Horizon Hobby Spektrum Alpha-6 User manual

Alpha-6™Stability System
Alpha-6 Stability System
Système Stabilité Spektrum Alpha-6
Sistema stabilizzante Alpha-6

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various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of
physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability
of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability
of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high
probability of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar
with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate
the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal
property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and
common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to oper-
ate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use
by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use
with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the
approval of Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety,
operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instruc-
tions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to
operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
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Spektrum Alpha-6 Stability System
The Spektrum™ Alpha-6™ Stability System is designed to provide the
benefits of AS3X technology to non-AS3X receivers regardless of brand.
Features
• Upgrade to AS3X technology without needing to purchase a new receiver
or Spektrum transmitter.
• Fully programmable with the AS3X Application to suit your flying style
and model needs.
• Easy installation and setup.
• Compact design allows unit to install in almost all aircraft.
• Gains can be adjusted in flight via the transmitters knob or slider.
• No dedicated battery required. Powered through the receiver.
• Includes 8, 12-inch servo extensions.
Specifications
Type: AS3X Stability System
Dimension (WxLxH): 1.4 x 1.9 x 0.5 in (36.4 x 48.6 x 13.6 mm)
Weight: 0.9 oz (26.4 g)
Input Voltage Range: 3.5–9.6V
Compatibility: Any full range receiver
Frame Rate: 22ms and 11ms (Only use 11ms with digital servos)
Main LEDXBus Ports
Telemetry in/out
Program ButtonChannel LED
Input Side Output Side
0
0
100%
100%
Rate Only Heading
-100%
Travel
Gain
0
0
100%
100%
Rate Only Rate Only
-100%
Gain
A1, A2, E1, E2, R6
R5

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1. Solidly mount the Alpha-6
Stability System on a smooth
flat surface in the aircraft with
the included double sided foam
tape. Do not mount the stability
system on its side, it must be
mounted flat with the pins in line
with the nose/tail and as close to
the centre of gravity as possible.
Connect the included 12-inch
servo extensions from the aircraft
receiver to the input side of the
Alpha-6 Stability System.
2. Connect the aircraft servos to the output side of the Alpha-6 Stability
System matching the inputs.
Recommended Connection:
Ailerons A1 and A2 if needed
Elevators E3 and E4 if needed
Rudder R5,R6
Gear G6
Serial cable*/Aux SRXL/FM/7
Programing cable Prog
* SRXL must be activated in the AS3X PC software.
Rudder Output
Out of the box the rudder has two outputs sharing the same gain input. The R5
port is always in rate mode and the R6 port is in heading hold mode only when
the gain for R5/R6 is between 0 – –100. See the chart on page 3.
NOTE: All channel can be configured for gain type in the AS3X PC software.
Installing the Spektrum Alpha-6 Stability System
Input Side
From Receiver
Aileron 1
Aileron 2
Elevator
Rudder
Aileron 1
Aileron 2
Elevator
Rudder
Nose Steering
Output Side
To Servos
Serial Cable
For serial cable installations, run the cable from the receiver into the SRXL/7
input port. All 8 outputs are available for servo connections.
IMPORTANT: Update your Spektrum transmitter with the latest AirWare™
software to take advantage of certain Alpha-6 telemetry and gain settings
directly on the transmitter.
See the transmitter manual for updating instructions.

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Transmitter Setup
The Alpha-6 Stability System works out of the box with your current transmitter
setup. Only the Gain Direction and Transmitter stick calibration is necessary.
See Setup Mode below.
Setup Mode
To enter Setup Mode
1. Hold down the program button while powering on the Alpha-6 Stability
System.
2. Continue holding the button, the Main LED will flash and the channel
LED’s will cycle on and off. Once the main LED turns a solid Red, release
the program button.
3. the Alpha-6 is now in Gain Reverse mode.
Gain Reverse Mode
4. Ensure the main LED is glowing solid Red. Repeat the above steps until
the LED Glows Red.
5. The selected channel’s LED will glow solid Green. (Blinking Green LED
indicates this channel is reversed)
6. Push the program button once to move up through the channels to the
channel that needs reversed gain.
7. Push and hold the program button for 3 seconds and the Green LED will
start blinking. This channels gain is now reversed.
8. Push the program button once to move up through the remaining
channels.
9. Perform the AS3X Control Direction test until all controls move the correct
direction.
10. Once all controls are correct, cycle up through the channels and the
Alpha-6 will exit Reversing Mode and enter Calibration Mode. The main
LED will blink Blue.
•FlightMode
•Gains
•Attitude
•Roll/Pitch/Yawrates
•Voltage(in)
•GForce
Telemetry
The 2 Xbus ports on the side of the Alpha-6 can be used for telemetry data
from the stability system connected to the Spektrum TM1000 telemetry module
(SPM9548). the stability system can also be daisy chained to other telemetry
sensors via the second XBus port.
The Alpha-6 Stability System reports:

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Installing the AS3X Application
1. Download the AS3X PC software from SpektrumRC.com
2. Connect the interface cable (SPMA3065 sold separately) to the Alpha-6
Stability System and computer via USB.
3. Power on the transmitter and Spektrum Alpha-6 Stability System.
4. Open the AS3X PC software on your PC or laptop.
5. Use the AS3X PC software to program the Alpha-6 Stability System.
6. Press “Update” in the application to save the Alpha-6 programming.
Calibration Mode
IMPORTANT: Perform calibration with the transmitter set to high rates and
any mixes for flaperon, crow or flap set to off.
11. Ensure the main LED is blinking Blue. Repeat the above steps until the
LED blinks Blue.
12. Move the transmitter sticks through the full range of travel and then
return to center.
13. Cycle the gain inputs and return to center.
14. If calibration is incomplete, The main LED will blink Blue. Repeat steps
12–14 until calibration is complete.
15. If calibration is complete, the main LED will glow Blue solid.
16. Hold the program button to exit calibration, the main LED will glow
Green.
The Alpha-6 Stability System will now be active as soon as the system is powered
up. No further calibration or setup is required.

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With the Alpha-6 Stability System installed, power up the aircraft. Perform the
AS3X Control Direction by lifting or tipping the aircraft as shown. Ensure the AS3X
technology moves the control surfaces in their proper direction. If the control
surfaces do not respond as shown, go to the Setup Mode section on the previous
pages for gain reversing instructions.
Aircraft
movement AS3X Reaction
ElevatorAileronRudder
AS3X Control Direction Test

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original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of
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negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or
maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service
by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not
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applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules,
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States of
America
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and Repair
Requests)
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this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
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Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the
European Union
This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the
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that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for re-
cycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service
or where you purchased the product.

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