaeeeeeeseeaeeeeesceaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeesesaeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 O Plat Mess scsiszessaacetascsanedacebevassusigetecsatedcadues asdangeacecedaksi aa iea eE ae aeaa OEE EER 7 Start up POW6MRUP cases onnsa aeai A ANTAA A AE iSITA ee DELEA tae iene taeda 8 1 Step Sequence Operating mode 5 All servos operate together ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeteneeeeee 8 2 Step Sequence Operating mode 1 Normal landing gear cycle with 6 door servos and 1 wheels SENO as naaie E a staianvec waver N ANA E EEES N EE aiaabvten andy eersernteceackys 8 Check for the latest version of this manu
14. ing are not immediately stored in permanent memory To store the new setting push the S pushbutton to select the next setting 14 This also stores the mode setting See the Operation Check for the latest version of this manual at http www thomson automation com Page 6 11 13 2013 user s manual rev 2 0 section below for a more detailed description of the operating modes Reversing you transmitter channel may be necessary to control the cycle properly There is a difference between the gear up and gear down cycles To find out if you need to reverse your channel check the LEDs on the module They are parallel indicators for the landing lights and will turn on at the beginning of the gear down cycle and turn off at the end of the gear up cycle Setting activation of the wheels up switch Setting 14 If activated the closing of the doors will wait for both the wheels delay and the wheels up switch To activate the switch The switch will be used 1 Select setting 14 2 Push 3 The LED will turn on To deactivate the switch The switch will not be used 1 Select setting 14 2 Push 3 The LED will turn off The new settings are immediately stored in permanent memory Setting the starting position Setting 15 This setting determines the initial position that is assumed at power up The landing gear is expected to be in this position when the power is turned on All servos will go immediately at maximum speed to thi
15. lose Channels 1 6 3 Step Sequence Operating mode 4 Double acting doors P 51 with 4 door servos and 3 wheels servo P 51 Gear down sequence Operating mode 4 OaPon gt s A gear down command is received from the receiver channel The doors open Channels 1 4 Time delay The wheels are lowered Channels 5 7 Time delay The doors close Channels 1 4 P 51 Gear up sequence Operating mode 4 OO CoN A gear up command is received from the receiver channel The doors open Channels 1 4 Time delay The wheels are raised Channel 5 7 Time delay And wheels up switch if activated The doors close Channels 1 4 7 Step Sequence Operating mode 6 Servos operate one at a time with delays between 1 7 7 1 Sequential Gear down operation Operating mode 6 A gear down command is received from the receiver channel Channel 1 runs to the programmed down position Time delay Channel 2 runs to the programmed down position Time delay Channel 3 runs to the programmed down position Time delay Channel 4 runs to the programmed down position Time delay Channel 5 runs to the programmed down position Time delay Channel 6 runs to the programmed down position Time delay Channel 7 runs to the programmed down position Sequential Gear up operation Operating mode 6 1 A gear up command is received from the receiver channel 2 Channel 7 runs to the programmed up position 3 Time delay 4 Channel 6 runs to
16. nsmitter joystick or slider channel or a servo test box The point on the input signal where the module is adjustable By using two or more modules in parallel multiple sequences can be controlled from one receiver channel The default switching point is in the middle of the range To change the switching set point 1 Select setting 12 for switching set point 2 Set the receiver channel to the desired set point 3 Push either the or pushbutton The new setting is immediately stored in permanent memory Selecting the operating mode Setting 13 To change the operating mode 1 Select setting 13 2 Push CLOSED to select a higher mode number or 3 Push OPEN to select a lower mode number The LED will flash to indicate the selected mode number The following operating modes are available 1 Two step sequence For Normal landing gear use with wheels and doors 6 doors 1 wheels 2 Two step sequence For Normal landing gear use with wheels and doors 4 doors 3 wheels 3 Three step sequence for P 51 type landing gear Doors close after each wheel motion 6 doors 1 wheels 4 Three step sequence for P 51 type landing gear Doors close after each wheel motion 4 doors 3 wheels 5 One step sequence All 7 servos operate together 6 Seven step sequence for general automation purposes Servo 1 Servo 7 Servo 7 Servo 1 7 Seven step sequence for general automation purposes Servo 1 Servo 7 Servo 1 Servo 7 The new sett
17. s position Normally they will already be there so no motion will occur Always set the wheels in this position before powering down the module To activate the switch The switch will be used 4 Select setting 15 5 Push 6 The LED will turn on To deactivate the switch The switch will not be used 4 Select setting 15 5 Push 6 The LED will turn off The new settings are immediately stored in permanent memory Editing the program Selecting a setting does not change the old setting until a new value is entered If no changes are made in a setting before the next setting is selected the old setting value will be retained To skip a setting select the next setting without making any changes Set the new value as in the description The module can be restarted at any time by turning the power off and then back on To quickly select a setting number hold the S pushbutton and press either or the correct number of times to take you to a different setting Some new settings values are not stored immediately on their entry For these settings it is necessary to select the next setting by pushing the S pushbutton Permanent data storage in EEPROM is indicated by 3 flashes of the F LED for each value stored Operation Settings mode 13 sets the operating mode of the device The incoming signal is used as an on off function and will switch at the programmed threshold Crossing the threshold causes the full sequence to run Up
