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Binding Procedure Reference Table
1.
Make sure the transmitter is powered off.
2. Make sure the transmitter controls are neutral, the
throttle and throttle trim are in the low position, and the
aircraft is immobile.
3.
Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.
4.
Connect the flight battery in the aircraft, then power on
the ESC switch. The receiver LED will begin to flash.
5.
Pull and hold the trainer switch on the top of the
transmitter while turning on the power switch.
6.
When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the light on
the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will produce a
series of three ascending tones. The tones will indicate
the ESC is armed, provided the throttle stick and throttle
trim are low enough to trigger arming.
7.
Remove the bind plug from the bind port.
8.
Safely store the bind plug (some owners attach the bind
plug to their transmitter using two-part loops and clips).
The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from
the transmitter until another binding is done.
R
ed: R
oll (
A
iler
ons)
Blue: P
it
ch (Elev
at
or)
Gr
een: Y
aw
(Rudder)
Transmitter Continued
Mode 2
Mode 1
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Explanation of DX5e Transmitter LEDs, Switches and Modes
for the Apprentice.
Trainer/Bind/Panic Switch (B):
This switch is used as both the trainer and
bind switch as well as the Panic Switch for your Apprentice S. For complete
binding instructions, refer to the binding section below. When using the trainer
function, connect the trainer cord (SPM6805) into the trainer port in both the
master (instructor) and the slave (student) transmitters. The master transmitter
must be powered ON and bound to the receiver. The slave transmitter must be
powered OFF. Any time you press and hold the trainer button on the master,
it will give control authority to the slave. Releasing the trainer button returns
control to the master.
IMPORTANT:
The slave transmitter must always have the same settings as the
master. See Flight Training section for setup of other Spektrum Transmitters.
Hi/Lo Rate Switch (J ):
This switch supports high and low rate functions on aileron, elevator and rudder
channels. In the upper, or “HI” position, servo travel is 100% on these channels.
In the lower, or “LO”, position, servo travel decreases to 70%. This switch lets
you quickly change control rates from high for aggressive maneuvers to low for
smooth, precise maneuvers. When learning to fly, use low rate.
Servo Reversing Switches (I)
These switches select the servo direction of each channel. Use your fingernail
or a small screwdriver to change the switch position if needed. Ensure each
switch is set to normal (NOR) for correct function of the SAFE technology.
Perform the Control Direction Test before flying.
Channel 5 Switch (C):
This switch is used to select the SAFE Flight mode for your Apprentice S. For
other conventional receivers, this switch controls a servo connected to the
Channel 5/Gear port.
LEDs (D) show:
Flashing with beeps
Bind mode when Trainer (Bind) switch is held and the
transmitter is powered on (see Binding instructions).
Flashing with an alarm sound
LEDs progress from 1 green LED to 3 green
LEDs and 1 red LED (when transmitter battery voltage drops below 4.7 volts).
Replace the batteries immediately. If this happens while flying, land your
aircraft as soon and as safely as possible.
The aircraft should be bound to the transmitter at the factory, but if you need
to re-bind them, follow these steps. If your aircraft does not respond to the
transmitter when the batteries in the aircraft and transmitter are fully charged,
your aircraft and transmitter may need to be re-bound using the instructions
below.
Binding is the process of programming the control unit to recognize the GUID
(Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. You need to
‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum™ DSM2
®
/DSMX
®
technology equipped aircraft
transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.
NOTICE:
While DSMX allows you to use more than 40 transmitters
simultaneously, when using DSM2 receivers, DSMX receivers in DSM2
mode or transmitters in DSM2 mode, do not use more than 40 transmitters
simultaneously.
* The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put at the lowest position. If you encounter problems, follow the binding instructions and refer to
the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office.
BIND PLUG
Pull and hold the trainer switch on the top of the
transmitter while turning on the power switch.
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