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Foreword

To enable you to make full use of all the features of your new radio control, read the following 

description carefully and in full prior to using the radio control for the first time. In particular, please 

observe the warning and safety notices. These instructions must be kept in a safe place, and it is 

imperative to hand them over to any subsequent user of the radio control.

Intended use

This radio control system must only be used for the operation of unmanned models. Any other use 

is not permitted.

Ergonomically and technically modern 8 function radio control system in 2.4 GHz HoTT technology 

for ambitious and professional RC car and speedboat drivers.

With its consistent technical optimization, the device offers an advanced operating and functional 

comfort in its class. 

Highest operational reliability through modern pulse processing by a micro computer.

•  Steering wheel mountable for right- and left-handers.

•  2.4 GHz HoTT (HOPPING TELEMETRY TRANSMISSION) Colt transmitter

•  35 channel FHSS HoTT system

•  Switches and rotary controls are easily accessible

•  Servo reverse function

•  Dual Rate/ Expo menu

•  Servo speed

•  and much more ...

Note!

Receiver power supply

For the power supply of the receiver, batteries of various technologies and capacities are selectable,  

see section "Installation of the receiver system" on pages 8 - 11.

When using digital servos, we recommend using a rechargeable battery with 5 cells (6 V) of sufficient 

capacity or a BEC system* of adequate power. When using both, analog and digital servos, it is imperative 

to observe the respective maximum permitted operating voltage. For safety reasons, do never use battery 

boxes or dry cell batteries.

Check the condition of the rechargeable batteries at regular intervals. Do not wait until the servos become 

noticeably slower, before charging the batteries.

Notice:

A general survey of the rechargeable batteries, chargers and measuring devices for checking the power 

sources can be found in the GRAUPNER main catalogue FS or on the Internet at www.graupner.de. 

Transmitter X-8N:

Operating voltage  

   

3.4...6 V

Frequency 

 

   

2,400...2,483.5 MHz

Total weight approx.     

530 g

Modulation 

 

    FHSS  

Range approx.   

   

500 m

Steering function   

   

Charging rate  

 

   

210 mA

Temperature range 

   

-10 ... +55 °C

Aerial length 

 

   

80 mm

Dimensions approx.     

240 x 172 x 140 mm

Technical data

Receiver GR-8:

Operating voltage  

   

3.6...8.4 V

Frequency 

 

   

2,400...2,483.5 MHz

Modulation 

 

    FHSS  

Range approx.   

   

500 m

Steering function   

   

Charging rate  

 

   

80 mA

Temperature range 

   

-10 ... +55 °C

Aerial length 

 

   

110 mm

Dimensions approx.     

30 x 21 x 14.3 mm

Total weight approx.     

6.9 g

Summary of Contents for X-8N

Page 1: ...Manual GRAUPNER SJ GmbH Henriettenstr 96 KG D 73230 KIRCHHEIM TECK GERMANY X 8N 4 channel HoTT radio control Order no S1018 English...

Page 2: ...29 P MIX menu 30 HW SET menu 30 SW FUN menu 31 S MODE menu 33 SERVO menu 35 AUX menu 35 SYSTEM menu 35 TELEMETRY MENU 36 Telemetry display 38 Hidden mode 38 Firmware update transmitter 39 Operating re...

Page 3: ...supply For the power supply of the receiver batteries of various technologies and capacities are selectable see section Installation of the receiver system on pages 8 11 When using digital servos we r...

Page 4: ...ections names and polarities may vary from one manufacturer to another You must therefore only ever use compatible original connectors of the same type You must also only use original charging cables...

Page 5: ...afety of the operator Care and maintenance This symbol calls attention to notices about care of the model which must absolutely be ob served to ensure its long service life Note This symbol alerts the...

Page 6: ...rol model you have to check the further relevant laws and regulations These laws you must obey in every case Pay attention to the possibly different laws of the countries The insurance is mandatory fo...

Page 7: ...d the cells If handled improperly there is a danger of fire explosion irritation and burns To extinguish a fire use water CO2 sand Leaked electrolyte is caustic and should not be touched or come into...

