Heli-Max HMXE0809 User Manual

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Novus 200 FP 2.4GHz RTF

Instruction Manual

Speciﬁcations

Length:

Width:

Height:

16.54 in

3.54 in

5.9 in

[420 mm]

[90mm]

[150 mm]

Rotor Span:

Weight:

(with supplied flight battery)

15.28 in

5.82 oz.

[388 mm]

[165g]

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

● Only use the included charger with the included battery or replacement

part (GPMP0411).

● Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCd or NiMH battery packs.

● Never charge in excess of 4.20V per cell.

● If the battery should become damaged, discard it. Do not attempt to use

a damaged battery.

● Do not leave the charger unattended while charging. Disconnect the

battery and remove input power from the charger immediately if either becomes hot! However, it is normal for the charger to get warm.

● Disconnect the battery from the charger and carefully move the battery

to a ﬁ reproof location if the battery begins to swell or smoke!

● Never charge at currents greater than 1C.

● Always charge in a ﬁ reproof location.

● Never trickle charge.

● Never allow the battery temperature to exceed 150° F [65° C].

● Never disassemble or modify pack wiring in any way or puncture cells.

● Never discharge below 2.75V per cell.

● Do not allow water, moisture or foreign objects into the charger.

● Do not block the air intake holes, which could cause the charger to

overheat.

● Do not place the charger or any battery on a ﬂ ammable surface or near

a combustible material while in use.

● Do not charge on a carpet, cluttered workbench, paper, plastic, vinyl,

leather, wood, or inside an R/C model.

● Never charge inside a full-sized vehicle.

● Always disconnect the battery from the charger and the power supply

from the charger when not in use.

● Do not attempt to charge a battery if it is swollen or hot.

● ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

WARRANTY

Heli-Max® guarantees this kit 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 modiﬁ cation. In no case shall Heli-Max’ s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Heli-Max

reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

In that Heli-Max has no control over the ﬁ nal assembly or material used for ﬁ nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the ﬁ nal user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new

and unused condition to the place of purchase.

To make a warranty claim, send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at

this address.

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61822 USA

Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information as possible (daytime telephone number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible.

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING

THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

KIT CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TRANSMITTER FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

INST ALL THE TRANSMITTER BA TTERIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

TRANSMITTER CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

TURNING THE MODEL ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

TRANSMITTER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Transmitter Speciﬁ cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Stick Length Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

EXPLODED VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

PARTS LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max Novus 200 FP Helicopter. We are

certain you will get many hours of enjoyment out of this model. If you should

have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at helihotline@

hobbico.com. For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the

Novus Helicopter visit the Heli-Max web site at:

www.helimax-rc.com

Open the “Helicopters” link, and then select the Novus 200 FP. If there is new

technical information or changes to this model a “tech notice” box will appear in

the upper left corner of the page.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to

yourself and others.

Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the plane of

rotation of the rotors whenever the battery 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 injury. When

choosing a ﬂ ying site for your Novus 200 FP, stay clear of buildings, trees and

power lines. AVOID ﬂ ying in or near crowded areas. DO NOT ﬂ y close to people,

children or pets. Maintain a safe pilot-to-helicopter distance while ﬂ ying.

Your Novus 200 FP should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated,

working model that functions very much like a full-size helicopter. Because of

its performance capabilities, the Novus 200 FP, if not operated correctly, could

possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.

Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in an unsafe or unﬂ yable

model. In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos. In

those instances the written instructions should be considered as correct.

You must check the operation of the model before every ﬂ ight to insure 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.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

❏ (8) AA Alkaline cells (FUGP7308)

KIT INSPECTION

Before starting assembly, take an inventory of the Novus 200 FP 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. When reporting defective or missing

parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list.

Heli-Max Product Support Ph: (217) 398-8970, ext. 5

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Fax: (217) 398-7721 Champaign, IL 61822 E-mail: helihotline@hobbico.com

KIT CONTENTS

1. Helicopter

2. Charger

3. Flight Battery

4. Tran smit ter

TRANSMITTER FEATURES

INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

❏ To open the battery compartment push inward and pull downward on the

battery cover. Carefully remove the battery holder and install eight AA batteries.

