3.
Press and hold the button on the receiver and then power up the
receiver.
8 ChannelReceiver 4. While the receiver is searching for the transmitter module, the Green
Hitec 2.4GHz Compatible light on the receiver will flash slowly.
Thank you for your purchase of this high quality compatible receiver. This 5. Once the receiver is successfully linked to the transmitter module, the
receiver has been designed to be a compatible equivalent of the Hitec Minima Green light on the receiver will flash rapidly.
line of receivers but with an increased specification. As this is compatible with This should only take a couple of seconds and is usually instant. If in
the Minima line of receivers, please ensure that your Hitec 2.4GHz transmitter doubt, try increasing the distance from the transmitter modules
and/or module support the ability to connect to Minima receivers. For most antenna and the receiver. It is recommended to have the receiver
units, it is likely they have this ability.However for older units, if not already between 50cm and 2m away from the transmitter when linking.
done so,they may need their software updating to support it.
If your transmitter or module does not support the Minima receivers, you will
need to update its software. This is usually can be done by using a Setting the Receivers Failsafe
manufacturer’s commercially available PC interface. For more information on By default, if the receiver loses contact with your transmitter it will stop driving
this, please contact your local relevant distributor of your transmitter or the servos and the Red light will flash. If you lose radio contact you may wish to
module and ask for assistance on updating it. have the servo’s driven to a predefined location. To set this, please follow
theinstructions below.
Linking the Receiver to your Transmitter
Please note that this is only a general procedure. If in doubt, please also refer 1. Ensure that your Transmitter is powered on and transmitting andthe
to your transmitter or module instructions. Receiver is on and receiving a signal (Red light lit constantly).
2. Ensure that all the transmitter sticks are at the correct locations that
1. Put your transmitter into link mode. you wish to have set up in the event of radio loss.
Usually this is done by pressing the button on the transmitter module 3. Press and hold the button on the receiver.
and turning on the transmitter. 4. After 5 seconds the Red light should be lit with the Green light flashing
2. Ensure that your transmitter is in non-telemetry receiver link mode. rapidly.
This can be done by looking on the transmitter module’s status light. If 5. Release the button and power cycle the receiver.
it is flashing Blue, it is in the correct mode.
If it is flashing Red, you will need to change mode. To do this, press the If you wish to revert to the default mode, simply relink the receiver as in the
button on the transmitter module for around 2 seconds. The status previous section.
light should change between the two modes. If your module has old
software, it may not be able to switch modes.
PPM and RSSI Output Mode • The PPM signal is outputted on servo connector 1.
Some advanced users may wish to connect the receiver to specialist devices • The RSSI signal is outputted on servo connector 2.
that take PPM and/or RSSI information. Please ensure that the device supports • Do not connect conventional servos or ESCs to the PPM and RSSI servo
this mode before operating, as incorrect connections or operation could cause connector outputs. Doing so, may burn out and destroy the servo.
damage and/or physical harm. • Some devices may need a low-pass filter or buffer on the RSSI output.
Please consult the devices’ instructions or manufacturer for help or
1. Put your transmitter into link mode.
advice on this.
Usually this is done by pressing the button on the transmitter module
• As the PPM signal is usually used to drive the primary flight controls,
and turning on the transmitter.
servo connector channels 5, 6, 7, 8 will shift to become channels 6, 7, 8
2. Ensure that your transmitter is in non-telemetry receiver link mode.
and 9 respectively to allow additional auxiliary devices to be connected.
This can be done by looking on the transmitter module’s status light. If
• To disable PPM and RSSI output mode, rebind the receiver as normal
it is flashing Blue, it is in the correct mode.
using bind jumper lead between channels 5 and 3.
If it is flashing Red, you will need to change mode. To do this, press the
• In the event of a signal loss, by default the PPM output will stop. If a
button on the transmitter module for around 2 seconds. The status
failsafe is needed, set the failsafe as in the previous section using the
light should change between the two modes.
link jumper lead between channels 5 and 2.
3. Connect a jumper between the top pins of servo connector 3 and 4.
4. Press and hold the button on the receiver and then power up the
receiver.
5. While the receiver is searching for the transmitter module, the Green Notice
light on the receiver will flash slowly. This unit is not designed, manufactured or supported by Hitec. This third party unit has
6. Once the receiver is successfully linked to the transmitter module, the been designed to be compatible with the Hitec product range of transmitters which
Green and Red lights on the receiver will flash rapidly. may change specification at any time. Any support or assistance required can only be
conducted through the original supplier of this unit.
This should only take a couple of seconds and is usually instant. If in
doubt, try increasing the distance from the transmitter modules This unit is only for remote control of model aircraft, model boats and model cars. As
antenna and the receiver. It is recommended to have the receiver this is an individual part of a system that is integrated by the end user, it is the end
between 50cm and 2m away from the transmitter when binding. users responsibility for the suitability and safety of use of this part. Errors and mistakes
by the end user can result in serious personal and third party injury and damage to
Notes: property outside the control of the manufacturer. Please act responsibly.
• When the receiver is receiving a signal from the transmitter (i.e. the All trademarks are owned by their respective trademark holders. Hitec is a registered
Red light is lit constantly) in PPM and RSSI output mode, the Green trademark of the Hitec RCD, Inc.
light will also be lit.