Graupner 33301 User guide

GETTING STARTED

Thank you for purchasing the Graupner HoTT 2.4 System Please read through this entire manual before
you attempt the installation and usage of your Graupner HoTT 2.4 System!

These operating instructions are part of this product. They contains important notes to the operation and
handling. Please take this into consideration when you pass on the product to third parties. Neglect of
the operating instructions and the safety instructions lead to expiring the warranty.
Graupner constantly work on the advancement of all remote control systems; changes of the scope of deli­very in form, technology and equipment we must reserve ourselves therefore. Please have understanding
for the fact that from data and illustrations of this operating instructions no requirements can be derived.

Please keep these instructions for further reference!

1. GENERAL NOTE

When switching on or adjusting the radio control system it is essential to keep the transmitter aerial at
least 15 cm away from the receiver aerials at all times. If the transmitter aerial is too close to the receiver
aerials, the receiver will be overloaded, causing the red LED on the receiver to light up. The transmitter
responds by emitting a beep once every second; the red LED also goes out. The radio control system
is now in Fail-Safe mode.
If this should occur, simply increase the distance between the aerials until the audible warning signal
ceases, and the red LED on the transmitter lights up again; at the same time the red LED on the receiver
should go out.

2. FUNCTIONS

2.1. Binding

When you wish to use the Graupner HoTT 2.4 GHz receiver with a particular transmitter, the fi rst step
must always be to “bind” the unit to “its” Graupner HoTT 2.4 GHz RF module (transmitter). This “binding”
procedure only needs to be carried out once for each combination of receiver and RF module. The units
supplied in the set are already bound to each other at the factory, i.e. the binding procedure described in
the following section only needs to be carried out when you wish to use an additional receiver. However,
it can also be repeated at any time if required, e.g. after changing transmitters. When binding is required,
this is the procedure:

• Switch the transmitter and receiver on.

• Locate the BIND / RANGE button on the back of the transmitter, and hold it pressed in while you
press and hold the SET button on the receiver. Both LEDs on the back of the transmitter now glow
constantly, and the red LED on the receiver fl ashes.

• Under normal circumstances the fl ashing red LED on the receiver will cease to fl ash and switch to
a constant green within about ten seconds. This indicates that the binding process is complete. You
can now release both buttons, and your transmitter / receiver combination is ready for use.

• However, if the red LED on the receiver continues to fl ash for longer than ten seconds, then the
binding process has failed. If this should occur, repeat the whole procedure.

2.1.1.Binding“ multiple receivers in one model

If required, it is also possible to bind multiple receivers to the transmitter for a particular model. The fi rst
step is to bind each receiver individually using the procedure already described.
When the system is in use, the receiver which was bound last is the Master receiver. Any telemetry sen­sors installed in the model must be connected to this unit, as only the Master receiver transmits sensor
data using the downlink channel. The second and all further receivers operate in parallel with the Master
receiver but in Slave mode, with the downlink channel switched off.
The control functions can also be distributed amongst multiple receivers; this is carried out using the
Channel Mapping function of the SMART-BOX (Order No. 33700). In the same way it is possible to as­sign one control function to multiple receiver outputs; a typical example would be the use of two servos
for each aileron instead of only one, etc.

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2.2. Range checking

The method of checking the effective range of the Graupner HoTT 2.4 GHz system is described below.
We recommend that you ask a friend to help you with this procedure.
After binding the receiver to your transmitter, switch the transmitter and the receiver on, and wait until
the green LED on the receiver lights up.

• Install the bound receiver in the model in its fi nal intended position.

• Switch the RC system on, so that you can observe the movement of the servos.

• Set up the model on a fl at surface (pavement, closely mown grass or earth), and ensure that the
receiver aerials are located at least fi fteen cm above the ground. This may require a support for the
model.

• Hold the transmitter at hip-height, away from your body, but do not point the aerial directly at the
model; instead turn and / or angle the aerial tip so that it stands vertical, and keep it there for the
duration of the range check.

• Locate the BIND / RANGE button on the back of the transmitter, and press it to initiate range-check
mode. Hold the button pressed in until the transmitter starts to beep at a regular rhythm; the red and
green LEDs adjacent to the BIND / RANGE button now fl ash alternately.

• Walk away from the model, operating the transmitter sticks constantly. If you detect an interruption
in the link within a range of about fi fty metres, stand still and attempt to reproduce it.

