Spektrum PowerSafe AR9100 Manuel utilisateur

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❚AR9100 PowerSafe User Guide

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Giant-scale aircraft

Jets with multiple high current draw servos

Scale aircraft with multiple high current draw servos

Accessories (i.e. lights, ESC’s, etc.)

Scale helicopters

Applications

Features

Spektrum’s AR9100 PowerSafe™offers the ultimate solution for

powering high current draw radio systems. In aircraft with multiple

high current draw servos (i.e. giant scale aircraft, jets, etc.), the 9100

PowerSafe can provide peak current of up to 50 amps and offers true

dual battery redundancy and a “fail-on” soft switch for the ultimate in

reliability.

• True dual battery redundancy - each battery is isolated and if one

fails/shorts the other takes over.

• Utilizes up to 4 remote receivers for the ultimate RF link in even the

most demanding applications.

• Up to 35 amps continuous and 50 amps peak current handling

capability

• Soft switch fails-on if the switch is damaged

• Two types of failsafe - Smartsafe (throttle only) and conventional

failsafe (all servos)

• Instant-on reconnect - if a power interruption (brown out) occurs the

system reconnects in less than 1/2 second

• Flight Log compatible

• Heavy 16awg dual battery leads with pre-wired E-flite®EC3

connectors

• Compatible with all Spektrum and JR®full range radio systems

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Important

The PowerSafe main unit is not a receiver. The PowerSafe’s main unit is a power distribution center that provides up to 35 amps continuous and 50

amps peak current to power your system. Through extensive testing our engineers discovered that mounting the receiver in the typical location at the

end of the servo and battery leads is not the optimum location to provide the clearest RF signal. The AR9100 PowerSafe uses up to 4 (a minimum of

2 are required) remotely mounted receivers that can be optimally placed in your aircraft providing the best possible RF link in the most demanding

conditions.

Specifications

PowerSafe Main unit

Voltage input - 6.0 to 10.0 volts / 5- to 8-cell NiMH or 2-cell LiPo (depending on servo capability)

Minimum operational voltage - 3.5 volts

Continuous current - 35 amps

Peak current - 50 amps

Dimensions LxWxH - 47.3 x 40.2 x 14.2mm / 1.86 x.1.58 x .56 in.

Weight - 34 grams / 1.2 oz

Connector type - EC3

Remote Receiver

Dimensions LxWxH - 25.8 x 20.2 x 6.8mm / 1.02 x .80 x .27 in.

Weight - 3 g /.2 oz.

Spektrum AR91005

• PowerSafe main unit - SPMAR9100

• Three remote receivers - SPM9545

• Soft switch - SPM6820

• One 24” remote receiver extension - SPM9013

• One 12” remote receiver extension - SPM9012

• One 9” remote receiver extension - SPM9011

• Instruction Manual

• Male/Female bind Plug-SPM6803

Items Included

Optional Items

• 1650mAh 6.0V Ni-MH Receiver Pack - SPMB1650NM

2150mAh 6.0V Ni-MH Receiver Pack - SPMB2150NM

2700mAh 6.0V Ni-MH Receiver Pack - SPMB2700NM

4500mAh 6.0V Ni-MH Receiver Pack - SPMB4500NM

• Flight Log data recorder - SPM9540

• Additional remote receiver - SPM9545

• 6” Remote receiver extension - SPM9010

• 9” Remote receiver extension - SPM9011

• 12” Remote receiver extension - SPM9012

• 24” Remote receiver extension - SPM9013

• 36” Remote receiver extension - SPM9014

• 12 inch EC3 extension - SPMEXEC312

• 24 inch EC3 extension - SPMEXEC324

Battery Requirements

Using One Battery

The PowerSafe allows the option of using one or two battery packs.

When using one battery simply plug the battery into either one of

the two battery connectors (BATT 1 or BATT2). Be sure to secure the

unused battery connector. Note that the open contacts of the unused

battery are not back powered (not electrically hot), however, the

unused connector should be secured to prevent it from entangling

during flight. When the system is powered using one battery a single

blue LED will constantly emit when the system is powered.

Using Two Batteries

The PowerSafe offers a true redundant dual battery system. When

using two packs, if one should fail (open circuit, short circuit or

becomes fully discharged), the other battery will provide power

to the system. When using dual batteries it’s recommended that

both batteries be of the same capacity and ideally of the same age/

previous profile. When using two batteries the total available capacity

equals the sum total of both batteries i.e. BATT1- 2000mAh +

BATT2- 2000mAh= a total capacity of 4000mAh

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It’s important to select a battery(s) that has more than adequate

capacity to provide the necessary flight time. Our staff has been

recording in-flight data to determine typical current consumption of

aircraft in flight. Following are two graphs that illustrate the in-flight

current draw of the radio system.

Airplane - 40% YAK

Servos - 9-JR8711’s 1-8317 (throttle)

Batteries - Two 4000mAh 2-cell 7.4-volt LiPo’s

Regulator - none

Engine - DA150

Weight - 40 lbs

Flight envelope - Hard 3D

Average current - 2.62 amps

Peak current - 17.8 amps

Milliamps used per 10 minute flight - 435mAh

In the example on the right, the average current was 2.62 amps,

which calculates to 435mAh per 10 minutes (typical flight length). It’s

recommended that only 60% of the available capacity be used to ensure

plenty of reserve battery capacity. In this example using two 4000mAh

batteries (8000mAh total capacity) x 60%= 4800mAh (available useable

capacity) divided by the capacity used per 10 minute flight, 435mAh would

allow up 11 flights, of 10 minutes each.

