HITEC Maxima 9 - Manual

The Maxima Series antenna system is made for high directivity consisting of two antennas.
In order to secure the clear range, please install Maxima Series antenna as shown below.
TX
TX TX
TX
RX
90
Recommended installation
method to optimize
receiver performance
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CH2
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CH6
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BAT/9
HITEC 2.4GHz
Maxima Series
Receiver Instruction
Hitec Service
12115 Paine St. Poway CA 92064
1-858-748-6948
E-mail: [email protected]
Introduction
Service & Support
Hitec Customer Service
Help is available from the Hitec office through phone support and e-mail inquiries.
Our US office is generally open Monday thru Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM PST. These hours and days may vary by
season. Every attempt is made to answer every incoming service call. Should you reach our voicemail, leave
your name and number and a staff member will return your call.
Hitec Web Site
Make plans to visit the Hitec website, www.hitecrcd.com, on a regular basis. Not only is it full of specs and
other information about the entire Hitec product line, our website’s FAQ pages will eventually hold valuable
information and program updates about the Spectra 2.4 module and Optima series of receivers.
The On-Line Community
One of the benefits of the extensive R/C online community is the vast wealth of archived knowledge available.
Hitec sponsors forums on most of the popular R/C websites where a Hitec staff member or representative tries
to answer all manner of product related questions. Bringing together strangers with common interests is
proving to be one of the greatest gifts of the internet. If past history is any guide to the future, we are certain
forums will be started about the Hitec 2.4 system and several are certain to stand out as valuable archives of
information.
Warranty and Non-Warranty Service
All Hitec products carry a two year from date-of-purchase warranty against manufacturer’s defects. Our trained
and professional service representatives will determine if the item will be repaired or replaced. To provide all
the necessary information we need to administrate your repair, visit our website at www.hitecrcd.com and
download the repair form, fill it out and send in your item for repair.
Thank you for your purchase of the Hitec Adaptive Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (AFHSS) 2.4GHz
module and receiver system. This manual contains the complete directions on how to use the Maxima series of
receiver. We encourage you to review the entire manual before using these products.
Electric powered aircraft with Electronic Speed Control
Use this method on electric planes using ESC’s providing power to the receiver and servo functions. Maxima Series Receiver Specifications & Features
Antenna installation
Receiver Connection Diagrams
Warning!
1. For maximum performance, it is recommended to position the antenna at a 90 degree angle as
shown in the picture below.
2. The receiver antenna should not be placed near the engine, metal parts, or high current batteries.
3. It is strongly recommended to use Hitec ‘s genuine Heavy Duty High Channel Switch Harness with
Receiver Charger Cord (Stock#. 54407S) for all Maxima series receivers.
Full Range AFHSS 2.4GHz Receivers
1. Function Button
- Used for binding the receiver to a module or Hitec 2.4 built-in transmitters,
entering the FAIL-SAFE or Hold feature.
2. Dual LED Status Indicator
- Indicates the set-up process codes and current status of the receiver.
3. Channel Output and Battery Input Ports
- The ports for battery power input and servos, gyros and other accessories output port are located at the
side end of the Maxima receivers.
4. Low Battery Warning
- If once receiver's battery levels reach below 3.6V, RED LED will be flashing.
5. FAIL-SAFE/Hold Mode Selectable
- Servos and other accessories position can be set with a FAIL-SAFE point, if power to the receiver is lost.
See page 2 for details.
Operating Voltage for Maxima series : 3.7~9.0V From receiver battery power or speed control (ESC) power.
Max Current Consumption : 30mA
Recommended Position
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CH6
CH7
CH8
BAT/9
SER
VO
SER
VO
SER
VO
SER
VO
Receiver
Battery
SER
VO
Engine
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CH2
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BAT/9
SER
VO
SER
VO
SER
VO
SER
VO
Power Battery Motor
SER
VO
BEC
ESC
MAXIMA 9 MAXIMA 6
Receiver Model Size Weight Stock Number
MAXIMA 6 1.29 x 0.81 x 0.42in (33 x 20.8 x 10.7mm) 0.22oz (6.4g) 27524
MAXIMA 9 1.45 x 0.96 x 0.57in (37 x 24.4 x 14.6mm) 0.28oz (8.1g) 27525
Glow, gas or electric powered aircraft using a separate receiver battery supply.
Follow this connection diagram when using a regulated Li-Po, or 4.8 to 6V receiver battery.
Caution
Maxima series is designed for Hitec High-Response Radio such as Aurora 9X, please check the
compatibility. (Aurora 9 cannot be used with Maxima series receiver)
And, please USE ONLY Digital SERVO for your purpose. Analog servo cannot be used with
Maxima series
CH1 CH2 CH 3 CH4 CH 5 CH6 CH7
CH8
BAT/9
version 1.0