Assan X8, User Manual

Page 1: ...ASSAN X8 2 4GHz Radio System EN User Manual V1 2 HTTP WWW ASSAN CN ...

Page 2: ... system With the increasingly deepening application of 2 4GHz remote control technology in R C industry we can safely assume that 2 4 GHz remote control technology will certainly substitute AM FM to be the new generation of R C technical standard X8 employs fully intelligent design replacing traditional RF model with digital control of high precision bringing brand new experience to R C fans Pleas...

Page 3: ... laws and regulations This manual is only for instructing operation and application of ASSAN X8 2 4GHz radio system We reserve the rights of revision of the product or amendment of instruction without notice Names of third parties mentioned in FUTABA JR HETIC WFLY etc in this manual are the trademarks or registered marks of corresponding company with copyrights reserved ...

Page 4: ...Features of the ASSAN X8 2 4GHz Radio System 9 4 Installation your X8 2 4GHz Radio System 10 5 Using your X8 2 4GHz Radio System for the first time 16 6 Flying with Your NEW X8 2 4GHz Radio System 20 7 FAQ and Trouble shooting 23 8 Warranty Information 24 9 Contact 24 ...

Page 5: ... property loss and or personal injuries ASSAN X8 radio system is exclusively designed for civil use of R C models DON T USE IT IN ANY MANNED AIRCRAFTS OR OTHER MANNED MACHINES Radio wave transfers in almost straight routine in 2 4GHz please make sure there s no object between antenna and the controlled model To ensure efficient control antenna should point at the controlled model and please keep c...

Page 6: ...cars traffic and people Never play in the area where injury or damage might occur Protect the X8 2 4GHz Radio System unit against vibration dust humidity collision or high pressure Keep it in dry environment under normal temperature and free from static electricity Should the device get wet only reuse it again after long time drying and careful examine Use device only by outside temperatures betwe...

Page 7: ...4GHz products The installation does not require extra tools ASSAN X8 2 4GHz Radio System product series RF MODULE X8F RF Module for FUTABA HETIC WFLY transmitter Compatible with following Futaba radio series 3PK 7U 8U 8J 9C 9Z FN series HETIC s Optic 6 Eclipse 7 Agressor CRX Agressor SRX WFLY s 09 7 X8J RF Module for JR transmitter Compatible with following JR radio series 347 388 783 U8 PCM10 PCM...

Page 8: ...h is suitable for controlling large model or long distance X8Rp standard 8 X8R is standard 2 4GHz receiver with 8 effective signal cha battery channel 9 channels totally It is equipped with 2 4GHz high sensitive internal antenna which is suitable for controlling small model or short distance MINI RECEIVER R3 L is a 3 channels mini receiver 8R3 R6 R7 with a 3cm antenna enna X8R3 X8R6 R6 L is a 6 ch...

Page 9: ...ug and play update traditional controller quickly into 2 4 GHz z Automatic screening No need of crystal or channel selecting switches z No need of programming setting thus worry about mis operation z No need to remove the original metal antenna convenient and practical and can avoid accident during the system transforming z Support multi users no interference among each other z Support one machine...

Page 10: ...RF module connecting types Therefore before you purchasing our X8 system you must make sure which one is suitable to your transmitter The most popular Transmitters include Futaba and JR But not all of them have isolate RF module and connect in the same way Please read the instruction carefully and select right type ...

Page 11: ... of the package X8F X8J Do not install the antenna first Be careful not to damage the exposing part of screwing threads on antenna base 11 Put 2 4GHz RF module into corresponding place after taking the original TX module out Pay attention to proper alignment of pins ...

Page 12: ... t need to take the original metal antenna out If you like to remove it please remember to reinstall the antenna when you turn back to the normal FM mode otherwise the transmitter can be easily damaged 4 4 Set the transmitter to the PPM mode 12 When use our X8 2 4GHz RF Module the transmitter MUST set at PPM mode PCM mode is not supported Please refer to your transmitter instructions ...

