5-Channel Full Range DSM2™ 2.4GHz Radio System
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1. 2 00mAn 6 0V NiMH Receiver Pack SPMB4500NM 4500mAn 6 0V NiMH Receiver Pack CHARGERS SPMI 2G anaia 150mA Wall Charger w TX Adapter REMOTE RECEIVER EXTENSIONS SPM901 0 10 Remote Receiver Extension 6 inch SPM9011 e eee Remote Receiver Extension 9 inch SPM9012 ccc Remote Receiver Extension 12 inch SPM9013 c000 Remote Receiver Extension 24 inch SPM9014 cce Remote Receiver Extension 36 inch SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE SERVOS amp SERVO ACCESSORIES SPMD P osori Digital Servo Programmer SPMD POU sisis 6 0 g Super Sub Micro Digital Programmable Servo SPMDSP60u 6 0 g Super Sub Micro Digital Programmable Servo JST SPMDSP601 Gear Set DSP60 SPMDSP602 Case Set DSP60 SPMDSP603 Std Arm Set with screws Fine Spline DSP60 SPMDSP604 3D Arm Set with screws Fine Spline DSP60 PMDP Irais 7 5 g Super Sub Micro Digital Programmable Servo SPMDSP751 Gear Set DSP75 SPMDSP752 Case Set DSP75 SPMDSP7 59era Std Arm Set with screws Fine Spline DSP75 SPMDSP754 3D Arm Set with screws Fine Spline DSP75 VOLTAGE REGULATORS amp ACCESSORIES SPMVR5203 VR5203 Dual Output Regulator SPMVR6010 VR6010 Voltage Regulator 10A 6V SPM6820 0 0 Soft Switch AR9100 VR6010 SPM6821 0 Charge Adaptor VR6010 AR7100 R SPM6822 oo eeeee Cooling Fan VR6010 SWITCH HAR2. With Spektrum DSM2 technology when you re ready to fly simply turn on and go flying SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE TRANSMITTER CONTROL IDENTIFICATION ee ee Trainer Switch HI LO Rate Switch Channel 5 Switch 3 mM SPEKTRUM E j Rudder and Sas E Elevator Stick A l Throttle and Aileron Stick Throttle Trim Elevator Trim Aileron Trim RudderTrim On Off Switch Trainer Port Charge Jack Reversing Switches Mode 1 Mix Switch Antenna Trainer Switch Channel 5 Switch HI LO Rate Switch pE M Throttle and w amp V I Rudder Stick gt ca Aa e Throttle Trim AG r Elevator Trim Aileron and Q Elevator Stick nN Rudder Trim Friii evan Ti On Off Switch ee ull Aileron Trim S CHANNEL P OPORTIONAL RADIO CONTR VE Trainer Port a yo VIE RN en Fe Reversing Switches Mix Switch Mode 2 Charge Jack SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE DSM2 DUALINK TECHNOLOGY Your DX5e transmits on the 2 4GHz band and utilizes DSM2 second generation Digital Spread Spectrum Modulation giving beyond visual range in all types and sizes of aircraft Unlike conventional narrow band systems spektrum s 2 4GHz digital DuaLink technology is virtually immune to internal and external radio interference Included with your DX5e is an AR500 5 channel fullrange sport receiver The DX5e transmitter simultaneously transmits on two frequencies and
3. and the slave training transmitters The master transmitter must have the power turned on and the slave transmitter must have the power turned off Note The DX5e trainer system is compatible with all JR and Spektrum transmitters MASTER The DX5e transmitter can be used as a master but the slave transmitter must have the same programming i e reverse Switch positions as the master SLAVE When using the DX5e transmitter as a slave with another DX5e it s necessary to match all the reverse switch positions RECEIVER INSTALLATION The AR500 incorporates dual receiver antennas offering the security of dual path RF redundancy By locating these antennas in slightly different locations in the aircraft each antenna is exposed to its own RF environment greatly improving path diversity the ability for the receiver to see the signal in all conditions The receiver features two aileron outputs making it convenient when installing the receiver in airplanes that have two aileron servos Antenna Receiver Feeder Antenna SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE RECEIVER INSTALLATION Install the receiver using the same method you would use to install a conventional receiver in your aircraft Typically wrap the receiver in protective foam and fasten it in place using rubber bands or hook and loop straps Alternately in electric models it s acceptable to use thick double sided foam tape to fasten the main r
4. the AR500 receives both frequencies creating dual RF paths This dual path redundancy creates a bulletproof RF link The AR500 features two aileron outputs making it convenient when using airplanes with two aileron servos RECEIVER COMPATIBILITY The DX5e is compatible with all current Spektrum and JR brands of DSM aircraft receivers However when using the DX5e with one of the Spektrum park flyer receivers like the AR6000 AR6100 AR6100E etc it is imperative that these receivers be limited to flying Parkflyer type aircraft PARK FLYER RECEIVERS e AR6000 e AR6100 e AR6100E e AR6300 FULL RANGE DSM2 AIRCRAFT RECEIVERS e AR6200 e AR 000 e AR9000 e AR 100 e AR7100R e AR9100 SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES The DX5e requires 4 heavy duty or alkaline AA batteries BATTERY INSTALLATION Remove the battery door and install 4 AA batteries Make Sure the polarity of each corresponds with the diagram in the battery holder Replace the battery door Note Optional NiCd or NiMH 1 2 volt AA rechargeable batteries can also be used A charge jack is located on the right side of the transmitter for convenient recharging Spektrum offers optional replacement NiMH rechargeable batteries part number SPM9525 SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE CHARGING BATTERIES If using rechargeable batteries optional it is imperative that you fully charge the
5. EKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE RECEIVER POWER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS With all radio installations it is vital the onboard power system provides adequate power without interruption to the receiver even when the system is fully loaded servos at maximum flight loads This becomes especially critical with giant scale models that utilize multiple high torque high current servos Inadequate power systems that are unable to provide the necessary minimum voltage to the receiver during flight loads have become the number one cause of in flight failures Some of the power system components that affect the ability to properly deliver adequate power include the selected receiver battery pack number of cells capacity cell type state of charge switch harness battery leads regulator if used and unless it s a regulator power bus if used While a Spektrum receiver s minimum operational voltage is 3 9 volts it is highly recommended the system be tested per the guidelines below to a minimum acceptable voltage of 4 8 volts during ground testing This will provide head room to compensate for battery discharging or if the actual flight loads are greater than the ground test loads RECOMMENDED POWER SYSTEM GUIDELINES 1 When setting up large or complex aircraft with multiple high torque servos it s highly recommended that a current and voltmeter Hangar 9 HAN172 be used Plug the voltmeter in an open channel port in the receiver
6. HAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE c Purchaser Remedy Horizon s sole obligation hereunder Shall be that Horizon will at its option i repair or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be defective In the event of a defect these are the Purchaser s exclusive remedies Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation operation maintenance or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment Damage Limits HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY Further in no event Shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for a
7. NESSES SPM9530 cccee 3 Wire Switch Harness SPM9531 oo Dual 0 3 Wire Switch Harness SPEKTRUITI ins ill gt aa ew H B B Y Horizon Hobby UK Horizon Hobby USA Horizon Hobby DE Units 1 4 Ployters Rd 4105 Fieldstone Road Hamburger Str 10 Staple Tye Harlow Champaign IL 61822 25335 Elmshorn Essex CM18 7NS Germany United Kingdom www horizonhobby com www spektrumrc com 2009 DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc US patent number 7 391 320 Other patents pending The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Spektrum radios and accessories are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby Inc Printed 04 09 13118 2
8. SPEKTRUM Leaders in Spread Spectrum Technology 5 Channel Full Range DSM2 2 4GHz Radio System 5 CHANNEL PROPORTIONAL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS Spektrum s DX5e 5 channel DSM2 Full Range System ou ceseseeseeeeees 2 DSM2 DuaLink Technology cceecessee e 4 Receiver Compatibility ccc eseeeeeeee 4 Installing the Transmitter Batteries 5 Charging Batteries 5 Digital TMS 6 Low Battery Alarm ocne 6 EEE TE E E AE ETE 7 Receiver Installation T BINON G nasrini ni i 8 How to Range Test the DX5 ccesseees 9 AR500 Failsafe 0 0 cccsscscssesssesessesssseenees 10 How AR500 Failsafe Works 10 Servo REVEFSING cccceesesssseesessecseesereeeens 10 FEOF AUG seinen 10 Elevon Delta MIXING ooeec 11 Receiver Power System Requirements 11 Tips on Using 2 4GHz Systems 12 General Information secc 13 Warranty Information 15 Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union 17 Optional Accessories 18 2 SPEKTRUM S DX5E 5 CHANNEL DSM2 FULL RANGE SYSTEM spektrum s DX5e 5 channel system incorporates 2 4GHz DSM2 technology offering full beyond the limits of sight range and is ideal for sport sized electric gas and glow powered 5 channel or fewer airplanes No longer will you have to wait for a frequency pin or be concerned that someone may inadvertently turn on to your same frequency
9. aft turn off your transmitter then turn it back on Do this each time you start your aircraft If any critical switches are on without your knowledge the transmitter alarm will warn you at this time 6 Check that all trim levers are in the proper location 7 All Servo pigtails and switch harness plugs should be secured in the receiver Make sure that the switch harness moves freely in both directions SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty Period Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warranties that the Products purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase by the Purchaser Limited Warranty a This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser Purchaser and is not transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims Further Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties express or implied b Limitations HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ABOUT NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES T
