HITEC Eclipse 7 Pro - Manual (Page 8)

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Set-up Use of the Hitec 2.4GHz System
General Use Guidelines
To turn the system on and off, use the following sequence at all times
Turning On -Turn on the transmitter, then turn on the receiver. Turning Off -Turn off the receiver, then turn off the transmitter.
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
called rubber duck antenna. So the traditional method of range check, lowering the transmitter antenna, is not applied.
The Hitec 2.4GHz System uses a power-down mode to reduce the transmitter signal strength.
Once the power-down mode is activated it runs for about 90 seconds, effectively shortening the range to 30 meters, or 100
feet. During this power-down mode that you should walk away from the secured aircraft carrying the transmitter to a minimum
distance of approx. 30 meters or 100 feet, testing the effective range.
How to use Power-Down
- Before each flying session, confirm the radio system is working properly.
- Before the engine or motor is started, turn on the system as explained above.
Then make sure all the servos and control surfaces are working properly.
If any control surface is not moving properly, do not fly the aircraft until the problem is solved.
- If you are unable to accomplish a successful range check of 30 meters or 100 feet,
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY.
Link Guidelines
- Link must be done within 15ft.(5m) of the transmitter and receiver.
- Transmitter and receiver need to be at least 18in.(50cm) from each other to link properly.