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Operating Instructions for RX-5 M-LINK /

RX-7 M-LINK 2.4 GHz receivers

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Instructions for RX-5/7 M-LINK 2.4 GHz receivers # 985 5312 (11-05-18/MIWA) • Errors and omissions excepted! •

MULTIPLEX

! These operating instructions are an integral part

of the product, and contain important information

and safety notes. Please store them in a safe place,

where you can find them at any time, and pass

them on to the new owner if you sell the receiver.

1. SPECIFICATION

RX-5 M-LINK

RX-7 M-LINK

Order No. # 5 5817 # 5 5818

Reception system

2.4 GHz FHSS M-LINK

Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum

MULTIPLEX-LINK

Servo channel count 5 7

Servo frame rate

Fast Response: 14 ms

Standard: 21 ms

Signal resolution 12-bit, 3872 steps

Current drain Approx. 45 mA (excl. servos)

Aerial length

Total: approx. 20 cm,

of which feed cable approx. 17 cm and

active aerial section approx. 3 cm

Operating voltage

3.5 V … 9.0 V

Î 4 - 6 NiCd / NiMH (NiXX) cells

Î 2S LiPo / LiIo (LiXX)

Operating

temperature range

- 20

°C … + 55

°C

Weight 13 g

Dimensions Approx. 54.0 x 22.5 x 11.5 mm

2. SPECIAL FEATURES

• High-quality 5-channel / 7-channel receivers assembled

using the latest SMT methods, exploiting MULTIPLEX

2.4 GHz M-LINK technology.

• Supplementary signal pre-amplification:

For maximum sensitivity and great range.

• In-line connectors arranged on the front and back:

Ultra-compact dimensions: suitable for models with very little

internal space.

• HOLD / FAIL-SAFE function.

• Integral SET button and LED:

For binding, FAIL-SAFE programming, RESET and

displaying operating status information.

• Telemetry / feedback channel capability:

Receiver battery voltage and connection quality

= standard features.

Integral sensor interface for connecting external sensor

modules via MSB (MULTIPLEX Sensor Bus).

• Prepared for two-receiver operation:

Diversity lead (# 8 5070) required.

• Prepared for serial servo output:

Servo outputs as sum signal – SRXL-MULTIPLEX.

The receiver’s first twelve channels are carried by a three-

cord lead (# 8 5070) via the receiver’s B/D socket, e.g. for

power supply / servo management systems, or for flybarless

systems in model helicopters.

• Prepared for selecting one sensor address as “priority

address”:

The selected sensor value is updated at a faster rate than all

the other sensor values.

• Integral error counter / data logger:

For voltage and signal errors.

• Compatible with the MULTImate (# 8 2094).

• Integral PC interface:

Carry out updates and adjustment using the MULTIPLEX

Launcher PC program in conjunction with the UNI USB PC

lead (# 8 5149).

3. SAFETY NOTES

! Please read the instructions before using the receiver.

! Use the receiver only for the intended applications

(Î 4.).

! Ensure the power supply is of adequate capacity (Î 6.).

! Observe the installation notes (Î 13.).

! Carry out regular range checks (Î 14.).

4. APPLICATIONS

The RX-5 M-LINK and RX-7 M-LINK 2.4 GHz receivers (abbre-

viated to RX-5/7 M-LINK in this document) are radio control

receivers intended exclusively for use in model sport. It is

prohibited to employ them for other purposes such as full-size

(people-carrying) vehicles or industrial installations.

Typical applications for RX-5 M-LINK and RX-7 M-LINK re-

ceivers:

• Gliders and electric gliders up to about 2.50 m wingspan

• Small to medium-sized RC helicopters with rotor diameters

up to about 1 m

• Model aircraft with electric and I.C. power systems and

wingspans up to about 1.60 m

• RC model cars

• RC model boats

5. COMPATIBILITY

RX-5/7 M-LINK 2.4 GHz receivers can only be operated in con-

junction with transmitters which utilise MULTIPLEX M-LINK

transmission technology.

As of April 2011 these are:

• ROYALpro 7, 9 and 16 M-LINK.

• ROYALevo or pro 7, 9 and 12 with firmware version V3.xx

and the HFM4 M-LINK 2.4 GHz RF module*.