• If the model is fi tted with a motor, switch it on in order to check whether the power system is gene-
rating interference.

• Continue to walk away from the model until you reach the point where perfect control is no longer
possible.

• Now press the BIND / RANGE button on the transmitter once more; this terminates range-check
mode manually, and the model should respond normally to control commands. If this does not occur
with 100% reliability, the system should not be used. Contact your local Service Department of
Graupner GmbH & Co. KG.

• Range-check mode is usually terminated manually when the user presses the BIND / RANGE but
ton, but it terminates automatically after about ninety seconds in any case. The red LED now glows
constantly again, while the green LED either glows constantly or fl ashes continuously, according to
the Country setting.

• We recommend that you check effective radio range before every fl ight. While you are carrying
out the check, simulate all the servo movements which will take place when the model is in fl ight.
The ground range must always be at least fi fty metres in order to ensure safe, reliable model con-
trol.

Note:

Range-check mode is usually terminated manually when the user presses the BIND / RANGE button,
but it terminates automatically after about ninety seconds in any case.

CAUTION:

During normal operations (i. e. when controlling a model) never press and hold the programming
button on the transmitter module!

2.3. Fail-Safe function

In its default state (as delivered) the receiver is set to “Hold” mode, i.e. if a fail-safe situation occurs, all
the servos connected to it maintain the last position detected as valid. In this mode the red LED on the
receiver lights up when interference occurs, and the red LED on the transmitter goes out. The transmit­ter also starts beeping about once per second as an audible warning.
You can exploit the safety potential of the fail-safe option by at least programming the throttle channel to
respond to a fail-safe situation: the throttle channel of an engine-powered model should be set to idle,
the throttle channel of an electric-powered model to “stop”, and the throttle channel of a model helicopter
to “Hold”. If interference should occur, these settings will help prevent the model fl ying out of control,
possibly causing personal injury or property damage.

IMPORTANT:

The two functions “Binding” and “Range check” described above can be used regardless of the method
you last employed to program the transmitter, i.e. using the programming button or the SMART-BOX;
neither of these two options causes signifi cant changes to the settings saved in the receiver. However,

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if you call up the Fail-Safe function using the programming button as described below, this resets ALL
the settings of the SMART-BOX at the Fail-Safe screen (RX FAIL SAFE) - and this includes the settings
available through the facilities of the programming button. At the same time the Country setting will
revert to Universal if you have previously selected “France” using the programming button - see below
under “2.4”. You MUST therefore select the Country setting again if necessary. For this reason, where­ver possible it is always best to maintain your programmed settings using the SMART-BOX.

Switch your receiving system on. Locate the BIND / RANGE button on the back of the transmitter, and
hold it pressed in while you switch the transmitter on. Release the button again once it is switched on.
You can now call up the desired Fail-Safe mode (Fail-Safe on / off, Hold, or Standard) by cycling through
the modes with a brief press of the BIND / RANGE button:

• Fail-Safe mode: when you press the BIND / RANGE button, the transmitter beeps once; the red
and green LEDs glow constantly.
It is now possible to program positions to which the servos will move in a Fail-Safe situation; this
occurs after a “Hold” period of 0.75 seconds: move the corresponding transmitter controls (sticks,
rotary knobs, INC / DEC buttons etc.) to the desired Fail-Safe positions SIMULTANEOUSLY, then
hold the BIND / RANGE button pressed in for three to four seconds. When you release the button,
both the red and green LEDs should light up constantly, and the transmitter should not emit an au­ dible signal: the transmitter now reverts to Control mode. If this does not occur, repeat the procedu­ re.

• Hold mode (recommended for model helicopters): when you press the BIND / RANGE button,
the transmitter beeps twice; the red LED lights up constantly, and the green LED goes out (factory
default setting).
If interference occurs, all servos programmed to “Hold” remain at the last position detected by the
receiver as correct; this situation is maintained until such time as the receiver picks up a new, valid
control signal.
You can save your selection by holding the BIND / RANGE button pressed in for three to four se­ conds. When you release the button, both the red and green LEDs should light up constantly, and
the transmitter should not emit an audible signal: the transmitter now reverts to Control mode. If this
does not occur, repeat the procedure.

