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- Page 1 Manual X-8E 4 channel HoTT 2.4 GHz transmitter No. S1008...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index Introduction ................5 Service Center ..............5 Intended Use ................6 Package Content ..............6 Technical Data ..............7 Declaration of Conformity ..........7 Symbols Explication ............8 Safety Notes .................8 For your safety by handling the battery ........9 Control Elements and Connections .........11 Buttons and Switches Layout ..........11 Commissioning ..............12 Battery connection ............12 Battery charging ..............12... - Page 4 Display Warnings ...............26 Voltage Display Calibration ..........26 Change the Values in an Input Field ........27 M-SEL (Model Selection) ..........27 REVERSE (Servo Reverse) ..........27 TRIM ...................27 TRA ADJ (E.P.A.) ..............28 DR/EXP (Dual Rate/Exponential) ........28 B.R.A...................29 B-MIX ..................30 TH RESP (Throttle Response) ..........30 IDLEUP (Pumping) .............30 PROFILE ................31 S/SPEED ................32...
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Page 5: Introduction
The X-8E is easy to use and setup using the TFT color and touch screen. The voice notifications will even further enhance your user experience. -
Page 6: Intended Use
The product is not a toy. It is not suitable for children under 14 years. The operation of the X-8E HoTT transmitter must be per- formed by experienced modelers. If you do not have sufficient knowledge about dealing with radio-controlled models, please contact an experienced model builder or a model club. -
Page 7: Technical Data
1.18 x 0.82 x 0.56 in Dimensions Declaration of conformity S1008 / X-8E Graupner/SJ declares that the product is conform to EU norms. EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 EN 300 328 V1.8.1 EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A2:2013... -
Page 8: Symbols Explication
Symbols explication Always observe the information indicated by this warning sign. Particularly those which are additionally marked with the signal words CAUTION or WARNING. WARNING indicates the potential for serious injury. CAUTION indicates possibility of lighter injuries. Note indicates potential malfunctions. Attention indicates potential damages to objects. -
Page 9: For Your Safety By Handling The Battery
14° to 130°F (-10°C to 55°C). Maintain frequent updates of your HoTT components with the latest firmware version. For additional questions or support, contact the Graupner USA Service Center, or an experienced user. Battery Safety CAUTION ... - Page 10 Damaged or corroded batteries may leak an electrolyte that is caustic and should not be touched or come into contact with your skin or eyes. In case of emergency, rinse thoroughly with water and seek immediate medical attention. Always fully recharge the battery. Special instructions on charging LiPo batteries ...
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Page 11: Control Elements And Connections
Control Elements and connections 1. Touch Display 7. Mini USB socket 2. Steering wheel 8. On/off switches 3. Throttle lever 9. Direct button S1 (see chapter SW SET) 4. Earphone socket 10. Direct button S2 (see chapter SW SET) 5. SD card slot 6. -
Page 12: Commissioning
Commissioning Battery socket Battery connection Remove the cover from the bottom of the transmitter and con- nect the battery, paying attention to the correct polarity. Shut the cover and ensure it is securely closed. Set the the battery warning threshold in accordance with the battery used. -
Page 13: Tension Spring Adjustment
Adjusting the steering wheel position To adjust the steering wheel position forward or backward, remove the X-8E logo cover, located above the steering wheel. Loosen the two screws and maneuver the steering wheel into desired position. Retighten the two screws to secure. -
Page 14: Converting The Steering Wheel For Left-Handers
2. Unscrew the steering wheel (2 screws). 3. Unplug the steering wheel cable. 4. Mount the steering wheel on the left side and re-plug the cable. 5. Tighten the steering wheel and replace the X-8E logo cover. Attention After the conversion, check all steering wheel func-... -
Page 15: Installing The Steering Wheel Adapter
Installing the steering wheel adapter The steering wheel position can be adjusted 10 degrees through an adapter. 1. Remove the steering wheel. 2. Remove the four long screws under the wheel. 3. Remove the steering wheel mechanism and disconnect the connector. 4. -
Page 16: Rf Set
Binding and range test Binding To establish a communication link, bind the Graupner-HoTT receiver to the X-8E Graupner-HoTT transmitter. The binding process has already been performed for the transmitter and the receiver included. However, binding is required for each addi- tional receiver added to this transmitter. -
Page 17: Channel Features (Ch Function)
(For more information refer to the servo’s user’s manual.) Attention The SUMD-V2 setting can only be used for Graupner servos, sensors and controllers that support this function! Notice: To save receiver settings, follow the instructions on the... -
Page 18: Range Test
Manually terminate the range test mode. 5. The model should now respond again. If not, do not use the system and contact the Graupner Service Center. 6. Ground range for safe operation and handling should be within 164 ft (50 m). -
Page 19: Start Display
Start display Symbol explination 3.9V 4.8V NORMAL M - 1 MODEL 1 000:00.0 ST TRIM TH TRIM +100% ST D/R BK D/R 100% 100% O.TIME 0 : 23 : 02 B.TIME 0 : 11 : 59 Voice output (announce) Blue = Active / Gray = Inactive Earphones (announce) Blue = Connected / Gray = Disconnected Display rotation (function - press) - Page 20 M - 1 Tap for model memory selection Model 1 MODEL 1 Tap to input the model name Profile NORMAL Tap to switching between the five profiles. Main menu Tap to move to main menu Telemetry menu Tap to move to telemetry menu Bar display (display only) Steering Throttle...
