ElyQ EQ.45 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

EQ.45

Specifications

Main Rotor Blade Length: 315mm
Tail Rotor Blade Length: 55 mm
Overall Length: 630mm
Width: 120 mm
Height: 230 mm
Weight: 620g
Battery: Lipo 11.1V 1200/1800 mAh

Model Features

Aluminum Rotor Head
120° CCPM Control System
Brushless ESC (12V 35A)
High Performance Brushless ESC
High Performance Brushless Motor
Hi Performance Auto-Rotation System
Hi Performance Head Lock Gyro
Servo Tail

2.4G 6CH Transmitter System

100% READY-TO-FLY RC HELICOPTER

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Index

Introduction 3
Warning 3
Warranty Information 3
Battery Warnings, Guidelines and Charging 3
Safety precautions 4
Kit Contents 5
Charging the batteries 5
Assembly Instructions 5

Install Batteries in the Transmitter 5
Install the Transmitter Antenna 6
Install the Battery 6
Install Main Rotor Blades 6
Blade Tension Test 6
Assemble Training Gear 6

Get the model Ready-To-Fly (RTF) 7
Electric Motor warning 7
Turning the Model On 7
Range Check 7
Balance the Main Blades 7
General 7
Radio Control 7

Transmitter 8

Transmitter Controls 8
Control Functions 8
Transmitter back and side view 9
Receiver and Servo connectivity 9
Transmitter matching code 9
Transmitter configuration software 10

PL-2303 driver installation 10

T6Config software installation 10

T6Config: System Option 11

T6Config: System Setting 11

T6Config: Switch Program 11

Transmitter Operation and Control – Mode 1 13

Elevator 13
Tail 13
Pitch 13
Roll 14

Trim Adjustment – Mode 1 14

Elevator / Pitch Trim 14
Tail Rotor / Yaw Trim 14
Aleiron Trim 14

Transmitter Operation and Control – Mode 2 14

Elevator 14
Tail 14
Pitch 15
Roll 15

Trim Adjustment – Mode 2 15

Elevator / Pitch Trim 15
Tail Rotor / Yaw Trim 15
Aleiron Trim 15

Tracking the main Blades 16
Flight Instructions 16

Takeoff 16
Hovering 16
Landing 16
Basic Maneuvers 16
Slow Pirouettes 16
Aerobatics 17
Loops 17
Flips 17
Inverted Hovering 17

Spare Parts 18

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Introduction

Congratulation for your choice! The EQ.45 R/C helicopter is a high performance Read y-to-Fly Electric Helicopter for
indoor and outdoor flying on calm days. At about 620 grams, the EQ.45 R/C helicopter will fly for 5-8 minutes powere d
by 11.1V 1200mAh LiPo batteries. Although the R/C helicopter EQ.45 is not difficult to operate, we recommend you to
carefully read these instructions, for a proper and safe use of it.

Warning

The EQ.45 is a precision machine, which requires proper assembly and setup in order to avoid accidents. It is under
owner responsibility to operate the EQ.45 in a safe manner, as it can cause serious personal inj uries and damages to
property, due to carelessness or misuse.
Do not overcharge the battery pack! If batteries get hot while charging, stop charging immediately and disco nnect the
battery from the charger.
Do not leave the battery pack unattended during the charging process. If you are not sure how to charge this kind of
battery, please contact us or your local hobby shop. Never let children charge batteries without adult superv ision. In
order to properly set the EQ.45, at first turn the transmitter on and then connect the battery to the helicopter. By
analogy, when turning the helicopter off, always disconnect the battery at first and then turn the transmitter off. If the
orders are reversed, the helicopter may become uncontrollable and cause serious damages. If you ar e in doubt of your
ability, ask for assistance from experienced radio controlled helicopter modelers or j oin your local Heli club to get the
required knowledge and skills. ElyQ does not assume any liability for the use of this prod uct. The use of the helicopter
under the age of 14 (fourteen) is allowed only under the supervision of an adult.

Warranty Information

ElyQ S.p.a. guarantees this model to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall ElyQ’s liability
exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, ElyQ reserv es the right to c hange or modif y this warrant y without
notice. In that ElyQ has no control over the final assembly or material used for the fina l assembly, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use of the fi nal assembled product. By the act of using the
assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability. Please note that once assembly of the model has been
started, you must contact ElyQ, Inc. directly regarding any warranty question. This will enable ElyQ to better answer
your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance.

ElyQ S.p.a.

