Delta 8

2.4GHz Receiver with CPPM/RSSI output mode Automatic Linking

Compatible with FrSky D8/V8, Futaba S‐FHSS/FHSS and Hitec AFHSS systems
Thank you for purchasing an FrSky Delta receiver. The FrSky Delta receiver is the first multi‐brand FrSky D8/V8 Module FrSky Taranis Transmitter
2.4GHz receiver for the R/C market, allowing you all the flexibility gained from not being locked into • Push and hold the button on the back of the 1 Power on the transmitter. Select bind from the menu
module. Power on the transmitter. options.
a single brand. Please read these instructions fully, as setting up this receiver may differ from what
you are used to. • Push and hold the button on the receiver. 2 Push and hold the button on the receiver. Power on the
Power on the receiver. receiver.
3 When the red and green LED’s flash together, the
Usage Antenna mounting • When the red and green LED’s flash together,
receiver is now bound.
the receiver is now bound.
LAlways set the failsafe. As a minimum, any electric LMount the antenna at 90° angles to each other for
motors should be set to stop and IC engines to optimum performance.
be either idling or stopped. LThe antenna should not be situated near areas of Futaba S‐FHSS/FHSS Hitec AFHSS
LAlways perform a range check. This should be done electric noise such as motors, ESCs, gas engines 1 Power on the transmitter. 1 Push and hold the link button on the back of the
as a minimum before the first flight of the day. and ignition units. 2 Ensure that any drive motors are disconnected. transmitter. Power on the transmitter.
LWhen mounting in a carbon fibre aircraft, ensure 3 Push and hold the button on the receiver. 2 Check that the Blue LED is flashing. If the Red LED is
✋The receiver needs to be protected from vibration. that the exposed area of the antenna is Power on the receiver. flashing, tap the link button again to turn it Blue.
Wrap it in foam or other similar vibration 4 When the red and green LED’s flash together, 3 Push and hold the button on the receiver. Power on the
mounted outside the aircraft.
absorbent materials. the receiver is now bound. receiver.
✋ Electronic devices and fluids do not mix! If the ✋Do not bend the antenna cable around a sharp 5 Power cycle the receiver and check that your 4 When the red and green LED’s flash together, the
radius. The exposed tip should be kept straight. transmitter is the one linked to the receiver. receiver is now bound.
receiver is going to be used in an area of high
moisture or where it could get wet, please ✋Do not cut the antenna cable shorter or wrap it into Failure to do this could lead to injury.
ensure it is put into a sealed container to a coil.
protect it.

Specifications Manual Linking

• Channel: 8 • Operating Voltage Range: 3.0v to 16.0v In some cases, it may be beneficial to manually specify which brand the receiver should bind to. The procedure is
• Dimensions: 44 x 24 x 14mm • Operating Current: 30mA the same as above – except before binding put the supplied jumpers into the following positions.
• Weight: 9.3g • Typical Range: >1.5km (Full Range)
FrSky D8 FrSky V8 Hitec AFHSS Futaba S‐FHSS/FHSS
1 1 1 1
Linking mode
LED Status Indication 2 2 2 2
Red Green Indication 3 3 3
3
Receiving mode Off Fast Pulse FrSky D8 4 4 4 4
Red Green Indication 5 5 5 5
Off Slow Pulse FrSky V8 6 6
Off Flashing No Signal 6 6
7 7 7 7
Fast Pulse Off Hitec AFHSS
Off Solid Receiving Signal 8 8
8 8
Slow Pulse Off Futaba S‐FHSS/FHSS
Solid Solid Receiving Signal + PPM Output

