Hitec HPP-22 PC Programmer Upgrade and Usage - Important
When performing a Firmware Update for Hitec Aurora 9 Transmitters, Optima 7 & 9 Receivers and Spectra 2.4GHz Telemetric AFHSS Modules, you must perform the upgrade as a 3 part operation using the Hitec HPP-22 PC programmer. On the HPP-22 PC screen, when HPP-22 USB software is down loaded on your Internet computer, note the 3 selections, Receiver, Transmitter and Etc. Etc. is for the Spectra Module.
However, before you start to upgrade your gear you must first upgrade the HPP-22 PC programmer itself to the latest upgrade to Version 1.04 (as at 10 Dec 2010) from the http://www.hitecrcd.com/ Web site. This HPP-22 upgrade is vital to be able to set LBW alarm level - low battery warning in the Spectra Module.
LBW levels are set in 2 places, on the Aurora 9 Transmitter.
First LBW Setting. Select by the Tx touch screen on the flight battery voltage icon which enters the LBW setting screen. Set LBW levels for 4 cells to 4.4 Volts and 5 Cells to 5.5 Volts.
Second LBW setting. To upgrade the Spectra 2.4GHz AFHSS Module, when logged into the Internet, on the HPP-22 select Product <Etc> Target <Spectra 2.4> perform the upgrade and next and just below click the Low Battery Warning Function selection button to set LBW Alarm level in the Spectra module itself.
Have your Aurora 9 and the Optima 7 or 9 receiver switched on and operating to enable you to see the Receiver Battery Voltage Display Icon on the Aurora main screen.
The LBW is set in 2 places on the Aurora 9 because the Spectra Tx Modules can be retrofitted into older 36 Mhz Hitec Eclipse, Optic 6 and Optic 6 Sport Transmitters.
Important to realise that when updating the Firmware in Hitec Aurora 9 Tx's and Optima 7 & 9 Rx's, using the HPP-22 PC Programmer, that you also update the Firmware in the Spectra Module in the back of the set as well. Remember that there are 3 lots of Firmware updates to perform. i.e. 1. On the Set itself, via the Trainer Port, 2. Optima 7 & 9 Receivers via the Rx Data Port. 3. On the Spectra Tx Module, peel off the little sticker to reveal the Data Port.
I hope you can follow me in the upgrade, because at first I did not realise you had to upgrade in 3 places, the Spectra Module as well as the Aurora 9 transmitter and the Optima 7 & 9 receivers. Also I could not stop the Spectra LBW alarm "Bi Bi Bi" warning tone was driving me nuts because the default on the internet download into the HPP-22 was 35 Volts as if you had a Lipo Battery fitted.
Wireless Data Transfer - How to. Raise the <Multi I/O> Wireless Data Transfer Icon <DataTran> <T.Pupil> (Trainer use Hitec Buddy Cord) by inserting HPP-22 Plugs in the Trainer Sockets of both Tx's. Then find the <Send Data> <Receive Data> buttons to wirelessly send your settings for your favourite model into your mates set.
Nowhere is this all laid out as a method to follow. I hope I have helped you, because I have worked around the Internet and HPP-22 and Hitec for a few days working to get my gear to latest Upgrade Status. If you get stuck, contact me or the PDARCS.com.au Safety Officer for assistance.
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