Futaba T32MZ Air Transmitter User Guide

Futaba T32MZ Air Transmitter

Product Information

The product is a transmitter used for controlling the rotor speed and propeller speed of an airplane. It has various features and functions to enhance the user experience.

Specifications

• Model: PXUPVQEBUF5
• Compatibility: Works with various airplane models
• Throttle Stick Position: Adjustable
• Battery Consumption: 4% per hour in screen off mode

Product Usage Instructions

Connecting the Motor

Connect the poles of your motor to the designated connectors on the transmitter.

Adjusting Throttle Stick Position

Rotate the throttle stick to control the position of the rotor speed. The position of the stick determines the output percentage of the rotor speed.

Activating Warning States

The transmitter can activate warning states based on certain conditions. Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on how to activate warnings for different scenarios.

Using the Gear Down Propeller Speed

Adjust the gear-down propeller speed using the designated controls on the transmitter. This feature enables better control during landing or takeoff.

Updating the Transmitter

To perform updates, turn off the power and connect the transmitter to a computer using the provided USB cable. Follow the instructions in the user manual for updating the firmware.

How to update T32MZ

updating, updating will fail. When the remaining battery capacity is 50% or less, always recharge the battery before updating.

Your Futaba T32MZ transmitter programming can be updated easily and at no cost online. When functions are added or improved, the update file can be downloaded from our website. Copy the update files to the microSD card and then use the following procedure to update the program.
Check our web site for the FAQ regarding updating for more information.

Updating procedure

Note: If the battery fully discharges during program updating, updating will fail. When the remaining battery capacity is 50% or less, always recharge the battery before updating.

Note: The model data in the transmitter can be used unchanged after updating, but to be safe, back up the model data before updating

1. Download the zip file of the update data from our website or your local distributor’s website.
2. Extract the zip file on your computer.
3. The “Update” folder will be created on your computer. ****
4. Copy the “Update” folder onto your microSD Mcard.
5. Insert the microSD card containing the update file into the card slot. ****
6. Press the HOME/EXIT button first. And next turn on the transmitter power. ****
7. Keep pressing the HOME / EXIT button. ****
8. Release the HOME / EXIT button when “Push any button to start the update.” ****
9. Press the HOME / EXIT button or the U.MENU/MON button. ****
10. The update starts and the screen changes as follows
11. When the update completion message appears, turn off the power and remove the microSD card.
12. Be sure to check each function before use.

Don’t disconnect or remove the battery and microSD card from the transmitter during the update.

Voice data will be installed when the power is turned on for the first time after the update. No special operation is required, so please wait for a while. From the second time onward, the power will be turned on as usual.

T32MZ SOFTWARE UPDATE CHANGES

(Editor Version: 3.8 Encoder version: 1.4)

This software updates or alters the functions and features noted below. The instructions and information that follow are meant as a supplement to the original instruction manual that accompanied the T32MZ transmitter. Please refer to the original instruction manual where applicable, but replace the steps indicated below with these instructions. Please note that the software update will be finalized the first time that the T32MZ is powered up, after the software has been applied. As such, it may require a few moments before the Start screen appears. Please check to ensure that the update has been installed.

• Select the System Menu.
• Touch the [Information] button.
• Confirm that the information in the display indicates the Editor and Encoder version numbers as noted above.

1. Telemetry settings: Added gear ratio setting button to Kontronik ESC and Scorpion ESC.
   If the gear is down, enter the gear ratio to display the helicopter rotor speed and the airplane gear down propeller speed.

2. Telemetry settings: Changed the motor pole number setting for each ESC to “100”.
   Previously, the number of poles was up to 36, but now it can be set up to 100.

(Editor Version: 3.7 Encoder version: 1.4)

Telemetry display bug fix
Fixed a bug that caused the telemetry display on the sub display to be distorted when the Unit System was set to “Yard-pound”.

(Editor Version: 3.7 Encoder version: 1.3)

GYA553 New firmware Version 3.x support. → Refer to T32MZ GYA553 V3 Setting manual
Airplane Gyro GYA553 is compatible with 3rd aileron and 4th aileron.

(Editor Version: 3.6.1 Encoder version: 1.3)

Fixed user menu issue.
Fixed a bug that some screens registered in the user menu were not displayed when loading model data of V3.3.1 or earlier with T32MZ with software version V3.4.0 or later.
For software versions V3.4.0 to V3.6.0, re-register the screens that are not displayed in the user menu.

(Editor Version: 3.6 Encoder version: 1.3)

1. GYA553 New firmware Version 2.x support. → Refer to T32MZ GYA553 V2 Setting manual
2. CH3 (THR) can be output to the RUD2 / S.BUS2 port.
3. The Holding Power rate of the aircraft in AVCS mode has been expanded to 5 types from C1 to C5, and each rate can be set by switching the display.
4. Added the setting of switching CH of Holding Power rate C1 to C5 to S.BUS basic menu.

The current rate numbers C1 to C5 are displayed by operating the channel of the transmitter.
Like the flight condition function of the transmitter, you can set up to 5 different data for the attitude holding force rate of the aircraft in AVCS mode by operating the switch from the transmitter, and switch between them. You can set the holding power rate selector switch to the channel with the AFR function of the transmitter, and set the point for each rate on the AFR point curve to switch. It is also possible to use the flight condition function to work with the flight condition switch.

