7 Channel 2.4 GHz Aircraft Computer Radio System
Section 7: Using the Telemtry System
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7 Channel 2.4 GHz Aircraft Computer Radio System
Section 6: Heli Programming Menu
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P. Curve cont.
11. Press the back button to return to the model function menu.
To disable the pitch curve:
1. Scroll to highlight the “MIX” field in the pitch curve menu and
press the jog dial to activate the menu.
2. Select “INH” (inhibit) and press the jog dial to confirm your
selection.
3. Press the Back button to return to the model function menu.
You may also select a flight condition in this menu by activating the desired flight condition.
Note
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Swash Ring
The Swash Ring Mix limits the travel of the servos attached to the helicopter swash plate. This can be used
to help prevent binding of the control system when using large control movements for aerobatics. There
are no adjustments to the swash ring mix.
1. From the model menu, rotate the jog dial to highlight “Swash
Ring” and press the jog dial once to enter the activation menu.
2. Press the jog dial again to activate the menu.
3. Rotate the jog dial to select ACT (activate), then press the jog
dial to confirm your selection and activate the Swash Ring mix.
4.Press the back button to return to the model function menu.
Using the Telemetry
When paired with an Optima 7 or Optima 9 receiver, the Flash 7 is fully compatible with Hitec’s suite of
telemetry sensors. The ability to receive important data from the model is critical to preventing crashes
due to dead batteries, an empty fuel tank, or overheated components. Additionally, telemetry data is
priceless when fine-tuning your model to reach the peak of its performance capability. With each tweak
to your model, you can generate empirical data to understand the performance effects of the change.
All Optima receivers will report the receiver battery voltage without the need for an add-on sensor. All
other types of data require a sensor as well as a sensor station. A single sensor station can accommodate
numerous and varied sensors. The sensor station and sensors that you choose are dependent on the
model’s power system and/or the type of data that you wish to collect. Visit Hitec’s website (www.
hitecrcd.com) for details on the sensor stations and sensors that are available.
In the Flash 7 Sensor menu, you will find the following telemetry parameters:
GPS
– Global Positioning System device capable of determining precise location and speed data.
RPM
– Provides RPM data for electric, glow or gas motors.
TEMP
– Provides temperature data from multiple sensors.
Battery
– Provides power system parameters for electric aircraft and receiver voltage data for all
types of models.
Servo
– Provides current draw data for servos.
Advanced
– Provides airspeed and altitude rate-of-change data.
5. To access the transmitter’s SENSOR menu, simultaneously
press the back button and jog dial.
6. Scroll to “SENSOR” and press the jog dial to activate the menu.
Working with the Sensor Menu
1. Verify that the model is linked to an Optima receiver.
2. Verify that the sensors and sensor station are connected per their respective manuals (only valid for
Optima 7 and Optima 9).
3. Turn on the transmitter. When prompted to transmit, select “YES”.
4. Turn on the receiver’s power source.
GPS
The GPS screen displays real-time latitude, longitude, altitude and speed data.
Required Sensor: HTS-GPS GPS Sensor.
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