FrSky X20 Tandem Dual Band Transmitter Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Frsky
Table of Contents
FrSky TANDEM
X20/X20 HD/X20
Pro Manual
Introduction
TANDEM X20 – A groundbreaking dual-band radio transmitter. Comes with a color- display touch screen, using the lightweight and robust case but quality material. And the rear 2 momentary buttons provide DLG pilots a fit position for the launch finger no matter they are left or right-handed. Internal 900MHz/2.4GHz Dual-Band & External Module Bay The TD dual-band RF system does not simply reiterate the features of combining FrSky 900MHz and 2.4G1-Iz RF systems. The TD features its real simultaneous dual-band long-range control with telemetry that can achieve incredible and incomparable end-to-end 3ms latency while connecting the TD receivers. ETHOS – A Powerful, Intuitive, and Flexible OS! The ETHOS is a thorough upgrade based on the former system FrOS.
Layout
Switch
SA: 3 positions; Short Lever
SB: 3 positions; Long Lever
SC: 3 positions; Long Lever
SD: 3 positions; Short Lever
SE: 3 positions; Short Lever
SF: 2 positions; Long Lever
SG: 3 positions; Short Lever
SH: 2 positions; Momentary, Long lever
You can choose the Switch and define its position in the HARDWARE menu.
- A micro SD card is not provided with the shipment.
- The USB port is for upgrading, reading/writing Micro SD cards, and internal memory of radio contents and charging.
- Smart Port is for a firmware upgrade for all FrSky S.Port devices.
Specifications
- Dimension: 212’200’95 mm (LWH)
- Weight: 809g (without battery)
- Operating system: ETHOS
- Internal RF module: TANDEM
- Operating Voltage Range: 6.5 – 8.4V (2S Li-battery)
- Operating Temperature: -10″C-60’C (14 F-140 F)
- Operating Current: 240mA@7.4V (typ.)
- Charging Current: 51A ±200mA
- USB Adaptor Voltage: 5V+0.2V
- USB Adaptor Current: >2.0A
- Backlit touchable LCD resolution: 800’480
- Compatibility: ACCST D16 & ACCESS receivers
Features
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•Built-in TD 900M/2.4G Dual-Band Internal RF Module
Supports Multiple Working Modes
– 2.4G ACCST D16 Mode (Compatible with ACCST Receivers with D16 V2 or later
FW) – 2.4G ACCESS Mode (Compatible with ACCESS Receivers)
– 900M ACCESS Mode (Compatible with ACCESS R9 915MHz Receivers) – Capable of
simultaneous working under ACCESS mode
– 2.4G&900M TD Mode NEW (Compatible with TD Receivers)
– Super-low latency and long-range control with telemetry
– Up to 50 to 100KM range and down to 3ms end-to-end latency|
•800*480 Color Touch-Screen Displays|
•6 Quick-Mode Custom Buttons (Front) and 2 Momentary Buttons (Rear)|
•Lite Type External Module Bay|
•Built-in 6-axis Gyroscope Sensor|
•All CNC Metal Trims, Knobs|
•Haptic Vibration Alerts and Voice Speech Outputs|
•Supports Recharge System for 2S Li-ion Battery (USB Type-C Interface)| ****
•High-speed PARA Wireless Training System (Compatible with FreeLink App3.0)|
•High-Precision Hall-Sensor Gimbals with All-CNC Metal Panel|
•ETHOS: The more powerful, Flexible, and Intuitive OS for your radio.
– Clear and Intuitive UI Design
– Supports Dual Operation Modes of Radio Display (Touch and Non-Touch)
– Supports Multi-Language Switching
– Hardware/Software Version and Factory Version Detection
– Supports running LUA Scripts|
About USB 2S Li-battery balance charging :
The Green Power indicator LED states:
Led on: charging/Led off: charge end/Led flash: charge fault Please use the
following type of battery if you do not want to use the battery slot LiFePO
battery is not supported. Battery compartment size: 8441.520mm (LWH)
Note: 1. Charge the battery with the USB adapter (Voltage: 5V+0.2V
Current: .2.0A) when you use the USB charging function.
2. The lower the initial charging voltage, the better the charging effect is
when the voltage difference between the two cells exceeds 50 mV.
Navigation Controls
The left navigation control does RTN, SYS. MDL, TELE, and Page Up/Down. The right navigation control does scroll and enter. The navigation controls or touch screens can be used.
