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Flight Battery Voltage Indicator
The included DXS transmitter is equipped with a flight battery voltage indicator
feature that works with compatible Smart technology-equipped receivers, flight
controllers and telemetry-capable ESCs. This Smart technology feature gives a
visual representation of the approximate flight battery voltage/power remaining via
the four LED indicators on the transmitter.
• When the battery is fully charged, all four LEDs glow solid.
• When the throttle is increased, the voltage of the battery drops,
causing the LEDs to indicate less voltage and useable capacity of
the battery remains, via fewer LEDs glowing solid or flashing.
• When the throttle is decreased, the load on the battery decreases and the
voltage of the battery increases, indicated by more LEDs glowing solid or
flashing. Over time less of the useable capacity of the battery remains and
less power is available, indicated by fewer LEDs glowing solid or flashing.
• When the last LED begins to flash, the flight battery low voltage alarm
on the transmitter sounds before the low voltage cutoff function is
triggered in the aircraft ESC (see the Flying section for a description
of the low voltage cutoff function). The flight battery low voltage alarm
sounds for 25 seconds. If the throttle is lowered and the flight battery
voltage recovers because enough useable capacity remains in the
flight battery, the alarm will stop before 25 seconds. In either case,
land the aircraft as soon as practical after the alarm sounds.
To reset the flight battery low voltage warning:
1. After landing, disconnect the flight battery from the aircraft for at least
15 seconds, or until the flight battery voltage indicator LEDs on the DXS
transmitter go out.
2. Connect a fully charged battery to the aircraft. The flight battery voltage
indicator resets prior to the next flight.
Flight Battery Installation, SAFE System and Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Arming
1. Set the aircraft upright.
2. Lower the transmitter throttle stick to the lowest position and turn on throttle
cut (switch H, position 1). With the throttle cut on, throttle input from the throttle
stick is deactivated. This safety feature ensures any accidental movement of the
throttle stick will not activate the motor while the flight battery is connected.
3. Power on the transmitter and wait at least 5 seconds before proceeding.
IMPORTANT:
Always power on the transmitter before connecting the aircraft flight
battery to the ESC.
4. Connect the flight battery to the ESC, noting proper polarity.
5. Secure the flight battery in the battery compartment using the hook and loop
straps so the aircraft is balanced at the correct center of gravity (CG). See the
Center of Gravity section for information on measuring the CG.
TIP:
To keep the flight battery from sliding forward or backward in flight, add a strip
of adhesive backed hook and loop material to the battery and the battery strap
mounts. Apply the soft loop material to the battery and the coarse hook material to
the battery strap mounts.
The aircraft should be upright, on level ground and kept immobile until the aircraft
system finishes initialization. If the aircraft is moved and does not complete
initialization within approximately 30 seconds, disconnect and reconnect the flight
battery to re-initialize the system.
After the system initializes, the rudder will move side-to-side, then back to neutral
to indicate the SAFE system is ready to operate.
IMPORTANT:
If you connect the battery while the throttle is not at its lowest
position, the ESC will not arm and the motor will not operate. Reduce throttle to the
lowest setting for the ESC to arm.
IMPORTANT:
AS3X technology in Experienced Mode is not active until you advance
the throttle past 25%. Once it is active, the control surfaces may move when the
aircraft is handled/moved. This is normal. The AS3X technology will remain active
until the ESC is disconnected.
6. Install the canopy.
CAUTION:
Always disconnect the Li-Po flight battery from the aircraft receiver
when not flying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to
a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in
loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged.
Flight Battery
Voltage Indicator