• Fail-Safe OFF: when you press the BIND / RANGE button, the transmitter beeps three times; the
green LED glows constantly, the red LED goes out.
You can save your selection by holding the BIND / RANGE button pressed in for three to four se­ conds. When you release the button, both the red and green LEDs should light up constantly, and
the transmitter should not emit an audible signal: the transmitter now reverts to Control mode. If this
does not occur, repeat the procedure.

• Standard mode (suitable for fi xed-wing model aircraft only): when you press the BIND / RAN-
GE button, the transmitter beeps four times; both LEDs are off.
In this mode the throttle servo (channel 1) moves to the Fail-Safe position, i.e. the position you have
programmed for a Fail-Safe situation, while all the other channels remain at “Hold”.
Move the throttle stick to the desired position, then hold the BIND / RANGE button pressed in for
three to four seconds. When you release the button, both the red and green LEDs should light up
constantly, and the transmitter should not emit an audible signal: the transmitter now reverts to
Control mode. If this does not occur, repeat the procedure.

2.4. Country setting

The Country setting is present in order to cater for various directives (FCC, ETSI, IC etc.). The HoTT

2.4 radio system features a restricted frequency band for France. If you wish to use the RC system in
France, the country setting on the transmitter must be set to “France” mode, as described. It is essenti-
al not to use the Universal/EUROPE mode. If you select the “France” setting on your transmitter, you
MUST select it again every time you alter the Fail-Safe settings using the programming button.
To select a Country setting, you must fi rst switch the transmitter off, then insert the (FRANCE / GE-
NERAL) programming plug (supplied) in the DATA socket on the back of the transmitter. Switch the
transmitter on: you can now toggle between the “GENERAL” and “France” settings by briefl y pressing
the BIND / RANGE button, always starting with the current setting.

• GENERAL/EUROPE: the transmitter beeps once when you press the BIND / RANGE button, and
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the green LED lights up constantly.
Default setting: approved for use in all countries with the exception of France.

• France: the transmitter beeps twice when you press the BIND / RANGE button, and the green
LED fl ashes continuously.

• Once you have selected the Country setting, save it in the transmitter by holding the BIND / RANGE
button pressed in for about three seconds. When you release the button, the transmitter emits a brief
confi rmation tune, and the beeps cease.

• Switch the transmitter off, and remove the programming plug. Do not under any circumstances use
the radio control system with the programming plug inserted!

• If you subsequently wish to check the current Country setting for the transmitter, observe the green
LED on the back of the transmitter when it is switched on:

green LED glowing constantly = “GENERAL”
green LED fl ashing constantly = “France”

2.5. Low voltage warning

If the transmitter voltage falls below 8.0 V, the RF module generates an audible low voltage warning in
the form of a steady series of beeps at intervals of around one second. This occurs independently of
the transmitter software.

2.6. Range warning

If the receiver signal in the down-link channel becomes too weak, the transmitter always generates an
audible range warning in the form of a beep emitted about once per second. Since the transmitter’s
output is much higher than that of the receiver, you will still maintain full control of the model, but in the
interests of safety you should fl y the model back towards you until the warning signal ceases again.
If the audible range warning signal does not cease when you reduce the distance, then the transmitter
or receiver low voltage or temperature warning is active! In this case you must land the model and cease
operations without delay.

2.7. Firmware update or SMART-BOX connection

The SMART-BOX is connected to the DATA socket on the back of the transmitter.
Firmware updates for the transmitter RF module can be transferred via the DATA or telemetry interface
in conjunction with a PC running Windows XP, Vista or 7. For this you also require the USB interface,
Order No. 7168.6, and the adapter lead, Order No. 7168.6A, which are available separately.
The programs and fi les required for this are available from www.graupner.de in the Download area for
the corresponding products.
See also chapter 4.1.

3. Receiver

Servo sockets

Programming socket

3.1 Connections

Plug the servos into the row of sockets on the right-hand end of the receiver. The connector system is
polarised; note the small chamfer on one edge. Never use force - the plugs should engage easily and
fully. The socket polarity is also marked on the case: brown wire (-), red (+) and orange (signal).
The servo sockets of the Graupner-HoTT 2.4 receiver are numbered. The socket marked “- +/B” is
intended for the battery. If necessary, a servo can be connected to this socket in parallel with the power
supply; a Y-lead (Order No. 3936.11) is required for this.

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