AR9000 User Guide
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1. before the next flight to prevent a crash Note If a brownout occurs in flight it is vital that the cause of the brownout be determined and corrected Flight Log SPM9540 Optional The Flight Log is compatible with the AR9000 The Flight Log displays overall RF link performance as well as the individual internal and external receiver link data Additionally it displays receiver voltage Using the Flight Log After a flight and before turning off the receiver or transmitter plug the Flight Log into the Data port on the AR9000 The screen will automatically display voltage e g 6v2 6 2 volts Note When the voltage reaches 4 8 volts or less the screen will flash indicating low voltage Press the button to display the following information A Antenna fades on internal antenna A B Antenna fades on internal antenna B L Antenna fades on the left external antenna R Antenna fades on the right external antenna F Frame loss H Holds Note three dashed lines will appear if the antenna is not attached Antenna fades represents the loss of a bit of information on that specific antenna Typically it s normal to have as many as 50 to 100 antenna fades during a flight If any single antenna experiences over 500 fades in a single flight the antenna should be repositioned in the aircraft to optimize the RF link Frame loss represents simultaneous antenna fades on all attached receivers If the RF link is p2. equipment EN 301 489 17 v 1 2 1 Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA Oct 23 2008 Steven A Hall 2 7 DZ A Det Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc 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 about 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 CE X 2008 Horizon Hobby Inc Spektrum radios and accessories are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 Call toll free 877 504 0233 DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc US patent number 7 391 320 Other patents pending Revised 11 08 10653 1
3. system to lose its bind Age Recommendation 14 years or over This is not a toy This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Warranty Period Exclusive Warranty 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 THAT 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 defecti
4. threshold thus 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 startup process of scanning the band and finding the transmitter and this can take several seconds Please read the receiver power requirement section as this explains how to test for and prevent this occurrence 4 Q Sometimes my receiver loses its bind and won t connect requiring rebinding What happens if the bind is lost in flight A The receiver will never lose its bind unless its instructed to It s important to understand that during the binding process the receiver not only learns the GUID code of the transmitter but the transmitter learns and stores the type of receiver that it s bound to If the transmitter is placed into bind mode 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 DX7 customers that use transmitter stands or trays that unknowingly depress the bind button and the system is then turned on losing the necessary information to allow the connection to take place We ve also had DX7 customers that didn t fully understand the range test process and pushed the bind button before turning on the transmitter also causing the
5. while a third external receiver must be attached to the main board with an extension Additionally an optional fourth receiver can be added offering the ultimate in RF link security and redundancy By locating each receiver in slightly different locations in the aircraft each receiver is exposed to its own RF environment greatly improving path diversity the ability for the receiver to see the signal in all conditions Antenna Polarization For optimum RF link performance it s important that the antennas be mounted in an orientation that allows for the best possible signal reception when the aircraft is in all possible attitudes and posi tions This is known as antenna polarization The antennas should be oriented perpendicular to each other typically vertical and horizontal and at different angles see Receiver Installation below The remote receiver antenna should be mounted in a position perpendicular at least 2 inches away from the main receiver s antenna using double sided foam tape Receiver Installation in Aircraft In gas and glow aircraft install the main receiver using the same method you would use to install a conventional receiver in your aircraft Typically wrap the main receiver in protective foam and fasten it in place using rubber bands or hook and loop straps Alternately in electric airplanes or helicopters it s acceptable to use thick double sided foam tape to fasten the main receiver in place The AR9000 requires at leas
