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HITEC 2.4GHz

Receiver Instruction

Hitec Service

12115 Paine St. Poway CA 92064

1-858-748-6948

E-mail: service@hitecrcd.com

Introduction

Service & Support

Hitec Customer Service

Help is available from the Hitec oce through phone support and e-mail inquiries.

Our US oce is generally open Monday thru Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM PST. These hours and days may vary by

season. Every attempt is made to answer every incoming service call. Should you get voice mail, leave your

name and number and a sta member will return your call.

Hitec Web Site

Make plans to visit the Hitec website, www.hitecrcd.com, on a regular basis. Not only is it full of specs and

other information about the entire Hitec product line, our FAQ pages will eventually hold valuable information

and program update about the Spectra 2.4 module and Optima series receivers.

The On-Line Community

One of the benets of the extensive R/C online community is the vast wealth of archived knowledge available.

Hitec sponsors forums on most of the popular R/C web sites where a Hitec sta member or representative tries

to answer all manner of product related questions. Bringing together strangers with common interests is

proving to be one of the greatest gifts of

the internet. If past history is any guide to the future, we are certain

forums will be started about

the Hitec 2.4 system and several are certain to stand out as valuable archives of

information

Warranty and Non-Warranty Service

All Hitec products carry a two year from date of purchase warranty against manufactures defects.

Our trained

and professional service representative will determine if the item will be repaired or replaced. To provide all

the necessary information we need to administrate your repair, visit our website at www.hitecrcd.com and

download the repair form, ll it out and send in your item for repair.

Thank you for your purchase of the Hitec Adaptive Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (AFHSS) 2.4GHz

module and receiver system. This manual contains the complete directions on how to use the Optima series

receivers (version 3.00(0). We encourage you to review the entire manual before using these products.

Electric powered aircraft with Electronic Speed Control

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

OPTIMA Series Receiver Specications & Features

Receiver Connection Diagrams

Warning!

1. For maximum performance it is recommended to position the antenna at a 90 degree angle as

shown in the picture shown below.

2. The receiver antenna should not be placed near the engine, metal parts, or high current batteries.

3. When using a large number of high-power digital servos in a model, it is highly recommended to

use the SPC feature to insure the receiver always gets the power it needs in high load conditions.

If not, use the system with enough receiver battery capacity.

4. There could be a possible time-delay in receiving telemetry data from HTS-SS(sensor-station)

depending on the conditions in the area you y.

5. It is strongly recommended to use Hitec ‘s genuine Heavy Duty High Channel Switch Harness with

Receiver Charger Cord (Stock#. 54407S) for all Optima series receivers.

Full Range AFHSS 2.4GHz Receivers

BAT/CH7

CH6

DATA

SPC

LED

LINK

LED

LINK

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

OPTIMA

OPTIMA 7

2.4GHz 7 Channel Aircraft Receiver

AFHSS

2.4GHz

Telemetric

ADAPTIVE

FREQUENCY HOPPING

SPREAD SPECTRUM

SERVOSERVO

SERVO SERVO

Power Battery

Motor

BEC

ESC

BAT/CH7

CH6

DATA

SPC

LED

LINK

LED

LINK

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

OPTIMA

OPTIMA 7

2.4GHz 7 Channel Aircraft Receiver

AFHSS

2.4GHz

Telemetric

ADAPTIVE

FREQUENCY HOPPING

SPREAD SPECTRUM

SERVOSERVO

SERVO

SERVO SERVO

Receiver

Battery

SERVO

Engine

1. Function Button

- Used for binding the receiver to a module or Hitec 2.4 built-in transmitters,

entering the FAIL-SAFE or Hold feature.

2. Dual LED Status Indicator

- Indicates the set-up process codes and current status of the receiver.

3. Channel Output and Battery Input Ports

- The ports for battery power input and servos, gyros and other accessories output port are located at the

side end of the Optima receivers.

4. SPC (Supplementary Power Connection)*

- Power the Optima receiver function with up to a 35V. electric aircraft motor battery.

Details about the SPC system can be found in page 2.

5. Telemetry Sensor and Data Port*

- A three pin servo plug connector port is featured on the Optima 7 and Optima 9. (Optima 6 is not applicable.)

Using the HPP-22 PC interface accessory this port serves to facilitate upgrading the devices software and

interfacing the optional onboard sensor station.

