AR SmoothFlite RRS User manual
SmoothFlite
RRS
User Guide
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Table Of Contents
Introducon ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Important Points ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Features --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Installaon and Mounng Instrucons ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Mounng the Smart Display ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
General Usage and Screen Informaon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Main Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Input to Output Roung---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Channel Monitor screen---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Sub Trim and End Point Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
15 Point Servo Matching -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
First Time Baery Setup------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13,14
Protocol Selecon ARXL Version----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Installing the Receivers ARXL Version ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
System Specic Receiver installaon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Installing Satellites Spektrum Version---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Input Channel to Servo Output Roung----------------------------------------------------------------------------19,20
Servo Sub-trim, Reversing Method 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Servo Sub-trim, Reversing Method 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
15 Point Matching ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Receiver Menu---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Seng Fail Safe--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Telemetry with Spektrum TM1000-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Telemetry with SBUS2 Receivers----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Factory Reset------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 28
Addional Screens----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
SmoothFlite Gyro Menus -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
SmoothFlite Gyro Setup Wizard------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31—34
SmoothFlite Gyro Pre Flight Checks ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------35,36
SmoothFlite Advanced Stabilisaon Features--------------------------------------------------------------------36,37
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Table Of Contents connued.
SmoothFlite Detailed Funcons—Channel Assignment-------------------------------------------------------- 38,39
SmoothFlite Detailed Funcons—Aileron ------------------------------------------------------------------------40,41
SmoothFlite Detailed Funcons—Elevator -----------------------------------------------------------------------42,43
SmoothFlite Detailed Funcons—Rudder -------------------------------------------------------------------------44,45
SmoothFlite Tail Type------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Setup Hints—Gyro controlled Rudder and ground steering ------------------------------------------------------ 47
Setup Hints—Seng up Flaps with a single TX channel ----------------------------------------------------------- 48
Setup Hints—Elevons, Thrust Vectoring and Canards setup--------------------------------------------------49,50
Sequencer Menus, SQ Master Channel, Master Switch, Channel Assign, Sequencer Cong, Manual Opera-
on, Power Up Logic, Seq Factory Reset ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
Geng Started With Sequencer Set up -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
Set Master Switch------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 52
Global Servo Speed---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
Channel Assign---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
Sequencer Output Parameters—Adjust OPEN Posion—Adjust CLOSED Posion ------------------------- 54
Sequencer Manual Operaon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
Sequencer Power Up Logic - Gear Posion, Master Switch Operaon ---------------------------------------- 56
Sequencer Factory Reset--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Sequencer Cong - Set Up Example -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57,58
Sequencer Conguraon Tesng ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
Important Sequencer Rules ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
Sequencer Wait Time Rules and Run Chart --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
Frequently Asked Quesons ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
Smooth Flite Specicaons------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 63
Channel Roung Sheet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64
Notes---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
Usage Statement------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66
Warranty and Contact Informaon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
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Thank you for your purchase of the Advance Radio SmoothFlite System.
The Advanced Radio SmoothFlite system was designed with Giant Scale Models in mind
and combines Power Distribuon, Flite Stabilisaon and a 26 channel servo control sys-
tem in the lightest package in it’s class (less than 110grams).
In the past trimming and matching servos would take place via the transmier. This old
school thought would limit you to the number of channels available from the
transmier. With SmoothFlite these funcons have been moved to the SmoothFlite
system and in doing so brings you much more funconality and exibility in model
setup. You gain at the touch of a buon as many as 26 servo outputs that can all be
mixed, matched, sub trimmed, reversed and endpoint adjusted. The power of this new
System and thought process will become obvious as you start to use the SmoothFlite
System.
To add to this we have created much more than just a simple Gyroscope based system.
We decided to include a 3 axis gyro, accelerometer, compass and barometer into the
hardware. The combinaon of these sensors gives you much more exibility in ight
stabilisaon and that is why we called it SmoothFlite!
