Preflight Setup; Frame Rate; Bind - Spektrum DX18 Manuel D'utilisation

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Preflight Setup

A Preflight checklist can be programmed that is a list of do's
before each flight (e.g., battery charged). This list can be pro-
grammed to appear before each flight every time the transmitter
is powered on or only once when a new model is selected. The
list must be checked off (check box) before the flight. RF modu-
lation can be on or off during this phase.
Options available in the Preflight Select list include:
• Receiver Battery Test
• Fuel Tank Full
• Hatch Attached
• Test Controls
• Wing Bolts Secured
• Air in Retracts
• Prop Secured
• Reset Timer
• Start Timer
• Flap Position

Frame Rate

The Frame rate function supports 22ms and 11ms. Default is
22ms. Change to 11ms when an 11ms Frame rate receiver is
used with compatible servos. The 11ms fast frame rate is not
compatible with some types of analog servos, so the 22ms rate
may be required.
DSM2 and DSMX modes can also be selected. If DSM2 is
selected, no matter the type of receiver (DSM2 or DSMX), it
operates in DSM2 Mode. If DSMX is selected, the system
operates in DSMX mode with DSMX receivers, and in DSM2
mode with DSM2 receivers. In DSMX mode, the modulation
type will be determined at the time of binding and will be set
automatically.
X-Plus Activation
Activate X-Plus channels in the Frame Rate Screen. You can set
X-Plus to INH (inhibit) or Act (activate).

Bind

Refer to Binding instructions in Chapter 1. Bind mode in the
DX18 can be entered by either pressing the BIND/I button on the
top left side of the radio and turning the power on, or by entering
the Bind menu in the System List. To place the system in Bind
mode through the menu, select BIND on the screen.
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• Ignition Battery Charged
• Fuel Plug in Place
• Flight Battery Charged
• Throttle Trim Position
• Gyro Initialized
• Gyro Gain Position
• Governor Gain Position
• Glow Driver Activated
• Blade Bolts Tightened
Tip: When changing among languages, preflight steps you input
will remain the same until you change the names.
NOTICE:
While DSMX allows you to use more than 40 transmit-
ters simultaneously, when using DSM2 receivers, DSMX receiv-
ers in DSM2 mode or transmitters in DSM2 mode, do not use
more than 40 transmitters simultaneously.
CAUTION: Do NOT connect throttle or any primary
control surface to the X-Plus Module. The X-Plus
channels are intended to be used for auxiliary functions only.
X-Plus channels have a resolution of 512 and variable latency
from 22ms to about 88ms. When X-Plus is active, the first 10
channels default to 22ms.
SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL