Range Checking (Low Power Mode) - AIRTRONICS SD-10G Operating Manual

range checking (low power mode)

The Low Power Mode function lowers the transmitter's RF output level to check radio signal reception (Range Check). Use
this function to check radio signal reception on the ground, prior to flight.
IMPORTANT The radio control system should be Range Checked prior to the day's first flight and prior to the first flight
after a hard landing or after a repair. This will ensure that the transmitter and receiver are communicating properly prior to
flight. This ensures the safety of your model, yourself, and the people around you.
POWER MODE
Low Power Mode
Normal Mode
Low Power Mode can only be Activated with the transmitter turned ON. Low Power Mode cannot be Activated with only
the LCD Display turned ON.
Activating Low Power Mode
1) Turn the transmitter ON. Verify that SYSTEM is highlighted, then press the ENTER key to display the System menu. If SYSTEM is
not highlighted, press the END key until SYSTEM is highlighted.
2) Press the Navigation Pad 6 to highlight LOW POWER MODE, then
press the ENTER key to display the LOW POWER MODE menu. The
cursor will default to POWER>NORMAL.
3) Press the YES/+ or NO/+ keys to place the transmitter in Low Power
Mode. The green RF Output Indicator will blink, the POWER selection
will change to LOW, and an audible alarm will sound. The transmitter is
now in Low Power Mode and you can begin the Range Check process.
4) With the transmitter in Low Power Mode, walk approximately 30 paces from your model (approximately 90 feet) and,
with the help of another person, check to make sure that the servos move without any problems. If there is a problem
with servo movement, try moving to a different position while still maintaining the same distance from your model, then
check servo movement again. If there is still a problem, DO NOT FLY. Check to make sure that all receiver, servos,
switch, and onboard battery connections are correct and secure. Check to ensure that the receiver antenna wires are
correctly mounted as described previously.
Turning Off Low Power Mode
1) After you have completed your range check, press the YES/+ or NO/- keys to place the transmitter back into NORMAL mode.
In NORMAL mode, the RF Output Indicator will be solid green, the POWER selection will change to NORMAL, and the
audible alarm will cease. Press the END key two times to return to the Top menu.
The transmitter will stay in Low Power Mode until you place in back into NORMAL mode.
WARNING Do not attempt to fly with the transmitter in Low Power Mode. You will be unable to control your model once
it is a certain distance away from you.
If, after checking all airborne system components and verifying correct antenna wire mounting, your radio control system
still fails the Range Check, DO NOT FLY. Please contact Airtronics Customer Service.
Green RF Output Indicator Blinks, Power Selection >LOW, Audible Alarm
Red and Green Output Indicators Solid, Power Selection >NORMAL, No Audible Alarm
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