HITEC Eclipse 7 Pro - Manual (Page 12)

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FAIL-SAFE Setup
a. Switch on the transmitter, then the receiver, wait for the system to boot and you have control over the model.
b. Press and hold the receiver function button for 6 seconds, release the button. After 2 more seconds both red and blue
LEDs blink rapidly.
c. From the moment you release the button, the receiver will count 5 seconds during that time move all the transmitter
sticks and other controls to the desired FAIL-SAFE positions (e.g. motor idle, control surfaces neutral), and hold them
there.
d. After 5 seconds the system will save the FAIL-SAFE position. Relax all the control sticks.
e. Turn off the receiver, then the transmitter.
f. Turn on the system to use it. FAIL-SAFE is now activated.
Testing the FAIL-SAFE Setting
Move the sticks to positions other than the FAIL-SAFE settings, and then switch off the transmitter. The servos should now
move to the FAIL-SAFE positions previously stored, after the HOLD period (1 sec.) has elapsed.
How to turn FAIL-SAFE Off and reactivate the Hold Mode
a. Switch on the transmitter, then the receiver. Wait for the system to boot and you have control over the model.
b. Press and hold the receiver function button for 6 seconds and release it. After 2 seconds the red and blue LEDs will
blink rapidly.
c. Immediately press the button and release it.
d. FAIL-SAFE Mode is now deactivated and HOLD mode is activated.
e. Turn the transmitter off, then the receiver off.
f. Turn the system back on to use it..
Range Check Function
It is critical that before each flight session you perform a range check that confirms the signal between the receiver and transmit-
ter is appropriate. Unlike the FM/PPM or PCM signal radios, 2.4GHz systems use a fixed shorter, stubby transmitter antenna so
the traditional method of range checking your system by lowering the transmitter antenna will not work.
We instead use a power-down mode to reduce the transmitter signal strength. Once the power-down mode is activated it runs
for about 90 seconds, shortening the effective range 100 feet (30 m). During this power-down mode that you should walk away
from the secured aircraft carrying the transmitter to a distance of approx. 30 meters, testing the effective range
How to use Power-Down
a. Press the button on the module for 3 seconds, then both the blue and red LEDs will turn on with single beep sound.
Release the button. The 90-second countdown starts from the time the button released.
b. Walk away from the secured aircraft carrying the transmitter to a distance of approx. 100 feet (30 m), testing the ef
fective range.
c. To exit the power-down mode before the 90 seconds, press the button again to escape.
Telemetry System
Currently there is a direct feedback telemetry function available in your Hitec 2.4 system. Plans are to have many more devices
available in the future.
Check the Hitec website at www.hitecrcd.com for more up-to-dated information.
The Hitec Eclipse 7 Pro and Optima Series receivers feature full telemetry capabilities (except Optima 6) and include a Low
Receiver Battery Warning as a basic function.
Set-up Use of the Hitec 2.4GHz System
If you are unable to accomplish a successful range check of 90 feet, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY.
If FAIL-SAFE is deactivated, the FAIL-SAFE position settings are also deleted!
The FAIL-SAFE settings should be checked every time before you run the engine/motor.)