DocYates

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I use a JR 10X radio, with the aftermarket 2.4 transmitter module. I have been using this unit for a about 1 year with no issues. This weekend, I was installing a new reciever (AR9100?) in a plane. This is the new unit that requires the two batteries. I bound the receiver as I have always done, but when I plug in servos, they lock up (like they are getting power) but do not respond to the radio inputs. I tried this with three servo brands, all do the same thing. I open another receiver, this is the small DSM unit (a red one) and repeated the manuever. Same thing. I went to a model which has been set up previously, changed models to that plane on my radio and powered it up, it worked fine with no problems. I don't think I am overlooking anything, can anyone offer any assistance in getting this unit to work? Thanks for the help.
Tommy

snuts

Modulation, PPM?
-Snuts-

DocYates

My Feedback: (102)

Yeah, already had checked that one. Modulation is set to PPM, the lights on the reiever and the sattelite are solid, showing they are bound. If I change to PCM mode, they start blinking.

snuts

What are you using for batteries?
-Snuts-

DocYates

My Feedback: (102)

I have two of the large NiMH JR packs with the blue connectors which I purchased with the receiver. I have tried different packs as well, and still no go. It appears to be something in the receivers, since the transmitter works fine on othermodels, but both of the new receivers do not work. Was wondering if there is a setting somewhere I am missing. I reset the model before programming the new receivers, so there should not be anything left in there to conflict with the setup.

snuts

Well it's not over voltage on the servos. It is possible to plug the servos in 180* out of orientation. Others have questioned why spectrum has failed to keep uniformity fron rec, to rec models.
I'm sure it's a simple thing.
-Snuts-

DocYates

My Feedback: (102)

No, not possible to plug it in backwards, lest you really try. The servos are getting voltage, they lock up like they are powered, they just do not respond to commands. Just sit there. Tried with JR, Hitec, and a Futaba servo, and they all did the same thing. Beats the heck out of me, first time I have seen this behavior. The bind works find, lights go to solid, but then the servos do not move or cooperate at all.

OldFart1

Just out of curiosity, do you have ALL of the satellite RX's plugged in? I can't remember if it was a JR921 or a Spektrum AR9100, but my buddy had similar problems.

DocYates

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I have two or three plugged into the unit. the smaller one only came with one sattelite reciever.

peso

This sometimes happens to me when I have the transmitter too close to the receiver.

BarracudaHockey

My Feedback: (11)

If you're sure that model is in PPM mode, then try holding it a few feet away from the transmitter while it's linking.

DocYates

My Feedback: (102)

OK, will try that if see if helps.

Murphey

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Curious about the outcome of the AR9100 isues described. I'm having EXACTLY the same issues. Did holding the TX farther away from the RX help?
Thanks
Murphey (As in Murphey's Law)

DocYates

My Feedback: (102)

Sorry, I never got back to you on this issue. I sent the problem receivers back into Horizon and had them checked. They sent them back to me and told me that there should be at least one more satellite receiver plugged into it to make them work effeciently, despite the fact that it only came with two. I have now added the extra satellite unit, went to 6.0 volt batteries and have no additional problems with them.
Good luck.

Zeeb

My Feedback: (41)

The 9 channel PowerSafe rx's, the AR-9100 and the R-922 come with three satellites since there is no RF section (receiver) inside the main unit and as such will not work with only two satellites as three rx's are required. The standard 9 channel rx's like the AR-9000 and the R-921 have two receivers inside the main unit and require at least one satellite to run which gives you a total of three rx's. If you only got two satellites with your AR-9100, someone either made a mistake packing them up or swiped one of the satellites somewhere along the way.

Murphey

My Feedback: (11)

So this brings up the question that if an AR9100 with 3 satellites, operating properly, range checked properly and 1 of the sattelites fails in flight, will the same lock up occur?
Murphey

Zeeb

My Feedback: (41)

If all else fails, read the manual....

If an rx fails after linking with the tx the rest will continue to operate until the rx is shut off as a safety measure, but it will not re-link if you turn it on again with one satellite inop.

Murphey

My Feedback: (11)

Well, that's good news! But reading the manual is what caused the problem for me. The manual a minimum of 2 satellites with 1 pluged into port A and the 2nd in any other port. In reality, the AR9100 takes 3 satellites...
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