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Summary of Contents for Spektrum iX14

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damag...

Page 3: ...te this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do...

Page 4: ...r model during adverse weather conditions Poor visibility can cause disorientation and loss of control of your model Never point the transmitter antenna directly toward the model The radiation pat ter...

Page 5: ...ERIES UNATTENDED NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks as sociated with lithium batteries If at any time the battery begins to...

Page 6: ...Always inspect the battery before charging Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while ch...

Page 7: ...batteries Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger Never allow minors to charge battery packs Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 40 120 F 5 49 C or plac...

Page 8: ...ct Horizon Hobby LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards but not limited to compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum te...

Page 9: ...itter Functions Spektrum LED Charging Physical Transmitter Adjustments Gimbal Adjustment Screws Transmitter Mode Change Stick Tension Throttle Strap Adjustment Control Sticks Control Stick Length Adju...

Page 10: ...odel Add A New Model Sort Model List Import Models Export Models Edit Categories Search the Model List Model Details Model Name Model Image Monitor Channel Count Model Category Expanded Model Details...

Page 11: ...Custom Setup My List MODEL ADJUST Servo Setup Reverse Travel Sub Trim Speed Absolute Travel Balance Dual Rates and Expo Throttle Cut Throttle Curve Adding and Deleting Curve Points Heli Sail and Multi...

Page 12: ...amming AS3X Differential V Tail Differential Flap System Pitch Curve Acro Pitch Curve Swashplate Electronic E Ring Elevator Compensation Gyro Heli Gyro Acro Gyro 3 Axis Gyro Single Axis Gyro Governor...

Page 13: ...sors Analog Switch Setup Sleep Mode Spektrum LED Indicator Digital Switch Setup Switch Status Switch Assignments Audio Events Switch Change Reports Custom Reports Touch Switch Reports Adjusting Touch...

Page 14: ...nstructor Transmitter Configuration Binding Wireless Trainer Head Tracking FPV Setup Focal Channel Assignments Range Test Flight Log Data Guidelines for DSM2 Installations Guidelines for DSMX Installa...

Page 15: ...Setup Hold Helicopter Trim Setup Cross Trims SYSTEM SETTINGS System Configuration Product Information Calibration Touch Sensitivity Regulatory Information TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FAQS 1 Year Limited War...

Page 16: ...the Android To access the manual from Spektrum AirWare app 1 Touch the System Settings button from the home screen 2 Long press the Manual button A dialogue appears prompting to download the latest Ma...

Page 17: ...NAVIGATING THE PAGES 1 Touch the middle of the screen once to access the reader app toolbars 2 Touch the page icon to set the viewing mode...

Page 18: ...the viewing mode is set touch in the center of the screen to enter full screen mode 5 Touch toward the far right side of the screen or swipe left to go the next page Touch toward the far left side of...

Page 19: ...P To return to the Spektrum AirWare app 1 Swipe from the top or right side of the screen to access the Android navigation tools 2 Touch the Overview icon 3 Touch the Spektrum AirWare app in the list o...

Page 20: ...USING THE TABLE OF CONTENTS The Table of Contents is fully interactive Touch an entry to go directly to that page...

Page 21: ...Return to the Table of Contents At the end of each manual section touch the TOC button to return to the Table of Contents TOC...

Page 22: ...upplied with the following Spektrum iX14 Transmitter 10 500mAh Li Ion Transmitter Battery Pack Installed Quick Start Guide USB magnetic adapter cable with magnetic USB C adapter iX14 Neck Strap iX14 D...

Page 23: ...oid operating system will take approximately 1 minute to boot up The Spektrum AirWare app will automatically launch Do not attempt to open other applications while the Spektrum AirWare app is launchin...

Page 24: ...effect System Configuration Press the System Settings button at the bottom right of the home screens Touch the System Configuration button to define the user name stick mode language and battery and...

Page 25: ...t turn off the RF when a model is powered on and connected to the transmitter Screen Sleep Mode Tap the Power button once to put the screen to sleep The radio will continue to transmit RC control sign...

Page 26: ...r Out of the box the transmitter will have one Acro model stored in the model memory Use this default or create a new model Tap in the upper left corner of the Spektrum AirWare app main screen and pre...

Page 27: ...or to binding Assign switches and functions to suit the aircraft setup needs Place sticks and switches in their desired failsafe positions With the receiver in bind mode power on the aircraft TIP Remo...

Page 28: ...TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS 1 19 40 18 3 2 35 34 33 32 4 5 4 33 6 7 31 30 36 38 39 31 30 37 42 41 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20...

Page 29: ...mit Switch Mode 1 3 11 Mode Change Screw Function 12 Throttle Aileron Mode 1 Elevator Aileron Mode 2 Throttle Rudder Mode 3 Elevator Rudder Mode 4 13 Left Right Gimbal StickTension Adjustment 14 Up Do...

Page 30: ...tchet Adjustment Mode 2 4 23 Throttle Limit Switch Mode 2 4 24 Mode Change Screw Function 25 Elevator Rudder Mode 1 Throttle Rudder Mode 2 Elevator Aileron Mode 3 Throttle Aileron Mode 4 26 Left Right...

Page 31: ...ry Cover 41 Micro Memory Card Port 42 USB C Charge Port NOTICE Always perform a stick tension test while turning the screws to ensure stick tension is not too loose or too tight Overtightening a screw...

Page 32: ...g The LED is off when either the iX14 is powered off or when the RF is in sleep mode with the screen active The LED slowly flashes orange for a short time when both the RF and screen are put into slee...

Page 33: ...ry long charge times or the transmitter not charging if it is powered on while attempting to charge The first time the transmitter is charged the charge time may be 6 7 hours Charge the transmitter wh...

Page 34: ...e the battery and damage both battery and transmitter CAUTION Never leave a charging battery unattended CAUTION Never charge the battery outside of the transmitter Charging the battery outside of the...

Page 35: ...dapter 5 The LED will glow solid blue while charging and stays on while connected to power A fast press of the power switch will bring the Charge Battery icon to the color touch screen display 6 Charg...

Page 36: ...perform a stick tension test while turning the screws to ensure stick tension is not too loose or too tight Overtightening a screw can damage the spring Loosening a screw too far can cause a spring t...

Page 37: ...GIMBAL ADJUSTMENT SCREWS 1 4 5 5 4 1 6 6 6 6 3 2 2 3 1 Centering 2 Ratchet Set 3 Tension Set 4 Vertical Spring Tension 5 Horizontal Spring Tension 6 Throttle Limit Switch TOC...

Page 38: ...s capable of converting to modes 1 3 or 4 as well This conversion requires both a programming and mechanical adjustment The conversion consists of the following steps Programming Conversion Change the...

Page 39: ...PROGRAMMING CONVERSION See the System Setup System Configuration section to select the control layout mode If changing between modes 2 and 4 or 1 and 3 no physical gimbal changes are required...

Page 40: ...ratcheted throttle while the tension set screw engages a strap for smooth tension on the gimbal 2 To engage the throttle ratchet using a small Phillips screwdriver turn the ratchet set screw clockwise...

Page 41: ...n both gimbals to enable the centering spring on the elevator gimbal and disable it on the throttle gimbal 1 Use a small Phillips screwdriver to tighten the gimbal centering screw Tightening the screw...

Page 42: ...ng is used to limit the maximum travel of the throttle stick when changing between modes 1 and 2 or between modes 3 and 4 Throttle limit switches 1 To disengage throttle limiting on the current thrott...

Page 43: ...osition 3 Replace the plastic switch covers 4 To engage throttle limiting on the desired gimbal remove the plastic switch covers above and below the gimbal 5 Slide the throttle limit switch to the opp...

Page 44: ...alibration screen will be displayed Move every control to the extreme and return them to center The indicator will turn green when the range of each control has been accepted the control must be cente...

