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AS3X Control Direction Test  

This test ensures that the AS3X

®

 control system is functioning properly.   

Assemble the aircraft and bind your transmitter to the receiver before  

performing this test.

1.  Raise the throttle just above 25% and then lower the throttle to activate AS3X. 

2.  Move the entire aircraft as shown and ensure the control surfaces move in the direction indicated 

in the graphic. If the control surfaces do not respond as shown, do not fly the aircraft. Refer to the 

receiver manual for more information.

Once the AS3X system is active, control surfaces may move rapidly. This is normal. AS3X is active until 

the battery is disconnected.

Aircraft  

movement

AS3X Reaction

Elev

ator

Aileron

Rudder

Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID 

(Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. You need to 

‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum

 DSM2

®

/DSMX

®

 technology equipped aircraft 

transmitter to the receiver for proper operation. 

IMPORTANT:

 Before binding a transmitter, read the Transmitter Setup section of 

this manual to ensure that your transmitter is properly programmed for this aircraft. 

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

Binding Procedure

I

MPORTANT: 

The included AR636 receiver has been programmed for opera-

tion specifically for this aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for correct setup 

if the receiver is replaced or is used in another aircraft.
Read the transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver (location of trans-

mitter’s Bind control).  

Please visit www.bindnfly.com for a complete list 

of compatible transmitters.

CAUTION:

 When using a Futaba

®

 transmitter with a Spektrum DSM 

module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your 

Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your 

Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

1.

 

Make sure the transmitter is powered off.

2.

 

Move the transmitter controls to neutral (flight controls: rudder, elevators 

and ailerons) or to low positions (throttle, throttle trim).**

3.

 

Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port extension.

4.   Connect the flight battery to the ESC. The ESC will produce a series of 

sounds. One long tone, then 3 short tones confirm that the LVC is set 

correctly for the ESC. The orange bind LED on the receiver will begin to 

flash rapidly. 

5.

 

Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or 

switch. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding.

6. 

When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the orange bind light on 

the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will produce a series of three 

ascending tones. The tones indicate the ESC is armed, provided the 

throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming.  

7.

 

Remove the bind plug from the bind port extension.

8.

 

Safely store the bind plug (some owners attach the bind plug to their 

transmitter using two-part loops and clips).

9.

 

The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the 

transmitter until another binding is done.

* The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put at the 

lowest position. If you encounter problems, follow the binding instructions and 

refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed, 

contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office.

**Failsafe

If the receiver loses transmitter communication, the failsafe will activate. 

When activated, the airplane controls return to the neutral position established 

during step 2 of the binding procedure.

Bind-N-Fly Aircraft

®

Bind Plug Installation

Specifications

Type

DSMX Full Range Receiver

Channels

6

Modulation

DSM2, DSMX

Dimension (WxLxH)

.90 x 1.70 x .60 in (23.5 x 42.0 x 14.0mm)

Weight

.36 oz (10.2 g) main receiver

Input Voltage Range

3.5–9.6V

Resolution

2048

Compatability

All DSM2 and DSMX Aircraft Transmitters and Module 

Systems

AUX1 (Auxilary 1 port)
GEAR (Gear port)
RUDD (Rudder port) 
ELEV (Elevator port)
AILE (Aileron port)
THRO (Throttle port) 

 

Antennas

LED

BIND/PROG

(Bind, Programming port)

BIND PLUG

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