Page 8: ...ver s antenna is at least 5 cm away from any large metal parts or wiring other than those proceeding from the receiver In addition to steel this also applies to carbon fiber parts servos electric moto...

Page 9: ...against one another e g as a result of moving the rudder of vibration rotating parts etc Metal to metal contact causes static which can interfere with the correct operation of the receiver Transmitte...

Page 10: ...is reduced with every successive recharging applies to all batteries Internal resistance increases at low temperatures further reducing capacity As a consequence the battery s ability to supply curren...

Page 11: ...transmitters To operate the remote control system the transmitter unit requires the correct program setting for the given country This is necessary for compliance with various regulations such as FCC...

Page 12: ...voice receipt delivery note and this guarantee card He must send the defective goods to us at his own cost using the following address Graupner SJ GmbH Service Department Henriettenstr 96 D 73230 Kirc...

Page 13: ...Charge with net charger ATTENTION Never use battery chargers from other brands or other battery chargers suitable for other types of batteries The battery and the transmitter can be damaged Risk of fi...

Page 14: ...ing wheel can be converted to the left side for operation by left handers To do so you have to change the trim button insert lying underneath For left hander operation use the trim button insert inclu...

Page 15: ...er a transmitter change To do so perform the following steps Switch on the receiver and put it in binding mode by pressing and holding the binding button for 3 sec green and red LED on the receiver ar...

Page 16: ...ever do not point the aerial directly at the model but turn and or angle the aerial tip so it stands vertical during operation Start the range test mode in the RF SET menu by pressing ENTER in the lin...

Page 17: ...English 17 INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY TR4 TR5 PS2 PS1 Dial TR1 TR2 TR3 Steering wheel Throttle lever Layout of switches and buttons TR4 TR5 PS2...

Page 18: ...n the settings UP DOWN Hidden mode INC DEC ENTER Activates or deactivates the button lock press and hold for 2 sec Transmitter LED status information Red LED Power Transmitter switched on Blue LED RF...

Page 19: ...EED Steering throttle servo speed FAIL SAFE Fail safe A B S A B S Brake setting IDLE UP Motor idle setting Display 4 4 SYSTEM System settings TELEMETRY Telemetry setting Display 3 4 PUMPING Pumping fu...

Page 20: ...location to SD card Import function Transfer a copy of the model memory from SD card to the control In this menu you can enter model and user names The keypad appears as shown in the figure below if...

Page 21: ...ECEIVER Display of the currently bound receiver type TEL RCV Display of which receiver provides the telemetry data when several receivers are bound RF ON OFF Display whether HF is switched on or off R...

Page 22: ...e function ST DUAL or ST EXPO in the SW FUN menu Changes in the settings are directly shown on the display A trim button or a rotary control can be assigned REVERSE menu In this menu the direction of...

Page 23: ...eld in the POINT line and then press the INC button Trim point appears in the 2nd line Here you can use the INC DEC button to select the point on the curve to be changed and move it with the UP DOWN b...

Page 24: ...e the switch is shown e g TR1 which has been assigned to the function ST SUBT or TH TRIM in the SW FUN menu Changes in the settings are directly shown on the display A trim button or a rotary control...

Page 25: ...the servo immediately jumps to this point from where the control starts e g in order to compensate backlash of the throttle linkage or throttle response weakness in the lower range FW 0 100 BK 0 100 S...

Page 26: ...inversed By pressing INC DEC simultaneously the timer is set in standby the FINISH display changes to READY the timer is started by accelerating Pressing switch for LAP TIMER 1x intermediate stop of t...

Page 27: ...er Confirm with ENTER and the percentage display shows the position of the servo DELAY Here you set the delay time until the response of the Fail Safe in case of a signal loss of the receiver 50 ms 10...

Page 28: ...MOV Setting the pulse height see sketch below CYC Setting the pulse length see sketch below DELAY Here you set the delay time until the response of the A B S 0 1 s IDLE UP menu In this menu the motor...

Page 29: ...r SW FUN menu START menu In this menu automatic start function START can be set The START function allows a quick start without spinning of the drive wheels since the throttle is held on a specific va...

Page 30: ...isplay appears in which you can make the settings To the right of the mixer there is the status display whether the mixer is switched On of Off P MIX menu HW SET menu In this menu you can set the prop...

Page 31: ...hind the switch Meaning of the functions for TR1 2 3 4 5 and rotary control ST TRIM Steering trimming TH TRIM Throttle trimming 3CH TRIM Channel 3 trimming 4CH TRIM Channel 4 trimming ST Sub Trim Stee...

Page 32: ...Mixer 4 A rate PMIX4 B Mixer 4 B rate PMIX4 OFF Mixer 4 Offset PMIX5 A Mixer 5 A rate PMIX5 B Mixer 5 B rate PMIX5 OFF Mixer 5 Offset CL SPD Crawler speed preselection TK SPD Track vehicle speed prese...

Page 33: ...ee Telemetry menu PMIX1 ACT Program Mix1 ACT INH PMIX2 ACT Program Mix2 ACT INH PMIX3 ACT Program Mix3 ACT INH PMIX4 ACT Program Mix4 ACT INH PMIX5 ACT Program Mix5 ACT INH S MODE menu In this menu yo...

Page 34: ...ch the speed for the connected speed controllers can be defined SPD RATE 0 100 ST MODE TYPE 1 rotation only possible when standing TYPE 2 rotation only possible when driving SPD RATE Setting the maxim...

Page 35: ...nnels 3 3CH and 4 4CH and the servo deflections Next to CONTROL you can see the assigned trim button or rotary control with which you can also set the OFFSET SW Display of switches which can be assign...

Page 36: ...the instructions of the corresponding sensors or receivers Selection of the device in the menu via the FUNC button RF STATUS VIEW This screen visualises the quality of the connection between transmit...

Page 37: ...nected and they can be assigned to channels NEW DEVICE Press ENTER FINDING NO is displayed now plug in the devices one after another after which they will be recognised and added to the list Here the...

Page 38: ...reached anymore this menu is used to perform the stick calibration Turn the steering wheel or press the throttle lever into the indicated direction up to the stop and press ENTER Then into neutral po...

Page 39: ...on your PC or laptop Insert the supplied mini SD Card in the card slot of your PC or laptop and copy the required firmware file from the unpacked software package into the directory Firmware on the me...

Page 40: ...ng servo CH 3 4 These channels are freely assignable control channels for special functions T V socket This socket is used for connecting the optional external voltage and temperature sensor S8362 Whe...

Page 41: ...ture AL EX V warning threshold for ext voltage sensor AL EX T warning threshold for ext temperature sensor LANGUAGE language selection only for telemetry menu The current value is shown in brackets Di...

Page 42: ...ge sensor cable red Battery connection Motor connection Speed controller On Off switch Temperature sensor Steering servo Channel 1 Channel 2 Temp Volt Sensor Channel 3 4 Connection example for engine...

Page 43: ...ted by pressing the button File Download Connect the adapter lead to the receiver s socket 3 CH 3 The connectors are reverse polarity protected note the small chamfers on the sides Never use force the...

Page 44: ...English 44 Notes...

Page 45: ...English 45 INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY Notes...

Page 46: ...of the environment by utilizing facilities for reuse material recycling or other means of exploiting obsolete equipment Batteries must be removed from the unit and disposed of separately at an approp...

Page 47: ...C E E 5 2 1 9 0 0 2 C E 5 9 9 9 1 E T T R 7 Beschr nkung der Verwendung bestimmter gef hrlicher Stoffe in Elektro und Elektronikger ten Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances 2011 65...

Page 48: ...eim Teck Allemagne accorde sur ce produit une garan tie de 24 mois partir de la date d achat La garantie prend ef fet uniquement sur les vices de fonction nement et de mat ri el du produit achet Les d...

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