Canopy Sequencer Manual for Mibo A-10
The canopy sequencer for the Mibo A-10 unit is designed to accept signal inputs from an open RX channel. It operates exactly like a servo, but allows you to set the ATV's for both the canopy operating servo and the locking canopy rear edge lift servo separately from the transmitter ATV's. There are two locking servo ports on the sequencer (labeled, lock1 & lock2). You will only be using the LOCK1 port for the A-10. Once fully programmed, you can set the canopy open/close time using the adjust pot.
Connecting the unit for use:
There are two receiver/power inputs for the canopy sequencer. One input for the RX signal in (this also powers the MCU-Micro Controller Unit) and one input for the canopy servos. The reason for 2 inputs is to keep the servos from possibly drawing too much power, pulling the MCU voltage down too far and causing a RESET of the MCU. You may use a "Y" connector for both inputs, but we DO NOT recommend that you do so. A RESET of the MCU in flight could cause the canopy to open inadvertently, causing damage or loss of the aircraft.
All of the inputs are marked on the sequencer label. All signal wires are oriented towards the top edge of the box when reading the label upright.
MCU PWR= Receiver input from control channel
SERVOPWR= servo battery power (plug this into an open channel on the receive or powerbox.
LOCK1= plug the lock/rear lift servo into this port
LOCK2- (UNUSED)
CANOPY1= plug the canopy lifting servo into this port
CANOPY2=(UNUSED)
The center vertical pin set on the upper right edge of the sequencer (labeled "lock") is for a LED canopy locked indicator light. This light is normally green and can be ordered seperately if desired. The remaining pins are not used for the Mibo A-10 canopy system.
Transmitter switch programming setup:
1. Select a switch, dial or lever to use for the canopy system. Be sure the transmitter ATV's are at 100% in each direction. Once this is completed, move the switch to where you want the canopy "open" side of the switch to be. If the sequencer programming light is "green" for a moment and then flashes slowly "red", proceed to the next step. If the light is solid "red", reverse the channel direction by going into the transmitter screen menus and select the opposite direction for the channel you are using for the canopy system. Once the channel is reversed from it's current state, the sequencer programming light will turn "green" for a moment, then flash slowly "red". Proceed to the next step.
2. With the transmitter switch still in the canopy open direction, the red sequencer light blinking slowly, press and release sw1 on the canopy sequencer. The red light should go out and the green programming light should come on briefly, then go out. This stores the canopy open position in memory.
3. The light on the sequencer will now be blinking faster than before. Move the transmitter canopy switch to the canopy closed position (later-this will be when the front locking hooks are touching the front canopy flange and partially engaging the slots for the hooks.) Press and release sw2 on the sequencer. Once again the red light will go out, the green light will come on briefly and then go out. This store the canopy closed position in memory. The light will once again be blinking slowly.
Setting the canopy servo ATV's:
1. With the canopy servo disconnected from the canopy, mechanically move the servo arm for the canopy to it's maximum output travel in the direction of the canopy full open position. The maximum position is when the servo arm is directly facing the pushrod attachment point on the canopy. ***NOTE*** The canopy servo should close the canopy by moving the servo towards the front of the fuselage. This will allow the maximum mechanical travel for the canopy servo.
2. Turn the adjust pot full in one direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise). With the red light still blinking slowly, press and release sw2. The red light will change from blinking to steady on. You will either see the canopy servo move to the full opposite position or it will not move. If the servo doesn't move, that means it's already in the full open position. If, however, the servo travels to the opposite stop, simply turn the pot full in the opposite direction to return the servo to the original full "OPEN" position. Once the arm is in the full "OPEN" position, press and release SW1 to set the canopy "OPEN" position. The red light will go out and then come back on. Now, turn the pot until the canopy is nearly closed with the locking hooks partially engaging the slots in the fuse. This is a point where the forward, lower edge of the canopy flange will not go any further into the slots without moving further towards the nose. Once this point is reached, press and release SW2 to set the canopy closed position (this is the closed, but not locked position). You will set the fully closed and locked position next. Once again the red light will go out and then come back on. As soon as the light comes back on, use the pot to adjust the canopy lock/rear lift servo so that the rear edge of the canopy is slightly elevated in the rear 3/8" to 1/2" up. Press and release SW1 to see the canopy un-lock position.
3. Now, adjust the pot until the canopy hooks fully engage the slots and the rear portion of the canopy is seated against the fuselage/canopy flange. Adjust the pot until a slight "buzz" is heard and then back off the pot slightly until the "buzz" goes away. This is the fully locked position for the canopy. Press and release SW2. The red light will go out and come back on once again. Since you are only using one lock servo, you must still program LOCK2 even though it is not being used. The sequencer doesn't know the difference and will simply output to and open port. Repeat the process from LOCK1 by pressing and releasing SW1. The red light will go out and then come back on. Press and release SW2 (without adjusting the pot this time). The red light will go out and the green light should now blink 4X to signal the completion of the programming. The rear lift/clearance door can now be attached.
4. Use of a pair of "Rare Earth" magnets is recommended to hold the lift door in place; this will allow the canopy to be stood up nearly vertical when the lift door is removed to allow full access to the cockpit area without having to remove the canopy completely.
Setting the lock servo delay timing:
1. Move the transmitter canopy switch to the canopy open position. The canopy will first lift in the rear , disengage the locking hooks and then open. You may adjust the canopy open/close speed by turning the pot left or right until the desired speed is reached. This is a live setting, so you can adjust this anytime the canopy is moving. It will update the speed each time the canopy switch on the transmitter is toggled or reset to it's new position.
2. Once the canopy is open, move the switch on the transmitter to the canopy closed position. Allow the canopy to close (will not be locked completely), once closed, count to three then press and release sw1. The locks will then close. This stores the lock delay timing in memory. You may change the lock timing at any time (SEE NOTE BELOW) when closing the canopy by simply waiting until the canopy closes from the open position and then pressing sw1.
NOTE: Once the timing sequence for the locks has been set, the delay timing can only be shortened by pressing sw1. If you need a longer delay time, the unit MUST BE RESET before the delay time can be lengthened. Be sure that sw1 cannot be pressed accidentally anytime the canopy is closing as it is possible to make the locks close before the canopy does. If this occurs, the lock units and canopy hooks can be severely damaged.
If you have any further questions about the Canopy Sequencer Units or need any assistance in setting up you unit, please e-mail us at support@details4scale.com or give us a call at 208-233-4721 M-F 9-6pm MST USA.
Thank You,
Dan Gill