Page 45: ...and counterclockwise to loosen NOTICE Always perform a stick tension test while turning the screws to ensure stick tension is not too loose or too tight Overtightening a screw can damage the spring Lo...

Page 46: ...oth tension or ratcheted throttle SMOOTH THROTTLE TENSION 1 Locate the throttle strap adjustment screws on the throttle gimbal 2 Adjust the throttle tension by turning the tension set screw clockwise...

Page 47: ...strap until the throttle moves freely 2 Tighten the set screw on the ratchet until it engages the gimbal 3 Adjust the ratchet tension by turning the set screw clockwise to tighten or counterclockwise...

Page 48: ...stick and loosen the upper knurled portion of the stick 2 Unscrew the stick and replace it with optional stick ends 3 Once the new stick end is at the correct height lock in place by holding the upper...

Page 49: ...ength 1 Grasp the lower knurled portion of the stick and loosen the upper knurled portion of the stick 2 Make the stick shorter by turning both portions of the stick clockwise or longer by turn ing th...

Page 50: ...ndroid operating system and features a large color touch screen display Navigate the iX14 using the same actions and gestures as those used to operate any other Android device To navigate use your fin...

Page 51: ...he Spektrum AirWare application will hide the Android home screen navigation icons To access the Android navigation icons at anytime swipe down from the top edge of the screen as shown or left from th...

Page 52: ...Press the circle icon to go to the Android home screen Circle icon TOC...

Page 53: ...pe up from the bottom to access a list of the apps loaded on the iX14 2 Back Return to previous screen 3 Home Return to the home screen 4 Overview Allows switching between any active applications Remo...

Page 54: ...rom the top of the screen once to exit full screen mode and bring the home screen navigation icons to the front 2 Swipe down a second time to roll down the Notification Screen for quick access to Brig...

Page 55: ...y accessed by swiping left or right on the touch screen display The Dashboard and Monitor screens are always available Telemetry Dashboard and Telemetry Min Max are only available when telemetry infor...

Page 56: ...press to reset telemetry data Spektrum Airware navigation buttons Active main screen Touch or sweep screen left or right to change Touch for Model Utilities menu OR long press to access Model Select...

Page 57: ...Monitor Graphically displays all current control inputs in real time...

Page 58: ...board Displays telemetry information for each sensor User selects which items to display on this page from the Telemetry setup menu Additional telemetry pages are available when activated in the telem...

Page 59: ...Telemetry Min Max Logs the minimum and maximum values collected from each telemetry sensor Only available if telemetry is active and the transmitter is bound to a telemetry receiver TOC...

Page 60: ...Volume icon in the top right corner of any of the main screens to access the iX14 Volume menu Move the slider up and down to adjust the volume Touch the Mute button to silence all sounds within the S...

Page 61: ...When the transmitter is bound to a telemetry receiver telemetry signal strength bars appear in the main screen top bar Long press the strength bars to reset the telemetry flight data and erase the mi...

Page 62: ...he model image 2 Select an image from the stock images select PICK AN IMAGE FROM THE GALLERY to choose a file from the Android images gallery folder TIP Image files should be 266 x 164 pixels however...

Page 63: ...configuration switch assignments receiver port assignments channel assignments flight modes and menu options all based on the model type selected The four model types available include Airplane Acro H...

Page 64: ...g at 10 5 00 minute timer set to count down from throttle stick movement above 25 Switch Assignments A Gear B Aux 2 C N A D Aux 1 E N A F N A G N A H N A R Knob Aux 3 Left Slider Aux 4 Right Slider Au...

Page 65: ...TOC Channel Assignments 1 Throttle 2 Aileron 3 Elevator 4 Rudder 5 Gear 6 Aux 1 7 Aux 2 8 Aux 3 9 Aux 4 10 Aux 5 11 Aux 6 12 Aux 7 13 Aux 8 14 Aux 9...

Page 66: ...tput above 25 Flight modes are called Stunt Modes in Heli Flight Mode 0 is Normal Flight Mode 1 is Stunt 1 and Flight Mode 2 is Stunt 2 Switch Assignments A N A B Flight Mode C N A D Gear E Aux 2 F N...

Page 67: ...TOC Channel Assignments 1 Throttle 2 Aileron 3 Elevator 4 Rudder 5 Gear 6 Pitch 7 Aux 2 8 Aux 3 9 Aux 4 10 Aux 5 11 Aux 6 12 Aux 7 13 Aux 8 14 Aux 9...

Page 68: ...00 minute timer set to activate with Switch I Flight modes are called Launch Cruise and Land if flight modes are assigned no default flight mode assignments Switch Assignments A Gear B N A C N A D Aux...

Page 69: ...TOC Channel Assignments 1 Inhibit 2 Aileron 3 Elevator 4 Rudder 5 Gear 6 Aux 1 7 Aux 2 8 Aux 3 9 Aux 4 10 Aux 5 11 Aux 6 12 Aux 7 13 Aux 8 14 Aux 9...

Page 70: ...g at 10 5 00 minute timer set to count down from throttle stick movement above 25 Switch Assignments A Gear B N A C N A D Aux 1 E Aux 2 F N A G N A H N A R Knob Aux 3 Left Slider Aux 4 Right Slider Au...

Page 71: ...TOC Channel Assignments 1 Alti 2 Roll 3 Pitch 4 Yaw 5 Gear 6 Aux 1 7 Aux 2 8 Aux 3 9 Aux 4 10 Aux 5 11 Aux 6 12 Aux 7 13 Aux 8 14 Aux 9...

Page 72: ...rWare app If RF is on a dialog box will appear to turn off RF Touch and hold PROCEED to continue to the Model Utilities menu Touch the ribbon across the top of the screen to view the available models...

Page 73: ...Use the Model Utilities Screen to Select a Different Model Add a New Model Sort Model List Import Models Export Models Edit the Model Categories Search the Model List Expanded menu options TOC...

Page 74: ...LIST VIEW Touch the list view icon to change between the large list view and the two column model list view Large List View Double List View TOC...

Page 75: ...screen for the selected model is displayed 2 Touch SELECT ACTIVATE MODEL to activate the model A blue check appears to indicate the model is active All of the options for the model within the Model De...

Page 76: ...escription of the BNF template option 4 Select the desired model option and select Create to continue 5 The iX14 will return to the Model Utilities screen and the new model will be selected Touch the...

Page 77: ...ng preconfigured BNF templates from the Model Utilities menu When you select the BNF option from the Add a New Model pop up menu you are given the choice of various bind and fly aircraft listed by bra...

Page 78: ...aircraft from the list The aircraft template is loaded and added to the bottom of the model utilities list 3 Select the model from the model utilities list 4 Touch SELECT ACTIVATE MODEL to activate t...

Page 79: ...del List 3 Either select the A Z or Z A options to sort the entire models list alphabetically or select a model to be moved Use the arrows at the bottom of the screen to move the selected model to the...

Page 80: ...IMPORT MODELS To import models 1 Touch the expand icon at the top right corner of the Model Utilities screen 2 Select Import Models from the drop down menu 3 Open the desired file s TOC...

Page 81: ...set to ispm The exported models are only compatible with other Android based Spektrum AirWare equipped transmitters 4 Select the model to be exported or Select All 5 Touch EXPORT 6 An Android menu app...

Page 82: ...3 Select which category you would like to edit 4 Touch the to add a subcategory 5 Name the new category using the text line selecting DONE when finished 6 Touch the to return to the Model Utilities me...

Page 83: ...To search the Model List 1 With the Model Utilities or Model Select menu active swipe down from the center of the screen A text input line appears 2 Touch on the text input line to access the keyboard...

Page 84: ...must be the active model for the full menu to open If it is not the active model touch SELECT ACTIVATE MODEL to activate it Use the Model details menu to Change the Model Name Change the Model Image...

Page 85: ...e active model to enable the option to change the model name To change the selected model name 1 Touch in the model name box The text input screen will appear 2 Enter up to 20 characters 3 Touch DONE...