Double check the polarity of each battery and ensure that the battery holder is

connected to the transmitter. Place the battery holder into the transmitter and

slide the battery cover back into place.

❏ Turn on the transmitter and verify that the LCD initializes. Turn the transmitter

off for now. If the LCD did not initialize, remove the battery box from the

transmitter and verify that the batteries were installed correctly

CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY

WARNING!! The charger supplied with the Heli-Max Novus Helicopter

contains protective circuitry. If you experience any difﬁ culties while charging the battery, please disconnect the battery from the charger

and unplug the charger from the power source. Allow the battery and charger to rest for two hours as this will allow the charge protection circuit to reset. If this issue re-occurs during normal use, please contact technical support for further assistance.

❏ Plug the wall transformer into an AC outlet. The power indicator light on the

charger will illuminate red and a continuous tone will be emitted indicating that the charger is ready for use.

❏ Plug the battery into the charger. The “charging” indicator light will start

ﬂ ashing green and a short tone will be emitted indicating that the battery is being charged. Once the battery is completely charged, the charge indicator light will turn solid green and a short tone will be emitted. Disconnect the battery from the charger. Under normal operating conditions, the battery may take up to ninety minutes to recharge.

Charger

Indications

Ready to charge battery.

Charging

Battery is fully charged.

Charger is not powered.

Charger error*

Power

Indicator

Solid

Off

Flashing

All indications

Charging Indicator

Off

Flashing

Solid

Off

* Once the battery has been disconnected from the charger contact technical support for further assistance.

LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE

WARNING! Read this entire page. Failure to follow all instructions

could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, and may cause bodily harm!

● Land your model immediately when the battery begins to lose

power. Recharge the battery before attempting another ﬂ ight.

A dangerous situation can occur when attempting to recharge an over-discharged battery!

● ALWAYS charge the battery inside a ﬁ reproof container placed in a

ﬁ reproof location clear of combustible materials. Failure to do so

can result in property damage and/or bodily harm!

● ALWAYS keep charging batteries within eyesight. Leaving the

battery unattended is dangerous!

● ALWAYS keep a supply of sand accessible when charging.

Dumping sand on the battery will extinguish the LiPo chemical ﬁ re.

● NEVER use anything EXCEPT a LiPo approved charger.

● NEVER charge over 4.20V per cell.

● NEVER charge at currents greater than 1C.

● NEVER charge through the “To ESC” or “DISCHARGE” lead.

● NEVER trickle charge, or allow the battery to discharge below

2.75V per cell.

● NEVER allow the battery temperature to exceed 140° F [60° C].

● NEVER disassemble or modify the pack wiring in any way or

puncture cells.

● ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

TRANSMITTER CONTROLS

All controls are described with the tail pointing directly toward you. This is the best way to ﬂ y in the beginning since it keeps the control inputs oriented the same direction. Once you start getting comfortable you can work on side hovering and nose-in.

The dual rate switch provides dual control rates for the cyclic and tail rotor controls.

Please use the low rate until you become accustomed to your Novus.

Helicopter Moves RightHelicopter Moves Right

Helicopter Moves Right

Helicopter Moves LeftHelicopter Moves Left

Helicopter Moves Left

Moving the cyclic stick

right will cause the

helicopter to tilt right

and start moving that

direction.

Moving the cyclic stick

left will cause the

helicopter to tilt left and

start moving that

direction.

Helicopter Moves BackwardsHelicopter Moves Backwards

Helicopter Moves Backwards

Moving the cyclic stick

backwards (towards

you) will cause the

helicopter to tilt back-

wards and start moving

that direction.

Helicopter Moves ForwardHelicopter Moves Forward

Helicopter Moves Forward

Helicopter ClimbsHelicopter Climbs

Helicopter Climbs

Moving the cyclic stick

forward (away from

you) will cause the

helicopter to tilt forward

and start moving that

direction.

Moving the collective

stick up (away from

you) will cause the

helicopter to climb

higher.

Helicopter DescendsHelicopter Descends

Helicopter Descends

Moving the collective

stick down (towards

you) will cause the

helicopter to descend.

Nose Rotates LeftNose Rotates Left

Nose Rotates Left

Nose Rotates RightNose Rotates Right

Nose Rotates Right

Moving the tail rotor

stick towards the left

will cause the helicopter

nose to rotate left

(counterclockwise).

