Instruction Manual
*This feature may not be implemented in the initial series. 02/2019 PowErBox rEcEivEr Dear customer, we are delighted that you have decided to purchase a PowerBox receiver, which almost certainly repre-
sents the most highly developed and most advanced transmitting and receiving system for your valuab-
le models available anywhere in the modelling world. Unprecedented range in the 2.4 GHz band, and ultra-fast, ultra-precise data transfer in both directions - these are the outstanding features of this radio system. 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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is one of the factors which make the systems extremely long range possible. The PowerBox radio link is a hopping system which uses at least 66 of 198 possible channels. An intelligent hopping sequence is employed, ensuring interference-free operation even when the frequency band is heavily used. 8LIWYJ\7SV()MRHMGEXIWXLIRYQFIVSJVEHMSYRMXWMRWXEPPIHMRXLIreceiver8LI(ERH)X]TIWPBR-
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Other systems feature two aerials, switching between them 50-50, but if one aerial loses the signal, 50% of the information is inevitably lost; our design does not suffer that drawback. There are also no switching diodes which have a damping effect on the signal as it arrives; this has a particularly adverse effect on the radio chip. In contrast, both the receive units in PowerBox receivers pick up the data packet in undamped form, and subject it to a full analysis. If one of the two packets contain errors, or if the signal strength is poor, or if the signal is completely absent, the data packet picked up by the other receive unit is used, and passed to the servo outputs or digital outputs. The result is a 100% signal even if one aerial is completely blocked. FEATURES:
+ 2.4 GHz receiver matching the CORE radio control system
+ one or two receive units
+ extreme interference rejection
+ ultra-long range
+ high-performance real-time telemetry
+ integral telemetry for reception quality and battery voltage 2. FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS 7. INSTALLATION, DEPLOYING THE AERIALS All PowerBox receiversEVIQERYJEGXYVIHYWMRKXLI718QIXLSHERHEVIXLIVIJSVII\XVIQIP]VIWMWXERX
to vibration and shock. In most models the receivers can simply be attached to a smooth surface inside the model using double-sided adhesive tape. The ideal method of aerial deployment varies greatly according to the model, the fuselage material and XLIVIGIMZIVWTSWMXMSRMRXLIQSHIP*SVQSWXGEWIW[IVIGSQQIRHVSYXMRKXLIEIVMEPWSYXSJXLIJYWI-
lage, as this guarantees optimum reception regardless of the materials of which the model is made. 8. OTHER SETTINGS The receiver offer a number of optional settings which can be selected at the transmitter and sent via the radio link:
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As an option, the data output can be set to any of three types*: FastTrack, SRXL, channel 8 / 10 (PBR7S / 9D) Hold / Failsafe:XLMWMWWIPIGXIHMRXLIXVERWQMXXIVW*YRGXMSRQIRY
9. NOTES ON OPERATION All PowerBox receivers are able to transmit battery voltage and reception quality by default. The follo-
wing values are transmitted:
Battery voltage: this shows the voltage present at the servo sockets. Please note: if you are using a regulated battery backer, the value shown here is the regulated voltage, not the battery voltage. RSSI:XLMWZEPYIWLS[WXLIMRTYXPIZIPEXXLIEIVMEPERHMWHMWTPE]IHMRH&QEPSKEVMXLQMGTS[IVZEPYI
LQI: this value indicates the reception quality in percentage form. The value is calculated by the receiver, based on the number of lost data packets and the power level over time. LQI is a very instructive value providing information about the quality of the radio link. In order to monitor it fully, we recommend that you set up a widget at the Telemetry screen showing the LQI value, and set an alarm threshold of 60% to 70%. This ensures that any reception problem immediately triggers an alarm to make you aware of the situation.
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Operating voltage PBR-5S PBR-7S PBR-8E 2.4GHz 4.0 - 9.0V PBR-9D PBR-26D PWM outputs 3. POWER SUPPLY 0)(
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ply sockets. The power supply should always be connected to one of the front servo outputs; use a Y-lead if none of these sockets is vacant. The data sockets of the PBR-7S and PBR-9D should not be used for the power supply, as the maximum current they can handle is 5A. 4. BINDING The receivers can be bound using either of two methods:
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When the system is switched on, all the sensors connected to this socket are scanned, and displayed at the transmitter.
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battery backers, and therefore acts as a universal interface for third-party accessories. However, this socket can also be employed for real-time sensors (FastTrack), which can be used for directly controlling or regulating the servo outputs. A typical use is for the iGyro SAT.*
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continuous green light: the receiver is bound to the transmitter; signal strength is adequate
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which covers all queries relating to our products. It gives you the opportunity to obtain help quickly all round the clock - even at weekends. All the answers are provided by the PowerBox Team, guaranteeing that the information is correct. Please use the Support Forum before you contact us by telephone:
www.forum.powerbox-systems.com 13. GUARANTEE CONDITIONS We are able to grant a 36 month guarantee on our PowerBox receiver from the initial date of purchase. The guarantee covers proven material faults, which will be corrected by us at no charge to you. The guarantee does not cover damage caused by incorrect usage, e.g. reverse polarity, excessive vibra-
tion, excessive voltage, damp, fuel, and short-circuits. The same applies to defects due to severe wear. 14. LIABILITY EXCLUSION We are not in a position to ensure that you observe our instructions regarding installation of the Power-
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arise due to the use or operation of the PowerBox receiver, or which are connected with such use in any way. Regardless of the legal arguments employed, our obligation to pay damages is limited to the invoice total of our products which were invol-
ved in the event, insofar as this is deemed legally permissible. We wish you loads of fun with your new PowerBox receiver!
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