E-flite UMX AS3Xtra BNF Basic User Manual

UMX™ AS3Xtra

Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni

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 www.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:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND 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, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superﬁ cial 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. 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: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. 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 operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, trafﬁ c and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

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

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

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep the transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Always ensure failsafe is properly set before ﬂ ying.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

he E-ﬂ ite® UMX™ AS3Xtra takes Ultra Micro eXtreme to the next level. Constructed of laser-cut ﬂ at

foam with carbon reinforcement and micro-thin ﬁ lm, this aircraft was speciﬁ cally engineered to optimize super-low wing loading, strength and durability, plus AS3X® technology to provide outstanding 3D performance in tight ﬂ ight spaces. Based on the ground-breaking original UMX Extra 300 3D, the addition of AS3X technology makes it possible to be even more successful whether it’s performing the simplest loop or the latest extreme 3D moves.

Please be sure to read through this manual carefully so that you are equipped to successfully enjoy all the beneﬁ ts this outstanding ultra micro model has to offer.

Table of Contents

Preﬂ ight Checklist ..................................................4

The Incredible AS3X

Aerobatics Experience ...........................................4

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ........................................4

Transmitter and Receiver Binding ...........................5

Alternate Flight Mode Programming .......................6

ESC/Receiver Arming, Battery Installation and

Center of Gravity ....................................................7

Optional Side Force Generators (SFGs) Installation .8

Control Direction Test .............................................8

Control Centering ..................................................9

Trimming ...............................................................9

system

Speciﬁ cations

16.8 in (426mm)

19.8 in (503mm)

Control Horn Settings .............................................9

Dual Rates .............................................................9

Flying Tips and Repairs ........................................10

Post Flight Checklist ............................................10

Power Components Service .................................11

Troubleshooting Guide .........................................12

Limited Warranty .................................................13

Warranty and Service Information ........................15

Compliance Information for the European Union ...15

Replacement parts ...............................................58

Optional parts and Accessories ............................59

Installed

Motor: Ultra Micro Brushed Motor

8.5mm x 23mm (EFLU5152) Receiver : DSM2/DSMX UM AS3X

Receiver/Servos/ESC, UMX AS3Xtra (EFLU5164)

(2) 2.3-Gram Performance Linear Long Throw Servo (SPMSA2030L)

Needed to Complete

Battery: 150mAh 1S 3.7V 25C/45C

Li-Po, (EFLB1501S25 or EFLB1501S45)

1.25 oz (36.5 g)

Battery Charger: Celectra™ 4-Port 1S 3.7V 0.3A DC Li-Po Charger (EFLC1004)

Recommended Transmitter: Full range Spektrum with dual-rates (DX4e and up)

To register your product online, go to www.e-ﬂ iterc.com

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DSM2®/DSMX®

Preﬂ ight Checklist

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1. Charge ﬂ ight battery.

2. Install a fully charged ﬂ ight battery in the aircraft

3. Bind aircraft to transmitter.

4. Make sure linkages move freely.

5. Perform Control Direction Test with transmitter.

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6. Set dual rates

7. Adjust center of gravity.

8. Perform a radio system Range Check.

9. Find a safe and open area.

10. Plan ﬂ ight for ﬂ ying ﬁ eld conditions.

The Incredible AS3X® system Aerobatics Experience

The Artificial Stability – 3 aXis (AS3X) system developed by Horizon Hobby product developers is an electronic advancement that virtually eliminates common barriers RC pilots fight on a regular basis. Its combination of multi-axis sensors and exclusive software reduces the correction workload normally required to combat turbulence, adjust for torque effects, p-factor and goes even further by stopping or significantly delaying tip-stalls. Beyond an increase in stability, the AS3X system provides enhanced agility you can use to perform aggressive maneuvers with a higher level of precision more easily.

Now the AS3X system has been expanded to an evolutionary level by providing multiple flight assistance options. For the UMX AS3Xtra, there are five pre-programmed flight modes to make complex maneuvers such as knife edge, harrier and hovering easier to accomplish. Change between AS3X modes at the flip of a switch to best suit the way you want to fly instantly. Not only will you feel as if your in total command of a much larger expertly tuned model, it delivers the kind of control confidence that will unlock maneuver capability that some pilots might take years to master.

