SPMAR9200 Instruction ManualHR

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2010 DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc.The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.

Spektrum radios and accessories are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby, Inc.


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Giant-scale aircrat / Jets with m ultiple high-current draw servosScale aircrat with multiple high-current draw servos and accessories (e.g. lights, ESCs, air valves, etc.) / Scale helicopters

Applications

Features

Spektrums AR9200 PowerSae Evolution oers the ultimate solutionor powering high-current draw radio systems. In aircrat with multiplehigh-current draw servos (e.g. giant-scale aircrat, jets, etc.), the AR9200PowerSae Evolution can provide peak current o up to 20 amps (Eachbattery input is regulated independently to 5.9 volts, and each regulator

is capable o handling 10 amps (2 x 10 A)) and oers true dual batteryredundancy and a ail-on sot switch or the ultimate in reliability. By

locating three remote receivers throughout the aircrat, the RF link canbe optimized in even the most demanding aircrat installations that havesigniicant conductive materials like carbon, stainless steel bypass tubes,tuned exhausts, etc.

True dual battery redundancyeach battery is isolated and if oneails/shorts the other takes over.

Utilizes three remote receivers for the ultimate RF link in demandingapplications.

Up to 20 amps peak current handling capability SensorSwitch fails-on if the switch is damaged or disconnected SensorSwitch indicates battery condition.

Minimum voltage memory indicates any voltage drops th

during light. Dual Regulated output voltage (5.9V) Large heat sink area for high performance. Three voltage indicator LEDs per battery input and three b

voltage indicator LEDs on the SensorSwitch.

Support for three battery types: LiPo, NiMH / NiCd, and L

Suppression of any servo feedback currents which might Two types of failsafe - Smartsafe (throttle only) and preset(all servos)

QuickConnect - if a power interruption (brownout) occursreconnects in less than 1/2 second

Flight Log compatible Heavy-duty dual battery inputs with MPX connectors. (Ad

EC3 connectors and Deans Ultra connectors are available Compatible with all Spektrum and JR ull range radio a

module systems 2048 resolution


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PowerSafe Evolution Main Unit - SPMAR9200 Three Remote Receivers - SPM9545 SensorSwitch - PBS9050 One 24 Remote Receiver Extension - SPM9013

One 12 Remote Receiver Extension - SPM9012 One 9 Remote Receiver Extension - SPM9011 Instruction Manual Male/female Bind Plug-SPM6803

Items Included

Optional Items

2150mAh 6.0V NiMH Receiver Pack - SPMB2150NM2700mAh 6.0V NiMH Receiver Pack - SPMB2700NM4500mAh 6.0V NiMH Receiver Pack - SPMB4500NMLiPo Receiver Pack 1350mAh - SPMB1350LPLiPo Receiver pack 2000mAh - SPMB2000LP

LiPo Receiver Pack 4000mAh - SPMB4000LPLiPo Receiver Pack 6000mAh - SPMB6000LP

Flight Log Data Recorder - SPM9540 6 Remote Receiver Extension - SPM9010 9 Remote Receiver Extension - SPM9011 12 Remote Receiver Extension - SPM9012

24 Remote Receiver Extension - SPM9013

36 Remote Receiver Extension - SPM9014 12 EC3 Extension - SPMEXEC312 24 EC3 Extension - SPMEXEC324 EC3 Battery Connector, Female (2) - EFLAEC302 MPX to EC3 adapters - SPM6828 MPX to WS Deans Ultra Adapter - SPM6829

External LEDs - PBS9070


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Its important to select a battery(s) that has more than adequate capacityto provide the necessary flight time. Our staff has been recording in-flight

data to determine typical current consumption o aircrat in light.Following are two graphs that illustrate the in-light current draw o theradio system.

Note: Current draws may vary depending on your servos, installation and flying style.

The ollowing setup is shown as a worst-case sce nario indicative o someaerobatic pilots setups. It is not recommended to use this setup withoutproper voltage regulation or your servos.

