Spektrum AR8000 SPMAR8000 User Manual

Product codes

SPMAR8000

AR8000 User Guide

The AR8000 full range 8-channel receiver features DSM2

™

technology and is compatible with

all Spektrum

™

and JR

aircraft radios that support DSM2 technology including: JR12X, X9303,

Spektrum DX8, DX7, DX7se, DX6i, DX5e and Module Systems.

Note: The AR8000 receiver is not compatible with the Spektrum DX6 parkflyer transmitter.

Features

• 8-channel full range receiver

• Patented MultiLink receiver technology

• Includes one internal and one remote receiver

• SmartSafe

™

failsafe system

• QuickConnect

™

with Brownout Detection

• Flight Log compatible (optional)

• 2048 Resolution

• High-speed 11ms operation when used with capable transmitters

• Hold indicator (Red LED indicates number of holds incurred during flight).

Applications

Full range up to 8-channel aircraft including:

• All types and sizes of glow, gas and electric powered airplanes

• All types and sizes of no-powered gliders

• All types and sizes of glow, gas and electric powered helicopters

Note: Not for use in airplanes that have full carbon fuselages. Not for use in airplanes that

have significant carbon or conductive structures. It is recommended to use either the

AR6250 or AR9300 receivers for carbon fuselage applications.

Specifications:

Type: DSM2 full range receiver

Channels: 8

Modulation: DSM2

Main Receiver Dimensions: 1.27 x 1.35 x 0.45 in (32.3 x 34.3 x 11.4mm)

Remote Receiver Dimensions: 0.80 x 1.10 x 0.27 in (20.3 x 28.0 x 6.9mm)

Main Receiver Weight: .33 oz (9.4 g) Weight with Remote Receiver: .49 oz (13.9 g)

Voltage range: 3.5 to 9.6V

Resolution: 2048

Frame rate: 11ms when paired with the DX7se or DX8

Compatibility: All DSM2 aircraft transmitters and module systems

Patented MultiLink

™

Receiver Technology

The AR8000 incorporates dual receivers, offering the security of dual path RF redundancy. An

internal receiver is located on the main printed circuit board, while a second external receiver

is attached to the main board with a 6-inch extension. By locating these receivers in slightly

different locations in the aircraft, each receiver is exposed to its own RF environment, greatly

improving path diversity (the ability for the receiver to see the signal in all conditions).

Antenna Polarization

For optimum RF link performance it’s important that the antennas be mounted in an orientation

that allows for the best possible signal reception when the aircraft is in all possible attitudes

and positions. This is known as antenna polarization. The antennas should be oriented

perpendicular to each other; typically one vertical and one horizontal (see Receiver Installation).

The remote receiver’s antenna should be mounted in a position perpendicular at least 2 inches

away from the main receiver’s antenna using double-sided foam tape.

Receiver Installation

In gas and glow aircraft install the main receiver using the same method you would use to install

a conventional receiver in your aircraft. Typically, wrap the main receiver in protective foam and

fasten it in place using rubber bands or hook and loop straps.