KAVAN M+ - User manual
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the KAVAN M+, a tiny telemetry receiver for the 2.4GHz ACCESS transmission system. It features a 16 or 24-channel mode via S.BUS. Detachable antenna with IPEX4 connector. With a Micro JST connector, it is especially ideal for the KAVAN Sling MINI DLG, but can also be used for a wide range of copters. Thanks to F.BUS connectivity, you can easily and quickly pair it with various telemetry devices. Telemetry transmission works over a distance of 500–600 metres. OTA (Over-the-Air) technology ensures convenient wireless firmware updates.
If you have any questions about the M+ receiver and its operation, please contact the technical support and service staff at KAVAN Europe s.r.o. by e-mail (info@kavanrc.com for general technical information, servis@kavanrc.com for service) or by phone (+420 466 260 133 for general technical information, +420 463 358 700 for service), during business hours 8 am–4 pm, Monday–Friday).
Firmware
Download the latest firmware KAVAN M+ in the ETHOS Suite or directly:
Technical specifications
- Dimensions: 17×11.7×4 mm (L×W×H)
- Weight: 1 g
- Number of channels: 16/24 S.BUS
- Operating voltage range: 3.5–10 V
- Operating current: 16 mA @ 5 V
- Operating frequency: 2.400–2.4835 GHz
- Max. radiated power:' <14 dB (EIRP)
- Operating range: ＞1.2 km (*Range may vary based on local conditions)
- Compatibility: All ACCESS transmitters
Features
- ACCESS protocol with Over The Air (OTA)
- Tiny and super lightweight
- Full control range & 500 to 600 meters telemetry range
- S.BUS OUT
- S.Port / F.Port
- Inverted S.Port
- VFR (Valid Frame Rate) telemetry
LED indicator
| Green LED | Red LED | Status |
|---|---|---|
| On | On | Registration |
| Flash | Flash | Registration complete |
| On | On | Pairing |
| On | Off | Pairing complete |
| On | Off | Working properly |
| Off | On | Fail-safe mode |
Registration and pairing
Before you can start using your receiver, you must first register it.
Procedure:
- Put the transmitter into the [Reg] status.
- Turn on the transmitter, navigate to Page 1 of the Model setup menu, choose Internal or External RF and select [Reg].
- Put the receiver into the [Reg] status.
- Connect the battery to the receiver while holding the pairing button on the receiver. The red and green LEDs on the receiver are on, indicating the [Reg] status.
- Receiver will appear in the Register menu. Select "Register" by pressing [Enter]
- Turn off the receiver.
- Use the cursor to select the RX1 [Bind].
- Connect the battery to the receiver. The green LED flashes, indicating the [Bind] status. Select the RX, the green LED stays on, and the transmitter displays [Bind successful].
- Confirm the pairing by pressing [Ok]. The green LED is on and the red LED is off, indicating normal operation.
How to switch the F.Port
Select the Receiver, press the ENTER button, select the Options, and choose the F.Port.
OTA ("Over The Air") firmware update
Navigate to SD CARD 2/7 and select the FW. Press the enter button, select [Flash receiver OTA], and power on the receiver. Select the RX, confirm with [ENTER] and complete the flash process. The transmitter will display [Flash successful]. Turn the receiver off and on again and wait for 3 seconds. The Green LED will start flashing, indicating the receiver works properly.
Range Check
A range check should be done before each flying session. Reflections from nearby metal fences, concrete buildings or trees can cause loss of signal both during range check and the flight. In Range check mode, the RF power and range are decreased to 1/30–1/10 of the normal mode.
* The signal is completely lost is recommended as the node to complete the range test.
- Place the model at least 60 cm (two feet) above a non-metal contaminated surface (e.g. a wooden bench). The receiver antenna should be in a vertical position.
- For Taranis X-Lite Pro as an example, turn on the transmitter and power on the receiver, go to: SETUP 2/13 /Internal RF/ Module [Rng].
- For the transmitter RF module, please refer to the respective manual.
For more operation descriptions and instructions, please refer to the respective manual.
Failsafe emergency rates
When Fail-safe is turned on, 3 modes are available: No signal, Hold, Custom.
