FrSky GR8 ARCHER Set The Limits Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Frsky

Table of Contents

FrSky GR8 ARCHER Set The Limits
Introduction
Overview
Specifications
Optional Accessories
Features
LED state
Instruction Manual for FrSky ARCHER GR8 Receiver
About OTA function
FCC STATEMENT
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

FrSky GR8 ARCHER Set The Limits

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Introduction

The ARCHER GR8 receiver features the new ACCESS protocol. ACCESS provides the lower latency and increased performance of our previous G-RX8 receivers. With OTA (Over-The-Air) function support firmware upgrades will be very easy, with no more wires. The ARCHER GR8 also has an upgraded high-precision variometer that gives pilots more accurate and quicker altitude and vertical speed data. Now you can enjoy more accurate and quicker vario audio feedback from your FrSky ACCESS-enabled transmitter. The ARCHER GR8 maintains its small form factor. Thanks to the ACCESS protocol and hardware optimizations, you can now use 8 high-precision PWM channels and 16 SBUS channels via standard servo connectors at the same time. In addition, any SBUS-equipped ACCESS receiver can be connected to the SBUS IN port turning it into a redundant receiver, the GR8 will automatically use the receiver with the best signal. Simple battery voltage monitoring is now available through the AIN port.

Overview

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Specifications

Dimension: 542010mm (LWH)
Weight: 9.8g
Number of Channels: 8/24 channels
- 8 High-precision PWM & 16 SBUS channels
- 8 High-precision PWM & 24 configurable SBUS channels (Stay tuned)
Operating Voltage Range: 3.5 -10V
Operating Current: ＜60mA@5V
Operating Range: ＞2km (Full range) (*Range may vary based on local conditions.)
Variometer Measurement Range
- Altimeter Range & Resolution: -700m to 10000m & 0.1m
- Vertical Speed Range: ±10m/s
Voltage Measurement Range via AIN2 (External device): 0-3.3V
Compatibility: All FrSky ACCESS transmitters

Optional Accessories

IPEX4 dipole copper antenna for 2.4GHz receivers —Size: 150mm Weight: 1.2g
Link: https://www.frsky-rc.com/product/archer-gr8/

Features

ACCESS protocol with Over The Air (OTA)
Upgraded variometer sensor
Receiver redundancy
8 high-precision PWM channels
SBUS IN & OUT (using standard servo connectors)
S.Port / F.Port and AIN2 (on 4-pin socket)
VFR (Valid Frame Rate) telemetry

LED state

Green LED	Red LED	Status
On	On	Register
Flash	Flash	Register successfully
On	On	Bind
On	Off	Bind successfully
On	Off	Working normally
Off	On	Failsafe

Instruction Manual for FrSky ARCHER GR8 Receiver

Registration & Automatic binding (Smart Match TM )
With the FrSky ACCESS protocol, the transmitter/transmitter module can bind the receiver without using the “REG” button. Follow the steps below to finish the Registration & binding procedure:

Put the transmitter/transmitter module into [Reg] status.
For Taranis X-Lite Pro as an example, turn on the transmitter, go to the MENU-MODEL SETUP-PAGE 2, choose Internal or External RF, and select [Reg].
Connect the battery to the receiver while holding the button on the receiver.
The RED LED and GREEN LED on the receiver will be on, indicating the [Reg] status. Select [ENTER] on the transmitter, The RED LED and GREEN LED on the receiver will flash, and the transmitter will display [Registration ok].
Turn off the receiver.
Move the cursor to select the receiver 1 [Bind].
Connect the battery to the receiver, the GREEN LED will flash, indicating the [Bind] status. Select the RX, the GREEN will keep lit, and the transmitter displays [Bind successful].
The transmitter exits [Bind], the GREEN LED will keep lit, RED LED will be off, indicating Working normally.

How to Switch FS (20ms) mode/HS (7ms) mode

The factory default setting is FS mode.
To go to the receiver [Options], select the 7ms PWM or not.

Note: The SBUS output is 7ms, no matter the HS/FS mode
Warning: HS mode is only applied for digital servos. Other servos should select FS mode, otherwise, servos will get hot and may burn out.
Warning: [Options ] setting in flight will cause the failsafe.

About OTA function

For Taranis X-Lite Pro as an example, go to the SD CARD 2/7, select the FW, press the enter button, select [Flash receiver OTA], power on the receiver, select the RX, go to the [ENTER], complete the flash process, and the transmitter will display [Flash successful]. Re-power the receiver and wait for 3 seconds, the Green LED starts flashing indicating the receiver works properly at the moment
Note: Please do not do the binding operation in the near range while the firmware upgrade is in progress.

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.

FrSky is continuously adding features and improvements to our products. To get the most from your product, please check
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