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AR7700 Instruction Manual The AR7700 full range receiver features DSM technology and is compatible ® with all Spektrum and JR aircraft radios that support DSM2 and DSMX ™ ® ® ® technology. Features • 8 channel 22ms PPM output* • 18 channel 11ms SRXL output* • 18 channel 11ms Remote Receiver output*...
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Antenna placement and Polarization The long antenna on the AR7700 employs a coax cable to help with antenna implementation. Only the tip of the antenna with the exposed center element is the active portion of the antenna. For optimal performance use an antenna tube or other method to mount the active portion of the antenna as far as possible from any carbon fiber, metal or wiring.
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Normal Remote Receiver Failsafe In this mode the remote receiver output from the AR7700 operates like any normal remote receiver in that it will not send failsafe commands. This requires the host device to be able to detect a failsafe condition and configure failsafe operation.
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• Receiver battery pack (number of cells, capacity, cell type, state of charge) • The ESC’s capability to deliver current to the receiver in electric aircraft • The switch harness, battery leads, servo leads, regulators etc. The AR7700 has a minimum operational voltage of 3.5 volts; it is highly recommended the power system be tested per the guidelines below. Recommended Power System Test Guidelines If the system is sharing a power supply with servos or a camera gimbal, it is recommended that a voltmeter be used to perform the following tests.
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Flight Log (SPM9540 Optional) The Flight Log is compatible with the AR7700. The Flight Log displays overall RF link performance as well as the individual internal and external receiver link data. Additionally it displays receiver voltage.
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3. Q: How important is it that I test my system using a Spektrum Flight Log? A: All 2.4GHz signals, not just DSM, are affected by proximity to conductive materials such as carbon fiber or metal.
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. What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to...
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your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative.
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Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address Purchase Horizon Ser- vice Center servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/ (Repairs RequestForm/ and Repair Requests) United 4105 Fieldstone Rd Horizon Prod- productsupport@horizonhobby.com. States of Champaign, Illinois, uct Support America 61822 USA (Product 888-959-2305 Technical Assistance)
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