Page 86: ...change the model image 1 Touch the model image 2 Select an image from the stock images select PICK AN IMAGE FROM THE GALLERY to choose a file from the Android images gallery folder TIP Image files sh...

Page 87: ...MONITOR CHANNEL COUNT Select the number of channels to display on the main monitor screen TOC...

Page 88: ...MODEL CATEGORY Select the desired model category TOC...

Page 89: ...creen for a scrollable list of additional options These options affect the selected model and vary whether the model selected is active Options in the drop down menu include Reset Model Timer Import A...

Page 90: ...ected model DUPLICATE MODEL Touch Duplicate Model to make a copy of the selected model as a new model RESET MODEL Touch Reset Model to return all values of the selected model to the default values DEL...

Page 91: ...from another stored model to the active model 1 From the Model Details screen of the active model touch the expand icon 2 Touch Import Audio 3 Select the model from which to import the audio events 4...

Page 92: ...ispm file extension is selected This file format is compatible with other Android based Spektrum AirWare equipped transmitters This format includes all settings from the file being copied except for t...

Page 93: ...default model template which can be accessed any time a new model is created TIP Establish a default for each model type to define switch positions text to speech features telemetry configurations rat...

Page 94: ...s flight logs fuel mixtures etc To add a model note 1 Touch and drag up in the expanded Model Details list to scroll to the bottom 2 Touch Model Note 3 Touch the text field to access the text input sc...

Page 95: ...ort DSM2 receiver products Access the Bind menu from the Model Setup menu or access it directly by touching the BIND button on the Dashboard screen Activate Telemetry Auto Config to automatically conf...

Page 96: ...owering on when no transmitter signal is present After connection in the event of a hold the throttle channel will be moved to the position set during bind This failsafe mode will hold other control i...

Page 97: ...Follow the receiver instructions to power the receiver on in bind mode 4 From the iX14 transmitter Bind menu touch and hold BIND until the transmitter reports it is binding 5 When the transmitter indi...

Page 98: ...might advance to mid or full throttle Always remove propellers or disengage motors from drive systems when testing failsafe on electric power systems NOTICE Failsafe features vary according to receiv...

Page 99: ...ff the RF signal on the transmitter by double clicking the power button switching off RF and touch and hold OK The throttle and control surfaces should immediately move to the expected failsafe positi...

Page 100: ...otary knob on the iX14 are all assignable Switches may be assigned for various functions for example assigning a dual rate switch or activating throttle cut shown below To assign a switch to a functio...

Page 101: ...from the popup menu A quicker alternative to selecting the switch from the popup menu is to toggle the actual desired switch while the popup menu is active The switch will automatically be assigned t...

Page 102: ...on being shown will be active or inactive The active box appears grey by default indicating the curve or condition is active at this switch position The switch position directly corresponds to the cur...

Page 103: ...urve is shown in orange Custom Setup allows you to select which switch position to use for each curve condition Select the curve then touch the desired active button s to assign the switch positions t...

Page 104: ...may be changed by selecting or deselecting the active switch box Change the shape of the curve by increasing or decreasing the percent values of each point along the curve or add and delete curve poin...

Page 105: ...ate a list of shortcuts to quickly navigate to the most used functions for each model entry To create a My List shortcut list 1 Go to the Model Details menu for the model 2 Scroll to the bottom of the...

Page 106: ...reen 4 Touch the My List tab on the main screen Touch the Configure button and select which functions to add to the My List The functions will have a check mark next to the name when selected 5 Touch...

Page 107: ...be re ordered to suit your needs 1 With the My List menu open touch and hold the menu item you wish to move 2 The transmitter vibrates to indicate the selection 3 Drag the menu item to the desired loc...

Page 108: ...figuration Options in the Model Adjust menu will vary depending on the model type selected during initial model configuration and the aircraft type selected in the Model Setup menu The Model Adjust me...

Page 109: ...n model types include but are not limited to Airplane Type Differential Flap System Helicopter Type Pitch Curve Gyros Governor Tail Curve Sailplane Type Camber Presets Camber System Pre Configured Mix...

Page 110: ...SERVO SETUP From the Model Adjust menu touch Servo Setup The following setup sub menus are available Reverse Travel Sub Trim Speed Absolute Travel Balance...

Page 111: ...of the sub menus to scroll through the channel lists The Model Adjust menu can be accessed at any time from the Servo Setup sub menus by touching the back arrow Touch and hold the back arrow to return...

Page 112: ...h to reverse If the throttle channel is reversed a confirmation screen appears Select YES to reverse the channel A second screen appears reminding to re bind the transmitter to the receiver at low thr...

Page 113: ...TRAVEL The Travel menu sets the travel or endpoints of the servo arm movement...

Page 114: ...directions at the same time if desired or adjust the Low and High values independently 4 Make adjustments by sliding the highlighted circle touching the or buttons 5 Touch OK to exit back to the main...

Page 115: ...To adjust sub trim values 1 Touch SUB TRIM in the ribbon at the top of the Servo Setup menu 2 Touch the number to the right of the desired channel to open the channel sub trim menu Changes can be made...

Page 116: ...SPEED The Speed menu slows the response time on any channel such as landing gear or flaps...

Page 117: ...menu 2 Touch either the right or left side value of the desired channel to open the channel Speed menu 3 Slow the channel response by sliding the highlighted circle or using the or buttons to change t...

Page 118: ...of travel on a channel taking into account all combinations of settings travel trim rates etc The iX14 will not drive the output past the absolute travel limit Adjust the absolute travel value to pre...

Page 119: ...gh values to adjust the limit value in the desired channel The low point can be adjusted from 1 to 2048 and the high point can be adjusted from 2049 to 4096 Adjust the values independently or touch th...

Page 120: ...movement is more linear Prevent binding when multiple servos are used on a single control surface Match throttle response on twin engine aircraft Ensure the swashplate on a helicopter remains level t...

Page 121: ...highlighted along with the corresponding point on the curve 4 Adjust the value using the or buttons The values for each point range from 74 to 74 Touch CLEAR ALL to reset all values to 0 5 Touch the b...

Page 122: ...DUAL RATES AND EXPO Dual Rates and Exponentials are available on the aileron elevator and rudder channels...

Page 123: ...useful for extreme aerobatics Low rates are used to reduce control travel so control response is reasonable for normal flight and landings Exponential affects control sensitivity around center but ha...

Page 124: ...o open the scrollable menu 2 Touch the Channel button to select the desired control to adjust 3 Scroll to the bottom of the menu and touch the Switch button to select the desired switch Select On for...

Page 125: ...travel rates for each switch position Each rate number affects one side of the servo travel from the center 100 results in full travel A 50 rate results in 50 of full travel Touch the lock icon to ad...

Page 126: ...on Touch the lock icon to adjust both values together or separately Adding positive expo makes the control less sensitive around the center Adding negative expo makes the control more sensitive around...

Page 127: ...THROTTLE CUT Program the Throttle Cut function to ensure the motor is off when the throttle cut is activated...

Page 128: ...ed boxes give a visual representation of which switch position throttle cut will activate The shaded box indicates throttle cut is active These boxes can be changed to on or off by touching them once...

Page 129: ...setting is 100 4 Assign the Delay value The default time is 0 00s to give an immediate throttle cutoff when activated 5 Check the functionality of the throttle cut by watching the throttle channel in...

Page 130: ...t up and functioning correctly and the model is safely secured prior to starting the engine Some models may exhibit rapid RPM change from low to half throttle input and very little change in RPM from...

Page 131: ...ents Multiple curves can be configured on a switch to provide multiple throttle curve options Select On to select only one curve On the graph the horizontal axis represents the movement of the throttl...

Page 132: ...n to view the value of each point on the curve The point values do not appear until the curve is enabled in Step 2 4 Move the throttle stick up and down A gray bar appears to the left of the point val...

