Blade 550X Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni

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NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit
horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

Meaning of Special Language

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
The purpose of safety symbols is to atttract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, serious injury or death OR create a high

probability of superfi cial injury.

Safety Alert: Indicates warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly

can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated hobby product for advanced helicopter pilots with previous experience in the operation of CCPM helicopters (Cyclic Collective Pitch Mixing
or Collective Pitch Helicopter) such as the Blade SR, Blade mCP X or Blade 300 X. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic
mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not
intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without
the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and
warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Age Recommendation: For advanced fl iers ages 14 and above. This is not a toy.

General Safety Precautions and Warnings

This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary
loss of control.

• Always ensure you fully understand the controls on your transmitter and how they affect the movement of the helicopter.

• Always operate your model outdoors in large, open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffi c and people to avoid collisions or injury

• Always carefully follow the manufacturers directions and warnings for any related equipment (i.e., chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep the product, related chemicals, small parts and electrical components out of the reach of children.

• Always keep children out of the vicinity of this product at all times.

• Always store this product well out of the reach of children.

• Always keep hair secured above your shoulders so it cannot get caught in the blades.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifi cally designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Never maintain and operate this product at night, in rain or in inclement weather.

• Always ensure all fasteners are secure before use.

• Always store product in a dry, temperate, secure location

• Do not touch the motor as it can become extremely hot during use.

• Do not fl y this helicopter indoors

• Always ensure failsafe is properly set before fl ying. Do not exclusively rely on the safety mechanisms built into your transmitter and receiver.

• Always ensure you understand the product and how to operate it.

• Only use Horizon-approved replacement parts and accessories for this product.

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury.

• Never operate your transmitter or helicopter with low transmitter batteries.

• Never connect the battery unless using or testing the product. Do not perform maintenance with the battery installed.

• Never operate this product if you are tired, ill, taking any medications that impair judgment or are under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.

• Never spray glass cleaner or any other liquid on this product.

• Always keep hair and dangling or loose items well away from the blades when the battery is connected.

NOTICE: Modifi cation with non-Horizon-approved components may result in refusal of service by Horizon.

WARNING: This is a large model helicopter with carbon fi ber blades that spin at very high RPM. Always use extreme caution and common sense when

maintaining and operating this product. If you are unsure about ANY function or procedure described in this manual, DO NOT operate. Contact Horizon
Product Support for assistance.

WARNING: Always ensure you are operating the helicopter a safe distance, 45 feet (13 meters), away from yourself and others.

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elcome to the world of Blade® Pro Series helicopter performance.

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Over two decades of fl ying and design experience has gone into the
development of the Blade 550 X. Every part, down to the nuts and bolts,
has been chosen or designed with one goal in mind – giving you a no­compromise, 550-size 3D machine that is second to none.

Before you tear into the contents of this box, however, you must review
this manual. It’s been written and designed to make assembling the
Blade 550 X one of the most enjoyable, hassle-free building experiences
you’ll ever have. Every step is clearly illustrated and shows what parts
are needed to complete it. You’ll fi nd helpful building tips too.

Table of Contents

Tools Needed to Complete ..................................................................................4

Required Items ...................................................................................................4

Optional Items ....................................................................................................4

Assembly Guide ..................................................................................................4

Head Assembly (H) ..............................................................................................5

Frame Assembly (F) ............................................................................................7

Tail Assembly (T) ...............................................................................................10

Electronics Installation ......................................................................................13

Servo Arms and Links .......................................................................................15

Main Rotor Installation ......................................................................................15

Canopy Installation ...........................................................................................15

Programming Your Transmitter ..........................................................................16

Throttle Hold .....................................................................................................16

AR7200BX Setup ..............................................................................................17

AR7200BX Parameter Menu Tips ......................................................................17

Motor Direction Test ..........................................................................................17

If this is your fi rst helicopter building experience, there are a few things
you might want to get before you start unpacking parts. Many builders
prefer to lay out a towel or a rubber mat to prevent screws from bounc­ing off the worktable. It’s also a good idea to use small containers to
keep parts organized after you take them out of the bags.

Most importantly, take your time. Review every assembly step and make
sure you understand how the parts fi t before you start bolting things to­gether. When you’re done, you’ll have a capable, smooth-fl ying helicopter
that fl ies exactly as it was designed to.

Control Test.......................................................................................................18

Low Voltage Cutoff ............................................................................................20

Flight Guidelines and Warnings .........................................................................20

Flying Your 550X ...............................................................................................20

Blade Tracking ..................................................................................................21

Adjusting the Rudder Gain.................................................................................21

Post Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist .............................................21

AR7200BX Fine-Tuning and Adjustment ............................................................21

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................................22

Limited Warranty ..............................................................................................23

Customer Service Information ...........................................................................24

Compliance Information for the European Union ................................................25

Exploded Views ......................................................................................... 98-100

Parts List / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange / Pezzi di ricambio ...............101-103

Optional Parts / Optionale Bauteile / Pièces optionnelles / Pezzi opzionali ...........103

Length

Height

Main Rotor Diameter

Component Kit Combo

Motor

ESC

BEC

Battery

Charger

Heli 550 Brushless Outrunner
Motor, 1360Kv

130 Amp Brushless ESC included included

10 Amp BEC included included

6S 22.2V 5000mAh 30C + Li-Po required required

DC Li-Po Balancing Charger required required

44.5 in (1130mm)

10.8 in (275mm)

49 in (1245mm)

Blade 550 X Specifi cations

included included

Tail Rotor Diameter

Flying Weight

Component Kit Combo

Transmitter

Receiver

Swash Servos

Tail Servo

To register your product online, visit www.bladehelis.com

DSM2®/DSMX® compatible
transmitter

AR7200BX 7CH DSMX
Flybarless Control System

Spektrum™ H6040 required included

Spektrum H6080G required included

7.4 –7.7 lb (3350 –3500 g)

3

9.45 in (240mm)

required required

required included

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Tools Needed To Complete

• 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, and 3mm hex drivers

• Ball link pliers

• Needle nose pliers

• Phillips screwdriver

• Wire cutter

Required Items

• Pitch gauge

• Metric calipers

• Petroleum based, light viscosity lube

• Medium cyanoacrolate (CA)

• Receiver/Flybarless control unit

AR7200BX (SPMAR7200BX)
included with combo BLH5525C

• DSMX Remote Receiver (SPM9645)

included with combo BLH5525C

• 3 Servos

(3) H6040 servos (SPMSH6040)
included with combo BLH5525C

• 1 Tail servo

(1) H6080G servo (SPMSH6080G)
included with combo BLH5525C

Optional Items

• Dynamite
Protection Bag, Large
(DYN1405)

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Li-Po Charge

• 5000mAh 6S 22.2V 30C LiPo,
10AWG with EC5™ connector
(EFLB50006S30)

