Spektrum SPMAR8000 - Manual (Page 3)

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AR8000 User Guide
The AR8000 full range 8-channel receiver features DSM2 ™ technology and is compatible with
all Spektrum ™ and JR ® aircraft radios that support DSM2 technology including: JR12X, X9303,
Spektrum DX8, DX7, DX7se, DX6i, DX5e and Module Systems.
Note: The AR8000 receiver is not compatible with the Spektrum DX6 parkflyer transmitter.
Features
• 8-channel full range receiver
• Patented MultiLink receiver technology
• Includes one internal and one remote receiver
• SmartSafe ™ failsafe system
• QuickConnect ™ with Brownout Detection
• Flight Log compatible (optional)
• 2048 Resolution
• High-speed 11ms operation when used with capable transmitters
• Hold indicator (Red LED indicates number of holds incurred during flight).
Applications
Full range up to 8-channel aircraft including:
• All types and sizes of glow, gas and electric powered airplanes
• All types and sizes of no-powered gliders
• All types and sizes of glow, gas and electric powered helicopters
Note: Not for use in airplanes that have full carbon fuselages. Not for use in airplanes that
have significant carbon or conductive structures. It is recommended to use either the
AR6250 or AR9300 receivers for carbon fuselage applications.
Specifications:
Type: DSM2 full range receiver
Channels: 8
Modulation: DSM2
Main Receiver Dimensions: 1.27 x 1.35 x 0.45 in (32.3 x 34.3 x 11.4mm)
Remote Receiver Dimensions: 0.80 x 1.10 x 0.27 in (20.3 x 28.0 x 6.9mm)
Main Receiver Weight: .33 oz (9.4 g) Weight with Remote Receiver: .49 oz (13.9 g)
Voltage range: 3.5 to 9.6V
Resolution: 2048
Frame rate: 11ms when paired with the DX7se or DX8
Compatibility: All DSM2 aircraft transmitters and module systems
Patented MultiLink ™ Receiver Technology
The AR8000 incorporates dual receivers, offering the security of dual path RF redundancy. An
internal receiver is located on the main printed circuit board, while a second external receiver
is attached to the main board with a 6-inch extension. By locating these receivers in slightly
different locations in the aircraft, each receiver is exposed to its own RF environment, greatly
improving path diversity (the ability for the receiver to see the signal in all conditions).
Antenna Polarization
For optimum RF link performance it’s important that the antennas be mounted in an orientation
that allows for the best possible signal reception when the aircraft is in all possible attitudes
and positions. This is known as antenna polarization. The antennas should be oriented
perpendicular to each other; typically one vertical and one horizontal (see Receiver Installation).
The remote receiver’s antenna should be mounted in a position perpendicular at least 2 inches
away from the main receiver’s antenna using double-sided foam tape.
Receiver Installation
In gas and glow aircraft install the main receiver using the same method you would use to install
a conventional receiver in your aircraft. Typically, wrap the main receiver in protective foam and
fasten it in place using rubber bands or hook and loop straps.