User's Manual

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6 Fitting the receiver
Weatronic 2.4 Dual FHSS Dual Receivers have been thoroughly tested against and designed to resist vibration and temperature extremes, however
our receivers should always be mounted as far away as possible from likely sources of heat or vibration, for example the exhaust systems fitted to
internal combustion (i/c) engines.
6.1 Fitting the Dual 2.4 Dual FHSS micro series receivers.
The best method for mounting this type of receiver is go use 2 strips of self adhesive cellular sponge rubber (not foam) attached to a suitable plate
which is secured to the model. The strips should be positioned to allow air to circulate under the receiver and under no circumstances should the
receiver be wrapped in foam or any other material which may cause a heat build-up.
6.2 Routing the Dual 2.4 Dual FHSS micro series receiver antenna.
Each receiver circuit of a Dual 2.4 Dual FHSS Micro receiver is fitted with a 200 mm long antenna. These antennas should each be routed in a
straight line and should be positioned so that they are at an angle of 90 degrees to each other to ensure the best possible reception.
Exception: Fuselages which are constructed from Carbon fibre or those which have a high level of carbon fibre reinforce-
ment should have the antenna routed outside the fuselage. Carbon fibre is a very good insulator against radio waves and
mounting the antenna internally would greatly reduce the range of the system. This warning also applies to models with
metal or metallic coverings which includes metallic paint.
6.3 Fitting the 2.4 Dual FHSS 12-22 R series receivers.
The perfect method of mounting a Dual 2.4 MHz Dual FHSS 12-22 R receiver is to use our rubber blind nuts which are available from us. These nuts
provide the best protection against vibration whilst providing a stable and convenient method of fitting the receiver. To utilise these nuts a plate
made from ply, GRP or any other suitable material should be constructed noting that the plate must have holes cut into it in the vicinity of the bottom
of the receiver to allow sufficient cooling air to circulate around the receivers casing. The plate should then be drilled Ø 8mm and the rubber mounts
inserted, the receiver is then screwed onto the mount using 4 mm bolts.
Receiver mounting dimensions: 130 x 70 mm, Ø 8 mm.
Ø 8 mm Blind nuts provide optimal vibration protection.
If using a Dual 2.4 Dual FHSS 12-22 R Gyro II receiver, the receiver should be mounted at 90 degrees to the longitudinal axis or the fuselage and
horizontal to ensure that both gyros function correctly.
The Dual 2.4 Dual FHSS 12-22 R Gyro III, 2.4 Dual FHSS 12-22 R Gyro III + GPS and 2.4 Dual FHSS 12-30 R Gyro III + GPS receivers are fitted with
giro on all 3 axes which means that they can be mounted along or across the fuselage as long as they are mounted horizontally.
If using a GPS equipped receiver you must ensure that the top of the receiver (the side with a label attached) is upwards to ensure that the receiver
receives a good signal from the GPS satellite. Also, the fuselage directly above the receiver should not be constructed from Carbon fibre, metal,
metallic covering (chrome effect) or any other material which may shield the receiver and deteriorate the signal. Cables may also shield the receiver
and should not be routed above the receiver.