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EN The Leader in Spread Spectrum Technology Instruction Manual 8-Channel DSM Radio System with Integrated Telemetry for Airplanes and Helicopters SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC
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EN Table of Contents Spektrum’s DX8 with Integrated Telemetry .......................................................6 Included Items...................................................................................................6 System Features................................................................................................6 Charging Your Transmitter.................................................................................7 NiMH/LiPo Battery Support...............................
EN Spektrum’s DX8 with Integrated Telemetry The DX8 is Spektrum’s first aircraft system that incorporates integrated telemetry. The transmitter’s screen displays real-time telemetry including receiver battery voltage, flight log data and signal quality. External sensors allow rpm, external voltage and temperature to be displayed on screen in real time. Alarms can be programmed to warn of low battery, over temperature, exceeded rpm and diminished RF signal strength.
EN Charging Your Transmitter NiMH/LiPo Battery Support The DX8 features a built-in multi-chemistry charger designed to charge 4-cell NiMH and 2-cell LiPo batteries at a charge rate of 200mAh. The charge jack on the right side of the transmitter is non-polarity-critical, allowing you to use any type of 12-volt supply to charge the battery regardless of connector polarity.
EN Transmitter Identification Mode 2 Note: to change transmitter modes see page 39 WARNING: ENSURE FUTURE ANTENNA SAFETY Do not attempt to use the antenna to bear any weight, pick up the transmitter by the antenna or alter the antenna in any way. If the transmitter antenna or related components become damaged the output strength can be severely impeded which could lead to a crash, injury, and property damage.
EN Transmitter Identification Mode 1 Antenna Aux 3 Knob Handle Trainer/Timer Bind Button Mix/Hold Flap/Gyro R Trimmer Aux 2/Governor Gear L Trimmer Flight Mode Rudder D/R Elevator D/R Aileron D/R Elevator/Rudder Stick Throttle/Aileron Stick Rudder Trim Aileron Trim Throttle Trim SD Card Slot Charge Jack Elevator Trim Rolling Selector Clear Button Back Button Speaker Power Switch Display Screen SPEKTRUM DX8 • RADIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9
EN Key Input and Display Functions No RF Output Warning The DX8 utilizes a roller that can be rotated or pressed and two buttons, Back and Clear that are used to access and program all the functions. Press the ROLLER to access screens or functions Rotate the roller to adjust values or to select options Note: Pressing the roller for more than three seconds will return to the main screen. The DX8 features a No RF output warning. If the 2.
EN • 2048 Resolution • High-speed 11ms operation when used with capable transmitters • Hold indicator (Red LED indicates number of holds incurred during flight). Applications Full range up to 8-channel aircraft including: • All types and sizes of glow, gas and electric powered airplanes • All types and sizes of no-powered gliders • All types and sizes of glow, gas and electric powered helicopters Note: Not for use in airplanes that have full carbon fuselages.
EN • Shuts off electric motor and reduces gas/glow engines to idle if signal is lost • If throttle is at any position other than low, the ESC won’t arm • If connection is lost in flight: -SmartSafe sets the throttle to the position it was in during the binding process. Note: To bind an aircraft with an electronic speed controller that powers the receiver through the throttle channel (ESC/BEC), insert the bind plug into the BATT/BIND port in the receiver and the throttle lead into the throttle (THRO) port.
EN System Setup Range Testing The Range Test function reduces the power output. This allows for a range test to confirm the RF link is operating correctly. Perform a range check at the beginning of each flying session to confirm 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. The DX8 organizes the programming screens in two separate categories: System Setup Mode and Functions Mode.
EN Model Select Model Type The Model Select function is used to change to a different model memory, typically when switching from the current model. You can store up to 30 models in the DX8’s model memory. You can access the model select function through the System Setup mode or through Direct Model Access. Direct Model Access allows you to access the model select function at any time the main screen or a telemetry screen is displayed.
EN Model Name Rotate the roller to highlight Wing Type then press to access the function. The following screen appears: The Model Name function allows you to name a model using up to 10 characters. This makes identifying and selecting models much easier. Naming a model is normally done during initial setup. You can modify or change names at any time without affecting other programming. Typical model names include Vibe 50 3D, Extra 300, Blade 400, Sport 40 #1, etc.
EN To Access the Swash Type Function Press and hold the roller while turning on the transmitter. When System Setup appears on the screen, release the roller. The DX8 is now in System Setup Mode. Rotate the roller to highlight Swash Type then press the roller to access the function. The following screen appears: Rotate the roller to highlight the desired switch, knob or trimmer then press. Select the channel or function you wish to assign. See chart for options. Press the roller to accept.