LETS GET STARTED — in this guide we will show you how to connect your new
SmoothFlite system, General use and setup as well as how to get the most out of the
SmoothFlite stabilisaon system. Please take the me to read & understand this guide
before installaon.
TOUCH SCREEN—The touch screen display supplied with the SmoothFlite should be
protected from vibraon. We don’t recommend mounng the Smart Screen in models
with gas powered engines.
BATTERIES—Before installaon please ensure that your baeries are fully charged. The
SmoothFlite System relies on this to know how much your model has consumed from
each pack. SmoothFlite collects this informaon and displays this as a set of baery cells
indicators on the Smart Screen. NEVER FLY WITH BATTERY PACKS THAT HAVE 35% OR
LESS CAPACITY (RED ZONE ON THE BATTERY INDICATOR). Doing so might put your model
at risk.
RECEIVER INSTALLATION—Some receivers don’t oer protecon against incorrect polari-
ty or pin oset. IT IS IMPORTANT that you observe correct polarity and pins when con-
necng the receivers to the SmoothFlite system.
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Features:
• Built-in Baery Guard Technology. The SmoothFlite constantly monitors baery voltage
and current draw and displays this on the Smart Screen display.
• Works with single or dual baery conguraon. *Recommended with dual baery.
• Works with all major baery chemistries. LiFe. LiPo, Lion, NiMh, NiCD. Baery voltage
range can be from 6volts to 8.4volts.
• Full Dual Baery Redundancy - If one baery fails the other baery takes full control.
• Dual receiver redundancy (4 for Spektrum version)
• Up to 20 input channels (depending on transmier capability)
• 26 buered, fully assignable and programmable servo outputs.
• Easy-to-use pre-routed servo roung.
• Independent servo reverse on all channels.
• Sub Trim and end point (3 point) matching on all channels.
• Advanced 15 point matching on all channels
• Digitally selectable regulator output via the Smart Screen.
• Regulator selectable to 6.0 volts, 7.4volts.
• Maximum Baery Power Balancing – Using dual baery perfect diode technology.
• Proprietary SmoothFlite System with 3 axis Gyro, Accelerometer and Barometer.
• 3 x digital sequencers (oponal).
Included Items:
1 x Live feedback touch screen Smart display
1 x SmoothFlite power distribuon module.
1 x Pinag switch with Advance Radio Flag
1 x Power LED
Oponal Items:
Remote FOB Switch
Magnec Switch
2 x Receivers
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Installaon and Mounng Instrucons
In this secon we will explain how to mount both the SmoothFlite and the Smart Display.
The Advanced Radio Smart System gives you the choice of mounng the Smart Screen in
the Model or leaving it disconnected for normal ying. The SmoothFlite will operate in
normal ying mode without the Smart Screen Connected.
Smart Screen Mounng
If you model is a gas powered and has a high level of vibraon then we don’t recom-
mend mounng the screen in the model unless you provide a high level of vibraon
damping when mounng the screen.
If you model provides a low vibraon environment (Turbine, Sail Plane, Electric model)
then hard mounng of the Smart Screen is possible.
The Smooth Flite provides downlink telemetry so it is not necessary to mount the
Smart Screen in the model to view baery data.
Mounng the SmoothFlite System
The SmoothFlite is supplied with 4 rubber shock mounts in the base plate, similar to rubber
mounts on servos, these provide shock mounng for the SmoothFlite.
The SmoothFlite RRS has a built-in digital regulator which uses the base plate as a heat
sink. It is important that the SmoothFlite be mounted correctly so air can ow over the
base plate to allow eecve heat dissipaon. We recommend mounng with minimum
stando spacers of 1/2 inch or 12mm to allow adequate air ow over the base plate.
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Mounng the Smart Display
To save weight the Smart Screen is not required for normal ying usage. It is only required
for programming the SmoothFlite.
Should you wish to mount the Smart Screen in the model for quick baery checks etc then
we recommend 2 opons of mounng the Smart Screen display.
