Horizont 150 S Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni

NOTICE

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Meaning of Special Language

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of 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.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

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, traffic 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 specifically designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

•Always engage throttle hold before approaching the aircraft.

•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 move the throttle fully down at rotor strike.

•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.

•Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

•Never touch moving parts.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace a Spektrum™ component 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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Table of Contents

First Flight Preparation......................................................	4
Flying Checklist.................................................................	4
Transmitter Setup Table.....................................................	4
Installing the Flight Battery................................................	5
Transmitter and Receiver Binding......................................	6
SAFE Technology...............................................................	7
Flight Mode and Rate Selection.........................................	7
Panic Recovery..................................................................	7
Throttle Hold ....................................................................	8
Control Tests ....................................................................	8
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls.........................	9
Flying the 150 S Smart....................................................	10
Advanced Tuning (Forward Programming)........................	11
Advanced Tuning (Non-Forward Programming)................	12

Servo Adjustment ...........................................................	13
Trim Flight.......................................................................	14
Calibration Procedure......................................................	15
Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist	16
Troubleshooting Guide.....................................................	16
Exploded View.................................................................	18
Parts List.........................................................................	18
Recommended Parts List.................................................	18
Optional Parts List...........................................................	19
Limited Warranty.............................................................	19
Warranty and Service Contact Information.......................	20
FCC Information..............................................................	20
IC Information..................................................................	21
Compliance Information for the European Union..............	21

Specifications

Length	14.4 in (366mm)
Height	5 in (127 mm)
Main Rotor Diameter	14.2in (360 mm)

Tail Rotor Diameter	2.5 in (64mm)
Flying Weight	7.1oz (200 g)

	Components	BNFBasic (BLH54500)
Airframe	Blade 150 S Smart	Included
Main Motor	1310-5800Kv Brushless (BLH3417)	Installed
Tail Motor	Brushless (BLH9311)	Installed
Receiver	Blade 150 S AS3X®/ SAFE® receiver (SPMAR6250MHXC)	Installed
ESC	Dual Brushless ESC (SPMXAE2020)	Installed

Box Contents

• Blade® 150 S Smart (BLH54500)

Required Items

• DSM2 / DSMX compatible transmitter

• 450-500mAh 3S 11.1V 50C Li-Po Battery IC2

• 3S Li-Po compatible battery charger

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First Flight Preparation

Remove and inspect contents

Program your computer transmitter

Charge the flight battery (not included)

Install the flight battery

Bind your transmitter

Familiarize yourself with the controls

Find a suitable area for flying

Flying Checklist

Always turn the transmitter on first	Land the model
Plug the flight battery into the lead from the ESC	Unplug the flight battery from the ESC
Allow the receiver and ESC to initialize and arm properly	Always turn the transmitter off last
Fly the model
Transmitter Setup Table

DX6e, DX6, DX7, DX8G2, DX8E, DX9, DX18, DX20, iX12, IX20, NX6, NX8, NX10

SYSTEM SETUP

Model Type		HELI
Swash Type	Normal
F-Mode Setup
Switch 1	Switch B
Switch 2	Inhibit
Hold Switch	Switch H
	0		1

Channel Assign

Channel Input Config

1Throttle

2Aileron

3Elevator

4Rudder

5 Gear

F-Mode

6Collective

7AUX 2

Frame Rate

11ms

DSMX

Panic Mode Operation

Bind / I Button

Pressed = Panic Mode On

Released = Panic Mode Off

FUNCTION LIST

Servo Setup

Chan	Travel	Reverse		Chan	Travel	Reverse
THR	100/100	Normal		PIT	100/100	Normal
AIL	100/100	Normal		AX2	100/100	Normal
ELE	100/100	Normal		AX3	100/100	Normal
RUD	100/100	Normal		AX4	100/100	Normal
GER	100/100	Normal

D/R & Expo

Chan	Sw (F) Pos	D/R	Expo
	0	100/100	+25
AILE	1	100/100	+25
	2	75/75	+25
	0	100/100	+25
ELEV	1	100/100	+25
	2	75/75	+25
	0	100/100	+25
RUDD	1	100/100	+25
	2	75/75	+25

Gyro

	Inhibit
Timer
Mode	Count Down
Time	5:00v
Start	Throttle Out
Over	25%
One Time	Inhibit

Throttle Curve

Sw (B) Pos		Pt 1		Pt 2	Pt 3		Pt 4			Pt 5
N	0			65	65		65			65
1	80			80	80		80			80
2	100			100	100		100			100
Pitch Curve
Sw (B) Pos		Pt 1		Pt 2	Pt 3		Pt 4			Pt 5
N	30			40	50		75			100
1	0			25	50		75			100
2	0			25	50		75			100
HOLD	25			37	50		75			100
Mixing
					Normal
P-Mix 1		Channels			-I- > Ger
		Rate				0/–125
(For Panic
		Offset				100
Mode)
		Switch				Switch I
		Position			0					1

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Installing the Flight Battery

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1.Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position.

2.Power ON the transmitter.

3.Center all trims. The trims should always remain in the center position. If you feel the trims need to be adjusted please perform the trim flight procedure located towards the back of this manual.

4.Attach the hook material to the helicopter frame and the loop material to the flight battery.

5.Install the flight battery on the helicopter frame. Secure the flight battery with the hook and loop strap.

NOTICE: If the flight battery hook and loop strap is pulled too tight, it may result in a vibration or the tail rotor may drift during flight. If you experience either of these issues, loosen the strap slightly and fly again.

CAUTION: Connecting the battery to the ESC with reversed polarity will cause damage to the ESC,

the battery or both. Damage caused by incorrectly connecting the battery is not covered under warranty.

If you experience issues during initialization, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the back of the manual.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the aircraft when not flying to

avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged.

