PPHITEC 2.4GHz
Receiver
Instruction
version 1.0
• Risk of explosion exists if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Dispose of the used battery according to the
instructions.
European CE notice to users and product statements:
This product is CE marked according to the provisions of the R&TTE
Directive(99/5/EC). Hereby, HITEC RCD Inc, declares that this product
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For further information, please
contact http://www.hitecrcd.co.kr
FCC notice to users and product statements:
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 an
undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• FRANCE Frequency Range : 2.4056GHz~ 2.4482GHz
ThankyouforyourpurchaseoftheHitecAdaptiveFrequency
HoppingSpreadSpectrum(AFHSS)2.4GHzmoduleandreceiver
system.Thismanualcontainsthecompletedirectionsonhowtouse
theOptimaseriesofreceivers(version3.00(0).Weencourageyouto
reviewtheentiremanualbeforeusingtheseproducts.
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regularbasis.Notonlyisitfullofspecsandotherinformationabout
the entire Hitec product line, our website’s FAQ pages will eventually
holdvaluableinformationandprogramupdatesabouttheSpectra
2.4moduleandOptimaseriesofreceivers.
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isanyguidetothefuture,wearecertainforumswillbestartedabout
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archivesofinformation.
Warranty and Non-Warranty Service
AllHitecproductscarryatwoyearfromdate-of-purchasewarranty
against manufacturer’s defects. Our trained and professional service
representativeswilldetermineiftheitemwillberepairedor
replaced.Toprovideallthenecessaryinformationweneedto
administrateyourrepair,visitourwebsiteatwww.hitecrcd.com and
downloadtherepairform,fillitoutandsendinyouritemforrepair.
Hitec Service
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1 . Function Button
Warning! -Usedforbindingthereceivertoamoduleor Hitec2.4built-intransmitters,
enteringtheFAIL-SAFEorHoldfeature.
Formaximumperformance,itisrecommendedtopositiontheantennaata90degreeangleas 2. Dual LED Status Indicator
showninthepicturebelow. - Indicatestheset-upprocesscodesandcurrentstatusofthereceiver.
Channel Output and Battery Input Ports
-Theportsforbatterypowerinputandservos,gyrosandother
accessoriesoutputportarelocatedatthe
Recommended Position sideendoftheOptimareceivers.
SPC (Supplementary Power Connection)*
-PowertheOptimareceiverfunctionwithuptoa35V
electricaircraftmotorbattery. DetailsabouttheSPC
systemcanbefoundonpage2.
Telemetry Sensor and Data Port*
-AthreepinservoplugconnectorportisfeaturedontheOptima7
andOptima9(notapplicableon Optima6).UsingtheHPP-22PC
interfaceaccessory,thisportservestofacilitateupgradingthe
device’s software and interfacing the optional onboardsensor
station.
BODA (Boosted Omni-Directional Antenna) System*
Thereceiverantennashouldnotbeplacedneartheengine,metalpartsorhighcurrentbatteries. - singleantennawithomni-directional
boostermakesitawholeloteasiertoinstall the 2.4GHz antenna. Hitec’s exclusive 2.4GHz BODA System will show you another means of
usingthe2.4GHzsystem.This IntensivetestshaveproventhatthesingleBODAsysteminour6&
7channelsystemsisbetterthanorequal3. Whenusingalargenumberofhigh-powerdigitalservosinamodel,itishighlyrecommendedto
to our competitor’s dual antenna systems. Our Optima 9 receiver features a dual BODA system to give use the SPC feature toinsure
thereceiveralwaysgetsthepoweritneedsinhighloadconditions. theaddedsecuritythatlargermodelsneed.Installationiseasyand
simple,justinserttheantennaintothe Ifnot,usethesystemwithenoughreceiverbatterycapacity. supportedantennaholderandstickit
tothedesiredspotyouwishtoinstall.
Compatibility
TherecouldbeapossibletimedelayinreceivingtelemetrydatafromtheHTS-SS(sensor-station) -TheOPTIMA&MINIMAseriesof
receivers are compatible with transmitters using Hitec’s AFHSS 2.4 GHz dependingontheconditionsintheareayoufly. systemsuch
asSpectra2.4moduleordedicatedbuilt-inmoduleAFHSS2.4Hitectransmitters.
It is strongly recommended that you use Hitec ‘s genuine Heavy Duty High Channel Switch Harness with FAIL-SAFE/Hold Mode
Selectable
ReceiverChargerCord(Stock#.54407S)forallofOptimaseriesofreceivers. -lost. Seepage2fordetails. Thepositionsoftheservosand
otheraccessoriescanbesetwithaFAIL-SAFEpoint,ifpowertothereceiveris
OPTIMA Series Receiver Specifications & Features Low Onboard Battery Warning Function
Whileyouareflying,youwillknowwhentheon-boardbatteryislow
withawarningalarmfromthetransmitter.
Full Range AFHSS 2.4GHz Receivers ReviewtheLowBatteryalarmfeaturesthatusedirecttelemetryfeedbacktoyourtransmitteronpage
2.
Jumper*
Thejumperisinstalledatthefactoryandisusedwhenthereceiveris
poweredbyanelectronicspeedcontrol,acommerciallyavailableB.E.C.
(batteryeliminatorcircuit),dedicated4.8to6V,NiMHbatterypackora
regulatedLi-Pobattery.Thejumperisremovedwhenthereceiveris
poweredusingtheSPCfeatureasdescribedinmoredetailonpage2.
Operating Voltage : 4.8~7.4V Fromreceiverbatterypowerorspeed
control(ESC)power.
4.8~35VUsingSPCfunction. 6
