Hobby King ORANGE R1220 Series User manual

ORANGE R620X –R1220X V.2 SERIES RECEIVERS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FEATURES:
• Compatible with DSM2/DSMX 1024/2048 aircraft radio and module systems
• cPPM and s.BUS output allowing for single line connection with compatible devices (protocol depends on your model)
• True diversity long antennas that you can place in convenient location in the aircraft
• Ultra fast brownout recovery and programmed fail safe mode
• Wide working voltage: 3.7~9.6V
• 6-12 Channels PWM (depends on your model)
• 9 channels cPPM or 12 channels s.BUS on all receivers (from 6 to 12 channels)
• Integrated telemetry for real time readings:
- Temperature
- Battery voltage
- Receiver voltage
- motor RPM
- Current
If required, integrated telemetry can be disabled during binding procedure.
Range: 2Km LOS (Line Of Site) or more**
Telemetry range –400m. LOS or more**
Current consumption: 55mA
** Please note: Receiver range highly depends on your transmitter output power, environment conditions (weather, air humidity, obstacles and
metal structures), antenna orientation. Presence of another signal sources (Wifi, FPV etc.) can significantly affect the range and even
completely block reception. These receivers were tested using DSMx transmitter with 18.9dBm(77.62mW) power and a standard 2.4gHz dipole
antenna on it. The range of stable reception was 2km “ground-to-ground”. The range of stable telemetry data was 400m “ground-to-ground”.
Ground-to-Air conditions (LOS) typically give better range than “ground-to-ground”.
RECEIVER INSTALLATION
The R620X –R1220Xincorporates diversity antennas, offering the security of dual path RF redundancy
By locating these antennas in slightly different locations in the aircraft, each antenna 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
positions. This is known as antenna polarization. The antennas should be oriented perpendicular to
each other; typically vertical and horizontal and at different angles.
MORE DIVERSITY AND BETTER SIGNAL RECEPTION
For bigger aircrafts, 600 and more size helicopters, gas aircrafts or long range projects you don’t want to give a chance for a signal loss.
To improve the reception and reduce risks of signal loss you can attach up to two satellite receivers to the main receiver.
Using two additional OrangeRx R110XL 2.4Ghz Satellite Receivers you will get 6(six!!) antennas receiving the signal at the same time.
The antennas should be oriented in different directions and satellites placed at the different sides of the aircraft.
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 receiver in
place. Mounting receiver antennas and satellites (if used) in slightly different locations,
gives tremendous improvements in path diversity. Essentially, each receiver/satellite 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.
BINDING PROCEDURE
1. Install a bind plug into BIND connector. In case if you want to disable telemetry function on the receiver, install second bind
plug into THRO connector.

2. Apply power to the receiver. It can be from 3.7 to 9.6 volts DC. Please refer to picture on the side of the receiver for the correct pinout
(GND, VCC, SIGNAL)
3. You will see the orange LED rapidly blinking. That means the receiver is in Bind mode.
Please note: If you installed second bind plug into THRO connector, both Orange LED and Red LED will blink simultaneously. That
means that the receiver is in BIND mode and TM function is disabled.
4. Follow the procedures of your specific transmitter to enter Bind Mode, the system will connect within a few seconds. Once connected,
the orange LED on the receiver will blink several times and go solid indicating the system is connected.
5. Remove the bind plug(s) from the BIND and THRO ports on the receiver before you power off the transmitter and store it in a
convenient place.
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.
NOTICE:
Remove the bind plug to prevent the system from entering bind mode the next time the power is turned on.
Sometimes servo inputs or ESC-s with high input load can cause receiver binding in “No telemetry” mode. During this binding you will see both
orange and red LED blinking. If you want to have telemetry function enabled please make sure that nothing is connected to Throttle channel
during binding procedure.
SMART FAILSAFE FEATURE
The R620X –R1220Xfeatures advanced failsafe. Advanced FailSafe is ideal for most types of aircraft. With advanced FailSafe, when signal is
lost for the short time (less than 1 second) all channels will hold last command. If the signal loss occurs for more than 1 second all channels go
to predefined position according to transmitters sticks and switches` positions remembered during binding procedure. That is why it is important
to set a throttle channel at zero and other channels (switches and sticks) to your preferable hold position during binding procedure.
When the signal is regained, the system immediately regains control.
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 speed control. All other channels are driven to their preset failsafe positions set during binding.
FAST BROWNOUT RECOVERY FEATURE
Sometimes a short power loss happens in the flight. It can happen if your BEC is not powerful enough and servos consume high current or
receiver pack is weak or discharged. It causes a short voltage drop. The event when receiver suddenly loses power in the flight is called a
brownout. When power comes back it takes time for the receiver to reconnect to transmitter. During this time (up to 1 second, depends on the
environment conditions) some analog servos may coast to their extremes even though no signal is present. This may lead to crash due to
unexpected servo moves. To avoid this a new feature Fast Brownout Recovery is introduced. With this feature analog servos will have only a
minor glitch during the recovery time.
CHANNEL CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION
BIND - Triggers binding procedure if receiver is powered with the bind plug inserted in this port. In normal operation it is cPPM or s.Bus output
(depends on the model of the receiver you purchased)
THRO –During binding procedure if a bind plug is inserted in this port –turns telemetry function OFF In normal operation –PWM throttle output
AILE -PWM aileron output
ELEV -PWM elevator output
RUDD -PWM rudder output
GEAR -PWM gear output
AUX1…AUX7 -PWM auxiliary outputs. Number of outputs depends on the receiver you purchased.
SATELLITE CONNECTORS DESCRIPTION
SAT1 - main satellite port. If you connect only one satellite please use this port.
SAT2 - secondary satellite port.
Satellite port is fully compatible with all JR and Spektrum satellites as well as all Orange satellites.
Recommended satellites:
OrangeRx R110XL 2.4Ghz DSMX/DSM2 compatible Satellite Receiver (long antenna version) (PRODUCT ID: R110IPX)
OrangeRx R110X 2.4Ghz DSMX/DSM2 compatible Satellite Receiver (PRODUCT ID: 9171000299-0)
OrangeRx R111xn 2.4GHz DSMx/DSM2 compatible nano satellite (PRODUCT ID: 9171000581-0)
TELEMETRY CONNECTORS DESCRIPTION
RPM –RPM sensor input. You can use Orange RPM Sensor (PRODUCT ID: 9020000008-0) connecting it directly to this port.
-(A)- –Current sensor input. You can use Orange Current Sensor (ID: 9171000552-0) connecting it directly to this port.
Vb t° -Battery voltage and temperature sensor. You can use Flight Pack Voltage & Temperature Sensor for OrangeRx Telemetry system
(PRODUCT ID: 9171000551-0) connecting directly to this port.
RED AND ORANGE LED INDICATIONS

