Spektrum ix20 User manual

iX20 Spektrum™ AirWare™ Change Log
2022-Feb-22
Version 1.08.11
New Features
•14 Channel Support Mode- 14 fully proportional channels with 2048 resolution
and 22ms frame rate is now available when using the new 14 and 20 channel
PowerSafe receivers.
•Sailplane Camber Switch Selection- In sailplane model type, the camber
screen now allows all the switches and levers to be assigned as an input.
•Renaming Channel Names –The ability to edit channel names has been added
to the Servo Setup screen.
•Battery Percentage Macro –A telemetry audio event macro has been added to
announce the battery percentage when using a Smart Battery.
•Telemetry Log Recording Enabled by Default –An “Automatic” mode has
been added to the telemetry recording settings. This is now the default, and the
log is saved to the internal memory of the transmitter.
•Single Column Mode to Display Models –In the Model Utilities and Model
Select screen there is a new option to display the list of models in a single
column with larger model images.
•Custom Categories –Users can now create custom sub-categories within the
currently available categories. A model can be also designated to be a “Favorite”
and will be displayed in a new Favorites category tab.
•Importing Audio Settings - Audio Settings can now be imported from another
model into the currently active model.
•Max Amperage Display Reset –In the Rx Pack Capacity telemetry screen, the
maximum amperage is now displayed, along with a button to reset the maximum
value.
Corrections & Improvements
•Programmable mixes now function properly after Channel Assign has been used
to move control surfaces to non-standard channels.
•High/Low Labels in Servo Setup Travel and Absolute Travel are now displayed
properly for non-English languages.
•Integrated and model timers now properly show values properly when greater
than 24 hours.
•In Sailplane model type, motor channel is now labeled properly when a model is
configured as a 4 Aileron/2 Flap
•Battery Not Charged for Flying alarm is now working properly
•Airware no longer crashes when User Defined 2 telemetry type is logged.

iX20 Spektrum™ AirWare™ Change Log
2022-Feb-22
•Volume Controls entry in My List now displays the proper screen
•When using “Hybrid 11/22ms” Servo Mode, channels AX6 and AX7 are now
hidden from use.

iX20 Spektrum™ AirWare™ Change Log
2021-September-02
Version 1.07.02
Corrections & Improvements
•An SD card importing bug was introduced in the previous update that prevented
importing models from DX systems to iX systems. This has been corrected
Version 1.07.01
New Features
•Updated Telemetry Text-to-Speech Macros –All available Smart Telemetry
parameters are now available as an audio event macro.
•Telemetry Log Indicator - An indicator on the dashboard has been added
verifying that a telemetry log is being recorded
Corrections & Improvements
•The Timer Start/Stop functions now properly update in all conditions
•In Hybrid 11/22ms servo mode, the available channels are now being properly
displayed
•Model import now ignores files that begin with a “.” dot/period
•Range Test on screen instructions now references “30 Paces” matching other
Spektrum transmitters and the instructions
•Stick input resolution has been increased when D/R and EXPO screens are
activated
•Audio Event Macros: When pressing the Back Button, the Android keyboard now
continues to be properly displayed
•Several minor UI issues were corrected in the Servo Output Waring screen
•An issue with the Macro keyboard having a duplicate display when double
pressing the Macros button has been corrected

iX20 Spektrum™ AirWare™ Change Log
2021-July-2
Version 1.06.02
New Features
•Linked or Independent Flap Speed - The default is Linked, so all flap speed
settings are common. When set to Independent, the times on each position can
be separate, depending on switch position.
•In Sailplane model type Dual Elevator has been added as a Tail Option
•Newly released BNF Model Presets have been added
•More pre-installed model images to choose from
Corrections & Improvements
•The Stopwatch timer no longer announces Timer Start twice when assigned to
an analog input trigger
•The Sequencer is now working correctly with X-Plus channels
•Sequencer switch logic is incorrect
•The Sequencer graphs now correctly displayed when using Step mode
•Sailplane FLAP > ELE mix now functions correctly
•In Sailplane model type, Camber Preset settings are now being applied correctly
•Thumbnail images in the model select screen are no longer distorted
•Legacy AS3X screen are now hidden when connected to newer receivers
•RPM value is now being maintained after a telemetry reset
•Elevon with dual rudder wing/tail type is now functioning properly
•Mix values are being maintained when changing assigned switch
•Preflight checklist updates are not being saved properly.
•The telemetry screens now properly reset the values after hibernating
•Gain are now adjustable in relative gain mode on AR636 or AR9350
•In Sailplane Model Type, Motor functions is retained when importing a model
•Timer telemetry is being reset when switching models
•iX20 Crashing with Smart Telemetry setup has been corrected