WARNING: Always activate throttle hold and wait until the main rotor blades and tail rotor stop spinning before handling the model.

The throttle trim on the transmitter must remain at the center position. Raising the throttle trim above center may cause the main and tail motors to begin spinning.

LED Indicator on Flight Controller

	LED Indicator on FC	Indicator Description
	Red Solid	AR6250MHX waiting for receiver connection, system will not initialize
		until connected
	Yellow Flash	Calibrating
	Slow Green Flash	Ready to Fly
	Slow Red Flash	Failsafe Active
	Red Solid and Yellow Flash	Calibration Error, FC not level or is being moved during calibration

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SMART Throttle

The new line of Spektrum ESCs feature a telemetry function called SMART Throttle. SMART Throttle technology combines the throttle signal with telemetry data from the ESC on one normal three wire servo connector.

SMART Throttle ESCs can send current, voltage, ESC temp, and mAh consumed. They can also pass along battery data from compatible Spektrum SMART batteries. SMART Throttle telemetry data shows up on your transmitter like any other telemetry sensor.

For SMART Throttle to function you must have a SMART Throttle ESC paired with a SMART Throttle telemetry receiver, and a Spektrum DSMX transmitter with telemetry. Only certain Spektrum products include SMART technology compatibility, check your receiver and ESC manual for more information. An update for your transmitter may be required for SMART features.

(See www.spektrumrc.com to register and update your transmitter.)

To activate SMART Telemetry:

1.Keep the vehicle powered on after binding the transmitter to the receiver

2.On your Spektrum transmitter, Scroll to the Telemetry screen

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

3.Scroll to Settings

4.Select Auto Config

To activate Speed infomation using SMART Telemetry:

5.After doing the initial SMART telemetry configuration keep the vehicle powered on

6.Scroll to the Telemetry screen

7.Scroll to SMART ESC and double select

8.Scroll down to NEXT

9.Enter the values for the magnetic pole count of the motor and the gear ratio (motor and gear ratio information can be found in the manual for your vehicle)

When the radio is on and connected to a receiver sending SMART Data, the SMART Logo will appear under the battery logo on the home page and a signal bar will appear in the top left corner of the screen. Scrolling down, past the servo monitor, the SMART screens will appear. Select either ESC, battery, or both for display to suit your preference.

The ESC will continuously lower power to the motor until complete shutdown when the battery reaches 9V under load. This helps prevent over-discharge of the Li-Po battery. Land immediately when the ESC activates LVC. Continuing to fly after LVC can damage the battery, cause a crash or both. Crash damage and batteries damaged due to over-discharge are not covered under warranty.

Repeatedly flying the helicopter until LVC activates will damage the helicopter battery.

Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell.

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

This product requires an approved Spektrum DSM2®/DSMX® compatible transmitter.

Visit www.bindnfly.com for a complete list of approved transmitters.

General Binding Procedure

1.Refer the Transmitter Setup Table to correctly setup your transmitter.

2.Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. Set all trims to the center position.

3.Power off the transmitter and move all switches to the 0 position. Move the throttle to the low/off position.

4.Install the bind plug in the receiver BIND/PROG port.

5.Connect the flight battery to the ESC.

6.Put the transmitter into bind mode while powering on the transmitter. Flip the model upside down and hold for 15 seconds.

7.Release the bind button/switch after 2–3 seconds. The helicopter is bound when the LED on the receiver turns solid.

8.Disconnect the flight battery and power the transmitter off.

CAUTION: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum™ DSM2® module, you must reverse the throttle channel and re-bind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions.

Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

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Technology

Revolutionary SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology uses an innovative combination of multi-axis sensors and software that allows model aircraft to know its position relative to the horizon. This spatial awareness is utilized to create a controlled flight envelope the aircraft can use to maintain a safe region of bank and pitch angles so you can fly more safely. Far beyond stability, this level of protection offers multiple modes so the pilot can choose to develop his or her skills with a greater degree of security and flight control that always feels crisp and responsive.

SAFE technology delivers:

•Flight envelope protection you can enable at the flip of a switch.

•Multiple modes let you adapt SAFE technology to your skill level instantly.

Best of all, sophisticated SAFE technology doesn’t require any work to enjoy. Every aircraft with SAFE installed is ready to use and optimized to offer the best possible flight experience.

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Flight Mode and Rate Selection

In Stability Mode the bank angle is limited. When the cyclic stick is released the model will return to level.

In Intermediate Mode the bank angle is not limited. When the cyclic stick is released the model will not return to level. This mode is great for learning forward flight and basic aerobatics such as stall turns and loops.

Panic Recovery

In Agility Mode the bank angle is not limited. When the cyclic stick is released the model will not return to level. This mode is great for 3D aerobatics such as stationary flips and tic tocs.

Change rates in any mode by moving the two-position dual rate switch.

•Low rate reduces the control rates, providing an easier to fly model. Beginners should use low rate for initial flights.

•High rate provides full control and should be used by intermediate and experience pilots.

If you get into distress while flying in any mode, activate the panic function and move the control sticks to their neutral position. SAFE technology will immediately return the aircraft to an upright level attitude, if the aircraft is at a sufficient height with no obstacles in its path. Return the collective stick to 50% and deactivate the Panic Recovery Function to return to the current flight mode.

NOTICE: Before deactivating Panic Recovery , make sure the collective stick has been

returned to the 50% position. Once the Panic Recovery has been deactivated, full negative collective becomes available, which could cause the 150 S Smart to descend rapidly.

•This mode is intended to provide the pilot with the confidence to continue to improve their flight skills.

•Move the collective stick to 50% and return all other transmitter controls to neutral for the quickest recovery.

•Once the model has reached a level upright attitude, the negative collective is reduced to prevent the user from pushing the model into the ground.

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