DSM Instructions v5p1

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Alternate Languages ..................................................

Introduction ................................................................

Benets.......................................................................

DSM Digital SpreadSpectrum Modulation .................

Installation Instructions ...............................................

Installing theTransmitter Module ................................

Installing the Receiver ................................................

Binding .......................................................................

Binding Process .........................................................

Specications .............................................................

FCC Inormation .........................................................

Warranty and Service Inormation ..............................

Table of Contents


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Spektrums Digital Spectrum Modulation (DSM) syste

link security. No longer do you have to worry about tr

unintentionally being turned on, waiting or the reque

caused rom noisy motors, speed controllers or othe

utilizes Digital Spread Spectrum technology providin

Operating within the ultra high requency 2.4GHz wo

module is programmed at the actory with its own un(Globally Unique Identication code). Once a receive

(called binding), the receiver will only recognize that

other sources. And with over 4 billion possible GUID

receiver to listen to anything other than its bound tran

The DSM system is telemetry-ready or optional telem

Engine temperature, speed, rpm, signal strength, ba

displayed in real time via Spektrums handheld displa

be updated periodically to include a wide variety o p

Introduction


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Eliminates the possibility o intererence rom an un

Impervious to model-generated RF intererence (lik

metal-to-metal noise, etc.)

Robust intererence rom any outside sources like o

pagers, WiFi systems, etc.

No more waiting or an open requency

Eliminates the need or a requency board and req

Fail-sae drives the servos to a preset position (usu

event o signal loss

No need to impound transmitters at events

The DSM system is available or all popular module

2.4GHz worldwide band allows international use

Short 8.5" receiver antenna is easy to mount

Telemetry-ready optional modules allow real time

speed, battery voltage, lap times, etc.

No maintenance or tuning required (always stays in

No need or crystals

Up to 79 users can simultaneously operate DSM sy

FCC, UKCC, ROAR, NORCCA and ETSI approved

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The DSM system operates in the 2.4GHz band (thats

oers a signicant advantage as its well out o the ra

intererence (like motor and ESC noise). All the comp

and 75MHz radios with model-generated interering

The DSM system uses Direct Sequence Spread Spe

wide signal on a single requency. The FCC requires

incorporating collision avoidance such that when a s

2.4GHz band and selects a channel that is not being

that unused channel. 79 channels are available and

system interering with another are astronomically re

capacity o 79 channels. In the unlikely event that the

not connect or cause any intererence, going into ho

DSM

Digital Spread

Spectrum Modulation


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During rst installation, the receiver(s) must be boun

is necessary to program the receiver(s) to distinguish

others. Also ail-sae positions are transerred rom th

binding. See binding below or more details.

1. Make sure that the transmitter is switched o.

2. Remove t

current R

module r

the transm

3. Careully insert

the DSM modulenoting the

orientation o the

connector pins.

Installation

Instructions

Installing the Transmitter

Module


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5. I the transmitter is PPM and PCM compatible, ma

to PPM modulation mode. I necessary, see the in

system or details.

Note: When using the Futaba 3PK, its nece

the standard PPM mode and not the HRS m

4. Rotate and angle

the antenna on

the module to

vertical.

Installing the

Transmitter Module(continued)


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1. Using double-

sided oam tape

mount the recei

in the position

recommended

in your vehicles

instructions.

2. At 8.5 inches in length, the receiver antenna is sig

conventional antennas. The receiver has provisio

the top o the receiver or at the end o the receive

necessary to open the case to change the antenn

its important to mount the antenna vertically. In m

mounted inside the body with no loss o range. Mrecommended by the manuacturer o the vehicle

to trim the plastic antenna tube (included with yo

extend at least 1/2" past the tip o the tube.

Installing the

Receiver


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Note: I desired, the antenna can be shorte

to exactly 3.6" with negligible loss o range a

applications the short 3.6" length will make i

3. Connect the servo a

leads per the chart

connections are co

Airtronics Z, JR, F

and KO servos.

Installing the

Receiver(continued)

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Receiver Channel Usage

Port 1 Battery and telemetry options

Port 2 CH1 Steering

Port 3 CH2 Throttle

Port 4 CH3 Auxiliary channel or personal transpond

Note: Align the servo leads so the black wi

the outside edge o the receiver case.

Channel Assignments


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Its necessary to program the receiver to a specic m

recognize that module, ignoring signals rom any oth

bound to a module, the system will not operate. Also

ail-sae positions are set.

It is only necessary to bind the receiver to the module

recommended when the receiver is moved rom one

be re-bound to the same module or to other modules

unlimited number o receivers can be bound to a sin

using one transmitter to operate several models.

1. Make sure the transmitter and receiver are turned

2. With the receiver o, press and hold the bind butto

the receiver.

3. Turn on the receiver while holding the bind button4. Release the bind button when the LED fashes gre

Binding

Binding Process

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5. With the transmitter o, place the transmitter stick

desired ail-sae positions, normally brake and str

6. Press and hold the bind button

transmitter module.

7. Turn on the transmitter while ho

the bind button.

8. Release the bind button ater th

LED fashes.

Observe that ater several seconds the LED on the re

transmitter will quit fashing and remain solid, indicat

was successul. Once binding is complete, the syste

Only bound receivers and modules can connect. Duscans or a ree channel while the receiver scans or

scanning, the LEDs on both transmitter and receiver

binding is achieved, the LED remains on continuous

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In the unlikely event that the link is lost during use, th

their ail-sae positions that were preset during the bi

turned on prior to turning on the transmitter, the rece

driving the servos to their preset ail-sae position. W

normal control is resumed.

Note: The ail-sae positions can be checke

o on the transmitter. The green LED on the the servo/ESC will be driven to their stored a

Loss of Link / Fail Safe

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Specifcation Range

Frequency Band 2.4002.4835

Channels 79

Channel Spacing 1

Chips/Bits 64

DSSS Coding Gain 18

Bitrate 15.625

Range 3000

Latency

Standard System 5.6

Pro Series System 3.0

Resolution/Channel 4096

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Specifcation Range

Output Power 10

Antenna 2

Modulation Digital GFSK

160kHz dF

Sensitivity -98

RC Channels 3

Power 40

Weight 11

Transmitter

Receiver

Specifcations(continued)

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This device complies with part 15 o the FCC rules. O

ollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cau

(2) this device must accept any intererence received

cause undesired operation.

Caution: Changes or modications not exp

approved by the party responsible or comp

void the users authority to operate the equipThis product contains a radio transmitter with wireles

and ound to be compliant with the applicable regula

the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz requency range.

The associated regulatory agencies o the ollowing

certications or this product as authorized or sale a

USA Canada

Denmark France

Germany Italy

Spain Sweden

FCC Information


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Spektrum 1-Year Warranty

This Spektrum product is guaranteed against work

deects or a period o 1 year rom the original date o

to the original purchaser and cannot be transerred.

except those that have been modied, misused, imp

unauthorized service center. As with all ne electroni

extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture, or exposu

time.

I you have any questions about the operation or inst

ree to call a product support representative at 1-877

I your equipment needs to be repaired, ship it to:

Horizon Service Ce

ATTN: Spektrum Se

4105 Fieldstone R

Champaign, IL 61

Warranty and Service

Information

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Include your complete name and address inormatio

on the outer label/return address area. Include a brie

correspondence and be sure that your name and ad

receive warranty service, you must include your orig

o-purchase date. Providing warranty conditions hav

repaired at no charge or replaced at the discretion o

Warranty and Service

Information(continued)


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