Moving the tail rotor

stick towards the right

will cause the helicopter

nose to rotate right

(clockwise).

TURNING THE MODEL ON

❏ Move the throttle stick to the lowest position and then turn the transmitter on.

Allow 30 seconds for the transmitter to initialize.

Electric motors are very dangerous. Do not work on the model while the ﬂ ight battery is plugged in as interference may cause the main rotor blades to spin, possibly causing injury to yourself.

❏ Slide the flight battery into the battery compartment and close the

battery door.

❏ Verify that the throttle is in its lowest position on the transmitter. With the

helicopter on its side, connect the battery to the helicopter. Allow the helicopter to remain still for 10 seconds during initialization. After 10 seconds you can place the helicopter on its skids for takeoff.

Your Novus helicopter has a safe start feature built in that prevents

the motor from activating unless the collective stick has been lo wered to the lowest position. If the motor w on’t run and turn the main blades, please make sure the collective stick is all the way down and leave it there for a couple of seconds. Then try moving the stick up slowly.

FLYING

The Heli-Max Novus 200FP is a lightweight helicopter. Taking that into

consideration, you should only ﬂ y indoors or in calm winds less than 5mph. The Novus should be ﬂ own in a large area of at least 75 feet [15.25m] square with no obstacles.

The Novus 200 FP is lightweight and due to this it does not ﬂ y well in ground

effect (air disturbance when the model helicopter is hovered below 1 foot [30cm]). The model should be ﬂ own at a minimum altitude of 1 foot [30cm] to avoid the instabilities caused by ground effect.

Crashing

If you have operated radio control models in the past, then you probably already realize that it is not a matter of “if” you are going to crash, it is a matter of “when” you are going to crash. Once you realize the model is going to collide with something or crash into the ground, you should always bring the throttle stick all the way down to stop the main rotor blades from rotating. If you can remember to do this, chances are you will not damage the helicopter in the crash. The main rotor blades carry a lot of RPM and inertia during ﬂ ight. Cutting the power to the main rotor blades will prevent most of the crash damage.

Takeoff

Slowly add power, observe the model and make all of the necessary corrections to keep the model level. If you feel a trim adjustment is needed, lower the throttle to idle and make trim adjustments before lifting off for the ﬁ rst time. You will ﬁ nd that model helicopters never allow you to return the sticks to center. You just need to position the stick as needed to maintain a steady hover.

You will notice the cyclic controls lag behind your inputs. This is normal and

something you get the feel for with time. It’s normal to drift around in a hover until you become accustomed to ﬂ ying the model. The cyclic controls are fairly sensitive so only small movements are necessary.

Hovering

Once the helicopter is up in the air, simply try to hold the helicopter in one spot. If this is your ﬁ rst model helicopter, it will require some practice. Wind or air currents have a big effect on the stability of the helicopter as well. Be patient and slowly work forward, as trying to rush the learning process can be costly.

Landing

Level the helicopter into a steady hover and slowly decrease power until the helicopter settles onto the ground.

Basic Maneuvers

Once you become comfortable with hovering at different orientations and landing, it’s time to move on to more advanced maneuvers.

Slow Pirouettes – Add a small amount of tail rotor (left or right) and try rotating

the helicopter slightly sideways and see if you can hold it there. If you feel uncomfortable, then bring the tail back toward you. Once you start getting comfortable, try moving the helicopter to the side. Then turn back and ﬂ y back to the other side in straight lines. Then work into rotating the helicopter around 360°, which is called a pirouette. The helicopter can drift during these so make sure you have plenty of room when you ﬁ rst start practicing.

Nose-in Hovering – After pirouettes it’s time to move on to nose-in hovering.

Take off and climb to 10 feet [3m]. Practice half pirouettes from tail in to nose-

in hovering and try to lengthen the delay in between. This will give you a little practice nose-in and still give you a chance to get out of trouble. As your skills improve you’ll remain nose-in for longer periods of time.

Forward Flight – Now it’s time to work into basic forward ﬂ ight. Just take the

basic hovering maneuvers listed above and slowly ﬂ y out farther and faster and always bring the helicopter back after one pass. Practice controlled slow ﬂ ight in close as well. The more time you spend practicing here the easier things will be later on.

GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!

TRANSMITTER INFORMATION

Transmitter Speciﬁ cations:

● 2.4GHz FHSS ● 4 Channel Encoder

● 100mW Output Power ● Automatic Linking

● 230mAh Current Drain

● Requires (8) AA Alkaline Batteries (Rechargeable AA cells can be used)

Stick Length Adjustment

To adjust the stick length hold onto the lower portion of the stick and turn the

upper portion counterclockwise to unlock and separate the upper stick end from the lower stick end. Rotate the upper stick end to adjust the length. Once you have the desired stick length set, hold onto the upper stick end to prevent it from rotating and tighten the lower stick against the upper stick end to lock it into position. Repeat for the other stick assembly if necessary.

ORDERING PARTS

Replacement parts for the Heli-Max Novus 200 FP are available using the

order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. The fastest, most

economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer.

To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Hobbico web site at www.hobbico.com.

Choose “Where to Buy” at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page. Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian or International dealer.

Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by calling (217) 3980007, or via facsimile at (217) 398-7721, but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply. Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax. If ordering via fax, include a Visa® or MasterCard® number and expiration date for payment.

Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61822

Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the Replacement Parts List. Payment by credit card or personal check only; no C.O.D.

If additional assistance is required for any reason contact Product Support by

e-mail at helihotline@hobbico.com, or by telephone at (217) 398-8970.

Main Frame

EXPLODED VIEW

Exploded View

Main Rotor Head Exploded View

Tail Boom and Tail Rotor exploded view

4 - Complete Screw Set

13 - Complete Bearing Set

PARTS LIST

Key No. Part No. Part Name

1 HMXE8309 Main Rotor Blades Novus 200 FP 2 HMXE8349 Linkage Set Novus 200 FP 3 HMXE8587 Mixing Arms Novus 200 FP 4 HMXE7338 Screw and Bolt Set Novus 200 FP 5 HMXE8344 CNC Main Blade Grips Novus 200 FP 6 HMXE9010 CNC Head Block Novus 200 FP 7 HMXE8348 Feathering Shaft Novus 200 FP 8 HMXE7815 Flybar with Carrier and Flybar Weights Novus 200 FP 9 HMXE4131 Head Linkage Guide Novus 200 FP 10 HMXE8353 Main Shaft Novus 200 FP 11 HMXE8346 CNC Head Button Novus 200 FP 12 HMXE8462 Tail Rotor Blade Novus 200 FP 13 HMXE8837 Ball Bearing Set Novus 200 FP 14 HMXE8461 Tail Gear Box Novus 200 FP 15 HMXE8464 Tail Bevel Gear with Shaft Novus 200 FP 16 HMXE7521 Horizontal Fin Novus 200 FP 17 HMXE7520 Horizontal Fin Clamp Novus 200 FP 18 HMXE8468 Tail Boom Aluminum Novus 200 FP 19 HMXE7522 Vertical Fin Novus 200 FP 20 HMXE8467 Tail Motor Heatsink Novus 200 FP 21 HMXE9401 Tail Motor with Pinion Gear Novus 200 FP 22 HMXE8465 Tail Drive Shaft Novus 200 FP 23 HMXE8463 Tail Motor Support Novus 200 FP 24 HMXE8466 Tail Boom Supports Novus 200 FP 25 HMXE8588 CNC Swashplate Novus 200 FP 26 HMXE8354 Main Shaft Collars Novus 200 FP 27 HMXE7956 Main Frame Novus 200 FP 28 HMXM2033 Servo Novus 200 FP 29 HMXE8005 Main Motor Novus 200 FP 30 HMXM2032 E-Board with Receiver and Gyro Novus 200 FP 31 HMXE8043 Main Gear Novus 200 FP 32 HMXE7928 Landing Skids Novus 200 FP 33 HMXE7957 Battery Frame Novus 200 FP 34 GPMP0411 7.4 1000mAh LiPo Battery Pack Novus 200 FP 35 HMXE7366 Canopy Novus 200 FP 36 HMXP1006 AC Charger Adapter Novus 200 FP 37 HMXP2018 HMX800 2S Charger Novus 200 38 HMXJ2023 TX450 Transmitter Novus 200 FP

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