GRAUPNER Alpha 150Q, Alpha 170Q, Alpha 220Q, Graupner 3D, 16570.RTF User Manual

Manual

Alpha 150Q / 170Q / 220Q

Quadcopter

16570.RTF (Racecopter with FPV micro camera and transmitter)

16570.FPV (Racecopter with FPV micro camera)

16570.HoTT (3D copter)

16572.RTF (Racecopter with FPV micro camera and transmitter)

16572.FPV (Racecopter with FPV micro camera)

EN

Copyright © Graupner/SJ GmbH

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction ......................................................................................5

Service centre ...................................................................................5

Intended use ....................................................................................6

Package content and technical data ................................................7

16570.RTF .......................................................................................7

16570.FPV .......................................................................................7

16570.HoTT ....................................................................................8

16572.RTF .......................................................................................9

16572.FPV .......................................................................................9

Symbol description .........................................................................12

Safety notes ....................................................................................12

Safety notes for battery ................................................................13

Battery storage..............................................................................13

Charge the LiPo battery ................................................................14

First use ...........................................................................................14

Receiver.........................................................................................14

Installing the LiPo battery in the copter .......................................14

Connecting the LiPo battery .........................................................14

Determining the centre of gravity ................................................14

Default model memory ................................................................15

Binding the receiver .......................................................................16

Range test ........................................................................................17

Flight control ...................................................................................18

MODE 1 .........................................................................................18

MODE 2 .........................................................................................20

MODE 3 .........................................................................................22

MODE 4 .........................................................................................24

Installing the propellers .................................................................26

First flight ........................................................................................26

Camera function .............................................................................27

HoTT transmitter presettings .........................................................27

Control mode ................................................................................28

Flight mode ...................................................................................28

Fail-Safe setting .............................................................................28

Throttle Cut ...................................................................................29

Special functions on channel 6 .....................................................29

"Telemetry" menu ..........................................................................31

SETTING & DATA VIEW ..................................................................31

Receiver display ............................................................................31

ROLL/NICK Display ........................................................................32

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YAW Display ...................................................................................33

Multicopter Basis display ..............................................................34

Axis assignment ............................................................................36

Firmware updates ...........................................................................40

SIMPLIFIED DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................42

Notes on environmental protection ..............................................43

Care and maintenance ...................................................................43

Warranty conditions .......................................................................43

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Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the Graupner 3D or Race cop-
ter Alpha 150Q, Alpha 170Q or Alpha 220Q. These copters are

extremely versatile. This manual is valid for all the copter sets listed
on the cover sheet. The package content changes depending on the
version.

Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with your
Alpha 150Q, 170Q or 220Q 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 centres outside Germany please refer to our web site

www.graupner.de.

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Intended use

Target group

The quadcopters Alpha 150Q, 170Q and 220Q are remote con­trolled quadcopters. Other components are required, depending on
the version, to be able to use one of these copters. Punctual techni­cal information about the components can be found in the Technical
data section.

The quadcopters Alpha 150Q, 170Q or 220Q are designed exclu­sively to be used as a battery-powered, radio controlled model, any
other use is not allowed. For any improper use no guarantee or lia­bility is assumed.

Read the entire manual in advance before attempting to assemble
and operate one of these copters.

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

A quadcopter of the series Alpha 150Q, 170Q or Alpha 220Q is not
a toy. These components are not suitable for children under 14. For
questions about radio-controlled models, please contact an experi­enced RC model expert or a RC model club.

In addition, it is explicitly pointed out that you must inform yourself
about the laws and regulations applicable at your respective starting
point before starting the remote control operation. Such conditions
may differ from state to state, but this must be followed in every
case. Read through this entire manual before you attempt to install
or use the transmitter.

Note

• After purchase always check the content of the packaging for
integrity or damages.

