Blade 600X 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 use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions
provided by 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.
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 600 X. Starting with the impressive 6S powered
Blade 550 X, the Blade 600 X packs a monster 12S Li-Po pack with a
700-sized motor into a stretched airframe to accommodate 600mm rotor
blades. Every part, down to the nuts and bolts, has been chosen or designed
with one goal in mind—giving you a no compromise, 600-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 600 X
one of the most enjoyable, hassle-free building experiences you’ll ever have.
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 Installation .....................................................................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
Blade 600 X Specifi cations
Length
Height
Main Rotor Diameter
46.06 in (1170mm)
10.8 in (275mm)
52.95 in (1345mm)
Every step is clearly illustrated and shows what parts are needed to complete
it. You’ll fi nd helpful building tips too.
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 600X ...............................................................................................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
Tail Rotor Diameter
Flying Weight
10.03 in (255mm)
8.35-8.8 lb (3800-4000g)
Component Kit Combo
Motor
ESC
BEC
Battery
Charger
Heli 700 Brushless Outrunner
Motor, 500Kv
100-Amp HV Brushless included included
10-Amp BEC included included
(2) 6S 22.2V 3200mAh
30C or higher Li-Po
DC Li-Po Balancing Charger required required
included included
required required
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
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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)
Items included in the combo kit
• AR7200BX Receiver/
Flybarless control unit
(SPMAR7200BX)
• DSMX Remote
Receiver (SPM9645)
• (3) H6040 servos
(SPMSH6040)
• (1) H6080G tail servo
(SPMSH6080G)
Optional Items
• Dynamite
Protection Bag, Large
(DYN1405)
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Li-Po Charge
• (2X) 3200mAh 6S 22.2V 30C LiPo,
10AWG with EC3™ connector
(EFLB32006S30)
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• E-fl ite
• E-fl ite 200W charger (EFLC3020)
• Celectra™ 15VDC 250W
• DSM2
• Control Rod Set Up Tool
(RVO1004)
EC3 Device Charge Lead
with 12” Wire & Jacks, 16 AWG
(EFLAEC312)
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
Step H4
Larger I.D. thrust washer race
Bearing cage
Step washer
2X
Smaller inner
diameter (I.D.)
B
C
Larger inner
diameter (I.D.)
A
• 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 F4)
Button head screw
M3 X 12 (x4)
M3 Recessed washer (x4)
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, 18 tooth pinion gear
Setscrew M3 X 4 (x2)
Cap head bolt M4 X 10 (x4)
Cap head bolt M3 X 10 (x4)
M4 Washer (x4)
M3 Recessed washer (x4)
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 12 (x12)
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