NOTE: Whichever method of mounng you choose, ensure the cable that comes out of
the Smart Screen Display is not crushed in any way. Doing so will reduce the longevity of
the cables.
Opon 2. For hard mounng. The screen case has 2 eyelet holes on each edge of the screen.
If you are mounng the screen in a scale cockpit, or in a non vibraon model. (e.g. Turbine)
these holes can be used to ax the Smart Display.
Simply place the Smart Display where you wish to mount it. Holding it in place, make a dot
using a pen or pencil in each eyelet hole. Removing the screen, drill a hole where you placed
the dots.
Now simply screw the Smart Display in place.
NOTE: Hard mounng the Smart Display provides lile to no protecon against vibraon.
Use this method if you are using a non vibraon model or only where there is lile to no
vibraon. AVOID MOUNTING IN HIGH VIBRATION AREAS.
Opon 1. Using 3M Velcro adhesives, you can mount the back of the screen to a surface.
NOTE: This is a semi hard mount, and will provide a good resistance to vibraon. AVOID
MOUNTING IN HIGH VIBRATION AREAS. VIBRATION DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER
WARRANTY. Clean both the back of the Smart Screen and surface that it is being mounted
on. Place 3M dots/tape each side of the cable. Trimming as necessary.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT APPLY FORCE DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN
Press on the black case around the screen to ensure it is secure
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General Usage and Screen Informaon
Important: The Smart Screen Display supplied with the SmoothFlite is a touch screen
display. It is used in both setup and provides feedback to the user about baery voltage and
milliamps used. The screen can be mounted in a model for quick and easy use. However the
SmoothFlite will operate during normal ying mode without the Smart Screen connected.
Main Smart Screen Display
Baery 1 (B1) and Baery 2 (B2)
Shows input voltage of both baery packs.
Servo
Shows Regulated voltage to servos
Total mA
Shows total milliamps since last charge.
Press here to enter the Main Menu
Last mA
Shows milliamps used since model was last powered up
and resets when model is turned o. Press here to reset
ight mer and Last mA.
FL-T
Flight mer since model was turned on. The mer only
operates while on the main screen.
FL-N
Flight number since reset. Gives an indicaon of number
of ights on the models airframe.
Baery Indicators
Shows the remaining capacity in the baeries from 100%
- 0%. NEVER FLY IF THE INDICATORS ARE IN THE RED.
Below is an overview of each screen on the SmoothFlite
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Main Menu
Return
Returns back to the previous screen.
Power
Press here to go to the baery setup and reset
menu.
Monitor
Press here to go to servo programming menu.
I/O Roung
Pressing here will take you to the channel
roung screen.
Servo Match
Pressing here will take you to the 3 point and 15
point servo matching screen,
Receiver
Pressing here will take you to the receiver and
frame rate monitor screen.
System
Pressing here will take you to the system page
which contains credits and system informaon
Sequencer
Pressing here will take you to the sequencer
page. (available on sequencer versions of the
SmoothFlite RRS).
SmoothFlite
Pressing here will take you to the SmoothFlite
page (available on SmoothFlite versions of
SmoothFlite RRS)
Power Setup Screen
Return
Takes you back to the previous screen.
RES-mA
Resets total mA used. Please ensure both packs
are FULLY charged before you reset.
RES-FLT
Resets ight counter and mer to zero. Use this
feature mostly when installing in a new airframe
or before the maiden ight.
Bat Capacity mA
Shows the capacity of the baeries you are
using. We will go through how to set this in the
First Time Setup secon on page 10.
Servo Voltage Selector
Pressing the 6.0v or 7.4v will set the regulator,
Note: if using a baery with a voltage lower than
7.4v the 7.4v buon will be greyed out.
For example: if you are using Lion 2S packs then
the choice will be 6.0v or 7.4v.
Servo voltage choices when using dierent
baery types:
LiFe 2S packs = 6.0v
Lion2S and Lipo 2S = 6.0v or 7.4v
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Servo Matching screen
Return
Takes you back to the previous screen.
