Model memory number
The Futaba T6EXA stores model memories for six models. This means all the data (control throws, trims, end points, etc.) for up
to six different models can be stored in the transmitter and activated at any time (depending upon which model you choose to
fly that day). This eliminates the requirement for reconfiguring the transmitter each time you decide to fly a different model with
it! When the transmitter is turned on the model number and the transmitter voltage will be indicated on the LCD screen. Before
every flight BE CERTAIN that the correct model number for the model you intend to fly appears on the screen. If the transmitter
is not operating the correct model, some (or all) of the controls could be reversed and the travels and trims will be wrong.
Transmitter battery voltage
In addition to the model number, the LCD screen also displays the transmitter battery
voltage. When the voltage goes below approximately 8.5 Volts the “battery” icon will
ff
ff
ll
ll
aa
aa
ss
ss
hh
hh
and the low-battery alarm will continuously “beep” until the transmitter is turned off. When the
low-battery alarm sounds you will have approximately four minutes (or less) to land your model
before losing control. You should never allow the transmitter voltage to become this low while
flying, but if it does, land immediately.
PROGRAMMING THE 6EXA RADIO
Anytime you wish to view or change any of the current settings in the transmitter, the programming mode must first be
entered by, of course, turning on the power, then by pressing the “MODE” and “SELECT” keys simultaneously and holding
them down for one second. Once “in the program” the MODE key will be used to scroll through each of the seven functions
(model number, reversing, dual rates & exponentials, end point adjustments, trim, programmable mix and the pre-
programmed wing mixing) and the SELECT key will be used to view the settings within the function. When a data change
is actually required the “DATA INPUT” lever will be used to increase or decrease the value of the item displayed, thus making
the change.
You can return to the “home” screen (where the model number and battery voltage is displayed) by pressing the MODE and
SELECT keys simultaneously and holding them down for one second.
Note: The functions are listed and described in the order that they appear in the transmitter. Read all the way through
the programming instructions before setting up your model (if you won’t be using any of the mixing functions for a while
you can read those instructions when ready). Refer to the FLOW CHART on page 16 as well.
Note: When the transmitter voltage reads 8.9 Volts you will
still have approximately ten minutes (or less) before losing
operational range, so this is the recommended absolute
minimum voltage. If the transmitter ever reaches 8.9 Volts,
land as soon as safely possible. A more reasonable margin
of safety would be to quit flying for the day (or recharge the
batteries) when the transmitter battery is at 9.4 Volts.
SUGGESTED GUIDELINES
9.4 Volts – No more flying until recharge.
8.9 Volts – Land as soon as safely possible.
8.5 Volts – Emergency – Land immediately!
Flying a model with the wrong program will result in a crash, so always be certain the model number in the transmitter
is correct. One way to ensure this is to write the corresponding model number directly on the airplane, or attach a list to
the bottom or back of the transmitter.
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