Futaba T14MZ-FX40 Model Data Converter User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Futaba
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T14MZ-FX40
Futaba Model Data Converter
User Guide
Model Data Converter
The Futaba Model Data Converter is designed to allow modelers to quickly and
efficiently share data between various Futaba transmitters that utilize either
an SD or CF memory card. For example, it is now possible to copy the model
data from a T14MZ transmitter and utilize this data on Futaba’s T12FG system
without having to manually reprogram the 12FG to do so.
Prior to using the Model Data Converter software, please ensure that your
transmitter is utilizing the latest update for the respective transmitter.
Also, be sure to select the desired conversion data in transmitter after it
has been updated.
The Futaba Model Data Converter supports the model data of a transmitter that
has been updated to the following versions.
| Tx type | Editor Version | Encoder Version |
|---|---|---|
| T14MZ/FX40 | Ver.1.3.2 and later | Ver.1.41 and later |
| T12Z | Ver.1.3.2 and later | Ver.1.39 and later |
| T12FG/FX30 | Ver.1.6 and later |
Important: Always check the operation of the model prior to flight.
Preparation
1-1. Please make sure that the card reader is attached to the PC prior to
inserting the memory card.
1-2. After ensuring that the memory card of the original transmitter contains
the model to be converted, place the memory card in the card reader which is
attached to your PC.
(Note) When the source code of the conversion and the transmitter model
support the same memory card type (i.e., SD or CF), you may utilize the same
memory card to save the data.
1-3. Please run the Model Data Converter. To do so, click the Model Data
Converter executable.
Select the Source of the Data
2-1. Please select the transmitter type from which the data will be
transferred. To do so, click on the ‘Transmitter’ drop-down menu located in
the ‘Convert from’ block. 
2-2. Next, click the “…” button of the
“Convert from” block.
2-3. The “Browse for Folder” dialog, as shown
below, will appear. Please select the directory and/or folder in which the
model data is saved and click the “OK” button. Please Note:
T14MZ/FX40/T12Z … it is necessary to select the “MODEL” folder of the CF card
drive.
T12FG/FX30 … simply select the SD card drive.
2-4. The list of the saved model data from this card will be displayed in the
Transmitter, Model Name, Model Type and Date columns in the “Convert from”
block. Select the desired conversion data from this list.
(Note) If the “Model name” text box in the “Convert to” block is blank, the
selected model data name is input into this “Model name” text box
automatically.
(Note) If a name is already input into the text box, it will be changed
to reflect the model data name which has been selected in the “Convert from”
block.
Select the Intended Location for the Converted Data
3-1. Using the drop-down menu selection located in the “Convert to” block,
select the transmitter to which the data will be transferred. 
3-2. Click the “…” button of the “Convert to” block and select
the respective folder or directory designation. Once you are satisfied with
the selection, click the “OK” button. 3-3. Click on the “Model name” dialog box.
Using the PC’s keyboard, enter a new name for the model.
Please note: this will be the name displayed in the “Model name” columns of the “Convert to” block when the data is converted.
Detailed setting
It is possible to change the “condition name”, “dual rate name”, and “hardware
assignment” during the data conversion.
If you do not desire to make these changes, it is not necessary to follow the
steps in this section.
4-1. Please click the “Detail” button in the “Convert to” block.
4-2. If the transmitter is a T12Z/T12FG/FX30, click the “OK”
button after you have read the information in the dialog box which
appears.
4-3. Clicking the “OK” button in 4-2, will bring
forth the dialog box below. The “Detail” dialogue is displayed. If you are
satisfied with the detailed settings, please click the “OK” button. To make
refinements to this information, please refer to the information below
contained in the Condition Name, Dual rate Name and Substitute Hardware
function sections. 
[Condition Name]
- Please input the new condition name into the text box of the respective editing condition.