S01—S26
Pressing any of these buons will take you
to the servo matching page for the
corresponding servo output on the
SmoothFlite. Here you can match the
servos with the 3 point and 15 point
matching.
I/O Roung Screen
Save
Takes you back to the previous screen and
saves your roung choices.
- and + buons
Changes the input Channel from 1 to 20
Note: you can only assign servos to channels
that are available from your Receiver.
Example: you can not assign a servo to
channel 18 when using a 10 channel radio
S01 to S26
These buons correspond to the outputs on
the SmoothFlite RRS.
They have 3 colours,
Green = they are assigned to the current re-
ceiver channel.
Blue = they are not assigned to any receiver
channel.
Grey = they have been assigned to a dierent
receiver channel and cannot be selected for
this channel
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Channel Monitor screen
Return
Takes you back to the previous screen.
Arrow
Changes the page to the next 10 channels.
Channel Bars
The bars show the current input channels and posion.
Note: The bars have two colours.
Blue = no servo output has been assigned.
Green = one or more servo outputs has been assigned to
this channel.
Tapping any of the green bars will take you to the inputs
to outputs screen and show corresponding assigned
input to output channel(s).
We will expand on this feature in the servo matching
secon.
Sub Trim
Return
Returns you back to the previous screen.
Sub Trim
Level shis the enre range of the chosen servo channel.
End Points
End point adjustment to increase or reduce servo range.
Also used in conjuncon to match mulple servos.
Sub Trim and End Point Menu
Return
Returns you back to the previous screen.
Servo Direcon
Reverses the selected servo direcon.
Sub Trim
Takes you to the Sub Trim page.
15 point Servo Match
Takes you to the Mul-point match page.
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15 Point Servo Matching
Return
Takes you back to the previous screen.
Reset
Resets the sub trim values back to default.
Vercal Bars
Shows the sub trim applied to the servo. The
sub trim values can be changed using the
DEC, INC buons.
Receiver Page
Return
Takes you back to the previous screen.
Reset
Resets the receiver values back to zero.
Frames
Shows good frames received by each receivers.
Drops
Shows frames not used by the receivers.
Fails
Shows frames received by SmoothFlite with an
incorrect checksum value.
Frame Rate
Set the output frame rate of the signal to the
servos.
Fail Safe Buon
(Spektrum and JR version only) Takes the user to the
fail safe screen. SBUS2, HOTT and Je EX failsafe is
set in the transmier.
Fail Safe Screen
(Spektrum and JR version only)
SBUS2, HOTT and Je EX failsafe is set in
the transmier
Return
Takes you back to the previous screen.
Vercal Bars
Shows the fail safe values based on sck posi-
on from the radio. Fail safe is set by pressing
the corresponding blue bar.
Note: The bars have two colours.
Blue = Fail safe is set to heading hold for that
transmier channel.
Green = Fail safe is set to a specic posion
based on the radio
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First Time Baery Setup
We are now going to go proceed with a rst me setup of the SmoothFlite .
Please ensure your baeries are fully charged before you setup the SmoothFlite.
If you need any addional help with what each buon or item does please read the
General Usage and Screen informaon page located on page 7 of this manual.
We recommend you do not have any servos connected to the SmoothFlite during the
rst me setup.
Step 1
Ensure that both baeries are plugged into
the SmoothFlite. You will also need to en-
sure the Smart display is plugged into the
switch as it is used for programming.
Upon power up, you will see the AR logo.
Aer a few seconds the Smart Screen will
be shown.
Step 2
Press the green Total mA text on the Smart
Screen, this will take you to the main menu.
Step 3
You should now see the Main Menu
Screen. Press the POWER buon on
the screen.
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Step 4
This is the baery setup screen. Using the arrows
(DEC, INC) next to Bat Capacity mA cycle through
unl you see the correct capacity that matches
your baery packs.
