VBar Control Device Manual

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VBar Control Satellite
Receiver
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Antennae
» Coaxial antenna wire
» Actual antenna wire
Connector
Connecting cable (for Mikado VBar or Mini VBar only)
Control LEDs
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The green LED signals that the receiver is bound to
and synchronized with VBar Control.
The red LED ashes when data are being sent, e.g.
telemetry is active.
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Place the receiver next to the VBar Flybarless control-
ler.
Fix it using e.g. double-sided adhesive tape or velcro
tape. Make sure it does not touch the frames/chassis
directly to avoid vibration inuence.
Avoid places where liquids could spill on the receiver,
take waterproong measures if necessary.
Avoid places where high temperature changes can
occur.
Take measures so wires or antennae do not get
damaged e.g. by sharp-edged carbon ber or alumi-
num frames.
Make sure the connector is securely attached and the
wire is not subject to tension and that they are not bent
or kinked.
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Place the antennae in a way so the actual antennae do
not touch frames or chassis elements. The free space
around the tip should have the size of a table tennis
ball.
If the actual antennae touch conductive or shielding
material such as metal or carbon ber surfaces, the
reception will be reduced considerably.
Align the antennae in a way so they point at a 90°
angle.
Separate the antenna tips as far as possible, their
mutual distance is even more important than achieving
a 90° angle.
Do not unnecessarily cover the actual antennae.
Do not bend or kink the actual antennae.
The coaxial wires may be bent, but only in a gentle arc,
not 90° sharp, so as not to damage the actual antenna
wire inside.
Separate the antennae as far as possible from electric
motors, electronic speed controllers or other sources of
electric/electronic noise.
Separate the antennae as far as possible from conduc-
tive or shielding materials/surfaces. When installed
inside a fuselage, try and place the antenna tips
outside the fuselage.
If you are mounting the VBar Control Satellite inside a fus-
alage, always perform a comprehensive range check.
Antennae
Coaxial antenna wire
Connecting cable
Control LEDs
Actual antenna wire