18. the programmed up position 5 Time delay 6 Channel 5 runs to the programmed up position 7 Time delay 8 Channel 4 runs to the programmed up position 9 Time delay 10 Channel 3 runs to the programmed up position 11 Time delay 12 Channel 2 runs to the programmed up position Check for the latest version of this manual at http www thomson automation com Page 9 11 13 2013 user s manual rev 2 0 13 Time delay 14 Channel 1 runs to the programmed up position 7 Step Sequence Operating mode 7 Servos operate one at a time with delays between 1 7 1 7 Sequential Gear down operation Operating mode 7 1 A gear down command is received from the receiver channel 2 Channel 1 runs to the programmed down position 3 Time delay 4 Channel 2 runs to the programmed down position 5 Time delay 6 Channel 3 runs to the programmed down position 7 Time delay 8 Channel 4 runs to the programmed down position 9 Time delay 10 Channel 5 runs to the programmed down position 11 Time delay 12 Channel 6 runs to the programmed down position 13 Time delay 14 Channel 7 runs to the programmed down position Sequential Gear up operation Operating mode 6 1 A gear up command is received from the receiver channel Channel 1 runs to the programmed up position 3 Time delay 4 Channel 2 runs to the programmed up position 5 Time delay 6 Channel 3 runs to the programmed up position 7 Time delay 8 Channel 4 runs to the programmed
19. ting during programming It is also used in combination with the other pushbuttons for setting default minimum and maximum values Make sure that the pushbuttons are not pushed while the unit is in operation and that wheels up switches are not connected during pushbutton programming Wheels up switches can be used during LGC Manager programming Programming Settings For instructions on using a PC with LGCII Manager software see the LGCII Manager help files To enter the LGCII Manager programming mode 1 Push and hold the pushbutton while powering up the module To enter the pushbutton programming mode 1 Push and hold the pushbutton while powering up the module 2 The F LED will flash once to indicate setting 1 after the pushbutton is released 3 There will be a 1 second delay before the start of the flashes To select the next setting 1 Push the S pushbutton 2 The number of flashes by the F LED will indicate which setting is active 3 There will be a 1 second delay before the start of the flashes To select other settings 1 Push and hold the S pushbutton 2 Push or to one or more times to select higher or lower settings 3 Release the S pushbutton 4 The number of flashes by the F LED will indicate which setting is active 5 There will be a 1 second delay before the start of the flashes Caution settings 1 7 will cause servo motion When finished re boot the module by one of two methods 1 turning the po
20. tton programming They use the same input as one of the programming pushbuttons Landing Lights Two outputs are available for landing lights They will turn on at the beginning of the gear down cycle and turn off at the end of the gear up cycle They can be connected at the REMOTE connector See the connection diagram Setting door and wheel positions Settings 1 7 For these pushbutton mode settings the receiver connection must be connected to a receiver with an active transmitter joystick or slider channel or a servo test box During position settings modes the receiver channel will be fed directly the chosen output channel To set the end points of the door and wheels servo motions 1 Select the channel you want to program See page 3 2 Set the door or wheels at the desired position through the receiver channel 3 Push to store the Wheels up or doors closed position push to store the Wheels down or doors open position 4 The LED flashes to indicate permanent storage of the setting 5 Repeat 2 4 for both ends of travel Every time that or is pushed a new position will be recorded The new settings are immediately stored in permanent memory Setting speeds of motions Settings 8 amp 9 Setting different speeds of individual door channels is only possible through the PC link using the LGCII Manager software Using the pushbuttons sets all door speeds to the same value To change the speed of the servo motion
21. up position 9 Time delay 10 Channel 5 runs to the programmed up position 11 Time delay 12 Channel 6 runs to the programmed up position 13 Time delay 14 Channel 7 runs to the programmed up position For systems that do not require delays the delay value can be set to 0 0 sec In all operating modes everything goes to the programmed starting position on power up If it is already there nothing will move so always set the gear to the starting position before powering down Specifications Name Landing Gear Controller 2 Part nr 1070L Hardware rev 2 0 Firmware rev 2 7 0 Supply Voltage 3 5V 6 5V Supply current 5 ma Servo Channels Control Channels Maximum Output Current Control Input Voltage Receiver Control Signal Weight Board Size Cable Length Check for the latest version of this manual at Page 10 1 in 8 out 1 Is An Input Follower 1 Input For Wheels up Sensors 2 Outputs For Landing Lights Sourcing 150 ma for Landing Lights 3 5V 6 5V 1 25V 5V pulse 15 gm 27 mm X 62 mm 29 cm http www thomson automation com 11 13 2013 user s manual rev 2 0 Slowest Traverse Time 20 Sec Fastest Traverse Time Per receiver input Times will vary depending on the programmed speed and distance of motion and the native speed of the servo The landing gear controller is intended for hobby use only Thomson Automation is not responsible for any damage or injury that occurs through the use of this
22. wer off and then back on 2 Press S again at the last setting 15 Indicator LEDs In programming Mode The F LED flashes In settings modes to indicate the selected mode and the selected settings values The R LED is not used during programming In operating mode Both LEDs indicate the state of the landing light outputs During normal power up the LEDs and the landing lights will only turn on after the 5 second power on delay and Gear Down in commanded for 2 seconds Wheels up Sensors To overcome problems with variable speeds of air powered retracts caused by on decaying air pressure and variable wind loading a wheels up sensor input is available Connecting this input to Check for the latest version of this manual at http www thomson automation com Page 4 11 13 2013 user s manual rev 2 0 switches on the retracts causes the sequence to wait to close the doors until the wheels are completely retracted instead of closing after a user programmed time delay Typically reed switched are connected to the pins on the WHEELS Up connector See connection diagrams Optional reed switches a connection harness and actuating magnets are available If the sensors are not used either attach a shorting jumper to the sensor input or turn off setting 14 The module is shipped from the factory with the sensors deactivated Setting 14 must be changed to activate the switch input Be sure to disconnect the sensors during pushbu
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