6. AR9000 User Guide The AR9000 full range 9 channel receiver features DSM2 technology and is compatible with all Spektrum and JR aircraft radios that support DSM2 technology including JR12X JRX9303 Spektrum DX7 Spektrum DX6i Spektrum DX5e Spektrum Module Systems Note The AR9000 receiver is not compatible with the Spektrum DX6 parkflyer transmitter Features e 9 Channel Full Range Receiver e Patented MultiLink receiver technology with up to 4 receivers e Includes two internal and one remote receiver e Two type of failsafe SmartSafe and Preset Failsafe e QuickConnect with Brownout Detection e Flight Log Compatible optional Applications Full Range Up to 9 channel aircraft Including All types and sizes of glow gas and electric powered airplanes All types and sizes of no powered gliders All types and sizes of glow gas and electric powered helicopters Note Not for use in airplanes that have full carbon fuselages Specifications Type DSM2 Full Range Receiver Channels 9 Modulation DSM2 Dimension WxLXxH 1 25 X 1 90 X 55 in 31 x 48 4 x 13 9mm Weight 53 oz 15 g main receiver Input Voltage Range 3 5 9 6V Resolution 2048 Compatibility All DSM2 Aircraft Transmitters and Module Systems Receiver The AR9000 incorporates two internal receivers and requires one external receiver included offering the security of multi path RF redundancy Two internal receivers are located on the main PC board
7. ally to 72MHz systems following are a few common questions from customers 1 Q Which do turn on first the transmitter or the receiver A If the receiver is turned off first all servos except for the throttle will be driven to their preset failsafe positions set during binding At this time the throttle channel doesn t output a pulse position preventing the arming of electronic speed controllers or in the case of an engine powered aircraft the throttle servo remains in its current position 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 then turned on for a short period the time it takes to connect all servos except for the throttle are driven to their preset failsafe positions while the throttle has no output pulse The receiver scans the 2 4GHz band looking for the previously stored GUID and 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 co
8. ce 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 productsupport horizonhobby com or call 877 504 0233 toll free to speak to the Product Support department Inspection or Repairs If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes ma
9. eed control e AIl other channels are driven to their preset failsafe positions set during binding Note Some analog servos may coast slightly even though no signal is present This is normal Plugging in the Leads Plug the servo leads into the appropriate servo ports in the receiver noting the polarity of the servo connector Range Testing Before each flying session and especially with a new model it is important to perform a range check All Spektrum aircraft transmitters incorporate a range testing system which when activated reduces the output power allowing a range check 30 paces 90 feet 28 meters Pull and hold the Trainer Switch 1 With the model restrained on the ground stand 30 paces approx 90 feet 28 meters away from the model 2 Face the model with the transmitter in your normal flying position and place your transmitter into range check mode 3 You should have total control of the model with the button depressed at 30 paces 90 feet 28 meters 4 If control issues exist call the Spektrum Service Center in the U S at 1 877 504 0233 for further assistance In the UK or Germany use one of the following addresses European Union 49 4121 46199 66 Deutschland or email service horizonhobby de 44 0 1279 641 097 United Kingdom or email sales horizonhobby co uk Advanced Range Testing For sophisticated models that have significant conductive material in them the Advanced range test using a fli
10. erforming optimally frame losses per flight should be less than 20 A hold occurs when 45 consecutive frame losses occur This takes about one second If a hold occurs during a flight it s important to evaluate the system moving the antennas to different locations and or checking to be sure the transmitter and receivers are all working correctly Note A servo extension can be used to allow the Flight Log to be plugged in more conveniently On some models the Flight Log can be plugged in attached and left on the model using double sided tape Mounting the Flight Log conveniently to the side frame is common with helicopters Tips on Using Spektrum 2 4GHz ModelMatch Some Spektrum and JR transmitters offer a patent pending feature called ModelMatch ModelMatch prevents the possibility of operating a model using the wrong model memory potentially preventing a crash With ModelMatch each model memory has its own unique code GUID and during the binding process the code is programmed into the receiver Later when the system is turned on the receiver will only connect to the transmitter if the corresponding model memory is programmed on screen Note If at any time you turn on the system and it fails to connect check to be sure the correct model memory is selected in the transmitter Please note that the DX5e and Aircraft Modules do not have ModelMatch While your DSM equipped 2 4GHz system is intuitive to operate functioning nearly identic