- If you click the “Reset” button of the “Condition name” block, and select “Yes” in the confirmation dialog, the condition names are initialized using the name of the conditions from the original data.
- If you click the “Set to default ” button of the “Condition name” block, and select “Yes” in the confirmation dialog, the condition names are initialized in an abbreviated form with only eight (8) characters. For example, ”CONDIT1” rather than “Condition 1”.
[Dual rate name] - Every condition allows the editing of the dual rate names. To select the condition to edit, use the drop-down menu in the “Condition” list of the “Dual rate name” block.
- When you select the “Reset” button of the “Dual rate name” block, the dual rate names are reset utilizing the name designations from the original data.
- When you select either the T12FG or FX30 as the intended destination location, you cannot edit the dual rate names.
[Substitute hardware function] - The Futaba Model Data Converter can substitute hardware if the intended transmitter is not equipped with the same items. For example, if the source code transmitter utilized an “RST ” designation, the converted data may be replaced by” RS ” if the destination transmitter does not utilize the ” RST “designation but uses “RS” instead.
- If the intended transmitter does not utilize the same hardware, the initial value of the hardware is set to NULL.
- The substitution of switch hardware and the linear hardware is not possible.
– Switch hardware …SW-A,SW-B,SW-C,SW-D,SW-E,SW-F,SW-G,SW-H,SS1(SI),SS2(SJ),CD- SW
– Linear hardware …LD,RD,LS,RS,LST,RST,CD,L1,L2,L3,J1,J2,J3,J4,T1,T1,T3,T4.T5,T6,T7,T8
Data conversion
5-1. Click the “Convert” button. 5-2. If successful a dialog box, as shown
below, will appear. Please click the “OK” button. 5-3. Depending upon the
source and destination transmitter models, a warning dialog might appear. Read
the information in the dialog box prior to clicking the “OK” button.
Additionally, we suggest that you check the operation of the model prior to
flight.
Precautions and warnings
6-1. General
– T14MZ and FX40 are displayed with “T14MZ/FX40” in the “Transmitter” column
on the “Convert from” and “Convert to” blocks.
6-2. When converting data to the T12FG or FX30 from the T14MZ, FX40, or
T12Z
– The Box/Hysterisys setting of the hardware is canceled.
– The nested logic switch is set to NULL.
– All logic switches except the “Condition Select” are set to NULL.
– The Linear/VTR/Spline curve is changed to a point curve.
– The combination setting is set to Single unless it is set in all Condition
to Group.
– The setting of “Fuel Mixture” and “Multi Engine” are initialized.
6-3. When converting data to the T14MZ, FX40, or T12Z from either the T12FG
or FX30
– When the model type selected is a glider, and the motor function is used,
the model type is converted to a motor glider.
6-4. When converting data to the FX30 from the FX40
– SS1/SS2 are converted to SI/SJ.
6-5. When converting data to the FX40 from the FX30
– SI/SJ are converted to SS1/SS2.
Error Message
Subject| Bad, or incorrect, media type
Message| The “Transmitter” type data could not store to the location “Drive or
folder path”.
Please check the “Transmitter” type and the “Location” in the “Convert to”
group.
Explanation| The SD card can only save model data of the T12FG/FX30 using a
special format (FFS format). However, the Model data of the T14MZ/FX40/T12Z
was going to be created to an SD card formatted with the FFS. Alternatively,
this might indicate that the model data of a T12FG/FX30 was going to be
created to a location that did not contain an SD card formatted with the FFS.
What to do| Please set “Transmitter” and “Location” of the “Convert to” block
again.
If the “Transmitter” is a T12FG/FX30, please set “Location” to the SD card
which utilizes the FFS format. If the “Transmitter” is a T14MZ/FX40/T12Z,
please set “Location” to any place other than the FFS formatted SD card.
Subject| The user has not selected the source location for the data
Message| No items were selected in the “Convert from” group.
Please select an item on the model list.