EN To Access the Trim Step Function Press and hold the roller while turning on the transmitter. When System Setup appears on the screen, release the roller. The DX8 is now in System Setup Mode. Rotate the roller to highlight Model Reset then press to access the function. The following screen appears: Rotate the roller to highlight Trim Setup then press to access the function. The following screen appears: Verify that the model displayed on this screen is the model you wish to reset.
EN Verify that the current model displayed on this screen is the model you wish to copy. If not then see page 14 Model Select to access the desired model. Rotate the roller to select the model memory (1 - 30) that the model will be copied to. Select an unused model memory to copy to. When the desired model memory is displayed, press the roller to access the Confirm Copy screen.
EN 5. From the main screen rotate the roller to access the telemetry screen and verify the flight log data and receiver voltage displays. Temperature, Voltage and Optional RPM Sensors The TM1000 includes a temperature and external voltage sensors. Optional RPM sensors are available for Gas/Glow and electric brushless models to monitor RPM. Temperature Sensor To monitor the temperature of most any component, secure the sensor on the object.
EN Electric RPM Sensor The optional electric RPM sensor is designed to be used with any brushless motor. The sensor has two leads to attach to any two of the three motor wires. This is typically done by soldering. Trainer The DX8 features a programmable trainer function with three trainer modes. The transmitter assigns the trainer function to the trainer button. The function activates when the switch is depressed and one of the three trainer modes is selected.
EN To Program a User Name In the Systems Settings screen rotate the roller to highlight User Name then press. Rotate the roller to select the desired Language. When the desired Language is selected, press the roller to accept that Language. Transfer SD Card Highlight the desired character position then press the roller to access that position. Rotate the roller to change to the desired character. Press to accept. Repeat the process until the name is complete.
EN Function Mode Highlight the channel then press the roller. Rotate the roller to access the channel you wish to adjust then press to accept. The DX8 organizes the programming screens in two separate categories: System Setup Mode and Functions Mode. Function Mode programming adjusts a model’s flight characteristics at the field.
EN To Access the Reverse Function With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen up, press the roller. Note: Your aircraft manual may refer to this as changing transmitter flight control directions in the Control Test/Reverse Controls section. Highlight Travel then rotate the roller to access the Reversing screen. Highlight the Speed value at the bottom of the screen and press the roller to access.
EN To Select Switch Rotate the roller to highlight Sw (switch) then press to access the switch options. Select the desired switch to change the dual rate for that channel or inhibit then press the roller to make it active. To Access the Differential Screen With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen displayed, press the roller. The Function list displays. Note: You can assign multiple channels to a single switch to affect the dual and exponential rates of all.
EN Throttle Cut The Throttle Cut function allows you to shut off an engine with the Trainer switch, Gear switch or the Right or Left trimmer. When you activate the programmed switch, the throttle channel is driven to it’s preprogrammed value normally off. This effectively kills the engine. Release the programmed throttle cut switch/ trimmer, and normal throttle operation resumes.
EN To Activate the Expo Function Rotate the roller to highlight EXPO then press the roller to access the Throttle Curve Expo function. Select Inh or Act to inhibit or activate the Expo function then press to accept. Throttle Curve Adjusting the Curve Move the flight mode switch in the position you wish to adjust. Rotate the roller to highlight one of the five available throttle curve values (Low, 25%, 50%, 75%, High). Press the roller to access that value.
EN Rotate the roller to highlight Flap System then press. channels. Do this so that when an aileron input on the transmitter’s stick tilts the swashplate right and left, an elevator input tilts the swashplate fore and aft, and a pitch input raises and lowers the swashplate. You synchronize the outputs with this function. Then you can adjust swashplate values positively or negatively to achieve the overall correct travel direction for aileron, elevator and pitch.
EN To Activate the Swashplate E-Ring Function Highlight E-ring then press the roller to access the Electronic Cyclic Ring function. Adjusting the Governor Values Rotate the roller to select the desired governor value. Press to access. Rotate to adjust the value. Note: the displayed value is the corrected governor value. 0% represents 1.500ms or off with most governors. Governor The Governor function adjusts engine rpm when using a Governor or throttle limiter.
EN Aileron to Rudder Mix Use Aileron to Rudder mixing to overcome adverse yaw characteristics with certain types of aircraft such as the J3 Cub and make coordinating turns easier. Rotate the roller to adjust the selected point to the desired output position. Note the position on the graph at the left of the screen. Repeat this for all desired points. To Activate the Expo Function Highlight EXPO then press the roller to access the Pitch Curve Expo function.