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Package content and technical data

16570.RTF

already assembled Race copter Alpha 170Q

Propellers size 4 x 4,5 inches

Ultra PRO brushless motors 1306

(No. 16570.2300L and No. 16570.2300R)

4in1 ULTRA brushless speed controller BL Heli S (No. S3087)

FPV micro camera V2 (No. 48341)

25 mW 5,8 GHz video transmitter raceband (No. 16570.123)

LiPo battery V-Maxx 3s/850 mAh (No. 78108.3XT30)

Battery charger (No. S2015.XH or 6454.XH)

mz-12PRO HoTT transmitter (No. S1002.PRO77DE)

Assembly material and manual

Recommended accessories

FPV goggle (No. 48354)

Graupner 7“ FPV monitor (No. S8405)

Technical data

16570.FPV

Length excl. rotors 140 mm

Width excl. rotors 140 mm

Axial distance 122 mm

Propellers 3 blades 4 x 4,5 inches

Chassis material Carbon fibre

Chassis height 30 mm

Weight <250 g w/out battery protection

Video channels in Europe R 3 … 6

already assembled Race copter Alpha 150Q

Propellers size 3 x 5,2 inches

Ultra PRO brushless motors 1306

(No. 16570.3500L and No. 16570.3500R)

Recommended accessories

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4in1 ULTRA brushless speed controller BL Heli S (No. S3087)

FPV micro camera V2 (No. 48341)

25 mW 5,8 GHz video transmitter race band (No. 16570.123)

Assembly material and manual

mz-12PRO HoTT transmitter (No. S1002.PRO77DE)

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Technical data

16570.HoTT

LiPo battery V-Maxx 3s/850 mAh (No. 78108.3XT30)

Battery charger (No. S2015.XH or 6454.XH)

FPV goggle (No. 48354)

Graupner 7“ FPV monitor (No. S8405)

Length excl. rotors 126 mm

Width excl. rotors 126 mm

Axial distance 106 mm

Propellers 3 blades 3 x 5,2 inches

Chassis material Carbon fibre

Chassis height 30 mm

Weight <250 g w/out battery protection

Video channels in Europe R 3 … 6

Recommended accessories

Technical data

already assembled 3D copter Alpha 170Q

3D propellers size 3,8 x 3,5 inches

Ultra PRO brushless motors 1306

(No. 16570.2300L and No. 16570.2300R)

4in1 ULTRA brushless speed controller BL Heli S (No. S3087)

Assembly material and manual

mz-12PRO HoTT transmitter (No. S1002.PRO77DE)

LiPo battery V-Maxx 3s/850 mAh (No. 78108.3XT30)

Battery charger (No. S2015.XH or 6454.XH)

Length excl. rotors 140 mm

Width excl. rotors 140 mm

Axial distance 122 mm

Propellers 3S 3 blades 3,8 x 3,5 inches

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Chassis material Carbon fibre

Chassis height 30 mm

Weight <250 g w/out battery protection

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16572.RTF

Recommended accessories

Technical data

already assembled Race copter Alpha 220Q

Propellers size 5 x 4,6 inches

Ultra PRO brushless motors 2206 (No. S7118 + S7119)

4in1 ULTRA brushless speed controller BL Heli S (No. S3088)

FPV micro camera V2 (No. 48341)

25 mW 5,8 GHz video transmitter raceband (No. 16570.123)

LiPo battery V-Maxx 3s/1300 mAh (No. 78113.3)

Battery charger (No. S2015.XH or 6454.XH)

mz-12PRO HoTT transmitter (No. S1002.PRO77DE)

Assembly material and manual

LiPo V-Maxx 4s/1800 mAh (No. 78118.4FPV)

FPV goggle (No. 48354)

Graupner 7“ FPV monitor (No. S8405)

16572.FPV

Length excl. rotors 185 mm

Width excl. rotors 185 mm

Axial distance 156 mm

Propellers 3 blades 5 x 4,6 inches

Chassis material Carbon fibre

Chassis height 30 mm

Weight <500 g

Video channels in Europe R 3 … 6

already assembled Race copter Alpha 220Q

Propellers size 5 x 4,6 inches

Ultra PRO brushless motors 2206 (No. S7118 + S7119)

