Align 700N & RCE-600 Governor DX18 Setup Help please

[enterpryse]

OK Guys, I've searched and searched but can't find help on this and having problems relating other peoples solutions to my query(s).


I'm completing a build on a 700N DFC and am trying to set up the Align governor.


Governor is connected to the Throttle channel on the Rx and the separate yellow data wire connected to Aux3

Currently in the Tx I have a Normal Throttle Curve and have IU1 at 80% (flat) and IU2 at 85% (flat and arbitrary at the moment)

Throttle has had its end points in the Tx adjusted to match the mechanical carb limits.

Gov was then calibrated from min to max and the unit seems to have accepted the programming.

On the Tx I've allocated a 3 way switch to the Gov and also assigned it to Aux3

The governor settings in the TX are currently set at -50 (Gov off) +85 (position 2) and +90 (position 3). These are again arbitrary at the moment but would welcome to actual figures to start if anyone has them.

Using the settings above the TX controls the Gov in that I can switch it on and off - LED Red and Green. I can also see Aux 3 switching in the TX monitor screen and that the values do change as programmed).


Now the dumb question(s);

When the Gov is switched on, say position IU1, does the governor take is input from what I've programmed in IU1 (80%) OR does it from what has been programmed in the governor settings (+85%) in the example. ie does the gov switch switch the gov on AND also set the ATV level?

I assume the gov only enables when it is switched on AND throttle is >30% - manual isn't clear enough for me!

Thanks in advance

Stuart

[GIXERMAN]

From my findings with these

1) set up mechanically first
2) calibrate gov full stick etc
3) then put curves in as back if gov fails
4) then set my h speeds
then go fly and try

yeh think over 25-30 % stick is active

[jwatts007]

I use AUX 2 or the gear channel and use a V curve not a straight line curve...when switching too IDL 1-2 the servo will then fully open the throttle on the bench...but while flying it will hold the H/S value as set in the TX....

[enterpryse]

Thanks for the quick replies. I'm still not sure though whether the ATV setting is sent using AUX3 or the throttle on the receiver?

Cheers

Stuart

[GIXERMAN]

Thanks for the quick replies. I'm still not sure though whether the ATV setting is sent using AUX3 or the throttle on the receiver?

Cheers

Stuart

what tx you using then?

[KevDavies]

the atv for head speed will be sent via Aux 3.

I have a mix on my helis linked to my idle up switch. Normal gov off, iu1 gov set to 1650 and iu2 gov set to 1950 (raptor 90)

Its diff to do it on a spekky but im sure someone will know how

[enterpryse]

what tx you using then?

Thanks it's a DX18

Stuart

[enterpryse]

the atv for head speed will be sent via Aux 3.

I have a mix on my helis linked to my idle up switch. Normal gov off, iu1 gov set to 1650 and iu2 gov set to 1950 (raptor 90)

Its diff to do it on a spekky but im sure someone will know how

Thanks Kev. I'm happy to have my normal curves and a separate switch for Gov :-)

If the ATV is transmitted down AUX 3 (in my case) I just need to get a handle of setting up the right %'s for some typical head speeds, say 1800 and 1900. Then check it out without the blades .....

Cheers

Stuart

[GIXERMAN]

The manual 700n gives you approx values for headspeed spektrum/jr

[enterpryse]

The manual 700n gives you approx values for headspeed spektrum/jr

You know I didn't think to look there because I figured it will refer to the 3GX governor - I'll check this evening. Thanks Gixerman.