EN To Access Programmable Mixes (1 thru 6) With the Elevator to Flap mix screen displayed, rotate the roller to highlight Ele > Flp then press the roller. Now rotate the roller to select programmable Mix, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 and press the roller. The Mix screen appears. Offset The offset function establishes the point at which the two mix rates converge. Typically this rate is center or 0%.
EN Rotate the roller to highlight Tail Curve then press. Selecting a Flight Mode Highlight the desired flight mode at the bottom of the screen then press to select. Note that the selected flight mode will darken confirming the selection. N= Normal 1= Stunt 1 2= Stunt 2 H= hold Adjusting the Curve Move the flight mode switch in the position you wish to adjust the curve to. Highlight one of the five available Pitch curve values (Low, 25%, 50%,75%, High). Press the roller to access that value.
EN Swashplate Mix The Swashplate Mix typically corrects swashplate timing issues by mixing Aileron to Elevator and Elevator to Aileron. When adjusted correctly, the Swashplate causes the helicopter to roll and pitch accurately with minimal inter-reaction. press the roller. Select programmable Mix, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 and press the roller. The Mix screen appears. To access Swashplate Mix With the C Mix screen displayed, rotate the roller to highlight Cyclic > Thro then press.
EN Move the programmed master channel while observing the slave channel. The slave channel should move accordingly. Offset The Offset function establishes the point at which the two mix rates converge. Typically, this rate is center or 0%. If an offset is needed (normally not in a helicopter), do the following. Rotate the roller to highlight Gyro then press to access that screen. To Select a Switch The Gyro function defaults to Inhibit.
EN To Select the Timer Start Method Rotate the roller to highlight Start then press to access. Five start options are available: Trainer switch, Throttle, Throttle 1-Time, L Trim and R Trim. Throttle 1-time - The timer starts when the programmed throttle position is exceeded and will continue regardless of the throttle position. To select the Timer Mode- Inhibit, Count Down or Stop Watch Highlight Mode then press. Throttle - The timer starts when the programmed throttle position is exceeded.
EN Monitor Rotate the roller to highlight Monitor then press to access. The Monitor screen displays the servo positions for each channel graphically and numerically. This is useful to verify programming functions, trim settings, mix directions, etc. The numeric value is directly relative to the travel adjust and mix values (e.g., 100% travel adjust equals 100% value in the Monitor). To Access the Monitor screen With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen displayed, press the roller.
EN General Information Servo Precautions • Do not lubricate servo gears or motors. • Do not overload retract servos during retracted or extended conditions. Make sure they are able to travel their full deflection. Overloading or stalling a servo can cause excessive current drain. • Make sure all servos move freely through their rotations and no linkages hang up or bind. A binding control linkage can cause a servo to draw excessive current. A stalled servo can drain a battery pack in a matter of minutes.
EN Warranty and Repair Policy Warranty Period Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase by the Purchaser. 1-Year Limited Warranty Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
EN our facility. An Online Repair Request is available at www.horizonhobby.com http://www.horizonhobby. com under the Repairs tab. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for repair. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours.
EN Compliance Information for the Appendix European Union Mode Changes The following information is for item numbers: SPM8800EU AT BG CZ CY DE DK IE ES FI GR HU IT LT LU LV MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK UK The following information is for item numbers: SPM88001FR AT BG CZ CY DE DK ES FI FR GR LU HU IE IT LT LV MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK UK The DX8 can be easily converted to mode 1, 2, 3, or 4. This conversion requires a mechanical and a programming change.
EN Note: Cages have been removed for clarity. Step 7. Most pilots prefer having a throttle with less stroke as it provides a more natural feel when giving rudder commanded (mode 2) at full or low throttle. When changing throttle position from right to left it’s necessary to switch the throttle limiting wedges positions. Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the throttle limiting wedges from their current position and reinstall them on the opposite gimbal. Step 4.
EN When changing modes that swap throttle and elevator positions it’s necessary to recalibrate the sticks. When the mode change is programmed, the calibration screen will automatically appear the next time the transmitter is turned on and the following screen appears. To calibrate, move the sticks throughout their range then back to center including the throttle. Once all sticks have been centered, press SAVE to complete calibration.
EN Using A Flight Log—Optional The Flight Log (optional) is compatible with the AR8000 receiver. The Flight Log displays overall RF link performance as well as the individual internal and external receiver link data. It also displays receiver voltage. Using the Flight Log After a flight and before turning off the receiver or transmitter, plug the Flight Log into the Data port on the AR8000 receiver. The screen will automatically display voltage i.e. 6v2= 6.2 volts. Note: When the voltage reaches 4.