10. and with the system on load the control surfaces apply pressure with your hand while monitoring the voltage at the receiver The voltage should remain above 4 8 volts even when all servos are heavily loaded 2 With the current meter in line with the receiver battery lead load the control surfaces apply pressure with your hand while monitoring the current The maximum continuous recommended current for a Single heavy duty servo battery lead is three amps while short duration current spikes of up to five amps are acceptable Consequently if your system draws more than three amps continuous or five amps for short durations a single battery pack with a single switch harness plugged into the receiver for power will be inadequate It will be necessary to use multiple packs with multiple switches and multiple leads plugged into the receiver 3 12 If using a regulator it s important the above tests are done for an extended period of 5 minutes When current passes through a regulator heat is generated This heat causes the regulator to increase resistance which in turn causes even more heat to build up thermal runaway While a regulator may provide adequate power for a short duration it s important to test its ability over time as the regulator may not be able to maintain voltage at significant power levels For really large aircraft or complex models for example 35 and larger or jets multiple battery packs with multiple sw
11. curely fastened to the servo Use only the servo arm screws provided the size is different from other manufacturers e Discontinue to use servo arms when they become yellowed or discolored Such servo arms may be brittle and can snap at any time possibly causing the aircraft to crash e Check all related mounting screws and linkages frequently Aircraft often vibrate causing linkages and screws to loosen General Notes Radio controlled models are a great source of pleasure Unfortunately they can also pose a potential hazard if not operated and maintained properly It is imperative to install your radio control system correctly Additionally your level of piloting competency must be high enough to ensure that you are able to control your aircraft under all conditions If you are a newcomer to radio controlled flying please seek help from an experienced pilot or your local hobby store safety Do s and Don ts for Pilots e Ensure that your batteries have been properly charged prior to your initial flight e Keep track of the time the system is turned on so you will know how long you can safely operate your system e Perform a ground range check prior to the initial flight of the day See the Daily Flight Checks Section for information e Check all control surfaces prior to each takeoff e Do not fly your model near spectators parking areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage
12. d Separate receiver pack a three wire switch harness must be used such as SPM9530 not shown You may need to purchase the Male Female bind plug SPM6803 in addition to the switch harness fe PKZ1031 11 yy PAZION1 ILIV 1800AN 3 ellL Po F Charpa os 3 celis 1L1V or may couse fre tance chorge lead has charge protection circuitry that monitors the status of each cel to sale ie f tied prei bepa charging Cel balance is maintained when An and h siente n Orea Shown above using an ESC BEC and a flight pack 3 Move the sticks and switches on the transmitter to the desired AR500 failsafe positions low throttle and neutral control positions SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE Pull and hold the trainer switch on the top of the transmitter while turning on the power switch Release the trainer switch once the LEDs on the front of the transmitter flash and a series of tones are heard Within a few seconds the system should connect Once connected the LED on the receiver will go solid indicating the system is connected Note Continuing to hold the trainer switch during the binding process will prevent preset failsafe positions from being learned by the receiver gt i RN Remove the bind plug from the BATT BIND port on the receiver before you power off the receiver and store it in a convenient place After you ve set up your model it s important to rebind the system so the true low throttle and n
13. e used to select the direction of each channel Use a small screwdriver to change the switch position to normal or reverse HI LO RATE The DX5e offers a high low rate function on aileron elevator and rudder When the HI LO rate switch is in the upper position or HI position 100 travel is achieved on the aileron elevator and rudder channels When the Switch is in the lower position a reduced travel of 70 Is achieved on the aileron elevator and rudder channels This is useful allowing the aircraft to have a high control rate switch in the HI position for aggressive maneuvers and a low control rate switch in LO position for smooth precise maneuvers e High 100 rate on aileron elevator and rudder e Low 70 rate on aileron elevator and rudder SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE ELEVON DELTA MIXING The DX5e offers an Elevon mix Elevon also called delta wing mixing combines the function of ailerons with the function of the elevator to allow precise control of both roll and pitch for delta wing aircraft To activate the Elevon mix move the mix switch to the on up position Elevon Wing Type Connection ELEV Servo Port Right Elevon AILE Servo Port Left Elevon e ELEV servo port right aileron e AILE servo port left aileron Note If proper servo direction cannot be achieved with the servo reversing switches swap the servo input leads from AILE to ELEV or vice versa SP