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• E-fl ite

• E-fl ite 200W charger (EFLC3020)

• Celectra™ 15VDC 250W

• DSM2

• Control Rod Set Up Tool
(RVO1004)

EC5 Device Charge
Lead with 6” Wire & Jacks,
12 AWG and EC5 connector
(EFLAEC512)

Power Supply (EFLC4010)

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/DSMX® compatible DX6i 6 channel
transmitter or higher

Assembly Guide Legend

Apply BLUE Threadlock

Apply NO Threadlock

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Apply Petroleum based,
light viscosity lube

OIL

Apply Synthetic Grease

Apply MEDIUM CA

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Loosely Tighten

Fully Tighten

Repeat Multiple Times

2X

Head Assembly (H)

Step H1

Step H2

Step H1 parts (bags H1 and H2)

M4 X 22 cap head
shoulder bolt

M4 locknut

22mm

Step H2 parts (bag H1)

M3 X 18 cap head
shoulder bolt (x2)

M2 X 5 cap head bolt (x4)

Center sleeve

on the spindle

Damper

2X

Step washer (x4)

• The stepped sides of the washers should face the
radial bearings.

• Do not over-tighten. The follower arms should move
freely.

Step H3 parts (bags H1 and H2)Step H3

Damper (x2)

Spindle sleeve

M3 X 8 cap head bolt

Damper

• Clean the threads in the spindle thoroughly with
alcohol before installation.

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Head Assembly cont’d

Step H4 parts (bag H3)

Thrust bearing (x2)

Thrust washer
10 X 14 X .8 (x2)

Spindle bolt washer
4 X 12 X 1 (x2)

Step washer (x2)

A

B

C

M4 X 12 bolt (x2)

M3 X 14 bolt (x2)

M3 X 8 bolt (x2)

Control ball (x2)

Spindle bolt washer

Thrust washer

A

Smaller I.D. thrust washer race

medium-strength threadlock to the bolts and allow time for the threadlock (about 4 to 6 hours) to dry
before attempting to fl y your helicopter.

Step H4

Step washer

Larger I.D. thrust washer race

Bearing cage

WARNING: Any time you loosen the spindle bolts, completely clean the bolts with denatured
alcohol making sure you have removed any residual oil. When putting bolts back on, apply

2X

B

Smaller inner

diameter (I.D.)

A

C

Larger inner

diameter (I.D.)

• Loosely install bolts B and C before tightening.

• The stepped washer faces the radial bearing in the
blade grip.

Step H5 parts (bag H4)

Step H5

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Frame Assembly (F)

ASSEMBLY NOTE: Before assembly, plan your wire routing for the servos. At any point where the servo wire is going to pass through or cross the frame plates,

use sandpaper to round the edge of the frame plate to prevent the wire from chafi ng.

Step F1

A

Step F1 parts (bags F1, F2, and F3)

A

A

B

C

C

B

C

C

B

C

• At this stage of the assembly, do not tighten
the bearing blocks or bottom plate screws.

Cap head bolt
M3 X 10 (x4)

Cap head bolt
M3 X 14 (x4)

Self tapping screw
M3 X 8 (x4)

M3 recessed washer (x8)

Top block

Middle block

Step F2

A

A

A

Step F2 parts (bag F5)

A

B

Button head screw
M3 X 12 (x6)

Self tapping screw
M3 X 12 (x4)

Servo washers (x10)

4X

B

B

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Frame Assembly cont’d

Step F3 parts (bags F3 and F5)

Setscrew
M3 X 11 (x2)

A

B

• Slide the mainshaft into position, then tighten all the
frame and servo screws.

Button head screw
M3 X 12 (x6)

Cap head bolt
M3 X 10 (x4)

Canopy
mounting post (x2)

M3 Washer (x6)

M3 Recessed
washer (x4)

Step F3

B

A

Step F4 parts (bag F3)

Button head screw
M3 X 12 (x4)

M3 Recessed washer (x6)

Self tapping screw
M3 X 8 (x4)

A

B

A

Step F4

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Frame Assembly cont’d

Step F5

Step F5 parts (bag M1)

Washer (x1)

One way sleeve (x1)

Shoulder cap head bolt
M4 X 22

M4 Lock nut

Counter sunk self tapping
screw M3 X 8 (x5)

Setscrew M3 X 4 (x2)

Step F6

Step F6 parts (bag F6)

6mm, 14 tooth pinion gear

Setscrew M3 X 4 (x2)

Cap head bolt M3 X 10 (x8)

M3 Recessed washer (x8)

3mm

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Tail Assembly (T)

Hexagonal posts (x6)

Radial bearing
12 X 18 X 4 (x2)

Radial bearing
5 X 10 X 4 (x2)

Brass spacer

Cap head shoulder
bolt M3 X 18 (x4)

M3 Lock nut (x4)

Step T1Step T1 parts (bag T1)

Step T2 parts (bag T1) Step T2

Button head self tapping
screw M3 X 16 (x12)

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Tail Assembly cont’d

Step T3

B

Step T3 parts (bags T2 and T3)

A

C

B

B

B

A

B

C

Cap head bolt M3 X 10 (x2)

Cap head bolt M3 X 8 (x4)

Button head screw
M3 x 10 (x2 )

M3 Recessed washer (x2)

Step T4

2X

Step T4 parts (bags T4 and T5)

Small inner diameter race

Bearing cage

Large inner diameter race

B

A

A

B

Tail blade bolt (x2)

Tail blade nut (x2)

Thrust bearing (x2)

Thrust washer (x2)

Control ball (x2)

M4 x 3 Set screw

M3 X 8 Cap head
bolt (x2)

M3 Washer (x2)

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Tail Assembly cont’d

Button head screw
M3 X 5 (x2)

Cap head bolt M3 X 25

M3 Step washer (x4)

Control ball

M3 Lock nut

• The stepped side of the washer faces the radial
bearing.

Step T5Step T5 parts (bag T6)

Tail rotor blade
removed for clarity

Step T6a parts (bag T7)

• Glue the torque tube bearings in place by placing a
thin bead of CA on the torque tube at the given loca­tions (200mm, 200mm), then slide the bearings onto
the CA. Do not allow CA to get into the bearings.

• Use oil on the outside of the torque tube bearing
holders to ease installation into the boom.

Step T6a

OIL

viewed from back

OIL

214 mm 200 mm 200 mm

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Tail Assembly cont’d

Step T6b Step T6b parts (bags T8 and T3)

viewed
from back

90°

A

B

Electronics Installation (E)

230 mm

B

viewed from left

A

A

A

B

120 mm

A

B

A

Front Rear

Self tapping screw
M3 X 12 (x4)

Self tapping screw
M2.5 X 8 (x2)

M3 Recessed washer (x6)

Ball link (x2)

Rear pushrod guide insert

Front pushrod guide insert

Flybarless Control Unit and Remote Receiver

Double-sided
foam tape

AR7200BX Alignment

90°

Step E1 parts (bag E1)

Cap head
M3 X 10 (x4)

Recessed washer (x4)

Counter sunk screw
M3 X 8 (x2)

AR7200BX servo connections

BIND/DAT Bind plug, telemetry module or data

logger (optional)
AUX2 BEC
AUX3 BEC
THRO Speed control
Rx L Remote receiver
ELEV Center swashplate servo
AILE Left swashplate servo
AUX1 Right swashplate servo
RUDD Tail servo

TIP: Connect the remote receiver before plugging in the
servo leads.

