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Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID
(Globally Unique Identifi er) code of a single specifi c transmitter. You need to
‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum
™
DSM2
®
/DSMX
®
technology equipped aircraft
transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.
IMPORTANT:
Before binding a transmitter, read the Transmitter Setup section
of this manual to ensure that your transmitter is properly programmed for this
aircraft.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Bind Plug Installation
BIND PLUG
Binding Procedure
I
MPORTANT:
The included AR636 receiver has been programmed for
operation specifi cally for this aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for cor-
rect setup if the receiver is replaced or is used in another aircraft.
Read the transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver (location of
transmitter’s Bind control).
Please visit www.bindnfl y.com for a com-
plete list of compatible transmitters.
CAUTION:
When using a Futaba
®
transmitter with a Spektrum DSM
module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your
Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to
your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle
channel.
1.
Make sure the transmitter is powered off.
2.
Move the transmitter controls to neutral (fl ight controls: rudder,
elevators and ailerons) or to low positions (throttle, throttle trim).**
3.
Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.
4. Connect the fl ight battery to the ESC. The orange bind LED on the
receiver will begin to fl ash rapidly. The ESC will produce a series of
sounds, 3 ascending tones and 1 beep every two seconds indicating
that it is searching for a transmitter bind signal.
5.
Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button
or switch. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding.
6.
When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the orange bind light on
the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will produce 3 tones and
then 1 slightly longer beep. The longer beep indicates 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).
9.
The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the
transmitter until another binding is done.
* 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 instruc-
tions and refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instruc-
tions. If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce.
**Failsafe
If the receiver loses transmitter communication, the failsafe will activate.
When activated, the airplane controls return to the neutral position estab-
lished during step 2 of the binding procedure.
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings
Horns
Arms
Elevator
Ailerons
Rudder
Flaps
More control throw
Less control throw
The table to the right shows the factory settings for the control horns and servo
arms. Fly the aircraft at factory settings before making changes.
NOTICE:
If control throws are changed from the factory settings, the AR636
gain values may need to be adjusted. Refer to the Spektrum AR636 manual for
adjustment of gain values.
After fl ying, you may choose to adjust the linkage positions for the desired
control response. See the table to the right.
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