Horizon Hobby Spektrum AS3X User manual

AS3X Control Direction Test
This test ensures that the AS3X®control system is functioning properly.
Assemble the aircraft and bind your transmitter to the receiver before
performing this test.
1. Raise the throttle just above 25% and then lower the throttle to activate AS3X.
2. Move the entire aircraft as shown and ensure the control surfaces move in the direction indicated
in the graphic. If the control surfaces do not respond as shown, do not fly the aircraft. Refer to the
receiver manual for more information.
Once the AS3X system is active, control surfaces may move rapidly. This is normal. AS3X is active until
the battery is disconnected.
Aircraft
movement AS3X Reaction
ElevatorAileronRudder
Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID
(Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. You need to
‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum™DSM2®/DSMX®technology equipped aircraft
transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.
IMPORTANT: Before binding a transmitter, read the Transmitter Setup section of
this manual to ensure that your transmitter is properly programmed for this aircraft.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Binding Procedure
IMPORTANT: The included AR636 receiver has been programmed for opera-
tion specifically for this aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for correct setup
if the receiver is replaced or is used in another aircraft.
Read the transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver (location of trans-
mitter’s Bind control). Please visit www.bindnfly.com for a complete list
of compatible transmitters.
CAUTION: When using a Futaba®transmitter with a Spektrum DSM
module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your
Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your
Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.
1. Make sure the transmitter is powered off.
2. Move the transmitter controls to neutral (flight controls: rudder, elevators
and ailerons) or to low positions (throttle, throttle trim).**
3. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port extension.
4. Connect the flight battery to the ESC. The ESC will produce a series of
sounds. One long tone, then 3 short tones confirm that the LVC is set
correctly for the ESC. The orange bind LED on the receiver will begin to
flash rapidly.
5. Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or
switch. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding.
6. When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the orange bind light on
the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will produce a series of three
ascending tones. The tones indicate the ESC is armed, provided the
throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming.
7. Remove the bind plug from the bind port extension.
8. Safely store the bind plug (some owners attach the bind plug to their
transmitter using two-part loops and clips).
9. The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the
transmitter until another binding is done.
* The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put at the
lowest position. If you encounter problems, follow the binding instructions and
refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed,
contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office.
**Failsafe
If the receiver loses transmitter communication, the failsafe will activate.
When activated, the airplane controls return to the neutral position established
during step 2 of the binding procedure.
Bind-N-Fly Aircraft ®
Bind Plug Installation Specifications
Type DSMX Full Range Receiver
Channels 6
Modulation DSM2, DSMX
Dimension (WxLxH) .90 x 1.70 x .60 in (23.5 x 42.0 x 14.0mm)
Weight .36 oz (10.2 g) main receiver
Input Voltage Range 3.5–9.6V
Resolution 2048
Compatability All DSM2 and DSMX Aircraft Transmitters and Module
Systems
AUX1 (Auxilary 1 port)
GEAR (Gear port)
RUDD (Rudder port)
ELEV (Elevator port)
AILE (Aileron port)
THRO (Throttle port)
Antennas
LED
BIND/PROG
(Bind, Programming port)
BIND PLUG

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AS3X, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, the DSMX logo, Bind-N-Fly, and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC.
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Created 07/15 49289
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FCC Statement
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 undesired operation.
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