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Co-Pilot II reference manual 4 FMA Direct

Installing Co-Pilot II

Parts list

 IRNet Programmer

(Part no. IRNHP)

 IRNet Router

(Part no. IRNRTR)

 Co-Pilot™ II Computer

(Part no. CPII-CM)

 Main Sensor Module

(Part no. CPII-MS)

 3 heli boom mounts with double-sided

adhesive (Part no. CPIISENMOUNT)

 5 1"x1" double-sided adhesive strips

(Part no. CPIITAPE)

 6 6" nylon cable ties

(Part no. NWT0.1x6)

Optional components

 Vertical Sensor Module (Part no. CPII-ZS)

 USB Interface Module (Part no. FUIM2 or FUIM3)

Other items you may need

n 3 AAA batteries (to power IRNet Programmer)

n Servo extension cables



Longer cables enable the Co-Pilot II Sensor Modules to be

positioned properly on aircraft having large wingspans (see

sensor mounting instructions for details).

 Shorter cables reduce weight on smaller aircraft.

n Advanced Servo Buffer (Part no. 605SB). Recommended for

aircraft with long servo extensions and/or gasoline engines.

Works with analog and digital servos. See page 7 for more

information.

Installing batteries in the Programmer

1. Remove four screws securing the back of the Programmer.

2. Insert three AAA batteries.

3. Replace the back of the Programmer and secure with four

screws.

Tip: None of the Co-Pilot II components are particularly suscepti-

ble to vibration. In many cases, the components can be mounted

using double-sided adhesive tape.

Mounting the Main Sensor Module

General information

The Main Sensor Module can be mounted anywhere on the air-

craft, as long as the following requirements are met:

n Must be horizontal when the aircraft is in level ight.

n Must be oriented so that two opposite infrared sensors are par-

allel with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft (i.e., directly fore

and aft), or at 45° to the longitudinal axis.

n All infrared sensors must have a clear view of the horizon. If

the Main Sensor Module is mounted directly behind a canopy,

for example, rotate it so the IR sensors are positioned 45° to

the longitudinal axis.

n Must not be installed under a canopy or inside a cockpit (the

infrared sensors cannot sense temperature differences through

a canopy or plastic windows).

n Should be at least 6 inches from other components (including

the Vertical Sensor Module, IRNet Router, digital servos, ver-

tical stabilizer, horizontal stabilizer and landing gear) and at

least 12 inches from engine and mufer.

n On fuel-powered aircraft, should be located where exhaust

will not accumulate on the infrared sensors during ights.

n Must be mounted absolutely securely so it cannot move or

come loose during ight. If the Main Sensor Module comes

loose during ight, the aircraft may crash unless you immedi-

ately determine the problem and turn off Co-Pilot. The bottom

side of the Main Sensor Module has attachment points that can

be used, for example, to secure it with cable ties (however, the

mounting surface must be solid to prevent the Sensor Mod-

ule’s plastic case from warping.

Additional mounting guidelines:

n The Main Sensor Module can be installed with the label up

(toward the sky) or down (toward the ground).

n Sensor orientation does not matter, as long as the Module is

parallel to or 45° to the aircraft’s longitudinal axis. Choose

the orientation that has the most effective cable routing. The

“Quick Setup” programming procedure will ask you about the

Sensor’s orientation.

n Use double-sided adhesive strips (included) or hook-and-loop

fasteners (not included) to secure the Sensor to wing or fuse-

lage. Use the special heli mounts (included) to secure the Sen-

sor to a helicopter boom (boom mounting details below).

n If needed, use a standard servo extension to connect the Main

Sensor Module to the Computer.

Before you start

Flight stabilization works with—and requires—a completely installed

and correctly operating aircraft radio control system: transmitter, bat-

tery pack and servos. (An airplane with elevons may also need an

on-board mixer, if mixing isn’t provided in the transmitter.)

You should install and set up your entire radio system before you con-

nect Co-Pilot II to it. Be absolutely certain the radio system operates

correctly and moves the control surfaces in the proper directions.

Once the radio system is working correctly, then install and congure

the Co-Pilot II system. Finally, read and understand the safety pre-

cautions on page 3.

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