6. BODA (Boosted Omni Directional Antenna) System*

- Hitec’s exclusive 2.4GHz BODA System will show you another meaning of using 2.4GHz system, this

single antenna with Omni-directional booster makes whole lot easy to install the 2.4GHz antenna. Intensive

test have proven that the single BODA system in our 6 & 7 channel systems is better than or equal

to our competitors dual antenna systems while our Optima 9 receiver features a dual BODA system to give

the added security that larger models need. Installation is easy and simple, insert the antenna into the

supported antenna holder and stick it to the desired spot you wish to install.

Compatibility

- The OPTIMA & MINIMA series 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 position can be set with a FAIL-SAFE point, if power to the receiver is lost.

See page 2 for details.

Low Onboard Battery Warning Function

Know when the on-board battery is low with a warning alarm from the transmitter while you are ying.

Review the Low Battery alarm features that use direct telemetry feedback to your transmitter on page 2.

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 as described in more

detail on page 2.

*These functions/ features are only for OPTIMA series recever

-To see a receiver connection diagram for the SPC feature, see page 2.

Note

Operating Voltage for Minima series : 3.7~9.0V From receiver battery power or speed control (ESC) power.

Operating Voltage for Optima series : 4.8~35V Using SPC function.

Max Current Consumption : 190mA

Recommended Position

• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used battery according to the instructions.

European CE notice to users and product statements

- Frequency Range : 2409.2 MHz ~ 2474.0 MHz

- Maximum RF Output power : 100mW

- Hereby, HITEC RCD INC, declares that our (RE type : OPTIMA6, OPTIMA6 Lite, OPTIMA7, OPTIMA9, MINIMA 6E) is in compliance

with RED 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU DoC is available at the following internet address:

ww w.multiplex-rc.de

• FRANCE Frequency Range : 2.4056GHz~ 2.4482GHz

FCC notice to users and product statements

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

OPTIMA 7

OPTIMA 9

OPTIMA 6

(version 2.0)

SERVOSERVO SERVO SERVO

Receiver

Battery

SERVO

Engine

2.4GHz 6 Channel

Aircraft Receiver

SERVOSERVO SERVO SERVO

Power Battery

Motor

SERVO

BEC

ESC

2.4GHz 6 Channel

Aircraft Receiver

MINIMA 6T

2.4GHz 6 Channel

Aircraft Receiver

MINIMA 6E

2.4GHz 6 Channel

Aircraft Receiver

CH1

CH6/BAT

Receiver Model Size Weight

Stock Number

MINIMA 6T

1.19 x 0.81 x 0.27in (30.4 x 20.8 x 7.11mm)

0.22oz (6.5g) 26610

MINIMA 6E

1.24 x 0.81 x 0.42in (31.7 x 20.8 x 10.9mm)

0.22oz (6.5g) 26612

OPTIMA 6 LITE

1.76 x 1.11 x 0.29in (44.9 x 18.4 x 7.40mm)

0.33oz (9.4g) 29438

OPTIMA 6

1.81 x 0.82 x 0.47in (46.1 x 21.3 x 12.1mm)

0.52oz (15g) 28410

OPTIMA 7

2.20 x 0.79 x 0.43in (56.9 x 20.8 x 11.6mm)

0.60oz (17g) 28414

OPTIMA 9

1.85 x 1.14 x 0.59in (47.7 x 29.1 x 15.5mm)

0.77oz (22g) 28425

OPTIMA 6

LITE

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.

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Do you have a question about the HITEC MINIMA 6E and is the answer not in the manual?

This document describes the Hitec 2.4GHz Receiver, specifically the Optima and Minima series, which utilize Adaptive Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (AFHSS) technology.

Function Description

The Hitec 2.4GHz receivers are designed for remote control (RC) models, facilitating communication between a transmitter and the model's servos and other components. They support various power configurations and offer advanced features like telemetry and fail-safe modes.