iX20 Spektrum™ AirWare™ Change Log
2021-March-4
Version 1.05.02
New Features
•Stick and Switch positions recorded via Telemetry Log -The stick/switch
positions are now recorded in real time when using the telemetry logging feature.
These logs can be viewed using 3rd party PC programs.
•Automatic File Backup- Model files are now automatically backed up to internal
storage when changing to another model. Also, upon initial update installation,
every model file currently in-place will be backed up to the internal memory. See
instructions below to learn more.
•Direct access to pre-loaded BNF model files- A BNF button has been added
in the Add a New Model menu in the Model Utilities screen. This list is preloaded
with all current and popular Bind-n-Fly and Plug and Play models, making it even
easier to get started with new models. This list will be updated and expanded
with future updates. Please note –ALWAYS check control limits and directions
for accuracy before initial flight.
Corrections & Improvements
•Telemetry Airware issue- When using a GPS and Altitude sensor
simultaneously, certain telemetry configurations could cause Airware to crash.
This has been corrected.
•Flap System Crow function- 100% Crow values no longer causes servo
twitching on ailerons
•Legacy Receiver Compatibility- Corrected servo “glitch” problem with older
22ms DSM2 and DSMX receivers.
•Sequencer Graph issue- When using a Sequencer in Step Mode, in some
cases the channel values and switch position were not changing as expected.
The graphs are now displayed correctly.
•Register Transmitter- At the bottom of the Product Information screen, once the
TX is registered the Register Transmitter is replaced with Transmitter Registered.
•Typo- The "Receiver is Rebooting”screen has been corrected.
•Power Safe Receivers- The RX Pack Capacity/ Current readings format is now
displayed in amps (not mA)
•Audio Trim reports - Audio trim report now function properly when activated
•BNF model sequencer issue- If a Sequencer function is added to a BNF model
file the sequencer functions correctly
•Model Names-The model name length is now consistent throughout the system
•DSM2 mode- When selecting DSM2 in the Frame rate screen and then selecting
Auto, the RXs no longer get stuck binding in DSM2 mode

iX20 Spektrum™ AirWare™ Change Log
2021-March-4
•Sequencer w/ X-Plus- When assigning X-Plus channel to the sequencer, the
channels are now functioning correctly.
How to use Model Backup Feature
The backup .iSPM files are automatically saved to the /sdcard/AirWareData/Backup folder on
the internal drive. These backups are created upon initial update and after every model change.
The backup takes place in the background after model changes and will overwrite model files
that match the original backup.
The following procedure can be used to view/access the backup .iSPM files on the internal drive
to verify that they are there, or to copy them to somewhere else of your choosing, such as a SD
card or to back up on a cloud drive
iX20
•Open File Manager app
•Swipe down and select "Internal Storage"
oAt this point the path at the top should say: > root > sdcard
•Select the AirWareData folder
•Select the Backup folder
•All backup .iSPM files will be located here
The following steps can be used to import one of the backup files, if desired: (Note: Make sure
there is not an SDCard in the external slot.)
•From the Dashboard main screen in AirWare, single press the model name in the upper
left.
•Long-press Proceed to enter Model Utilities
•Select the three dot menu on the upper right and select Import Models
oThe initial path should be /storage/emulated/0
•Scroll down the list until you find the AirWareData folder and select it
•Select the Backup folder
•Select desired iSPM file for input