Page 133: ...y point that requires adjustment A slider and and appear to adjust the point position up or down on the graph 6 Touch OK when the selected curve point is in the desired position 7 Switch Expo on to sm...

Page 134: ...lable on the throttle curve To add a curve point 1 Move the throttle stick to the desired position for the new point 2 Touch and drag on the right side of the screen to scroll to the bottom of the cur...

Page 135: ...throttle stick to the position of the point to be deleted 2 Touch and drag on the right side of the screen to scroll to the bottom of the curve point list 3 Touch and hold the Add Pt button until it...

Page 136: ...flight modes Each flight mode has a different throttle curve which must be set up individually Throttle curves are called Motor Curves in Sailplane and Multirotor menus When the Sailplane Model Type t...

Page 137: ...f the flight mode options in the Throttle Curve and Pitch Curve menus The throttle hold flight mode has two main components the throttle curve and the pitch curve Setting the Hold throttle curve at a...

Page 138: ...e is inadvertently bumped Throttle hold is used when the helicopter is being prepared for flight The general rule is never exit throttle hold until the model is ready for flight and the pilot is at a...

Page 139: ...activate it at any moment in case of an out of control model or unexpected obstacle in the flight path Activating throttle hold immediately eliminates power to the rotor blades Always activate throttl...

Page 140: ...to get the RPM range 3 Divide the RPM range in half Add the half RPM value to the idle RPM for the half RPM speed 4 Find the throttle value that delivers the half RPM speed 5 Adjust the center point o...

Page 141: ...ystem to manage frequencies and power output on video transmitters Compatible video transmitters can be managed from this menu by connecting a signal wire from the aircraft receiver to the video trans...

Page 142: ...eo Tx 3 Adjust the Band Channel frequency Power level and Mode to the desired values Pit mode sets the video transmitter output to very low power for testing in the pits Do not attempt to fly using pi...

Page 143: ...se an open programmable P Mix to link two control outputs to one control input Mixing functions support Mixing one channel to another channel Mixing a channel to itself Assigning offset to a channel L...

Page 144: ...der to Aileron Elevator ACRO Aileron to Rudder ACRO Elevator to Flap ACRO Swashplate HELI Cyclic to Throttle HELI Aileron Rudder SAIL Aileron Flap SAIL Elevator Flap SAIL Flap Elevator SAIL In additio...

Page 145: ...ntrol the mix or choose the On option to have the mix always active 3 Touch in one of the value boxes to open the options 4 Adjust the mix values by sliding the circle right or left on the bar or by t...

Page 146: ...xing menu select the desired available P Mix 2 Choose either Normal or Curved mix type The Normal mix uses a rate value to define a linear proportional mix The Curved mix is a ratio based on a flexibl...

Page 147: ...ze the name of the selected mix 4 Select a channel for input and target THR ELE for example makes throttle the input and elevator the target channel Input Target 5 Select a Switch or On to activate th...

Page 148: ...he rate values i e the pre configured mixes If using the Curved mix type touch in each point value box to change the curve point position 7 Slide the circle along the bar to the desired value 8 Touch...

Page 149: ...om of the options on the right side of the screen 2 Move the input axis until the black on the graph is in the desired point location on the horizontal axis 3 Touch the Add Pt button The Curved mix ty...

Page 150: ...To quickly reset a programmable mix to the default values 1 Scroll to the bottom of the programmable mix screen 2 Touch the RESET button 3 Touch OK to confirm the resetting of the mix or touch CANCEL...

Page 151: ...tive center position of the target channel Positive or negative value determines the direction of the offset Offset is not available for curve mixes TRIM Switch Trim on to control the target channel t...

Page 152: ...her of two conditions occurs To program Combination Mixing 1 Activate a programmable mix 2 Select Combo Sw in the switch selection popup menu The Combo options appear Touch and drag the right side of...

Page 153: ...ive switch position for Switch 2 The mix is active when the switch position box is filled The Status switch at the bottom of the screen gives a visual method to check the mix status with the various s...

Page 154: ...g and work seamlessly with the various types of mixing available 0 5 MIXING VALUES IMPORTANT This function is only available in the default RUD AIL ELE mix in aircraft model type When adjusting the mi...

Page 155: ...e the desired response Example 1 Creating a mix AIL RAL will move the ailerons in opposite directions Creating a mix AIL LAL will move the ailerons in the same direction Example 2 Creating a mix ELE R...

Page 156: ...nificant amount of trim on the flap channels to center the control surfaces with these configurations Aileron to Rudder AIL RUD The Aileron to Rudder mix is commonly used for coordinated turns When ac...

Page 157: ...o Flap ELE FLP Elevator to Flap mix creates additional lift allowing a tighter turn The entire trailing edge of the wing aileron and flap operates as flaps camber increase when elevator is applied An...

Page 158: ...e so the elevator response can be matched to specific points in the spoiler stick travel This enables the pilot to ensure the elevator compensation is correct throughout the flap range For sailplanes...

Page 159: ...is compatible with specific Spektrum products only Features and use are product specific Refer to the connected device manual for programming instructions The Forward Programming menu is activated in...

Page 160: ...erate the landing gear doors and retractable landing gear Time delays can be added within a sequence to adjust both when and the speed at which each event takes place The Sequencer makes it possible t...

Page 161: ...landing gear These values are only meant to serve as a baseline and are defaults but any of the four sequences can be re named and fully reconfigured Two additional sequencers are left open for any ap...

Page 162: ...a sequencer 1 Determine the total time for the gear sequence forward and reverse 2 Assign a switch to activate the sequence 3 Assign sequence times for how long the sequence should take forward and r...

Page 163: ...nnels can be changed These assigned names will appear in the Servo Setup and Channel Assign menus 5 Set each channel to Proportional or Step Proportional will allow a smooth transition between points...

Page 164: ...6 Swipe up to see the timeline 7 Touch the percentage values along the top of the timeline to set the output positions along the timeline for each channel...

Page 165: ...be disabled when retracted and activated when the wheels are down During the transition when the wheels are coming down the nose wheel steering should be disabled until the gear is fully down Assign t...

Page 166: ...ceiver configuration is done separately from the iX14 setup Refer to the receiver manual for more information When using a compatible AS3X receiver the AS3X menu allows Gains to be adjusted from the t...

Page 167: ...e percentage of the preset gain the receiver is using 100 will pass through the full gain setting 50 in this value would mean the receiver is using 50 of the gains set in the receiver configuration Th...

Page 168: ...the flight modes in the AS3X system AS3X and Flight Mode share a switch assignment Assigning a switch in the AS3X menu will set the Flight Mode switch assignment Conversely assigning a switch in the F...

Page 169: ...gain channel 2 With the aircraft powered on and bound to the iX14 enter the Telemetry menu in Model Setup and select Auto Config to set up the telemetry to work with AS3X 3 From Model Adjust enter th...

Page 170: ...result in gain reductions in the related fields in the telemetry feedback display WARNING Always confirm control surface directions and gyro response after making any changes to AS3X receivers Always...

Page 171: ...tween aileron control surfaces By reducing the amount of aileron surface travel in one direction differential helps eliminate adverse yaw from the application of aileron control The Differential menu...

Page 172: ...the differential value A positive differential value decreases the amount of down aileron travel of both ailerons A negative differential value decreases the amount of up aileron travel of both ailero...

Page 173: ...e V Tail Differential menu allows for increasing or decreasing the amount of differential between tail control surface throws This menu option only appears when V Tail A or V Tail B is selected in Mod...

Page 174: ...to adjust the differential value A positive differential value decreases the amount of down travel of both tail surfaces A negative differential value decreases the amount of up travel of both tail su...

Page 175: ...mixing To make the Flap System menu available choose a wing that includes flaps in Aircraft Type in the Model Setup menu Settings include switch input flap position elevator mix value and speed of mo...

