Spektrum SPMAR7010 User Manual

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Using the Flight Log

After a flight and before turning off the receiver or transmitter, plug the Flight Log into

the BIND/DATA port on the AR7010. The screen will automatically display voltage

e.g. 6v2= 6.2 volts.

When the voltage reaches 4.8 volts or less, the screen will flash, indicating low voltage.

Press the button to display the following information:

A - Antenna fades on the internal antenna B - Antenna fades on the external

antenna

L - Not used

R - Not used

F - Frame loss

H - Holds

Antenna fades—represents the loss of a bit of information on that specific antenna.

Typically it’s normal to have as many as 50 to 100 antenna fades during a flight. If any

single antenna experiences over 500 fades in a single flight, the antenna should be

repositioned in the aircraft to optimize the RF link.
Frame loss—represents simultaneous antenna fades on all attached receivers. If

the RF link is performing optimally, frame losses per flight should be less than 20. A

hold occurs when 45 consecutive frame losses occur. This takes about one second. If a

hold occurs during a flight, it’s important to evaluate the system, moving the antennas

to different locations and/or checking to be sure the transmitter and receivers are all

working correctly.
A servo extension can be used to allow the Flight Log to be plugged in more conveni-

ently. On some models, the Flight Log can be plugged in, attached and left on the model

using double-sided tape. Mounting the Flight Log conveniently to the side frame is

common with helicopters.
ModelMatch™

Some Spektrum and JR transmitters offer a patent pending feature called ModelMatch.

ModelMatch technology prevents the possibility of operating a model using the wrong

model memory, potentially preventing a crash. With ModelMatch, each model memory

has its own unique code (GUID) and during the binding process the code is program-

med into the receiver. Later, when the system is turned on, the receiver will only connect

to the transmitter if the corresponding model memory is programmed on screen
If at any time you turn on the system and it fails to connect, check to be sure

the correct model memory is selected in the transmitter. Please note that the DX5e

and Aircraft Modules do not have ModelMatch technology.