Battery Capacity

File: JasonNoll.FDR Session:All Sessions

Seconds

35030025020015010050

PackAmps_A

PackAmps_A: Min 0.00 Max 17.80 Avg 2.62

4504000

Spektrum AR91007

Airplane - 33% Sukhoi

Servos - 7-JR8611’s 1-8317 (throttle)

Batteries - 1- 4000mAh 2-cell 7.4-volt LiPo’s

Regulator - 6 volt

Engine - DA100

Weight - 26 lbs

Flight envelope - Moderate 3D

Average current - .82 amps

Peak current - 6.92 amps

Milliamps used per 10 minute flight - 137mAh

Recommended Guidelines for Battery Capacity

40-45% Aerobatic aircraft w/ 9-12 high current servos:

4000–8000mAh

33-35% Aerobatic aircraft w/ 7-10 high current servos:

3000–6000mAh

25%/ Quarter Scale Aerobatic aircraft w/ 5-7 high current servos:

2000–4000mAh

Jets- BVM Super BANDIT, F86, Euro Sport, etc.:

3000–6000mAh

Giant-Scale Jets- BVM Ultra Bandit:

4000–8000mAh

Battery Capacity (continued)

File: sukhio Session:All Sessions

PackAmps_A: Min 0.00 Max 6.92 Avg 0.82

Seconds

450400350300250200150100500

PackAmps_A

6.5

5.5

4.5

3.5

2.5

1.5

0.5

Scale aircraft - The varity of scale aircraft and the accessories they use vary

tremendously making it difficult to give capacity recommendations for these

types of aircraft. Using the above aerobatic guidelines relative to the size

and number of servos used will provide a conservative capacity for your

scale aircraft. As always, check battery charge condition before each flight.

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Battery Voltage

IMPORTANT: DO not use a 4-cell 4.8-volt battery to power

the PowerSafe.

Four-cell 4.8-volt batteries do not provide enough voltage head room

(additional margin needed) necessary to power the system when

heavily loaded. Under load the system voltage can drop below the

voltage system’s minimum operating voltage threshold (3.5 volts) and

cause loss of control.

The PowerSafe is capable of handling voltages from 6.0 to 10.0 volts.

The voltage limitations are generally the servos. Most servos are

compatible with 5-cell 6-volt packs, however, and 5-cell 6-volt NiMH

packs have become the standard for many giant-scale applications.

Be aware that NiMH batteries have tendencies to false

peak when being fast charged. Be especially careful and sure

that the when using NiMH batteries that they are fully charged and

have not false peaked.

Many pilots are using 2-cell LiPo batteries to power their aircraft.

LiPo’s offer greater capacity for their size and weight, plus are easier

to manage charging (no false peaks and no self-discharge issues

depending on servo capability and warranty).

Note: When a battery is connected to the PowerSafe a low current

drain of less than 1mA occurs even when the switch is turned off.

If the system is going to be stored for any length of time, it’s

important that the battery(s) be disconnected from the PowerSafe to

prevent over-discharge.

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• Mount the main PowerSafe unit in the position that you would normally

mount the receiver.

• Mount the switch on the side of your aircraft and insert the switch plug

into the port in the main unit marked SWITCH.

Note: The PowerSafe uses a specifically designed switch.

Conventionally wired switches are not compatible with the PowerSafe.

• Using the above guidelines select the battery system that best fits your

application and install the batteries in your aircraft. Connect the battery

to the PowerSafe. Spektrum batteries are pre-wired with an E-flite EC3

connector and plug directly in. If using another brand of battery, it will

be necessary to solder EC3 connectors to the included battery leads.

• Using double sided foam tape and tie wraps, mount a minimum of 2 and

up to 4 remote receivers in your aircraft and plug them into the receiver

ports.

Note: It’s important that one receiver be plugged into port A and a second

receiver be plugged into any other port in order to operate.

• Plug the servo leads into the appropriate ports in the PowerSafe

• You are now ready to bind the system

• Turn on the system. A blue light on the main unit and an amber light on

the remote receiver should turn on indicating the system is powered.

Check servo operation.

Installation

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It’s necessary to bind the PowerSafe to the transmitter so that the

PowerSafe will only recognize that specific transmitter and ignore signals

from other sources. If the PowerSafe is not bound to the transmitter, the

system will not operate. During binding the servo’s failsafe positions are

stored.

How To Bind the PowerSafe

1. With the system hooked up and all remote receivers attached as

described previously, insert the bind plug in the DATA/BIND port in

the PowerSafe.

2. Turn on the soft switch. Note that the LED’s on all receivers should be

flashing indicating that the receiver is ready to bind.

3. Establish the desired failsafe stick positions, normally low throttle

and flight controls neutral.

4. Press and hold the bind button on the back of the transmitter while

turning on the power switch. The bind button should flash and within

a few seconds the system should connect. The LED’s on all receivers

should go solid, indicating the system has connected.

5. Remove the bind plug and store it in a convenient place.

6. After you’ve programmed your model, it’s important to rebind the

system so the true low throttle and neutral control surface positions

are programmed.

Binding

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