Connections and switches
There is an area behind the base of the display for the external 2.4GHz antenna, trainer jack, S.Port. SD card, USB-C connection (PC and Li battery balance charging). headphone jack and external 900mHz antenna. There are six three-position switches, one two-position, and one spring-loaded two positions. Two front pots, one front slider, and two side sliders. There are six mode buttons on the front of the system and two push buttons on the back near the grips.
ISRM/R9M RF
The system has a newly designed ISRM/R9M RF board that has a 2.4gig section
and a 900mHz section. Two internal 2.4gig antennas are located in the case of
the area at the very top and side and one external antenna mounts behind the
display base. The 900mHz has one internal antenna in the handle and one
external antenna mounts behind the display base.
Up to 24 channels for 2.4gig ACCESS, 16 channels for D16, and 16 channels for
900mHz ACCESS. There is a connection for a FrSky external Lite version RF
module.
Battery
The system has a built-in 2S Li balance charger with a USB-C connection for a user-provided external USB power source. The batteries are accessible through a battery hatch in the lower back area of the system. The battery compartment is 84.5mm by 41.5 high and 20mm deep.
Color Themes
Currently, there are two color themes. Blue case with natural color CNC aluminum gimbal rings. Black case with the CNC black aluminum gimbal rings black.
ETHOS
The ETHOS operating system developed for the X20 is designed for touch or
navigation control use or a mix of both.
Model Setup Procedure-Internal Module
The internal RF module of FrSky TANDEM X20 is newly developed by FrSky under
the name of TANDEM-X20.
Step 1: Enter the RF SYSTEM menu
Choose the INT MODULE. Then turn ON INTERNAL RE, select the OUTSIDE or INSIDE ANTENNA ( Dual internal antennas and external antenna work simultaneously while selecting the OUTSIDE ANTENNA.) Set the Mode for TANDEM X20 internal RF corresponding to your receiver (ACCESS. ACCST D16).
Step 2: Set the Channel Range
The internal RF module of TANDEM X20 supports 24 channels. the channel range
is configurable, and it needs to be double-checked before use.
Step 3: Set the Receiver Number
When you create a new model, the system will assign you a receiver number
automatically. but this can be easily changed. The range of the Model ID is
00-63. with the default number being 01. Once the receiver is set to the
desired number and is bound to the TANDEM X20. the bind procedure will not
need to be repeated unless the receiver number is changed, In this case, set
the receiver number to the previous one, repeat the bind procedure.
Step 4 : Registration In ACCESS, select the STATE [Register] into Registration status. Then Press the F/S button and power on your receiver, and select the *RX Name XX” and [REGISTER] to complete the Registration process then power down the receiver.
Step 5: Automatic binding (Smart Match ) Move the cursor to Rx1IBINDLand select it. power your receiver. select the RX, and complete the process. the system will confirm “Bind succeed”. (You do not need to press the “F/S- button in ACCESS to Bind. Refer to the receiver’s manual for details).
Step 6: Set Failsafe mode There are 3 failsafe modes when enable: No Pulse. Hold. Custom.
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No Pulse: on the loss of signal the receiver produces no pulses on any channel. To use this type. select it in the menu and wait 9 seconds for the failsafe to take effect.
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Hold: the receiver continues to output the last positions before the signal was lost. To use this type. select it in the menu and wait 9 seconds for the failsafe to take effect.
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Custom: pre-set to required positions on the lost signal. Move the cursor to the failsafe mode of the channel and press Encoder, then choose the Custom mode. Move the cursor to the channel you want to set failsafe on. and press Encoder. Then rotate the Encoder to set your failsafe for each channel and short press Encoder to finish the setting. Wait 9 seconds before the failsafe takes effect.
Notice: -
When failsafe is disabled on the TANDEM X20 side. the failsafe set on the receiver side will be used.
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SBUS port always outputs. does not support the No Pulse failsafe mode. Set “Hold” or “Custom” for SBUS port.
Step 7: Range Range refers to TANDEM X20 range check mode. A pre-flight range check should be done before each flying session. Move the cursor to -STATE”. scroll the Encoder to select -RANGE mode and press Encoder. In range check mode. the effective distance will be decreased to 1/30. Press the Encoder again, turn to normal state.
Model Setup for TANDEM X20 External RF Module
The external RF module can be powered on or off by software. The setup process
is the same as that for the internal RF.
FCC 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
CE The product may be used freely in these countries: Germany, UK. Italy,
Spain, Belgium, Netherlands. Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Denmark, Luxembourg,
Austria, Finland. Sweden. Norway, France, and Iceland.
