With DX7 you can fly any size plane or helicopter that can be
controlled using a seven channel radio system. As a natural evolution
of DX6, DX7 has during its year and a half of development undergone
thousands of test flights in over 200 different aircraft. From
big scale planes to gas and glow helicopters, unlimited class
sailplanes, all types and sizes of electrics and even in turbine
powered jets Spektrum has been tested by numerous experienced
pilots in all types of environments to be absolutely sure it
delivers 100% reliability and performance.
After all the radio equipment is installed into the plane,
the receiver of your DX7 is ‘bound’ to the
transmitter, a short simple process that takes only a few
seconds. Once done the two are linked by a unique identification
code that means they can only communicate with each other.
No other Spektrum or regular 35, 27 or 40MHz equipment
will recognise or interfere with your DX7, and conversely
it won’t interfere with anyone else’s equipment.
The AR7000 dual receiver is at the core of the DX7’s
sturdy RF link. Comprising two individual receivers joined
by a 150mm lead, each receiver has an independent view of the
signal environment. Data collected by each receiver is processed
by patent pending Spektrum software, and combining the two
streams results in the most accurate ‘picture’ of
an RF signal ever produced. From a purely practical point of
view both receivers collect their signals via very short 75mm
aerials making it unnecessary to have them exposed externally
and thus making installation much easier.
SmartSafe deals subtly differently with two safety critical
scenarios, one of which is especially important for electric
powered planes. Fail-safe settings are established during
the binding process at the positions of the sticks, usually
low throttle and neutral on other channels.
The first scenario is that the receiver is turned on without
a signal from the transmitter. In this event all of the channels
go to the fail-safe positions set during the binding process
but the receiver doesn’t send any signals out on the
throttle channel, so the speed controller cannot arm and start
the motor.
Once the transmitter is turned on and an RF link is established
the receiver will send out a low throttle signal and arm the
speed controller once the stick is positioned at low throttle.
From that point it functions, as do the other channels, as
normal.
The second case scenario is that the signal is lost whilst
both transmitter and receiver have an established RF link.
In this event, as unlikely as it is, SmartSafe will take the
throttle channel to its setting programmed during the binding
process, while all other channels stay at last position held.
Aeroplanes are a little more complicated when it comes to retaining
a solid RF link to than surface bound craft because they
manoeuvre in three dimensions. Surface craft like boats and
cars are fixed in one plane so orientation to the receiver’s
aerial, while it’s pointing at the sky as it should,
remains constant ruling out signal fade, a condition that
reduces range. To solve just that problem with aeroplanes
Spektrum employs the use of two separate radio channels and
receivers, each with its own aerial. The radio transmits
the signal on both frequencies simultaneously and because
the two aerials have different orientation should one of
those signals be lost, for even milliseconds, due to its
orientation to the transmitter the other one will still be
on-line. The net result is no loss of signal, no interruption,
no dropouts, no problems. A solid RF link is there all the
time.
DX7 features DSM2™, which is second generation DSM. DSM2
provides all the benefits of DSM but with the added bonus of
doing it faster. By processing the signal faster than any PCM
radio system available today and at 1024 bit resolution the
link that connects pilot and plane is sharpened making him
feel more in contact and control of his plane.
A new feature on DX7 that re-sequences the bits of data based
on the type of mixing selected. So if dual elevators or 3-servo
CCPM has been set-up ServoSync will see to it that those
servos are performance optimised by receiving their impulses
together. This results in a more positive feel to control
input.
It’s not uncommon to forget to check that the model that
is about to take off is the one that’s profiled in the
transmitter display. The consequences can be disastrous though.
Once again Spektrum redefines flight safety with ModelMatch
by making this kind of error a thing of the past. With DX7
a profile code is embedded into the receiver and if it doesn’t
match the one embedded in the signal, indicated by the model
name on the display, the model’s controls simply won’t
respond.
The DX7 system is compatible with all commercially available
servos as well as speed controllers and gyros.
The DX7 is compatible with the AR6000 park flyer receiver so
if you have this type of plane kitted out for DX6 you can
now use the DX7 transmitter with the advantage of ModelMatch
and a slightly faster response time.
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The DX7 transmitter features aeroplane and helicopter software,
a 20 model memory plus all the programming functions
that a seven channel radio needs. The large display
situated under the sticks provides a clear interface
providing easy access to programming and the 1500 mAh
Ni-MH battery gives around 6 hours of flight time from
each charge.
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The heart of the reliability of DX7, the twin receiver
delivers a solid RF link and signal reception from
further than the eye can see. Enabled with DSM2 it
has seen a reduction in latency and along with a
1024 bit resolution makes DX7 faster and more responsive
than any PCM system available today.
7 Channels
DuaLink
Model Match
Servo Synchronisation |
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The four DS821 servos that come with the DX7 are
suitable for a wide range of electric, petrol and
glow aircraft delivering an impressive 72oz-inches
of torque. A precision resin gear train provides
competent transfer of the torque providing consistent,
reliable performance flight after flight. |
Torque: 72 oz/in @ 4.8v, 88 oz/in @ 6.0v
Speed: .19 sec/60deg @ 4.8v, .15 sec/60 deg @ 6.0v
Size: 38mmx24mmx37mm (1.50"x.94"x1.47")
Weight: 43.5g (1.5 oz)
Ball-Bearing: Single
Motor: Cored
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DX7
DSM2 7 Channel Mode 1 & 3 Rx/Tx with 4 servos
DX7
DSM2 7 Channel Mode 2 & 4 Rx/Tx with 4 servos
DX7 DSM2 7 Channel Radio Mode 1 Tx only
DX7 DSM2 7 Channel Radio Mode 2 Tx only
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