14. eceiver in place Mount the antennas such that the tip of the feeder long antenna is perpendicular 90 degrees to the short antenna and the antennas are at least 2 inches apart Essentially each antenna sees a different RF environment and this is key to maintaining a solid RF link Antenna Receiver Feeder Antenna BINDING The AR500 receiver must be bound to the transmitter before it will operate Binding is the process of teaching the receiver the specific code of the transmitter so it will only connect to that specific transmitter Note RTF aircraft and Radio Systems are pre bound at the factory Rebinding is necessary if any settings are changed to ensure proper failsafe settings are achieved 1 To bind an AR500 to a DSM2 transmitter insert the BATT BIND port in the charge plug receptacle Note To bind an aircraft with an electronic speed controller that powers the receiver through the throttle channel ESC BEC insert the bind plug into the BATT BIND port in the receiver and the throttle lead into the throttle port Proceed to Step 2 2 Power the receiver by plugging in a receiver battery in any port on the receiver Note that the LED on the receiver should be flashing indicating that the receiver is in bind mode and ready to be bound to the transmitter a sv 1100mA Ahr a cell Rx Pac Shown above using a separate receiver pack Note When binding using a switch harness an
15. erference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range servo Precautions e Do not lubricate servo gears or motors e Do not overload retract servos during retracted or extended conditions Make sure they are able to travel their full deflection Overloading or stalling a Servo can cause excessive current drain e Make sure all servos move freely through their rotations and no linkages hang up or bind A binding control linkage can cause a servo to draw excessive current A stalled servo can drain a battery pack in a matter of minutes e Correct any control surface buzz or flutter as soon as it is noticed in flight as this condition can destroy the feedback potentiometer in the servo It may be extremely dangerous to ignore such buzz or flutter e Use the supplied rubber grommets and brass servo eyelets when mounting your servos Do not over tighten the servo mounting screws as this negates the dampening effect of the rubber grommets e Ensure the servo horn is se
16. eutral control Surface positions are programmed SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE HOW TO RANGE TEST THE DX5E Before each flying session and especially with a new model it is important to perform a range check The DX5e incorporates a range testing system which when placed in the RANGE CHECK mode with the trainer switch activated and held reduces the output power allowing a range check RANGE TESTING THE DX5E 1 With the model restrained on the ground stand 30 paces approx 90 feet 28 meters away from the model Note Prior to performing the range check ensure the correct failsafe stick positions are established 2 Face the model with the transmitter in your normal flying position Pull and hold the trainer switch while toggling the HI LO Rate Switch four times The LEDs will flash and the alarm will sound indicating the system is in range check mode Note The trainer switch must be held the entire time during the range check process releasing the trainer Switch will exit the range check mode Trainer Switch HI LO Rate Switch 3 You should have total control of the model with the trainer switch pulled at 30 paces 90 feet 28 meters 4 If control issues exist call the Horizon Product Support Team at 1 877 504 0233 or go to horizonhobby com to find a local Spektrum distributor for service in your country 30 paces 90 feet 28 meters AR500 FAILSAFE e Prevents unintentional electric motor res
