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Thrust Reversing
(Optional)
ESC
Set up the transmitter according to the setup chart, and bind your transmitter to the
airplane. The airplane must be powered on and bound to the transmitter to access
the Smart ESC programming.
As an alternative, it is possible to program the ESC with the Smart ESC Program-
ming Box (SPMXCA200, optional, not included).
Thrust Reversing Setup
Transmitter
On the transmitter, select an open channel (not already in use), and assign it to an
open switch. Use a different channel for thrust reversing and SAFE Select. Motor
reversing is assigned to Aux 2/Channel 7, by default, in the Smart ESC. If SAFE
Select and the ESC are assigned to the same channel, the motor will reverse
in flight.
WARNING
: Do not assign thrust reversing and SAFE Select to the same
channel. Doing so will reverse the motor when SAFE Select is enabled
during flight, resulting in a crash.
ESC Reversing Setup
DX series,
NX series,
iX series
1. Begin with the transmitter bound to the receiver.
2. Power ON the transmitter.
3. Set switch H (throttle cut) to prevent accidental motor operation.
4. Set elevator and aileron to high rate.
5. Set Flight Mode to AS3X (The menu will not open if the Flight
Mode is set to SAFE).
6. Power ON the aircraft. A signal bar appears on the transmitter
main screen when the telemetry information is being received.
7. From the main screen navigate to the last screen past the
telemetry screens, the Avian Programming menu (Avian Prog).
8. All configuration in the Avian Programming menu is done by
moving the elevator and aileron stick. Follow the on-screen
prompts to access the menu. Move the stick up or down to move
the cursor, left or right to select a setting.
9. Set BRAKE TYPE: Reverse
10. Set BRAKE FORCE: 7
11. Set THRUST REV: Select the channel you designated for thrust
reversing in your transmitter. CH7 is the selection by default,
but do not use this default option if you are using Aux2/Ch7
for SAFE Select.
12. Select EXIT W/ SAVE to save your selections
The Avian™ Smart ESC in this aircraft is equipped with thrust reversing, but it
must be enabled before it will function. Reversing the motor can be helpful when
taxiing or for shortening ground roll after a landing. Flipping the designated switch
reverses motor rotation, throttle will still control motor speed.
WARNING
: Never attempt to use thrust reversing in flight. Applying
reverse thrust while in flight will result in loss of control and possibly a
crash. Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
IMPORTANT:
The motor will draw more current in reverse as the propeller
becomes less efficient and creates more drag. This can reduce flight time.
IMPORTANT:
Thrust reversing requires a Spektrum receiver with Smart Throttle
(including the AR637TA and AR631) and a Spektrum transmitter with a minimum
of 7 channels. The Avian ESC is also backwards compatible with conventional
receivers (PWM output signal) for normal operation, but reversing functions are
only available with Smart Throttle technology.