Airplane - 40% YAKServos - 9-JR8711s 1-8317 (throttle)

Batteries - Two 4000mAh 2-cell 7.4-volt LiPosRegulator - NoneNote: JR8711s and 8317s are rated at a maximum of 6-volt 5-cell use. Using highervoltages will void the warranty.

Engine - DA150Weight - 40 lbsFlight envelope - Hard 3D

Average current - 2.62 ampsPeak current - 17.8 ampsMilliamps used per 10-minute light - 435mAh

Battery Capacity

File:JasonNoll.FDRSession:AllSessions

Seconds

35030025020015010050

PackAmps_A:Min0.00Max 17.80Avg2.62

4000

In the example above, the average current was 2.62 amps, which to 435mAh per 10 minutes (typical light length). Its recommendeonly 60% o the available capacity be used to ensure plenty o res

battery capacity. In this example using two 4000mAh batteries (80total capacity) x 60%= 4800mAh (available usable capacity) dividcapacity used per 10-minute light, 435mAh would allow up to 1110 minutes each.


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Battery Voltage

IMPORTANT: D0 NOT use a 4-cell 4.8-volt battery to powerthe PowerSafe Evolution.

Four-cell 4.8-volt batteries do not provide enough voltage headroom

(additional margin needed) necessary to power the system when heavilyloaded. Under load the system voltage can drop below the v oltage systemsminimum operating voltage threshold (3.5 volts) and cause loss o control.

The PowerSae Evolution is capable o handling voltages rom 6.0 to 10.0volts. The voltage limitations are generally the servos. The output voltageto the servos is regulated to 5.9V. Each voltage regulator is capable o

handling 10 amps, or a total o 20 amp maximum current capability.

Be aware that NiMH batteries have a tendency to false peakwhen being fast charged. Be especially careul when using NiMH

batteries that they are ully charged and have not alse peaked.

Many pilots are using 2-cell LiPo batteries to power their aircrat. LiPosoer greater capacity or their size and weight, and are easier to managewhen charging.

Note: When a battery is connected to the PowerSafe Evolution, a low culess than 1mA occurs even when the switch is turned off. If the system i

stored for any length of time, its important that the battery(s) be disconthe PowerSafe Evolution to prevent over discharge.


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3. To turn the PowerSafe Evolution receiver on with the SensorSwitch, pthe SET button on the SensorSwitch until the central LED glows red.

buttons 1 and 2 one at a time to turn each on. If you have only 1 battyou only need to press the button for that battery.

4. To turn the PowerSafe Evolution off with the SensorSwitch, repeat thfor turning the receiver on, by pressing and holding the SET button LED glows red, then press button 1 and/or button 2.

Note: Once the PowerSafe Evolution has been turned on, it can only be again by using the SensorSwitch. Intermittent contacts or interruptions power cannot cause the PowerSafe Evolution to be switched off perman

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1. Using four #2 x 1/2 screws or similar(not included), drill 4 1/16 pilot

holes into a ply or hardwood mount, secure the main PowerSae unit inthe position desired.

2. Mount the switch on the side o your aircrat and insert the switch plug

in the SensorSwitch port in the main receiver unit. Make sure to installthe connector as shown with the ribbon cable acing up. In modelswith severe vibration, it is recommended to secure the ribbon leadby at least one additional point to avoid the connector coming loose.I the connector does all out in light, it would have no eect on thePowerSae Evolution, but would prevent you rom turning the PowerSaeEvolution o.

Note: The PowerSafe Evolution uses a specifically designed switch. Conventionallywired switches are not compatible with the PowerSafe Evolution.

Installing the PowerSafe Evolution Main Unit and SensorSwitch


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Fuel tanks Metal bypass tubes High-temperature components like exhaust systems Any significant metallic conductive components

High-vibration areas

The remote antennas should be mounted a minimum of at leas

rom each other as greater antenna separation gives improved diversity (RF link perormance) in critical environments. In largwhere space is not an issue it is highly recommended that the be mounted throughout the aircrat as illustrated. Spektrum oreceiver extensions ranging from 6 to 36 allowing the receivemounted in the most optimum locations throughout the aircra

Using double-sided oam tape and tie wraps, mount a minimuremote receivers in your aircrat as per the illustrations and pluthe receiver ports.

