User Manual

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Binding procedure
In the case of using a Spektrum® satellite receiver it is very important to bind the receiver first
before programming the MICROBEAST. This step is essential to perform, even if the satellite was
already in use elsewhere (e. g. in connection with a “standard” Spektrum® receiver) and was already
bound to the transmitter earlier.
To bind a satellite receiver, it must be connected via the adapter to the MICROBEAST.
Simultaneously with the binding process, the type of satellite receiver has to be set, i.e.
whether it is a DSMX or DSM2 satellite (The actual selected signal protocol in the transmitter
is not relevant!). It is very important to choose the correct type of satellite receiver here,
since an improper setting may seem to work but can lead to radio interference or total loss
of the link in the subsequent operation!
Insert a Spektrum® “Bind Plug” in the [SYS] slot on MICROBEAST.
In cases where power is supplied exclusively by the [SYS] Connection, to bind a Spektrum® satellite re-
ceiver, the power supply must be provided temporarily through any of the servo port (CH1 - CH5).
To select a DSM2 satellite and to enter bind mode, simply switch on the power supply now. The
LED on the receiver and LED N on the MICROBEAST will start to ash. You can bind the transmitter
as usual (for more information refer to the instructions of your radio control system).
To select and bind a DSMX satellite, hold down the button on the MICROBEAST while switching
on the power supply. Now the receiver‘s LED and LED H (!) on the MICROBEAST will ash and you
can release the button and bind the receiver with your transmitter.
After successful binding procedure the receiver‘s LED will stay solid. LED H respectively N ash
alternately to all other LEDs. Now switch o the power supply and remove the bind plug. Now
continue with receiver type setup (see next chapter).
Note: It makes no difference if you pull off the “Bind Plug” during the binding process or leave it
connected as you would expect from some “standard” Spektrum® receivers.
Watch out that the motor can not start accidentally when using the BEC of your speed controller
to power the unit!