PowerSafe Telemetry Receiver Manual

Using One Battery

When using one battery it may be plugged into either battery port. If you are

using one battery, secure the unused battery input connector. A single blue LED

will remain illuminated when the receiver is powered by one battery.

Using Two Batteries

The PowerSafe receivers have a redundant dual battery system, each pack

functions independently and is isolated from the other. If one pack should fail

for any reason (open circuit, short-circuit, or become discharged) the other

battery will provide power to operate the system. When using dual batteries, it’s

important both batteries are the same voltage, capacity, age, and condition.

It is normal for only one blue LED (Batt 1 or Batt 2) to be illuminated when the

system is not under a heavy current load, depending on which pack is providing

more power. You may see a difference in the capacity put back in during

subsequent charging. Generally the difference is negligible, less than 10%.

Battery Capacity

Select batteries with more than adequate capacity to provide the necessary

ﬂight time. To leave a buffer, prevent dropping the batteries below 40% of their

rated capacity during use.

Installing the Batteries

Spektrum batteries are pre-wired with EC3

™

or IC3

™

connectors and plug

directly in. Two IC3 battery connectors are included which you can solder to

your battery or regulator as neccessry to complete the connection. Mount the

batteries securely and protected from vibration. Connect the battery(s) to the

PowerSafe receiver when you are ready to ﬂy, and unplug at the end of your

ﬂying session.

Binding

The AR10400T, AR14400T and AR20400T PowerSafe receivers must be

bound to the transmitter before they will operate. Binding is the process of

linking the transmitter to the receiver, and deﬁnes SmartSafe™ settings. The

binding and SmartSafe process may be completed with the bind plug or the

bind button.

1. Connect the remote receivers and any telemetry sensors to the main

receiver. At least 2 remotes must be connected, and 1 must be connected

to port A.

2. Bind the transmitter to the receiver with low throttle.

3. Complete your model setup and conﬁguration on your transmitter and

conduct a thorough ground test of all functions.

4. Before ﬂying, re-bind the transmitter and receiver to set the SmartSafe in

the desired positions.