Page 176: ...d switch or Flight Mode TIP If an analog input device is selected stick slider or knob the flaps will not operate in direct response to moving the input Using an analog input for the flap system is si...

Page 177: ...touching in the Elev value box and sliding the circle along the bar This pre defined mix compensates for pitch changes that occur when the flaps are deployed The elevator compensation should be tuned...

Page 178: ...t a rapid change in flight characteristics when the flaps are deployed Flap speed options range from 0 0 to 360 seconds The value selected is the amount of time it will take for the flaps to move from...

Page 179: ...are often tied to complicated mixes The graph represents how the pitch output command will respond to the pitch stick movements On the graph the horizontal axis represents the movement of the throttl...

Page 180: ...ch Curve to open the scrollable menu 2 Touch the value box for each point to adjust the value Increase or decrease the value to achieve the desired pitch output at that stick position 3 Touch OK after...

Page 181: ...4 To add points to the curve move the throttle stick to the desired position along the curve Touch the Add Pt button at the bottom of the menu Throttle position...

Page 182: ...tick over the point to be deleted Touch the Del Pt button at the bottom of the menu Throttle position 6 Activate Expo if desired to smooth the curve to prevent abrupt change in pitch response 7 Touch...

Page 183: ...curve operates in the same manner as the helicopter pitch curve but can be assigned to any stick switch or flight mode To activate the Acro pitch curve 1 From Model Setup touch Aircraft Type 2 Touch A...

Page 184: ...4 Touch the back arrow to return to Model Setup 5 Touch Channel Assign 6 Touch RX PORT ASSIGNMENT in the top menu bar...

Page 185: ...output by selecting an open receiver port and choosing Pitch from the popup list 8 From Model Adjust touch Pitch Curve Assign a switch and program the pitch curve using the same steps as the heli pro...

Page 186: ...late Type is set to anything other than Normal in Model Setup This menu manages swashplate mixes not commonly used with flybarless control systems which handle mixing on the model WARNING Disconnect t...

Page 187: ...djust servo horn positions so they are neutral at center stick zero pitch 3 Connect the linkages with the collective pitch stick centered zero pitch 4 Adjust the servo to swashplate linkages so the sw...

Page 188: ...up and down with pitch 7 Change the values in the Swashplate menu to manage the direction of the swashplate Change the value to negative to reverse the function The percentage value represents travel...

Page 189: ...ELECTRONIC E RING Electronic E Ring prevents over driving servos by limiting servo travel if the sum of your cyclic and pitch inputs exceeds servo limits TOC...

Page 190: ...for all 3 servos to reach full travel at the same time Select a number from the popup menu to adjust the delay of the aileron and pitch channels with elevator input The menu gives a scale from 1 to 3...

Page 191: ...tch or On The number of gyro gain positions will correlate to the switch chosen If On is selected only one position is set Select a channel to assign to the gain this is the channel the gain signal fr...

Page 192: ...mon to use the gyro menu to mix gain values so deflecting the control stick reduces the gain preventing the gyro from fighting flight commands Gyro menus for the acro model type must be enabled in the...

Page 193: ...3 AXIS GYRO With the 3 axis gyro function activated in Model Setup AircraftType Aircraft Options touch 3 Axis Gyro in ModelAdjust Select a switch to activate the gyro...

Page 194: ...Select a switch to activate the gyro Select the percent value for each of the switch positions to adjust the gyro gain value...

Page 195: ...ning adjustment of the gyro gain in the air Select an open Channel for the gyro gain adjustment This is the channel the gyro gain lead should be connected to Consult the instructions included with you...

Page 196: ...SINGLE AXIS GYRO In Model Setup Aircraft Type Aircraft Options select Gyro 1 2 and or 3 to activate the single axis gyro function In Model Adjust touch Gyros to open the gyro menu...

Page 197: ...Gyro Type defines how the curve will respond depending on gyro functionality...

Page 198: ...functions rate or heading hold Selecting a positive or negative number defines the mode as heading hold or rate mode The value serves as the gain setting for tuning the gyro response For example in he...

Page 199: ...he Aircraft type is intended for use with certain rate mode only airplane gyros that read the full signal range of zero to 100 This selection will change how the curve is laid out in the CURVE sub men...

Page 200: ...ample the Gear channel The gain signal from the gyro must be plugged into the designated port to function properly in this case the gear port 4 Add the desired gyro gain values to the points on the cu...

Page 201: ...ull input at both ends of the travel As the input is moved the gain is quickly reduced This way the gyro provides stability at center stick and corrects less when the pilot makes control inputs This c...

Page 202: ...speed using the throttle signal exclusively This is fairly common for electric helicopters The Governor menu is not necessary for these configurations The throttle curves and flight modes will delive...

Page 203: ...g one way and then another with reduced power Tail curves are used to compensate for torque at various points in the throttle range Tail curves are commonly tied to flight modes and tuned to match eac...

Page 204: ...in the Model Setup menu The Camber Preset function allows for programming of the ailerons flaps if assigned wing tips if assigned and elevator for a specific position in each flight mode If flight mod...

Page 205: ...The Speed setting enables the control surfaces to transition over a period of time up to 120 seconds when the flight mode is changed TOC...

Page 206: ...mber System allows camber adjustment in flight and is used as the braking system Each flight mode can have the camber system assigned differently and can use different input controls for each Pilots o...

Page 207: ...flight modes may have a small range of camber drooped trailing edge while others may have a small range of reflex raised trailing edge Common practice is to have some flight modes utilize a small amo...

Page 208: ...t mode where the flaps deploy and the ailerons reflex upward The sailplane is put into a steep dive before crow is deployed and even the fastest most streamlined sailplanes can be landed slowly with p...

Page 209: ...ilerons work together as flaps The range of the camber movement is limited from neutral to a few degrees of camber In cruise mode The motor is disabled using the Motor Cut menu set to the flight mode...

Page 210: ...using the motor cut menu The spoiler stick deploys crow At high stick the camber is neutral As the stick is moved down the flaps are dropped and the ailerons are reflexed up A flap to elevator mix pr...

Page 211: ...ing 2 Touch Camber System from the Model Adjust menu 3 Select the flight mode to program Moving the flight mode switch changes the flight mode indicated at the top of the menu 4 Select an Input for th...

Page 212: ...trol surfaces The up value defines the upper side of the surface travel The down value defines the lower end of the surface travel 7 Select the next flight mode and program it according to Steps 4 6 u...

Page 213: ...MODEL SETUP The Model Setup menu features are used for basic aircraft setup configuration The menu list varies by model type...

Page 214: ...ailplane Type SAILPLANE Telemetry Audio Events Trim Channel Config MULTI Flight Mode Setup Analog Switch Setup Combo Switch Setup Logical Switch Setup Model Start Warnings Menu Setup Sleep Mode Range...

Page 215: ...ing the iX14 to an aircraft receiver The iX14 is compatible with genuine DSM2 and DSMX Spektrum receiver products Access the Bind menu from the Model Setup menu or access it directly by touching the B...

Page 216: ...Touch Alerts to configure any alerts that occur during binding TOC...

Page 217: ...mers along the ribbon at the top of the screen Each model type has its own default timer assignment See the Model Type Defaults section for more information Timers 1 and 2 are independent from each ot...

Page 218: ...The integrated timers record the time the model has clocked as well as the total time the iX14 system has clocked Reset them by selecting the RESET button...

Page 219: ...tical 3 Set the Enabled button to on to enable the selected timer 4 Name the timer if desired 5 Touch the Display selection box to choose between the timer or a telemetry item on the main screen If yo...

Page 220: ...fault setting is 5 minutes 8 Touch the Switch selection button If an analog input device is selected touch the Over Under selection button Over Under defines if the timer is running when the input dev...

Page 221: ...9 One Time can be selected if the timer continues counting once started regardless of the input 10 Touch the Timer Alerts button to set audio and vibration alerts...

