The
Xtreme Power Systems XtremeLink™ is a
module system for most Futaba, JR, Hitec and
Multiplex radio
systems that have a removable RF module. The system includes a replacement
transmitter module that plugs into the RF module location of your existing
transmitter, and a XtremeLink™ receiver. In just seconds, you can convert
your existing radio system into an XtremeLink™
system!
The switch is completely transparent to the user. Nothing
changes with your transmitter settings. Just remove your existing
transmitter RF module (and stock antenna) and plug in the XtremeLink™
transmitter module. Then swap your receiver with the XtremeLink™ receiver
and you're done! It's just plug and play!
Advanced features include the ability to program a failsafe
position for each individual channel in case of a catastrophic failure (such
as a transmitter battery failure), as well as swapping and duplicating
channels.
The XtremeLink™ system operates on the 2.4GHz band. This
is a license-free band used typically for wireless networks, cordless
telephones, and other devices. The radio portion of the XtremeLink™ system
was developed for us by the leader in wireless network technology. The
XtremeLink's™ proprietary spherical RF radiation pattern eliminates the need
for multiple receiver antennas. The XtremeLink™ uses all of the available
frequencies in the ISM band through an advanced patent-pending frequency
hopping technique.
The output power is adjustable from 10mw (legal anywhere in
the world that allows 2.4GHz) up to 100mw of power (U.S. and select other
countries only). Power consumption is extremely low. Even at the highest
power level, the power consumption of the radio module is less than 90ma,
giving you up to 5 times the battery life over a traditional RF output.
The XtremeLink™ uses bi-directional communication between
the transmitter module and the receiver. Data is transferred and
acknowledged, both directions. Data encryption and 64 bit CRC error checking
means that invalid data being passed to the servos is virtually impossible.