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Binding

The AR500 receiver must be bound to the transmitter before it will operate. Binding is the process

of teaching the receiver the speciﬁc code of the transmitter so it will only connect to that speciﬁc

transmitter.

1. To bind an AR500 to a DSM2 transmitter, insert the bind plug in the BATT/BIND port on the receiver.

Note: To bind an aircraft with an electronic speed controller that powers the receiver through the

throttle channel (ESC/BEC), insert the bind plug into the BATT/BIND port in the receiver and the

throttle lead into the throttle (THRO) port. Proceed to Step #2.

2. Power the receiver. Note that the LED on the receiver should be ﬂashing, indicating that the receiver

is in bind mode and ready to be bound to the transmitter.

3. Move the sticks and switches on the transmitter to the desired failsafe positions (low throttle and

neutral control positions).

4. Follow the procedures of your speciﬁc transmitter to enter Bind Mode, the system will connect

within a few seconds. Once connected, the LED on the receiver will go solid indicating the system

is connected.

5. Remove the bind plug from the BATT/BIND port on the receiver before you power off the transmitter

and store it in a convenient place.

6. After you’ve set up your model, it’s important to rebind the system so the true low throttle and

neutral control surface positions are set.

IMPORTANT: Remove the bind plug to prevent the system from entering bind mode the next time the

power is turned on.

AR500 User Guide

The AR500 features DSM2

™

technology and is compatible with all Spektrum

™

and JR

aircraft

radios that support DSM2 technology, like the 12X, X9303, DX7, DX6i, DX5e and Module

Systems.

Note: The AR500 receiver is not compatible with the DX6 parkflyer radio system.

Features

• Full Range

• Dual Aileron Ports

• QuickConnect with Brownout Detection

Specications:

Type: Full Range Sport Receiver

Channels: 5

Modulation: DSM2

Dimension (WxLxH): 21.6 x 30.1 x 12.3mm

Weight: 7.0 Grams

Input Voltage Range: 3.5–9.6V

Resolution: 1024

Compatibility: All DSM2 Aircraft Transmitters and Module Systems

Receiver Installation

Example of AR500 installed in E-ﬂite

Apprentice

Optimum installation of the antennas is to orient the tip of the long antenna perpendicular to the

short antenna. The tip on the long antenna should be a least 2 inches from the short antenna.

Example of AR500 installed in Hangar 9

Pulse XT 60

Important: Y-Harnesses and Servo Extensions

When using a Y-harness or servo extensions in your installation, it’s important to use standard non-

ampliﬁed Y-harnesses and servo extensions as this can/will cause the servos to operate erratically

or not function at all. Ampliﬁed Y-harnesses were developed several years ago to boost the signal

for some older PCM systems and should not be used with Spektrum equipment. Note that when

converting an existing model to Spektrum be certain that all amplﬁed Y-harnesses and/or servo

extensions are replaced with conventional non-ampliﬁed versions.

Tape antenna in place.

Do not allow tip to touch metal.

AR500 Failsafe

 •Preventsunintentionalelectricmotorresponseonstart-up.

 •Establisheslow-throttlefailsafeiftheRFsignalislost.

 •

The AR500 removes servo output pulses to all channels except the throttle channel during failsafe.

 •TheAR500throttlefailsafepositionisstoredviathethrottlestickpositiononthetransmitter

during binding.

HOW AR500 FAILSAFE WORKS

Receiver Power Only

•Inelectricaircraft,whenthereceiveronlyisturnedon(notransmittersignalispresent),thethrottle

channel has no output, to avoid operating or arming the electronic speed control.

•Inglow-poweredmodels,thethrottleservoreceivesnoinputsoitremainsinitscurrentposition.

Note: Some analog servos may coast slightly even though no signal is present. This is normal.

•Allotherchannelswillmovetothepositionssetduringbinding.

After Connection

•Whenthetransmitteristurnedon,andafterthereceiverconnectstothetransmitter,normalcontrol

of all channels occurs.

•Afterthesystemmakesaconnection,iflossofsignaloccurs,theAR500Failsafedrivesthethrottle

servo only to its preset failsafe position (low throttle) that was set during binding.

•Allotherchannelsreceivenooutputpulses/commands,andarenotactiveduringfailsafe.

Plugging in the Leads

Plug the servo leads into the appropriate servo ports in the receiver noting the polarity of the

servo connector.

Note: The AR500 features dual aileron channels (channel 2 & 6) making it convenient when using

aircraft with two separate aileron servos, no Y-harness or when mixing will be needed.

Range Testing

Before each ﬂying session and especially with a new model, it is important to perform a range check.

All Spektrum aircraft transmitters incorporate a range testing system which, when activated, reduces

the output power, allowing a range check.

1. With the model restrained on the ground, stand 30 paces (approx. 90 feet/28 meters) away from the

model.

2. Face the model with the transmitter in your normal ﬂying position and place your transmitter into

range check mode.

3. You should have total control of the model with the button depressed at 30 paces (90 feet/28 meters).

4. If control issues exist, call the Spektrum Service Center in the U.S. at 1-877-504-0233 for further

assistance. In the UK or Germany use one of the following addresses.

European Union: +49 4121 46199 66 (Deutschland)

or email service@horizonhobby.de

+44 (0) 1279 641 097 (United Kingdom)

or email [email protected]

Shown using a ESC/BEC and a ﬂight pack.Shown using a separate receiver pack.

(Battery can be plugged into any open port.)

Pull and hold the Trainer Switch

30 paces (90 feet/28 meters)

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AR500 User Guide 1
FCC Information 2

Summary of Contents

Page 1 - AR500 User Guide

BindingThe AR500 receiver must be bound to the transmitter before it will operate. Binding is the process of teaching the receiver the speciﬁc code of

Page 2 - FCC Information

Receiver Power System RequirementsInadequate power systems that are unable to provide the necessary minimum voltage to the receiver during ﬂight have

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