Spektrum DX2S User manual

DSM Sport System with Integrated Telemetry

2SPEKTRUM DX2S USER GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction.............................................................................................................................................3

Contents..................................................................................................................................................3

ModelMatch/Binding ..............................................................................................................................3

System Features......................................................................................................................................3

Identifying Buttons, Switches and Controls ............................................................................................4

Switching Rubber Grips..........................................................................................................................5

Installing the Batteries.............................................................................................................................5

Charging.................................................................................................................................................5

Steering Rate...........................................................................................................................................6

Receiver Compatibility............................................................................................................................6

Receiver Connection and Installation......................................................................................................7

Using the Rolling Selector ......................................................................................................................7

Main Screen............................................................................................................................................8

Telemetry Screen.....................................................................................................................................9

List........................................................................................................................................................10

Model Select.........................................................................................................................................10

Model Name .........................................................................................................................................11

Model Reset..........................................................................................................................................11

Travel ....................................................................................................................................................12

Exponential ...........................................................................................................................................13

Reverse .................................................................................................................................................14

Sub Trim ...............................................................................................................................................14

Timer.....................................................................................................................................................15

Bind ......................................................................................................................................................16

ModelMatch..........................................................................................................................................16

Binding a Receiver................................................................................................................................16

Failsafe..................................................................................................................................................17

Telemetry Settings.................................................................................................................................17

System..................................................................................................................................................20

Installing the Telemetry Sensors in Your Vehicle..................................................................................21

General Notes .......................................................................................................................................23

Tips on Using 2.4GHz Systems ............................................................................................................24

General Information ..............................................................................................................................25

Warranty Information.............................................................................................................................25

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union.....................................................27

3SPEKTRUM DX2S USER GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

Spektrum’s DX2S features an integrated telemetry system

providing accurate speed/rpm, temperature and voltage

readings. Featuring DSM 2.4GHz technology, the DX2S

offers sophisticated software combined with an easy-to-

use one-touch Rolling Selector making programming

quick and easy. Spektrum technology offers a bulletproof

radio link that’s immune to internal (noisy motors/ ESCs,

etc.) and external interfering sources. No longer will you

have to wait for a frequency or worry about someone else

being on the same channel. With Spektrum when you’re

ready to race there’s nothing stopping you!

CONTENTS

The DX2S radio system is supplied with the following:

• DX2Stransmitter

• SR3300TReceiver(SPMSR3300T)

• BindPlug(SPM6802)

• 4AAalkalinebatteries

• ReceiverAAbatteryholder

• Switchharness

• GripSet(SPM9006)

• HeadTemperatureSensor(SPM1450)

• Battery/MotorTemperatureSensor(SPM1451)

• RPMSensor(SPM1452)

• SensorMountHardware.21-.26(SPM1501)

• SensorMountHardware.12-.15(SPM1502)

• SensorMountHardwareElectrics(SPM1503)

• TelemetryRPMSticker(SPM1512)

MODELMATCH/BINDING

The DX2S features patent pending ModelMatch.

ModelMatch prevents a model from being operated when

the wrong model memory is selected. If the wrong model

memory is selected, the receiver simply won’t respond to

the transmitter.

It’s necessary to program the receiver to a specific

model memory (called binding) so that the receiver

will only recognize and respond to that specific model

memory. See page 16 for specific details on Binding and

ModelMatch.

SYSTEM FEATURES

• IntegratedTelemetry

• One-toucheasy-to-useprogramming

• InternalandprogrammableUporDowntimers

• 128x64highresolutiondot-matrixscreen

• 5-modelmemory

• Traveladjust

• Exponential

• Steeringmix

• Expertandstandardmodes

4SPEKTRUM DX2S USER GUIDE

IDENTIFYING BUTTONS, SWITCHES AND CONTROLS

Antenna

LCD Screen

Steering Rate Knob

On/Off Switch

Steering Trim

Remote Start Button

Battery Door

(on bottom)

Timer Button

Charge Jack

(on back)

Throttle Trim

Rolling Selector

Steering Wheel

Throttle Trigger

5SPEKTRUM DX2S USER GUIDE

SWITCHING RUBBER GRIPS

The DX2S is supplied with three different sized rubber

grips with the medium size installed on the transmitter.

Each grip’s size is identified with an “S” (small), “M”

(medium), or “L” (large) on the inside of the grip for

easy identification. To remove, simply lift the edge of the

grip and continue around the grip until it is completely

removed. To replace, align the tabs of the grip to the slots

in the handle and press the grip in place.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

TheDX2Sradiosystemissuppliedwith4AAalkaline

batteries required for operation that provide over 16

hours of run time. Many drivers prefer alkaline batteries

over rechargeable batteries finding it more convenient to

simply replace the batteries when depleted rather than

taking the time to recharge them.

OptionalNiMH1.2-voltAArechargeablebatteries

(SPM9525)canalsobeused.Achargejacklocated

opposite of the on/off switch is provided for convenient

rechargingwithSpektrumchargerSPM9526.

Removethebatterydoorandinstall4AAbatteries

observing the polarity marked on the battery holder.

Replace the battery door.

CHARGING

Charger Pigtail for Transmitter

Spektrum Transmitter Charge Jack Polarity

BLACK TO POSITIVE

BLACK W/WHITE STRIPE TO NEGATIVE

Achargingjackislocatedontheoppositesideoftheon/

off switch. If rechargeable batteries are used they can be

conveniently charged without removing them from the

transmitterusingthechargejack.

IMPORTANT:AllSpektrumchargejacksare

center-pin negative. This is opposite of many

chargers. Before using a charger, make sure

the connector is center-pin negative. This

canbedoneusingavoltmeter.Also,unlike

conventional radio systems that use 8 cells to

power the transmitter, the DX2S uses 4 cells.

