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SETTING UP THE
RCS-BEL T ROL
ESC’s.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS REFER TO THE
SPEKTRUM DX5e
2.4 GHz 5 CHANNEL R/C.
LAYOUT OF THE DX5e TRANSMITTER.
Shown above is a Mode # 1 TX.
The Elevator & Rudder stick is on the left.
The Throttle & Aileron stick is on the right
Shown above is a Mode # 2 TX.
The Elevator & Rudder stick is on the right.
The Throttle & Aileron stick is on the left
Prior to using this system there are two procedures that must be carried out by the operator.
1. “BINDING”.
The 1st procedure is to “BIND” the DX5e receiver (RX) to the Transmitter (TX).
“BINDING” is accomplished by following a few simple steps that are outlined in the R/C system instructions.
Although the
RCS-BEL T ROL
program ignores the RX Fail Safe commands, before “BINDING” the operator should
nevertheless set up the failsafe as SPEKTRUM intended. Set the servo reversing switches to normal.
The operator must have the spring loaded TX stick positions in neutral & the throttle stick to zero. Stick down.
Firstly set up the TX trim tabs on all four control sticks. These MUST be in the middle.
The SPEKTRUM DX5e has spring loaded digital trim switches. These have 40 positions from one extreme to the other &
beep every time they are moved. To accurately determine the neutral position of the trim switches, hold each switch in
one direction until it stops beeping. Then press and hold it again to make sure it has reached the extreme. To get back
to the middle of the range (neutral) press & hold the switch the opposite way until the fast but quiet beeps stop & the
beeps once again are loud. Let the switch go. This is neutral.
Once the digital trim switches are in neutral you can proceed with the
“BINDING” process.
There is no trim switch on Ch # 5 which must be set to the “0” position. Set the Rate switch to HI.
The TRIM switches are easy to accidentally move. Re-center them occasionally. No need to rebind.
HOW TO “BIND”.
1.1
Firstly insert the “BINDING” plug supplied with the R/C system into the “BINDING” socket on the DX5e AR-500 RX.
See pages # 2 & # 3 for information about gaining access to the “BINDING” socket.
1.2 Turn the loco power ON. The RX LED will start blinking very rapidly to indicate it is ready to be bound.
Please note the green LED on the ESC pcb & the front and rear lights (if fitted) will stay OFF.
The loco will always give a very slight jerk at switch ON. See Page # 9.
1.3 Pull the long spring loaded TRAINER switch towards you and hold it in position .
1.4 Turn the TX power switch to ON. Almost immediately the four LED’s on the TX will start blinking.
1.5 Release TRAINER stick. The RX LED will blink more slowly indicating the binding process has started.
When “BINDING” is complete the RX LED will change to solid ON & the ESC LED & both loco lights will immediately blink
three times & then go to solid ON.
N.B. The “BINDING” plug MUST be removed (or pushbutton released) BEFORE the RX is turned OFF.
1.6 The “BINDING” plug is removed & stored safely. Then remove the 3 x wire extension lead. Then replace the DX5e
AR-500 RX in the sockets provided on the # DEC-U . Only Pin #’s 1 – 6 are used & must be lined up accurately. There is
no connection to the Battery/Bind terminals.
The R/C system is now ready for speed calibration.