8 Channel 2.4 GHz Aircraft Computer Radio System
Section 7: Using the Telemetry System
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8 Channel 2.4 GHz Aircraft Computer Radio System
Section 6: Heli Programming Menu
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Throttle Lock
The Flash 8 features a “throttle lock” function that can be activated when the transmitter is transmitting
a signal. We encourage you to use the throttle lock feature as a safety precaution against “accidental
throttle application”.
1. To turn the throttle lock on, highlight “THRO Lock” from the
model setup menu and press the jog dial to enter the setup
screen.
2. To select which switch will be used for the throttle lock press
the jog dial to enter the switch selection menu.
3. Rotate the jog dial to select a switch used to activate the throttle lock function. Press the jog dial to
confirm your selection.
a. If you choose the “NULL” option, the function will remain inactive at all times for this model.
b. If you choose a switch:
- The switch position menu will appear. Scroll to highlight the
switch position that you will use to enable the function. Press
the jog dial to confirm your selection.
- Scroll to select “ON” and press the jog dial to confirm your selection. If you toggle the selected switch,
the field in the top right corner of the screen will indicate when the mix is active.
4. Press the back button twice to return to the Model menu.
Using the Telemetry System
When paired with an Optima 7, Optima 9, or Optima SL receiver, the Flash 8 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 8 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.
3. Turn on the transmitter by pressing the power button momentarily. Do NOT power on the airplane.
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, Optima 9, and Optima SL).
4. Turn on the receiver’s power source.
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.
