Spektrum SPMXP8000 User Manual [en, de, fr, it]

X-Plus 8 User Guide
X-Plus 8 Bedienungsanleitung
X-Plus 8 Guide de l’utilisateur
X-Plus 8 Guida per l’utente

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NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change
at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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,
Inc. 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.

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X-Plus 8 User Guide

The X-Plus 8 module is designed to allow expansion of up to 8 servos for
non-control surface functions such as bomb drops, lights, winches, retractable
landing gear, and many more. The X-Plus 8 is compatible with Spektrum™ X-Plus
transmitters and receivers. The X-Plus 8 module offers the option to power the
connected servos via dual auxiliary battery ports with separate batteries and switch
harnesses (sold separately) independent of the receiver. The X-Plus 8 module can
also be powered inclusive of the receiver by using the included jumper through
either of the dual BATT/JMPR ports.

Features

• 8-channel expansion

• Dual battery ports

• Included Jumper offers option of using receiver power

• Allows ne tuning of 8 servos on non-critical controls (bomb drops, lights,

winches, gear, etc.)

Applications
Scale modelers with complex aircraft, ships, or surface applications will enjoy the
easy programming and functions of the X-Plus 8 module using X-Plus compatible
transmitters AirWare
3 position or potentiometer adjustment through their X-Plus transmitter. After se­lecting the specific switch or port, AirWare software will allow the individual servo
adjustment of each X-Plus channel‘s travel adjust, sub trim, reversing, and speed.

Specifications
Type: X-Plus Module
Channels: 8
Dimensions: 0.91x 1.61 x 0.79 in (23 x 41 x 20mm)
Weight: .42 oz (11.9 g)
Voltage Range: 3.5 to 9.6V
Resolution: 512
Compatibility: All X-Plus transmitters and receivers

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software. Modelers will be able to select 2 position,

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X+1
X+2
X+3

X+4
X+5
X+6

X+7
X+8

BATT/JMPR
BATT/JMPR
SRXL

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Installation
In gas and glow aircraft, install the X-Plus 8 module by wrapping it in protective
foam and fastening it in place using rubber bands or a hook and loop strap. In
electric airplanes or helicopters, you can use thick double-sided foam tape to
fasten the module in place.

When using an X-Plus receiver and module it is recommended that the X-Plus 8
module be mounted as near to the receiver as possible. When using the jumper
lead to power the module, mounting the X-Plus 8 module near the receiver system
will minimize the current loss from the receiver. Servo extensions can be used
with each servo, but we recommend using heavy 22 gauge wire with gold-plated
connectors.

A power jumper plug must be installed in one of the BATT/JMPR ports of the
module if the module is powered from the receiver through the SRXL port.

Always remove the power jumper when an auxiliary battery or auxiliary batteries
are used. When the auxiliary battery option is used, the X-Plus 8 module can be
mounted as far away from the receiver as needed to be near connected servos.

To SRXL Port

Auxiliary Battery Pack

(optional)

On/Off Switch Harness (optional)

Jumper

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X+3 ServoX+4 ServoX+5 ServoX+6 Servo

X+1 ServoX+2 Servo

X+7 ServoX+8 Servo

Power System Requirements

Inadequate power systems that do not provide the necessary minimum voltage to
the receiver during flight are the number one cause of in-flight failures. Some of
the power system components that affect the ability to properly deliver adequate
power include:

• Receiver battery pack (number of cells, capacity, cell type, state of charge)

• The ESC’s capability to deliver current to the receiver in electric aircraft

• The switch harness, battery leads, servo leads, regulators etc.

The X-Plus 8 module has a minimum operational voltage of 3.5 volts; it is highly
recommended the power system be tested per the guidelines below.

Recommended Power System Test Guidelines

If a questionable power system is being used (e.g., small or old battery, ESC
that may not have a BEC that will support high-current draw, etc.), perform the
following test with a voltmeter. The Hangar 9

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Digital Servo & Rx Current Meter

(HAN172) or the Spektrum Flight Log (SPM9540) work well for this test.

Plug the voltmeter into an open channel port in the receiver and, with the system
on, load the control surfaces (apply pressure with your hand) while monitoring the
voltage at the receiver. The voltage should remain above 4.8 volts even when all
servos are heavily loaded.

CAUTION: When charging Ni-MH batteries, make sure the battery fully

charges. Ni-MH batteries charged with peak detection fast chargers have a

tendency to false peak (i.e. not fully charge), which could lead to a crash.

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1-Year Limited Warranty

What this Warranty Covers: Horizon Hobby, Inc., (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 years 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)
modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other
than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, or (v) Products not purchased from an
authorized Horizon dealer.

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, final assembly, modification 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 conflict of law
principals). This warranty gives you specific 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 direct your email

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to [e-mail], or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a
Product Support representative. You may also find information on our website at www.
horizonhobby.com.

Inspection or Services: If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced, 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 under the Support
tab. 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.

Notice: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with
a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support
office.

Warranty Requirements: For Warranty consideration, you must include
your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. 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.

Non-Warranty Service: Should your service not be covered by warranty
service will be completed and payment will be required without notifica­tion 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 notification. 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 cashiers 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/Service/Request/.

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Zone d’Activité du Réveil

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Horizon Hobby –
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Shanghai, China 200060

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Compliance Information for the European Union

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)
No. HH2012011505
Product(s): XP8000

Item Number(s): SPMXP8000
Equipment class: 1

The objects of declaration described above are in conformity with the requirements
of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE
directive 1999/5/EC:

EN 301 489-1 V1.7.1: 2006
EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2: 2008

Signed for and on behalf of:
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Champaign, IL USA

International Operations and Risk Management

Jan 15, 2012

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 de-

signated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic

The separate collection and recyclin

g 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 office, your
household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

Steven A. Hall

Vice President

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

equipment.

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Produkt nicht korrekt betrieben, kann dies zu Schäden am Produkt oder
persönlichem Eigentum führen oder schwere Verletzungen verursachen.
Dies ist ein hochentwickeltes Hobby-Produkt. Es muss mit Vorsicht und gesundem
Menschenverstand betrieben werden und benötigt gewisse mechanische
Grundfähigkeiten. Wird dieses Produkt nicht auf eine sichere und verantwortu­ngsvolle Weise betrieben, kann dies zu Verletzungen oder Schäden am Produkt
oder anderen Sachwerten führen. Dieses Produkt eignet sich nicht für die
Verwendung durch Kinder ohne direkte Überwachung eines Erwachsenen.
Versuchen Sie nicht ohne Genehmigung durch Horizon Hobby, Inc., das Produkt
zu zerlegen, es mit inkompatiblen Komponenten zu verwenden oder auf jegliche
Weise zu erweitern. Diese Bedienungsanleitung enthält Anweisungen für
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Spezielle Bedeutungen

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