Page 222: ...set to report at timed intervals These alerts are pre configured with Macros for basic text to speech reporting The spoken alerts can be changed at these trigger points by changing the text See the A...

Page 223: ...TIP Touch one of the clock icons in the Timer displays on the Dashboard screen to directly access the Timers menu Press and hold the Dashboard timer display to reset the timer TOC...

Page 224: ...type RF Mode Options include Automatic and Force DSM2 DSM2 may be used with DSM2 only receivers DSM2 technology is not available in the European version of the iX14 CAUTION Never fly in an area with...

Page 225: ...ption is available which offers 14 channels at 22ms 11ms settings require digital servos or direct communication with the Spektrum serial signal e g a flight controller DX18 Compatibility Enable this...

Page 226: ...elemetry options on the iX14 require compatible telemetry devices Some telemetry devices offer limited telemetry options DSMX Ultra Micro Aircraft will report RF performance but do not have further te...

Page 227: ...a successful bind the system performs the auto configuration automatically and pre sets any values available including activation of Smart Battery and Smart ESC if present pre configure low voltage w...

Page 228: ...data to slot twelve To configure the telemetry system 1 Install and connect the telemetry sensors to a compatible Spektrum telemetry receiver or module according to the instructions included with the...

Page 229: ...sensor the sub menu for that sensor will open 4 Select the warning trigger thresholds and define the voice alerts and the frequency the warnings will announce 5 Select Remove to delete the selected se...

Page 230: ...Setup Touch the Gauge Panel button at the top of the Telemetry list to modify the gauge display 1 Touch the to add a new panel 2 Touch the to open the panel configuration menu 3 Select a layout and t...

Page 231: ...lect the current panel or touch the to add a new panel 2 Touch the to open the panel configuration menu 3 Select a layout Any active sensors will show up in the bottom display 4 Touch the expand butto...

Page 232: ...Spektrum telemetry sensors are available These can be connected to any compatible telemetry device X Bus sensors can be daisy chained to connect multiple sensors to the X Bus port of the aircraft rec...

Page 233: ...as a kickpoint to activate functions like mixes or dual rates Each input has two kickpoints between 100 to 100 This range represents the full travel with 0 being center Each section within the range o...

Page 234: ...ut above 75 will change it to position 0 and moving it below the 75 value changes it to position 2 Kickpoints can be assigned to any value between 100 and 100 allowing the kickpoints to be assigned as...

Page 235: ...e value boxes for the analog control 2 Adjust the location of the kickpoints by dragging the highlighted circle or using the or buttons 3 Touch OK to save the values Cancel to exit the kickpoint adjus...

Page 236: ...DIGITAL SWITCH SETUP Digital Switch Setup gives flexible output options for a channel to be driven from a switch or flight mode...

Page 237: ...hannel Assign menu 2 In the Digital Switch Setup menu touch the Select button to view the Switch menu 3 Select the switch or flight mode from the list or flip the desired switch The channel assignment...

Page 238: ...SWITCH STATUS Touch the Switch Status tab in the ribbon at the top of the screen to display all available switches and their positions TOC...

Page 239: ...SWITCH ASSIGNMENTS Touch the Switch Assignments tab in the ribbon at the top of the screen to display all available switches and their assignments TOC...

Page 240: ...hoose the combo switch to edit There are up to 8 available combo switches 2 Touch in the Name field to access the keyboard screen to edit the name of the combo switch 3 Touch the box under Switch 1 to...

Page 241: ...current position of the switch 6 Touch the box under Relation to change the relationship desired between the chosen switches Choosing AND requires both switches to be in the chosen configuration to a...

Page 242: ...Switch Setup tab 1 Touch Select to choose the logical switch to edit There are up to 8 logical switches available 2 Touch in the Display Name field to access the keyboard screen to edit the name of t...

Page 243: ...table Switch 2 moves the active position left and right in the table 6 To change the order of the numbered switch positions touch the box position you wish to change 7 Select the numbered switch posi...

Page 244: ...SLEEP MODE The Sleep Mode menu allows the user to change RF and screen state Access the menu either from the Model Setup menu or double tap the power button...

Page 245: ...any combination of the Spektrum RF Screen or Bluetooth 3 Touch and hold APPLY to put the selected item s in sleep mode or touch CANCEL to return to the previous screen An alternative method to put bot...

Page 246: ...laced in sleep mode during flight When the screen is in sleep mode tap the Power Button once to wake it Place the RF in sleep mode for extended use of the iX14 when it is not connected to a model or d...

Page 247: ...orange Spektrum LED indicates the RF is off and the screen is in sleep mode The operating system remains powered on and ready to wake with a single tap of the power button A solid orange Spektrum LED...

Page 248: ...meant to serve as one location to find any audio report in the system Reports can be set up based on timers sticks switches telemetry data and more The iX14 features a powerful text to speech engine...

Page 249: ...function will fill in the spoken text Touch the blue check mark in the bottom right corner to accept the changes Tone selections The default Tone audio selection sounds a beep report Audio mp3 or wav...

Page 250: ...lected data The macros include a dollar sign and description with no spaces The macros should be set with a space on either side to function properly Multiple macros can be used in a single line as lo...

Page 251: ...e plus to add a report The on screen switch will enable or disable the report Touching the will delete the report Touch the to open a submenu to configure the report Select the Switch from the popup m...

Page 252: ...TS The Custom Reports menu creates an audio event that can be set to repeat on a user defined interval The time selected in Frequency will determine how long the system will pause before repeating the...

Page 253: ...h Switch Reports 2 Touch the to add a report 3 Touch the to edit the new report 4 Touch Inhibit to access the list of available switches 5 Scroll through the list to find the desired switch or simply...

Page 254: ...urn to the report details menu 8 Select On Release or On Touch to determine when the report will sound On Touch is the default 9 Touch the back arrow to return to the Touch Switch Report menu or touch...

Page 255: ...the Calibration menu option 3 Touch and hold PROCEED to continue to the Calibration screen 4 Select Touch Sensitivity to access the Touch Switch Sensitivity menu 5 Select on any of the values to adjus...

Page 256: ...TRIM REPORTS The Trim Reports menu allows for changing how the system signals trim inputs Defaulted as tones the trim reports can be set to tone vibration tone and vibration or none...

Page 257: ...h the drop down menu button to select the report type Tone Vibe Tone Vibe or None 3 If either of the Tone report types are chosen the default tone will be used or touch the pen icon to select a third...

Page 258: ...with voice reports because they would sound a report with every trim switch movement Trim release reports only announce when the trim switch movement stops Only the primary flight control channels wi...

Page 259: ...ss Trim Release Report 2 Select the type of report from the drop down menu Only Voice and Voice Vibe options are available 3 The text to speech field is populated by default with a Macro which will re...

Page 260: ...TELEMETRY WARNINGS Telemetry features that have been activated in the Model Setup Telemetry menu can be refined or left at the default settings TOC...

Page 261: ...switch positions The reports can be tied to any switch regardless of any other assignments Enable Auto Cycle to make the reports start again at the top of the list after it has completed the last step...

Page 262: ...changing the audio reports that indicate current control and connection status of the trainer system Select the reports to activate when the transmitter transfers command in trainer mode or if the ins...

Page 263: ...llows the addition of an audio alert to indicate a given analog control input is centered Touch the drop down menu button in each control for the available options If Voice is chosen touch the text in...

Page 264: ...reen These options can be used to warn of the state of specific modes or features that are active when RF is powered on such as high throttle or landing gear retracted The configuration of these funct...

Page 265: ...e pilot can choose whether to run the checklist Every Flight or Per Session Set Modulation to On to transmit during the checklist or off to require completing the checklist prior to transmitting Press...

Page 266: ...SYSTEM SOUNDS The System Sounds menu allows for changing what is spoken during the Transmitter Battery Warning and Transmitter Inactivity Warning alerts TOC...

