HITEC 2.4GHz
Receiver Instruction
Hitec Service
12115 Paine St. Poway CA 92064
1-858-748-6948
E-mail: [email protected]
Introduction
Service & Support
Hitec Customer Service
Help is available from the Hitec office through phone support and e-mail inquiries.
Our US office is generally open Monday thru Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM PST. These hours and days may vary by
season. Every attempt is made to answer every incoming service call. Should you reach our voicemail, leave
your name and number and a staff member will return your call.
Hitec Website
Make plans to visit the Hitec website,
www.hitecrcd.com
, on a regular basis. Not only is it full of specs and
other information about the entire Hitec product line, our website’s FAQ pages will eventually hold valuable
information and program updates about the Spectra 2.4 module and Optima series of receivers.
The On-Line Community
One of the benefits of the extensive R/C online community is the vast wealth of archived knowledge available.
Hitec sponsors forums on most of the popular R/C websites where a Hitec staff member or representative tries
to answer all manner of product related questions. Bringing together strangers with common interests is
proving to be one of the greatest gifts of the internet. If past history is any guide to the future, we are certain
forums will be started about the Hitec 2.4 system and several are certain to stand out as valuable archives of
information.
Warranty and Non-Warranty Service
All Hitec products carry a two year from date-of-purchase warranty against manufacturer’s defects. Our trained
and professional service representatives will determine if the item will be repaired or replaced. To provide all
the necessary information we need to administrate your repair, visit our website at
www.hitecrcd.com
and
download the repair form, fill it out and send in your item for repair.
Thank you for your purchase of the Hitec Adaptive Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (AFHSS) 2.4GHz
module and receiver system. This manual contains the complete directions on how to use the Optima series of
receivers (version 3.00(0). We encourage you to review the entire manual before using these products.
Electric powered aircraft with Electronic Speed Control
Use this method on electric planes using ESCs providing power to the receiver and servo functions.
OPTIMA Series Receiver Specifications & Features
Receiver Connection Diagrams
Warning!
1. For maximum performance, it is recommended to position the antenna at a 90 degree angle as
shown in the picture below.
2. The receiver antenna should not be placed near the engine, metal parts or high current batteries.
3. When using a large number of high-power digital servos in a model, it is highly recommended to
use the SPC feature to insure the receiver always gets the power it needs in high load conditions.
If not, use the system with enough receiver battery capacity.
4. There could be a possible time delay in receiving telemetry data from the HTS-SS (sensor-station)
depending on the conditions in the area you fly.
5. It is strongly recommended that you use Hitec ‘s genuine Heavy Duty High Channel Switch Harness with
Receiver Charger Cord (Stock#. 54407S) for all of Optima series of receivers.
Full Range AFHSS 2.4GHz Receivers
BAT/CH7
CH6
DATA
SPC
LED
LINK
LED
LINK
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
OPTIMA
7
OPTIMA
7
2.4GHz 7 Channel Aircraft Receiver
2.4GHz 7 Channel Aircraft Receiver
AFHSS
2.4GHz
Telemetric
ADAPTIVE
FREQUENCY HOPPING
SPREAD SPECTRUM
SERVO
SERVO
SERVO
SERVO
SERVO
SERVO
Power Battery
Motor
BEC
ESC
BAT/CH7
CH6
DATA
SPC
LED
LINK
LED
LINK
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
OPTIMA
7
OPTIMA
7
2.4GHz 7 Channel Aircraft Receiver
2.4GHz 7 Channel Aircraft Receiver
AFHSS
2.4GHz
Telemetric
ADAPTIVE
FREQUENCY HOPPING
SPREAD SPECTRUM
SERVO
SERVO
SERVO
SERVO
SERVO
Receiver
Battery
SERVO
Engine
1. Function Button
- Used for binding the receiver to a module or Hitec 2.4 built-in transmitters,
entering the FAIL-SAFE or Hold feature.
2. Dual LED Status Indicator
- Indicates the set-up process codes and current status of the receiver.
3. Channel Output and Battery Input Ports
- The ports for battery power input and servos, gyros and other accessories output port are located at the
side end of the Optima receivers.
4. SPC (Supplementary Power Connection)*
- Power the Optima receiver function with up to a 35V electric aircraft motor battery.
Details about the SPC system can be found on page 2.
