Heli-Max HMXE0847 User Manual

230Si Quadcopter

Instruction Manual

WARNING

Please fully read and understand this manual and the operation and all safety aspects required of you for the safe operation of this product. Before use, if you feel this product is not for you please return it to your place of purchase.

Heli-Max products are to be used by ages 14 and over.

Manual Specifications and Description Changes

The instruction manual, warranties and other associated documentation are subject to change without notice. Hobbico assumes no responsibility for inadvertent errors to this manual.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max 230Si Quadcopter. 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 visit the Heli-Max web site at www.helimax-rc.com. If there is any new technical

information, changes or important updates to this model a “tech notice” box will appear on the 230Si product page. Click the “tech notice” box to learn more about this important update.

When you see this symbol, please pay special attention and heed all warnings regarding the information within.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Please note that we cannot provide you information on the pricing you will ﬁ nd in your local retailer’s store for any products.

If you need technical support or have any questions, you can reach us by one of the following means. When contacting us, please include the name of the product you are referring to, its stock number and as much information about your question or issue as possible.

For support outside the U.S. or Canada, please contact the distributor in your country. If unable to contact the appropriate distributor, please contact us. However, we are unable to respond to emails in languages other than English.

Email us at helihotline@hobbico.com. Please try to include as much

information as possible when asking your question. Also please be sure to list your full email address (ex: johndoe@aol.com) as well as at least one other means of daytime contact in your email.

Phone

1-217-398-8970 Select option 6.

Available Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm U.S. Central Time.

Fax

1-217-398-7721 Please be sure to

include a daytime telephone number or return fax number so that we can contact you.

Regular Mail

If you prefer, we can always respond with a regular mailed letter. Simply write to us, including a brief explanation of your problem or question along with the product name you are referring to. Use the Hobby Services address below.

WARRANTY SERVICE

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 modification. 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 final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final 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, Hobby Services send the defective part 3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1 or item to Hobby Services Champaign, IL 61822 at this address. 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.

RTF KIT CONTENTS

1. 230Si Quadcopter

2. HMX 465 SLT Transmitter

3. Heli-Max 1200mAh

LiPo Battery pack (1)

4. AC adapter & Charger

5. Extra set of blades (2 black, 2 grey)

6. Small Phillips screwdriver

7. AA Batteries (4)

8. 2G Micro SD card (HMXE0846 only)

9. Card reader (HMXE0846 only)

10. Card reader (HMXE0846 only)

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Features

● Switchable TAGS-FX™ Sensor Fusion stabilization system

● On board micro digital video camera (HMXE0846 only)

● On board micro snap-shot digital picture camera (HMXE0846 only)

● USB Micro SD Card reader (HMXE0846 only)

● 2G Micro SD removable card (HMXE0846 only)

● LEDs for orientation built into frame

● Actual Direction Control ﬂ ight mode

● Return to Pilot function

● Failsafe

Product Speciﬁ cations

Size: 230 mm (9.05") Quadcopter (Diagonal from motor

center to motor center) Motors: 20×8 Coreless (4) Empty Weight: 96.1g (3.39 oz) 100.8 g with camera Weight RTF: 127.3 g (4.49 oz) 132.0 g with camera Blade Length: 144 mm (5.67") Overall Length: 306 mm (12.05") Height: 75 mm ( 2.95") Width: 306 mm (12.05")

Camera Speciﬁ cations

Memory: Accepts MicroSD card (up to 32G) Size: 40 mm×20 mm×8 mm L×W×H Codec Video: Motion JPEG, 1280×720, 30 fps, file extension .avi Codec Audio: PCM S16 LE, mono Still Image capture: 1280×720, 96 dpi, file extension .jpg

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Operational Warnings

Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in injury to yourself and others.

● Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the rotating blades whenever the battery is connected.

● Keep 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

away from the rotors. The spinning blades of a model of this type can cause serious injury.

● When choosing a ﬂ ying site stay clear of buildings, trees and power lines. AVOID ﬂ ying in or near crowded areas.

● DO NOT ﬂ y close to people or pets. Maintain a safe distance from the quadcopter.

● Do not alter or modify the model. Doing so may result in an unsafe or unﬂ yable model.

● When and if repairs are necessary you must correctly install all components so that the model operates properly on the ground and in the air. Please 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.

● Please allow a 10 minute cool down period after each ﬂ ight so the motor controller and motors can cool down. Failure to do so may cause loss of control due to the controller overheating and shutting down.

● Inspect the rotor blades before each ﬂ ight for nicks. If any damage is found or if the blades have been damaged, replace the blades before ﬂ ying the model again.

● After a crash you must inspect all plastic parts on the quadcopter for damage before attempting to ﬂ y the model again.

Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines

Please read and understand the following regarding the usage

of LiPo batteries.

● Through the use of the included LiPo battery you have assumed all risk and responsibility regarding a LiPo battery and its use.

● ALWAYS unplug your battery from either the charger or Quadcopter after use. NEVER store your Quadcopter with the battery plugged into the Quadcopter.

● Do not attempt to charge your battery if it becomes swollen or hot.

● It’s best to store your batteries charged and at room temperature. Storing

a fully discharged battery may cause irreversible damage to the battery.

● Never disassemble, puncture or modify the battery pack in anyway.

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

● If your battery begins to swell or “puff” during charge or discharge or

becomes damaged in any way, stop using it and contact Hobby Services at 217-398-0007 to learn the proper way to dispose of your battery.

Charge Warnings

● Only use the included charger with the included LiPo battery. Do not attempt to use the provided charger with NiCd, NiMH or batteries with other chemistries.

● Do not leave the charger unattended while in use and always charge your battery in a ﬁ re-resistant location.

● Disconnect the battery and remove input power from the charger immediately if either becomes hot!

● Do not allow water or other foreign objects to enter the charger. Keep the charger away from moisture and do not submerge in water.

● Please keep all electronic components out of the reach of children!

BATTERY CHARGING

● WARNING!! The charger supplied with the Heli-Max 230Si Quadcopter contains protective circuitry. If you experience any difficulties 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.

1. Plug the wall power supply into any 110V standard outlet. Plug the 4mm

plug into the side of the charger box.

The center front panel LED will light

letting you know the charger has power. Connect the battery to the charger and it will beep twice, letting you know the battery is connected.

2. At this point you can select a slower or faster charge rate by pressing the

— or + buttons located on the face of the charger. While the LED for the

desired charge rate is illuminated, press the charge button. You will hear 3 beeps and the charge cycle will begin.

3. When the battery is charged, all the LEDs will ﬂ ash and the charger will beep for a few seconds. The battery should not be left connected to the charger after charging is completed.

NOTE: Your battery charger ranges from 1.0 AMPS to 1.8 AMPS in .2 amp increments. The higher this value the faster the battery will charge. We recommend charging on the 1.4 AMP setting (default).

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