The ollowing are illustrations o typically recommended instalNote the remote receiver orientation.

Mounting the Remote Receivers

Antenna Polarization

For optimum RF link perormance its important that the remote antennasbe mounted in an orientation that allows or the best possible signalreception when the aircrat is at all possible attitudes and positions.

This is known as antenna polarization. This allows the greatest exposedvisual cross section o the antennas rom a ll aircrat orientations. It isrecommended that one antenna be mounted vertically, one horizontallyin-line with the uselage and one horizontally perpendicular to the uselage(see illustrations on pages 11-12). This covers the X,Y and Z ax is oeringsuperb cross section visibility in all aircrat orientations.

Locating the Remote Receivers

While Spektrum 2.4GHz systems are ar more resistant to intererencecaused rom internal RF generating sources, the remote receivers shouldbe mounted as far away as practical (typically 4 or greater if possible)rom the ollowing:

Ignition systems Ignition batteries Ignition switches Engines ECUs pumps Electric motors

Receiver batteries


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Plugging in the Servos

Plug the servo leads into the appropriate ports in the PowerSae Evolution.You are now ready to bind the system.

The PowerSae Evolution has dual aileron, rudder, and aux 1 channelsavailable to operate 2 separate ailerons, rudders, or a ux 1 or lap servos.

The dual channels use a linear mix to be used when 2 serv os are notganged on a single control surace such as 2 servos per aileron. Usingdual servos on a single control surace requires the use o either amatchbox, program mixing with an open channel/s, or mechanical throwmatching. Failure to match ganged servos throughout the range o motionon a control surace will result in high amperage drawn by the servos, and

will lead to servo ailure. Using an inline current me ter such as HAN172 isrecommended to minimize the current draw o the system.

Important - Y-Harnesses and Servo Extensions

When using Y-harnesses or servo extensions, its impostandard non-amplified Y-harnesses and servo extenscan/will cause the servos to operate erratically or not fall. Amplified Y-harnesses were developed several yeaboost the signal for some older PCM systems and shouused with Spektrum equipment. Note that when convemodels to Spektrum be certain that all amplified Y-haror servo extensions are replaced with conventional, noversions.

The JR PCM Y-Harness with Amplifier (JRPA133) is nowith the AR9200 and should not be used.


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The AR9200 PowerSae Evolution eatures two types o ailsae

programming: SmartSae and Preset Failsae.

SmartSafeSmartSafe is automatically selected during the standard binding procedure and isideal for electric aircraft as well as most gas- and glow-powered aircraft.

How SmartSafe WorksWhen the Receiver is Powered On without a Transmitter Signal If you turn on the R291 before you turn on the transmitter, SmartSafe prevents thethrottle from functioning and drives all other channels to their preset positions.

When there is a Loss of Signal in Flight

If the receiver loses the transmitters signal in flight, or any other time after asuccessful connection has been made, SmartSafe sets the throttle to the position it

was in during the binding process. All other channels hold the positions they were inat signal loss.

How to Program the Receiver for SmartSafeSimply move the throttle to a desired in-flight failsafe position (typically this is all theway back) and bind the receiver to the transmitter. Leave the bind plug in the receiver

during the entire binding process. Remove the bind plug only after a connection hasbeen made and the controls are functioning normally.

Failsafe Functions

Preset FailsafePreset Failsafe allows you to set the specific control positions for all chto should you encounter signal loss in flight or at any other time after a

connection has been made. Preset Failsafe is typically used to prevent in high-performance models by deploying spoilers in sailplanes or puttglow-powered models into a slight turn at reduced throttle.