• PROFImc 3010, 3030 and 4000 with the HFM3 M-LINK

2.4 GHz RF module*.

• COCKPIT SX M-LINK.

• MULTIPLEX transmitters with the HFMx M-LINK 2.4 GHz

RF module.

• Graupner/JR transmitters with any of the following 2.4 GHz

RF modules: HFMG1 M-LINK, HFMG2 M-LINK or HFMG3

M-LINK.

! * Note:

Unless stated otherwise, when this document refers to the

transmitter types ROYALevo, ROYALpro, and PROFImc 3010,

3030 and 4000, the terms refer to the 2.4 GHz M-LINK versions.

6. POWER SUPPLY

RX-5/7-DR M-LINK receivers work within a broad range of vol-

tages from 3.5 V … 9.0 V, i.e. they can be used with receiver

batteries consisting of four to six NiXX cells or 2S LiPo / 2S LiIo

(LiXX).

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Operating Instructions for RX-5 M-LINK / RX-7 M-LINK 2.4 GHz receivers ! These operating instructions are an integral part of the product, and contain important information and safety notes. Please store them in a safe place, where you can find them at any time, and pass them on to the new owner if you sell the receiver. 1. Reception system Servo channel count Instructions for RX-5/7 M-LINK 2.
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Operating Instructions for RX-5 M-LINK / RX-7 M-LINK 2.4 GHz receivers ! Note: if you intend to use a five-cell or six-cell NiXX battery, or a 2S LiPo or 2S LiIo pack, it is essential to check that all the servos, gyros and other components connected to the system are approved for use with this higher operating voltage.
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Operating Instructions for RX-5 M-LINK / RX-7 M-LINK 2.4 GHz receivers • After the transmitter setting for the transmitted frequency range has been changed. For more information on this please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your transmitter or M-LINK RF module (“France mode”). 8.4.2 Locating and correcting faults when switching ON Fault: The receiver LED lights up constantly when switched on (LED code 1 Î 8.1), but does not flash.
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Operating Instructions for RX-5 M-LINK / RX-7 M-LINK 2.4 GHz receivers ! Checking the FAIL-SAFE function: For testing the FAIL-SAFE function only, the receiver can be operated with the transmitter switched off. Caution: if the FAILSAFE settings are incorrect, the motor could burst into life: injury hazard! After sixteen seconds in FAIL-SAFE mode no further signals are sent to the servos (default setting; this period can be altered using the MULTImate or the MULTIPLEX Launcher (Î 10.)).
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Operating Instructions for RX-5 M-LINK / RX-7 M-LINK 2.4 GHz receivers • Current sensor: 150 A (# 8 5405) or 35 A ((# 8 5403) or (8 5404)). • Rev count sensor: Optical (# 8 5414) or magnetic (# 8 5415). • Vario / altitude sensor (# 8 5416). • GPS (# 8 5417).
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Operating Instructions for RX-5 M-LINK / RX-7 M-LINK 2.4 GHz receivers 12. SERIAL SERVO OUTPUT – SRXL-MULTIPLEX 13. SELECTING ONE SENSOR ADDRESS AS “PRIORITY ADDRESS” RX-5/7 M-LINK receivers offer the facility to use the servo outputs as a sum signal (serial servo output = SRXL-MULTIPLEX): The receiver’s first twelve channels are carried by a three-core lead (# 8 5070) via the receiver’s B/D socket.
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Operating Instructions for RX-5 M-LINK / RX-7 M-LINK 2.4 GHz receivers • Do not shorten or extend the aerial or the aerial feed cable. Never attempt to replace or repair the aerial or aerial cable! This is the procedure for disabling the priority address: 1. Disabling using the MULTImate: • • Do not deploy the aerial parallel to servo leads, high-current cables or electrically conductive parts (e.g. pushrods). • Keep to the recommended installed arrangements (Î 20.
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Operating Instructions for RX-5 M-LINK / RX-7 M-LINK 2.4 GHz receivers 16. EXCHANGING THE AERIALS The guarantee does not cover faults and malfunctions which are caused by the following: The standard aerial feed cable attached to the RX-5/7 M-LINK receiver types is long enough for most applications.