RADiOMASTER Ranger Micor User Manual

: June 10, 2024
: Radiomaster

Table of Contents

RADiOMASTER Ranger Micor
Product Information
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
How to bind
How to install the module in your radio
How and when to use your Moxon or T-Antenna
How to use Futaba CRSF cable
Important Safety Information
Features
How to update Firmware
How to install the module in your radio
FCC Warning
References
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RADiOMASTER Ranger Micor

Product Information

RANGER

RANGER is a high-performance radio transmitter module that provides efficient and reliable communication for your RC aircraft. It comes with various features like a rugged CNC case, high-efficiency cooling system, OLED display, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth support, built-in accelerometer, directional Nav key, and customizable shortcut buttons, among others. The module has a power output of up to 1 Watt and supports packet rates up to F-1000Hz. The package also includes a Futaba CRSF cable for easy connectivity.

Specifications

Regulatory Domain: ISM2400
MCU: ESP32(main), ESP8285(aux, as ESP backpack)
RF chip: SX1281IMLTRT
Frequency Range: 2400 MHz to 2480 MHz
Maximum receiver refresh rate: 500Hz/F-1000Hz
Minimum receiver refresh rate: 25Hz
RF Output Power: 30dBm for FCC, 20dBm for CE
JR standard 5pin socket
Nano standard 8pin socket
Built-in RGB Lights
Built-in OLED screen
G-sensor support
XT30 Power supply voltage: DC 6V ~ 16.8V
Weight: 155 grams (with antenna)
Dimension: 905124mm

Product Usage Instructions

How to update Firmware:
To update the firmware on your RANGER module, follow the instructions provided in the firmware update guide. Make sure to download the latest firmware version from the manufacturer’s website before proceeding with the update process.

How to bind

To bind your RANGER module with your RC aircraft, follow the binding instructions provided in your aircraft’s user manual. Make sure to power on both the module and the aircraft before attempting to bind them.

How to install the module in your radio

To install the RANGER module in your radio, follow the installation instructions provided in your radio’s user manual. Make sure to power off your radio before attempting to install the module.

How and when to use your Moxon or T-Antenna

Type: MOXON – The Moxon directional antenna is intended for long-range and has a more narrow field of operation.
It is important to keep the Moxon antenna pointed in the general direction of your aircraft. Antenna polarization: vertical/horizontal polarization.
Type: T-Antenna – The T-Antenna is an omnidirectional antenna. It is intended for short to medium range and is suitable for most conditions. Antenna polarization: vertical/horizontal polarization.

How to use Futaba CRSF cable

To use the Futaba CRSF cable with your RANGER module, make sure your Futaba radio firmware can support CRSF function. Follow the instructions provided in the Futaba manual to select the servo test port to CRSF. Connect Ranger via the CRSF cable and connect a XT30 2s-3s lipo battery to Ranger.

Important Safety Information

When using the RANGER module, ensure that the minimum distance of 20cm is maintained between the radiator and your body to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Features

Rugged CNC Case
High eﬃciency cooling system
OLED Display
Wiﬁ and Bluetooth support
Built in Accelerometer
Packet rates up to F-1000Hz
Directional Nav key and customizable shortcut buttons
Up to 1 Watt Power output
Futaba CRSF Cable included
- Packet rates over 500hz requires EdgeTX 2.7.1 or later

How to update Firmware

Please install ELRS conﬁgurator follow https://www.expresslrs.org/3.0/quick- start/installing-conﬁgurator/

Important note on the ExpressLRS LUA Script
You must ensure you are using the Correct matching version of the ExpressLRS Lua script with your Module. When updating the Firmware on your module also take the time to ensure your LUA script on the radio is also updated. In the ExpressLRS conﬁgurator click the“Download LUA Script”button to download the newest script. The .LUA ﬁle you download should be copied to /SCRIPTS/TOOLS directory of the SD card on your handset. Previous versions of the script can be erased from your SD card if no longer needed.

Module Firmware Update

Step 1: Connect Ranger via usb-cable to PC, then open ELRS-conﬁgurator.
Step 2: Select target
Device Category: RadioMaster 2.4 Ghz
Device: RadioMaster Ranger
Step 3: please follow option below
https://www.expresslrs.org/3.0/quick-start/ﬁrmware- options/
Step 4 : click BUILD & FLASH , wait ﬂash ﬁnished.

Important note on Radio Firmware
For the best performance and compatibility, we recommend using EdgeTX 2.7.1 or later with your Ranger ExpressLRS Module. EdgeTX and ExpressLRS have been working together to ensure compatibility and support for the latest features.
Visit http://edgetx.org/ to learn more. The Best way to update your radio is with EdgeTX Buddy found here: https://buddy.edgetx.org/

Speciﬁcations

Regulatory Domain: ISM2400
MCU: ESP32(main),ESP8285(aux, as ESP backpack)
RF chip: SX1281IMLTRT
Frequency Range: 2400 MHz to 2480 MHz
Maximum receiver refresh rate: 500Hz/F-1000Hz
Minimum receiver refresh rate : 25Hz
RF Output Power: 30dBm for FCC, 20dBm for CE
JR standard 5pin socket
Nano standard 8pin socket
Built-in RGB Lights
Built-in OLED screen
G-sensor support
XT30 Power supply voltage: DC 6V ~ 16.8V
Weight: 155 grams (with antenna）
Dimension: 905124mm

How to bind
The Ranger module requires ELRS V3.0.0 or later. Please ensure your receiver is using V3.0.0 or later ﬁrst.
There are two ways to bind with RX.

Bind by Ranger

Long press Ranger 5-way button, then press up/down to the “BIND”menu, press right to enter.
Re-power 3 times your ELRS RX, make sure it on bind mode (LED double blink).
Press the middle button to bind.

Bind by Radio LUA

Enter radio ELRS LUA
Re-power 3 times your ELRS RX, make sure it on bind mode (LED double blink).
Press “Bind” on LUA menu.
Bind with Bindphrase
Learn more here https://www.expresslrs.org/3.0/quick-start/binding/

How to install the module in your radio

How and when to use your Moxon or T-Antenna
Type: MOXON
The Moxon directional antenna is intended for long range and has a more narrow ﬁeld of operation. It is important to keep the Moxon antenna pointed in the general direction of your aircraft.
Antenna polarization: vertical/horizontal polarization

Type: T-Antenna
The T-Antenna is an omnidirectional antenna. It is intended for short to medium ranges and is suitable for most conditions.
Antenna polarization: vertical/horizontal polarization

How to use Futaba CRSF cable
Please make sure your Futaba radio fw can support the CRSF function.
https://futabausa.com/product-support/software-downloads/
Follow futaba manual to select the servo test port to CRSF.
Connect Ranger via CRSF cable.
Connect an XT30 2s-3s lipo battery to Ranger.

FCC Warning

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The device has been evaluated to meet the general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &your body.