Note: Step 4 is extremely important! Please en-
sure the capacity is set correctly to the baery
packs you are using.
The SmoothFlite uses this capacity value to show
the remaining baery capacity on the main
screen. If you set this value incorrectly then the
remaining capacity indicators may not show the
correct remaining baery capacity.
Important
The Smart display main Screen shows how much capacity you have le using
the baery indicators on the le and right of the baery screen It is important
that the capacity you enter is correct and accurate. If you are unsure about the
capacity of your baeries or if your packs are not new we recommend cycling
your packs by discharging them and recharging them to full. This will give you
the best possible result for the baery packs you are using.
Step 5
Using the 6.0v and 7.4v buons, select the regulator voltage of your choice. This will change the
output voltage to your servos and receivers. The regulator may take some me, please wait unl
the voltage you select is the same as the number on the screen.
Note: Please ensure your servos are capable of the voltage you select. Selecng a higher volt-
age than your servos are capable of might cause damage to them.
Step 6
Once you have setup these parameters, press the RETURN buon to save and return to the main
menu. Press RETURN again to go back to the Smart Screen. You have successfully setup the
SmoothFlite Baery monitoring.
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Before connecng receivers to the SmoothFlite RRS you will need to select the appropriate protocol to
match to your transmier system. At me of wring the SmoothFlite system supports SBUS2, XBUS, Je
EX Bus, HOTT and SRXL protocols.
Protocol Selecon ARXL Version
Step 1
From the main Menu tap the “System” buon.
Step 2
From the System Page tap “Receiver Protocol”.
Step 3
Tape the appropriate buon that matches the
protocol of your transmier/receiver system.
Futaba = SBUS2
JR/DFA = X-BUS
JETI = JETI EX
Graupner = HOTT
Spektrum AR700 receiver = SPEK SRXL
Spektrum oer 2 dierent receiver protocols.
Spektrum SRXL is NOT compable with Spektrum
Satellite receivers and runs at a higher voltage.
DO NOT CONNECT Spektrum Satellite receivers to
the mulprotocol ARXL version of the SmoothFlite.
The Spektrum Satellite version of SmoothFlite is a
dedicated SmoothFlite system with dierent
receiver voltages matched to Spektrum Satellite
receivers.
Aer making the selecon you will be asked to conrm.
PLEAES NOTE changing the protocol will reset the
SmoothFlite system to factory defaults erasing all input
to output roung, sub trim and SmoothFlite Gyro
sengs.
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The SmoothFlite ARXL includes two receiver connecon cables, these are designed to be plugged
into the A1 and A2 at the base of the SmoothFlite. This cable can then be connected to the
SBUS2, SRXL, JR XBus, Je EX Bus, HOTT port on your receiver.
PLEASE NOTE the polarity of the receiver signal and ground on
the receiver before connecng to the SmoothFlite.
The SmoothFlite system will work with either a single or dual
receiver setup. The receivers MUST BE capable of 7.4V .
We recommend using two HV (high voltage) receivers or similar.
If you are unsure please contact Advanced Radio for details.
The SmoothFlite System is designed to supply the power to all
the servos. NEVER connect servos directly to the receiver when
using the SmoothFlite System.
It is very important that the polarity is connected correctly be-
tween the SmoothFlite and the receiver, if the polarity is con-
nected incorrectly this may damage the receiver and Smooth-
Flite.
Note: For more informaon on how to setup and bind single or
dual receivers, please consult your transmier and receiver
manual supplied by the manufacturer.
Spektrum Receivers = Connect to SRXL port .
Futaba Receivers = Connect to SBUS2 port.
JR/FDA Receivers = Connect to XBUS port.
JETI Receivers = Connect to EX BUS port.
Graupner Receivers = Connect to SUMD port.
Ensure that the RRS cables sup-
plied is plugged into the R2 and
R1 port of the Smart Bus
Redundant Receiver Cable
Installing the Receivers ARXL Version
Please note cable posion on a 7008 receiver.
