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Spektrum AR7100

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Spektrum AR7100

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Damage Limits

 

HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL 

DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY 

WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN 

CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further, 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 or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting 

damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting 

liability. 

 

If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with 

the use of this Product, you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and 

unused condition to the place of purchase. 

 

Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of

 

law principals). 

Safety Precautions

 

This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution 

and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate 

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. The Product manual contains instructions for safety, operation 

and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings 

in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid 

damage or injury.

Questions, Assistance, and Repairs

 

Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or 

repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact 

Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service 

you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please 

direct your email to [email protected], or call 877.504.0233 toll free 

to speak to a service technician.

Inspection or Repairs

 

If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please call for a Return Merchandise 

Authorization (RMA). Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note 

that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of 

shipping without additional protection. 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. A Service Repair Request is available 

at www.horizonhobby.com on the “Support” tab. If you do not have internet access, 

please include a letter with your complete name, street address, email address and 

phone number where you can be reached during business days, your RMA number, 

a list of the included items, method of payment for any non-warranty expenses and a 

brief summary of the problem. Your original sales receipt must also be included for 

warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly 

written on the outside of the shipping carton.

Warranty Inspection and Repairs

 

To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the 

proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will 

be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole 

discretion of Horizon Hobby. 

Non-Warranty Repairs

 

Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and 

payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the 

expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for repair 

you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification. Repair estimates are 

available upon request. You must include this request with your repair. Non-warranty 

repair estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be 

billed for return freight. Please advise us of your preferred method of payment. Horizon 

accepts money orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American 

Express, and Discover cards. If you choose to pay by credit card, please include your 

credit card number and expiration date. Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 

days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly. Please note: 

non-warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines.

United States:

 

Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to 

 

the following address:

Horizon Service Center

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, Illinois 61822

 

 All other products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the 

following address:

Horizon Product Support

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Please call 877-504-0233 or e-mail us at [email protected] with any 

questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty.

European Union:

 

 Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to 

 

the following address:

Horizon Hobby UK

Units 1-4 Ployters Rd

Staple Tye 

Southern Way

Harlow

Essex CM18 7NS

United Kingdom

 

Please call +44 (0) 1279 641 097 or [email protected] with any questions or 

concerns regarding this product or warranty.

FCC Information

 

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 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.

 

This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been 

tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio 

transmitter in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range.

 

Warranty (continued)

Warranty (continued)

Summary of Contents for AR7100 Series

Page 1: ...e 12848 2008 DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc Spektrum is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Spektrum radios and accessories are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby Inc ...

Page 2: ...nd throttle servos are regulated to 5 2 volts necessary to be compatible with most manufacturer s gyros and tail rotor servos The R version AR7100R features an integrated RevLimit limiter that includes an easy to install backplate rpm sensor eliminating the hassles of installing magnets in the fan and mounting hall effect rpm sensors on the engine or frame And because it s integrated with a single...

Page 3: ...k 1350mAh SPMB1350LP LiPo Receiver Pack 2000mAh SPMB2000LP LiPo Receiver Pack 4000mAh SPMB4000LP LiPo Receiver Pack 6000mAh SPMB6000LP 1650mAh 6 0V NiMH Receiver Pack SPMB1650NM 2150mAh 6 0V NiMH Receiver Pack SPMB2150NM 2700mAh 6 0V NiMH Receiver Pack SPMB2700NM 4500mAh 6 0V NiMH Receiver Pack SPMB4500NM Flight Log Data Recorder SPM9540 Additional Remote Receiver SPM9545 6 Remote Receiver Extensi...

Page 4: ...iamps used per 8 minute flight 173mAh In the above example the average current was 1 15 amps which calculates to 153mAh per 8 minutes typical flight length It s recommended that only 60 of the available capacity be used to ensure plenty of reserve battery capacity In this example using 2000mAh batteries 2000 x 60 1200mAh available usable capacity divided by the capacity used per 8 minute flight 15...

Page 5: ... into the receiver ports NOTE It s necessary that one receiver be plugged into port B or R in order to operate The receiver should be mounted at least 2 away from the main receiver with the antennas perpendicular If using the RevLimit Limiter AR7100R only mount the rpm sensor and bracket to the backplate under two backplate screws of your engine as shown Note Threadlock must be used on the screws ...

Page 6: ...a flight log or voltmeter If the voltmeter is plugged directly into the male male extension the system is active and voltage under load system operational is displayed If plugged into the charging lead the at rest battery voltage is displayed Install the adaptor lead as shown to the right 2 T urn on the soft switch Note that the LEDs on all receivers should be flashing indicating that the receiver...

Page 7: ... system should connect in less than 15 seconds The receiver is now programmed for preset failsafe Note Fail safe positions are stored via the stick and switch positions on the transmitter during binding Before each flying session and especially with a new model it s important to perform a range check All Spektrum aircraft transmitters incorporate a range testing system which reduces the output pow...

Page 8: ...the AR7100 AR7100R The screen will automatically display voltage i e 6v2 6 2 volts Note When the voltage reaches 4 8 volts or less the screen will flash indicating low voltage Press the button to display the following information A Antenna fades on the internal antenna B Antenna fades on the left external antenna L Not used R Antenna fades on the right external if used F Frame loss H Holds Antenna...

Page 9: ...ensor mount has two positions extended for 90 size engines and retracted for 50 size engines When installed the rpm sensor should just contact the backplate No additional magnets or brackets are needed The rpm sensor picks up the magnetic effect of the crankpin as it passes the rpm sensor Install the servos in their appropriately labeled ports Note The throttle and gear channels have two outputs O...

Page 10: ...de on the X9303 2 4GHz or Aux 2 on the DX7 The servo monitor is helpful here 3 Set the throttle trim to the low off position 4 With the throttle stick at low throttle turn on the transmitter then turn on the receiver within three seconds toggle the switch that will control the limiter The ACT LED on the receiver will flash green indicating that the calibration mode is successfully entered 5 Raise ...

Page 11: ...on Hobby Inc from Model Avionics Calibration continued Adjusting Throttle Curves How the Limiter Works continued Warranty Period Exclusive Warranty Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warranties that the Products purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase by the Purchaser Limited Warranty a This warranty is limited to the ori...

Page 12: ... for any non warranty expenses and a brief summary of the problem Your original sales receipt must also be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warrant...

Page 13: ... handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment ...

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