Page 267: ...Setup Flight Mode Setup menu prior to making changes in the Spoken Flight Menu The number of available flight modes shown will match the modes created in the Flight Mode Setup menu Defaults report th...

Page 268: ...lows changes to the alerts given during binding To change the Binding Alerts 1 Select the binding alert to be edited 2 Change the type of alert 3 Change the spoken text 4 Activate deactivate each aler...

Page 269: ...TIMER REPORTS The Timer Reports menu allows for editing the alerts given in either of the timers Choose one of the timers listed to access the Timer Alerts menu for that timer...

Page 270: ...e Timer Control Alerts to change the alert type as well as the spoken text for the functions of the chosen timer Select any of the Alerts to change the alert type as well as the spoken text for the ti...

Page 271: ...Configuration Allows each channel to be assigned to the desired stick switch button or slider Channels are designated by their function For example throttle rudder elevator and aileron are channels R...

Page 272: ...the desired input device A single input device can be assigned to multiple channels The primary flight controls are available for assignment when a multirotor model type with the FPV Racer option off...

Page 273: ...els can connect to any of the receiver ports Multiple receiver ports can be assigned to the same channel To change the receiver port assignments 1 Touch and drag up to scroll to the bottom of the Chan...

Page 274: ...Wired Trainer Wireless Trainer Trainer Alerts Wired Trainer and Wireless Trainer have similar options when connecting two transmitters for the purpose of training a student pilot In addition an advan...

Page 275: ...d are required for wired trainer operation The wired trainer adaptor connects to the serial port on the back of the transmitter The trainer cable plugs into the adaptor Wired trainer supports up to 8...

Page 276: ...ollowing trainer options Programmable Instructor This training mode designates the iX14 as the instructor and requires the student transmitter to be fully configured including reversing travel mixes e...

Page 277: ...as the instructor and requires the student transmitter to have no settings applied all of the reverse settings to normal and all travel settings at 100 This option is intended to make it as simple as...

Page 278: ...P Link Student This training mode designates the iX14 as the student transmitter Use this option if the instructor transmitter is set up with Wired Pilot Link Instructor A Start Student Mode button ap...

Page 279: ...ter Use this option if the instructor transmitter is set up with Wired Programmable Instructor A Start Student Mode button appears which activates and deactivates wired trainer student capabilities In...

Page 280: ...lable from the student transmitter or wireless headtracker It is only necessary to put the instructor transmitter into the special wireless trainer bind mode The student transmitter uses the normal bi...

Page 281: ...following options Programmable Instructor This training mode designates the iX14 as the instructor and requires the student transmitter to be fully configured including reversing travel mixes etc Thi...

Page 282: ...ed all of the reverse settings to normal and all travel settings at 100 This option is intended to make it as simple as possible to connect any student transmitter to any airplane FPV This mode is ava...

Page 283: ...change the audio reports that indicate current control and connection status of the trainer system Select the report activated when control is transferred between instructor and student or if the ins...

Page 284: ...control to the instructor With Instructor Over Ride disabled the switch position determines who is in control When Switch I or the right or left trim button is selected Instructor Over Ride is disable...

Page 285: ...screens include a Bind button within the menu 5 Touch the Bind button in the Wireless Trainer screen to enter trainer bind mode 6 Long press on BIND 7 Place the student transmitter in normal bind mod...

Page 286: ...necting to the iX14 with a cable The optional Spektrum wired trainer adaptor SPMA3091 not included and a trainer cable SPM6805 not included are required for wired FPV operation The wired trainer adapt...

Page 287: ...ocal headset with head tracking or another DSMX or DSM2 transmitter to control an airborne camera gimbal without connecting the iX14 to a cable Wireless FPV modes are compatible with any Spektrum DSMX...

Page 288: ...sing a headtracker To configure headtracking FPV 1 Select either Wired or Wireless Trainer from the Trainer menu 2 Select the FPV trainer mode 3 Select the switch to enable disable the head tracker 4...

Page 289: ...nnel will be ignored when the trainer signal is commanding a given channel 8 Repeat steps 4 7 to configure all the required output channels select the Output Channel first change the mode to Student s...

Page 290: ...Model Setup touch Range Test Follow the on screen instructions to perform a range test This test should be performed multiple times from multiple model orientations to verify the radio component inst...

Page 291: ...s menu as well as on the Spektrum Airware dashboard telemetry screen Touch and swipe up to scroll to the bottom of the Range Test menu to see a display of the Flight Log Data telemetry information if...

Page 292: ...s on all attached receivers If one receiver experiences a fade one of the other attached receivers can still pass a complete packet to the main processor and the system proceeds without a recorded fra...

Page 293: ...strength The control link can take advantage of multi link technology while the telemetry signal cannot It is normal for the telemetry reception to be less robust that the control link The operationa...

Page 294: ...mal to have as many as 50 100 antenna fades during a flight If the RF link is performing optimally frame losses per flight should be less than 20 Holds are unacceptable If a hold occurs investigate an...

Page 295: ...milar fades If not investigate poorly performing receivers location antenna orientation etc and correct In conventional models during a normal flight frame losses should be less than 100 on all receiv...

Page 296: ...a focus on the antennas attached to the main part of the receiver in an optimal location as this will be the only antenna transmitting telemetry information Remote receivers should be installed as fa...

Page 297: ...that are active when RF is powered on Three trigger options are available STICK INPUT Triggers the alert based on movement of one of the analog control inputs SERVO OUTPUT Triggers the alert based on...

Page 298: ...empting to power on the RF signal the system lists every issue encountered The system will not power on the RF signal until all warned issues are resolved In the above case the throttle must be lowere...

Page 299: ...ew warning Touch the if available to remove a current warning 4 Select the desired input from the popup menu 5 Select Over or Under to define which side of the given input position the warning will tr...

Page 300: ...vailable to remove a current warning 4 Select the desired output channel from the first drop down button 5 Select Over or Under from the next drop down button to define which side of the given output...

Page 301: ...Touch the icon to add a new warning Touch the if available to remove a current warning 4 Select the Switch dropdown button to select the desired switch 5 Touch the switch position box to designate wh...

Page 302: ...nicate with external RF devices using digital communication protocols The iX14 includes the CRFS protocol for compatibility with the TBS Cross Fire and Cross Fire 2 In addition the iX14 is engineered...

Page 303: ...e or Cross Fire 2 options will enable the CRFS data stream Connecting the Cross Fire system requires the Cross Fire serial port adaptor SPMA3090 not included Consult the manufacturer s manual for use...

Page 304: ...touch switch defines whether or not Spektrum RF is transmitted along with the data stream coming from the data port when other protocols are selected The switch defaults to on when the Protocol is set...

Page 305: ...urrent Battery use will be affected and the expected use time will decrease when using this option to power external devices Set the Transmitter Battery Warning alarm in System Settings System Configu...

Page 306: ...is menu opens access to other menus not shown otherwise Flaps for example can be assigned to a switch and made to function without using one of the pre configured options However by assigning the corr...

Page 307: ...lecting Dual Aileron will not enable the Flap System menu There are two Elevon mixes For airplanes that include elevons try one option first If reversing the aileron and elevator channels will not res...

Page 308: ...those functions Throttle Mode Normal or Reverse defines how the pilot uses throttle Most pilots use Normal low throttle to the bottom of transmitter For pilots who use reverse throttle low throttle t...

Page 309: ...e helicopter swashplate Helicopters with flybarless control systems most often use the Normal configuration with no mixes applied Consult the manual for the flybarless system for more information Choo...

Page 310: ...allows the throttle pitch stick to operate in reverse and ensures trims curves and all other functions that work in reverse function properly Select reverse to fly with positive pitch at low stick an...

Page 311: ...lane pilots This menu is set up to support both powered and unpowered sailplanes Unlike pilots flying conventional airplanes it is common for sailplane pilots to use the throttle stick to manage speed...

