Spektrum SPMAR12100 User Manual

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2. Mount the switch on the side of your aircraft and insert the switch plug

in the port in the main unit marked SWITCH.

Note: The PowerSafe uses a specifically designed switch. Conventionally wired

switches are not compatible with the SmartSafe.

Spektrum AR12100

1. Using foam or thick double-sided foam tape and tie wraps, secure the

main PowerSafe unit in the position where you would normally mount

the receiver.

Installing the PowerSafe Main Unit

Installing the Batteries

Using the given guidelines select the battery system that best fits your

application and install the battery(s)/regulator(s) in your aircraft. Connect

the battery to the PowerSafe. Spektrum batteries are pre-wired with an EC3

connector and plug directly in. If using another brand of battery it will be

necessary to solder EC3 connectors (two are included with the AR12100)

to the battery leads. If using a regulator, install it per the guidelines

included with the regulator.

Mounting the Remote Receivers

Antenna Polarization
For optimum RF link performance, it’s important that the remote antennas

be mounted in an orientation that allows for the best possible signal

reception when the aircraft is at all possible attitudes and positions.

This is known as antenna polarization. This allows the greatest exposed

visual cross-section of the antennas from all aircraft orientations. If three

antennas are used, it is recommended that one antenna be mounted

vertically, one horizontally in-line with the fuselage and one horizontally

perpendicular to the fuselage (see illustrations on pages 11-12). This

covers the X,Y and Z axis offering superb cross-section visibility in

all aircraft orientations. An optional fourth antenna can be added at an

intermediate angle offering even greater RF link security and system

redundancy.
Locating the Remote Receivers
While Spektrum 2.4GHz systems are far more resistant to interference

caused from internal RF generating sources, the remote receivers should

be mounted as far away as practical (typically 4” or greater if possible)

from the following:

• Ignition systems

• Ignition batteries

• Ignition switches

• Engines