17. g site at sufficient distance from populated areas so you do not create a noise problem or a potential hazard c Do not fly higher than 400 feet above the surface Always operate more than three miles from the boundary of an airport unless you are given permission to be closer by the appropriate air traffic control facility in the case of an airport for which a control zone has been designated or by the airport manager in the case of other airports e Do not hesitate to ask for assistance in complying with these guidelines at the airport traffic control tower or air route traffic control center nearest the site of your proposed operation Information Provided By Director Air Traffic Service Federal Aviation Administration Washington D C SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE Daily Flight Checks 1 Check the battery voltage on both the transmitter and the receiver battery packs Do not fly below 4 7V on the transmitter or below 4 7V on the receiver To do so can crash your aircraft Note When you check these batteries ensure that you have the polarities correct on your expanded scale voltmeter 2 Check all hardware linkages screws nuts and bolts prior to each day s flight Be sure that binding does not occur and that all parts are properly secured 3 Ensure that all surfaces are moving in the proper manner 4 Perform a ground range check before each day s flying Session 5 Prior to starting your aircr
18. icient When charging be sure to use a Charger designed for a 4 cell 4 8 volt battery pack when charging the transmitter TRANSMITTER POLARITY The center pin on all Spektrum transmitters is negative Therefore the center pin on all Spektrum chargers Is negative not positive This is different from many other manufacturers chargers and radio systems Beware of improper connections based on color coded wire leads as they may not apply in this instance You must make sure that the center pin of your Spektrum transmitter is always connected to the negative voltage of your charger for correct polarity hookup DIGITAL TRIMS The DX5e features digital trims Each time a trimmer is moved the servo output will change one step If the trimmer is held the output will scroll in that direction until the trimmer is released or the output reaches its end Throttle Trim D Elevator Trim Rudder Tel Aileron Trim A me a Elevator Trim 5 f Throttle Trim Aileron Trim LOW BATTERY ALARM When the battery voltage drops below 4 7 volts an alarm will sound and the voltage LEDs will flash SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE TRAINER The DX5e offers a trainer function that allows the transmitter to operate as a master or slave The trainer switch is located on the back left of the transmitter When using the trainer function plug the trainer cord SPM6805 into the trainer port in both the master controlling
19. is interpreting this as unfriendly noise Moving the system away from metal objects or moving the transmitter away from the receiver and powering the system up again will cause a connection to occur This only happens during the initial connection Once connected the system is locked and should a loss of signal occur failsafe the system connects immediately 4ms when signal is regained SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE Q I ve heard that the DSM system is less tolerant of low voltage Is this correct All DSM receivers have an operational voltage range of 3 5 to 9 volts With most systems this is not a problem as in fact most servos cease to operate at around 3 8 volts When using multiple high current draw servos with a single or inadequate battery power source heavy momentary loads can cause the voltage to dip below this 3 5 volt threshold causing the entire system Servos and receiver to brown out When the voltage drops below the low voltage threshold 3 5 volts the DSM receiver must reboot go through the start up process of scanning the band and finding the transmitter and this can take several seconds Q Sometimes my receiver loses its bind and won t connect requiring rebinding What happens if the bind is lost in flight The receiver will never lose its bind unless it s instructed to It s important to understand that during the binding process the receiver not only learns the GUID code of the tra
20. itch harnesses are necessary or in many cases one of the commercially available power boxes busses is recommended No matter what power systems you choose always carry out test 1 above making sure that the receiver is constantly provided with 4 8 volts or more under all conditions The latest generation of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries incorporates a new chemistry mandated to be more environmentally friendly These batteries when charged with peak detection fast chargers have a tendency to false peak not fully charge repeatedly These include all brands of NiMH batteries If using NiMH packs be especially cautious when charging making absolutely sure that the battery is fully charged It is recommended to use a charger that can display total charge capacity Note the number of mAh put into a discharged pack to verify it has been charged to full capacity TIPS ON USING 2 4GHZ SYSTEMS Your DSM2 equipped 2 4GHz system is intuitive to operate functioning nearly identically to FM systems Following are a few common questions from customers 1 Q Which do turn on first the transmitter or the receiver A It doesn t matter although it is suggested to turn the transmitter on first If the receiver is turned on first the throttle channel doesn t put out a pulse position at this time preventing the arming of electronic speed controllers or in the case of an engine powered aircraft the throttle servo remains in its current pos
