Spektrum DX18 SPM18000 User Manual
Product codes
SPM18000
27
SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Range Test
The Range Test function reduces the power output. This allows
for a range test to confi rm the RF link is operating correctly.
Perform a range check at the beginning of each fl ying session
to confi rm system operation.
for a range test to confi rm the RF link is operating correctly.
Perform a range check at the beginning of each fl ying session
to confi rm system operation.
To Access the Range Test screen
With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen
displayed, press the roller. The Function list displays.
Rotate the roller to highlight Range Test then press the roller to
access the Range Test function.
With the Range Test screen displayed, push and hold the trainer
button. The screen displays Reduced Power. In this mode the RF
output is reduced allowing for an operational range test of your
system.
If you let go of the trainer button, the transmitter will go back to
Full Power.
displayed, press the roller. The Function list displays.
Rotate the roller to highlight Range Test then press the roller to
access the Range Test function.
With the Range Test screen displayed, push and hold the trainer
button. The screen displays Reduced Power. In this mode the RF
output is reduced allowing for an operational range test of your
system.
If you let go of the trainer button, the transmitter will go back to
Full Power.
Range Testing the DX18
1. With the model restrained on the ground, stand 30 paces
(approx. 90 feet/28 meters) away from the model.
2. Face the model with the transmitter in your normal fl ying
position and place the transmitter into Range Test mode
(see above) and push the trainer button reducing the power
output.
(see above) and push the trainer button reducing the power
output.
3. Operate the controls. You should have total control of your
model with the transmitter in Range Test mode.
4. If control issues occur contact the appropriate Horizon
Product Support offi ce for assistance.
5. If performing a range test while a telemetry module is ac-
tive, the display will show fl ight log data.
Timer
The DX18 Timer function allows you to program a countdown
timer or stop watch (count up timer) to display on the main
screen. An alarm sounds when the programmed time is
reached. You can program the timer to start using the assigned
switch position or automatically when throttle is raised above a
programmed position. Two independent timers can be set up as
desired per model. An internal timer that shows run time for a
specifi c model displays on the Main Screen. A total system timer
is also available.
timer or stop watch (count up timer) to display on the main
screen. An alarm sounds when the programmed time is
reached. You can program the timer to start using the assigned
switch position or automatically when throttle is raised above a
programmed position. Two independent timers can be set up as
desired per model. An internal timer that shows run time for a
specifi c model displays on the Main Screen. A total system timer
is also available.
Telemetry
Telemetry is in both the system setup and the function list so you
can access the telemetry functions from either list.
You must power off the receiver and transmitter, then power
them both on to reset the telemetry data. You can reset min/max
values by pressing the CLEAR button
NEVER change Telemetry settings when the aircraft is powered
on. There is a brief interruption in RF output when exiting the
Telemetry screen.
can access the telemetry functions from either list.
You must power off the receiver and transmitter, then power
them both on to reset the telemetry data. You can reset min/max
values by pressing the CLEAR button
NEVER change Telemetry settings when the aircraft is powered
on. There is a brief interruption in RF output when exiting the
Telemetry screen.