It is possible to plug into the ground pins of the
receiver and this may damage the receiver and
SmoothFlite system.
Please note cable polarity on a RG812BX
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Please observe the correct polarity and pin placement when connecng the receivers.
Futaba SBUS2 System.
The current version of SmoothFlite operang system supports dual 7003SB, 7006SB and 7008SB SBUS2 receivers.
SBUS2 provides up to 18 channels into the SmoothFlite (depending on transmier) which can be routed to any of
the 26 servo output channels. When using two SBUS2 receivers with SmoothFlite you connect the two supplied
receiver cables to SmoothFlite ports A1 and A2. Please observe the correct polarity and pin placement when
connecng the
receivers. Telemetry is provided from port A1. No addional translator accessory is required.
IMPORTANT: When you bind 2 SBUS2 receivers to your Futaba FASTEST system only the rst bound receiver will
accept telemetry. You MUST connect this receiver to port A1 of the SmoothFlite system to receive telemetry. The
second receiver connects to SmoothFlite Port A2.
JR/DFA X-BUS System.
The current version of SmoothFlite operang system supports all JR/DFA receivers with XBUS-A. XBUS-A protocol
supports up to 16 channels into the SmoothFlite (depending on transmier) which can be routed to any of the
26 servo output channels. When using two JR/DFA receivers with SmoothFlite you connect the two supplied re-
ceiver cables to SmoothFlite ports A1 and A2 and then to the receiver . Please observe the correct polarity and
pin placement when connecng the receivers.
For Telemetry connect port A3 of the SmoothFlite to the Baery/Sense port of either receiver. Telemetry of
baery voltage, current and mAh consumpon are provided alternavely on the JR/DFA transmier.
Graupner HOTT System.
The current version of SmoothFlite operang system supports all receivers with HOTT protocol. HOTT receivers
provide up to 16 channels (depending on receiver and transmier) into the SmoothFlite which can be routed to
any of the 26 servo output channels.
When using two Graupner HOTT receivers with SmoothFlite you connect a receivers to SmoothFlite ports A1 and
A2 to the SUMD port of the HOTT receiver. You will need to set the receiver to SUMD. Please observe the correct
polarity and pin placement when connecng the receivers.
For Telemetry connect port A3 of the SmoothFlite to the telemetry port of either HOTT receiver. Telemetry of
baery voltage, current and mAh consumpon are provided on the Graupner transmier.
Je EX-BUS System.
The current version of SmoothFlite operang system supports Je SAT2 and REX receivers. Je EX provides up to
20 channels (depending on transmier) into the SmoothFlite which can be routed to any of the 26 servo output
channels.
When using two JETI EX BUS receivers with SmoothFlite you connect receivers to SmoothFlite ports A and B and
to the EXT port of each receiver. Set the receivers to EX bus mode on the Je Transmier. Please observe the
correct polarity and pin placement when connecng the receivers.
Telemetry is provided via the EX bus cable on Smooth Flite port A1. To aach addional telemetry devices to the
Je EX BUS system use an Expander EX2 or EX4.
Please observe the correct polarity and pin placement when connecng the receivers.
System Specic Receiver installaon
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Please observe the correct polarity and pin placement when connecng the receivers.
Spektrum SRXL System.
The current version of SmoothFlite supports Spektrum SRXL protocol on dual AR8010T and AR9030T receivers .
These new telemetry receivers allow up to 6 DSMX satellites and the main receivers for a total of 8 receivers.
Spektrum SRXL provides up to 20 channels (depending on transmier) into the SmoothFlite which can be routed
to any of the 26 servo output channels. When using two Spektrum receivers with SmoothFlite you connect the
two supplied receiver cables to SmoothFlite ports A1 and A2 and then to the receiver . Please observe the cor-
rect polarity and pin placement when connecng the receivers.
Telemetry is provided from the Smooth Flite EXP port to the TM1000 or receiver XBUS port. You will require the
an AR telemetry specic cable. Do not use any other cable to connect the TM1000 to the Smooth Flite as this
could damage the XBUS ports on the receiver and Smooth Flite. Please contact AR for details.
