Operating Instructions
RX-6 light M-LINK 2.4 GHz receiver
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These operating instructions are an integral part
of the product, and contain important information
and safety notes. Please store them in a safe place,
where you can find them at any time, and pass
them on to the new owner if you sell the receiver.
1.
S
PECIFICATION
RX-6 light M-LINK
Order No.
# 5 5807
Reception system
2.4 GHz FHSS M-LINK
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
MULTIPLEX-LINK
Servo channel count
6
Servo signal
frame rate
Fast response: 14 ms
Standard: 21 ms
Signal resolution
12-bit, 3872 steps
Current drain
approx. 30 mA (excl. servos)
Aerial length
approx. 3 cm
Operating voltage
3.5 V … 9.0 V
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4 - 6 NiCd / NiMH cells (NiXX)
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2S LiPo / LiIo
Operating
temperature range
- 20°C … + 55 °C
Weight
2.6 g incl. case
Dimensions
approx. 30.0 x 14 x 8 mm
2.
S
PECIAL
F
EATURES
x
Ultra-small, ultra-light 6-channel receiver exploiting
MULTIPLEX 2.4 GHz M-LINK technology,
ideal for use in very small and micro-models.
x
Micro-connector
system.
x
Suitable for smaller outdoor models
as well as for indoor types.
x
HOLD / FAIL-SAFE function.
x
Integral SET button and LED:
For binding, FAIL-SAFE programming, RESET and
operating status information.
3.
S
AFETY
N
OTES
!
Please read the instructions before using the receiver.
!
Use the receiver only for the intended applications
(
Î
4.).
!
Ensure the power supply is of adequate capacity (
Î
6.).
!
Observe the installation notes (
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9.).
!
Carry out regular range checks (
Î
10.).
4.
A
PPLICATION
The
RX-6 light M-LINK
is a radio control receiver intended
exclusively for use in model sport applications. It is prohibited to
use it for other applications, such as man-carrying vehicles or
industrial installations.
The
RX-6 light M-LINK
was designed with minimum possible
size and weight as top priority, and for technical reasons such a
unit cannot offer the same reception characteristics as a larger,
technically more sophisticated and more expensive receiver. In
the interests of safety we recommend that you use a larger
receiver wherever space permits. Under normal conditions it is
certainly possible to obtain excellent reception characteristics
with a small receiver such as the
RX-6 light M-LINK
provided
that all the RC system components are carefully arranged, and
the receiver aerial correctly deployed.
5.
C
OMPATIBILITY
The
RX-6 light M-LINK
2.4 GHz receiver can only be used in
conjunction with transmitters which use MULTIPLEX M-LINK
transmission technology.
As of June 2010 these are:
x
ROYALpro 7
,
9
and
16 M-LINK
.
x
ROYALevo
or
pro 7
,
9
and
12
with firmware version V3.xx
and the HFM4 M-LINK 2.4 GHz RF module.
x
PROFImc 3010
,
3030
and
4000
with the HFM3 M-LINK
2.4 GHz RF module.
x
COCKPIT SX M-LINK
.
x
MULTIPLEX transmitters
with the HFMx M-LINK 2.4 GHz
RF module.
6.
P
OWER
S
UPPLY
The
RX-6 light M-LINK
receiver works with a wide range of
voltages from 3.5 V … 9.0 V, i.e. with receiver batteries con-
sisting of 4 to 6 NiXX cells or 2S LiPo / 2S LiIo batteries.
!
Note:
if you wish to use a five-cell (six-cell) NiXX battery,
check that all the servos, gyros and other components to be
connected to the system are approved by the manufacturer for
use on operating voltages up to 7.5 V (9.0 V). If you wish to use
a 2S LiPo (2S LiIo) pack, check that all the servos, gyros and
other components to be connected to the system are approved
by the manufacturer for use on up to 8.4 V (8.2 V).
!
Note: ensure that the power supply is adequate
A power supply system in good condition and of adequate
capacity for the specific application plays an indispensable role
in the safe operation of any model:
x
Use only high-quality receiver batteries of adequate capacity.
Balance and maintain them carefully, and charge them fully.
x
Ensure that all cables are of adequate conductor cross-
section. Keep all wiring as short as possible, and use the
absolute minimum of plug / socket connections.
x
Brief collapses in the power supply voltage (lasting a few
milli-seconds) have no adverse effect on the receiver. Longer
voltage collapses to below 3.5 V may cause a receiver reset,
resulting in a brief interruption in reception. This may be due
to a receiver battery which is almost flat, too weak or defec-
tive, cables of inadequate cross-section, poor-quality con-
nectors or an overloaded or defective BEC system.
7.
R
ECEIVER
C
ONNECTIONS
This receiver employs the micro-connector system, which is
compatible with some of the connector systems adopted by
other manufacturers (e.g. SPEKTRUM, Graupner). Never-
theless, in the interests of safety it is essential to check that the
pin assignment is correct before completing any connection.
!
Caution:
certain manufacturers (e.g. Futaba) fit these con-
nectors to some servos, ... but with a different pin assignment.
The receiver sockets are marked as follows:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Servo sockets, channel 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
!
Note:
a separate receiver battery can be
connected to any of the six servo sockets
(1 … 6).