(Editor Version: 3.5.0 Encoder version: 1.3)

1. Fixed the display of the sub-display.

(Editor Version: 3.5.0 Encoder version: 1.2)

1. Futaba ESC, Hobbywing ESC telemetry compatible Supports the

telemetry function of the Futaba sensor “Futaba ESC” and the Hobbywing sensor “Hobbywing ESC”.

Corresponding Futaba ESC

For details on Hobbywing ESC telemetry support, refer to the Hobbywing website.

Futaba ESC
MC-980H/A MC-9130H/A MC-9200H/A

Register the ESC with the transmitter.

Linkage menu → Sensor → 2/2

1. Select [Sensor] on the second page of the linkage menu.
2. Open the second page of the sensor screen and tap the Slot 24 button.
3. A list of sensors will be displayed, so select Futaba ESC.

If slot 24 is used for another sensor

1. Connect the SBM-2 to the S.I/F port in the rear of the transmitter.
2. Open the sensor unit setting screen by touching the [Sensor] button in the Linkage Menu.
3. Touch the 1/2 to enter the second page of the Sensor screen. Then, touch the [Register] button.
4. If registration is successful, the following screen will appear. “The registering succeeded.” Close the message by touching the [Close] button.
5. If registration failed, a screen like the following will appear: “There are not enough available slots”
   SBM-2 require 8 slots for their operation. If continuous slots are not available, SBM-2 will not be registered accordingly. If there are unused slots, but they are not continous, please use the Sensor Unit Reallocation feature, which follows, to change the slots of the existing sensors to accommodate the sensors which require continuous slots.

-SBM-2: 8 slots required

“The connected sensor is not ready”
No response from sensor unit. Check the connections.

Linkage menu → Sensor → 2/2

The registered ESC will be displayed as “Futaba ESC”.

The registered Hobbywing ESC is displayed as “Hobbywing ESC”. For details on Hobbywing ESC telemetry support, refer to the Hobbywing website.

MC-9130H/A telemetry connection example

ESC telemetry display screen

The ESC status is displayed. An alarm setting is also possible.

Add R.P.M. display : Gov Basic

The number of revolutions of the governor setting is displayed on the governor basic screen of the gyro setting.

GYA553 Addition of setting parameters

AIL / ELE / RUD holding power setting has been added to the setting parameters of GYA553.

Expansion of governor R.P.M. range

With the governor function of the model menu, the R.P.M. range has been expanded to 700 to 3500 rpm.

(Editor Version: 3.4 Encoder version: 1.2)

1. Add GYA553 Airplane Gyro setting function. (Refer the T32MZ GYA553 Setting Manual)

2. Compatible with SCORPION ESC telemetry
   Added support for SCORPION POWER SYSTEM ESC some models.

3. Add power off switch press time setting

The power switch long press time when turning off the power can be selected from 1 second and 4 seconds.

(Editor Version: 3.3.1 Encoder version: 1.2)

Fixed the CGY755/CGY760R Gyro setting function.

(Editor Version: 3.3 Encoder version: 1.1)

Add CGY755/CGY760R Gyro setting function. (Refer the T32MZ Ver 3.3 Gyro Setting Manual)

(Editor Version: 3.2.1 Encoder version: 1.1)

Fixed a defect on the screen off function.

(Editor Version: 3.2 Encoder version: 1.1)

1. Add Screen off function [Quick start]
   This “screen off” can quick start next startup. This is convenient when turning on and off frequently. No RF output at “screen off”. Also, there is no screen display. However, the battery is consumed because the internal circuit is activated.
   WARNING
   While in screen off mode, it consumes about 4% of the battery per hour. If you do not use the transmitter for a long time, turn off the power.
   Updates cannot be performed in screen off mode. To update, turn off the power.

2. Add Stop alarm: Telemetry RPM sensor setting
   On the telemetry setting screen, if you enable the alarm setting on the low rotation side of the RPM sensor and set the alarm setting to 0, an alarm will be activated when the rotation speed becomes 0.

3. Chinese language support
   Added support for Chinese display. You can select Chinese by updating to Chinese version software.

4. GPS display correction
   Fixed an issue where GPS location information could not be recognized correctly.

5. Sub display External input voltage display correction
   Fixed the problem that the voltage was displayed low when the external input voltage of the receiver on the sub-display exceeded 25.5V.

6. KS-01 (O.S.ENGINE)
   Added support for a kill switch KS-01 made by O.S.ENGINE.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How much battery does the transmitter consume in screen off mode?

A: The transmitter consumes about 4% of the battery per hour in screen off mode.

Q: Can updates be performed in screen off mode?

A: No, updates cannot be performed in screen off mode. Please turn off the power before performing updates.

Q: How do I adjust the throttle stick position?

A: The throttle stick position can be adjusted by rotating the stick to the desired position.

Q: What is the purpose of the gear down propeller speed?

A: The gear down propeller speed allows for better control during landing or takeoff.

Q: How do I activate warning states?

A: Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on how to activate warning states for different scenarios.

Q: Can the transmitter be used with any airplane model?

A: Yes, the transmitter is compatible with various airplane models. Please refer to the user manual for any specific compatibility required’

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