Futaba GYA553 6-Axis Flight Control Instructions
- June 5, 2024
- Futaba
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Futaba GYA553 6-Axis Flight Control
GYA553 Software Updating Procedure
GYRO UPDATE (Update mode of GYA553)
This menu is used to adjust the update mode of the GYA553. The mode selected
will be determined by the model of the CIU selected and personal preference.
For example, when using the CIU-3, the user may select either the high speed
or the slow speed modes. If using the CIU-2, only the slow speed mode is
available.
The following optional products are required for the update.
CIU-2 or CIU-3
DSC cable for update
Receiver battery
a) Download GYA553 update file
Download the GYA553 update file from our website or your local distribtor’
website.
Connection diagram
To the open/available slot of GYA553
A PC that can connect to the Internet and has CIU-2 or CIU-3 driver software
installed.
Preparation for update -1
Connect the GYAS53, GPB-1, CIU-2 or CIU-3 to the PC with reference to the
above connection diagram.
Selection of CIU (Speed)
Before turning on the power of GYA553, select the writing speed suitable for
CIU-2 or CIU-3 to be used for updating.
[Selection method]
CIU-2
Turn on the power while pressing the MODE SW of GYA553. The Mode LED lights
Red at first, then about 4 seconds later, Red and Blue light at the same time,
and when the Data LED turns Red, release the MODE SW.
CIU-3
Turn on the power while pressing the MODE SW of GYA553. The Mode LE lights Red
at first, then Red and Blu light up at the same time after about 4 seconds;
press and hold MODE SW fo another 4 seconds when the Data LE turns Red, and
release MODE SW whe the Data LED turns Green.
LED display after setting
Perform update
Click on the update file downloaded to the PC to update the GYA553
ACAUTION
Do not turn off the power or remove the battery while updating.
GYA553 may be damaged.
(5) Update complete
When the update is completed successfully, Mode LED will turn blue.
[LED display when update is completed]
[LED display when update fails]
If the cable disconnects or a contact failure occurs during the update, the
update stops halfway.
In that case, please try updating again from the beginning.
Functions Ver 2.X
- The Air-Brake function can be used in NORMAL mode.
- CH3 (THR) can be output to the RUD2/S.BUS2 port.
- The “Holding power” of AVCS mode has been expanded to 5 types, and it is possible to switch with CH data.
The following models are required for the settings of (2) and (3). For the setting method, for the setting method, refer to the T32MZ GYA553 setting manual, T161Z GYA553 setting manual and GPB-1 GYA553 setting manual on the software download page.
- T32MZ Ver 3.6 or later
- T161Z Ver 3.3 or later
- GPB-1- Ver 4.1 or later