11. ght log is recommended The advanced range check will confirm that the internal and remote receivers are operating optimally and that the installation position of the receivers is optimized for the specific aircraft This Advanced Range Check allows the RF performance of each receiver to be evaluated and to optimize the locations of the remote receiver Advanced Range Test 1 Plug a Flight Log SPIM9540 optional into the data port in the AR9000 and turn on the system Tx and Rx 2 Advance the Flight Log until F frame losses are displayed by pressing the button on the Flight Log 3 Have a helper hold your aircraft while observseving the Flight Log data 4 Standing 30 paces away from the model face the model with the transmitter in your normal flying position and put your transmitter into range test mode This causes reduced power output from the transmitter 5 Have your helper position the model in various orientations nose up nose down nose toward the Tx nose away from the Tx etc while your helper watches the Flight Log noting any correlation between the aircraft s orientation and frame losses Do this for 1 minute The timer on the transmitter can be used here Receiver Power System Requirements Inadequate power systems that are unable to provide the necessary minimum voltage to the receiver during flight have become the number one cause of in flight failures Some of the power system components that affect the ability to pro
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13. move the bind plug from the BATT BIND port on the receiver before you power off the transmitter and store it in a convenient place 6 After you ve set up your model it s important to rebind the system so the true low throttle and neutral control surface positions are set IMPORTANT Remove the bind plug to prevent the system from entering bind mode the next time the power is turned on Failsafe functions The Powersafe features two types of failsafe SmartSafe and Preset Failsafe SmartSafe This type of failsafe is recommended for most types of aircraft Here s how SmartSafe works When the transmitter and receiver are turned on the receiver connects to the transmitter and normal control of all channels occurs If loss of signal occurs SmartSafe drives the throttle servo only to its preset failsafe position low throttle that was set during binding All other channels hold their last position When the signal is regained the system immediately regains control Preset Failsafe Preset failsafe is ideal for sailplanes and is preferred by some modelers for their glow and gas powered aircraft When the transmitter and receiver are turned on and the receiver connects to the transmitter normal control of all channels occurs If loss of signal occurs Preset failsafe drives all servos to their preset failsafe positions For sailplanes it s recommended that the spoilers flaps deploy to de thermalize the aircraft preventing a flyaway Some po
14. ms and should not be used with Spektrum equipment Note that when converting an existing model to Spektrum be certain that all amplified Y harnesses and or servo extensions are replaced with conventional non amplified versions Binding The AR9000 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 1 To bind an AR9000 to a DSM2 transmitter insert the bind plug in the BATT BIND port on the receiver 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 THRO port Proceed to Step 2 2 Power 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 Shown using a separate receiver pack Shown using an ESC BEC and a flight pack Battery can be plugged into any open port 3 Move the sticks and switches on the transmitter to the desired failsafe positions low throttle and neutral control positions 4 Follow the procedures of your specific transmitter to enter Bind Mode the system will connect within a few seconds Once connected the LED on the receiver will go solid indicating the system is connected 5 Re
15. nnect at all A In order for the system to connect after the receiver is bound the receiver must receive a large number of consecutive uninterrupted perfect packets from the transmitter in order to connect 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 ft or if the transmitter is located near metal objects metal TX case the bed of a truck the top of a metal work bench etc connection will take longer and in some cases connection will not occur as the system is receiving reflected 2 4GHz energy from itself and 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 again will cause a connection to occur This only happens during the initial connection Once connected the system is locked in and should a loss of signal occur failsafe the system connects immediately 4ms when signal is regained 3 Q I ve heard that the DSM system is less tolerant of low voltage Is this correct A All DSM receivers have an operational voltage range of 3 5 to 9 6 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
16. or email sales horizonhobby co uk with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty Horizon Technischer Service Hamburger Str 10 25335 Elmshorn Germany Please call 49 4121 46199 66 or email service horizonhobby de with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty 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 interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Ca ution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s 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 Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH20081023 Product s AR9000 Receiver Item Number s SPMAR9000 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifica tions listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EN 300 328 v1 7 1 ERM requirements for wideband transmission systems operating in the 2 4 GHz ISM band EN 301 489 1 v 1 6 1 General EMC requirements for Radio