Front

viewed from top

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Electronics Installation cont’d

AR7200BX Arming

1. Lower the throttle.

2. Power on the transmitter.

3. Center the throttle trim.

4. Turn throttle hold ON.

5. Attach hook material to the helicopter frame and
loop material to the battery.

6. Install the fl ight battery on the helicopter frame.
Secure the fl ight battery with a hook and loop
strap.

7. Connect the battery cable to the ESC.

8. Do not move the helicopter until the AR7200BX
initializes. The swashplate will move up and down,
indicating that the unit is ready. The AR7200BX will
also emit a solid BLUE Status LED when it is ready

9. The helicopter motor will emit a series of tones,
indicating the ESC is armed.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery

from the aircraft receiver when not in use to
avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries dis­charged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved
voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of per­formance and potential fi re when batteries are charged.

Speed control and BEC

Double-sided foam tape

Flight battery

Hook and loop
material

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Loop material

Hook material

Hook and loop
strap

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Servo Arms and Links Installation

pg

g

Self tapping screw
M3 X 8 (x2)

B

Servo ball link placement

Tail servo Rear swash

servos (x2)

Front swash

servo

Tail pushrod alignment

A

A

Tail pitch bellcrank

neutral position

(viewed from the bottom)

Tail servo arm

neutral position

(viewed from the right side)

Pushrod lengths

B

68mm

Main Rotor Installation

Main Rotor Blades

2X

Canopy Installation

Canopy Grommets

A

B

B

Swash to blade grip link, 68mm (x2)

56mm

Servo to swash link, 56mm (x3)

Main Rotor Blade parts

Main blade shoulder bolt M4 X 30 (x2)

M4 Lock nut (x2)

• The rotor blades should be tight enough to hold their
position if you hold the helicopter sideways, but loose
enough to swing freely if you move the helicopter
and stop abruptly.

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Programming Your Transmitter

Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or fl y the helicopter. Transmitter programming values are shown below for the Spektrum DX6i, DX7/DX7se,
DX7s, DX8, and DX18. The fi les for models using SpektrumTM transmitters with AirWare™ software are also available for download online in the Spektrum Community.

DX6i

SETUP LIST

Model Type

HELI

Reverse

THRO N
AILE R
ELEV R
RUDD N
GYRO N
PITC R

Swash Type

1 Servo 90

Timer

4:00

DX7s/DX8/DX18

SYSTEM SETUP

Model Type

HELI

Swash Type

1 Servo Normal

F-Mode Setup

Flight Mode: F Mode
Hold: Hold

Frame Rate

11ms
DSMX

ADJUST LIST

D/R & Expo

0-AILE 100% 30%
0-ELEV 100% 30%
0-RUDD 100% INH
1-AILE 85% 30%
1-ELEV 85% 30%
1-RUDD 85% INH

Thro Curve

NORM 0% 40% 80% 80% 100%
STUNT 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
HOLD 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%

Pitc Curve

NORM 30% 40% 50% 75% 100%
STUNT 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
HOLD 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

Travel Adj

THRO 100%
AILE 100%
ELEV 100%
RUDD 100%
GYRO 100%
PITC 100%

FUNCTION LIST

D/R & Expo

0-AILE 100% 30%
0-ELEV 100% 30%
0-RUDD 100% 0%
1-AILE 85% 30%
1-ELEV 85% 30%
1-RUDD 85% 0%
2-AILE 85% 30%
2-ELEV 85% 30%
2-RUDD 85% 0%

SERVO SETUP

Travel

THRO 100%
AILE 100%
ELEV 100%
RUDD 100%
GEAR 100%
PIT. 100%

Gyro

Rate SW-F. Mode
NORM 84%
STUNT 84%

Throttle Curve

NORM 0% 40% 60% 80% 100%
ST-1 80% 80% 80% 80% 80%
ST-2 (DX8/18 only) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
HOLD 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Pitch Curve

NOR 30% 40% 50% 75% 100%
ST-1 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
ST-2 (DX8/18 only) 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
HOLD 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

Reverse

THRO N
AILE R
ELEV R
RUDD N
GEAR N
PIT. N

Timer

MODE Countdown
TIME 4:00 Tone/Vibe
START Throttle Out
POS 25

DX7/DX7se

SYSTEM LIST

Model Type

HELI

Swash Type

1 Servo 90

Gyro

SW F Mode
CH Gear
NORMAL/POS 0 68%
STUNT 1/POS 1 68%
STUNT 2/POS 2 68%
HOLD 68%

FUNCTION MODE

D/R & EXP

0-AILE 100% 30%
0-ELEV 100% 30%
0-RUDD 100% INH
1-AILE 85% 30%
1-ELEV 85% 30%
1-RUDD 85% INH

Thro Curve

NORM 0% 40% 60% 80% 100%
ST-1 80% 80% 80% 80% 80%
ST-2 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
HOLD 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Pitc Curve

NORM 30% INH 50% INH 100%
ST-1 0% INH 50% INH 100%
ST-2 0% INH 50% INH 100%
HOLD 0% INH 50% INH 100%

Travel Adj

THRO 100%
AILE 100%
ELEV 100%
RUDD 100%
GEAR 100%
PIT. 100%

Reversing SW

THRO N RUDD N
AILE R GEAR N
ELEV R PIT. N

Gyro SENS

AUTO F.MODE
STNT 84%
HOLD 84%

Timer

4:00

Throttle Hold

When you move the throttle hold switch to the ON position, the helicopter motor
turns off. You will still have control of the helicopter cyclic and rudder commands.

The blades spin if throttle hold is OFF. For safety, turn throttle hold ON any time
you need to touch the helicopter or check the direction controls.

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You should also turn throttle hold ON to minimize damage if the helicopter is out
of control or in danger of crashing.

See your transmitter manual for more information on programming throttle hold.