5. Telemetry Sensor and Data Port*
- A three pin servo plug connector port is featured on the Optima 7 and Optima 9 (not applicable on
Optima 6
).
Using the HPP-22 PC interface accessory, this port serves to facilitate upgrading the device’s
software and interfacing the optional onboard sensor station.
6. BODA (Boosted Omni-Directional Antenna) System*
- Hitec’s exclusive 2.4GHz BODA System will show you another means of using the 2.4GHz system. This
single antenna with omni-directional booster makes it a whole lot easier to install the 2.4GHz antenna.
Intensive tests have proven that the single BODA system in our 6 & 7 channel systems is better than or equal
to our competitor’s dual antenna systems. Our Optima 9 receiver features a dual BODA system to give
the added security that larger models need. Installation is easy and simple, just insert the antenna into the
supported antenna holder and stick it to the desired spot you wish to install.
Compatibility
- The OPTIMA & MINIMA series of receivers are compatible with transmitters using Hitec’s AFHSS 2.4 GHz
system such as Spectra 2.4 module or dedicated built-in module AFHSS 2.4 Hitec transmitters.
FAIL-SAFE/Hold Mode Selectable
- The positions of the servos and other accessories can be set with a FAIL-SAFE point, if power to the receiver is
lost. See page 2 for details.
Low Onboard Battery Warning Function
While you are flying, you will know when the on-board battery is low with a warning alarm from the transmitter.
Review the Low Battery alarm features that use direct telemetry feedback to your transmitter on page 2.
Jumper*
The jumper is installed at the factory and is used when the receiver is powered by an electronic speed control,
a commercially available B.E.C. (battery eliminator circuit), dedicated 4.8 to 6V, NiMH battery pack or a
regulated Li-Po battery. The jumper is removed when the receiver is powered using the SPC feature as
described in more detail on page 2.
*These functions/ features are only for the OPTIMA series of receivers.
-To see a receiver connection diagram for the SPC feature, see page 2.
Note
Operating Voltage :
4.8~7.4V From receiver battery power or speed control (ESC) power.
4.8~35V Using SPC function.
Max Current Consumption :
190mA
Recommended Position
• Risk of explosion exists if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of the used battery according to the instructions.
European CE notice to users and product statements:
This product is CE marked according to the provisions of the R&TTE Directive(99/5/EC).
Hereby, HITEC RCD Inc, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For further information, please contact
http://www.hitecrcd.co.kr
• FRANCE Frequency Range : 2.4056GHz~ 2.4482GHz
FCC notice to users and product statements:
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received
including interference that may cause an undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
6
OPTIMA 7
OPTIMA 9
6
6
OPTIMA 6
6
version 1.0
SERVO
SERVO
SERVO
SERVO
Receiver
Battery
SERVO
Engine
2.4GHz 6 Channel
Aircraft Receiver
SERVO
SERVO
SERVO
SERVO
Power Battery
Motor
SERVO
BEC
ESC
2.4GHz 6 Channel
Aircraft Receiver
MINIMA 6E
2.4GHz 6 Channel
Aircraft
Receiver
CH1
CH1
CH1
CH1
CH1
CH6/BAT
MINIMA 6T
2.4GHz 6 Channel
Aircraft Receiver
Receiver Model
Size
Weight Stock Number
MINIMA 6T
1.19 x 0.81 x 0.27in (30.4 x 20.8 x 7.11mm) 0.22oz (6.5g)
26610
MINIMA 6E
1.24 x 0.81 x 0.42in (31.7 x 20.8 x 10.9mm) 0.22oz (6.5g)
26612
OPTIMA 6 LITE
1.76 x 1.11 x 0.29in (44.9 x 18.4 x 7.40mm) 0.33oz (9.4g)
29438
OPTIMA 6
1.81 x 0.82 x 0.47in (46.1 x 21.3 x 12.1mm) 0.52oz (15g)
28410
OPTIMA 7
2.20 x 0.79 x 0.43in (56.9 x 20.8 x 11.6mm) 0.60oz (17g)
28414
OPTIMA 9
1.85 x 1.14 x 0.59in (47.7 x 29.1 x 15.5mm) 0.77oz (22g)
28425
OPTIMA 6
LITE
Glow, gas or electric powered aircraft using a separate receiver battery supply
Follow this connection diagram when using a regulated Li-Po or 4.8 to 6V receiver battery.
