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9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM 9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM

Optima Receiver Connection Diagrams

4. SPC Supplementary Power Connection

Power the Optima receiver function with up to a 35V. motor battery. Details about the SPC system can be found on page 21.

5. Channel Output and Battery Input Ports

The ports for battery power, servos, gyros and other accessories are located at each end of the streamlined Optima receivers.

6. Jumpers

The jumper is installed at the factory and is used when the receiver is powered by an electronic speed control,

a commercially available B.E.C. (battery eliminator circuit), dedicated 4.8 to 6V. NiMH battery pack, or *2S Li-Po/Io/Fe batteries.

The jumper is removed when the receiver is powered using the SPC feature as described in more detail on page 21.

Compatibility

The Optima series receivers are compatible with transmitters using the Hitec AFHSS 2.4GHz system Spectra 2.4GHz module or

dedicated non-module AFHSS Hitec transmitters in the future.

Normal / Scan Mode Selectable

Select between two operational signal types. See page 19 for details.

FAIL-SAFE Option

Servos and other accessories may be programmed with a FAIL-SAFE point in the event power to the receiver is interrupted.

See page 19 for details.

Onboard Receiver Battery Warnings

Know when your on-board battery is low with direct telemetry feedback to your transmitter. See page 21 for details.

Hitec 2.4GHz System Set-up

Warning

1. Function Button

2. Dual LED Status Indicator

3. Channel Output and Battery Input Ports

4. SPC (Supplementary Power Connection)

5. Telemetry Sensor and System Port

Electric powered aircraft with Electronic Speed Control

Use this method on electric planes using ESC’s providing power to the receiver and servo functions.

Optional BEC shown in diagram is used if the servo power requirements exceed that which the ESC provides.

SERVOSERVO

SERVO SERVO

Power Battery

Motor

BEC

ESC

Glow, gas or electric powered aircraft using a separate receiver battery supply.

Follow this connection diagram when using a dedicated 4.8 to 6V. NiMH battery pack, or *2S Li-Po/Io/Fe batteries.

BAT/CH7

CH6

DATA

SPC

LEDLED

LINKLINK

LED

LINK

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

OPTIMA OPTIMA 77OPTIMA 7

2.4GHz 7 Channel Aircraft Receiver2.4GHz 7 Channel Aircraft Receiver2.4GHz 7 Channel Aircraft Receiver

AFHSS

2.4GHz

Telemetric

ADAPTIVE

FREQUENCY HOPPING

SPREAD SPECTRUM