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Spektrum SPMAR6260 User Manual

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in-flight failures. Some of the power system components that affect the ability

to properly deliver adequate power include:

•  Receiver battery pack (number of cells, capacity, cell type, state of

charge)

•  The switch harness, battery leads, servo leads, regulators, etc.
•  The BEC used in the speed controller won’t support the current

required by the servos.

The AR6260 has a minimum operational voltage of 3.5 volts; it is highly

recommended the power system be tested per the guidelines below.

Recommended Power System Test Guidelines

If a questionable power system is being used (e.g. a small or old battery that

may not support high-current draw, etc.), it is recommended that a voltmeter

be used to perform the following test.

Tip: The Spektrum Flight Log (SPM9540) is the perfect tool to monitor voltage

in the test below. The Flight Log is not compatible with the AR6260 for

recording flight data.

Plug the Flight Log into an open channel port in the receiver and with the

system on, load the control surfaces (apply pressure with your hand) while

monitoring the voltage at the receiver. The voltage should remain above 4.8

volts even when all servos are heavily loaded.

CAUTION: When charging Ni-MH batteries, make sure the battery fully

charges. Ni-MH batteries charged with peak detection fast chargers

have a tendency to false peak (i.e. not fully charge), which

could lead to a crash.

ModelMatch

Technology

Some Spektrum and JR transmitters offer a feature called ModelMatch

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

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

each model memory has its own unique code (GUID) and, during the binding

process, the code is programmed 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 onscreen.

IMPORTANT: 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 Spektrum Aircraft Modules do not have ModelMatch

technology.