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AR7200BX Recommended Blade 550 X Setup

Firmware version 3.X.X

SETUP MENU Menu LED solid

Status-LED: OFF Purple Red Flashing Red Solid Blue Flashing Blue Solid

A Mounting orientation

B Swashplate servo - frequency User defi ned 50 Hz 65 Hz 120 Hz 165 Hz 200 Hz*
C Tail servo - center position pulse length User defi ned 960 μs 760 μs 1520 μs*
D Tail servo - frequency User defi ned 50 Hz 165 Hz 270* Hz 333 Hz 560 Hz
E Tail servo - rotor endpoints Tail stick - move to right endpoint and wait/left endpoint and wait
F Tail - sensor direction normal reversed*

G Swashplate - servo centering

H Swashplate - mixer User defi ned mechanical 90° 120°* 140° 140° (1=1)

I Swashplate - servo directions nor|rev|rev nor|nor|rev* nor|rev|nor nor|nor|nor
J Swashplate - cyclic pitch geometry Aileron stick – adjust 6° cyclic pitch on the roll axis (blades aligned with fuselage)

K Collective pitch range

L Swashplate - cyclic limit Move aileron, elevator and pitch sticks – adjust max limits with tail stick
M Swashplate - sensor directions rev | rev rev | nor nor | rev nor | nor*
N Pirouette optimization direction normal reversed*

Reference
position

Collective stick on max and min position and use tail stick to adjust desired pitch.
Stock settings provide +/- 14 degrees of collective pitch.

ELE center pos. AIL center pos. PIT center pos.

Refer to the Spektrum AR7200BX manual for specifi c details.

upright
(vertical)

fl at (horizontal)*

PARAMETER MENU Menu LED is fl ashing quickly

Status-LED:

A Swashplate -

cyclic center adjustment
B Control behavior User defi ned normal sport* pro extreme transmitter
C Swashplate - pitching up behavior

D Tail - HeadingLock gain User defi ned very low low medium* high very high
E Stick deadband User defi ned 12* 34 5
F Tail - torque precompensation IX) User defi ned off* low - nor high - nor low - rev high - rev
G Cyclic response

H Pitch boost User defi ned off* low medium high very high

OFF Purple Red Flashing Red Solid Blue Flashing Blue Solid

Aileron and elevator stick – reset with tail stick

User defi ned very low low medium* high very high

User defi ned normal*

slightly
increased*

increased high very high

AR7200BX Parameter Menu Tips

Refer to the Spektrum AR7200BX manual to fi ne tune the Blade 550 X to your
fl ying and control style via the AR7200BX parameter menu.

If you would like to change the control behavior of the fl ybarless system to a
pre-defi ned behavior in the AR7200BX, adjust parameter B (default behavior is
transmitter).

If you would like to have the cyclic behavior to feel more linear OR more like
a fl ybarred helicopter, increase the cyclic response by adjusting parameter G
(default is ‘normal’).

Refer to the Spektrum AR7200BX manual for specifi c details on each
parameter.

Motor Direction Test

Place the helicopter outdoors on a clean, fl at and level surface (concrete or
asphalt) free of obstructions. Always stay clear of moving rotor blades.

1. Power on the transmitter. Make sure TH HOLD is ON and the fl ight mode
switch is in the normal position.

WARNING: The motor will spin when throttle is increased

and TH HOLD is OFF.

2. Lower the throttle completely.

WARNING: Stay at least 45 feet (13 meters) away from

the helicopter when the motor is running.

3. Connect the Li-Po battery to the ESC.

4. Turn TH HOLD OFF. Slowly increase the throttle until the drive train begins to
turn. The main blades spin clockwise when viewing the helicopter from the top.
The tail rotor blades spin counterclockwise when viewing the helicopter from
the right-hand side.

NOTICE: If the drive train does not turn with the motor or spins counterclockwise,
turn TH HOLD ON. Disconnect the battery from the helicopter and reverse any
two motor wire connections to the ESC and repeat the motor control test.

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Control Tests

Swashplate set to 0° (Neutral)

Neutral (Viewed from left) Neutral (Viewed from back)

Positive pitch (Viewed from left)

Collective pitch

Mode 1

Mode 2

Negative pitch (Viewed from left)

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Forward elevator (Viewed from left)

Back elevator (Viewed from left)

Elevator

Mode 1

Mode 2

Right aileron (Viewed from back)

Left aileron (Viewed from back)

Aileron

Mode 1

Mode 2

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Low Voltage Cuto (LVC)

Low voltage cutoff (LVC) protects the Li-Po battery from overdischarge in fl ight
and activates when the battery reaches 3V per cell under load.

Set your transmitter timer for 4 minutes and land when the timer expires.
Repeatedly activating LVC damages the fl ight battery and you will need to

replace the battery.

Flight Guidelines and Warnings

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always keep people and pets at least 45 feet (13 meters) away when the
battery is connected.

• Keep children out of the vicinity of this product at all times.

• Always turn on throttle hold at rotor strike.

• Always use fullly charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

Flying Your 550X

Crash damage and battery damage are not covered under warranty.
Always disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after each

fl ight. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before storage. During
storage, make sure battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell. A connected
battery will result in trickle discharge.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Always have a fi rst aid kit with you.

• Always have an appropriate fi re extinguisher with you.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location
to fl y your aircraft.

Select a large, open area away from people and objects. Your fi rst fl ights should
be outdoors in low-wind conditions. Always stay at least 45 feet
(13 meters) away from the helicopter when it is fl ying.

Do not attempt to fl y the Blade 550 X indoors.

CAUTION: The Blade 550 X is intended for pilots with experience fl ying

aerobatic, collective pitch helicopters. The Blade 550 X is more responsive
than other Blade helicopters. If you are not an experienced 3D or collective pitch
helicopter pilot, do not attempt to fl y this product.

Takeoff

Gradually increase the throttle, allowing the rotors time to come up to speed.

CAUTION: Do not give any aileron, elevator or rudder commands before the

helicopter lifts off. Any control inputs prior to liftoff could cause a crash.
The helicopter will lift off the ground when the rotor head reaches a suitable

speed and you apply collective pitch. Once airborne, establish a low-level hover
to verify everything is functioning properly. DO NOT use trim to assist in holding
the Blade 550X in a desired position. The AR7200BX Flybarless Stabilization
System renders trim unnecessary by working to keep the helicopter in whatever
attitude you command with the control sticks.

Flying

This aircraft is extremely sensitive to control inputs. We recommend you fl y at
low rate settings for the fi rst few fl ights until you are familiar with its response.
For pilots new to collective pitch helicopters, familiarize yourself with your Blade
550 X in normal mode and at low rate.

CAUTION: Always fl y the helicopter with your back to the sun and wind to
prevent loss of fl ight control.

Landing

Establish a low level hover. Deliberately lower the throttle until the helicopter
lands. Make only small control corrections during this time to avoid rotor blade
strikes or other damage.

When the helicopter is in stunt mode:

• The rotor head speed is constant.

• The main rotor will increase negative pitch as the throttle/collective stick is
moved from the middle stick position to the low stick position. Negative pitch
allows the helicopter to fl y upside down and perform aerobatics.

Change between stunt and normal modes in a hover with the throttle near the
hovering stick position.

The helicopter may go up or down when you change between modes due to the
difference in the throttle and pitch curves.

