How to Update T16IZ

How to Update T16IZ Transmitter

Your Futaba T16IZ transmitter programming can be updated easily 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.

Notes

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

Updating Procedure

1. Download the zip file of the update data from our website.

   [Futaba WEB 16IZ Update Zip file Download graphic]

2. Extract the zip file on your computer.
3. The "FUTABA" folder will be created on your computer.
4. Copy the "FUTABA" folder into your microSD card.

   [Graphic showing 'Copy the "FUTABA" folder into your SD card.']

5. Insert the microSD card with "FUTABA" folder that contained the update software into the SD card slot on your T16IZ radio transmitter.

   [Graphic of installed microSD card of the update file]

6. Turn on the transmitter power while pressing down the "HOME/EXIT" button. The update screen appears on the LCD display of your T16IZ and the software update is started.

   [Graphic showing 'Press the HOME/EXIT switch and turn on']

   [Graphic showing update progress bar: 'Updating main program...', 'Updating', with a progress bar]

7. When the software update is completed, "Completed" message is shown on the LCD display of your T16IZ.

   [Graphic showing 'Completed' screen]

8. Turn off the power switch of your T16IZ and remove the microSD card from the card slot.

Possible Problems

When one of the error messages shown below appears on the LCD screen your T16IZ, the software update will not be completed.

• "Low battery." Software update is postponed because of low battery. Retry the software update after the battery is recharged.
• "Update file not found." The T16IZ cannot find the update file on the microSD card. Check to be sure all the update files have been copied onto the microSD card.
• "Broken file." The T16IZ detects the update file error. The update file may be broken or for another transmitter.
• "Write error." The software update procedure is stopped for an unknown reason. Contact your local service center when this error message appears on the LCD screen of your T16IZ.

Recovering a Failed Update

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If you failed to update for any reason, it may transmitter will not start. In that case, please update again transmitter in the following procedure.

1. Detach the battery from the transmitter.
2. Insert the microSD card that contained the update files to the transmitter.
3. Attach the battery to the transmitter while pressing down the "HOME/EXIT" button.
4. The update will start.

Even after the above steps, if the transmitter fails to update or does not start, please have it serviced.

T16IZ Software Update Changes

Version V3.3

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 T16IZ transmitter. Please refer to the original instruction manual where applicable, but replace the steps indicated below with these instructions. Please check to ensure that the update has been installed.

1. Select the System Menu.
2. Touch the [Information] button.
3. Confirm that the information in the display indicates the version numbers as noted above.

1. GYA553 New firmware Version 2.x support.

Refer to T16IZ GYA553 V2 Setting manual

• CH3 (THR) can be output to the RUD2 / S.BUS2 port.
• 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.
• Added the setting of switching CH of Holding Power rate C1 to C5 to S.BUS basic menu.

[Graphic of GYA553 screen showing Basic Menu, Config screen, S.BUS Basic screen, and Additional page. The Config screen shows settings like Gyro Set Dir, Wing, Tail, Servo Type, SB/R2 Out. CH3 (THR) is added to the output item of RUD2 / S.BUS port. The Holding Power section shows C1-C5 rates adjustable via a switch button. The S.BUS Basic screen indicates that the second page has been added, changing the total pages from 2 to 3. Users can tap the CH used for rate switching.]

2. O.S.ENGINE EM-100 New firmware Version 9.11 support.

If you have used the EM-100, the update will unregister the EM-100 from the "Sensor" screen. Register the EM-100 again on the "Sensor" screen.

Version V3.2

1. Fixed an issue where the Vario Melody settings were not saved.

Version V3.1

• Fixed telemetry voice for Futaba ESC and Hobbywing ESC.
• Fixed the problem that model copy fails.

Version V3

1. Compatible with Futaba ESC MC-980H/A, MC-9130H/A, MC-9200H/A

Supports the telemetry function of MC-980H/A, MC-9130H/A, and MC-9200H/A.

Register the ESC with transmitter

Procedure:

• Connect SBM-2 to the S.I / F port on the back of transmitter.

  [Graphic of S.I/F port]

• Connect the SBM-2 to the transmitter as shown, then tap Register.

  [Graphic showing linkage menu → Sensor → 3/3, and the 'Register' button]

• Registration is complete when this screen appears.

  [Graphic showing 'Sensor registering succeeded']

• Complete registration and remove SBM-2 from the transmitter.

Alternatively, select [Futaba ESC] in start slot 24. Call page 3 of [Sensor].

*Please note that the proper default slot for this accessory is number 8 (8-15). This sensor uses eight slots. Being made to a start slot are 8, 16, and 24. Information on how to change the slot assignment is included in the transmitter's manual.

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.

ESC Telemetry and Alarm Settings

MC-9130H/A Telemetry Connection Example

[Diagram shows connection from SBM-2 module to ESC, with connections to CH3 Throttle, free port, and S.BUS2. Also shows connection to drive battery and receiver (R7108SB).]

ESC Telemetry Display Screen

The ESC status is displayed. Alarm setting is also possible.

[Screens show Current, Voltage, Capacity, Rotation, ESC Temperature, and Throttle. Navigation is done by tapping to move to different setting pages (current, voltage, capacity, rotation, temperature, throttle). Text indicates 'Display max / min value Press and hold to reset.']

Alarm Setting

Alarms can be set for Voltage, Capacity, Rotation, ESC temperature, and Throttle using the same procedure.

↑ An upward arrow indicates the alarm will sound when the current reaches above your set value. ↓ A downward arrow indicates the alarm will sound when the current reaches below your set value.

Allows Speech to be turned ON or OFF.

Alarm is chosen from Buzzer, Voice, and Inhibit.

Sets the current on which the alarm operates.

Shows the output level from the ESC to the motor, not the position of the throttle stick. Even if the stick is in the 50% position, the output may not be 50% depending on the ESC setting.

Enter the number of poles for your motor. If the gear is down, enter the gear ratio to display the helicopter rotor speed and the airplane gear down propeller speed.

*The current and capacity consumption display may vary depending on the usage conditions, so use it as a guide.

Warning States

Alarm Activation

• Throttle not at 0%
• Low voltage
• Over temperature
• Over current
• Motor locked
• Throttle signal lost

Vibrator Activation

• When the throttle stick is not low when ESC is started
• When the battery voltage is below the cutoff voltage
• When the ESC temperature is 110°C or higher
• Peak current over
• When the motor locks
• When no throttle signal is received for more than 0.25 s

GYA553 Addition of Setting Parameters

2. GYA553 Addition of setting parameters

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

[Graphic of Config screen showing Holding Power for AIL, ELE, RUD set to 100. Text explains: 'Adjusted the gyro holding force of the aircraft in AVCS mode. Decreasing the value weakens the holding power and makes the operation feeling closer to the Normal mode.']

1. Add GYA553 Airplane Gyro setting function.

(Refer the T16IZ GYA553 Setting Manual)

2. Compatible with SCORPION ESC telemetry

Added support for SCORPION POWER SYSTEM ESC some models.