How to connect FRSKY voltage sensor to X8R RX and Turnigy 9XR Pro

[Stephanb]

I've been looking for the "beginning" of the topic for this connection. Can you assist. Need start to finish. Thanks.

Stephanb

[MikeB]

First off, what voltage sensor do you have?

Mike.

[Stephanb]

It is FRSKY for up to 6S, with LED display, smart port.

[bob195558]

Hi Stephanb, is it then the FrSky SP-FLVS - Smart Port Lipo Voltage Sensor ?
(http://alofthobbies.com/frsky-sp-flvs-s ... ensor.html)

Bob B.

[Stephanb]

Yes that is the one.

[bob195558]

FrSky SP-FLVS - Smart Port Lipo Voltage Sensor

Download FLVSS Manual: (http://www.frsky-rc.com/product/pro.php?pro_id=125) and (http://www.frsky-rc.com/product/pro.php?pro_id=157).
João's, er9x/Ersky9x/eepskye Video Tutorials: (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... qcuIqJXhb9).
Radio User Manuals for now use the Er9x Manual find it here: (viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6473).
(Note: Being created is an ErSky9x Manual, it is not ready for release yet.)
Also you can see the 9XR-Pro Manuals for erSky9x here: (viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5575#p79483).

Telemetry Sources table from 2015

Cvlt: Voltage of lowest cell in LiPo pack.
Ctot: Total value from the voltage sensor.
FasV: Pack voltage from an FrSky FAS40 or FAS100 current sensor.
Volt Alarm: Low voltage alarm for lowest cell in LiPo pack

Bob B.

[Stephanb]

Thank you for the information. I have successfully connected the voltage sensor. I don't see any indication of a successful connection transmitted? Do I need to input parameters first, like total batt capacity, first warning capacity, alarms, etc?

[bob195558]

Yes, go to your 9XR-Pro radio / Model Setup / Telemetry, menu and make your telemetry settings.
When done return to your Main (stick) Screen and arrow up to your Telemetry screen
and then you can also arrow to the right to view more Telemetry display screens with there data.

Bob B.

[Stephanb]

My settings:
UsrProto FrHub Met
A1 Channel 22.2V 0.0
Alrm Yel 22.1
Alrm Red 21.9

I only see battery info for the transmitter battery

[MikeB]

If using Sport, then set the Use Proto to FrSky, not FrHub.
If using a FLVSS, then the voltages are Ctot for the total battery voltage and Cel1 to Cel6 for the individual cell voltages with Cvlt as the lowest cell.
To see the values, configure a custom telemetry display to show, at least, Ctot and Cvlt.
I suggest you set some "Voice Alerts" to get warnings.

Mike.

[jhsa]

I suggest you set some "Voice Alerts" to get warnings.

And for doing this please go to "Model Setup / Voice"

João

[Stephanb]

I'm not understanding the following and I included photos of current settings:

1. it appears there is no transmission of data to the transmitter
2. How do I dedicate voltage settings to Cvlt and Ctot? It looks like I can only name them "A1" and "A2".
3.In the custom display, I don't see where I can add "Cel1 to Cel6". How do I set those up?

Thanks for your patients

[bob195558]

I think you may be using the wrong Protocol setting.
Go to "Model Setup" / "Protocol" menu and check what you have for the external Protocol setting.
Should be set to " XJT " protocol to give you the PXX protocol and use D16.
You should see RSSI and SWR Data readings not TSSI.
Do not use FrHub setting as it is for the older D-Series DJT (TX) to the D8R (RX), PPM Protocol.

Bob B.

[Stephanb]

Some success thank you!
-made the adjustment you recommended
-Window showing CVLT and CTOT looking good
-Not sure of the relevance of the window showing A1 and A2 and the numbers for RX and TX?
-Then, the other screen with A1 and A2, with RX and TX laid out differently. (another version of the previous screen?)
-I'm good with the screen showing all cells and other possible telemetry.

