Futaba T16IZ SUPER / T16IZS Software Update Guide

T16IZ SUPER Update Procedure

The T16IZ SUPER can be updated. If program changes are available, download the update file from the Futaba WEB site (http://www.futaba.co.jp/) and follow the steps below.

Update Steps

❗ Caution: If the battery runs out during the update, the process will fail. Please charge the battery to over 50% before proceeding.

? Note: Model data on the main unit can be used after the update. However, for safety, please back up your model data before updating.

1. Download the update file from Futaba WEB to your PC.

   Description: Image showing the Futaba WEB site with a 'Software Download' section.

2. Extract (unzip) the downloaded update file (zip format). On Windows XP or later, you can open it with Explorer. Extracting will create a folder named "FUTABA".

   Description: Screenshot of Windows Explorer showing the 'Extract All' dialog for a ZIP file, with an option to display extracted files.

   Description: Screenshot of Windows Explorer displaying the extracted 'FUTABA' folder.

3. Copy the "FUTABA" folder to the microSD card.

   Description: Image indicating that the 'FUTABA' folder should be copied to a microSD card.

4. Insert the microSD card containing the update file into the transmitter.

   Description: Illustration showing a hand inserting a microSD card into the transmitter.

5. Press and hold the HOME/EXIT button, then turn on the transmitter's power.

   Description: Diagram showing the HOME/EXIT button and power switch on the transmitter, with an arrow indicating to press HOME/EXIT while turning on the power.

6. The update will begin, and the progress will be displayed on the screen. (Do not turn off the power during the update.)

   Description: Screen display showing 'Updating main program...' and a progress bar.

   Description: Screen display showing update progress: 'Updating main program...', 'Updating resource data...', 'Completed'.

7. Once the update completion message appears, turn off the transmitter by pressing the power switch.
8. Check the version on the System Menu → Information screen.

   Description: Screenshot of the System Menu -> Information screen displaying model details, firmware version (e.g., 7.9V), and memory card status.

9. Always confirm operation after updating.

Error Messages During Update

If an error occurs during the update, one of the following messages may be displayed:

• "The update switch is not set to update mode."
• "A SD card is not found."
• "The update files are not found."
• "The update files are broken."
• "The update files are not compatible with the transmitter."
• "File read error."
• "Low battery." (Please charge and retry.)
• "Update failure" "Data Write error." (Internal error. If recurring, please contact service for repair.)

Update Precautions

❗ Never remove the battery or microSD card during the update. This may cause the transmitter to malfunction.

Recovery Method if Update Fails

If the update fails for any reason, the transmitter may not boot. In this case, update the transmitter again using the following steps:

1. Remove the battery.
2. Insert the microSD card with the update file into the transmitter.
3. Press and hold the HOME/EXIT button, then re-insert the battery.
4. The update will start.

If the transmitter still does not boot or the update fails after following the above steps, please request repair.

T16IZS Software Update Contents

V9.0

This software update adds or changes the following functions. Please read the accompanying instruction manual to understand the changes.

1. Support for GYA573 flight gyro setting V6.x. Added Vector and Nozzle functions for jet models, and expanded camber mixing rate from ±100 to ±200. Refer to the T26SZ/T16IZS_GYA573 V.6.x_ Setting Manual on the Futaba homepage for details.
2. Added EC-23/EC-24 telemetry function. Supports telemetry functions for O.S. ENGINE (Ogawa Seiki) ECUs EC-23/EC-24.
3. Support for Power Hub DLPH-3. Connecting DLPH-3 to the transmitter allows mode changes to be made from the transmitter.
   1. Connect DLPH-3 to the transmitter as shown in the diagram.

      Description: Diagram illustrating the connection of the DLPH-3 module to the transmitter's RX1 port, noting that a power supply is required for the DLPH-3.

   2. Call up the DLPH screen from the System Menu → DLPH.

      Description: Screenshot of the System Menu, highlighting the 'DLPH Settings' option.

   3. Tap [Read].

      Description: Screenshot of the DLPH Settings screen, showing the 'Read' button.

DLPH-3 Settings

The connected DLPH-3 version is displayed.

Description: Screenshot of the DLPH Settings screen displaying version information and current settings.

Set the DLPH-3 mode.

• Settings Mode: Tap to switch between [Dual Rx Mode] → [Single Rx Mode] → [Airplane Gyro] → [Dual Rx Mode] → ...
• PWM Output Mode: Tap to switch between [1-10ch] → [11-20ch] → [21-24ch] → [1-10ch] → ...
• Battery Type: Tap to switch between [LiPo 2] → [LiFe 2] → [LiPo 3] → [LiPo 2] → ...

Description: Screenshot of the DLPH Settings screen showing the options for changing Settings Mode, PWM Output Mode, and Battery Type.

Tap [Write] to confirm and write the settings to DLPH-3.

Description: Confirmation message indicating that settings have been successfully written.

Description: Error message indicating that writing settings failed.

