Graupner 16540.RTF User Manual

Manual

HoTT Hornet 250

Tricopter with mz-12 transmitter

No. 16540.RTF

EN

Copyright © Graupner/SJ GmbH

Index

Introduction ......................................................................... 4

Service Centre .................................................................... 4

Intended use ....................................................................... 5

Package content ................................................................. 5

Symbols explication ........................................................... 6

Safety notes ........................................................................ 6

Safety notes for battery ...................................................... 7

Safe use of the battery charger .......................................... 8

Safety notes during the use ................................................ 9

Battery charging process ................................................ 10

Preparation before use .................................................... 10

Battery installation ............................................................ 10

Binding receiver and transmitter ....................................... 10

Transmitter switches function ......................................... 11

Auto-flip function through switch S2 ................................. 11

LED function head through S6 ......................................... 11

Initialization of the gyro in the receiver .......................... 12

Installing the propellers ................................................... 12

Using camera / transmitter .............................................. 13

Receiver settings .............................................................. 13

First flight .......................................................................... 13

Flight control MODE 2 ...................................................... 14

Technical Data .................................................................. 16

Replacement parts ........................................................... 17

Firmware update receiver ................................................ 18

Declaration of conformity ................................................ 19

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Notes on environmental protection ................................ 20

Care and maintenance ..................................................... 20

Warranty ............................................................................ 20

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Introduction

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Thank you very much for purchasing the Graupner HoTT Hornet.
This Tricopter is extremely versatile.

Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with your
HoTT Hornet and first of all to safely control your models. If you
experience any trouble during operation, take the instructions to
help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre.

Due to technical changes, the information may be changed in
this manual without prior notice. Be always updated by check­ing periodically on our website, www.graupner.de to be always
uptodate with the products and firmwares.

This product complies with national and European legal require­ments.

To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must
read and follow this user manual and the safety notes before using
the product!

Service Centre

NOTE

This manual is part of that product. It contains important information
concerning operation and handling. Keep these instructions for future
reference and give it to third person in case you gave the product.

Graupner Central Service

Graupner/SJ GmbH

Henriettenstraße 96

D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck

Servicehotline

(+49) (0)7021/722-130

Monday - Thursday:

9:15 am - 4:00 pm

Friday:

9:15 am - 1:00 pm

 [e-mail]

Graupner USA
3941 Park Dr Suite 20-571
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Website: www.graupnerusa.com
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Graupner in Internet For the service centers outside Germany please refer to our web

site www.graupner.de

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Intended use

The HoTT Hornet is a remote controlled tricopter. Punctual tech-
nical information can be found in the Technical data section and
in the manuals included with the components.

The HoTT Hornet is designed exclusively to be used as a bat­tery-powered, radio controlled model, any other use is not
allowed. For any improper use no warranty or liability is accepted.

Graupner/SJ constantly works on the development of all prod­ucts; we reserve the right to change the item, its technology and
equipment.

Intended use of the battery

Graupner LiPo batteries should only be used in RC. Any other
use is improper mistreatment of LiPo batteries can cause smoke,
fire and explosions. Ignoring the guidance and warnings can
result in poor performance and other defects.

Target group

The HoTT Hornet is not a toy. It is not suitable for children under
14 years. For questions about radio-controlled models, please
contact an experienced RC model expert or a RC model club.

Package content

 HoTT Hornet 250 with motors and speed controllers
 2 propellers sets
 LED Set (installed)
 HoTT Gyro receiver
 Video transmitter
 FPV Cam
 LiPo battery 9717.3.D35.XH
 LiPo balancer charger
 Voltage module (installed)
 User manual HoTT Hornet 250
 mz-12 HoTT transmitter with short manual

The detailed manuals for ESCs, voltage module, charger and
receiver are included in the package.

The most recent programming manual for mz-12 transmitter are
available on www.graupner.de

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Symbols explication

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Safety notes

WARNING

Always observe the information indicated by this warning sign.

Particularly those which are additionally marked with the CAU-
TION or WARNING. The signal word WARNING indicates the poten­tial for serious injury, the signal word CAUTION indicates possibil-
ity of lighter injuries.

Note indicates potential malfunctions.

Attention indicates potential damages to objects.

This safety notes are intended to protect you and other people.
They are also used for safe handling the product. Therefore
please read this section very carefully before using the product!