Strada di Oselin, 39

33047 – Remanzacco (Ud) – Italy

www.elyq.com

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Battery Warnings, Guidelines and Charging

While the 11.1V 1200mAh 3-cell Lithium Polymer Battery Pack (Q4584) include d with your EQ.45 features Charge
Protection Circuitry and Balance Charging via the include d 3-cell Lithium Polymer Balance Charger (Q4586) to help
ensure a safe charge every time, you MUST read the following safety instructions and warnings before handling,
charging or using the Li-Po battery pack.

Note: Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than the alkaline, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries
used in RC applications. All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po
batteries can result in fire.

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By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries. If you
do not agree with these conditions, return your complete EQ.45 model in new, unused condition to the place of
purchase immediately.
You must charge the included 11.1V 100mAh 3-cell Li-Po battery pack in a safe area away from flammable materials.

9 Do not charge the battery when installed in the helicopter.
9 Never charge the battery unattended. When charging the battery you should always remain in constant

observation to monitor the charging process and react to potential problems that may occur.

9 After flight, the battery must be cooled to ambient temperature before charging.
9 You MUST use the included 3-cell Li-Po Balance Charger ONLY. Failure to do so may result in a fire

causing personal injury and/or property damage. DO NOT use a Ni-Cd or Ni-MH charger.

9 If at any time during the charge or discharge process the battery begins to balloon or s well, stop charging or

discharging immediately. Quickly and safely disconn ect the battery, then place it in a safe, open area away
from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes. Continuing to charge or discharge a battery that
has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire. A battery that has ballooned or swollen even a small amoun t
must be removed from service completely.

9 In the event of a crash, you must quickly and safely disconnect and remove the battery from the model, then

place it in a safe, open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes.

9 Store the battery at room temperature for best results.
9 When transporting or temporarily storing the battery, the temperature range should be from 5–50 degrees

Celsius. Do not store the battery or model in a car or direct sunlight whenever possible. If stored in a hot car,
the battery can be damaged or even cause a fire.

9 Do not over-discharge the battery. Discharging the battery too low can cause damage to the pack resulting in

reduced performance and duration.

If you have any further questions or concerns regarding the handl ing, charging a nd/or use of th e included Li-Po batter y
pack, please contact ElyQ’s Product Support staff.

It is important that you only charge the included 11.1V 1200m Ah 3-cell Li-Po Battery Pack w ith the included 3­cell 11.1V Li-Po Balance Charger. Your battery pack is equipped w ith special Charg e Protection Circuitr y and a
Balance Charge Lead with connector that is only comp atible with this charger. Attempting to ch arge the pack
using another Li-Po charger or non Li-Po compatible charger could result in serious damage. Please
familiarize yourself thoroughly with the warnings and guidelines before continuing.
Note: The Li-Po battery pack included with your EQ.45 will arrive partially charged. For this reason the initial charge

may only take approximately one hour.
The included 3-cell 11.1V Li-Po Balance Charger will charge a near fully discharged (not over-discharged) 11.1V
1200mAh 3-cell Li-Po Battery Pack in approximately 2.0–2.5 hours. In some cases the charge time may be shorter
depending on the actual amount of capacity left in the pack after a flight. NEVER charge the battery unattended.
The charger requires up to 1.5 Amps of 11.5–15 Volt DC input power that can b e supplied from a small 12V gel cell or
car battery. Input power for the charger can also be supplied through the use of an AC to DC adapter/power supply for
convenient charging anywhere an AC outlet is availabl e. NEVER attempt to power the charger from an AC outlet

without the use of a proper AC to DC adapter/power supply.

Safety precautions

The Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself an d others.

Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the plane of rotation of the r otors whenever the batter y is
connected.

Keep these items away from the rotors: loose clothing. Shirt sleeves. ties. scarfs. long hair or loose objects such as
pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets into the rotors .

The spinning blades of a model helicopter can cause serious inj ury. When choosing a flying site for your EQ.45, stay
clear of buildings. trees and power lines. AVOID flying in or near crowded areas. DO NOT fly close to peop le. children
or pets . Maintain a safe pilot-to-helicopter distance while flying.

9 Your EQ.45 RTF should not be considered a toy ,but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions ve r y

much like a full-size helicopter. Because of its performance capabilities, the EQ.45, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.

9 You must chec k the operation of the model before every flight to i nsure that all equipment is operating and

that the model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to check linkages or other connectors often and
replace them if they show any signs of wear or fatigue.

9 If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown this type of model before, we recommend that you get the

assistance of an experienced pilot in your club for your first flights. lf you're not a member of a club, your local
hobby shop has information about clubs in your area whose membership includes experienced pil ots.

We, as the manufacturer, provide you with a top qualit y, thor oug hl y tested helic opter and i nstructions, but ultimatel y the
quality and flyability of your finished mod el depen ds on ho w yo u buil d it; therefore, we cannot in any way guar antee the
performance of your completed model, and no representations are expressed or implied as to the performance or
safety of your completed model.