Update History

V8.0

1. Support for GYA573 flight gyro. Refer to T26SZ/T16IZS GYA573 WEB Setting Manual for details.

V7.0

1. Added EC-22/EC-21 telemetry function. Supports telemetry for O.S. ENGINE (Ogawa Seiki) ECUs EC-22/EC-21.
2. Sound Switch, Voice Notification German Language Support. Sound switch function and voice notification function now support German audio. (German version only).

V6.1

1. Fixed telemetry audio for SBS-01ML.

V6.0

1. Support for GYA553 V4.0 flight gyro. Refer to T16IZ/T16IZS GYA553 Ver4 WEB Setting Manual for details.

V5.0

1. Added CGY770R helicopter gyro setting function. Refer to T16IZS CGY770R Gyro Setting Function WEB Setting Manual for details.
2. Added confirmation dialog for condition group setting buttons.

   Description: Screenshot of a confirmation dialog box for switching between group and single settings.

   [Yes] taps to switch. [No] taps to not switch.
3. Added power-off confirmation function. When the power switch is operated, a power-off confirmation function is added. System Menu → [Hardware Settings].

   Description: Screenshot of the Hardware Settings screen showing the 'Power Off Confirmation' option.

   Setting Power Off Confirmation to [ON] will display a confirmation screen before powering off.

   Description: Screenshot of the transmitter's power-off confirmation dialog.

   Tapping "Yes" powers off the unit. Tapping "No" does not power off the unit.

V4.0 Receiver Setting Function

Connect compatible receivers to the transmitter's S.I/F connector to configure receiver settings.

Compatible Receivers (as of Jan 2024)

• ● R7208SB/R7308SB (Requires Software Version 2.0 or later)
• ● R7206SB/R7306SB
• ● R7214SB/R7314SB

1. Connect the receiver's S.BUS2 port and the transmitter's S.I/F port with a cable.

   Description: Diagram showing the connection between a Futaba receiver's S.BUS2 port and the transmitter's S.I/F port using a cable.

2. With the transmitter OFF, press and hold the U.MENU/MON. button, then press the power switch. The transmitter will operate without transmitting radio waves.

   Description: Diagram showing the HOME/EXIT button and power switch on the transmitter, with an arrow indicating to press HOME/EXIT while turning on the power.

   ? Note: Settings cannot be made while the receiver is receiving radio waves. After setting the receiver, turn the transmitter power on again to transmit radio waves.
3. Open the [Receiver Settings] screen from the System Menu.

   Description: Screenshot of the System Menu, highlighting the 'Receiver Settings' option.

4. Tap the [Read] button.

   Description: Screenshot of the Receiver Settings screen displaying initial values before reading.

5. Receiver settings are displayed. Display may vary by model.

   Description: Screenshot of the Receiver Settings screen displaying loaded receiver configuration.

6. Change settings as needed.
   • Change receiver channel output mode: MODE A → MODE B → MODE C → ...
   • Dual RX Link Mode: OFF ↔ ON
   • Telemetry: INH: Telemetry ON / ACT: Telemetry OFF

   Description: Highlighted sections on the Receiver Settings screen indicating options for channel mode, Dual RX Link Mode, and Telemetry settings.

7. Tap the [Write] button. Receiver settings will be changed.

   Description: Screenshot of the Receiver Settings screen after settings have been written.

   Description: Error message indicating that writing settings failed.

8. Remove the receiver from the transmitter. ? Note: T16IZS cannot operate beyond 17ch.

DLPH-2 Setting Function

Connect DLPH-2 to the transmitter's S.I/F connector to configure DLPH-2 settings.

1. Connect power to the DLPH-2's BAT.1 or BAT.2 port.
2. Connect the DLPH-2's RX1 port and the transmitter's S.I/F connector with a cable.

   Description: Diagram illustrating the connection of the DLPH-2 module to the transmitter's S.I/F port and its power supply.

3. Turn on the DLPH-2 power switch.
4. Open the [DLPH-2 Settings] screen from the System Menu.

   Description: Screenshot of the System Menu, highlighting the 'DLPH-2 Settings' option.

5. Tap the [Read] button.

   Description: Screenshot of the DLPH-2 Settings screen displaying initial values before reading.

6. DLPH-2 settings are displayed.
7. Change settings as needed. Tap to switch:
   • Settings Mode: [Dual RX Mode] → [Single RX Mode] → [Airplane Gyro Mode] → [Dual RX Mode] → ...
   • PWM Output Mode: [1-16ch + DG1,DG2] → [17-24ch + DG1,DG2] → [1-16ch + DG1,DG2] → ...
   Please select the desired mode. ? Note: If "Airplane Gyro Mode" is selected, the PWM Output Mode will be automatically set to "1-16ch + DG1,DG2". ? Note: T16IZS cannot operate beyond 17ch.

   Description: Highlighted sections on the DLPH-2 Settings screen indicating options for Settings Mode and PWM Output Mode.

