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- Page 1 AR10400T, AR14400T, and AR20400T PowerSafe User Guide ™ Bedienungsanleitung AR10400T, AR14400T, und AR20400T PowerSafe Guide de l’utilisateur AR10400T, AR14400T, et AR20400T PowerSafe Manuale utente AR10400T, AR14400T, e AR20400T PowerSafe...
- Page 2 WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum™...
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Page 3: Specifications
User Guide • PowerSafe receivers covered in this manual are updatable using a micro ™ USB cable and a PC. IMPORTANT: The AR10400T, AR14400T and AR20400T PowerSafe receivers use four remotely mounted receivers. Each aircraft installation requires careful planning to optimally place the remote receivers to provide the best possible RF link. Specifications AR10400T AR14400T... -
Page 4: Smart Throttle
AR14400T and AR20400T receivers, the throttle port will operate normally (PWM signal) like any conventional RC system. The AR10400T, AR14400T and AR20400T receiver is compatible with the Spektrum Avian line of ESCs for Smart Throttle. For Smart Throttle to function you must have a Smart Throttle ESC paired with a Smart Throttle telemetry receiver, and a Spektrum DSMX transmitter with telemetry. - Page 5 AR10400T RPM Sensor XBUS Micro SD Temperature Sensor Voltage Sensor RF Connected LED RGB Status LED Micro USB Battery LED 1 Battery LED 2 R-Remote Receiver L-Remote Receiver Battery 1 Connector B-Remote Receiver A-Remote Receiver Battery 2 Connector Mounting tabs Regen LED Bind Button Servo Ports...
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Page 6: Getting Started
NOTICE: When using Y-harness or servo extensions with Spektrum equipment, do not use reversing harnesses. Using reversing Y-harnesses or servo extensions may cause servos to operate erratically or not function at all. To access channels above 12, you are required to enable X-Plus mode on your transmitter. -
Page 7: Installation
Installation 1. Find a secure mounting location on a mounting tray or bulkhead 2. Self tapping mounting screws are provided to use the integrated mounting tabs and grommets. 3. We recomend drilling a pilot hole for the mounting screws to prevent the mounting surface from splitting. -
Page 8: Battery Requirements
Mounting the Remote Receivers Orientation of the Remote Receivers Mount the remote receivers in a location that allows for the best possible signal reception when the aircraft is in all possible orientations. Three remote receivers are included with the AR10400T and four are included with the AR14400T and AR20400T, we recommend having one mounted with the antennas oriented vertically, one horizontally in-line with the fuselage and one horizontally perpendicular to the fuselage. -
Page 9: Battery Capacity
Select batteries with more than adequate capacity to provide the necessary flight time. To leave a buffer, prevent dropping the batteries below 40% of their rated capacity during use. Installing the Batteries Spektrum batteries are pre-wired with EC3 or IC3 connectors and plug ™... - Page 10 • All other channels have no output until the receiver has linked to the transmitter. Forward Programming Verify your transmitter is updated your transmitter to the latest Spektrum AirWare software to take advantage of Forward Programming. See your transmitter manual for updating instructions.
- Page 11 Dual Battery Capacity Monitoring The PowerSafe receivers feature dual battery capacity monitoring through telemetry when used with Spektrum AirWare™ transmitters. Activate the Auto Config function on the telemetry page in your transmitter to display the capacity consumed by the receiver. The capacity used is stored flight to flight and adds until reset.
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Page 12: Flight Log
Flight Log Flight Log data can help you optimize the control link for your aircraft. Flight Log data is displayed on telemetry capable Spektrum transmitters. Using the Flight Log A - Fades on remote receiver con- B - Fades on remote receiver nected to A port. - Page 13 Simply connect the receiver with a micro USB cable and use the Spektrum PC programmer to update the receiver and any attached remote receivers. Note: The Spektrum Programmer USB cable must be disconnected from the computer for the micro USB connection to work.
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Page 14: Range Testing
Range Testing Before each flying session, and especially with a new model, it’s important to perform a range check. All Spektrum aircraft transmitters incorporate a range testing system, which reduces the output power to allow a range check. 1. With the model resting on the ground, stand approximately 100 feet (30 meters) away from the model. - Page 15 For information on Spektrum Telemetry Sensors visit: http://www.spektrumrc.com Telemetry The Spektrum AR10400T, AR14400T and AR20400T PowerSafe telemetry receivers features 4 integrated telemetry ports that are compatible with Spektrum telemetry capable transmitters. • No telemetry module required. Telemetry is built into the receiver.
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Page 16: Year Limited Warranty
When the PowerSafe receiv- ers have receivers back feeding power to the receiver, the Regen LED will illuminate. Telemetry Sensors and Accesories Spektrum DSMX/DSMR Telemetry Temperature SPMA9571 Sensor SPMA9574 Aircraft Telemetry Airspeed Indicator... -
Page 17: Limitation Of Liability
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 18: Warranty And Service Contact Information
Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. 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... - Page 19 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range. When operating your Spektrum receiver, please be sure to maintain a separation distance of at least 20 cm between your body (excluding fingers, hands, wrists, ankles and feet) and the antenna to meet RF exposure safety requirements as determined by FCC regulations.
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Page 20: Compliance Information For The European Union
IC Information CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) IC: 6157A-QSTMRX2 • 6157A-DLSSRXL2RR1 This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, Including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. - Page 21 © 2021 Horizon Hobby, LLC. DSM, DSM2, DSMX, QuickConnect, ModelMatch, SmartSafe, PowerSafe, EC3, X-Plus, E-flite, Hangar 9, Spektrum AirWare 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.