Tbs electronics CROSSFIRE (XF) Bedienungsanleitung

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TBS CROSSFIRE R/C System Revision 2017-11-07

Adaptive

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Long

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Range

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Remote

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Control

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System

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The TBS CROSSFIRE (XF) system is a R/C link system made for FPV enthusiasts. It features unheard of range

without sacrificing basic functionality such as being immune to interference from onboard equipment, low

latency control or two-way communications including telemetry functionality.

Key features

• Long range, adaptive and robust remote control system for your aircraft

• Immune to on-board noise

• Two-way communication link with real-time link vitals and telemetry

• Self-healing frequency hopping link

• Receiver beacon mode to recover your downed aircraft

• Super easy binding and configuration via built-in OLED display or TBS TANGO remote

• Low latency control for perfect immersive feeling

• Free output mappable 8 output diversity with integrated backup battery or super tiny receiver ( 4g

weight only ) both with up to 12 channel PPM

• Ability to fly with multiple friends at the same time (10 or more)

• Dynamic self-selecting or selectable RF power from 10mW to 2W (local restrictions apply)

• Dedicated head-tracking input option for full FPV immersion

• Transmitter LED shows link health, OLED display for built in configuration

• Expansion port for future feature support 

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Table of content

Attention

Overview

Setup

Connecting CROSSFIRE Standard Transmitter to radio

Using JR-adapter

Using Hitec/Graupner/JR-cable

Using Futaba-cable

Using custom PPM cable

Connecting CROSSFIRE Micro transmitter to radio

Push button functionality

Connecting CROSSFIRE Diversity receiver

Connecting CROSSFIRE Micro receiver

Connecting antenna

Binding

Head-tracking

Set failsafe

BST Connectivity with TBS equipment

Control UNIFY PRO VTX with SmartAudio

Antenna

Operation

Status display

Up- and downlink status

Find mode

Direction finder

How does find mode work

Testing find mode

Preparations

Simulating flight

Simulating a Crash

Search and rescue

Link regained

Transmitter LED status indicator

Receiver LED status indicator

Real-time telemetry using app link

Configuration

Standard transmitter configuration

Micro transmitter configuration

Receiver

PWM or PPM servo output

Receiver SBUS output

Receiver RSSI or/and LQ output

Serial bridge

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MAVLink

MAVLink APM

Disable telemetry

CRSF

Transmission power

Dynamic transmission power

Transmission frequency

Operating modes

RF Profiles

Re-bind receiver

CRSF Connectivity with flight controller (COLIBRI)

Minimum requirements

Wiring layout

Setting up radio for CRSF

Setting up receiver for CRSF

Configuring BetaFlight for CRSF protocol

Discovering telemetry data sensors

Remote configuration of CORE PRO / CROSSFIRE RX from radio

Requirements

Setup

Telemetry

Firmware upgrade

Installing TBS Agent

Over-The-Air software updates

Emergency update

FAQ

Good practices

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Specifications

Type:

Long Range Two-Way Remote Control System

Band:

Europe: 868 MHz SRD Band

America: 915 MHz ISM Band

Output RF power:

Micro TX: Selectable 25mW and 100mW

Standard TX: Selectable 10mW to 500mW, additional 1W and 2W available

with external power connected via XT30 socket

RX: 30mW

Receiver sensitivity:

Up to -130dBm

Antenna:

TX: 1x omnidirectional dipole antenna - single stage

RX: 2x omnidirectional dipole antennas - diversity, dual independent RF

stages

R/C Channels:

8-channel traditional PWM (freely mappable ) or up to 12-channel PPM

stream outputs, standard 2.54mm servo connectors

Radio compatibility:

Any radio with PPM stream output ( absolute max. ratings: -0.3V - 15V )

JR Adapter for easy install on JR, FrSky and similar radios

Interface:

Micro TX: RGB LED light, push button, configuration via CRSF (TBS TANGO,

OpenTX ect. )

