Horizon Hobby CONVERGENCE VTOL Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni
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As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a
manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the
product or the property of others.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid
collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to
interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause
momentary loss of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles,
traffi c and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional
support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the
reach of children.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifi cally designed and
protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious
injury or even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.
• Always remove batteries before disassembly.
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Always ensure failsafe is properly set before fl ying.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product
literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language:
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high
probability of superfi cial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product
correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this
Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children
without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon
Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the
manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
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AGE RECOMMENDATION:
Not for children under 14 years.
This is not a toy.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver
found in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby
authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all
support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products
or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.
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Box Contents
Quick Start Information
Transmitter
Setup
Set up your transmitter using the
transmitter setup table
Center of
Gravity (CG)
154-168 mm from the front of the
FPV camera mount, as shown
in the Center of Gravity section
(CG must be set with the motor nacelles in
the multirotor fl ight, upright position)
Flight Timer
Setting
6 minutes
Table of Contents
27.2 OZ
(771.1 g)
26.9 in (682mm)
25.5 in (651mm)
Specifi cations
291 in
2
(1883 cm2)
Motors: (2) 2210-1450Kv Main Motors
(1) 2730 - 1550Kv Tail Motor
Installed Installed
ESC: (3) 20 AMP Brushless ESCs Installed Installed
(2) 9 g Elevon Servos
(2) 9 g, Metal Gear Nacelle Servos
Installed Installed
Receiver: Spektrum Quad Race Serial
Receiver w/Diversity (SPM4648)
Installed Required
Recommended Battery: 11.1V 3S
2200mAh 30C Li-Po (EFLB22003S30)
Required Required
Recommended Battery Charger:
3-cell Li-Po battery balancing charger
Required Required
Recommended Transmitter:
Full-Range 6 channel 2.4GHz with
Spektrum
™
DSMX® technology
Required Required
As of this printing, you are required to register with the FAA
if you own this product.
For up-to-date information on how to register with the FAA,
please visit https://registermyuas.faa.gov/.
For additional assistance on regulations and guidance on UAS usage,
visit knowbeforeyoufl y.org/.
Prefl ight .........................................................................................................4
Transmitter Setup .........................................................................................4
Model Assembly ............................................................................................4
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ...................................................................5
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings .............................................................5
Battery Installation and ESC Arming ...............................................................6
Center of Gravity (CG) ...................................................................................7
Flight Control Direction Test ..........................................................................7
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls .....................................................8
Flight Conditions ............................................................................................9
Flying Your Aircraft ....................................................................................... 10
In Flight Trimming ........................................................................................11
Post Flight....................................................................................................11
Motor Service ..............................................................................................11
PNP Receiver Selection and Installation .......................................................12
FPV System Installation ................................................................................13
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................14
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ..................................................... 15
Limited Warranty .........................................................................................16
Contact Information .....................................................................................17
FCC Information .......................................................................................... 17
IC Information ..............................................................................................17
Compliance Information for the European Union ...........................................17
Exploded View / Explosionszeichnung / Vue Éclatée / Vista Esplosa ............... 64
Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio .........65
Optional Parts • Optionale Bauteile • Pièces optionnelles • Pezzi opzionali ......... 65
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Model Assembly
Install the Vertical Fins
Install the vertical fi ns on the fuselage using two screws per side as shown.
Install the Main Propellers
The main propellers are labelled near the hub with an “R” and an “L” to
show on which side they should be installed.
1. Find the propeller collets, backplates and nuts.
2. Place a collet over the right side motor shaft as shown.
3. Slide a backplate over the collet.
4. Place the propeller marked “R” over the collet, with the “R” facing away
from the motor.
5. Install the propeller nut on the collet. Use a small screwdriver or hex
wrench through the hole in the propeller nut to tighten. Do not overtighten
the propeller nut as damage to the propeller, nut or collet may occur.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the left motor using the propeller marked “L”.
Prefl ight
1. Remove and inspect contents.
2. Read this instruction manual thoroughly.
3. Charge the fl ight battery.
4. Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart.
5. Fully assemble the airplane.
6. Install the fl ight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged).
7. Check the Center of Gravity (CG).
8. Bind the aircraft to your transmitter.
9. Make sure linkages move freely.
10. Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter.
11. Perform the stability system control direction test with the aircraft.
12. Adjust fl ight controls and transmitter.
13. Perform a radio system Range Test.
14. Find a safe open area to fl y.
15. Plan fl ight for fl ying fi eld conditions.
Transmitter Setup
The Convergence™ aircraft requires a transmitter with a minimum of 6
channels and 2 open two-position switches.
Flight Modes are controlled by channel 5.
