RTF 500 3D Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni
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500 3D BLH1800 RTF BLH1850 WARNING: This helicopter is equipped with carbon fiber blades that spin at very high RPM. Always follow all safety precautions found in this manual. *Transmitter, Li-Po, AA Batteries and Charger not included with BNF Basic Version Table of Contents Blade 500 3D Specifications Charging the Flight Battery............................................................................ 4 Battery Charging Codes........................................................................
Charging the Flight Battery The Blade® 500 3D BNF comes with a Li-Po DC balancing charger and 6S Li-Po battery. Use only Horizon Hobby approved battery packs and chargers compatible with this product. Never leave the battery and charger unattended during the charge process. Failure to follow the instructions properly could result in a fire. When charging, ensure the battery is on a heat-resistant surface. Charge the flight battery before binding the helicopter and performing control tests.
Charging Warnings CAUTION: Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fire, 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 fire.
Transmitter Setup Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or fly the helicopter. Transmitter programming values are shown below for the Spektrum DX6i, DX7/DX7se, DX7s and DX8. The Spektrum model files for AirWare™ transmitters are also available for download on the Spektrum Community website. CAUTION: When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions.
Transmitter Setup Spektrum DX7s SYSTEM LIST Model Type Swash Type 3 Servos 120 Helicopter Switch Select F Mode Setup Warnings Frame Rate All Switches INH Flight Mode — F Mode Throttle —Over 10 11ms Hold — Hold Stunt 1—Active DSMX Hold—Active Alarm—Tone/Vibe FUNCTION LIST servo setup D/R AND EXPO TRAVEL POS D/R D/R EXPO SW THROTTLE 100 100 SUB TRIM THROTTLE 0 REVERSE THROTTLE N AILERON 0 100 100 15 AILE D/R AILERON 100 100 AILERON 0 AILERON N AILERON 1 85 85 10
Transmitter Setup Spektrum DX8 SYSTEM LIST Model Type Swash Type Switch Select F Mode Setup Trim Step Warnings Frame Rate Helicopter All Switches INH Flight Mode — F Mode THR 5 Throttle —Over 10 11ms Hold — Hold AIL 5 Stunt 1—Act DSMX ELE 5 Stunt 2—Act RUD 5 Hold—Act R TRIM 5 Alarm—Tone/Vibe 3 Servos 120 L TRIM 5 TYPE Common FUNCTION LIST servo setup THROTTLE CUT TRAVEL SUB TRIM REVERSE INHIBIT 100 100 THROTTLE 0 THROTTLE N THROTTLE NORM AILERON 100 100 AILERON 0 AI
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. The Blade 500 3D RTF transmitter and receiver are bound at the factory. Should you need to re-bind the transmitter and receiver, follow the steps below. Binding Procedure 1. Read transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver (location of transmitter’s Bind control). 2. Make sure the transmitter is powered off. 3.
Rudder Control Test 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Disconnect any two main motor wires from the ESC. Power on the transmitter. Make sure the transmitter is in Normal Mode. Connect the flight battery to the ESC. Move the rudder control to the right. The tail rotor blades move as shown. If they do not move as shown, reverse the rudder channel in the transmitter (refer to your transmitter manual for instructions). 6. Release the rudder control. Quickly turn the helicopter nose to the left.
Motor Control Test 6. Connect the blue EC3™ battery connector to the ESC. Do not allow the helicopter to move until the red LED on the gyro is solid. 7. The motor emits a series of tones when the ESC arms properly. Place the helicopter on a clean and flat ground surface (concrete or asphalt) outdoors and free of obstructions. Always stay clear of the moving rotor blades. Stay at least 45 feet (13 meters) away from the helicopter when the helicopter is powered on.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) Low voltage cutoff (LVC) protects the Li-Po battery from overdischarge in flight and activates when the battery reaches 3V per cell under load. Repeatedly activating LVC damages the flight battery and you will need to replace the battery. Set your transmitter timer for 4 minutes and land when the timer expires. Crash damage and battery damage are not covered under warranty. Flight Guidelines and Warnings • • • • • • Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
Blade 500 3D Post-Crash Check List ❏❏Make sure the main blade and tail rotor blade directions are correct. ❏❏Tighten the main blade bolts through the nylon in the locknut. ❏❏Thread the flybar paddles all the way on to the flybar. ❏❏Tighten the flybar weight setscrews. ❏❏Inspect and identify all damaged parts ❏❏Replace all damaged parts ❏❏Use threadlock on all metal to metal connections. ❏❏Firmly tighten the spindle bolts after repairs.
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Parts List / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange / Pezzi di ricambio Head Explosion/ Explosionszeichnung Rotorkopf / Vue éclatée de la tête/ Vista esplosa della testa # Part # English Deutsch Françias Italiano H1 BLH1802 80 Degree Dampers (4): B500 3D/X Blade 80° Dämpfer (4): B500 3D/X Amortisseurs 80 degrés (4) : B500 3D/X 80 Smorzatori angolari (4): B500 3D/X H2 BLH1803 One-Way Bearing Hub with One way bearing: B500 3D/X Blade Freilauf: B500 3D/X Moyeu de roue libre/roue libre : B500 3D/X Mo
Main Frame Explosion / Explosionzeichnung Rumpf / Vue éclatée de la cellule principale / Vista esplosa telaio principale # Part # English Deutsch Françias Italiano Set de cellule principale CF : B500 3D/X Set telaio principale CF: B500 3D/X F9 BLH1839 CF Main Frame Set: B500 3D/X Blade Carbon Hauptrahmen Set: B500 3D/X F10 BLH1841 Canopy Mounts: B500 3D/X Blade Kabinenhaubenhalter : B500 3D/X Supports de bulle : B500 3D/X Montanti calottina: B500 3D/X F11 BLH1843 Aluminum Motor Mount: B5
Bearings / Lager / Roulements à billes / Cuscinetti # Part # English Deutsch Françias Italiano B1 EFLH1115 3x6x2.5 Bearing (2) Blade 3x6x2,5 Kugellager(2) Roulement 3×6×2,5 (2) 3×6×2.5 Cuscinetto (2) B2 BLH1605 4x8x3 Bearing (2) Blade 4x8x3 Kugellager (2) Roulement 4×8×3 (2) 4×8×3 Cuscinetto (2) B3 BLH1642 5x10x4 Bearing (2) Blade 5x10x4 Kugellager (2) Roulement 5×10×4 (2) 5×10×4 Cuscinetto (2) B4 BLH1620 3x8x3.
Optional Parts / Optionale Bauteile / Pièces optionnelles / Pezzi opzionali Part # English Deutsch Françias Italiano BLH1841A Aluminum Canopy Mounts: B500 3D/X Blade Aluminium Kabinenhaubenhalter : B500 3D/X Supports de bulle en aluminium : B500 3D/X Montanti calottina in alluminio: B500 3D/X BLH1845B Landing Gear Set Black: B500 3D/X Blade Kufengestell schwarz : B500 3D/X Jeu de train d'atterrissage principal, noir : B500 3D/X Set del carrello di atterraggio, nero: B500 3D/X BLH1857C Carbon
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