Photos attached in B&W for better view

Thanks

[bob195558]

I think you may have an older version of erSky9x firmware on your 9XR-Pro radio.
Go to Radio Setup / Version to see what version you have.
Using eepSkye on your PC you can flash the newest "ersky9x for 9XR-PRO" firmware to your 9XR-Pro radio.
You will find them here: (http://www.er9x.com/).
This may help: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNJPUZc ... hb9&t=305s),
and (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwy6JHy ... b9&index=8),
and (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX30WhY ... b9&index=9).
Your TX reading of "17" is in reality the SWR data, which 0 is the best and 50 is the worse.
If you upgrade your radio firmware the TX label will change to SWR label.

Bob B.

[Stephanb]

I downloaded the eepSkye to connect the transmitter to the computer to upgrade the firmware. I'm not able to get the correct file type. I am using a MAC. Please advise. Please see photos

[bob195558]

I do not use the Mac's, so I am not sure.
Maybe someone different will be able to help with using Mac's.
Firmware file: ersky9xr_rom.bin

9XR Pro eepSkye PREFERENCES

9XR-Pro eepSkye Sam-Ba configuration (unchecked)

Bob B.

[jhsa]

When you connect your radio to the computer, do the 2 drives appear on your computer's screen? One is your radio's SDCard, the other is a copy of the radio's eeprom and firmware and you should leave it alone..

João

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[bob195558]

You may need to wait several minutes after connecting the USB before the two drive will show up.

Bob B.

[Stephanb]

You may need to wait several minutes after connecting the USB before the two drive will show up.

Bob B.

I was able to upload the new firmware successfully. I am unable to get a signal with data like before. I have enclosed photos of the screens showing my Settings. What am I missing here? Thanks



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[bob195558]

Have you or could you recheck all the Radio and Model Settings.
Protocol setting should be External "ON" / "XJT" (for PXX) and "D16".
You should see RSSI (RX) readings on the right and SWR readings on the Left side.
They may have changed or not been saved on the radio after flashing.

Bob B.

[bob195558]

João, I do not know what the newest ersky9xr firmware is for the 9XR-Pro radio.
Stephanb photo shows the firmware date of: 04.12.2016 (I think is Dec. 4, 2016) and so may not be the newest ersky9xr firmware ?
I do not have the 9XR-Pro radio so to be able to check this for my self.

Also should the Blue Tooth (BT) Telemetry be unchecked ?

Bob B.

[Stephanb]

This is the latest. I got it from the home page: http://www.er9x.com/

[bob195558]

Hi Stephanb,
I think it is the correct newest firmware, at first I though it was dated April 12, 2016,
but then I remembered the date order is EU, so it is Dec. 4, 2016.
So that's 4 months old instead of 12 months old.

Have you tried un-checking the Blue-Tooth (BT) Telemetry ?
Also do you have bind to the X8R receiver ?

Bob B.

[Stephanb]

Yes I unchecked the BT box. I have other screen shots to show other settings. Receiver is bound to transmitter.

[bob195558]

Try re-bind to your X8R receiver using the button (hold down when powering on) on your X8R receiver.

Not sure where you are located, are you in the US ?
Mike and João are in the EU, so may be sleeping now, may need there help tomorrow.

Bob B.

[Stephanb]

Yes. I'm in the US. Let's let them sleep. I did the re-bind, no luck.
Thanks

[jhsa]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE..!!!

I believe he has the latest release, r220

I don't think the BT telemetry setting will make any difference, even if he doesn't have a Bluetooth device installed. It could be turned off though..
He is using the XJT, right? I haven't been following as I am busy with other stuff.
But he could try to check the option "Invert COM 1", and see if it changes something..

João

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[Stephanb]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE..!!!

I believe he has the latest release, r220

I don't think the BT telemetry setting will make any difference, even if he doesn't have a Bluetooth device installed. It could be turned off though..
He is using the XJT, right? I haven't been following as I am busy with other stuff.
But he could try to check the option "Invert COM 1", and see if it changes something..

João

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I will try that and get back to you later this evening thanks


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[Stephanb]

"Invert Com 1" checked made no change. I've tried other possible selections, checked and unchecked as well.