KAVAN R10 - User manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the KAVAN R10 advanced 10-channel telemetry receiver. It operates on a 2.4GHz simultaneous dual-frequency transmission system Twin 2.4GHz. It has 10 high-precision PWM channels and 16 or 24-channel modes using S.BUS. Two detachable antennas with IPEX4 connectors provide full signal strength over a range of up to tens of kilometres. It is especially ideal for gliders, but you can also use it for other various models. With redundancy support, it can be connected as a primary receiver via S.BUS. With the Twin 2.4GHz protocol, both receivers work fully simultaneously in this connection. Thanks to the F.BUS connection option, you can also pair it quickly and easily to several different telemetry devices, providing bidirectional data transmission via a single cable.

It features advanced interference suppression for reliable, stable signal transmission across the entire range. Smart transmission system matching speeds up pairing. The black box function stores essential flight data. Receiver operating statuses are indicated by an LED indicator. Smart pairing allows firmware updates wirelessly.

It is also available in a stabilised version offering ADV-enhanced stabilization features. The ADV stabiliser offers an advanced mode with multiple programmable stabilized channels and flexibility.

The classic stabilization mode has been expanded with 5 additional stabilisation channels that provide pin mapping for each channel in several flight modes such as Stabilise, Auto-Level, Hover(Vis) and Knife-Edge(knife flight) with model aircraft.

The Advanced Stabilisation feature includes high-precision telemetry sensors to monitor altitude, vertical speed, etc.

In Advanced Stabilization mode, all output pins are configurable for stabilisation and other advanced features such as Stab file sharing, programmable parameters and developer access, etc.

If you have any questions about the R8 receiver and its operation, please contact the technical and service staff of 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 working hours 8am–16pm, Monday to Friday).

Firmware

Download the latest firmware:

• R8/GR8 version 1.0.9

Technical specifications

• RF transmission: Twin 2.4 GHz
• Dimensions: 64×16.6×12.4 mm (L*W*H)
• Weight: 9.4 g
• Operating voltage: 3.5–12 V (recommended supply 2S LiXX)
• Operating current: ≤120 mA at 5 V
• Vario - vertical speed measurement range: ±10 m/s
• Vario - altimeter range and resolution: -700 m to 10.000 m, 0.1 m
• External voltage measurement range via AIN2: 0–35 V
• Antenna connector: IPEX4
• Compatibility: Twin 2.4 GHz
• Max. radiated power: < 20 dBm
• Operating frequency: 2.400–2.4835 GHz

Functions

• Increased protection against RF interference and more stable RF transmission
• Simultaneous dual-frequency Twin 2.4GHz transmission system with smart pairing
• Built-in advanced stabilisation features (R10 Stabi)
• Built-in high-precision telemetry sensor (altitude, vertical speed etc.)
• Black box feature
• High maximum operating range
• Wireless firmware updates (OTA)
• 10 configurable channels
  • CH1: PWM / S.BUS OUT / FPort / S.Port / SBUS IN
  • CH2–10: PWM / SBUS OUT / FBUS / S.Port
• F.BUS / S.Port
• SBUS OUT port (Supports 16/24CH mode)
• SBUS IN port (Supports signal redundancy)
• Wireless firmware updates (OTA - OverTheAir)

Status light

Green (LoRa)	Blue (SFK)	Red	Status
On	Off	On	Registering
Blinking	Off	Blinking	Registration complete
On	Off	Off	Pairing
On	Blinking	Off	Pairing complete
On	Blinking	Off	Working properly
Off	Off	On	Fail-safe mode