NOTICE: To minimize damage, always activate throttle hold in preparation for or
during a crash.

WARNING: Only use Blade 550 X approved carbon fi ber main blades.
Do not use wooden main blades with the Blade 550 X. Using wooden

main blades may cause injury or property damage.
As you become more familiar with the helicopter’s response, adjust the rates,

expo, pitch and throttle curves to suit your fl ying style.

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Blade Tracking

WARNING: Always maintain a safe distance of at least 15 meters
(45 feet) when checking the main rotor blade tracking.

To check the blade tracking:

1. Put the helicopter in a hover at an altitude near eye height.

Adjusting the Rudder Gyro Gain

• If the tail wags or oscillates, lower the gain on the gyro.
On your transmitter’s gyro menu, decrease the gyro gain values a small amount

at a time until the helicopter is stable within a particular fl ight mode

Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist

√

Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball, but

Ball Links

Cleaning

Bearings

Wiring

Fasteners

is not tight (binding) on the ball. When a link is too loose
on the ball, it can separate from the ball during fl ight and
cause a crash. Replace worn ball links before they fail.

Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning.
Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a dry lint-free
cloth.

Replace bearings when they become notchy (sticky in
places when turning) or draggy.

Make sure wiring does not block moving parts. Replace
damaged wiring and loose connectors.

Make sure there are no loose screws, other fasteners or
connectors. Do not over tighten metal screws in plastic
parts. Tighten screw so parts are mated together, then turn
screw only 1/8th of a turn more.

2. Watch the movement at the blade tips. Both blades should travel in the
same plane.

3. If one blade tip appears to be higher than the other, land the helicopter,
disconnect the fl ight battery and adjust the blade linkages.

4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 until both blades are moving in the same plane.

• If the tail is drifting while hovering, increase the gain on the gyro.
On your transmitter, increase the gyro gain values a small amount at a time until

the tail starts to wag/oscillate. Afterwards, reduce the gain until the tail stops
wagging/oscillating within a particular fl ight mode.

√

Make sure there is no damage to rotor blades and other

Rotors

Gyro

Gearing

parts which move at high speed. Damage to these parts
includes cracks, burrs, chips or scratches. Replace dam­aged parts before fl ying.

Make sure the AR7200BX is securely attached to the
frame. Replace the double-sided tape when necessary. The
helicopter will crash if the AR7200BX separates from the
helicopter frame.

Make sure gears are all in good condition. Watch for
chipped teeth or excessive wear. White dust around gears
is an indication of excess wear. Replace damaged gears
before fl ying.

AR7200BX Fine-tuning and Adjustment

Observed Behavior Suggested Adjustment

Cyclic response is too slow or too fast Adjust end points to fi t your fl ying style. Refer to your transmitter instruction

Control inputs feel delayed Increase Dial 2 on the AR7200BX
The helicopter seems to overshoot control input and then return Decrease Dial 2 on the AR7200BX
The helicopter tail stops too abruptly Decrease Dial 3 on the AR7200BX
The helicopter tail does not stop precisely Increase the rudder gain in your transmitter

manual for more information
Adjust the control behavior parameter in the AR7200BX to fi t your fl ying style.

Increase Dial 3 on the AR7200BX
Adjust the rudder heading lock gain parameter in the AR7200BX

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Blade 550 X Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Possible Cause Solution

The helicopter was moved during initialization Lay the helicopter on its side during initialization if windy

AR7200BX will not initialize

LED on receiver fl ashes rapidly and
aircraft will not bind to transmitter
(during binding)

LED on receiver fl ashes rapidly and
aircraft will not respond to transmit­ter (after binding)

Helicopter will not respond to the
throttle but responds to other con­trols

Helicopter power is lacking

Helicopter will not lift off

The helicopter tail spins out of
control

The helicopter wobbles in fl ight

The transmitter is powered off Power on the transmitter

Controls are not centered

Transmitter is too near aircraft during binding process

Bind switch or button was not held while transmitter
was powered on
Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal ob­ject, wireless source or another transmitter
Less than a 5-second wait between fi rst powering on
transmitter and connecting fl ight battery to aircraft
Aircraft is bound to a different model memory
(ModelMatch
Flight battery/transmitter battery charge is too low Replace/recharge batteries
Transmitter may have been bound to a different model
(or with a different DSM Protocol)
Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal ob­ject, wireless source or another transmitter

Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim is too high Lower the throttle stick and lower the throttle trim
The transmitter is not in normal mode or throttle hold

is on
The motor is not connected to the ESC or the motor

wires are damaged
Flight battery charge is too low Replace or recharge fl ight battery
Throttle channel is reversed Reverse the throttle channel on the transmitter
Flight battery has low voltage Fully charge the fl ight battery
Flight battery is old or damaged Replace the fl ight battery

Flight battery cells are unbalanced

Excessive current is being drawn through the BEC Check all servos and the helicopter motor for damage
Main rotor head is not spinning in the correct direc-

tion
Transmitter settings are not correct Check throttle and pitch curve settings and pitch control direction
Flight battery has low voltage Fully charge the fl ight battery

Main rotor blades are installed backwards

Rudder control and/or sensor direction reversed

Tail servo is damaged Check the rudder servo for damage and replace if necessary
Tail drive gears are damaged Replace damaged gears.

Inadequate control arm throw

Torque tube is not fully engaged in tail gears.

Cyclic gain is too high Decrease Dial 1 on the AR7200BX

Headspeed is too low

Dampers are worn Replace the main rotor head dampers

TM

radios only)

Center elevator, aileron and rudder controls. Make sure the throttle
is at idle

Power off transmitter, move transmitter a larger distance from air­craft, disconnect and reconnect fl ight battery to aircraft and follow
binding instructions

Power off transmitter and repeat bind process
Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt binding

again
Leaving transmitter on, disconnect and reconnect fl ight battery to
aircraft
Select correct model memory on transmitter and disconnect and re­connect fl ight battery to aircraft

Select the right transmitter or bind to the new one
Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt con-

necting again

Make sure the transmitter is in normal mode and throttle hold is off

Connect the motor wires to the ESC and check motor wires for dam­age

Fully charge the fl ight battery, allowing the charger time to balance
the cells

Make sure the main rotor head is spinning clockwise. Refer to the
motor control test

Install the main rotor blades with the thicker side as the leading
edge

Make sure the rudder control and the rudder sensor are operating in
the correct direction

Check the rudder control arm for adequate travel and adjust if nec­essary

Ensure the tail boom and tail gear box are fully seated. Confi rm tail
pushrod length and tail settings on AR7200BX are correct after mak­ing any changes.

Increase the helicopter's head speed via your transmitter settings
and/or using a freshly charged fl ight pack

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Limited Warranty

What this Warranty Covers

Horizon Hobby, Inc. (“Horizon”) warrants to the original purchaser that the product
purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at
the date of purchase.

What is Not Covered

This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii)
damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or
due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modifi cation of or to
any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby
authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon
dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations.

OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE
DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.

Purchaser’s Remedy

Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that
Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by
Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s)
involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole
discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE
OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Limitation of Liability

HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL
LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN
CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER
THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the
individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no
control over use, setup, fi nal assembly, modifi cation or misuse, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or
assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are
not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser
is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.

Law

These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to confl ict of law principals).
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this
warranty at any time without notice.

WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Services

Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support
or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you
must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon
to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need
any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.
horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call 877.504.0233 toll free
to speak to a Product Support representative.

Inspection or Services

If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country
you live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request
submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a
shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not
designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a
carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon
is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility.
An Online Service Request is available at http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/_
service-center_render-service-center. If you do not have internet access, please
contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions
for submitting your product for service. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to
provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number
where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into
Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief
summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for
warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly
written on the outside of the shipping carton.

NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a
LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce.

Warranty Requirements
For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt

verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been

met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.

Non-Warranty Service
Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be completed

and payment will be required without notifi cation or estimate of the
expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By

submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without
notifi cation. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this
request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be
billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight.
Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard,
American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for service,
you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our website http://
www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_render-service-center.

ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country
of use and ownership. If received, a non-compliant Product will not be
serviced. Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging return
shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the sender’s
choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant
Product for a period of 60 days from notifi cation, after which it will be
discarded.

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Warranty and Service Contact Information

Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/Email Address

Horizon Service Center
(Electronics and engines)

United States of America

Horizon Product Support (All other products)

United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited

Germany Horizon Technischer Service

France Horizon Hobby SAS

China Horizon Hobby – China

4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois
61822 USA

4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois
61822 USA

Units 1-4 Ployters Rd
Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS
United Kingdom

Christian-Junge-Straße 1
25337 Elmshorn
Germany

11 Rue Georges Charpak
77127 Lieusaint, France

Room 506, No. 97 Changshou Rd.
Shanghai, China 200060

877-504-0233
Online Repair Request:
visit www.horizonhobby.com/service

877-504-0233
[e-mail]

[phone]
[e-mail]

[phone]
[e-mail]

[phone]
[e-mail]

[phone]
[e-mail]

Customer Service Information

Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/Email Address

United States of America Sales

United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited

Germany Horizon Hobby GmbH

France Horizon Hobby SAS

China Horizon Hobby – China

4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois
61822 USA

Units 1-4 Ployters Rd
Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS
United Kingdom

Christian-Junge-Straße 1
25337 Elmshorn
Germany

11 Rue Georges Charpak
77127 Lieusaint, France

Room 506, No. 97 Changshou Rd.
Shanghai, China 200060

[phone]
[e-mail]

[phone]
[e-mail]

[phone]
[e-mail]

[phone]
[e-mail]

[phone]
[e-mail]

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Compliance Information for the European Union

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)
No. HH2012101407
Product(s): BLH 550 X Pro Kit
Item Number(s): BLH5525

The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifi cations
listed below, following the provisions of the European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:

EN55022:2010 + AC:2011
EN55024:2010

Signed for and on behalf of:
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Champaign, IL USA
Oct 14, 2012

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Offi cer

International Operations and Risk Management

Steven A. Hall

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)
No. HH2012122101
Product(s): Blade 550X Pro Combo
Item Number(s): BLH5525C
The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifi cations

listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and EMC Directive
2004/108/EC:

EN301 489-1 V1.7.1: 2006
EN301 489-17 V1.3.2: 2008

EN55022:2010 + AC:2011
EN55024:2010

Signed for and on behalf of:
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Champaign, IL USA
Dec 21, 2012

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Offi cer

International Operations and Risk Management

Steven A. Hall

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union

This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over
to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city offi ce, your house­hold waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

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HINWEIS

Allen Anweisungen, Garantien und anderen zugehörigen Dokumenten sind Änderungen nach Ermessen von Horizon Hobby, Inc. vorbehalten. Aktuelle Produktlitera­tur fi nden Sie auf horizonhobby.com im Support-Abschnitt für das Produkt.

Spezielle Bedeutungen

Die folgende Begriffe werden in der gesamte Produktliteratur verwendet, um die Gefährdungsstufen im Umgang mit dem Produkt zu defi nieren:
Der Zweck der Sicherheitssymbole ist es Ihre Aufmerksamkeit auf mögliche Gefahren zu lenken. Die Symbole und ihre Erklärungen erfordern ihre sorgfältige Aufmerksam­keit und Verstehen. Die Symbole eliminieren nicht die Gefahr. Die Anweisungen und Warnungen ersetzen nicht angemessene und korrekte Unfallverhütungsmaßnahmen.

HINWEIS: Verfahren können bei nicht ordnungsgemäßer Durchführung womöglich Schäden an physischem Eigentum UND geringfügige oder keine Verletzungen verursachen.
ACHTUNG: Verfahren können bei nicht ordnungsgemäßer Durchführung womöglich Schäden an physischem Eigentum UND schwere Verletzungen verursachen.
WARNUNG: Verfahren können bei nicht ordnungsgemäßer Durchführung möglicherweise Schäden an Eigentum, Kollateralschäden UND schwere Verletzungen bis zum

Tot ODER höchstwahrscheinlich oberfl ächliche Verletzungen verursachen.

Sicherheitsalarm: Zeigt eine Warnung oder Vorsichtmaßregel an. Hier ist Aufmerksamkeit erforderlich um ernste Körperverletzungen zu vermeiden.

WARNUNG: Lesen Sie die GESAMTE Bedienungsanleitung, um sich vor Inbetriebnahme mit den Funktionen des Produkts vertraut zu machen. Eine nicht ordnungs-

gemäße Bedienung des Produkts kann das Produkts und persönliches Eigentum schädigen und schwere Verletzungen verursachen.

Dieses ist ein anspruchvolles Hobby Produkt für den fortgeschrittenen Hubschrauberpiloten mit Erfahrung von Pitchgesteuerten (CCPM) Hubschraubern ((Cyclic Collective
Pitch Mixing oder Collective Pitch Helicopter) wie zum Beispiel dem Blade SR oder dem Blade mCP X. Es muss mit Vorsicht und Umsicht bedient werden und erfordert
einige mechanische Grundfertigkeiten. Dies ist ein hoch entwickeltes Produkt für den Hobbygebrauch. Es muss mit Vorsicht und Umsicht bedient werden und erfordert
einige mechanische Grundfertigkeiten. Wird das Produkt nicht sicher und umsichtig verwendet, so könnten Verletzungen oder Schäden am Produkt oder anderem Eigentum
entstehen. Dieses Produkt ist nicht für den Gebrauch durch Kinder ohne direkte Aufsicht eines Erwachsenen vorgesehen. Versuchen Sie nicht, das Produkt ohne Zustim­mung von Horizon Hobby, Inc. zu zerlegen, mit nicht-kompatiblen Komponenten zu verwenden oder beliebig zu verbessern. Dieses Handbuch enthält Sicherheitshinweise
sowie Anleitungen zu Betrieb und Wartung. Es ist unerlässlich, dass Sie alle Anleitungen und Warnungen in diesem Handbuch vor dem Zusammenbau, der Einrichtung oder
der Inbetriebnahme lesen und diese befolgen, um eine korrekte Bedienung zu gewährleisten und Schäden bzw. schwere Verletzungen zu vermeiden.

