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Spektrum Firma 40 Amp Brushed
SMART ESC with Receiver
Spektrum Firma 40 A gebürsteter SMART-
Geschwindigkeitsregler mit Empfänger
Variateur ESC SMART à balais
Spektrum Firma 40 AMP avec récepteur
SMART ESC a spazzole Spektrum
Firma 40 Amp con Ricevitore

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  • Page 1 Spektrum Firma 40 Amp Brushed SMART ESC with Receiver Spektrum Firma 40 A gebürsteter SMART- Geschwindigkeitsregler mit Empfänger Variateur ESC SMART à balais Spektrum Firma 40 AMP avec récepteur SMART ESC a spazzole Spektrum Firma 40 Amp con Ricevitore...
  • Page 2 NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language...
  • Page 3 Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
  • Page 4 Waterproof Component Your new Horizon Hobby® Spektrum 40A Brushed Waterproof ™ 2-in-1 ESC and Receiver has been designed and built to allow you to operate the product in many “wet conditions”, including puddles, creeks, wet grass, snow and even rain.
  • Page 5 Usage Conditions Your ESC will operate successfully in any of the following, individual-usage scenarios: • 2 hours continuous operation in damp grass or vegetation. • 2 hours continuous operation in heavy fog (95% humidity, saturated air, condensing water). • 1 hour continuous operation in light rain (<0.10 in/2.5mm per hour). •...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Specifications ..............7 Diagram ................8 Installation ................9 Binding................9 ESC and Transmitter Calibration ......... 10 Operation ................. 10 Failsafe ................10 Programming and Update Ports ......... 11 ESC Programming ............. 11 Programmable Features ............ 12 Receiver Firmware Updates ..........14 LED Indicators ..............
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications SPMXSE1040RX Waterproof DSMR ESC/Receiver Type 2-in-1 with SMART Telemetry Dimensions (L × W × H) 54mm × 33.5mm × 20.5mm Antenna Length 31mm Channels 4 (No Throttle Servo Output) Weight Band 2404 MHz – 2476 MHz 6V up to 3A, Shared with Auxiliary Servo Output Voltage Light Connectors Battery Voltage, Current, ESC Temp,...
  • Page 8: Diagram

    Diagram IC3 Battery Connector Power Switch Red/Green LED Bind Button Switch Mount Aux 2 Aux 1 Steering Receiver Update Port ESC Programming Port Motor Connectors Antenna Auxiliary (Light) Connectors NOTICE: Always disconnect the battery from the ESC when you have finished operating your vehicle. If you leave the battery connected with the power switch in the OFF position, the ESC will continue to draw current when connected to the battery, resulting in possible damage to the battery through over-discharge.
  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation 1. Determine how to mount the ESC/Receiver as specified by your vehicle’s instruction manual, or in an area with adequate airflow and protection from damage. Ensure all wiring connections can be reached prior to mounting. For the best reception performance choose a mounting arrangement that will put the antenna as high as possible in the vehicle, away from metal or carbon fiber.
  • Page 10: Esc And Transmitter Calibration

    ESC and Transmitter Calibration 1. Begin with no battery connected. 2. Ensure your transmitter is powered ON, the throttle is not reversed, the throttle trim is neutral and the throttle travel range is at 100%. Disable any special functions such as ABS, etc. 3.
  • Page 11: Programming And Update Ports

    Programming and Update Ports Receiver Update Port ESC Programming Port ESC Programming The ESC portion of the 2-in-1 may be programmed from the optional Dynamite DYNS3005 Program Card. To change settings with the programming box: 1. Begin with no battery connected. 2.
  • Page 12: Programmable Features

    Programmable Items Optional programming box DYNS3005 required 1. Running mode 2. Battery Type Li-Po/NiMH (Li-Po has Low Voltage Cutoff) 3. Cutoff Voltage 4. Start-up Force (%) 5. Max Forward Force (%) 6. Max Reverse Force (%) 7. Max Brake Force (%) 8.
  • Page 13 Programmable Values Fwd/ Fwd/ Fwd/ Rev/ Li-Po NiMH Auto Auto Auto (low) (Med) (High) 10 12 14 50 62 75 87 25 31 37 43 80 90 Blacked out cells with white text represent the default settings. ESC can be returned to default settings by pressing “Reset” and then “OK”...
  • Page 14: Receiver Firmware Updates

    Receiver Firmware Updates If firmware updates are made available for the receiver side of the 2-in-1, you can install the update yourself. The Spektrum USB programming cable (SPMA3065, not included) and a PC are required for updates. Go to the product page at SpektrumRC.com for update information and to register your receiver.
  • Page 15: Led Indicators

    3. With the vehicle and receiver powered off, plug the updater cable into the programming port on the 2-in-1. DO NOT turn on the vehicle or receiver when the USB cable is connected. The PC should connect with the receiver automatically. 4.
  • Page 16: Receiver Troubleshooting Guide

    Receiver Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution The system Your transmitter and Move transmitter 8 will not con- receiver are too close to 12 feet away from nect together receiver You are near metal Move to an area with objects less metal The receiver is Make sure the correct...
  • Page 17: Telemetry Troubleshooting Guide

    Telemetry Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution No telemetry You are using a Consider changing to options are transmitter that does a transmitter which available not include telemetry includes telemetry in the features transmitter Your transmitter is in Select a different DSMR 5.5ms mode protocol, rebind and then recalibrate...
  • Page 18 Motor- Does not turn ESC/motor dam- Repair/replace wiring or continuously aged motor/ESC in response to throttle Adjust throttle travel/other Motor- Incorrect throttle settings on the Slows but transmitter/ESC transmitter/ESC. Repeat the will not stop calibration ESC Calibration Procedure Test the motor apart from Damaged motor the vehicle system, repair/ Steering...
  • Page 19: 1-Year Limited Warranty

    1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY What this Warranty Covers - Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the 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 purchase. ...
  • Page 20 Limitation of Liability HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  • Page 21 Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
  • Page 22 Non-Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification.
  • Page 23: Warranty And Service Contact Information

    Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Pur- Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address chase Horizon Service Center servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/ (Repairs and RequestForm/ 2904 Repair Requests) United Research Rd. Horizon Product productsupport@horizonhobby. States of Champaign, Support com. America Illinois, (Product Techni- 877-504-0233...
  • Page 24: Compliance Information For Canada

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Horizon Hobby, LLC 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822 Email: compliance@horizonhobby.com Web: HorizonHobby.com...
  • Page 25: Compliance Information For The European Union

    Compliance Information for the European Union EU Compliance Statement: SPMXSE1040RX Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RED and EMC Directives. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support-render-...
  • Page 26 © 2020 Horizon Hobby, LLC. Firma, the Firma Logo, IC3, EC3, DSM2, DSMR, the Smart Technology logo, and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.

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