How to Program Preset Failsafe SettingsInsert the bind plug and power on the receiver. When the receivers LED

to blink indicating it is in bind mode, remove the bind plug before binditransmitter to the receiver. The LED lights on the receiver continue to byour transmitters control sticks and switches to the desired Preset Fails

then turn it on in bind mode. The system should connect in less than 15


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Advanced Range Testing Using a Flight Log

The Standard Range Testing procedure is recommended or most sportaircrat. For sophisticated aircrat that contain signiicant amounts oconductive materials (e.g. turbine powered jets, some types o sca leaircrat, aircrat with carbon uselages, etc.), the ollowing advanced rangecheck will conirm that all remote receive rs are operating optimally andthat the installation (position o the receivers) is optimized or the speciic

aircrat. This Advanced Range Check allows the RF perormance o eachremote receiver to be eva luated and to optimize the locations o eachindividual remote receiver.

Advanced Range Testing1. Plug a Flight Log into the Bind/Data port in the AR9200 and turn on the

system (Tx and Rx).2. Advance the Flight Log until rame losses are displayed by pressing thebutton on the Flight Log.

3. Have a helper hold your aircrat while observing the Flight Log data.4. Standing 30 paces away rom the model, ace the model with the

transmitter in your normal lying position and put your transmitter into

range test mode. This causes reduced power output rom the transmitter.5. Have your helper position the model in various orientations (nose up,

nose down, nose toward the Tx, nose away rom the Tx, etc.) whileyour helper watches the Flight Log noting any correlation betweenthe aircrats orientation and rame losses. Do this or 1 minute. The

timer on the transmitter can be used here. For giant-scale arecommended that the airplane be tipped up on its nose anddegrees or one minute then the data recorded. Next place thon its wheels and do a s econd test rotating the aircrat in alor one minute.

6. Ater one minute, a successul range check will have less th

recorded rame losses. Scrolling the Flight Log through theades (A, B, L,) allows you to e valuate the perormance o eaAntenna ades should be relatively uniorm. I a speciic anteexperiencing a high degree o ades then that antenna shoulto a dierent location.

7. A successul advanced test will yield the ollowing:

H - 0 holdsF - less than 10 rame lossesA, B, L - Frame losses will typically be less than 100important to compare the relative rame losses. I a preceiver has a signiicantly higher rame loss value (then the test should be redone and i the same resu

move the oending receiver to a dierent location.


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QuickConnect with Brownout Detection

The AR9200 Evolution features QuickConnect with Brownout Detection.Should a power interruption occur (brownout), the system will reconnectimmediately when power is restored and the LEDs on e ach connectedreceiver will lash indicating a brownout (power interruption) has occurred.Brownouts can be caused by an inadequate power supply (weak battery orregulator), a loose connector, a bad switch, an inadequate BEC when using

an electronic speed controller, etc. Brownouts occur when the receivervoltage drops below 3.2 volts thus interrupting control as the servos andreceiver require a minimum o 3.2 volts to operate.

How Brownout Detection WorksWhen the receiver voltage drops below 3.2 volts the system drops out

(ceases to operate). When power is restored, the receivers will immediatelyattempt to reconnect to the last two requencies they were connected to.I the two requencies are present (the transmitter was let on) the systemreconnects, typically about 4ms. The receivers will then blink indicatinga brownout has occurred. I at any time the receiver is turned o thenback on and the transmitter is not turned o, the re ceivers will blink as a

power interruption was induced by turning o the power to the receiver.In act this simple test (turning the receiver o then on) will allow you todetermine i your systems brownout detection is unctioning.

Note: If a brownout occurs in-flight it is vital that the cause of the browndetermined and corrected. QuickConnect and Brownout Detection are dallow you to safely fly through most short duration power interruptions.root cause of these interruptions must be corrected before the next flighcatastrophic safety issues.

The AR9200 PowerSafe Evolution features a minimum voltage memory used to evaluate your aircraft and the battery packs. The minimum voltashows you the extent to which the battery voltage dropped during the lathe control surfaces jamming, the model has stiff linkages, or it has bat

under load. It is a good idea to make it part of your routine to check the voltage memory after every flight, this allows you to find problems withor batteries before the next flight. To check the minimum voltage, after aboth SensorSwitch battery 1 and 2 buttons. The 3 battery LEDs will indlowest voltage level that occurred during the flight. The minimum voltagdoes not record short duration voltage drop outs, only those voltage dr

longer than one second.


