HITEC Flash 8 User Manual

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Optima and Minima Series Receiver Features
Compatibility:
The OPTIMA & MINIMA receivers are compatible with transmitters using the Hitec AFHSS 2.4 GHz system,
such as, Spectra 2.4 module or dedicated built-in module AFHSS 2.4 Hitec transmitters.
FAIL-SAFE/Hold Mode Selectable:
Servos and other accessories can be set with a FAIL-SAFE point, if power to the receiver is lost.
Jumper:
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 regulated Li-Po battery. The jumper is removed when the receiver is powered using the SPC feature.
These functions/ features are only for OPTIMA series receivers.
Common Receiver Connection Diagrams
Electric powered aircraft with Electronic Speed Control: This conguration is appropriate for electric
planes using ESCs providing power to the receiver and servo functions.
SERVOSERVO
SERVOSERVO
SERVOS ERVO
Power Battery
Motor
BEC
ESC
SERVOSERVOS ERVO SERVO
Power Battery
Motor
SERVO
BEC
ESC
2.4G
2.4G
H
H
z 6 Channel
z 6 Channel
A
A
i
i
r
r
c
c
r
r
a
a
f
f
t
t
R
R
e
e
c
c
ei
ei
v
v
er
er
Glow, gas or electric powered aircraft using a separate receiver battery supply: Follow this connection
diagram when using a regulated Li-Po, or 4.8 to 6V receiver battery.
SERVOSERVO
SERVO
SERVOS ERVO
Receiver
Battery
SERVO
Engine
SERVOSERVOS ERVO SERVO
Receiver
Battery
SERVO
Engine
2.4GHz 6 Channel
Aircraft Receiver
OPTIMA
MINIMA (MAXIMA)
2.4GHz 6 Channel
Aircraft Receiver
Optima and Minima Series Receiver Link (ID-Setting or Bind)
Your Hitec AFHSS system uses a communication protocol that links and binds the Hitec 2.4GHz receiver to
your transmitter. Once the receiver and transmitter are “bound”, no other transmitter can interfere.
Turn on the transmitter and select “yes” to the “Ready to Transmit” prompt by
pressing the jog dial.
Press the jog dial and back button simultaneously to enter the System
Menu list. From here scroll to the SPECTRA function and press the jog
dial to enter the Spectra setup menu.
Press the jog dial to
activate the receiver
selection and scroll
to the “Opti&Mini”
receiver.
Back at the receiver
selection screen scroll
to BINDING and press
the jog dial to enter
the binding screen.
Select the type of
receiver you are using,
either Optima or Minima
and push the jog dial to
conrm your selection.
Press the jog dial to save your
setting. When prompted to
change the receiver type select
“Yes” and press the jog dial to
conrm your choice.
Select “Yes” for binding.
Press and hold the link button on the Receiver and turn on the power.
Release the link button. Release the Link button, both RED and
BLUE LEDs will be blinking rapidly to
nd the transmitter’s signal.

HITEC Flash 8 Specifications

General

Interface	-
Input type	Press buttons
Product color	Black, Silver
Built-in display	Yes
Maximum range	- m
Frequency band	2.4 GHz
Channels quantity	8 channels

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	- g