ParkZone PKZ7080 User Manual

© 2009 Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, IL 61822
USA
Habu BNF & PNP
Instruction Manual
Horizon Hobby UK
Units 1-4 Ployters Rd
Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS
United Kingdom
Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH
Hamburger Strasse 10
25335 Elmshorn
Germany
ParkZone® products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc.
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Industries, Inc. Spektrum radios and accessories are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan.
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Printed 10/09 16056
Specifications: Wingspan: 36.3 in (920mm) Length: 43.3 in (1100mm) Weight: 2.8 lb (1300 g) ESC: E-flite Charger: Variable Rate DC Powered Balancing Fast Charger (BNF) Battery: E-flite 4S 14.8V 3200mAh 30C Li-Po (BNF) Receiver: Spektrum
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60-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC Brushless ESC
AR500 5-channel Sport Receiver (BNF)
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Table of Contents
Specifications ................................................................1
Habu EDF Introduction..........................................................3
Charging the Aircraft Battery (BNF Only) ............................................4
Installing Flight Battery .........................................................6
Habu BNF
Transmitter and Receiver Binding .................................................8
Transmitter-Specific Binding Instructions ............................................9
Habu PNP
Installing the Receiver .........................................................12
Habu EDF Introduction
From on the deck high-speed passes to horizon-to-horizon slow rolls, the Habu is a true sport jet in every sense. Optimized airframe for both high speed precision and amazing low-speed stability, the Habu does it all. With the functional rudder, outside snaps, spins and extended knife edge are all possible. With optional landing gear, the Habu can perform smooth takeoffs, touch and goes and picture perfect nose high landings. Remove the landing gear and hand launch for all out speed and performance.
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Your Habu already has the 3-wire servos, an E-flite motor, and an E-flite 60A brushless ESC installed. The Bind-N-Fly version also includes a 4-cell 3200mAh Li-Po battery pack, 3- to 4-cell balancing Li-Po Charger, and a Spektrum DSM2 full range AR500 receiver installed. The Plug-N-Play The decals have already been applied, as well. In as little as an hour, you can be ready for your first flight with the Habu. This means you can spend your time refining your flying skills, not your building skills.
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version requires a 3200-3300mAh 4-cell Li-Po, charger, transmitter and receiver.
Delta-V™ 15 fan, 3200Kv six-pole inrunner brushless
General Assembly
Attaching the Wing ...........................................................14
Attaching the Tail.............................................................16
Installing the Landing Gear .....................................................22
Configuring without Landing Gear ................................................24
Control Direction Test .........................................................25
Flying .....................................................................27
Center of Gravity Location ......................................................27
Control Surface Travel Information ...............................................27
Range Checking your Radio System ..............................................27
Prior to Each Flying Session ....................................................27
Appendix
Habu Flying Tips .............................................................29
Repairs ....................................................................29
Warranty Information..........................................................31
Compliance Information for the European Union .....................................34
Warning: Although your ParkZone
pilots only and is not a toy. Misuse of the plane can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Therefore, only an experienced RC pilot should fly it. Because of the high performance nature of the Habu, we recommend you only fly in very large open areas or RC club fields.
Note: A full range 4-channel or greater transmitter (SPMR5500, SPMR6600 or SPMR7700) for the Habu
BNF and PNP, receiver (SPMAR500 or SPMAR6200), battery and charger are required for the Habu PNP.
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Habu comes almost ready to fly, this aircraft is for experienced RC
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PNP Contents
Fuselage (includes the following):
BNF Contents
Fuselage (includes the following):
60-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC Brushless ESC Delta-V 15 69mm EDF Fan Unit
Hatch with Canopy
Horizontal Stabilizer
Exhaust Nozzle
Wing
Vertical Fin
Nose Wheel Plate (x2)
Tape
Screw Bag with Bind Plug and 1.5mm Hex Wrench
Fin Mount Plates Left and Right
Left Main Landing Gear
Right Main Landing Gear
Nose Gear
60-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC ESC Delta-V 15 69mm EDF Fan Unit AR500 Receiver
Hatch with Canopy
Horizontal Stabilizer
Exhaust Nozzle
Wing
Vertical Fin
Nose Wheel Plate (x2)
3- to 4-cell Balancing Li-Po Charger
Tape
Screw Bag with Bind Plug and 1.5mm Hex Wrench
Fin Mount Plates Left and Right
3200mAh 4-cell 30C Li-Po battery
Left Main Landing Gear
Right Main Landing Gear
Nose Gear
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Charging the Aircraft Battery (BNF Only)
3. Select the proper number of cells that you will be charging, either 3 or 4 cells.
Your Habu BNF comes with a DC balancing charger and 4S Li-Po battery. You must charge the included Li-Po battery pack with a Li-Po specific charger only (such as the included charger). Never leave the battery and charger unattended during the charge process. Failure to follow the instructions properly could result in a fire. When charging, make certain the battery is on a heat-resistant surface. It is recommended to charge the battery pack while assembling the aircraft. The flight battery will be required to confirm proper aircraft operation in future steps.
DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features
• Charges 3- to 4-cell lithium polymer battery packs
• Variable charge rates from .3 to 3.0A
• Simple single push-button operation
• LED charge status indicator
• LED cell balance indicator
• Audible beeper indicates power and charge status
• 12V accessory outlet input cord
4. Locate the safety charge lead on the battery pack. The charge lead of a 3-cell Li-Po battery will plug into the smaller 4-pin port on the bottom left of the charger. A 4-cell pack will need to plug into the 5-pin port on the bottom right of the charger. Once the battery is properly plugged into the correct port, it will beep 3 times if it is a 3-cell, and four times if it is a 4-cell pack. Once this is done, proceed to charge the battery pack.