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Page 21: Main Menu
Main Menu Push the “F” icon in the main display to access the menu. The menu system is comprised of 3 pages. Scroll between the pages by tapping the <+ and -> directional buttons at the bot- tom of the screen. Tap the blue icons to access the related sub- menu screen. -
Page 22: Tele. (Telemetry Menu)
Display settings (H/W TYPE = DISPLAY) NORMAL BACK SERVO Display H/W TYPE Brightness - Adjust brightness level from 1 - 20 Brightness Display light - Switching the backlight ON or OFF. Back light Touch sense Touch sense - Adjust the touch screen sensitivity. LED control 1 = very sensitive / 5 = reduced sensitivity. -
Page 23: Voice Trigger
Voice Trigger NORMAL BACK SERVO Only connected sensors and receivers are active. REPEAT REPEAT: If the REPEAT function is activated (via SW/FUN TRIGGER menu, VOICE RPT button), set the repetition frequency of the FIXED VOICE voice output here. TRANSMITTER RECEIVER SERVO PLAY LIST TRIGGER: Switch ON or OFF voice output from play list. -
Page 24: Secret Mode
On the micro SD card (included) choose from the following lan- NORMAL guage options: German, English, French, Dutch, Italian and Spanish. You can also download additional language packets at www.graupner.de. Language change Voice File List BACK Language change step by step: Voice2_German 1. -
Page 25: Steering Wheel And Throttle Lever Calibration
Steering wheel and throttle lever calibration If the center position of steering wheel or if the throttle lever does not neutralize to 0% control travel, you can check and correct it as follows. Stick calibration step by step: 1. Go to the "M-SEL" menu and tap on an open model memory slot to select. -
Page 26: Display Warnings
Display warnings Tap the exclimation point symbol in the top line of the 3.9V Start Display to open the warnings display screen- 4.8V showing the current values for transmitter voltage (TX NORMAL VOLT), receiver voltage (RX VOLT), signal strength M - 1 MODEL 1 (STRENGTH), speed controller current (ESC CUR.) 000:00.0... -
Page 27: Change The Values In An Input Field
Change the values in an input field The following three buttons are visable on the lower part of the display of many of the following menus. To raise or lower a value by pressing the <+ or -> buttons. Reset the default value through the curved back-arrow button. -
Page 28: Tra Adj (E
TRA ADJ (End Point Adjustment) End Point Adjustment NORMAL BACK SERVO BACK This function sets the maximum LEFT RIGHT travel of the servo per channel. 100% 100% The left and right deflection can be set separately in the range from 100% 100% 0% - 150%. -
Page 29: B.r.a
THROTTLE FWD point setting step by step: NORMAL BACK SERVO THROTTLE 1. Press the "ST OFF" button to switch to "ST ON". TYPE 2. Move the throttle lever. Curve 3. A green line moves horizontally through the diagram. TH.hold 4. Press the +/- key to create a new point. Multiple points Curve can be set by pressing the arrow key. -
Page 30: B-Mix
B-MIX Break mixer options menu, including mixer channel assignment, NORMAL BACK SERVO mixer rate setting, delay time and ABS activation. CH 3 CH 4 ACT: To activate the break secure function, press to change INH (inhibit/off) to ON. +100% +100% RATE RATE: To set the break mixer part, press the percent button on the RATE line. -
Page 31: Profile
PUMPING NORMAL BACK SERVO Automatic throttle activation menu. Set throttle strength and delay time to protect motor during refueling. NONE POS: To set the strength of the throttle activation, select the per- DELAY cent button below POS. Press the <+ or -> keys to raise or 0,5s lower value. -
Page 32: S/Speed
S/SPEED Steering and throttle servo speed settings menu. NORMAL BACK SERVO For the steering servo, you can set the speed for left and right STEERING and for forward and return travel separately. LEFT RIGHT For the throttle servo, a point can be set at which the speed is TURN set in two steps. -
Page 33: Timer
TIMER Timer and date settings menu. To toggle between the Timer NORMAL BACK NEXT and Date display, press the NEXT button at the top of the SET TIMER screen. P.ALARM 00 sec MODE UP TIMER Display START SW NONE P.ALARM: To set the time for a pre-alarm that will be active LAP SW NONE before the main alarm, select the button in the P.ALARM line. -
