Spektrum SPMAR9100 User Manual
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Spektrum AR9100
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Spektrum AR9100
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• PowerSafe main unit - SPMAR9100
• Three remote receivers - SPM9545
• Soft switch - SPM6820
• One 24” remote receiver extension - SPM9013
• One 12” remote receiver extension - SPM9012
• One 9” remote receiver extension - SPM9011
• Instruction manual
• Male/female bind plug-SPM6803
• Two EC3 battery connectors, female - EFLAEC302
• Two JR type charge receptacles
Items Included
Optional Items
• 1650mAh 6.0V NiMH Receiver Pack - SPMB1650NM
2150mAh 6.0V NiMH Receiver Pack - SPMB2150NM
2700mAh 6.0V NiMH Receiver Pack - SPMB2700NM
4500mAh 6.0V NiMH Receiver Pack - SPMB4500NM
LiPo receiver pack 1350mAh - SPMB1350LP
LiPo receiver pack 2000mAh - SPMB2000LP
LiPo receiver pack 4000mAh - SPMB4000LP
LiPo receiver pack 6000mAh - SPMB6000LP
• VR6010 voltage regulator 10A,6V - SPMVR6010
• Flight Log data recorder - SPM9540
• Additional remote receiver - SPM9545
• 6” Remote receiver extension - SPM9010
Battery Requirements
Using One Battery
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he PowerSafe allows the option of using one or two battery packs. When
using one battery simply plug the battery into either one of the two battery
connectors (BATT 1 or BATT2). Be sure to secure the unused battery
connector. Note that the open contacts of the unused battery are not back
powered (not electrically hot), however, the unused connector should be
secured to prevent it from entangling during flight. When the system is
powered using one battery, a single blue LED will constantly emit when
the system is powered.
Using Two Batteries
The PowerSafe offers a true redundant dual battery system. When using
two battery packs, each pack functions independently and is isolated from
the other, so that if one pack should fail (open circuit, short circuit, or
become discharged), the other battery will provide power to operate
the system.
When using dual batteries it’s important that both batteries be of the same
capacity and ideally of the same age and condition. Note: It’s normal for
one battery to discharge slightly more than the other. This is the nature of
a truly redundant isolated battery system. The battery that has the higher
voltage or lower internal resistance will discharge at a faster rate. Generally
the difference is negligible (less than 10%). Because of this it’s normal
for only one blue LED (Batt 1 or Batt 2) to be on when the system is not
under a heavy current load depending on which pack is providing
more power.
When using two batteries, the total available capacity equals the sum total
of both batteries e.g. BATT1—2000mAh + BATT2- 2000mAh= a total
capacity of 4000mAh.
Note: 12” and 24” EC3 battery extensions are available for installations where the
battery is located a distance from the main PowerSafe unit.
Using Dual Voltage Regulators
Spektrum offers a 10-amp (16-amp peak) 6.0-volt regulator (SPMVR6010)
specifically designed for use with the AR9100 PowerSafe. Important:
When using two batteries powered through two regulators, each regulator
operates independently and it’s common for one battery to be discharged
at a slightly higher rate depending on the condition of the battery (internal
resistance, voltage, etc.) and the tolerance of the regulators. This causes
one battery to discharge before the other and it’s important to check each
battery using a loaded battery tester (HAN171) at a recommended 1-amp
load before each flight monitoring the voltage of each pack and recharging
when the weakest pack reaches 40% capacity. (See Battery Capacity pg. 5)
• 9” Remote receiver extension - SPM9011
• 12” Remote receiver extension - SPM9012
• 24” Remote receiver extension - SPM9013
• 36” Remote receiver extension - SPM9014
• 12” EC3 extension - SPMEXEC312
• 24” EC3 extension - SPMEXEC324
• EC3 battery connector, remale (2) - EFLAEC302