FLYING SAFETY
Warning:
To ensure the safety of yourself and others, please observe the following
precautions. (D Have regular maintenance performed. Although your Taranis X9D
Plus 2019/Taranis X9D Plus SE 2019 protects the model memories with non-
volatile EEPROM memory (which does not require periodic replacement) and of a
battery, it still should have regular check-ups for wear and tear. We
recommend sending your system to your FrSky Service Center annually during
your non-flying-season for a complete check-up and service. Battery
Using a fully charged battery (DC 6.5-8.4V). A low battery will soon die,
causing loss of control and a crash. When you begin your flying session, reset
your transmitter’s built-in timer, and during the session pay attention to the
duration of usage. Also. if your model uses a separate receiver battery. make
sure it is fully charged before each flying session.
Stop flying long before your batteries become over-discharged. Do not rely on
your radio’s low battery warning systems, intended only as a precaution, to
tell you when to recharge. Always check your transmitter and receiver
batteries prior to each flight.
Where to Fly We recommend that you fly at a recognized model airplane flying
field. You can find model clubs and fields by asking your nearest hobby
dealer.
Always pay particular attention to the flying field’s rules, as well as the
presence and location of spectators, the wind direction, and any obstacles on
the field. Be very careful flying in areas near power lines, tall buildings,
or communication facilities as there may be radio interference in their
vicinity.
At the flying field
To prevent possible damage to your radio gear, turn the power switches on and
off in the proper sequence:
- Pull throttle stick to idle position, or otherwise disarm your motor/engine.
- Tum on the transmitter power and allow your transmitter to reach its home screen.
- Confirm the proper model memory has been selected.
- Tum on your receiver power.
- Test all controls. If a servo operates abnormally, don’t attempt to fly until you determine the cause of the problem.
- Start your engine.
- Complete a full range check.
- After flying, bring the throttle stick to idle position, engage any kill switches or otherwise disarm your motor/engine.
If you do not turn on your system on and off in this order, you may damage
your servos or control surfaces, flood your engine, or in the case of
electric-powered or gasoline-powered models, the engine may unexpectedly turn
on and cause a severe injury.
Make sure your transmitter can’t tip it over. If it is knocked over, the
throttle stick may be accidentally moved, causing the engine to speed up.
Also, damage to your transmitter may occur.
In order to maintain complete control of your aircraft, it is important that
it remains visible at all times. Flying behind large objects such as
buildings, grain bins, etc. must be avoided. Doing so may interrupt the radio
frequency link to the model, resulting in a loss of control.
Do not grasp the transmitter’s antenna during flight. Doing so may degrade the
quality of the radio frequency transmission and could result in loss of
control.
As with all radio frequency transmissions, the strongest area of signal
transmission is from the sides of the transmitter’s antenna. As such. the
antenna should not be pointed directly at the model. If your flying style
creates this situation, easily move the antenna to correct this situation.
Before taxiing, be sure to extend the transmitter antenna to its full
length.
A collapsed antenna will reduce your flying range and cause a loss of control.
It is a good idea to avoid pointing the transmitter antenna directly at the
model since the signal is weakest in that direction.
Don’t fly in the rain! Water or moisture may enter the transmitter
through the antenna or stick openings and cause erratic operation or loss of
control. If you must fly in wet weather during a contest, be sure to cover
your transmitter with a plastic bag or waterproof barrier. Never fly if
lightning is expected.
Updates
FrSky is continuously adding features and improvements to our radio systems. Updating (via USB Port or the Micro SD card) is easy and free. To get the most from your new transmitter, please check the download section of the FrSky website for the latest update firmware and guide for adjusting your sticks. (www.frsky-rc.com)
FCC Statement:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
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. 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 receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
ISED RSS Warning/ISED RF Exposure Statement
ISED RSS Warning: This device complies with Innovation. Science and Economic
Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference. and (2)
this device must accept any interference. including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. Le present appareil est conforme aux
CNR d’ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploilation
est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage. et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioelectrique subi. meme si le brouillage est susceptible (fen
compromettre le fonctionnement.
RF Exposure Information (SAR):
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for
exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard for wireless devices
employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate. or SAR.
The SAR limit set by the IC is 1.6 Wiking. ‘Tests for SAR are conducted using
standard operating positions accepted by the IC with the device transmitting
at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. This
device has been tested and meets the IC RF exposure guidelines for use with an
accessory that contains no metal and positions the device a minimum of 0 mm
from the body
FrSky is continuously adding features and improvements to our products.
To get the most from your product, please check the download section of the
FrSky website
www.frsky-rc.com for the latest update firmware and
manuals
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