This is due to the electronics being more

efficient. When charging, be sure to use a

charger designed for 4 cells (a 4.8-volt battery

pack) when charging the transmitter. Many

drivers simply make a harness and use the

same charger used to charge their car packs

but turn the current rate down to 1 to 2 amps.

Warning:Chargeonlyrechargeablebatteries.Other

typesofbatteriesmayburstcausinginjuryto

persons and/or damage to property. Risk of

fire and electric shock. Dry location use only.

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STEERING RATE

Steering rate, (also known as dual rate) allows on-the-fly

steeringtraveladjustmentstobemadeusingthesteering

rate knob. Steering rate limits the amount of travel of the

steering servo. The steering rate cannot be greater than

100% and will never exceed the amount of steering travel

set in the travel screen.

RECEIVER COMPATIBILITY

The DX2S features DSM technology and is also

compatible with Spektrum DSM and DSM2 surface

receivers and the marine receiver.

COMPATIBLE SPEKTRUM RECEIVERS

The DX2S is compatible with the following receivers.

Note: The DX2S operates in either 11ms

(default) or 16.5ms frame rates. 5.5ms frame

rate is not available on the DX2S. See page 22

for more information on frame rates.

DSM

SR300-3-channelSport-SPMSR300

SR3000-3-channelStandard-SPM1200

SR3001-3-channelPro-SPM1205

SR3300T-3-channelwithbuilt-intelemetry- SPMSR3300T

SR3500-3-channelMicroRace-SPM1210

Note:TheSR3000HRS(SPM1202)receiver

is designed to be used with Spektrum’s Futaba

HRS compatible module system only and is

not compatible with the DX2S.

DSM2

SR3100-3-channelPro-SPMSR3100

SR3520-3-channelMicroPro-SPMSR3520

Marine

MR3000-3-channelMarine-SPMMR3000

PleasenotethatDSM2andmarinecompatibleDX2S

transmitters can be identified by the following logo

located on the back of the transmitter:

Steering

Rate

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RECEIVER CONNECTION AND

INSTALLATION

Typical Electric Installation

Typical Gas Installation

USING THE ROLLING SELECTOR

The Rolling Selector is pressed to access functions and

rolled to select specific features or to change settings

orvalues.PressingandholdingtheRollingSelector

for more than 3 seconds returns the display to the main

screen.

The DX2S features one-touch programming utilizing a

Rolling Selector. The Rolling Selector has three functions.

1. PressingtheRollingSelector-enterstheselected

function.

2. Rolling the Rolling Selector - highlights function or

changes settings and values when selected.

3. PressingandholdingtheRollingSelectorformore

than 3 seconds from any screen - returns the display

to the Main Screen.

Programmingisveryintuitiveandalwaysstartswitha

press on the selector, then a roll, then a press, then a

roll and so on. Most find that within a few minutes they

are able to easily program their car without reading the

instructions; however, to realize the full benefit of the

programming it is recommended that the manual be read.

Most racers find it is most convenient to use their thumb

when making programming changes as this allows for

one-handed programming, even allowing the car to be

runinonehandwhilemakingprogrammingadjustments

with the other.

Rolling Selector

Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi

Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan

8SPEKTRUM DX2S USER GUIDE

MAIN SCREEN

The main screen displays pertinent information about

the selected model like trim and steering rate positions,

timers, the model selected, battery voltage, etc.

TO ACCESS THE MAIN SCREEN

From the List screen, the first function at the top of the

ListscreenisMAIN.UsingtheRollingSelectorhighlight

the Main function and press the Rolling Selector to

access the Main screen.

From any screen, pressing and holding the Rolling

Selector for more than three seconds will return the

display to the main screen.

Note: When the battery voltage drops below

the preset value in the System function, an

alarm will sound.

Model Number and Name

Transmitter Voltage

Steering Trim

Down Timer

Steering Rate

Throttle Trim

Internal Timer

Brake Trim

9SPEKTRUM DX2S USER GUIDE

TELEMETRY SCREEN

The Telemetry screen displays information received from

the on-board telemetry built into the SR3300T receiver.

Note: The signal strength display is for the

Telemetry link only. Typical telemetry range is

100–200 feet and will vary depending on the

operating environment.

TO ACCESS THE TELEMETRY SCREEN

From any screen, pressing and holding the Rolling

Selector for more than three seconds will first return

the display to the Main screen. Three seconds later the

Telemetry screen will be displayed.

Model Number

Maximum Recorded rpm/Speed

Transmitter Voltage

Real-Time rpm/Speed

Down/Up Timer

Receiver Battery Voltage

Signal Strength

Temperature

Maximum Recorded

Temperature

Alert Temperature

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LIST

The List screen displays all the available functions. The

desired function can be accessed by highlighting the

desired function using the Rolling Selector and, when

highlighted, pressing the Rolling Selector to enter the

function.

TO ACCESS THE LIST SCREEN

From the telemetry or main screen press the Rolling

Selector until the List screen appears.

From any other screen, List is located at the top right

side of the programming screens. Highlighting List

with the Rolling Selector and then pressing the Rolling

Selector will return back to the List screen.

MODEL SELECT

TO ACCESS THE MODEL SELECT FUNCTION

In the List screen rotate the Rolling Selector to highlight

the Model Select function.

PresstheRollingSelectortoaccesstheSelectfunction.

Rotate the Rolling Selector to highlight the Select

function by placing the box around it.

PresstheRollingSelectorandtheboxwillflash,

indicating the Select function is active.

Use the Rolling Selector to select the desired model

memory (Models 1 thru 10).

To return to the main screen press and hold the Rolling

Selector for more than three seconds, or to go back to

the list screen roll up and select List.

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