Alternating Link / Failsafe Memory Error

Fast Pulse Fast Pulse Linked with Transmitter
CPPM and RSSI output mode (Advanced Users)
Solid Fast Pulse Linked in PPM output mode For some applications such as OSD, FBL Helicopters, Flight Controllers, Return to Home systems etc., they may
require CPPM and/or RSSI input. If you need this for your application, you can enable it by putting a jumper
between pins 3 and 4, then link your receiver as described above. Once successfully linked, the receiver will
Linking to your Transmitter output CPPM on Servo Connector 1, and output RSSI on Servo Connector 2. As the RSSI output is a digital square
When linking your receiver, it switches between the different formats to lock onto your transmitter until it finds wave, some units may require an analogue filter for their RSSI input. In Hitec AFHSS mode, Servo Connectors 5 to
it. There are two methods of doing this. Either through an automatic search or manually specifying which brand 8 will become Channels 6 to 9. Please refer to your unit instructions for more information.
you wish to link to. Failsafe
The failsafe function, in the event of signal loss, will move the servos to a designated position and to stop any
propulsion system. This is to try and prevent a model from causing damage or harm. Note, in many countries, it
is a legal requirement that a Failsafe is set up correctly – as a minimum to idle/stop any motors, engines or any Issue Solutions
other form of propulsion system. The receiver’s Failsafe operates on all channels – irrespective of the
transmitter model or brand. If your transmitter has its own Failsafe function, it’s recommended to disable it to Receiver does not power on/No Check that the receiver battery is not empty.
prevent any conflicts. LEDs are lit on the receiver. Check that the servo connectors are orientated correctly.
If the receiver is subjected to moisture, it can cause it to fail. It may function
once dried out; however, its performance cannot be guaranteed. Ensure that
Setting the Failsafe the receiver is protected from moisture.
1 Ensure that the transmitter and receiver are both switched on and linked first. Unable to link receiver. Move the transmitter closer or further away from the receiver.
2 Move all controls to the desired positions that you wish to set the Failsafe too. Avoid any areas near other 2.4GHz devices, such as Wi‐Fi Routers, Laptops,
3 Push and hold the receiver button for 5 seconds. Phones, Video Repeaters and other transmitters.
4 The Red LED will flash rapidly for a short period to indicate that the Failsafe has been set. Try setting the receiver into manual linking mode for the brand type in
question.
LTo disable the Failsafe, re‐link the receiver. Note, this receiver does not support Futaba FASST. Please see the other FrSky
LIf your transmitter has a Failsafe facility, this will not take effect. It is recommended to disable the transmitter Futaba range for a compatible receiver.
Failsafe to prevent any conflict. Receiver loses signal in close
range. The receiver has a highly sensitive RF front end to give superb range. If a
✋Always ensure that the Failsafe is set to turn off any motors and idle/stop any IC engines. transmitter is too close, it can cause it to become overwhelmed and loose
✋If you have reversed any channels or changed the linkage setup, reset the Failsafe to ensure it is set correctly. signal. Also if the receiver is in CPPM/RSSI output mode, the RSSI output signal
LTo prevent accidental setting, the Failsafe can only be set once per power cycle. To set again‐ power cycle the may become unstable. Move the transmitter further away from the receiver’s
receiver first. antenna.
LAfter setting the Failsafe, check that it is set up correctly by turning off the transmitter with the receiver still
switched on. Ensure that the prop area is clear and the model is tethered before doing this.
Hitec Transmitter is not flashing Briefly press the bind button again. This should change between a flashing red
Blue LED in bind mode. LED and a flashing green LED (vice versa).
If this still does not work, you may need to update the transmitter’s module. It
needs to be on version 3.01 or greater. Please contact your local Hitec
distributor.
In Hitec mode, the servos jitter You may have accidentally put your Hitec module into rescan and retune
and are slow to react. mode. This can happen if the link button is held too long. Please relink your
receivers.
Receiver does not lock on to a For safety reasons, the receiver will only lock onto either S‐FHSS or FHSS,
signal when changing between depending on what the transmitter was set to during linking. To change
Futaba S‐FHSS and FHSS modes. between S‐FHSS and FHSS modes, please relink the receiver.
Futaba FHSS mode only controls Futaba FHSS only supports 4 channels. If you need more than this, use S‐FHSS
4 channels. mode (if your transmitter supports it). Unless your transmitter only supports
FHSS mode, there are no benefit using it over S‐FHSS mode.
Transmitter Failsafe has no This receiver does not support setting of its Failsafe using your transmitter.
effect. Please refer to the Failsafe setting advice above.
Receiver lights flash On every power‐up the receiver verifies that its internal link and Failsafe data
alternatively on power‐up. is correct for safety. If this should fail, you will get a warning indication. Try
linking again and the receiver will use an alternative storage area for the link
data. If this error repeatedly occurs, the receiver’s memory may have failed.
Please contact your local FrSky reseller for advice.

Troubleshooting