Page 34: Sw Set
DATE/TIME NORMAL NEXT BACK Date/Time and Battery/Model Time settings menu. DATE From the TIMER menu, press the NEXT button at the top of the 2048 screen. TIME 16 : DATE/TIME BATTERY TIME To set the date and time, press the SET button under the DATE 1 : 19 : 33 B.RES line. -
Page 35: Menu Screen
Select 1 to 3 for TR 1 - 5 / DV BACK BACK BACK NEXT NEXT NEXT NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL D/R ST L D/R ST P1 D/R ST P2 G/B BS IDLE UP PUMPING P-MIX 2 Y P-MIX 3 L P-MIX 2 X D/R ST P3 SPD ST RT... -
Page 36: Fail Safe
FAIL SAFE Fail Safe settings menu. In case of receiver signal loss or inter- NORMAL BACK SERVO ruption, assign the servo channel to a predefined position. For MODE example, set an engine-powered model to idle (or an elec- FREE tric-powered model to shut off), so the model does not move uncontrollablly. -
Page 37: P/Mix
P/MIX Mixer setup menu. Assign linear mixers to line numbers 1 and NORMAL BACK SERVO 2; curves mixers to line numbers 3 through 5. Activate mixers by pressing the first button in the number line to change from MST SLV INH (inhibit/off) to ON. -
Page 38: Aux
Additional channel settings menu. Set the servo deflections to NORMAL BACK SERVO OFF (center) and UP/DN on two additional control channels (CH3 and CH4). OFF: To set the central point, press the <+ or -> keys to raise or lower value. Press the curved arrow key to reset to the default +100% +100% value (0%). - Page 39 ST MODE (steering) ESC MODE (2 drives) TANK NORMAL BACK SERVO Use the ST MODE to mix the throttle and the steering on a S/MODE TANK tracked vehicle and emit on Channel 1 and 2. Actuate steering TYPE1 ST MODE by adjusting SPD RATE of the left and right tracks speed.
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Page 40: A.b.s
A.B.S A.B.S setup menu. NORMAL BACK SERVO A.B.S. enables a better braking response, since the brake is DUTY actuated in pulses. T/POS ACT: Press the button under ACT to choose between INH (inhibit/off) and ON. DELAY DUTY: To set the atio between pulse and pulse pause (see 120ms 0.00s image below), press the <+ or ->... -
Page 41: Operating Receiver Gr-8
Operating receiver GR-8 Description LED indicator Red LED Green LED Not bound Flashing Bound Error Flashing Binding Flashing Flashing Channels function Function Alternative <T/V <CH4 CH 1 Channel 1 signal SUMD-V2 BUS system Battery plug <CH3 output connection <CH2 <CH1 CH 2 Channel 2 signal SUMD-V2 BUS system Battery plug output... -
Page 42: Gr-8 Receiver Telemetry Menu
GR-8 Receiver Telemetry Menu Display screen (display only) S-QUA: transmission quality S-STR: transmission power S-dBm: transmission power in dBm RX-TEMP: receiver temperature LOSS PACK: lost data packets in milliseconds BATT VOLT: receiver voltage LOW VOLT: warning threshold for minimum receiver voltage Warning Thresholds and Telemetry Language Setting Screen AL RX-V: receiver voltage warning threshold AL RX-T: receiver temperature warning threshold... -
Page 43: Firmware Update - Transmitter
Use a PC or laptop with the Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8 OS. Download an up-to-date software package from the Internet at www.graupner.de and unpack it onto a PC or laptop. Connect your switched-off transmitter with the PC or laptop by using the USB cable (USB-A to mini-B-USB, 5 pole), which is supplied as a standard accessory. -
Page 44: Firmware Update - Receiver
(order No. 7168.6A or 7168.S). The programs and files required can be found in the Download area for the corresponding products at: www.graupner.de. Connect the adapter lead to the USB interface. The connectors are reverse polarity protected: note the small chamfers on the sides. -
Page 45: Battery Disposal
Warranty Graupner USA OPENHOBBY LLC at 3941 Park Drive Suite 20-571, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 warranties this product from the date of purchase for a period of 24 months. The warranty applies only to the material or operational defects already existing when you purchased the item. - Page 46 IC warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et...
- Page 47 FCC Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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