Hi-Tec OPTIMA SL User manual

Instruction
Version 1.0
Receiver Model Size Weight Stock Number
OPTIMA SL 1.85 x 1.14 x 0.59in (47.7 x 29.1 x 15.5mm) 0.77oz (22g) 27224
1. Function Button
- Used for binding the receiver to a module or Hitec 2.4 built-in transmitters,
entering the FAIL-SAFE or Hold feature.
2. Dual LED Status Indicator
- Indicates the set-up process codes and current status of the receiver.
3.PWM Channel, Battery slots and Single Line Input Ports
- Optima SL has 8 slots for PWM, 2 slots for Batteries and 1 slot for Single Line connection.
4. Telemetry Sensor and Data Port*
- A three pin servo plug connector port is featured on the Optima SL. Using the HPP-22 PC interface accessory, this port
serves to facilitate upgrading the device’s software and interfacing the optional onboard sensor station.
*Jumper*
The jumper is installed at the factory and is used when the receiver is powered by an electronic speed control, a
commercially available B.E.C. (battery eliminator circuit), dedicated 4.8 to 6V, NiMH battery pack or a regulated Li-Po
battery. The jumper is removed when the receiver is powered using the SPC feature as described.
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Hitec Adaptive Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (AFHSS) 2.4GHz receiver system.
This manual contains the complete directions on how to use the Optima SL receiver We encourage you to review the
entire manual before using these products.
Service & Support Hitec Customer Service
Help is available from the Hitec oce through phone support and e-mail inquiries.
Our US oce is generally open Monday thru Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM PST. These hours and days may vary by season.
Every attempt is made to answer every incoming service call. Should you reach our voicemail, leave your name and
number and a sta member will return your call.
Make plans to visit the Hitec website, www.hitecrcd.com, on a regular basis. Not only is it full of specs and other
information about the entire Hitec product line, our website’s FAQ pages will eventually hold valuable information and
program updates about the module and Optima SL receiver.
One of the benets of the extensive R/C online community is the vast wealth of archived knowledge available.
Hitec sponsors forums on most of the popular R/C websites where a Hitec sta member or representative tries to answer
all manner of product related questions. Bringing together strangers with common interests is proving to be one of the
greatest gifts of the internet. If past history is any guide to the future, we are certain forums will be started about the Hitec
2.4 system and several are certain to stand out as valuable archives of information.
Hitec Website
All Hitec products carry a two year from date-of-purchase warranty against manufacturer’s defects. Our trained and
professional service representatives will determine if the item will be repaired or replaced. To provide all the necessary
information we need to administrate your repair, visit our website at www.hitecrcd.com and download the repair form,
ll it out and send in your item for repair.
Warranty and Non-Warranty Service
The On-Line Community
OPTIMA SL Receiver Specications & Features
Hitec Service
12115 Paine St. Poway CA 92064
1-858-748-6948
E-mail: [e-mail]
Full Range AFHSS 2.4GHz Receiver
2.4GHz 8 Channel
Single Line System Receiver

Low Battery Warning function is only for your reference. The actual battery level could be dierent.
Battery Memory Eects such as Lazy Battery Eect or Battery Memory could aect the Low Battery
Warning function.
- When the 2.4GHz system and HV servos are used together, we strongly recommend using
fully-charged, large capacity battery packs and you must constantly monitor the battery status.
Warning
If FAIL-SAFE is deactivated, the FAIL-SAFE position settings are also deleted!
The FAIL-SAFE settings should be checked every time before you run the engine/motor.
The way to bind with Optima SL can be dierent for each Transmitters. Please refer to the description about binding with
Receivers on the manual of each Transmitters.
FAIL-SAFE and Hold Mode Setup
Telemetry System
I. Basic Function: Low Onboard Battery Warning
When the Optima SL is powered up, it will automatically detect the battery voltage level and recognize between 4-cell or
5-cell NiMH and NiCd batteries (4 cell < 5.8V < 5 cell).
In case a 2-cell LiPo battery is being used, you can customize the battery warning level by using the HPP-22 PC program.
- When the battery level is safe (4 cell > 4.5V, 5 cell > 5.6V), there will be no change to the LED lights.
- When the battery level is low (4 cell < 4.5V, 5 cell < 5.6V), the BLUE LED glows constantly and the RED LED will blink fast.
You will hear three continuous beeps from the module as a low receiver battery warning. Upon hearing the beeps, we
advise you to land at once.
If the receiver signal somehow becomes interrupted or interference occurs, the servos will move to the pre-set FAIL-SAFE
point you previously stored in the FAIL-SAFE set-up. Make sure you set the FAIL-SAFE function properly.
If FAIL-SAFE has not been activated, the signal will switch o after the HOLD period of one second.
This means that the servos become “soft” and remain in their last commanded position under no load (this may equate to
full-throttle!), until a valid signal is picked up again.
In the interest of safety, we recommend that the FAIL-SAFE function should always be activated, and the FAIL-SAFE settings
should be selected so as to bring the model to a non-critical situation (e.g. motor idle /electric motor OFF, control surfaces
neutral, airbrakes extended, aero-tow release open, etc.).
The Hitec AFHSS 2.4Ghz system and Optima SL feature full telemetry capabilities and include a Low Receiver Battery
Warning as a basic function.
Fail safe mode.
a. Switch on transmitter and receiver.
Wait for the system to boot and gain control over the model.
b. Press and hold the button on the receiver until the LED turns o (approx. 6 seconds)
c. Release the button. After 2 seconds, both RED and BLUE LEDs blink alternately.
The receiver will count 5 seconds, during that time, move all the transmitter sticks and other controls to the desired
FAIL-SAFE positions (e.g. motor idle, control surfaces neutral). Hold until blinking stops.
d. When blinking stops, the system will temporarily remember the FAIL-SAFE position. Turn o the system to save and exit.
II. Optional Functions:
GPS, Airspeed, Variometer, Servo Manager, FUEL, TEMP, O-RPM, M-RPM, VOLT, Amp Sensors - Applicable for
Optima SL
- More devices will be available in the future.
Check the Hitec website at www.hitecrcd.com for more up-to-date information.
3 Axis Gyro
SERVOSERVOSERVOSERVO
S-BUS
Throttle Servo/ESC and Power supply
Receiver
Battery
AILE
ELEV
PITCH
RUDD
How to turn FAIL-SAFE O and reactivate the Hold Mode
a. Switch on the transmitter then the receiver. Wait for the system to boot and you have control over the model.
b. Press and hold the receiver function button for 6 seconds and release. After 2 seconds, the RED and BLUE LEDs will blink
rapidly.
c. Immediately press the button once.
d. FAIL-SAFE Mode is now deactivated and HOLD mode is activated.
e. Turn the transmitter o then the receiver o.
f. Turn the system back on to use it.
Please select ‘S-Bus’on Gyro software when SL slot is connecting to 3 axis gyro.
When you use OPTIMA SL with other brand’s devices, some of functions of devices may not
operate perfectly. Please check fully functions before the ight.
Single Line Connection Diagrams
Link (ID-Setup or Bind)
Testing the FAIL-SAFE Setting
a. Move the sticks to positions other than the FAIL-SAFE settings and then switch o the transmitter.
The servos should now move to the FAIL-SAFE positions previously stored, after the one second HOLD period.