Important Technical Specifications

Full Range AFHSS 2.4GHz Receivers:

Receiver Model	Size	Weight	Stock Number
MINIMA 6T	1.19 x 0.81 x 0.27in (30.4 x 20.8 x 7.11mm)	0.22oz (6.5g)	26610
MINIMA 6E	1.24 x 0.81 x 0.42in (31.7 x 20.8 x 10.9mm)	0.22oz (6.5g)	26612
OPTIMA 6 LITE	1.76 x 1.11 x 0.29in (44.9 x 18.4 x 7.40mm)	0.33oz (9.4g)	29438
OPTIMA 6	1.81 x 0.82 x 0.47in (46.1 x 21.3 x 12.1mm)	0.52oz (15g)	28410
OPTIMA 7	2.20 x 0.79 x 0.43in (56.9 x 20.8 x 11.6mm)	0.60oz (17g)	28414
OPTIMA 9	1.85 x 1.14 x 0.59in (47.7 x 29.1 x 15.5mm)	0.77oz (22g)	28425

Operating Voltage for Minima series: 3.7~9.0V from receiver battery power or speed control (ESC) power.
Operating Voltage for Optima series: 4.8~35V using SPC function.
Max Current Consumption: 190mA
Frequency Range: 2409.2 MHz ~ 2474.0 MHz (European CE), 2.4056GHz ~ 2.4482GHz (France).
Maximum RF Output power: 100mW.

Usage Features

Antenna Positioning: For maximum performance, the antenna should be positioned at a 90-degree angle. It should not be placed near the engine, metal parts, or high current batteries to avoid interference.

SPC (Supplementary Power Connection) System: This exclusive optional receiver power system allows direct powering of the receiver from the main motor power battery of an electric-powered aircraft, accepting up to 35 Volts. This powers only the receiver function, not the servos, as most servos would burn up if more than 6 Volts are used for an extended period. Some Hitec servos are rated for 7.4 Volts, but servos still require a separate power supply (e.g., a four or five-cell NiMH receiver battery or a 2-cell Li-Po with a regulator setup). The SPC system is also designed to integrate with future Hitec telemetry devices. This feature is applicable only for Optima series receivers.

BODA (Boosted Omni Directional Antenna) System: Hitec's exclusive 2.4GHz BODA System simplifies 2.4GHz antenna installation. The single BODA system in 6 & 7 channel systems is comparable to or better than competitors' dual antenna systems. The Optima 9 receiver features a dual BODA system for enhanced security in larger models. Installation involves inserting the antenna into a supported holder and sticking it to the desired spot.

Compatibility: The OPTIMA & MINIMA series receivers are compatible with transmitters using the Hitec AFHSS 2.4 GHz system, such as the Spectra 2.4 module or dedicated built-in module AFHSS 2.4 Hitec transmitters.

Binding (ID-Setting/ID-Setup or Bind): The Hitec AFHSS system uses a communication protocol to link and bind the receiver to the transmitter. Once bound, no other transmitter can interfere. For multiple model memory transmitters, multiple Hitec 2.4GHz receivers can be bound to a single transmitter, one per model memory. Each module and receiver set is factory-paired.

Non-telemetry RXs (MINIMA & MICRO Series):
1. Press and hold the button on the module, and turn on the transmitter.
2. Release the link button.
3. Check if the BLUE LED is blinking. If the RED LED is blinking, press the link button for 2 seconds to change the LED to BLUE.
4. Press and hold the link button on the receiver and turn on the power.
5. Both RED and BLUE LEDs will blink rapidly. Release the link button when the RED LED on the receiver glows steady.
6. When the link is completed, the BLUE LED on the module will blink while the BLUE LED on the receiver glows steady.
7. To save the setting, reboot both transmitter and receiver.
Telemetry RXs (OPTIMA Series):
1. Switch on both. Wait for the system to boot and control over the model.
2. Press and hold the button on the receiver until the LED turns off (approximately 6 seconds).
3. Check if the BLUE LED is blinking. If the RED LED is blinking, press the link button for 2 seconds to change the LED to RED.
4. Press and hold the link button on the receiver and turn on the power.
5. Both RED and BLUE LEDs will blink rapidly. Release the link button.
6. When the link is completed, the BLUE LED on the module will blink while the BLUE LED on the module glows steady. For the receiver, both BLUE & RED LEDs will glow steady.
7. To save the setting, reboot both transmitter and receiver.

