ParkZone PKZU2180 User Manual
Ultra Micro
Spitfire Mk IX
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Instruction Manual / Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation / Manuale di Istruzioni
NOTICE
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discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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 attempt disassembly, use with
incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby,
Inc. 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.
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You are just a battery charge away from one of the most exciting ultra micro fl ying experiences available.
Besides being an outstanding small-scale recreation of Britain’s greatest World War II fi ghter, the Ultra
Micro Series Spitfi re Mk IX is the world’s fi rst ultra micro warbird with the AS3X® system. Before your fi rst
fl ight, take time to read this manual. In it you will fi nd handy setup tips and important information about
the AS3X system that will help make every fl ight a great one.
Box Contents
Includes
Table of Contents
Charging the Battery .....................................................4
Charging Warnings ......................................................... 5
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AS3X
System Delivers Breakthrough Performance 5
Installing Transmitter Batteries ...................................6
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ..............................6
Installing the Flight Battery and Arming the ESC ..7
Prefl ight Checklist ..........................................................7
Digital Trims .....................................................................8
Dual Rate Function ......................................................... 8
Transmitter Control ........................................................8
Control Direction Test ....................................................9
Reverse Controls ...........................................................10
Control Centering ........................................................10
Settings for Control Horns ..........................................10
Control Rates .................................................................11
Specifi cations
15.9 in (403mm)
Installed Installed
Installed Installed
Installed Installed
13.5 in (343mm)
Included Included
1.65 oz (46.8 g)
Included
Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG) ...............................11
Motor Service ................................................................12
Flying Tips and Repairs ................................................13
Removing and Installing Landing Gear ..................14
Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings ........14
Post Flight Checklist .....................................................14
Troubleshooting Guide ...............................................15
Limited Warranty ..........................................................16
Warranty and Service Information ...........................18
FCC Information ............................................................18
Compliance Information for the
European Union ............................................................19
Replacement parts ......................................................73
Optional Parts and Accessories .................................74
Parts Contact Information ..........................................75
8.5mm Brushed Motor
DSM2®/DSMX® AS3X
Receiver/ESC
(1) Servo (SPMSA2030L)
(2) (SPMSA2030L) on
the board
Battery: 150mAh 3.7
25C Li-Po
Charger: 1S 3.7V Li-Po
Battery Charger
Needed to
Complete
DSM2/DSMX 4-Channel
Transmitter
To register your product online, go to www.parkzone.com
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Charging the Battery
Your aircraft comes with a 1S 3.7V DC Li-Po
battery charger and 1S 3.7V 150mAh 25C
Li-Po battery. Refer to the battery warnings. It
is recommended to charge the battery pack
while you are inspecting the aircraft. The fl ight
battery will be required to confi rm proper aircraft
operation in future steps.
The Battery Charging Process
1. Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make
sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured.
2. Remove the cover on the bottom of the charger and install four of the included AA batteries,
noting proper polarity. Replace the cover after the AA batteries are installed.
3. Slide the battery into the slot on the charger. The end cap of the battery is specifically designed to
allow the battery to fit into the slot one way (usually with the label on the battery facing outward)
to prevent reverse polarity connection. However, check for proper alignment and polarity before
proceeding to the next step.
4. Gently press the battery and its connector into the charge jack/connector located at the bottom of
the slot in the charger.
5. When you make the connection successfully, the LED on the charger turns solid red, indicating
charging has begun.
6. Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 150mAh battery takes approximately 30–40
minutes. As the battery nears full charge, the LED begins to blink.
7. When the battery is fully charged, the LED blinks approximately every 20 seconds or goes out
8. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.
If the LED stays on when the battery is removed, the AA batteries in the charger are low.
entirely.
CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a fire.
CAUTION: Only use a charger specifi cally designed to charge a Li-Po battery. Failure to do so could
result in fi re causing injury or property damage.
CAUTION: Only use an E-fl ite® 6V power supply (EFLC1005) with this charger. DO NOT use a 12V
power supply or property damage and injury could occur.
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Charging Warnings
The Battery Charger (EFLC1000) included with your
aircraft has been designed to safely charge the
Li-Po battery.
CAUTION: All instructions and warnings
must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po
batteries can result in a fi re, personal injury and/or
property damage.
• By handling, charging or using the included
Li-Po battery, you assume all risks associated
with lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or
swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging
or discharging, discontinue and disconnect.
Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery
that is ballooning or swelling can result in fi re.
• Always store the battery at room temperature
in a dry area for best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the
battery in a temperature range of 40–120º F
(5–49° C). Do not store battery or model in a
car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the
battery can be damaged or even catch fi re.
• Always charge batteries away from
fl ammable materials.