21. ition When the transmitter is then turned on the transmitter scans the 2 4GHz band and acquires two open channels Then the receiver that was previously bound to the transmitter scans the band and finds the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code stored during binding The system then connects and operates normally If the transmitter is turned on first the transmitter scans the 2 4GHz band and acquires two open channels When the receiver is turned on the receiver scans the 2 4GHz band looking for the previously stored GUID When it locates the specific GUID code and confirms uncorrupted repeatable packet information the system connects and normal operation takes place Typically this takes 2 to 6 seconds 2 Q Sometimes the system takes longer to connect and sometimes it doesn t connect at all Why A In order for the system to connect after the receiver is bound the receiver must receive a large number of continuous one after the other uninterrupted perfect packets from the transmitter This process is purposely critical of the environment ensuring that it s safe to fly when the system does connect If the transmitter is too close to the receiver less than 4 feet or if the transmitter is located near metal objects metal transmitter case the bed of a truck the top of a metal work bench etc connection will take longer In some cases connection will not occur as the system is receiving reflected 2 4GHz energy from itself and
22. linois 61822 Please call 877 504 0233 or e mail us at productsupport horizonhobby com with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty UNITED KINGDOM Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Hobby UK Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Please call 44 0 1279 641 097 or sales horizonhobby co uk with any questions or concerns regarding this product Or warranty GERMANY Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Technischer Service Hamburger str 10 25335 Elmshorn Germany Please call 49 4121 46199 66 or service horizonhobby de with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE CE Compliance Information for the European Union INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF WEEE BY USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information abou
23. nsmitter but the transmitter learns and stores the type of receiver that it s bound to If the trainer switch is pulled on the transmitter at any time and the transmitter is turned on the transmitter looks for the binding protocol signal from a receiver If no signal is present the transmitter no longer has the correct information to connect to a specific receiver and in essence the transmitter has been unbound from the receiver We ve had several customers using transmitter stands or trays that unknowingly depress the bind button The system is then turned on losing the necessary information to allow the connection to take place We ve also had customers that didn t fully understand the range test process and pulled the trainer switch before turning on the transmitter also causing the system to lose its bind If the system fails to connect one of the following has occurred The transmitter is near conductive material transmitter case truck bed etc and the reflected 2 4GHz energy is preventing the system from connecting See 2 above The trainer switch was pulled and the radio was previously turned on knowingly or unknowingly causing the transmitter to no longer recognize the receiver SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE GENERAL INFORMATION FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful int
24. ny resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These Terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals safety Precautions This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires Some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the Product or other property This Product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision The Product manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or injury Questions Assistance and Repairs Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please direct your email to pr
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26. of property e Do not fly during adverse weather conditions Poor visibility can cause disorientation and loss of control of your aircraft Strong winds can cause similar problems e Do not point the transmitter antenna directly toward the model The radiation pattern from the tip of the antenna is inherently low e Do not take chances If at any time during flight you observe any erratic or abnormal operation land immediately and do not resume flight until the cause of the problem has been ascertained and corrected Safety can never be taken lightly 14 Federal Aviation Administration Purpose This advisory outlines safety standards for operations of model aircraft We encourage voluntary compliance with these standards Background Attention has been drawn to the increase in model aircraft operation There is a need for added caution when operating free flight and radio controlled craft in order to avoid creating a noise nuisance or a potential hazard to full scale aircraft and persons and or property on the surface Operating Standards Modelers generally are concerned with safety and exercise good judgment when flying model aircraft However in the interest of safer skies we encourage operators of radio controlled and free flight models to comply with the following standards a Exercise vigilance in locating full scale aircraft get help if possible so as not to create a collision hazard b Select an operatin