iX20 Spektrum™ AirWare™ Change Log
2021-March-4
Version 1.04.11
New Features
•Smart Dashboard Screens have been
enhanced with a new look and continuous
graphical feedback
•Dark Mode has been added
•Added the ability to adjust the volume with
the Knob and Slider inputs
•Timers can now be displayed on the Telemetry Dashboard screen
•When using Vario Telemetry, a button has been added to the screen allowing
altitude to be zeroed
•0.1 increments are now available on all p-mixes
•Importing NSPM (NX Series) format model files has been added
•A Throttle Cut option is now available that requires the throttle stick to be lowered
to idle after selecting throttle hold to reactivate the throttle output
•A new Frame Rate screen with enhanced options is available
•In the Flap System Crow is now available when dual aileron and 1 or 2 flaps is
selected as a wing type.
•A reversing option is available in the Flap System when throttle is selected as an
input.
•Flap System Speed is now independently adjustable per switch position
Corrections & Improvements
•GPS Dashboard telemetry screen is now displaying metric values correctly
•Flight log telemetry warnings no longer trigger on invalid data
•If the receiver is powered off, and the last vario message received has a value
higher than the minimum rate to trigger the vario tone, the tone will no longer
continue to sound.
•When using an AR637T and a Smart ESC telemetry is now being properly
displayed
•If the screen only is turned off Vario tones now continue to sound
•Entering Forward Programming mode Heli models has been improved
•Sequencer has minor display improvements
•Gyro trim in Heli Mode is assigned to the trimmer switches now function correctly
•Center tones have been corrected
•Disable the ability to select file extension when exporting files
•MyList no longer crashes when Forward Programming is selected
•Sailplane motor setting are now being imported correctly from SPM file

iX20 Spektrum™ AirWare™ Change Log
2021-March-4
•French translations have been improved
•GPS telemetry now reports correct longitude if less than -100.
•AirWare now handles corrupt Smart Batt telemetry data
•Curved mixes are now properly saving Combo Switch settings
•In User Defined telemetry screens the sensors are now being displayed properly
•Updated TextGen telemetry processing
•Digital Switch Assignment screen no longer crashes if an unknown switch is used
•Vario graph should is always active
•6SLipoMon telemetry sensor screen is displaying values correctly
•Telemetry log files are working correctly if an analog input is used as trigger
•Combo switch functionality has been enhanced
•Telemetry Dashboard Panels are maintaining their names when imported.
•Voice center tone import from NX to iX radios is functioning correctly
•Texts embedded within a macro expansion are now being translated
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NOTE: We’ve identified an issue in this and previous code versions when using older legacy DSMX 4-
and 6-channel receivers. This issue can cause servos to “twitch” every 10 seconds. We are working on a
solution and expect to correct this in the next release. If you are using one of the receivers listed below,
we recommend re-binding in DSM2 mode (USA only) or use an alternate receiver.
The affected receivers are: AR6110, AR6115, AR6115E, AR6210, AR6255, AR400, AR600, AR6410,
AR6410L, and AR6410LBL.
NOTE: We've identified an issue when updating to v1.04.11, from previous versions. The issue stems from a
specific telemetry configuration and its effect on the new Smart Dashboard screen. The problem arises when you
have a GPS sensor configured in addition to an Altitude and/or AirSpeed sensor, and specifically if you have GPS
configured in the list BEFORE the Altitude and AirSpeed sensor. If you go into Model Setup -> Telemetry and look
at the list of sensors, they are numbered 1 through 12. If the GPS sensor is configured and it is earlier in the list
than Altitude or AirSpeed, then before you perform the update to v1.04.11, you will want to change the order of
those sensors.
There are several ways you can accomplish this. The simplest being you can delete all the sensors in the list and
then perform an Auto-Config, verifying that it put the sensors in the proper order. You will want to make note of
any settings you have for those sensors before you delete them so that you can re-configure them properly.
We are working on a solution and expect to have a fix in the next release so that order will no longer matter. In
the meantime, hopefully the above information will help ease some concerns when updating to the latest version.
If you have questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our
support team at [e-mail]

