Spektrum DX6i SPM6630 User Manual
Product codes
SPM6630
19
SPEKTRUM DX6i • RADIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EN
RECEIVER AND SERVO INFORMATION
When you bind your transmitter to a Spektrum receiver, you
program the receiver with Failsafe defaults. If the receiver loses
connection to the transmitter, the receiver goes to Failsafe,
operating in default control positions programmed at binding
(until connection is restored to the transmitter).
NOTICE: Failsafe varies among receivers. Before using a
receiver, read receiver’s instructions for Failsafe instructions and
information.
program the receiver with Failsafe defaults. If the receiver loses
connection to the transmitter, the receiver goes to Failsafe,
operating in default control positions programmed at binding
(until connection is restored to the transmitter).
NOTICE: Failsafe varies among receivers. Before using a
receiver, read receiver’s instructions for Failsafe instructions and
information.
Failsafe
SmartSafe Failsafe, Hold Last Command Failsafe and
Pre-Connect Failsafe are set at binding.
These Failsafes can provide these benefits:
Pre-Connect Failsafe are set at binding.
These Failsafes can provide these benefits:
• When only the receiver is powered on (no transmitter signal
is present), speed controller (ESC) does not arm and electric
motor is not powered on.
motor is not powered on.
• If connection is lost, SmartSafe moves throttle to position set
at binding so electric motors power off or gas/glow engines
decrease to idle.
decrease to idle.
• If connection is lost, all channels (except for throttle channel)
hold the last command received from the transmitter. For
example, if the model is turning when the control connection
is lost, the model will keep turning until connection to the
transmitter returns.
is lost, the model will keep turning until connection to the
transmitter returns.
CAUTION: Restrain model on the ground while binding
the receiver to a transmitter (which is setting Failsafe)
or doing a test of Failsafe. When Failsafe is not set correctly, a
model’s throttle may go to middle or full throttle.
model’s throttle may go to middle or full throttle.
How To Program
1. Keep bind plug in receiver bind port during binding.
2. Remove bind plug only after receiver connects to transmitter.
2. Remove bind plug only after receiver connects to transmitter.
How To Test
Note: This test applies only to receivers with these features.
1. Power on receiver and make sure model responds with
throttle going to lowest setting.
2. Power on transmitter and wait for connection to the receiver.
3. Increase transmitter throttle then power off the transmitter.
4. Make sure model throttle goes to low setting and that all
3. Increase transmitter throttle then power off the transmitter.
4. Make sure model throttle goes to low setting and that all
controls hold the last command.
NOTICE: Before flying, ALWAYS make sure the transmitter and
receiver are bound for the correct failsafe.
receiver are bound for the correct failsafe.
FAILSAFE
Preset Failsafe
Note: Not all Spektrum receivers have Preset Failsafe.
Refer to your receiver’s instructions for Failsafe instructions
and information.
Preset Failsafe is useful for sailplanes. If there is a loss of signal,
spoilers can deploy to bring the model down, preventing flyaway.
Refer to your receiver’s instructions for Failsafe instructions
and information.
Preset Failsafe is useful for sailplanes. If there is a loss of signal,
spoilers can deploy to bring the model down, preventing flyaway.
CAUTION: Restrain model on the ground while binding
the receiver to a transmitter (which is setting Failsafe)
the receiver to a transmitter (which is setting Failsafe)
or doing a test of Failsafe. When Failsafe is not set correctly, a
model’s throttle may go to middle or full throttle.
model’s throttle may go to middle or full throttle.
How To Program
1. Install the bind plug in the receiver bind port.
2. Power on the receiver.
3. Receiver LED will blink, indicating the receiver is
2. Power on the receiver.
3. Receiver LED will blink, indicating the receiver is
in bind mode.
4. Remove the bind plug from the receiver.
5. Receiver LED will continue blinking.
5. Receiver LED will continue blinking.
6. Move transmitter control sticks and switches to desired
failsafe positions (throttle to low position).
7. Move and hold transmitter bind switch in bind position.
8. Power on the transmitter.
9. The receiver and transmitter connect in less
8. Power on the transmitter.
9. The receiver and transmitter connect in less
than 15 seconds.
10. When the receiver connects to the transmitter, the receiver
LED will show a solid light, indicating bind.
11. Release the transmitter bind switch.
12. Remove bind plug from the receiver.
12. Remove bind plug from the receiver.
How To Test
1. Power on transmitter and wait 5 seconds.
2. Power on receiver.
3. After receiver connects to transmitter, increase transmitter
2. Power on receiver.
3. After receiver connects to transmitter, increase transmitter
throttle then power off the transmitter.
4. Make sure model throttle goes to low setting and that all
controls go to preset positions.
Note: Some analog servos may coast a small amount, even
without a signal. This is normal.
without a signal. This is normal.
Receiver Installation
Where supplied with the transmitter, install the primary receiver
in your model. Put the primary receiver in protective foam and
install the receiver in the model using rubber bands or hook-
and-loop straps. Use thick double-sided foam tape to install the
primary receiver in electric models or helicopters.
in your model. Put the primary receiver in protective foam and
install the receiver in the model using rubber bands or hook-
and-loop straps. Use thick double-sided foam tape to install the
primary receiver in electric models or helicopters.
Install the remote receiver apart from the primary receiver to
improve RF path diversity (a receiver’s ability to detect a signal in
improve RF path diversity (a receiver’s ability to detect a signal in
all conditions). Each receiver needs a different RF environment,
especially in aircraft containing conductive materials (such as
large gas engines, carbon fiber, pipes, etc.) which block a radio
signal.
especially in aircraft containing conductive materials (such as
large gas engines, carbon fiber, pipes, etc.) which block a radio
signal.
Install the remote receiver in the model using servo tape. Keep
primary and remote receiver antennas at least 2 inches (51mm)
apart. Move antennas so the wires are perpendicular to each
other, although this is not critical.
primary and remote receiver antennas at least 2 inches (51mm)
apart. Move antennas so the wires are perpendicular to each
other, although this is not critical.