27. ponse on Start up e Eliminates the possibility of over driving servos on Start up e Establishes low throttle failsafe if the RF signal is lost e The AR500 removes servo output pulses to all channels except the throttle channel during failsafe e The AR500 throttle failsafe position is stored via the throttle stick position on the transmitter HOW AR500 FAILSAFE WORKS RECEIVER POWER ONLY e In electric aircraft when the receiver only is turned on no transmitter signal is present the throttle channel has no output to avoid operating or arming the electronic speed control e n glow powered models the throttle servo receives no input so it remains in its current position Note Some analog servos will coast slightly even though there is no signal present This is normal e All other channels will move to the positions set during binding AFTER CONNECTION e When the transmitter is turned on and after the receiver connects to the transmitter normal control of all channels occurs e After the system makes a connection if loss of signal occurs the AR500 failsafe drives the throttle servo only to its preset failsafe position low throttle that was set during binding e All other channels receive no output pulses commands and are not active during failsafe 10 SERVO REVERSING The DX5e features servo reversing on channels 1 4 The Switches are located at the lower front of the transmitter and ar
28. re at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification Repair estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your repair Non warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Please advise us of your preferred method of payment Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards If you choose to pay by credit card please include your credit card number and expiration date Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly Please note non warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE UNITED STATES Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 All other products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Support Team 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Il
29. t where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product The associated regulatory agencies of the following countries recognize the noted certifications for this product as authorized for sale and use Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH20080803 Product s Spektrum DX5e Transmitter Item Number s SPM55001 SPM5502130 Equipment class 2 The objects of declaration described above are in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EN 60950 Safety EN 301 489 1 v 1 6 1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment EN 301 489 17 v 1 2 1 EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 ERM requirements for wideband transmission systems operating in the 2 4 GHz ISM band Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA Aug 03 2008 a ee LK Steven A Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc 18 SPEKTRUM DX5e RADIO USER S GUIDE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES BATTERIES SPM9520 cccesee 1100mAh 4 8V NiCD Receiver Pack SPM9525 uo eecccceeeee 1500mAh NiMH AA 4Pk SPMB1S500NM 1500mAh 4 8V NiMH Receiver Pack SPMB1650NM 1650mAh 6 0V NiMH Receiver Pack SPMB2150NM 2150mAh 6 0V NiMH Receiver Pack SPMB2700NM
30. transmitter prior to each flying session To do so using the optional wall charger leave the charger and batteries connected overnight 16 hours The optional charger SPIM9526 is designed to recharge your batteries at a rate of 150mA for the transmitter and 150mA for the receiver battery pack Do not use this charger for equipment other than Spektrum transmitters that use 4 cell battery packs The charging plug polarity may not be the same and equipment damage can result During the charging operation the charger s temperature Is slightly elevated This is normal Charger Pigtail for Transmitter BLACK TO POSITIVE CIEL 7 BLACK W WHITE STRIPE TO NEGATIVE Spektrum Transmitter Charge Jack Polarity A charging jack is located on the right side of the transmitter lf rechargeable batteries are used they can be conveniently charged without removing them from the transmitter using the charge jack Note Charge only rechargeable batteries Non rechargeable batteries may burst causing injury to persons and or damage to property IMPORTANT All Spektrum charge jacks are center pin negative This is the opposite of many chargers Before using a charger make sure the connector is center pin negative This can be done using a voltmeter Also unlike conventional radio systems that use 8 cells to power the transmitter the DX5e uses 4 cells This is due to the electronics being more eff
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