ROBBE-Futaba R6014 HS Bedienungsanleitung Seite 9

OPERATING NOTES
All robbe-Futaba receivers continue to work at full range down to
a power supply voltage of 3 V. The advantage of this is that the
receiving system will generally continue to work normally even if
one battery cell should fail (short-circuit), since robbe-Futaba ser-
vos still function down to 3.6 V; they just work slightly more slowly
and with reduced power. This is very important in Winter when
ambient temperatures are low, as it avoids problems caused by
brief voltage collapses.
However, there is a disadvantage: under certain circumstances
the user may not even notice the failure of the defective battery
cell. For this reason it is important to check the receiver battery
from time to time.
We recommend the use of the robbe battery monitor, No. 8409,
which employs a row of LEDs to indicate the actual receiver bat-
tery voltage.
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
Always switch the transmitter on first, followed by the receiver;
use the reverse order when switching off. When you switch the
receiver on, the servos will run to their neutral position. It is advi-
sable to check each function in turn by operating the transmitter
controls. At the same time ensure that the control surfaces move
in the correct "sense" (direction relative to stick movement). If a
servo moves in the wrong direction, use the transmitter's servo
reverse facility to correct it.
METAL-TO-METAL NOISE
For reliable operation it is important to prevent metal-to-metal
'noise'. This can occur when metallic parts such as control sur-
face pushrods rub against each other intermittently in response to
vibration. For this reason the carburettor linkage in particular
should always terminate in a plastic clevis where it connects to the
metal throttle arm. Do not allow a non-insulated metal-to-metal
connection at the throttle arm.
ELECTRIC MOTORS WITH CARBON BRUSHES
All conventional electric motors must be suppressed, otherwise
the sparks which are gene-
rated between the armature
and the carbon brushes
when the motor is running
will cause interference, and
have a serious effect on the
radio control system. We
recommend the use of
robbe suppressor filters,
No. 8306 or 8307, or a set
of suppressor capacitors,
No. 4008. Each motor must be suppressed individually, as shown
in the drawing.
ELECTRONIC IGNITION UNITS
Ignition units for petrol engines are also powerful sources of inter-
ference which can have a negative influence on the working of the
radio control system. Always provide a separate battery to power
electrical ignition systems. Use only effectively suppressed spark-
plugs and plug caps, and shielded ignition cables. Install the
receiving system components well away from any parts of the
engine's ignition system.
100 nF
100 nF
Power
leads
Electric
motor
47 nF
Post Office Regulations
The R&TTE (Radio Equipment & Telecommunications Terminal Equip-
ment) Directive is the European regulation which applies to radio
systems and telecommunications apparatus, and is applicable to all
such equipment which has general conformity approval in the EC.
One section of the R&TTE Directive regulates the setting up and ope-
ration of radio systems in the European Community.
An important change compared with earlier regulations is the aboli-
tion of approval procedures. The manufacturer or importer must sub-
mit the radio system to a conformity assessment procedure before
marketing the equipment, and is obliged to notify the appropriate
authority (register) when the process is completed.
Conformity declaration
robbe Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that this pro-
duct satisfies the fundamental requirements and other relevant
regulations contained in directive 1999/5/EG.
The original Conformity Declaration can be viewed on the Internet
under www.robbe.com: click on the logo button marked "Conform"
which is included in each device description.
Guarantee
As you would expect, all our products are guaranteed for the full sta-
tutory period of 24 months. If you wish to make a valid claim under
guarantee, please contact your dealer, who is responsible for the gua-
rantee and the processing of any guarantee claim.
During the guarantee period any material defects or faults in opera-
tion or manufacture will be corrected by us at no cost to you. All other
claims, e.g. consequent damage, are excluded from the guarantee.
The system must be returned to us carriage-paid; we will pay the cost
of transport back to you. We will not accept shipments sent C.O.D.
We accept no liability for damage in transit or loss of your shipment;
we recommend that you take out suitable insurance to cover this.
Send your equipment to the robbe Service Centre for the country in
which you live.
To process your guarantee claims the following conditions must be
fulfilled:
• The purchase receipt must be included with your shipment.
• The units must have been operated in accordance with the opera-
ting instructions.
• Recommended batteries and genuine robbe accessories must
have been used exclusively.
• Damage due to damp, tampering, reversed polarity, overloading
and mechanical damage are not covered.
• Please be sure to include a succinct description of the problem to
help us locate the fault or defect.