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- Page 1 AR9100 PowerSafe User Guide © 2008 DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. ❚ The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Spektrum radios and accessories are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby, Inc. 11132.3...
- Page 2 PowerSafe Main unit • Soft switch fails-on if the switch is damaged Spektrum’s AR9100 PowerSafe™ offers the ultimate solution for powering Voltage input - 6.0 to 10.0 volts Note: Consult your servo manufacturer’s specifications for maximum allowable voltage. • Two types of failsafe - Smartsafe (throttle only) and preset failsafe high-current draw radio systems.
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Page 3: Items Included
Using Dual Voltage Regulators Using Two Batteries Optional Items Spektrum offers a 10-amp (16-amp peak) 6.0-volt regulator (SPMVR6010) The PowerSafe offers a true redundant dual battery system. When using • 1650mAh 6.0V NiMH Receiver Pack - SPMB1650NM specifically designed for use with the AR9100 PowerSafe. Important: two battery packs, each pack functions independently and is isolated from 2150mAh 6.0V NiMH Receiver Pack - SPMB2150NM... -
Page 4: Battery Capacity
Peak current - 17.8 amps capacity used per 10-minute flight, 435mAh would allow up to 11 flights, of 10 minutes each. Milliamps used per 10 minute flight - 435mAh Seconds PackAmps_A: Min 0.00 Max 6.92 Avg 0.82 Spektrum AR9100 Spektrum AR9100... -
Page 5: Battery Voltage
Before using LiPo batteries, please check the voltage specifications of your servos. Use of a voltage regulator, such as the Spektrum VR6010 (SPMVR6010), might be necessary. Spektrum AR9100 Spektrum AR9100... -
Page 6: Installing The Batteries
Connect For optimum RF link performance it’s important that the remote antennas the battery to the PowerSafe. Spektrum batteries are pre-wired with an EC3 be mounted in an orientation that allows for the best possible signal connector and plug directly in. - Page 7 • 40% aerobatic plane with dual LiPo batteries, dual regulators and four be mounted throughout the aircraft as illustrated. Spektrum offers remote remote receivers receiver extensions ranging from 6” to 36” allowing the receivers to be mounted in the most optimum locations throughout the aircraft.
- Page 8 6. After you’ve programmed your model, it’s important to rebind the with Spektrum equipment. Note that when converting other models to Spektrum be certain that all amplified Y-harnesses and/or servo system so the true low throttle and neutral control surface positions 1.
- Page 9 At this time the throttle channel has no output, will be on. to avoid operating or arming an electronic speed control (if used). In glow-powered models, the throttle servo has no input so it remains in its current position. The Spektrum AR9100 Spektrum AR9100...
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Page 10: Advanced Range Testing Using A Flight Log
The Standard Range Testing procedure is recommended for most sport timer on the transmitter can be used here. For giant-scale aircraft it’s important to perform a range check. All Spektrum aircraft tranmitters aircraft. For sophisticated aircraft that contain significant amounts of... -
Page 11: Flight Log
Flight Log QuickConnect with Brownout Detection Spektrum’s Flight Log (SPM9540) is compatible with the AR9100 PowerSafe. L - Antenna fades on the left antenna The remote receivers now included with the AR9100 feature QuickConnect How Brownout Detection Work The Flight Log displays overall RF link performance as well as the individual R - Antenna fades on the right antenna with Brownout Detection. -
Page 12: Tips On Using 2.4Ghz Systems
If the transmitter is put into bind mode, the transmitter looks for the binding protocol signal from a receiver. If no signal is present, the transmitter no longer has the correct information to connect to a specific receiver and in essence the transmitter has been “unbound” Spektrum AR9100 Spektrum AR9100... - Page 13 DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, Spektrum AR9100 Spektrum AR9100...
- Page 14 Harlow the product. Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Please call +44 (0) 1279 641 097 or e-mail us at sales@horizonhobby.co.uk with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty. Spektrum AR9100 Spektrum AR9100...
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