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  The Governor from Futaba is designed for the helicopter pilot who wants to
maintain a constant rotor head RPM. This is accomplished with an electronic
sensor mounted on the heli, and a magnet the modeler installs on the bottom
of the cooling fan.

INCLUDES: One GV-1 control amplifier with LCD display
          One sensor unit
          Three mounting brackets,1- 30-size, 1- 50 size and 1- 60-size
          One small plastic screwdriver for adjusting the unit
          Two small magnets, (one used as a counter-balance for the fan)

SPECS:    Control resolution: .1 Hertz
          Accuracy: 1%
          Control response: 20mS (milliseconds)
          Control range: 1000-2100 rpm (rotor head speed)
          Mixture curve: 9 different points to set
          Operating voltage: DC 3.8-6V
          Current drain: 40mA at 4.8V
COMMENTS: YOU MUST ENTER THE GEAR RATIO OF YOUR HELI INTO THE AMP, IF IT ISN'T
            IN THE MANUAL, DIVIDE THE NUMBER OF TEETH ON THE MAIN GEAR BY THE
            PINION TEETH.
            Nexus standard and deluxe: 9.8 : 1 (also Concept 30s)
            Nexus 46: 9.5 : 1
            Legato: 7.8 : 1
            Kinetic 50 9.1:1
            Concept 60 and SR: 9.3 : 1
            Sensor         7.5 x 10 x 16mm
            Control amp   56.5 x 30.5 x 16mm
            Weight is 38 grams
          This device maintains a constant rotor head speed by monitoring
            the cooling fan speed and adjusting the throttle.

COMMENTS: For the Sensor Bracket the customer can order FUTM1101
          For the Governor Magnet, the customer can order FUTM1105.
          The 50 size mounting bracket is avaialble through Hobby Services.
          Works with any heli radio with 8 or more channels.

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                                                            updated jpg 10/4/05
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Web Site: http://www.futaba-rc.com/
Phone: 217-398-8970


 
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