® ™ Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni
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Table of Contents Servo Adjustment (AR636A only) .....................................13 Trim Flight (AR636A only) ................................................14 Calibration Procedure (AR636A only) ...............................15 Almost-Ready-to-Fly Assembly .......................................16 Optional AR7210BX Setup (ARF version)..........................18 Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................19 Exploded View ................................................
First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist • Remove and inspect contents • Begin charging the flight battery (not included) • Install the electronics (ARF version) • Configure the flight controller (ARF version) • Install the flight battery in the helicopter (once it has been fully charged) • Program your computer transmitter • Bind your transmitter • Familiarize yourself with the controls • Find a suitable area for flying ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Always turn the transmitter on first Plug the flight battery into the lea
Transmitter Setup (Bind-N-Fly® Basic) Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or fly the helicopter. Always start by creating a new model in the transmitter to ensure no existing settings are inadvertently used. Transmitter programming values are shown below for the Spektrum™ Transmitters. The files for models using Spektrum™ transmitters with Spektrum™ AirWare™ software are also available for download online at www.spektrumrc.com.
DX6G2, DX6e, DX7G2, DX8G2, DX9, iX12, DX18, DX20 SYSTEM SETUP Model Type Swash Type HELI Normal F-Mode Setup Switch 1 Switch B Switch 2 Inhibit Hold Switch Switch H 1 0 Channel Assign Channel Input Config 1 Throttle 2 Aileron 3 Elevator 4 Rudder 5 Gear INH 6 Collective 7 AUX 2* Frame Rate 11ms* DSMX * Function is not available on all transmitters Panic Mode Operation Switch I Press = Panic Mode On Release = Panic Mode Off EN FUNCTION LIST Servo Setup Channel Travel THR 100/100 AIL 100/100 ELE 100/100 RUD
Installing the Flight Battery 1. Lower the throttle. 2. Power on the transmitter. 3. Center all trims. 4. To allow the ESC to arm and to keep rotors from initiating at startup, turn on throttle hold and normal flight mode before connecting the flight battery. 5. Attach hook material to the helicopter frame and loop material to the battery. 6. Install the flight battery on the helicopter frame. Secure the flight battery with a hook and loop strap. Connect the battery cable to the ESC.
Throttle Hold Throttle hold is used to prevent the motor from powering on inadvertently. For safety, turn throttle hold ON any time you need to touch the helicopter or check the direction controls. Throttle hold is also used to turn off the motor quickly if the helicopter is out of control, in danger of crashing, or both. The blades will continue to spin briefly when throttle hold is activated. Pitch and direction control is still maintained.
Collective Pitch Front View Front View Collective pitch up Collective pitch down Motor Test Place the helicopter outdoors on a clean, flat and level surface (concrete or asphalt) free of obstructions. Always stay clear of moving rotor blades. 1. Before you continue, confirm that TH HOLD is ON. The motor will emit 5 ascending tones after the helicopter’s ESC has armed properly. WARNING: Stay at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from the helicopter when the motor is running.
Landing Establish a low level hover. Deliberately lower the throttle until the helicopter lands. When the helicopter is in stunt mode: • The rotor head speed is constant. • The main rotor will increase negative pitch as the throttle/collective stick is moved from the middle stick position to the low stick position. Negative pitch allows the helicopter to fly upside down and perform aerobatics. Change between stunt and idle up modes in a hover with the throttle near the hovering stick position.
Advanced Settings (AR636A only) The Fusion 270 default settings are appropriate for most users. We recommend flying with the default parameters before making any adjustments. WARNING: Always disconnect the motor wires from the ESC before performing the following steps. After completing the adjustments, reconnect the motor wires to the ESC before attempting to fly the model.
Entering Gain Adjustment Mode (AR636A only) Spektrum™ Transmitters: 1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. 2. Power ON the transmitter. 3. Install the flight battery on the helicopter frame, securing it with the hook and loop strap. 4. Connect the battery connector to the ESC. 5. Place the helicopter on a flat surface and leave it still until the orange receiver LED glows solid, indicating initialization is complete. 6. Move and hold both transmitter sticks to the bottom right corner as shown.