4in1 ULTRA brushless speed controller BL Heli S (No. S3088)

FPV micro camera V2 (No. 48341)

25 mW 5,8 GHz video transmitter raceband (No. 16570.123)

Recommended accessories

16570.16572_Alpha150Q/170Q /220Q_V1

Assembly material and manual

mz-12PRO HoTT transmitter (No. S1002.PRO77DE)

LiPo battery V-Maxx 4s/1800 mAh (No. 78118.4FPV)

Battery charger Ultramat 14 plus (No. 6464)

FPV goggle (No. 48354)

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Technical data

Graupner 7“ FPV monitor (No. S8405)

Length excl. rotors 185 mm

Width excl. rotors 185 mm

Axial distance 156 mm

Propellers 3 blades 5 x 4,6 inches

Chassis material Carbon fibre

Chassis height 30 mm

Weight <500 g

Video channels in Europe R 3 … 6

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Symbol description

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Safety notes

Always observe the information indicated by these warning signs.
Particularly those which are additionally marked with the words
CAUTION or WARNING.

The signal word WARNING indicates the potential for serious injury,
the signal word CAUTION indicates possibility of lighter injuries.

The signal word 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 leave the packaging material lying around, this could be
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 one of these 3D or Race
copter Alpha 150Q, 170Q or Alpha 220Q must not use it with­out supervision or instruction by a responsible person.

• 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
according to the manual of your transmitter (to do so, hold
your model tight), before you use your model. Repeat the test
with running motor and with short throttle bursts.

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

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• Protect your copter from dust, dirty, humidity and other small

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parts. Do not expose it to vibrations or to extreme heath or
cold. The models may only be operated remotely in normal
outside temperatures such as from -10°C to +55°C.

• Always use all your Graupner HoTT components only with the
latest firmware version.

• If you have questions which cannot be answered by the oper­ating manual, please contact us (contact information see page

5) or another expert in the field.

WARNING

• During programming, make sure that connected electric motors
do not start unintentionally. Injury risk by the turning propel­lers! For safety reasons always remove the propellers when
programming. Always activate the Motor Stop function accord­ing to the instructions of your transmitter.

• Avoid impacts and crushing. Check the copter regularly for
damages to the housings and cables, specially after model
crashes. Damaged or wet electronic components, even if
re-dried, should no longer be used!

Safety notes for battery

• Never touch the turning propellers, this can cause serious
injury.

• The propellers must be mounted securely, thrown parts can
cause serious injury.

• Never stay in the danger area of running propellers! Long hair,
loose clothing such as scarves, loose shirts or similar, can be
sucked in by the propeller, flying parts can lead to serious inju­ries.

• Observe the safety notes of the required components.

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.

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Battery storage

• 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-circuit
and fire!

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 should be placed in a safety bag e.g. No. 8373.

Notes

• Remove the battery from the model when transporting or when
not in use.

• During transport protect the model and the transmitter from
damages.

Charge the LiPo battery

First use

Receiver

Connect the LiPo battery to the supplied charger and charge it as
described in the corresponding manual.

The following optional components may be required to commission
the copter:

Remote control HoTT transmitter (mz-12 Pro or higher) and a match­ing charger.

For versions 16570.RTF, 16570.FPV and 16572.RTF and 16572.FPV,
optionally available video goggle (No. 48354) or an optionally avail­able FPV monitor (No. S8405) are needed for the FPV flight.

The integrated HoTT receiver is optimally matched to the respective
copter at the factory. To program some parameters, refer to the sec­tion "Receiver settings".

Installing the LiPo battery in the copter

To compensate for the weight of the camera, place the LiPo battery
slightly backwards with a self-adhesive Velcro strip on the underside

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