FrSky X8R User Manual

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05/02/13
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InstructionManualforFrSkyXJTModule
Introduction
ThankyouforpurchasingFrSkyXJTtelemetrymodule.Inordertofullyenjoythebenefitsofthissystem,pleasereadthe
instructionmanualcarefullyandsetupthedeviceasdescribedbelow.
Overview
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Specifications
OperatingVoltageRange:3.7~15V
OperatingCurrent:180mA(@5V),120mA(@12V)
OutputPower:ч100mW
ModuleSlot:JR/GraupnerType
Modulations:PXXorCPPM(autoͲdetected)
Modes:D8,D16orLR12(selectable)
TelemetryInterface:SmartPort,RS232SerialPort
UpgradeInterface:SmartPort,RS232SerialPort
What’sNew!
x TwoautoͲdetectedmodulationsofPXX(modeselection,bind,modelmatch,rangecheck,failsafe,etc.onradio
side)orCPPM.
x ThreeselectablemodesofD8(existing8chtwoͲway),D16(new16chtwoͲwayfullduplextransmission)andLR12
(new12choneͲway,approx.threetimesrangeofcurrent
V8&DserieswhenpairingwithnewLRseriesreceiv ers,suchas
L9R).
x SmartPortenabled,realizingtwoͲwayfullduplextransmission.
x Detectthemoduleantenna’sworkingstatusandgivesoundwarningsifthemoduleantennaisbrokenordoesnot
haveintactcontact,etc.
x Superlowerlatency(approx.1/3ofcurrentsystems)andhigherprecision(transmitter’shardwareandsoftware
supportrequired,suchasFrSkytransmitters).

FrSky X8R Specifications

General

Weight	16.8g
Firmware Upgradeable	Yes
Telemetry	Yes
Operating Voltage Range	4.0V - 10.0V
Operating Range	>1.5km (Full Range)
Compatibility	FrSky X Series modules
Channels	16 (8 standard channel outputs, 8 channels via S.Bus port)
Operating Current	100mA
RSSI Output	Analog Voltage Output (PWM)