Alters Empfehlung: Nicht für Anfängerpiloten unter 14 Jahren. Das ist kein Spielzeug.

Zusätzliche Sicherheitsmaßnahmen und Warnungen

Dieses Modell wird über ein Funksignal gesteuert. Funksignale können von außerhalb gestört werden, ohne dass Sie darauf Einfl uss nehmen können. Dies kann zu einem
vorübergehenden Verlust der Steuerungskontrolle führen.

• Stellen Sie immer sicher, dass Sie vollständig die Kontrollen des Senders und Ihren Einfl uß auf die Bewegung des Hubschrauber verstanden haben.

• Betreiben Sie Ihr Modell stets auf offenen Geländen, weit ab von Automobilen, Verkehr und Menschen.

• Befolgen Sie die Anweisungen und Warnungen für dieses Produkt und jedwedes optionales Zubehörteil (Ladegeräte, wiederaufl adbare Akkus etc.) stets sorgfältig.

• Halten Sie sämtliche Chemikalien, Kleinteile und elektrische Komponente stets außer Reichweite von Kindern.

• Halten Sie dieses Produkt immer aus der Reichweite von Kindern.

• Halten Sie dieses Produkt stets ausser Reichweite von Kindern. Lagern Sie dieses Produkt immer ausserhalb der Reichweite von Kindern.

• Halten Sie stets ihr Haar über den Schultern gesichert, dass es sich nicht in den Blättern verfangen kann.

• Feuchtigkeit beschädigt die Elektronik. Vermeiden Sie den Wasserkontakt aller Komponenten, die dafür nicht speziell ausgelegt und entsprechend geschützt sind.

• Betreiben und warten Sie dieses Produkt immer bei Tageslicht.

• Stellen Sie vor dem Betrieb immer sicher dass alle Befestigungen gesichert sind.

• Lagern Sie dieses Produkt immer an einem sicheren trockenen Ort.

• Berühren Sie nicht den Motor, da er während des Betriebes extrem heiß werden kann.

• Fliegen Sie den Hubschrauber nicht Indoor (in Räumen, Gebäuden oder Hallen).

• Vertrauen Sie nicht ausschließlich auf die Sicherheitsmechanismen die im Sender und Empfänger eingebaut sind. Versichern Sie sich immer, dass Sie das Produkt und wie
es zu betreiben ist verstehen.

• Versichern Sie sich immer, dass Sie das Produkt und wie es zu betreiben ist verstehen.

• Verwenden Sie für dieses Produkt nur von Horizon zugelassene Teile und Zubehör.

• Nehmen Sie niemals ein Element des Modells in Ihren Mund, da dies zu schweren Verletzungen oder sogar zum Tod führen könnte.

• Betreiben Sie Ihr Modell niemals mit Senderbatterien.

• Schließen Sie kein Akku an wenn Sie das Produkt nicht testen oder in Betrieb nehmen.

• Betreiben Sie dieses Produkt nicht wenn Sie müde sind, sich unwohl fühlen, Medikamente nehmen die ihre Reaktionsfähigkeit beeinfl ussen, oder unter dem Einfl uß von
Drogen oder Alkohol stehen.

• Sprühen Sie niemals Glasreiniger oder andere Flüssigkeiten auf dieses Produkt.

• Bei der Wartung oder dem Betrieb des Produkt dürfen Sie keine hängende oder lose Gegenstände an ihrer Person haben.

HINWEIS:

Bei der Verwendung von Komponenten, die von Horizon nicht zugelassen sind, kann eine mögliche Serviceleistung abgelehnt werden.

WARNUNG: Das ist großer Hubschrauber mit Rotorblättern die mit hoher Drehzahl drehen. Seien Sie extrem aufmerksam und benutzen ihren gesunden

Menschenverstand wenn Sie dieses Produkt warten oder nutzen. Sollte Ihnen eine beliebige Funktion oder Vorgang der in dieser Anleitung beschrieben
wird nicht klar sein betreiben Sie das Produkt NICHT. Kontaktieren Sie den technischen Service von Horizon zur Unterstützung.

WARNUNG: Halten Sie mit dem Hubschrauber mindestens 13 Meter Abstand zu sich selbst und anderen.

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illkommen in der Welt der Blade Pro Serie Helikopter Performance.
Über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in Flug und Konstruktion sind in die Ent-

W

wicklung des Blade 550X gefl ossen. Jedes Teil bis zur kleinsten Mutter
wurde nur mit einem Ziel entwickelt oder ausgewählt, um Ihnen damit
einen unvergleichlichen 550 3D Hubschrauber anbieten zu können.

Bevor Sie sich sich auf den Boxinhalt stürzen ist es allerdings notwendig,
dass Sie bitte diese Bedienungsanleitung lesen. Die wurde geschrieben
damit Ihnen die Montage des Hubschraubers Freude macht und zu
einem der besten Bauprojekte wird, die Sie jemals durchgeführt haben.
Jeder Schritt ist klar abgebildet und zeigt Ihnen welche Teile zur Montage
benötigt werden. Sie fi nden in der Anleitung auch hilfreiche Bautipps.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Benötigtes Werkzeug .......................................................................................28

Erforderliche Teile ............................................................................................ 28

Optionales Zubehör ..........................................................................................28

Erklärung der Montagesymbole .......................................................................28

Rotorkopfmontage (H) ...................................................................................... 29

Chassismontage (F) .........................................................................................31

Heckmontage (T) .............................................................................................34

Einbau der Elektronik ....................................................................................... 37

Servoarm und Anlenkungen ............................................................................. 39

Montage Hauptrotorkopf ..................................................................................39

Montage der Kabinenhaube .............................................................................39

Programmieren des Senders ............................................................................40

Throttle Hold (Gas aus) .................................................................................... 40

AR7200 Standard Blade 550 X Setup ............................................................... 41

Tipps zum AR7200BX-Parametermenü ............................................................41

Test der Motorsteuerung .................................................................................. 42

Sollte dieses ihr erstes Hubschrauberprojekt sein, gibt es noch ein paar
Dinge die Sie benötigen bevor Sie mit dem Auspacken beginnen. Viele
Modellbauer nutzen ein Handtuch oder eine Gummimatte als Unterlage
auf dem Arbeitstisch, damit keine Schrauben herunterfallen. Kleine Käst­chen sind für Organisation und Aufbewahrung der Teile nützlich wenn
Sie aus der Packung genommen wurden.

