HITEC ATOM3 Instruction Manual

HITEC 2.4GHz DSSS System
SPECTRA 2.4DS & ATOM 3
Instruction Manual
Atom3 Instruction
Thank you for your purchase of the Hitec Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum or
DSSS, 2.4GHz surface module and receiver system. This manual contains the
complete directions on how to use the Atom3 3 channel surface receiver. We
encourage you to review the entire manual before using these products.
Service & Support
Hitec Customer Service
Help is available from the Hitec office through phone support and e-mail inquiries.
Our US office is generally open Monday thru Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM PST.
These hours and days may vary by season. Every attempt is made to answer every
incoming service call. Should you get voice mail, leave your name and number and
a staff member will return your call..
Hitec Website
Make plans to visit the Hitec website, www.hitecrcd.com, on a regular basis. Not only
is it full of specs and other information about the entire Hitec product line, our FAQ
pages will eventually hold valuable information and program update about the
Spectra 2.4DS module and Atom 3 receiver.
The On-Line Community
One of the benefits of the extensive R/C online community is the vast wealth of
archived knowledge available.
Hitec sponsors forums on most of the popular R/C web sites where a Hitec staff
member or representative tries to answer all manner of product related questions.
Bringing together strangers with common interests is proving to be one of the
greatest gifts of the internet. If past history is any guide to the future, we are certain
forums will be started about the Hitec 2.4 system and several are certain to stand out
as valuable archives of information
Warranty and Non-Warranty Service
All Hitec products carry a two year from date of purchase warranty against manufac-
tures defects. Our trained and professional service representative will determine if
the item will be repaired or replaced. To provide all the necessary information we
need to administrate your repair, visit our website at www.hitecrcd.com and
download the repair form, fill it out and send in your item for repair.
Warning!
1. The receiver antenna should not be placed near the engine, metal parts,
or high current batteries.
2. The receiver Antenna should not get damaged.
To prevent antenna damage, do not install the antenna near the sharp
edge or bend it more than 90 degree in angle.
3. Use a Velcro or think double sided tape to install to absolve the shock
during the operation.
4. When LED indicator irregularly blinks, indicates unstable frequency
environment, stop operating and look for the possible cause of problems.
SPECTRA 2.4DS: 2.4GHz DSSS Module Spec & Features
SPECTRA 2.4DS
US Bandwidth
Japan Bandwidth
Europe Bandwidth
France Bandwidth
1. Function/Link Button
Button for Link (ID-Setting)
ver 1.0
2. LED Status Indicator
Indicates current status of module
3. Antenna
2.4GHz Rubber duck Antenna
Func. Button
LED
1177
2.403GHz ~ 2.476GHz
2.454GHz ~ 2.476GHz
Atom 3: 3 Channel Surface Receiver Specifications & Features
Model Name
ATOM 3
Operating Voltage: Rechargeable four to six cell NiMH, NiCd, or LiPo batteries
(4.8~7.4V). From the receiver battery power or speed control (ESC) power. Select
the suitable voltage depends on the servos capability.
Current Consumption: 40mA
Servo manufacturer will specify maximum voltage of their servo model.
Please refer each servo's specification.
Note
Func. Button
1. Function Button
- Used for linking the receiver to a module and entering the FAIL-SAFE or Hold
feature.
2. RED LED Status Indicator
- Indicates the set-up process codes and current status of Atom 3.
- Frequency environment indication feature: when the reception is bad the red LED
irregularly blinks.
3. Channel Output and Battery Input Ports
- The ports for battery, servos and other accessories
Compatibility
- The Atom3 receiver is compatible with transmitters using the Hitec DSSS 2.4
system
Spectra 2.4DS module or future dedicated built-in DSSS 2.4 Hitec transmitters.
Frequency
2.403GHz~2.476GHz
2.403GHz~2.476GHz
2.403GHz~2.476GHz
2.454GHz~2.476GHz
Size
1.18 x 0.79 x 0.47in (30 x 20 x 12mm)
Channel & Battery Port
LED
Antenna
Output Stock No.
18dBm 28724
10dBm xxxxx
10dBm xxxxx
10dBm xxxxx
Antenna
Weight Stock Number
0.23oz(6.5g) 29324