Page 312: ...the Camber Preset and Camber System menus are included in the Model Adjust list Tail For V Tail applications there are two options Try one first and if no combination of reversing will make the contro...

Page 313: ...nction to any control stick or switch The Motor option in the sailplane type defaults to Inhibit Four mixes are enabled in the Mixing menu in the Model Adjust list when the model type is set to Sailpl...

Page 314: ...raphy The AP mode has advanced functions for aerial photography multirotors to enable pilots to use a control stick on the iX14 to fly the multirotor in one flight mode and control the camera from ano...

Page 315: ...ht mode 3 to put the multirotor into a position hold mode The pitch roll control stick can then be re assigned to the camera pan and tilt commands In this example the pilot uses the first two flight m...

Page 316: ...WARNING AP mode includes complicated channel assignment capabilities Confirm operation works as expected with the motors disengaged before experimenting in flight TOC...

Page 317: ...multiple switches Flight modes can include multiple flight modes on one switch or be linked together with other switches to define more than the three flight modes that one switch can manage Flight m...

Page 318: ...ode for landing might include flaps fully deployed landing gear down elevator compensation and low rates Helicopter Helicopter pilots commonly use flight modes to manage the advanced curves common for...

Page 319: ...often utilize complicated mixes to control wings with multiple servos These mixes give the pilot the flexibility to select a flight mode that is tied to numerous functions Pilots can have the throttle...

Page 320: ...ingle switch for up to three modes Swipe up the right side of the screen to scroll to the bottom of the menu and change the text to speech flight mode name or re assign the currently selected switch p...

Page 321: ...1 will move the flight mode selection left or right in the table Switch 2 will move the flight mode selection up or down in the table Switch 3 if available will add another group of flight modes Chang...

Page 322: ...override the table One switch position will always be Switches This position uses switches 1 3 to choose between the flight modes in the assignment table The other switch positions can be assigned to...

Page 323: ...hold is a flight mode that allows the pilot to eliminate power to the rotor blades while maintaining cyclic and blade pitch control Hold is enabled in the Flight Mode Setup menu and is configured in...

Page 324: ...the Hold Switch drop down menu button to select the desired switch Select the switch position s to activate Hold After the Hold mode is enabled in the Flight Mode Setup the curves can be adjusted in t...

Page 325: ...TRIM SETUP Use the Trim Setup menu to change the size of the trim step and the trim type...

Page 326: ...you input each time you press the trim button Changing the trim step value to 0 disables the trim for the channel To change the trim step value 1 Select the trim channel you wish to change 2 Select th...

Page 327: ...trim values for all flight modes F Mode trim type enables you to save trim values for each individual flight mode For example if an aircraft requires aileron trim in flight mode 1 but not in flight m...

Page 328: ...Trim Assignment In some instances such as airplane model type throttle trim input may be reassigned to a different location TOC...

Page 329: ...ons are available Normal trims align with the control stick for example the throttle trim is next to the throttle stick Cross trims swap the position of the trims for example the throttle trim is next...

Page 330: ...he trim position from Normal to Cross 1 Scroll to Trims at the bottom of the Trim Setup menu 2 Touch the Normal button 3 Select Crossed IMPORTANT Crossed trims will cross both sets of trims for both g...

Page 331: ...SYSTEM SETTINGS The System Settings menu is accessed from any of the main screens by touching the System Settings button at the bottom of the screen TOC...

Page 332: ...iguration menu gives the pilot several basic setup options for the iX14 User Name Touch the pen icon to enter the user name in the text field using the on screen keyboard Touch DONE to save the entry...

Page 333: ...have the power cycled before any mode change takes effect Then recalibrate the transmitter prior to flight See the Calibration section for more information Language Language changes in this menu will...

Page 334: ...If many audio events are active this setting can cause the system to backlog events which may cause the system to speak for some time depending on the number of alerts Telemetry Warning Pop Up Default...

Page 335: ...r button to quickly access the Sleep Mode menu screen RESET SPEKTRUM AIRWARE Press the RESET SPEKTRUM AIRWARE button to erase all stored models and load a default model This action requires a long pre...

Page 336: ...e serial number region version of the Spektrum AirWare app firmware version RF PID and the library version of the transmitter Touch the in the top bar to display a QR code linking to spektrumrc com To...

Page 337: ...move every control to the extreme and return it to center The screen shows a graphic representation of each input The indicator turns green when the range of movement of each control is confirmed The...

Page 338: ...touch reports The small boxes across the top of the menu screen allow you to test the sensitivity of each switch When you touch the listed switch the box fills in indicating a touch Adjust the sensiti...

Page 339: ...REGULATORY INFORMATION The Regulatory screen displays all relevant regulatory information for the iX14 TOC...

Page 340: ...rect for the desired aircraft Can t find the Spektrum AirWare app Shortcut deleted or moved from home screen Select AirWare app in the App drawer and drag it to the side to move it to one of the home...

Page 341: ...de Put the device being connected to in discoverable mode iX14 already connected to a different Bluetooth device Disconnect from other Bluetooth devices first This may require powering off the device...

Page 342: ...ngs menu in Android select Accessibility under System and select Text To Speech output In this menu confirm the Google text to speech engine is installed and correctly configured System is running slo...

Page 343: ...ansmitter is too close to large metal object Move the aircraft or transmitter away from the large metal object The bind plug is not installed correctly in the bind port Install bind plug in bind port...

Page 344: ...bject Move the aircraft or transmitter away from the large metal object Bind plug left installed in bind port Rebind transmitter to the aircraft and remove the bind plug before cycling power Aircraft...

Page 345: ...eivers at least 2 inches 51mm apart Receiver stops responding during operation Low battery voltage Completely recharge flight battery Loose or damaged wires or connectors between battery and receiver...

Page 346: ...ding DSM2 Only Loss of power to the receiver during flight Check battery voltage System powered on and connected then receiver powered off without powering off transmitter Power off the transmitter wh...

Page 347: ...F signal path diversity Electronic feedback Check for and stop feedback from servos or motor systems to the ESC or receiver Low power Check aircraft power draw and increase battery power or decrease p...

Page 348: ...ektrum surface equipment with the iX14 no Is it okay to root the android operating system to do custom upgrades and Android configurations no Can the iX14 use the control sticks to control WiFi or Blu...

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Page 351: ...in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification use or misuse...

Page 352: ...d or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly This will enabl...

Page 353: ...Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility An Online Service Re...

Page 354: ...ements For Warranty consideration you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be serviced or replaced...

Page 355: ...greeing to Horizon s Terms and Conditions found on our website http www horizonhobby com content service center_render service center ATTENTION Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the c...

Page 356: ...uests servicecenter horizonhobby com RequestForm 2904 Research Rd Champaign Illinois 61822 USA Horizon Product Support ProductTechnicalAssistance productsupport horizonhobby com 877 504 0233 Sales web...

Page 357: ...s wrists ankles and feet This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Supplier s Declaration of Conformity Spektrum iX14 14 Channel Aircraf...

Page 358: ...interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inte...

Page 359: ...receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Horizon Hobby LLC 29...

Page 360: ...ivers s that comply with Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada s license exempt RSS s Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This de...

Page 361: ...ive 2014 53 EU RoHS 2 Directive 2011 65 EU RoHS 3 Directive Amending 2011 65 EU Annex II 2015 863 The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address http...

Page 362: ...equency Band 2402 2478MHz Max EIRP 20 dBm Trainer Frequency Band 2404 2478MHz Max EIRP 3 dBm 2 4 GHz WiFi Frequency Band 2412 2462MHz Max EIRP 19 5 dBm 5GHz WiFi Frequency Band 4900 5845MHz Max EIRP 1...

Page 363: ...22885 Barsb ttel Germany WEEE NOTICE This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2012 19 EU concerning waste of electrical and electronic equipment WEEE This label indicates that t...

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Page 365: ...ndroid is a trademark of Google Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Horizon Hobby is under license The WiFi logo is...

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