Eines der wichtigsten Dinge ist es aber sich Zeit zu nehmen und sicher
zu stellen, dass Sie verstehen wie die Teile montiert werden. Haben Sie
das gemeistert fl iegt ihr Hubschrauber genauso präzise wie er entwickelt
wurde.

Test der Kontrollen ......................................................................................42-43

Niederspannungsabschaltung (LVC) ................................................................. 44

Warnungen und Richtlinien zum Fliegen...........................................................44

Fliegen Ihres 550X ........................................................................................... 44

Blattspurlauf .................................................................................................... 45

Einstellen der Heckverstärkung (Gain) .............................................................. 45

Kontrollen nach dem Flug und Wartung - Checkliste ........................................45

AR7200BX Feinabstimmung und Anpassung ....................................................45

Blade 550 X Leitfaden zur Fehlerbehebung ...................................................... 46

Garantieeinschränkungen ................................................................................ 47

Garantie und Service Kontaktinformationen......................................................47

Kundendienstinformationen ............................................................................. 47

Konformitätserklärung für die EU .....................................................................48

Explosionzeichnung ..................................................................................98-100

Parts List / Ersatzteile / Pieces de rechange / Pezzi di ricambio ...............101-103

Optional Parts / Optionale Bauteile / Pieces optionnelles / Pezzi opzionali ..........103

Länge

Höhe

Hauptrotordurchmesser

Komponenten Kit Combo

Motor

Regler/ESC

BEC

Akku

Ladegerät

Heli 550 Brushless Outrun­ner Motor, 1360Kv

130 Amp Brushless ESC Inklusive Inklusive
10 Amp BEC Inklusive Inklusive
6S 22.2V 5000mAh

30C + Li-Po
DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Erforderlich Erforderlich

Blade 550 Spezifi kationen

1130mm

275mm

1245mm

Inklusive Inklusive

Erforderlich Erforderlich

Heckrotordurchmesser

Fluggewicht

Komponenten Kit Combo

Sender

Empfänger

Taumelscheiben­servos

Heckservo

Sie können Ihr Produkt online unter www.bladehelis.com registrieren.

DSM2 / DSMX kompatibler
Sender

AR7200BX 7CH DSMX
Flybarless Kontrolleinheit

Spektrum H6040 Erforderlich Inklusive

Spektrum H6080G Erforderlich Inklusive

240mm

3350–3500 g

Erforderlich Erforderlich

Erforderlich Inklusive

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Benötigtes Werkzeug

• Inbusschlüssel: 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm und 3mm

• Kugelkopfzange

• Spitzzange

• Phillips Schraubendreher

• Seitenschneider

Erforderliche Teile

• Pitchlehre

• Schiebelelehre

• Petroleumbasierendes leichtes Öl

• Sekundenkleber mittel

• Empfänger/Flybarless Kontrolleinheit

AR7200BX Empfänger/Flybarless Kontrolleinheit
(SPMAR7200BX)
In dem Set ist BLH5525C enthalten

• DSMX Satellitenempfänger (SPM9645)

In dem Set ist BLH5525C enthalten

• 3 Servos

(3) H6040 Servos (SPMSH6040)
In dem Set ist BLH5525C enthalten

• 1 Heckrotor-servo

(1) H6080G Heckrotor-servo (SPMSH6080G)
In dem Set ist BLH5525C enthalten

Optionales Zubehör

• Dynamite
Protection Bag, Gross
(DYN1405)

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Li-Po Charge

• Gestängeeinstellwerkzeug
(RVO1004)

• 5000mAh 6S 22.2V 30C LiPo,
10AWG mit EC5 Anschluss
(EFLB50006S30)

• E-fl iteR EC5 Ladestecker
(EFLAEC512)

• E-fl ite 200W Ladegerät
(EFLC3020)

• Celectra 15VDC 250W
Netzteil (EFLC4010)

• DSM2/DSMX
Sender oder größer

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kompatibler DX6i 6 Kanal

Erklärung der Montagesymbole

Schraubensicherungslack
blau verwenden

KEINEN Schraubensicherungslack
verwenden

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Petroleumbasierendes
leichtes Öl verwenden

OIL

Synthetisches Fett
verwenden

Mittelfl üssigen Sekun­denkleber verwenden

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leicht anziehen

fest anziehen

wie angezeigt wiederholen

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Rotorkopfmontage (H)

Schritt H1

Schritt H2

Schritt H1 Teile (Beutel H1, H2)

M4 x 22 Bolzen mit
Inbuskopf

M4 Stopmutter

22mm

Schritt H2 Teile (Beutel H1)

M3 x 18 Inbusschraube

M2 x 5
Halbrundschraube (4)

Bundscheibe

Zentrieren Sie die Lagerbu-

chse auf der Blattlagerwelle

Dämpfer

2X

• Die Bundseite der Bundscheibe soll in die Radiallager
zeigen.

• Überdrehen Sie die Befestigung nicht, die Taumels­cheibenmitnehmer sollten sich frei bewegen können.

Schritt H3 Teile (Beutel H1, H2)Schritt H3

Dämpfer (x2)

Lagerbuchse Blattlagerwelle

M3 x 8 Inbusschraube

• Reinigen Sie die Gewinde der Blattlagerwelle sorgfältig
mit Alkohol bevor Sie sie einbauen.

Dämpfer

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Rotorkopfmontage (H) Fortsetzung

Schritt H4 Teile (Beutel H3)

Drucklager (x2)

Unterlegscheibe
Drucklager 10 X 14
X .8 (x2)

Unterlegscheibe
Blattlagerwelle 4 X
12 X 1 (x2)

Bundscheibe (x2)

A

B

C

M4 X 12 Bolzen (x2)

M3 X 14 Bolzen (x2)

M3 X 8 Bolzen (x2)

Kugelkopf (x2)

Schritt H4

Unterlegscheibe Blattlagerwelle

Drucklager

Unterlegscheibe mit größerem Innendurchmesser

A

Lagerkäfi g

Unterlegscheibe mit kleinerem Innendurchmesser

WARNUNG: Reinigen Sie immer die Blattlagerwellenschrauben nach dem lösen mit denaturi-

ertem Alkohol um sicher zu stellen, dass sich kein Öl mehr an den Schrauben befi ndet. Geben
Sie bei dem Einschrauben mittelfesten Schraubensicherungslack auf die Schrauben und lassen diesen
trocknen (ca. 4 bis 6 Stunden) bevor Sie den Hubschrauber fl iegen.

Bundscheibe

2X

B

kleiner

Innendurchmesser

A

C

großer

Innendurchmesser

• Montieren Sie die Bolzen B und C lose bevor Sie sie
festziehen.

• Die Bundseite der Bundscheibe zeigt in den Blat­thalter

Schritt H5 Teile (Beutel H4)

Schritt H5

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