Using The Device For The First Time - Multiplex 8 5062 Manual De Instrucciones

7.3 Connection to the receiver
The SAFETY-SWITCH LiPo and SAFETY-SWITCH LiPo
TwinBatt are connected to the receiver via the two leads which
terminate in UNI connectors. These are compatible with the
connectors used by most radio control system manufacturers
(MULTIPLEX, HiTEC, robbe/Futaba, Graupner/JR, ...).
1. Connect one of the two leads to the receiver socket for the
receiver battery.
2. Connect the second lead to the second receiver battery
socket on the receiver, or to any vacant servo socket.
The second battery lead increases operational security, as
the current is distributed over two leads and a higher number
of electrical contacts.
When you are connecting the unit to the receiver, please
ensure correct polarity (pin assignment), especially with
other makes of receiver:
Blue wire = negative (-), red wire = positive (+).
7.4 Connecting the receiver battery or batteries
SAFETY-SWITCH LiPo
Locate the battery lead terminating in an M6 connector (M6 plug
# 8 5213, M6 socket # 8 5214), and connect a two-cell LiPo
battery or a five-cell NiXX battery to it with correct polarity.
SAFETY-SWITCH LiPo TwinBatt
Locate the two battery leads terminating in M6 connectors (M6
plug # 8 5213, M6 socket # 8 5214), and connect a two-cell LiPo
battery or a five-cell NiXX battery to each with correct polarity.
The two batteries must be of identical type and capacity!
When connecting the receiver battery or batteries, take
care to maintain correct polarity (pin assignment). Blue
wire = negative (-), red wire = positive (+).
Caution: connecting the unit with reversed polarity will
immediately ruin the regulator IC in the switch!
Ensure that all the components powered via the switch
harness (servos, gyro, speed controller, ...) are ap-
proved by the manufacturer for use on a voltage of 5.5 V.
Batteries must be of adequate capacity
To power your receiving system you should only use low-
impedance batteries of the highest quality. We recommend
the use of batteries with a capacity of at least 1500 - 2000
mAh. For larger models batteries of up to 3000 mAh are
more appropriate. At the end of the flight the batteries should
still retain at least 1/3 of their full capacity. Never discharge
batteries completely!
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Operating Instructions
SAFETY-SWITCH LiPo and SAFETY-SWITCH LiPo TwinBatt
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8.1 Controls and display elements
The only control on the SAFETY-SWITCH LiPo is a single but-
ton (sensor button); the unit is therefore extremely easy to use.
The button simply passes on the switching signal to the elec-
tronic switch. The button's function plays no part in actually
switching the current.
Once switched on, the self-latching electronic switch always
remains at the "ON" setting. Even interruptions in the voltage
(e.g. intermittent contact, poor leads, failing battery solder tags)
while the system is switched on have no effect on the status of
the switch.
This button is also used for setting the battery type you wish to
use.
The multi-colour LED acts as a constant visual four-stage in-
dicator of the voltage of the receiver battery.

8.2 Using the device for the first time

8.2.1 Switching on and off, LED colours
Switching on:
1. Connect the battery to the switch harness
2. Hold the sensor button pressed in for about 0.5 sec.
LED glows orange
3. Release the sensor button, and immediately press it briefly a
second time
LED glows green* (assuming the battery is fully charged):
the SAFETY-SWITCH LiPo is switched on
* The LED may also glow orange, red, or flashing red,
according to the battery's state of charge (see below).
Switching off:
1. Hold the sensor button pressed in for about 0.5 sec.
LED glows orange
2. Release the sensor button, and immediately press it briefly a
second time
LED goes out: the SAFETY-SWITCH LiPo is switched off
Note
The requirement to press the button twice when switching on
and off eliminates the risk of operating the switch accidentally.
LED colours:
The three-colour LED indicates the current voltage of the bat-
tery:
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Green:
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Orange:
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Red:
•
Flashing red:
Note
The switch harness is in the 'ON' state when supplied. When
you connect a battery after purchasing the unit, the three-colour
LED will immediately light up, indicating the current state of the
battery (default setting = LiPo battery!).
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Battery voltage satisfactory
Battery approximately half-empty
Battery flat
Maximum alarm stage!
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