Horizon Hobby WS2000 User Manual

Wireless Simulator USB Dongle

Instruction Manual SPMWS2000

ENGLISH

NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole
discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com or
towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product.

MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of
potential harm when operating this product:

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage,
collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of super cial injury.

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property
damage AND a possibility of serious injury.

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property
damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of

the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in

damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and
requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible
manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended
for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible
components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual
contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the
instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly
and avoid damage or serious injury.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC

authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC

disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance
of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM® or Spektrum technology.

NOTICE: This product is only intended for use with unmanned, hobby-grade, remote-controlled
vehicles and aircraft. Horizon Hobby disclaims all liability outside of the intended purpose and will
not provide warranty service related thereto.

SPEKTRUM™ WIRELESS SIMULATOR USB DONGLE (SPMWS2000)

The Spektrum™ Wireless Simulator USB Dongle (SPMWS2000) provides a quick and easy wireless
connection between your Spektrum transmitter and computer running a  ight simulator or game.

KEY FEATURES:

• Eliminates cables

• Small size

• No complex programing

• Works with most simulator/games that can

accept a normal joystick input from USB

INSTALLATION

1. Press and hold the bind button while inserting the dongle into the USB port. The orange LED will

 ash repeatedly, indicating the dongle is in bind mode.

2. Follow the transmitter instructions to put the transmitter into bind mode.

3. The dongle LED will glow solid orange when the binding process is complete.

4. The transmitter is now ready to use in the simulator.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem Possible Cause Solution

The transmitter and dongle are too

The SPMWS2000 will
not connect, or bind,
to the transmitter

close together

Interference

The receiver is not bound to the
active model memory

SPECIFICATIONS:

Max Voltage: 5V
Compatibility:

• PC, Mac and Android* Compatible

• DSMX® and DSM2® Spektrum transmitter

* Android device requires OTG support

and Micro USB adapter

Bind Button

Move the transmitter 1 to 3 meters
from the dongle

Avoid any metal or obstructions
between the transmitter and dongle

Ensure you are attempting to bind to
the correct model memory

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

What this Warranty Covers - Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that
the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of 1 year from the date of purchase.
What is Not Covered - This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage,
(ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due
to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modi cation of or to any part of the
Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v)
Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with applicable
technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or regulations.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE
DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHAS­ER’S INTENDED USE.
Purchaser’s Remedy - Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall
be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon
to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty
claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase
is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Limitation of Liability - HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CON­SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE,
STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual
price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup,  nal
assembly, modi cation or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage
or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the pur­chaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser
is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
Law - These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to con ict of law principals). This
warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.

WARRANTY SERVICES

Questions, Assistance, and Services - Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot
provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started,
you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer
your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or
assistance, please visit our website at horizonhobby.com, submit an inquiry to productsupport@
horizonhobby.com or call the toll-free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service
Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative.
Inspection or Services - If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country
you live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on
our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product
securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to
withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and
insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is
accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/
service-center_render-service-center. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product
Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service. When calling
Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number
where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your
RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales
receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are
clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton.
Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of
charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.

NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo
battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce. Warranty
Requirements- For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales
receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date.

Non-Warranty Service - Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be completed

and payment will be required without noti cation or estimate of the expense unless the expense
exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to
payment of the service without noti cation. Service estimates are available upon request. You must
include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed
a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money
orders and cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By
submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on
our website http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/service-center_render-service-center.

ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and
ownership. If received, a non-compliant Product will not be serviced. Further, the sender
will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a
carrier of the sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant
Product for a period of 60 days from notifi cation, after which it will be discarded.

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION

Country of

Purchase

USA

EU

Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address

Horizon Service Center
(Repairs and Repair Requests)

Horizon Product Support
(Product Technical Assistance)

Sales

Horizon Technischer Service [e-mail]

Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH [phone]

servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/
RequestForm/
[e-mail]
877-504-0233
[e-mail]
800-338-4639

FCC INFORMATION

FCC ID: BRWWS2000

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modi cations

not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This product contains a radio transmitter with
wireless technology which has been tested
and found to be compliant with the applicable
regulations governing a radio transmitter in the

2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

Wireless Simulator USB Dongle (SPMWS2000)

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modi cations

not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

Horizon Hobby, LLC
2904 Research Rd.
Champaign, IL 61822
Email: [e-mail]
Web: HorizonHobby.com

2904 Research Rd
Champaign, Illinois
61822 USA

Hanskampring 9
D 22885 Barsbüttel,
Germany

IC INFORMATION

IC: 6157A-WS2000

This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.

INFORMATIONS DE IC

IC: 6157A-WS2000

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION

EU Compliance Statement:

Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby

declares that this product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of the RED Directive.

A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is
available online at:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support­render-compliance.

Operating Frequency: 2404-2476MHz
Max EIRP: 3dBm

Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union

This product must not be disposed of
with other waste. Instead, it is the
user’s responsibility to dispose of their
waste equipment by handing it over to

a designated collections point for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of
your waste equipment at the time of disposal will

help to conserve natural resources and ensure that
it is recycled in a manner that protects human
health and the environment. For more information
about where you can drop off your waste equipment
for recycling, please contact your local city of ce,
your household waste disposal service or where you
purchased the product.

© 2019 Horizon Hobby, LLC.
DSM, DSM2, DSMX and the Horizon Hobby logo are registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC.
The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
Created 6/19 SPMWS2000 62430(for certi cation)