Servo Adjustment (AR636A only) Your Blade Fusion 270 helicopter was setup at the factory and test flown. The servo adjustment steps are usually only necessary in special circumstances, such as after a crash or if a servo or linkage is replaced. WARNING: To ensure your safety, always disconnect the motor wires from the ESC before performing the following steps. After you have completed the adjustments, reconnect the motor wires to the ESC before attempting to fly the model. All Spektrum™ Transmitters: 1.
Trim Flight (AR636A only) Perform this procedure if the model is not performing well or has been recently rebuilt from a crash. The trim flight procedure was performed during the factory test flight and only needs to be performed if you notice the model is not returning to level consistently or if the model does not remain still during stationary pirouettes. The trim flight is used to determine the optimal settings for SAFE® technology during flight. The trim flight must be performed in calm conditions.
Calibration Procedure (AR636A only) If the helicopter is experiencing drift issues after completing the trim flight procedure located at www.bladehelis.com, perform the following calibration. The calibration procedure may also be needed following crash repairs. To perform the calibration procedure below, the Spektrum™ AR636 receiver installed in the Blade Fusion 270 must have the most recent firmware. Receiver firmware updates and instructions are available under “PC Firmware Updates” at www.spektrumrc.
Almost-Ready-to-Fly Assembly 1. Begin assembly by removing the gyro plate from the rear of the frame. 2. Center the three swash servos and install the servo arms and linkage balls as shown. 3X 3. Mount the cyclic servos to the bearing blocks as shown. 4. Install the swashplate linkages. Adjust the length of the linkages so the swashplate is level and the marks on top of the head block line up with the corresponding marks on the blade grips when the servos are centered.
5. Attach the tail servo mount to the tail servo. 6. Center the tail servo and attach the servo arm to the servo. Attach the ball end to the servo arm. 7. Mount the tail servo assembly to the inside of the right frame side, as shown. 8. Connect the tail pushrod to the tail servo ball end. 9. Route the servo wires through the tail boom mounts and under the gyro plate. Ensure the wires stay well clear of all rotating parts.
Optional AR7210BX Setup (ARF version) The following table provides the settings for the Spektrum™ AR7210BX DSMX® Flybarless Control System when used in conjunction with Spektrum™ H3050 and H3060 digital servos. NOTICE: Always follow the manual included with the flight controller to perform a Factory Reset of the AR7210BX prior to beginning a new model setup. Complete the Control Tests section to verify the controls are responding correctly prior to attempting flight.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Low flight battery or transmitter battery voltage AR636A is not in bind mode Fully charge or replace the flight battery and/or transmitter batteries Make sure the bind plug is connected to the AR636A BND/DAT port Power on the transmitter while holding the Trainer/Bind switch. Hold the Trainer/Bind switch until binding is complete Power off the transmitter. Move the transmitter further away from the helicopter.
Exploded View 16 43 43 34 16 11 42 28 26 43 34 16 16 9 44 32 24 41 33 27 39 29 31 5 30 26 40 34 25 36 EN 20 34
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Parts List # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Part # BLH1660 BLH1667 BLH1668 BLH1901 BLH1904 BLH4803 BLH4805 BLH4808 BLH4810 BLH4819 BLH4820 BLH4825 BLH4826 BLH4827 BLH4829 BLH4831 BLH4833 BLH5052 BLH5301 BLH5304 BLH5306 BLH5307 BLH5309 BLH5311 BLH5312 Description TailPushrodSupport/GuideSet:B450 Tail Rotor Pitch Lever Set: B450 TailRotorPitchCtrlSlidrSt:B450 Helical Main Gear B450 Helical Pinion 12T B450/300X/CF Main rotor link set : 270 CFX Spindle Set : 270 CFX Main Sha
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