5. Push the start button to begin the charging process. Once this is done, the charger will make an audible beep that matches the cell count, and then the red (charge) LED will begin to flash. Do not adjust the current once the charger has begun to charge.
Note: At times, the green LED may also flash during the charging process, indicating that the charger
is balancing one or more of the cells at the same time it is charging the battery pack. When this is occurring, the red and green LEDs will both be flashing. It will not always be necessary for the cells to be balanced.
6. When the battery pack is fully charged, you will hear an audible beep for about 3 seconds, and the green LED will be solid. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion. Failure to do so could cause a fire.
Warning: Failure to use the proper charger for a Li-Po battery can result in serious damage, and if left
charging long enough, will cause a fire. ALWAYS use caution when charging Li-Po batteries.
Specifications
• Input power: 10-14.2V DC
• Charges 3- to 4-cell Li-Po packs with minimum capacity of 300mAh
• Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 3 amps
4S 14.8V 3200mAh Li-Po Battery Pack
The E-flite 4S Li-Po battery pack features a balancing lead that allows you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included ParkZone Li-Po balancing charger.
To Complete the Charging Process
1. Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet), or use the HBZ6513 (Alligator Clip input adapter for 12V) and attach to 12V DC power supply. Once your charger has been correctly powered up, there will be an approximate 3-second delay, then you will hear an audible “beep”, and the green (ready) LED will flash.
2. Set the dial on the charger to the appropriate rate depending on the capacity of battery being charged.
BATTERY CAPACITY MAX CHARGE RATE
300–500mAh 500–1000mAh 1000–1500mAh 1500–2000mAh
2000-3000mAh
3000mAh +
Warning: Selecting a charge rate higher than 1x battery capacity may cause a fire.
300mAh 500mAh
1.0A
1.5A
2.0A
3.0A
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Installing Flight Battery
Install your flight battery into the airplane. Secure the battery with the two hook and loop straps. Make sure all wires are clear of the hatch and that the hatch attaches firmly in place before flight.
Note: Only plug in your flight battery once you have bound the receiver (BNF) , or after you have installed
your receiver and plugged the speed control into the throttle channel. (PNP)
Habu BNF
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Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Transmitter-Specific Binding Instructions
Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. It will be necessary for you to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum DSM2 technology-equipped transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.
The transmitter you select must be a DSM2 full range (high power) transmitter. The following is a list of some of the Spektrum DSM2-equipped full range transmitters and modules that will bind to the receiver of the Habu:
Spektrum DX5e JR X9303 2.4
Spektrum DX6i JR 12X 2.4
Spektrum DX7/DX7se All SPM Module systems
The following steps outline the binding process
• Confirm the process of entering the bind mode for your chosen transmitter by reviewing the instruction
manual included with the transmitter.
• Make sure the flight battery is disconnected from the receiver unit and the transmitter is turned off.
• Plug the bind plug into the Batt/Bind port on the AR500 receiver.
• Plug the flight battery into the battery lead of the ESC. The LED on the receiver unit will begin flashing.
DX5e:
A. To bind your Habu to the DX5e, plug the bind plug into the Batt/Bind port on the AR500 receiver.
B. Plug the battery into the ESC of the airplane. The LED on the receiver will begin flashing.
C. Move the sticks and switches on the transmitter to the desired failsafe positions (low throttle and
neutral control positions).
D. Pull and hold the Trainer Switch on the transmitter while turning the transmitter on. Release the
trainer switch once the LEDs on the front of the transmitter flash.
E. The LED on the receiver will go solid amber and the system will connect after several seconds.
F. Remove and store the bind plug in a safe place.
DX6i:
A. Start with a blank model memory, or the one you have selected for the Habu.
B. To bind your Habu to the DX6i, plug the bind plug into the Batt/Bind port on the AR500 receiver.
C. Plug the battery into the ESC of the airplane. The LED on the receiver will begin flashing.
• After verifying the LED is flashing on the receiver, follow the steps that allow your chosen transmitter
to enter bind mode.
• If you entered bind mode correctly, you will see a solid LED approximately 5–10 seconds later on the
receiver. You should now be bound to the transmitter, and have full control and function.
• Remove and store the bind plug in a safe place.
If you encounter any problems, repeat the binding process again, see the troubleshooting guide or call the Horizon Support Team at 1-877-504-0233, United Kingdom at +44 (0) 1279 641 097 or Germany at +49 4121 46199 66.
D. Move the sticks and switches on the transmitter to the desired failsafe positions (low throttle and
neutral control positions).
E. Pull and hold the Trainer Switch on the transmitter while turning the transmitter on. Release the trainer
switch once the word BIND flashes on the LCD screen on the front of the transmitter.
F. The LED on the receiver will go solid amber and the system will connect after several seconds.
G. Remove and store the bind plug in a safe place.
DX7 (includes DX7se):
A. Start with a blank model memory, or the one you have selected for the Habu.
B. To bind your Habu to the DX7, plug the bind plug into the Batt/Bind port on the AR500 receiver.
C. Plug the battery into the ESC of the airplane. The LED on the receiver will begin flashing.
D. Move the sticks and switches on the transmitter to the desired failsafe positions (low throttle and
neutral control positions).
E. Press the bind button on the back of the transmitter while turning the transmitter on. The bind button
on the back of the transmitter will flash. Release the button after 2–3 seconds.
F. The LED on the receiver will go solid amber and the system will connect after several seconds.
G. Remove and store the bind plug in a safe place.
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