Standard TX: 1.3-inch OLED display and joystick for configuration, binding

and link stats, real-time telemetry link to any computer, tablet or phone and

Micro-USB for firmware upgrade and configuration via TBS Agent software

Recovery mode:

Diversity RX: Beacon-mode, receiver backup LiPo battery - operating time of

approx. 2 days

Failsafe:

Pre-set servo positions or stops outputting servo pulse - selectable in

configuration menu or via push button

Antenna connector:

Standard SMA (not RP-SMA)

Operating range:

Variable depending on output power and radio environment

Input power:

TX: +3.5 to 12.6V via RC or HT 3-pin input connector, External 2S to 3S LiPo

via XT30 connector (standard RX only)

RX: +4.5V to 8.4V via servo header

All reverse-polarity protected

Power consumption:

TX: 1.1W, at 25mW

TX: 3.2W, at 2000mW

Ports:

Standard RX: 1x BST (the CROSSFIRE RX does not power the BST line), 8x

Servo connectors - Micro RX: V1 1x Servo, 1x BST, V2 4x Servo, 1x BST

Working temperature:

0 - 40°C

Size:

Standard TX: 150 x 80 x 20 mm, Micro TX: 73 x 56 x 35 mm

Diversity RX: 30 x 50 x 12 mm, Micro RX: 40 x 14 x 9.5mm

Weight:

Micro TX: 38 grams

Standard TX: 340 grams

Diversity RX: 25 grams, Micro RX: 3.2 grams

Kit contents:

1x TBS CROSSFIRE TX transceiver unit, 1x TBS CROSSFIRE RX transceiver unit,

1x JR-adapter module, 1x Futaba-cable, 1x JR-cable, 1x custom-cable, 1x XT30

cable, 1x Transmitter SMA antenna, 2x Receiver SMA antenna

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Attention

These Long Range Systems are capable to use radio frequency transmissions and output power that may

be not allowed in your country.

Please always check your local RF legislation to set the frequency and output power according with

the regulation.

A general rule for RC aircrafts is that they must be controlled always under sight of view, check your RC

regulation to keep up to date with regulations.

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Overview

The following diagram indicates the essential inputs and features of the transmitter and receiver.

Standard transmitter module

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Diversity receiver unit

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Micro transmitter module

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Micro receiver unit

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Setup

Getting set up and ready to fly is a quick and simple task. In most cases plug&play when using common

R/C equipment.

Connecting CROSSFIRE Standard Transmitter to radio

Using JR-adapter

The kit comes with a JR-adapter which simply works as a connection bridge between the JR-pins on the

radio and the TBS CROSSFIRE transmitter. The adapter simply fits into the slot on the back of the radio. The

radio battery power to the TBS CROSSFIRE and no additional power is necessary for RF output up to

500mW.

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Insert the JR-adapter into the slot on the back of the radio, remove the adhesive sheet from the TBS

CROSSFIRE back and align the four studs with the matching holes on the transmitter. Connect the 3-pin to

the left port (RC) and 6-pin cable (expansion) to the right port on the transmitter.

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8

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Power on the radio, configure a new model profile and enable the external RF module - see the radio

manufacturers manual for further details on how to complete this step.

Using Hitec/Graupner/JR-cable

If you own a Hitec, Graupner or JR radio without a JR-module slot, you can still use the trainer output

connector to get the necessary power and PPM control signals to the TBS CROSSFIRE transmitter.

Connect the included cable to the radio trainer port and the other end to the left port (RC) on the

transmitter.

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9

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Using Futaba-cable

For Futaba radios you can use the trainer port to feed the PPM signal to the TBS CROSSFIRE transmitter.

transmitter.

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Using custom PPM cable

If you want to connect any other radio, or have a custom setup, you can use the 3-pin pigtail-cable and

solder the wires according to the table below to suite your needs.

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Radio pin (left in photo above)

TBS CROSSFIRE 3-pin cable

White - PPM

1 - PPM

Red - Power

2 - Power

Black - Ground

3 - Ground

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