X18 Dual Band Transmitter - Manual

DISP
MDL
S1 S2
T1
T2T3
T4
T5 T6
Introduction
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 cells exceed 50 mV between the two.
2S Li-battery balance charging via USB-C:
The Green LED indicator states:
Led on: in Charging/Led off: end of charge/flash: charge fault
Battery compartment size: 87*41*19.5mm (L*W*H)
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FrSky TANDEM X18 & X18S Manual
When you are investing in a new radio and considering what requirements are important to you, if weight and
comfort are primary considerations, followed by the benefit of the excellent system features of ETHOS, then the
FrSky Tandem X18(S) radio is an obvious appropriate choice.
The Tandem X18(S) dual-band telemetry radio benefits from an enhanced ergonomic design with rounded and
more comfortable hand grips, along with an improved case design to make the radio fully stable when standing. The
radio includes easy-to-reach sliders and switches, 4 standard stick trims with additional 2 extra trims added to
provide more flexibility with flight attitude adjustments while operating the radio. The X18(S) includes further
enhancements with integrated flash storage which improves and simplifies storage operation and use, and the
interior of the radio has been designed with space and weight in mind, while still keeping all ETHOS setting and
control features for the pilot to enjoy.
Internal 900MHz/2.4GHz Dual-Band & External Module Bay
The TD dual-band RF system combines both the features and advantages of FrSky 900MHz and 2.4GHz RF
together in one system. The TD features real simultaneous dual-band longrange control with telemetry that
achieves reliable end-to-end 4ms latency while maintaining a robust and high-quality signal link. The entire range of
TD, ACCESS & ACCST D16 receivers are supported. The built-in TANDEM RF System supports ACCESS and
ACCST D16 protocols.
In addition, the Tandem X18(S) includes a rear Lite version module bay to offer more options to connect external
devices. FrSky welcomes working compatibility with the 3rd party products with their own developed technology
following FrSky verified 3rd party compatibility-testing program.
ETHOS Operating System
ETHOS is a thoroughly new operating system, designed from the ground up by RC experts, providing users a
powerful, intuitive, and flexible experience that can maximize the fun of RC Hobby!
Note: Please keep the aircraft in the optimal radiation range of the directional antenna at all times.
+X
+Y
+Z
SMA Connector
Infinity 24 Antenna
Recommended 2.4GHz optional
high-gain antenna for achieving
higher performance and further
range.
SMA Connector
Recommended 900MHz optional high-gain antenna for achieving
higher performance and further range.
Zipp9 (868MHz) / Zipp9 (915MHz) Antenna
+X
+Y
+Z
+X
+Y
+Z
SMA Connector
868MHz 915MHz
Specifications
● Dimension: 200*192*95mm (L*W*H)
● Weight: 687g (Battery Excl.) / 820g (Battery Incl.)
● Operating System: ETHOS
● Internal RF Module: TANDEM
● Number of Channels: Up to 24 channels
● 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: ≤1A ±200mA
● USB Adaptor Voltage: 5V+0.2V
● USB Adaptor Current: >2.0A
● Backlit touchable LCD resolution: 480*320
● Compatibility: ACCST D16 & ACCESS & TD receivers
● Internal NAND FLASH: 128MB (X18) / 512MB (X18S)
●
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
● Supports motion sensing control (X18S)
- Integrated with 6-axis sensor unit
● All CNC High-Precision Hall-Sensor Gimbals with 10 Ball-Bearing (X18S)
TD-ISRM RF Module
● 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)
- 2.4GACCESS Mode (Compatible with ACCESS Receivers)*
- 900M ACCESS Mode (Compatible with ACCESS R9 868/915MHz Receivers)*
(*Capable of simultaneous working under ACCESS mode)
- 2.4G & 900M TD Mode (Compatible with TD Receivers)
● Long-range control and super-low latency with telemetry
(*Up to 50 to 100KM range and down to 4ms end-to-end latency)
ETHOS System
● 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
Features
Hardware
● Enhanced ergonomic designed case with comfortable rounded hand grips
● 4 Standard Trims with additional 2 extra trims
● Integrate flash storage but also keep the internal TF card slot
●
Easy-to-reach top switches and sliders
● With a flat base to improve stability when standing the radio
● Color Touch-Screen Displays
● High-Precision Hall-Sensor Gimbals with a Metal Panel
● 6 Quick-Mode Custom Buttons (Front) and 2 Momentary Buttons (Rear)
● Lite Type External Module Bay
Earphone Port Training port
Micro SD Card Port
Smart Port
ANT1
Ext. 2.4G Antenna
ANT2
Ext. 900M Antenna
Type-C USB Port
Carrying Bar
SliderSlider
900M Internal
Antenna
Module
Bay
Battery
Cover
SWJ
SWI
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.
1. Micro SD card is not provided with shipment.
2. USB port is for upgrading, reading/writing
Micro SD cards and internal memory of radio
contents and charging.
3. Smart Port is for firmware upgrade for all
FrSky S.Port devices.
SD
SC
SG
SH
SA
SB
SE
SF
Power
Switch
Display Screen
SYS,
MDL,
DISP,
RTN
2.4G Internal Antenna
Custom button
Hook
StickStick
Speaker
Navigation Controls
The left navigation control does RTN, SYS,
MDL, DISP, and Page UP/Down. The right
navigation control does scroll and enter. Both
navigation controls and touch screen can be
used to control the system.
DISP
MDL
S1 S2
T1
T2T3
T4
T5 T6
Note: To use the Ethos Suite application with a FrSky radio, the radio bootloader must be version 1.2.0
or newer.
Create the model
Step 1:
First go to System Settings, then click Model Select to select the model type.
ETHOS Operating System
Step 2: Configure the model channel and create the model name.
Model Setup Procedure-Internal Module
Step 1:
Touch the screen or use the navigation keys to enter the
RF system menu.
Ethos Suite
With Ethos Suite,you can update the radio bootloader, firmware, SD card, flash, and also convert image
format and audio format. Find and download the ETHOS Suite at www.frsky-rc.com.