®
AS3X
System Delivers
Breakthrough Performance
Horizon Hobby has always made RC sport, scale
and unique aircraft with the kind of performance
experts appreciate. Now the exclusive Artificial
Stability – 3 aXis (AS3X) system helps take
performance expectations in ultra micro aircraft a
quantum leap higher.
Based on the successful use of MEMS sensor
technology within the AS3X Stabilization
System essential to Blade® ultra micro flybarless
helicopters, the specifically tuned
• Always inspect the battery before charging
and never charge dead or damaged batteries.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging,
and let the charger cool between charges.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature
of the battery pack while charging.
• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED
TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge
the battery with a compatible charger may
cause a fi re resulting in personal injury and/or
property damage.
• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V
under load.
• Never cover warning labels with hook and
loop strips.
• Never leave charging batteries unattended.
• Never charge batteries outside
recommended levels.
• Never charge damaged batteries.
• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or
cold places (recommended between 40–120° F
or (5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.
AS3X System for airplanes helps invisibly correct
for turbulence, torque and tip stalls when
encountered. Furthermore, the outstanding
control agility delivers an ultra smooth, lockedin feel that obeys your every command with
performance that’s natural feeling. It’s so
gratifying, in fact, that it’s as though you’re the RC
pilot of an expertly tuned, giant-scale model.
AS3X will change the way you’ll want to fly now
and in the future. To see what we mean, go to
www.E-fliteRC.com/AS3X.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per
cell, it will not hold a charge. The aircraft’s ESC
protects the fl ight battery from over-discharge
using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery
charge decreases too much, LVC removes power
supplied to the motor. Power to the motor quickly
decreases and increases, showing that some
battery power is reserved for fl ight control and
safe landing.
When the motor power pulses, land the aircraft
immediately and recharge the
fl ight battery.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the
aircraft after use to prevent trickle
discharge. Fully charge your Li-Po battery before
storing it. During storage, make sure battery
charge does not fall below 3V per cell.
For your fi rst fl ights, set your transmitter timer or
a stopwatch to 4 minutes. Adjust your timer for
longer or shorter fl ights once you have fl own the
model. Flights of 6 minutes or more are achievable
if using proper throttle management.
NOTICE: Repeated fl ying to LVC will damage the
battery.
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Installing Transmitter Batteries
Your ParkZone® 4-channel DSM2/
DSMX RTF transmitter comes prebound to the aircraft.
Remove the cover, install four of the
included batteries (noting proper
polarity) and reinstall the cover.
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Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID (Globally
Unique Identifi er) code of a single specifi c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum™ DSM®
technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.
For a list of compatible DSM2®/DSMX® transmitters, please visit www.bindnfl y.com.
NOTICE: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, reversing the throttle channel
is required.
Binding Procedure Reference Table
1. Refer to your transmitter’s unique instructions for binding to a receiver.
2. Make sure the fl ight battery is disconnected from the aircraft.
3. Power off the transmitter.
4. Connect the fl ight battery to the aircraft. The receiver LED will begin to fl ash
(typically after 5 seconds).
5. Put your transmitter into bind mode. If you are using the transmitter that is
supplied with the RTF version, push the left control stick vertically into the
case (until it clicks) while powering on the transmitter.
6. Make sure the transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle is in the low
position.
7. After 5 to 10 seconds, the receiver status LED will become solid,
indicating that the receiver is bound to the transmitter. If the LED does not
turn solid, refer to Troubleshooting Guide at back of manual.
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For subsequent fl ights, power on the transmitter for 5 seconds before connecting the
fl ight battery.
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Installing the Flight Battery and Arming the ESC
Arming the ESC also occurs after binding
as previously described, but subsequent
connection of a fl ight battery requires the
following steps.
AS3X
The AS3X system will not activate until the
throttle stick or trim is increased for the fi rst
time. Once AS3X is active, the control surfaces
may move rapidly and noisily on the aircraft.
This is normal. AS3X will remain active until the
battery is disconnected.
Lower throttle
and throttle
trim to lowest
settings.
Power on
the Trans mitter, then
wait 5
seconds
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CAUTION: Always keep hands away
from propeller. When armed, the motor will
turn the propeller in response to any throttle
movement.
Prefl ight Checklist
1. Charge fl ight battery.
2. Install fl ight battery in aircraft
(once it has been fully charged).
3. Bind aircraft to transmitter.
4. Make sure linkages move freely.
5. Perform Control Direction Test with
transmitter.
Remove the
magnetic
battery hatch
and install the
fl ight battery
to the hook
and loop strip,
then connect
the battery to
the ESC, noting
proper polarity.
Keep the
plane immobile and away
from wind for
5 seconds.
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6. Adjust center of gravity.
7. Perform a radio system Range
Check.
8. Find a safe and open area.
9. Plan fl ight for fl ying fi eld conditions.
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