Explanation| The model name of conversion data is the same as an existing
model name.
What to do| Model data cannot be displayed on a list of “Convert from” block.
Please set “Location” of the “Convert from” block to the location where the
source conversion data is saved.
If the location is correct, the items are displayed on the respective list and
it will be possible to select amongst these items.
Subject| Repetition of the model name
Message| There is “file path” file.
Please change the Model Name.
Explanation| There is already the model data of the same name. As such, you
must rename the data accordingly.
You cannot create the model data of the same name in T14MZ/FX40/T12Z.
What to do| Please input a unique name into the “Model name” text box of the
“Convert to” block.
You can confirm the name of other model data from the list of the “Convert to”
block.
Subject| Inaccurate transmitter selection for the source code data
Message| The “Transmitter” type of the “Convert from” group is not correct.
Please check the “Transmitter” type and the items on the model list in the
“Convert from” group.
Explanation| The transmitter type information of the source code information
is different from the transmitter type chosen in “Transmitter” of the “Convert
from “block.
What to do| Please select the proper “Transmitter” in the “Convert from” block
in the transmitter type drop-down menu.
It is possible to confirm the transmitter type for the source code in the
“Transmitter” column of the data list of the “Convert from “block.
Subject| The Futaba Model Data converter cannot open the selected file
Message| Could not open the “file path” file.
Please check the Location in the “Convert from” group.
Explanation| After the setting of origin of conversion data, it appears that a
file was erased, or that the memory card was removed prematurely.
What to do| Please select the source code conversion data once again.
Subject| The Futaba Model Data converter cannot save the file
Message| Could not open the “file path” file.
Please check the Model Name and the Location in the “Convert to” group.
Explanation| After the selecting the source code data, it appears that a
folder set in the “Location” of the “Convert to” block was erased, or that a
memory card was removed prematurely.
What to do| Please choose the location of conversion data once again
Subject| The model data is older and not supported by the transmitter
Message| Unsupported data selected.
This data is saved with the transmitter of an older version of the software.
Please update your transmitter accordingly.
Explanation| The structure of model data is different in the version saved in
the transmitter’s memory. As such, the model data converter cannot convert the
old data as it is unsupported.
What to do| Please “Select” the origin of conversion data in the “Model
Select” screen of the transmitter after it has been updated to the latest
software version. Next, try converting the data once again.
Subject| The data converter is old
Message| Unsupported data selected.
Please use a newer data converter.
Explanation| The structure of model data is different than the version of a
saved transmitter. The model data converter cannot support the data of the
future transmitter software.
What to do| Please download the latest version of the model data converter.
Next, try converting the data once again.
Subject| No model name
Message| Please enter a model name into the “Model name” in the “Convert to”
group.
Explanation| The “Model name” text box in the “Convert to” block is blank.
What to do| Please enter a model name into the “Model name” in the “Convert
to” group.
Subject| The model name is too long
Message| The model name is too long.
Please check the “Model name” in the “Convert to” group.
When converting data to the T12Z/T12FG/FX-30, please edit the model name so
that it is no longer than 8 characters.
Explanation| The number of model name characters exceeds the allowable limit.
When using the T12Z/T12FG/FX-30 transmitters, the model name is limited to a
maximum of 8 characters.
What to do| Please enter a shorter name into the “Model name” in the “Convert
to” group.
Subject| Unusable character
Message| The use of the character which is not usable for a model name in the
T12Z/T12FG/FX-30.
Please check the “Model name” in the “Convert to” group.
Explanation| The model name contains unusable characters.
Some characters cannot be used for a model name in the T12Z/T12FG/FX-30. For
example, “Japanese KANJI”.
What to do| Please enter a new model name into the “Model name” in the
“Convert to” group. (Note) The following characters are usable for the
T12Z/T12FG/FX-30.
0 to 9, A to Z, a to z, and signs ( “ * / : < > ? \ | are unusable).
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