Spektrum SPMAR636 User Manual
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AR636 User Guide
AR636 Bedienungsanleitung
Guide de L’utilisateur - AR636
AR636 Guidea Dell’utente
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NOTICE
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change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product
literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support 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:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of
physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability
of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability
of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high
probability of superficial injury.
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.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS
Thank you for purchasing a genuine Spektrum product. 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.
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.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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DSMX
Spektrum launched the 2.4GHz RC revolution with its DSM2® technology.
Since then, millions of hobbyists the world over have come to embrace 2.4 as
the way to fly. Spektrum leads the way yet again with DSMX—the world’s first
wideband frequency-agile 2.4GHz signal protocol.
How Does DSMX Work?
It’s a crowded 2.4GHz world out there and every 2.4GHz system faces the
same challenges. DSMX better equips you for these challenges by combining
the superior data capacity and interference resistance of a wideband signal
(like that used in DSM2) with the agility of frequency shifts. Compared to the
wideband signal of DSMX, the narrow band signal of other frequency hopping
2.4 transmitters is more likely to suffer data loss in the event of on-channel
interference. Think of it as a river vs. a stream. It takes more interference to dam
a river than it does a stream. As more and more 2.4 transmitters vie for the same
number of available channels, there is more interference and more of a risk for
data loss. By adding the agility of frequency shifts to the superior interference
resistance of a wideband signal, DSMX is far less likely to suffer significant data
loss from on-channel interference. The result is quicker connection times and
superior response in even the most crowded 2.4GHz environment.
DSMX Operational Differences
DSMX transmitters and receivers function nearly identically to Spektrum DSM2
systems. Binding, setting the failsafe, recording flight log data, as well as general
use of the system is no different than using any current Spektrum system.
Following are the operational differences:
Brownout Detection - Not Available on DSMX Receivers. DSM2 receivers
feature Brownout Detection that flashes the receivers LED if a power
interruption occurs. While DSMX receivers have QuickConnect
™
technology and
recover instantly from a power interruption, the architecture of DSMX prevents
Brownout Detection when operating in DSMX mode.
Flight Log Recording-Fades Higher than DSM2
Note that DSMX moves through the band while DSM2 finds two quiet channels
and remains on those channels. Consequently because DSMX operates on quiet
and noisy channels, it’s common to have more Antenna Fades than when using
DSM2, when used in busy 2.4GHz environments. When taking flight log data
readings, the Frames and Hold Data are important and should be used as a
reference while Fades are insignificant due to the nature of frequency shifting. A
10-minute flight will typically result in less than 50 Frame Losses and no Holds.
Just How Good is DSMX?
In multiple tests, 100 DSMX systems were operated simultaneously for
extended periods of time. During these tests each of the 100 systems was
monitored in flight and on the ground. In every test not a single case of RF link
loss, latency increase or control degradation was experienced or recorded.
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Is DSMX Compatible with DSM2?
Yes. DSMX is fully compatible with all DSM2 hardware. In fact, many pilots may find
the DSM2 equipment they have now is all they will ever need. Even if a new DSMX
transmitter eventually comes along that they really want, all the DSM2 receivers
they have now will work with it. It is important to note, however, that while DSMX is
compatible with DSM2, the only way to experience the full benefits of DSMX in a
busy 2.4 environment is by pairing a DSMX transmitter with a DSMX receiver.
Are DSM2 Transmitters Eligible for a DSMX Add-on?
Yes. All DSM2 transmitters, except the DX5e, are eligible for the add-on by
going to https://community.spektrumrc.com for details. DSM2 receivers and
transmitter modules are not eligible for the DSMX add-on.
Does DSMX have ModelMatch
™
and ServoSync™ Technology?
Yes. DSMX will provide you with these and other exclusive Spektrum
advantages you already enjoy with DSM2. Want to know more about DSMX?
Visit spektrumrc.com for complete details on this as well as the many other
reasons Spektrum is the leader in 2.4.
NOTICE: DSMX receivers are not compatible with DSM2 remote receivers
and DSM2 receivers are not compatible with DSMX remote receivers.
• DSMXtransmittersarecompatiblewithallDSM2andDSMXreceiversand
will operate in the mode noted below.
• DSM2transmittersarecompatiblewithallDSM2andDSMXreceiversand
will operate in the mode noted below.
• DSMXtechnologyisactiveonlywhenbothtransmitterandreceiverare
DSMX enabled.
NOTICE: DSMX upgraded DX5e and DX6i transmitters are compatible with
all DSMX receivers except the high-speed DSM2 receivers (like the AR7600,
AR9000, etc.). When using a high-speed DSM2 receiver with the DX5e or
DX6i, it’s necessary to manually put these transmitters into DSM2 mode. See
the Spektrum website for details on DX5e/DX6i DSM2 mode for details.
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Transmitter-Receiver Compatibility
Transmitter
DSMX DSM2
DX5e
DX6i
DX7
DX7s
DX7
DX7SE
DX6i
DX5e
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DX18
DX8
DX10t
Set Tx to DSM2 only
DSM2 DSMX
DX8
DX10t
Modules
DSM2 DSM2
AR500
AR600
AR6100
AR6110/e
AR6200
AR6255
AR6300
AR6400/ALL
AR7000
AR400
AR600
AR610
AR610C
AR636
AR6115/e
AR6210
AR6255
AR6310
AR6410/ALL
AR7010
AR7110/R
AR7200BX
AR7100/R
AR7600
AR8000
AR9000
AR9100
AR9200
AR9300
AR12000
AR12100
AR7610
AR8000
AR9010
AR9020
AR9110
AR9210
AR9310
AR10000
AR12010
AR12020
AR12110
AR12120
DSM2 DSMX
Receiver
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