No signal: When the signal is lost, the receiver does not send a control signal to rates on any channel. To use this mode, select it from the menu and wait 9 seconds for the Fail-safe setting change to take effect.
Hold: The receiver keeps the rates as they were before the signal was lost. To use this type, select it from the menu and wait 9 seconds for the Fail-safe setting change to take effect.
Custom: The receiver keeps the rate values on all channels as you preselect them. Select the Fail-safe setting menu. Switch from Disconnect/Hold/Not Set to "Custom". Select the channel for which you want to set fail-safe rates and confirm the selection. Then set the rates on each desired channel and confirm the selection. Wait 9 seconds for the Fail-safe setting change to take effect.
Warranty and post-warranty service
All KAVAN® electronic products are covered by a 2-year warranty covering all manufacturing defects and faults. When claiming within the warranty period, please always present a copy of the proof of purchase with the product and provide the service personnel with as detailed and complete information as possible about the defect found, your usage and other information that will facilitate the assessment of the claim and speed up its settlement. Please make your claim at the shop where you purchased the product. If this is not possible, you can contact KAVAN Europe s.r.o. directly:
KAVAN Europe s.r.o. | Doubravice 110, 533 53 Pardubice | Czech Republic | +420 466 260 133 | info@kavanrc.com
Recycling (European Union)
Electrical equipment bearing the crossed-out bin symbol must not be disposed of in normal household waste but must instead be taken to a specialised collection and recycling facility. In EU (European Union) countries, electrical equipment must not be disposed of in normal household waste (WEEE - Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU). You can take unwanted equipment to your nearest collection or recycling centre. The equipment will then be disposed of or recycled safely, free of charge. By handing in your unwanted equipment, you can make an important contribution to protecting the environment.
EU declaration of conformity
KAVAN Europe s.r.o. hereby declares that the radio equipment type M+ and other equipment supplied with it comply with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full form of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following website: http://www.kavanrc.com/doc. This 2.4GHz radio equipment can be used without prior registration or individual approval in all countries of the European Union.
Warranty and limitation of liability
As the manufacturer of this product, we have no control over your compliance with these instructions when wiring and installing the receiver into your model. Likewise, we have no control over how you build, operate and maintain the parts of the receiver. For this reason, KAVAN must disclaim all liability for any loss, damage or financial cost that is caused by the improper use or operation of products imported by us, or that is in any way connected with such activity.
Except as otherwise provided by law, KAVAN's obligation to pay compensation shall (regardless of the legal arguments asserted) be limited to the purchase price for those KAVAN products that were directly involved in the event that caused the damage. This does not apply if the manufacturer has been judicially obliged to make unlimited compensation on the basis of proven wilful or reckless negligence. We warrant that our products are in compliance with current legal provisions. The warranty does not cover failures and defects caused by:
- Misuse or improper use.
- Delayed, improper or no maintenance, or maintenance performed by unauthorised service.
- Incorrect wiring.
- Use of accessories not approved or recommended by KAVAN Europe s.r.o.
- Modifications or repairs not carried out by an authorised KAVAN Europe s.r.o.
- Inadvertent or deliberate damage.
- Normal wear and tear.
- Operation of the equipment outside the operating limits specified in the specification
KAVAN Europe s.r.o. warrants that this product is free from defects in both material and workmanship at the time of sale. KAVAN Europe s.r.o. also reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. The equipment is subject to continuous improvement and refinement - the manufacturer reserves the right to change the design without notice.
This warranty certificate entitles you to a free warranty repair of the product supplied by KAVAN Europe s.r.o. within a period of 24 months. The warranty does not cover natural wear and tear due to normal use, as this is a product for modelling use, where the individual parts operate under much higher loads than normal toys are subjected to.
The warranty also does not cover any part of the equipment that has been improperly installed, roughly or improperly handled, or damaged in an accident, or any part of the equipment that has been repaired or altered by an unauthorised person (this includes the application of any waterproof sprays/coatings by the user). Like other fine electronics products, do not expose this equipment to high temperatures, low temperatures, moisture, dusty environments, violent mechanical shocks and impacts. Do not leave it in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.