• Do not carelessly leave the packaging material lying around,
since it might become a dangerous toy for children.

• Persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge,
or not capable to assemble and use safely the HoTT Hornet
must not use the HoTT Hornet without supervision or instruc­tion by a responsible person.

Inform yourself before flying

your model on which maximum

altitude you can fly in the

uncontrolled airspace over the

starting position and do not

exceed it.

• Operation and use of radio-controlled models needs to be
learnt! If you have never operated a model of this type before,
start carefully and make yourself familiar with the model's
reactions to the remote control commands. Proceed respon­sibly.

• First, always perform a range and function test on the ground
(to do so, hold your model tight), before you use your model.
Repeat the test with running motor and with short throttle
bursts.

• Before you start using the remote control model, you have
to check the further relevant laws and regulations. These
laws you must obey in every case. Pay attention to the pos­sibly different laws of the countries.

• The insurance is mandatory for all kinds of model operation.
If you already have one, so please inform yourself if the oper­ation of the respective model is covered by your insurance.
If this is not the case, conclude a special liability insurance
policy for models. We recommend to provide the HoTT Hor-
net with a label, where are indicated the name, address, tel.
n., E-mail and Insurance N. So that the copter can be clearly
assigned in the event of a crash.

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• Due to safety and licensing reasons (CE), any unauthorized

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reconstruction and/or modification of the product is prohib­ited.

• Only use the components and spare parts that we recom­mend. Always use matching, original Graupner plug-in con­nections of the same design and material.

• Make sure that all of the plug-in connections are tight. When
disconnecting the plug-in connections, do not pull the
cables.

• Protect the Copter from dust, dirt, moisture and other foreign
parts. It must be protected from vibration as well as exces­sive heat or cold. The models may only be operated remotely
in normal outside temperatures such as from -10°C to
+55°C.

• Only operate all your HoTT components using the current
software version.

• If you have questions which cannot be answered by the
operating manual, please contact us (contact information
see page 3) or another expert in the field.

Safety notes for battery

CAUTION

 LiPo batteries are not a toy. Persons, including children, with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, or not capable to use safely the
battery must not use the battery without supervision or
instruction by a responsible person.

 Any alterations to the battery, charger or charging cables

can cause serious injury. Risk of fire and explosions! Risk of
burns!

 Do not use any damaged battery or charger, risk of short-cir-

cuit and fire!

Storage

LiPo batteries should be stored with a voltage of about 3,8V per
cell. If the cell voltage falls below 3 V, then the battery must be
necessarily charged. Deep discharge and storage in discharge
status (cell voltage < 3V) make the battery useless. For transport
and storage the LiPo batteries must be placed in a safety case
e.g. No. 8371.

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Safe use of the battery charger

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WARNING

 Persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge,
or not capable to use safely the charger must not use the
charger without supervision or instruction by a responsible
person.

 The battery charger should be connected only to power

sources which voltage complies with the indications on the
label! See technical data. Risk of fire!

 The connection socket for the battery is polarized, Never use

force while inserting the connector . It must plug easily.
Short-circuit and fire risk!

 The battery charger can be used only in dry spaces.

 The charger should always be supervised during charge and

it should be used only in rooms fitted with a smoke detector.

 A damaged charger or power cord must not be used until

they are repaired by the manufacturer, his customer service
or a suitably qualified person. Electric shock risk!

 The charger is only suitable for LiPo batteries, it cannot

charge other types of batteries (eg Nixx, LiFe, Pb). If you con­nect other type of batteries to the charger, both battery and
charger can be damaged, risk of fire and explosions!

 A wet charger, even if re-dried, should no longer be used.

Risk of electric shock!

 Due to safety and licensing reasons (CE), any unauthorized

reconstruction and/or modification of the product is prohib­ited. Risk of electric shock!

 Protect the charger from dust, dirt, moisture and other for-

eign parts. It must be protected from vibration as well as
excessive heat or cold.

 Do not cover the charger during charge, the ventilation slots

must be free. Risk of fire!

 The charger and the battery to be charged must be placed

on a non-combustible, heat-resistant and non-conducting
surface during operation. Do not use the charger near easily
flammable materials.

 Always disconnect the charger from the power supply when

it is not in use.

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