8. Tap the [Write] button. DLPH-2 settings will be changed.

   Description: Screenshot of the DLPH-2 Settings screen after settings have been written.

9. Remove DLPH-2 from the transmitter.

V3.0 Switch Assignment

Added Switch Recognition Function to Switch Assignment: In the Hardware Settings screen, operating a toggle switch to be assigned will now automatically select it.

1. Tap the [Hardware Settings] button in the System Menu.

   Description: Screenshot of the System Menu, highlighting the 'Hardware Settings' option.

2. Set [Switch Recognition] to [ON] to enable the switch recognition function. Set to [OFF] to disable.

   Description: Screenshot of the Hardware Settings screen showing the 'Switch Recognition' option.

3. Call up the Hardware Settings screen from the settings screen of the function you want to use.
4. Operate the toggle switch (SA ~ SH) you want to assign.

   Description: Screenshot of the Hardware Settings screen displaying switch assignments and a diagram of the transmitter's toggle switches.

5. The operated switch is selected, and the current switch position is set to [ON]. Operating the switch changes the [ON] position.

   Description: Screenshot of the Hardware Settings screen showing a selected switch and its ON/OFF positions, with options for Alternate and Normal.

V3.0 Sound Switch

Assign sounds to toggle switches (SA ~ SH) and play them by operating the switch.

Tap [Sound Switch] in the Linkage Menu to call up the setting screen below.

Description: Screenshot of the Sound Switch configuration screen.

Tap the button corresponding to the switch position to assign a sound, and call up the Sound Selection screen.

Description: Screenshot of the Sound Selection screen displaying a list of available sounds to assign.

From the Sound Selection screen, tap the button for the sound to assign. The selected sound will play for confirmation and be assigned to the switch.

Notes

• The Sound Switch function plays sounds according to switch operation, so the audio content may not always match the transmitter's actual operation.
• For sounds indicating the transmitter's operating status, use the Voice Notification function described later.

V3.0 Voice Notification & Telemetry Settings

1. Voice Notification: Can notify ON/OFF of various mixing functions, transmitter operating status, etc., via voice. Tap [Warning Settings] in the Linkage Menu to call up the Warning Settings screen. Display page 2 and call up the setting screen below.

   Description: Screenshot of the Warning Settings screen, showing the 'Voice Notification' option.

   Tap the "Voice Notification" setting button to set the Voice Notification function [ON]/[OFF]. When Voice Notification is set to [ON], it will notify by voice when the ON/OFF status of various mixing functions or when a condition changes. ? Note: For condition voice notifications, standard condition names are used. If you change condition names or reorder priorities, voice notifications and display may not match. Please be aware of this.
2. Telemetry Settings: Added Gear Ratio setting button for Kontronik ESC, Scorpion ESC.

   Description: Screenshot of the Kontronik ESC telemetry settings screen, showing RPM, Alarm, and Gear Ratio settings.

   If gear down, input gear ratio to display rotor RPM for helicopters and propeller RPM for airplanes.
3. Telemetry Settings: Changed the motor pole count setting for each ESC to "100". Previously up to 36, now settable up to 100.

   Description: Screenshot of the Futaba ESC telemetry settings screen, showing the Motor Pole Count setting.

   Enter the number of poles for your motor.

V2.0 Peripheral Device Update

You can update the software for receivers or gyros by connecting them to the transmitter's S.I/F connector.

1. Download the update file from Futaba WEB to your PC.
2. Extract the downloaded update file. Extracting creates a "FUTABA" folder.
3. Copy the "FUTABA" folder to a microSD card.
4. Insert the microSD card with the update file into the transmitter.
5. Turn on the transmitter power and open [Update] from the System Menu.

   Description: Screenshot of the System Menu, highlighting the 'Update' option.

   ? Note: The update items will not be displayed if CRSF is ON. Turn CRSF OFF in the system type of the Linkage Menu before proceeding.
6. Select the product category. ? Note: The previous Servo Update and Sensor Update screens can be accessed from this screen.

   Description: Screenshot of the Update screen, showing categories for Receiver, Servo, Gyro, and Sensor updates.

7. The update files for the selected category are displayed. Select the update target.

   Description: Screenshot of the Receiver Update screen, showing a specific receiver model listed.

8. The update screen is displayed. Connect the receiver or gyro to be updated to the transmitter's S.I/F connector, put it in the update preparation state, and then tap the [Update] button.

   Description: Screenshot of the Receiver Update screen prompting the user to connect the device and press the 'Update' button.

9. The update begins.

   Description: Screenshot of the Receiver Update screen showing the update progress.

10. Upon completion, the following display appears.

    Description: Screenshot of the Receiver Update screen indicating that the update was successful.

11. Remove the receiver or gyro from the transmitter's S.I/F connector.

V1.2

1. Support for GYA553 Ver 3.x flight gyro. (Refer to T16IZ/T16IZ SUPER GYA553 V3 Setting Manual for setting method details.) GYA553 software version V3.x is supported. Added 3rd Aileron and 4th Aileron functions to GYA553.