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Kit Contents

Before starting assembly, take an inventory of th e EQ.45 RTF to make sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to
make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need
assistance with assembly, contact Product Support. If any defective or missing parts, please us e the part names
exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list.

1. Trasmitter 2. Main Rotor Blades 3. Canopy

4. Helicopter 5. Battery Charger 6. LiPo Battery

Charging the batteries

The charger supplied with the EQ.45 RTF is only meant to charg e the supplied Li-Po battery pack. Do not
attempt to charge any other type of battery with this charger.

Plug the battery charger into an AC outlet. The light on the charger should be Green. Now plug the battery pack into the
charger. The light should turn Red, which indicates chargin g. Once the battery is completely charged the li ght will turn
Green again, indicating it is done. If your flight battery is completely discharged it will take approximately t wo hours to
re-charge

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Assembly Instructions

Install Batteries in the Transmitter

Remove the battery cover from the back of the
transmitter. Remove the battery box and install eight "AA"

batteries in the transmitter. Double-check the polarity of
each battery before replacing the battery cover.

Turn on the transmitter using the power switch as shown
above. Check the LEDs on the front of the transmitter.
Only the Green LED should be on. If the Red LED is on,
then the batteries need replacing.

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Install the Transmitter Antenna

Insert the antenna into the top of the transmitter and turn
clockwise until tight.

Install the Battery

Remove the canopy by sliding the canopy grommets off of
the rods. Slide the battery into the front of the battery tray
as shown above. Use a rubber band to hold the battery
into the tray.

Install Main Rotor Blades

Using the 3 x 12mm hex screws, and M3 nut. Mount the
main rotor blades as shown. Be careful not to over-tighten
them.

Blade Tension Test

To test the blade tension, hold the helicopter up sideways.
The blades should support themselves until the helicopter
is shaken slightly; then they will fall as shown in the
picture above. The blades should be fairly loose b ut it is
critical that both blades be the same tension.

Assemble Training Gear

Snap the four plastic fittings onto the landing gear as
shown above and slide the carbon rods through the
underside of them. Center the carbon rods and apply a
drop of medium CA to the holder to lock the carbon rods
in place. Also apply a drop of CA to the landing gear skids
where the fittings snap on

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Cut the supplied silicone tubing into eight 3mm pieces.
Please keep in mind that carbon rods are dangerous to
handle and splinter easily. Using pliers carefully slide the
silicone tubing onto the carbon rod approxim ately 10 2mm.
Now install a foam ball followed by a washer. No w using
pliers again install the last piece of fuel tubing. Repeal this

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step for the other three balls.

Get the model Ready-To-Fly (RTF)

Electric Motor warning

Electric motors are very dangerous. Please remove the
pinion gear or unplug the motor while working on the
model.

Turning the Model On

Always turn the Transmitter on first. Then, with the EQ.45 sitting still, plug the battery into the ESC. The EQ.45 will
need to sit still for 10 seconds so the gyro can initialize and determine centre. If the EQ.45 is moved during this
initialization, then the gyro will not operate properly.
Always step 5 m away from the helicopter before flipping any switches or operating th e throttle. Do not hold onto the
model and run it up. Safety first!!!.

Range Check

Ground check the operational range of your radio before the first flight of the day. For safet y reasons, unplug the main
motor so power cannot be applied to the main rotor blades. With the transmitter antenna collapsed and th e receiver
and transmitter on, you should be able to walk at least 1 5 m away from the model and still have control. Have an
assistant stand by your model and while you work the controls, tell you what the servos are doing. If the controls do not
respond correctly, do not fly! Find and correct the problem first. Look for loose servo connections or broken wires,
corroded wires on old servo connectors, poor solder joints in your battery pack or a defective cell or a damaged
receiver crystal from a previous crash.

Balance the Main Blades

The EQ.45 main rotor blades are already balanced and ready to fly.

General

Take your time and follow the instruction for a safe flight.

9 Do not fly the model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows, or model flying demonstrations until it has been

proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested.

9 Do n ot fly the helicopter higher than approximately 130 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the

airport operator. Avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where necessary, an observer shall be
utilized to supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.

9 Where established, follow the safety rules for the flying site used, and do not willfully and deliberately fly the

models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.

9 Do not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind).

Radio Control

9 Complete a successful radio equipment ground check before the first flight of a new or repaired model.
9 Do not fly the model aircraft in the presence of spectators until you become a qualified flier, unless assisted by

an experienced helper.

9 At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the

other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allo wed at or in the front of the
flight line. Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited.

9 Operate the model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Government.
9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight; nor should any part of

the model other than the landing gear, intentionally touch the ground, except while landing.