FrSky X8R User manual

Instruction Manual for FrSky GPS Sensor (V2)
1. Introduction
2. Specifications:
3. Set Up:
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discretion of FrSky Electronic Co., Ltd. For further information please visit https://www.frsky-rc
.com and click on the support tab for this product.
Thanks for purchase FrSky’s GPS sensor. To maximize your enjoyment, and to ensure proper sensing, please
read through this manual thoroughly.
● Mode: GPS Sensor (V2)
● Operational Voltage: DC 4 -10 V
● Current Draw: 80mA @5V
● Operating Temperature Range: -40℃~85℃
● Data Rate: 10Hz
● Time to fix: 30s cold
● Speed Accuracy: Approx 0.1m/s
● Dimensions: 40mm*20mm*9mm (L x W x H)
● Operation Limits: Dynamics 4g /Altitude 50,000m /Velocity 500m/s
● Compatibility: FrSky Smart Port enabled receivers, such as X8R, X6R, X4R, etc.
● Interface: S.PORT
● Weight: 11.3g
● Sensitivity: -160dBm
● Antenna: Built-in patch
● Position Accuracy: Approx 2.5m CEP
FrSky Smart Port GPS is only compatible with FrSky Smart Port enabled receivers, such as X8R, X6R, X4R, etc..
Here we take the setup together with X8R receiver for example. For more details, please refer to corresponding
receiver instruction manual.
To the S.Port of
FrSky X-Series Receivers
To other FrSky
S.Port Enabled Sensors
S.Port 1/2
Warning: The GPS should be mounted with Velcro in your model so that the “UP” side is facing toward
the sky.
FrSky GPS Sensor (V2) - feeds variable directional information such as:
Altitude, position, speed, and UTC time etc., which is displayed in real time on FrSky
Transmitter or telemetry dashboard (DHT-U/FLD-02/FSD etc.).
Other FrSky S.Port enabled sensors including new Smart Port enabled Variometer Sensor, Lipo Voltage Sensor,
GPS Sensor, RPM Sensor, Airspeed Sensor, and so on.
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Instruction Manual for FrSky GPS Sensor (V2)
5. LED Status
4. ID Set Up
Each type of FrSky Smart Port enabled sensor has its unique physical ID. The ID number could be changed by
FrSky Servo Channel Changer (when connect with SCC, the GPS ID is display as 04). Please refer to the
instruction manual of FrSky Servo Channel Changer for details.
Warning: All FrSky Smart Port enabled sensors could daisy chain with each other through their Smart Port.
LED Status
Flash Slow
Flash Middle
Flash Middle
Flash Fast
OFF
GPS Module
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√
√
√
×
Smart Port Connection
√
√
×
×
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GPS Location
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×
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×
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FrSky is continuously adding features and improvements to our products. To get the most from your product, please check
the download section of the FrSky website www.frsky-rc.com for the latest update firmware and manuals
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