During binding procedure:
If telemetry function is enabled –Orange LED is blinking rapidly. After receiving binding signal from the transmitter blinks slowly for several
seconds and then becomes solid if connection is correct.
If telemetry function is disabled –both Orange and Red LED-s blink rapidly. After receiving binding signal from the transmitter Red LED turns
off and Orange LED blinks slowly for several seconds and then becomes solid if connection is correct.
In normal operation
In presence of transmitter signal: Orange LED is solid. If the transmitter signal is lost Orange LED is OFF.
Red LED blinks number of holds(up to 256) –signal losses with more than 1 second when receiver had to trigger a fail-safe event. The LED will
flash the number of holds then pause (e.g., flash, flash, flash, pause, flash, flash, flash, pause indicates three holds occurred since the receiver
was last turned on). Note that holds are reset to zero when the receiver is turned off. During the first flights of a new airplane, it’s recommended
to check the red LED hold indicator. If it’s flashing, it’s important to optimize the installation (move or reposition antennas) until no hold occurs.
On later flights, the LED Hold Indicator can be used to confirm RF link performance.
RANGE TESTING
Before each flying session and especially with a new model, it is important to perform a range check. Please use instructions of your transmitter
to perform a range test.
INTEGRATED TELEMETRY FUNCTION
Integrated telemetry (TM) function was tested on Spektrum and Turnigy 9XR Pro transmitters and confirmed that it works correct on both
systems.
Integrated TM measures data in-flight on the aircraft and transmits it back to transmitter to display or/and trigger sound and visual alarms if they
are set. Please refer to your transmitter manual to see how to see the telemetry connection indicator, display telemetry data and set up alarms
(current, battery voltage, motor RPM, temperature).
Telemetry Data:
- Battery voltage (up to 52VDC) –connect directly to the battery pack up to 12S
- Receiver pack voltage (up to up to 9.6VDC)
- Temperature (-15°C~120°C). Use Flight Pack Voltage & Temperature Sensor for OrangeRx Telemetry system. (ID: 9171000551-0)
- Current (up to 100A) –please use current sensor (ID: 9171000552-0)
- RPM (1000~300000rpm) –please use RPM sensor (ID: 9020000008-0)
Telemetry sensors:
Flight Pack Voltage & Temperature Sensor for OrangeRx Telemetry system.( PRODUCT ID: 9171000551-0)
Yellow
Black
Red
Temp Sensor
JST female
connector
Yellow
Black
Black
Red
ZH Connector
Satellite wire
DigiKey part# 455-1160-ND
NTC 10k 3950
Orange RPM Sensor (PRODUCT ID: 9020000008-0)
Yellow
Black
Grey
Red(Phase1)
ORX
ZH Connector
Satellite wire
DigiKey part# 455-1160-ND
RPM sensor
VCC
GND
RPM Sens IN
Red(Phase2)

Orange Current Sensor (PRODUCT ID: 9171000552-0)
ZH Connector
Satellite wire
DigiKey part# 455-1160-ND
Hobbyking
current sensor
Yellow
Black
Grey
*Note:
1) This is not a Spektrum DSM2/X product, nor is it a copy of a Spektrum DSM2/X product.
The Spektrum and DSM2/X brand is a trademark of Horizon Hobbies USA.
2) This is not an underground black market fake Spektrum product. OrangeRx quality is guaranteed.
3) Accepted by the MAAA in Australia, see the MAAA MOP58 for guidance