AR7000 Firmware Question

[J-S-Q]

I'm sure this has been answered already but I can't seem to find it.

If I have my DX7 and the Ar7000 both switched on and I then briefly switch the reciever off and back on, servo movement is resumed very quickly (say half a second) but the light on the receiver does not flash, it is just lit solidly. Does this mean I have outdated firmware, and is there a potential danger?

Thanks.

[jbock24]

Not flashing means it locked, it flashes only when your reciever is not bound to the transmitter or you lose bind. Thats my understanding and what mine does on all five planks and two heli's anyway. Hopefully someone chimes in with more input.

[Roadrune]

The latest model/firmware, will blink after a brownout/short power-cut, however it's sounds like you have the benefits of the latest model, so why bother with the led?

[zagiman]

With the new firmware. If the rx loses power or experiences a brown out, the lights will flash and you will still have control. In my testing on my rx with the new firmware on the ground, I've turned the power off and then back on the rx lights flash. I have to leave the power off for awhile in order for the lights to not flash when I turn the power back on. However, if I turn the power off on the rx, power cycle the tx and then turn the rx back on within a short period of time, the rx lights will not flash and everything will initialize like I left the power off on the rx long enough.

[marchambault]

The latest model/firmware, will blink after a brownout/short power-cut, however it's sounds like you have the benefits of the latest model, so why bother with the led?

I called Horizon about this... my AR6200 and AR7000 both re-connected very quickly after switching the power off/on, but the light did not flash.

If the light does not flash following a brown out, then you do not have the v1.6 firmware. The Horizon tech was very adamant that although I may have quick reconnects without the v1.6 firmware, it may not always be the case. The v1.6 firmware remembers the last used frequency pair and uses it as soon as power is restored. The older receivers scan for your transmitter ID on each frequency. This scan may be quick or slow depending on 2.4Ghz frequency saturation in your immediate area.

I had a 3 week turnaround to Canada (13 days to get there) and free return shipping. Great service! I had sent 2 AR6100, got one back plus one new in box!

Also for the AR6200 / AR7000 the latest firmware will prevent the receiver from activating if the remote antenna is not connected and serviceable. If it disconnects in flight, then no problem should be perceived by the user until the next off / on cycle.

[J-S-Q]

Well interestingly enough, my receiver will not initialise when the remote antenna is not connected so I am a little confused as to whether I have the latest firmware but the lack of flashing lght certainly suggests that i do not.

[marchambault]

You may have v1.2

[brgsstm]

I definitelt have the new firmware and if i turn my rx off and on again it flashes to indicate it has suffered low voltage. If this doesnt happen you do not have the updated firmware.

[Pinecone]

Quick Connect was introduced much earlier than the flashing LEDs. If you have QC without the flashing LEDs, it is up to you whether it is worth it to upgrade.

But if you supply at least 3.5 volts to your Rx at all times, the entire issue is moot. It only deals with how the Rx reacts after a low voltage reboot.