17. perly deliver adequate power include e Receiver battery pack number of cells capacity cell type state of charge e The ESC s capability to deliver current to the receiver in electric aircraft e The switch harness battery leads servo leads regulators etc The AR9000 has a minimum operational voltage of 3 5 volts it is highly recommended the power system be tested per the guidelines below Recommended Power System Test Guidelines If a questionable power system is being used e g small or old battery ESC that may not have a BEC that will support high current draw etc it is recommended that a voltmeter be used to perform the following tests Note The Hangar 9 Digital Servo amp Rx Current Meter HAN172 or the Spektrum Flight Log SPM9540 is the perfect tool to perform the test below Plug the voltmeter into an open channel port in the receiver 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 Note The latest generations of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries incorporate a new chemistry mandated to be more environmentally friendly These batteries when charged with peak detection fast chargers have tendencies 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 s
18. t one remote receiver to operate Mounting this remote receiver in a slightly different location even just inches away from the primary receivers gives tremendous improvements in path diversity Essentially each receiver sees a different RF environment and this is key to maintaining a solid RF link even in aircraft that have substantial conductive materials e g larger gas engines carbon fiber pipes etc which can weaken the signal Using servo tape mount the remote receiver keeping the remote antennas at least 2 inches away from the primary antennas Ideally the antennas will be oriented perpendicularly to each other In airplanes we ve found it best to mount the primary receiver in the center of the fuselage on the servo tray and to mount the remote receiver to the side of the fuselage or in the turtle deck A fourth antenna can be added for additional RF link security In helicopters there is generally enough room on the servo tray to achieve the necessary separa tion If necessary a mount can be fashioned using clear plastic to mount the external receiver 3 4 Important Y Harnesses and Servo Extensions When using a Y harness or servo extensions in your installation its important to use standard non amplified Y harnesses and servo extensions as this can will cause the servos to operate erratically or not function at all Amplified Y harnesses were developed several years ago to boost the signal for some older PCM syste
19. ure 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 QuickConnect With Brownout Detection Your AR9000 features QuickConnect with Brownout Detection e Should an interruption of power occur brownout the system will reconnect immediately when power is restored QuickConnect e The LED on the receiver will flash slowly indicating a power interruption brownout has occurred e Brownouts can be caused by an inadequate power supply weak battery or regulator a loose connector a bad switch an inadequate BEC when using an Electronic speed controller etc e Brownouts occur when the receiver voltage drops below 3 5 volts thus interrupting control as the servos and receiver require a minimum of 3 5 volts to operate How QuickConnect With Brownout Detection Works e When the receiver voltage drops below 3 5 volts the system drops out ceases to operate e When power is restored the receiver immediately attempts to reconnect to the last two frequencies that it was connected to e f the two frequencies are present the transmitter was left on the system reconnects typically about 4 100 of a second QuickConnect with Brownout Detection is designed to allow you to fly safely through most short duration power interruptions however the root cause of these interruptions must be corrected
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21. wered modelers prefer to use this failsafe system to program a slight turn and low throttle to prevent their aircraft from flying away When the signal is regained the system immediately regains control Programming SmartSafe During the binding process the bind plug is left in throughout the process and is removed only after the receiver connects to the transmitter After the connection is made confirmed by operating the servos the bind plug can be removed The receiver is now programmed for SmartSate Programming Preset Failsafe During the binding process the bind plug is inserted in the bind port then the receiver is powered up The LEDs in each receiver should blink indicating that the receiver is in bind mode Now before binding the receiver to the transmitter and with the receiver in bind mode remove the bind plug The LEDs will still be blinking With the control sticks and switches in the desired failsafe positions bind the transmitter to the receiver Follow the procedures of your specific transmitter to enter Bind Mode The system should connect in less than 15 seconds The receiver is now programmed for preset failsafe Note Failsafe positions are stored via the stick and switch positions on the transmitter during binding Receiver Power Only e With SmartSafe or Preset Failsafe 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 sp
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