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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Usage of RPM Governor (optional)|noerror}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE: Usage of RPM Governor (optional)|noerror}} | ||
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<b>Please note that the RPM Governor function is an optional feature and may not be accessible on all MICROBEAST PLUS devices.</b><br /> | |||
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[[FILE:Warning.png|sub|18px]] In general the RPM Governor can only be switched on when MICROBEAST PLUS is ready for operation. | {{QUOTE|[[FILE:Warning.png|sub|18px]] When using the governor function for nitro helicopters, during the initialization phase the signal from the throttle channel is passed directly to the throttle servo. When using the governor function for electric helicopters, the throttle is held either at low throttle position or at failsafe position, depending on which position is the lowest (firmware version 4.1.x or higher). In general the RPM Governor can only be switched on when MICROBEAST PLUS is ready for operation. Additionaly you must move the throttle to the low throttle position (or lower) once after initialization phase, in order to unlock the governor.<br /> | ||
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[[FILE:Warning.png|sub|18px]] If you need to move the throttle to full throttle position right after power up, i.e. to program your motor speed controller in electric governor mode, you must deactivate the RPM governor function temporarily at [[Manuals:MB_Plus:Setupmenu_N/en|Setup menu point '''N''']] (firmware version 4.1.x or higher).<br /> | |||
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[[FILE:Warning.png|sub|18px]] Note that if your receiver does not send a valid control signal to MICROBEAST PLUS within two seconds after power up, the throttle channel will be locked for security reasons. In this case [CH5] output will be set to motor failsafe position (set at Receiver menu point N). Only when MICROBEAST PLUS gets a valid signal from the receiver and the throttle stick is moved to the programmed failsafe position (or below) the throttle channel will be unlocked.<br /> | [[FILE:Warning.png|sub|18px]] Note that if your receiver does not send a valid control signal to MICROBEAST PLUS within two seconds after power up, the throttle channel will be locked for security reasons. In this case [CH5] output will be set to motor failsafe position (set at Receiver menu point N). Only when MICROBEAST PLUS gets a valid signal from the receiver and the throttle stick is moved to the programmed failsafe position (or below) the throttle channel will be unlocked.<br /> | ||
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==RPM Display== <!--T:3--> | ==RPM Display== <!--T:3--> | ||
Since | Since firmware Version 4.2.x there is an integrated rpm display that shows the height of preset rotor head speed when in operation mode. This can be used to additionally check your transmitter setup over [[Manuals:MB_Plus:Governormenu_D|Governor menu point '''D''']], i.e. when the heli is standing on the workbench with motor disconnected. Using the electric governor function with soft start feature, also you will see the actually measured rotor head speed as soon as the ramp up starts and the rotor speed gets higher than 600rpm.<br /> | ||
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<b>Caution:</b> Remove all rotorblades, be very careful and keep a safe distance when running the model on the work bench for testing purpose!<br /> | <b>Caution:</b> Remove all rotorblades, be very careful and keep a safe distance when running the model on the work bench for testing purpose!<br /> | ||