iX20 Spektrum™ AirWare™ Change Log
2020-August 14
Version 1.03.12
Corrections & Improvements
•When programming a Custom Report using the Combo Switch w/Throttle Stick
could cause a short duration loss of RF. This has been corrected.
•In Forward Programming orientation images for new receivers are now included.
Version 1.03.07
Corrections & Improvements
•In the previous update Dual Rate and EXPO were not being properly applied to
existing model after the update. This has been corrected.
•In Heli mode the Dual Rate and EXPO switch options are now selectable.
•The wireless trainer system is now working correctly as an instructor.
•Existing templates are no longer being lost when the system is updated
Version 1.03.03
New Features
•Bind N Fly and SAFE models are now supported with 2 templates for streamlined
model setup.
•Switch B is now defaulted to channel 7
•Available flight modes in air have been increased to 10
•More curves are available in DR/Expo, Throttle Curve, Acro Pitch Curve, 1Axis
Gyro Curve and Flap to Elevator Mix to support the additional flight modes
•Cyclic Sequencing is now supported. Used for programing continuous flashing
lights, creating repeated moving accessories etc.
•The default for digital switch positions when using more than three flight modes
has been changed to integrate the up to 10 available flight modes in the AR637T
AS3X receiver.
•Dashboard screen now allows Temp/RPM/Volts to be added after the ESC is
configured
Corrections & Improvements
•Left and Right trimmers are now working properly when set as Flight Mode trims
•The default frame rate is now set to 22ms When using Smart Telemetry

iX20 Spektrum™ AirWare™ Change Log
2020-August 14
•When Auto Config is applied, existing telemetry screens not in use will be
removed from the telemetry screen for that model.
•Smart Battery & SMART ESC screens have been improved
•TextGen telemetry screen display now correctly displays the characters
•AirWare crashing when accessing certain Gauges has been corrected
•G-Force Telemetry is now properly displayed
•TextGen now properly updates after telemetry is reset
•RSSI warning is now functioning correctly
•The Flap System is now handling analog inputs (mixing function) correctly
•The Gyro function in ACRO is now supported in all flight modes

iX20 Spektrum™ AirWare™ Change Log
2020-January-08
Version 1.02.06
New Features
•New model images- of the latest aircraft releases have been added
•Startup Sounds- An option was added to allow the startup sound to be
deactivated
•AR637T Support- Forward Programming has been updated to support the new
AR637T AS3X / SAFE receivers
Corrections & Improvements
•Using mp3 files- When using an mp3 file for an audio event, you can now
“trigger”it an unlimited number of times
•Templates- When saving a file as a template, binding alerts are now properly
stored and retained when creating a new model from that template.
•Double tapping a Pop Up screen- no longer results in double selecting 2 of the
same boxes
•Timer Tones- After the timer expires, the timer start audio tone is now
functioning.
•Audio Event/ Combo Switch- In Audio Event/Custom Report/Combo Sw using
2 switches and the “and” function no longer causes a crash
•Importing Tail types- When importing a model with a V-Tail, the elevator and
rudder functions are now properly being applied.
•When editing a gauge panel, the application no longer occasionally crashes
•Wired Trainer- instructor mode is now functioning properly
•The AS3X Menu- only appears when the telemetry function is enabled.
•GBoard- With the previous update, Play Store’s installed GBoard application,
caused the UI for the keyboard to be corrupted. This has been corrected.
•Heli Mode My List- In heli mode with any Swash type selected besides normal,
selecting and using My List could cause a crash. This has been corrected.
•Sequencer- When using X+ Channels with the Sequencer the app would
sometimes crash. This has been corrected.
•In Telemetry File Logging- the On switch is no longer an option
•Setting LTrimA or RTrimA as switch source for telemetry no longer causes
AirWare to crash

iX20 Spektrum™ AirWare™ Change Log
2019-November-15
Version 1.01.08
New Features
•Direct Model Image Access- Long pressing the model image on the main
screen takes you to the image select screen allowing direct access to model
images
•Program Mix Reset- A reset button has been added in program mix screens to
inhibit all values and functions of the entire mix
•Model Search Function- A search function has been added in the model select
page allowing easy access to any stored model
•Wired Trainer- now available
Corrections & Improvements
•Touch Switch Sensitivity- touch sensitivity has been improved plus a screen
has been added that allows the touch sensitivity of switches and sticks to be
adjusted.
•Top Trim Audio Reports- are now announcing in the correct direction
•Switch and Touch Switch order- has been reorganized in the switch selection
menu for improved intuitiveness.
•Cyclic to Throttle Mix- in heli mode now functions correctly.
•Analog Input Warnings- no longer cause erroneous entries
•Telemetry Settings Units- No longer reverts to US units if set to Metric
•Preflight Checklist- settings are now importing properly

iX20 Spektrum™ AirWare™ Change Log
2019-November-07
Version 1.00.05
Initial Release