Spektrum DX18 SPM18000 User Manual

SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Aircraft will not Bind 
(during binding) to 
transmitter

Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process

Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft, 
disconnect and reconnect fl ight battery to aircraft

Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object

Move the aircraft or transmitter away from the large metal 
object

The bind plug is not installed correctly in the bind port

Install bind plug in bind port and bind the aircraft to the 
transmitter

Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low

Replace/recharge batteries

Aircraft will not link 
(after binding) to 
transmitter

Transmitter too near aircraft during linking process

Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft, 
disconnect and reconnect fl ight battery to aircraft

Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object

Move the aircraft or transmitter away from the large metal 
object

Bind plug left installed in bind port

Rebind transmitter to the aircraft and remove the bind plug 
before cycling power

Aircraft bound to different model memory 
(ModelMatch™ radios only)

Select correct model memory on transmitter

Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low

Replace/recharge batteries    

Transmitter may have been bound using different DSM 
protocol

Bind aircraft to transmitter

The receiver goes 
into failsafe mode a 
short distance away 
from the transmitter

Check the receiver antenna to be sure it is not cut or 
damaged

Replace or contact Horizon Product Support

Main and remote receivers too near each other

Install main and remote receivers at least 2 inches (51mm) 
apart and perpendicular to each other

Receiver quits 
responding during 
operation

Low battery voltage

Completely recharge fl ight battery

Loose or damaged wires or connectors between 
battery and receiver

Do a check of the wires and connection between battery and 
receiver. Repair or replace wires and/or connectors

Receiver loses its 
bind

Transmitter stand or tray could be pressing the bind 
button

If stand is pressing bind button, remove from stand and 
rebind

Bind button pressed before transmitter powered on

Rebind by performing binding instructions

Receiver slowly 
blinking at landing 
(DSM2 Only)

Loss of power to the receiver during flight

Check battery voltage

System powered on and connected then receiver pow-
ered off without powering off  transmitter

Power off transmitter when receiver is powered off

Flight log registers 
undesirable number 
of fades, losses or 
holds or aircraft 
responds irregularly 
to controls 

Poor signal reception

Reposition remote receivers for improved RF signal path 
diversity

Electronic feedback

Check for and stop feedback from servos or motor systems 
to the ESC or receiver

Low power

Check aircraft power draw and increase battery power or 
decrease power demand by installed systems Ensure all 
aircraft batteries are fully charged. nsure the installed BEC 
for an electric aircraft is adequate for the power demand

SPMB2600LPTX

2600 mAh Tx Battery: DX18

SPMA3070

Battery Door: DX18

SPMA3071

Back Grips (Left/Right)

SPMA3072

Side Grips (Left/Right)

SPMA3073

Rubber Plugs: DX18

SPMA3074

Replacement Antenna: DX18

SPM9551

International 12V Transmitter AC Adapter

SPM6708

Spektrum Single Stand Up Transmitter Case

SPM6709

Spektrum Single Stand Up Transmitter Case 
Foam

SPM6803

Male/Female Universal Bind Plug

SPM9540

Spektrum Flight Log

HAN172

Digital Servo and Receiver Current Meter: 
Hangar 9

SPM6805

Trainer Cord