Integrated ESC Telemetry
BNF: This aircraft includes telemetry between the ESC and receiver, which can provide information including RPM, voltage, motor current,
throttle setting (%), and FET (speed controller) temperature.
PNP: The ESC in this aircraft is capable of delivering telemetry information over the throttle connection when paired with a Smart
compatible Spektrum telemetry receiver. It will function with a normal PWM servo siganl for common radio control systems.
For more information about compatible transmitters, firmware updates, and how to use the telemetry technology on your transmitter, visit
www.SpektrumRC.com
Telemetry Setup
DX
series,
NX
series,
iX
series
1. Begin with the transmitter bound to
the receiver.
2. Power ON the transmitter.
3. Set switch H (throttle cut) to prevent
accidental motor operation.
4. Power ON the aircraft. A signal bar
appears on your transmitter’s main
screen when the telemetry information
is being received.
5. Go to the FUNCTION LIST (Model
Setup)
6. Select TELEMETRY; Smart ESC
7. Set Total Cells: 4
8. Set LVC Alarm: 3.4V Set Alarm;
Voice/Vibe
9. Set pole count; 14 pole
Thrust Reversing
The Avian™ Smart ESC in this aircraft is equipped with thrust reversing, but it must be enabled before it will function. Reversing the motor
can be helpful when taxiing or for shortening ground roll after a landing. Flipping the designated switch reverses motor rotation, throttle will
still control motor speed.
WARNING: Never attempt to use thrust reversing in flight. Applying reverse thrust while in flight will result in loss of control and possibly a
crash. Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
IMPORTANT: The motor will draw more current in reverse as the propeller becomes less efficient and creates more drag. This can reduce
flight time.
IMPORTANT: Thrust reversing requires a Spektrum receiver with Smart Throttle (including the AR637TA and AR631) and a Spektrum
transmitter with a minimum of 7 channels. The Avian ESC is also backwards compatible with conventional receivers (PWM output signal)
for normal operation, but reversing functions are only available with Smart Throttle technology.
Thrust Reversing Setup
Transmitter
On the transmitter, select an open channel (not already in use), and assign it to an open switch. Use a different channel for thrust reversing
and SAFE Select. Motor reversing is assigned to Aux 2/Channel 7, by default, in the Smart ESC. If SAFE Select and the ESC are assigned
to the same channel, the motor will reverse in flight.
WARNING: Do not assign thrust reversing and SAFE Select to the same channel. Doing so will reverse the motor when SAFE Select is
enabled during flight, resulting in a crash.
ESC
Set up the transmitter according to the setup chart, and bind your transmitter to the airplane. The airplane must be powered on and bound
to the transmitter to access the Smart ESC programming.
As an alternative, it is possible to program the ESC with the Smart ESC Programming Box (SPMXCA200, optional, not included).
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