To see what we mean, go to www.E-fliteRC.com/ AS3X.

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge. The aircraft’s ESC protects the ﬂ ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Once the battery discharges to 3V per cell, the LVC will reduce the power to the motor in order to leave adequate power to the receiver and servos to land the aircraft.

When the motor power decreases, land the aircraft immediately and replace or recharge the ﬂ ight battery.

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. Make

sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell. Failure to unplug a connected battery will result in trickle discharge.

For your ﬁ rst ﬂ ights, set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 4 minutes. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter ﬂ ights once you have ﬂ own the model.

NOTICE: Repeated ﬂ ying to LVC will damage the battery.

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identiﬁ er) code of a single speciﬁ c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum™ DSM2/DSMX technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.

Any full range Spektrum DSM2/DSMX transmitter can bind to the DSM2/DSMX receiver. Please visit www. bindnﬂ y.com for a complete list of compatible transmitters.

Binding Procedure

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CAUTION: When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM® module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe

instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

1. Refer to your transmitter’s unique instructions for binding to a receiver (location of transmitter’s Bind control).

2. Make sure the ﬂ ight battery is disconnected from the aircraft.

3. Power off your transmitter.

4. Connect the ﬂ ight battery in the aircraft. Keep the plane immobile for 5 seconds. The receiver LED will begin to ﬂ ash rapidly (typically after 5 seconds).

5. Make sure the transmitter controls are neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in low position.

6. Put your transmitter into bind mode. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding button or switch instructions.

7. After 5 to 10 seconds, the receiver status LED will turn solid, indicating that the receiver is bound

to the transmitter. If the LED does not turn solid, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the back of the manual.

For subsequent ﬂ ights, power on the transmitter for 5 seconds before connecting the ﬂ ight battery.

Alternate Flight Mode Programming

Out of the box, the AS3Xtra comes standard with 3 ﬂ ight modes, shown in bold in the chart to the right.

A transmitter with a 2-position channel 5 switch will only allow the use of position 0 or position 2 ﬂ ight modes.

If possible (refer to your transmitter manual) assign channel 5 in your transmitter to a 3 position switch to operate all 3 ﬂ ight modes. You can modify the ﬂ ight modes available using the directions below.

NOTICE: Fast forward flight in the Hover and Torque Roll Assist modes may cause oscillation and damage to the aircraft.

IMPORTANT: Your transmitter must be bound to the receiver before changing ﬂ ight mode programming.

1. Ensure all servo reversing is set to normal in the transmitter.

2. Hold the transmitter sticks as shown, then connect the flight battery. The assigned flight mode switch does not need to be in a particular position.

3. The receiver LED will flash 3 times to confirm that the flight mode has been changed.

4. After a switch position change, fully lower the throttle, then disconnect the flight battery. The receiver stores the new flight mode for future flights.

5. Repeat this process to change other flight modes, or reset all settings to default using the chart provided.

Flight Mode Beneﬁ ts

General Flight

Standard AS3X

Heading hold on ailerons, standard AS3X on elevator and rudder.

Standard AS3X on ailerons, elevator and rudder.

Default

Hover Assistance

Knife Edge Assist

Torque Roll Assist

Alternate

Default

General

Standard

AS3X

Flight Mode

Flight

Hover Assist

Alternate

Flight Mode

Standard

AS3X

Knife Edge

Assist

Torque

Assist

Reset all to Default Settings

Aggressive heading hold on ailerons, elevator and rudder.

Heading hold on ailerons, elevator and rudder.

Standard AS3X on ailerons, aggressive heading hold on elevator and rudder.

Ch 5

Switch

Position

Roll

Mode Programming

Stick Positions

(Mode 2 shown)

NOTICE: Always launch the aircraft in General Flight

or Standard AS3X

mode or damage to the aircraft

may result. IMPORTANT: When the throttle is fully lowered for

1–2 seconds, the aircraft will reset to Standard AS3X mode until the throttle is raised again. This is normal. Standard AS3X mode allows you to launch the model again without a control input being held.

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