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Your DSM2 equipped 2.4GHz system is intuitive to operate, unctioning

nearly identically to FM systems. Following are a ew common questionsrom customers:

Q: After Ive bound the receiver to my transmitter, which do Iturn on first when I want to fly?

A: Either one. Every DSM 2.4GHz transmitter has a GUID (GloballyUnique Identiier) code imbedded in its signal. When you bind aDSM receiver to your transmitter, this GUID code is stored in thereceiver. I you turn the receiver on beore the transmitter, you donthave to worry about it responding to another transmitter. The receiverwill inhibit throttle output and drive all controls to preset positions

while it waits or a signal rom the transmitter with the same GUID

code it has stored.

I a DSM transmitter is turned on irst you can expect it to connectwithin 6 seconds o powering on the receiver.

Q: Sometimes the system takes longer to connect or doesntconnect at all. Why?

A: In order or a DSM system to connect, the receiver must receive alarge number o uninterrupted signal packets rom the transmitter.This process takes just a ew seconds, but i the transmitter is too

close to the receiver (within 4 eet) or near metal objects

its own reflected 2.4GHz energy as noise. This can delaconnection.

I this happens make sure you are a suicient distance robjects and the receiver itsel beore you power up and tr

Q: Is it true that DSM systems are less tolerant of low

A: All DSM receivers require at least 3.5V to operate norma

servos cease to operate below 3.8V. Using multiple highservos, however, with an inadequate power supply can alto momentarily drop below 3.5V. This will cause the recebrown out and reconnect.

All recently manuactured JR and Spektrum DSM receiveQuickConnect technology that will reconnect the sys tem a quarter o a second should a brown out occur. In additireceivers LED will lash, indicating a brown out has occu

landing you notice your DSM receivers LED is lashing myou have adequate power beore you ly again.

Frequently Asked Questions on Spektrum 2.4GHz


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Tips for Getting the Most from your PowerSafe System

Flight LogThe optional Flight Log is highly recommended. The Flight Log can be used to

test the battery system using the built-in voltmeter and applying a load to the

servos/control suraces. The voltage should never drop below the rated voltage

(5.9 volts) even under a heavy load.

When the system is irst installed it is highly recommend that an advanced

range check be perormed. (See advanced range check on page 18.) I anyreceiver is perorming less than optimally (higher than normal ades) that

receiver should be repositioned and the advanced range test repeated until low

ades are recorded.

During irst lights with sophisticated airplanes (signiicant conductive

materials onboard, many high-current draw servos, carbon construction, etc.),

its a good practice to keep your irst light in close then conirm

the RF link perormance using the Flight Log to determine the perormance oeach attached receiver. Extend the distance on subsequent lights

and record the Flight Log data conirming that all systems are

perorming properly.

Storing Your SystemI the system will be stored or more than two weeks, its important that

the battery be disconnected rom the PowerSae Evolution. The PowerSae

Evolution draws a small amount o current (less than 1ma) even when theswitch is turned o and the battery will drain and could become damaged i let

attached or an extended period. This is especially important when

batteries as irreversible damage could occur to your batteries.

Using Nickel-Metal Hydride BatteriesThe latest generation o NiMH batteries incorporates a new chemis

to be more environmentally riendly. These batteries, when chargedetection chargers have tendencies to alse peak (not ully charge)

These include all brands o NiMH batteries. I using NiMH packs b

cautious when charging making absolutely sure that the battery is

charged. It is recommended that a ast charge with a meter that mo

input mAh be used and that the expected charge capacity is reachecharge.

Safety Precautions:This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy. It must be op

caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical a

to operate this Product in a sae and responsible manner could resor damage to the Product or other property. This Product is not int

use by children without direct adult supervision. The Product man

instructions or saety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to

ollow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to ass

or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or injury.


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FCC InformationThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to thetwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmul intererence, and (2) thiaccept any intererence received, including intererence that may cause undesir

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