Transmitter Batteries; Led Indicators - Spektrum DX18 Instruction Manual

TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings
Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction,
electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.
• Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this product
• Never allow minors to charge battery packs
• Never drop charger or batteries
• Never attempt to charge damaged batteries
• Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types
of batteries
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted
• Never allow batteries or battery packs to come into contact with
moisture at any time
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recom-
mended between 50–80 degrees F or 10–27 degrees C) or place
in direct sunlight
Charging Your Transmitter
The DX18 includes a rechargeable LiPo battery pack. The DX18
has a built-in charger designed to charge the included 2-cell
LiPo battery at a charge rate of 200mAh. The charge port on the
right side of the transmitter is not polarity-dependent.
NOTICE:
Never connect an external battery charger to your
DX18 transmitter.
NOTICE:
If you wish to charge the LiPo battery using a LiPo
charger, you must remove the battery from the transmitter
before charging.
For first use, charge the included LiPo battery pack for up to
12–15 hours until fully charged (the blue LED turns off). Use the
included 12V power supply.
Charge batteries on a heat-resistant surface during charging.
1. Power off your transmitter.
2. Connect the power supply connector to the transmitter
charge port.
3. Connect the included 12-volt power supply to a power outlet
using the appropriate outlet clip.
6 The blue LED on the front of the transmitter will turn on dur-
ing charging. When charging is complete, the blue LED will
turn off.
7. Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply once
charging is complete.
8. Disconnect the power supply from a power outlet when the
power supply is not in use.
SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger
cool between charges
• Always inspect a new battery before charging
• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the
product malfunctions
• Always keep batteries and charger away from any material that
could be affected by heat (such as ceramic and tile), as they can
get hot
• Always end the charging process if the charger or battery be-
comes hot to the touch or starts to change form (swell) during the
charge process
CAUTION:
Never leave a charging battery unattended.

LED indicators

The blue LED indicates the transmitter battery is charging. The
orange LED indicates the transmitter is powered on and there is
RF output. If there is no orange LED when the system is powered
on, there is no RF output.
Battery Alarm
The System Settings Screen allows you to change the battery
type and low alarm settings.
• An alarm will sound when the battery reaches the low volt-
age limit (4.3V for NiMH, 6.4V for LiPo).
CAUTION:
Never change the low voltage limit for LiPo
batteries from 6.4V. Doing so could over-discharge the
battery and damage both battery and transmitter.
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