Page 13: ...ers b Make sure the antenna is not blocked by any conductive or insulating objects It s suggested to keep the receiver away from anything else out in open 4 5 2 Tie the receiver up After locating the mounting spots bind the receiver Don t use conductive material to bind the receiver Note Be careful not to damage the exposing part of screwing threads on antenna base 13 ...

Page 14: ...s indicates negative side connect to the ground corresponding to black or brown wire of 3P signal line indicates positive side generally corresponding to red wire of 3P signal line П means signal generally corresponding to yellow or white wire of 3P signal line Note Do not start the engine before inspection ready Make sure the power is sufficient when selecting the way of power supply X8 receiver ...

Page 15: ...on the antenna base in counterclockwise direction Screw the 2 4GHz antenna pin into receiver base in clockwise direction Finger tight only to avoid damage to the threads The connecter of antenna is universal one The antenna should point outwards during use 15 ...

Page 16: ...s 2 4GHz RF Module and vise versa We advice you to test your system first and make sure your system is safe and effective 5 1 Binding It s necessary to program the receiver to specific X8 RF Module or X8 compatible Transmitter so that the receiver will only recognize that module or transmitter ignoring signal from any other source Once the receiver is not bound the system will not operate Receiver...

Page 17: ...r Transmitter 5 2 1 Insert the BIND PLUG in receiver s CH1 CH3 17 5 2 2 Turn on the Transmitter which has been setting at PPM modulation The RF Module s LED red first In the mean time pull the CH2 stick left to right or up to down 2 times The RF Module s LED will begin fast flashing red This indicates that the Transmitter is waiting for an X8 receiver to bind to ...

Page 18: ...cognizes that module now If you needn t use this receiver to another X8 RF Module or not meet an accident needn t Binding again Note CH2 stick position is different when use different Transmitter such as in Futaba Tx it s Elevator Channel in JR s Tx it s Aileron Channel etc or different operate way such as Left Hand way or Right Hand way If you don t clearly know which stick is CH 2 you can try pu...

Page 19: ...lue LED on FATABA panel and green LED on X8F will be constantly on b If voltage supply to the Rx drops down below to much Rx will lose communication with Tx The Rx battery s quality will influence the control range too we strong advise use Voltage Protector 19 c When the model is out of the control range or lost signal in accident in Rx the red green led flashes quickly and the servos turn to fail...

Page 20: ...your transmitter your stick all in desire failsafe position lowest throttle and neutral flight controls 6 Flying with Your NEW X8 2 4GHz Radio System 6 1 Since ASSAN X8 remote control support multi receiver working at same time please make sure only receivers that you want to control are on and wait for before you turn the Transmitter power on 6 2 Control distance All the remote control device has...

Page 21: ...changing continuously 6 3 Safety features The movement of controlled model is retarded when approaching the edge of effective range this is a safety feature designed by ASSAN If the reaction of servos becomes insensitive shorten the distance between the receivers and controlled model immediately If the there s no signal available the receiver will stay at the place where fail safe setting position...

Page 22: ... gap in between And instant insufficient voltage supply will reduce the signal paring into invalid status thus the model is out of control Therefore make sure the battery is powerful enough ALWAYS PERFORM A RANGE CHECK BEFORE FLYING At the spot after you are fully prepared for X8 signal paring and other settings You can pull your throttle and play 22 Normally you don t need to adjust or set up for...

Page 23: ...h inside antenna and design for park fly and most helis Q Can I use the X8 system with other brand 2 4GHz Radio System A No different system applies different communicate rule We don t assist other brand 2 4GHz Radio System vise visa Q Can I use the X8 with the 2 4GHz wireless Video Audio system in my RC plane A We strongly advise not Although other 2 4GHz Radio System will not disturb our X8 syst...

Page 24: ...with details of the problem before return products In most cases the problem is caused by improper radio or controller setup and can easily be resolved without any cost 9 Contact If you have any questions comments or want to return your items for warranty or non warranty repair replacement contact ASSAN at ASSAN ELECTRONIC CONTROL TECHNOLOGY Co Ltd Address 2F Building A Optical Electronic Industry...