Mulplex SRXL System.
The current version of SmoothFlite supports Mulplex SRXL protocol. Mulplex SRXL protocol provides up to 16
channels (depending on transmier) into the SmoothFlite which can be routed to any of the 26 servo output
channels. When using two SRXL receivers with SmoothFlite you connect the two supplied receiver cables to
SmoothFlite ports A1 and A2 and then to the receiver . Please observe the correct polarity and pin placement
when connecng the receivers.
Please observe the correct polarity and pin placement when connecng the receivers.
System Specic Receiver installaon
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Input Channel to Servo Output Roung
During this stage, we will install the receiver and servos.
Note: Before plugging any servos into the SmoothFlite, ensure you have set the
regulator to the desired voltage range.
Important: Check the recommended voltage range of your servos, supplying excessive
voltage to your servos may cause damage to the servos.
Before connecng any servos to the SmoothFlite we recommend reading through the fol-
lowing steps. This will allow you to familiarise yourself with SmoothFlite in order to use it
to its fullest potenal.
During the setup if you have mulple servos on a control surface (Example: 2 servos on
an aileron). We recommend seng up the master servo before mechanically connecng
the slave.
Step 1
Ensure that both baeries are plugged into
the SmoothFlite. You will need to plug in the
Smart Screen as it is used for programming.
Ensure your receiver is plugged into the
SmoothFlite and your transmier is on and
bound to your receiver.
For more informaon on this see page 6.
Step 2
Press the green Total mA text on the Smart
Screen, this will take you to the main menu.
Step 3
You should now see the Main Menu
Screen. Press the MONITOR buon
on the screen. This will take you into
the receiver input channel monitor.
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Note: The monitor gives you a visual indicaon of
the assigned input channels from your receiver.
Your new SmoothFlite RRS comes with primary
control surfaces pre-assigned to simplify your set-
up.
Hint: Create a new model on your transmier with
dual aileron channels, single elevator and single
rudder channels.
If all is connected correctly, moving the transmier
scks will cause the green bars on the monitor
screen to move.
As you can see, the monitor screen is a good tool
for viewing input channel assignments.
For advance setups, we have included a blank
assignment sheet at the end of this user guide.
The following steps will show you how you can re-
assign channels from the factory setup.
Press return from the monitor screen to return to
the main menu.
Step 4
From the main menu, tap the I/O Roung
buon. The screen (on the le) should ap-
pear. In this example, transmier input chan-
nel 1 (coloured white) routs to servo outputs
S01, S02, S03 and S04, which are coloured
green.
Lets show how easy it is to assign and de-
assign addional servo outputs to transmier
channel 1.
With the Stylus supplied, tap the Blue S13
buon on the Smart Screen. The S13 should
turn green. We have now added servo output
13 (S13) to transmier input channel 1.
SmoothFlite makes it that simple!
Tapping S13 a second me, will de-assign it
turning it back to blue.
Note: The servo channels are colour coded.
Green = they are assigned to the current transmier input channel.
Blue = they are not assigned to any transmier input channel and are available .
Grey = they have been assigned to a dierent transmier input channel other than the one currently
selected and cannot be selected for this channel.
Step 5
Lets now show you how to move through transmier input channels. With the Stylus, tap the Plus (+)
buon once. You should see the input channel change to 2 (coloured white), and the previously green
servo output channels will become grey (remember these servo outputs were assigned to input channel 1
so they are not available to input channel 2). Depending on the chosen protocol other servo outputs
should show as green i.e. they are assigned to input channel 2. Tapping the Plus (+) sign will move you to
higher input channels. Tapping the Minus (-) sign minus sign will move you to lower input channels and
eventually back to input channel 1.
Note: you must press the SAVE buon in order to conrm any changes to the channel roung. Pressing
save also returns you to the Main Menu.
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