FAIL-SAFE/Hold Mode Selectable: Servos and other accessories can be set to a FAIL-SAFE point if power to the receiver is lost. If FAIL-SAFE is not activated, the signal switches off after a 1-second HOLD period, causing servos to become "soft" and remain in their last commanded position under no load. It is recommended to always activate FAIL-SAFE and set it to a non-critical situation (e.g., motor idle/OFF, control surfaces neutral, airbrakes extended).

Setting FAIL-SAFE:
1. Switch on both the transmitter and receiver.
2. Press and hold the receiver function button for 2 seconds.
3. Release the button. After 2 seconds, both red and blue LEDs blink alternately.
4. The receiver will count 5 seconds during which time, move all transmitter sticks and other controls to the desired FAIL-SAFE positions (e.g., motor idle, control surfaces neutral), and hold until blinking stops.
5. When blinking stops, the system will temporarily remember the FAIL-SAFE position. Turn off the system to save and exit.
Testing FAIL-SAFE:
1. Move the sticks to positions other than the FAIL-SAFE settings, then switch off the transmitter. The servos should move to the previously stored FAIL-SAFE positions after the 1-second HOLD period.
Deactivating FAIL-SAFE and Activating Hold Mode:
1. Switch on the transmitter, then the receiver. Wait for the system to boot and gain control.
2. Press and hold the receiver function button for 6 seconds and release it. After 2 seconds, the red and blue LEDs will blink rapidly.
3. Immediately press the button once.
4. FAIL-SAFE Mode is now deactivated and HOLD mode is activated.
5. Turn the transmitter off, then the receiver off.
6. Turn the system back on to use it. Note: If FAIL-SAFE is deactivated, the FAIL-SAFE position settings are also deleted. The FAIL-SAFE settings should be checked every time before running the engine/motor.

Telemetry System: The Hitec Spectra 2.4 Module and Optima Series receivers feature full telemetry capabilities (except Optima 6) and include a Low Receiver Battery Warning as a basic function.

Low Onboard Battery Warning (All Optima Receivers): When powered up, the Optima series receiver automatically detects battery voltage levels and recognizes between 4-cell or 5-cell NiMH and NiCd batteries (4 cell < 5.8V < 5 cell). For 2-cell LiPo batteries, the warning level can be customized using the HPP-22 PC program.
- Safe Battery Level: (4 cell > 4.5V, 5 cell > 5.6V): no changes for LED lights.
- Low Battery Level: (4 cell < 4.5V, 5 cell < 5.6V): The blue LED glows constantly, and the red LED blinks fast. The module will emit three continuous beeping alarms. Upon hearing the alarm, it is advised to land at once. Note: The Low Battery Warning function is for reference only; actual battery level may differ due to Battery Memory Effects. When using 2.4GHz system and HV servos, it is strongly recommended to use a large capacity battery pack with a full charge and constantly monitor battery status.
Optional Functions (Optima 7 & 9 Only): GPS, FUEL, TEMP, O-RPM, M-RPM, VOLT, Amp Sensors are available. More devices will be available in the future. This function is applicable only for Optima series receivers.

Jumper: The jumper is factory-installed and used when the receiver is powered by an electronic speed control (ESC), a commercially available B.E.C. (battery eliminator circuit), a dedicated 4.8 to 6V NiMH battery pack, or a regulated Li-Po battery. The jumper is removed when the receiver is powered using the SPC feature.

Maintenance Features

Warranty and Non-Warranty Service: All Hitec products carry a two-year warranty from the date of purchase against manufacturing defects. Trained and professional service representatives will determine if the item will be repaired or replaced. To administrate a repair, users should visit the Hitec website (www.hitecrcd.com) to download, fill out, and send in the repair form with their item.

Firmware Updates: The Telemetry Sensor and Data Port (a three-pin servo plug connector port) featured on the Optima 7 and Optima 9 (not applicable to Optima 6) serves to facilitate upgrading the device's software and interfacing with the optional onboard sensor station using the HPP-22 PC interface accessory.

Customer Support: Hitec offers phone support and e-mail inquiries. The US office is generally open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM PST. The Hitec website (www.hitecrcd.com) provides specifications, product information, FAQ pages, and program updates for the Spectra 2.4 module and Optima series receivers. An online community and forums are also available for support and information exchange.

HITEC MINIMA 6E Specifications

General

Brand	HITEC
Model	MINIMA 6E
Category	Receiver
Language	English

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