The transition from vertical fl ight to forward fl ight is controlled by channel 6.
IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always rebind the transmitter and
receiver to set the desired failsafe positions.
Expo
After the fi rst few fl ights, you may adjust expo up or down in your transmitter
to better suit your fl ying style.
Computerized Transmitter Setup
(DXe*, DX6e, DX6, DX7 (Gen2), DX8 (Gen2), DX9, DX18 and DX20)
Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model (perform a model
reset), then name the model.
Set Expo values to
Elevator 25%
Aileron 25%
Rudder 0%
Set Servo Travel to 100%
DX6 (Gen2)
DX7 (Gen2)
DX8 (Gen2)
DX9
DX18
DX20
1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP
2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE
3. Set AICRAFT TYPE:
WING: NORMAL
4. Set CHANNEL ASSIGN: (NEXT)
CHANNEL INPUT CONFIG: GEAR: A
AUX1: H
* To download the DXe Convergence
™
setup, visit www.spektrumrc.com.
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This product requires an approved Spektrum™ DSM2®/DSMX® compatible
transmitter. Visit www.bindnfl y.com for a complete list of approved transmitters.
IMPORTANT: Before binding a transmitter, read the Transmitter Setup section
to ensure that your transmitter is properly programmed for this aircraft.
If you encounter problems, follow the binding instructions and refer to the
transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed, contact the
appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Binding Procedure
CAUTION: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum DSM2
module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your
Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your
Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.
1. Make sure the transmitter is powered off.
2. Center all trims and move the throttle stick to the lowest position.
3. Place the aircraft on a level surface. Connect the fl ight battery to the fl ight
controller. The fl ight controller will produce a series of tones indicating it
is initializing. The motor nacelles will rotate to the mid-transition point and
then to the near-upright, multirotor position.
IMPORTANT: The fl ight controller will not power the receiver on until the
fl ight controller is fully initialized, indicated by the motor nacelles rotating to
the multirotor position.
When the nacelles reach the multirotor position the receiver is ready to bind.
4. Take 3 steps away from the aircraft/receiver and then power ON the
transmitter in bind mode. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for specifi c
binding instructions.
5. The receiver is bound to the transmitter when the LED on the receiver
glows solid orange.
IMPORTANT: The fl ight controller will not arm the ESCs if the throttle is not
in the lowest position and the throttle trim at or below center.
6. Power cycle the aircraft by unplugging and plugging in the fl ight battery to
the fl ight controller. The fl ight controller will initialize again.
IMPORTANT: The aircraft will not respond to transmitter input until the
receiver is power cycled.
IMPORTANT: After binding the receiver and transmitter for the fi rst time, the
transmitter must be powered on fi rst, before the aircraft. Failure to power
on the transmitter fi rst will cause the receiver to automatically go into bind
mode and requiring the transmitter and receiver to have to be re-bound.
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings
The table to the right shows the factory settings for the control horns and
servo arms. Fly the aircraft at factory settings before making any changes to
the elevon linkages.
CAUTION: Do not change the length of the motor nacelle control
linkages or their positions on the servo horns. Changing the linkages
could cause a loss of control and possibly a crash. Crash damage is not
covered under warranty.
Control Horns Servo Arms
Elevons
Motor
Nacelles
Air plane fl ight position
Motor position may vary slightly depending on aircraft orientation and
current ight mode.
Transition position
Mu ltirotor position
Motor position may vary slightly depending on aircraft orientation and
current ight mode.
Motor Nacelle Positions
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Battery Installation and ESC Arming
Battery Selection
We recommend the E-fl ite® 2200mAh 11.1V 3S 30C Li-Po battery
(EFLB22003S30). Refer to the Optional Parts list for other recommended
batteries. If using a battery other than those listed, the battery should be within
the range of capacity, dimensions and weight of the E-fl ite Li-Po battery packs
to fi t in the fuselage.
1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings. Set the fl ight
attitude switch to multirotor fl ight. Power on the transmitter and wait
approximately 5 seconds.
2. Carefully lift the back of the battery hatch and pull back to remove it.
3. For added security, apply the loop side (soft side) of the optional hook and
loop tape to the bottom of your battery and the hook side to the battery tray.
4. Install the fully charged battery in the battery compartment as shown.
Secure using the hook and loop strap.
5. Connect the battery to the fl ight controller.
6. Keep the aircraft upright, immobile and away from wind or the system will
not initialize.
• The motor nacelles will rotate to the middle position briefl y and then to
the upright, multirotor fl ight position, indicating the fl ight controller has
initialized and the ESCs are armed.
CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When armed,
the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement.
7. Reinstall the battery hatch.
8. Refer to the Center of Gravity section to ensure the model balances at the
recommended CG.
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